JP5186051B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing an expected value of the number of acquired sheets to an appropriate level when a non-recommended operation order is input in a game that does not notify the pushing order.
[Solution]
The gaming machine 1 includes a plurality of types of lottery objects including a small role group with operation conditions that has different payout rates depending on the input order of stop buttons. In a game won by the small role A group 3 with operation conditions, a first operation sequence (operation sequence in which the first stop reel becomes the right reel) different from the standard operation sequence (forward push or pinch push) that becomes the game reference ) Is input, a predetermined payout (10 cards) is awarded, and when the reference operation order is input, the payout rate in the one game is lower than when the first operation order is input. When the second operation sequence (the first stop reel is the middle reel) that is different from these operation sequences is input (the payout of 3 cards), the one operation is further performed than when the reference operation sequence is input. The game play rate in the game will be low (one payout).
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Some gaming machines have an AT (assist time) function for notifying a stop operation order for winning a small combination of pushing orders by controlling images and sounds on a sub-control board. In the AT state, the push order and timing that are advantageous to the player are notified by the image and the sound, so that the payout of the push order small combination can be reliably received.

  In addition, in gaming machines having such an AT function, when an irregular push is input, it is biased so that the winning probability of the push order small role is improved, and in a game where there is no notification of the push order, etc. In some cases, the net increase in number during the AT state has been improved by recommending the operation sequence such as.

  It should be noted that in Patent Document 1, when multiple winning combinations are won, “number priority” giving priority to stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination with a large number of payouts on the active line, and the number of symbols related to the winning combination There is a disclosure related to reel stop control that switches “number priority” that gives priority to stopping many symbols to an active line according to the gaming state.

JP 2011-110120 A

  Some gaming machines as described above impose a penalty for irregular pressing in non-AT games, for example, in order to suppress irregular pressing in games that do not report the pressing order. Such a penalty imposes a disadvantage on the player, for example, that the AT lottery is not executed for a predetermined period, and can reduce the number of game media acquired in the long term for a player who inputs an unrecommended operation order. it is conceivable that.

  However, some players execute an irregular push with some intention while assuming the existence of a penalty. Depending on the specifications of the gaming machine, even if a penalty is imposed for an irregular push, the recommended operation order is input with the expected value of the gaming media obtained when a non-recommended operation order is input. In some cases, it may not be possible to reduce the level to an appropriate level.

  In view of the above-described problems, the present invention provides a gaming machine that can suppress the expected value of the number of acquired games to an appropriate level when a non-recommended operation order is input in a game that does not notify the pressing order. For the purpose of provision.

  In view of the above problems, a gaming machine according to the present invention provides a plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon, and instructions that are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels to stop the rotational driving. An internal lottery of multiple types of lottery targets including a plurality of stop buttons for the user to input and a small role group with operation conditions that have different payout rates depending on the input order of the stop buttons And a reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button. The small group with operation condition includes a first small group with operation condition (for example, a small combination A group 3 with operation condition), and the reel stop control means includes the first stop group. In a game in which a small role group with operation conditions (small role A group 3 with operation conditions) is derived as a lottery result of the internal lottery means, a standard operation order (for example, forward push and pinch push) serving as a game reference and When a different first operation order (right push) is input, a predetermined payout (10 sheets) is awarded, and when the reference operation order is input, the first operation order is input. In the case where the payout rate in the game is lower (three payouts) and a second operation sequence (middle push) different from the reference operation sequence and the first operation sequence is input. Is characterized in that stop control is performed so that the payout rate in one game is lower (one payout) than when the reference operation order is input.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the reel stop control means derives the first operating condition small role group (operating condition small role A group 3) as the lottery result of the internal lottery means. When the reference operation order and the second operation order are input, the number of combinations belonging to the first operating condition small role group (operation condition small role A group 3) is the largest. If the stop control is performed so as to draw the symbols included in the combination, and the first operation order is input, the small combination group with the first operation condition (the small combination A group 3 with the operation condition) belongs to The stop control may be performed so as to draw a symbol included in the winning combination among the winning combinations.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first small role group with operating conditions (the small role group with operating conditions A group 3) is a game derived as a lottery result of the internal lottery means, When the first operation order is input, when the predetermined payout combination (small combination A1) to which the predetermined payout is awarded and the reference operation order are input, the first operation order is A standard operation small combination (small combination A2 to A13) to which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate in the one game is lower than the case where it is input, and the standard operation order and the first operation order When a different second operation order is input, a low payout small combination (small combination A14) in which a payout is awarded so that the payout rate in the game is lower than when the reference operation order is input. To A16), and the reference operation The winning combination and the low payout winning combination are constituted by a plurality of corresponding winning combinations, and the reel stop control means is configured such that the first operating condition small combination group (operating condition small combination A group 3) is the internal lottery. When the standard operation order and the second operation order are input after being derived as a lottery result of the means, each of the plurality of reels has the largest number of possible winning combinations. It is good also as carrying out stop control so that the symbol contained in may be drawn.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first common symbol (replay) common to the first reel to be stopped first (for example, the left reel) is used for each combination corresponding to the reference operation small combination. The first common symbol is the first reel among the roles (small roles A1 to A16) belonging to the first small role group with operating conditions (small role A group 3 with operating conditions). The first common symbol is included in the first reel of the predetermined payout small combination (small combination A1) or the low payout small combination (small combination A14 to A16). The reference operation small combination includes at least two combinations having a second common symbol (for example, red seven) common to a second reel (medium reel) different from the first reel, the first reel, A third reel different from the second reel And a role having the first common symbol (replay) on the first reel (left reel) and a third common symbol (for example, black bar) common to the right reel). Among the symbols of the second reel (medium reel) of the small role A1 to small role A13), the second common symbol (for example, red seven) is the largest, and the first reel (left reel) is the first reel. In the symbols of the third reel (right reel) of the roles (small roles A1 to A13) having the common symbol (replay) of the third symbol, the third common symbol (for example, black bar) is the largest, and the low payout is small Each combination corresponding to the combination (small combination A14 to A16) has a fourth common symbol (bell) that is common to the second reel (medium reel), and the fourth common symbol (bell) is The first operating condition small part (the operating condition small part Among the combinations belonging to the group 3), the second reel (medium reel) is a symbol included in the most combinations, and the fourth common symbol is the predetermined payout small combination (small combination A1) or the reference It is included in the second reel (medium reel) of the operation small combination (small combination A2 to A13), and the low payout small combination (small combination A14 to A16) is common to the first reel (left reel). Including at least two roles having five common symbols (bells) and at least two roles having a sixth common symbol (bells) common to the third reel, the second reel (middle reel) having In the first reel (left reel) symbol having the fourth common symbol (bell), the fifth common symbol is the largest, and the second reel has the fourth common symbol (bell). The third reel (right reel) ), The sixth common symbol (bell) is the largest.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of reels includes three reels, a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, and the reference operation order, the first operation order, The second operation order may be characterized in that the first stopped reel has a different operation order.

  Also, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the plurality of reels are configured by three reels of a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel, and the reference operation sequence stops the left reel first. The first operation order is one of four operation orders in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first, and the second operation order is the middle reel. Or it is good also as being characterized by three operation orders different from the 1st operation order among the operation orders which stop a right reel first.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, in the case where the first operation condition small role group is derived as a lottery result of the internal lottery means, the reference operation order is input. The game play rate in one game may be set to be equal to or greater than the game play rate in the one game when an operation order other than the reference operation order is input.

  In one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an operation sequence or timing that is advantageous to the player is notified according to the result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means. In a game in which the notification game execution means for controlling the notification game to be executed and the game in which the operation order or the timing is not notified, when the second operation order is input, a predetermined disadvantage is given to the player And a penalty granting means.

  Further, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the operation condition small role group includes a second small role group with operation conditions (for example, a small role group with operation conditions A group 1). In the small role group with operation conditions, in one game derived by the internal lottery, when the reference operation order is input, a predetermined payout (10 pieces) is awarded, and the operation order is different from the reference operation order. May be a lottery target that is controlled to stop so that a payout rate in the game is lower than when the reference operation order is input.

