JP6108128B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed, and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to complete one game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the active line stops when all reels stop rotating, a prize is awarded, and a privilege for paying out medals is given, or the game state is shifted.

  In such a slot machine, when the BB combination is won and the BB combination winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. The player can increase the number of medals owned in the BB state until the BB state ends. For this reason, it is common for a player to play a game in a gaming state other than the BB state while expecting that a BB winning combination will be established. In recent years, a slot machine has been proposed in which, for example, a BB role and a re-playing opportunity are both won in one game round (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 2007-075289

  In a configuration in which a chance to win both the BB role and the replay in one game round occurs, it is possible to make the player expect that the BB role is won when the re-game winning is established, It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for winning the BB role in the game to be played. However, the present inventors have been concerned about the possibility that the player can not provide the gameability desired by the player because the gameability preferred by the player varies.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machines as exemplified above, but also applies to slot machines in which special roles and other roles have the chance to win. This is also a problem corresponding to other gaming machines that terminate the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enjoying a game by providing the gameability desired by the player.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs a lottery of a combination, and the patterns Stop operation means that is operated to stop the circulation display, and when the stop operation means is operated, a stop control means that performs control to stop the circulation display of the picture within a predetermined pull-in range; If lottery result of the combination is stopped on the special pattern combination effective position a special role winning, the gaming machine having a special game state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous special game state to the player As a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and in the specified ratio when the special role is won, in addition to the special role to other roles Also won The first predetermined gaming state and the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and when the special role is won, the special role is added at a second specified rate higher than the specified rate. At least a second predetermined gaming state in which another winning combination is won, and when the winning result is the first result and the stop operation means is subjected to the first specific operation, the game at that time If the state is a gaming state other than the special gaming state, first transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state regardless of the gaming state at that time, and the lottery result of the combination is the first result. When the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, if the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the gaming state is set to the second predetermined gaming state regardless of the gaming state at that time. A second transfer means for transferring to If lottery result of the serial combination is the third specific operation is performed in the stop operation means a first result, it performs stop control so that the specific pattern combination corresponding to the specific combination stops, the specific picture The game state maintaining means for maintaining the gaming state at the time when the combination is stopped, and the first lottery information used by the lottery means for the lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the first predetermined gaming state are stored. First lottery information storage means, and second lottery information storage means for storing second lottery information used by the lottery means for the lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the second predetermined gaming state, 3. The specific operation is an operation of operating a specific stop operation unit first, and the first specific operation and the second specific operation include operating a stop operation unit different from the specific stop operation unit first. Including operations, At least the first lottery information and the second lottery information are configured such that an opportunity that the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result occurs, and the specific pattern combination is determined when the third specific operation is performed. A pattern forming the specific pattern combination is arranged on each circulation display means so as to be surely stopped, and the player's advantageous degree in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state is made equal. To do.

  By providing the gameability desired by the player, it becomes possible to enjoy the game.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. The figure which shows an example of the 3rd RT state lottery table. The flowchart which shows BB state process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail based on the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse). Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circumferential direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As a symbol, “watermelon” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “bell” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “red 7” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “BAR” design (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), “Youth” design (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), “Replay” design (for example, 14th of left reel 32L), “Blue 7” design There are nine types (for example, eleventh of the left reel 32L), “white 7” symbol (for example, fourth of the left reel 32L), and “cherry” symbol (for example, fifth of the middle reel 32M). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel and the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes where medals are paid out include cherry prizes, bell prizes, and watermelon prizes. When the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as a cherry winning. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol that stops on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R may be any symbol. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, when the “cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, a cherry win is awarded on all four active lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. When the “bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the effective line, 10 medals are paid out as a bell winning, and the “watermelon” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is the effective line. When stopped above, 15 medals are paid out as a watermelon prize.

  As a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed, there is a BB prize.

  When the “blue 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, a BB win is made and the gaming state shifts to the BB state although no medal is paid out.

  As a prize to which a re-game privilege that allows a game of the next game to be played without inserting a medal is given, there are a first re-game prize to a seventh re-game prize. When the “replay” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the first replay prize is awarded. When the “blue 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a second replay prize is awarded. When the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a third replay prize is awarded. When the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fourth replay prize is awarded. When the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fifth replay prize is awarded. When the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a sixth re-game prize is won. When the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, the seventh re-game prize is won.

  In addition, when the second re-game prize is established, the game state shifts to the first RT state in addition to the re-game prize, and when the third re-game prize is established, in addition to the re-game prize. When the gaming state shifts to the second RT state and the fourth re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state in addition to the re-gaming benefits.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the second replay symbol is a combination of symbols for the second replay winning, that is, a combination of “blue 7” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the second replay symbol is a “blue 7” symbol for the left reel 32L, and a “replay” symbol for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is switched. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91 a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91 b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 19 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game among these processes, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not any of the first re-game win to the seventh re-game win is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for changing the number of bets or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. Further, if neither the medal insertion nor the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S207 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is turned off at step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state process in step S212, and the BB state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into five game states, namely, a normal game state, a first RT state, a second RT state, a third RT state, and a BB state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal gaming state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” normal gaming state. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 4, in step S306, a winning flag indicating that the first regame, the second regame, the third regame, and the fourth regame are won. Set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  Incidentally, if the set winning flag is not a winning flag indicating that BB has been won (hereinafter referred to as “BB winning flag”), the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is set with the corresponding winning flag. Is reset after the game is over (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is a BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning when IV = 1, that is, the probability of winning a cherry is about 78.1, IV = 2. The probability of winning a win, that is, the probability of winning a bell is about 10.0 / 1, the probability of winning a win when IV = 3, that is, the probability of winning a watermelon is about 11.0, IV = The probability of winning in the case of 4, ie, the probability of winning in the first replay to the fourth replay is about 7.3, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 11, ie the probability of winning only in the BB Is about 1/189. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.40. In addition, since 0 is set as the point value PV for IV = 5 to 10, in the normal gaming state, an event that is won when IV = 5 to 10 does not occur. That is, in the normal gaming state, an event that is won only for the fifth regame, an event that is won for both the fifth regame and BB, an event that is won only for the sixth regame, and the sixth regame, In the event that both BB wins, 7th replay wins only, 7th replay wins and BB wins do not occur, and BB wins It is not won for other roles.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. For example, when the display control device 81 receives a lottery result command indicating that the first regame to the fourth regame has been won, the display control device 81 is performed only when the first regame to the fourth regame is won. The auxiliary display unit 65 is driven and controlled to start the auxiliary effect. In the normal process, only the various commands such as the lottery result command are set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S310, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated. In the stop information setting process, stop information of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is set so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped on the active line. At this time, when the BB winning flag and the winning flag indicating that another winning combination has been set, stop information is set as follows. The winning flag indicating that the other role has been won, the winning flag indicating that the first re-game to the fourth re-game have been won, the winning flag indicating that the fifth re-game has been won, and the sixth re-game are won. In the case of either a winning flag indicating that the game has been won or a winning flag indicating that the seventh regame has been won, each reel is set so that the winning replay symbol has priority over the BB symbol and stops on the active line. Stop information of 32L, 32M, and 32R is set. In addition, when the winning flag indicating that the other role has been won is either a winning flag indicating that the cherry has been won, a winning flag indicating that the bell has been won, or a winning flag indicating that the watermelon has been won Is set to stop information of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R so that the BB symbol has priority over the winning small symbol symbol and stops on the active line.

  Next, the reel control process of step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reaches a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up a lamp (not shown) of each stop switch 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, in step S402, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S405, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Therefore, in step S406, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel that should be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. For example, if a BB winning flag and a winning flag indicating that a watermelon has been won are set and the 6th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, there is room for a BB winning Therefore, the stop information of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is changed to stop information that makes it possible to stop the “watermelon” symbol on the active line. Further, in the case of winning when IV = 4, that is, in the case of winning from the first replay to the fourth replay (see FIG. 13), depending on whether or not the left stop switch 42 is operated first. A stop information second setting process is performed to change the winning mode to be established.

