JP2005261578A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting game machine for a player. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine is provided with reels 3L, 3C and 3R displaying a plurality of symbols, a start lever 6 for outputting a game start command signal, a main control circuit as a symbol varying means varying the symbols displayed by the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, stop buttons 7L, 7C and 7R for outputting stop command signals, a main control circuit as a stop control means controlling to stop the variation of the symbols, and a main control circuit as a win determination means determining a win or a failure based on the combination of the symbols on the reels 3L, 3C and 3R displayed by being controlled to stop the variation of the symbols. This game machine is so constituted, when a predetermined symbols are displayed by the reels 3L, 3C and 3R, identifies that one symbol and other symbols are displayed, and determines the win or a failure. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate the reels to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, either automatically or by the player's stop operation, Stop rotation sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window become a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as coins and medals.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, the game state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times, and a relatively small profit to the player There is a winning combination (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) in which a predetermined number of games can be given.

In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, Winning a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as an `` internal winning '') through a standard lottery process (hereinafter referred to as an `` internal lottery ''), and the winning of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as an `` internal winning combination '') The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination of symbols to be displayed can be stopped on the active line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. In other words, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the technical gravity of the “pushing” is high) are currently mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Examined Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, an interesting gaming machine is desired by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that is more interesting for a player.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.

  An identification information display means for displaying a plurality of identification information, a game start command means for outputting a game start command in response to an operation by the player, and a game start command signal output by the game start command means is detected. Based on the identification information changing means for changing the identification information displayed by the identification information display means, a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player, and the stop command means. Based on the detected stop command signal, stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information, and when the fluctuation of the identification information is controlled to stop by the stop control means, it is displayed by the identification information display means. Winning determination means for determining whether or not a prize is won based on the combination of identification information, wherein the winning determination means is specified by the identification information display means. If another information is displayed, a game machine, characterized by determining whether a winning as one identifying information and the other identification information is displayed.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to have a variety of gaming characteristics, and the fun of gaming increases.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a coin, a medal, a game ball, a token, or the like, or a game medium such as a card that stores information on a game value assigned to a player or assigned. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction as winning lines, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, a predetermined symbol (for example, “orange (symbol 96)” described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “an orange small combination” described below) corresponds to a predetermined position ( For example, if the number of BETs to be described later is “3”, the symbol is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the left display window 4L), or the symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is any valid line. A predetermined combination is won by being stopped and displayed side by side at a predetermined position corresponding to.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is "1" and one winning line is activated (when one activated line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is "2" and three pay lines are activated (when three valid lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated (when all (5) activated lines are set). The information display unit 18 is composed of 7 segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information having contents such as internal winning in a big bonus or challenge time, which will be described later, or being carried over is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Here, in the embodiment, for one or a plurality of reels, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding display number) in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later is set to “1”. Yes. In addition, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state is set to “4”. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols displayed after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is. In addition, the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) moved from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is a predetermined winning line such as the center line 8c in the center of the symbol after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. It matches the number of symbols that crossed.

  In addition, after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated during the challenge game state and the single challenge game state, which will be described later, stop control is performed on one or more reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within a predetermined time (for example, 75 ms). To do. Further, one or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms) during a game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state. That is, it is possible to provide a plurality of game states in which the maximum time until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated is different.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the “first stop operation” and the stop operation performed after the “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 10), which will be described later, as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) "," Orange (symbol 96) "," bell orange watermelon (symbol 97) "symbols are represented. Here, "Belle Orange Watermelon (symbol 97)" is a mixture of a plurality of different symbols (corresponding to bell (symbol 93), orange (symbol 96) and watermelon (symbol 94)). It is a “composite symbol”. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  Here, in the role of the embodiment, BB, challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”), RB, single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB”), single challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “SCT”) , Replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, orange small part, group part, and JAC.

  RB is a type 1 special agent. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The challenge game described later is a second type special character. SCT is a condition for the operation of the second type special agent. CT is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. SB is an ordinary accessory.

  FIG. 3 shows the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. The gameability in each gaming state (for example, a stop control mode of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to a stop winning combination described later) will be described later with reference to FIGS. In the embodiment, when an “end condition” to be described later is satisfied, a transition is made to the gaming state of the transfer destination regardless of whether the above-described transfer condition is satisfied.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, a challenge time gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT gaming state”), an RB gaming state, and a single challenge gaming state (hereinafter “SCG state”). BB carryover state, challenge time carryover state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT carryover state”), RB carryover state, and single bonus game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB game state”). The BB carryover state, CT carryover state, and RB carryover state are hereinafter referred to as “carryover state”. Further, the role carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

  The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player for a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  The CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a CT general gaming state and a challenge game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CG state”). The game in the CG state and the SCG state is hereinafter referred to as “challenge game”. In addition, the CT gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device relating to the second type special accessory” is operating.

  The SCG state and the CG state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “second-type special combination” is operating.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The gameplay during CG and SCG states is basically similar, but the CG state is initiated (generated) during the CT general gaming state, whereas the SCG state is initiated during the general gaming state. There are differences.

  The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which BB winning is permitted over one or more games.

  The CT carryover state is a gaming state in which CT winning is permitted over one or more games.

  The RB carryover state is a gaming state in which RB winning is permitted over one or more games.

  Here, as will be described later, when a specific condition is satisfied in the BB general gaming state, the RB does not win ("Red 7-Red 7-White 7" are displayed in a line along the active line and stopped. RB game state occurs (transition to RB game state). In addition, in the BB gaming state (the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), when the RB is won internally, the RB carryover state (the RB carryover state during the BB) over one or more games in the BB gaming state When the RB wins, the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB carryover state during BB) to the RB game state in the BB game state.

  Also, when the RB is won internally during the BB gaming state, or when the RB does not win during the RB carryover state and a specific condition is satisfied, the current gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state during BB) It is also possible to shift the gaming state to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. However, if the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied during the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state), the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB during BB carryover state) to the general gaming state. Yes. On the other hand, when the RB is internally won in the general gaming state, the RB carryover state is entered and the RB is carried over.

  The SB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a “normal character” is operating.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the condition for generating the BB gaming state is a BB winning. The game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number (e.g., so-called `` pure increase number '' or `` payout number '') becomes a predetermined number (e.g., a number satisfying the end condition described later), and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the CT gaming state is a CT prize which will be described later. Here, when the CT is won internally, it is assigned to either CT1 or CT2 by lottery. The transition condition is satisfied when the acquired number of sheets becomes a predetermined number (for example, a number satisfying an end condition described later), an internal winning for RB, or an internal winning for SB described later is satisfied. Is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is RB winning. When any of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed and the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) that the winning is realized is satisfied, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The conditions for the carryover state are: internal winning for BB, internal winning for RB, internal winning for RB in SCG and CG states, internal winning for CT, or internal to RB during BB gaming state It is one of winning. When the BB, RB, or CT wins, the BB gaming state ends, or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, Transition to the CT gaming state or the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the SCG state is an SCT prize to be described later in the general gaming state. The other case is when RB or SB is won internally during the CG state. In any case, the transition condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, and the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the SB gaming state, and the carryover state (RB carryover state). Transition.