  Moreover, in one aspect of the gaming machine according to the present invention, the second small role group with operation conditions (for example, the small role group with operation conditions 1) is the standard in the one game derived by the internal lottery. When an operation order is input, the reference operation order is input when an operation order different from the reference operation order is input and the predetermined payout small combination (small combination A1) to which the predetermined payout is awarded. And a low payout small combination (small combination A14 to A16) to which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate in the one game is lower than that in the case of being played.

  The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.

  “Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.

  The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination. “Effective line” means a winning line activated by a betting process or an automatic betting process.

  “One game (one game)” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.

  The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize. For example, there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.

  “Combination” refers to a combination of symbols (arrangement of symbols) necessary for giving a game value among the symbol combinations. For example, red 7 and 7-7-7.

  The “prize” refers to a type of game value given as a result of one game. The prize is divided into a start prize that gives conditions for starting another type of game, and a small game prize that gives a payout, and a re-game prize that gives conditions for starting the next game without any game media or credits inserted. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.

  The “prize lottery table” is information in which a numerical range is associated with each of a plurality of lottery objects, and means a winning probability for each lottery object. Each lottery object includes one or a plurality of winning combinations, but a lottery object corresponding to “losing” may exist. In addition, one prize may be associated with each lottery object, and a plurality of prizes may be associated.

  “Internal lottery” refers to the acquisition of random numbers from a plurality of numerical values generated from a numerical sequence generator configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and by referring to the prize lottery table, It means a lottery process that is executed by deriving a lottery object to which. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one lottery object and the acquired random number value belongs to the numerical range of the lottery object, each of the plurality of prizes is won.

  “Winning” means that the random value acquired in the internal lottery belongs to a numerical range corresponding to any lottery object in the prize lottery table. Also referred to as “internal winning”.

  “Lossing” means a case where the random value acquired in the internal lottery falls within the numerical range of the lottery object corresponding to the loss of the prize lottery table, or when it does not belong to any numerical range in the prize lottery table Say.

  The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

  “Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line validated by a bet operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.

  “Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. In the case of a non-winning prize, when any of the winning combinations is in the state of winning due to the result of the internal lottery, the winning buttons are not aligned on the active winning line due to the operation of the stop button, or the internal lottery is lost. There are cases where the role is not available. Also, the former case is called “missing”.

  The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination on the winning line based on the result of the internal lottery. As a general rule, the winning flag set based on the result of the internal lottery is cleared at the end of one game.

  The “rendering rate” is the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of medals inserted. The “expected value” means an average number of game medals to be paid out by winning confirmation for one game medal inserted by a player.

  “RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.

  “BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability, a game played by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the winning probability of the RB award, or a game played by continuously starting the RB game Say.

  In addition, “RB game” and “BB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type verification, etc. (National Public Security Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960), respectively. Of "Type 1 Special Features" and "Type 1 Special Features" in Appendix 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules") It is a term corresponding to “game in which the actuating device is operating”.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine in which the expected value of the number of acquired sheets is kept at an appropriate level when a non-recommended operation order is input in a game where there is no notification of the pressing order or the like.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1 according to a first embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the reel variable display apparatus of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing an arrangement of symbols printed on three reel bands in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination set in the gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a winning prize lottery table in a normal game state in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the relation between the small combination A groups 1-3 with operation conditions, and the input operation order and a payout. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small combination A groups 1-3 with an operation condition. It is a figure which shows the rough estimate of the expected value of the number of acquisitions in the state without the notification of a pressing order. It is a figure which shows the functional structure of the gaming machine. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart showing an example of reel stop control in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the stop control table used for the reel stop control process of the small part A groups 1-3 with an operation condition in the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the process of the sub control board | substrate at the time of receiving the command from a main control board. 4 is a flowchart of an AT lottery process performed by the sub control board of the gaming machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of penalty setting processing performed by the sub control board of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of combination set in the gaming machine. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a winning prize lottery table in a normal game state in the gaming machine 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the relationship between the small combination A groups 1-4 with an operation condition, and the input operation order and a payout. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 1-2 with an operation condition. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the symbol which comprises the small part A group 3-4 with an operation condition. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reel stop control of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows an example of the reel stop control of the gaming machine 1 in the second embodiment. It is a figure which shows the stop control table used for the reel stop control process of the small part groups AC with operation conditions in the gaming machine 1.

[First Embodiment]
Hereinafter, the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described.

[1-1. Appearance structure of gaming machine]
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of the gaming machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for a player to play a game, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for progressing the game. It consists of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, an indicator on which information for proceeding the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer portion BP.

  The operation unit OP is provided with a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, a right stop button 13c, and a checkout button 14. A medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the gaming machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. A middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and a right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged. Bet button operation → Start lever operation → Left stop button operation → Middle stop button operation → Right A series of operations such as a stop button operation can be easily performed.

  In addition, after the reels R1 to R3 start rotating, the first operation performed among the inputs to the stop buttons 13a to 13c is the first stop operation, the next operation is performed the second stop operation, and finally performed. The operation is referred to as a third stop operation. Further, of the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the first pressed button is the first stop button, the next pressed button is the second stop button, and the last pressed button is the third stop button. Of the reels R1 to R3, the first reel that is controlled to stop is the first stop reel, the second reel that is controlled to stop is the second stop reel, and the last reel that is controlled to stop is the third stop reel. To do. “Sequential push” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b, and the third stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c. “Pinch” refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop operation is input to the left stop button 13a, the second stop operation is input to the right stop button 13c, and the third stop operation is input to the middle stop button 13b. Further, “anomalous pressing” refers to an operation order in which the first stop operation is input in addition to the left stop button 13a.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game.

  The panel display unit DP is provided with a reel window 20, a game guide indicator 22, and a game value information display unit 23. The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20.

  The gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment has a horizontal winning line L1 at the middle display position of the reel window 20. That is, the upper display position on the left reel R1 is U1, the middle display position is M1, the lower display position is D1, the upper display position on the middle reel R2 is U2, the middle display position is M2, the lower display position is D2, and the right reel R3 is on the right reel R3. When the upper display position is U3, the middle display position is M3, and the lower display position is D3, the pay line L1 corresponds to the middle display positions M1-M2-M3 in the reels R1 to R3.

  Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 in which a plurality of LEDs such as a display unit that lights up according to the winning combination and an LED that lights up according to the state of the game are arranged. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP includes a display 30 composed of a liquid crystal display or the like that displays the progress of the game as an image, an electric LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color or lighting pattern according to the game state, and the game A speaker 32 is provided for outputting BGM to be changed according to the state, operation sound according to button operation, and guide sound.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout outlet 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

[1-2. Configuration of variable reel display device]
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 have 21 various symbols (symbol number PN = 1) on reel frames 56a to 56c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions and radial frames extending radially from the shaft portion. To 21) are printed on the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. Although the reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2A, the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used. By supplying a predetermined pulse, a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

[2. Electrical configuration of gaming machine]
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the gaming machine 1. The gaming machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs main control of the game and a sub-control board 100B that performs display control on the display 30 and displays an image. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. ing. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. This signal is detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the sub control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The sub-control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c 192, a clock generation circuit d 193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits. The display circuit 197 is provided. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Run.

  The sub control board 100B receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and outputs an instruction to display an effect image associated with the game on the display circuit 197 to the display circuit 197. Further, the sub-control board 100B controls lighting of the lighting device by the game guide display 22 and the lighting LED 31, lighting control of the backlight devices 53a to 53c provided in the reel variable display device RL, and sound such as BGM. Is controlled from the speaker 32.

[3. About gaming machine 1]
The gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment has an AT (assist time) function for notifying the stop operation sequence and timing for winning a push order small combination by controlling images and sounds on the sub-control board 100B. It has a plurality of game states with different game probabilities. Transition between game states occurs, for example, when a specific symbol combination is displayed on the active line. In addition, in the gaming machine 1, the effective line (the winning line activated by the betting process) is only one horizontal winning line L1 that is the middle display position of the reel window 20.

  In the gaming machine 1, in a game in which there is no notification of the operation order or the like, the first stop button such as a forward push or a pinch push is used as the first push order (reference operation order) to be used for operating the stop buttons 13 a to 13 c. The pressing order of the stop buttons is recommended, and a penalty is imposed on the irregular pressing in the non-AT state when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the reference operation order is input, the combination of specific symbols that are promoted to a game state with a high probability of replaying is not displayed, and furthermore, an irregular push is input. The probability of winning the push order small role is set lower than. As a result, in the non-AT state, the expected value of the obtained number is suppressed by recommending, for example, forward pushing, and in the AT state, the operation order in which the game state is promoted and the operation order in which the maximum payout is awarded. It is a specification that can improve the expected value by notifying.

