JP2007000533A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which effectively processes game media more than the reference number of game media and fewer than the maximum feeding limit number of game media. <P>SOLUTION: For instance, when two tokens are fed to a token feeding port 85, a special game execution button 59 becomes operable, and when a player operates the special game execution button 59, a center reel 11b starts to rotate and a special game is started. Then, when the pattern "7" of the center reel 11b is stopped on a center horizontal valid line, a special winning is attained and three tokens as the maximum feed limit number of game media are imparted. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine using a gaming medium (for example, a medal or a gaming ball), and particularly to a gaming machine including at least a reel provided with a plurality of symbols on an outer peripheral surface.

  As a gaming machine that executes a series of games using a game medium (for example, a medal or a game ball), for example, there is a slot machine. Here, the slot machine includes a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel provided with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, and these reels are visible from the display window of the front panel. In addition, a bet button, a start lever, a left reel stop button, a middle reel stop button, a right reel stop button, a game medium slot, and the like are provided on the front surface of the main body. In such a configuration, when a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion slot, a predetermined number of effective lines are selected and activated according to the number of input, and all the reels are operated by operating the start lever. Start rotating all at once. And, when each reel stop button is operated, the corresponding reel stops rotating, and when the combination of symbols stopped on the effective line is a predetermined hit combination, a predetermined number of game media are given to the player. It has become.

  Here, in a slot machine using medals, a configuration in which one game is executed by inserting at least one medal is common. Here, when one medal is inserted, one effective line is effective. When two medals are inserted, three effective lines are effective. When three game balls are inserted, five effective lines are effective. The line is activated.

  Also, in a slot machine using game balls, a configuration in which one game is executed by inserting at least five game balls is common. Here, when 5 game balls are thrown, one active line is valid, when 10 game balls are thrown, three valid lines are valid, and when 15 game balls are thrown, 5 valid balls are thrown. The effective line becomes valid.

  And, a player usually inserts three medals in a slot machine using medals, while a slot machine using game balls inserts five effective balls by inserting 15 game balls. In many cases, the game is played with the line active. This is because the probability of winning increases both in terms of internal processing and in appearance. Hereinafter, the number of game media necessary for executing at least one game (for example, one medal or five game balls) is referred to as a reference game media number. In addition, the upper limit number of game media that can be inserted when executing one game (for example, three medals or 15 game balls) is referred to as the maximum insertion limit game media number.

  Here, the player may cause a fraction in the number of game media on hand, for example, by losing the game media during the game. For example, the number of possessions is equal to or greater than the reference number of game media, but is less than the maximum number of limit play media. Here, in a slot machine using game balls, when the player has only 6 game balls, a game in which only one effective line is valid is executed using 5 game balls. . However, if only a smaller number of game media is inserted than the maximum number of game media to be inserted, the number of effective lines that are effective is small, and there is a case where the expectation that a player will be a winning combination may be reduced.

  On the other hand, a configuration for solving such a problem has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In such a configuration, when game media less than the maximum insertion limit number of game media are input, the number of game media is increased to the maximum input limit number of game media and lottery is performed. This is a provisional winning, and at the next stage, it is determined whether to make a real selection or lose according to the ratio of the number of insufficient game media.

JP 2004-136002 A

  However, in the configuration shown in Patent Document 1, even if the player possesses only a number of game media that is less than the maximum number of game media to be inserted, the game media is superposed by inserting the game media. The game content is the same as when the maximum number of game media is inserted, so the probability of winning a big hit in one game becomes complicated. There was a problem that there was no standard to judge. Another problem is that the significance of predetermining the maximum number of game media to be inserted is lost, and the value of the game media per ball may be reduced.

  Therefore, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can solve the above problems.

  The present invention includes a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface, a reel start operation unit that commands rotation start to the reels, a reel stop operation unit that commands rotation stop for each reel, A game medium slot into which a game medium is inserted; a counting means for counting the number of game media inserted into the game medium slot; and a game medium providing means for giving a game medium to a player. When the number of reference game media necessary for one main game, or the number of game media multiplied by an integer multiple of the reference game media number up to the maximum number of maximum play limit game media is counted, the reel is started. All reels start to rotate by the operation of the operation unit, the predetermined reels stop by the operation of the reel stop operation unit, and when the stop symbol when all the reels stop is a predetermined hit combination, With medium A game in which a main game that gives a predetermined number of game media to a player by means of the means can be executed once, and the hit probability of winning in the main game increases as the number of game media inserted increases. A main game executing means for executing a main game and at least one reel starts to rotate when the reel start operation unit is operated, and the stop pattern when the reel stops and the reel stops A special game for executing a special game in which a number of game media that is an integral multiple of the standard number of game media is given to a player, with a maximum number of game media being used as a limit, when the combination is a predetermined hit combination An execution means and a game medium number determination means for determining whether or not the number of game media counted by the counting means is greater than or equal to the reference game medium number and less than the maximum insertion limit game medium number; Among the main games and special games that are effective when the number of game media determining means determines that the counted number of game media is equal to or greater than the reference game media count and less than the maximum insertion limit game media count When the game selection command means for selectively instructing to execute any of the above and the special game executed by the special game execution means is a special hit, the maximum number of game media to be inserted is set in the game medium giving means. As a limit, the game machine is characterized by comprising a game medium provision command means for commanding a player to give a number of game media that is an integral multiple of the number of reference game media (claim 1).

  Here, the main game of the gaming machine according to the present invention corresponds to a game related to a known slot machine. For example, in a slot machine using game balls, when 5 game balls are inserted, one effective line is effective, and when 10 game balls are inserted, three effective lines are effective. When 15 game balls are thrown in, five active lines become effective. The left, middle and right reels start to rotate by operating the reel start operation part (start lever), and the left, middle and right reels stop rotating by operating the reel stop operation part (left, middle and right reel stop buttons). However, when the stop symbol is a hit combination on the active line and stops, the game medium is given to the player. Here, the number of game balls to be inserted is the number of game media obtained by multiplying the reference number of game media by an integral multiple (2 times, 3 times,...). On the other hand, the gaming machine according to the present invention may execute the special game according to the present invention when the number of gaming media equal to or more than the reference number of gaming media and less than the maximum number of gaming media is inserted. It is characterized by. More specifically, the present invention is directed to a player who has a number less than the maximum insertion limit number of game media, and is an integer multiple (2 times, 3 times ...) of game media. A special game that gives you an opportunity to win. For example, a description will be given according to a gaming machine in which the reference number of game media is 5 balls and the maximum number of inserted game media is 15 balls, and it is assumed that the number of inserted game media is 6 balls and a special game is executed. In addition, when a special win is made in this special game, for example, 10 game media are given to the player. In particular, in this example, the number of game media obtained by special winning is an integral multiple (2 times, 3 times ...) of the reference game media, and more game media are provided than the number of game media inserted. It is what I did. By the way, if the game selection command means selects to execute the main game, the game selection command means instructs the main game execution means to execute the main game, and if the game selection command means selects to execute the special game, Command the execution of a special game.

  Thus, according to the present invention (Claim 1), the number of game media of an integer multiple (2 times, 3 times,...) Of the reference game media number is given by executing the special game. Here, the number of integer multiples (2 times, 3 times,...) Of the reference number of game media corresponds to the number of game media inserted to execute the main game. That is, when the special game is executed, the fraction of game media that does not contribute to the execution of the main game is processed. For example, in the above-mentioned example, not only when the number of game media of 6 balls becomes 10 balls by the execution of the special game, but also when the number of game media of 6 balls becomes 5 balls by the execution of the special game, The effect of rounding is obtained.

  In addition, the game selection command means selectively determines by the player's operation when it is determined that the counted number of game media is equal to or greater than the reference game media count and less than the maximum insertion limit game media count. A configuration which is a game selection command switch that can be commanded is proposed (claim 2).

  In this configuration, the player can select whether to execute the main game or the special game according to his / her intention. For example, in the above example, if the number of game media inserted is 6 balls, it is possible to execute a main game with one active line, or to execute a special game according to the present invention. it can. Here, the player can select which game to execute by operating the game selection command switch on his / her own will. By adopting such a configuration, the player will strategically advance the game, and the active participation of the game is promoted, and the interest of the gaming machine is improved.

  Also, when the special game is a special hit, the game medium giving means gives the player the maximum number of game media to be inserted, and the game medium giving command means is a special game execution means. A configuration is proposed in which the game medium giving means is instructed to give the player the maximum number of game media to the player when the special game executed by the game is executed (claim). Item 3).

  Here, it is general that a player plays a game by inserting the maximum number of game media. If the game cannot be executed with such a number, the player's willingness to play is significantly reduced. Therefore, by adopting the above configuration, the player will get a special win in the special game and will actively play to acquire the maximum number of game media, thereby improving the interest of the gaming machine. Will be.

  In addition, a configuration is proposed in which the special game execution means is configured to vary the probability of a special win based on the number of game media counted by the counting means (claim 4).

  In such a configuration, for example, the number of game media obtained by special winning is set to be greater than the number of inserted game media, and the probability that a special hit will increase as the number of inserted game media increases. Then, it can be set as the structure where the player who possessed many game media becomes more advantageous in game progress. On the other hand, by setting such that the smaller the number of inserted game media, the higher the probability of winning a special hit, a configuration that can particularly rescue a player who possessed a small number of game media. be able to.

