JP2001293138A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which fully satisfies even a skilled player and enables a player to acquire sufficient medals even if the player is a beginner or a middle class player. SOLUTION: This slot machine is equipped with plural reels 31 to display plural kinds of patterns, a stop switch 42 to be operated by a player when rotation of reels 31 is to be stopped, a reel control pattern data table 67 with plural reel control patterns prescribing stop control of a reel 31 corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch 42, a reel control pattern lottery means 68 to draw lots of a reel control pattern from the reel control pattern data table 67, and a reel control pattern informing means 69 to inform a player of the contents relating to the reel control pattern selected by the reel control pattern lottery means 68. A player can view the informed contents and operate the stop switch 42 in a suitable order to get a more advantageous result.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine which gives a notice to give a certain benefit to a player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional slot machine, a reel stop control is released under a predetermined condition, and a combination of symbols constituting a small combination can be stopped by a player aiming at the combination. It has been known. In this type of slot machine, for example, after the end of a special game such as a big bonus game, the number of medals acquired by the player reaches the specified number, or until the specified number of games is reached, the gaming state as described above is reached. Is what you do. This allows the player to stop the reels according to his or her skill so that the combination of the symbols constituting the small combination stops on the active line, so that the number of tokens obtained can be further increased. it can.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, when a small prize is to be won, for example, a specific symbol that stands out on the left reel is displayed, and the specific symbol on the left reel is an effective line. In many cases, only the stoppage was made to win the small role. With such a relatively simple skill that can aim for a small role prize, there is a problem that an intermediate player of a slot machine often feels unsatisfactory. On the other hand, if a small combination is constituted by a combination of the symbols of all three reels, there is a problem that it is difficult even for an intermediate player of the slot machine to aim for the winning of the small combination. Was.

[0004] Further, during the above-mentioned gaming state, the player waits for the election of a special role for shifting to the special game, so that the number of games in this gaming state can be increased as much as possible. It is advantageous. Therefore, after the number of obtained medals approaches the specified number, the player stops the reels so that the small role does not win, and the number of obtained medals does not exceed the specified number. I needed to do that.

However, in order to perform such an operation,
It required skill of a slot machine at an intermediate level or higher. On the other hand, it was not easy for a beginner of the slot machine to stop at the activated line in order to aim for a symbol constituting a small role. Further, as described above, it is difficult to remove the small winning combinations. For this reason, the slot machine that creates such a gaming state has a problem that the beginners tend to be shunned by the beginners because the number of medals obtained between the beginners and the advanced players is too different.

Therefore, the problems to be solved by the present invention can be sufficiently satisfied even by advanced users of the slot machine, and sufficient medals can be obtained even by beginners and intermediate players. It is to be.

[0007]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop switch provided in correspondence with each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping the rotation of the reels. A reel control pattern data table provided with a plurality of reel control patterns that define the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch, and from the reel control pattern data table,
The reel control pattern lottery means for selecting a reel control pattern, and a reel control pattern notifying means for notifying the contents related to the reel control pattern selected by the reel control pattern lottery means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of reel control patterns are provided in the reel control pattern data table. Each reel control pattern defines a reel stop control corresponding to the operation sequence of the stop switch. For example, for a reel corresponding to a stop switch operated first, what kind of stop control is to be performed when stopping is defined.

The reel control pattern lottery means includes:
One of the reel control patterns is selected from the reel control pattern data table. Next, the reel control pattern notifying means notifies the contents related to the selected reel control pattern, for example, what kind of stop control is performed on the reel corresponding to the stop switch operated first. As a notification method, for example, a slot machine is provided with a visible information display unit, and this is indicated by this.

Therefore, the player can know the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch by seeing the notified contents. For example, the operation order of the stop switch is performed in an appropriate order. Thereby, a more advantageous result can be obtained.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 is based on claim 1.
The stop control of the reel in the reel control pattern of the reel control pattern data table searches for a stop possible position from a position of the reel when the stop switch is operated, and a range of the stop possible position. When it is possible to stop a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position, stop control for stopping the reel at that position and searching for a stopable position from the position of the reel when operating the stop switch, A stop control for stopping the reel at a position where the amount of movement of the reel is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position.

According to the second aspect of the present invention, based on the selected reel control pattern and the operation order of the stop switch, the reel stop control searches for a stopable position from the reel position when the stop switch is operated. ,
When it is possible to stop a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position within the range of the stoppable position, the reel is stopped at that position, and the stoppable position is searched from the reel position when the stop switch is operated. The reel may be stopped at a position where the amount of movement of the reel is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position.

Therefore, according to the operation sequence of the stop switch defined by the selected reel control pattern, the player can easily stop a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position when stopping a specific reel. Can be done. This allows the player to more easily make the winning combination or to intentionally remove the winning combination (to prevent the symbol related to the winning combination from intentionally stopping on the activated line).

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is based on claim 1.
In the slot machine described in the above, provided with a role lottery means for performing lottery of the role, stop control of the reel in the reel control pattern of the reel control pattern data table, when a specific small role is won by the role lottery means, Within the range of the stoppable position of the reel, stop control for performing control for stopping the symbol related to the specific small combination on the activated line, and specifying the specific small combination even when the specific small combination is won by the combination lottery means. The reel control pattern, which does not perform the control for stopping the symbol related to the small combination in the activated line, or has the control not to stop the design relating to the specific small combination in the activated line or performs control that is difficult to stop. Informing means, when a specific small role is won by the role lottery means,
It is characterized by the fact that the contents relating to the operation order of the stop switch for performing the control for stopping the symbol related to the specific small combination on the activated line are notified.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, based on the selected reel control pattern and the operation sequence of the stop switch, the reel stop control is performed by setting the symbol relating to the selected small winning combination to the range of the reel stoppable position. Within the valid line, and the case in which the symbol related to the selected small winning combination is not stopped on the valid line, or is not stopped on the valid line, or the case where it is difficult to stop is performed. Have.

Further, the reel control pattern notifying means notifies the user of the contents of the operation sequence of the stop switch for stopping the symbol related to the selected small combination on the activated line. Therefore, the player can know the fact that the specific small role has been won by the notification, and if the stop switch is operated in a predetermined operation order according to the content of the notification, the winning probability of the specific small role can be increased. it can.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is based on claim 3.
In the slot machine described in the above, each of the reels,
The symbols relating to the specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the symbols relating to the specific small combination can be stopped at a desired effective line by the reel stop control.

In the invention according to claim 4, the symbol relating to the specific small combination is arranged so as to be surely stopped on the activated line by the reel stop control. Therefore, when the specific small win is won, the specific small win that has been won can be reliably won.

(Claim 5) The invention of claim 5 is based on claim 1.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising a reel control pattern notification selecting means for selecting whether or not to perform the notification by the reel control pattern notification means.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, it is selected by the reel control pattern notification selecting means whether or not notification of the contents relating to the selected reel control pattern is to be performed. The contents regarding the control pattern are notified. Therefore, whether or not the notification is made determines whether or not the player is more advantageous. By providing various selection conditions of whether or not to make the notification, more various game contents can be provided. . Further, the number of medals obtained by the player can be made different depending on whether or not the notification is made.

(Claim 6) The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, provided for each of the reels, and operated by the player when stopping the rotation of the reels. And a lottery means for performing a lottery of a winning combination. In any one of the reels, a symbol related to a specific small winning combination cannot always be stopped at a desired activated line by stop control of the reel. The symbols related to the specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the symbols can be stopped on at least one of the activated lines, and the symbols related to the specific small combination are controlled on the other reels by controlling the stop of the reels. Are always arranged at predetermined intervals so as to be able to always stop at the desired active line. Characterized in that it comprises a specific Small Win winning informing means for informing the content related to the winning of small prize.

In the invention according to claim 6, the reel includes:
The symbols related to the specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals. Then, the symbol related to the specific small combination on any one of the reels is arranged such that it cannot always be stopped at a desired activated line by the reel stop control, but can be stopped at least on any of the activated lines. I have. Further, the symbols related to the specific small combination on the other reels are arranged so that the symbols can be always stopped at a desired effective line by the stop control of the reels. Also,
When the specific small role is won by the role lottery means, the specific small role winning notification means notifies the details of the winning of the specific small role.

Therefore, the player can know the fact that the specific small role has been won by the specific small role winning notification means. Then, when the winning of the specific small combination is known, if the predetermined reel is stopped first, the symbol related to the specific small combination stops at any of the activated lines. Next, when the other reels are stopped, the symbols related to the specific small combination stop at the activated line regardless of the position where the reel is stopped. This allows
The specific small role can be surely won.

(Claim 7) The invention of claim 7 is based on claim 6
In the slot machine described in the above, the specific small combination has a first specific small combination and a second specific small combination, and any one of the reels is controlled by the reel stop control to be the first specific small combination. Such symbols cannot always be stopped at the desired activated line, but can be stopped at least on any of the activated lines, and the symbol relating to the second specified small combination can always be stopped at the desired activated line. As described above, the symbols related to the first specific small combination and the second specific small combination are respectively arranged at predetermined intervals, and the other one of the reels is related to the second specific small combination by the stop control of the reel. The symbol cannot always be stopped at the desired activated line, but can be stopped at least on any of the activated lines, and the symbol relating to the first specific small combination is always stopped at the desired activated line. The symbols relating to the first specific small combination and the second specific small combination are respectively arranged at predetermined intervals so that the specific small combination winning notification means can be either the first specific small combination or When the second specified small role is won,
It is characterized in that the winning specific small combination is the first specific small combination or the second specific small combination.

In the invention according to claim 7, the specific small combination has a first specific small combination and a second specific small combination, and the first special combination by the lottery means.
When the specific small win or the second specific small win is won, the specific small win winning notification means notifies which specific small win has been won. In addition, when the first specific small combination is won, by stopping the reel corresponding to the first small combination first, the first specific small combination can be reliably won. Further, even when the second specific small combination is won, the reel corresponding to the second specific small combination is first stopped, so that the second specific small combination can be reliably won. Therefore, by stopping the reels in a predetermined order according to the type of the specified small role,
The winning special small role can be reliably won.

(Claim 8) The invention of claim 8 is based on claim 6
Alternatively, the slot machine according to claim 7, further comprising a specific small role winning notification selecting unit that selects whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification unit.
In the invention according to claim 8, whether or not to notify the content of the selected specific small role is selected by the specific small role winning notification selecting means, and when the notification is selected,
The details about the winning of the particular small role are announced.

Therefore, depending on whether or not to perform the notification,
Since it is determined whether or not the player is advantageous, by providing various selection conditions of whether or not to perform the notification, it is possible to provide more various game contents. Further, the number of medals obtained by the player can be made different depending on whether or not the notification is made.

[0028]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (Slot Machine) In FIG.
A front panel 20 is provided on a front portion of the housing of
In this front panel 20, three transparent display windows 2 are provided.
1 is provided. On the other hand, the display window 2
Behind three reels 3 corresponding to each display window 21.
1 is arranged. A motor (stepping motor) 32 (see FIG. 3) is connected to each reel 31, and the reel 31 is rotated by the driving of the motor 32.

(Reel) The reel 31 is a ring-shaped body, and an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped body is shown in FIG.
Are attached to a reel tape printed with the symbol shown in FIG. On each reel 31, 21 symbols are arranged at regular intervals,
Each has a different symbol arrangement. And 1
From the three display windows 21 continuously above and below the reel 31.
The pattern is visible. Therefore, a total of nine symbols can be seen from the three display windows 21.

The combination includes, for example, a special combination, a plurality of types of small combinations, and a replay (replaying combination, hereinafter abbreviated as RP). The special role is a role for shifting from a normal game to a special game (a game advantageous to the player), and includes a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB), a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and A single bonus (hereinafter, abbreviated as SB) is given. BB is a role of shifting to a BB game which is one of special games. The BB game is a game in which a general game is played within a predetermined number of times, and a transition to a bonus game can be made under certain conditions during the general game. The bonus game is a game in which a predetermined winning combination is played a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. Then, the general game and the bonus game are repeated until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

RB is R which is one of special games.
It is a role to shift to the B game. RB game is BB
One set of a game corresponding to a bonus game in the game, that is, a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. Furthermore, SB is
It is a role of shifting to the SB game, which is one of the special games. The SB game is a game in which a predetermined combination in the above-mentioned bonus game is won with a high probability, and only one game can be played.

The small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals. Further, the RP is a role that enables the player to perform a re-game while maintaining the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game.

The combinations of the symbols on the reel 31 corresponding to the above various combinations are determined in advance. Then, when all reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated activated line 22 matches the combination of the symbols of the predetermined combination, the combination is awarded and the payout of medals, etc. A profit corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

(Effective Line) The effective line 22 is displayed in a portion including the display window 21 of the front panel 20, and in the present embodiment, is constituted by five effective lines 22a to 22e. More specifically, it is composed of an upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, an effective line 22b in the middle in the horizontal direction, an effective line 22c in the lower horizontal direction, and a lower effective line 22d and a lower effective line 22e. I have. Then, three symbols continuous from the top and bottom of each reel 31 seen from each display window 21 are the upper row in the horizontal direction,
Middle and lower effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c
Located on top.

FIG. 2A is a developed plan view showing symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 31, the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 in the first embodiment. Note that FIG.
In (a), unlike the actual design, the design is represented by characters. For example, "bell" means a design that represents the actual shape of a bell. Further, in FIG.
Only a part of the symbol arrangement is shown, and predetermined symbols are also displayed in blank portions in the figure. The numbers attached to the left side of the symbol array are symbol numbers (1 to 2).
1. ). For example, the number 12 on the left reel 31 indicates "watermelon".

FIG. 2B shows combinations of symbols constituting a part of small winning combinations and the number of paid out medals corresponding to the combinations. For example, when all reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of symbols on any one of the activated lines 22 is "bell"-"bell"-"bell", a small part wins and 15 medals are paid out. It is. Similarly, when “Cherry” on the left reel stops on the activated line 22, a small role is won regardless of the symbols on the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, and five medals are paid out. Furthermore, when the combination of the symbols on any of the activated lines 22 is “watermelon” − “watermelon” − “watermelon”, the small part wins and eight medals are paid out.

Here, when the "cherry" of the left reel 31 is stopped at the above-mentioned middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, it is stopped at one effective line 22b, and the payout number of medals is five. . However, in the case where all the effective lines 22 are activated, when the vehicle stops at the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, it also stops at the lower right effective line 22d at the same time.
In this case, ten medals are paid out. Lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction and lower effective line 22
The same applies when the vehicle stops at e.

The description returns to FIG. A medal insertion slot 23 is provided on the lower right side of the front panel 20. When a medal is inserted by the player from the medal insertion slot 23, the activated line 22 is activated according to the number of inserted medals. When the number of inserted medals is one, the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction is used. When the number of medals is two, three effective lines 22 in the horizontal direction are used.
a, 22b and 22c, when there are three, all five valid lines 22a to 22e are validated. Then, the valid line lamp 24 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals.

(Start switch, stop switch)
Further, a start switch 41 and a stop switch 42 are provided on the front surface of the housing. The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when the rotation of the reel 31 is started. Start switch 41
Is operated, all the reels 31 are rotated, and the symbols on the reels 31 are moved and displayed vertically in the display window 21 at a predetermined speed. The stop switch 42 is a switch that is provided in a row independently for each reel 31 and that is operated when a player stops the rotation of each reel 31.

