JP6353428B2 - 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 represented by a swivel-type gaming machine is given a privilege according to a combination of symbols represented when a plurality of reels representing a plurality of symbols are rotated and each reel is stopped. Run the symbol variation game.
The following patent document 1 is illustrated as this type of gaming machine.

  Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2004-151867 describes control for detecting a pressed stop button and stopping a reel corresponding to each stop button in accordance with the pressed order regarding reel stop control in a symbol variation game.

JP2015-89414A

  In Patent Document 1, when there are a plurality of stop buttons that are initially pressed in the symbol variation game, if the left stop button is included, the left stop button is treated as valid, and the left stop button is not included. Sometimes it is described that the stop button is disabled.

  In this document, when a plurality of stop buttons are pressed simultaneously, the stop buttons that can be enabled are limited to the left stop button, or the stop button itself is disabled. Thus, as long as the stop button is pressed at the same time, one symbol variation game is not completed, and the progression of the symbol variation game is hindered.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and provides a gaming machine that appropriately progresses a symbol variation game with a simple operation.

According to the present invention, a plurality of reels representing a plurality of symbols, a rotation control means for executing a symbol variation game by rotating the plurality of reels, and the reel by the rotation control means. A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation that is an operation of a player as an opportunity to stop the rotation of the player, a game state control means for staying in any of a plurality of different game states, and the symbol variation executed Priority order determining means for determining a priority order for a plurality of reels based on the gaming state staying in the game, and during execution of the symbol variation game, two or more of the plurality of reels in the plurality of reels When the stop operation on the reel is detected within the allowable time by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation control means is determined by the priority order determining means. Game stops one of the reels according to the previous order machine is provided.

  According to the above invention, the priority order is determined based on the gaming state during the stay, and when the stop operation for two or more reels is detected within the allowable time, the reels are stopped according to the determined priority order. Therefore, the reels are stopped in an order according to the gaming state by a simple operation, and the symbol variation game can be advanced so as to be adapted to the gaming state.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game machine which advances a symbol variation game appropriately with simple operation 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 an effective line. 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 figure which shows the winning combination and bonus combination in this embodiment, and the lot number corresponding to a winning combination and a bonus combination. It is a figure which shows the example of the combination of the symbol corresponding to the bell role (normal bell role and push order bell role), watermelon role, and cherry role. It is a figure which shows the example of the combination of the symbol corresponding to a big bonus (BB) combination, a regular bonus (RB) combination, a replay combination (a normal replay combination and a push order replay combination), and a chance replay combination. An example of a list of instruction numbers related to notification of an operation instruction is shown. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting of the operation instruction of the left push. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting of the operation instruction of a middle press. It is a figure which shows the example of alerting | reporting the operation instruction of a right push. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the example of a transition of the game state in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the main flow of the symbol fluctuation game in this embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the rotation stop reception process in a symbol change game. It is a flowchart which shows the procedure of the symbol display determination process in a symbol variation game, and a related process.

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.
Unless otherwise specified, the direction shown in the description of the present embodiment is the direction when the player views the gaming machine 10 directly, 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 FIG. 1, FIG. 2, and FIG. 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. 7 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

The gaming machine 10 includes a plurality of reels, rotation control means, stop operation detection means, gaming state control means, and priority order determination means.
The plurality of reels represent a plurality of symbols, and correspond to the reel 65L, the reel 65C, and the reel 65R illustrated in FIG.
The rotation control means executes the symbol variation game by rotating a plurality of reels. The rotation control means corresponds to the rotation control unit 140 illustrated in FIG.
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, a plurality of symbols shown on the reel 65 are variably displayed by rotating the reel 65, and a combination of symbols is stopped and displayed by stopping the rotating reel 65.

  The stop operation detection means detects a stop operation that is an operation of the player that triggers the rotation control means to stop the rotation of the reel. The stop operation detection means corresponds to the stop operation sensor 29 illustrated in FIG. For example, the stop operation sensor 29 can detect a pressing operation on each stop button 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) provided for each of the plurality of reels 65 as a stop operation. The stop button 27L receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65L, the stop button 27C receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65C, and the stop button 27R receives a stop operation for stopping the reel 65R. . However, the stop operation detecting means may detect an operation of releasing each press of the stop button 27 and then releasing the press (release the stop button 27) as a stop operation.

The gaming state control means stays in any of a plurality of different gaming states. The gaming state control means corresponds to the gaming state control unit 110 illustrated in FIG.
Here, the plurality of different game states are a plurality of game states that can be transitioned in the symbol variation game to be executed. The plurality of different game states include a bonus game, an assist time (AT), a replay time (RT), an assist replay time (ART), and a game state in which a lottery relating to the transition to AT or ART has a high probability. It may be at least one and other normal game states, or may include a further subdivided game state such as a game state in which an operation instruction indicating at least a part of the order of the stop operation is notified.
The winning combination corresponds to a combination of specific symbols and gives a player a privilege of winning or replaying. The bonus combination is a combination or a continuous-action unit for giving a bonus game privilege to a player.
Winning means that a combination of specific symbols necessary for winning a medal is displayed. A medal is a game medium used for executing a symbol variation game. The re-game is a gaming state in which a symbol variation game can be executed without inserting medals.
A bonus game is a game state in which any one of the first-class special features, the second-type special features, or any of the consecutive-action devices related to any special feature is operating, and is a normal game state. This is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a prize is higher than
The AT is an advantageous gaming state in which an operation instruction indicating at least part of the order of stop operations is set to a higher probability than the normal gaming state, and is a gaming state that is not a bonus game. Here, AT is a concept including a gaming state in which an operation instruction is notified only in one symbol variation game. RT is a gaming state in which the winning probability of replaying is higher than in the normal gaming state. ART is a gaming state where both the AT and RT are staying.

The priority order determining means determines the priority order related to the plurality of reels based on the gaming state staying in the symbol variation game to be executed. The priority order determination unit corresponds to the priority order determination unit 170 illustrated in FIG.
The priority order determining means may determine the priority order related to all the reels (reel 65L, reel 65C and reel 65R), or may determine the priority order related to any of the plurality of reels 65. For example, the priority order determination means determines the priority order related to a plurality of reels 65 that have not been stopped or stopped in all the reels 65. Further, in the priority order determined by the priority order determining means, the same priority order may be assigned to the two reels 65.

The rotation control means according to the present embodiment is configured so that, when the stop operation for two or more reels among the plurality of reels 65 is detected within the allowable time by the stop operation detecting means during the execution of the symbol variation game, the priority order is determined. The reels are stopped according to the priority order determined by the determining means. The rotation control means corresponds to the rotation control unit 140 illustrated in FIG.
Here, the permissible time is a time during which the detection timing of each stop operation for two or more reels can be determined by the rotation control unit 140 as a simultaneous operation. For example, the rotation control unit 140 confirms the number of the reel that has been stopped in response to the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29, and determines that it is a simultaneous operation when a plurality of reel numbers are confirmed. Can do. Thus, the allowable time may be determined in accordance with the processing performance of the rotation control means, the transmission speed of detection of the stop operation, and the like.
The allowable time is set to a time shorter than a specified time (190 ms) from the detection timing of the stop operation until the rotation of the reel 65 is stopped. More specifically, the permissible time is set to a time shorter than the time (approximately 36 ms) from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation sensor 29 until the amount of rotation of the reel 65 reaches one frame. In the embodiment described later, the permissible time is about 1.5 ms.
In the following description, when it is described that the stop operation is performed “simultaneously” with respect to the plurality of stop buttons 27 or the plurality of reels 65, this means that the stop operation is performed within the permissible time including complete simultaneous. Shall.
The rotation control means may use two or more reels 65 corresponding to the detected stop operation as stop candidates or all reels 65 as stop candidates. The rotation control means determines a reel to be stopped from among the stop candidates in accordance with the priority order related to the plurality of reels 65 as the stop candidates. For example, the rotation control means stops the reel having the highest priority order.

