JP2023086499A - game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To solve the problem that, concerning sound output for notifying a player surely of a weight sound and a reel rotation start sound generated thereafter, no action is taken, and there is still room for improvement.SOLUTION: A weight sound and a start sound are outputted in a channel number 1 which is the same channel. When outputting the start sound, such a constitution is adopted that, by overwriting the start sound for the weight sound to finish surely, a player can hear surely the weight sound and notify of it. Further, the start sound is outputted more loudly than the weight sound.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine capable of playing games.

As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and when a start switch is operated with the number of bets set using medals or the like, a winning lottery is drawn and the reels start spinning. Then, the rotation of the reels is stopped based on the result of the winning lottery and the operation mode of the stop switch (press order, operation timing, etc.), and medals are awarded according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all the reels have stopped. There are slot machines that can provide payouts and the like. Also, among such gaming machines, there is known a gaming machine that outputs a wait sound until a certain period of time has passed since the previous game, and outputs a reel rotation start sound corresponding to the start of reel rotation after the certain period of time. (See Patent Document 1.)

JP 2017-127477 A (summary and see FIG. 16)

However, there is still room for improvement as no countermeasures have been taken for the sound output to reliably notify the player of the wait sound and the subsequent reel rotation start sound.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of effectively outputting sound corresponding to the delay period before the start of the game and the start of the game after the elapse of the delay period. .

The present invention provides a gaming machine capable of playing a game, comprising: sound output means for outputting sound; channel means having a plurality of channels used for outputting the sound; and the start operation means in which the previous game is finished before a certain period of time elapses after the previous game is started and the number of bets for the next game is set. is operated, the sound output means delays the start of the next game until the predetermined period elapses, and the sound output means outputs the first sound to the plurality of the first sounds corresponding to the delay period by the delay means a first sound output means for outputting using a specific channel out of the channels; and a second sound output means for outputting using a channel.

According to this configuration, the first sound corresponding to the delay period and the second sound corresponding to the start of the game are output from the same specific channel, and the second sound is output so as to be louder than the first sound. , the second sound for notifying the important information that the game has started can be reliably transmitted to the player. Here, if the first sound and the second sound are output from different channels, even if it is designed so that the first sound ends before the second sound, there may be a time lag in the sound output for the channel, or if one of the channels If there is some kind of bug in the sound output from one channel and normal sound output is not possible and normal sound output is possible from the other channel, an unintended sound output state occurs and the player is likely to confuse In the configuration of the present invention, since the first sound corresponding to the delay period and the second sound corresponding to the start of the game are output from the same specific channel, the second sound can be reliably output after the first sound. Furthermore, since the second sound for notifying important information that the game has started is output with a louder volume than the first sound, the second sound can be reliably conveyed to the player.

Further, a plurality of specific operation means operated for progress of the game after the start of the game are provided, and the sound output means is operated first by one of the specific operation means after the start of the game. A third sound output means may be provided for outputting a third sound using a channel different from the specific channel in response to the action.

According to this configuration, the third sound corresponding to the first operation is output from a channel different from the specific channel for the progress of the game after the start of the game. The output of the second sound can be reliably notified to the player without fear of ending in a short period of time.

Further, the sound output means outputs a fourth sound using the specific channel in response to another specific operation means being operated for progress of the game after the one specific operation means is operated. You may make it provide the 4th sound output means to perform.

According to this configuration, the fourth sound is output in response to the operation for progressing the game after the first operation, but the sound corresponding to the first operation has already been output and the game is finished. Since the second sound corresponding to the start is not necessary, it is possible to reduce the number of required channels by using the specific channel that outputs the second sound, even with a simpler configuration. It becomes possible to perform effective sound output.

Further, the sound output means includes a fifth sound output means for outputting using the specific channel when outputting a fifth sound in response to the operation of all the specific operation means after the start of the game. You may do so.

According to this configuration, after the start of the first game, the fifth sound is output in response to the operation of all the specific operation means. By using the specific channel that outputs two sounds, the number of required channels can be reduced, and effective sound output can be performed even with a simpler configuration.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine as an example of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a main control board and a sub-control board in FIG. 2; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating a game flow. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and winning symbol combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) when winning. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers and constituent combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers, and constituent combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers, and constituent combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and winning modes based on pressing order; FIG. 10 is a diagram showing types of sounds output by channels for sound output in accordance with the progress of a game;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1-11.

(composition)
A slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, is configured such that a specified number of game media such as medals (for example, 3 or 2) is placed in one of a plurality of preset game states. ) is inserted and a start switch 19, which will be described later, is operated, one game is started, and is constructed as shown in FIG.

The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7 . A horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9 . Further, inside the display window 11, left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order are arranged. As shown in FIG. 2, the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R have a plurality of patterns (in this embodiment, "R7 (red 7)", "W7 (white 7)", "FR7 (fake red 7)" "BAR" "BE1 (bell 1)" "BE2 (bell 2)" "CH (cherry)" "WM1 (watermelon 1)" "WM2 (watermelon 2)" "RP (replay)") are provided in total in a predetermined arrangement.

In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each pattern. In this case, for example, reel tapes on which patterns of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. Then, when each reel 13L, 13M, 13R rotates, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18, . . . , 0, 19, . From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop rotating, three symbols in total, one in each of the upper, middle, and lower stages, can be seen. That is, when all three reels 13L, 13M and 13R are stopped, a total of 9 symbols arranged in 3 columns and 3 rows are stop-displayed in the display window 11. FIG. In this embodiment, the winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination is a so-called downward-sloping line (three lines) composed of the upper line of the left reel 13L, the middle line of the middle reel 13M, and the lower line of the right reel 13R. bet, double bet) is set.

Reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R (see FIG. 3) configured by stepping motors are connected to the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, respectively, so that the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R can be rotated independently. It is Display means of the slot machine 1 is constituted by a reel unit (not shown) composed of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and the reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R.

Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and a maximum number of insertion of credit medals per game (here, 3). or 2 medals)), a production button 42, and a lever-shaped start that rotates the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R to start variable display of each symbol. Switch 19, left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R (stop operation means) for stopping rotation of left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M and 13R respectively to stop variable display of each pattern, and credit medals. A settlement switch 23 for paying out coins and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of inserted medals (specified number) required for one game is set to two types, 3 and 2. FIG. A plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the respective reels 13L, 13M and 13R, and the respective stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R correspond to the respective reels 13L, 13M and 13R. are provided.

In addition, at approximately the center of the upper part of the front plate 9, a moving image is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning a prize, or to notify the operation mode of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. A liquid crystal display 27 is provided for this purpose. Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 displaying various winning designs is provided, and on the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29 are speakers 31L for effecting music, voice, etc. , 31R are provided respectively. A central lamp portion 33M is provided on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are provided on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. A light source such as a light emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed to form an upper lamp portion 33 for effecting, for example, notifying the player of winning or winning a prize.

A lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout port 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medals paid out from the medal payout port 39 are provided below the lower panel 35 . A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display indicating the number of accumulated credit medals is displayed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9 under display control by the CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 of FIG. A device 45 and a payout display 46 for displaying the number of payout medals are provided. The credit indicator 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit stored number (maximum of 50). The payout display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit number of payouts. In addition, the 7-segment display has a total of 8 segments that are formed in a bar shape and are a combination of 7 segments arranged in the shape of the letter "8" and a small round segment (DP) that serves as a decimal point. and each segment is composed of a light emitting diode. Note that the payout indicator 46 is also used to display an error code corresponding to an error that has occurred.

Also, above the payout indicator 46, an advantageous zone lamp 47 is arranged. The advantageous section is the winning combination group "ATLC1" (lower combination number $15) ~ "ATRC2" (lower combination number $20) (see Figure 9), "Special A" (lower combination number $21) ~ "Special D" (lower-order combination number $24) (refer to FIG. 10). It is notified that it is an interval. In this embodiment, the advantageous section lamp 47 is not necessarily lit during the advantageous section, but is illuminated when a predetermined lighting condition is satisfied after transitioning to the advantageous section. However, once the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on, the lighting is maintained until the advantageous section ends and the transition to the non-advantageous section is started. Note that the advantageous section lamp 47 may be replaced by the segment DP which is the decimal point of the payout indicator 46 .

A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R is fixed to the rear wall of the housing 3. As shown in FIG. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for ejecting medals to the medal payout port 39 is arranged below the support frame in the housing 3 . A medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25. ) are provided.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout opening 39 one by one. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left wall inside the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1 . The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching ON and OFF of the power supply, a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) consisting of a key cylinder for setting change processing, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3). A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) is provided for switching the set values of the . The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when it occurs.

The left/middle/right position sensors 55L, 55M and 55R detect the rotational positions of the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M and 13R, respectively. When the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M and 13R rotate, the protrusions are detected and the detection signal is output to the main control board 63 for each rotation. In this embodiment, for example, when the left/middle/right position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R detect the protrusions, the pattern of frame number 19 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11. .

The hopper motor 57 is arranged in the hopper unit 43 and is driven to pay out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 .

The slot machine 1 also includes a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub-controller that controls effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub-control board 73 on which a CPU 71 is mounted is provided separately, and various data are transmitted unidirectionally from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 . The main control board 63 is tightly sealed inside the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken for the board case so that it is possible to visually confirm that the board case has been illegally released.

As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores game-related data such as the game state of the slot machine 1. Storage areas constituting a combination lottery result storage area 651, a flag storage area 652, an advantageous section game number counter 653, and a special combination winning number counter 654 are formed. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and is a slot machine including a combination lottery table 671, a stop table 672, etc., which are preset data shown in FIG. Stores the program for 1 (game machine program). Note that the flag storage area 652 stores, for example, various flags such as an advantageous section flag, an AT flag, and a CZ flag, which will be described later.

The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing related to progress of the game. The main CPU 61 includes data relating to the result of a winning combination lottery process performed by the winning winning lottery means 103, which will be described later, and data relating to the operation of operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 operated by the player. , are sent to the sub-control board 73 (sub-CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM section for temporarily storing various data and a ROM section for storing various programs for effects. Also, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61 (a winning lottery by the winning lottery means 103 described later). The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the winning lottery in the process, the data regarding whether the operation devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 have been operated, and the game for the player is performed. Determine the content of the relevant presentation. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls performance devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R through the I/O ports of the sub control board 73 based on the content of the determined performance. I do.

(main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 executes a general game which is a general game in the general game state (normal game state (RT0), inside the bonus (RBB1F, RBB2F), A bonus game (special game) is executed in a bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2) based on a bonus combination more advantageous to the player than in a normal game state.

Further, as a game advantageous to the player, which is different from the bonus game which is the game in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, is determined by the operation of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R. Specific roles with different degrees of advantage given to the player depending on the procedure A” to “Special D”: see FIG. 9 and FIG. 10), specify the operation procedure of each of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R corresponding to the specific role when the winning result is a special role. There is an AT game (special game) that reports possible.

And, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 comprises an operation mode determination means 100a and a game state setting means 100b.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation manner determining means 100a determines the manner of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player. Specifically, the manner in which the player operates various switches provided in the slot machine 1, such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the manner in which the player enters the medal slot 25. The mode of various operations on the slot machine 1 by the player is determined, such as the mode of the medal insertion operation by the player.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b selects a plurality of preset games based on the result of the combination lottery process by the combination lottery means 103 and the determination result of the symbol combination on the effective line (lower right line) by the symbol determination means 112. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to one of the states.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, in this embodiment, the game state includes a normal game state (RT0), a bonus game state (RBB1-2F), and a bonus game state (RBB1-2). . Here, the normal game is executed in the normal game state (RT0) and the normal game state composed of the inside of the bonus (RBB1-2F), and the bonus game is executed in the bonus game state (RBB1-2). In addition, the normal game state (RT0) is a game state to which the game is shifted when the setting is changed or after the bonus game state (RBB1-2) ends, which will be described later.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when a bonus combination (RBB1, RBB2: see FIGS. 7 and 8) is won in the normal game state (RT0), all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped. When the symbol combination is not a symbol combination related to bonus winning (non-winning), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to inside bonus (RBB1, 2F), and shifts the game state to inside bonus (RBB1, 2F). do. Note that in this embodiment, the bonus combination "RBB1" is subject to the lottery with only three bets, but the bonus combination "RBB2" is subject to the lottery with only two bets. Also, in the case of betting two coins during the bonus (RBB2F), there is no loss (HZ) as a target for the lottery, and any replay combination or minor combination is always won. In addition, since it is configured so that winnings are preferentially won in the order of the replaying hand, the small hand, and the bonus hand, in the case of betting two coins in the inside of the bonus (RBB2F), the carried over bonus hand "RBB2". will not win a prize. Also, in the case of betting 3 coins inside the bonus (RBB2F), there is a loss (HZ) as an object of the lottery, but the bonus winning combination "RBB2" is set as an invalid role in the game of betting 3 coins. Therefore, the bonus combination "RBB2" carried over in the bet of 3 coins is not won. Furthermore, in the inside of the bonus (RBB2), if the carried-over bonus combination "RBB2" is not won, no other bonus combination is won. Therefore, once the game state shifts to the inside of the bonus (RBB2F), it is configured not to shift to another game state after that.

Also, if the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the normal game state (RT0) and the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the game, or if the bonus combination "RBB1" is won during the bonus internal (RBB1F), the game state is set. The means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB1), and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB1).

In this embodiment, the game is set to end when more than 100 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB1). Therefore, if more than 100 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB1), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal game state (RT0), and changes the game state to the normal game state ( RT0). Incidentally, the end condition of the bonus game state (RBB1) can be set as appropriate.

Further, in the normal game state (RT0), when the bonus combination "RBB2" is won and the bonus combination "RBB2" is won in the game, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB2). , the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB2).

In this embodiment, the game is set to end when more than 50 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB2). Therefore, if more than 50 medals are paid out in the bonus game state (RBB2), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the normal game state (RT0), and changes the game state to the normal game state ( RT0). Incidentally, the end condition of the bonus game state (RBB2) can be set as appropriate.

(1-3) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is performed by inserting three (or two) medals, and the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17 activates the three (or two) medals. ) medals into the slot machine 1 is detected, the winning line (lower right line) of the display window 11 becomes effective. When the start switch 19 is operated here, one of the preset combination lottery results is selected by the lottery processing by the combination lottery means 103 by lottery processing using random numbers. In addition, if a certain period of time has not passed since the start of the previous game, the game is started until the certain period of time has passed (left/middle/right switch for validating operation of all stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R described later). A so-called wait state (also referred to as a delay period) occurs in which the start of acceleration of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R waits. When all the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R start to rotate, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R displayed on the display window 11 are determined based on the rotation angles of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. is started.

After that, the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M, 13R are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R becomes effective, and after the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R becomes effective. , the left reel 13L is stopped when the operation of the left stop switch 21L is detected, the middle reel 13M is stopped when the operation of the middle stop switch 21M is detected, and the right reel is detected when the operation of the right stop switch 21R is detected. 13R is stopped. Thus, by operating the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, rotation of the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M, 13R corresponding to the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R is stopped.

When all three left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated, the rotation of the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M and 13R is stopped. At this time, when the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R stop at a predetermined position on the winning line (lower right line) of the display window 11 where the predetermined symbols are activated, that is, the symbols related to the winning of the winning combination. When the combination is displayed on the display window 11, a prize is awarded, and the number of medals corresponding to the prize mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout port 39. - 特許庁A predetermined benefit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out the medals or in addition to the paying out of the medals. As the predetermined profit, for example, a transition to a bonus game state (RBB1-2) due to winning of a bonus combination described below, or the same bet as in the winning game without inserting new medals due to winning of a replay combination described later. A number of bets, etc., which are automatically set in order to perform the next game with a number can be mentioned.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the types of wins, bonus wins and general wins (replay wins, small wins) are set in advance. The bonus combination is a combination that transitions to the bonus game state. A replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as replay) is a combination that, when winning, allows the next game to be played with the same number of bets as in the winning game without inserting new medals. A small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined payout (payout number) is obtained.

·Bonus combination There are two types of bonus combinations, ie, “RBB1” and “RBB2”. Here, when the symbol combination (R7-R7-BAR) related to "RBB1" stops on the winning line, a prize is won, and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB1). Also, when the symbol combination (W7-R7-WM2) related to "RBB2" stops on the winning line, a prize is won, and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB2). In this embodiment, no payout is given even if the bonus combinations "RBB1" and "RBB2" are won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

・Replay role The replay role is a plurality of "NRP1" to "NRP15", "IRP1" to "IRP5", "CRP1" to "CRP7", "R7RP1" to "R7RP10", and "WRP1" to "WRP5". type is set. When these winning symbol combinations stop on the winning line, the next game can be played under the same conditions (number of bets) as the winning game without inserting medals.

・Small roles: "BE1" to "BE11", "WM1" to "WM4", "CH1" to "CH19", "ATA1" to "ATA10", "ATB1" to "ATB16", "PZ1" ~ "PZ52", "PZX1" ~ "PZX22" are set. Here, "BE1" to "BE10" are the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATLC1 to ATLC2""ATLR1 to ATLR2""ATCL1 to ATCL2""ATCR1 to ATCR2""ATRL1 to ATRL2""ATRC1 to ATRC2" , "Special A" to "Special D": see FIGS. 9 and 10). When the symbol combination associated with the winning of these hands stops on the winning line, a payout of 10 coins (three coins bet, two coins bet) is obtained. Incidentally, the winning mode of "BE1" is a symbol combination in which the symbols "BE1 (Bell 1)" are aligned on the right downward line. In addition, the winning modes of "BE2" and "BE3" are the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" on the upper stage of the left reel 13L, the symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the upper stage of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the upper stage of the right reel 13R. The symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" is a symbol combination (a bell symbol on the upper line) that stops. Also, the winning mode of "BE4" is a symbol combination in which the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" is aligned on the middle line. In addition, the winning modes of "BE5" and "BE6" are the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" on the bottom of the left reel 13L, the symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the bottom of the middle reel 13M, and the symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the bottom of the right reel 13R. The symbol "BE1 (bell 1)" is a symbol combination (a bell symbol on the lower line) that stops. The winning mode of "BE7" and "BE8" is a symbol combination in which the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" is aligned on the upward right line. The winning modes of "BE9" and "BE10" are as follows: symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" on the lower row of the left reel 13L, symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the middle row of the middle reel 13M, and symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" on the upper row of the right reel 13R. BE1 (Bell 1)” is a symbol combination (a bell symbol on a line rising to the right) that stops. That is, when the winning AT role is won, if the pushing order is correct, the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" or the symbol "BE2 (Bell 2)" will be on a straight line. The correct answer is easier to understand.

When the winning symbol combination of "WM1" to "WM4" stops on the winning line, a payout of 3 coins (commonly used for 3 bets and 2 bets) is obtained. When the winning symbol combination of "CH1" to "CH19" stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 (commonly used for 3-symbol bet and 2-symbol bet) is obtained. When the winning symbol combination of "ATA1" to "ATA10" stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 symbol (common to 3 symbols bet and 2 symbols bet) is obtained. When the winning symbol combination of "ATB1" to "ATB16" stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 symbol (commonly used for betting 3 symbols and betting 2 symbols) is obtained. When the winning symbol combination of "PZ1" to "PZ52" stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 symbol (common to 3-symbol bet and 2-symbol bet) is obtained. When the winning symbol combination of "PZX1" to "PZX22" stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 symbol (common to 3-symbol bet and 2-symbol bet) is obtained.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 in FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different ball payout rates (payout rates). This set value is for selecting the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102, which will be described later. attached. The setting control means 101 determines the ON/OFF state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 in the ON state, a predetermined setting change process is started. . The payout rate can be calculated by (total number of coins paid out/total number of coins inserted)×100[%].

Here, the winning probability in the lottery in the general game is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types). A table 671 (general game lottery table) is associated. Then, when the setting change process is started, the manager of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 includes the types of games (RT0, RBB1-2, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 in the main control board 63, the setting values set by the setting control means 101 (settings 1 to 6 ), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in the general game, the table selection means 102 selects the combination lottery table 671 (general game lottery table) as the combination lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (setting 1 to setting 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The winning combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 selects a plurality of winning combinations (winning combination group: 8 to 10), a lottery is performed to determine which of the winning combinations is won by a lottery value generated based on the start of the game. The winning lottery means 103 includes lottery value generation means 103a and lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generating means 103a
The lottery value generation means 103a has a random number generation means composed of an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. By extracting the generated random number for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery value used for the role lottery or the like is generated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, strictly speaking, the numerical values generated by the random number generating means are not random numbers. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a can be substantially treated as a random number. The lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value from a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value from a software random number. Also, the lottery value generation means 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery Value Judgment Determination Means 103b
The lottery value determination determining means 103b determines whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations (winning combination groups) has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a.

Specifically, in the combination lottery table 671, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generating means, which of the plurality of winning combination groups shown in FIGS. A correspondence relationship between a lottery value for determining whether or not and a winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value judgment determining means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102, and determines which winning combination group the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set for winning or losing. , it is determined which one of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won.

In addition, in the combination lottery table 671, some lottery values are set so that a plurality of combinations can be won in duplicate. , that is, as the winning combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are formed. Among the winning hand groups shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, for those composed of a plurality of hands, if the winning hand is internally won, the symbol combinations for all the hands that make up the winning hand group will be aligned on the winning line. is allowed.

In addition, the lottery value determination determination means 103b stores, as a role lottery result, information that can specify whether or not a bonus role is won in the first data area of the role lottery result storage area 651, and a general role is won. Information that can specify whether or not the winning combination is stored in the second data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 .