  In particular, as shown in FIG. 6 to be described later, the lottery objects of the prize lottery table of the gaming machine 1 include the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions. When a proper operation order (first operation order) is input, a predetermined payout is awarded, and a maximum payout rate can be obtained in one game when these are won internally. Yes.

  Further, in the case where the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions are internally elected, a case where a reference operation order recommended in the gaming machine 1 is input, and an operation order and a reference operation order for obtaining a predetermined payout, Is set so that the ball payout rate is higher in the case where a different operation order (second operation order, that is, an incorrect operation order that is incorrect due to irregular pressing) is input ( (See FIG. 7). As a result, there is a ball-out rate when entering the recommended operation order and a ball-out rate when entering the operation order that is incorrect due to the unsuccessful irregular pressing, and these are the ball-out in one game that was won internally. It is possible to make a difference in rate.

  The “AT function” is an operation mode that is advantageous for the player when a combination that is set so that the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line is different according to the operation of the stop buttons 13a to 13c is won. Is a function for executing “AT game (notification game)”, and a state in which the AT game is being executed is also referred to as an AT state. Further, a state in which no AT game is executed is also referred to as a non-AT state. In the AT state in the present embodiment, in accordance with the result of the internal winning, the push order that is advantageous to the player is controlled by the image and sound control by the sub-control board 100B. When the combination A groups 1 to 3 are won, an operation order for obtaining the maximum payout is notified.

  As described above, in the gaming machine 1, when a pressing order that is not recommended in the non-AT state is input, a special penalty is imposed on the player as a penalty. The penalty for irregular pressing in this embodiment is that a lottery for giving an AT game to a player is not performed until a predetermined number of games (for example, five times) is consumed. When the push is repeatedly input, the number of games (hereinafter referred to as “AT non-lottery game)” in which a lottery for giving an AT game is not performed is accumulated. In the gaming machine 1, by giving such a penalty, the expected value of the number of acquired coins when an irregular pressing is performed is lowered so that the expected value is lower than that when the game is played in the standard operation order.

  In the following, the arrangement of symbols of the reels R1 to R3, the type of combination, the prize lottery table, and the small combinations A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions in the gaming machine 1 will be specifically described.

[3-1. About arrangement of design]
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle stage of the reel window 20, so that the reel position detection signal If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155a to 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and if the process proceeds 48 steps, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned in the middle stage of the reel window, and the process proceeds 390 steps. For example, symbol number PN = 21 is located in the middle of the reel window. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. As a result, a predetermined symbol can be positioned in the middle of the reel window by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

[3-2. About types of roles]
Next, with reference to FIG. 5, the types of winning combinations established in the gaming machine 1 will be described.

  FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the types of combinations, and shows combinations of special combinations, replay combinations, small combinations, and the number of payouts (payouts). Among the winning combinations in this embodiment, special combination 1 (BB1 (big bonus 1)), special combination 2 (BB2 (big bonus 2)), and special combination 3 (BB3 (big bonus 3)) are “red”, respectively. It is composed of a combination of symbols of “Seven-Red Seven-Red Seven”, “Blue Seven-Blue Seven-Blue Seven”, and “Yellow Seven-Yellow Seven-Yellow Seven”, and is used for shifting to the bonus game state. In addition, the re-playing role (replay) is a role that allows a game to be played without newly inserting medals, and the small role is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning. Needless to say, the type of combination is not limited to that shown in FIG.

  “Big Bonus (BB1, BB2, BB3)” is a special combination in which a bonus game (BB game) which is a special game is started by winning. For the big bonus and regular bonus, a flag is carried over, and when BB1 or the like is won internally, a flag indicating this is raised (stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 105 of the main control board 100A). Even if you don't win BB1 etc., the flag indicating the internal winning will be maintained until winning, and the combination of symbols corresponding to each special role will be on the active line even after the next game is there. The main control board 100A shifts the game state to the “bonus internal establishment state” based on the internal winning of BB1 and the like, and when winning each special role, the game state is set to “bonus game state”. To migrate.

  Further, “small roles A1 to A19”, “small role B”, and “small role C” are winning combinations in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning, and “bell” and “watermelon” in the gaming machine 1 respectively. , Corresponding to "Cherry". “ANY” in “Small C” in FIG. 5 is an allowable symbol indicating that the symbol of the reel in the active line may be any symbol.

[3-3. About lottery for internal lottery]
FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining a winning lottery table for a winning combination established in the normal game state in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, and a value obtained by multiplying the value obtained by dividing the winning probability of each winning by 65536 by 100. It corresponds. FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the small role A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions and the input operation order and payout.

  FIG. 6 shows the relationship between a combination or group that is a lottery target in the internal lottery section IL, which will be described later, and the lottery probability of these lottery targets. The actual prize lottery table shows each lottery target and random numbers. It is a table that associates numerical ranges and is stored in the ROM 104. The internal lottery unit IL generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and derives one lottery target number as a result of the internal lottery based on the generated random values and the prize lottery table. Each lottery object is associated with a combination of one or more symbols. Specifically, one symbol combination is associated with each of the lottery numbers 1 to 3 of the BB role 1 and the like. As shown in FIGS. 8 (a) to 8 (c), the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions of the lottery object numbers 4 to 6 are associated with a combination of a plurality of symbols. ing.

  In the prize lottery table of FIG. 6, since the winning probability of the small role A group 2 to 3 with the operating condition is biased to be higher than the winning probability of the small role A group 1 with the operating condition, the irregular pressing is continued. As a result, the expected value of the number of acquired sheets becomes large. In order to suppress the increase in the number of acquired coins when pressing an irregularity due to such a bias, as described later, in the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions, three types of payouts are made corresponding to the three operation orders inputted. Furthermore, a penalty is given to the irregular pressing when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  Note that the re-games with the lottery object number 9 are re-games that are arranged regardless of the operation order, and the combination of symbols of the re-game game 1 in FIG. 5 corresponds. In addition, the re-game combination groups 1 and 2 with the lottery target numbers 10 to 11 correspond to the combinations of the re-play game combinations 2 and 3 in FIG. 5, and a correct answer pressing order is input. In addition, when the replaying player 2 is displayed on the active line L1 and is promoted to a game state having a higher replaying probability than the normal game state, and an incorrect answer is input, the replaying player 3 is activated. Displayed on the line, the game state is set to the normal game state. In the AT state, the correct push order is notified, so that it is easy to stay in a game state where replay is highly probable, but in the non-AT state, the game state falls into the normal game state.

  It should be noted that, as in the small combination A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions of this embodiment and the replaying game groups 1 to 4, a combination of symbols to be won is determined by pressing the replaying game or small role. It may be called “order small role” or “push order replay”.

[3-4. About small group A with operating conditions]
Next, a small group A with operating conditions in the present embodiment will be described.

  The prize lottery table of the gaming machine 1 is set with operating condition small roles A groups 1 to 3. In particular, the operating condition small roles A groups 2 and 3 have the correct operation order (first operation). Different payouts corresponding to the three types of operation orders (second order), the order of operations (reference order) of the game, and the order of incorrect answers (second order of operation) different from these order of operations. It is to be granted.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram for explaining the relation between the small combinations A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions and the input operation sequence and the payout. As shown in the figure, in the small role A group 1 with operation conditions, when the left reel becomes the first stop reel, 10 payouts are obtained, and the first stop reel is set on a reel different from the left reel. In such a case, one sheet will be paid out. Further, in the small role A group 2 with operating conditions, 10 payouts are obtained when the middle reel is the first stop reel, and 3 payouts are obtained when the left reel is the first stop reel. When the right reel is the first stop reel, one payout is obtained. Further, in the small role A group 3 with operating conditions, 10 payouts are obtained when the right reel is the first stop reel, and 3 payouts are obtained when the left reel is the first stop reel. When the middle reel becomes the first stop reel, one payout is made.