  If it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 to cause the display control device 81 to recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

  Here, the stop information setting process S310 and the reel control process S210 performed when the first regame to the fourth regame are won will be described.

  Prior to the description, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described. In the slot machine 10, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, the upper and lower stages are stopped. An effective line is set in the middle reel 32M. For this reason, regarding the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if the interval between similar symbols is 6 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 and 44. The middle reel 32M can be stopped on the active line, and if the same symbols are arranged with an interval of 4 symbols or less, the winning symbol is displayed when the winning symbol is obtained regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 43. Can be stopped on the active line. On the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol, the “bell” symbol, the “watermelon” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is six symbols or less, and the middle reel 32M The “replay” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol are arranged such that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbol, the “bell” symbol is placed on the right reel 32R. The “watermelon” symbols are arranged such that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when each of the above symbols becomes a winning symbol, the winning symbol can be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, stop information for stopping the winning symbol on the active line when winning one of the bell, watermelon, first regame, fifth regame, sixth regame, and seventh regame. By setting, a corresponding winning can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. On the other hand, the “Red 7” symbol, the “Blue 7” symbol, and the “White 7” symbol are only arranged one by one on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Not placed. In addition, the “cherry” symbols of the middle reel 32M are arranged at positions 0 and 5, and the interval between the “cherry” symbols is 4 symbols in the sections 0 to 5, while 5 In the interval from No. 0 to No. 0, the interval between “Cherry” symbols is 15 symbols. Therefore, if the “Red 7” symbol, the “Blue 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, and the “Cherry” symbol on the middle reel 32M become a winning symbol, a game is required to stop the winning symbol on the active line. It is necessary for the person to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the symbol.

  When the first regame to the fourth regame are won, the stop information setting process sets stop information at which the “replay” symbol stops at the upper stage as stop information for the left reel 32L, and stops information for the middle reel 32M. As the stop information for the right reel 32R, stop information for stopping the “replay” symbol at the lower stage is set. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the same symbols is 6 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbols are the same on the middle reel 32M. It arrange | positions so that the space | interval of symbols may become 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the upper stage regardless of the operation timing. Here, on the left reel 32L, the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol are arranged at least two symbols away from the “replay” symbol. Therefore, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, there remains room for the first re-game winning in the first line L1 and the second line L2, while the second re-game winning to the fourth re-game winning. There is no room to establish. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated first, the “replay” symbol stops at the middle stage regardless of the operation timing, and when the right stop switch 44 is operated first, the operation timing is reached. Regardless, the “Replay” symbol will stop at the bottom. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated first, there remains room for the first regame winning to the fourth regame winning remaining in all the effective lines L1 to L4, and the right stop switch 44 is operated first. If it is, there remains room for the first regame prize to the fourth regame prize to be established in the second line L2 and the fourth line L4.

  When any of the reels is stopped, stop information second setting processing is performed. In the stop information second setting process, the reel stopped first (that is, the stop switch operated first) is determined. If the reel stopped first is the left reel 32L, the stop information second setting process is terminated without changing the stop information, and the process returns to step S402. As a result, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the first re-game winning is established on the second line L2 regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44. It becomes.

  On the other hand, when the reel stopped first is other than the left reel 32L, the stop information is changed in the stop information second setting process performed after one reel is stopped. Specifically, the stop information of the left reel 32L is changed to stop information that stops any of the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol. On the left reel 32L, the “Red 7” symbol is arranged at the 18th position, the “Blue 7” symbol is arranged at the 11th position, and the “White 7” symbol is arranged at the 4th position. Has been. The “White 7” design and the “Blue 7” design are 6 symbols apart in the 4th to 11th sections, and the “Blue 7” design and the “Red 7” design are 6 designs apart in the 11th to 18th segments. The “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are separated by 6 symbols in the 18th to 4th sections. That is, on the left reel 32L, the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the “7” symbols is 6 symbols or less. For this reason, when the left reel 32L is stopped based on the changed stop information, one of the “7” symbols is stopped at the lower stage depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the symbols 0 to 4 of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the “white 7” symbol of the fourth stops at the lower stage and the left If the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbols 5 to 11 of the reel 32L have reached the lower stage, the “blue 7” symbol of the eleventh stops at the lower stage, and the symbols 12 to If the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 18th symbol reaches the lower stage, the 18th “red 7” design stops at the lower stage, and the 19th to 20th symbols on the left reel 32L are the lower stage. When the left stop switch 42 is operated while reaching, the “white 7” symbol of No. 4 stops at the lower stage. In the stop information second setting process performed after stopping the two reels, the stop information second setting process is terminated without changing the stop information, and the process returns to step S402. As a result, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, any one of the second regame prize to the fourth regame prize on the fourth line L4 depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Will be established.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. If the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a small winning combination has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether any of the first re-game winning to the seventh re-game winning is achieved. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated, and if any of the re-game winnings have been established, a re-game setting process is performed for changing the gaming state to the re-gaming state. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. If the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of a later payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S501, it is determined based on the winning combination set set in the previous payout determination process whether or not the second re-game winning is achieved. When the second regame winning is established, the process proceeds to step S502, and RT setting flag clear processing is performed. In the RT setting flag clear process, it is determined whether any of the first RT setting flag to the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106. If any RT setting flag is set, the RT setting flag clear process is terminated after clearing the set RT setting flag, and if any RT setting flag is not set, The RT setting flag clear process is terminated. When the RT setting flag clear process is finished, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S503, and the RT state process is finished.

  If the first RT setting flag is set in step S503, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first RT state based on the first RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the first RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 16 is a first RT state lottery table selected in the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, 11 index values IV are set as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13), and each index value IV is the same as the normal gaming state lottery table. The winning combination is set. In the first RT state lottery table, the same point value PV as that in the normal game state lottery table is set for IV = 1 to 3 and 7 to 10. When IV = 4, the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is set to 8578, whereas it is set to 8578. When IV = 5, the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is 0. In contrast, it is set to 300. In addition, when IV = 6, the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is set to 100, whereas the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is set to 100. 246 is set to 246. When determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 3 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, that is, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 4, that is, The probability of winning from 1 regame to 4th regame is about 1 / 7.6, the probability of winning when IV = 5, that is, the probability of winning 5th replay is about 1/219, IV = 6, the probability of winning for the 5th replay and BB is about 1/655, the probability of winning when IV = 11, that is, the probability of winning only for BB is about 266. A fraction. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.40.

  Here, when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state, the fifth regame is won in the case of winning when IV = 5 and in the case of winning when IV = 6. Become. The probability of winning when IV = 5 or IV = 6 is about 1/164. When winning when IV = 6, BB is won in addition to the fifth replay. That is, in the first RT state, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB is also won with a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Furthermore, in the first RT state, BB is won in the case of winning when IV = 6 and in the case of winning when IV = 11. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 11 is about 1/189, and if winning is won when IV = 6, it will be won for the fifth replay in addition to BB. That is, in the first RT state, when an event that is won in BB occurs, only BB is won at a rate of about 71%, and BB and the fifth replay are won at a rate of about 29%. In addition, since 0 is set as the point value PV for IV = 7 to 10, in the first RT state, an event that is won when IV = 7 to 10 does not occur. That is, in the first RT state, an event that is won only for the sixth regame, an event that is won for both the sixth regame and BB, an event that is won only for the seventh regame, BB won't be the winning event.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S501 that the second regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S504, and based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, It is determined whether or not a third replay prize has been established. If the third re-game winning is established, the RT setting flag clear process described above is performed in step S505, and the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S506, and the RT state process is terminated. .

