JP2002315873A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To give the feelings of expectation or tension to players and to make the numbers of acquired medals differ among the players by changing a profit inherent in a specified play during the specified play. SOLUTION: A specified play executing means 70 for performing the specified play, which is different from special play, having the greater value of expectation on the number of required medals than ordinary play when prescribed conditions are satisfied is provided with an initial value setting means 72 for number of times of specified play for setting the initial value of a number of times of the specified play, function selecting means 73 for selecting a function for changing a number of times of play by making a player perform prescribed operation, function validation determining means 74 for determining whether or not the selected function is to be validated, play time calculating means 76 for calculating the new number of times of play changing the number of times of play set by the initial value setting means 72 for number of times of specified play according to the function when it is determined by the function validation determining means 74 that the function is to be validated, and specified play time setting change means 77 for changing the new number of times of play to the number of times of specified play.

Description

DETAILED DESCRIPTION OF THE INVENTION

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been
In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine that executes a special game on condition that a combination of symbols of a special combination is stopped on an active line, and executes a specific game different from the special game when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional slot machine, a special role is won in a lottery of a role in a normal game, and when a combination of symbols of the special role is stopped on an active line, that is, when a special role is won, the normal game is started. The game has been shifted to special games. The special game is a game in which the expected value of the number of medals obtained is larger than that of the normal game, and is advantageous for the player.

Here, as special games, a BB (big bonus) game, an RB (regular bonus) game, and the like are known. In each of these special games,
The upper limit number of games is predetermined. Therefore, the player aims to obtain more medals by maximizing the upper limit number of times of the special game and winning as many winning combinations as possible.

[0004]

However, in the above-mentioned prior art, firstly, most of today's slot machines are provided with a special role and can be shifted to a special game. There was a problem that the contents were the same in various slot machines.

Second, during a special game, it is advantageous to stop the reels at an appropriate position to increase the winning rate of the winning combination, but players having a certain level of skill or more have an advantage. Since the winning rate is not so different, there is a problem that there is almost no difference in the number of medals obtained during the special game.
Therefore, the difference between the players is the special role (especially, B
It was only how many times B) was won.

Therefore, an object of the present invention is to execute a specific game which is different from a special game and has a larger expected value of the number of medals obtained than in a normal game. Then, the profit peculiar to the specific game is changed so as to give a sense of expectation and a sense of tension to the players, and to make a difference in the number of medals obtained between the players.

[0007]

The present invention solves the above-mentioned problems by the following means. (Claim 1) In the invention according to claim 1, a combination of a combination lottery means for performing a lottery of a combination and a symbol which has won a special combination in the lottery of a combination by the combination lottery means and stopped on an active line is predetermined. A special game execution means for executing a special game when the combination of symbols of the special combination is matched, and a game different from the special game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specific game execution means for executing a large specific game, the specific game execution means,
A predetermined operation is performed on the player in order to change the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means for setting an initial value of the number of game times of the specific game and the specific game number initial value setting means. A function selecting means for selecting any one of a plurality of functions including a function for changing the number of games, and a function for determining whether to validate the function selected by the function selecting means. When a function for changing the number of games is selected by the activation determining unit and the function selecting unit, when the function validation determining unit determines to enable the function, the specific game number initial value is set. A game frequency calculation means for calculating a new game frequency in which the game frequency set by the setting means is changed according to the function selected by the function selection means, and a calculation by the game frequency calculation means A new game number of times, characterized in that it comprises a certain number of games setting changing means for setting the number of games specific game.

In the invention of claim 1, when a special combination is won in the lottery of the combination by the lottery means and the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of the symbols of the special combination, A special game is executed by the special game execution means. When the specified conditions are met,
A specific game different from the special game is executed by the specific game execution means. In the specific game, the expected value of the number of obtained medals is larger than in the normal game. That is, by continuing the specific game, it is possible to wait for the special combination to be won without reducing the number of tokens possessed from the time of the normal game or increasing the token possession number.

When the specific game is executed, an initial value of the number of games of the specific game is set by the specific game number initial value setting means. Further, the function selecting means allows the player to perform a predetermined operation in order to change the number of games of the initial value, thereby changing the number of games,
For example, any one of a plurality of functions including a function for multiplying the number of games by a predetermined number is selected. When a function is selected by the player, the function validation determining means determines whether or not to validate the selected function.

When a function for changing the number of games is selected and the function validation determining means determines that the function is to be validated, the number of games computing means is set by the specific number of games initial value setting means. The number of games is changed according to the function, and a new number of games is calculated. Then, the specific game number setting change unit sets the calculated new game number as the game number of the specific game.

Therefore, when a specific game is executed by satisfying a predetermined condition during a normal game, the initially set number of games may increase or decrease. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of tension in which the profit specific to the specific game increases or decreases.