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, each bonus combination is assigned a unique hexadecimal superior combination number, and each general combination (replay combination, minor combination) is assigned a unique hexadecimal lower combination number. A role number is assigned. Then, the lottery value judgment determining means 103b stores the combination numbers assigned to the combinations (including the case of losing) that make up the winning combination group, which is the result of the combination lottery, in the corresponding data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651. Remember.

That is, when the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is one of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination shown in FIG. Any one of “$01” to “$02” is stored in the 1-byte first data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 . When the bonus combination is lost (not won), the lottery value determination means 103b stores the high-ranking combination number "$00" assigned to the loss in the data area. In addition, after "$01" to "$02" are stored as the higher-ranking combination numbers, this value is maintained until the bonus combination is won, so that the bonus combination is carried over.

Further, when the winning combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is any of the winning combination groups including the general combination (replay combination, small combination) shown in FIGS. , one of the subordinate combination numbers “$01” to “$24” assigned to the winning general combination is stored in the 1-byte second data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 . When the general combination is lost (not won), the lottery value determination means 103b stores the low-order combination number "$00" assigned to the loss in the data area.

(5) Reel detection means 104
The reel detection means 104 of FIG. 4 provides detection signals from the left, middle, and right position sensors 55L, 55M, and 55R, and signals to the reel motors 14L, 14M, and 14R that drive the left, middle, and right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. The rotational positions of the left, middle and right reels 13L, 13M and 13R are detected based on the number of pulses supplied. In this case, the reel detection means 104 detects a symbol positioned at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle stage of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M, and 13R are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Each corresponding frame number is detected.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 controls the stop of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R using the stop table 672 based on the manner in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated by the player and the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103. It is something to do. The stop control means 105 basically controls all of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R in order to win a winning combination belonging to the winning combination group determined by the winning combination lottery means 103 (FIG. 7). ) is stopped at the winning line. Since each reel 13L, 13M, 13R has a set number of slide frames allowed (range of drawable frames: normally, maximum 4 frames), if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be displayed on the pay line. may not be aligned, and in such a case, a dropout (non-winning) will occur. In the following, the structure of the winning combination group and the stop control of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R at the time of winning will be described.

The winning combination group “RPN1” is composed of “NRP1” to “NRP15” and “IRP1” to “IRP5”. In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order in which the first stop is the left reel 13L, the stop control means 105 preferentially wins "NRP1" and "NRP2." Perform reel control. Regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, "NRP1" and "NRP2" are within a range in which one of the winning symbols can be drawn. Depending on the operation timing of , you will always win "NRP1" or "NRP2" (no loss). At this time, the symbol "RP" becomes a stop symbol combination aligned on the middle line (see FIG. 11(a): middle stage RP). In addition, the stop control means 105 controls the reels so that "NRP3" to "NRP6" are preferentially won when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order in which the first stop is the middle reel 13M. control. Since "NRP3" to "NRP6" are within the range where any of the winning symbols can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R Depending on the operation timing of , one of "NRP3" to "NRP6" will always win (no loss). At this time, the symbol "RP" becomes a stop symbol combination aligned on a right rising line (see FIG. 11(a): right rising RP). Further, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that "NRP7" wins preferentially when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R. "NRP7" is within the range where the winning symbols can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. NRP7" will definitely win (no dropouts). At this time, the symbol "RP" becomes a stop symbol combination aligned on the right-down line (see FIG. 11(a): right-down RP). In the following, "NRP1" to "NRP15" and "IRP1" to "IRP5" may be collectively referred to as "basic reply".

The winning hand group "RPN2" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP1". In this case, the stop control means 105 determines "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of , "NRP7" ("right downward RP"), and in the case of the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("right upward RP") are given priority. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a winning combination that does not cause any loss. Therefore, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L when the winning combination group is won, the "middle RP" is won and the first winning combination is selected. When the stop reel is the middle reel 13M, a prize is awarded to "Right RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, a prize is awarded to "Right Rise RP". Note that "CRP1" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a constituent combination of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group "RPN3" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP2". In this case, the stop control means 105 provides "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("rising right RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In order, "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("middle RP"), and in the case of pushing order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP7" ("downward RP") wins preferentially. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a winning combination that does not cause any loss. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the "rising right RP" is won. When the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the prize is "middle stage RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the prize is "right down RP". Note that "CRP2" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a component of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group "RPN4" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP3". In this case, the stop control means 105 provides "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("rising right RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In order, "NRP7" ("downward right RP"), and in case of push order where the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("middle RP") are won preferentially. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a winning combination that does not cause any loss. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the "rising right RP" is won. When the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, a prize is awarded for "downward right RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, a prize is awarded for "middle RP". Note that "CRP3" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a component of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group "RPN5" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP4". In this case, the stop control means 105 outputs "NRP7" ("right downward RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle stage RP"), and "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("Right Rising RP") are won preferentially when the pressing order is such that the first stop reel is the right reel 13R. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a winning combination that does not cause any loss. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the "Right downward RP" is won. When the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, the prize is "middle stage RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, the prize is "right rising RP". It should be noted that "CRP4" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a component of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group "RPN6" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP5". In this case, the stop control means 105 outputs "NRP7" ("downward RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and when the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("Right Rising RP"), "NRP1" and "NRP2" ("Middle RP") are given priority when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a winning combination that does not cause any loss. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the "Right downward RP" is won. When the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M, a prize is awarded for "upward right RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, a prize is awarded for "middle RP". It should be noted that "CRP5" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a constituent combination of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group "RPN7" is composed of "basic reply" and "CRP6". In this case, the stop control means 105 determines "NRP1", "NRP2" ("middle RP") when the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M. In the case of , "NRP3" to "NRP6" ("rising right RP"), and "NRP7" ("falling right RP") in the case of the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, wins preferentially. to control the reel. As described above, the winning combination is a combination that does not cause any loss, so if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L when the winning combination group is won, the "middle RP" is won and the first When the stop reel is the middle reel 13M, a prize is awarded to "rising right RP", and when the first stop reel is the right reel 13R, a prize is awarded to "falling right RP". Note that "CRP6" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a constituent combination of the winning combination group.

The winning hand group “RPBB1” is composed of “R7RP1” to “R7RP10” and “basic reply”. In this case, the stop control means 105 prioritizes "R7RP1" and "R7RP2" when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize. The winning symbols of "R7RP1" are "R7 (red 7): left reel 13L"-"R7 (red 7): middle reel 13M"-"BE1 (bell 1): right reel 13R". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within a range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" of symbol number 4 can be pulled into the pay line (lower stage), the symbol stops at the winning line (lower row). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of the symbol number 2 can be pulled into the winning line (middle row), the symbol wins. Stop at the line (middle row). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of symbol number 1 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line. (upper row). That is, "R7RP1" wins. The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbols "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" are aligned on the middle line.

The symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)", which is the winning symbol on the right reel 13R of "R7RP1", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower line) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the winning symbol "R7 (red 7)" on the middle reel 13M cannot be drawn to the winning line (middle row) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so as to draw the winning symbol "CH (cherry)" of the middle reel 13M of "R7RP2" to the winning line (middle row). The symbol "CH (cherry)" on the middle reel 13M is arranged complementary to the symbol "R7 (red 7)", and the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle row). When the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the right timing, the pattern "CH (cherry)" can always be drawn into the winning line.

However, the symbol "R7 (red 7)", which is a common winning symbol of the left reel 13L of "R7RP1" and "R7RP2", cannot be drawn to the winning line (upper line) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21L. Therefore, when the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "R7RP3" to "R7RP10" as the next priority winning combinations. Even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M and neither "R7RP1" nor "R7RP2" can be won, "R7RP3" to "R7RP10" according to the operation timing of the left reel 13L. ” is configured to win a prize. Therefore, when winning the winning hand group "RPBB1", if the pressing order is such that the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, "R7RP1"- Be sure to win one of "R7RP10". Furthermore, if the symbol "R7 (red 7)" is pressed, the player wins "R7RP1" in which the symbol "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" is aligned on the middle line.

On the other hand, if the first stop is a pressing order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic reel" wins preferentially. As described above, since "basic reps" do not fall out, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is other than the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic reply" is guaranteed to win. In the following description, "R7RP1" to "R7RP10" may be collectively referred to as "red 7 matching replay (red 7 matching RP)".

The winning hand group "RPBB2" is composed of "red 7 matching replay", "basic replay", and "CRP1". In this case, the stop control means 105 prioritizes "R7RP3" and "R7RP4" when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order in which the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M. Reel control is performed so as to win a prize. The winning symbols of “R7RP3” are “RP (replay): left reel 13L”-“R7 (red 7): middle reel 13M”-“BE1 (bell 1): right reel 13R”. Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within a range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" of symbol number 4 can be pulled into the pay line (lower stage), the symbol stops at the winning line (lower row). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range where the symbol "R7 (red 7)" of the symbol number 2 can be pulled into the winning line (middle row), the symbol wins. Stop at the line (middle row). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range where the symbol "RP (replay)" with symbol number 0 can be pulled into the pay line (upper row), the symbol is displayed on the pay line ( upper row). That is, "R7RP3" wins. The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbols "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" are aligned on the middle line and the upward right line, respectively.

The symbol "BE1", which is the winning symbol on the right reel 13R of "R7RP3", is arranged in a range that can be drawn to the winning line (lower line) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. , the symbol "R7 (red 7)", which is the winning symbol of the middle reel 13M, cannot be pulled into the winning line (middle row) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so as to draw the winning symbol "CH (cherry)" of the middle reel 13M of "R7RP4" to the winning line (middle row). The symbol "CH (cherry)" on the middle reel 13M is arranged complementary to the symbol "R7 (red 7)", and the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn into the winning line (middle row). When the middle stop switch 21M is operated at the right timing, the pattern "CH (cherry)" can always be drawn into the winning line.

In addition, the symbol "RP (replay)", which is a common winning symbol on the left reel 13L of "R7RP3" and "R7RP4", can be drawn to the winning line (upper row) regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 21L. be. Therefore, when the first stop is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, and the symbol "R7 (red 7)" cannot be drawn on the middle reel 13M, "R7RP4" is always won.

On the other hand, when the first stop is the pressing order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic reel" wins preferentially. As described above, since "basic reps" do not fall out, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic reply" is guaranteed to win.

"RPS1" is composed of "WRP1" to "WRP5", "R7RP5", "R7RP6", and "basic reply". In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order such that the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 controls the reel so that "WRP1" wins preferentially. control. The winning symbols of "WRP1" are "RP (replay)"-"BAR"-"BE1 (bell 1)". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within a range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" of symbol number 14 can be pulled into the pay line (lower line), the symbol stops at the winning line (lower row). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range where the symbol "BAR" of the symbol number 8 can be pulled into the winning line (middle row), the symbol is the winning line. (middle row). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range where the symbol "RP (Replay)" with symbol number 10 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is displayed on the winning line ( upper row). That is, "WRP1" is won. The combination is a symbol combination in which the symbols "BAR" are aligned on the middle line.

The symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)", which is the winning symbol on the right reel 13R of "WRP1", is placed in a range where it can be pulled into the winning line (lower line) regardless of the timing at which the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the winning symbol "BAR" on the middle reel 13M cannot be drawn to the winning line (middle row) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "WRP2" to "WRP5" as the next priority winning combination. Even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M and it is impossible to win ``WRP1'', one of ``WRP2'' to ``WRP5'' is won according to the operation timing of the left reel 13L. is configured as Therefore, when the winning hand group "RPS1" is won, if the pressing order is such that the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, "WRP1"- Be sure to win one of the "WRP5". Furthermore, if you press the symbol "BAR", you will win "WRP1" where the symbol "BAR" is aligned on the middle line.

On the other hand, if the first stop is a pressing order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic reel" wins preferentially. As described above, since "basic reps" do not fall out, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic reply" is guaranteed to win. In addition, hereinafter, "WRP1" to "WRP5", "R7RP5", and "R7RP6" may be collectively referred to as "BAR matching replay".

"RPS2" is composed of "BAR matching replay", "basic replay", and "CRP1". In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order such that the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 controls the reel so that "WRP3" wins preferentially. control. The winning symbols of "WRP3" are "BE1 (bell 1)"-"BAR"-"BE1 (bell 1)". Therefore, for example, when the right stop switch 21R is operated within a range where the right reel 13R is the first stop reel and the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" of symbol number 14 can be pulled into the pay line (lower line), the symbol stops at the winning line (lower row). Next, when the second stop is the middle reel 13M and the middle stop switch 21M is operated within a range where the symbol "BAR" of the symbol number 8 can be pulled into the winning line (middle row), the symbol is the winning line. (middle row). Finally, when the third stop is the left reel 13L and the left stop switch 21L is operated within a range where the symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)" of symbol number 9 can be pulled into the winning line (upper row), the symbol is the winning line. (upper row). That is, "WRP3" is won. In this combination, the symbol "BAR" stops at the middle of each of the middle reel 13M and the right reel 13R, and the symbol "BAR" stops at the bottom of the left reel 13L. In other words, the right reel 13R and the middle reel 13M have the symbol "BAR" stopped on the middle line, resulting in ten pie, but the symbol "BAR" stops on the lower line of the left reel 13L, and the symbol is on the middle line. It becomes a pattern combination in which "BAR (bar)" is not aligned.

The symbol "BE1 (Bell 1)", which is the winning symbol on the right reel 13R of "WRP3", is arranged in a range that can be pulled into the winning line (lower row) regardless of the timing when the right stop switch 21R is operated. However, the winning symbol "BAR" on the middle reel 13M cannot be drawn to the winning line (middle row) depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 21M. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "WRP1", "WRP2", "WRP4", and "WRP5" as the next priority winning combinations. In this embodiment, even if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, and "WRP3" cannot be won, "WRP1," "WRP2," It is configured to win either "WRP4" or "WRP5". Therefore, when the winning hand group "RPS2" is won, if the first stop is the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M in the pressing order, "WRP1"- Be sure to win one of the "WRP5". Furthermore, if the symbol "BAR" is pressed, the symbol "BAR" will appear on the middle line, but as a result, the player will win "WRP3".

On the other hand, when the first stop is the pressing order other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that the "basic reel" wins preferentially. As described above, since "basic reps" do not fall out, when the winning combination group is won, if the first stop is other than the right reel 13R or the middle reel 13M, the stop switch 21L, Depending on the operation timing of 21M and 21R, one of the roles belonging to the "basic reply" is guaranteed to win.

The winning combination group "RPCH1" is composed of "CRP1". "CRP1" always wins (no loss) because the winning symbols are within a range that can be drawn regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

The winning combination group “RPCH2” is composed of “CRP2” to “CRP7”. "CRP2" to "CRP7" will not be missed, so if you win the winning hand group, you will be sure to select one of "CRP2" to "CRP7" according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Win a prize.

The winning hand group “BE1” is composed of “BE1” to “BE11” and “CH1”. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that "BE1" to "BE11" win preferentially. "BE1" to "BE11" will not be missed, so if the winning group is won, any one of "BE1" to "BE11" will be selected according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. Win a prize. Note that, hereinafter, "BE1" to "BE11" may be collectively referred to as "bell".

The winning combination group “BE2” is composed of “Bell”. As described above, since "Bell" does not fail to win, if the winning combination group is won, one of the combinations belonging to "Bell" is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. do.

Winning hand group "CH1" includes "CH1" to "CH8", "PZ9" to "PZ12", "PZ21" to "PZ36", "PZ37" to "PZ52", "ATA2", "ATA5" to "ATA7". ” is composed of. The winning combination group is set as a combination (winning combination group) in which no winnings occur. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, one of the constituent combinations is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

The winning combination group “CH2” is composed of “CH9” to “CH19” and “PZX22”. The winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) that does not cause a dropout. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, one of the constituent combinations is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R.

The winning combination group “WML” is composed of “WM1” to “WM4”. In "WM1" to "WM4", winning symbols are arranged in positions where none of them can be won depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R. ”, but there is a dropout that cannot be awarded to any of the constituent roles.

Winning group "JAC1" includes "BE1" to "BE11", "WM1" to "WM4", "CH1" to "CH19", "ATA1" to "ATA10", "ATB1" to "ATB16", and "PZ1". ” to “PZ52” and “PZX1” to “PZX22”. The winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) in which no winnings occur. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, one of the constituent combinations is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. It should be noted that the winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2).

The winning hand group "JAC2" consists of "CH1" to "CH19", "ATA1" to "ATA10", "ATB1" to "ATB16", "PZ1" to "PZ52", and "PZX1" to "PZX22". ing. The winning combination group is provided as a combination (winning combination group) that does not cause a dropout. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, one of the constituent combinations is always won according to the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. It should be noted that the winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the bonus game state (RBB1, RBB2).

The winning combination group "ATLC1" includes "BE1", "ATA1", "ATA2", "ATB1", "ATB4", "ATB7", "ATB8", "PZ5", "PZ8", "PZ11", and "PZ12". , “PZX1” to “PZX4”, “PZX20”, “PZX22”, “CH7”, “CH8”, “CH11”, and “CH12”. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that "BE1" wins preferentially in the case of the pressing order (left→middle→right). No matter what the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is, "BE1" is within the range where the winning symbols can be drawn. BE1” (no loss). On the other hand, in the case of the pressing order (left→right→middle), the reel stop control is performed so that the winning combination other than "BE1" is preferentially won. Then, no matter what timing each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, it is ensured that one of the constituent roles other than "BE1" (all pay out one medal: one medal role) wins. (no dropouts). In the case of other pressing orders as well, reel stop control is performed so that constituent hands other than "BE1" win preferentially. However, unlike the case of the push order (left → right → middle), there is a 1/2 probability of winning a component role other than "BE1", and a 1/2 probability that no component role can win. Dropouts occur (see FIG. 11(a)).

That is, when winning the winning hand group "ARLC1", the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the correct order (left→middle→right), which is one of the 6 choices. wins "BE1", which gives a payout of 10 medals. In addition, if the pressing order of the correct answer and the first stop reel are the same, but the other pressing order is different (left → right → middle), any of the constituent hands (single hand) other than "BE1" Crab always wins. Also, if the pressing order is already different from the correct pressing order at the time of the first stop, there are cases where one medal is paid out and there is a case where a medal is not received.

In addition, the same reel stop control is performed for the winning combination group “ATLC2”: $16 to “ATRC2”: $20 among the other pressing order AT combinations. In other words, as shown in FIG. 11(a), one of the six push orders for the other AT roles is set as the correct push order, and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are activated in this push order. If it is operated, a winning combination (one of 'BE1' to 'BE10') in which 10 coins can be paid out is won. Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is the same as the pressing order of the correct answer, but if the other pressing order is different, the player will always win a winning combination that allows one medal to be paid out. Also, if the pressing order of the correct answer is different at the time of the first stop reel, one medal may be paid out, or there may be a case where none of the components can win.

Winning hand group "Special A" includes "BE4", "ATA3" to "ATA6", "ATB7", "ATB8", "PZ17" to "PZ20", "PZ23", "PZ24", "PZ25", " PZ27", "PZ28", "PZX5", "PZX6", "PZX10" to "PZX12", "PZX19", "PZX20", "CH7", "CH8", "CH11", and "CH12" there is In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control so that "BE4" wins preferentially in the case of the pressing order (middle→left→right). No matter what the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is, "BE4" is within the range where the winning symbols can be drawn. BE4” (no loss). On the other hand, when the pressing order is not (middle→left→right), the reels are controlled to stop so that the winning combination other than "BE1" is preferentially won. Then, no matter what timing each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is operated, it is ensured that one of the constituent roles other than "BE1" (all pay out one medal: one medal role) wins. (no dropouts).

However, in this embodiment, the stop control means 105 changes the type of constituent combination (single-card combination) to be preferentially won according to the pressing order, except for the pressing order (middle→left→right). Specifically, among the component hands (single hand), there are those belonging to the group of single hand A and those belonging to the group of single hand B, and the pressing order (left → middle → right) Alternatively, in the case of the pressing order (left→right→middle), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels so that the constituent wins (single win) belonging to the group of the single win A win preferentially (Fig. 11(b)). In the case of the pressing order (left → middle → right) or the pressing order (left → right → middle), it is configured to win any role (single role) belonging to the group of single hand A regardless of the operation timing. It is On the other hand, in the case of any of the pressing order (middle→right→left), the pressing order (right→left→middle), and the pressing order (right→middle→left), the stop control means 105 selects the single hand B group. The reels are controlled to stop so that the constituent combination (one-piece combination) to which the player belongs wins preferentially (see FIG. 11(b)). In the case of pressing order (middle→right→left), pressing order (right→left→middle), or pressing order (right→middle→left), regardless of the operation timing, it belongs to the single hand B group. It is configured to win a role of (1-card role).

Therefore, when the winning hand group "Special A" is won, 10 medals can be paid out regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R in the case of the pressing order (middle → left → right). In the case of the pressing order in which "BE4" always wins and the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, any role belonging to the one-piece role A group , and in the case of other pressing orders, any combination belonging to the one-piece combination B group is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. In the case of the winning hand group "Special A", 10 medals can be paid out by operating in the order of pressing (middle → left → right), and 1 medal can be paid out by operating in any other order. Therefore, the pressing order (middle→left→right) is the correct pressing order. However, the correct pushing order in this case is the pushing order notified during the pseudo-bonus or AT period, and if you follow the notification, you will win the constituent role that will give you the most medals, so the correct pushing order However, as will be described later, during the non-AT period (normal state (advantageous section)) in which the notification of the pressing order is not performed, the stop switches 21L and 21M are pressed in the corresponding pressing order (pressing order (middle→left→right)). , 21R are manipulated, a penalty, which will be described later, is given.