  In the small combination A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions, the stop control when the operation sequence for the maximum payout is input is given priority to the symbols that make up the winning combination with the largest number of payouts at the time of winning. The number of winning combinations will be controlled, and when the operation order other than the pressing order that gives the maximum payout is input, the stop control is the one that is included in the largest number of winning combinations in duplicate. The number of symbols to be drawn in priority control.

  Below, with reference to FIGS. 8A to 8C, the small combinations A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions will be described more specifically.

[3-4-1. About small group A with operating conditions 1 (second small group with operating conditions)]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a combination of a plurality of symbols constituting the small role A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions. As shown in FIG. 8A, the small role A group 1 with operating conditions is a role group composed of a small role A1 (predetermined payout small role) and small roles A14 to 16 (low payout small role). When the small combination A group 1 with operation conditions is won internally, these four combinations are won in duplicate.

  When the first stop operation is input to the left reel, the reel stop control means controls the reels to preferentially draw the combination of symbols of the small combination A1 in which the payout is ten. When the small combination A1 wins, the bells are displayed so as to be aligned to the lower right, whereby the gaming machine 1 produces a change in the displayed outcome.

  Further, when the first stop operation is input to the middle reel, the stop control is performed so as to draw the symbol of “bell” included in the most combinations out of the combinations belonging to the small combination A group 1 with operation conditions. The After that, when the left stop button 13a and the right stop button 13c are input as the second stop operation and the third stop operation, among the small combinations A1 and small combinations A14 to 16 that retain the possibility of winning, The symbol “Bell” included in the most roles is drawn in preference to “Replay” and the small role A14 wins. At the time of winning the small role A14, one payout is awarded to the player.

  Similarly, in the case where the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the symbol “Bell” included in the largest number of the roles belonging to the small role A group 1 with the operation condition is represented by “Replay”. Is also preferentially drawn. Thereafter, when the left stop button 13a and the middle stop button 13b are input as the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the symbol “Bell” is drawn and the small role A14 wins. Yes.

[3-4-2. About small role A group 2 with operating conditions (first small role group with operating conditions)]
As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the small combination A group 2 with operation conditions includes a small combination A 1 (predetermined payout small combination), small combinations A 2 to 13 (standard operation small combination), and small combinations A 14 and 16. -19 (low payout small combination), and when the small combination A group 2 with operation conditions is won internally, these 18 combinations are won in duplicate. When the first stop operation is input to the middle reel, the reel stop control means controls to stop the reel so that the small combination A1 with a payout of 10 is preferentially drawn.

  Here, when the recommended operation order is input in the gaming machine 1 (that is, when the first stop operation is input to the left reel), among the roles belonging to the small role A group 2 with operation conditions, The stop control is performed so as to draw the “replay” symbol included in the most combinations. Thereafter, when the middle stop button 13b and the right stop button 13c are input as the second stop operation and the third stop operation, among the small combinations A1 to 13 that have left the possibility of winning, The symbols included in are preferentially drawn, and any of the small roles A2 to A13 wins. When winning the small roles A2 to A13, the player is awarded three dividends.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the symbols of the medium reels of the small roles A2 to A13 are composed of four types of “red seven”, “yellow seven”, “black bar”, and “blank”. Each of the symbols is a symbol of the middle reel that is included in the most combinations among the combinations in which the left reel is “replayed”, and is included in three of the small combinations A2 to A13. It is like that. Similarly, the symbols on the right reels of the small roles A2 to A13 are composed of three types of “black bar”, “watermelon”, and “blank”, and each of the three types of symbols becomes “replay” on the left reel. It is the design of the right reel that is included in the most combinations among the combinations, and is included in each of the four combinations of the small combinations A2 to A14.

  On the other hand, in the case where the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the symbol “Bell” included in the five winning combinations that belong to the small role A group 2 with operating conditions is “black bar”. "Is preferentially drawn over. After that, when the left stop button 13a and the middle stop button 13b are input as the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the small combination A1 to A13 has no possibility of winning, so the small combination A14 Is controlled so as to be drawn in, and one payout is awarded to the player.

[3-4-3. About the small group A with operating conditions 3 (first small group with operating conditions)
As shown in FIG. 8C, the small combination A group 3 with operation conditions includes a small combination A1 (predetermined payout small combination), a small combination A2-13 (standard operation small combination), and a small combination A14- If the small combination A with the operating condition is won internally, these 16 combinations will be won in duplicate. When the first stop operation is input to the right reel, the reel stop control means controls the reels to preferentially draw the symbol combination of the small combination A1 in which the payout is ten.

  When the standard operation order is input when the small role A group 3 with operation conditions is won internally, as in the case of the small role A group 2 with operation conditions, one of the small roles A2 to A13 wins a prize. The player is then given 3 dividends.

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is input to the middle reel, the symbol “Bell” included in the four winning combinations belonging to the small role A group 3 with the operating condition is “Red Seven”. "Is preferentially drawn over. After that, when the left stop button 13a and the right stop button 13c are input as the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the most among the small roles A1 and A14-16 that have left the possibility of winning. Since the symbol “Bell” included in the winning combination has priority over the symbol “Replay” that constitutes the small combination A1, the small combination A14 finally wins.

[3-5. Expected value when the standard operation order is input and when irregular press is input]
As described above, when the first stop operation is always input to the left reel in a situation where the operation order is not notified to the player, 10 payouts are obtained in the internal winning of the small role A group 1 with operation conditions. Accordingly, when the internal winning of the small roles A groups 2 and 3 with operating conditions is won, three payouts are obtained. On the other hand, if an irregular push is always input, one payout is obtained when the small combination A group 1 with an operating condition is won internally, and one or ten is awarded when the small combination A groups 2 and 3 with an operating condition is internally selected. The dividend will be obtained.

  FIG. 9 shows an estimate of the expected value of the acquired number in a state where there is no notification of the pressing order, and FIGS. 9A and 9B always input the first stop operation to the right stop button 13c. In the case of FIG. 9 (a), this corresponds to the conventional case in which three payouts can be obtained when the operation order is incorrect, and in the case of FIG. 9 (b) This corresponds to the case of the present embodiment in which one payout can be obtained. FIG. 9C shows a case where the first stop operation is always input to the left stop button 13a, and three payouts can be obtained when the operation order is incorrect. This case is common to the case of this embodiment.

  In the case of the conventional gaming machine, as can be seen from FIG. 9A and FIG. 9C, the expected value is “0.6122” when the irregular push is continued and when the reference operation sequence is continued. However, in the case of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 9B and 9C, the case where the irregular pushing is continued and the reference operation sequence is changed. A difference of “0.3873” is generated in the expected value when the input is continued.

  In other words, since the gaming machine 1 employs the small part A group 2 or 3 with operating conditions as described above, an increase in the expected value due to the irregular pressing is suppressed, so that, for example, the gaming machine 1 is set in the gaming machine 1. You can lighten the penalty. Moreover, when the degree of bias of the winning probabilities of the small role groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions is small, a penalty for irregular pressing can be eliminated.

  It should be noted that the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment is in a state of accepting a start operation instruction by the start lever 12 in principle by inserting three game media or by a bet operation except during the bonus game. When the standard operation order is input during the internal winning of the small roles A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions, it is assumed that 3 payouts (or payouts of multiples of 3) will be given. In consideration of this, the player can continue the game comfortably without any delay by simply operating the bet button 11.

[4. Functional configuration of gaming machine]
Here, the functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a functional configuration of the gaming machine 1 in the present embodiment, and is realized mainly by the main control board 100A and the sub control board 100B. As shown in the figure, the main control board 100A includes an internal lottery unit IL, a reel stop control unit RC, a winning determination unit WJ, and an operation state management unit MM. The sub-control board 100B includes an effect control unit PC, a notification game lottery unit AL, a notification game execution unit AP, a penalty setting unit PG, and a RAM 195.

[4-1. Functional configuration of main control board 100A]
The main control board 100A controls the entire game executed on the gaming machine 1 by executing a main program and an interrupt program stored in advance in the ROM 104. When the CPU 101 of the main control board 100A accepts inputs such as a bet button operation by the player, a game medium input by the player, and an operation of the start lever (start operation unit) 12, the internal lottery unit IL performs an internal lottery. In addition, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c are generated to control the rotation of the reels R1 to R3. Thereafter, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are sequentially output from the stop buttons 13a to 13c (stop operation unit), the reels are controlled to be stopped by the control of the reel stop control unit RC.