(Reel Control Pattern Informing Means) In the front panel 20, on the right side of the display window 21 in the drawing,
A character information display section 33 (corresponding to a reel control pattern notifying means in the present invention) is provided. The character information display unit 33 is composed of, for example, a dot display or a liquid crystal display device, and will be described later.
Alternatively, a content such as "3" is notified to the player by text information about the result of a specific lottery performed inside the slot machine 10.

Next, a game outline of the slot machine 10 will be described. First, in the normal game, the player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 23, activates the activated line 22, and turns on the start switch 41.
Thereby, each reel 31 is started. Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31. Here, when the combination of the symbols of the reels 31 stopped on the activated line 22 matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations, a winning is achieved, and medals are paid out according to the established winning combinations.

For example, assuming that the combination of symbols constituting BB is "7"-"7"-"7", when the combination of symbols stops on the active line 22, the payout of 15 medals is performed. After performing, the game shifts from the normal game to the BB game. In addition, as described above, for example, “Bell” − “Bell” − “Bell” which is a combination of symbols constituting one of the small roles
Stops on the active line 22, 15 medals are paid out. Further, among the special games, after the end of the BB game, the game shifts to a game with a privilege under which a privilege is given to the player under a certain condition. Whether or not to shift to games with benefits,
After winning the BB, it is determined by lottery.

The game with the privilege is performed, for example, until the specified number of games is reached, the number of obtained medals reaches the specified number, or the BB is won during the game with the privilege. In this game with benefits, BB, RB, SB and RP
Only a lottery is performed, and a small lottery is not performed. Further, the stop control of the symbols constituting the small combination is released. Therefore, if the player turns on the stop switch 42 in a timely manner so that the combination of symbols constituting the small combination stops on the activated line, the small combination can be won. As described above, in this embodiment, three types of small wins (those relating to the symbols of “bell”, “cherry”, and “watermelon”) are provided. In addition, games with benefits,
This embodiment has a first game mode and a second game mode. In the first game mode, the player sets the character information display section 33
By looking at the content displayed in (2) and turning on the stop switch 42 in accordance with the content, the small combination can be more easily won. Details of this point will be described later. On the other hand, in the second game mode, such display by the character information display unit 33 is not performed.

When the BB is won during the game with the privilege, the game with the privilege ends. When the RB or the SB is won and the prize is won, the game with the privilege is temporarily suspended, and the process proceeds to the RB game or the SB game. And, when the RB game or SB game ends,
Again, the game with the privilege is restarted from the state immediately before the middle tier.

Next, control of the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the control of FIG. (Game Control Means) The game control means 60 is a part that controls the overall operation of the slot machine 10, such as the progress control of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.
And the like. The start switch 41 and the stop switch 42 described above are electrically connected to the input side of the game control means 60. The output side is electrically connected to a motor 32 connected to each reel 31, a character information display unit 33, and the like.

When the start switch 41 is turned on by the player, the game control means 60
Is detected, the motor 32 is driven to start each reel 31, and a lottery of a winning combination is performed.

Next, the stop switch 42 is set by the player.
Is turned on, the game control means 60 detects an ON signal of the stop switch 42, and determines a symbol of the reel 31 to be stopped on the activated line 22 based on the signal and a lottery result of a winning combination. The stop of the reel 31 is controlled by the control of the motor 32 so that a predetermined symbol stops on the activated line 22, respectively. And the game control means 6
0 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols on the reel 31 stopped on the activated line 22 matches a predetermined combination of symbols of any combination, and when they match (at the time of winning), according to the established combination. Processing such as payout of medals is performed.

(Position Lottery Means) The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (BB, RB and SB, small role and RP which are special roles). The role lottery means 61 includes, for example, a random number generating means (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extracting means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means, and a random number value extracted by the random number extracting means. There is provided determination means for determining the presence or absence of a winning combination and determining the winning combination.

The random number generating means of the combination lottery means 61 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal system). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determining means determines the combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means with the lottery table. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the BB winning area, it is determined that the BB has been won, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined that it has not been won.

In the normal game, a lottery is performed for all of the special role, the small role, and the RP. In the game with the privilege of the present embodiment, the special role and the RP are drawn.
There is no lottery draw. Therefore, at this time, the role lottery means 61 performs a lottery of a role using a special lottery table during a game with a privilege different from a lottery table during a normal game.

(Stop Operation Order Detecting Means) The stop operation order detecting means 62 detects the operation order of the stop switch 42. As described above, the stop switch 4
2 is provided for each reel 31,
It detects which of the left, middle, and right reels 31 the stop switch 42 that is first, second, and third turned on corresponds to which reel switch 31. Each stop switch 42 is configured to transmit an identification signal to the stop operation order detecting means 62 when it is turned on.

In this embodiment, the operation order of the stop switch 42 is detected as described above. In the present embodiment, when the stop control of the reel 31 is performed during the game with the privilege, the stop switch 42 operated first is controlled. Is to determine whether the reel 31 corresponding to is the left, middle, or right reel 31.

(Reel Stop Control Means) The reel stop control means 63 is in a game state (during a normal game, a special game, a game with a privilege, etc.), a lottery result of the role lottery means 61, and a stop switch 42 is turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined from the timing when the reel 31 is stopped, and the stop control of the reel 31 is performed at the determined position. The reel stop control means 63 is provided with a stop position determination table. The stop position determination table is provided corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61 and the game state, and determines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42.

The reel stop control means 63 is provided with
When a predetermined stop position determination table corresponding to the lottery result 1 is selected and the stop switch 42 is turned on,
The stop position of the reel 31 is determined with reference to the stop position determination table based on the timing. When the reel stop control means 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31, the drive control of the motor 32 is performed so that the reel 31 stops at that position. Here, when any combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 22 as much as possible. In addition, role lottery means 61
In the non-winning lottery, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols of any combination does not stop on the activated line 22.

(Special Game Game Control Means) The special game game control means 64 controls the progress of the game during the special game. For example, when the special game is a BB game, a means for counting the number of general games in the BB game, a means for counting the number of winnings and the number of games of a predetermined combination in each bonus game in the BB game, Means for counting the number of transitions from the game to the bonus game, means for determining whether or not the end condition of the BB game is satisfied, means for controlling to end the BB game when it is determined that the end condition of the BB game is satisfied Etc. are provided.

(Gaming Lottery with Privilege) In the present embodiment, the game lottery with privilege 65, in this embodiment, when the role lottery means 61 wins one of the special roles, BB, is shifted to after the end of the BB game. Is a lottery to determine whether the game is a normal game or a game with a privilege. Here, the bonus game lottery means 65 uses the random number generation means or a predetermined lottery table as in the case of the role lottery means 61, and determines whether the game is a normal game or a bonus game.

The lottery by the bonus game lottery means 65 is performed after the BB is won by the role lottery means 61, whether before or after winning the BB, until the BB game ends. Can be done at any time. In addition to the lottery by the role lottery means 61, the lottery by the game lottery means with privilege 65 can be performed. For example, in the lottery table of the role lottery means 61, the BB winning area is set to 2
BB that divides into one area and shifts one area to a game with benefits
What is necessary is just to make it a winning area | region, and let the other be a BB winning area | region which transfers to a normal game.

(Privilege-in-Play Game Control Means) The privilege-in-game play control means 66 controls the progress of the game in the privilege-added game when the game shifts to the privilege-added game after the end of the BB game. It is. For example, there are provided a unit for determining whether or not the end condition of the game with the privilege is satisfied, a unit for counting the number of games played during the game with the privilege, a unit for counting the number of medals obtained by the player playing the game with the privilege. .

(Reel Control Pattern Data Table) The reel control pattern data table 67 is provided with a plurality of reel control patterns defining stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch 42. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table 67 according to the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, three reel control patterns from pattern 1 to pattern 3 are provided. The stop control of the reel 31 and the content displayed on the character information display unit 33 are determined in advance for each pattern.

For example, when "pattern 1" is selected, when the first reel (reel to be stopped first) 31 is stopped, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, and the second reel 31 and the third reel 31 are selected. Is stopped, the minimum movement stop determination table is selected. Further, “1” is displayed on the character information display section 33. That is, "1" is displayed to notify the player of the reel 31 that is controlled to be stopped using the pull-in stop position determination table.

The first reel 31 has a left reel 31,
Either the middle reel 31 or the right reel 31 may be used. The reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 turned on first becomes the first reel 31. Similarly, the second
The reel 31 is the stop switch 4 turned on secondly.
The third reel 31 is a reel 31 corresponding to the second reel 31.
The reel 31 corresponds to the stop switch 42 that is turned on last (last).

(Retraction Stop Position Determination Table) The retraction stop position determination table searches the stop possible position from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated, and displays a predetermined symbol within the range of the stop possible position. The table is such that when it is possible to stop at a predetermined position, the reel 31 is stopped at that position. Here, “within the range of the stoppable position” is set from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated to five symbols. If the predetermined symbol cannot be stopped at the predetermined position within the range of the stoppable position, the symbol having the smallest movement amount of the reel 31, that is, the symbol existing at the moment of operation of the stop switch 42 in principle. Is determined to stop the reel 31 at the position of the next symbol.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a pull-in stop position determination table. The numbers of the operation position of the stop switch 42 and the stop position of the reel 31 indicate the symbol numbers shown in FIG. Further, the operation position of the stop switch 42 and the stop position of the reel 31 are determined by the effective line 22 in the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
The position on b is shown.

Here, for example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the twelfth symbol is present on the horizontal effective line 22b in the left reel 31, the left reel 31 immediately stops, and Effective line 2
The symbol 11 stops on 2b. This is a stop at the minimum movement at which the reel 31 can be stopped.
1 to 4, 6, 11 on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction
Even if the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the symbols # 16 and # 21 are present, the left reel 31 stops at the position of the next symbol in the same manner as described above. On the other hand, it is different when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when another symbol exists on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction.

Here, in the pull-in stop position determination table for the left reel 31, the above "predetermined symbol" is "15".
No. "Bell" and No. 4 "Cherry". When these symbols can be drawn into a predetermined position, the symbols are set to be drawn into a predetermined position. Further, the "predetermined position" is that the 15th "bell" is on the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, and the 4th "cherry" is the upper or lower effective line 22a or 22c in the horizontal direction. Above.

Here, regarding the fourth “cherry”,
When the vehicle stops on the active line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction, five medals are paid out. However, when the vehicle stops on the horizontal upper or lower active line 22a or 22c, the game is performed when the diagonal active lines 22d and 22e are activated, that is, three medals are inserted. If there is, 10 medals will be paid out. Therefore, in general, during a game with a privilege, it is normal for a player to play a game by inserting three medals which is the maximum number of bets, so that the symbol “Cherry” is drawn into the above position. You have set.

In FIG. 5, for example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 16th to 20th symbols are present on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the 15th line is added to the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction. The "bell" is pulled in and stops. In this case, the "bell" stops on the upper, middle, and lower effective lines 22a, 22b, and 22c in the horizontal direction.

When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the fourth or fifth symbol is present on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the horizontal effective line 22b
The 3rd symbol is drawn into b and stops. Therefore,
The fourth "cherry" stops on the lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction. As a result, the winning of the small role relating to “Cherry” is determined, and when three medals are inserted, ten medals are paid out.

When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 6th to 10th symbols exist on the horizontal effective line 22b, the horizontal middle effective line 22b
The 5th symbol is drawn in and stops. Therefore, the fourth "cherry" stops on the effective line 22a in the upper horizontal direction. As a result, in the same manner as described above, the winning of the small role related to “Cherry” is determined, and when three medals are inserted, ten medals are paid out.

In the pull-in stop position determination table for the middle reel 31, the "predetermined symbol" is set to the 14th "bell". The “predetermined position” is
It is set on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
At the moment when the stop switch 42 is turned on, if the fourteenth "bell" is within a range that can be drawn into the valid line 22b, the fourteenth "bell" is set to be drawn into the valid line 22b. Therefore, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 15th to 19th symbols are present on the horizontal middle effective line 22b, the 14th "bell" is drawn into the horizontal middle effective line 22b, Stop. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at another position, the middle reel 31 immediately stops. That is, the stop is the minimum movement at which the middle reel 31 can be stopped.

Further, in the pull-in stop position determination table for the right reel 31, the above "predetermined symbol" is
It is set to No. 15 “Cherry”. The "predetermined position" is set on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. At the moment when the stop switch 42 is turned on,
When the fifteenth “Cherry” is in a range that can be drawn into the valid line 22b, the setting is made so that the fifteenth “Cherry” is drawn into the valid line 22b.

Therefore, the effective line 2 in the middle stage in the horizontal direction is
When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 16th to 20th symbols are present on 2b, the 15th "cherry" is drawn into the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction and stops. At this time, the "cherry" stops on the upper, middle and lower effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at other positions, the right reel 31
Stops immediately. That is, the right reel 31 is stopped by the minimum movement that can be stopped.

(Minimum Movement Stop Position Determination Table) In contrast to the pull-in stop position determination table described above, the minimum movement stop position determination table searches for a stopable position from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated. ,
This is a table in which the reel 31 is stopped at a position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position. Here, "within the range of the stoppable position"
Is set from the position of the reel 31 at the time of operating the stop switch 42 to five symbols in the same manner as described above. In principle, the reel 31 is stopped at the position of the symbol next to the symbol present at the moment of operation of the stop switch 42.

When the reel 31 is stopped at the position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest in the above-described pull-in stop position determination table or minimum movement stop position determination table, the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment of operation. When trying to stop at the symbol next to the existing symbol, if the combination of the symbols that constitute the special role or the replay that has not been won is stopped at the activated line 22, in order to avoid it, further avoid it. The reel 31 is stopped at the position of the symbol.

The description returns to FIG. (Reel Control Pattern Lottery Means) The reel control pattern lottery means 68 includes a reel control pattern data table 67.
, The reel control pattern is selected by lottery. For example, any one of the reel control patterns 1 to 3 is selected by using the same random number generation means and the lottery table as the role lottery means 61. The selection probability of each pattern may be any,
For example, setting is made so that patterns 1 to 3 each have a selection probability of 1/3.

(Reel control pattern notification selecting means) The reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
3 (notification by reel control pattern notifying means). In particular, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game with the privilege is to be performed, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 determines whether or not to perform the notification by a lottery using a random number or the like. As described above, the first game mode and the second game mode are set for the game with the privilege. Then, when it is determined to be a game with a privilege for performing notification, a game with a privilege in the first game mode is performed.

The above-mentioned game lottery means with privilege 65 is described.
When performing a game with a privilege at the time of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a game with a privilege, it may be further determined by lottery whether to use the first game mode or the second game mode. Then, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
Whether or not to perform the notification may be selected based on the lottery result of the game lottery means with bonus means 65.

As described above, in the bonus-added game of the first game mode, patterns 1 to 3 are selected by lottery and are notified to the player by the character information display section 33. Therefore, the player can aim for the winning of the small role more variously and easily. A specific example will be described below.

1. In the case where "1" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 1" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on first. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 that is turned on second and third. Can be.