As for the winning combination groups "Special B" to "Special D", reel stop control similar to that for the winning combination group "Special A" is performed. In other words, as shown in FIG. 11(b), one of the 6-option pressing order is set as the correct pressing order for the winning hand groups "Special B" to "Special D" as well, and the stop switch is selected in this pressing order. When 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, a winning combination (one of 'BE1' to 'BE10') in which 10 coins can be paid out is won. However, similarly to the winning combination group "Special A", in the winning combination groups "Special B" to "Special D", the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 13L is not set as the correct pressing order. In addition, when one of the winning hand groups "Special B" to "Special D" is won, if the pressing order is not the correct pressing order and the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, , and in the case of other pressing orders other than the correct pressing order and the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, One of the combinations belonging to the one-card combination B group is guaranteed to win (see FIG. 11(b)). The order of pressing the correct answer in this case is also the order of pressing that is notified during the pseudo-bonus or AT period, and if you follow the notification, you will win the constituent part that will pay out the most medals, so the order of pressing the correct answer However, during the non-AT period, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in this pressing order (pressing order (middle→left→right)), a penalty, which will be described later, is given.

Note that the configurations of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" shown in FIG. good. That is, in each of the winning hand groups “Special A” to “Special D”, a group of 1-card hand A and a group of 1-card hand B are set out of constituent hands that can obtain a payout of 1 medal. In the case of the pressing order in which the left reel 13L is the first stop reel, the reels are controlled to stop so that a combination belonging to the set one-piece combination A group wins preferentially, and the first stop reel is the left reel 13L. In the case of pressing orders other than the correct pressing order and the correct pressing order, reel stop control may be performed so that a combination belonging to the set one-piece combination B group wins preferentially.

(7) Section transition control means 106
The section transition control means 106 controls the pressing order AT roles (winning role groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)", "Special A ($21)" to "Special D ($24)"). It controls the transition between a non-advantageous section that does not allow notification of the pressing order of the correct answer at the time of winning and an advantageous section that allows notification of the pressing order of the correct answer. Means 106a and increased number counting means 106b are provided. Advantageous intervals and non-advantageous intervals are set for each gaming state (RT0, RBB1F, RBB2F, RBB1, RBB2).

Specifically, in this embodiment, the section transition control means 106 is a non-advantageous section, when three bets are made in the normal game state (RT0), or three bets are made during the bonus (RBB2F). In the case of , if a winning combination group other than the winning group "JAC1", "JAC2", and a losing combination is won, the player is always shifted to an advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section flag set in the flag storage area 652 to ON. It should be noted that even if the winning combination group "JAC1", "JAC2", or a winning combination group other than a losing combination is won in other gaming states or when the number of bets is 2, the section transition control means 106 , do not transition to the advantageous section.

The transition condition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this embodiment, when a winning hand group other than the winning hand group "JAC1", "JAC2", and a losing hand group is won, the transition is made to the advantageous section without exception. A transfer lottery may be performed at the time of winning, and the transition to the advantageous section may be made only when the lottery is won. Also, the type of the winning hand group to be shifted to the advantageous section may be changed. Also, the type of game state that is the condition for shifting to the advantageous section may be changed.

In addition, the section transition control means 106, (i) when the AT lottery is not won in the end waiting state after the end of the pseudo BNS (pseudo bonus) described later, (ii) the end condition of the AT game described later is established (iii) when the duration of the advantageous section exceeds the upper limit (e.g., 1500 games), (iv) when the number of medals increased during the advantageous section exceeds a specified value (e.g., 2400) In the cases i) to (iv), the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section lamp to OFF.

a) Advantageous section continuous game count means 106a
The advantageous interval continuous game number counting means 106a counts the number of continuous games in the advantageous interval, and counts the number of games from when the advantageous interval flag is set to ON until the flag is set to OFF. Specifically, the advantageous interval continuous game count means 106a adds +1 to the count value of the advantageous interval game number counter 653 set in the RAM 65 each time one game is played after the advantageous interval flag is set to ON. . The advantageous interval continuous game number counting means 106a clears the count value of the advantageous interval game number counter 653 to 0 when the advantageous interval flag is set from ON to OFF.

b) Increased number counting means 106b
The increased number counting means 106b counts the increased number of medals possessed by the player. The increased number counting means 106b adds the number of medals to the increased medal number counter 658 set in the RAM 65 when the medals are paid out. Further, when medals are inserted, the increased number counting means 106b subtracts the count value of the increased medal number counter 658 by the number of medals inserted. However, if it becomes negative, the count value of 0 is maintained. When the count value of the increased medal number counter 658 reaches the upper limit (2400 medals) and the advantageous section flag is set from ON to OFF, the increased medal number counter 658 count value is cleared to 0.

(8) CZ shift lottery means 107
In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, when a non-advantageous section shifts to an advantageous section, first, the state shifts to the normal state of the advantageous section. In the normal state, it is classified into a state with low expectations for transition to CZ (normal CZ), a state with high expectations for transition to CZ (CZ high probability), and CZ, and in each state, An AT lottery, which will be described later, is performed. For CZ, for example, during 10 games, an AT lottery is performed in each game to determine whether or not to shift to the AT period. During the AT period, the correct answer is when the winning AT role (winning group "ATLC1 ($15)" ~ "ATRC2 ($20)", "Special A ($21)" ~ "Special D ($24)") is won. This is the period during which the pressing order of is notified. Therefore, the CZ is provided as an advantageous zone that makes it easier to shift to the AT period than the CZ normal and CZ high probability.

The CZ shift lottery means 107 determines by lottery whether or not to shift to CZ during CZ normal or CZ high probability in the advantageous section. For example, the CZ transition lottery means 107 performs a CZ transition lottery in each game in CZ normal or CZ high probability. In the CZ transition lottery, the winning probability is set according to the type of the winning combination group in both CZ normal and CZ high probability. However, the winning probability is set to a higher value for CZ high probability than for CZ normal. When the CZ shift lottery is won, the CZ shift lottery means 107 sets the CZ flag provided in the flag storage area 652 to ON, and shifts to CZ from the next game. Note that the flag is set to OFF when the CZ ends.

(9) Pseudo bonus lottery means 108
In this embodiment, during a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 games), similarly to during the AT period, the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)", "Special A ($21)” to “Special D ($24)”), a pseudo-bonus is provided in which the order of pressing the correct answers is announced. The pseudo-bonus lottery means 108 decides by lottery (pseudo-bonus transition lottery) whether or not to shift to the normal state of the advantageous section to the pseudo-bonus. For the pseudo-bonus transfer lottery, the probability of winning is set according to the result of the role lottery, for example. When the pseudo-bonus transition lottery is won, the pseudo-bonus lottery means 108 sets the pseudo-bonus flag provided in the flag storage area 652 to ON. The flag is set to OFF when the pseudo bonus ends.

(10) Pseudo bonus forced transition control means 109
In this embodiment, as a route to shift to the pseudo-bonus, a normal transition route that shifts with the opportunity of winning the pseudo-bonus transition lottery in the normal state (advantageous section), and a pseudo-bonus transition lottery in the normal state (advantageous section) There is a forced transition route that transitions when the accumulation of a predetermined transition index reaches a specified value in a state in which no winning has been made. Pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 controls transition to a pseudo-bonus through a forced transition route.

In this embodiment, the number of wins to any one of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" is set as a predetermined transition index, and this number is the prescribed number (200 times in this embodiment). If so, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 shifts to the pseudo-bonus even if the pseudo-bonus transition lottery is not won.

By the way, in the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D", the first stop reel is the left reel 13L (corresponding to the "specific operation mode" of the present invention), and 10 medals are paid out. The pressing order of the correct answers to be obtained is not set (see FIG. 11). In addition, as will be described later, when one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won, a common notification sound is emitted from the speakers 31L and 31R. Therefore, even when it is not the AT period, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order such that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R when the notification sound sounds, The probability of obtaining 10 payouts is higher than in the case of operating in the pressing order in which the 1 stop reel is the left reel 13L.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11(a), the lottery values of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" are all "3250". In addition, the order of pressing the correct answers set for the winning hand group "Special A" is the pressing order (middle → left → right), and the pressing order for the correct answers set for the winning hand group "special B" is the pressing order (middle →Right→Left), and the pressing order of the correct answer set for the winning hand group "Special C" is the pressing order (Right→Left→Middle), and the pressing order for the correct answer set for the winning hand group "Special D" is The order is the pressing order (right→middle→left). According to these configurations, when one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won, the probability that the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the left reel 13L is the correct pressing order is " 0", and the other pressing orders (four types: middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle, right → middle → left) are the correct pushing order with a probability of 1/4. becomes. Therefore, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order such that the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R when the notification sound sounds, the first stop reel becomes the left reel 13L. The probability of getting 10 payouts is higher than when operating in order.

Therefore, in this embodiment, the stop switch 21L is pressed in an irregular order so that the left reel 13L does not become the first stop reel when any one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the non-AT period. , 21M, and 21R to prevent the player from gaining an excessive advantage, a penalty is given for transitioning to a pseudo-bonus in the forced transition route when the player is operated in the irregular pressing order. .

Specifically, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 sets the first stop reel to the left reel 13L when any one of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the normal state (advantageous section). When the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated in the order of pressing, +1 is added to the count value of the special role winning number counter 654 (renewal of the count value of the special role winning number counter 654). On the other hand, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 determines that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R when any one of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the normal state (advantageous section). When the stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated in the following order, the count value of the special role winning number counter 654 is not added (the count value of the special role winning number counter 654 is not updated). Also, even if one of the winning combination groups “special A” to “special D” is won in the pseudo bonus or AT period, the count value of the special combination winning frequency counter 654 is not updated. This update is based on the fact that the stop symbol combination when winning any of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" in the non-reporting section has become a winning combination belonging to the group of single hand A. You should go.

Then, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 shifts to the pseudo-bonus even if the pseudo-bonus transition lottery is not won when the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 reaches 200 times. At this time, the pseudo bonus compulsory transition control means 109 clears the count value of the special winning number counter 654 to zero. In addition, when the transition from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 wins the pseudo-bonus transition lottery before the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 reaches 200 times, and shifts to the pseudo-bonus. Also when it does, the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 is cleared to zero.

As described above, in the case of winning one of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D", if the pressing order is such that the first stop reel is the left reel 13L, the combination belonging to the one-piece combination A group will always win. do. On the other hand, if the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the player wins a winning combination with a payout of 10 medals or a winning combination belonging to the one-coin combination B group. You will definitely win. Therefore, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109, when the winning combination groups "special A" to "special D" are won, wins a combination that belongs to the group of the one-card combination A as determined by the symbol determination means 112, which will be described later. , the first stop reel is determined to be the left reel 13L, and the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 is incremented by +1. In addition, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109, when the winning combination groups "special A" to "special D" are won, the judgment result of the symbol judgment means 112 is that the winning combination belongs to the one-card combination B group. Or, in the case of winning a winning combination (one of 'BE1' to 'BE10') that can pay out 10 medals, the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R in the pressing order. It is determined that there has been, and the count value of the special winning number counter 654 is not updated.