  The internal lottery section IL is configured to include a random number generator for generating random numbers, and at the timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected, one random number within a certain range, for example, 0 to 65535. Generate numeric values. Further, the internal lottery unit IL selects a prize lottery table corresponding to the current game state. The internal lottery unit IL compares the random number generated by the random number generator with the selected prize lottery table, determines the presence / absence of the winning combination and the winning combination, and outputs information indicating the result of the internal lottery, A flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery (that is, a winning flag) is recorded not only in the RAM 105 but also in the internal lottery result storage area in the RAM 195 of the sub control board 100B. The winning flag is referred to when determining an effect table or executing an AT lottery.

  The reel stop control unit RC selects a stop control table based on the result of the internal lottery, and is stopped on the active line based on the selected stop control table and the timing when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. Control the design. Details of the processing by the reel stop control unit RC will be described later.

  The winning determination unit WJ determines whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of symbols stopped on the active line after the symbols of all reels are stopped.

  The operation state management unit MM is a functional block that manages the operation contents of the player during one game period. Specifically, the operation state management unit MM holds an operation indicating an operation input by the player to the operation unit OP for a predetermined period. The operation state management unit MM updates the operation information every time the main control board 100A receives the start operation instruction signal 112 and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c. The operation information updated at any time by the operation state management unit MM is recorded in the RAM 105 or the RAM 195 of the sub control board 100B, and is referred to when a penalty setting process is performed in the sub control board 100B.

[4-2. Functional configuration of sub control board 100B]
Next, the sub control board 100B is a control board belonging to the lower level of the main control board 100A, and signals and information are transmitted from the main control board 100A to the sub control board 100B. No signal or information can be input to 100A.

  The effect control unit PC refers to the flag corresponding to the result of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195 and selects the effect table recorded in the ROM 194. Further, the effect control unit PC newly generates a random value, sets an effect pattern to be displayed on the display 30 based on the random number value and the selected effect table, and executes the set effect pattern. To do.

  The notification game lottery unit AL determines the number of games of the notification game to be given to the player by lottery when a predetermined condition is satisfied. The notification game lottery may be changed according to the game state or may be changed according to the internal winning combination so that, for example, the probability is high during the bonus game and low probability in the normal game state. Good. When the notification game is won, the number of games to be given to the player is stored in the AT game counter of the RAM 195.

  In addition, the notification game lottery unit AL in the present embodiment includes a penalty game determination unit PJ. The penalty game determination unit PJ determines whether or not the number of AT non-lottery games recorded in the RAM 195 is zero. When the number of AT non-lottery games is 1 or more, the notification game lottery unit AL is controlled not to perform the lottery of the notification game to be given to the player.

  The notification game execution unit AP is a functional block that determines whether or not to execute the notification game. The notification game execution unit AP monitors the AT game counter recorded in the RAM 195, and determines the timing for giving the notification game to the player when the AT game counter becomes 1 or more. This timing may be after the notification game is won and after the predetermined game is further digested, or may be started when the bonus game state ends, and is given to the player at a predetermined timing. You may do it. The notification game execution unit AP sets an “AT game flag” when the notification game is started, and causes the effect control unit PC to execute an AT game effect for a predetermined number of games. The “AT game flag” is a flag that is turned on during an AT game (AT state) and turned off during a non-AT game (non-AT state), and is recorded in the RAM 195. In addition, every time one game is executed for the AT game, the notification game execution unit AP decrements the AT game counter by 1 and ends the AT game when the AT game counter reaches zero. Turn off the flag.

  The penalty setting unit PG gives a penalty to the player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, the penalty setting unit PG determines whether or not an irregular push has been made in the non-AT state by confirming the flag during the AT game and the operation information output from the operation state management unit MM. When an irregular push is input in the non-AT state, 5 is added to the counter of the AT non-lottery game number recorded in the RAM 195. In addition, for example, the number of AT non-lottery games to be added may be increased as the number of times the irregular push in the non-AT state is input increases.

[5. About the operation of the gaming machine]
Next, details of the overall operation of the gaming machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

[5-1. One game flow]
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of one game flow in the gaming machine 1 of the present embodiment. First, the CPU 101 determines based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed, (S100). If any signal is detected, the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, determines whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until a signal is detected (S101). When the CPU 101 detects the start operation instruction signal 112, the bet operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the internal lottery unit IL obtains the counter value via the input / output port 107 from the counter circuit that sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to FFFFH and makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds. It is set as a numerical value (S103). Next, referring to the flag indicating the game state recorded in the RAM 105, a prize lottery table corresponding to the game state is selected (S104). Then, the internal lottery unit IL uses the selected prize lottery table to determine which numerical value range set for each lottery target on the prize lottery table belongs to the winning lottery table, A flag is set (S105). Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, the reel stop control unit RC prepares a stop control table to be referred to in the reel stop control (S106). The stop control table will be described later.

  In the gaming machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming many game medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed per minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, when the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is set to an initial value corresponding to 4.1 seconds. Reset to the value (2050). Therefore, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 are in a standby state without being rotated, and are in a standby state. The player is informed by a lamp or sound (S107). Then, the CPU 101 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c and drives the stepping motors sequentially or simultaneously to rotate the three reels (S108).

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. It is detected that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from this reference time is started, and the stop buttons 13a to 13 The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that 13c can be received.

  Then, the reel stop control unit RC performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (S109). Although details will be described later, in the reel stop process, when the stop button 13a to 13c is input by the player and the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, the stop control table selected in step S106 and the stop control table are selected. Based on the symbol position on the reel obtained at the button operation timing, the symbol number PN to be stopped on the effective line L1 is determined, and braking force is applied by all-phase excitation that simultaneously excites all winding phases. Then, a reel stop process for rotating and stopping at a inertia corresponding to 15 steps after starting all-phase excitation is performed on each reel. On the other hand, when the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (when the remaining time runs out), the reels for which the stop operation has not been performed are automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line (S110), and if it has won, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, the CPU 101 performs a game end determination process (S111), and subsequently performs a winning flag clear process (S112). In S112, if the winning flag established in the game is a special role that can carry over the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a small role award that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning flag is won or not missed.

  The game state setting process is performed in accordance with the conditions established during the processes of S110 to S112. For example, the CPU 101 sets the game state of the gaming machine 1 by determining whether or not a combination of specific symbols is displayed on the active line after all the reels are stopped.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S113). If it is determined that a prize has been won, automatic bet processing is performed (S100a), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the player has not won a prize, the prohibition of the betting operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114) so that a game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted, and the next game is started. Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

[5-2. Reel stop control process]
Here, with reference to FIG. 12 and FIG. 13, the reel stop process in S109 when the small combinations A and 2 with operation conditions 2 and 3 (first small combinations with operation conditions) are won will be described.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart for explaining the reel stop process when the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions are won, and FIG. 13 is used when the small part A groups 2 and 3 with operation conditions are internally won. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop control table used. In the flowchart of FIG. 12, first, stop control tables 1 to 7 as shown in FIG. 13 are prepared in S109-1.

  As shown in FIG. 13, the stop control table 1 is a left reel stop control table for drawing a replay symbol, and the stop control table 2 is a left reel stop control table for drawing a bell symbol. Yes. The stop control table 3 is a stop control table for a middle reel that draws in a bell symbol, and the stop control table 4 has one of the following symbols: “red seven”, “yellow seven”, “black bar”, and “blank”. It is a stop control table for the middle reel that is pulled. Further, the stop control table 5 is a right reel stop control table for drawing a replay symbol, and the stop control table 6 is a right reel stop for drawing one of the symbols "watermelon", "black bar", and "blank". This is a control table, and the stop control table 7 is a stop control table for the right reel that draws in the bell symbol.

  After S109-1, the reel stop control unit RC detects the first stop operation instruction signal (S109-2), whether or not the correct operation order is input (S109-3), and the reference operation order It is determined whether or not is input (S109-4).

  When the correct operation order is input (YES in S109-3), stop control tables 1, 3, and 5 are selected corresponding to each reel (S109-5), and the detected stop operation is detected. Each reel is controlled to stop according to the instruction signal (S109-6). The reel stop control in S109-6 is the winning number priority control by selecting the stop control tables 1, 3, and 5, and the small combination A1 that can obtain the maximum payout in the small combination A groups 2-3 with operation conditions. It becomes stop control to pull in.