  The condition for generating the SB gaming state is an SB winning that will be described later. When a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) is completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the BB general gaming state is that the BB wins or that the RB gaming state ends in the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is that a specific condition is established in the BB gaming state or during the BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state or in the BB gaming state. RB wins the prize. When any of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a winning is realized, or that a BB gaming state is ended is established. The transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, or the BB general gaming state.

  The generation condition of the CT general gaming state is that a CT, which will be described later, wins, or that the CG state ends during the CT gaming state. The transition condition is established when the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state or the CG state.

  In addition, when the RB or SB is internally won during the CT general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the carryover state. If the RB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the RB wins in that game, the RB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the carryover state. If the SB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the SB wins in that game, the SB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the general game state.

  The condition for generating the CG state is that a specific condition is established in the CT general gaming state, or that the SCT wins. In the CT general game state, when the SCT wins, the CG state occurs instead of the SCT state. When a predetermined number of times (for example, once or a plurality of times) the game is completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the CT general gaming state.

  The CG state that occurs during CTl that is triggered by the winning of CT and the establishment of a predetermined condition is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CTl”. In addition, a CG state that occurs during CT2, which is triggered by the establishment of a CT prize and a predetermined condition, is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT2.”

  With reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number are demonstrated.

  BB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line.

  CT winning is realized by arranging “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the active line.

  RB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-white 7” along the active line.

  The winning of SB is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the active line.

  SCT winning is realized by arranging "Replay-Replay-Bell" along the active line.

  Replay winning is realized by arranging "Replay-Replay-Replay" along the active line. When the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. That is, the replay is a role that allows a game to be played without winning game value by winning.

  In addition, the combinations of symbols that the “watermelon small part”, “bel small part”, and “orange small part” will win are as shown.

  Here, the “bell orange watermelon (composite symbol 97)” is regarded as any of the three symbols of bell, orange, and watermelon, and contributes to the symbol combination of winning determination.

  Accordingly, there may be a case where a winning combination of “watermelon small part”, “bel small part” and “orange small part” is formed in an overlapping manner (hereinafter, this case is referred to as “combined part”). In this case, the number of payouts is “15”.

  JAC winning is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Bell” in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

  In the general game state or carryover state, basically, a role other than JAC may win. However, SB, SCT, CT and RB do not win in the BB carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and RB do not win in the CT carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and CT do not win in the RB carryover state. Further, in the RB carryover state (the RB carryover state during BB) during the BB gaming state, SB, SCT, BB, and CT will not win.

  In the CT general gaming state, a combination other than BB, CT, RB, SB, and JAC may win.

  In the CG state, a combination other than BB, CT, and JAC may win, and in the SCG state, a combination other than JAC may win. In FIG. 4, the combination BB, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the payout number 15 in the SCG state, and the combination CT, the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the SCG state, and The illustration of 15 payouts is omitted.

  In the BB general gaming state, an RB, a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part, or an orange small part may win.

  Replay or JAC may win in the RB gaming state during the general gaming state, and RB, replay or JAC may win in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state.

  In the SB game state, there are cases where a combination other than the watermelon small part, the bell small part, and the orange small part wins.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  FIG. 6 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than JAC is won internally.

  FIG. 6 (2) shows a CT gaming state probability lottery table. In the CT gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than BB, CT, and JAC is won internally. In both cases of the CT general gaming state and the CG state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2). Are determined based on different information (lottery values).

  FIG. 7 (3) shows the SCG state probability lottery table. In the SCG state, there may be an internal win for any role other than JAC.

  FIG. 7 (4) shows a BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state, RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, orange small part, group part, or lose (none) are won internally. While in the BB general gaming state, it may be possible to make a transition to the BB gaming state regardless of the internal winning combination, but as a condition for the gaming state to transition to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, And can be migrated.

  FIG. 7 (5) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table in the general gaming state. In the RB gaming state, internal winning is either replay, JAC, or lost (none).

  FIG. 8 (6) shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carry-over state, the player wins either a replay, a watermelon small role, a bell small role, an orange small role, a group role, or a lose (none).

  FIG. 8 (7) shows a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, either RB, replay, JAC, or lose (none) is won internally. Further, in the BB general gaming state and the RB carryover state during BB, a table obtained by removing RB from the above-mentioned BB general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 7 (4) is used. As for the lottery probability, only the probability of the winning combination RB becomes “0” (the probability of winning the internal winning of RB is 0), and the other winning combinations have the same probability (the probability of the loss can be changed). In the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and in the RB carryover state in the BB gaming state, the table (internal winning combination) in which the RB is excluded from the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state of FIG. As a table in which no RB is selected. As for the lottery probability, the probability of the winning combination RB is only “0”, and the other winning combinations have the same probability.

  FIG. 8 (8) shows the SB gaming state probability lottery table. In the SB gaming state, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, replay, JAC, or lose (none) is won internally.

  Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the role, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. In the embodiment, “1” to “6” are provided as setting values. The probability of internally winning at least one of the roles such as BB, CT, RB, SB, and SCT is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine an internal winning combination using one probability lottery table for all set values, and to change a winning combination selection table for stop used for determination of a winning combination for stop described later according to the setting.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination selection table for stop will be described.

  In the stop winning combination selection table, for each internal winning combination and gaming state, a lottery value to be won for each stop winning combination is shown.

  The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stoppage is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop display in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R with the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the combination. The stop is controlled. In addition, stop control is performed in a state where a symbol or symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination for stop is not permitted.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random number value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”. For example, when the internal winning combination is replaying in the SCG state, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the lottery value “20” corresponding to the replay that is the winning winning combination is first subtracted from “30”. To do. The subtracted value is “10” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “108” corresponding to all the small combinations that are the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “10”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, all the small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  The maximum number of sliding frames corresponding to the first stop operation is set to “1”, and the number of sliding frames (maximum number of sliding frames) corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is basically “ Set to 0 ". However, when the winning combination for stopping does not include a small combination, the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is basically set to “1”.

  In other words, when all the small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping, winning of all the small combinations is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning will depend on the operation timing of the stop button by the player. . Similarly, even if a winning combination other than replay is set for the winning winning combination, the success or failure of the subsequent winning will depend on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player.

  When the internal winning combination is BB, in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state, BB is selected as the winning winning combination. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either BB or “all small combinations including BB and composite combination” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is CT, CT is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either CT or “all small combinations including CT and composite combination” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is RB, RB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either RB or “all small combinations including RB and composite combination” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the RB gaming state, RB or none (losing) is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Here, when the RB is won internally in the RB gaming state, the RB is carried over.

  When the internal winning combination is SB, SB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either SB or “all small combinations including SB and composite combination” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is SCT, in a gaming state other than the SCG state and the SB gaming state, SCT is selected as the winning combination for stopping. On the other hand, in the SCG state and the SB gaming state, any of the small roles including SCT or the combined role is selected as the winning winning combination (determination of whether or not SCT winning is permitted in the SCG state by a predetermined lottery) )

  Here, the game state of the game next to the game in which the SCT wins in the general game state is the SCG state. In this SCG state, when the SCT is internally won and SCT is selected as the winning combination for stoppage. The game state of the next game also becomes the SCG state. That is, with the SCT winning as a trigger, the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games becomes the SCG state, and as a result, a pseudo high probability CG state occurs.