  In addition, a configuration is proposed in which the special game is a special hit when a symbol stopped at a predetermined position among the symbols provided on the reel is a predetermined winning symbol (claim 5).

  Here, among the symbols provided on the reels, a special hit when a symbol stopped at a predetermined position is a predetermined hit symbol is a combination of symbols arranged on a stopped reel with a predetermined hit combination. It is an example of a configuration that is a special hit in some cases. With this configuration, it is possible to approximate the content of the special game to the game content of the slot machine that has been well known (game content of the main game). Thereby, the content of a special game etc. can be made to know intuitively by a player. Of course, a special game may be played on a separate display device.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the reference game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number, the value is greater than the reference game media number and greater than the maximum insertion limit game media number. Each reel is pre-assigned so that the number of game media with a small value corresponds to a reel with a larger number of winning symbols, and the counting means counts from a plurality of reels. A configuration is proposed in which reel selection means for selecting a reel corresponding to the number of game media is provided, and the special game execution means starts rotation of the reel selected by the reel selection means in the special game. .

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy for a player who has loaded a large amount of game media to easily obtain a special win in a special game. In addition, since the reel that rotates in the special game changes each time the number of inserted game media changes, the player can predict the probability of obtaining a special hit by looking at the reel, and expect the special hit. A feeling is stimulated.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the reference game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number, the value is greater than the reference game media number and greater than the maximum insertion limit game media number. Each of the numbers of game media with a small value is assigned in advance so that as the value increases, the symbols arranged on the reels that rotate in the special game correspond to each other. Therefore, it is provided with a winning symbol selecting means for selecting a symbol corresponding to the number of game media counted by the counting means, and the special game executing means is proposed to use the symbol selected by the winning symbol selecting means as the winning symbol ( Claim 7).

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy for a player who has loaded a large amount of game media to easily obtain a special win in a special game. In addition, since the symbols constituting the special win change every time the number of inserted game media fluctuates, the content of the special game is varied.

  Further, when execution of the main game is instructed by the game selection command means, one random number value is drawn out from a predetermined random number table for the main game, and the random number value thus selected becomes a predetermined main game value and all reels A game machine that provides a predetermined number of game media to a player when the stop symbol when the game stops is a predetermined hit combination, and includes a predetermined special game random number table, A special game per lottery for drawing one random number from a random number table, and a special game per for determining whether the random number drawn by the special game per lottery is a predetermined special game per unit And a special game executing means, when the special game hit determining means determines that the random number selected by the lottery is a predetermined special game hit value, the maximum insertion limit game medium The number a limit, structure to be given to the player is proposed an integer multiple of the number of game media of the reference game medium count (claim 8).

  In the above configuration, a main game corresponding to a known game is executed by the main game random number table and the main game hit value. Furthermore, the above-described configuration is provided with a special game random number table used exclusively for executing a special game. With this configuration, it is possible to make the process of drawing the random value of the special game different from that of the known main game.

  In addition, when there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the reference game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number, the value is greater than the reference game media number and greater than the maximum insertion limit game media number. There are a plurality of special game hit values having different special hit probabilities from each other so that the smaller the number of game media, the higher the value, the higher the special hit probability corresponding to the special game. Special game hit value selection means for selecting a special game hit value corresponding to the number of game media counted by the counting means from a plurality of special game hit values that are assigned in advance, and for special games The winning determination means determines whether or not the random number value drawn by the special game winning lottery means is the special game winning value selected by the special game hit value selecting means. Configuration that the constant is proposed (claim 9).

  By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make it easy for a player who has loaded a large amount of game media to easily obtain a special win in a special game.

  In the configuration described so far, the reel start operation unit according to the present invention can be configured by the start lever 56, for example. In addition, the reel stop operation unit according to the present invention can be configured by, for example, reel stop buttons 58a to 58c. In addition, the game medium insertion port according to the present invention can be configured by, for example, a medal insertion port 85 or an intake port 85a.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention executes a special game when it is determined that the counted number of game media is equal to or greater than the reference game media count and less than the maximum insertion limit game media count, In the case of a special hit in a game, the maximum number of game media is limited, and the number of game media that is an integer multiple of the reference game media is given to the player (claim 1). As a result, the number of game media required to execute the game is obtained, and there is an effect that the fraction processing of the number of game media is performed.

  When the game selection command switch is provided (Claim 2), the player can strategically select one of the main game and the special game, and the game is aggressive. Is born and has the effect of improving the preference of the gaming machine.

  In addition, when the special game is a special hit, when the player is provided with the maximum number of game media to be charged (claim 3), the player gets a special win in the special game. Thus, the game is eager to acquire the maximum number of game media, and the effect of dramatically improving the fun of the gaming machine is born.

  Further, when the probability of winning a special game is made different based on the number of game media counted by the counting means (claim 4), the game content of the special game is rich in changes. There is an effect of improving the fun of the machine.

  Further, in the special game, when the symbol stopped at a predetermined position among the symbols provided on the reel is a predetermined winning symbol (Claim 5), the content of the special game Can be made in line with the game contents of a slot machine that has been well known in the past, and the player can intuitively know the contents of the special game.

  In addition, each reel has a value that is greater than the reference number of game media and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number, so that the larger the value, the more reels with more winning symbols correspond. Is assigned in advance and the reel corresponding to the counted number of game media starts to rotate in a special game (Claim 6), a player who has thrown in a lot of game media is special in a special game. There is an advantage that it is possible to make the structure easy to hit. Thereby, since the player can predict the level of the special hit probability by looking at the selected reel, it is possible to stimulate the player's sense of expectation for the special hit.

  In addition, the number of game media that is greater than the reference number of game media and less than the maximum insertion limit game media number corresponds to a larger number of symbols arranged on a reel that rotates in a special game. As described above, when the symbols of the reels are assigned in advance and the symbol corresponding to the counted number of game media is used as a special game hit symbol (Claim 7), a large amount of game media is inserted. There is an advantage that the player who has made the game can easily make a special hit in the special game. Further, every time the number of inserted game media fluctuates, the content of the winning symbol related to the special game changes, so that there is also an effect that the special game becomes rich and interesting.

  Also, one random number value is drawn from the random number table for special games, it is determined whether or not the random number value drawn is a predetermined special game value, and the random number value for the predetermined special game is determined. A configuration in which when it is determined that the value is a winning value, a maximum number of game media is limited to an integer multiple of the reference game media number, and a larger number of game media is provided to the player. (Claim 8) has an advantage that the process of drawing the random numbers of the special game can be made different from that of a known game.

  In addition, for each number of game media that is greater than the reference number of game media and smaller than the maximum insertion limit number of game media, the greater the value, the higher the special hit value for special games. Correspondingly, a plurality of special game hit values having different special hit probabilities are assigned in advance, and a special game hit value corresponding to the counted number of game media is selected, and a random number value is drawn. However, if it is configured to determine whether or not it is the selected special game hit value (Claim 9), it is easier for a player who has thrown in a lot of game media to win a special win in the special game. effective.

<First Example>
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that uses medals as gaming media. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a rectangular outer frame 2 and a gaming machine body 3 that covers a front opening of the outer frame 2. Further, at the center of the front surface of the gaming machine main body 3, three display windows 8a to 8c are provided that allow the front surfaces of the reels 11a to 11c to be visually recognized. Specifically, the left reel 11a is visible from the left display window 8a, the middle reel 11b is visible from the middle display window 8b, and the right reel 11c is visible from the right display window 8c. Here, as shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of symbols X are arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 11 a to 11 c, and a part of them can be visually recognized from the display windows 8 a to 8 c. The symbol X includes “7”, “BAR”, “Replay (R)”, “Cherry”, “Bell”, and “Lemon”, and each of the reels 11a to 11c has a characteristic symbol row 30a, 30b and 30c are configured. When a player operates a start lever 56 described later, the reels 11a to 11c rotate forward, and accordingly, the symbol rows 30a, 30b, and 30c advance in the Y direction shown in FIG.

  Moreover, as shown in FIG. 1, the effective line display part 22 which alert | reports an effective line to the player is provided in the left position of the left display window 8a. Note that the effective lines displayed in this embodiment are a central horizontal effective line (one line), an upper horizontal effective line (one line), a lower horizontal effective line (one line), and a diagonal effective line (two lines). It is a book. Further, a display 7 for notifying the player of various game information is disposed immediately below the display windows 8a to 8c.

  In addition, a bet button 57 operated by the player is disposed at the left position of the display device 7. On the other hand, at the right position of the display device 7, a medal insertion slot 85 into which medals are inserted by the player is disposed. A start lever 56 is disposed immediately below the bet button 57. Further, a left reel stop button 58a, a middle reel stop button 58b, a right reel stop button 58c, and a special game execution button 59 according to the present invention are arranged on the right side of the start lever 56.

  Here, the bet button 57 determines the number of effective lines by the button operation, and one button operation plays a role equivalent to inserting one medal into the medal slot 85. More specifically, when one medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 85 or when the bet button 57 is operated once, one effective line becomes effective. Further, when two medals are inserted or when the bet button 57 is operated twice, the three effective lines become effective. Further, when three medals are inserted or the bet button 57 is operated three times, the five valid lines become valid. The medal slot 85 constitutes a game medium slot according to the present invention. For convenience, for example, “inserting one medal” includes inserting one medal into the medal slot 85 and operating the bet button 57 once, unless otherwise specified. Both shall be included.

