JP2018102678A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing misunderstanding regarding games as much as possible.SOLUTION: A symbol combination representing a winning formation of a watermelon A is composed by including a watermelon symbol. In a situation where rotating reels exist in a game in which the watermelon A is won in an internal lottery, and when a presentation image is displayed on a liquid crystal display, in a situation where all reels are stopped, when the watermelon symbol is being displayed on an effective line, a highlighted display of the watermelon symbol is to be performed, but when the watermelon symbol is not being displayed on the effective line, the highlighted display of the watermelon symbol is not to be performed. Further, the presentation image includes: a bell symbol displaying item IMG1 representing a bell symbol; a replay symbol display item IMG2 representing a replay symbol; and a watermelon symbol display item IMG3 representing the watermelon symbol.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 10

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. Also, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts rotation of a plurality of reels in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as a player's stop operation trigger. Control is performed to stop a plurality of reels. The game result is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and medals are paid out according to the game result.

JP 2007-282951 A

  By the way, in the gaming machine as described above, there is a case where a specific symbol combination is displayed on a specific invalid line when a symbol combination indicating a winning type of winning combination is displayed on the active line (see Patent Document 1). In such a case, if an effect is made to impress a player with a specific symbol combination in a state where all the reels are stopped, there is a possibility that the result of the game may be mistaken if the winning combination is won by the specific symbol combination. is there. Further, it is necessary to prevent the occurrence of misrecognition related to a game in various situations, as well as the case where a misrecognition of a game result is caused by the symbol combination displayed on the invalid line as described above.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can prevent misconceptions relating to gaming as much as possible.

  (1) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, an internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a combination is won, With a stop operation as an opportunity, a reel control means for controlling the reels that are rotating in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, and a winning form predetermined for each combination in a state where the plurality of reels are stopped. Based on the fact that the symbol combination shown is displayed on the effective line, winning determination means for determining that the winning combination has been won, and effect control for controlling the display of the effect image on the image display device according to the progress of the game A combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern corresponding to a predetermined combination including a specific symbol, and the production control means includes a spinning reel in the game in which the predetermined combination is won. Situation A specific display object that is either a display object that shows the specific symbol or a display object that simulates the specific symbol, and a display object that shows a non-specific symbol different from the specific symbol or the non-specific symbol. In a situation where all reels are stopped when the image display device displays an effect image including a non-specific display object which is one of the display objects indicating the displayed design, the specific design is displayed on the active line. If the specified symbol is not displayed on the active line, the display highlighting process is performed to display the specific display object with a higher emphasis than the non-specific display object. There is no game machine related.

  In the present invention, in a situation where there is a spinning reel in a game in which a predetermined combination is won, a display object (or a display simulating a specific pattern) that shows a specific pattern constituting a winning pattern of the predetermined combination The image display device includes an effect image including a specific display object that is an object) and a non-specific display object that is a display object that indicates a non-specific symbol different from the specific symbol (a display object that represents a pattern imitating a non-specific symbol). The display indicates to the player that either the specific symbol or the non-specific symbol can be displayed on the active line. And in the present invention, in the situation where all the reels are stopped, when the specific symbol is displayed on the effective line, the display highlighting process is performed to display the specific display object with emphasis over the non-specific display object. Since the display emphasizing process is not performed when the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line, it is possible to prevent the misconception regarding the game as much as possible.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of the small part in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the stop mode of the reel in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the effect image in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the control method in the game machine of embodiment of this invention.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described. The embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, an upper front door UD, and a lower front door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a stepping motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the stepping motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The upper front door UD and the lower front door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the upper front door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed through the display window DW from the front of the gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of each reel. The In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to three, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reels R1 to R1 The effective line L1 configured by each middle stage of the third reel R3 is activated.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a thing, medals are paid out from the hopper unit.

  The upper front door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, and the like. The number of medals credits, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, and the total number of medals paid out or won in a bonus state. Various game information such as the total of the game is displayed.

  The upper front door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD (an example of an image display device) for performing a game effect. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the upper front door UD and the lower front door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The lower front door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, an operation that triggers the start of the game by rotating the bet button (insertion operation means) B0 and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal. Start lever (game start operation means) SL for performing the game, and a stop button (stop operation means for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that is rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ) B1-B3 and the like are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player starts rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. Is set to a possible ready state. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switches corresponding to the stop buttons B1 to B3 are turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is turned on. Change from off to off.

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the lower front door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result is paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  In this embodiment, the result of the game may be determined at a stage where a rotating reel exists, regardless of the mode of the subsequent stop operation, or may be determined when all reels are stopped. As a situation where the game result is confirmed, for example, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, the type of winning combination is determined to be one type, or the winning combination of the winning combination in the internal lottery The presence / absence of the symbol is determined, the symbol combination displayed on the effective line is determined, the predetermined symbol is displayed at any display position on the effective line, and the like.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by a game control means (control board) 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. The operation control of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the acoustic device 340 is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. It is realized by software consisting of a given program.

  The game control means 100 includes an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state transition control means 170, an effect. A control unit 180 and a storage unit 190 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a game start operation on the start lever SL (game start operation means) based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions (three). Perform the process to enable. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel. It is an opportunity to start the rotation of R3 and an opportunity to execute the internal lottery.

  Further, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, and the insertion accepting means 105 is inserted with a prescribed number of insertions as a limit. Is set to the on state. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the bet button B0 is pressed while the medal is credited to the gaming machine, the insertion accepting means 105 sets the specified number of insertions as the bet switch 220 is activated. Limit and set the credited medal to the inserted state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, it is determined which internal lottery table is used for internal lottery among a plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the main lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the main lottery table storage unit 191 stores three types of internal lottery tables A to C as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) corresponds to various combinations such as replays, small roles, bonuses, and loses (unauthorized). It is attached.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, bell A, bell B, bell C, watermelon A, watermelon B, and cherry are prepared as small roles. As an aspect, JAC is set. And as shown in FIG. 4, JAC has shown that all the small roles of Bell A, Bell B, Bell C, Watermelon A, Watermelon B, and Cherry are elected in duplicate.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the winning combinations of the small roles are the same in the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B. In the internal lottery table C, the small roles are won with higher probability than other internal lottery tables. It is like that.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) are prepared as bonuses. As a bonus winning mode, a bonus mode in which a bonus is won independently and a bonus overlap with a small role. And the winning mode to win is set. As a winning mode in which a bonus overlaps with a small role, one of a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) and one of watermelon A, watermelon B and cherry are selected. A winning mode is provided in which a small role is duplicated and won.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the internal lottery table A, the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are set as the lottery targets. In the internal lottery table B and the internal lottery table C, any bonus is set. Is also excluded from the lottery.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the normal state, the BB establishment state, the BB state, the RB establishment state, and the RB state can be set as the gaming state. In the lottery table selection process, the internal lottery table is set according to the gaming state. Any one of A to internal lottery table C is selected as an internal lottery table used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, a random value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generator 110 for each game based on the start signal from the start switch 230, and the main lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is changed from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state). , ON state). In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. Note that the lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, a lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state on the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) that is reset to the winning state is prepared. The combination with which the former carry-over possible flag is associated is a bonus, and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, for example, when a big bonus (BB) is won by internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) until the big bonus (BB) wins is performed. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. The same applies when the regular bonus (RB) is won. Once the regular bonus (RB) is won, the winning state of the regular bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over until the regular bonus (RB) wins, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. Even in a game in which the winning state of the bonus (RB) lottery flag is carried over, an internal lottery for determining whether or not a small role and replay are successful is performed. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the bonus lottery flag is carried over, if a small role or replay is won, the bonus lottery flag that has already been won and the small role that has been won in the internal lottery And a lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations including a replay lottery flag are set in a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  The reel controller 130 stops the reel from the stop switch 240 when the stop switch 240 is actuated when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is enabled. Based on the signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is changed, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is changed.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button stops within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. It is like that. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel is 0 frames from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops. It is determined in the range of ~ 4 frames (predetermined pull-in range). The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed on the effective line when it is located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames with respect to the display position on the active line at the time when the pressing operation is performed on Control is performed so as to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed, so that the reel is displayed at the upper display position.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the BAR symbol “BAR”, the replay are applied to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. Symbol “RP”, bell symbol “BL”, watermelon symbol “WM”, cherry symbol “CH”, and dummy symbol “DUM” are arranged, and the symbols that exist within 4 frames from the pressed detection position are on the effective line. In the case of drawing in, the detection of pressing of the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) for symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel It can be displayed on the active line regardless of the position.