(Claim 2) The invention of claim 2 is claim 1
The slot machine according to the above, further comprising a change condition determining means for determining whether or not a condition for changing the number of remaining games of the specific game is satisfied during the specific game, wherein the remaining game of the specific game is performed by the change condition determining means. If it is determined that the condition for changing the number of times is satisfied, the specific game number initial value setting unit sets an initial value of the number of games of the specific game, and the function selecting unit performs a predetermined operation on the player. Is performed, a function is selected from a plurality of functions, and the function validation determining unit determines whether or not to validate the function selected by the function selecting unit. The number-of-times calculating means, when a function for changing the number of games is selected by the function selecting means, when the function enabling determining means determines to enable the function, The number of games set by the initial value setting means is calculated according to the function selected by the function selecting means to calculate a new number of games, and the specific game number setting change means is configured to calculate the remaining number of games up to that of the specific game. A new remaining number of games of a specific game is set from the new number of games calculated by the number-of-games calculating means.

In the invention of claim 2, during the specific game, the change condition determining means determines whether or not a condition for changing the remaining number of games of the specific game is satisfied. For example, a lottery is performed for each game to determine whether or not to change the remaining number of games of the specific game, and when the lottery is won, it is determined that the condition for changing the number of remaining games of the specific game is satisfied.

[0014] When it is determined that the condition for changing the remaining number of games of the specific game is satisfied, the function selection means causes the player to select a function, and the function validation determination means validates the function. Decide whether to do it. And
The number-of-games calculating means, when a function for changing the number of games is selected, and when the function validation determining means determines that the function is to be validated, the number of games set by the specific number-of-games initial value setting means The changed number of games played is calculated according to the function. When the new number of games is calculated, the specific number of games setting change means, and the new number of games,
By adding the number of remaining games up to that of the specific game, etc., a new remaining number of games of the specific game is set.

Accordingly, the number of remaining games may increase or decrease not only when the specific game is executed but also during the specific game. Therefore, even during the specific game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of tension in which the profit specific to the specific game increases or decreases.

(Claim 3) The invention according to claim 3 is based on claim 1.
Alternatively, in the slot machine according to claim 2, when the function validation determining unit determines that the function is not validated, the specific game frequency setting changing unit does not change the setting of the number of games of the specific game. It is characterized by doing so.

According to the third aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the function selected by the player is not to be made valid, the setting change of the number of games of the specific game is not performed. Therefore, only when you decide to enable the function,
When it is determined that the number of games of the specific game is increased and the function is not made valid, the number of games initially set by the specific game frequency initial value setting means is maintained. This allows
It is possible to give the player only a profit in which the profit specific to the specific game is increased.

(Claim 4) The invention according to claim 4 is based on claim 1.
Alternatively, in the slot machine according to claim 2, when the function validation determining unit determines that the function is not validated, the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting unit is set to 0. It is characterized by the following.

In the fourth aspect of the present invention, when it is determined that the function selected by the player is not valid, the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means is set to zero. Specifically, in a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied during a normal game and a specific game is executed, when it is determined that the function is not made valid, the specific game is not executed.

When it is determined that the condition for changing the number of remaining games is satisfied by the change condition determining means during the specific game, and when it is determined not to make the function valid, the change condition determining means determines that the function is not valid. Only the number of games before the determination that the condition for changing the remaining number of games is satisfied is maintained. Therefore, by providing a case where the profit specific to the specific game is reduced, a sense of tension can be given to the player when the number of times of the specific game is changed.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first, second or fourth aspect, the function selecting means includes a plurality of functions including a function that does not change the number of games. And selecting any one of the functions.

According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, the player can select a function whose game frequency is not changed by the function selecting means. Therefore, it is possible to prevent a player who does not want to change the number of times of the specific game from changing the number of times of the specific game.

(Claim 6) The invention of claim 6 is claim 1
6. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a combination of symbols stopped on an active line after winning a special role in a lottery of a role by the role lottery means is a symbol of a predetermined special role. In the game up to the match, the special role winning carry-over means for carrying over the special role winning is provided, and the specific game execution means is provided when the special lottery is won by the role lottery means during execution of the specific game. Even if the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of symbols of the special combination, the specific game is terminated.

In the sixth aspect of the present invention, when a special combination is won during a specific game, the special combination until the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches a predetermined combination of the special combination symbols. The specific game is continued with the winning of the special role being carried over by the winning carryover means.

Therefore, even when the special combination is won during the specific game, as long as the combination of the symbols of the special combination does not stop on the activated line, it is possible to continue to provide the player with the profit peculiar to the specific game. In addition, even when the specific game is continued after the special role is won, the special role won is carried over, so that a profit based on the special role won can be given to the player.