(1) Aiming for winning of the small winning combination related to “Cherry” In this case, first, the stop switch 42 related to the left reel 31 is turned on. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31.
As described above, four lines are placed on the horizontal effective line 22b.
If the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 10th to 10th symbols are located, "Cherry" is drawn into the active line 22a or 22c in the upper or lower horizontal direction. Therefore, a small prize of “Cherry” is won, and ten medals are paid out. That is, when aiming for the small prize winning related to “Cherry”, there is a margin between seven symbols. After the left reel 31 stops, the stop switch 42 may be turned on at any position of the center reel 31 and the right reel 31.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to "Bell" In this case, the middle reel 31, the right reel 31, the left reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31.
Then, when stopping the middle reel 31, the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the 14th "bell" stops on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction. Next, the stop switch 42 related to the right reel 31 is set to the eighth "bell".
Is stopped on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. If the "bell" is stopped on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction when the middle reel 31 is stopped, the right reel 31 will stop playing Become a tempai. Here, when the first reel 31 and the second reel 31 are stopped, the symbols constituting the role of both reels 31 are aligned on one of the active lines 22 (the third reel 31 is rotating). If the symbols constituting the combination on the third reel 31 are aligned on the above-mentioned activated line 22 when the third reel 31 is stopped, this means a state in which the combination is won.

Finally, the stop switch 42 for the left reel 31 is turned on so that the 15th "bell" stops on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. If the left reel 31 stops correctly at this position, it is possible to always win when the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 stop, regardless of which active line 22 is in the small role related to the "bell". In addition, on the left reel 31, from 14th to 1st
Since three “bells” are arranged consecutively up to No. 6, the player can easily determine three consecutive “bell” symbols when the left reel 31 rotates.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed As described above, one of the conditions for ending the game with the privilege is as follows.
There is a case where the number of obtained medals reaches the specified number. On the other hand, even during the game with the privilege, the lottery of the special combination is performed. Therefore, it is advantageous to perform the number of games of the game with the privilege up to the specified number of times in order to wait for the winning of the special role. For this reason, when the number of medals obtained approaches the specified number, the player must intentionally aim for the small combination to not win. Therefore, in such a case, the winning of the small win is intentionally removed (the symbol relating to the small win is not intentionally stopped on the activated line 22). However, by knowing the reel control pattern, It becomes possible to easily remove the winning of the small role.

In this case, first, the stop switch 42 related to the right reel 31 is turned on. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. Then, it is turned on so that the 15th "cherry" stops on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
When the symbol stops in this way, "Cherry" stops on each of the effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c in the upper, middle and lower rows in the horizontal direction.
If the "bell" or "watermelon" symbol stops at any position when the 1 and the middle reels 31 are stopped, the small combination for these symbols does not win.

Next, with respect to the left reel 31, if the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the number 4 "Cherry" does not stop on the activated line 22, the winning of the small win related to "Cherry" can be eliminated. For the last middle reel 31, the stop switch 42
May be turned on.

2. In the case where "2" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 2" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on second. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the first and third stop switches 42 to be turned on. Can be.

(1) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to “Cherry” First, the stop switch 42 related to the middle reel 31
Is turned on without particularly aiming at the symbol, and the middle reel 31 is stopped at an appropriate position. Next, the stop switch 42 related to the left reel 31 is turned on. Thus, since the left reel 31 is the reel 31 that stops second, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31 as described above. Therefore, the stop switch 42 is turned on in the same manner as described above, and the fourth "cherry" is drawn into the effective line 22a or 22c in the upper or lower horizontal direction.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to "Bell" In this case, the right reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the left reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. As a result, the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31, and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the right reel 31 and the left reel 31. First, right reel 3
For 1, the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the eighth "bell" stops at the upper effective line 22a or lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction.

Next, with respect to the middle reel 31, when the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction or the middle effective line 22a
Or, when the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction at 22b, the 14th "bell" stops at the middle or lower effective line 22b or 22c in the horizontal direction, respectively. The switch 42 is turned on. When the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the 14th "bell" of the middle reel 31 is added to the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction.
The stop switch 42 is turned on so as to stop. Then, for the last left reel 31, the 15th “bell” stops on any of the active lines 22 that are tempering, that is, three consecutive “bells” stop in the display window 21. Then, the stop switch 42 is turned on.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed In this case, the right reel 31 is stopped second, and the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. As the target position, three consecutive “cherry” stops in the display window 21 in the same manner as described above. In addition, the left reel 31 aims at a position where the fourth “cherry” does not stop on the active line 22. Further, the middle reel 31 is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately stopped.

3. In the case where "3" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 3" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on thirdly. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the first and second stop switches 42 to be turned on. Can be.

(1) Aiming for Winning of the Small Winner Related to "Cherry" In this case, the left reel 31 may be stopped third. That is, first, the center reel 31 and the right reel 31 are stopped at appropriate positions. Finally, the left reel 31 is stopped. As a result, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31. The target position when the left reel 31 stops is as follows.
This is the same as when aiming for the winning of the small role related to the above “Cherry”.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to "Bell" In this case, the right reel 31, the left reel 31, and the middle reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. As a result, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for stop control of the center reel 31, and the stop position determination table for minimum movement is used for stop control of the left reel 31 and the right reel 31. First, right reel 3
With regard to 1, the eighth "bell" aims to stop at the effective line 22b in the middle stage in the horizontal direction.

Next, with respect to the left reel 31, the 15th "bell" stops on the effective line 22b at the middle in the horizontal direction, that is, three consecutive "bells" are displayed on the display window 21.
Aim to stop inside. And finally, the middle reel 31
No. 14 “Bell” has a valid line 2
Aim to stop at 2. Since the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31, when aiming for the “bell” symbol on the valid pay line 22, there is room for five symbols.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed In this case, the right reel 31 is stopped thirdly, and the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. As the target position, three consecutive “cherry” stops in the display window 21 in the same manner as described above. In addition, the left reel 31 aims at a position where the fourth “cherry” does not stop on the active line 22. Further, the middle reel 31 is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately stopped.

As described above, when the player knows the notified reel control pattern and turns on the stop switch 42 in a predetermined order based on the notified reel control pattern, the winning of the small role and the removal of the small role are performed. It can be done more easily. Further, it is possible to provide a new game in which the operation order of the stop switch 42 is determined in consideration of the relationship between the notified reel control pattern and the role aimed by the player.

Next, the flow of a game in the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a flowchart. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are flowcharts showing the flow of a game during a game with a privilege in the first game mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart following FIG. First,
The player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 23 and activates the activated line 22. In step S1, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on. When the player turns on the start switch 41 and each reel 31 is started, the game control means 6
If 0 is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S2, in which the lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role.

In step S2, the role lottery means 61
The lottery for B, RB, SB and RP is performed, and the lottery for the small role is not performed. In the next step S3, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the above combination has been won. When it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is determined that the game has not been won, the process proceeds to step S6.

In step S4, the game control means 60
A lottery of the contents of the notification is performed. Here, any one notification content is randomly selected using a random number or the like. Then, in the next step S5, the selected notification content is displayed on the character information display section 33. However, in this case, since the role such as BB has been won, the reel control according to the displayed notification content is not performed.

After step S5, the process proceeds to "A" in the figure.
After proceeding to “A”, stop control according to the winning combination is performed.
That is, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42, within the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31,
The combination of symbols constituting BB, RB, SB or RP is controlled so as to stop at the activated line 22. Since the player knows that the above-described reel control does not correspond to the reel control based on the notification content, the player can know that some role has been won.

Thereafter, for example, at the time of winning the RP, the retraction control of the combination of the symbols of the RP is performed. After the RP is won, the medal is automatically inserted, and the process returns to the step S1. At the time of winning the BB, a process of ending the game with the privilege is performed. Furthermore, after the winning of the RB or SB, the game with the privilege is middle stage, and the RB game or the SB game is started, respectively. When these games are finished, the state returns to the state before the game with the privilege again. To do.

On the other hand, when proceeding to step S6, the reel control pattern lottery means 68 selects one of the patterns 1 to 3 from the reel control pattern data table 67 by lottery. Then, in step S7, the result of the lottery, that is, the selected reel control pattern, is notified by displaying any one of the numbers “1” to “3” on the character information display unit 33.

In the next step S8, the game control means 6
0 continues to detect whether the first (initial) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S9. Also, when ON is detected,
The stop operation order detecting means 62 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 is turned on. In step S9, the gaming control means 60 determines whether or not the selected reel control pattern is pattern 1.
If it is determined that the pattern is the pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S10. If it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S10.
Proceed to 11.

In step S10, a pull-in stop position determination table is selected. In step S11,
The minimum movement stop position determination table is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S12, where the reel stop control means 63
Controls the reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table. That is, when the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position within a range of a stoppable position is performed. On the other hand, when the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping the reel 31 at a position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position is performed.

Next, proceeding to step S13 in FIG. 7, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the second (second) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S14. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects which stop switch 42 has been turned ON. In step S14, the gaming control means 60 determines whether or not the selected reel control pattern is pattern 2. If it is determined that the pattern is pattern 2, step S1
The process proceeds to step S5, and when it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 2, the process proceeds to step S16.

In steps S15 and S16,
As in steps S10 and S11 described above, a predetermined stop position determination table is selected. Then, in step S17, similarly to step S12, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table.

Next, proceeding to step S18, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the third (last) stop switch 42 has been turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S19. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects which stop switch 42 has been turned ON. Here, the game control means 60 may determine which stop switch 42 is the last stop switch 42 from the stop switches 42 already turned on.

In step S19, the game control means 60
Determines whether the selected reel control pattern is pattern 3 or not. When it is determined that the pattern is the pattern 3, the process proceeds to step S20, and when it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 3, the process proceeds to step S21.

At steps S20 and S21,
As in steps S10 and S11 described above, a predetermined stop position determination table is selected. Then, in step S22, similarly to step S12, the reel stop control means 63 stops the reel 31 corresponding to the third stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table, and ends the processing. . When the stop control of the last reel 31 is performed in step S22, control is performed so that the combination of symbols that did not win in step S2, that is, the combination of symbols constituting BB, RB, SB, or RP does not stop on the activated line 22. . When it stops, on the last reel 31, so-called kick-off processing of a symbol constituting a winning combination is performed.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the role is performed by the role lottery means 61 using the lottery table set so that the specific small role is won with a higher probability than in the normal game. . Here, the combination of the symbols constituting the specific small combination is "bell"-"bell"-
"Bell".

However, when the specific small role is won during the general game of the BB game, the symbol of "bell" is not always drawn into the active line 22, but the predetermined operation order of the stop switch 42 is determined. It is pulled in only when operated with. When the stop switch 42 is operated in any other operation order, the reel 31 is controlled so as to stop at the stoppable position where the movement is the minimum, and even if the specific small role is won, the symbol of the "bell" is displayed. Effective line 22
Is not controlled.

Therefore, when the specific small win is won, if the predetermined stop switch 42 is operated in a predetermined operation order, the specific small win always wins. On the other hand, when the player operates in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order of the stop switch 42, the player turns on the stop switch 42 immediately before the "bell" symbol passes through the active line 22. If not, the special small role cannot be won.

In the second embodiment, the symbol arrangement of each reel 31 is different from that of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 31 in the second embodiment. FIG.
In FIG. 2, symbols of the respective reels 31 are developed and shown, and symbol numbers are also shown, as in FIG. Also, as in FIG. 2A, FIG. 8 shows only the symbol arrangement of “bell”, and a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank portion in the figure.

In FIG. 8, "bells" are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals of 4 symbols or 5 symbols.
Here, the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31 is set to 5 from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, as described above.
It is assumed that it is within the design. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
If the symbol is arranged, the reel stop control means 63 can always stop the symbol "bell" on the desired effective line 22.

Further, in the second embodiment, the reel control pattern data table 67 is set as shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, three reel control patterns 1 to 3 are provided. Then, depending on whether the first (initial) stop switch 42 is left, middle or right, the pull-in stop position determination table or the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

For example, when the pattern 1 is selected, when the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, and the table corresponding to the middle or right reel 31 is selected. When the stop switch 42 is turned on, the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

Then, the reel control pattern lottery means 68
During the general game of the BB game,
When the specific small role is won, the reel control pattern is selected. When a reel control pattern is selected, the content corresponding to each pattern is displayed on the character information display section 33, and the operation of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small combination and winning the specific small combination is performed. The order is announced. For example, when “pattern 1” is selected, “left” is displayed on the character information display section 33. This is because if the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected in the stop control of each reel 31, and the symbol of the "bell" constituting the specific small combination is an effective line. 22 indicates that a specific small role is to be won. In addition, the character information display unit 33 may indirectly display the content of notifying the operation order of the stop switch 42, such as suggesting the operation order of the stop switch 42.

If any of "left", "middle" or "right" is displayed on the character information display section 33 when the specific small win is won, the player can win the specific small win by this display. You can know. Furthermore, according to the displayed content,
If the stop switch 42 to be turned on first is determined,
In other words, if the stop switch 42 is turned on in the order instructed by the slot machine 10, the specific small winning combination can be reliably won.

By the way, in the second embodiment, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 performs the notification by the reel control pattern notification means, that is, the display of “left”, “middle” or “right” on the character information display section 33. Select whether to perform. Here, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
When a specific condition is satisfied during the game, a notification may be made. Alternatively, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by a lottery using a random number or the like.

Further, in the lottery of the role lottery means 61, two types of BBs are provided, one is a BB for notifying during a general game of the BB game, and the other is a BB for not performing the notification. May be determined by In this case, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
May select whether to notify based on the lottery result of the role lottery means 61.

Next, the flow of the game in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing the flow of one game in the general game during the BB game in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart following FIG. In this example, when a specific small winning combination is won, the fact is always notified. First, in step S31, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on.
When the player turns on the start switch 41, each reel 31
Is started, the game control means 60 detects this,
Proceeding to the next step S32, the lottery of the role is performed by the lottery means 61.

In step S32, the role lottery means 61
During the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the specific small role is performed in addition to the normal small role and the shift role for shifting to the bonus game by using the lottery table dedicated to the gaming state. In the next step S33, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific small combination has been won. When it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to step S34. When it is determined that the game has not been won, the process proceeds to C in the figure.

In the figure, after proceeding to C, processing in a general game in a normal BB game is performed. That is, when a general small role or shift role is won, a pull-in process is performed so that those roles win. When no winning combination is won, the combination of symbols constituting any winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the activated line 22.

In step S34, the reel control pattern lottery means 68 selects one of the patterns 1 to 3 by lottery from the reel control pattern data table 67 of FIG. Then, in step S35, the result of the lottery, that is, the selected reel control pattern is notified by displaying any one of the characters "left", "middle" or "right" on the character information display section 33.

In the next step S36, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the first (initial) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S37. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 is turned on.

At step S37, the game control means 60
Selects the stop position determination table corresponding to the selected reel control pattern and the first stop switch 42. For example, when the first stop switch 42 is the left stop switch 42 when the pattern 1 is selected, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected,
When the first stop switch 42 is the middle or right stop switch 42, a minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

Then, proceeding to step S38, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the first reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table. That is, when the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping the symbol of the “bell” related to the specific small combination on the activated line 22 is performed. On the other hand, when the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected, the reel 31 is moved to the position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position, based on the reel position at the moment when the first stop switch 42 is turned on. 31
Is stopped.