As described above, in the above-described configuration related to the gaming machine 10, the priority order for the plurality of reels is determined based on the staying gaming state, and the stop operation for two or more reels is detected within the allowable time. In that case, the reels are stopped according to the determined priority order. For example, when all the reels 65 are simultaneously stopped, one reel 65 is stopped according to the priority order determined for all the reels 65. Further, when the two reels 65 are simultaneously stopped, either one of the reels 65 may be stopped according to the priority order related to the two reels 65, or may be stopped according to the priority order related to all the reels 65. One reel 65 may be stopped. That is, the reel 65 that has not been stopped may be stopped.
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the reels are stopped according to the priority order determined based on the gaming state during the stay, and therefore, the reels are arranged in the order according to the gaming state by a simple operation called simultaneous stop operation. As a result, the symbol variation game can be advanced so as to match the gaming state.

  In order to describe the gaming machine 10 relating to the implementation of the present invention described above in more detail, the structure, electrical configuration, functional configuration, processing flow, etc. of the gaming machine 10 will be described below with specific examples.

<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 showing an effective line.

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 playing a game on the gaming machine 10, the player must operate the power switch 92 to activate the power supply device 91. 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 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.
Here, the game set value is a value indicating the ease of giving a privilege (bonus game or the like) advantageous to the player, and the higher the value, the easier the privilege is given, and the lower the value, the harder the privilege is given. In addition, it is preferable that the player sets the game setting value by operating the setting change device 48 before starting the game by the gaming machine 10. This is because changing the game setting value generally resets the gaming state.

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.
Further, the lower panel 22 has a model name of the gaming machine 10 and characters related to the model written on the surface thereof, and the model name written by lighting of a backlight (not shown) installed at the rear 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 viewing window 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 a dot matrix type display device can be employed. 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. Depending on the configuration of the effect display device 63, the effect display area 62 may be a touch panel, and may function as a means for receiving an operation by the player.
The viewing window 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. An internal region of the viewing window 64 is formed by a cavity or a transparent member, and a part of each reel 65 is visible through the internal region. Further, the external region of the viewing window 64 is formed of an opaque member (including a semi-transparent member or a member colored with a transparent member), making it difficult to visually recognize the reel 65 through the external 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”.

In the symbol variation game in the present embodiment, by rotating the reel 65, a plurality of symbols shown on the reel 65 are variably displayed, and the combination of symbols is stopped by stopping the rotating reel 65. indicate.
Benefits that can be given by the symbol variation game include advantageous gaming states such as winning, replaying, and bonus gaming. In this embodiment, assist time (AT) is mentioned as advantageous game states other than a bonus game. Further, in the present embodiment, the bonus game is a game state (also referred to as a big bonus game) in which the continuous character actuating device related to the first type special character is operating and a continuous related to the second type special character. It is a gaming state (also expressed as a regular bonus game) in which the accessory operating device is operating.

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 (start operation unit) can accept the player's operation as a trigger for starting 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. .

When the game is impossible, the symbol variation game is not started even if the start lever 26 accepts the player's operation.
Here, as a case where the game is impossible, (i) when the front door 20 is opened, (ii) when there is no medal in the medal storage case 93, (iii) it corresponds to a stored credit. In the case where a process for discharging a medal from the medal discharge port 35 due to the pressing of the settlement button 32 is performed.

In the present 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 replay 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.

  Here, the medal storage refers to a function of storing a numerical value (credit) corresponding to the number of medals owned by the player inside the gaming machine 10 instead of a part or all of the medals owned by the player. When medals are stored (credits increase), for example, (i) when a medal is inserted from a medal slot beyond a predetermined number of inserted coins, (ii) a prize is awarded in the symbol variation game, and the bonus benefits When a medal is acquired, etc. are mentioned.

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 protrusion (not shown) is buried in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51, 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.
In addition, when the symbol variation game is being executed or when the credit reaches the upper limit value, the medal selector main body 47a stops the operation of the medal blocker 47b because the medal cannot be accepted. When the operation of the medal blocker 47 b is stopped, a protruding portion (not shown) protrudes in the middle of the inserted medal passage 51 and obstructs the passage of the medal. 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. Further, even if the bet button 23 is pressed, if the credit subtraction value in the symbol variation game has reached a predetermined number, the credit cannot be subtracted beyond that.
Further, the bet button substrate 45 is provided with sensors (not shown) for detecting that the maximum bet button 23a and the single bet button 23b are pressed, respectively, and according to the detection of this sensor. The above processing is performed.

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 mounted on the menu selection button board 46 and a determination button positioned at the center of the cross key button.
Here, the menu refers to a screen showing the operation method of the gaming machine 10 displayed in the effect display area 62, commentary information of the game, etc., and the player browses the screen by operating the menu selection button 24. Can do. For example, when a determination button is pressed in a standby state, a menu list and a cursor are displayed in the effect display area 62. When the player operates the cross key button to move the cursor to a position indicating an arbitrary menu, and when the cursor indicates any menu, when the player presses the enter button, the menu is displayed in the effect display area 62. Is displayed.

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 by the lighting of the LED.
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 plurality of stop buttons 27 (27L, 27C, 27R) (stop operation unit) receives a player's operation from the player as an opportunity for the rotating reel 65 to stop. The player's stop operation with respect to the stop button 27 is specifically pressing the stop button 27. The plurality of stop buttons 27 are mounted on the stop button substrate 43, and one stop button 27 is provided for each reel 65.

A stop operation sensor 29 is provided on the stop button substrate 43. The stop operation sensor 29 can detect that the stop button 27L, the stop button 27C, and the stop button 27R are pressed. Moreover, the stop operation sensor 29 can also detect the pressing continuation state and the release state of each stop button 27. In the present embodiment, the stop operation sensor 29 detects a change from a state where each stop button 27 is not pressed (OFF state) to a pressed state (ON state) as a stop operation. However, the stop operation sensor 29 may detect the change from the ON state to the OFF state as a stop operation. Detection of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29 and the number of the reel 65 (or the number of the stop button 27) corresponding to the stop operation are transmitted from the stop operation sensor 29 to the main board 100 by a detection signal.
In response to detection of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29, the rotation of the corresponding reel 65 is stopped. For example, after the stop operation, the corresponding reel 65 stops within 190 ms.
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 player can stop the reels 65 by pressing the stop buttons 27 in an arbitrary order. Even when two stop buttons 27 or all (three) stop buttons 27 are pressed simultaneously, any one reel 65 stops.
Here, “simultaneously” includes a stop operation at a time interval at which the gaming machine 10 (the rotation control unit 140) can determine a simultaneous operation in addition to a complete simultaneous operation.

  Each stop button 27 includes an LED lamp (stop button LED 28) and covers the periphery thereof with a light transmissive member. Then, the stop button 27 informs the player whether or not the stoppable condition is satisfied by the lighting color of the stop button LED 28. In the present embodiment, the stop button LED 28 (stop buttons 28L, 28C and 28R) is included in each stop button 27, but the stop button LED 28 and the stop button 27 can be grasped in a state where the correspondence relationship can be grasped. You may arrange | position outside LED28.

  The internal area of the viewing window 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 area of the viewing window 64 so that the player can visually recognize the three symbols through the inner area of the viewing window 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. 5) formed by symbols that stop at the upper, middle, and lower stages among the symbols that are stopped at each reel 65 is a line L1. -It is called line L2 and line L3.
Further, a substantially straight line (indicated by a one-dot chain line in FIG. 5) formed by symbols that stop 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. 5) 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 viewing window 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. Further, on the lower right side of the viewing window 64, a decoration LED 36d mounted on the decoration LED substrate 41d is disposed. In addition, on the lower left side of the viewing window 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. Here, the effective line is a position where a combination of symbols related to the presence or absence of a privilege as a result of the symbol variation game is stopped and displayed. The effective line in the present embodiment is determined by a multiplier (the number of medals inserted), which is one of the conditions for starting the symbol variation game (see FIG. 5). Specifically, when the multiplier is 1, the above-described line L2 is an effective line, and when the multiplier is 2, the above-described lines L1, L2, and L3 are effective lines, and the multiplier is 3 The above-mentioned lines L1, L2, L3, L4 and L5 are effective lines. That is, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on lines other than the active line in the symbol variation game does not represent the presence or absence of a privilege.
Of course, not only combinations of symbols corresponding to winnings but also combinations of symbols corresponding to replays and bonus games 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 mainly with reference to FIG. 6 or FIG. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 5 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.
FIG. 6 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 10. FIG. 7 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine 10.