  If the second RT setting flag is set in step S506, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the second RT state based on the second RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the second RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 17 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, 11 index values IV are set as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13), and each index value IV is the same as the normal gaming state lottery table. The winning combination is set. In the second RT state lottery table, the same point value PV as that of the normal game state lottery table is set for IV = 1 to 3, 9, and 10. When IV = 4, the point value PV of the lottery table for the normal gaming state is set to 8378, whereas it is set to 8378. When IV = 5, the point value PV of the lottery table for the normal gaming state is 0. In contrast, it is set to 300. Also, for IV = 6 to 8, the point value PV of the normal gaming state lottery table is set to 100 while the point value PV is 0 respectively, and for IV = 11, the normal gaming state lottery table is While the point value PV is 346, it is set to 146. When determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 3 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, that is, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 4, that is, The probability of winning from 1 regame to 4th replay is about 1 / 7.8, the probability of winning when IV = 5, ie the probability of winning 5th replay is about 1/219, IV = 6 is the probability of winning for the 5th replay and BB is about 1/655, the probability of winning for IV = 7 is the probability of winning for the 6th replay About 1/655, the probability of winning when IV = 8, that is, the probability of winning both the 6th replay and BB is about 1/655, the probability of winning when IV = 11, ie, only BB The probability of winning is about 1/449. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.40.

  Here, when the gaming state is shifted to the second RT state, the fifth re-game is won in the case of winning when IV = 5 and the case of winning when IV = 6. Become. The probability of winning when IV = 5 or IV = 6 is about 1/164. When winning when IV = 6, BB is won in addition to the fifth replay. That is, in the second RT state, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB is also won with a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Further, in the second RT state, the sixth regame is won in the case of winning when IV = 7 and in the case of winning when IV = 8. The probability of winning when IV = 7 or IV = 8 is about 1/328. When winning when IV = 8, BB is won in addition to the sixth replay. In other words, in the second RT state, the sixth regame is won with a probability of about 1/328, and the BB is also won with a half probability when the sixth regame is won. Furthermore, in the 2nd RT state, in the case of winning when IV = 6, the case of winning when IV = 8, and the case of winning when IV = 11, BB Will be won. The probability of winning when IV = 6, 8, and 11 is about 1/189, and when winning when IV = 6, it will win the 5th replay in addition to BB. IV In the case of winning at the time of = 8, in addition to BB, the sixth replay is also won. In other words, in the 2nd RT state, if an event that wins the BB occurs, only the BB is won at a rate of about 42%, and the BB and the fifth replay are won at a rate of about 29%. Wins BB and 6th replay at a rate. In addition, since 0 is set as the point value PV at IV = 9 and IV = 10, in the second RT state, an event that is won is not generated when IV = 9 and IV = 10. In other words, in the second RT state, an event that is won only for the seventh regame and an event that is won for both the seventh regame and BB do not occur.

  Returning to the description of the RT state process, if it is determined in step S504 that the third regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S507, and based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, It is determined whether or not a fourth re-game winning is established. If the fourth regame winning is not established, the RT state process is ended as it is. If the fourth regame winning is established, the RT setting flag clearing process described above is performed in step S508 and step S509 is performed. To set the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the RT state processing is terminated.

  If the third RT setting flag is set in step S509, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the third RT state based on the setting of the third RT setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the third RT state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 18 is a third RT state lottery table selected in the third RT state of “setting 3”. In the third RT state lottery table, 11 index values IV are set as in the normal gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13), and each index value IV is the same as the normal gaming state lottery table. The winning combination is set. In the third RT state lottery table, the same point value PV as that of the normal game state lottery table is set for IV = 1 to 3 and 9. When IV = 4, the point value PV of the lottery table for normal gaming state is set to 8278, whereas it is set to 8278. When IV = 5, the point value PV of the lottery table for normal gaming state is 0. In contrast, it is set to 300. In addition, when IV = 6 to 8 and IV = 10, the point value PV of the lottery table for normal gaming state is set to 100 respectively, whereas when IV = 11, the normal gaming state is set. While the point value PV of the lottery table is 346, it is set to 46. When determining whether or not a winning combination is made using such a lottery table, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 3 is equal to the winning probability in the normal gaming state, that is, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 4, that is, The probability of winning from 1 regame to 4th regame is about 1 / 7.9, the probability of winning when IV = 5, that is, the probability of winning 5th replay is about 1/219, IV = 6 is the probability of winning for the 5th replay and BB is about 1/655, the probability of winning for IV = 7 is the probability of winning for the 6th replay About 1/655, the probability of winning when IV = 8, that is, the probability of winning both 6th replay and BB is about 1/655, the probability of winning when IV = 10, ie, 7th re Probability of winning both game and BB is about 1/655, when IV = 11 The probability that only a win on the probability that is BB to be selected is one of about 1420 minutes. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.40.

  Here, when the gaming state is shifted to the third RT state, the fifth regame is won in the case where the winning is made when IV = 5 and the case where the winning is made when IV = 6. Become. The probability of winning when IV = 5 or IV = 6 is about 1/164. When winning when IV = 6, BB is won in addition to the fifth replay. That is, in the third RT state, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB is also won with a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Further, in the third RT state, the sixth regame is won in the case of winning when IV = 7 and in the case of winning when IV = 8. The probability of winning when IV = 7 or IV = 8 is about 1/328. When winning when IV = 8, BB is won in addition to the sixth replay. In other words, in the third RT state, the sixth regame is won with a probability of about 1/328, and the BB is also won with a half probability when the sixth regame is won. In addition, in the third RT state, when winning is made when IV = 10, both the seventh regame and BB are won. In other words, in the third RT state, the seventh regame is won with a probability of about 1/655, and the BB is also won with a probability of 1 in the case where the seventh regame is won. Furthermore, in the 3rd RT state, when winning when IV = 6, winning when IV = 8, winning when IV = 10, and IV = In the case of winning at the time of 11, the BB is won. The probability of winning when IV = 6, 8, 10, 11 is about 1/189, and if you win when IV = 6, you will win the 5th replay in addition to BB. , If it is elected when IV = 8, it will be elected for the sixth replay in addition to BB, and if elected when IV = 10, it will be elected for the seventh replay in addition to BB Winning. In other words, in the 3rd RT state, when an event that wins the BB occurs, only the BB is won at a rate of about 13%, and the BB and the fifth replay are won at a rate of about 29%, and about 29% BB and 6th re-game are won at a rate, and BB and 7th re-game are won at a rate of about 29%. In addition, since 0 is set as the point value PV at IV = 9, in the third RT state, an event that is won when IV = 9 does not occur. That is, in the third RT state, an event that is won only in the seventh replay does not occur.

  Next, the BB state process of step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S603, where it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been established based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a BB winning is established, a BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S604. At this time, the BB winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and if the RT setting flag is set in the state information storing area 106c, the RT setting flag is cleared. In step S605, 442 is set in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out in the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and 442 is displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61. Process. By performing the processing of step S604 and step S605, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the BB state based on the BB setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c, and the lottery table for the BB state is selected.

  If the gaming state has shifted to the BB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and an end determination process is performed in step S606. In the end determination process, for example, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining payout counter is 0. When the value is 0, the BB setting flag is cleared and the game state is changed to the normal game state. Incidentally, when the gaming state shifts to the BB state, the player can expect an increase of about 315 medals owned by the player until the BB state ends.

  When the BB winning flag is not set (when step S602 is NO), when the BB winning is not established (when step S603 is NO), 442 is set to the remaining payout counter at step S605. In the case where the end determination process is performed in step S606, a state command is set in step S607, and the BB state process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the gaming state at the time of the end of the game (that is, the gaming state of the next game). In step S607, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set.