Next, the flow proceeds to step S39 in FIG. 11, and the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the second (second) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S40. Step S4
At 0, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the second reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42 based on the stop position determination table selected in step S37. Then, the process proceeds to a step S41, wherein the gaming control means 60
Continues to detect whether or not the third (last) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, similarly to step S40, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the third reel 31 corresponding to the third stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table, and executes the processing. finish. In step S42, the last reel 31
Is stopped, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination not won in step S32 is controlled not to stop on the activated line 22. When the reel is stopped, the last reel 31 performs a so-called kicking process of a symbol constituting the winning combination.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, a special lottery is selected using a lottery table set so as to win with a higher probability than in the normal game. The lottery of 61 is performed. Here, unlike the second embodiment, three types of specific small combinations (first specific small combination, second specific small combination, and third specific small combination) are provided. The combination of symbols constituting the first specific small combination is “plum” − “plum” − “plum”. Also, the combination of the symbols constituting the second specific small combination is
"Orange"-"Orange"-"Orange". Furthermore, the combination of the symbols constituting the third specific small combination,
"Bell"-"bell"-"bell".

FIG. 12 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment. FIG.
In FIG. 2, the same portions as those of the first embodiment (FIG. 3) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in the following description, the description overlapping with the first embodiment will be omitted. (Specific Small Role Winning Notification Means) In the third embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, when the above-mentioned specific small win is won, the specific small win winning notification for notifying which specific small win has been won. Means are provided, and a character information display section 33 is provided.
Plays that role. That is, when the first specific small combination is won, “Plum” is displayed on the character information display section 33. Similarly, "orange" is displayed when the second special role is won, and "bell" is displayed when the third special role is won. In addition, instead of the display using characters, each pattern such as “plum” may be displayed as an image.

(Specific Small Role Winning Information Selecting Means) The specific small role winning information selecting means 70 is for selecting whether or not to notify the winning of the above specific small winning combinations. Like the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 in the second embodiment, the specific small role winning notification selecting means 70 may determine to perform the notification when a specific condition is satisfied during the game. Alternatively, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by a lottery using a random number or the like. Further, in the lottery of the role lottery means 61, two types of BBs are provided, one is a BB that performs notification during a general game of the BB game, the other is a BB that does not perform the notification, and these are determined by lottery. May be.

In the third embodiment, the symbol arrangement of each reel 31 is different from that in the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 31 in the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the symbols of each reel 31 in an expanded manner, as well as FIG. In addition, only the respective symbols “plum”, “orange”, and “bell” relating to the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, and the third specific small combination are shown, and are blank in the figure. A predetermined symbol is also displayed on the portion.

In FIG. 13, three "plums" and five "oranges" and "bells" are arranged on the left reel 31, respectively. As for the middle reel 31, three "oranges" and five "plums" and "bells" are arranged. Furthermore, for the right reel 31, three "bells" and five "plums" and "oranges" are arranged, respectively.

When three symbols are arranged, they are arranged at intervals of seven symbols. Further, when five symbols are arranged, they are arranged at intervals of 4 or 5 symbols. Here, the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31 is set to 5 symbols from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated, as described above. At this time, for the three symbols arranged on the reel 31,
By the drawing control of the symbol, stop control can be performed so as to stop at at least one of the effective lines 22, in other words, so that the symbol appears in the display window 21. However, stop control cannot always be performed to stop at the desired effective line 22.

On the other hand, with respect to the five symbols arranged on the reel 31, stop control can be performed so as to always stop at the desired effective line 22 by controlling the drawing in of the symbols. As described above, the stop control of the left reel 31 does not always stop the symbol “Plum” on the desired active line 22, but can stop at least one of the active lines 22 and “Orange”.
And the symbol "bell" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

The stop control of the middle reel 31 does not always stop the "orange" symbol on the desired effective line 22, but can stop the symbol on at least one of the effective lines 22. plum"
And the symbol "bell" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

Further, the stop control of the right reel 31 does not always stop the "bell" symbol on the desired effective line 22, but can stop at least one of the effective lines 22. The symbols "orange" and "plum" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

Therefore, for example, when the player knows that the first specific small role relating to “Plum” has been won, the player turns on the stop switch 42 relating to the left reel 31 first, and pulls in the reel 31. By the control, the first specific small combination can always be won. That is, when the stop switch 42 relating to the left reel 31 is first turned on and the drawing process of the symbol “Plum” is performed, the symbol “Plum” stops on any of the activated lines 22. Next, the stop switch 4 related to the center reel 31 and the right reel 31
2 is turned on, and the pull-in process of the symbol “Plum” is performed. Then, the symbol “Plum” on the left reel 31 is placed on any of the activated lines 22 where the symbol “Plum” is stopped. The "plum" symbol stops.

On the other hand, for example, in the case where the first specific small role related to “Plum” is won, if the right reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the left reel 31 are stopped in this order, the right reel 31 and the middle reel The “plum” symbol on the left reel 31 cannot always be drawn into the activated line 22 where the symbol “plum” with the symbol 31 has stopped. Therefore, when the first specified small role related to “Plum” is won, the left reel 3
1 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed, so that the first specific small role always wins.
Alternatively, when the right reel 31 is first stopped, the first specific small combination does not always win.

The same applies to the second specific small combination and the third specific small combination. When the second specific small role related to “Orange” is won, if the middle reel 31 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed so that the second specific small role always wins, but the left reel 31 or When the right reel 31 is stopped for the first time, the second specific small combination does not always win.

Similarly, when the third specific small combination relating to "Bell" is won, if the right reel 31 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed, so that the third specific small combination always wins. However, when the left reel 31 or the middle reel 31 is first stopped, the third specific small combination does not always win.

[0143] With this, when it is notified which particular small winning combination is the particular small winning combination, the player turns on the stop switch 42 in the above-mentioned order to win the winning particular small winning combination. However, if no notification is given, a prize may not be won.

Next, the flow of the game in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 shows a third embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of one game in the general game during a BB game. In this example, when a particular small role is won, the fact is always notified. First, in step S51, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on. When the player turns on the start switch 41 and the respective reels 31 are started, the game control means 60 detects this, and proceeds to the next step S52, in which the lottery by the role lottery means 61 is performed.

In step S52, the role lottery means 61
During the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role, in addition to the shift role for shifting to the bonus game, is performed using the lottery table dedicated to the gaming state. I do. In the next step S53, the game control means 60 determines whether or not any specific small combination has been won. If it is determined that the winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S5.
The process advances to E in the figure when it is determined that no winning has been made.

In the figure, after proceeding to E, processing during a normal game of a normal BB game is performed. That is, when the shift combination is won, the pull-in process is performed so that the combination of the symbols constituting the shift combination stops at the activated line 22. When no winning combination is won, the combination of symbols constituting any winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the activated line 22.

In step S54, the specific small win winning notification means (character information display section 33) notifies (displays) the symbol related to the selected specific small win as "plum", "orange", or "bell". . Then, in the next step S55, the reel stop control means 63 selects a pull-in stop position determination table corresponding to the winning specific small combination.

Then, in step S56, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not any of the stop switches 42 has been turned on, and when it has been detected that the stop switch 42 has been turned on, proceeds to step S57, and proceeds to step S57. 31 is stopped and controlled. Next, in step S58, the game control means 6
0 indicates whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped. If it is determined that the reels 31 have stopped, it is not shown. After performing processing such as payout of medals corresponding to the specific small winning combinations, the processing according to this flowchart ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S58 that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S56.

When stopping the last reel 31 in step S57, the combination of the symbols constituting the winning combination which has not been won in step S52 is displayed on the active line 22.
Control not to stop. When it stops,
In the last reel 31, so-called kicking processing of a symbol constituting the winning combination is performed.

As described above, one embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the following various modifications are possible. (1) In the first embodiment, control in a game with a privilege has been described as an example, but a game state as in the first embodiment can be created during a normal game or a special game.
Similarly, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the control in the general game during the BB game has been described as an example. However, in the game after the end of the normal game or the special game, the control is performed under a certain condition. 2
It is also possible to create a game state as in the embodiment and the third embodiment.

(2) The reel control pattern data table 67 in this embodiment is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in FIG.
For example, a pattern for selecting a pull-in stop position determination table or a pattern for selecting a minimum movement stop position determination table for all reels 31 may be provided.

(3) In the first embodiment, the first game mode in which a notification is made and the second game mode in which no notification is made are provided when shifting to a game with a privilege. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 may select whether to notify the reel control pattern for each game during the game with the privilege, for example, by lottery. Similarly, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, for each game in which the specific small role has been won, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by lottery or the like.

(4) In the present embodiment, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined using the pull-in stop position determination table and the minimum movement stop position determination table. However, the stop position of the reel 31 may be determined without using these stop position determination tables. For example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on, it is possible to search for a stoppable position and determine an appropriate stop position within the range of the stoppable position.

(5) In the third embodiment, three specific small combinations are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of specific small combinations may be provided. Also, the arrangement of the symbols constituting the specific small combination is not limited to the arrangement shown in the third embodiment. On any one of the reels 31, it is not possible to always stop the symbol related to the specific small combination on the desired activated line 22 by the stop control of the reel 31, but at least on any one of the activated lines 22. Just do it. Further, the other reels 31 may be designed so that the symbols related to the specific small combination can always be stopped at the desired activated line 22 by the stop control of the reels 31.

(6) In the second embodiment, when a particular small combination is won, the symbol related to the particular small combination is replaced with a desired active line 22.
"Bell" that constitutes a specific small role so that it can always be stopped
Was placed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the pull-in control of the symbol of “Bell” is performed, the symbol of “Bell” may be arranged so that the winning rate of the specific small role does not become 100%. . For example, "bell" symbols may be arranged at intervals of six symbols in a part of the symbol array of the reel 31.
With this configuration, when the retrievable range of the symbol is set within 5 symbols from the symbol at the time of operating the stop switch 42, it is determined that the specific small role is won and the retraction stop position determination table is selected. Also, the prize winning rate of the specific small role is 1
00%. Further, as shown in the present embodiment, the retrievable range of the symbol is not limited to within 5 symbols from the symbol when the stop switch 42 is operated, and may be any of a narrower range or a wider range. It may be.

(7) In this embodiment, the pull-in stop position determination table and the minimum movement stop position determination table are used, but other stop position determination tables may be used. For example, in the second embodiment, the symbol "bell" is actively stopped from being stopped at the activated line 22,
For example, even when the symbol of "bell" stops in the display window 21 at the operation timing of the stop switch 42, the stop of the symbol of "bell" is stopped outside the display window 21 by so-called kicking processing. A position determination table may be used. Alternatively, when the stop switch 42 is operated at a specific position while performing control such that the symbol "bell" does not easily stop at the active line 22, for example, performing control to draw the symbol "bell" into the active line 22 Alternatively, a stop position determination table that performs the pull-in control may be used.

[0157]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
The player can know the stop control of the reel corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch by looking at the notified content. For example, by performing the operation order of the stop switch in an appropriate order, it is more advantageous. The result can be obtained.

(Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, according to the operation sequence of the stop switch determined by the selected reel control pattern, the player can stop the predetermined reel when stopping the specific reel. Can be easily stopped at a predetermined position. This makes it easier for the player to aim at winning a winning combination or intentionally removing a winning role.

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, the player can know the fact that the specific small role has been won by the notification, and also operates the stop switch in a predetermined operation order according to the content of the notification. By operating, it is possible to increase the winning probability of the specific small role. (Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, when the specific small win is won, the winning specific small win can be surely won.

(Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, it is determined whether or not the notification is to be made, thereby determining whether or not the player has an advantage. By providing variously, more various game contents can be provided. Further, the number of medals obtained by the player can be made different depending on whether or not the notification is made.

(Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, the player can know the fact that the specific small win has been won by the specific small win winning notification means. Then, when the winning of the specific small combination is known, if the predetermined reel is stopped first, the symbol related to the specific small combination stops at any of the activated lines. Next, when the other reels are stopped, the symbols related to the specific small combination stop at the activated line regardless of the position where the reel is stopped. As a result, it is possible to ensure that the specific small combination wins.

(Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, by stopping the reels in a predetermined order according to the type of the notified special small combination, the winning specific small combination is reliably won. Can be.

(Claim 8) According to the invention of claim 8, since it is determined whether or not the notification is to be performed, whether or not the player is advantageous is determined. By providing variously, more various game contents can be provided. Further, the number of medals obtained by the player can be made different depending on whether or not the notification is made.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a developed plan view showing symbols arranged on outer peripheral surfaces of left, middle, and right reels in the first embodiment. (B) shows a combination of symbols constituting a part of a small combination and the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the combination.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing control of the slot machine of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a pull-in stop position determination table.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game during a game with a privilege in a first game mode in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game during a game with a privilege in the first game mode in the first embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel in a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the second embodiment.

11 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the second embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing control of the slot machine according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel in a third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the third embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

Reference Signs List 10 slot machine 20 front panel 21 display window 22 (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e) valid line 23 medal slot 24 valid line lamp 31 reel 32 motor 33 character information display section (reel control pattern notification means,
Specific small role winning notification means) 41 start switch 42 stop switch 60 game control means 61 role lottery means 62 stop operation order detecting means 63 reel stop control means 64 special game play control means 65 bonus game lottery means 66 bonus games Medium game control means 67 Reel control pattern data table 68 Reel control pattern lottery means 69 Reel control pattern notification selection means 70 Specific small role winning notification selection means

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] November 22, 2000 (200.11.
22)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Full text

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Document Name] Statement

[Title of the Invention] Slot machine

[Claims]

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine which gives a notice to give a certain benefit to a player.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional slot machine, a reel stop control is released under a predetermined condition, and a combination of symbols constituting a small combination can be stopped by a player aiming at the combination. It has been known. In this type of slot machine, for example, after the end of a special game such as a big bonus game, the number of medals acquired by the player reaches the specified number, or until the specified number of games is reached, the gaming state as described above is reached. Is what you do. This allows the player to stop the reels according to his or her skill so that the combination of the symbols constituting the small combination stops on the active line, so that the number of tokens obtained can be further increased. it can.

[0003]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, when a small prize is to be won, for example, a specific symbol that stands out on the left reel is displayed, and the specific symbol on the left reel is an effective line. In many cases, only the stoppage was made to win the small role. With such a relatively simple skill that can aim for a small role prize, there is a problem that an intermediate player of a slot machine often feels unsatisfactory. On the other hand, if a small combination is constituted by a combination of the symbols of all three reels, there is a problem that it is difficult even for an intermediate player of the slot machine to aim for the winning of the small combination. Was.

[0004] Further, during the above-mentioned gaming state, the player waits for the election of a special role for shifting to the special game, so that the number of games in this gaming state can be increased as much as possible. It is advantageous. Therefore, after the number of obtained medals approaches the specified number, the player stops the reels so that the small role does not win, and the number of obtained medals does not exceed the specified number. I needed to do that.

However, in order to perform such an operation,
It required skill of a slot machine at an intermediate level or higher. On the other hand, it was not easy for a beginner of the slot machine to stop at the activated line in order to aim for a symbol constituting a small role. Further, as described above, it is difficult to remove the small winning combinations. For this reason, the slot machine that creates such a gaming state has a problem that the beginners tend to be shunned by the beginners because the number of medals obtained between the beginners and the advanced players is too different.

Therefore, the problems to be solved by the present invention can be sufficiently satisfied even by advanced users of the slot machine, and sufficient medals can be obtained even by beginners and intermediate players. It is to be.