(Claim 7) The invention of claim 7 is based on claim 1.
6. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, a combination of symbols stopped on an active line after winning a special role in a lottery of a role by the role lottery means is a symbol of a predetermined special role. In the game up to the match, the special role winning carry-over means for carrying over the special role winning is provided, and the specific game execution means is provided when the special lottery is won by the role lottery means during execution of the specific game. Even if the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of symbols of the special combination, the specific game is suspended, and the specific game is temporarily stopped. It is characterized by restarting the game.

In the invention according to claim 7, when the special combination is won during the specific game, the special combination until the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of the special combination symbols. The specific game is continued with the winning of the special role being carried over by the winning carryover means. Further, during the specific game, when the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of the symbols of the special combination, the specific game is temporarily suspended and the game is shifted to the special game.
After the end of the special game, the interrupted specific game is resumed.

Therefore, even if the special role is won during the specific game and the game is shifted to the special game, the profit to be obtained in the specific game can be prevented from being lost.

(Claim 8) The invention of claim 8 is based on claim 6
Alternatively, in the slot machine according to claim 7, the role lottery means continues the lottery of a role including a special role even in a game in which a special role is carried over by the special role winning carryover means. , The special role election carryover means, during a game in which the special role election is carried over, when the special lottery is again elected in the role lottery by the role lottery means,
The special role that has been elected and the special role that has been elected again are carried over.

In the invention of claim 8, even when the winning of the special role is carried over, the lottery of the role including the special role is performed. In this case, when the special role is elected again, the special role elected so far and the special elected again are carried over. Therefore, even if the number of times of the specific game is large, the chance of winning the special role and the special game corresponding thereto are secured, so that the profit of the player is not spoiled. In addition, it is possible to expect a plurality of wins of the special role while performing a specific game in which the expected value of the number of medals obtained is larger than that in the normal game.

(Claim 9) The invention of claim 9 is based on claim 1
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the role lottery means performs a lottery of a role including a specific small role, and a stop switch operated by a player when stopping rotation of each reel. And controlling the reel stop based on the lottery result of the role lottery means, and stopping the reels when the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order when the specific lottery is won by the role lottery means. The combination of the symbols of the specific small combination is stopped on the activated line within the range of the possible position, and when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the specific operation order, the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination is activated line. Reel stop control means for performing stop control not to stop the game, the specific game execution means, when a specific small win is won by the role lottery means, the reel 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. A specific game to be executed.

According to the ninth aspect of the present invention, the operation sequence of the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination on the activated line when the specific small combination is won by the specific game execution means. Is notified so that the player can know that the particular small role has been won.

When the stop switch is operated in the order in which the particular small win is won when the particular small win is won, the combination of the symbols of the particular small win is effective within the range of the stoppable position of the reel by the reel stop control means. Stop control for stopping at the line is performed. On the other hand, when the stop switch is operated in an order other than the notified order, the reel stop control means performs stop control that does not stop the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination on the activated line.

Therefore, in the specific game, if the stop switch is operated according to the notified operation order, the specific small winning combination can be won. On the other hand, in the normal game, even if the specific small win is won, the operation order for winning the specific small win is not notified, so that the specific small win does not always win. Thus, in the specific game, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific winning combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific winning combination increases. Therefore, the player can acquire more medals during the specific game than during the normal game.

According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to eighth aspects, the role lottery means includes a plurality of types of specific small roles. The specific game execution means executes a specific game for notifying a player of the selected specific small combination when any of the specific small combinations is won based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means. At least one of the plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols is located at a position where at the time of winning the particular small combination, the symbol constituting the won particular small combination cannot be pulled in by the reel stop control. In addition, a plurality of types of symbols constituting a specific small combination are arranged so that at least one of the symbols constituting another specific small combination is arranged.

According to the tenth aspect of the present invention, when one of the specific small wins is won by the specific game execution means based on the lottery result of the win, the specific game for notifying the player of the won special small win is provided. Is performed. In this specific game, the player can perform an operation so that the specific small win that has been won can be won by notification of the winning of the specific small win, so that the winning rate of the specific small win can be increased. Therefore, in the specific game, more medals can be obtained than in the normal game.

At least one of the reels has a symbol arrangement in which at least one of the symbols of another specific small role is arranged at a position where the symbol of the specific small role won cannot be drawn in when the specific small symbol is won. did. For this reason, even if the reel is stopped by estimating the specific small winning combination, the specific small winning combination cannot be reliably won. Therefore, in the normal game, the winning probability of the specific small winning combination is lower than in the specific game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a difference in the number of medals that can be obtained by the player between the specific game and the normal game.