  The gaming machine 10 includes a main board 100 and a sub board 200 as main components. In FIG. 6, 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 the display of each LED included in the status display LED board 42 and the stop button board 43 based on the control information input from the various sensors 40, and pays out medals to the medal storage 93. A command to be output to the sub-board 200 is generated. Electronic components such as a CPU 101, a ROM 102, or a RAM 103 are mounted on the main board 100. The main board 100 realizes various functions relating to games by processing data and control signals exchanged between these electronic components and various sensors 40 and the like. Here, the various sensors 40 include the start lever sensor 44, the stop operation sensor 29 mounted on the stop button substrate 43, a sensor (not shown) mounted on the bet button substrate 45, and a medal passage sensor 47c. Etc. are included.
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 similar to the main board 100 in that electronic components such as the CPU 201, the ROM 202 or the RAM 203 are mounted and various functions are realized by information processing.

As shown in FIG. 7, the functional configuration realized by the main board 100 includes a gaming state control unit 110, an internal lottery unit 120, a flag setting unit 130, a rotation control unit 140, a symbol display determination unit 150, and a command generation unit. 160 and a priority order determination unit 170 are included.
Further, 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, as shown in FIG.
Note that the components illustrated in FIG. 7 are not limited to all the functional configurations included in the main substrate 100 or the sub substrate 200, and functional components that are not illustrated here may exist.

The gaming state control unit 110 manages a gaming state related to a game (symbol changing game) executed by the gaming machine 10, and executes, for example, the following processing.
The game state control unit 110 monitors whether or not the game can be executed, and stops (suspends) the game when the game is impossible. Here, as a case where the game is impossible, (i) when the front door 20 is opened, (ii) when there is no medal in the medal storage case 93, (iii) it corresponds to a stored credit. In the case where a process for discharging a medal from the medal discharge port 35 due to the pressing of the settlement button 32 is performed.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 stores credits and manages the increase / decrease thereof.
More specifically, the gaming state control unit 110 subtracts a predetermined value from the stored credit when the pressing of the maximum bet button 23a or the single bet button 23b is detected.
Further, the game state control unit 110 stores a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as a prize for the winning when the symbol combination determined to be stopped is determined by the symbol display determining unit 150. Add to your credits. In this addition process, when the stored credit reaches the upper limit value, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal storage 93 to pay out medals corresponding to the surplus number of medals. In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 causes the medal corresponding to the stored credit to be paid out to the medal storage 93 when it is detected that the settlement button 32 is pressed.

In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 manages the conditions displayed on the state display LED board 42 and the conditions for accepting the stop operation for the stop button 27. 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.
Here, the stop acceptable condition is a condition for accepting a stop operation (pressing the stop button 27 by the player) that triggers a stop display in the symbol variation game. The stop acceptance condition in this embodiment is determined on the precondition that the speeds of all the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) that are not stopped have reached a predetermined speed, and the maximum bet button 23a, single This is established because the bet button 23b, the settlement button 32, the start lever 26, and the stop button 27 corresponding to the already stopped reel 65 are not operated. Thus, in the present embodiment, for convenience of explanation, the fact that the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed is positioned as a precondition for determining the stop acceptance condition. It may be included in the stop acceptance condition that the speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed.

  Further, the game state control unit 110 manages game setting values set by the setting change device 48. The game setting value influences the winning probability of winning combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120, the occurrence probability of various effects controlled by the sub board 200, or the like.

  Further, the gaming state control unit 110 also performs transition between a normal gaming state and an advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player such as a bonus game. In the present embodiment, the advantageous game state that can be shifted by the game state control unit 110 includes a game state in which the accessory continuous operation device related to the first type special character is operating, and a character related to the second type special character Includes gaming state, AT, where the continuous operating device is operating. However, the advantageous gaming state may include RT and ART. Details of the game state transition by the game state control unit 110 will be described later.

  In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 performs an AT instruction lottery during an AT stay. In the AT instruction lottery, the gaming state control unit 110 determines whether to notify an operation instruction. For example, when an operation determining combination (such as a push order bell described later) that is a winning combination in which the order of operating the stop button 27 is determined by the internal lottery unit 120, the gaming state control unit 110 is selected by lottery. It is determined that an operation instruction indicating at least a part of the order specified in the operation specifying combination is notified. Based on the result of the AT instruction lottery, the notification of the operation instruction and the non-notification during the AT stay are switched. That is, in the present embodiment, the AT includes an operation notification state in which an operation instruction is notified and an operation non-notification state in which the operation instruction is not notified. The gaming state control unit 110 operates by an AT instruction lottery during an AT stay. Transition between the notification state and the operation non-notification state is performed.

When the game state control unit 110 determines to notify the operation instruction, the game state control unit 110 determines an instruction number for specifying the content of the operation instruction.
FIG. 11 shows an example of a list of instruction numbers related to notification of an operation instruction.
The instruction number “0” indicates non-notification of the operation instruction.
The instruction numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” indicate operation instructions for the stop buttons 27L, 27C, or 27R (first stop operation) to be operated first in the symbol variation game. Specifically, the instruction number “1” indicates a left-press operation, that is, an operation of pressing the stop button 27L corresponding to the reel 65L, and the instruction number “2” corresponds to an intermediate-press operation, that is, the reel 65C. An instruction to press the stop button 27C is instructed, and the instruction number “3” instructs a right press operation, that is, an operation to press the stop button 27R corresponding to the reel 65R.
The instruction number determined by the gaming state control unit 110 is sent as a command to the sub control unit 210 by the command generation unit 160.

The internal lottery unit 120 (internal lottery means) determines whether or not a plurality of predetermined winning combinations or bonus combinations are won by lottery when the operation (start operation) of the start lever 26 is detected. More specifically, the internal lottery unit 120 acquires a random number, refers to a lottery table stored in advance in the ROM 102, and determines which winning combination or bonus combination is associated with the acquired random number. .
The lottery table stores a number pattern assigned to a winning combination and a bonus combination. A lottery table may be provided for each gaming state. Here, the number is a value indicating the number of random numbers associated with each winning combination and bonus combination in the lottery table used for the lottery of the internal lottery unit 120. For example, in a lottery in which the total number of random numbers used in the lottery table is 65536, a winning combination to which 2000 numbers are assigned is drawn with a probability of 2000 / 65536≈about 3%.
The bonus combination in this embodiment is a big bonus (BB) combination and a regular bonus (RB) combination.

In the present embodiment, winning combinations and bonus combinations that are drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 are illustrated in FIG. FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a winning combination and a bonus combination and a lottery number corresponding to the winning combination and the bonus combination in the present embodiment.
Here, the lottery number is an identification number determined in association with each winning combination and bonus combination.
In addition, the superior combination indicates whether or not a bonus combination (BB or RB in the present embodiment) is won, and the lower combination indicates whether or not a winning combination (winning or replay (so-called small role)) is won. Show.
In addition, BB in the present embodiment indicates an accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory, and RB in the present embodiment indicates an accessory continuous operation device according to the second type special accessory. Yes.
For example, the lottery number “0” corresponds to the case where the bonus combination and the small combination are not won. Also, the lottery number “1” corresponds to the case where the bonus combination is not won and the normal replay is won. The lottery number “12” corresponds to the case where BB is won and the small role is not won. The lottery number “14” corresponds to a case where both BB and replay are won.
As described above, the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment can realize a gameability that can be won in the same symbol variation game for both the small role and the bonus role (can be simultaneously won).
Here, “forward press replay”, “middle press replay”, “right press replay”, “forward press bell”, “middle press bell” and “right press bell” illustrated in FIG. 8 are defined by the first stop operation. It is an operation regulation role. Hereinafter, “forward push replay”, “middle push replay”, and “right push replay” are collectively referred to as push order replay, and “forward push bell”, “middle push bell”, and “right push bell” are collectively referred to as push order bells. There is a case.

The flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag indicating that a winning combination or bonus combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 can be established. The winning flag is a flag indicating whether or not a winning combination or bonus combination is won. Here, winning combination or bonus combination is established that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination or bonus combination selected by the internal lottery unit 120 is stopped and displayed on the active line as a result of the variable symbol game. Say.
In the following description, setting the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination or bonus combination drawn by the internal lottery unit 120 may be expressed as “winning winning combination” or “bonus winning combination”. However, this expression means that a winning flag that is a part of the conditions for establishing a winning combination or bonus combination is set, and establishment of the winning combination or bonus combination is permitted.
The winning flag may be provided separately for the winning combination and the bonus combination, or may be shared. When the winning combination is won in the lottery by the internal lottery unit 120, the flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag so as to indicate that the winning combination has been won. When the bonus combination is won, the flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag so as to indicate that the bonus combination is won.