  Further, the reel control means 130 is rotating with reference to the process (logic calculation) for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by priority and the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. And a process for determining the stop position of the reel (table reference process).

  First, in the logic operation, within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. The priority is obtained for the stop position candidates corresponding to 5 frames. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in logic calculation processing, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. In such a case, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the logic operation, when lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles are set to the winning state. Is a candidate for a stop position that includes a symbol that constitutes a winning form for a combination with a low priority for a candidate for a stop position that includes a symbol that constitutes a winning pattern for a combination with a high priority according to the priority associated with each combination The priority is calculated so that the priority is higher than the priority.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the priority for the stop position candidate when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role. There is a case where the priority is calculated, and when calculating the priority for the stop position candidate according to the number of medals paid out, the payout of the small role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line is used. The priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position where the number of payouts of medals increases (stop position where a small role with a large payout can be won) is increased. However, if the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  In the present embodiment, when the JAC is won in the internal lottery in the BB state or the RB state, the logic calculation is performed so as to obtain the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is maximized. The priority is obtained so that the priority of the stop position candidate is the highest.

  In the logic operation, so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing are performed as processing for obtaining reel stop position candidates. The pull-in process is a process for obtaining a priority for a reel stop position candidate so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to a winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process for obtaining a priority for a reel stop position candidate so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. A logic operation is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel makes one revolution. Thus, the current rotation state of the reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation axis of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). It has become. That is, the reel control unit 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation, the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 indicates which position is the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in the table. In the stop control table, the correspondence between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position is set according to the setting state of the lottery flag. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the press detection position and the number of sliding symbols indicating the amount of rotation from the press detection position to the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the stop control table that is referenced when Bell A is elected in the normal state, the BB established state, or the RB established state, the bell A is pressed so as to win regardless of the stop operation mode for the stop buttons B1 to B3. A stop position with respect to the detection position is set.

  In the present embodiment, when the bell A wins, as shown in FIG. 6 (A), as shown in FIG. 6A, the invalid line (the upper line of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the lower stage of the third reel R3) The stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set so that the bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the right-downward invalid line that is not related to the determination of winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the bell B is elected in the normal state, the BB established state, or the RB established state, the bell B is set regardless of the mode of the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3. When a winning operation is performed in the order of pressing the stop button B1 first, the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” indicating the winning pattern of the bell B including the bell symbol “BL” is an effective line. If the stop position for the press detection position is set so as to be displayed on L1, and the stop operation is performed in the pressing order in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the bell symbol “BL” is included. The stop position relative to the pressed detection position is set so that the symbol combination “RP / RP / WM” indicating the winning form of the bell B is displayed on the active line L1. To have.

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / WM” indicating the winning mode of Bell B not including the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1, it is shown in FIG. 6 (B). As described above, the stop position relative to the pressing detection position so that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the upper invalid line including the upper stage of the first reel R1, the upper stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3. Is set.

  In the present embodiment, when the watermelon A is won in the normal state or in the BB established state, or when the watermelon A is won in the normal state overlapping with the big bonus (BB), The stop position for the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where watermelon A wins and a case where none of the roles wins (missing), and watermelon A wins the regular bonus (RB) in a normal state. In the stop control table that is referred to when the watermelon A is elected alone in the RB established state, when the regular bonus (RB) is won, when the watermelon A is won, and when neither of the roles is won The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that (missing) exists.

  In the present embodiment, when watermelon A wins, as shown in FIG. 6C, the stop position with respect to the press detection position is such that the watermelon symbols “WM” are displayed together on the right-down invalid line. Is set.

  In the present embodiment, when the watermelon B is won in the normal state or in the BB established state, or when the watermelon B is won in the normal state overlapping with the big bonus (BB), The stop position for the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where the watermelon B wins and a case where none of the roles wins (missing), and the watermelon B wins in a normal state overlapping with the regular bonus (RB) In the stop control table that is referred to when the watermelon B is won alone in the RB established state, when the regular bonus (RB) wins, when the watermelon B wins, and when neither of the roles wins The stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that (missing) exists.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the cherry is won alone in the normal state or the RB established state, or when the cherry is won in duplicate with the regular bonus (RB) in the normal state, the cherry is The stop position for the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where a winning is won and a case where none of the winnings is won (missing), and in the normal state, when the cherry wins overlapping with the big bonus (BB) or BB In the stop control table that is referred to when a cherry is elected alone in the established state, there are cases where a big bonus (BB) is won, when a cherry is won, and when neither of the roles is won (missed) Thus, the stop position with respect to the pressing detection position is set.

  In the present embodiment, when a cherry wins, the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 as shown in FIG. 6D according to the mode of the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3. In addition, three cherry symbols “CH” are displayed on the right-up invalid line including the lower stage of the first reel R1, the middle stage of the second reel R2, and the upper stage of the third reel R3, and FIG. E) As shown in FIG. 6F, a cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 and two cherry symbols “CH” are displayed on the invalid line that rises to the right. As shown, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that there is a case where the cherry symbol “CH” is not displayed on the active line L1.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the stop control table that is referred to when the JAC is elected in the BB state or the RB state, the stop relative to the press detection position so that the bell C wins regardless of the press mode of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The position is set.

  In the present embodiment, when the bell C wins, as shown in FIG. 6G, the stop position with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that the bell symbols “BL” are displayed together on the invalid rising line. Is set.

  The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, with reference to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, it is displayed on the active line when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination is in the form of a winning combination of a predetermined combination. Then, depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line in a state where each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 7, the big bonus (BB), the regular bonus (RB), the replay, the bell A, the bell B, the bell C, A winning determination table is prepared so that it can be determined whether or not the watermelon A, watermelon B, and cherry are won.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, when the winning combination is won based on the determination result of the winning determination unit 140, the winning process is executed. As a winning process, for example, when a small role is won, a payout control unit 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay wins, a replay process unit 160 performs a replay process, and a bonus is awarded. When a prize is won, a gaming state transition control process is performed by the gaming state transition control means 170 to transition the gaming state.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 (not shown) A credit addition process for adding the number of payouts to the number of credited medals is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of this embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion is performed in which the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically inserted without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). Processing is performed, and the next game start operation for the start lever SL is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for shifting the gaming state among the normal state, the BB establishment state, the BB state, the RB establishment state, and the RB state. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and a transition from the normal state to the BB establishment state and the RB establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the BB establishment state, and when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal state, the state shifts to the RB establishment state. In the normal state, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3 are referred to the internal lottery table A in which the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are set as the lottery targets. Is done.

  The BB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the BB establishment state, the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3 is determined with the same probability as the normal state, and the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are both drawn. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B which is excluded from the target and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  In the BB formation state, the winning combination of the small bonus and the replay is determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the big bonus (BB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the BB established state to the BB state based on the big bonus (BB) winning.

  The BB state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the BB state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of the small role is set higher than that of the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, and the replay is excluded from the lottery targets. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table C is performed. In other words, the BB state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small role is won more frequently than the normal state.

  Further, in the BB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus game in the BB state, and medals exceeding the predetermined scheduled end payout number (for example, 250). When is paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 ends the BB state and returns the gaming state to the normal state.

  The RB establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the internal lottery. In the RB formation state, whether or not a small role is won is determined with the same probability as the normal state among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, and both the big bonus (BB) and the regular bonus (RB) are lottery. The internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B which is excluded from the target and the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3.

  Further, in the RB formation state, whether or not to play a small role and replay is determined while the lottery flag corresponding to the regular bonus (RB) is maintained in the winning state until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and the regular bonus (RB) is won. When the symbol combination indicating the form is displayed on the activated line, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the RB establishment state to the RB state based on the regular bonus (RB) winning.