  However, the continuation condition of this pseudo high probability CG state is that SCT is selected as the winning combination for stop, and the pseudo high probability CG in the game where all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stop. The state ends. Therefore, if the replay is not set as the winning combination for stopping during the pseudo high probability CG state, control is performed such that the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) becomes “0”. Further, even during the CG state, the SCT may be internally won and a pseudo high probability CG state may occur, and the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games may become the CG state.

  When the internal winning combination is replay, the replay is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the CT1 CG state, the CT2 CG state, and the SCG state, one of all the small roles including a replay or a combined role is selected as a winning combination for stopping (the selection probability is different in each state) Can also be).

  Here, the probability lottery tables used in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state (FIG. 6 (2), FIG. 7 (3)) have the highest probability of internal winning in replay. However, when an internal winning is made for the replay, the winning combination for stopping is distributed to all the small roles including the replay or the combined role.

  When the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all the small combinations including the combined combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the bell small combination is selected as a stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all the small combinations including the combined combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is an orange small combination, the orange small combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all the small combinations including the combined combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is a group role, in the general gaming state, the carryover state, and the CT general gaming state, the combination of orange and watermelon, the combined role of orange and bell, the combined role of watermelon and bell, Any combination of orange, watermelon and bell, and all small combinations including the combination are selected. On the other hand, in the BB general gaming state, all the small combinations including the combination of orange and watermelon, the combined role of orange and bell, the combined role of watermelon and bell, the combined role of orange, watermelon and bell, and the combined role as a winning combination for stopping. One of the roles is selected.

  In addition, when the internal winning combination is a group role, in the CT1 CG state and the CT2 CG state, the combination of orange and watermelon, the combined role of orange and bell, the combined role of watermelon and bell, Any combination of orange, watermelon and bell, all small combinations including the combined combination, and all small combinations other than the combined combination are selected. In the CG state during CT1, the probability of selecting all the small roles including the combined role as the winning combination for stopping is the highest, and in the CG state during CT2, all the small roles other than the combined role are selected as the winning characters for stopping. (The probability of selecting each winning combination as a winning winning combination is different).

  Here, the end condition of the CT gaming state includes that the acquired number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Therefore, the expected value of the number of continued games in the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT1 wins is the continuation of the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT2 wins. Increased compared to the expected number of games. There are cases in which a variety of gaming properties can be realized by configuring so as to be able to generate a plurality of CT gaming states having different expected values of the number of continuous games.

  When the internal winning combination is a group combination, in the SCG state, all small combinations including the combined combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When the internal winning combination is JAC, in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state, JAC is selected as the stopping winning combination.

  When there is no internal winning combination (losing), in the general gaming state, CT general gaming state, BB general gaming state, RB gaming state, and SB gaming state, none (losing) is selected as the stopping winning combination. .

  Further, when there is no internal winning combination (losing), the carryover combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the carryover state. This carryover combination includes an RB carried over in the RB carryover state during BB. Further, in the CT1 CG state, the CT2 CG state, and the SCG state, all the small combinations including the composite combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  Here, the winning winning combination selection table for stop is provided for each set value, but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. In the embodiment, the selection probability of the stop winning combination corresponding to at least one of the internal winning combinations is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine an internal winning combination by using one stop winning combination selection table for all set values, and to change a probability lottery table used for determination of a stopping winning combination to be described later according to the setting.

  FIG. 10 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 that performs a control operation according to a preset program, and a ROM 32 and a RAM 33 that are storage means.

  Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in the microcomputer 30, that is, on the operation program of the CPU 31. In that case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, or can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 stores a probability lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) used for determination of random sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for determining a mode, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands and information to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

  In the circuit of FIG. 10, BET lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c) and an information display section are the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30. 18, a hopper (including a payout drive unit) 40 for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, a stepping motor 49L for rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, 49C and 49R.

  Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31 and controls the operation of each actuator.

  The main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of medal payout when the count value (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) of the medal detection unit 40S reaches the designated number data.

  In the circuit of FIG. 10, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

  After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Further, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning confirmation is made after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the selected “ Based on the “stop table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In the stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Subsequently, the predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game (information on a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing the internal winning combination)) are erased (step S2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S4). When the determination in step S3 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S5.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning has been realized in the previous game (step S5). When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.

  In step S <b> 8, a “BET command” indicating that the operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 or the operation of inserting medals has been performed is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (step S9). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S10, and when “NO”, step S9 is repeated. In step S10, random numbers for lottery are extracted. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later. Subsequently, a game state monitoring process is performed (step S11).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S12). In the probability lottery process, the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are used, and the internal winning combination is determined according to the random number extracted in the process of step S10 and the gaming state. Further, in the probability lottery process, when the RB or SB is won internally in the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the carryover state (RB carryover state). Further, when the internal winning combination is CT, distribution to CT1 or CT2 is performed based on lottery, information related to the game, game operation of the player, and the like.

  Next, the winning winning combination determination process is performed (step S13). In the stop winning combination determination process, the stop winning combination selection table shown in FIG. 9 is used, and the stop winning combination is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in step S12 and the gaming state. Also, a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning winning combination is selected. Subsequently, stop table selection processing is performed (step S14), and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 of FIG. 12, a “start command” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not "4.1 seconds" have elapsed since the previous game started (step S16). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to step S18, and if "NO" Moves to step S17. In step S17, a game start waiting time digestion process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S18. Specifically, the input based on the operation of starting the player's game is invalidated until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Perform the process.

  In step S18, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S18 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated (step S19), and the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S20, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S22, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20.

  In step S22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in step S22, and then stopped (step S23). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all reels have been stopped (step S24). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S25, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S25, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels are stopped is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S26 in FIG.

  In step S26 of FIG. 13, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning combination) based on the display stop pattern of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. If “Bell / Orange / Watermelon (composite symbol 97)” is stopped in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, it is mixed as a compound symbol 97 according to the symbol adjacent to the compound symbol 97 on the effective line. All winning bells, oranges, and watermelons are considered to have stopped and a winning search is performed. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S27). Specifically, when the winning combination is “losing (none)”, it is determined (determined) as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state. When the winning combination is included in the winning combination for determination, it is determined as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state.

  If the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, it is determined as “illegal (“ NO ”)”. If the winning combination is not included in the winning combination for determination, if the gaming state is CG state or SCG state, if the winning combination is a bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) or replay, ("NO") "is determined. If the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is CG state or SCG state, if the winning combination is other than bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) and replay, Determined as normal ("YES").

  The determination winning combination (operating condition device) in the process of step S27 includes an internal winning combination obtained as a result of the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 11), a game state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, etc. And a carryover combination obtained as a result of the game state update (step S31 in FIG. 13 to be described later) based on the above.