The priority order determination unit 170 determines the priority order related to the plurality of reels 65 based on the gaming state staying in the symbol variation game to be executed. In the present embodiment, the priority order determination unit 170 determines a priority order suitable for the notified operation instruction in at least one symbol variation game executed in the operation notification state.
For example, when the above instruction number determined by the gaming state control unit 110 indicates an instruction for the first stop operation of the stop button 27C (in the case of an operation notification state), the priority order determination unit 170 corresponds to the stop button 27C. The priority order in which the reel 65C to be used is given the first priority is determined. At this time, the stop buttons 27L and 27R may be determined as the second priority, or one of them may be determined as the second priority and the other as the third priority.
Further, when the instruction number indicates non-notification of the operation instruction (in the case of the operation non-notification state), the priority order determination unit 170 operates the stop button 27 in the order closer to the start lever 26 (start operation unit). A priority order equal to the case order (forward push order) is determined. Specifically, the priority order is determined in which the reel 65L has the first priority, the reel 65C has the second priority, and the reel 65R has the third priority. Similarly, while staying in a normal gaming state or a bonus game as a gaming state other than the operation notification state, the priority order determination unit 170 operates the stop button 27 in the order from which the player is closer to the start lever 26 (start operation unit). A priority order equal to the case order may be determined.
In addition, the plurality of reels 65 for which the priority order is determined may be a plurality of reels 65 that have been simultaneously stopped, or may be all the reels 65 (reels 65L, 65C, and 65R).
As described above, the priority order determination unit 170 determines the priority order of the reels 65 according to the instruction number determined by the gaming state control unit 110. As a result, the priority order determination unit 170 responds to the operation instruction notified by the control of the notification control unit 211. A suitable priority order is determined. Thereby, when the player operates the plurality of stop buttons 27 at the same time, the reels 65 determined in the priority order suitable for the notified operation instruction are stopped. Further, when the operation instruction is not notified, the priority order is determined by so-called “forward pressing” which is most commonly performed and is easy for the player to operate. Therefore, the reels can be stopped in an appropriate order that matches the gaming state of the symbol variation game to be executed.

  The rotation control unit 140 controls the rotation of the reel 65 by driving the reel motor 68. The rotation control in this embodiment is control of symbol change display and stop display in a symbol change game. However, the control of the rotation control unit 140 may include control of symbol variation display and stop display in the freeze effect. Here, the freeze effect means a state in which a stop operation for the rotating reel 65 is not accepted 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.

In the control of the symbol variation display, 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.
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.

  In the stop display control, the rotation control unit 140 receives a stop operation in response to detection of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29 and stops the rotation of the reel 65 corresponding to the stop operation. Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 stops the reel 65L in response to detection of a stop operation on the stop button 27L, stops the reel 65C in response to detection of a stop operation on the stop button 27C, and stops the stop button. The reel 65R is stopped in response to detection of a stop operation on the 27R.

  Based on the detection signal from the stop operation sensor 29, the rotation control unit 140 can detect the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29 and know the number of the reel 65 (or the stop button 27) corresponding to the stop operation. . For example, the rotation control unit 140 knows the detection of the stop operation based on the stop signal. Further, the rotation control unit 140 refers to the memory area (register) in which the number of the stop button 27 in which the stop operation is detected or the number of the corresponding reel 65 is set, so that the reel 65 corresponding to the stop operation is stored. You can know the number. The method of recognizing the information by the rotation control unit 140 is not limited to such a method.

The rotation control unit 140 receives a stop operation by the player for the stop button 27 when a stop acceptance condition is established after the rotation of the reel 65 is started.
Here, accepting a stop operation means that stop control of any one reel 65 is executed in accordance with the stop operation performed on the stop button 27. In this embodiment, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether to accept a stop operation. The determination may be performed by the stop button 27, the stop operation sensor 29, the stop button substrate 43, the gaming state control unit 110, and the like. For example, when the stop operation cannot be accepted, the stop button 27 may be fixed so that it cannot be pressed. Further, in a state where the stop operation cannot be accepted, the stop operation sensor 29 may be controlled not to detect the operation.

In a state where all the reels 65 are rotating, the stop acceptance condition is once established for all the stop buttons 27. When the stop operation is accepted, all the stop acceptance conditions are canceled for a predetermined time, and the stop operation for all the stop buttons 27 is not accepted. After the predetermined time has elapsed, for the remaining stop buttons 27 corresponding to the reel 65 that is rotating, the stop acceptance condition is satisfied again, and the stop operation for the remaining stop buttons 27 can be accepted. It becomes.
Since the stop acceptance condition is established in this way, the player cannot perform the stop operation of the stop button 27 at intervals less than the predetermined time.

Moreover, even if the rotation control part 140 is a case where the stop operation with respect to the two or three (all) stop buttons 27 is detected within the above-mentioned permissible time, the rotation control part 140 receives the stop operation, The reel 65 can be stopped. The meaning of the permissible time is the time when the detection timing of each stop operation for two or more reels can be determined as simultaneous operation by the rotation control unit 140 as described above.
In this embodiment, when a stop operation is detected by the stop operation sensor 29, a bit corresponding to a reel number related to the stop operation in a predetermined memory area (register) is set. The rotation control unit 140 refers to the predetermined memory area when the stop operation sensor 29 detects the stop operation. When a plurality of reel numbers are confirmed at the time of reference, the rotation control unit 140 determines that the operation is a simultaneous stop operation of two or more reels 65. The predetermined memory area is initialized after reference. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the permissible time is a time from when the rotation control unit 140 knows that the stop operation has been detected by the stop operation sensor 29 until it refers to the predetermined memory area.
In the following description, when it is described that the stop operation is performed “simultaneously” with respect to the plurality of stop buttons 27 or the plurality of reels 65, this means that the stop operation is performed within the permissible time including complete simultaneous. Shall.
The rotation control unit 140 must stop the rotation of the reel 65 within 190 ms from the detection timing of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29. Therefore, the permissible time for allowing the simultaneous stop operation is compared with 190 ms. It is desirable that the time is sufficiently short. More specifically, the permissible time is preferably smaller than the time (about 36 ms) from when the stop operation is detected by the stop operation sensor 29 until the amount of rotation of the reel 65 reaches one frame (about 36 ms). The allowable time is about 1.5 ms.

When the rotation control unit 140 determines that the simultaneous stop operation of two or more reels 65 has occurred, the rotation control unit 140 stops any one of the two or more reels 65 that have been stopped. At this time, the rotation control unit 140 determines one reel 65 having a higher priority order as a stop target based on the priority order of the plurality of reels 65 that have been operated to stop determined by the priority order determination unit 170. As described above, in the present embodiment, the rotation control unit 140 detects that a stop operation for two or more reels among the plurality of reels 65 is detected by the stop operation sensor 29 within an allowable time during the execution of the symbol variation game. In this case, among the two or more reels corresponding to the detected stop operation, the reel 65 having the determined high priority order is stopped.
As a result, according to the present embodiment, regardless of which combination of the plurality of reels 65 among all the reels 65 is stopped at the same time, the player has priority among the plurality of reels 65 that have been stopped. The reel 65 having the highest order can be stopped. Therefore, the symbol variation game can proceed smoothly without wasteful stop operation of the player. Furthermore, since the priority order determination unit 170 determines the priority order based on the gaming state during the stay, the reels are stopped in the order according to the gaming state, and the symbol variation game is played so as to match the gaming state. Can be advanced.
In the present embodiment, when the reel 65 that has been simultaneously stopped includes the reel 65 that has already stopped, the stop acceptance condition is not satisfied, and the simultaneous stop operation is not accepted. It becomes.

  The symbol display determination unit 150 determines which winning combination or bonus combination corresponds to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed in the symbol variation game. The diagrams shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 are examples of combinations of symbols corresponding to winning combinations or bonus combinations in the present embodiment.