(Claim 11) In the slot machine according to any one of the first to tenth aspects of the present invention, the role lottery means includes a plurality of roles each having a predetermined winning probability. The lottery of the hand is performed using the probability table determined to have the following table. The probability table includes a first probability table and a winning probability of the replaying role that gives the player the right to replay, A second probability table having a value greater than or equal to the probability of not winning, and a slope value set higher than the first probability table. The specific game execution means uses the second probability table to A special game in which a lottery of a role is performed by a role lottery means is executed.

According to the eleventh aspect, in the specific game, the lottery of the winning combination is performed using the second probability table. When the second probability table is used, a replay (replay)
Is higher than the probability of not winning any role (non-winning). Therefore, in the specific game, the game state is set to frequently win the re-game combination.

Therefore, since the re-gaming wins frequently in the specific game, the player can continue the specific game without reducing the number of tokens possessed.
Then, in this state, it is possible to wait for the winning of the special combination, so that the specific game can be made more advantageous to the player than the normal game.

(Twelfth aspect) In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to eleventh aspects, a specific game number display means for displaying a remaining game number of the specific game is provided. And a decision result effect control means for controlling the effect relating to the decision result of the function activation decision means to be displayed by the specific game number display means.

In the twelfth aspect of the present invention, the number of times of the specific game is displayed by the specific game number display means.
Then, when the function validation determining means determines whether or not to validate the function selected by the player, the effect relating to the decision result is displayed by the specific game number display means by the decision result effect control means. Therefore, by displaying the effect of whether or not the number of games of the specific game is changed, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension.

[0043]

An embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. (First Embodiment) FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a first embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention. The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10
This is a means for totally controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game 0. The game control means 60 includes a CPU for performing calculations and the like, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of the game and the like, and data for effects, and data and the like fetched when the CPU performs various controls. And a RAM for temporarily storing the data.

A motor 32 is electrically connected to the output side (the right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60. The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31,
Game control means 60 connected to the rotation center of the reel 31;
Is controlled by

The reel 31 has a ring shape, and has a plurality of types of symbols (eg, symbols constituting a winning combination) on its outer peripheral surface.
Is printed on the reel tape. For example, 21 symbols are provided on one reel 31 at equal intervals. In this embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Further, each reel 31 is displayed from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10.
It is arranged so that three symbols continuous up and down can be seen.
Therefore, the symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10. And reel 3
1 is rotated by the motor 32, so that the reel 31
The upper symbol is moved up and down in the display window at a predetermined speed.

The input side of the game control means 60 (FIG. 1)
The following peripheral devices that the player operates during the game are electrically connected to (middle, left). Medal sensor 22
Is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 21 or the like. The bet switch 23 is a switch operated when a player inserts a medal within a credit range.

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player to start the rotation of the reel 31. The stop switch 42 is a switch that is arranged in parallel for each reel 31 independently and is operated by a player when the rotation of each reel 31 is stopped.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing each combination in the first embodiment, the number of paid out medals, and the winning probability in a probability table 62 (described later). The role is composed of BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) which are special roles, four types of small roles 1 to 4, and replay (replaying role). When the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the symbol combination of the predetermined combination when all the reels 31 are stopped, the combination is awarded, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out for each combination. It is.

Here, although not shown, the effective line is
It is displayed in a portion including the display window of the front panel, and for example, five are set. When there are five effective lines, the lines are composed of three lines in the upper, middle, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and two lines in diagonal directions of lower right and lower left.

The three symbols which are visible from each display window and which are continuous above and below the reel 31 are positioned on three effective lines in the upper, middle, and lower rows in the horizontal direction. This activated line is activated according to the number of inserted medals. When the number of inserted medals is one, the middle one in the horizontal direction
In the case of two effective lines, three effective lines in the horizontal direction when the number is two and all five effective lines when the number is three.

Of the above-mentioned roles, BB and RB are roles for shifting from a normal game to a BB game and an RB game (games that are more advantageous to the player), which are special games. For example, when all the reels 31 are stopped,
The combination of symbols on the activated line is "7"-"7"-"7"
In the case of, the player wins a BB, pays out 15 medals, and shifts to the BB game. In this embodiment, the description is omitted, but as another special role, S
B (single bonus) may be provided. When the SB wins, the game shifts from the normal game to the SB game. After the end of each of the special games, the process returns to the normal game.

The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The small combination in the first embodiment includes a specific small combination 1, small combinations 2 and 3, and a specific game occurrence small combination 4. By winning small prizes, small roles 2 and 3
Eight or two medals are paid out.