On the other hand, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 selects the pushing-order AT roles other than the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" (winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)"). When winning, the count value of the special combination winning frequency counter 654 is not updated regardless of the pressing order.

As shown in FIG. 11(a), the lottery for the winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" which are the pushing order AT hands other than the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" All values are "2890". Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATLC1" and "ATLC2" is the pressing order (left→middle→right). Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATLR1" and "ATLR2" is the pressing order (left→right→middle). Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATCL1" and "ATCL2" is the pressing order (middle→left→right). Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATCR1" and "ATCR2" is respectively the pressing order (middle→right→left). Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATRL1" and "ATRL2" is the pressing order (right→left→middle). Further, the pressing order of the correct answers set for the winning combination groups "ATRC1" and "ATRC2" is the pressing order (right→middle→left). According to these configurations, when one of the winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" is won, all the pressing orders (6 choices) have an equal probability (1/ In 6), the correct answer is pressed. Therefore, if one of the winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" is won, a specific It is not advantageous to operate in the pressing order (the pressing order in which the first stop reel is other than the left reel 13L).

Therefore, in this embodiment, even if one of the winning combination groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" is won, the transition index for the forced transition route is updated (special winning number counter 654 By not updating the count value of ), it is configured not to give a penalty due to the pressing order.

The range of random numbers for the role lottery is 0 to 65535, and the lottery value of each of the winning role groups "Special A" to "Special D" is "3250". ” is about 1/5. Therefore, if the first stop reel is the left reel 13L in the normal state (advantageous section) and the operation is continued in the pushing order (the pushing order that does not result in a penalty), it will be simulated in about 1000 games even if there is no transition to the normal transition route. It will shift to a bonus (shift to a pseudo-bonus through a forced transition route).

In addition, the sum of the lottery values of the winning combination groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" among the pushing order AT combinations is 2890×12=34680, while the remaining winning combinations are The sum of the lottery values of the groups “special A” to “special D” is 3250×4=13000 (see FIG. 11(a)). That is, among the pressing order AT combinations, a winning combination group (“ATLC1 ($15)” to "ATRC2 ($20)") winning probability is calculated by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in the order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R in the normal state (advantageous section). and a penalty that the count value of the special role winning number counter 654 is not updated is added. A lottery value for each winning combination group of the pressing order AT combination is set as follows.

In this embodiment, the count value of the special winning combination counter 654 is not updated regardless of the pressing order when the winning combination groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" are won. However, for example, regardless of the order in which the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the count value of the special winning number counter 654 is updated. By performing a common update process first, penalties based on the pressing order may not be applied.

In addition, in this embodiment, the number of bets for one game is set to two or three, and one game can be played with either number of bets. However, in a two-coin bet game, the count value of the special winning number counter is not added (the update process is not performed) regardless of the operation mode. Therefore, when a game is played with a two-coin bet, a penalty is given for updating the count value of the special combination win counter.

In addition, in this embodiment, in the normal state (advantageous section), when any one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in a game with three bets, the pseudo-bonus forced transition control means 109 changes the pattern. Referring to the judgment result of the judging means 112, if the judgment result can specify that the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R, update processing of the count value of the counter for the number of winning special combinations is performed. Penalty giving processing that there is no is performed.

On the other hand, in a game with two bets in the normal state (advantageous section), when the number of bets is determined by operating the start switch 9, the count value of the special role winning number counter is calculated without referring to the determination result of the symbol determination means 112. A penalty giving process of not performing the updating process of is performed. In other words, in this embodiment, the penalties based on the number of bets and the penalties based on the pressing order are the same. Therefore, if a penalty based on the number of bets occurs, the penalty due to the pressing order does not occur. In the case of a two-coin bet, the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D" may be excluded from the lottery. In this way, the penalty due to the number of bets and the penalty due to the pressing order do not occur in the same game, so that penalty processing does not overlap and complication of processing can be prevented.

It should be noted that the penalty processing when betting three coins may be performed after all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R are stopped, or the penalty processing may be performed after the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R for the third stop are operated. It may be done at a timing when it can be determined that it has become a stop mode (winning a prize in one hand B). , you may go at that timing. Also, in the case of a two-coin bet, the timing does not have to be the timing at which the two-coin bet is confirmed, and the timing can be changed as appropriate if it is earlier than the timing of the penalty processing in the case of a three-coin bet.

(11) AT lottery means 110
The AT lottery means 110 determines by lottery (AT lottery) whether or not to shift to the AT period in the advantageous section. In this embodiment, the AT lottery is performed in (i) the normal state of the advantageous section (CZ normal, CZ high probability, CZ), (ii) during the pseudo bonus, and (iii) the end waiting state. When the AT lottery is won, the AT lottery means 110 sets the AT flag provided in the flag storage area 652 to ON.

For example, in the AT lottery in the normal state (CZ normal, CZ high probability), the role lottery results are the winning role groups "PRCH1", "RPCH2", "CH1", "CH2", and "WML" (so-called rare roles). An AT lottery will be held when one of them is won. Here, the winning probability is set for each type of winning combination group. At CZ, an AT lottery is held in each game. Here, the winning probability is individually set for each combination lottery result (including loss), and the AT lottery winning probability is set to be higher for a combination (winning combination group) with a lower winning probability.

During the pseudo-bonus, an AT lottery is performed in each game in the same way as during the CZ. In this embodiment, when the pseudo-bonus shift lottery is won, the state shifts to the bonus preparation state. The bonus preparation state is a waiting period until winning of the winning hand group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2", and a pseudo bonus is set from the game following the winning game of the winning hand group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2". A count of a predetermined number of games (30 games) is started.

In addition, when the winning group "RPBB1" or "RPBB2" is won in the bonus ready state, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the characters "Reverse press to align 7 red symbols!" R7 (red 7)" is notified to be pressed. As described above, when the winning hand group "RPBB1" is won, if the symbol "R7 (red 7)" is pressed in reverse, the symbol "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake red 7)" will appear on the middle line. )” are available. On the other hand, if you press the pattern "R7 (red 7)" by pressing backward when winning the winning group "RPBB2", the pattern "R7 (red 7)" or "FR7 (fake)" will be displayed on the middle line and the upper right line respectively. Red 7)" are available. That is, the pseudo-bonus won in the normal state of the advantageous section is started when the 7 red symbols are arranged on a predetermined line.

The AT lottery means 110 sets the probability of winning the AT lottery to be higher during the pseudo-bonus in which 2 lines of red 7 patterns are aligned at the start than in the pseudo-bonus in which 7 red symbols are aligned on only one line at the start, for example. good too.

The end waiting state is one game after the pseudo bonus that was won in the normal state ended without being won in the AT lottery, or the AT period ended for reasons other than the limiter (upper limit of duration, upper limit of increased number). There is one more game left, and the AT lottery means 110 performs an AT revival lottery or a return lottery to the AT period in this one game. These lotteries can be drawn using, for example, an AT lottery table set for each combination lottery result.

(12) Notification Mode Determining Means 111
The notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode of the pressing order to be notified by the payout display device 46 . The payout indicator 46 is composed of two side-by-side 7-segment displays, and by making the lighting mode of these segments unique according to the type of the pressing order, the correct pressing order can be specified. .

(13) Symbol Judging Means 112
The symbol determination means 112 in FIG. 4 determines in advance the symbol display mode of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R that are stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the respective rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R. It is determined whether or not the symbol display result when the reels 13L, 13M and 13R are stopped is in a predetermined prize winning mode.

(14) Payout control means 113
The payout control means 113 of FIG. 4 provides a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 112. When it is determined that a prize has been won, if the prize is a prize with medal payout, after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), the hopper unit 43 is operated and the prize is won. A profit is given to the player by paying out medals in the number corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control means 113 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout.

Furthermore, when the pattern determining means 112 determines that the player has won the replay role, the payout control means 113 selects the winning line for the next game assuming that a specified number (three or two) of medals has been inserted. Valid.

(15) medal control means 114
The medal control means 114 shown in FIG. 4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between enabling and disabling reception of medals.

(16) Command creation means 115
The command generating means 115 shown in FIG. 4 includes information on the winning lottery result of the winning lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and the start switch 19 operated by the player, and pressing order AT. Stop switch 21L in the order of correct answers when winning a role (winning role group "ATLC1 ($15)" ~ "ATRC2 ($20)", "Special A ($21)" ~ "Special D ($24)") , 21M, 21R are operated or not, information capable of specifying the state of various flags, information capable of specifying the game state (RT0, RBB1-2F, RBB1-2), information determined by the notification mode determining means 111 It generates a command for transmitting various information such as information that can specify the type of notification mode to the sub-control board 73 (sub-CPU 71). The command generated by the command generating means 115 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmitting means 116, which will be described later. The sub-control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63 .

It should be noted that, in this embodiment, when one of the winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" is won among the pushing order AT hands, these are always used as information on the winning hand lottery result. The command creating means 115 creates a common winning combination command provided for the winning combination group (“ATLC1 ($15)” to “ATRC2 ($20)”). Therefore, in the information on the lottery result, it can be specified that one of the winning AT roles (winning group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)") is won, but the type is cannot be identified. In addition, when one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special B" is won, the winning hand groups ("Special A" to "Special D") are always provided as information on the result of the winning hand lottery. A common winning combination command is created by the command creating means 115 . Therefore, the information on the winning combination lottery result can specify that one of the AT winning combinations (winning group "Special A" to "Special B") is won, but cannot specify the type. there is

Further, information capable of specifying the type of notification mode determined by the notification mode determining means 111 is created together with information on the combination lottery result, and this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 . Therefore, in the sub CPU 71, based on the information (winning combination command) about the combination lottery result and the information that can specify the type of notification mode, when the pressing order AT combination is won in the AT period, the liquid crystal display 27 displays the Controls the notification of the pressing order to be received.

(17) Command transmission means 116
The command transmitting means 116 in FIG. 4 transmits commands including various information created by the command creating means 115 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 in one way. In this case, game states such as general game state (RT0, RBB1-2F) and bonus game state (RBB1-2), combination lottery result of combination lottery means 103, symbol determination result by symbol determination means 112, notification mode determination means 111 , a command including information representing the state of the slot machine 1 such as the rotation/stop state of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R and the payout state of medals by the payout control means 113 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 .

The command transmission means 116 also transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data representing the detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53 , the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 , and the like. Also, the command transmitting means 116 transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub-control board 73 in FIG. 4 receives commands transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 . The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 in FIG. 4 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 116 of the main control board 63 . Upon receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function of the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving means 200 . Specifically, the moving images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 are determined based on the performance pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103, etc. The music or voice to be played is determined, or the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portions 37L and 37R all at once or individually are decided.