For example, FIG. 9 shows an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to a normal bell combination (PT1), an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to a watermelon combination (PT2), and a combination of symbols corresponding to a cherry combination. An example (PT3) is shown. In the example of FIG. 8, the lottery number for a normal bell is “6”. The lottery number for watermelon is “10”, and the lottery number for cherry is “11”.
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, a maximum of 15 medals according to the multiplier and the winning combination is awarded as a privilege. For example, when three bell symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line, 15 medals are awarded when the multiplier is 1 or 2, and 8 medals are awarded when the multiplier is 3. The The number of multiplications in the normal gaming state is one, two or three, and the number of bonus games (BB game or RB game) is two. That is, when three bell symbols are stopped and displayed on the active line L1, L2 or L3 in the bonus game, 15 medals are awarded as a privilege.

In the symbol variation game in which the winning flag for each of the operation-prescribed roles for the forward-pressing bell role, the middle-pressing bell role, and the right-pressing bell role is set, and the operation instruction corresponding to the operation-specified role is notified, the player In accordance with the stop operation, the following symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. Note that the lottery number for the forward pressing bell role is “7”, the lottery number for the middle pressing bell role is “8”, and the lottery number for the right pressing bell role is “9”.
Specifically, when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the stop instruction notified, the symbol combination indicated by PT1 in FIG. 9 is stopped and displayed, and the same number of medals as the normal bell combination are awarded as a privilege. On the other hand, when the player performs different stop operations without following the stop instruction notified, a combination of symbols corresponding to bell spills not shown in FIG. 9 is stopped and a normal bell as a privilege corresponding to bell spills is displayed. The number of medals smaller than the winning combination (for example, one) is awarded as a privilege. When the symbol combination corresponding to the bell spill is stopped and displayed while staying at the AT, the gaming state control unit 110 further leaves the AT.

FIG. 10 shows two examples of symbol combinations corresponding to a big bonus (BB) combination (PT11 and 12), and two examples of combinations of symbols corresponding to a regular bonus (RB) combination (PT13 and 14). An example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the normal replay combination (PT15) and an example of a combination of symbols corresponding to the chance replay combination (PT16) are shown. In the example of FIG. 8, the lot number for the BB role is “12”, the lot number for the RB role is “13”, the lot number for the normal replay role is “1”, and the lot number for the chance replay role is “2”.
When the symbol combination (PT15) corresponding to the normal replay combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, a replay is given as a privilege.
When the symbol combination (PT16) corresponding to the chance replay combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, a re-game is given as a privilege and a privilege of shifting to AT is also given.
When the combination of symbols corresponding to the BB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the BB gaming state as a privilege (actuates the continuous action device relating to the first type special combination). When the combination of symbols corresponding to the RB combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the state shifts to the RB gaming state as a privilege (actuates the combination continuous action device related to the second type special combination).
In the symbol variation game in which the winning flags of the operation specified combinations of the forward press replay role, the middle press replay role and the right press replay role are set and the operation instruction corresponding to the operation specified role is notified, the player In accordance with the stop operation, the following symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. The lottery number for the forward-press replay role is “3”, the lottery number for the middle-press replay role is “4”, and the lottery number for the right-press replay role is “5”.
Specifically, when a stop operation is performed in accordance with a stop instruction notified by the player, a combination of symbols indicated by PT15 in FIG. 10 is stopped and displayed, and a replay is given as a privilege in the same way as a normal replay combination. On the other hand, when the player performs different stop operations without following the stop instruction notified, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay spill that is not shown in FIG. 10 is stopped and displayed. At this time, a replay privilege is granted, but there is a demerit of leaving the AT if the AT is staying.

  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, information related to notification of the stop operation, and the like. In the present embodiment, the command includes the above instruction number determined by the gaming state control unit 110.

The sub control unit 210 controls the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 based on the 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.

In the present embodiment, the sub control unit 210 includes a notification control unit 211 that controls notification of a player's stop operation.
Based on the instruction number included in the received command, the notification control unit 211 controls the effect display unit 220 so that an output prompting a stop operation corresponding to the instruction number is made. By this control, the effect display unit 220 causes the effect display area 62 of the effect display device 63 to output a display prompting a stop operation corresponding to the instruction number. In addition to the effect display unit 220, the notification control unit 211 can also control the audio output unit 230 or the LED light emitting unit 240 so as to output a sound or light emission that prompts a stop operation corresponding to the instruction number. .
In addition, the sub control unit 210 controls the execution of the effect based on the received command. For example, the sub control unit 210 instructs the effect display unit 220, the audio output unit 230, or the LED light emitting unit 240 to start or end the effect.

  In the present embodiment, when the received command includes the instruction number “1”, “2”, or “3”, the notification control unit 211 prompts the effect display area 62 to perform a stop operation corresponding to the instruction number. The effect display unit 220 is controlled so that the display is output. In addition, the notification control unit 211 outputs the sound output unit 230 or the LED light emitting unit so that the sound or light emission prompting the stop operation corresponding to the instruction number is output from the LED mounted on the speaker 49 or the decorative LED substrate 41. 240 can also be controlled. In the present embodiment, the stop operation is notified by the display output to the effect display area 62, but the stop operation may be notified by voice or LED light emission instead of the display output to the effect display area 62.

FIG. 12 shows a notification example of a left push operation instruction, FIG. 13 shows a notification example of a middle press operation instruction, and FIG. 14 shows a notification example of a right press operation instruction.
In the present embodiment, when the instruction number “1” is included in the received command, the effect display unit 220 displays in the vicinity of the reel 65L in the effect display area 62 that the reel 65L should be stopped first. Is displayed in the vicinity of the reels 65C and 65R in the effect display area 62, and the effect display device 63 is instructed to output a display 302 indicating that it should not be stopped first (see FIG. 12).
If the instruction number “2” is included in the received command, the effect display unit 220 outputs a display 301 indicating that the reel 65C should be stopped first in the vicinity of the reel 65C in the effect display area 62. The effect display device 63 is instructed to output a display 302 indicating that it should not be stopped first near the reels 65L and 65R in the display area 62 (see FIG. 13).
When the instruction number “3” is included in the received command, the effect display unit 220 outputs a display 301 indicating that the reel 65R should be stopped first in the vicinity of the reel 65R in the effect display area 62. The effect display device 63 is instructed to output a display 302 indicating that it should not be stopped first in the vicinity of the reels 65L and 65C in the display area 62 (see FIG. 14).
The display content is not limited as long as the display 301 can cause the player to recognize the reel 65 to be stopped first or the stop button 27 to be pressed. If the display 302 is a display that allows the player to recognize that the corresponding reel 65 should not be stopped first or that the stop button 27 corresponding to the reel 65 should not be pressed first, the display content is as follows. Not limited.

<About game state transition>
FIG. 15 is a conceptual diagram showing a transition example of the gaming state in the present embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 15, the gaming state control unit 110 performs transition between the normal gaming state, the AT, and the bonus game as the gaming state of the symbol variation game. When the winning combination flag is set and the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line, the gaming state control unit 110 displays the first type special character in the next symbol variation game. Alternatively, a transition to a bonus game is performed by setting so that the accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special accessory is activated. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 shifts to the normal gaming state when the number of acquired medals exceeds a predetermined number in the bonus game.
Further, the gaming state control unit 110 shifts from the normal gaming state to the AT when a predetermined condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the chance replay combination (see PT 16 in FIG. 10) is stopped and displayed on the active line, the transition from the normal gaming state to the AT is performed.
When the transition to the AT is performed, the gaming state control unit 110 performs the AT game number lottery. The number of AT games determined by this lottery means the maximum number of symbol variation games in which AT is continued.
Further, the gaming state control unit 110 shifts from the AT to the normal gaming state or the bonus game when other predetermined conditions are satisfied. In the present embodiment, the gaming state control unit 110 changes from the AT to the normal game on condition that the number of AT remaining games becomes zero, or the combination of symbols corresponding to bell spill or replay spill is stopped and displayed. Transition to the state (AT end (AT leaving)) is performed. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus combination is stopped and displayed on the active line while staying at the AT, the gaming state control unit 110 performs the transition from the AT to the bonus game (AT end (AT withdrawal)). .
In the present embodiment, the gaming state control unit 110 manages the transition to AT or the end of AT according to the set value of the AT mode.
As described above, in the present embodiment, the AT includes an operation notification state and an operation non-notification state. The gaming state control unit 110 shifts to the operation notification state when the notification of the operation instruction is determined by the AT instruction lottery during the AT stay, and shifts to the operation non-notification state when the non-notification of the operation instruction is determined. .
However, such game condition transition conditions are merely examples, and the transition conditions are not limited to the above-described examples. For example, a transition from a bonus game to an AT may be performed. If the bonus game is ended after the AT game is shifted to the bonus game while the number of AT remaining games is larger than zero while the AT is staying, the bonus game may be transferred to the AT. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 may perform AT transition based on a lottery result for determining whether or not to transition to AT.