The special small role 1 wins 15
It is the role that medals are paid out. Here, the specific small role 1 does not necessarily win a prize just by being won,
This is a winning combination only when the stop switch 42 is operated in a specific operation order. And during normal play,
Since the specific operation order is not notified, winning does not necessarily mean that a prize is won. On the other hand, when the specific small combination 1 is won during the specific game, the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small combination 1 is notified. Therefore, when the stop switch 42 is operated in the notified operation order, the specific small combination 1 always wins.

The specific game occurrence small combination 4 is a combination in which three medals are paid out by winning. Further, by winning the specific game occurrence small combination 4, the combination can be shifted to the specific game. When the specific game occurrence small winning combination 4 is won during the normal game, it is possible to shift from the normal game to the specific game. In addition, a specific game occurrence small role 4 during a specific game
Is given, an opportunity to increase the number of games of the specific game is given. Furthermore, the replay is a replaying role, in which the same number of medals inserted in the game are automatically inserted and the replaying can be performed.

On the output side (the right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60, the following peripheral devices for outputting an effect during the game are electrically connected. The lamp 33 is fixedly disposed on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, and illuminates the design of the reel 31 in the display window from behind. Lamp 3
Reference numeral 3 is for outputting an effect of emitting light in a specific pattern, in addition to making the symbol easy to see.

The speaker 34 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game. The image display device 35 includes a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images and the like.

The image display device 35 informs the operating order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small role 1 when the specific small role 1 is won during the specific game. Will be described later. Further, the image display device 35 also serves as a specific game number display means, which will be described later.

Next, the game control means 60 will be described in more detail. The game control means 60 includes the following means as shown in FIG. The following means in the present embodiment are exemplifications, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

(Position Lottery Means) The role lottery means 61 performs lottery selection. 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 a random number 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 a probability table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the special combination winning area, it is determined that the special combination has been won, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined that it has not been won.

(Probability table) As shown in FIG. 2, the probability table 62 defines the winning probability of each role. The winning probability of the winning combination is usually determined for each number of inserted medals (1 to 3) and for each set value of the payout ratio, but is omitted in the present embodiment.

Each of the probability tables 62 has a predetermined range of a lottery area, and the lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area of each combination.
The winning area of each role in the lottery area in the probability table 62 is set at a predetermined ratio so as to have the winning probability shown in FIG.

(Special Role Winning and Carrying Means) The special role winning and carrying means 63 determines in advance a combination of symbols stopped on an active line after winning a special role (BB or RB) in the role drawing by the role lottery means 61. The winning of the special role is carried over in the game until the combination of the symbols of the special role is made, that is, in the game until the special role is won.

Here, when the small lottery or the replay is won in the lottery of the role by the lottery lottery means 61, the winning of the small role or the like is valid only in the game concerned, and after the next game, the small role is effective. Wins such as are not carried over. In other words, in the game that has won the small role, etc., if the combination of the symbols of the winning small role etc. is stopped on the active line and the small role etc. does not win, the winning of the small role etc. will be at the end of the game Invalid.

On the other hand, when a special combination is won, the special combination is carried over after the next game until the special combination is won. Furthermore, even in a game in which the winning of the special role is carried over by the special role winning carrying means 63,
The role lottery means 61 continues the lottery of the role including the special role.

Here, during a game in which the special role is won and the special role is carried over, the random number value temporarily extracted by the role drawing by the role drawing means 61 belongs to the special role winning area. However, it is known that the special role is not determined to be won. In this case, the special role will not be won again. However, in the present embodiment, the role lottery means 61 performs the lottery of the role including the special role even after the special role is won. As a result, the special role may be won multiple times.

In this embodiment, during the game in which the special lottery is won in the lottery of the role by the role lottery means 61 and the special role is carried over by the special role winning carryover means 63, the lottery of the role by the role lottery means 61 is performed. If the special role is re-elected in, the special role that has been elected and the special role that has been elected again will be carried over. For example, when a BB is first elected and then an RB is elected, the first elected B
The winning of both B and the next winning RB will be carried over. The same applies to the opposite case. If a BB is won again after winning the BB and before winning the BB, two BBs
To carry over the election. The same applies when two RBs are won.

(Special Role Winning Counter) The special role winning counter 64 is for counting the number of special role winnings in order to cope with the carryover of a plurality of winnings of the special role described above. The special role winning number counter 64 of the present embodiment includes a BB winning number counter 64a that counts the number of BB winnings, and an RB winning number counter 64b that counts the number of RB winnings. BB or R
When B is won, 1 is added to the count value of the BB winning number counter 64a or the RB winning number counter 64b, respectively. Special role election counter 64
Is a 1-byte counter in this embodiment, and is a RAM
It is constituted by.