  The RB state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the regular bonus (RB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. In the RB state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C shown in FIG. 3, the winning probability of the small role is set higher than the internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table B, and the replay is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the lottery table C is performed. In other words, the RB state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state in that the small role is won more frequently than the normal state.

  In the RB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the number of winnings and the number of games for the small role in the RB state, and the number of winnings for the small role reaches a predetermined number (for example, 8 times) When the number of games in the state reaches a predetermined number (for example, 12 times), the game state transition control means 170 ends the RB state and returns the game state to the normal state based on the fact that any of the conditions is satisfied. Let

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound effect to be performed For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, an operation on a bet button B0, a start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in a gaming state, or a display on a liquid crystal display LCD By changing the content (effect image) or outputting sound from the speaker, the execution control of the effect for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed according to the progress of the game. The contents of the effect executed in the game are determined by referring to the effect lottery table stored in the sub lottery table storage unit 196 according to the game state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like.

  In the present embodiment, the effect control means 180 performs an effect lottery that determines an effect to be executed when a game start operation is performed on the start lever SL. In the effect lottery, an effect is determined by referring to any one of a plurality of types of effect lottery tables according to the gaming state, the result of the internal lottery, and the like. In the present embodiment, a roulette effect is prepared as an effect that can be executed in a normal state, and the roulette effect suggests (or informs) the type of symbol that can be displayed on the effective line L1 by a roulette stop candidate. The symbol displayed on the effective line L1 is suggested (or notified) by the roulette stop result.

  The roulette effect is executed when a big bonus (BB), replay, bell A, bell B, watermelon A, watermelon B, or cherry is selected by the effect lottery in the winning game. Hereinafter, regarding the roulette effect, when Bell A is elected in the normal state, when Watermelon A is elected alone in the normal state, when Cherry is elected alone in the normal state, and Bell B is elected in the normal state A case will be described as an example.

  First, the effect control means 180 executes the roulette effect based on the fact that the roulette effect is selected as the effect to be executed by the effect lottery in the game in which the bell A is won by the internal lottery in the normal state. In the roulette effect, for example, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as shown in FIG. 9A, the bell symbol display object IMG1 indicating the bell symbol “BL” as a roulette stop candidate. A replay symbol display object IMG2 indicating the replay symbol “RP”, a watermelon symbol display object IMG3 indicating the watermelon symbol “WM”, and a red 7 symbol display object IMG4 indicating the red 7 symbol “red 7” are displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. Next, as shown in FIG. 9 (B), the four types of display objects IMG1 to IMG4 are roulette-rotated, and the bell A wins in a situation where all reels are stopped. As shown in FIG. 9C, the roulette rotation is stopped by the bell symbol display object IMG1, and then, as shown in FIG. The Shimesuru effect image, replay symbol display object IMG2, watermelon symbol display object IMG 3, and is changed to effect image which does not contain red 7 symbol display object IMG4.

  In the present embodiment, when the bell A is won, the bell A always wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation, and when the bell A wins, the bell symbol “BL” as shown in FIG. The symbol combination “RP, BL, RP” indicating the winning pattern including the “A” is always displayed on the active line L1, and the symbol combination “RP, BL, RP” is effective based on the winning of the bell A It is determined that the symbol is displayed on the line L1, and that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the effective line L1.

  When the bell A is won, the symbol combination “RP / BL / RP” is displayed on the effective line L1, and the bell symbol “BL” is always displayed at the display position of the second reel R2 constituting the effective line L1. Therefore, it is not necessary to stop the roulette rotation based on the winning of the bell A in the roulette effect, and the timing for stopping the roulette rotation may be before all the reels stop. For example, when the first stop operation (stop operation for the stop button performed first among the stop buttons B1 to B3) is performed, when the first stop operation is released (stop corresponding to the first stop operation) When the operation of the switch 240 is finished (shifting from on to off), when the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped, the second stop operation (for the stop button performed second among the stop buttons B1 to B3) Corresponds to the second stop operation when the second stop operation is released (when the operation of the stop switch 240 corresponding to the second stop operation ends (shifts from on to off)). When the third stop operation is performed (stop operation for the stop button performed third of the stop buttons B1 to B3), when the third stop operation is released (third Actuation ends of the stop switch 240 corresponding to the stop operation when the (transition from ON to OFF)), or the like during the stop of the reel corresponding to the third stop operation. In the roulette effect, when roulette rotation is stopped before all reels stop, it may be a condition that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the display position constituting the effective line L1.

  Further, the effect control means 180 executes the roulette effect based on the fact that the roulette effect is selected as the effect to be executed by the effect lottery in the game in which the watermelon A (an example of a predetermined role) is won by the internal lottery in the normal state. To do. In the roulette effect executed in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 10A, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, the bell symbol display object IMG1 ( An example of a non-specific display object indicating a non-specific symbol), a replay symbol display object IMG2 (an example of a non-specific display object indicating a non-specific symbol), a watermelon symbol display object IMG3 (an example of a specific display object indicating a specific symbol), red An effect image including 7 symbol display object IMG4 (an example of a non-specific display object indicating a non-specific symbol) and a non-design display object IMG5 not corresponding to any symbol is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. As shown in FIG. 10 (B), when these five kinds of display objects IMG1 to IMG5 are roulette rotated and all the reels are stopped, when watermelon A wins Based on the winning of the watermelon A, the roulette rotation is stopped by the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 as shown in FIG. 10 (C), and then displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD as shown in FIG. 10 (D). The effect image is changed to an effect image that does not include the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5.

  On the other hand, in the situation where all reels are stopped, when watermelon A does not win (when no part wins), based on the fact that no part wins, FIG. 10 (E ), The roulette rotation is stopped by the non-design display object IMG5, and as shown in FIG. 10F, the effect images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are displayed as the bell design display object IMG1, the replay design display object IMG2, The effect image does not include the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 and the red 7 symbol display object IMG4.

  In the present embodiment, when the watermelon A is elected alone, when the stop operation for the stop button B2 is performed at an appropriate timing, the watermelon A wins, and when the watermelon A wins, it is shown in FIG. As shown above, the symbol combination “BL / WM / BL” indicating the winning pattern including the watermelon symbol “WM” (an example of the specific symbol) is always displayed on the active line L1, and the watermelon A is awarded. Based on this, it is determined that the symbol combination “BL / WM / BL” is displayed on the effective line L1, and that the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed on the effective line L1. The symbol combination “BL / WM / BL” is not displayed on the effective line L1 on the basis of the absence, and the watermelon symbol “WM” is not displayed on the effective line L1. It is judged.

  In addition, when watermelon A is selected alone, if the stop operation for stop button B2 is performed at an appropriate timing, the symbol combination “BL / WM / BL” is displayed on the effective line L1 and the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed. If the stop operation for the stop button B2 is always performed at a timing different from the appropriate timing, the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed on the effective line L1. Since the watermelon A is not displayed without being displayed at any of the display positions constituting the position, the roulette rotation is not stopped based on the fact that the winning combination is determined in the roulette production (winning or non-winning of the watermelon A). The timing for stopping the roulette rotation may be before all the reels are stopped. For example, when the stop operation for the stop button B2 is performed, when the stop operation for the stop button B2 is released, when the second reel R2 is stopped, or when the rotation of the second reel R2 is stopped, When the second stop operation is performed, when the second stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the second stop operation is stopped, when the third stop operation is performed, when the third stop operation is released Alternatively, the roulette rotation may be stopped based on the stop position of the second reel R2 when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped.

  Further, the effect control means 180 executes the roulette effect based on the fact that the roulette effect is selected as the effect to be executed by the effect lottery in the game in which the cherry (an example of the predetermined role) is won by the internal lottery in the normal state. . In the roulette effect executed in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 11A, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as a roulette stop candidate, the bell symbol display object IMG1 ( Example of non-specific display object indicating non-specific symbol), Replay symbol display object IMG2 (example of non-specific display object indicating non-specific symbol), Red 7 symbol display object IMG4 (example of non-specific display object indicating non-specific symbol) ), A non-design display object IMG5, and an effect image including a cherry design display object IMG6 (an example of a specific display object) showing a cherry design “CH” (an example of a specific design) are displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and As shown in FIG. 11 (B), these five kinds of display objects IMG1-2, 4-6 are roulette rotated and all reels are stopped. When the cherry wins in the stop mode in which the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 as shown in FIG. 6E, the winning is based on the winning of Cherry A accompanied by the display of the cherry symbol “CH”. Then, as shown in FIG. 11C, the roulette rotation is stopped by the cherry symbol display object IMG6, and then the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD is displayed as the bell symbol display object as shown in FIG. 11D. It changes to the effect image which does not include IMG1, replay symbol display object IMG2, red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and non-symbol display object IMG5.