  The start lever 56 starts rotating the reels 11a to 11c. When the start lever 56 is operated after determining the number of effective lines, the spinning device connected to the reels 11a to 11c is triggered by this. 39 (see FIG. 3) starts driving, and accordingly, the reels 11a to 11c rotate forward at a predetermined speed.

  The reel stop buttons 58a to 58c stop the rotation of the reels 11a to 11c. When these buttons are pressed while the reels 11a to 11c are rotating, the spinning device 39 is operated based on the operation timing. The reels 11a to 11c corresponding to the buttons 58a to 58c are stopped. Specifically, when the left reel stop button 58a is operated, the rotating left reel 11a is stopped, when the middle reel stop button 58b is operated, the middle reel 11b is stopped, and when the right reel stop button 58c is operated, the right reel stop button 58c is operated. The reel 11c stops. The start lever 56 constitutes a reel start operation unit according to the present invention. The reel stop buttons 58a to 58c constitute a reel stop operation unit according to the present invention.

  The special game execution button 59 allows the player to select whether to execute a main game or a special game, which will be described later, by operating the button himself. Note that the operation mode of the main game, the special game, and the special game execution button 59 is a main part of the present invention, and will be described in detail later.

  In addition, a medal storage unit 32 for storing medals is disposed at the lowest position on the front surface of the gaming machine main body 3. Further, a payout port 24 through which a medal can pass is opened at a position directly above the medal storage unit 32. Then, when winning in a main game, which will be described later, a predetermined number of medals are paid out from the payout opening 24 under predetermined conditions.

In the configuration described so far, the game proceeds as follows.
When the player inserts medals, the effective line display unit 22 displays a predetermined number of active lines. Then, after the number of effective lines is displayed, when the start lever 56 is pushed down, all the reels 11a to 11c start to rotate all at once. Then, when the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c are operated by a button while the reels 11a to 11c are rotating, the reels 11a to 11c stop rotating based on the button operation. At this time, if the same pattern X stops on the active line and stops, it becomes a winning combination and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player. On the other hand, when the combination of the stopped symbols X is other than the winning combination, it is lost. Here, when the start lever 56 is operated, the main game according to the present invention is started. Then, the main game is ended when a medal is awarded to the player or the losing is confirmed and displayed.

  The main game corresponds to a game related to a slot machine that has been well known in the past. In addition, the reference number of game media according to the present invention is configured by medals necessary for playing one main game (in this embodiment, one medal). Further, the maximum insertion limit number of game media according to the present invention is configured by the upper limit number of medals that can be inserted when the main game is played (in this embodiment, three medals). Note that the number of medals inserted to execute the main game is one, two, or three as described above. In other words, the number of medals is an integer multiple (2 times, 3 times) of the reference game medium number. Game media will be inserted. The main game has a configuration in which the probability of winning in the main game (hereinafter referred to as a winning probability) increases in terms of internal processing as the number of medals to be inserted increases. Further, in the slot machine 1, the number of valid lines increases as the number of medals to be inserted increases, so that the hit probability is apparently improved.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG.
The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100 provided with a board circuit for controlling game operations and the like. On the board circuit of the main control board 100, there is arranged a main control central control unit CPU101 that constitutes a microcomputer and executes overall control relating to games.

  A storage device ROM 102 is connected to the main control central control unit CPU 101 via an address bus (not shown) that unilaterally transmits information for designating an address. Further, the storage device RAM 103 is also connected via a data bus (not shown) for exchanging data. Here, the storage device ROM 102 stores and holds fixed data such as operation programs and various tables used for arithmetic processing. In the present invention, fixed data for a main game random number table and a special game random number table, which will be described later, are stored and held. On the other hand, the storage device RAM 103 is provided with a storage area, a register area constituting a soft timer, a work area, and the like.

  The board circuit of the main control board 100 is provided with a first I / O port 105a and a second I / O port 105b for the main control central control unit CPU 101 to perform data communication with peripheral devices. .

  The first I / O port 105a includes a start switch 51, a left reel stop switch 14a, a middle reel stop switch 14b, a right reel stop switch 14c, an inserted medal detection sensor 18, a bet switch 52, and a special game execution according to the present invention. A switch 17 is connected. The central control CPU 101 for main control checks the detection signals output from these switches or sensors at predetermined time intervals. When the detection signals are received, the information is stored and held in the storage device RAM 103. Then, various control processes are executed.

  On the other hand, the active line display unit 22, the medal payout device (hopper) 33, the lamp device 35, the display device 7, and the sound effect generator 25 are connected to the second I / O port 105b, respectively, and the main control center. A control command from the control device CPU 101 is output to each device or the like in one direction. In addition to this, the second I / O port 105b is connected to a spinning device 39 connected to the reels 11a to 11c, and the main control central control device is connected via the second I / O port 105b. The CPU 101 and the spinning device 39 exchange signals.

Next, each device will be further described.
The start switch 51 is disposed on the start lever 56. When the player operates the start lever 56 at an appropriate timing, the main control CPU 101 determines that a start signal has been output, and draws one random number from various random number tables, Various operations are started based on this. In addition, the main control central control unit CPU 101 transmits a rotation start signal to the spinning device 39. On the other hand, the spinning device 39 starts rotating all the reels 11a to 11c in accordance with the signal.

  The reel stop switches 14a to 14c are disposed on the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c, respectively. When the player operates the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c at an appropriate timing, the central control CPU 101 for main control determines that a stop signal has been output, and stops rotating at the spinning device 39 at a predetermined timing. Send a signal. Then, the spinning device 39 stops the rotation of the predetermined reels 11a to 11c at the predetermined rotation angle position according to the signal.

  The inserted medal detection sensor 18 is disposed in the medal insertion slot 85. When a medal is inserted into the medal slot 85, the inserted medal detection sensor 18 detects the inserted medal, and the main control central control unit CPU 101 determines that a medal detection signal has been output and is inserted. Count the number of medals. The main control central control unit CPU 101 executes various control processes to be described later. The inserted medal detection sensor 18 and the main control board 100 performing such control processing constitute a counting means according to the present invention.

  The bet switch 52 is disposed on the bet button 57. When the player operates the bet button 57 at an appropriate timing, the main control central control unit CPU 101 determines that a bet signal has been output and transmits a display signal to the active line display unit 22. On the other hand, the effective line display unit 22 displays a predetermined number of effective lines according to the display signal.

  The special game execution switch 17 is disposed on the special game execution button 59. When the player operates the special game execution button 59 at an appropriate timing, the main control central control unit CPU 101 determines that a special game execution signal has been output. And the various control processing mentioned later is performed.

Next, the rotating drum device 39 will be described.
The rotating device 39 includes a stepping motor control board 94 and a stepping motor 92 to which the reels 11a to 11c are connected. Further, the stepping motor control board 94 includes a reference rotation angle position detection unit 90 configured by a photo sensor, a pulse generation unit 91 that periodically outputs a pulse signal at predetermined intervals, and a pulse output by the pulse generation unit 91. It comprises a pulse counting unit 93 that counts signals. Here, the second I / O port 105b of the main control board 100 and the pulse generator 91 are connected, and the pulse generator 91 is connected to the stepping motor 92 and the pulse counter 93, respectively. The second I / O port 105 b and the reference rotation angle position detection unit 90 are connected to each other, and the reference rotation angle position detection unit 90 is also connected to the stepping motor 92. The pulse counting unit 93 is also connected to the second I / O port 105b. Further, a reference rotation angle position serving as a reference for detecting the rotation angle is set for each of the reels 11a to 11c.

  In this configuration, the reference rotation angle position detection unit 90 detects the reference rotation angle position as needed, and transmits signal data related to the reference rotation angle position to the main control central controller CPU101. When the rotation start signal from the main control central control unit CPU 101 is transmitted to the pulse generator 91, the pulse generator 91 rotates the reels 11a to 11c by a predetermined rotation angle from the reference rotation angle position. A pulse signal is output to the stepping motor 92. In response to this pulse signal, the stepping motor 92 sequentially rotates the reels 11a to 11c by a predetermined rotation angle to rotate the reels 11a to 11c forward. In addition, the pulse counting unit 93 counts the input pulse signal and transmits the signal to the second I / O port 105b. In this way, the main control central control unit CPU 101 grasps the number of pulses from the reference rotation angle position and completely controls the rotation modes of the reels 11a to 11c. Further, when the rotation stop signal is transmitted to the pulse generator 91, the reels 11a to 11c are stopped from rotating at a predetermined rotation angle position. For example, a specific symbol X is stopped at a predetermined stop position, or the rotation angle (eye pressing position) when the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c are operated with respect to the rotating reels 11a to 11c is specified. . In addition, the structure of what is called a pulse motor described so far can use the thing of a conventional structure suitably.

  Further, when the combination of the stopped symbols X is a winning combination and a medal is awarded to the player, the main control central processing unit CPU101 issues a payout signal to the medal payout device 33 in order to pay out a predetermined number of medals. Send. On the other hand, the medal payout device 33 is driven according to the sent payout signal to give a predetermined number of medals to the player. In addition, giving a medal to a player includes not only paying out a medal to the medal storage unit 32 but also crediting it. On the other hand, in the case of losing, the central control unit CPU 101 for main control confirms and displays the stop symbol X in a manner of losing. The medal payout device 33 constitutes a game medium giving means according to the present invention.