The special role winning number counter 64 indicates 1
In the case where the special combination winning number is counted as described above, when the special combination symbol combination stops on the activated line, the count value of the special combination winning number relating to the symbol combination stopped on the activated line is 1 Is only subtracted. For example, B
When the number of winnings is counted as 2 by the B winning number counter 64a and the number of winnings of the RB is counted as 1 by the RB winning number counter 64b, when the combination of the symbols of the BB stops on the active line, The number of winnings by the BB winning number counter 64a is 1
Is subtracted. In this case, the number of wins by the RB win number counter 64b is maintained at 1.

(Reel Stop Control Means) The reel stop control means 65 is a game state (for example, a normal game state, a special game state, a specific game state), a lottery result of the role lottery means 61, and the stop switch 42 is turned on. The stop position of the reel 31 with reference to the reel stop control table 65a,
Is controlled to control the reel 31 to stop at the determined position.

The reel stop control table 65a shows the lottery result of the role by the role lottery means 61 and the stop switch 42.
The stop position of the reel 31 is determined from the position of the reel 31 at the moment when is operated. In the lottery of the role by the role lottery means 61, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination of any of the roles does not stop on the activated line when no role is won. Further, when any of the winning combinations is won, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of the symbols of the winning combination can be stopped on the activated line.

Here, in the game at the time of winning the special role, or in the game in which the winning of the special role is carried over and the small role or the replay is not won, the combination of the symbols of the special role is stopped on the activated line as much as possible. As described above, within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the drawing control of the symbol related to the special combination is performed.

When a small role or a replay is won during a game in which a special role has been won, a win of the small role or the replay is given priority. Therefore, at the time of winning the small role or replay, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of the symbols of the special role does not stop on the active line even if the winning of the special role is carried over. ing.

Further, in the first embodiment, a plurality of types of reel stop control tables 65a are provided. The plurality of reel stop control tables 65a indicate whether or not to stop the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination 1 on the active line when the specific small combination 1 is won by the combination lottery means 61 (whether the specific small combination 1 is won or not). ) Is set differently according to the operation order of the stop switch 42.

That is, in one reel stop control table 65a, when the specific small win 1 is won, the operation order of the specific stop switch 42 (for example,
It is set so that the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination 1 is stopped on the activated line when the operation is performed in the order of right, middle, and left).
Is determined so as not to stop the combination of the symbols on the activated line.

In the other reel stop control table 65a, when the specific small win 1 is won, the operation order of the other specific stop switch 42 (for example,
When the operation is performed in the order of (left, right, middle), the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination 1 is set to stop on the activated line, and when the operation is performed in any other operation order, the specific small combination 1
Is determined so as not to stop the combination of the symbols on the activated line.

Here, when the stop switches 42 corresponding to the left, middle, and right reels 31 are represented by left, middle, and right, respectively, the operation order of the stop switches 42 is “left, middle, right”.
Middle, right, left, right, middle, middle, left, right, middle,
Right, left, right, left, middle, and right, middle, left. Then, each reel stop control table 65
"a" indicates that when the stop switch 42 is operated in any one of the operation orders, the specific small role 1 is won, and when the stop switch 42 is operated in the other five operation orders, the specified small combination 1 is specified. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the small role 1 does not win.

FIG. 3 shows a reel 31 according to the first embodiment.
It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement. FIG. 3 shows only the symbol arrangement of “bell”, and a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank portion in the figure, but the description is omitted here. In FIG. 3, each reel 31 has 4
"Bells" are arranged at symbols or at intervals of five symbols. And the combination of the design of "bell"-"bell"-"bell"
It is determined by the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination 1.

Here, as described above, the reel stop control means 65 controls the stop of the reel 31 within the range of the reel 31 so that the combination of the symbols of the combination is stopped on the effective line as much as possible when the combination is won. , And performs a pull-in control of a symbol related to the combination. In other words, if the symbol related to the role does not stop on the active line at the position where the stop switch 42 is detected at the time of winning the role, the reel 31 is controlled to move when the reel is stopped, so that the role is displayed on the active line. By actively stopping such symbols, the winning rate of the winning combination is increased.

The stop control of the reel 31 is usually performed by
It is set to 190 ms or less (within 5 symbols counted from the position where the stop switch 42 is detected to be on). Therefore, if the stop switch 42 is turned on when any of the symbols up to 5 symbols before the symbol related to the winning combination is located on the specific activated line, the symbol related to the winning combination is displayed on the specific activated line. Retraction control is performed.

Here, as shown in FIG.
In, the symbols of "bell" are all arranged at intervals within 5 symbols. Therefore, at the time of winning the special small role 1,
Regardless of the position where the stop switch 42 is turned on, the "bell" symbol can be drawn onto the active line and controlled. Therefore, the symbol “bell” of the specific small role 1 is 10
It has a pull-in rate of 0%.