  On the other hand, when all the reels are stopped, if the cherry wins in a stop mode in which the cherry symbol “CH” as shown in FIG. 6 (F) is not displayed on the active line L1, or the cherry does not win. In the case (when none of the winning combinations has been won), based on the winning of Cherry A without the display of the cherry symbol “CH” or the absence of any winning combination, FIG. As shown in FIG. 11, the roulette rotation is stopped by the non-design display object IMG5, and the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD is displayed as the bell design display object IMG1, the replay design display object IMG2, red, as shown in FIG. It changes into the effect image which does not contain 7 symbol display object IMG4 and cherry symbol display object IMG6.

  In the present embodiment, when the cherry is won alone, if the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at an appropriate timing, the cherry wins, and if the cherry wins, according to the timing of the stop operation, FIG. As shown in (D) and FIG. 6 (E), when a symbol combination “BAR / CH / RP” or the like indicating a winning pattern including the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1, FIG. As shown in F), there is a case where a symbol combination “BAR / BL / RP” or the like indicating a winning pattern not including the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1, and the winning combination of the combination is determined. Whether or not the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern including the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the effective line L1 as well as whether or not the cherry is won by the winning determination processing, and in effect Cherry symbol "CH" is judged whether it is displayed on the in-L1.

  In addition, when a single cherry is selected, the cherry winning is confirmed when the stop operation for the stop button B1 is performed at an appropriate timing, and the cherry symbol “CH” is activated according to the timing of the stop operation for the stop button B2. Since whether or not it is displayed at the display position of the second reel R2 constituting L1 varies, it is not necessary to stop the roulette rotation based on the determination of the winning combination in the roulette effect. The timing to stop may be before all reels stop. For example, when the stop operation for the stop button B2 (or stop button B1) is performed in a situation where the rotation of the first reel R1 (or second reel R2) is stopped, the stop button B2 (or stop button B1) When the second reel R2 (or the first reel R1) is stopped, or when the rotation of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 is stopped, the third stop operation is performed. The roulette rotation is stopped based on the stop positions of the first reel R1 and the second reel R2 when the third stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped, etc. Also good.

  Further, the effect control means 180 executes the roulette effect based on the fact that the roulette effect is selected as the effect to be executed by the effect lottery in the game in which the bell B (an example of a predetermined role) is won by the internal lottery in the normal state. . In the roulette effect executed in this case, for example, as shown in FIG. 12A, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, the bell symbol display object IMG1 ( An example of a specific display object indicating a specific symbol), a replay symbol display object IMG2 (an example of a non-specific display object indicating a non-specific symbol), a red 7 symbol display object IMG4 (an example of a non-specific display object indicating a non-specific symbol), An effect image including a non-design display object IMG5 and a cherry design display object IMG6 (an example of a specific display object showing a non-specific design) is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and as shown in FIG. The bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1 in a situation where all the reels are stopped by rotating the five types of display objects IMG1-2, 4-6 through the roulette. When the bell B wins in the stop mode, the roulette rotation is stopped on the bell symbol display object IMG1, as shown in FIG. 12C, based on the winning of the bell B accompanied by the display of the bell symbol “BL”. Then, as shown in FIG. 12D, effect images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are replayed symbol display object IMG2, red 7 symbol display object IMG4, non-symbol display object IMG5, and cherry symbol display object IMG6. Change to a production image that does not contain.

  On the other hand, in the situation where all the reels are stopped, when the bell B wins in a stop mode in which the bell symbol “BL” as shown in FIG. 6B is not displayed on the active line L1, the bell symbol “BL” As shown in FIG. 12 (E), the roulette rotation is stopped by the non-design display object IMG5 based on the winning of the bell B without the display of “BL”, and the liquid crystal display LCD is displayed as shown in FIG. 12 (F). The effect image to be displayed is changed to an effect image not including the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6.

  In the present embodiment, when the bell B is won, the bell B always wins regardless of the mode of the stop operation. When the bell B wins, the bell symbol “BL” (specific When a symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” indicating a winning pattern including an example of a symbol is displayed on the active line L1, as shown in FIG. 6 (B), a prize not including the bell symbol “BL” is displayed. There is a case where the symbol combination “RP / RP / WM” indicating the form is displayed on the active line L1, and the bell symbol “BL” is determined together with the presence / absence of the bell B by the winning determination process for determining the winning of the combination. It is determined whether or not a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern including “” is displayed on the effective line L1, and thus whether or not a bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the effective line L1.

  Also, when winning the bell B, if the stop operation is performed in the order of first pressing the stop button B1, the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the effective line L1 and the bell symbol “BL” is displayed. Is always displayed on the effective line L1, while when the stop operation is performed in the order of pressing the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 first, the symbol combination of “RP / RP / WM” is displayed on the effective line L1. Since the displayed bell symbol “BL” is not displayed on the active line L1, the roulette rotation does not have to be stopped based on the winning combination being determined in the roulette effect. It may be before all reels stop. For example, when the first stop operation is performed, when the first stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is stopped, when the second stop operation is performed, the second stop operation is released. Stopped when the reel corresponding to the second stop operation is stopped, when the third stop operation is performed, when the third stop operation is released, when the reel corresponding to the third stop operation is stopped, etc. You may make it stop roulette rotation based on the pressing order (type of the stop button which concerns on 1st stop operation) with respect to button B1-B3.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the example shown in FIGS. 9 to 12, when the roulette effect is executed after the internal lottery is performed and before all the reels stop, for example, the rotation of the reels is performed. Stop operation on the stop buttons B1 to B3 such as an arbitrary timing until the start, a rotation of the reel is started, or an arbitrary timing from the start of the rotation of the reel to the transition of the reel to the steady rotation It may be before the activation or when the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is activated. In other cases, for example, when the first stop operation is performed, the first stop operation is released. , When the second stop operation is performed, when the second stop operation is released, or when the third stop operation is performed, etc., at any timing before all reels stop Rukoto can. Note that, before all reels stop, a roulette effect may be executed when the third stop operation is released.

  In addition, the timing for stopping the roulette rotation in the examples shown in FIGS. 9 to 12 may be an arbitrary timing after all the reels are stopped. For example, the winning combination of the combination is determined after all the reels are stopped. It is also possible to set an arbitrary timing until a winning combination, an arbitrary timing after the winning determination of the winning combination such as at the start or completion of the payout control process accompanying the winning of the small winning combination, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, the effect images for various effects such as the roulette effect are generated by combining the images of the layers of the plurality of layers, and the pixels of the lower layer are the pixels of the upper layer than the layer. The pixel is overwritten or semi-transparently processed according to the transparency of the pixel. In each layer for generating the production image, “display” and “non-display” can be set as display status information. When any layer is set to “non-display”, the image information of the layer is displayed. An effect image not included can be generated. Therefore, in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 9D, the effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD include a replay symbol display object IMG2, a watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and a red seven symbol display object IMG4. When changing to a non-production image, by switching the display status information of the layer including the replay symbol display object IMG2, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and the red 7 symbol display object IMG4 from “display” to “non-display”, An effect image that does not include these display objects can be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the above computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements. These device units virtually control their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. In the following, various control methods employed in the gaming machine of the present embodiment will be specifically described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 17.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a control process for each game in the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  First, insertion acceptance processing for accepting insertion of medals necessary for playing a game is performed (step S100). In the insertion acceptance process, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI to set the inserted medal to the inserted state, and the player presses the bet button B0 to activate the bet switch 220 to play the game in advance. Set the medal credited in the aircraft to the inserted state. Further, when a replay is won in the previous game, the medals having the same number of insertions as the previous game are automatically set to the inserted state on the gaming machine side without requiring the medal held by the player. When the insertion of a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals set as the game start condition is completed (Y in Step S101), the operation of waiting for the start lever SL is waited (Step S102).