  Next, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described. In the game state of the normal game state, the first RT state to the third RT state (hereinafter, these game states are collectively referred to as “non-BB state”), lottery processing is performed in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. In this case, an opportunity to win only BB, an opportunity to win BB and 5th replay, an opportunity to win BB and 6th replay, and an opportunity to win BB and 7th replay Can occur. For this reason, in the game round in which the player does not operate the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the BB symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the fifth regame winning BB wins can be expected in the case where is established, the case where the sixth re-game prize is established, and the case where the seventh re-game prize is established.

  In the normal game state, the cherry is elected with a probability of about 1/8, the bell is elected with a probability of about 1/10, the watermelon is elected with a probability of about 11.0, The first regame to the fourth regame are won with a probability of about 1 / 7.3, and only BB is won with a probability of about 1/189. That is, in the normal gaming state, when the BB winning flag is not carried over, an event that wins both BB and other winning combinations does not occur. For this reason, the gameability in the normal game state is a gameability in which BB winning can be expected when no winning is achieved.

  In the first RT state, the cherry is elected with a probability of about 1/8, the bell is elected with a probability of about 10.0, the watermelon is elected with a probability of about 11.0, Winning the first replay to the fourth replay with a probability of about 7.6, winning only the fifth regame with a probability of about 219, and winning the fifth regame and BB about 655 minutes Win with a probability of 1 and win only BB with a probability of about 1/266. In other words, in the first RT state, when the BB winning flag is not carried over, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB has a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Will also win. In the 1st RT state, BB is won with a probability of about 189/189, about 71% when BB is won is only BB and about 29% is in BB and 5th replay. Wins.

  In the 2nd RT state, the cherry is elected with a probability of about 1/8, the bell is elected with a probability of about 10.0, the watermelon is elected with a probability of about 11.0, The first regame to the fourth regame are won with a probability of about 7.8, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 219, and the fifth regame and BB are about 655 minutes. Winning with a probability of 1 and winning with a probability of about 1/655 for the 6th replay only, with a probability of about 1/655 for the 6th replay and the BB, and about 449 minutes with only the BB Win with a probability of 1. In other words, in the second RT state, when the BB winning flag is not carried over, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB has a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Will also win. In addition, the sixth regame is won with a probability of about 1/328, and the BB is also won with a half probability when winning the sixth regame. In the 2nd RT state, BB is won with a probability of about 189/189, about 42% when BB is won and only about BB is won and about 58% is BB and other roles (first 5 replays or 6 replays).

  In the 3rd RT state, the cherry is elected with a probability of about 1/8, the bell is elected with a probability of about 10.0, the watermelon is elected with a probability of about 11.0, The first regame to the fourth regame are elected with a probability of about 1 / 7.9, the 5th regame is elected with a probability of about 1/219, and the 5th regame and the BB are about 655 minutes. Of the first replay, winning the 6th replay only with a probability of about 1/655, winning the 6th replay and the BB with a probability of about 1/655, winning the 7th replay and the BB Winning with a probability of about 1/655, winning only about BB with a probability of about 1/1420. That is, in the third RT state, if the BB winning flag is not carried over, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164, and the BB has a probability of 1/4 when the fifth regame is won. Will also win. In addition, the sixth regame is won with a probability of about 1/328, and the BB is also won with a half probability when winning the sixth regame. In addition, the player wins the seventh replay with a probability of about 1/655, and wins the BB with a probability of 1 in the case of winning the seventh regame. And in the 3rd RT state, BB is won with a probability of about 1/189, about 13% when BB is won and only about BB is won and about 87% is BB and other roles (first 5 replays, 6 replays or 7 replays).

  As described above, in each of the gaming state of the normal gaming state and the first RT state to the third RT state, the probability of winning the BB is equal, but the chances of the BB winning possibility differ. That is, there is a possibility of winning a BB in the case of no winning in the normal gaming state, and in the case of no winning in the first RT state and in the case of the fifth re-game winning. There is a possibility of winning a BB, and in the 2nd RT state, there is a possibility of winning a BB when no winning is achieved and when a 5th re-game winning or 6th re-game winning is achieved, the 3rd RT state. Then, there is a possibility of winning the BB when none of the winnings is achieved and when any of the fifth re-game winnings to the seventh re-game winning is achieved. Also, in each of the above gaming states, when the BB is won, the ratio of winning other roles is different. In the normal gaming state, the ratio is 0%, whereas in the first RT state, The ratio is about 29%, the ratio is about 58% in the second RT state, and the ratio is about 84% in the third RT state. In addition, in each of the above gaming states, the winning probability of the combination that can be expected to win BB is different. In the normal gaming state, there is no winning combination with BB, so the winning probability is 0. About 1/164 in the state (probability of winning the 5th regame), about 1/109 in the 2nd RT state (probability of winning the 5th or 6th regame), and about 3 in the 3rd RT state 93.6 (probability of winning one of the fifth to seventh regames).

  The normal game state is shifted to when the BB state is finished, and the first RT state to the third RT state are shifted to when the second regame winning to the fourth regame winning are established. In the non-BB state, when the first regame to the fourth regame are won, a special auxiliary effect is performed by the auxiliary display unit 65 or the like. Therefore, when a specific auxiliary effect is performed, the player selects the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 and the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 by selecting the operation order. Then, the player himself can select whether or not to shift the re-game winning to be established and the gaming state. Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, a first regame winning can be established. When the first re-game winning is established, the gaming state does not shift. If the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, and the left stop switch 42 is operated when the symbols 5 to 11 of the left reel 32L have reached the lower stage, A game prize can be established. When the second re-game winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. If the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, and the left stop switch 42 is operated when the symbols 12 to 18 of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, A game prize can be established. When the third regame winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. When the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, and the left stop switch 42 is operated when the symbols 19 to 4 of the left reel 32L have reached the lower stage, A game prize can be established. When the fourth regame winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. Therefore, the player can change the gameability so as to follow the player's own taste through the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  Furthermore, in each of the game states of the normal gaming state, the first RT state to the third RT state, the probability of winning the cherry, the probability of winning the bell, the probability of winning the watermelon, and the winning of the BB Probability is equal. In each of the above gaming states, the probability of winning the first re-game to the fourth re-game, the probability of winning the fifth re-game, the probability of winning the sixth re-game, and the seventh re-game On the other hand, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 4-10 is the same as the probability of winning for the role to which the privilege of replay is granted. As described above, when one of the first re-game and the seventh re-game is won, any one of the first re-game win to the seventh re-game win is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. As a result, a replay privilege is granted. Therefore, the expected value of the medal payout per game time in each of the normal gaming state and the first RT state to the third RT state is the same, and there is no difference in the player's degree of advantage.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  When the non-BB state includes four game states of the normal game state, the first RT state, the second RT state, and the third RT state, and in these game states, the probability of winning the BB is equal while the BB is won The ratio of winning other roles is different. As described above, by providing a plurality of game states with different ratios of winning for other roles when BB is won, a plurality of gaming properties can be provided to the player. Moreover, it was set as the structure which transfers to the 1st RT state-3rd RT state by operation of the stop switches 42-44 at the time of winning a 1st regame-a 4th regame. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to select in which gaming state the game is to be performed through the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44. For example, if a BB is won, a player who likes a game with a high percentage of winning other roles, that is, a game with a high frequency of expecting a BB win when a prize other than a BB prize is established, The stop switches 42 to 44 may be operated to play a game in the third RT state. In addition, for example, a player who likes a game with a low percentage of winning for other roles when winning a BB, that is, a game with a low frequency of expecting a BB win when a prize other than a BB prize is established. May operate the stop switches 42 to 44 to play a game in the first RT state. As a result, it is possible to provide the gameability suitable for the player's preference and to enjoy the game.