In addition, the effect content determination means 201 determines the pressing order AT role (winning role group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)", "special A ($21)" to "special D ($20)" in the AT period. 24)”), it is decided to display on the liquid crystal display 27 information capable of specifying the pressing order of the correct answers displayed on the payout display 46.例文帳に追加Specifically, the winning AT hand of pushing order is one of the winning hand groups "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)" in which no penalty is incurred depending on the pushing order in the normal state (advantageous section). However, even if it is one of the winning combination groups "Special A" to "Special D", in which a penalty is generated depending on the pressing order, the display contents are common. For example, when winning the winning combination group "ATCL1" and the winning combination group "Special A" in which the pressing order of the correct answer is both the pressing order (middle→left→right), the liquid crystal display 27 is displayed in both cases. display "213" on the screen.

In addition, the effect content determining means 201 notifies that any one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the game in which the winning hand group is won in the non-AT period. It is determined that a common notification sound is to be played from the speakers 31L and 37R. However, even if the player wins another pressing order AT combination (winning combination group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)"), no notification sound is emitted from the speakers 31L and 37R.

In addition, the effect content determining means 201 determines the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R in a game in which one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the non-AT period. In this case, for example, it is determined that the effect is to sound warning sounds from the speakers 31L and 31R. Instead of the warning sound, or together with the warning sound, the liquid crystal display 27 may be used to provide an effect to notify that the penalty is given. In addition, it is possible not to perform any warning notification, and in this case, some warning effect or notification effect may be executed for the penalty for betting two coins. Further, in this embodiment, when a penalty for betting two coins occurs, the warning effect and the notification effect for the player are not executed, but they may be executed. In this case, it is preferable that both penalties have different notification modes.

Then, the effect content determination means 201 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control means 202 and the sound control means 203 .

(3) Display control means 202
The display control means 202 in FIG. 4 displays moving images (images) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and displays the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portion 37L. , 37R, etc., all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The sound control means 203 in FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music from the speakers 31L and 31R and outputting sound based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 201. .

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, when winning the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)") in the normal state (advantageous section), what kind of Even if the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order, the process of updating the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 used when shifting to the pseudo bonus in the forced transition route is common. The stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R can be operated by predicting the pressing order of correct answers without worrying about penalties. As a result, if the expected pressing order and the correct pressing order match, 10 medals are paid out, so that the interest in the game in the normal state (advantageous section) is improved.

Also, during the AT period, I won the push order AT role (winning group "ATLC1 ($15)" ~ "ATRC2 ($20)", "Special A ($21)" ~ "Special D ($24)") In this case, since the correct pressing order (the pressing order in which 10 medals can be paid out) is reported regardless of the type, the reporting frequency is increased and the interest of the game during the AT period is improved.

In addition, if you win any of the AT roles (winning role group "Special A" to "Special D") in the normal state (advantageous section), a notification sound will sound, so the number of special roles won for the forced transition route Avoiding the disadvantageous push order in the update processing of the count value of the counter 654, or the correct answer set to the push order AT combination (winning combination group "special A" to "special D") even if it is disadvantaged in the process Since it is possible to select whether to operate the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R by predicting the pressing order of , it is possible to diversify the game. In addition, when one of the AT hands of the pushing order (winning hand group "Special A" to "Special D") is won, a common notification sound is generated regardless of the type. It is possible to standardize the process of ringing, and to reduce the data capacity.

In addition, if the notification sound does not sound, it is possible to grasp the possibility of winning other AT roles in the order of pressing (winning role group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)"). It is possible to enjoy the game of predicting the order of pressing the correct answer without worrying about the penalty for updating the count value of the counter 654.例文帳に追加

In addition, the sum of the winning probabilities of the winning combinations of the winning combination ATLC1 ($15) to ATRC2 ($20) with no penalty depending on the pressing order is the pressing order AT combination with a penalty depending on the pressing order. Since it is higher than the sum of the winning probability of the winning hand groups (“special A” to “special D”), there are more games where the player predicts the order of pressing the correct answer without worrying about penalties, thereby improving the interest of the players. be able to.

In addition, even in the pressing order AT roles (winning hand group "Special A" to "Special D") in which a penalty occurs depending on the pressing order in the normal state (advantageous section), the pressing order AT role does not cause a penalty depending on the pressing order. (Even in the winning hand group "ATLC1 ($15)" to "ATRC2 ($20)"), since the notification mode of the correct pushing order is common during the AT period, the types of pushing order AT hands during the AT period You can play smoothly without being conscious of.

In addition, when the count value of the special role winning frequency counter 654 is updated in a two-coin bet game, the number of medals required to shift to the pseudo bonus in the forced transition route becomes smaller than in a three-coin bet game. It is possible that a player playing with a two bet may have an advantage over a player playing with a three bet. In addition, when winning the push order AT role (winning role group "special A" to "special D") in the normal state (advantageous section), the first stop reel is the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R. When the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated, the probability that 10 medals are paid out is higher than when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in other order, and the first stop reel becomes the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R. A player who operates the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in order may have an advantage. However, in these cases, since a penalty is given that the special winning number counter 654 is not updated, it is possible to appropriately prevent an advantageous action against the set game characteristics.

Also, when any one of the winning hand groups "Special A" to "Special D" is won in the normal state (advantageous section), and the first stop reel is operated in the pressing order of the middle reel 13M or the right reel 13R. The penalty giving process is performed after the determination result of the symbol determining means 112 is obtained. On the other hand, the process of giving a penalty for betting two is performed at the timing when the betting of two is confirmed. Since various processes related to the process of progressing the game are concentrated at the timing of the judgment processing by the symbol judgment means 112, the processing load of the main CPU 61 increases if both penalties are applied at this timing. The processing load on the main CPU 61 can be reduced by distributing the timings of the process of assigning .

In addition, even if the game is played with a two-coin bet, when the pressing order AT role (winning role group "special A" to "special D") is won in the normal state (advantageous section), the first stop reel is the middle. Even when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the pressing order of the reel 13M or the right reel 13R, the penalty (non-renewal of the special winning number counter 654) is the same. capacity can be reduced.

Also, when a penalty based on the number of bets is applied, a penalty based on the pushing order is not applied, so it is possible to prevent a decrease in motivation due to an excessive penalty being applied.

Also, when a penalty occurs due to the pressing order, a warning sound or the like sounds to inform the player of the fact, but when a penalty occurs due to the number of bets, no notification is made. In this case, the game can be played smoothly by performing an appropriate notification according to the timing of the penalty imparting process.

Further, in this embodiment, the determination result of the notification mode determination means 111 is displayed on the payout display 46, but the display may be performed using a dedicated notification display.

Next, referring to FIG. 12, there will be described a diagram showing the types of sounds to be output from channels for outputting sounds in accordance with the progress of a game in this embodiment.

In this embodiment, a total of 16 channels are provided for outputting sound. The type of sound to be output to each channel is predetermined, and the sub CPU 71 determines the progress of the game based on the reception of the command transmitted from the main control board 63, and determines the type of sound according to the progress of the game. is output to the outside of the game machine through the speakers 31L and 31R using the channels that are determined. Although the sound output may be controlled by the sub CPU 71, a sound output control CPU capable of transmitting and receiving data to and from the sub CPU 71 may be provided separately, and the sound output control CPU may control the sound output.

Channel number 1 and channel number 2 correspond to the operations of the bet switch 15, maximum bet switch 17, start switch 19, and left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R that are operated to progress the game. and the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are all operated to stop the rotation of the left/middle/right reels 13L, 13M and 13R. is a symbol combination related to winning a prize, and a sound output corresponding to the payout of the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode.

More specifically, in channel number 1, a bet number sound corresponding to the bet number setting, and a first stop sound (first three sounds), and the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are designed to be used to output the final stop sound corresponding to the last operation.

In addition, in channel number 2 (corresponding to a specific channel), when the start switch 19 is operated after setting the number of bets, a wait sound ( (corresponds to the first sound), the start sound corresponding to the start of the game after the standby state (corresponds to the second sound), corresponds to the second operation of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R after the game starts. The second stop sound (equivalent to the fourth sound) and the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are all operated, and the symbols on the respective reels 13L, 13M and 13R are symbol combinations related to winning a prize. It is designed to be used for outputting a payout sound (equivalent to the fifth sound) corresponding to the payout of the number of medals according to the winning mode.

Here, the start sound informs the progress of the game that the game is about to start. This is a state in which the progress of the game is on standby, and it is a type of sound that does not need to appeal to the player to notify the player of the game rather than the start of the game. Therefore, in a situation where the wait sound is output in the standby state and the start sound is output after the wait state, the player can reliably output the start sound so that the output of the wait sound does not make it difficult to hear the start sound. There is a need to realize a sound output for notifying the

Therefore, in this embodiment, the wait sound and the start sound are output on the same channel, channel number 1, so that when the start sound is output, the wait sound is overwritten with the start sound. It is configured so that it can be surely terminated and notified so that the player can surely hear it. As a result, the player does not have difficulty hearing the start sound due to the mixture of the wait sound and the start sound due to the time lag that can occur when the sound is output from different channels. Sound output from one channel has some kind of bug and normal sound output is not possible, and sound output from the other channel is normal. The start sound can be output and notified so that the player can surely hear it without confusing the player.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the start sound is output at a louder volume than the wait sound. Any method may be used as a method for outputting at a high volume. For example, the start sound data used for the sound output of the start sound is recorded and stored so as to be louder than the wait sound data used for the sound output of the wait sound so that the sound volume is increased. Alternatively, when the start sound data is created, the start sound data is amplified by editing, and the start sound data is configured to have a louder volume than the wait sound data. Alternatively, the start sound data may be configured to have a louder volume than the wait sound data by performing attenuation processing in editing when the wait sound data is created, and the volume may be increased by storing the data. In the volume setting for the sound data set by the program by the sub CPU 71, the volume setting may be set so that the start sound data is output at a louder volume than the wait sound data (the program in the sub CPU 71 The volume setting for the sound data set in can also be used, for example, to output error sounds, etc., at a louder volume than other sound effects. By outputting the start sound data and the wait sound data from the woofer under different control, the start sound data may be made louder than the wait sound data. A circuit may be provided to make the start sound data louder than the wait sound data. Moreover, you may make it employ|adopt several methods.

In this way, by outputting the start sound with a louder volume than the wait sound, it is possible to inform the player that the start sound can be heard more reliably. It should be noted that it is not always necessary to output the start sound at a louder volume than the wait sound in all games. There may be In this case, the start sound may be set by overwriting the wait sound with silence, or the wait sound itself may not be output in the first place, and silence may be set from the standby state.