  When the player depresses the start lever SL and the start switch 230 is actuated (Y in step S102), an internal lottery is performed (step S103), and the step motor that drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed. The supply of drive pulses is started, and the rotation of each reel is started (step S104). In the internal lottery, the winning combination is determined by comparing the random value acquired with the operation of the start switch 230 with an internal lottery table selected according to the gaming state, and the winning combination (winning combination) flag. Is set to the winning state.

  When the rotation speed of each reel reaches a predetermined speed (Y in step S105), the operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated (step S106), and the rotating reel is stopped in response to the pressing operation of the stop button. The reel stop control is performed (steps S107 to S109).

  Specifically, when the player presses the stop button (Y in step S107), the operation for the pressed stop button is invalidated, and then the stop position of the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is determined. Then, the reels are stopped by stopping the supply of drive pulses to the stepping motor that is rotatingly driving the rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button (step 108).

  When all the reels are stopped (Y in step S109), a winning determination process is performed based on the stopped state of each reel (step S110). In the present embodiment, the presence / absence of a winning combination is determined based on whether or not a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination is displayed on the active line L1. If it is determined that the winning combination has been won as a result of the winning determination process (Y in step S110), the winning time process corresponding to the winning combination is performed, and the series of processes is terminated (step S111).

  Next, the roulette effect will be described. FIG. 14, FIG. 16, and FIG. 17 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing for execution of the roulette effect.

  First, as shown in FIG. 14A, when the start lever SL is pressed and the game is started (Y in step S200), an effect lottery is performed (step S201), and the effect selected by the effect lottery is executed. An effect execution process is performed (step S202).

  In this embodiment, when a big bonus (BB), replay, bell A, bell B, watermelon A, watermelon B, or cherry is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, the roulette effect is selected by the effect lottery. An effect execution process for executing a roulette effect is performed.

  FIG. 14B is a flowchart showing a flow of effect execution processing for executing a roulette effect when Bell A is won.

  First, in the roulette effect, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as shown in FIG. 9A, as a roulette stop candidate, the bell symbol display object IMG1 indicating the bell symbol “BL”, A replay symbol display object IMG2 indicating the replay symbol “RP”, a watermelon symbol display object IMG3 indicating the watermelon symbol “WM”, and a red 7 symbol display object IMG4 indicating the red 7 symbol “red 7” are displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. The roulette display process to be displayed is performed (step S300), and it is indicated that the roulette stop candidates are these four kinds of display objects IMG1 to 4, and the bell symbol “BL” indicated by the bell symbol display object IMG1 is displayed to the player. ”, The replay symbol“ RP ”indicated by the replay symbol display item IMG2, and the watermelon symbol indicated by the watermelon symbol display item IMG3. M ", it is suggested (or notifying) any red 7 symbol indicating red 7 symbol display object IMG4" red 7 "may be displayed on the activated line L1. Thereby, the player can perform a stop operation so as not to miss a small role (for example, watermelon A or watermelon B), or can perform a stop operation in expectation of winning a big bonus (BB).

  When a roulette stop candidate is displayed (step S300), as shown in FIG. 9B, a roulette rotation display process for rotating these four types of display objects IMG1 to IMG4 is performed (step S301). If Bell A wins in a situation where all reels are stopped (Y in Step S302), as shown in FIG. 9C, the roulette rotation is stopped by the bell symbol display object IMG1, and the bell symbol display object IMG1 is rouletted. The roulette stop display process (an example of the display emphasis process) is performed to display larger than before and during the rotation (step S303), whereby the bell symbol display object IMG1 is displayed as the replay symbol display object IMG2 and the watermelon symbol display. The object IMG3 and the red 7 symbol display object IMG4 are displayed with emphasis.

  When the roulette rotation is stopped (step S303), as shown in FIG. 9D, effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are displayed as replay symbol display object IMG2, watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and red 7 symbol display object IMG4. A visual disabling process (an example of a display emphasis process) is performed (step S304), whereby the bell symbol display object IMG1 is changed to the replay symbol display object IMG2, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and red. Displayed with emphasis over 7 symbol display object IMG4. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the invisible display process indicate that the roulette stop result is the bell symbol display object IMG1, and thereby the player is notified of the bell symbol “BL” on the active line L1. Is displayed (or notified). As described above, in the present embodiment, an effect image including a bell symbol display object IMG1, a replay symbol display object IMG2, a watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and a red seven symbol display object IMG4 is displayed in a situation where a rotating reel exists. The bell symbol display object IMG1 is highlighted on the condition that the symbol combination indicating the winning form of the bell A including the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1 in a situation where all the reels are stopped. .

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the roulette effect is executed in the game that Bell A has won, and in the roulette effect, the effect image including the roulette stop candidate is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD before the stop operation is validated. Suggests (or informs) the types of symbols that can be displayed on the active line L1, rotates the roulette until all reels stop, and stops the roulette based on the winning of Bell A By indicating that the roulette stop result is the bell symbol display object IMG1, it is suggested (or notified) that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the effective line L1.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “RP • BL • RP” indicating the winning form of the bell A is displayed on the active line, “BL • BL • The symbol combination “BL” is displayed on the right-downward invalid line, and the effect image of the roulette effect is changed so as to emphasize the bell symbol display object IMG1 with the winning of the bell A (the roulette is stopped at the bell symbol display object IMG1). However, since the roulette stop result is only providing information about the bell symbol “BL” actually displayed on the effective line L1, it is indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1. Appropriate information regarding the game result to be played can be provided to the player, and misperception regarding the game can be prevented as much as possible. That is, in the roulette effect as in the present embodiment, for example, as shown in FIG. 15, when the bell-aligned display object IMG7 indicating the symbol combination of “BL / BL / BL” is displayed as the roulette stop result. Will positively induce misrecognition of the game result by the relationship with the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” displayed on the right-down invalid line. Further, for example, a symbol combination indicating the winning form of Bell A is constituted by symbols other than Bell symbol “BL”, and when Bell A wins, a symbol combination of “BL / BL / BL” is displayed on the invalid line. If the roulette effect effect image is changed so as to emphasize the bell symbol display object IMG1 in accordance with the winning of the bell A in the roulette effect when configured as described above, the symbol that is not displayed on the effective line is emphasized. Therefore, the misrecognition of the game result is positively induced by the relationship with the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” displayed on the right-downward invalid line. However, in the present embodiment, if the player grasps the effective line L1, even if the effect image of the roulette effect is changed so as to emphasize the bell symbol display object IMG1 with the winning of the bell A, the bell It is easy to provide information about the bell symbol “BL” displayed on the active line L1 by clearly showing that the symbols “BL” are displayed together on the invalid line. Since it can be grasped, misrecognition of a game result is not actively induced, and misperception regarding a game can be prevented as much as possible.

  FIG. 16A is a flowchart showing the flow of an effect execution process for executing a roulette effect when watermelon A is alone won.

  First, in the roulette effect, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as shown in FIG. 10A, as the roulette stop candidates, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, and the watermelon A roulette display process is performed to display an effect image including the symbol display object IMG3, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5 on the liquid crystal display LCD (step S400), and these five types of roulette stop candidates are displayed. By indicating that the objects are IMG1 to IMG5, the player is given the bell symbol “BL” indicated by the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol “RP” indicated by the replay symbol display object IMG2, and the watermelon indicated by the watermelon symbol display object IMG3. Either the symbol “WM” or the red 7 symbol “red 7” indicated by the red 7 symbol display object IMG4 It may be displayed on effective lines L1, and that one of the symbols non pattern display object IMG5 exhibits may be displayed on the activated line L1 is suggested (or notification). Thereby, the player can perform a stop operation so as not to miss a small role (for example, watermelon A or watermelon B), or can perform a stop operation in expectation of winning a big bonus (BB).