  For example, in the case where the bell winning combination is selected as the internal winning combination in the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 11) in the unit game in the BB carryover state (the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination in the game is: It becomes a small part of BB and Bell. When a watermelon small combination is selected as an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the determination winning combination in the game becomes a watermelon small combination. The winning combination for stopping obtained as a result of the determination of the winning combination for stopping (step S13 in FIG. 11) is not included in the winning combination for determination.

  If the determination in step S27 is “NO”, an illegal error is displayed (step S28). In this case, the game is canceled. When the determination in step S27 is “YES”, a medal credit or payout is performed according to the winning combination and the gaming state (step S29). Subsequently, the acquired number is updated (step S30).

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, winning combination, etc. (step S31). Specifically, when BB, CT, or RB is won internally, the game state is updated (transferred) to the carryover state, and either BB, CT, or RB corresponding to the carryover state is set as the carryover combination To do. Also, the BB gaming state is updated when BB wins, the CT gaming state when CT wins, and the RB gaming state when RB wins. Also, the SCG state is updated when the SCT is won, and the SB game state is updated when the SB is won. When winning a bonus combination (BB, CT, RB, etc.), the carryover combination is cleared (erased). Also, the quick game state is updated from the SB game state or the SCG state to the general game state. When the winning combination is replay, information indicating that the winning combination is replay is stored. Based on this information, it is determined whether or not to automatically insert medals when the next game is started (step S5 in FIG. 11). If the determination in step S5 is made, the information indicating that the winning combination is replay is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a bonus combination (BB or CT) has been won (step S311). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S312, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S32.

  In step S312, end condition selection processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S32. In the end condition selection process in step S312, one is selected from a plurality of end conditions (transition conditions) for the bonus combination, the selected one is determined as the end condition, and information on the determined end condition is stored. Specifically, a plurality (a plurality of stages) of the acquired number of ranges are set as a plurality of end conditions, and a winning is set to one of a plurality of stages by lottery. For example, “500”, “600”, “700”, etc. are adopted as the multiple stages of the BB gaming state termination condition, and “1000 cards”, for example, are adopted as the multiple stages of the CT gaming state termination condition. "2000 sheets", "3000 sheets", etc. can be adopted.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state that has occurred during the general gaming state (step S32). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34.

  In step S33, RB gaming state control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S33, updating the number information (game number, winning number), determining whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the general gaming state based on the number information, etc. Do.

  When the determination in step S32 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the CT gaming state (step S34). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S35, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S36.

  In step S35, a CT gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the CT gaming state control process in step S35, the information on the acquired number is updated, the game state is shifted (switched) between the CT general gaming state and the CG state, and the acquired number satisfies the termination condition selected in step S312. Based on whether or not, it is determined whether or not to shift to the general gaming state.

  When the determination in step S34 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S36). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S37, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S37, a BB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38. In the BB gaming state control process in step S37, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the game state transitions from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, and whether the acquired number satisfies the termination condition selected in step S312. To determine whether or not to enter the general gaming state.

  Next, in step S38, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state is set. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S39, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S39, an RB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S39, updating the number information (game number, winning number), determining whether to maintain the RB gaming state or to shift to the BB general gaming state based on the number information, etc. I do.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the sliding frame number determination process performed in step S22 of FIG. 12 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a CG state or an SCG state (step S41). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S42, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to “1”, and the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S44, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S47.

  In step S44, it is determined whether or not the current reel stop control corresponds to the first stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S47, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, if the winning combination for stoppage is all the small roles in the CG state or the SCG state and the reel stop control corresponds to the second stop operation or the third stop operation, The number is set to “0”, and the process proceeds to step S48.

  If the determination in step S41 is “NO”, that is, if the game state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4” (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG.

  Here, when the determination in step S43 is “NO”, if step S47 is performed, the maximum number of sliding symbols is “in the stop control of all reels corresponding to the first stop operation to the third stop operation”. Within the range of 1 ″, the drawing combination control (control for realizing the maximum winning) corresponding to the combination other than the small combination is performed. Further, in the determination in step S43, it may be determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination other than JAC.

  In addition, if the determination in step S44 is “YES” and step S47 is performed, the winning combination for stopping is all the combinations, and the maximum slip only for the reel stop control corresponding to the first stop operation. Stop control is performed within the range where the number of frames is "1". In this stop control, it can be determined by lottery or the like whether the symbol corresponding to which combination is given priority.

  In step S48, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current reel stop control corresponds to the third stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S49, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. In step S49, it is determined whether or not the winning combination (winning combination) and the winning combination for stopping are inconsistent. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S50, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG. In step S50, the number of sliding frames is set to “1” in order to avoid erroneous replays, and the process proceeds to step S23 in FIG.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, when one of the ending conditions (transition conditions) of one or more stages is selected at the time of winning the BB or CT, when the ending condition of the selected stage is satisfied, the BB gaming state or the CT gaming However, the present invention is not limited to this, and may be applied to other special game state transition conditions. Also, the termination condition is not limited to one type. For example, a plurality of types of end conditions may be employed, and each end condition may include a plurality of stages. More specifically, the “acquired number” is adopted as the first specific condition, the “game count” is adopted as the second specific condition, and, as a plurality of stages of the first specific condition, for example, “ “100”, “200”, “300” etc. are adopted, and for example, “10 games”, “30 games”, “50 games” etc. may be adopted as a plurality of stages of the second specific condition. it can.

  In the embodiment, when an internal winning is made for replay in the CG state or the SCG state, all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stopping, and the winning of all the small roles is allowed, but this is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, in addition to all the small combinations, winnings such as specific small combinations, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, JAC, etc. may be allowed. Further, the winning combination is changed based on the operation timing, operation sequence, direction of operation, number of operations, etc. of operation means (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, start lever 6 etc.) operated by the player. You can also. For example, when a predetermined stop button (for example, the left stop button 7L) is operated as the first stop operation, the replay small part is selected as the winning combination for stop, and the predetermined stop button is the first stop operation. When another stop button is operated, all the small combinations may be selected as the winning combination for stop.

  In the embodiment, the SCG state generated by the SCT winning in the general gaming state is basically ended in this game (unit game), but is not limited to this. For example, the number of continuous games in the SCG state that occurs in the general gaming state (expected value of the number of times) and the number of continuous games in the CG state that occur in the BB general gaming state (the expected value of the number of times) are different. It can be continued throughout the game.

  In addition, the CT general gaming state is a CG occurrence high probability state (CG concentration state) in which the probability of occurrence of a CG state is a first probability, and a second probability that the probability is lower than the first probability. It is also possible to classify (transfer) to either the CG occurrence low probability state. Also, an RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and a CG state in the CT gaming state are generated when a specific condition (for example, a predetermined condition (information) described later) is established, an RB winning, or an SCT winning is triggered. However, it is not limited to this. Based on the number of games from a predetermined time (for example, BB winning, CT winning, etc.), a CG occurrence high probability state, an RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, a CG state during the CT gaming state, It is also possible to perform a lottery on whether or not to generate them. For example, a lottery of whether or not to generate the above is performed based on the number of games from a predetermined time point, and if the generation is not won by lottery, again based on the number of games from the time the lottery is performed A lottery can also be performed (for example, a lottery can be performed at 10 game intervals).