  In the first RT state, the fifth regame is set as the winning combination with BB, in the second RT state, the fifth replay and the sixth regame are set as the winning combination with BB, and in the third RT state, The 5th regame, the 6th regame, and the 7th regame were set as a winning combination with BB. It is assumed that some players think that it is only necessary to have one role that can be expected to win a BB when a winning is established, while other players think that it is better to have a plurality of such roles. . Therefore, by adopting a configuration in which the number of winning combinations with BB in each gaming state is different, it is possible to vary the opportunities for expecting that BB has been won in each gaming state, and the game that the player desires By providing sex, it becomes possible to enjoy the game.

  In the case where the fifth regame prize is established, the case where the sixth regame prize is established, and the case where the seventh regame prize is established, the probability of winning the BB is different. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to provide a difference in the player's expectation for winning the BB depending on which winning is achieved, and it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game.

  In the first RT state to the third RT state, the probability of winning in any of the fifth re-game and the seventh re-game that can be won together with BB is different. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to vary the frequency at which it can be expected that BB is won in each gaming state, and it is possible to enjoy the game by providing the gameability desired by the player. . In addition, it is possible to provide the gameability more suitably according to the player's preference by adopting a configuration in which the probability of winning the winning combination becomes higher as the gaming state has a greater number of winning combinations with BB. Become.

  A configuration that can be shifted to the first RT state to the third RT state when the player is elected when IV = 4 in the non-BB state, that is, when the first regame to the fourth regame are elected. It was. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the game state can be selected in the same game times under the non-BB state, it is possible to provide gameability according to the player's preference and to reduce the player's willingness to play. It becomes possible to suppress that. For example, in a lottery table used in a non-BB state, an index value IV that is won only for the first re-game, an index value IV that is won only for the second re-game, and an index that is won only for the third re-game. Consider a case where the value IV and the index value IV that is won only for the fourth regame are set, and the index value IV that is won for the first to fourth regames is not set. In such a configuration, the number of game times that can be changed from the first RT state to the third RT state is different, and only a chance to change to a gaming state that the player does not want to change is frequently generated. However, there is a concern that the player's willingness to play may be reduced because the player cannot move to the gaming state desired by the player. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the game state can be selected in the same game times, the above concerns can be solved. Further, a configuration in which the winning index value IV is set for all of the first replay to the fourth replay, while the winning index value IV is not set for any of the first replaying to the fourth replay. By doing so, it becomes possible to set the index value IV and the corresponding point value PV high for all of the first to fourth replays, and provide more opportunities for the player to select the game state It becomes possible to do.

  The expected value of the medal payout per game time in each gaming state of the normal gaming state and the first RT state to the third RT state is made equal, and the player's degree of advantage does not differ between these gaming states. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the games in these gaming states. For example, if there is a difference in the player's advantage level in the first RT state to the third RT state, it is assumed that the player wants to play a game in the game state having the highest advantage level. For this reason, in such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player selects only the gaming state having the greatest advantage, and the player is less likely to play the game when the gaming state is other than the gaming state. There is a possibility that On the other hand, in the configuration in which the player's advantageous degree is equal in the first RT state to the third RT state, the above-mentioned concerns can be solved and the player can enjoy the game in each game state.

  When transitioning to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, any one of the second re-game prize to the fourth re-game prize is established by the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, and a re-game privilege is given. The configuration is as follows. With this configuration, the player can change the game performance without reducing the medals owned by the player. In addition, the player is given a re-game benefit regardless of the transition from the first RT state to the third RT state, that is, the player is given a benefit with the same degree of advantage of the player. It is possible to fully enjoy the game. For example, when shifting to the first RT state, a privilege for performing 15 medal payouts is granted, and when shifting to the second RT state, a privilege for performing 3 medal payouts is granted, and the third RT state is set. In the case of shifting, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which a privilege for paying out one medal is given. However, since it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in medals owned by the player, in such a configuration, for example, a player who wants to shift to the third RT state There is a possibility that hesitates to make a corresponding winning. On the other hand, in a configuration in which a privilege with the same degree of player's advantage is given, it is possible to eliminate the above-mentioned concerns and to enjoy the game under the gaming state desired by the player.

  In the case of winning when IV = 4 in the non-BB state, the first regame is won in addition to the second replay to the fourth regame. When the left stop switch 42 is first operated in a situation where the first regame to the fourth regame are won, the first regame prize is established and the game state does not shift. By adopting such a configuration, for example, in the case where the first replay to the fourth replay are won in the normal game state, the player who wants to continue to play in the normal game state instead of the first RT state to the third RT state. The game can be continued in the normal gaming state by operating the left stop switch 42 first. As a result, the player can play the game in a game state that matches the player's own preferences, and the player can enjoy the game. Further, the operation for shifting the gaming state to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state is performed by operating the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 first and operating the left stop switch 42 at a predetermined timing. On the other hand, the operation when the game state is not shifted is the operation of operating the left stop switch 42 first. As described above, the game state is changed to the operation including the operation timing of the stop switch while the operation not changing the game state is the operation not including the operation timing of the stop switch. It is possible to make the operation in the case of not transferring the game easier than the operation in the case of changing the game, and it is possible to reduce the operation load of the player who does not want to change the game state.

  When the left stop switch 42 is operated first when winning from the first regame to the fourth regame, the first regame prize is established and the regame privilege is given. With this configuration, the player can maintain the gaming state without reducing the medals owned by the player. In addition, the player is provided with the same replay privilege as when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated, that is, the player is given a privilege with the same degree of advantage. It is possible to fully enjoy the game. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated, a privilege of paying out 15 medals is given, and when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, one medal is paid out. It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a privilege to be given is given. However, since it is common for a player to play a game while expecting an increase in medals owned by the player, in such a configuration, a player who does not want to change the gaming state is left There is a possibility of hesitation to operate the stop switch 42 first. On the other hand, in the configuration in which a privilege with the same degree of player's advantage is given, the above-mentioned concern can be solved, and the player can enjoy the game.

  Under the non-BB state, the probability of winning the first to fourth regames is the highest except for the probability of losing. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a player with many opportunities to select a gaming state. Further, for example, when a player plays a game for a long time, the gameability desired by the player may change depending on the situation at that time. For example, in the first RT state, if the 5th regame win is frequently established but the BB win is not achieved, the sixth regame win or the 6th replay win having a higher expectation level of the BB win when the win is established than the 5th replay win There is a possibility that the player desires to play a game under a gaming state in which a 7-regame winning can be established. In addition, for example, if the BB is not won even though the BB is won with a half probability when the winning is established, and the BB is not won, the player wants to see the sixth regame winning. There is also a possibility that the player thinks that there is not, that is, the player desires to play a game in a gaming state in which the sixth re-game winning is not established. Therefore, except for the probability of losing in the non-BB state, the game that the player wants to play is played by adopting a configuration in which the probability of winning from the first replay to the fourth replay is the highest. Even in the case of a change in the middle, it is possible to change the gameability to match the player's taste at a relatively early timing. As a result, it is possible to provide the gameability suitable for the player's preference and to enjoy the game.

  In each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the fifth re-game symbol to the seventh re-game symbol are arranged so that a winning can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when winning. . Then, when any of the fifth re-game to the seventh re-game and BB are won, each reel 32L, 32M, so that the winning re-game symbol has priority over the BB symbol and stops on the active line. The configuration is such that 32R stop information is set. By adopting such a configuration, when any of the fifth re-game to the seventh re-game and the BB are won, the fifth re-game prize is won from the BB prize regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. The seventh regame prize can be established with priority. As a result, even if the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the BB symbol, it is expected that the BB is won when the fifth re-game win to the seventh re-game win are established. It is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for BB winning in a game that is repeatedly performed.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the non-BB state is configured to include four game states of the normal game state, the first RT state, the second RT state, and the third RT state. It is good also as a structure provided with two game states as a non-BB state, and it is good also as a structure provided with five or more game states.