  Further, when a predetermined effect / notification is executed as the game progresses, the main control central control unit CPU 101 transmits an effect / notification signal to the lamp device 35, the display 7, or the sound effect generator 25. To do. Then, the lamp device 35, the display device 7, or the sound effect generating device 25 is driven in a required rendering manner according to the signal, and lights or sounds.

  Further, a clock device (not shown) for outputting a predetermined clock pulse is provided in the substrate circuit of the main control central control unit CPU101. The main control central control unit CPU 101 performs arithmetic processing in time series by clock pulses at regular intervals, and sequentially executes a series of processing operations. A timer T is also connected for counting the clock pulses output from the clock device and measuring the time. The timer T counts in synchronization with the clock of the clock device, and outputs a release signal when the count reaches a predetermined number. When the release signal is output, the timer T is initialized (reset).

Next, the main game process of the slot machine 1 configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG.
As shown in FIG. 4, the central control CPU 101 for main control first determines whether or not the big bonus (BB) flag is ON (step S1). And when it determines with the said flag being ON, a big bonus game process is performed (step S27) and a main game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1 that the flag is not ON, it is next determined whether or not a regular bonus (RB) flag is ON (step S2). And when it determines with the said flag being ON, a regular bonus game process is performed (step S28) and a main game process is complete | finished. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S2 that the flag is not ON, it is next determined whether or not the replay flag is ON (step S3). If it is determined in step S3 that the replay flag is ON, the number of effective lines used for the main game executed last time is set as the number of effective lines of the main game executed this time (step S4). Specifically, a display signal is transmitted to the effective line display unit 22. Then, the replay flag is turned off (step S5).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S3 that the replay flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the inserted medal detection sensor 18 is ON (step S6). And when it determines with the said sensor 18 being ON by step S6, it transfers to step S8. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S6 that the sensor 18 is not ON, it is next determined whether or not the bet switch 52 is ON (step S7). And when it determines with the said switch 52 being ON, it transfers to step S8. On the other hand, when it determines with the said switch 52 not being ON, it transfers to step S14.

  In step S8, 1 is added to the number of detections N of medals, and the addition result is set as a new detection number N. Further, it is sequentially determined whether the number of detections N is N = 1 (step S9) or N = 2 (step S11). If it is determined that N = 1, the effective line display unit 22 is determined. A display signal is transmitted to display an effective line (one line) at the center (step S10). If it is determined that N = 2, the center horizontal, upper / lower horizontal effective lines (three lines) are displayed (step S12). When it is determined that N ≠ 2, that is, N = 3, the center horizontal, upper / lower horizontal, and diagonal effective lines (five lines) are displayed (step S13).

  Then, when the process of step S5, step S10, step S12, or step S13 is completed, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, it is determined whether or not the start lever operation flag is ON. And when it determines with the said flag being ON, it transfers to step S17, and when it determines with it not being ON, it transfers to step S15.

  In step S15, it is determined whether or not the start lever 56 has been operated. If it is determined that the start lever 56 has been operated, the start lever operation flag is set to ON (step S16), and the process proceeds to step S17. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start lever 56 has not been operated, the main game process is terminated.

  In step S17, it is determined whether or not the number N of medal detections is the maximum insertion limit game medium number (three medals). And when it determines with the frequency | count N of detection not being N = 3 by step S17, it transfers to step S23. Since the control processing after step S23 is a main part of the present invention, it will be described in detail later.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S17 that the number of detections N is N = 3, a lottery process is executed to execute the main game (step S18). This lottery process is a process of drawing one random value from various random number tables stored in the storage device ROM 102. For example, one random number value is selected from the random number table for main game stored in the storage device ROM 102.

  In step S19, a flag setting process is executed. This flag setting process is a process of comparing the lottery random value and the winning value corresponding to the table, and setting the corresponding flag to ON when both values match. For example, a random value drawn from the main game random number table is compared with a predetermined main game hit value, and if they match, the main game hit flag is set to ON. On the other hand, if the two values do not match, the flag is not set and the process proceeds to the next process (step S20).

  In step S20, left / middle / right reel rotation processing is executed. This left / middle / right reel rotation process is a process for starting rotation of all the reels 11a to 11c simultaneously in the main game.

  In step S21, a rotating reel stop process is executed. This rotation reel stop process is a process for stopping the corresponding reels 11a to 11c at a predetermined rotation angle position in accordance with the operation of the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c.

  In step S22, a winning determination process is executed. This winning determination process is a process for determining whether or not the symbol X stopped on the active line is a winning combination in the main game. Here, when it is determined that the combination is not a winning combination, the replay flag and the small combination flag are turned OFF, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination is a replay, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a replay. If it is determined that the winning combination is a replay, the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a replay, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is a small combination. If it is determined that the winning combination is a small combination, ten medals are paid out and the small combination flag is turned OFF. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not a small combination, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is RB. If it is determined that it is RB, 15 medals are paid out. Further, the RB flag is turned OFF and the RB game flag is turned ON. On the other hand, when it is determined that it is not RB, 15 medals are paid out, the BB flag is turned OFF, and the BB game flag is turned ON. When the BB flag is set to ON, the state where the flag is ON is maintained even if the BB symbol combination “7-7-7” does not stop on the active line. The same applies to the case of the RB flag. When the RB flag is set to ON, the state where the flag is ON is maintained even if the RB symbol combination “BAR-BAR-BAR” does not stop. Note that the small role flag is turned OFF every time one game is finished.

  By the way, the main game execution means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 100 that executes the control processing from step S18 to step S22.

Next, the control processing after step S23 will be described.
In step S23, it is determined whether or not the special game execution flag is ON. And when it determines with the said flag being ON, the maximum bet number provision determination process (step S26) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S23 that the flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the special game execution button 59 has been operated (step S24). If it is determined that the button 59 has been operated, the special game execution flag is set to ON (step S25). On the other hand, if it is determined that the button 59 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S18.

  When the process of step S25 is finished, a maximum bet number giving determination process (step S26) is executed, and then the main game process is finished.

Next, the contents of the special game executed by the maximum betting number giving determination process will be described.
In the middle of a game, the number of medals you have will be two, for example, and you can continue to start the main game, but run the main game with five active lines enabled May not be possible. The present invention is a slot machine 1 that allows such a player to select whether to continue to execute the main game or to execute the special game according to the present invention using the two medals.

  Here, in the special game, for example, when two medals are inserted, only the middle reel 11b starts to rotate by the operation of the start lever 56 by the player, and when the reel 11b is automatically stopped at a predetermined timing, the center side effective When the symbol “7” stops on the line, a special hit is made and three medals are awarded to the player. Thereby, the player can execute the main game in which the five active lines are valid using the three medals acquired in the special game.

  On the other hand, if the symbol “7” does not stop on the central horizontal effective line in the special game, the inserted two medals will not be used up.

Next, the maximum bet number giving determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
The main control central control unit CPU 101 first determines whether or not a timer flag indicating that the middle reel 11b is rotating is ON (step S50). And when it determines with the said flag being ON, it transfers to step S61. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not ON, one random number value is selected from the special game random number table stored in the storage device ROM 102, and the selected random value is stored in the storage device RAM 103 (step S51). . Here, the random number table for special game is composed of three frames “0” to “2”, and the random number value selected by lottery is any one of “0” to “2”.

  Then, it is determined whether or not the number of detections N is N = 1 (step S52). If it is determined that N = 1, the first special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S53). Here, the hit value for the first special game is set to “0”. That is, the special hit probability that is a special hit is 1/3.

  If it is determined in step S52 that N ≠ 1, that is, N = 2, the second special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S54). Here, the second special game hit value is set to “0”, “1”. That is, the special hit probability is 2/3.

  When the process of step S53 or step S54 is completed, the process proceeds to step S55, where it is determined whether or not the random number value selected and the winning value match. If it is determined in step S55 that the two values match, the special hit flag is turned ON (step S56). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S55 that the two values do not match, the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, the reel stop timer T is set to T = 1000. Then, the timer flag is turned on (step S58). That is, it is set so that it stops 2 seconds after the middle reel 11b starts to rotate.

  Then, the central horizontal effective line is displayed by the effective line display unit 22 (step S59), and the middle reel 11b is started to rotate by the rotating device 39 (step S60).

  In step S61, the value obtained by subtracting 1 from the value of the reel stop timer T is newly set as T, and the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, it is determined whether or not the reel stop timer T is T = 0. Here, when it is determined that T ≠ 0, the maximum betting number grant determination process is terminated. On the other hand, when it is determined that T = 0, it is determined whether or not the special hit flag is ON (step S63).

  When it is determined in step S63 that the special hit flag is ON, the symbol “7” is stopped on the central horizontal effective line (step S64), and the process proceeds to step S65. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not ON, the other symbols X are stopped on the valid line to be lost (step S67), and the process proceeds to step S68.

  In step S65, the medal payout device 33 pays out three medals as the maximum insertion limit game medium number. Then, the special hit flag, the timer flag, and the start lever operation flag are sequentially turned OFF (step S66, step S68, step S69). Further, the number of detections N is cleared (step S70), and the maximum bet number grant determination process is terminated.