  Also, on the basis of a predetermined time point, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state, the game value used by the player for the game, and the player were paid out It can also be determined whether or not to generate the information based on information based on at least one of the game values (for example, the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increase, the number of payouts). As the predetermined time point, any time point such as a BB prize, a CT prize, or a power-on to the gaming machine 1 can be adopted.

  Whether or not to generate the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state based on the number of times a predetermined winning combination has been won, based on a predetermined time point. It can also be determined. As the predetermined combination, a small combination, replay, SCT, JAC, BB, RB, SB, CT, or a combination of these combinations may be employed. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination is determined to be a winning combination for stoppage, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R allowing the winning of the winning combination for stopping is determined, and the determination result and the stop button by the player It is also possible to perform stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (distribution of success / failure of a predetermined combination) based on the operation order of 7L, 7C, 7R. In this case, information such as the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously or the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously in a game in which a predetermined combination has been selected as a winning combination for stopping may be used for the determination. it can.

  Further, based on the predetermined number of times, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state can be determined based on the number of times that a predetermined combination is won internally.

  Whether the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and the CG state in the CT gaming state are generated based on the lottery result different from the lottery of the internal winning combination or the winning winning combination Can also be determined.

  In the embodiment, CT (white 7-white 7-white 7) and SCT (Reply-Reply-Bell) are provided as roles (symbol combinations) that trigger the occurrence of the CT gaming state and the SCG state. It is not limited to this. For example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (for example, replay) is stopped and displayed, a lottery (whether based on a predetermined condition described later) whether or not to generate a CT gaming state, an SCG state, and a CG state (Lottery) may be performed. This lottery can also provide a symbol or symbol combination that triggers the occurrence of a CG state (lottery for occurrence). The lottery of whether or not to generate the CT gaming state, the SCG state, and the CG state can be performed without being based on the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping. These lotteries can be performed, for example, from the time when a small role, replay, or the like is won internally until the third stop operation of the next game.

  In the embodiment, a CT gaming state occurs when a CT wins. Further, when the SCT wins, the SCT state occurs. That is, when a winning combination is won (when a corresponding symbol combination is displayed), a gaming state corresponding to the winning combination (symbol combination) is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a corresponding combination (corresponding symbol combination) wins (stopped display), it may be determined whether or not to generate a gaming state (CT gaming state) corresponding to the combination (for example, CT). it can. That is, when the corresponding combination wins, a case where a corresponding gaming state occurs and a case where it does not occur can be generated. The determination can be made based on the result of random lottery, predetermined conditions described later, a combination thereof, and the like.

  In the embodiment, the CT is assigned to CT1 or CT2 in response to the internal winning of the CT, and the expected value of the number of games in which the CT gaming state continues is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expected value is changed based on a predetermined condition described later, a random number lottery result, an operation order of stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in a game in which symbol combinations corresponding to CT are arranged along an active line. You can also It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence of the CT gaming state, and change the expected value based on the types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence. In this case, the player may be able to select the expected value depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the game may be interesting.

  In addition, in the embodiment, by changing the selection probability of all the small roles including the combined role as the winning combination for stopping and the selection probability of all the small roles other than the combined role, the expected number of continuous games in the CT gaming state is expected. Although different values are used, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the internal winning of RB and SB is a condition for the transition of the CT gaming state, so the number of continuous games in the CT gaming state can be changed by changing the probability of internally winning RB, SB, or RB and SB. The expected value of can also be changed. Also, the expected value can be changed by changing the internal winning probability of a role different from RB or SB, or changing the probability that a role other than a small role (predetermined role) is selected as a winning winning combination. It can also be made. In addition, when a winning combination (predetermined winning combination) is determined to be a winning combination for stopping, the CT gaming state for determining the operating order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the predetermined winning combination and the operating order Regardless of this, it is possible to change the expected value by making it possible to generate a CT gaming state that permits winning.

  In the embodiment, the probability of internal winning for replay is set according to the configuration of the probability lottery table according to each gaming state, but the probability of internal winning for replay in each gaming state can be arbitrarily set. For example, in the embodiment, the probability of internal winning for replay in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is set to be higher than the probability of internal winning for replay in the general gaming state, but the probability is low. It can also be set.

  In the embodiment, the probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 6) is set so as not to internally win the CT during the CT gaming state, but this is not restrictive. If the probability lottery table is set so that CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, and the CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the CT gaming state to the CT carryover state, or CT gaming. The state can be continued. When the CT gaming state is continued, information on whether or not the CT gaming state end condition is satisfied (satisfied) is reset to an initial state (state when CT is won). (For example, so-called “adding”) is preferable. In addition, a probability lottery table is set so that the CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, and the CT gaming state is terminated when the CT is internally won or the CT is selected as a winning winning combination. You may do it. It is also possible to set a probability lottery table so as to internally win BB during the BB gaming state, and perform the same control as in the CT gaming state.

  Further, according to the set value set by the game store (or the set value and a predetermined condition described later), the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, CT It is also possible to change the gaming state, the CG state during the CT gaming state, the occurrence probability of the SCG state, the termination probability, the generation condition, the termination condition, and the like. As the occurrence probability and the end probability, those calculated in consideration of the probability that various conditions related to the occurrence condition or the end condition are satisfied may be employed. In addition, at least any two setting values (settings), the player grasps, predicts, or narrows the setting by changing the generation condition or the end condition of at least two of the gaming states. May be able to increase the interest of the game.

  End conditions for the BB gaming state, the CT gaming state, the CG occurrence high probability state, the CG state (hereinafter referred to as “special gaming state”) are not limited to the conditions in the embodiment, and a predetermined condition is adopted (predetermined) (Determined based on the predetermined condition). As a predetermined condition, after a special gaming state starts, as a result of a lottery performed in each game in the specific gaming state or in a predetermined game, the number of winnings for a specific role in any specific section or in any specific section Time (elapsed time), number of wins for a specific role (one or more roles) or any role in a specific section, number of times a specific role (one or more roles) has been won internally, or specific It is also possible to adopt the number of times that is determined as a winning combination for stoppage.

  As the specific section, for example, a section after the start of the special gaming state (current special gaming state) (section until the present), a section of the previous specific gaming state, and after the end of the previous specific gaming state Sections until the current specific gaming state starts, gaming sections from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, and the current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition of the special gaming state, a condition (information) regarding time, a condition related to internal winning for a specific role, a condition related to a stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, special Conditions relating to the number of games since the game state started can also be adopted. In addition, if the player can satisfy the preset game conditions (so-called `` mission ''), the special game state will be continued, and if it cannot be satisfied (when the predetermined condition is satisfied), the special game state will be terminated. You can also.

  In addition, as predetermined conditions, the total number of sliding frames of one or more reels in a specific section, the total time from stop operation to stop, a specific game (for example, whether the special game state is finished) (A branch game of No), based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming value used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming value paid out to the player Conditions (for example, conditions such as the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increase, the number of payouts, etc.) can be adopted.