  If the reference operation order is input (YES in S109-4), stop control tables 1, 4, and 6 are selected corresponding to each reel (S109-7), and the detected stop operation is detected. Each reel is controlled to stop according to the instruction signal (S109-8). The stop control in S109-8 is the symbol number priority control by selecting the stop control tables 1, 4, and 6. In the first stop operation, among the roles belonging to the small role A groups 2-3 with operation conditions In the second stop operation, the symbols included in the most combinations are drawn in the second stop operation, and the symbols included in the most combinations are among the combinations that may be won in the stop mode by the first stop operation. Control. Also in the third stop operation, stop control is performed so as to draw the symbols included in the most winning combinations among the winning combinations in the reel stopping mode by the first stopping operation and the second stopping operation. .

  In order to enable such symbol number priority control, as shown in FIG. 8B and FIG. 8C, the small reels A2 to A13, which are standard operation small roles, have a symbol of “replay” on the left reel. ”(The first common symbol), and the symbols of the middle reel and the right reel are configured to be shared by two or more roles. Specifically, the symbols of the middle reels of the small roles A2 to A13 are four types of symbols of “red seven”, “yellow seven”, “black bar”, and “blank” which are different from the “bell” of the small role A1 ( 4 types of second common symbols), the design of the right reel is 3 types of “watermelon” “black bar” “blank” which is different from “replay” of small role A1 (3 types of 2nd design) 3 common symbols). In this embodiment, the small reel A1 that is the predetermined payout small combination and the small combinations A2 to A13 that are the standard operation small combinations have the same symbol on the left reel, but the standard operation smaller than the combination that belongs to the predetermined payout small combination. It is set so that the number of roles belonging to the number increases. The symbols on the middle and right reels of the small roles A2 to A13 are different from the small role A1 and belong to more roles than the symbols constituting the small role A1. As a result, the small roles A2 to A13 are preferentially drawn.

  In addition, when a second operation order that is an incorrect operation order and is different from the reference operation order is input (NO in S109-4), the stop control table 2 corresponding to each reel. 3 and 7 are selected (S109-9), and each reel is controlled to stop according to the detected stop operation instruction signal (S109-10). The stop control in S109-10 is symbol number priority control as in S109-8.

  When the small combination A group 2 with operation conditions is won, as shown in FIG. 8B, the small combination A14, 16-19, which is a low payout small combination, has a bell on the right reel. In common (fourth common symbol), after the “bell” stops on the right reel, the winning combination is limited to only the small roles A14 and A16-19, so that the small role A14 is drawn in as it is. To be controlled. Note that the fourth common symbol needs to be the most common symbol on the right reel, so that in the small role A group 2 with operation conditions, it is included in five roles that are more than “black bars” and the like. Is set.

  When the small combination A group 3 with operating conditions is won, as shown in FIG. 8 (c), the small combinations A14 to 16 that are low payout small combinations share the same symbol on the middle reel. (Fourth common symbol) When the “bell” stops on the middle reel, the symbols of the left reel and the right reel are configured to be shared by two or more roles. Specifically, the symbols of the at least two left reels of the small roles A14 to A16 are “bell” symbols different from the “replay” that is the symbol of the left reel of the small role A1 (the fifth common Similarly, the design of the right reel has a “bell” design different from the “replay” design of the right Leeds of the small role A1. In this embodiment, the small reel A1 that is the predetermined payout small combination and the small combinations A14 to A16 that are the low payout small combination have the same pattern of the middle reel, but the lower payout is smaller than the combination that belongs to the predetermined payout small combination. It is set so that the number of roles belonging to the number increases. And since the symbols of the left and right reels of the small roles A14 to A16 are different from the small role A1 and belong to more roles than the symbols constituting the small role A1, the number of symbols priority control. Thus, the symbol “Bell” is drawn preferentially, and the small combination A14 is stopped on the active line L1.

  Note that when the small part A group 1 with operation conditions is won, the left reel is stopped for the first time because it corresponds to an appropriate operation order (first operation order) in which the reference operation order is correct. When the reference operation order to be operated is input, the stop control tables 1, 3, and 5 are selected, and the stop control is performed to draw the small combination A1 that can obtain the maximum payout by the obtained number priority control. Further, when an operation order other than the reference operation order is input, it corresponds to an inappropriate irregular pressing operation order (that is, the second operation order). The small combination A14 is stopped on the active line L1 by the symbol number priority control, and one payout can be obtained.

[6. Processing of Sub Control Board 100B]
Next, processing of the sub control board 100B when receiving a command from the main control board 100A will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 14 is a flowchart of processing executed by the sub control board 100B.

  In S1501, it is determined whether there is an unprocessed command received from the main control board 100A. If there is, the process proceeds to S1502. If not, exit.

  In S1502, command analysis is performed to analyze what command is determined as an unprocessed command in S1501.

  In S1503, it is determined whether an internal lottery command has been received. If an internal lottery command has been received, the process proceeds to S1504, and if it is not an internal lottery command, the process proceeds to S1507.

  In S1504, AT lottery processing is performed. Details will be described later.

  In S1505, an effect set process is performed. In this process, for example, when an internal lottery command is received, an effect lottery table is executed by selecting an effect lottery table corresponding to the winning flag of the internal lottery recorded in the RAM 195, and based on the result of the internal lottery. Set the production.

  In S1506, other processing based on the internal winning command is executed.

  In step S1507, it is determined whether a stop button reception command has been received. If a stop button acceptance command is received, the process proceeds to S1508; otherwise, the process proceeds to S1509.

  In step S1508, stop command reception processing is executed. One of the stop command reception processes is a penalty setting process, the details of which will be described later.

  In step S1509, another process corresponding to another command is executed. The other commands are, for example, a demo screen displayed when a demo command for displaying a demo screen is received from the main control board 100A, or a payout screen when a payout command for displaying a payout screen is received from the main control board 100A. Is displayed.

[6-1. AT lottery process]
Next, the AT lottery process in S1504 of FIG. 14 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 15 is a flowchart of AT lottery processing performed by the sub-control board 100B.

  First, in S1601, it is determined whether or not a penalty game is in progress. Also, “in penalty game” means a game that is actually taking a penalty. Whether or not a penalty game is in progress is determined based on the penalty game information stored in the penalty information storage area of the RAM 195 (AT non-lottery game counter). In S1601, if the counter of the number of AT non-lottery games is 1 or more, it is determined that a penalty game is in progress (in the case of YES), and the number of AT non-lottery games (number of penalty games) is decremented and the process ends (S1607). On the other hand, if the counter for the number of AT non-lottery games is 0 (NO), the process proceeds to S1602.

  In S1602, it is determined whether or not the game state is a bonus game state. If the game state is a bonus game state, the process proceeds to S1603. Otherwise, the process proceeds to S1604, and the AT lottery is performed based on the result of the internal lottery in each game state. Execute the process. The ROM 194 of the sub control board 100B records an AT lottery table in which a numerical range is associated with the result of the internal lottery. In S1603 and S1604, a random number value is separately acquired in the sub-control board 100B and the AT lottery table is referred to determine the number of AT games to be given to the player. In the present embodiment, separate AT lottery tables are used for the bonus game state and other cases, and the former case is set so that the probability of winning the AT is higher. After performing the AT lottery, in S1605 and S1606, the number of winning AT games is accumulated in the RAM 195, thereby completing the AT lottery process.

[6-2. Stop command reception process (penalty setting process)]
Next, the stop command reception process (penalty setting process) in S1508 of FIG. 14 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a penalty setting process performed by the sub control board 100B.

  In S1701, it is determined whether or not the non-AT state. Here, if the AT game flag in the RAM 195 is off, the process proceeds to S1702, and if the AT game flag is on, the process is terminated without giving a penalty.

  In S1702, it is determined by referring to the operation information recorded in the RAM 195 whether or not the player has performed the stop operation of the middle stop button 13b or the right stop button 13c as the first stop operation. If it is determined in S1702 that a pressing order different from the reference operation order has been input, 5 is added to the AT non-lottery game count (the number of penalty games) (S1703). In the present embodiment, as can be seen from the explanation of FIG. 14 and the like, when the number of AT non-lottery games is 1 or more, the next game is in the penalty game and the AT lottery process is not performed. .