  When a roulette stop candidate is displayed (step S400), as shown in FIG. 10B, a roulette rotation display process for rotating these five types of display objects IMG1 to IMG5 is performed (step S401). When watermelon A wins in a situation where all reels are stopped (Y in step S402), as shown in FIG. 10C, roulette rotation is stopped by the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 and the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is rouletted. A roulette stop display process (an example of display emphasis process) for displaying larger than before the start of rotation and during rotation is performed (step S403), whereby the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is displayed as the bell symbol display object IMG1 and the replay symbol display. The object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5 are displayed with emphasis.

  When the roulette rotation is stopped (step S403), as shown in FIG. 10D, effect images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are displayed as a bell symbol display object IMG1, a replay symbol display object IMG2, a red seven symbol display object IMG4, And a visual disabling process (an example of a display emphasis process) for rendering an effect image that does not include the non-symbol display object IMG5 is performed (step S404), whereby the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 becomes the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol. The display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5 are displayed with emphasis. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the non-visualization process indicate that the roulette stop result is the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and this allows the player to display the watermelon symbol “WM” on the active line L1. Is displayed (or notified).

  On the other hand, when watermelon A has not won a prize in a situation where all reels have stopped (no winning combination has been won) (N in step S402), as shown in FIG. A roulette stop display process for stopping the roulette rotation with the object IMG5 and displaying the non-design display object IMG5 larger than before and during the rotation of the roulette is performed (step S405), whereby the non-design display object IMG5 The bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and the red 7 symbol display object IMG4 are displayed with emphasis. Then, as shown in FIG. 10 (F), the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD does not include the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, and the red seven symbol display object IMG4. An image non-visualization process is performed (step S406). As a result, the non-design display object IMG5 becomes a bell design display object IMG1, a replay design display object IMG2, a watermelon design display object IMG3, and a red 7 design display object IMG4. Rather than highlighted. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the non-visualization process indicate that the roulette stop result is the non-design display object IMG5, and thus the player is given one of the symbols on the active line L1. It is suggested (or notified) that it has been displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, in the situation where the reel being rotated is present, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5. A watermelon symbol display is provided on the condition that a combination of symbols indicating the winning form of watermelon A including the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed on the effective line L1 in a situation where all the reels are stopped. The object IMG3 is highlighted. In other words, in the present embodiment, when watermelon A wins (an example in which a specific symbol is displayed on the active line), the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is highlighted and displayed, but watermelon A does not win. In this case (in the case where the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line), the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is not highlighted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect is executed in a game in which watermelon A is elected alone. In the roulette effect, an effect image including roulette stop candidates is displayed on the liquid crystal display before the stop operation is validated. By suggesting (or notifying) the types of symbols that can be displayed on the active line L1 by displaying them on the LCD, the roulette is rotated until all reels stop, and if watermelon A wins, Based on the winning, the roulette is stopped and displayed, and the result of the roulette stop is the watermelon symbol display object IMG3, suggesting that the watermelon symbol “WM” is displayed on the active line L1 (or notification). If watermelon A did not win, roulette was stopped based on the fact that none of the roles were won. It is allowed by the roulette stops results suggest that one of the symbols on the activated line L1 is displayed by indicating a non-pattern display object img5 (or notification).

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “BL / WM / BL” indicating the winning pattern of the watermelon A is displayed on the active line, the “WM / WM / W” is composed only of the watermelon symbol “WM”. "WM" symbol combination is displayed on the right down invalid line, and with the winning of watermelon A, the effect image of the roulette effect is changed to emphasize the watermelon symbol display item IMG3 (the roulette is stopped at the watermelon symbol display item IMG3) However, the roulette stop result is merely providing information about the watermelon symbol “WM” displayed on the active line L1, so that appropriate information regarding the game result is provided to the player. It is possible to prevent misconceptions about games as much as possible. That is, in the present embodiment, as in the example shown in FIG. 9, if the player grasps the effective line L1, the roulette effect is displayed so that the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is emphasized as the watermelon A is won. Information about the watermelon symbol “WM” displayed on the active line L1 when it is clear that the watermelon symbols “WM” are all displayed on the invalid line even if the effect image is changed. Therefore, it is possible not to induce misrecognition of game results positively and to prevent misperception related to games as much as possible.

  In the present embodiment, in the roulette effect, when the watermelon A wins, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is highlighted, but when the watermelon A does not win, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is highlighted. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the occurrence of misconceptions regarding the game as much as possible. That is, in the roulette effect as in the present embodiment, for example, if the effect image is changed so as to emphasize the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 even though the watermelon A has not won, the game that the watermelon A has won. Although the result may be misidentified, in the present embodiment, when the watermelon A is not won, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is not highlighted, so that the misunderstanding regarding the game is not caused as much as possible. can do.

  FIG. 16B is a flowchart showing the flow of the effect execution process for executing the roulette effect when the cherry is won alone.

  First, in the roulette effect, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as shown in FIG. 11A, as the roulette stop candidates, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, and the red A roulette display process for displaying effect images including the 7 symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 on the liquid crystal display LCD is performed (step S500), and roulette stop candidates are displayed in these five types. By indicating that the objects are IMG1-2, 4-6, the player is given a bell symbol “BL” indicated by the bell symbol display object IMG1, a replay symbol “RP” indicated by the replay symbol display object IMG2, and a red seven symbol display. The red symbol “red 7” indicated by the object IMG4 and the cherry symbol “CH” indicated by the cherry symbol display object IMG6 That one can be displayed on the activated line L1, and that one of the symbols non pattern display object IMG5 exhibits may be displayed on the activated line L1 is suggested (or notification). Thereby, the player can perform a stop operation so as not to miss a small role (for example, cherry), or can perform a stop operation in anticipation of winning the big bonus (BB).

  When a roulette stop candidate is displayed (step S500), as shown in FIG. 11B, a roulette rotation display process for rotating these five types of display objects IMG1-2, 4-6 is performed (step S501). ). Then, when all the reels are stopped, if a cherry wins in a stop mode in which the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 (Y in step S502, Y in step S503), as shown in FIG. 11C. Then, roulette stop display processing (an example of display emphasis processing) for stopping the roulette rotation by the cherry symbol display object IMG6 and displaying the cherry symbol display object IMG6 larger than before and during the rotation of the roulette is performed (step S504). Thus, the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is displayed in a more emphasized manner than the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5.

  When the roulette rotation is stopped (step S504), as shown in FIG. 11D, the effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are displayed as bell symbol display object IMG1, replay symbol display object IMG2, red 7 symbol display object IMG4, And a visual disabling process (an example of a display emphasis process) for rendering an effect image that does not include the non-symbol display object IMG5 is performed (step S505), whereby the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is displayed as the bell symbol display object IMG1 and the replay symbol. The display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the non-symbol display object IMG5 are displayed with emphasis. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the visibility-inhibiting process indicate that the roulette stop result is the cherry symbol display object IMG6, thereby giving the player the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1. Is displayed (or notified).

  On the other hand, if all the reels are stopped and the cherry does not win (no winning combination) (N in step S502), or the cherry symbol “CH” is not displayed on the active line L1. When the cherry wins in the form (Y in step S502, N in step S503), as shown in FIG. 11E, the roulette rotation is stopped by the non-design display object IMG5 and the non-design display object IMG5 is rouletted. The roulette stop display process is performed to display larger than before and during the rotation of the image (step S506), whereby the non-design display object IMG5 is displayed as the bell design display object IMG1, the replay design display object IMG2, and the red 7 design display. The object IMG4 and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 are displayed with emphasis. As shown in FIG. 11 (F), the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD does not include the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6. An image non-visualization process is performed (step S507). As a result, the non-symbol display object IMG5 becomes the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6. Rather than highlighted. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the non-visualization process indicate that the roulette stop result is the non-design display object IMG5, and thus the player is given one of the symbols on the active line L1. It is suggested (or notified) that it has been displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 in a situation where there is a rotating reel. A display of cherry symbols is displayed on the condition that the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the cherry including the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 in a situation where all the reels are stopped. Highlight IMG6. That is, in the present embodiment, when a cherry wins in a stop mode accompanied by the display of the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1 (an example when the specific symbol is displayed on the active line), the cherry symbol is displayed. When the object IMG6 is highlighted and displayed, but the cherry is won in a stop mode without the display of the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1 (an example in which the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line), When the cherry does not win, the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is not highlighted.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect is executed in a game in which Cherry is elected alone. In the roulette effect, an effect image including roulette stop candidates is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD before the stop operation is validated. Suggesting (or notifying) the types of symbols that can be displayed on the active line L1, rotating the roulette until all reels stop, and displaying the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1. When a cherry wins in the accompanying stop mode, the roulette is stopped and displayed based on the winning of the cherry accompanied by the display of the cherry symbol “CH”, and the roulette stop result is indicated by the cherry symbol display object IMG6. Suggest (or notify) that the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1 If the cherry wins in a stop mode without displaying the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1, or if the cherry does not win, the cherry won without the cherry symbol “CH” displayed, or Based on the fact that none of the roles has been won, the roulette is stopped and displayed, and the result of the roulette stop is a non-symbol display object IMG5, so that any symbol is displayed on the active line L1. Suggest (or inform).