  It is also possible to provide a plurality of symbol combinations (actuation symbols) indicating a CT prize, and vary the CT game state end condition according to the symbol combination that triggered the occurrence of the CT gaming state. It is also possible to provide a plurality of end conditions and change the selection probability of each end condition according to the symbol combination. In addition, as a condition for ending the CT gaming state, winning a CT gaming state ending lottery performed in each game or a predetermined game (for example, a game in which the internal winning combination is a replay) is adopted, and the CT gaming state is terminated. It is also possible to classify the first probability state in which the probability of winning the lottery is the first probability and the second probability state in which the probability is higher than the first probability (transition of the probability state). . Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition related to a stop control mode for stopping and controlling the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be employed. As a mode of stop control, whether or not the winning combination for the stop is successful or not is a mode of stop control for distributing the winning combination in the order of operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stop is an effective line In the case where the number of sliding symbols is selected in the case of stopping along, the aspect of the priority order of the number of sliding symbols, the aspect relating to the selection of the winning line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stopping, etc. can also be adopted. .

  In addition, any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 200 sheets, 300 sheets, 400 sheets, etc.) with respect to a specific type of condition (for example, conditions regarding the number of acquired sheets, the number of paid out sheets, the net increase number, etc.) The game condition end condition (continuation condition) can also be determined by lottery or the like. Further, as a specific type of condition, a condition of probability of winning the lottery at the end of the special play state is adopted, and as a plurality of stages, for example, “1/10”, “1/100”, “1/500”, etc. Can also be adopted. In addition, as a specific type of condition, a time condition after the start of the special gaming state is adopted, and for example, “10 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “50 seconds”, etc. are adopted as a plurality of stages. You can also.

  In addition, as specific conditions, the number of games in which a predetermined combination wins after the start of the special gaming state (number of unit games), the number of games in which no combination wins, a game in which a predetermined combination is won internally For example, “10 times”, “30 times”, “50 times”, etc. can be adopted as a plurality of stages. Further, as a specific condition, the total number of sliding pieces (added) of one or more reels after the start of the special gaming state is adopted, and for example, “30 pieces”, “50 pieces”, “70 frames” can also be adopted. As a specific type of condition, the total slip time of one or more reels after the start of the special gaming state (a time obtained by adding the time from the stop button being operated until it stops) is adopted as a plurality of stages, for example “1 second”, “3 seconds”, “5 seconds”, etc. can also be adopted.

  One or a plurality of conditions (such as a plurality of types of conditions) can be applied as specific conditions, predetermined conditions, end conditions, generation conditions, conditions, game conditions, or continuation conditions. In addition, as a specific condition, a predetermined condition, an end condition, a generation condition, a condition, a game condition, or a continuation condition, a symbol or a symbol combination corresponding to “0” is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is also possible to adopt that the display is stopped along the winning line (active line). The “0-sheet combination” is, for example, a combination in which no profit is given to the player even when the corresponding symbol or symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the active line. In the embodiment, the BB gaming state can be configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, the BB gaming state can be configured by a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is set to “1”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R, specific reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. The number should be “1”. Also, the maximum number of sliding symbols may be different between the CG state and the SCG state and the gaming state (state) other than these, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is limited to “4 frames”, “2 frames”, etc. is not. In addition, the probability of re-winning in the re-game is the same as that in a predetermined number of games after a predetermined game result is obtained after a special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special game state ends. It can also be set higher than the game.

  In the CG state (in CG), SCT and replay can be set to the same flag (for example, a group role). The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the CT general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: SCT—Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (None) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. Instead of the probability lottery table for CT gaming state shown in FIG. 6 (2), the following probability lottery table may be used. “Role: CT group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing (none) —winning probability: 1/16384”.

  Further, the relationship between the internal winning combination, the stopping winning combination, and the selection probability in the CT gaming state may be as follows. “Internal winning combination: SCT—Stop winning combination: all small roles including SCT and combined roles—selection probability: 128/128”, “Internal winning combination: replay—Stop winning combination: replay—selection probability: 128 / 128 "," Internal winning combination: Loss (none)-Stopping winning combination: all small combinations including multiple combinations-selection probability: 128/128 ". Here, the CT group combination indicates SCT and replay. When the CT group combination is determined to be won by the probability lottery process, the SCT and replay are internal winning combinations in the game. In that case, all the small combinations and replays including SCT and composite combination are selected as the winning combination for stopping. Therefore, the roles that the player may win in the game are “SCT”, “SCT and replay”, “predetermined small roles including SCT and combined roles”, “replay”, “replay and combined roles Or a “predetermined small combination including a complex combination”.

  When “SCT and Replay” is won among them, specifically, three game medals are bet and the effective line is five lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the reel in FIG. 03 to 05, that is, upper stage replay, middle stage watermelon, lower stage replay, symbol code 04 to 06 from upper stage of middle reel, that is, upper stage red 7, middle stage replay, lower stage bell, symbol code 02 to 04 from upper stage of right reel, upper stage, replay, middle stage When the orange and lower bells are stopped and displayed by the player's operation, "Replay-Replay-Replay" is displayed on the cross-up line 8a and "Replay-Replay-bell" is displayed on the cross-down line 8e. It will be.

  As a result, 15 game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning, and the next game is a re-game state in which the game can be started without inserting the game medals, and the CG state is entered. That is, in the first game after the CT gaming state is started (CT start + 0), when a player inserts three game medals and starts the game, the SCT is won internally with a high probability, and at a predetermined position. When the reels are stopped, 15 game medals are paid out and the next (CT start + 1) game is in the CG state. Similarly, when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, SCT and replay are internally won with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at the aforementioned position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time (CT start + 2) The game enters a replay state and a CG state.

  In the next game (CT start +3), if the game is started without inserting a game medal, SCT and replay are won internally again with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at the aforementioned position, 15 game medals Is paid out and the next game is also in the re-selection state and the CG state. Therefore, if the operation by the player is accurate, after the CT game is started, only 6 game medals are bet, and the game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning every game (here 15 cards) until the CT gaming state is finished. ). By using SCT and replay as a group role in CG and SCG as in this example, a new game can be created, and a new game can be provided to the player.

  In the RB during BB (RB state during the BB gaming state), RB and JAC can be set to the same flag. As a specific start condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “the RB gaming state is ended”. The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the probability lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. "Role: RB-Winning probability: 16383/16384", "Role: Loss (none)-Winning probability: 1/16384". In addition, the following probability lottery table may be used in place of the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state shown in FIG. 6 (7). “Role: RB group role-winning probability: 163383/16384”, “Role: losing (none)-winning probability: 1/16384”.

  However, the following probability lottery table may be used in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (the RB carryover state during BB). “Role: JAC-Winning Probability: 163383/16384”, “Role: Loss (None) -Winning Probability: 1/16384”. Here, the RB group combination indicates RB and JAC. When the RB group combination is determined to be won in the probability lottery process, RB and JAC are the internal winning combinations in the game. In that case, RB and JAC are selected as the winning combination for stopping. Therefore, the role that the player may win in the game is either RB or JAC. If JAC is won in that time, RB becomes a carryover role and enters the RB carryover state during BB.