The special game will be described again by taking as an example the case where there are two medals remaining in the player's hand in the above control processing content.
A player who has two medals may execute the main game with three active lines active, or may execute a special game that gives him the opportunity to win three medals. . Here, in order for the player to execute the special game, two medals are inserted, and the special game execution button 59 is further operated. After that, when the start lever 56 is operated, the central lateral effective line is displayed, and only the middle reel 11b starts to rotate. The special game is started by starting the rotation of the middle reel 11b. On the other hand, as the internal processing, the number of inserted medals is greater than or equal to the reference number of game media (one medal) and less than the maximum number of inserted game media (three medals). The control process for executing the main game is not executed, and the maximum bet number grant determination process is executed. When the random number value drawn from the special game random number table matches the second special game random value, the symbol “7” stops on the central horizontal effective line, and the maximum value is obtained as the special bonus. Three medals that are the maximum number of insertion game media are paid out to the medal storage unit 32. The player who has obtained three medals by this special win can use the medals from the next time to execute the main game with the five active lines activated.

  In the present embodiment, the special hit probability is different depending on the number of inserted medals. In other words, a value for the first special game having a special hit probability of 1/3 is assigned to the value of the medal number “1”, and a special hit probability of 2 / is assigned to the value of “2”. A second special game hit value of 3 is assigned. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes easier for a player who has inserted a lot of medals to win a special win in a special game.

  It should be noted that the number of inserted medals needs to be one or two as a condition for selecting execution of the special game by the special game execution button 59. That is, it is necessary that the number of inserted medals is equal to or greater than the standard number of game media and less than the maximum number of game media to be inserted. On the other hand, the number of medals to be paid out when winning a special win in a special game must be at least an integral multiple of the number of reference game media. Further, the number of medals to be paid out must be limited to the maximum insertion limit number of game media (three).

  In the configuration described so far, when one or two medals are inserted and a special game is won, three medals are always paid out. A configuration may be adopted in which two medals are paid out in the case of a special hit. In other words, the number of medals to be paid out in the case of a special win is an integer multiple of the standard number of game media (1 medal) up to the maximum number of game media to be inserted (3 medals) and the number of medals inserted. More configurations are possible.

  Note that the special game executing means according to the present invention is configured by the main control board 100 that executes the processing of step S50 to step S70 and executes the special game. Further, the main control board 100 that executes the process of step S17 constitutes a game medium number determining means according to the present invention. Moreover, the game selection command means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 100 that executes the control process of step S24 and commands which of the main game and the special game is to be executed. The special game execution button 59 constitutes a game selection command switch according to the present invention. The main control board 100 that executes the processing of step S65 and transmits a payout signal for paying out medals to the medal payout device 33 constitutes a game medium provision command means according to the present invention. Further, the main control board 100 that executes the control process of step S55 constitutes a special game hit determination means according to the present invention. Further, the main control board 100 that executes the processes of step S52, step S53, and step S54 constitutes a special game hit value selecting means according to the present invention.

  Note that the special game according to the above embodiment is configured to be a special hit when a predetermined winning symbol X “7” is stopped on the central horizontal effective line which is a predetermined place. The winning combination of symbols X can be changed as appropriate.

  Of course, a configuration in which the special hit probability does not change regardless of the number of inserted medals may be used.

<Second Example>
In the second embodiment, the reels 11a to 11c that rotate in the special game differ depending on the number of inserted medals. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals is one, the middle reel 11b or the right reel 11c rotates in the special game. Further, when the number of medals is two, the left reel 11a or the right reel 11c rotates. In each special game, when “7” stops on the central horizontal effective line, a special hit is made. The number of medals for executing the special game is equal to or more than the standard number of game media (1 medal) and smaller than the maximum number of play media (3) as in the first embodiment. .

  Here, paying attention to the symbol row 30a of the left reel 11a shown in FIG. 2, there are five “7” s that become the winning symbol X in the special game. In addition, two symbols “7” are provided in the symbol row 30b of the middle reel 11b. Further, three symbols “7” are provided in the symbol row 30c of the right reel 11c. That is, the relationship between the number of medals and the reels 11a to 11c is such that the more medals are inserted, the more the reels 11a to 11c on which the symbol “7” as the winning symbol X is arranged rotate in the special game. It has become a relationship. In other words, when the player bets a lot of medals, the special hit probability is increased. For example, a player who has inserted two medals and rotated the left reel 11a greatly expects the special hit. It becomes.

  Next, control processing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the points common to the control process according to the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 is omitted.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the number of detections N is N = 1. If it is determined that N = 1, the first special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S203). If it is determined that N ≠ 1 and N = 2 (step S202), the second special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S206).

  In step S204, it is determined whether the lottery random value is “0”. If it is determined that the lottery random value is “0”, the right reel rotation flag is turned ON (step S205). On the other hand, when it is determined that the random number is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S210.

  In step S207, it is determined whether the lottery random value is “0”. If it is determined that the lottery random number is “0”, the right reel rotation flag is set to ON (step S208). On the other hand, if it is determined that the random number is not “0”, the left reel rotation flag is turned ON (step S209).

  When the process of step S205, step S208, or step S209 is completed, the process proceeds to step S210, where it is determined whether the lottery random number value matches the winning value. If it is determined in step S210 that the two values match, the special hit flag is turned ON (step S211). Further, processing from step S212 to step S214 is executed. Note that the processing from step S212 to step S214 is the same as the processing from step S57 to step S59 shown in FIG.

  In step S215, it is determined whether the left reel rotation flag is ON. If it is determined that the left reel rotation flag is ON, rotation of the left reel 11a is started (step S216). Then, the left reel rotation flag is turned off (step S217).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S215 that the flag is not ON, it is next determined whether or not the right reel rotation flag is ON (step S218). If it is determined that the flag is ON, the right reel 11c is started to rotate (step S219). Then, the right reel rotation flag is turned off (step S220). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S218 that the flag is not ON, the middle reel 11b starts to rotate (step S221).

  When the process of step S217, step S220, or step S221 ends, the process proceeds to step S222. Note that the processing from step S222 to step S231 is the same as the processing from step S61 to step S70 shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as the number of inserted medals increases, the reels 11a to 11c provided with more symbols “7” rotate in a special game. In other words, the middle reel 11b and the right reel 11c are assigned to the value of the medal number “1”, and the left reel 11a and the right reel 11c are assigned to the value “2”. With this configuration, a player who has inserted a lot of medals expects a special hit because the reels 11a to 11c on which many symbols “7” are arranged rotate.

  Note that the reel selection unit according to the present invention is configured by the main control board 100 that executes the control processing of steps S202 to S209 shown in FIG.

<Third embodiment>
In the third embodiment, the winning symbol X constituting the special winning in the special game differs depending on the number of medals inserted. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals is one, a special hit is made when “7” of the middle reel 11b stops on the central horizontal effective line. Further, when the number of inserted medals is two, a special hit is made when the “replay” of the middle reel 11b is stopped on the central horizontal effective line.

  Here, paying attention to the symbol row 30b of the middle reel 11b shown in FIG. 2, two “7” s are arranged and five “replays” are arranged. That is, the relationship between the number of medals and the symbol X is such that when a large number of medals are inserted, the symbol X arranged on the middle reel 11b becomes the winning symbol X. In other words, when a player inserts a lot of medals, the special hit probability increases. For example, a player who has inserted two medals greatly expects a special hit.

  Next, control processing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the point which is common in the control processing which concerns on 1st, 2nd Example.

  In step S352, it is determined whether or not the detection count N is N = 1. If it is determined that N = 1, the first special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S353). Then, it is notified that the winning symbol X is “7” (step S354). Specifically, game information indicating that the winning symbol X relating to the special game is “7” is displayed on the display unit 7.

  If it is determined in step S352 that the number of detections N is N ≠ 1 and N = 2, the second special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S355). Then, it is notified that the winning symbol X is “replay” (step S356).

  When the process of step S354 or step S356 is completed, the process proceeds to step S357, where it is determined whether the lottery random number value matches the winning value. If it is determined that the two values match, the special hit flag is set to ON (step S358). Further, processing from step S359 to step S365 is executed. Note that the processing from step S359 to step S365 is the same as the processing from step S57 to step S63 shown in FIG.

  In step S366, it is determined whether N = 1. If it is determined that N = 1, “7”, which is a symbol X when N = 1, is stopped on the central horizontal effective line (step S367). On the other hand, if it is determined that N = 2 (step S366), the “replay” that becomes the symbol X when N = 2 is stopped on the active line (step S368).

  When the process of step S367 or step S368 ends, the process proceeds to step S370. Note that the processing from step S370 to step S374 is the same as the processing from step S65 to step S70 shown in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, as the number of inserted medals increases, among the symbols X disposed on the middle reel 11b, the symbol X disposed more becomes the winning symbol X related to the special game. In other words, the symbol “7” is assigned to the value of the medal number “1”, and the symbol “replay” is assigned to the value of “2”. With this configuration, a player who has inserted a lot of medals is stimulated with a sense of expectation for a special hit because the symbol X with a large number of arrangements becomes the symbol X.

  In addition, the winning symbol selection means which concerns on this invention is comprised by the main control board 100 which performs the control processing of step S352-step S356 shown in FIG.

<Fourth embodiment>
Next, a slot machine 1a according to a fourth embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The slot machine 1a according to the present embodiment is a gaming machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. In addition, about the same structure as the slot machine 1 which concerns on 1st to 3rd Example, while attaching the same code | symbol, description is simplified.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the slot machine 1a is a game machine that uses a game ball as a game medium, and is attached to a game island for a pachinko machine in the same manner as the pachinko machine. Specifically, the slot machine 1a is composed of a rectangular outer frame 2 arranged upright on a gaming island, and a gaming machine main body 3 that covers the front opening of the outer frame 2. Further, the gaming machine main body 3 includes a front frame 4 pivoted on the front surface of the outer frame 2 and a front door 6 pivoted on the upper half of the front frame 4 so as to be opened and closed. . The front frame 4 is connected to the outer frame 2 via a hinge member 12 provided on the left side edge of the front surface of the outer frame 2.