  (2) In the above embodiment, in the first RT state, the second RT state, and the third RT state, the number of winning combinations with the BB is different. However, when the BB winning is achieved, It is good also as a structure in which the number of the said roles is equal, while the ratio of winning is different.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the probability of winning BB when winning the fifth re-game, the probability of winning BB when winning the sixth re-game, When the game is won, the probability that BB is also won is the same in each gaming state, but it may be different depending on the gaming state. For example, in the 1st RT state and the 2nd RT state, BB is also won with a probability of a quarter when winning the 5th regame, and in the 3rd RT state, it is 1/2 that when winning the 5th regame. BB will be selected with probability.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the game state has a higher probability of winning the winning combination as the gaming state has a larger number of winning combinations with BB. However, the gaming state has a higher number of winning combinations with BB. It may be configured such that the probability of winning the winning combination is low.

  For example, in the first RT state, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 15.5, and the BB is also won with a probability of 1/10. In the 3rd RT state, the fifth regame is won with a probability of about 1/164 and the BB is also won with a 1/4 probability, and the 6th replay with a probability of about 1/328. In addition to being elected to BB with a probability of half of that, it will be elected to the 7th replay with a probability of about 655 and will also be elected to BB with a probability of one half The configuration. In such a configuration, when a game is played in the first RT state, the fifth re-game winning is established with a probability of about 15.5, and when a game is played in the third RT state, about 93. One of the fifth re-game prizes to the seventh re-game prize will be established with a probability of 1/6. That is, in such a configuration, the winning probability of the winning combination is lower in the third RT state in which the number of winning combinations that can be won with BB is larger than in the first RT state in which the number of winning combinations is small. However, in the first RT state, BB is won only with a probability of 1/10 of the winning combination that can be won with BB, and in the third RT state, the winning combination that can be won with BB is won. BB will also be elected with a probability of about one-third. Therefore, in such a configuration, although the expectation of the BB winning is low, the BB winning can be expected in a variety of winning styles while the frequency of expecting the BB winning is high and the possibility of expecting the BB winning is low. It is possible to provide the player with a game with high expectation of winning the BB.

  (6) In the above-described embodiment, the second replay prize is given on condition that the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first and the left stop switch 42 is operated at a predetermined timing. Although any one of the 4th re-game winning is established and the state is shifted to any of the 1st RT state to the 3rd RT state, the second re-game winning award to the 4th is conditional on the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44. A configuration may be adopted in which any one of the re-game winnings is established and the state is shifted to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, or the second re-game winning award to the second re-awarding on condition of at least one operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. A configuration may be adopted in which any one of the four re-game winnings is established and the state is shifted to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state.

  (7) In the above embodiment, when the first regame to the fourth regame are won, the configuration in which any one of the first RT state to the third RT state can be selected, that is, the winning lottery result is determined in advance. The game state can be selected when the result is obtained, but in addition to this, the game state may be selected when a predetermined game state such as the BB state ends, or may be determined in advance. It is good also as a structure which can select a game state when a predetermined number of games are performed.

  (8) In the above embodiment, when the first re-game to the fourth re-game are won, the first RT state to the third RT state can be selected. In such a case, the first RT state to the third RT state may be selected through the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the transition to the normal gaming state is made only when the BB state ends, and the transition to the normal gaming state is not made from any of the first RT state to the third RT state. It goes without saying that it is also good.

  (10) In the above embodiment, in the case of shifting to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, a configuration in which any of the second re-game prize to the fourth re-game prize is established and a re-game privilege is given. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and may be configured to give a privilege for paying out a predetermined number of medals. At this time, it may be configured to give a privilege for paying out medals less than the number of medals required for one game, or may be configured to give a privilege to pay out more medals than the number of medals. Further, instead of shifting the gaming state when a predetermined winning is achieved in this way, the gaming state may be shifted when a predetermined winning is not achieved, that is, when a missing game occurs.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the re-game privilege is given in the case of shifting to the first RT state, the case of shifting to the second RT state, and the case of shifting to the third RT state. It is not limited to such a configuration as long as a privilege with the same degree of advantage is given. For example, it is good also as a structure which provides the privilege of giving a re-game when shifting to the 1st RT state or the 2nd RT state, and providing the privilege which pays out three medals when shifting to the 3rd RT state. Even in such a configuration, in a configuration that requires three medals for one game, the player's degree of advantage is equal.

  (12) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration in which the player is given a privilege with the same degree of advantage in the transition to the first RT state, the transition to the second RT state, and the transition to the third RT state. However, it is good also as a structure which provides the privilege from which a player's advantage degree differs.

  (13) In the above embodiment, in the case of shifting to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state, a configuration in which any of the second re-game prize to the fourth re-game prize is established and a re-game privilege is given. However, it is good also as a structure which does not provide a privilege, when making it transfer to at least 1 game state among 1st RT state-3rd RT state.

  (14) In the above embodiment, if the winning is made when IV = 4 under the non-BB state, the second replay to the fourth replay will shift to one of the first RT state to the third RT state. While the configuration is such that the game is won and the first re-game where the gaming state does not shift is also the configuration that is won, the first re-game may not be won. In such a configuration, if the stop information is set so that no winning is established when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the gaming state at that time is the same as in the above embodiment. Can be maintained. However, in such a configuration, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated first, a replay prize corresponding to the current RT state is established. In the case where the left stop switch 42 is operated at an operable timing, the same phenomenon that the gaming state does not change occurs, but there is a difference in the degree of advantage of the privilege given in the gaming times.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when winning and maintaining the gaming state when IV = 4, the first re-game winning is established and the re-game privilege is given. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured to give a privilege to pay out a predetermined number of medals. At this time, it may be configured to give a privilege for paying out medals less than the number of medals required for one game, or may be configured to give a privilege to pay out more medals than the number of medals.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the game is given a re-playing privilege when winning and maintaining the gaming state when IV = 4. However, the transition from the first RT state to the third RT state is possible. The present invention is not limited to such a configuration as long as a privilege with the same degree of player's advantage is given. For example, it is good also as a structure which provides the privilege of giving a re-game when changing to any of the 1st RT state-the 3rd RT state, and providing the privilege which pays out three medals when maintaining a game state. Even in such a configuration, in a configuration that requires three medals for one game, the player's degree of advantage is equal.

  (17) In the above embodiment, the probability of winning the first replay to the fourth replay is the highest except for the probability of losing in the non-BB state. It goes without saying that it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the probability of winning the role is the highest.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the points of the index value IV (that is, IV = 4 to 10) that the privilege of re-game is given in each of the game states of the normal game state and the first RT state to the third RT state. By changing the value PV, the player's advantage degree, that is, the expected value of medal payout per game time is made equal. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and a medal payout privilege such as a bell is provided. It is good also as a structure which equalizes a player's advantageous degree by changing the point value PV of the index value IV to be provided.

  (19) In the above embodiment, an opportunity to win the second regame to the fourth regame occurs, while an opportunity to win only one of the second regame to the fourth regame occurs. As a configuration in which both an opportunity to win all of the second regame to the fourth regame and an opportunity to win at least one of the second to fourth regame are generated. Also good.

  (20) In the above embodiment, when any one of the second regame prize to the fourth regame prize is established, the gaming state is shifted to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state. A configuration may be adopted in which the game state is not shifted when any of the second re-game prize to the fourth re-game prize is established in a situation where the winning flag is carried over.