Further, the wait sound may be a repetition of a single sound, or may be a melody sound composed of a predetermined period (X). At this time, during a predetermined period (X), the player operates all of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R in the previous game, and operates the maximum bet switch 17 for setting the bet amount for the next game. and the efficient operation standby period (Y), which is a standby state period that occurs when the start switch 19 for starting the next game is operated quickly in order to advance the game efficiently. , X<Y. As a result, a player who is accustomed to a game that can progress the game efficiently can play the game smoothly while efficiently progressing the game by outputting the start sound after the melody sound is output to the end. has started.

Also, even a player who is accustomed to the game cannot operate quickly depending on the game situation. In this case, the relationship between the standby period during inefficient operation (Z), which is the period of the standby state that can occur, and the predetermined period (X) may be Z<X. The start sound is output, but since the start sound is output at a high volume, the start sound can be recognized without being misunderstood as a melody sound, and the start sound will not be missed.

In addition, a plurality of types of melody sounds are provided as the wait sound, and the melody sound is used as one of the effects that suggest the degree of expectation for winning in the AT period, etc., so that when the player is listening to the melody sound more carefully, the melody sound is played. Even if the start sound is output in the middle, the start sound is output at a high volume as described above, so that the start sound can be recognized without being misunderstood as a melody sound, and the start sound will not be missed.

In the case of using the above-mentioned melody sound, if 4.1 seconds, which is well known as the technical common sense of slot machines, is adopted as the fixed period, the predetermined period (X) of the melody sound is the melody sound. It is preferably 0.5 seconds or more that can be recognized, and is preferably 2.5 seconds or less assumed as the standby period (Y) during efficient operation. Further, if the predetermined period of time (X) has elapsed but the predetermined period of time has not elapsed and the standby period continues, the melody sound may be repeatedly output again. By doing so, even if the operation is performed quickly in order to advance the game efficiently, the start sound will be output in the middle of the melody sound as otherwise. is set at a high volume, the start sound can be recognized without being misunderstood as a melody sound, and the start sound will not be missed.

Also, the stop sound corresponding to the operation of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, which are operated to progress the game after the start of the game, uses the channel number 2 that outputs the start sound. However, in this embodiment, the first stop sound corresponding to the first operation of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R is a channel number different from the channel number 2 where the start sound is output. Output from 1. If the output of the start sound and the first stop sound output by the next operation after the start of the game to advance the game are output on the same channel, the start sound will be output in an unintended short period of time due to the player's quick operation. Although there is a possibility that the start sound may be terminated, since the channels are different, the start sound can be output for a period during which the player can be reliably notified of the start sound.

In addition, the second stop sound corresponding to the second and subsequent operations of the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R and the payout sound corresponding to the payout of the number of medals according to the winning mode are the start sound. It is output from output channel number 2. This is after the first stop sound has already been output, and there is no longer any need to output the start sound, so by diverting channel number 2 that outputs the start sound, the number of channels required is reduced. It is possible to perform effective sound output even with a simpler configuration. By using the channel number 2 for at least one of the types of sounds generated according to the progress of the game after the first stop sound, the number of channels required can be reduced. , channel number 1 and channel number 2 are output alternately (channel number 1 bet sound → channel number 2 wait sound and start sound → channel number 1 1st stop sound → channel number 2 second stop sound → channel number 1 final stop sound (third stop sound) → channel number 2 payout sound), the number of channels required can be more effectively suppressed. In addition, it is possible to prevent the output of the sound corresponding to the previous operation from ending in an unintended short period of time due to the player's quick operation.

Also, when diverting channel number 2, only the types of sounds that can start outputting after the output of the start sound ends are targeted, and the sound effects that can start output before the output of the start sound ends Excluded. Channel number 2 may be used to output at least one type of sound among the target types. By doing so, the output of the start sound does not end in the middle while the required number of channels is suppressed, and the start sound can be outputted and notified so that the player can surely hear it.

Channel number 3 is designed to be used to output a replay sound corresponding to the symbol combination being a replay combination.

Channel number 4 and channel number 5 are designed to be used for outputting sounds according to the symbols on the stopped reels after the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R are operated. ing.

Channel number 4 is the second stop corresponding to the second operation of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R, and the stopped two reels are "R7 (red 7)" and "W7 (white)". 7) is designed to be used to output a corresponding tenpai sound when a tenpai is played.

Channel number 5 is the first stop corresponding to the first operation of the left, middle, and right stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. , and the left/middle/right stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R are all operated, and the symbols on the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R become stop numbers (so-called ready-to-win numbers, etc.) suggesting that an advantageous right is granted. It is designed to be used to produce a deterministic sound output corresponding to an event.

Like the relationship between channel number 1 and channel number 2 described above, channel number 4 and channel number 5 are alternately output (channel number 5 specific stop sound (first stop ) → channel number 4 tenpai sound (second stop) → channel number 5 confirmation sound (final stop)), the number of channels required can be suppressed more effectively, and the quick operation of the player can It can be said that this is more preferable because it is possible to prevent the output of the sound corresponding to the immediately preceding operation from ending in an unintended short period of time.

Also, like channel number 1, channel number 2, channel number 4, and channel number 5, during the progress of one game (one game), the type of sound corresponding to the first trigger is output at the first trigger. When the configuration is such that the type of sound corresponding to the second trigger is output at the second trigger, which is later than the first trigger, the sound corresponding to the first trigger is output before the type of sound corresponding to the second trigger is output. It may also be configured to output an end sound that the player feels to end the type of output. For example, at the beginning of the sound data used for the type of sound corresponding to the second trigger, assume an end notice sound or a break in the output of the sound such that the type of sound corresponding to the first trigger decreases. Such special sounds may be stored in memory. Note that the end notice sound and the special sound are stored as independent end sound data, and when the second trigger occurs, the end sound data is stored before the sound data used for the type of sound corresponding to the second trigger. may be configured to be able to execute

Channel number 6 is the menu screen for the player to check the game history and change the setting of the effect, which is executed by operating the effect button 42, which is an operation not related to the progress of the game, before the game starts. It is designed to be used for outputting menu sounds that correspond to displays.

Channel number 7 and channel number 8 are designed to be used for outputting sound effects/sound effects corresponding to effects executed on the liquid crystal display 27 as the game progresses. A plurality of channel numbers of two or more are assigned to the production sound/sound effect, since a plurality of types of sounds may be output at one timing. Incidentally, for the output of the sound effects/sound effects corresponding to the effects of the lamp units 33M, 33L, and 33R, a channel different from the channel corresponding to the effects to be executed on the liquid crystal display 27 may be used. , may use the same channel.

Channel number 9 is designed to be used for outputting dialogue sounds corresponding to the dialogue effects among the effects executed on the liquid crystal display 27 in accordance with the progress of the game. Dialogue production is often executed in combination with other productions, and furthermore, in order to reliably convey the content of the dialogue to the player, it is not possible for the dialogue sound to end in the middle due to other production sounds/sound effects, etc. I don't like it. A dedicated channel number is assigned to prevent this situation.

Channel number 16 is designed to be used to output BGM corresponding to the game state and the like. For example, BGM is output during the pseudo-bonus, during the CZ, and during the AT period in FIG. Since it is often configured (such as playing a specific song during a pseudo-bonus), a dedicated channel number is assigned.

Although channel numbers 10 to 15 are not shown, for example, they correspond to channels designed to be used to output an error sound corresponding to an error state and to the open state of the front door 5. There may also be channels designed to be used for outputting door opening sounds.

Also, the configurations of the above-described embodiment and modifications may be combined.

In addition, in the modified example described above, as a penalty, a penalty is given by not updating the count value of the special winning number counter 654. Although the count value of the special role winning number counter 654 is updated, the shift to the pseudo bonus may be delayed by increasing the threshold value of the special role winning number counter 654 count value related to forced transition.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modification, the count value of the special winning number counter 654 is used as an indicator for transition to the pseudo bonus by the forced transition route, but the state in which the transition to the pseudo bonus is not made in the normal state (advantageous section) The number of continuous games is counted (transition index), and when the count value reaches a predetermined value, the transition to the pseudo bonus may be forced. In this case, when the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R are operated in the order of penalties at the time of winning the AT combination of push order (AT combination of push order in which a penalty is incurred depending on the order of pushes), the count value of the number of continued games increases. It is sufficient to either prevent updating or increase the predetermined value for forced migration.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and modifications, as a penalty, the delay of transition to the pseudo bonus is set, but for example, when the count value of the special winning number counter 654 reaches a specified value, the AT period is forcibly shifted. In such a configuration, if the operation is performed in the order of pressing that will result in a penalty, a penalty may be applied to forcibly delay the transition to the AT period.

In addition, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, when a two-coin bet game is played, a notification effect may be performed to notify that the two-coin bet game is being played by voice or the liquid crystal display 27 or the like. .

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the slot machine 1 is described as an example of the gaming machine of the present invention. Well, when the present invention is applied to such a game machine, it is sufficient to adopt game balls (pachinko balls) as game values. Furthermore, the gaming machine of the present invention may be applied to video games by executing computer programs. Further, the display means of the present invention may be constructed by using an image display device such as a liquid crystal display or a CRT, and sequentially displaying a plurality of patterns on the image display device. Also, the number of variable display columns may be two or more, and an optimum number of variable display columns may be configured according to the mode of the game.

Display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns, and stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display rows, wherein the patterns are displayed when all the variable display rows are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to a game machine that gives a privilege to a player according to the combination.

1... slot machine (gaming machine), 13L, 13M, 13R... reels (variable display rows, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R... reel motors (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R... stop switches (stop operation means) ), 31L, 31R...Speakers, 103...Position lottery means, 105...Stop control means, 109...Pseudo-bonus forced transfer means (penalty imparting means), 112... Symbol determination means

Claims (4)

In a game machine that can play games,
sound output means for outputting sound;
channel means comprising a plurality of channels used to output said sound;
a start operation means operated to start a game after setting the number of bets;
The fixed period elapses when the start operation means is operated in a state in which the previous game is ended and the bet amount for the next game is set before the fixed period elapses after the start of the previous game. a delay means for delaying the start of the next game until
The sound output means is
a first sound output means for outputting a first sound using a specific channel among the plurality of channels corresponding to the delay period by the delay means;
a second sound output means for outputting a second sound using the specific channel so as to be louder than the first sound in response to the start of the next game after the lapse of the predetermined period;
A game machine characterized by comprising:
A plurality of specific operation means operated for progress of the game after the start of the game,
The sound output means outputs a third sound using a channel different from the specific channel in response to the first operation of one of the specific operation means after the start of the game. 2. The game machine according to claim 1, further comprising third sound output means.
The sound output means outputs a fourth sound using the specific channel in response to another specific operation means being operated for progress of the game after the one specific operation means is operated. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, further comprising four-tone output means.
A plurality of specific operation means operated for progress of the game after the start of the game,
The sound output means comprises fifth sound output means for outputting using the specific channel when outputting a fifth sound in response to the operation of all the specific operation means after the start of the game. 4. The gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized by the above.

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