  In addition, three display windows 8a to 8c are provided at the center of the front door 6 so that the front surfaces of the reels 11a to 11c can be visually recognized. A plurality of symbols X are disposed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 11a to 11c, and characteristic symbol rows 30a, 30b, and 30c are formed for the reels 11a to 11c (see FIG. 2). ).

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 8, an effective line display unit 22 for notifying the player of an effective line, which will be described later, is provided at the left position of the left display window 8a. Further, a display 7 for notifying the player of various game information is disposed immediately below the display windows 8a to 8c.

  A resin upper plate member 31 is fixed at a position directly below the front door 6. The upper dish member 31 is provided with a dish-shaped ball storage portion 32a for storing game balls. In addition, a payout opening 34 through which a game ball can pass is opened at a position directly above the ball reservoir 32a. Then, when a so-called hit is made in the main game, the game ball is released from the payout port 34, and the game ball flows into the ball storage portion 32a.

  A lower plate member 20 is disposed below the upper plate member 31. The lower plate member 20 is provided with an auxiliary storage portion 21 for storing game balls. Here, when the ball outlet 24a is opened in the auxiliary storage part 21 and the ball storage part 32a is full, the game balls in the ball storage part 32a are passed through the ball outlet 24a. It is configured to flow in. The mechanism that allows the game balls to flow from the ball storage portion 32a to the auxiliary storage portion 21 can suitably use the configuration of an existing pachinko machine.

Next, the sphere storage unit 32a will be described in detail.
As shown in FIGS. 8 and 9, a spherical alignment groove 82 formed in the left-right direction is provided on the inner bottom surface 81 of the spherical reservoir 32a. Further, an intake port 85a through which a game ball can pass is formed at the right end of the ball alignment groove 82. The game balls that have flowed into the ball storage portion 32a flow into the ball alignment groove 82, align in a line, and flow into the intake port 85a according to the guidance of the ball alignment groove 82.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11, a ball removal rod member 84 communicating with the ball outlet 24 a in the auxiliary storage portion 21 is disposed in the intake port 85 a. This ball pulling trough member 84 opens at a position where the leading game ball of the ball alignment groove 82 faces, and the auxiliary storage portion is timely controlled by the opening / closing control of the opening / closing member 88 that can be opened and closed at the opening. The game ball can be discharged to 21.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 11, a motor pedestal 62 made of a resin member is suspended from the bottom surface of the ball storage portion 32a, and a take-in motor 72 that rotationally drives the sprocket 71 on the motor pedestal 62. Is fixed. Here, as shown in FIG. 10, the sprocket 71 is provided with three recesses 70 that can accommodate one game ball at equal intervals on the periphery thereof, and the engagement of the game balls between the recesses 70. A stop 73 is provided. As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, a shaft hole 74 formed at the center of the sprocket 71 is pivotally attached to the rotation shaft 75 of the take-in motor 72, and the sprocket 71 is positioned directly below the take-in port 85a.

  In this configuration, when the take-in motor 72, which is a stepping motor, rotates the sprocket 71 at a rotation angle corresponding to a predetermined control signal, the game balls aligned in the ball alignment grooves 82 are sequentially accommodated in the recesses 70. Then, it is fed into the take-in ball passing gutter member 69 disposed in the take-in port 85a. Here, in principle, the game balls are taken into the take-in ball passing gutter member 69 with a predetermined number (5 game balls) as one unit. Then, the game ball is guided to the back surface of the game machine main body 3 by the take-in ball passing saddle member 69 and discharged to a ball collection device (not shown) on the game island. The ball alignment groove 82 is provided with a non-contact type input game ball detection sensor 18a for detecting the passage of the game ball. In addition, the game medium input port according to the present invention is configured by the intake port 85a according to the present embodiment.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 8, a bet button 57 operated by the player is disposed on the upper surface of the upper plate member 31. Further, a start lever 56, a left reel stop button 58a, a middle reel stop button 58b, a right reel stop button 58c, and a special game execution button 59 according to the present invention are disposed on the front surface of the ball storage section 32a. .

  Here, the bet button 57 determines the number of effective lines when the main game is executed, and a predetermined number of game balls in the ball storage section 32a are automatically inserted into the intake port 85a by this button operation. . Specifically, when the bet button 57 is operated three times, five active lines are activated and 15 game balls are inserted. When the bet button 57 is operated twice, three active lines are activated and 10 game balls are inserted. Further, when the bet button 57 is operated once, one active line is activated and five game balls are inserted.

In the configuration described so far, the game proceeds as follows.
When the player operates the bet button 57 to determine the number of effective lines, a predetermined number of game balls corresponding to the number of effective lines are thrown into the intake port 85a, and a predetermined number of effective lines are displayed by the effective line display unit 22. Is displayed. Then, after the number of effective lines is displayed, when the start lever 56 is pushed down, all the reels 11a to 11c start to rotate all at once. When the reel stop buttons 58a to 58c are sequentially operated in the gaming situation where the reels 11a to 11c are rotating, the reels 11a to 11c stop rotating based on the button operations. At this time, if the same pattern X on the active line is stopped side by side, a winning combination is made and a predetermined number of game balls are given to the player. On the other hand, when the combination of the stopped symbols X is other than the winning combination, it is lost. Note that the reference number of game media according to the present invention is configured by the number of game balls (5 game balls) necessary to play one main game. In addition, the maximum number of gaming media according to the present invention is configured by the upper limit gaming balls (in this embodiment, 15 gaming balls) that can be thrown when the main game is played. Note that the number of game balls thrown in to execute the main game is 5, 10 or 15 as described above, in other words, a number obtained by multiplying the number of reference game media by an integer (2 or 3). Game media will be inserted. Further, as described above, the main game has a configuration in which the probability of hitting increases in terms of internal processing as the number of game balls to be inserted increases. Further, in this slot machine 1a, the number of effective lines increases as the number of game balls to be inserted increases, so that the probability of hitting increases apparently.

Next, a control circuit for controlling the game operation of the slot machine 1a according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. The description of the contents common to the control circuit of the slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 3 is omitted.
The slot machine 1a includes a main control board 100 provided with a board circuit. On the board circuit of the main control board 100, a central control CPU 101 for main control is arranged.

  Further, a storage device ROM 102 and a storage device RAM 103 are connected to the central control CPU 101 for main control. Here, in the present invention, the storage device ROM 102 stores and holds a random number table for main game and a random number table for special game.

  The board circuit of the main control board 100 is provided with a first I / O port 105a and a second I / O port 105b. Here, the first I / O port 105a includes a start switch 51, a left reel stop switch 14a, a middle reel stop switch 14b, a right reel stop switch 14c, a throwing game ball detection sensor 18a, a bet switch 52, and the present invention. Such special game execution switches 17 are connected to each other.

  On the other hand, the active line display unit 22, the game ball payout device 33a, the lamp device 35, the take-in motor 72, the display 7, and the sound effect generator 25 are connected to the second I / O port 105b. . In addition, a rotating device 39 is connected to the second I / O port 105b.

  Here, the inserted game ball detection sensor 18a is disposed in the ball alignment groove 82 as described above, and detects a game ball passing through the intake port 85a. When a game ball is thrown into the intake port 85a, the main control central control unit CPU 101 determines that a game ball detection signal has been output, counts the number of thrown game balls, and performs various controls described later. Execute the process. The throwing game ball detection sensor 18 and the main control board 100 that performs such control constitute a counting means according to the present invention.

  The bet switch 52 is disposed on the bet button 57. When the player operates the bet button 57 at an appropriate timing, the main control central control unit CPU 101 determines that a bet signal has been output. Further, a drive signal is transmitted so that a predetermined number of game balls are captured by the capture motor 72, and a display signal is transmitted to the effective line display unit 22. On the other hand, the take-in motor 72 takes in a predetermined number of game balls by rotating the sprocket 71 in accordance with the drive signal. The effective line display unit 22 displays a predetermined number of effective lines in accordance with the display signal.

  Further, when the combination of the stopped symbols X is a winning combination and a game ball is given to the player, the central control device CPU 101 for main control uses a game ball payout device 33a to pay out a predetermined number of game balls. Send out a payout signal. On the other hand, the game ball payout device 33a is driven according to the sent payout signal, and pays out a predetermined number of game balls to the ball storage unit 32a. On the other hand, in the case of losing, the central control unit CPU 101 for main control confirms and displays the stop symbol X in a manner of losing. The game ball dispensing device 33a constitutes a game medium giving means according to the present invention.

  Next, the main game process of the slot machine 1a configured as described above will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, description is abbreviate | omitted about the process which is common in the main game process of the slot machine 1 shown in FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 13, main control central processing unit CPU 101 first determines in sequence whether or not the big bonus flag, regular bonus flag, and replay flag are ON (steps S <b> 400 to S <b> 402). Then, according to each determination result, a big bonus game process (step S426), a regular bonus game process (step S427), or the like is executed.