  (21) In the above embodiment, when the fifth re-game is won, the fifth re-game winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42-44. A configuration may be adopted in which the fifth re-game winning is not established when 44 is operated. For example, another symbol is arranged in place of the “replay” symbol which is the fifth replay symbol at the seventh position of the left reel 32L. In such a configuration, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbols 1 to 5 of the left reel 32L have reached the lower stage, the “replay” symbol is stopped on the active line. And the 5th regame prize is not established. The same applies to the sixth regame symbol and the seventh regame symbol.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the combination of symbols for winning a prize is an example, and is not limited to the combination of symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (23) In the above embodiment, a slot machine that has a BB state and allows a player to increase medals under the BB state has been described. However, for example, according to an RB state or a CB state without a BB state. In a slot machine where the player can increase medals, both RB and 5th re-game to 7th re-game are won, and CB and 5th re-game to 7th re-game are both won. If it is set as the structure which generate | occur | produces, it can anticipate having an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (24) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command has been issued after three medals have been betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets have been placed. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, a bonus is provided in which a medal is paid out in addition to a bonus that a gaming state shifts and a bonus of re-playing. However, the bonus is limited to this configuration. Instead, any configuration may be used as long as the player is given some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (26) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having four lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (27) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been shown. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for ease of understanding, the corresponding configuration in the above embodiment is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
When the result of lottery winning is a special role (BB) win and the special pattern (BB symbol combination) stops at the effective position (active line), the gaming state is advantageous for the player (BB state) In a gaming machine provided with special gaming state transition means (BB setting flag set processing function S604 of the main control device 101) to shift to
As a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the probability of winning the special role is a first probability (about 1/189), and the specified percentage (29%) when the special role is won. In addition to the special role, the first predetermined gaming state (the first RT state) in which other roles are won, and the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and the special role is won. And at least a second predetermined gaming state (third RT state) that wins the other role in addition to the special role at a second specified rate (87%) higher than the specified rate,
The winning lottery result is the first result (winning from the first re-game to the fourth re-game), and the first specific operation (the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated on the stop operation means) If the operation of operating the left stop switch 42 when the symbols 5 to 11 of the left reel 32L have reached the lower stage), the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the special gaming state. First transition means (first RT setting flag set processing function S503 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state regardless of the gaming state at that time;
The lottery result of the combination is the first result, and the stop operation means is operated by the second specific operation (middle stop switch 43 or right stop switch 44 is operated first, and the 19th to 4th symbols of the left reel 32L are displayed. If the game state at that time is a game state other than the special game state, the game state is changed regardless of the game state at that time. A gaming machine comprising second transition means (third RT setting flag set processing function S509 of the main controller 101) for shifting to the second predetermined gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, as a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and in addition to the special role at the specified rate when the special role is won, The first predetermined gaming state that is also won for the role, and the probability that it will be won for the special role is the first probability, and if the special role is won, the special role will be higher than the specified rate In addition, there is at least a second predetermined gaming state in which other winning combinations are won. In this way, if a special role is elected while having the same probability of winning a special role, the other role will be elected as a special role by providing multiple game states with different winning percentages. It is possible to provide a player with a plurality of game characteristics having different frequencies at which it can be expected to win a special role.

  The first predetermined gaming state is shifted to a case where the lottery result of the combination becomes a first result under a gaming state other than the special gaming state and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, and the second predetermined gaming state In the game state other than the special game state, the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, and the process proceeds to the case where the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select whether to play a game in the first predetermined gaming state or the second predetermined gaming state through the operation of the stop operation means. In other words, when the result of lottery of a role is the first result in a game state other than the special game state, the player performs the subsequent game in a game state in which the percentage of winning both the special role and the other role is low. Alternatively, it is possible to select whether or not the subsequent game is to be performed in a gaming state in which the special combination and the other combination are both won. As a result, the player can play a game in a gaming state that matches the player's own preferences.

  Furthermore, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, it is possible to shift to the first predetermined game state or the second predetermined game state, that is, the first predetermined game state or the second predetermined game in the same game times. By adopting a state selectable configuration, for example, only the opportunity to transition to a gaming state that the player does not want to transition frequently occurs, and the gaming motivation is reduced because the gaming state cannot be transitioned. It becomes possible to suppress that.

  As a result, the game can be enjoyed by providing the gameability desired by the player.

  The first transition means that “if the game state at that time is a game state other than the special game state, the game state is shifted to the first predetermined game state regardless of the game state at that time” is the second predetermined state. In addition to the transition from the gaming state other than the first predetermined gaming state such as the gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state, the transition from the first predetermined gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state is also included. The same applies to the second transition means.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, when the special combination is won in the second predetermined gaming state, the number of combinations (3) that can be won is the case where the special combination is won in the first predetermined gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by having more than 1 (1) winning combinations.

  According to this gaming machine, the number of roles that can be won when a special role is won in the second predetermined gaming state is the number of roles that can be won when the special role is won in the first predetermined gaming state. More than the number. In the configuration in which both the special role and other roles can be won, it can be expected that the special role is won when the pattern corresponding to the other role stops at the effective position. For this reason, the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state are configured so that the number of winning combinations that can be won in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state is different. It is possible to vary the chances of expecting to be elected as a special role.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, at least the first predetermined combination (fifth replay) and the second predetermined combination (sixth replay) as the combination that can be won when the second predetermined gaming state is won for the special combination. ), The ratio (1/4) of winning the special role when winning the first predetermined role, and the special role when winning the second predetermined role The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning ratio (1/2) is different.

  According to this gaming machine, in the second predetermined gaming state, there are at least a first predetermined combination and a second predetermined combination as a combination that can be won when a special combination is won. By adopting such a configuration, the special role is won when the pattern corresponding to the first predetermined role stops at the effective position and when the pattern corresponding to the second predetermined role stops at the effective position. Can be expected from the player. In addition, by differentiating the ratio of winning the special role when winning the first predetermined role and the rate of winning the special role when winning the second predetermined role, In the case where the picture corresponding to the first predetermined combination stops at the effective position and the case where the pattern corresponding to the second predetermined combination stops at the effective position, the special combination held by the player is won It is possible to make a difference in expectation, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the above gaming machines 1 to 3, the probability of winning a winning combination when the special winning combination is won in the second predetermined gaming state is the special probability in the first predetermined gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by having a higher probability of winning a role that can be won if a role is won.

  According to this gaming machine, the probability of winning a role that can be won when the special role is won in the second predetermined gaming state is won when the special role is won in the first predetermined gaming state. It is higher than the probability of winning the winning role. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to vary the frequency at which the pattern corresponding to the role that can be expected to win the special role is stopped at the effective position in the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state. Thus, it is possible to provide a player with a plurality of game characteristics with different frequencies at which it can be expected to win the special role.

  Gaming machine5. The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, wherein the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state have an equal degree of player advantage.

  According to the gaming machine, the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state have the same degree of player advantage. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in each predetermined game state. For example, if there is a difference in the player's advantage level between the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state, it is assumed that the player wants to play a game in the game state with the higher advantage level. The For this reason, in such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player may select only one gaming state, and when the gaming state is a gaming state with a less advantageous degree, the player's willingness to play is reduced. There is a possibility of letting it go. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the advantages of the first predetermined game state and the second predetermined game state are equal, the above-mentioned concerns can be resolved, and the player can enjoy the game in each predetermined game state.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the first result is a result of winning at least the first combination (second re-game) and the second combination (fourth re-game), When the first lottery result is the first result and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the first symbol (combination of the second replay symbols) corresponding to the first combination is applied to the effective position. First stop control means for stopping (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101), and the lottery result of the combination is a first result, and the stop operation means performs the second specific operation. In the case of the second stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 of the main control device 101 and the reel) for stopping the second picture (combination of the fourth replaying symbols) corresponding to the second combination at the effective position. Control processing function S210) When the first picture stops at the effective position, first privilege granting means (automatic input processing function in the start waiting process of the main control device 101) for giving the player a first privilege (replay), When the second pattern stops at the effective position, second privilege granting means for granting a second privilege (replay) in which the player's advantage is equal to the first privilege (automatic in the start waiting process of the main control device 101) A game machine characterized by comprising an input processing function).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result, the player has the same degree of advantage regardless of whether the stop operation means is performed with the first specific operation or the second specific operation. 1 privilege or 2nd privilege is provided. For example, if there is a difference between the advantages of the first privilege and the second privilege, it is assumed that the player wants to receive a privilege with a large advantage. For this reason, for example, when the gaming state desired by the player shifts after a privilege with a small advantage is given, the player makes a transition to the gaming state, that is, the privilege with a small advantage is given. There is a possibility of hesitation to perform the operation. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the advantages of the first privilege and the second privilege are equal, the above-mentioned concern can be solved and the game can be fully enjoyed.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 6, the first privilege granting means and the second privilege granting means are equal to or more than the number of game media used in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege of paying out gaming media.