The reel stop control means 65 includes a reel stop control lottery means 65b. The reel stop control lottery means 65b selects any one of the plurality of reel stop control tables 65a by lottery when the special lottery 1 is won in the role lottery means 61. . Thus, when the specific small win 1 is won, one of the reel stop control tables 65a is selected, and the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small win 1 is determined. As a method of selecting the reel stop control table 65a, for example, the same random number generating means as that described in the role lottery means 61 may be used.

(Winning determination means) The winning determination means 66 determines whether the combination of symbols stopped on any of the activated lines when the reel 31 is stopped matches a predetermined combination of symbols of any combination. Is determined. The winning determination means 66 determines the symbol located on the active line by detecting, for example, the angle when the motor 32 is stopped, the number of steps, and the like, and determines the presence or absence of a winning combination based on this.

The winning determining means 66 does not determine the symbol combination after the reel 31 is actually stopped, but the reel 3 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
From the position 1, when the stop position of the reel 31 is determined by the reel stop control table 65a, it is also possible to determine the combination of symbols that stop on the activated line.

(Payout Means) The payout means 67 receives a prize when the winning determination means 66 determines that the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of the symbols of any combination. Depending on the role, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player, or processing such as credit addition is performed. At the time of winning a replay, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

(Special game execution means) Special game execution means 6
Reference numeral 8 controls the start of the special game, the progress of the game during the special game, the end of the special game, and the like. The special game executing means 68 shifts the normal game to the special game on condition that the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of the symbols of the special combination.

For example, at the time of winning a BB, the normal game
The game is shifted to the RB game at the time of winning the RB. The special game execution means 68, at the time of the transition to the special game, in order to inform the player that the transition to the special game, lighting of the lamp 33, output of sound from the speaker 34, image display by the image display device 35, etc. Control to perform various effects.

The special game execution means 68 controls the progress of the game during the BB game and the RB game. B
In the B game, the special game execution means 68 starts the first game first. The first game is a game in which a predetermined number of medals (for example, three medals) are inserted, as in the normal game. In the first game, the lottery means 61
Are the small combination and the transfer combination for shifting to the second game. In the first game, the upper limit of the number of games is predetermined to be, for example, 30 times. Then, the special game execution means 68 keeps counting the number of games in the first game.

Further, the special game execution means 68 is conditioned on the condition that the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line during the first game matches the combination of symbols of the transfer combination, that is, on the condition of winning the transfer combination. The game is shifted from the first game to the second game.

When the process proceeds to the second game, the special game execution means 68 counts the number of games during the second game and the number of winnings of the predetermined combination. In the second game, for example, only one medal can be inserted, and only the middle effective line in the horizontal direction is activated, and the combination of symbols of the predetermined combination is stopped on this effective line with a high probability of, for example, about 90% ( This is a game controlled so that a predetermined combination wins. Then, the second game is continued until the winning number of the predetermined combination reaches a specified number (for example, 8) or the number of games reaches the specified number (for example, 12). In order to determine whether or not the second game end condition is satisfied, the special game execution means 68 counts the number of games and the number of winnings of the predetermined combination.

When the number of games of the second game or the number of winnings of the predetermined combination reaches the specified number, the special game execution means 68 ends the second game and satisfies the BB game end condition. Again, subject to the absence of
Control to return to the game.

Here, in the BB game, the upper limit is set to the number of transitions from the first game to the second game up to a specified number (for example, three times). Therefore, when the second game ends when the specified number of times has been reached, the BB game is ended without shifting to the first game again. For this reason, the special game execution means 68 counts the number of times of shifting from the first game to the second game during the BB game. For example, at the time of the first game in the BB game, the transfer role wins,
When shifting to a game, 1 is added to the number of shifts.

In the RB game, the second game in the BB game is performed as one set, that is, the game in which the predetermined combination is won with a high probability until the predetermined number of wins or the predetermined number of games is reached. In the RB game, the special game execution means 68 keeps counting the number of games or the number of winnings of the predetermined combination.

The special game execution means 68, during the special game,
It is continuously determined whether or not the special game end condition is satisfied. When it is determined that the special game end condition is satisfied, the special game is ended.

When the special game is a BB game, for example, the second game when the number of games of the first game reaches the specified number of times or when the number of transitions from the first game to the second game reaches the specified number of times. When the number of games or the number of winnings of the predetermined combination reaches a specified number in the game, the special game execution means 68 determines that the BB game end condition is satisfied. Also, when the special game is, for example, an RB game, when one of the number of games or the number of winnings of the predetermined combination reaches the specified number is satisfied,
The special game execution means 68 determines that the RB game end condition is satisfied.