[0007]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means. (Claim 1) The invention according to claim 1 is a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a stop switch provided in correspondence with each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping the rotation of the reels. A role lottery means for performing lottery of a role, and controlling stop of the reel based on a lottery result of the role lottery means, and when the role lottery means wins a specific small role, the stop switch is set to a specific When the operation is performed in the operation order, the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination is stopped on the activated line within the range of the stoppable position of the reel, and the stop switch is operated in the operation order other than the specific operation order. Is a reel stop control means for performing a stop control so as not to stop the combination of symbols of the specified small combination on the activated line, and said reel when the specified small combination is won by said combination lottery means. The stop control means notifies the contents related to the winning of the specific small win so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbol of the specific small win on the activated line. And a specific small role winning notification means.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, the stop control by the reel stop control means is performed when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order at the time of winning the specific small role within the range of the reel stoppable position. There is a stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the specified small wins on the activated line, that is, a stop control for winning the selected small wins as much as possible. Further, when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the specific operation order, there is a stop control that does not stop the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination on the activated line, that is, a stop control that does not win the specific small combination that has been won. .

[0009] The specific small role winning notification means is provided so that when the specific small role is won, the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing stop control for winning the specific small role as much as possible. The details about the winning of the particular small role are announced. As a notification method, for example, a slot machine is provided with a visible information display unit, and predetermined information is displayed on the information display unit. Therefore, when the specific small role winning is notified by the specific small role winning notification means, when the player operates the stop switch in a specific operation order according to the content of the notification, the player wins the specific small role. Can be done.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 is based on claim 1
In the slot machine described in the above, the specific small wins drawn by the winning lottery means are a plurality of specific small wins having different operation orders of the stop switch for performing stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols on the active line. Wherein the reel stop control means is configured such that, when one of the specific small wins is won by the role lottery means, when the stop switch is operated in an operation order corresponding to the selected small win, the reel is stopped. In the range of the stoppable position, the combination of the symbols of the particular small winning combination that has been won is stopped on the activated line, and when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the operation order corresponding to the particular small winning combination that has been won, the winning combination is won. A stop control is performed so as not to stop the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination on the activated line, and the specific small combination winning notification means is configured to select one of the specific small combinations by the combination lottery means. When the reels are won, the reel stop control means performs a stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the specified small winning combination on the activated line, so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch so that the player can know the winning order. It is characterized by notifying the contents about the specified small role.

In the invention of claim 2, the lottery means performs lottery of a role including a plurality of specific small roles. The plurality of specific small combinations differ in the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols on the activated line. In the case where any of the specific small wins is won by the role lottery means, if the stop switch is operated in the operation order corresponding to the specific small win that has been won, the reel stop control means causes the reel to stop within the range of the stoppable position of the reel. In, stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the particular small winning combination on the activated line is performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the operation order corresponding to the winning specific small winning combination, the reel stop control means stops the symbol combination of the winning specific small winning combination without stopping on the activated line. Control is performed.

When the specific small win is won, the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the selected special small win on the active line is performed by the specific small win winning notification means. As players know,
The details about the selected special role will be announced. Therefore, if the stop switch is operated in the operation order corresponding to the specific small winning combination according to the notified content, the specific small winning combination can be won.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is based on claim 1.
Alternatively, in the slot machine according to claim 2, each reel has a symbol related to a specific small combination so that a symbol related to a specific small combination can be stopped at a desired activated line by stop control of the reel. It is characterized by being arranged at a predetermined interval.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, the symbols related to the specific small combination are arranged so as to be reliably stopped on the active line by the reel stop control. Therefore, when the specific small win is won, the reels can be stopped and controlled so that the winning specific small win reliably wins.

(Claim 4) The invention of claim 4 is claim 1
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein the first small game winning notification means is configured to notify the first small game winning notification means, and the second gaming mode is not notified to the specific small role winning notification means. And characterized in that:

According to the fourth aspect of the present invention, the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination on the activated line by the specific small combination winning notification means when the specific small combination is won. There are provided a first game mode for notifying the contents related to the winning of the specific small role, and a second game mode for not performing the notification so that the player can know the operation order. Therefore, according to the first game mode and the second game mode, the winning rate of the specific small win differs when the specific small win is won, so that the difference in the number of medals that can be obtained by the player can be provided.

(Claim 5) The invention of claim 5 is based on claim 1.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, further comprising: a specific small role winning notification selecting unit that selects, by lottery, whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification unit. .

In the invention according to claim 5, the specific small role winning notification selecting means selects whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification means when the specific small winning is won. Then, when the notification is selected, the winning of the specific small role is determined so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for winning the specific small role as much as possible. The content is announced. Therefore, various game contents can be provided by providing various selection conditions of whether or not to perform the notification. Furthermore, a difference in the winning rate of the specific small role is obtained when the specific small role is won depending on the presence or absence of the notification, so that the difference in the number of medals obtained by the player can be provided.

(Claim 6) The invention of claim 6 is based on claim 5
In the slot machine described in the above, the specific small role winning notification selecting means, during a normal game, for each game, whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification means is selected by lottery, I do.

In the invention of claim 6, the specific small role winning notification selecting means selects whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification means for each game during the normal game. Then, when the notification is selected, the winning of the specific small role is determined so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for winning the specific small role as much as possible. The content is announced.
Therefore, depending on the presence or absence of the notification, the content of the normal game can be diversified, and the difference in the number of medals obtained by the player during the normal game can be provided.

(Claim 7) The invention of claim 7 is based on claim 5
7. The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein the special lottery is won by the role lottery means, and when the combination of the symbols of the special role stops on the activated line, the normal game is shifted to the special game, and the specific small role is executed. The winning notification selecting means selects whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification means in a general game during a special game.

In the invention according to claim 7, a lottery including a special role is performed by the role lottery means. When the special lottery is won by the lottery of the role by the lottery means, and the combination of the symbols of the special role stops on the activated line, the normal game is shifted to the special game. Whether or not to perform notification in the general game during the special game, that is, the game in which the lottery of the role including the specific small role is performed by the role lottery means is selected by the specific small role winning notification selecting means.

Therefore, the content of the special game can be varied depending on the presence or absence of the notification, and the number of medals obtained by the player during the special game can be made different.

In addition, a special role for notifying by the role lottery means and a special role for not performing the notification are provided, and the specific small role winning notification selecting means determines whether or not to perform the notification based on the lottery result of the role lottery means. May be selected. Further, the specific small role winning notification selecting means may perform the notification when a specific condition is satisfied during the game. Alternatively, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by a lottery using a random number or the like. further,
The specific small role winning notification selecting means may always notify when the specific small role is won. Alternatively, it may be determined by lottery or the like whether or not to notify, for each game in which the specific small role has been won.

[0025]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention. (Slot Machine) In FIG.
A front panel 20 is provided on a front portion of the housing of
In this front panel 20, three transparent display windows 2 are provided.
1 is provided. On the other hand, the display window 2
Behind three reels 3 corresponding to each display window 21.
1 is arranged. A motor (stepping motor) 32 (see FIG. 3) is connected to each reel 31, and the reel 31 is rotated by the driving of the motor 32.

(Reel) The reel 31 is a ring-shaped body, and an outer peripheral surface of the ring-shaped body is shown in FIG.
Are attached to a reel tape printed with the symbol shown in FIG. On each reel 31, 21 symbols are arranged at regular intervals,
Each has a different symbol arrangement. And 1
From the three display windows 21 continuously above and below the reel 31.
The pattern is visible. Therefore, a total of nine symbols can be seen from the three display windows 21.

The combination includes, for example, a special combination, a plurality of types of small combinations, and a replay (replaying combination; hereinafter, abbreviated as RP). The special role is a role for shifting from a normal game to a special game (a game advantageous to the player), and includes a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB), a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and A single bonus (hereinafter, abbreviated as SB) is given. BB is a role of shifting to a BB game which is one of special games. The BB game is a game in which a general game is played within a predetermined number of times, and a transition to a bonus game can be made under certain conditions during the general game. The bonus game is a game in which a predetermined winning combination is played a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. Then, the general game and the bonus game are repeated until a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

RB is R which is one of special games.
It is a role to shift to the B game. RB game is BB
One set of a game corresponding to a bonus game in the game, that is, a game in which a predetermined role is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a predetermined condition. Furthermore, SB is
It is a role of shifting to the SB game, which is one of the special games. The SB game is a game in which a predetermined combination in the above-mentioned bonus game is won with a high probability, and only one game can be played.

The small combination is a combination for paying out a predetermined number of medals. Further, the RP is a role that enables the player to perform a re-game while maintaining the number of inserted medals (the number of bets) in the game.

The combinations of the symbols on the reel 31 corresponding to the above various combinations are predetermined. Then, when all reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated activated line 22 matches the combination of the symbols of the predetermined combination, the combination is awarded and the payout of medals, etc. A profit corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player.

(Effective Line) The effective line 22 is displayed in a portion including the display window 21 of the front panel 20, and in this embodiment, is constituted by five effective lines 22a to 22e. More specifically, it is composed of an upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, an effective line 22b in the middle in the horizontal direction, an effective line 22c in the lower horizontal direction, and a lower effective line 22d and a lower effective line 22e. I have. Then, three symbols continuous from the top and bottom of each reel 31 seen from each display window 21 are the upper row in the horizontal direction,
Middle and lower effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c
Located on top.

FIG. 2A is an expanded plan view showing symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the left reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the right reel 31 in the first embodiment. Note that FIG.
In (a), unlike the actual design, the design is represented by characters. For example, "bell" means a design that represents the actual shape of a bell. Further, in FIG.
Only a part of the symbol arrangement is shown, and predetermined symbols are also displayed in blank portions in the figure. The numbers attached to the left side of the symbol array are symbol numbers (1 to 2).
1. ). For example, the number 12 on the left reel 31 indicates "watermelon".

FIG. 2 (b) shows a combination of symbols constituting a part of a small combination and the number of payouts of medals corresponding thereto. For example, when all reels 31 are stopped, if the combination of symbols on any one of the activated lines 22 is "bell"-"bell"-"bell", a small part wins and 15 medals are paid out. It is. Similarly, when “Cherry” on the left reel stops on the activated line 22, a small role is won regardless of the symbols on the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, and five medals are paid out. Furthermore, when the combination of the symbols on any of the activated lines 22 is “watermelon” − “watermelon” − “watermelon”, the small part wins and eight medals are paid out.

Here, when the "cherry" of the left reel 31 stops at the above-mentioned middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, it stops at one effective line 22b, so that the number of paid out medals is five. . However, in the case where all the effective lines 22 are activated, when the vehicle stops at the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, it also stops at the lower right effective line 22d at the same time.
In this case, ten medals are paid out. Lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction and lower effective line 22
The same applies when the vehicle stops at e.

The description returns to FIG. A medal insertion slot 23 is provided on the lower right side of the front panel 20. When a medal is inserted by the player from the medal insertion slot 23, the activated line 22 is activated according to the number of inserted medals. When the number of inserted medals is one, the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction is used. When the number of medals is two, three effective lines 22 in the horizontal direction are used.
a, 22b and 22c, when there are three, all five valid lines 22a to 22e are validated. Then, the valid line lamp 24 is turned on according to the number of inserted medals.

(Start switch, stop switch)
Further, a start switch 41 and a stop switch 42 are provided on the front surface of the housing. The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when the rotation of the reel 31 is started. Start switch 41
Is operated, all the reels 31 are rotated, and the symbols on the reels 31 are moved and displayed vertically in the display window 21 at a predetermined speed. The stop switch 42 is a switch that is provided in a row independently for each reel 31 and that is operated when a player stops the rotation of each reel 31.

(Reel Control Pattern Informing Means) In the front panel 20, on the right side of the display window 21 in the drawing,
A character information display section 33 (corresponding to a reel control pattern notifying means in the present invention) is provided. The character information display unit 33 is composed of, for example, a dot display or a liquid crystal display device, and will be described later.
Alternatively, a content such as "3" is notified to the player by text information about the result of a specific lottery performed inside the slot machine 10.

Next, an outline of the game of the slot machine 10 will be described. First, in the normal game, the player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 23, activates the activated line 22, and turns on the start switch 41.
Thereby, each reel 31 is started. Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31. Here, when the combination of the symbols of the reels 31 stopped on the activated line 22 matches the combination of the symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations, a winning is achieved, and medals are paid out according to the established winning combinations.

For example, assuming that the combination of symbols constituting BB is "7"-"7"-"7", when the combination of symbols is stopped on the active line 22, the payout of 15 medals is performed. After performing, the game shifts from the normal game to the BB game. In addition, as described above, for example, “Bell” − “Bell” − “Bell” which is a combination of symbols constituting one of the small roles
Stops on the active line 22, 15 medals are paid out. Further, among the special games, after the end of the BB game, the game shifts to a game with a privilege under which a privilege is given to the player under a certain condition. Whether or not to shift to games with benefits,
After winning the BB, it is determined by lottery.

The game with the privilege is performed, for example, until the specified number of games is reached, the number of medals acquired reaches the specified number, or the BB is won during the game with the privilege. In this game with benefits, BB, RB, SB and RP
Only a lottery is performed, and a small lottery is not performed. Further, the stop control of the symbols constituting the small combination is released. Therefore, if the player turns on the stop switch 42 in a timely manner so that the combination of symbols constituting the small combination stops on the activated line, the small combination can be won. As described above, in this embodiment, three types of small wins (those relating to the symbols of “bell”, “cherry”, and “watermelon”) are provided. In addition, games with benefits,
This embodiment has a first game mode and a second game mode. In the first game mode, the player sets the character information display section 33
By looking at the content displayed in (2) and turning on the stop switch 42 in accordance with the content, the small combination can be more easily won. Details of this point will be described later. On the other hand, in the second game mode, such display by the character information display unit 33 is not performed.

When the BB is won during the game with the privilege, the game with the privilege ends. When the RB or the SB is won and the prize is won, the game with the privilege is temporarily suspended, and the process proceeds to the RB game or the SB game. And, when the RB game or SB game ends,
Again, the game with the privilege is restarted from the state immediately before the middle tier.

Next, control of the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 3 shows a slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment.
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an outline of the control of FIG. (Game Control Means) The game control means 60 is a part that controls the overall operation of the slot machine 10, such as the progress control of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes, for example, a CPU, a ROM, and a RAM.
And the like. The start switch 41 and the stop switch 42 described above are electrically connected to the input side of the game control means 60. The output side is electrically connected to a motor 32 connected to each reel 31, a character information display unit 33, and the like.

When the start switch 41 is turned on by the player, the game control means 60
Is detected, the motor 32 is driven to start each reel 31, and a lottery of a winning combination is performed.

Next, the stop switch 42 is set by the player.
Is turned on, the game control means 60 detects an ON signal of the stop switch 42, and determines a symbol of the reel 31 to be stopped on the activated line 22 based on the signal and a lottery result of a winning combination. The stop of the reel 31 is controlled by the control of the motor 32 so that a predetermined symbol stops on the activated line 22, respectively. And the game control means 6
0 determines whether or not the combination of the symbols on the reel 31 stopped on the activated line 22 matches a predetermined combination of symbols of any combination, and when they match (at the time of winning), according to the established combination. Processing such as payout of medals is performed.

(Position Lottery Means) The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (BB, RB and SB, small role and RP which are special roles). The role lottery means 61 includes, for example, a random number generating means (hard random number or the like) for a role lottery, a random number extracting means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generating means, and a random number value extracted by the random number extracting means. There is provided determination means for determining the presence or absence of a winning combination and determining the winning combination.

The random number generation means of the combination lottery means 61 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal system). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determining means determines the combination corresponding to the area to which the random value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means with the lottery table. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the BB winning area, it is determined that the BB has been won, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined that it has not been won.