  In this embodiment, when the symbol combination “BAR, CH, RP” or the like indicating the winning type of the cherry is displayed on the active line, the triple cherry (“ "CH, CH, CH") when the symbol combination is displayed on the invalid line that rises to the right, and when the double cherry ("design other than CH, CH, and cherry") appears on the invalid line that rises to the right The roulette effect effect image is changed so as to emphasize the cherry symbol display object IMG6 in accordance with the winning of the cherry accompanied by the display of the cherry symbol “CH” (the roulette is stopped and displayed on the cherry symbol display object IMG6). However, the roulette stop result only provides information about the cherry symbol “CH” displayed on the active line L1. Appropriate information about technique result can be provided to the player, and can be as not to possible cause misidentification relating to a game. That is, in the present embodiment, as in the example shown in FIG. 9, if the player grasps the effective line L1, the winning of the cherry accompanied by the display of the symbol combination of the triple cherry or the double cherry is accompanied. Even if the effect image of the roulette effect is changed so as to emphasize the cherry symbol display object IMG6, it is clear that it is clear that the cherry symbols “CH” are displayed together on the invalid line. Since it is easy to grasp that the information about the cherry symbol “CH” displayed above is provided, it is not proactively inducing misrecognition regarding the game, and the misunderstanding of the game result is not caused as much as possible. Can be.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the roulette effect, when the cherry wins in the stop mode with the display of the cherry symbol “CH” on the effective line L1, the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is highlighted and displayed. The cherry symbol display item IMG6 is not highlighted when the cherry is won in a stop mode without the display of the cherry symbol “CH” on L1, or when the cherry does not win. It is possible to prevent the occurrence of misunderstanding as much as possible. That is, in the roulette effect as in the present embodiment, for example, when the cherry wins in the stop mode without the display of the cherry symbol “CH” on the active line L1, the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is displayed along with the winning of the cherry. If the effect image is changed so as to be emphasized, the game result may be misidentified due to the relationship with the cherry symbol “CH” displayed on the invalid line (the lower display position of the first reel R1). If the effect image is changed so as to emphasize the cherry symbol display object IMG6 even though the game has not won, the game result that the cherry has won may be misidentified. However, in this embodiment, the effective line L1 If the cherry wins in the stop mode without the display of the cherry symbol “CH” above, and the cherry wo n’t win Is because it is not performed highlighting cherry symbol display object IMG6, it is possible to prevent let possible cause misidentification relating to a game when the.

  FIG. 17 is a flowchart showing the flow of an effect execution process for executing a roulette effect when Bell B is won.

  First, in the roulette effect, before the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, as shown in FIG. 12A, as the roulette stop candidates, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, and the red A roulette display process for displaying effect images including the 7 symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 on the liquid crystal display LCD is performed (step S600), and roulette stop candidates are displayed in these five types. By indicating that the objects are IMG1-2, 4-6, the player is given a bell symbol “BL” indicated by the bell symbol display object IMG1, a replay symbol “RP” indicated by the replay symbol display object IMG2, and a red seven symbol display. The red symbol “red 7” indicated by the object IMG4 and the cherry symbol “CH” indicated by the cherry symbol display object IMG6 That one of may be displayed on the activated line L1, and that one of the symbols non pattern display object IMG5 exhibits may be displayed on the activated line L1 is suggested (or notification). Thereby, the player can perform a stop operation so as not to miss a small role (for example, cherry), or can perform a stop operation in anticipation of winning the big bonus (BB).

  When a roulette stop candidate is displayed (step S600), as shown in FIG. 12B, a roulette rotation display process for rotating these five types of display objects IMG1-2, 4-6 is performed (step S601). ). Then, in a situation where all the reels are stopped, when Bell B wins in a stop mode in which the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1 (Y in Step S602, Y in Step S603), FIG. 12C shows. As described above, roulette stop display processing (an example of display emphasis processing) for stopping the roulette rotation by the bell symbol display object IMG1 and displaying the bell symbol display object IMG1 larger than before and during the rotation of the roulette is performed (step) Thus, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is displayed in a more emphasized manner than the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6.

  When the roulette rotation is stopped (step S604), as shown in FIG. 12D, effect images displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD are displayed as replay symbol display object IMG2, red 7 symbol display object IMG4, non-symbol display object IMG5, Then, a visual disabling process (an example of a display emphasizing process) is performed for an effect image that does not include the cherry symbol display object IMG6 (step S605), whereby the bell symbol display object IMG1 is replayed symbol display object IMG2, red 7 The symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 are displayed with emphasis. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the invisible display process indicate that the roulette stop result is the bell symbol display object IMG1, and thereby the player is notified of the bell symbol “BL” on the active line L1. Is displayed (or notified).

  On the other hand, in the situation where all the reels are stopped, when the bell B wins in a stop mode in which the bell symbol “BL” is not displayed on the active line L1 (Y in step S602, N in step S603), FIG. As shown in E), roulette stop display processing is performed to stop the roulette rotation with the non-design display object IMG5 and to display the non-design display object IMG5 larger than before and during the rotation of the roulette (step S606). Thereby, the non-symbol display object IMG5 is displayed with emphasis over the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6. Then, as shown in FIG. 12F, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD does not include the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6. An image non-visualization process is performed (step S607). As a result, the non-symbol display object IMG5 becomes the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6. Rather than highlighted. In the present embodiment, the roulette stop display process and the non-visualization process indicate that the roulette stop result is the non-design display object IMG5, and thus the player is given one of the symbols on the active line L1. It is suggested (or notified) that it has been displayed. As described above, in the present embodiment, the bell symbol display object IMG1, the replay symbol display object IMG2, the red 7 symbol display object IMG4, the non-symbol display object IMG5, and the cherry symbol display object IMG6 in a situation where there is a rotating reel. Displaying an effect image that includes a bell symbol on the condition that a symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of Bell B including the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1 in a situation where all reels are stopped. The object IMG1 is highlighted. That is, in the present embodiment, when the bell B wins in a stop mode with the display of the bell symbol “BL” on the active line L1 (an example in the case where the specific symbol is displayed on the active line), the bell symbol is displayed. When the display object IMG1 is highlighted and displayed, but the bell B wins in a stop mode without the display of the bell symbol “BL” on the active line L1 (an example in which the specific symbol is not displayed on the active line) ) Is not highlighted on the bell symbol display object IMG1.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, a roulette effect is executed in the game that Bell B has won, and in the roulette effect, an effect image including roulette stop candidates is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD before the stop operation is activated. Suggesting (or notifying) the types of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line L1, rotating the roulette until all reels stop, and displaying the bell symbol “BL” on the effective line L1. When Bell B wins in the accompanying stop mode, the roulette is stopped and displayed based on the winning of Bell B accompanied by the display of the bell symbol “BL”, indicating that the roulette stop result is the bell symbol display object IMG1. This suggests (or informs) that the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the effective line L1, and on the effective line L1. When Bell B wins in a stop mode without displaying the “L” symbol, the roulette is stopped and displayed based on the winning of Bell B without the “BL” symbol. By indicating that it is the non-design display object IMG5, it is suggested (or notified) that any design has been displayed on the active line L1.