  The priority order determination unit 170 determines the priority order of the reels 65 based on the gaming state whose transition is controlled by the gaming state control unit 110. In the normal game state, the bonus game, and the operation non-notification state during the stay in the AT, a priority order equal to the forward push order is determined. In the operation notification state during the stay in the AT, a priority order that matches an operation instruction indicating at least a part of the order defined in the lottery operation regulation combination is determined. However, the priority order determination method by the priority order determination unit 170 is not limited to such an example.

<Processing flow of symbol variation game>
Next, the processing flow of the symbol variation game in the present embodiment will be described mainly with reference to FIGS. However, since the constituent elements illustrated in FIGS. 1 to 7 described above are also referred to, please refer to them appropriately.

  FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a main flow of the symbol variation game in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, a series of processes shown in FIG. 16 is executed to form a single symbol variation game.

When the gaming machine 10 is normally activated, the gaming state control unit 110 acquires information regarding a gaming state and a game setting value in the symbol variation game, and sets the gaming state and the game setting value according to the acquired information. Based on this, the symbol variation game is started (step S102).
Note that the information indicating the gaming state acquired in step S102 includes a re-game setting, a bonus game setting, an AT mode setting value, and the like.

Here, when a replay is set in the previous symbol variation game (YES in step S104), the gaming state control unit 110 executes a regame process (step S110). Then, the gaming state control unit 110 establishes a startable condition for the symbol variation game (step S112), and waits for detection by the start lever sensor 44 (NO in step S114).
Here, the re-game process refers to a process for establishing at least a part of the startable condition of the symbol variation game due to the re-game given as a privilege.

  When re-game is not set in the previous symbol variation game (NO in step S104), the gaming state control unit 110 presses the bet button 23 or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 31 (detection by the medal passage sensor 47c). (NO in step S106). When the number of inserted sheets increases according to these (YES in step S106), the process waits until the number of inserted sheets reaches a predetermined number (NO in step S108). In this embodiment, the predetermined number is 2 in the bonus game and is 1, 2 or 3 in the game state excluding the bonus game. The predetermined number in the present embodiment is an example and may be changed as appropriate.

When the number of medals inserted reaches a predetermined number (YES in step S108), the gaming state control unit 110 establishes a startable condition for the symbol variation game (step S112) and waits for detection by the start lever sensor 44. (NO in step S114).
When detection by the start lever sensor 44 is performed (YES in step S114), if the AT remaining game number exceeds zero (YES in step S116), the gaming state control unit 110 subtracts 1 from the AT remaining game number. (Step S118). On the other hand, when the AT remaining game number is zero (NO in step S116), the process proceeds to the next process without performing the process in step S118.

Subsequently, the internal lottery unit 120 executes an internal lottery (step S120), and the flag setting unit 130 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination or bonus combination drawn in step S120 (step S122). .
Here, when the AT mode is 1 (YES in step S124), the gaming state control unit 110 executes an AT instruction lottery for determining an instruction number illustrated in FIG. 11 (step S126). The command generation unit 160 generates a command including the instruction number (see FIG. 11) determined in step S126, and outputs the generated command to the sub board 200 (notification control unit 211) (step S128).
If the AT mode is not 1 (NO in step S124), the process proceeds to the next process without performing the processes in steps S126 and S128 described above.

  In the sub-board 200, the notification control unit 211 performs a stop operation notification effect according to the instruction number included in the command output in step S128. With this notification effect, for example, the notification effect illustrated in FIG. 12, FIG. 13 or FIG. 14 is displayed and output. When the instruction number is 0, the notification effect is not executed.

  The priority order determination unit 170 determines the priority order related to all the reels 65 based on the gaming state in the symbol variation game (step S130). In this embodiment, the priority order determination unit 170 determines a priority order equal to the forward push order when the set value of the AT mode is zero, that is, in the normal gaming state or the bonus game. On the other hand, when the set value of the AT mode is 1, that is, when the AT is staying, the priority order determination unit 170 refers to the instruction number determined by the AT instruction lottery executed in step S126. The priority order determination unit 170 determines a priority order equal to the forward push order when the instruction number is zero, that is, when non-notification of the operation instruction is determined. When the instruction number is 1, 2 or 3, the instruction number The priority order in which the reel 65 corresponding to the first stop operation shown in FIG. Specifically, when the instruction number is 1, the reel 65L is determined as the first priority, when the instruction number is 2, the reel 65C is determined as the first priority, and when the instruction number is 3, the reel 65R is the first priority. One priority is decided. At this time, the priority order of the remaining two reels 65 may be arbitrarily determined. For example, the higher ranking is given in order from the reel 65 corresponding to the stop button 27 close to the start lever 26.

If the predetermined wait time has elapsed when the above-described series of processing ends (YES in step S132), the variation display in the symbol variation game is executed as it is (step S134). The predetermined wait time is set according to the shortest game time. In the execution of the variable display, the rotation control unit 140 outputs a pulse signal to the reel motor 68 so that all the reels 65 (65L, 65C, 65R) rotate in the forward direction at a predetermined speed (step S134). .
If the predetermined wait time has not elapsed at that time (NO in step S132), after waiting until the wait time elapses, the variation display in the symbol variation game is executed (step S134).

  Thereafter, the rotation control unit 140 waits until the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 reach a predetermined speed (NO in step S136). When the rotation speeds of all the reels 65 have reached a predetermined speed (YES in step S136), the rotation control unit 140 executes a rotation stop acceptance process (S138). By this rotation stop acceptance process, the rotation of all the reels 65 is stopped, and the symbol combination is stopped and displayed.

  Here, the rotating cylinder stop acceptance process (step S138 in FIG. 16) by the rotation control unit 140 will be described in more detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the procedure of the rotation stop acceptance process in the symbol variation game.

  The rotation control unit 140 waits until the first stop operation (first stop operation) is received (NO in step S150). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 receives the first stop operation when the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the stop operation sensor 29 has pressed down at least one stop button 27 (the stop accepting condition is satisfied). YES in step S150). In the present embodiment, the stop acceptance condition is satisfied by the fact that the maximum bet button 23a, the single bet button 23b, the settlement button 32, and the start lever 26 are not operated. When the stop acceptance condition is satisfied, the stop button LED 28 is lit.

When the rotation control unit 140 receives the first stop operation (YES in step S150), all the stop button LEDs 28 are turned off (step S152). By turning off the light, the stop operation for all the stop buttons 27 cannot be accepted.
Subsequently, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether or not the first stop operation is a simultaneous stop operation (step S154). In the present embodiment, the rotation control unit 140 refers to a predetermined memory area when the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the stop button 27 is pressed, and when a plurality of reel numbers are confirmed, two or more reels are detected. It is determined as 65 simultaneous stop operations. In the present embodiment, as described above, when a stop operation is detected by the stop operation sensor 29, a bit corresponding to a reel number related to the stop operation is set in a predetermined memory area (register). . A plurality of reels 65 indicated by the confirmed reel numbers correspond to the reels 65 that are stopped at the same time (within an allowable time). After confirming the reel number, the rotation control unit 140 initializes the memory area to prepare for the next stop operation.
In the case of simultaneous stop operation (YES in step S154), the rotation control unit 140, based on the plurality of confirmed reel numbers, in the priority order determined in step S130, each reel that has been stopped simultaneously. The priority order according to 65 is specified (step S156). The priority order determined in step S130 is stored in the RAM 103. For example, when the priority order equal to the forward pressing order is determined in step S130 and the simultaneous stop operation of the reel 65L and the reel 65R is confirmed, the rotation control unit 140 determines that the reel 65L is higher than the reel 65R. Identify priority order.