In a normal game, a lottery is performed for all special roles, small roles, and RPs. In a game with a privilege of the present embodiment, a special role and a RP lottery are performed.
There is no lottery draw. Therefore, at this time, the role lottery means 61 performs a lottery of a role using a special lottery table during a game with a privilege different from a lottery table during a normal game.

(Stop Operation Order Detecting Means) The stop operation order detecting means 62 detects the operation order of the stop switch 42. As described above, the stop switch 4
2 is provided for each reel 31,
It detects which of the left, middle, and right reels 31 the stop switch 42 that is first, second, and third turned on corresponds to which reel switch 31. Each stop switch 42 is configured to transmit an identification signal to the stop operation order detecting means 62 when it is turned on.

In this embodiment, the operation order of the stop switch 42 is detected as described above. In the present embodiment, when the stop control of the reel 31 is performed during the game with the privilege, the stop switch 42 operated first is operated. Is to determine whether the reel 31 corresponding to is the left, middle, or right reel 31.

(Reel Stop Control Means) The reel stop control means 63 is a game state (during a normal game, a special game, or a game with a privilege, etc.), a lottery result of the role lottery means 61, and a stop switch 42 is turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined from the timing when the reel 31 is stopped, and the stop control of the reel 31 is performed at the determined position. The reel stop control means 63 is provided with a stop position determination table. The stop position determination table is provided corresponding to the lottery result of the combination lottery means 61 and the game state, and determines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42.

The reel stop control means 63 is provided with
When a predetermined stop position determination table corresponding to the lottery result 1 is selected and the stop switch 42 is turned on,
The stop position of the reel 31 is determined with reference to the stop position determination table based on the timing. When the reel stop control means 63 determines the stop position of the reel 31, the drive control of the motor 32 is performed so that the reel 31 stops at that position. Here, when any combination is won by the combination lottery means 61, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 22 as much as possible. In addition, role lottery means 61
In the non-winning lottery, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols of any combination does not stop on the activated line 22.

(Special Game Game Control Means) The special game game control means 64 controls the progress of the game during the special game. For example, when the special game is a BB game, a means for counting the number of general games in the BB game, a means for counting the number of winnings and the number of games of a predetermined combination in each bonus game in the BB game, Means for counting the number of transitions from the game to the bonus game, means for determining whether or not the end condition of the BB game is satisfied, means for controlling to end the BB game when it is determined that the end condition of the BB game is satisfied Etc. are provided.

(Gaming Lottery with Privilege) In the present embodiment, the game lottery with privilege 65 shifts after the end of the BB game when the role lottery means 61 wins one of the special roles, BB. Is a lottery to determine whether the game is a normal game or a game with a privilege. Here, the bonus game lottery means 65 uses the random number generation means or a predetermined lottery table as in the case of the role lottery means 61, and determines whether the game is a normal game or a bonus game.

The lottery by the bonus game lottery means 65 is performed after the BB is won by the role lottery means 61, before or after winning the BB, until the BB game ends. Can be done at any time. In addition to the lottery by the role lottery means 61, the lottery by the game lottery means with privilege 65 can be performed. For example, in the lottery table of the role lottery means 61, the BB winning area is set to 2
BB that divides into one area and shifts one area to a game with benefits
What is necessary is just to make it a winning area | region, and let the other be a BB winning area | region which transfers to a normal game.

(Privilege-in-Play Game Control Means) The bonus-in-game play control means 66 controls the progress of the game in the privilege-added game when the game shifts to the privilege-added game after the end of the BB game. It is. For example, there are provided a unit for determining whether or not the end condition of the game with the privilege is satisfied, a unit for counting the number of games played during the game with the privilege, a unit for counting the number of medals obtained by the player playing the game with the privilege. .

(Reel Control Pattern Data Table) The reel control pattern data table 67 is provided with a plurality of reel control patterns defining stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the operation order of the stop switch 42. FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table 67 according to the first embodiment. In the present embodiment, three reel control patterns from pattern 1 to pattern 3 are provided. The stop control of the reel 31 and the content displayed on the character information display unit 33 are determined in advance for each pattern.

For example, when "pattern 1" is selected, when the first reel (reel to be stopped first) 31 is stopped, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, and the second reel 31 and the third reel 31 are selected. Is stopped, the minimum movement stop determination table is selected. Further, “1” is displayed on the character information display section 33. That is, "1" is displayed to notify the player of the reel 31 that is controlled to be stopped using the pull-in stop position determination table.

The first reel 31 has a left reel 31,
Either the middle reel 31 or the right reel 31 may be used. The reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 turned on first becomes the first reel 31. Similarly, the second
The reel 31 is the stop switch 4 turned on secondly.
The third reel 31 is a reel 31 corresponding to the second reel 31.
The reel 31 corresponds to the stop switch 42 that is turned on last (last).

(Retraction Stop Position Determination Table) The retraction stop position determination table searches the stop position from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated, and displays a predetermined symbol within the range of the stop position. The table is such that when it is possible to stop at a predetermined position, the reel 31 is stopped at that position. Here, “within the range of the stoppable position” is set from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated to five symbols. If the predetermined symbol cannot be stopped at the predetermined position within the range of the stoppable position, the symbol having the smallest movement amount of the reel 31, that is, the symbol existing at the moment of operation of the stop switch 42 in principle. Is determined to stop the reel 31 at the position of the next symbol.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a pull-in stop position determination table. The numbers of the operation position of the stop switch 42 and the stop position of the reel 31 indicate the symbol numbers shown in FIG. Further, the operation position of the stop switch 42 and the stop position of the reel 31 are determined by the effective line 22 in the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
The position on b is shown.

Here, for example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the twelfth symbol is present on the horizontal effective line 22b in the left reel 31, the left reel 31 immediately stops and the horizontal middle Effective line 2
The symbol 11 stops on 2b. This is a stop at the minimum movement at which the reel 31 can be stopped.
1 to 4, 6, 11 on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction
Even if the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the symbols # 16 and # 21 are present, the left reel 31 stops at the position of the next symbol in the same manner as described above. On the other hand, it is different when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when another symbol exists on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction.

Here, in the pull-in stop position determination table for the left reel 31, the above "predetermined symbol" is 15
No. "Bell" and No. 4 "Cherry". When these symbols can be drawn into a predetermined position, the symbols are set to be drawn into a predetermined position. Further, the "predetermined position" is that the 15th "bell" is on the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, and the 4th "cherry" is the upper or lower effective line 22a or 22c in the horizontal direction. Above.

Here, regarding the fourth “cherry”,
When the vehicle stops on the active line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction, five medals are paid out. However, when the vehicle stops on the horizontal upper or lower active line 22a or 22c, the game is performed when the diagonal active lines 22d and 22e are activated, that is, three medals are inserted. If there is, 10 medals will be paid out. Therefore, in general, during a game with a privilege, it is normal for a player to play a game by inserting three medals which is the maximum number of bets, so that the symbol “Cherry” is drawn into the above position. You have set.

In FIG. 5, for example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 16th to 20th symbols are present on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the 15th effective line 22b in the horizontal middle stage is displayed. The "bell" is pulled in and stops. In this case, the "bell" stops on the upper, middle, and lower effective lines 22a, 22b, and 22c in the horizontal direction.

When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the fourth or fifth symbol is present on the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction is turned on.
The 3rd symbol is drawn into b and stops. Therefore,
The fourth "cherry" stops on the lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction. As a result, the winning of the small role relating to “Cherry” is determined, and when three medals are inserted, ten medals are paid out.

When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 6th to 10th symbols exist on the horizontal middle effective line 22b, the horizontal middle middle effective line 22b
The 5th symbol is drawn in and stops. Therefore, the fourth "cherry" stops on the effective line 22a in the upper horizontal direction. As a result, in the same manner as described above, the winning of the small role related to “Cherry” is determined, and when three medals are inserted, ten medals are paid out.

In the pull-in stop position determination table for the middle reel 31, the above-mentioned "predetermined symbol" is set to the 14th "bell". The “predetermined position” is
It is set on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
At the moment when the stop switch 42 is turned on, if the fourteenth "bell" is within a range that can be drawn into the valid line 22b, the fourteenth "bell" is set to be drawn into the valid line 22b. Therefore, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 15th to 19th symbols are present on the horizontal middle effective line 22b, the 14th "bell" is drawn into the horizontal middle effective line 22b, Stop. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at another position, the middle reel 31 immediately stops. That is, the stop is the minimum movement at which the middle reel 31 can be stopped.

Further, in the pull-in stop position determination table for the right reel 31, the above "predetermined symbol" is
It is set to No. 15 “Cherry”. The "predetermined position" is set on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. At the moment when the stop switch 42 is turned on,
When the fifteenth “Cherry” is in a range that can be drawn into the valid line 22b, the setting is made so that the fifteenth “Cherry” is drawn into the valid line 22b.

Therefore, the effective line 2 in the middle stage in the horizontal direction is
When the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 16th to 20th symbols are present on 2b, the 15th "cherry" is drawn into the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction and stops. At this time, the "cherry" stops on the upper, middle and lower effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c in the horizontal direction. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at other positions, the right reel 31
Stops immediately. That is, the right reel 31 is stopped by the minimum movement that can be stopped.

(Minimum Movement Stop Position Determination Table) In contrast to the pull-in stop position determination table described above, the minimum movement stop position determination table searches for a stoppable position from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated. ,
This is a table in which the reel 31 is stopped at a position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position. Here, "within the range of the stoppable position"
Is set from the position of the reel 31 at the time of operating the stop switch 42 to five symbols in the same manner as described above. In principle, the reel 31 is stopped at the position of the symbol next to the symbol present at the moment of operation of the stop switch 42.

In the above-described pull-in stop position determination table and minimum movement stop position determination table, when the reel 31 is stopped at the position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest, the moment the stop switch 42 is operated, When trying to stop at the symbol next to the existing symbol, if the combination of the symbols that constitute the special role or the replay that has not been won is stopped at the activated line 22, in order to avoid it, further avoid it. The reel 31 is stopped at the position of the symbol.

The description returns to FIG. (Reel Control Pattern Lottery Means) The reel control pattern lottery means 68 includes a reel control pattern data table 67.
, The reel control pattern is selected by lottery. For example, any one of the reel control patterns 1 to 3 is selected by using the same random number generation means and the lottery table as the role lottery means 61. The selection probability of each pattern may be any,
For example, setting is made so that patterns 1 to 3 each have a selection probability of 1/3.

(Reel control pattern notification selecting means) The reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
3 (notification by reel control pattern notifying means). In particular, in the present embodiment, when it is determined that the game with the privilege is to be performed, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 determines whether or not to perform the notification by a lottery using a random number or the like. As described above, the first game mode and the second game mode are set for the game with the privilege. Then, when it is determined to be a game with a privilege for performing notification, a game with a privilege in the first game mode is performed.

The above-mentioned game lottery means with privilege 65
When performing a game with a privilege at the time of performing a lottery to determine whether or not to perform a game with a privilege, it may be further determined by lottery whether to use the first game mode or the second game mode. Then, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
Whether or not to perform the notification may be selected based on the lottery result of the game lottery means with bonus means 65.

As described above, in the bonus game in the first game mode, patterns 1 to 3 are selected by lottery, and the character information display unit 33 notifies the player of the selection. Therefore, the player can aim for the winning of the small role more variously and easily. A specific example will be described below.

1. In the case where "1" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 1" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on first. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 that is turned on second and third. Can be.

(1) Aiming for winning of the small win related to "Cherry" In this case, first, the stop switch 42 related to the left reel 31 is turned on. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31.
As described above, four lines are placed on the horizontal effective line 22b.
If the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the 10th to 10th symbols are located, "Cherry" is drawn into the active line 22a or 22c in the upper or lower horizontal direction. Therefore, a small prize of “Cherry” is won, and ten medals are paid out. That is, when aiming for the small prize winning related to “Cherry”, there is a margin between seven symbols. After the left reel 31 stops, the stop switch 42 may be turned on at any position of the center reel 31 and the right reel 31.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to "Bell" In this case, the middle reel 31, the right reel 31, the left reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31.
Then, when stopping the middle reel 31, the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the 14th "bell" stops on the horizontal effective line 22b in the horizontal direction. Next, the stop switch 42 related to the right reel 31 is set to the eighth "bell".
Is stopped on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. If the "bell" is stopped on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction when the middle reel 31 is stopped, the right reel 31 will stop playing Become a tempai. Here, when the first reel 31 and the second reel 31 are stopped, the symbols constituting the role of both reels 31 are aligned on one of the active lines 22 (the third reel 31 is rotating). If the symbols constituting the combination on the third reel 31 are aligned on the above-mentioned activated line 22 when the third reel 31 is stopped, this means a state in which the combination is won.

Finally, the stop switch 42 for the left reel 31 is turned on so that the 15th "bell" stops on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction. If the left reel 31 stops correctly at this position, it is possible to always win when the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 stop, regardless of which active line 22 is in the small role related to the "bell". In addition, on the left reel 31, from 14th to 1st
Since three “bells” are arranged consecutively up to No. 6, the player can easily determine three consecutive “bell” symbols when the left reel 31 rotates.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed As described above, one of the conditions for ending the game with the privilege is as follows.
There is a case where the number of obtained medals reaches the specified number. On the other hand, even during the game with the privilege, the lottery of the special combination is performed. Therefore, it is advantageous to perform the number of games of the game with the privilege up to the specified number of times in order to wait for the winning of the special role. For this reason, when the number of medals obtained approaches the specified number, the player must intentionally aim for the small combination to not win. Therefore, in such a case, the winning of the small win is intentionally removed (the symbol relating to the small win is not intentionally stopped on the activated line 22). However, by knowing the reel control pattern, It becomes possible to easily remove the winning of the small role.

In this case, first, the stop switch 42 related to the right reel 31 is turned on. Thus, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. Then, it is turned on so that the 15th "cherry" stops on the effective line 22b at the middle stage in the horizontal direction.
When the symbol stops in this way, "Cherry" stops on each of the effective lines 22a, 22b and 22c in the upper, middle and lower rows in the horizontal direction.
If the "bell" or "watermelon" symbol stops at any position when the 1 and the middle reels 31 are stopped, the small combination for these symbols does not win.

Next, with respect to the left reel 31, if the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the number 4 "Cherry" does not stop on the activated line 22, the winning of the small win related to "Cherry" can be eliminated. For the last middle reel 31, the stop switch 42
May be turned on.

2. In the case where "2" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 2" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on second. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the first and third stop switches 42 to be turned on. Can be.

(1) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to “Cherry” First, the stop switch 42 related to the middle reel 31
Is turned on without particularly aiming at the symbol, and the middle reel 31 is stopped at an appropriate position. Next, the stop switch 42 related to the left reel 31 is turned on. Thus, since the left reel 31 is the reel 31 that stops second, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31 as described above. Therefore, the stop switch 42 is turned on in the same manner as described above, and the fourth "cherry" is drawn into the effective line 22a or 22c in the upper or lower horizontal direction.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to “Bell” In this case, the right reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the left reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. As a result, the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31, and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the right reel 31 and the left reel 31. First, right reel 3
For 1, the stop switch 42 is turned on so that the eighth "bell" stops at the upper effective line 22a or lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction.