[7. Others]
In the present embodiment, the winning line is only the winning line L1 which is the center of the reel window 20. However, the present invention can be applied to a gaming machine having a plurality of winning lines. Not too long. Further, in this embodiment, if an appropriate push order that is correct when winning the re-gamer groups 1 to 4 is input, the game state is promoted from a normal game state to a game state with a high probability of replay. In the game state, it may have a multi-stage replay high probability state where the replay is promoted to a game state with a high probability. In addition, the processes of the notification game lottery unit AL, the notification game execution unit AP, and the penalty setting unit PG are not limited to the above-described modes. For example, an AT non-lottery game of 10G or more against irregular pressing in a non-AT state. May be given.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the payouts for the small roles A1 to A19 are defined. For example, the payout for the small role A1 is 15 and the payouts for the small roles A2 to A13 are 6. The number of payouts may be set differently from that in the case of FIG.

  In the present embodiment, in the small roles A groups 1 to 3 with operation conditions, when the left reel is the first stop reel, when the middle reel is the first stop reel, the right reel is the first stop reel. In the operation sequence with three choices, when the appropriate operation sequence that is the correct answer is pressed, it is possible to obtain 10 cards that are the maximum payout, for example, left middle right, left and right middle, In the six-choice operation order of middle right / left, middle left / right, right / left middle, right middle / left, a small role with operation conditions that can obtain the maximum 10 payouts when the correct operation order is selected as the correct answer. A group may be set.

[8. Second Embodiment]
Next, the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. As in the case of the first embodiment, the second embodiment has an arrangement of symbols as shown in FIG.

  Here, FIG. 17 is a diagram for explaining the types of roles of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment, and FIG. 18 is a role that is established in the normal game state of the gaming machine 1 according to the second embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating a prize lottery table. FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the relationship between the small role A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions and the input operation sequence and the payout.

  As shown in FIG. 17, in the second embodiment, a combination of symbols of the small roles A20 to A25 is newly set, and the small role A1 is 12 dividends. A13 is 6 dividends, and small roles A14 to A25 are 4 dividends.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, for the lottery objects in the prize lottery table, small roles A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions are newly set, and these four are set so that the winning probabilities are the same. Has been.

  Next, the operation condition small part A groups 1 to 4 in the present embodiment will be specifically described.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the relation between the small role A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions and the input operation sequence and the payout. As shown in the figure, when winning the small role A group 1 with operation conditions, the operation order of “middle / left / right” is the correct operation order (first operation order), Twelve payouts are awarded so that the winning rate is maximized by inputting the correct operation sequence. Similarly, when winning a small role A group 2 to 4 with operation conditions, the operation order in which the operation order of “middle / right / left”, “right / left / middle”, and “right / middle / left” is correct, respectively. When these are input, 12 payouts are awarded. In addition, in the small roles A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions, the standard operation order (that is, “left / middle / right” operation order with the left reel as the first stop reel and “left / right / When the operation order of “medium” is input, it is common that six payouts are awarded, and when an operation order other than the reference operation order and the correct operation order is input (second) (Operation order) is given four awards.

  FIG. 20A and FIG. 20B are diagrams for explaining combinations of symbols constituting the small part A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions. As shown in FIG. 20A (a), a small combination A1 (predetermined payout small combination), small combinations A2 to A13 (standard operation small combination), small combination A14, If the small combination A group 1 with operation conditions is won internally, these 18 combinations will be won in duplicate.

  Then, when “middle / right / left”, which is an incorrect operation order by pressing irregularly, is input, the number of bells having the largest number of symbols in the middle reel as the first stop reel is controlled by the symbol number priority control. In the right reel, which is the second stop reel, “Bell”, which has the most symbols among the winning combinations, is drawn, and the small role A14 is finally placed on the active line L1. Controlled to be displayed. Similarly, when “Right / Left / Middle” and “Right / Middle / Left” operation sequences are input, the small combination A14 is controlled to be drawn onto the active line L1 by the symbol number priority control. The

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20A (b), the small role A group 2 with operation conditions includes a small role A1 (predetermined payout small role), small roles A2 to A13 (standard operation small role), and small roles. When the small group A with operating conditions is won internally, these 19 combinations will be won in duplicate.

  Then, when “middle / left / right”, which is an incorrect operation order by pressing irregularly, is input, the number of bells that have the largest number of symbols on the middle reel that is the first stop reel is controlled by the symbol number priority control. In the left reel, which is the second stop reel, “Bell”, which has the most symbols among the winning combinations, is drawn, and finally the small role A14 is placed on the active line L1. Controlled to be displayed. Similarly, when “Right / Left / Middle” and “Right / Middle / Left” operation sequences are input, the small combination A14 is controlled to be drawn onto the active line L1 by the symbol number priority control. The

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 20B (c), the small combination A with operating conditions A group 3 includes a small combination A1 (predetermined payout small combination), small combinations A2 to A13 (standard operation small combination), and small combination. A group consisting of A14 to A17 and A20 to A23 (low payout small roles), and when the small role A group 3 with operation conditions is won internally, these 21 roles will be won in duplicate. Become.

  Then, when “Right / Middle / Left”, which is an incorrect operation sequence by pressing irregularly, is input, the number of symbols on the right reel, which is the first stop reel, is the largest due to the symbol number priority control. “Replay” is drawn, and the middle reel that becomes the second stop reel draws the “replay” that becomes the most symbol among the winning combinations that have the possibility of winning, and eventually any of the small roles A20 to A22 Is controlled to be displayed on the effective line L1. Also, when the operation order of “middle / left / right” and “middle / right / left” is input, the “bell” that has the most symbols in the middle reel that is the first stop reel by the symbol number priority control. The second stop reel and the third stop reel draw the “bell”, which is the most symbol of the winning combination, and finally the small part A14 is placed on the active line L1. Controlled to be displayed.

  In addition, as shown in (d) of FIG. 20B, the small role A group 4 with operation conditions includes a small role A1 (predetermined payout small role), small roles A2 to A13 (standard operation small role), and small roles. If the small group A with operating conditions is won internally, these 25 combinations will be won in duplicate.

  Then, when “Right / Left / Middle”, which is an incorrect operation order by pressing irregularly, is input, the number of symbols on the right reel, which is the first stop reel, is the highest due to the symbol number priority control. "Replay" is pulled in and the left reel, which is the second stop reel, draws one of "Red Seven", "Blue Seven", or "Watermelon", which will be the most likely of the winning combinations. Finally, one of the small combinations A20 to A22 is controlled to be displayed on the active line L1. When the operation order of “middle / left / right” is input, the “bell” that is the most symbol in the middle reel that is the first stop reel is drawn by the symbol number priority control, and the second stop reel In the left reel, the “bell”, which is the most symbol of the winning combination, is drawn, and the small combination A14 is finally displayed on the active line L1. When the operation order of “middle / right / left” is input, the “bell” that is the most symbol in the middle reel that is the first stop reel is drawn by the symbol number priority control, and the second stop reel In the right reel, the “bell” more than “replay” among the winning combinations is drawn, and the small combination A14 is finally displayed on the active line L1. Is done.

  As shown in (c) and (d) of FIG. 20B, the small combination A groups 3 to 4 with operation conditions include a small combination A20 and the like in which the symbol on the right reel is a “replay” symbol in common with the predetermined payout small combination. Is included. Among the roles that belong to the small role A group 3 with the operating condition, the role having the symbol “Replay” on the middle reel is the largest in the role that has the symbol “replay” on the right reel. Among the roles in which the symbol of the right reel belongs to “replay”, the role having the symbols “red seven”, “blue seven”, and “watermelon” on the left reel is the largest.

  In addition, in the small combination A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions, when the correct operation order is input, the small combination A1 is controlled by the acquired number priority control, and the reference operation order is input. In this case, control is performed so that one of the small roles A2 to A13 is drawn by the symbol number priority control, and this is the same as in the case of the first embodiment.

  Next, FIG. 21 is a flowchart for explaining a reel stop process when the small part A groups 1 and 2 with operation conditions are won, and FIG. 22 shows the case where the small part A groups 3 to 4 with operation conditions are won. It is a flowchart explaining the reel stop process. FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining a stop control table used when the small part A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions are internally elected.