  If it is determined that the replay flag is not ON (step S402), it is next determined whether or not the input game ball detection sensor 18a is ON (step S405). If it is determined in step S405 that the sensor 18a is not ON, the process proceeds to step S413. On the other hand, when it is determined that the sensor 18a is ON, 1 is added to the game ball detection count N, and the addition result is set as a new detection count N (step S406). Further, it is sequentially determined whether the number of detections N is N = 5, N = 10, or N = 15 (steps S407, S409, and S411).

  If it is determined that N = 5, a display signal is transmitted to the effective line display unit 22 to display the central horizontal effective line (step S408).

  If it is determined that N = 10, the center horizontal, upper / lower horizontal effective lines are displayed (step S410).

  If it is determined that N = 15, the center horizontal, upper / lower horizontal, and diagonal effective lines are displayed (step S412). If the number of detections N is not any, the process proceeds to step S413.

  In step S413 to step S415, a control process for turning on the start lever operation flag is executed. In step S416, it is determined whether or not the detection count N is N = 15. Here, when the number of detections N is N = 15, it is determined that the maximum number of game balls has been inserted, and control processing such as lottery processing is executed (steps S417 to S421), and main game processing is performed. Exit. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S416 that the detection count N is N ≠ 15, the processing from step S422 to step S425 according to the present embodiment is executed, and the main game processing is terminated. The main control board 100 having the control contents for executing step S416 constitutes the game medium number determining means according to the present invention.

  In step S422, it is determined whether or not the special game execution flag is ON. And when it determines with the said flag being ON, the maximum bet number provision determination process (step S425) is performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S422 that the flag is not ON, it is determined whether or not the special game execution button 59 has been operated (step S423). If it is determined that the button 59 has been operated, the special game execution flag is turned ON (step S424). On the other hand, if it is determined that the button 59 is not operated, the process proceeds to step S417.

  When the process of step S424 is completed, a maximum bet number grant determination process (step S425) is executed, and then the main game process is terminated.

Next, the maximum bet number giving determination process will be described.
First, the contents of the special game executed by the maximum betting number grant determination process will be described. In the middle of the game, the number of game balls possessed becomes, for example, 10 and the main game can be started, but the main game is executed with the five active lines activated. It may not be possible. The present invention is a slot machine 1a that allows such a player to select whether to continue to execute the main game or to execute the special game according to the present invention using the ten game balls. .

  Here, the special game starts when the player inserts, for example, 10 game balls, operates the special game execution button 59, and operates the start lever 56, and only the middle reel 11b starts to rotate. When the symbol “7” stops on the central lateral effective line when the reel 11b is automatically stopped at a predetermined timing, a special hit is made and 15 game balls are given to the player. . Thereby, the player can execute the main game with the five active lines activated using the 15 game balls acquired in the special game.

  On the other hand, if the symbol “7” does not stop on the central lateral effective line in the special game, 15 game balls cannot be obtained, and the 10 game balls thrown out are used up. .

Next, the maximum bet number giving determination process will be specifically described with reference to FIG.
The main control central control unit CPU 101 first determines whether or not a timer flag indicating that the middle reel 11b is rotating is ON (step S450). And when it determines with the said flag being ON, it transfers to step S477. On the other hand, if it is determined that the flag is not ON, one random number value is selected from the special game random number table, and the selected random number value is stored in the storage device RAM 103 (step S451). Here, the random number table for special game is composed of 11 frames from “0” to “10”, and the random number value selected by lottery is any one of “0” to “10”.

  Then, sequentially, it is determined whether the number of detections N is N = 5, N = 6, N = 7,..., N = 13 (steps S452, S454, S456, S458, S460, S462, S464, S466, S468). For example, when it is determined that N = 5, the hit value for the first special game is set as a determination value (step S453). If it is determined that N = 6, the hit value for the second special game is determined. If it is determined that N = 7, the hit value for the third special game is set to N = 14. If it is determined, the winning value for the tenth special game is set (steps S453, S455, S457, S459, S461, S463, S465, S467, S469, S470).

  Here, the hit value for the first special game is set to “0”. That is, the special hit probability that is a special hit is 1/11. The hit values for the second special game are set to “0” and “1”, and the special hit probability is 2/11. Further, the hit value for the third special game is set to “0”, “1”, “2”, and the special hit probability is 3/11. Similarly, a special hit probability is defined for each special game hit value. For example, the ninth special game hit value is set to “0” to “8”, and the special hit probability is 9 / 11. Further, the hit value for the tenth special game is set to “0” to “9”, and the special hit probability is 10/11.

  In step S471, it is determined whether the lottery random number value matches the winning value. If it is determined that the two values match, the special hit flag is turned ON (step S472).

  Note that the processing from step S473 to step S486 is substantially the same as the processing from step S57 to step S70 shown in FIG.

The special game will be described again by taking as an example a case where there are 10 game balls remaining in the player's hand in the above control processing contents.
A player who has 10 game balls may execute the main game with three active lines active, or a special game that gives him an opportunity to acquire 15 game balls. Also good. Here, when the player inserts 10 game balls and selects the execution of the special game by operating the special game execution button 59, and then operates the start lever 56, the center horizontal effective line is displayed. Thus, only the middle reel 11b starts to rotate. The special game is started by starting the rotation of the middle reel 11b. On the other hand, as the internal processing, since the number of inserted game balls is equal to or greater than the reference number of game media and less than the maximum input limit number of game media, the control processing for executing the main game from step S417 to step S421 is executed. Instead, the maximum betting number grant determination process is executed. When the random number value drawn from the special game random number table matches the sixth special game bonus value, the symbol “7” stops on the central horizontal effective line and becomes the maximum special bonus. Fifteen game balls, which is the maximum number of throw-in game media, are paid out to the ball storage unit 32a. A player who has acquired 15 game balls by this special hit can use the game balls to execute a main game with five active lines enabled.

  In this embodiment, the special hit probability is different depending on the number of game balls inserted. In other words, a value for the first special game having a special hit probability of 1/11 is assigned to the value of the number of game balls “5”, and a special hit probability of 2 is assigned to the value of “6”. A second special game hit value of / 11 is assigned. Similarly, specific special hit probabilities are also assigned to other values. By adopting such a configuration, the special hit probability is improved as more game balls are inserted.

  It should be noted that as a condition for selecting execution of the special game by the special game execution button 59, it is necessary that the number of inserted game balls is not less than 5 and less than 15. That is, it is necessary that the number of inserted game balls is equal to or more than the reference number of game media and less than the maximum number of input game media. On the other hand, as the number of game balls to be paid out when winning a special win in a special game, a number larger than at least the number of game balls thrown is suitable.

  In addition, the configuration described so far is a configuration in which 15 game balls are paid out when 5 game balls are thrown in and a special game is won, but 5 game balls are inserted. In such a case, 10 game balls may be paid out by a special hit. That is, the number of game balls to be paid out in the case of a special hit may be an integer multiple of the reference number of game media (5 game balls), with the maximum number of play media (15 game balls) as a limit.

  The main control board 100 that executes the processing from step S450 to step S486 and executes the special game constitutes the special game execution means according to the present invention. The main control board 100 that executes the processes of steps S452, S454, S456, S458, S460, S462, S464, S466, and S468 constitutes a game medium number determining means according to the present invention. Moreover, the game selection command means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 100 which executes the control process of step S423 and commands which game to execute among the main game and the special game. The special game execution button 59 constitutes a game selection command switch according to the present invention. The main control board 100 that executes the process of step S481 and transmits a payout signal for paying out a game ball to the game ball payout device 33a constitutes a game medium provision command means according to the present invention. Further, the main control board 100 that executes the control process of step S471 constitutes a special game hit judging means according to the present invention. The special control hit value selecting means according to the present invention is constituted by the main control board 100 that executes the processes of steps S453, S455, S457, S459, S461, S463, S465, S467, S469, and S470.

  Note that the special game according to the above embodiment is configured to be a special hit when a predetermined winning symbol X “7” is stopped on the central horizontal effective line which is a predetermined place. The winning combination of symbols X can be changed as appropriate.

  Of course, a configuration in which the special hit probability does not change regardless of the number of inserted game balls may be used.

<Fifth embodiment>
The fifth embodiment has a configuration in which the reels 11a to 11c rotating in the special game are different depending on the number of game balls inserted in the slot machine 1a. Here, paying attention to the symbol row 30a of the left reel 11a shown in FIG. 2, there are five “7” s that become the winning symbol X in the special game. In addition, two symbols “7” are provided in the symbol row 30b of the middle reel 11b. Further, three symbols “7” are provided in the symbol row 30c of the right reel 11c. That is, when the ranks of the reels 11a to 11c are determined according to the number of symbols “7”, the left reel 11a, the right reel 11c, and the middle reel 11b are arranged in order from the largest. And when a player throws in a lot of game balls, the reels 11a to 11c on which a lot of symbols “7” are arranged are set to be easy to rotate. As a result, for example, a player who has inserted 13 game balls has a high probability that the left reel 11a will rotate in a special game, and therefore expects a special hit. In addition, for example, a player who has inserted 14 game balls will surely rotate the left reel 11a in a special game.

  Next, control processing according to the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. The description of the points common to the control processing according to the second embodiment shown in FIG. 6 is omitted.

  In step S502, it is determined whether or not the detection count N is N = 5. If it is determined that N = 5, the first special game hit value is set as a determination value (step S503). If it is determined that N = 6 (step S508), the hit value for the second special game is set as a determination value (step S509). Similarly, according to the value of the number of detections N, special game hit values are set (steps S514, S515, S520, S521, S526, S527, S532, S533, S538, S539, S543, S544, S548, S549, S553).