  Specifically, in the first game after the start of BB (BB start +0), if RB wins with high probability and stops the reel at a predetermined position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time ( BB start + 1, RB start + 0) The RB state is started from the game. When a player inserts one game medal and starts a game, RB and JAC are won with high probability, and when the reel is stopped at a predetermined position where JAC is awarded, 15 game medals are paid out. And the next (BB start + 2, RB start + 1) game will be in the BB carry-over state from BB. In the next game (BB start + 2, RB start + 1), 15 games medals are paid out when the JAC wins with high probability and the reel is stopped at a predetermined position. After that, when a predetermined RB end condition is satisfied, the specific start condition for generating the RB game state in the BB game state is satisfied, so that the RB game state is immediately generated.

  With such a configuration, once the RB gaming state occurs in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state can be continuously generated. Here, when RB and JAC in the BB gaming state are not used as a group role, the RB is won in the unit game determined as the internal winning combination, and the RB in operation is changed. A new RB will be activated before the end of the game, resulting in a decrease in overall pitching, which may be dissatisfied with the player. If the player removes the RB, there may be a demerit that a winning is not obtained in the game, the number of balls that are played per unit time is lowered, and the game is prolonged.

  By using RB and JAC in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state as a group role as in this example, a new gaming property can be created, and a new gaming property can be provided to the player. There is a case. Here, the operating condition of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is exemplified as the end of the RB gaming state in the already operating BB gaming state, but is not limited to this, and the BB gaming state described separately The operating conditions of the RB game state in the inside may be used continuously.

  In the embodiment, even during the CG state and the SCG state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to determine a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a group part as an internal winning combination, but this may not be performed. . That is, one or more lots of RB, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the CG state, and one or more of BB, RB, RB, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the SCG state. A plurality of lotteries may be performed.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set in the sliding frame number determination process S22. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a player performs a reel stop operation, a predetermined winning line is set. (E.g., center line 8c) When there is a stop table in which the symbol position passing over the symbol position and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol position are determined in advance, and the gaming state is a CG state (or an SCG state) In addition, a stop table constituted only by a value less than a specific number of frames for the CG state may be selected. Further, the stop parameter for selecting the stop table may be determined before the reel stop operation is permitted, and may be notified to the player. By doing so, the production effect may be enhanced.

  Even if the gaming state is the CG state (which may be the SCG state), it is limited to be configured so that a stop table configured only by a value less than a specific number of frames is selected for all reels. In addition, when a specific reel (for example, only the left reel 3L, only the reel to be stopped first) is operated, only a value equal to or less than a specific number of frames is set for the reel used for stop control. When a stop table other than a specific reel is controlled to be stopped, a stop table configured only with a value less than a predetermined number of frames greater than a specific number of frames is selected. Also good. Furthermore, it may be determined before the reel stop operation is permitted, and the player may be notified of which reel is the specific reel. By doing so, there may be an effect that it is possible to inform the player which reel operation requires a severe operation for the player.

  Further, which reel is to be a specific reel may be determined after the player performs a predetermined reel stop operation. For example, it may be determined by the symbol position passing on a predetermined pay line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the first stop operation is performed at the time when the first stop operation is performed (for example, the first stop operation is performed). If the reel to which the stop operation is performed is the left reel 3L, if the symbol on the center line 8c is a bell orange watermelon at the time of the operation, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel) It may be determined based on the stopping operation order among a plurality of reels (for example, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel in the case of forward pressing, and the right reel and the middle reel are specified in the case of reverse pressing. Applied as a reel of). By doing so, variations in reel stop control can be expanded and the game performance can be improved.

  In addition, the maximum number of searches in the case where the reel pull-in control and the escape control are performed in the sliding frame number determination process S22 is different between the CG state (or SCG state) and the game state other than the CG state (and SCG state). Also good. For example, when pull-in control is performed on the specific reel described above in the CG state or the SCG state, it passes over a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the specific reel is operated. From the symbol position (when the maximum number of searches is one frame) If there is a symbol to be drawn one frame ahead, the reel is rotated by one frame and then stopped, except in the CG state and SCG, in the reel where the stop operation was performed If there is a symbol you want to draw within 4 frames from the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, center line 8c) (when the maximum number of searches is 4 frames), rotate the reel for that number of frames. You may make it stop. (For example, if there is a symbol to be drawn three frames ahead, the reels may be rotated by the number of three frames and then stopped).

  Here, in many cases, a symbol that is likely to be drawn is mainly a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that may be won. For example, if the internal winning combination is replay, and if one more frame is drawn, a replay symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the reel (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2 as an example, when the stop operation is performed, the center line 8c 2), the reel may be stopped after rotating the frame by the number of frames (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, the symbol code 18 is Stopped on the upper reel). A player with a larger maximum number of searches is more advantageous to the player than a small number of players. Therefore, by notifying the player of which reel a specific reel control that reduces the maximum number of searches is by the aforementioned notification, the player May advance the game advantageously.

  For example, if the winning arrangement is established when the bell / orange / watermelon symbol 97 of the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed on the active line, if a winning is established, a specific reel is operated in the first stop operation and the second stop operation. If it is notified before the stop operation is performed for all reels, the player performs the third stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the pull-in control with a large maximum number of searches makes it so severe. There is a case where the bell / orange / watermelon symbol can be stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L without stopping the reel 3L on the left even if it is not timing. When the maximum number of searches is four frames, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, when the player stops the left reel 3L, the symbol of any of the symbol codes 03 to 16 is displayed on the center line 8c. If it is passing, the bell / orange / watermelon symbol can be stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L.

  On the other hand, if the maximum number of searches is one frame, if any symbol of symbol codes 00 to 16 is passing on the center line 8c when the player stops the reel 3L on the left, The orange watermelon symbol is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L. In this way, notification of a specific reel can influence the player's advantage and can improve the interest. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 1 in the CG state or the SCG state, and the maximum number of sliding frames is 4 in the embodiment except for the CG state and the SCG state, but is not limited thereto. It may be preferred to apply 0 in the CG or SCG state. In other words, when the symbol displayed on the reel passes the position deviated from the winning line, when the player stops the reel, the symbol displayed on the reel is displayed along the winning line. The reel may be rotated and stopped until the position is reached. In such a case, the reel is stopped only by the player's stop operation, which may improve the player's technical intervention and satisfaction that the player has stopped by his / her own power.

  In the CG state, the SCG state, etc., a winning combination of a combination that does not match the winning combination for determination is allowed. A winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination (for example, a winning combination for determination) based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the game starting unit; In the game state (for example, CG state or SCG state), it is possible to stop and display the winning mode (for example, bell-bell-bell) not based on the winning combination (for example, replay) on the variable display means. And a game value corresponding to the winning mode stopped and displayed on the variation display means (for example, payout of an amount of award medium corresponding to the small part of the bell) can be given to the player, and a predetermined gaming state In other game states (for example, CG state and SCG state), only the winning mode (for example, Bell-Bell-Bell) based on the winning combination (for example, Bell's small combination) is stopped and displayed on the variable display means. Like It is. That is, in a predetermined gaming state, a winning mode (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is not based on the winning combination (for example, lose) can be stopped and displayed on the variable display means. In the gaming state, when the winning combination is lost, a bonus, a small combination, a replay and the like are not won.