  In the flowchart of FIG. 21, first, in S209-1, stop control tables 1 to 7 as shown in FIG. 13 are prepared.

  After S209-1, the reel stop control unit RC detects the first stop operation instruction signal (S209-2), whether or not the first stop reel is the middle reel (S209-3), and the reference operation It is determined whether or not an order has been input (S209-4).

  When the first stop reel is the middle reel (YES in S209-3), first, the stop control table 3 is selected, and control is performed to stop the bell on the middle reel (S209-5). After that, when a stop operation instruction signal due to the second stop operation is detected (S209-6), it is determined whether or not the correct operation order is input (S209-7). When the correct operation sequence is input (in the case of YES), the stop control tables 1 and 5 are selected (S209-8), and the reel stop control for stopping the small combination A1 according to the stop operation instruction signal. (S209-9). If an incorrect operation order is input (in the case of NO), the stop control tables 2 and 7 are selected (S209-10), and the small combination A14 is stopped according to the stop operation instruction signal. Reel stop control is performed (S209-11). In addition, when YES is obtained in S209-7, the obtained number priority control is performed. When NO is determined in S209-7, the symbol number priority control is performed.

  Further, S209-12 to S209-15 are the same as S109-7 to S109-10 in FIG.

  Next, the flowchart of FIG. 22 is the same as that of FIG. 21 except for S309-1 and the like.

  Specifically, in S309-1, stop control tables 1 to 7 as shown in FIG. 13 and stop control tables 8 to 9 as shown in FIG. 23 are prepared. In S309-3, the first stop reels are prepared. If is the right reel, “replay” is stopped on the right reel in S309-5. If an operation order that is incorrect in S309-7 is input, the stop control tables 8 and 9 are selected in S309-10, and any of the small roles A20 to A22 is stopped in S309-11. In this way, the symbol number priority control is performed.

  As described above, in the small role A group with operation conditions of the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, the correct operation order is one of the four operation orders in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first. There are three operation orders, and the operation order that is incorrect when the irregular push is performed is three of the operation orders in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first.

  And in the gaming machine 1 of the second embodiment, as shown in the prize lottery table in FIG. 18, the winning probabilities of the small roles A group with each operation condition are the same, and as shown in FIG. Since the relationship between the operation order and the payout is set, the expected value of the obtained number is the same when inputting the standard operation order and inputting the irregular push when these are internally won.

  In the second embodiment, the payout of the low payout small combination such as the small combination A14 is set as four, but may be set to a number of four or less, for example. In this case, when the small part A groups 1 to 4 with operation conditions are won, the expected value when inputting the reference operation order is equal to or more than the expected value when inputting the irregular push. A penalty imposed on the player, such as not performing the AT lottery, may be made unnecessary.

  Needless to say, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications are possible.

  1 gaming machine, R1 to R3 reel, 12 start lever, 13a to 13c stop button, 30 display unit, 100A main control board, 100B sub control board, 101, 191 CPU.

Claims (8)

A plurality of reels that are rotationally driven with a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
A plurality of stop buttons which are provided corresponding to the plurality of reels and for the player to input an instruction to stop the rotation drive;
An internal lottery means for deriving any one of a plurality of types of lottery objects including a small role group with an operation condition that has a different payout rate according to the input order of the stop button, by internal lottery;
A reel stop control means for controlling the stop of the reel based on the result of the internal lottery of the internal lottery means and the stop operation of the stop button,
The small group with operation condition includes a small group with first operation condition,
The reel stop control means includes
In one game in which the first operating condition small role group is derived as the lottery result of the internal lottery means, when a first operation order different from the standard operation order serving as a game reference is input, A predetermined dividend is awarded,
When the reference operation order is input, the payout rate in the one game is lower than when the first operation order is input,
When a second operation order different from the reference operation order and the first operation order is input, the payout rate in the one game is lower than when the reference operation order is input. Stop control and
Furthermore, the reel stop control means includes
When the small group with the first operation condition is derived as the lottery result of the internal lottery means and the reference operation order and the second operation order are input, the small group with the first operation condition Stop control to draw in the symbols included in the most roles among the roles belonging to the role group,
When the first operation order is input, stop control is performed so as to draw a symbol included in the combination having the highest payout out of the combinations belonging to the first operating condition small combination group,
The operation condition small role group includes a plurality of types of first small role groups with operation conditions and second small role groups with operation conditions corresponding to respective operation orders different from the reference operation order. And
In the one game derived from the internal lottery, the second small role group with operation conditions is
When the reference operation order is input, the predetermined payout is awarded,
When an operation order different from the reference operation order is input, stop control is performed so that a payout rate in the one game is lower than when the reference operation order is input,
When the first operation order is input in one game in which the plurality of types of the first operating condition small role groups are derived by internal winning, and the second operating condition small role group is the internal winning When the reference operation order is input in one game derived by the above, the common predetermined payout combination to which the predetermined payout is awarded stops on the active line.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
In the first game derived as a lottery result of the internal lottery means,
When the first operation sequence is input, a predetermined payout Small Win said predetermined payout is awarded,
When the reference operation order is input, and a reference operation small role to which a payout is awarded so that a payout rate in the one game is lower than when the first operation order is input; and
When a second operation order different from the reference operation order and the first operation order is input, a payout is made so that a payout rate in the game is lower than when the reference operation order is input. Including a low dividend small role
The reference operation small combination and the low payout small combination are configured by a plurality of corresponding combinations,
The reel stop control means includes
The first operating condition small role group is derived as a lottery result of the internal lottery means,
When the reference operation order and the second operation order are input,
In each of the plurality of reels, stop control is performed so as to draw a symbol included in the most winning combination among the winning combinations.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 2 ,
Each combination corresponding to the reference operation small combination has a first common symbol that is common to the first reel to be stopped first, and the first common symbol is the small combination with the first operation condition. Among the roles belonging to the group, the first reel is a symbol included in the most roles,
The first common symbol is included in the first reel of the predetermined payout small combination or the low payout small combination,
The reference operation small combination is at least two combinations having a second common symbol common to a second reel different from the first reel, and a third reel different from the first reel and the second reel. Including at least two roles having a common third common symbol,
Among the symbols of the second reel having the first common symbol on the first reel, the second common symbol is the largest, and the role having the first common symbol on the first reel. In the design of the third reel, the third common design is the most,
Each combination corresponding to the low payout small combination has a fourth common symbol that is common to the second reel, and the fourth common symbol is a combination belonging to the first small group with operating conditions. Among them, the second reel is a symbol included in the most roles,
The fourth common symbol includes the fourth common symbol in the second reel of the predetermined payout small combination or the standard operation small combination,
The low payout small combination includes at least two combinations having a fifth common symbol common to the first reel and at least two combinations having a sixth common symbol common to the third reel. ,
Of the symbols of the first reel having the fourth common symbol on the second reel, the fifth common symbol is the largest, and the role having the fourth common symbol on the second reel In the design of the third reel, the sixth common design is the most.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of reels includes three reels, a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel,
The reference operation order, the first operation order, and the second operation order are different operation orders for the reels that are stopped first.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
The plurality of reels includes three reels, a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel,
The reference operation order is an operation order in which the left reel is stopped first,
The first operation order is one of four operation orders in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first,
The second operation order is three operation orders different from the first operation order among the operation orders in which the middle reel or the right reel is stopped first.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
In one game in which the first operating condition small role group is derived as the lottery result of the internal lottery means, the payout rate in the one game when the reference operation order is input is other than the reference operation order Is set to be equal to or greater than the payout rate in the one game when the operation order of
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1,
Notification game execution for controlling to execute a notification game for notifying an operation sequence or timing advantageous to a player according to a result of the internal lottery derived by the internal lottery means when a predetermined condition is satisfied Means,
In a game in which the operation order or the timing is not notified, there is a penalty granting means for giving a predetermined disadvantage to the player when the second operation order is input.
A gaming machine characterized by that. A gaming machine according to claim 1 ,
The second operation conditional Small Win group, in one game, which is derived by the inner lottery, if different operating order from that before Symbol reference operation order is input, than if the reference operation order is input And a low payout small bonus to which a payout is awarded so that a payout ratio in the one game is low.

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