  According to the gaming machine, when the first specific operation or the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, the number of game media used in the game round The same or more game media are paid out. By adopting such a configuration, the player can shift the gaming state without reducing the game medium owned by the player.

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 6, the first privilege granting means and the second privilege granting means have the same number of game media as the number of game media used in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege of re-playing without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  According to the gaming machine, when the first specific operation or the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, the number of game media used in the game round Benefits for replaying the same number of game media are given. By adopting such a configuration, the player can shift the gaming state without reducing the game medium owned by the player.

  8. gaming machine In any one of the above gaming machines 1 to 8, when the game state other than the special game state has the first probability of winning the special role and the special role is won A third prescribed game state (normal game state) in which the other combination is won in addition to the special combination at a third specified ratio (0%) different from the specified ratio and the second specified ratio, When the lottery result is the first result and a third specific operation (operation to operate the left stop switch 42 first) is performed on the stop operation means, the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the special gaming state If so, a gaming machine comprising gaming state maintenance means for maintaining the gaming state (a function that makes a negative determination in the RT state processing of the main controller 101).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, if the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the gaming state Is maintained. By adopting such a configuration, a player who does not want to shift the game state when the winning lottery result becomes the first result can continue to play the game in the current game state by performing the third specific operation. Can do. As a result, the player can play the game in a game state that matches the player's own preferences, and the player can enjoy the game.

  Gaming machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, at least one of the first specific operation and the second specific operation is an operation including operating the stop operation means at a predetermined timing, and the third specific operation is the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that the operation is not included in the operation timing.

  According to this gaming machine, at least one of the first specific operation and the second specific operation is an operation including operating the stop operation means at a specified timing, and the third specific operation is an operation of the stop operation means. This operation does not include timing. With this configuration, the third specific operation can be made easier than at least one of the first specific operation and the second specific operation. As a result, it becomes possible to reduce the operation load of the player who does not want to shift the gaming state when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result.

  Gaming machine 11. In the gaming machine 9 or the gaming machine 10, the first result is a result of winning at least a specified combination (first regame), and the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the stop operation When the third specific operation is performed on the means, the specified stop control means (stop information setting process of the main control device 101) for stopping the specified pattern (combination of the first replay symbols) corresponding to the specified combination at the effective position Function S310 and reel control processing function S210), and when the specified picture stops at the effective position, specified privilege granting means for giving a specified privilege (replay) to the player (automatic in the start waiting process of the main control device 101) A game machine characterized by comprising an input processing function).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the specified picture is stopped at the effective position and the specified privilege is given. With this configuration, as a result of not changing the gaming state or as a result of not performing a specific operation corresponding to the gaming state when the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, It is possible to suppress a decrease in the game media owned.

  In addition, when this structure is applied to any of the gaming machines 6 to 8, it is desirable that the degree of advantage of the specified privilege is equal to the first privilege. Even when any of the first specific operation, the second specific operation, and the third specific operation is performed, the degree of advantage of the privilege to be given becomes equal, and the specific operation corresponding to the gaming state desired by the player is given to the player. This is because it can be performed.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, the prescribed privilege granting unit grants a privilege to pay out game media equal to or more than the number of game media used in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means in the game round in which the lottery result of the winning combination is the first result, the number is equal to or more than the number of game media used in the game round. Game media is paid out. With such a configuration, the player can maintain the gaming state without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 11, the prescribed privilege granting means has the same number of game media as the number of game media used in the game round in which the lottery result of the combination is the first result. A gaming machine characterized by giving a re-game benefit to be introduced without reducing the game.

  According to this gaming machine, when the third specific operation is performed on the stop operation means in the game times in which the lottery result of the combination is the first result, the same number of game media as the number of game media used in the game times are obtained. Benefits for replays to be thrown in are granted. With such a configuration, the player can maintain the gaming state without reducing the game media owned by the player.

  Gaming machine 14. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, the lottery information used by the lottery means for the lottery of the combination in at least each of the predetermined gaming states (normal game state lottery table, first RT state lottery table, second RT state) The lottery table for the third RT state) is configured so that the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the first result is the highest except for the probability corresponding to the result that no winning combination is won. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, at least in each predetermined gaming state, the probability that the lottery result of the winning combination becomes the first result is the highest except for the probability corresponding to the result that no winning combination is won. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide a player with many opportunities to select a gaming state.

  Gaming machine 15. In any one of the above gaming machines 1 to 14, when the lottery result of the combination is a result of winning both the special combination and the other combination, the other combination than the special design is placed at the effective position. A gaming machine comprising priority stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for preferentially stopping the corresponding picture.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the winning combination is a result of winning both the special winning combination and the other winning combination, the pattern corresponding to the other winning combination is preferentially stopped at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, for example, even a player who operates the stop operation means aiming at a special picture, if a picture corresponding to another role stops at an effective position, It is possible to expect, and it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for the special role winning in the repeated game.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63: upper lamp constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 64: speaker constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 65 ... auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part or suggesting means, 81 ... sub-control board or suggestion Display control device as determining means, 101... Main control device as main control board, 102. CPU constituting the various control means such as means and the main control unit.

Claims (1)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Stop control means for performing control to stop the cyclic display of the pattern within a predetermined pull-in range when the stop operation means is operated;
If lottery result of the combination is stopped on the special pattern combination effective position a special role winning, the gaming machine having a special game state transition means for shifting the gaming state to an advantageous special game state to the player ,
As a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and in addition to the special role, the other role in addition to the special role when the special role is won. The first predetermined gaming state to be won and the probability of winning the special role is the first probability, and the special rate is higher than the specified rate when the special role is won. In addition to the role, at least a second predetermined gaming state that is won for other roles,
When the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, if the game state at that time is a game state other than the special game state, the game state at that time is related. First transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first predetermined gaming state;
In the case where the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, if the gaming state at that time is a gaming state other than the special gaming state, the gaming state at that time is Regardless of the second transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second predetermined gaming state;
When the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the stop operation means is subjected to a third specific operation , stop control is performed so that a specific pattern combination corresponding to the specific combination stops, and the specific pattern A gaming state maintaining means for maintaining the gaming state at the time when the combination is stopped ;
First lottery information storage means for storing first lottery information that the lottery means uses for the lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the first predetermined gaming state;
A second lottery information storage means for storing second lottery information used by the lottery means for the lottery of the combination when the gaming state is the second predetermined gaming state;
The third specific operation is an operation of operating a specific stop operation means first, and the first specific operation and the second specific operation are first operating a stop operation means different from the specific stop operation means. Operations that include
At least the first lottery information and the second lottery information are configured so that an opportunity that the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result occurs,
Arranging the pattern that forms the specific pattern combination in each circulation display means so that the specific pattern combination always stops when the third specific operation is performed,
A gaming machine characterized by equalizing the degree of advantage of a player in the first predetermined gaming state and the second predetermined gaming state.

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