  Further, during the CT gaming state, a CG state or the like can be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination, or from the next game. Further, during the BB gaming state, a CG state or the like can be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination, or the next game.

  Also, regarding CT and SCT, in the BB gaming state (in BB), only if the winning combination for determination includes RB (only), even if the symbols or symbol combinations corresponding to RB are not displayed together, RB It can also be configured to generate a gaming state. In addition, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is a determination winning combination, and the winning winning combination can be used as a stop control parameter (control information).

  Further, in the embodiment, a random number is drawn based on a start operation (for example, an operation of the start lever 6 (game start operation), etc.), and a probability lottery (determination of a winning combination, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, etc.) is performed. Like to do.

  The transition of the predetermined gaming state is not limited to before the start operation, before the probability lottery, or after the winning search, but between the probability lottery and the reel rotation start (rotation start process), It is also possible to perform the operation from the stop operation until the corresponding reel or the like stops, and between the stop of the predetermined reel and the stop operation of the next reel.

  Further, in the embodiment, although the small winning combination is distributed in the winning combination for stopping, it is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the winning combination for stoppage is a small combination such as an orange small combination, the winning combination for stoppage can be set as all the small combinations. The same applies to bonuses, replays, and the like. In the CG state or the SCG state, it is also possible to perform pull-in control (for example, pull-in control within the range of 4 frames or within the range of 1 frame) for the reel corresponding to the third stop operation.

  Further, in the CG state and the SCG state, a small role lottery is performed (a random number range for winning a small role is provided in the probability lottery table), but is not limited thereto. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be controlled to stop based on only the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player without performing the lottery lottery. In addition, the probability lottery table in the CG state and the SCG state can be configured to be internally won for any one of lose (none), replay, or bonus (configured not to internally win a small role).

  FIG. 15 shows a stop display form when a plurality of active lines are set and the above-described composite combination is won.

  In FIG. 15, (a) is a case where the combined combination of bell, orange and watermelon of the present embodiment is won, and three game medals are betted and the effective line is 5 lines. For example, the reel pattern of FIG. In the arrangement, symbol codes 17 to 19 from the upper stage of the left reel 3L, that is, upper bell orange watermelon, middle bell, lower bell orange watermelon, symbol codes 10 to 12 from the upper stage of middle reel 3C, that is, upper orange and middle bell・ When orange / watermelon, lower watermelon, and right reel 3R are displayed with symbols 03-05, that is, upper orange, middle bell, and lower watermelon stopped by the player's operation, the top line 8b displays “bell orange “Watermelon-Orange-Orange”, “Bell-Bell-Orange-Watermelon-Bell” on the center line 8c, “Bell on the bottom-line 8d” "Orange watermelon-watermelon-watermelon", "bell orange watermelon-orange as bell orange watermelon- orange" on the cross-up line 8a, "Bell orange watermelon-bell orange watermelon" on the cross-down line 8e -"Watermelon" will be displayed together. According to the present embodiment, a plurality of small roles (bell small role, orange small role and watermelon small role) can be simultaneously established with three or more lines without cherry. In FIG. One of Bell, Orange, and Watermelon can be established for all five lines. In the prior art, it is not easy to conceive of a probability lottery table, a winning winning combination selection table, etc. that can be applied to a composite role by combining multiple different symbols into one composite symbol. For this reason, when two or more different combinations are established simultaneously, the combination is established along two or more horizontal effective lines, or cherry and other combinations are established simultaneously.

  Furthermore, not limited to the above-described embodiment, for example, two symbols may be mixed to form one composite symbol. A specific example is shown in FIG.

  In FIG. 15B, orange watermelon (composite symbol 97 ′) is a mixture of orange (symbol 96) and watermelon (symbol 94), and is regarded as orange and watermelon. When this embodiment is applied and a combined combination of orange and watermelon is won, three game medals are betted and the effective line is five lines. For example, the upper orange of the left reel 3L ′, the middle red 7, If the lower watermelon, middle orange 3C 'upper orange, middle orange watermelon, lower watermelon, right reel 3R' upper watermelon, middle red 7, lower orange are stopped by the player, the cross-up line 8a "Watermelon-orange watermelon-watermelon" and "orange-orange watermelon-orange" are displayed together on the cross-down line 8e. According to this example, it is possible to simultaneously establish a plurality of small combinations (orange small combination and watermelon small combination) using an oblique effective line.

  As described above, the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment is a gaming machine having the following configuration.

  An identification information display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.) for displaying a plurality of identification information (for example, symbols shown in FIG. 2), and a game start command output in response to an operation by the player Based on the command means (for example, start lever 6, start switch 6S, etc.) and the game start command signal output by the game start command means being detected, fluctuations in the identification information displayed by the identification information display means Identification information changing means (for example, the main control circuit 71, means for performing the process of S19 in FIG. 12) and stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player (for example, the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R, reel stop signal circuit 46, etc.) and the stop command signal output by the stop command means are detected, and the fluctuation of the identification information is stopped. Stop control means for controlling (for example, main control circuit 71, means for performing steps S22 and S23 in FIG. 12, etc.) and the stop control means stop the variation of the identification information, so that the identification information Winning determination means (for example, main control circuit 71, means for performing step S26 in FIG. 13) for determining whether or not a winning is made based on a combination of identification information displayed by the display means, and the winning When specific identification information (for example, composite symbol 97 in FIG. 12) is displayed by the identification information display means, the determination means determines whether or not a prize has been won as one identification information and other identification information are displayed. A game machine characterized by determining whether or not.

  According to this gaming machine, a plurality of pieces of identification information (for example, bell / orange / watermelon, orange / watermelon) are stopped by stopping and displaying specific identification information (for example, bell / orange / watermelon, orange / watermelon). Since the winning determination is made as the displayed one, even an inexperienced player can directly visually determine what kind of small combination has been established as a combined combination at the same time. Therefore, there may be a case where an interesting gaming machine that gives a player a sense of expectation can be provided.

  Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine and a pacilot in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which an operation on the gaming machine 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

It is a perspective view which shows an external appearance. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the winning combination selection table for a stop. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process. It is a figure which shows the example of a stop display when a composite combination is materialized.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 2 cabinet
3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

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An identification information display means for displaying a plurality of identification information, a game start command means for outputting a game start command in response to an operation by the player, and a game start command signal output by the game start command means is detected. Based on the identification information changing means for changing the identification information displayed by the identification information display means, a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player, and the stop command means. Based on the detected stop command signal, the stop control means for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information, and the identification information display means is displayed by the stop control means stopping the fluctuation of the identification information. Winning determination means for determining whether or not a prize is won based on a combination of the identification information,
The winning determination means, when specific identification information is displayed by the identification information display means, determines whether or not it is a winning as one identification information and other identification information are displayed. Gaming machine.

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