Next, regarding the middle reel 31, when the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction, the upper effective line 22a in the horizontal direction or the middle effective line 22a
Or, when the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the lower effective line 22c in the horizontal direction at 22b, the 14th "bell" stops at the middle or lower effective line 22b or 22c in the horizontal direction, respectively. The switch 42 is turned on. When the "bell" of the right reel 31 stops at the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction, the 14th "bell" of the middle reel 31 is added to the middle effective line 22b in the horizontal direction.
The stop switch 42 is turned on so as to stop. Then, for the last left reel 31, the 15th “bell” stops on any of the active lines 22 that are tempering, that is, three consecutive “bells” stop in the display window 21. Then, the stop switch 42 is turned on.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed In this case, the right reel 31 is stopped second and the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. As the target position, three consecutive “cherry” stops in the display window 21 in the same manner as described above. In addition, the left reel 31 aims at a position where the fourth “cherry” does not stop on the active line 22. Further, the middle reel 31 is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately stopped.

3. In the case where "3" is displayed on the character information display section 33, in this case, the player determines that "Pattern 3" of the reel control pattern has been selected, that is, the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 to be turned on thirdly. That the pull-in stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 and the minimum movement stop position determination table is used for stop control of the reel 31 corresponding to the first and second stop switches 42 to be turned on. Can be.

(1) Aiming for Winning of the Small Winner Related to "Cherry" In this case, the left reel 31 may be stopped third. That is, first, the center reel 31 and the right reel 31 are stopped at appropriate positions. Finally, the left reel 31 is stopped. As a result, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for the stop control of the left reel 31. The target position when the left reel 31 stops is as follows.
This is the same as when aiming for the winning of the small role related to the above “Cherry”.

(2) When aiming for the winning of the small role related to "Bell" In this case, the right reel 31, the left reel 31, and the middle reel 3
Stop in the order of 1. As a result, the stop position determination table for pull-in is used for stop control of the center reel 31, and the stop position determination table for minimum movement is used for stop control of the left reel 31 and the right reel 31. First, right reel 3
With regard to 1, the eighth "bell" aims to stop at the effective line 22b in the middle stage in the horizontal direction.

Next, for the left reel 31, the fifteenth "bell" stops on the active line 22b at the middle in the horizontal direction, that is, three consecutive "bells" are displayed on the display window 21.
Aim to stop inside. And finally, the middle reel 31
No. 14 “Bell” has a valid line 2
Aim to stop at 2. Since the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the middle reel 31, when aiming for the “bell” symbol on the valid pay line 22, there is room for five symbols.

(3) When the small role is intentionally removed In this case, the right reel 31 is stopped for the third time, and the pull-in stop position determination table is used for the stop control of the right reel 31. As the target position, three consecutive “cherry” stops in the display window 21 in the same manner as described above. In addition, the left reel 31 aims at a position where the fourth “cherry” does not stop on the active line 22. Further, the middle reel 31 is not particularly limited, and may be appropriately stopped.

As described above, if the player knows the notified reel control pattern and turns on the stop switch 42 in a predetermined order based on the information, the winning of the small role and the removal of the small role are performed. It can be done more easily. Further, it is possible to provide a new game in which the operation order of the stop switch 42 is determined in consideration of the relationship between the notified reel control pattern and the role aimed by the player.

Next, the flow of a game in the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to a flowchart. FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are flowcharts showing the flow of a game during a game with a privilege in the first game mode in the first embodiment. FIG. 7 is a flowchart following FIG. First,
The player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 23 and activates the activated line 22. In step S1, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on. When the player turns on the start switch 41 and each reel 31 is started, the game control means 6
If 0 is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S2, in which the lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role.

In step S2, the role lottery means 61
The lottery for B, RB, SB and RP is performed, and the lottery for the small role is not performed. In the next step S3, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the above combination has been won. When it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to step S4, and when it is determined that the game has not been won, the process proceeds to step S6.

At step S4, the game control means 60
A lottery of the contents of the notification is performed. Here, any one notification content is randomly selected using a random number or the like. Then, in the next step S5, the selected notification content is displayed on the character information display section 33. However, in this case, since the role such as BB has been won, the reel control according to the displayed notification content is not performed.

After step S5, the process proceeds to "A" in the figure.
After proceeding to “A”, stop control according to the winning combination is performed.
That is, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 42, within the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31,
The combination of symbols constituting BB, RB, SB or RP is controlled so as to stop at the activated line 22. Since the player knows that the above-described reel control does not correspond to the reel control based on the notification content, the player can know that some role has been won.

Thereafter, for example, at the time of winning the RP, the combination control of the symbol combination of the RP is controlled, and after the RP is won, the medal is automatically inserted, and the process returns to the step S1. At the time of winning the BB, a process of ending the game with the privilege is performed. Furthermore, after the winning of the RB or SB, the game with the privilege is middle stage, and the RB game or the SB game is started, respectively. When these games are finished, the state returns to the state before the game with the privilege again. To do.

On the other hand, when proceeding to step S6, the reel control pattern lottery means 68 selects one of the patterns 1 to 3 from the reel control pattern data table 67 by lottery. Then, in step S7, the result of the lottery, that is, the selected reel control pattern, is notified by displaying any one of the numbers “1” to “3” on the character information display unit 33.

In the next step S8, the game control means 6
0 continues to detect whether the first (initial) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S9. Also, when ON is detected,
The stop operation order detecting means 62 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 is turned on. In step S9, the gaming control means 60 determines whether or not the selected reel control pattern is pattern 1.
If it is determined that the pattern is the pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S10. If it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 1, the process proceeds to step S10.
Proceed to 11.

In step S10, a pull-in stop position determination table is selected. In step S11,
The minimum movement stop position determination table is selected. Then, the process proceeds to step S12, where the reel stop control means 63
Controls the reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table. That is, when the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position within a range of a stoppable position is performed. On the other hand, when the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping the reel 31 at a position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position is performed.

Next, proceeding to step S13 in FIG. 7, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the second (second) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S14. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects which stop switch 42 has been turned ON. In step S14, the gaming control means 60 determines whether or not the selected reel control pattern is pattern 2. If it is determined that the pattern is pattern 2, step S1
The process proceeds to step S5, and when it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 2, the process proceeds to step S16.

In steps S15 and S16,
As in steps S10 and S11 described above, a predetermined stop position determination table is selected. Then, in step S17, similarly to step S12, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table.

Next, proceeding to step S18, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the third (last) stop switch 42 has been turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S19. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects which stop switch 42 has been turned ON. Here, the game control means 60 may determine which stop switch 42 is the last stop switch 42 from the stop switches 42 already turned on.

In the step S19, the game control means 60
Determines whether the selected reel control pattern is pattern 3 or not. When it is determined that the pattern is the pattern 3, the process proceeds to step S20, and when it is determined that the pattern is not the pattern 3, the process proceeds to step S21.

At steps S20 and S21,
As in steps S10 and S11 described above, a predetermined stop position determination table is selected. Then, in step S22, similarly to step S12, the reel stop control means 63 stops the reel 31 corresponding to the third stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table, and ends the processing. . When the stop control of the last reel 31 is performed in step S22, control is performed so that the combination of symbols that did not win in step S2, that is, the combination of symbols constituting BB, RB, SB, or RP does not stop on the activated line 22. . When it stops, on the last reel 31, so-called kick-off processing of a symbol constituting a winning combination is performed.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the second embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the role is performed by the role lottery means 61 using the lottery table set so that the specific small role is won with a higher probability than in the normal game. . Here, the combination of the symbols constituting the specific small combination is "bell"-"bell"-
"Bell".

However, when the specific small role is won during the general game of the BB game, the symbol of "bell" is not always drawn into the active line 22, but the predetermined operation order of the stop switch 42 is determined. It is pulled in only when operated with. When the stop switch 42 is operated in any other operation order, the reel 31 is controlled so as to stop at the stoppable position where the movement is the minimum, and even if the specific small role is won, the symbol of the "bell" is displayed. Effective line 22
Is not controlled.

Therefore, when the specific small win is won and the stop switch 42 is operated in a predetermined operation order, the specific small win always wins. On the other hand, when the player operates in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order of the stop switch 42, the player turns on the stop switch 42 immediately before the "bell" symbol passes through the active line 22. If not, the special small role cannot be won.

In the second embodiment, the symbol arrangement of each reel 31 is different from that of the first embodiment. FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 31 in the second embodiment. FIG.
In FIG. 2, symbols of the respective reels 31 are developed and shown, and symbol numbers are also shown, as in FIG. Also, as in FIG. 2A, FIG. 8 shows only the symbol arrangement of “bell”, and a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank portion in the figure.

In FIG. 8, "bells" are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals of 4 symbols or 5 symbols.
Here, the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31 is set to 5 from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, as described above.
It is assumed that it is within the design. Therefore, as shown in FIG.
If the symbol is arranged, the reel stop control means 63 can always stop the symbol "bell" on the desired effective line 22.

Further, in the second embodiment, the reel control pattern data table 67 is set as shown in FIG. In FIG. 9, three reel control patterns 1 to 3 are provided. Then, depending on whether the first (initial) stop switch 42 is left, middle or right, the pull-in stop position determination table or the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

For example, when the pattern 1 is selected, when the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, and the pattern corresponding to the middle or right reel 31 is selected. When the stop switch 42 is turned on, the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

Then, the reel control pattern lottery means 68
During the general game of the BB game,
When the specific small role is won, the reel control pattern is selected. When a reel control pattern is selected, the content corresponding to each pattern is displayed on the character information display section 33, and the operation of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small combination and winning the specific small combination is performed. The order is announced. For example, when “pattern 1” is selected, “left” is displayed on the character information display section 33. This is because if the stop switch 42 corresponding to the left reel 31 is first turned on, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected in the stop control of each reel 31, and the symbol of the "bell" constituting the specific small combination is an effective line. 22 indicates that a specific small role is to be won. In addition, the character information display unit 33 may indirectly display the content of notifying the operation order of the stop switch 42, such as suggesting the operation order of the stop switch 42.

If any of "left", "middle" or "right" is displayed on the character information display section 33 when the specific small win is won, the player can win the specific small win by this display. You can know. Furthermore, according to the displayed content,
If the stop switch 42 to be turned on first is determined,
In other words, if the stop switch 42 is turned on in the order instructed by the slot machine 10, the specific small winning combination can be reliably won.

By the way, in the second embodiment, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 controls the notification by the reel control pattern notification means, that is, the display of "left", "middle" or "right" on the character information display section 33. Select whether to perform. Here, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
When a specific condition is satisfied during the game, a notification may be made. Alternatively, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by a lottery using a random number or the like.

Further, in the lottery of the role lottery means 61, two types of BBs are provided, one of which is a BB that notifies during a general game of the BB game, the other is a BB that does not perform the notification, and these are selected by lottery. May be determined by In this case, the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69
May select whether to notify based on the lottery result of the role lottery means 61.

Next, the flow of the game in the second embodiment will be described. FIG. 10 and FIG. 11 are flowcharts showing the flow of one game in the general game during the BB game in the second embodiment. FIG. 11 is a flowchart following FIG. In this example, when a specific small winning combination is won, the fact is always notified. First, in step S31, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on.
When the player turns on the start switch 41, each reel 31
Is started, the game control means 60 detects this,
Proceeding to the next step S32, the lottery of the role is performed by the lottery means 61.

In step S32, the role lottery means 61
During the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the specific small role is performed in addition to the normal small role and the shift role for shifting to the bonus game by using the lottery table dedicated to the gaming state. In the next step S33, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific small combination has been won. When it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to step S34. When it is determined that the game has not been won, the process proceeds to C in the figure.

In the figure, after proceeding to C, processing in a general game in a normal BB game is performed. That is, when a general small role or shift role is won, a pull-in process is performed so that those roles win. When no winning combination is won, the combination of symbols constituting any winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the activated line 22.

In step S34, the reel control pattern lottery means 68 selects one of the patterns 1 to 3 by lottery from the reel control pattern data table 67 of FIG. Then, in step S35, the result of the lottery, that is, the selected reel control pattern is notified by displaying any one of the characters "left", "middle" or "right" on the character information display section 33.

In the next step S36, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the first (initial) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S37. When ON is detected, the stop operation order detecting means 62 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 is turned on.

In step S37, the game control means 60
Selects the stop position determination table corresponding to the selected reel control pattern and the first stop switch 42. For example, when the first stop switch 42 is the left stop switch 42 when the pattern 1 is selected, the pull-in stop position determination table is selected,
When the first stop switch 42 is the middle or right stop switch 42, a minimum movement stop position determination table is selected.

Then, proceeding to step S38, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the first reel 31 corresponding to the first stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table. That is, when the pull-in stop position determination table is selected, stop control for stopping the symbol of the “bell” related to the specific small combination on the activated line 22 is performed. On the other hand, when the minimum movement stop position determination table is selected, the reel 31 is moved to the position where the amount of movement of the reel 31 is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position, based on the reel position at the moment when the first stop switch 42 is turned on. 31
Is stopped.

Next, the flow proceeds to step S39 in FIG. 11, and the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the second (second) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S40. Step S4
At 0, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the second reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42 based on the stop position determination table selected in step S37. Then, the process proceeds to a step S41, wherein the gaming control means 60
Continues to detect whether or not the third (last) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S42.

In step S42, similarly to step S40, the reel stop control means 63 controls the stop of the third reel 31 corresponding to the third stop switch 42 based on the selected stop position determination table, and executes the processing. finish. In step S42, the last reel 31
Is stopped, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination not won in step S32 is controlled not to stop on the activated line 22. When the reel is stopped, the last reel 31 performs a so-called kicking process of a symbol constituting the winning combination.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the third embodiment, as in the second embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, a special lottery is selected using a lottery table set so as to win with a higher probability than in the normal game. The lottery of 61 is performed. Here, unlike the second embodiment, three types of specific small combinations (first specific small combination, second specific small combination, and third specific small combination) are provided. The combination of symbols constituting the first specific small combination is “plum” − “plum” − “plum”. Also, the combination of the symbols constituting the second specific small combination is
"Orange"-"Orange"-"Orange". Furthermore, the combination of the symbols constituting the third specific small combination,
"Bell"-"bell"-"bell".

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing control of the slot machine 10 according to the third embodiment. FIG.
In FIG. 2, the same portions as those of the first embodiment (FIG. 3) are denoted by the same reference numerals, and in the following description, the description overlapping with the first embodiment will be omitted. (Specific Small Role Winning Notification Means) In the third embodiment, during the general game of the BB game, when the above-mentioned specific small win is won, the specific small win winning notification for notifying which specific small win has been won. Means are provided, and a character information display section 33 is provided.
Plays that role. That is, when the first specific small combination is won, “Plum” is displayed on the character information display section 33. Similarly, "orange" is displayed when the second special role is won, and "bell" is displayed when the third special role is won. In addition, instead of the display using characters, each pattern such as “plum” may be displayed as an image.

(Specific Small Role Winning Information Selecting Means) The specific small role winning information selecting means 70 is for selecting whether or not to notify the winning of the above specific small winning combinations. Like the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 in the second embodiment, the specific small role winning notification selecting means 70 may determine to perform the notification when a specific condition is satisfied during the game. Alternatively, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by a lottery using a random number or the like. Further, in the lottery of the role lottery means 61, two types of BBs are provided, one is a BB that performs notification during a general game of the BB game, the other is a BB that does not perform the notification, and these are determined by lottery. May be.