  In the present embodiment, in the roulette effect, when the bell B wins in the stop mode accompanied by the display of the bell symbol “BL” on the effective line L1, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is highlighted and displayed. When Bell B wins in a stop mode that does not involve the display of the bell symbol “BL” on the line L1, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is not highlighted, so that as much as possible misunderstanding regarding the game is not caused. Can be. That is, in the present embodiment, when the symbol combination “RP / RP / WM” indicating the winning mode of Bell B is displayed on the active line, “BL / BL / BL” constituted only by the bell symbol “BL” is displayed. ”Is displayed on the upper invalid line, for example, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is emphasized as the bell B wins in a stop mode without the display of the bell symbol“ BL ”on the effective line L1. If the effect image is changed in this way, the symbols that are not displayed on the active line are emphasized. Therefore, the game result depends on the relationship with the symbol combination “BL / BL / BL” displayed on the upper invalid line. However, in this embodiment, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is not highlighted in such a case. It is possible to ensure that does not give as much as possible cause sure.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiment, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. Note that the above-described embodiment and various methods described below as modified examples can be appropriately combined and employed as a control method for realizing the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, in the roulette effect, an effect image using a display object having the same design as the symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD. An effect image including a display object simulating a design may be displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, and it may be suggested that the design analogized by this display product can be displayed on the effective line L1. In other words, the display object showing the design included in the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD in the roulette effect shows the design that can be identified with the design arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel due to the similarity of shape, color scheme, motif, etc. Or it is good also as a display thing which shows the symbol which can analogize the symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of a reel.

  In the embodiment described above, in the example shown in FIG. 12, when the bell symbol “BL” is not displayed on the active line L1, the bell symbol display object IMG1 is not highlighted. Even if “BL” is not displayed on the active line L1, the bell symbol display object IMG1 may be highlighted before all reels stop. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 12, a roulette stop display for stopping the roulette rotation by the bell symbol display object IMG1 as shown in FIG. 12C based on the first stop operation or the second stop operation being performed. When the process and the visual disabling process for hiding display objects other than the bell symbol display object IMG1 as shown in FIG. 12D are performed, and the stop operation is performed in the order of first pressing the stop button B1 ( When the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1, the bell symbol display object IMG1 continues to be highlighted even when all the reels are stopped, while the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is pressed. When the stop operation is performed in the order of first pressing (when the bell symbol “BL” is not displayed on the active line), the liquid crystal display is stopped before all reels stop. When the effect image displayed on the spray LCD is changed to an effect image that does not include a display object related to the roulette effect, the roulette effect is ended and all the reels are stopped, and the bell symbol display object IMG1 is highlighted. It may not be performed.

  Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 10, even if the watermelon symbol “WM” is not displayed on the active line L1, the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is highlighted before all the reels stop. Also good. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 10, a roulette stop display process and a diagram for stopping the roulette rotation with the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 as shown in FIG. 10C based on the stop operation performed on the stop button B2. When the display non-display processing other than the watermelon symbol display item IMG3 as shown in FIG. 10D is performed and the stop operation for the stop button B2 is performed at an appropriate timing (the watermelon symbol “WM”). Is displayed on the active line L1), the highlighting of the watermelon symbol display object IMG3 is continued even when all the reels are stopped, while the stop operation for the stop button B2 is different from the appropriate timing. When performed at the timing (when the watermelon symbol “WM” is not displayed on the active line L1), all reels Before the stop, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD is changed to an effect image that does not include a display object related to the roulette effect. The highlighting of the object IMG3 may not be performed.

  Similarly, in the example shown in FIG. 11, even if the cherry symbol “CH” is not displayed on the active line L1, the cherry symbol display object IMG6 is highlighted before all reels stop. May be. For example, in the example shown in FIG. 11, based on the fact that the stop operation is performed on the stop button B2 (or the stop button B1) in the situation where the rotation of the first reel R1 (or the second reel R2) is stopped. The roulette stop display processing for stopping the roulette rotation with the cherry symbol display object IMG6 as shown in FIG. 11C and the visual recognition for hiding display objects other than the cherry symbol display object IMG6 as shown in FIG. When the disabling process is performed and the stop operation for the stop button B1 and the stop button B2 is performed at an appropriate timing (when the cherry wins in a stop mode in which the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1) Continues highlighting the cherry symbol display object IMG6 even when all reels are stopped, When the stop operation for the stop button B1 or the stop button B2 is performed at a timing different from the appropriate timing (when the cherry is not winning or when the cherry symbol “CH” is not displayed on the active line L1, the cherry wins) When all the reels are stopped, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD is changed to an effect image that does not include a display object related to the roulette effect, so that the roulette effect is ended and all the reels are displayed. However, the highlighting of the cherry symbol display object IMG6 may not be performed. In these cases, the non-symbol display object IMG5 may not be included as a roulette stop candidate for the roulette effect.

  In the above embodiment, the cherry symbol “CH” of the cherry symbol “CH” and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the winning pattern of the cherry for the second reel R2 is displayed on the active line L1 with priority on the second reel R2. Since the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1, there is a case where the cherry does not win, and in this case, all the reels are stopped. In the situation, it is desirable not to highlight the cherry symbol “CH” as shown in FIGS. 11C and 11D, but the cherry symbol “CH” may be highlighted.

  In the above embodiment, when Bell B is elected in the normal state, the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of Bell B including the bell symbol “BL” is placed on the effective line L1 in accordance with the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. It is decided to switch between the case where it is displayed and the case where the symbol combination indicating the winning form of Bell B that does not include the bell symbol “BL” is displayed on the active line L1, but the timing of the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 It may be switched according to. For example, when the stop button B1 is first pressed at the timing when both the bell symbol “BL” and the replay symbol “RP” are within the pull-in range for the first reel R1, the first reel R1 of the active line L1. When the bell symbol “BL” is present at a position closer to the replay symbol “RP” than the display position of “B”, the bell symbol “BL” is displayed at the display position of the effective line L1 and the bell symbol “BL” is displayed. Is displayed on the active line L1, while the replay symbol "RP" is displayed on the effective line L1 with respect to the display position of the first reel R1. If it is present at a position closer to the center, the replay symbol “RP” is displayed at the display position of the active line L1 to indicate the winning form of Bell B that does not include the bell symbol “BL”. May be symbol combination is displayed on the activated line L1.

  Further, in the above-described embodiment, with respect to the cherry, the winning combination determination result of the winning combination is not affected regardless of which symbols are displayed on the active line L1 with respect to the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. A symbol combination indicating a winning pattern may be set. For example, “ANY” indicating that the symbol of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 constituting the cherry winning form may be any symbol, and whether or not a cherry is won depending on only the stop position of the first reel R1. In the same manner as in the above embodiment, the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern including the cherry symbol “CH” and the replay symbol “RP” is displayed on the active line L1 according to the mode of the stop operation. In some cases, the rotating reel may be stopped so that there is a case where a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern not including the cherry symbol “CH” is displayed on the active line L1.

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1 effective line, DS game information display, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 105 input acceptance means, 110 random number generation means,
120 internal lottery means, 130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means,
150 payout control means, 160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means,
180 production control means, 190 storage means,
191 main lottery table storage means, 192 lottery flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 effect data storage means, 196 sub lottery table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 315 reel index,
320 hopper unit, 325 payout medal detection switch,
330 display device, 340 acoustic device

Claims (1)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
An internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether a role is successful,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing a control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the effective line;
Production control means for performing control to display the production image on the image display device according to the progress of the game,
A symbol combination indicating a winning pattern corresponding to a predetermined combination is configured including a specific symbol,
The production control means
In a situation where there is a spinning reel in the game in which the predetermined combination is won, a specific display object that is either a display object indicating the specific symbol or a display object simulating the specific symbol; When the image display device displays an effect image including a non-specific display object that is either a display object showing a non-specific symbol different from the specific symbol or a display object simulating the non-specific symbol In addition, in a situation where all reels are stopped, when the specific symbol is displayed on the active line, a display emphasizing process is performed to display the specific display object more emphasized than the non-specific display object, A gaming machine characterized in that the display emphasis process is not performed when a specific symbol is not displayed on an active line.

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