The rotation control unit 140 determines the reel 65 having a higher priority order as a stop target based on the identified priority order (step S158). According to the above-described example, the rotation control unit 140 determines the reel 65L as a stop target based on a priority order in which the reel 65L is higher than the reel 65R.
On the other hand, when the simultaneous stop operation is not performed, that is, when the confirmed reel number indicates one reel 65 (NO in step S154), the rotation control unit 140 does not execute step S156 and stops the reel 65 that has been stopped. Is determined as a stop target (step S158).

  Subsequently, the rotation control unit 140 executes a first stop process (step S160). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 starts the deceleration of the reel 65 determined as the stop target in (Step S158) (Step S160). Here, in the stop process in step S160, since the control that allows the reel 65 to move up to four frames (slip control) is performed, there may be a time lag from when the stop button 27 is detected until the reel 65 stops. . The time lag is set to be 190 ms or less. In the execution of the first stop process, the rotation control unit 140 turns on the stop button LED 28 corresponding to the reels 65 other than the stopped reel 65 when the stop acceptable condition is satisfied after the corresponding reel 65 is stopped. Let

  The rotation control unit 140 waits until the next stop operation (second stop operation) is received (NO in step S162). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 receives a second stop operation when the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the stop operation sensor 29 has pressed down at least one stop button 27 (a stop accepting condition is satisfied). YES in step S162). In the present embodiment, the maximum bet button 23a, the single bet button 23b, the settlement button 32, the start lever 26, and the stop button 27 corresponding to the reel 65 stopped by the first stop operation are not operated. The stop acceptance condition is satisfied.

When the rotation control unit 140 accepts the second stop operation (YES in Step S162), all the stop button LEDs 28 are turned off (Step S164). By turning off the light, the stop operation for all the stop buttons 27 cannot be accepted. At the time of accepting the second stop operation, since one reel 65 has already been stopped, the stop button LED 28 corresponding to the stopped reel 65 has already been turned off.
Subsequently, the rotation control unit 140 determines whether or not the second stop operation is a simultaneous stop operation (step S166). This determination method is the same as in step S154.
In the case of simultaneous stop operation (YES in step S166), the rotation control unit 140, based on the plurality of confirmed reel numbers, in the priority order determined in step S130, the reels that are simultaneously stopped. The priority order according to 65 is specified (step S168).

The rotation control unit 140 determines the reel 65 having a higher priority order as a stop target based on the identified priority order (step S170).
On the other hand, when it is not the simultaneous stop operation, that is, when the confirmed reel number indicates one reel 65 (NO in step S166), the rotation control unit 140 does not execute step S168 and stops the reel 65 that has been stopped. Is determined as a stop target (step S170).
Subsequently, the rotation control unit 140 executes a second stop process (step S172). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 starts the deceleration of the reel 65 determined as the stop target in (Step S170) (Step S172). In the second stop process in step S172, the slip control is performed in the same manner as in the first stop process (step S160). In the execution of the second stop process, the rotation control unit 140 turns on the stop button LED 28 corresponding to the reels 65 other than the stopped reel 65 when the stop acceptability condition is satisfied after the corresponding reel 65 is stopped. Let

  The rotation control unit 140 waits until the last stop operation (third stop operation) is received (NO in step S174). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 receives the third stop operation when the stop operation sensor 29 detects that the remaining one stop button 27 is pressed in a state where the stop acceptance condition is satisfied (step S <b> 1). YES in S174). In this embodiment, the maximum bet button 23a, the single bet button 23b, the settlement button 32, the start lever 26, and the stop button 27 corresponding to the reel 65 stopped by the first stop operation and the second stop operation are operated. If there is no such condition, the stop acceptance condition is established.

When the rotation control unit 140 accepts the third stop operation (YES in Step S174), all the stop button LEDs 28 are turned off (Step S176). By turning off the light, the stop operation for all the stop buttons 27 cannot be accepted. At the time of accepting the third stop operation, since the two reels 65 are already stopped, the two stop buttons LED 28 corresponding to the two stopped reels 65 are already turned off.
The rotation control unit 140 executes a third stop process (step S178). Specifically, the rotation control unit 140 starts the deceleration of the reel 65 corresponding to the detected stop operation (step S178). In the third stop process in step S178, the slip control is performed in the same manner as in the first stop process (step S160).

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. When the processing of step S138 is completed (when the combination of symbols is stopped and displayed), the determination processing by the symbol display determination unit 150 and related processing such as granting of a privilege according to the determination result are executed (step S140). ).

The process of step S140 will be described in more detail using FIG. FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a procedure of symbol display determination processing and related processing in the symbol variation game.
The symbol display determination unit 150 determines the stop pattern of each reel 65 stopped in each process of steps S160, S172, and S178, and determines the combination of symbols stopped on the active line (steps S202, S206, S210, S220, S224, S226, S230).

If the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to BB is stopped and displayed (YES in step S202), the gaming state control unit 110 relates to the first type special character in the next symbol variation game. It sets so that an accessory continuous action | operation apparatus may act | operate (step S204).
When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is stopped (NO in step S202 and YES in step S206), the gaming state control unit 110 performs the second type in the next symbol variation game. It sets so that the accessory continuous operation apparatus concerning a special accessory may operate | move (step S208).
When executing step S204 or S208, the gaming state control unit 110 sets the AT mode setting value to zero (step S240) and sets the AT remaining game number to zero (step S242).

When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponds to the chance replay combination (NO in step S206 and YES in step S210), the gaming state control unit 110 sets the AT mode setting value to 1. (Step S212). With the setting of the AT mode, the gaming state transitions from the normal gaming state to the AT. Further, the gaming state control unit 110 performs an AT game number lottery (step S214), and sets the number of games determined by the lottery to the AT remaining game number (step S216). And the game state control part 110 sets a re-game as a privilege (step S218).
When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponds to the replay combination (NO in step S210 and YES in step S220), the gaming state control unit 110 sets the re-game. This is performed (S222). As a combination of symbols corresponding to the replay combination here, a combination of symbols indicated by PT15 in FIG. 10 is exemplified. That is, the symbol combination here is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when a normal replay combination is drawn, or a state in which a push order replay combination is drawn and a corresponding operation instruction is notified. This is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed when the player performs a stop operation in accordance with the notified operation instruction.
When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponds to replay spillage (NO in step 220 and YES in step S224), the gaming state control unit 110 sets the re-game. Perform (S225). Further, the gaming state control unit 110 sets the AT mode setting value to zero (step S232), and sets the AT remaining game number to zero (step S234). When the set value of the AT mode is set to zero, the gaming state leaves the AT. The combination of symbols corresponding to the replay spill is when the player performs a different stop operation without following the operation instruction informed in the state where the push order replay role is drawn and the corresponding operation instruction is informed This is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed.

When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that a specific symbol combination necessary for winning a medal is stopped (winned) (NO in step S224 and YES in step S226), the gaming state control unit 110 Then, a value corresponding to the number of medals assigned as the bonus privilege is added to the stored credit (step S228).
When the symbol display determination unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed corresponds to bell spilling even during winning (YES in step S230), the gaming state control unit 110 sets the AT mode setting value to zero. (Step S232), and further, the AT remaining game number is set to zero (step S234). As a result, the gaming state leaves the AT. The combination of symbols corresponding to bell spills is when the player performs a different stop operation without following the operation instructions informed in the state that the push order bell role is drawn and the corresponding operation instruction is informed This is a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed.
When the symbol display determining unit 150 determines that the combination of symbols that are displayed in a stopped state corresponds to a combination other than a bell spill even in a winning prize (NO in step S230), the combination of symbols that are displayed in a stopped state is any of the above. Is determined to be not applicable (NO in all of steps 202, S206, S210, S220, S224, and S226), or after setting the replay (step S222), the gaming state control unit 110 performs step S236. Judgment is made.

  In step S236, when the gaming state control unit 110 determines that the AT mode setting value is 1 and the AT remaining game count is zero (YES in step S236), the AT mode setting value is set to zero. (Step S238). As a result, the gaming state leaves the AT on condition that the AT remaining game count becomes zero. On the other hand, when the set value of the AT mode is 1 and the number of remaining AT games is greater than zero, or when the set value of the AT mode is zero (NO in step S236), step S238 is not executed.

Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG.
The command generation unit 160 generates a command including the processing result of step S140 (result of symbol display determination), and outputs the generated command to the sub-board 200 (step S142).
The sub management unit 210 executes the effect based on the command output in step S142. For example, the sub control unit 210 displays and outputs a predetermined effect screen in the effect display area 62.
Further, when a medal payout process is required due to the process of step S140, that is, when the number of medals given in step S216 is added and the credit exceeds the upper limit (YES in step S144), the excess amount The medal is paid out to the medal storage 93 (step S146), and the series of processes ends.
If the medal payout process resulting from the process in step S140 is not required (NO in step S144), the series of processes ends without performing the process in step S146.

<Modification>
In the operation defining role (push order bell and push order replay) exemplified in the above-described embodiment, only the first stop operation is defined, but the first and second stop operations or the first to third An operation defining combination in which all stop operations are defined may be provided. In this case, the gaming state control unit 110 determines the contents of the first and second stop operations or the operation instructions that instruct all the first to third stop operations by the AT instruction lottery. Determine the instruction number. The priority order determination unit 170 may determine the priority order according to the instruction number.
In addition, the gaming state control unit 110 may determine notification of an operation instruction instructing an operation order different from the operation order specified in the lottery operation specifying combination in the AT instruction lottery. May be determined to not notify the operation instruction. In this case, the priority order determination unit 170 may determine the priority order that is determined by the AT instruction lottery and is adapted to the notified operation instruction regardless of the result of the internal lottery.
Further, even when ART is included as an advantageous gaming state, the priority order determination unit 170 may determine the priority order as in the above-described staying at the AT.

  Also, in the processing flow shown in FIGS. 16 and 17, the priority order for all reels 65 is determined regardless of whether or not a simultaneous stop operation is detected (step S130). However, the priority order determination unit 170 in this embodiment determines the priority order for the reels 65 corresponding to the stop buttons 27 that have been operated for simultaneous stop when it is determined that the operation is for simultaneous stop (YES in step S154 or S166). May be. In this case, step S130 is omitted, and in steps S156 and S168, the priority order of the reels 65 that have been simultaneously stopped may be determined.

  In the above-described embodiment, when a stop operation is detected by the stop operation sensor 29, a bit corresponding to the reel number related to the stop operation is set in a predetermined memory area (register). When the control unit 140 detects the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29, the control unit 140 refers to the memory area to determine whether the operation is a simultaneous stop operation of two or more reels 65. However, the determination of the simultaneous stop operation is not limited to such an example. For example, the rotation control unit 140 may wait for detection of another stop operation for an allowable time after knowing the detection of the stop operation by the stop operation sensor 29.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, when the reel 65 that has been simultaneously stopped includes the reel 65 that has already stopped, the stop acceptance condition is not satisfied, and the stop operation is not accepted. . However, even when the reels 65 that have been operated to stop simultaneously include the reels 65 that have already been stopped, the simultaneous stop operation is performed unless all the reels 65 that have been operated to stop simultaneously are stopped. An operation may be accepted. In this case, any one reel 65 may be stopped based on the priority of each reel 65 from among the reels 65 that have not been stopped yet among the plurality of reels 65 that have been operated to stop simultaneously.

The present embodiment includes the following technical idea.
(1) A plurality of reels representing a plurality of symbols, a rotation control means for executing a symbol variation game by rotating the plurality of reels, and rotation of the reel by the rotation control means A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation that is a player's operation that causes the game to stop, a game state control means for staying in any of a plurality of different game states, and staying in the symbol variation game to be executed Priority order determining means for determining a priority order for a plurality of reels based on the gaming state being played, and during the execution of the symbol variation game, the two or more reels in the plurality of reels When a stop operation is detected within an allowable time by the stop operation detecting means, the rotation control means is set to the priority order determined by the priority order determining means. Game machine to stop the reel me.
(2) When the stop operation for the two or more reels is detected within the allowable time by the stop operation detecting means during the execution of the symbol variation game, the rotation control means detects the detected stop The gaming machine according to (1), wherein among the two or more reels corresponding to the operation, the reels having the higher priority order are stopped.
(3) A plurality of stop operation units operated as the stop operation and corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, an internal lottery means for drawing a winning combination that can be established in the symbol variation game, and the plurality of stops Operation notifying means capable of notifying an operation instruction indicating at least a part of the operation order of the operation unit, and notifying the operation notifying means of the operation instruction in the gaming state controlled by the gaming state control means. The priority order determining means includes the priority order conforming to the operation instruction notified by the operation notification means in at least a part of the symbol variation game executed in the operation notification state. The gaming machine according to (1) or (2).
(4) The operation notifying unit is configured such that the operation determining combination that is the winning combination in which the order of operating the plurality of stop operating units is defined as the condition that the combination of the corresponding symbols can be stopped and displayed is the internal lottery. (3) The gaming machine according to (3), in which, when the lottery is performed by the means, the operation instruction indicating at least a part of the order defined in the lottery-operating regulation combination is notified.
(5) A start operation unit that is operated as a start operation that triggers the rotation of the plurality of reels by the rotation control unit is provided, and the priority order determination unit includes the other operations except for the operation notification state. Determining at least a part of the symbol variation game executed in a gaming state, the priority order equal to an order when a player operates the plurality of stop operation units in order from the start operation unit (3) or The gaming machine according to (4).

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 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, 27C, 27L, 27R Stop button 28, 28C, 28L, 28R Stop button LED
29 Stop operation sensor 31 Medal insertion port 32 Checkout button 33 Medal return button 34 Door lock 35 Medal discharge port 36, 36a, 36b, 36c, 36d, 36e, 36f, 36h Decoration LED
37 Lower plate 38, 38a, 38b, 38c, 38d Speaker port 40 Sensor 41, 41a, 41b, 41c, 41d, 41e, 41f, 41h Decorative LED board 42 Status display LED board 43 Stop button board 44 Start lever sensor 45 Bet button Board 46 Menu selection button board 47 Medal selector 47a Medal selector 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 Viewing windows 65, 65C, 65L, 65R Reels 66, 66C, 66L, 66R Reel sensors 67, 67C, 67L, 67R Reel illumination board 68 Reel motor 90 Outer frame 91 Power supply unit 92 Power switch 93 Medal storage 94 Medal payout outlet 95 Medal auxiliary storage 96 Hinge Part 96a upper hinge part 96b middle hinge part 96c lower hinge part 100 main board 101 CPU
102 ROM
103 RAM
110 gaming state control unit 120 internal lottery unit 130 flag setting unit 140 rotation control unit 150 symbol display determination unit 160 command generation unit 170 priority order determination unit 200 sub-board 201 CPU
202 ROM
203 RAM
210 Sub control unit 211 Notification control unit 220 Production display unit 230 Audio output unit 240 LED light emitting unit

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels on which multiple patterns are represented;
A rotation control means for executing a symbol variation game by rotating the plurality of reels;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation that is a player's operation that is an opportunity to stop the rotation of the reel by the rotation control means;
Gaming state control means for staying in any of a plurality of different gaming states;
Priority order determining means for determining a priority order related to a plurality of reels based on the gaming state staying in the symbol variation game to be executed;
With
When the stop operation for two or more reels of the plurality of reels is detected within an allowable time by the stop operation detecting means during the execution of the symbol variation game, the rotation control means A gaming machine that stops one reel in accordance with the priority order determined by the determining means. A plurality of stop operation sections operated as the stop operation and corresponding to each of the plurality of reels;
Internal lottery means for lottering winning combinations that can be established in the symbol variation game;
An operation notifying unit capable of notifying an operation instruction indicating at least a part of an operation order of the plurality of stop operation units,
The gaming state controlled by the gaming state control unit includes an operation notification state that causes the operation notification unit to notify the operation instruction,
The priority order determination means, wherein at least a portion of the symbol variation game executed in the operation notification state, according to claim 1 for determining the priority order conforming to the operation instruction to be broadcast by the operation notification means Game machines.   When the stop operation for the two or more reels is detected within the allowable time during the execution of the symbol variation game, the rotation control means is in accordance with the priority order determined by the priority order determination means. Other reels other than the two or more reels may be stopped.
  The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2.

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