In the third embodiment, the symbol arrangement of each reel 31 is different from that of the second embodiment. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 31 in the third embodiment. FIG. 13 is a plan view showing the symbols of each reel 31 in an expanded manner, as well as FIG. In addition, only the respective symbols “plum”, “orange”, and “bell” relating to the first specific small combination, the second specific small combination, and the third specific small combination are shown, and are blank in the figure. A predetermined symbol is also displayed on the portion.

In FIG. 13, three "plums" and five "oranges" and "bells" are arranged on the left reel 31, respectively. As for the middle reel 31, three "oranges" and five "plums" and "bells" are arranged. Furthermore, for the right reel 31, three "bells" and five "plums" and "oranges" are arranged, respectively.

When three symbols are arranged, they are arranged at intervals of seven symbols. Further, when five symbols are arranged, they are arranged at intervals of 4 or 5 symbols. Here, the range of the stoppable position of each reel 31 is set to 5 symbols from the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated, as described above. At this time, for the three symbols arranged on the reel 31,
By the drawing control of the symbol, stop control can be performed so as to stop at at least one of the effective lines 22, in other words, so that the symbol appears in the display window 21. However, stop control cannot always be performed to stop at the desired effective line 22.

On the other hand, with respect to the five symbols arranged on the reel 31, stop control can be performed so as to always stop at the desired effective line 22 by the symbol pull-in control. As described above, the stop control of the left reel 31 does not always stop the symbol “Plum” on the desired active line 22, but can stop at least one of the active lines 22 and “Orange”.
And the symbol "bell" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

The stop control of the middle reel 31 does not always stop the "orange" symbol on the desired active line 22, but can stop the symbol on at least one of the active lines 22. plum"
And the symbol "bell" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

Further, the right reel 31 cannot stop the "bell" symbol at the desired effective line 22 at all times by the stop control, but can stop at least one of the effective lines 22. The symbols "orange" and "plum" can always be stopped at the desired active line 22.

Therefore, for example, when the player knows that the first specific small role relating to “Plum” has been won, the player turns on the stop switch 42 relating to the left reel 31 first, and pulls in the reel 31. By the control, the first specific small combination can always be won. That is, when the stop switch 42 relating to the left reel 31 is first turned on and the drawing process of the symbol “Plum” is performed, the symbol “Plum” stops on any of the activated lines 22. Next, the stop switch 4 related to the center reel 31 and the right reel 31
2 is turned on, and the pull-in process of the symbol “Plum” is performed. Then, the symbol “Plum” on the left reel 31 is placed on any of the activated lines 22 where the symbol “Plum” is stopped. The "plum" symbol stops.

On the other hand, for example, in the case where the first specific small role related to “Plum” is won, when the right reel 31, the middle reel 31, and the left reel 31 are stopped in this order, the right reel 31 and the middle reel 31 are stopped. The “plum” symbol on the left reel 31 cannot always be drawn into the activated line 22 where the symbol “plum” with the symbol 31 has stopped. Therefore, when the first specified small role related to “Plum” is won, the left reel 3
1 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed, so that the first specific small role always wins.
Alternatively, when the right reel 31 is first stopped, the first specific small combination does not always win.

The same applies to the second specific small combination and the third specific small combination. When the second specific small role related to “Orange” is won, if the middle reel 31 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed so that the second specific small role always wins, but the left reel 31 or When the right reel 31 is stopped for the first time, the second specific small combination does not always win.

Similarly, when the third special small role related to "Bell" is won, if the right reel 31 is stopped first, the pull-in process is performed, so that the third special small role always wins. However, when the left reel 31 or the middle reel 31 is first stopped, the third specific small combination does not always win.

[0140] As a result, when the specific small win that has been won is notified of the specific small win, the player turns on the stop switch 42 in the above-described order to win the winning special small win. However, if no notification is given, a prize may not be won.

Next, the flow of the game in the third embodiment will be described. FIG. 14 shows a third embodiment.
It is a flowchart which shows the flow of one game in the general game during a BB game. In this example, when a particular small role is won, the fact is always notified. First, in step S51, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on. When the player turns on the start switch 41 and the respective reels 31 are started, the game control means 60 detects this, and proceeds to the next step S52, in which the lottery by the role lottery means 61 is performed.

In step S52, the role lottery means 61
During the general game of the BB game, the lottery of the first specific small role, the second specific small role, and the third specific small role, in addition to the shift role for shifting to the bonus game, is performed using the lottery table dedicated to the gaming state. I do. In the next step S53, the game control means 60 determines whether or not any specific small combination has been won. If it is determined that the winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S5.
The process advances to E in the figure when it is determined that no winning has been made.

In the figure, after proceeding to E, processing during a normal game of a normal BB game is performed. That is, when the shift combination is won, the pull-in process is performed so that the combination of the symbols constituting the shift combination stops at the activated line 22. When no winning combination is won, the combination of symbols constituting any winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the activated line 22.

In step S54, the specific small role winning notification means (character information display section 33) notifies (displays) the symbol related to the selected specific small winning combination as "plum", "orange", or "bell". . Then, in the next step S55, the reel stop control means 63 selects a pull-in stop position determination table corresponding to the winning specific small combination.

Then, in step S56, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not any of the stop switches 42 has been turned on, and when it has been detected that the stop switch 42 has been turned on, the flow proceeds to step S57, and the corresponding reel 31 is stopped and controlled. Next, in step S58, the game control means 6
0 indicates whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped. If it is determined that the reels 31 have stopped, it is not shown. After performing processing such as payout of medals corresponding to the specific small winning combinations, the processing according to this flowchart ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S58 that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S56.

When the last reel 31 is controlled to stop in step S57, the combination of symbols constituting the winning combination which has not been won in step S52 is set to the active line 22.
Control not to stop. When it stops,
In the last reel 31, so-called kicking processing of a symbol constituting the winning combination is performed.

As described above, one embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and for example, the following various modifications are possible. (1) In the first embodiment, control in a game with a privilege has been described as an example, but a game state as in the first embodiment can be created during a normal game or a special game.
Similarly, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, the control in the general game during the BB game has been described as an example. However, in the game after the end of the normal game or the special game, the control is performed under a certain condition. 2
It is also possible to create a game state as in the embodiment and the third embodiment.

(2) The reel control pattern data table 67 in this embodiment is an example, and the present invention is not limited to this. For example, in FIG.
For example, a pattern for selecting a pull-in stop position determination table or a pattern for selecting a minimum movement stop position determination table for all reels 31 may be provided.

(3) In the first embodiment, the first game mode in which a notification is made and the second game mode in which no notification is made are provided when shifting to a game with a privilege. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the reel control pattern notification selecting means 69 may select whether to notify the reel control pattern for each game during the game with the privilege, for example, by lottery. Similarly, in the second embodiment and the third embodiment, for each game in which the specific small role has been won, whether or not to perform the notification may be determined by lottery or the like.

(4) In the present embodiment, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined using the pull-in stop position determination table and the minimum movement stop position determination table. However, the stop position of the reel 31 may be determined without using these stop position determination tables. For example, when the stop switch 42 is turned on, it is possible to search for a stoppable position and determine an appropriate stop position within the range of the stoppable position.

(5) In the third embodiment, three specific small wins are provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and any number of small wins may be provided. Also, the arrangement of the symbols constituting the specific small combination is not limited to the arrangement shown in the third embodiment. On any one of the reels 31, it is not possible to always stop the symbol related to the specific small combination on the desired activated line 22 by the stop control of the reel 31, but at least on any one of the activated lines 22. Just do it. Further, the other reels 31 may be designed so that the symbols related to the specific small combination can always be stopped at the desired activated line 22 by the stop control of the reels 31.

(6) In the second embodiment, when a particular small combination is won, the symbol related to the particular small combination is replaced with a desired activated line 22.
"Bell" that constitutes a specific small role so that it can always be stopped
Was placed. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and even when the pull-in control of the symbol of “Bell” is performed, the symbol of “Bell” may be arranged so that the winning rate of the specific small role does not become 100%. . For example, "bell" symbols may be arranged at intervals of six symbols in a part of the symbol array of the reel 31.
With this configuration, when the retrievable range of the symbol is set within 5 symbols from the symbol at the time of operating the stop switch 42, it is determined that the specific small role is won and the retraction stop position determination table is selected. Also, the prize winning rate of the specific small role is 1
00%. Further, as shown in the present embodiment, the retrievable range of the symbol is not limited to within 5 symbols from the symbol when the stop switch 42 is operated, and may be any of a narrower range or a wider range. It may be.

(7) In this embodiment, the pull-in stop position determination table and the minimum movement stop position determination table are used, but other stop position determination tables may be used. For example, in the second embodiment, the symbol "bell" is actively stopped from being stopped at the activated line 22,
For example, even when the symbol of "bell" stops in the display window 21 at the operation timing of the stop switch 42, the stop of the symbol of "bell" is stopped outside the display window 21 by so-called kicking processing. A position determination table may be used. Alternatively, when the stop switch 42 is operated at a specific position while performing control such that the symbol "bell" does not easily stop at the active line 22, for example, performing control to draw the symbol "bell" into the active line 22 Alternatively, a stop position determination table that performs the pull-in control may be used.

[0154]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
At the time of winning a specific small role, if the notification is made by the specific small role winning notification means, the player can operate the stop switch in a specific operation order according to the content of the notification and win the specific small role Can be.

(Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, if the stop switch is operated in the operation order corresponding to the selected specific small role according to the notified contents, the selected specific small role is won. Can be.

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, at the time of winning a specific small win, the reel can be controlled to stop so that the winning specific small win reliably wins.

(Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, when the specific small role is won by the first game mode and the second game mode, there is a difference in the winning rate of the specific small role. The difference can be provided in the number of medals that can be obtained by the player.

(Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, a variety of game contents can be provided by providing various conditions for selecting whether or not to make a notification. Furthermore, a difference in the winning rate of the specific small role is obtained when the specific small role is won depending on the presence or absence of the notification, so that the difference in the number of medals obtained by the player can be provided.

(Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, the content of the normal game can be varied depending on the presence or absence of the notification, and the difference in the number of medals obtained by the player during the normal game can be reduced. Can be provided.

(Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, the content of the special game can be varied depending on the presence or absence of the notification, and the difference in the number of medals obtained by the player during the special game can be reduced. Can be provided.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a front view showing an appearance of a slot machine according to a first embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 2A is a developed plan view showing symbols arranged on outer peripheral surfaces of left, middle, and right reels in the first embodiment. (B) shows a combination of symbols constituting a part of a small combination and the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the combination.

FIG. 3 is a block diagram schematically showing control of the slot machine of the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing a pull-in stop position determination table.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game during a game with a privilege in a first game mode in the first embodiment.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing a flow of a game during a game with a privilege in the first game mode in the first embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG. 6;

FIG. 8 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel in a second embodiment.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating a reel control pattern data table according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the second embodiment.

11 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the second embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG.

FIG. 12 is a block diagram schematically showing control of the slot machine according to the third embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement of each reel in a third embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a flow of one game in a general game during a BB game in the third embodiment.

[Description of Signs] 10 Slot machine 20 Front panel 21 Display window 22 (22a, 22b, 22c, 22d, 22e) Effective line 23 Medal slot 24 Effective line lamp 31 Reel 32 Motor 33 Character information display (reel control pattern notification) means,
Specific small role winning notification means) 41 start switch 42 stop switch 60 game control means 61 role lottery means 62 stop operation order detecting means 63 reel stop control means 64 special game play control means 65 bonus game lottery means 66 bonus games Medium game control means 67 Reel control pattern data table 68 Reel control pattern lottery means 69 Reel control pattern notification selection means 70 Specific small role winning notification selection means

 ──────────────────────────────────────────────────続 き Continuing on the front page (72) Inventor Kimiaki Yoneda 2- 23-2 Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyo Inside Sami Corporation (72) Inventor Tomomi Yamazaki 2- 23-2, Higashi-Ikebukuro, Toshima-ku, Tokyoー Inc.

Claims (8)

[Claims] 1. A plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a stop switch provided for each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping rotation of the reels, and an operation of the stop switch A reel control pattern data table provided with a plurality of reel control patterns defining stop control of the reels corresponding to the order; a reel control pattern lottery means for randomly selecting a reel control pattern from the reel control pattern data table; A slot machine comprising: a reel control pattern notifying unit for notifying a content related to a reel control pattern selected by a pattern lottery unit. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the stop control of the reel in the reel control pattern of the reel control pattern data table searches for a stopable position from a position of the reel when the stop switch is operated. When it is possible to stop a predetermined symbol at a predetermined position within the range of the stopable position, a stop control for stopping the reel at that position, and a position of the reel at the time of operating the stop switch A stop control for retrieving a stoppable position from the stoppage and stopping the reel at a position where the amount of movement of the reel is the smallest within the range of the stoppable position. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a role lottery means for performing a lottery of a role, wherein the reel stop control in the reel control pattern of the reel control pattern data table is specified by the role lottery means. When a small win is won, within the range of the stoppable position of the reel, stop control for performing a control for stopping a symbol related to the specific small win on an active line, and a specific small win is won by the role lottery means. Even when
A stop control that does not perform control to stop the symbol related to the specific small combination on the activated line, or performs control that does not stop the symbol relating to the specific small combination to the activated line or performs control that is difficult to stop, The control pattern notifying means notifies, when a particular small combination is won by the combination lottery means, a content related to an operation order of the stop switch for performing control for stopping a symbol related to the particular small combination on an active line. A slot machine characterized by that: 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein each of the reels has a specific small combination such that a symbol related to the specific small combination can be stopped at a desired activated line by stop control of the reel. Wherein the symbols according to the above are arranged at predetermined intervals. 5. The method according to claim 1, wherein:
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a reel control pattern notification selecting unit that selects whether or not to perform the notification by the reel control pattern notification unit. 6. A plurality of reels displaying a plurality of types of symbols, a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the reels and operated by a player when stopping the rotation of the reels, and performing a lottery of a role. A winning lottery means, and in any one of the reels, the symbol related to the specific small win cannot always be stopped at a desired activated line by stopping control of the reel, but is stopped at least on any activated line. The symbols related to the specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the symbols related to the specific small combination are always stopped at the desired effective line by the stop control of the reel. In order to be able to do, the symbols related to the specific small role are arranged at predetermined intervals, and when the specific small role is won by the role lottery means, the contents related to the winning of the specific small role are displayed. Slot machine, characterized in that it comprises a specific Small Win winning informing means for knowledge. 7. The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein the specific small combination has a first specific small combination and a second specific small combination, and any one of the reels is controlled to stop the reels. As a result, the symbol related to the first specified small combination cannot always be stopped at the desired activated line, but can be stopped at least on any of the activated lines, and the symbol related to the second specified small combination can be stopped at the desired activated line. The symbols relating to the first specific small combination and the second specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the line can always be stopped, and the other one of the reels is controlled by the reel stop control. The symbol related to the second specified small combination cannot always be stopped at the desired activated line, but can be stopped at least on any of the activated lines, and the symbol related to the first specified small combination can be stopped at the desired activated line. The symbols relating to the first specific small combination and the second specific small combination are arranged at predetermined intervals so that the line can always be stopped at the line, and the specific small combination winning notification means is provided by the combination lottery means. A slot machine for notifying that a winning specific small win is a first specific small win or a second specific small win when the first specific small win or the second specific small win is won. 8. The slot machine according to claim 6, further comprising: a specific small role winning notification selecting unit for selecting whether or not to perform the notification by the specific small role winning notification unit. Slot machine.