  Then, after each special game hit value is set, it is determined how many random numbers are drawn from the special game hit random number table (steps S504, S506, S510, S512, S516, S518, S522). , S524, S528, S530, S534, S536, S540, S545, S550). This determination is to determine which reel 11a to 11c is rotated in the special game for each detection count N, and the distribution of random numbers is determined in advance. The reels 11a to 11c that are easy to rotate are determined by the distribution of the values. For example, when the number of game balls thrown is six, that is, when the number of times of detection N is N = 6, the left reel 11a has a lottery value of “0” or “15”. Rotate. Further, the right reel 11c rotates when the random number value selected is any one of “1”, “2”, “12”, “13”, and “14”. Further, if the value is other than the above value, the middle reel 11b rotates.

  Then, based on the random number value selected, the flag is turned on for the predetermined reels 11a to 11c, and the control processing from step S559 to step S565 shown in FIG. Rotate in a special game.

  Note that the reel selection means according to the present invention is configured by the main control board 100 that executes the control processing of steps S502 to S553 shown in FIG.

The following configuration is also proposed as a modification of the present embodiment.
That is, the reels 11a to 11c rotated in the auxiliary game are not limited to one reel 11a to 11c. For example, when a predetermined number of game balls are inserted, the left reel 11a and the middle reel 11b rotate, and when the symbol "7" of any of the reels 11a to 11c stops on the central lateral effective line, It is the structure which makes per assistance. By adopting such a configuration, the auxiliary games are diversified, and the game content is rich and varied.

<Sixth embodiment>
In the sixth embodiment, the contents of the third embodiment are applied to a slot machine 1a using a game ball. That is, as shown in FIGS. 17 and 18, for example, when the number of inserted game balls is 5, that is, when the number of detections N is N = 5 (step S602), the symbol “7” ”Is selected, and the player is notified on the display 7 that the winning symbol X of the special game is“ 7 ”(step S604). In the special game, when “7” of the middle reel 11b stops on the central horizontal effective line, a special hit is made (step S642). Further, for example, when the number of game balls thrown is 7 (step S608), a special hit is made when “BAR” of the middle reel 11b stops on the central horizontal effective line (steps S610 and S644). Further, for example, when the number of game balls thrown is 10 (step S617), when the “bell” of the middle reel 11b stops on the central horizontal effective line, a special hit is made (steps S619 and S646). Further, for example, when the number of game balls thrown is 13 (step S626), a special hit is made when the "replay" of the middle reel 11b is stopped on the central horizontal effective line (steps S628 and S647). Such a configuration also uses symbol rows 30a to 30c shown in FIG.

  Here, paying attention to the symbol row 30b of the middle reel 11b, two "7" are arranged, three "BAR" are arranged, four "bells" are arranged, and five "replays" are arranged. It is arranged. In other words, the configuration according to the present embodiment is such that as more game balls are inserted, more symbols X arranged on the middle reel 11b become symbols X.

  In the first to sixth embodiments described so far, the effective line related to the special game is the central horizontal effective line, but it may be an upper / lower effective line, or an oblique effective line. There may be.

  Further, in the first to sixth embodiments described so far, as a mode of giving the reference number of game media, the game balls or medals are actually paid out to the storage units 32 and 32a. You may make it transfer to a game start possible state, without performing a process. For example, in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment, when a special win is made in a special game, a configuration in which a game to be executed can be started immediately after betting one medal of the reference number of game media. Proposed.

It is an external perspective view of the slot machine 1 using medals. It is explanatory drawing which shows the symbol rows 30a-30c. 2 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing main game processing according to the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the maximum bet number provision determination process which concerns on a 1st Example. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the maximum bet number grant determination process which concerns on a 2nd Example. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the largest bet number provision determination process based on 3rd Example. It is an external appearance perspective view of the slot machine 1a using a game ball. It is a partial enlarged plan view which shows the intake port 85a. It is a partial expansion vertical side view which shows the intake port 85a. It is a partial expansion vertical side view which shows the taking-in opening 85a and the ball removal hook member 84. FIG. 3 is a block circuit diagram showing a control circuit of the slot machine 1a. FIG. FIG. 46 is a flowchart showing a main game process related to the slot machine 1a. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the largest bet number grant determination process based on 4th Example. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the maximum bet number provision determination process based on 5th Example. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the maximum bet number provision determination process based on 5th Example following FIG. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the maximum bet number provision determination process based on 6th Example. It is a flowchart figure which shows the control content of the largest bet number grant determination process based on 6th Example following FIG.

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1,1a Slot machine 11a Left reel 11b Middle reel 11c Right reel 18 Inserted medal detection sensor 18a Inserted game ball detection sensor 32 Medal storage unit 32a Ball storage unit 33 Medal payout device 33a Game ball payout device 56 Start lever 58a Left reel stop button 58b Middle reel stop button 58c Right reel stop button 85 Medal slot 85a Inlet 100 Main control board X

Claims (9)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A reel start operation section for instructing the reel to start rotation;
A reel stop operation unit that commands rotation stop for each reel;
A game medium slot into which a game medium is inserted;
Counting means for counting the number of game media inserted into the game media slot;
A game medium giving means for giving a game medium to a player, and the counting means is based on the maximum number of reference game media required for playing one main game or the maximum number of maximum play limit game media. When at least the number of game media multiplied by the number of game media is counted, all reels start to rotate by operation of the reel start operation unit, predetermined reels stop by operation of the reel stop operation unit, and all reels stop When the stop symbol at the time is a predetermined winning combination, the main game that gives a predetermined number of game media to the player can be executed once by the game media giving means, and the number of game media input As the number of game machines increases, the probability of winning in the main game increases.
Main game execution means for executing the main game;
When the reel starting operation unit is operated, at least one reel starts to rotate, the reel stops, and when the stop pattern when the reel stops is a predetermined hit combination, it becomes a special hit and the maximum throw Special game execution means for executing a special game in which a number of game media that is an integral multiple of the number of reference game media is given to the player, with a limit on the number of game media;
Game medium number determination means for determining whether or not the number of game media counted by the counting means is greater than or equal to the number of reference game media and less than the maximum insertion limit game medium number;
Among the main games and special games that are effective when the number of game media determining means determines that the counted number of game media is equal to or greater than the reference game media count and less than the maximum insertion limit game media count Game selection command means for selectively commanding to execute any one of them,
When the special game executed by the special game execution means is a special hit, the player is given a number of game media that is an integral multiple of the reference number of game media, up to the maximum number of game media to be supplied to the game media grant means. A gaming machine, comprising: a game medium giving command means for giving a command to the game machine.   The game selection command means selectively commands by the player's operation when it is determined that the counted number of game media is equal to or greater than the reference game media count and less than the maximum insertion limit game media count. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a game selection command switch. In the case of a special game, a special medium is provided to a player with a maximum number of game media by the game medium providing means,
The game medium giving instruction means instructs the game medium giving means to give the player the maximum number of game media to the player when the special game executed by the special game executing means is a special hit. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is a game machine.   The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the special game executing means changes the probability of the special winning based on the number of game media counted by the counting means. .   5. The special game according to claim 1, wherein, among the symbols provided on the reel, the symbol stopped at a predetermined location is a special hit when the symbol is a predetermined hit symbol. The gaming machine described in Crab. In the case where there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the standard game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number,
Each reel is set in advance so that the number of game media having a value greater than the reference number of game media and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number corresponds to a reel with more winning symbols as the value increases. Assigned,
Reel selection means for selecting a reel corresponding to the number of game media counted by the counting means from a plurality of reels,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the special game executing means starts rotating the reel selected by the reel selecting means in a special game. In the case where there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the standard game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number,
The number of game media that is greater than or equal to the standard game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number corresponds to a larger number of symbols arranged on the reels that rotate in the special game. The reel design is pre-assigned,
A winning symbol selection means for selecting a symbol corresponding to the number of game media counted by the counting means from a plurality of symbols,
6. The gaming machine according to claim 5, wherein the special game executing means uses the symbol selected by the winning symbol selecting means as the winning symbol. When execution of the main game is instructed by the game selection command means, one random number value is drawn from a predetermined random number table for the main game, and the selected random number value becomes the predetermined main game value and all reels are stopped. A gaming machine that grants a predetermined number of game media to a player when the stop symbol at the time is a predetermined hit combination,
A special game random number table, and a special game lottery means for drawing one random value from the special game random table;
Special game hit judging means for judging whether or not the random value lottery drawn by the special game hit lottery means is a predetermined special game hit value;
The special game executing means, when the special game hit determining means determines that the random number value selected by the lottery is a predetermined special game hit value, with the maximum number of input game media as a limit, the number of reference game media 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game medium is given to the player by an integer multiple of the game medium. In the case where there are a plurality of game media having a value equal to or greater than the standard game media number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game media number,
Each game medium number that is greater than the reference game medium number and smaller than the maximum insertion limit game medium number corresponds to a special game hit value in which the higher the value, the higher the special hit probability. As shown above, a plurality of special game hit values having different special hit probabilities are assigned in advance,
A special game hit value selecting means for selecting a special game hit value corresponding to the number of game media counted by the counting means from a plurality of special game hit values;
The special game hit judging means judges whether or not the random value drawn by the special game lottery means is the special game hit value selected by the special game hit value selecting means. The gaming machine according to claim 7.

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