(Specific game executing means) Specific game executing means 7
In the present embodiment, 0 indicates that the specific game is executed on condition that the specific game occurrence small win 4 is won in the lottery of the role by the lottery means 61 when the predetermined condition is satisfied. Here, if the specific game occurrence small win 4 is won, the specific game is executed even if the specific game occurrence small win 4 does not win. Further, when the specific game occurrence small winning combination 4 is won again during execution of the specific game, the number of times of the specific game can be changed.

The specific game is a special game (BB game or R
This is a specific game that is different from the game B) and has a larger expected value of the number of tokens obtained than in the normal game. In the specific game according to the first embodiment, when the specific small win 1 is won, the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small win 1 is notified.

In this embodiment, the specific game is executed until the set number of games reaches 0, or BB or RB.
Until the symbol combination stops at the active line (until the BB or RB wins). Specific game execution means 70
When the set number of games of the specific game becomes 0, the control is performed such that the specific game is terminated and the normal game is started. In addition, a special role (BB or R
When the combination of the symbols in B) stops on the activated line, the specific game execution means 70 ends the specific game. And
The special game execution means 68 controls to execute a special game.

Note that, even during the specific game, the role lottery means 61 performs a lottery of a role including a special role, and when the special role is won, the special role winning carryover means 63 carries over the special role. I do. Although not shown, the game control means 60 includes a specific game flag as a flag for determining whether or not to execute the specific game. When the execution condition of the specific game is satisfied, the specific game flag is turned on. On the other hand, when the execution condition of the specific game is not satisfied, the specific game flag is turned off.

In this embodiment, the specific game execution means 70
Comprises the following means. (Specific game execution determining means) Specific game execution determining means 71
Determines whether or not the execution condition of the specific game is satisfied. In the present embodiment, as described above, when the specific game occurrence small win 4 is won in the lottery of the win by the win lottery means 61,
It is determined that the execution condition of the specific game is satisfied.

(Specific Game Number Display Means) The specific game number display means displays the number of games during a specific game. The specific game number display means may be provided exclusively for the slot machine 10, but in the present embodiment, the image display device 35 also serves as the specific game number display means. That is,
During the specific game, the image display device 35 displays the number of games of the specific game.

(Specific Game Number Initial Value Setting Means) The specific game number initial value setting means 72 sets an initial value of the number of game times of the specific game when shifting to the specific game. The initial value is predetermined, and in this embodiment,
It is set to 10 games or 100 games.

FIG. 4 shows a specific game number initial value setting means 72.
Is a diagram for explaining a method of selecting an initial value of the number of games of a specific game according to the present invention. In FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, during the game, the player is stationed in either the “angel mode” or the “demon mode”. Furthermore, the angel mode is "Angel mode A"
And "Angel Mode B".

First, considering the BB game as a reference, BB game
After the game is over, the mode shifts to angel mode A with a probability of 1/1. In other words, when you are stationed in angel mode A, BB
When shifting to the game, the angel mode A is maintained after the end of the BB game. When the game shifts to the BB game while in the angel mode B or the devil mode, the game shifts to the angel mode A after the end of the BB game. Once the mode is shifted to the angel mode A, it is stationed in the angel mode A for 100 games. After a lapse of 100 games, the game shifts to the devil mode with a probability of 1/20 that when the specific small combination 1 is won. The probability of 1/20 is determined by lottery using soft random numbers (the same applies to the transition based on the probability described below).

After shifting to the devil mode, the mode shifts to the angel mode A by the end of the BB game as described above. I do. Once the mode is shifted to the angel mode B, the player is stationed in the angel mode B for 20 games. After the lapse of 20 games, the mode shifts to the devil mode with a probability of 1/7 of the time when the specific small combination 1 is won.

When the initialization processing of the slot machine 10 is performed (when the RAM is initialized or when the setting of the payout rate is changed), the following is performed. When the initialization process is performed while the robot is in the angel modes A and B, the mode shifts to the devil mode. On the other hand, when the initialization process is performed while the user is in the devil mode, the mode shifts to the angel mode A.

In the above angel mode A or B or the devil mode, when the specific game occurrence small role 4 is won while being stationed in the angel mode A or B, the specific game frequency initial value setting means 72 The initial value of the number of games of the specific game is set to 100 games. On the other hand, when the specific game occurrence small winning combination 4 is won while being stationed in the devil mode, 10 games are set.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing an example in which the initial value of the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means 72 is displayed as an image by the specific game number display means (image display device 35). In the figure, (a) shows an example of an image display when the execution condition of the specific game is satisfied while being stationed in the angel mode, and the initial value of the number of games of the specific game is set to 100 games. Further, (b) shows an example of image display when the execution condition of the specific game is satisfied while being stationed in the devil mode, and the initial value of the number of times of the specific game is set to 10 games. In FIG. 5, "AT" means "Assi
This is an abbreviation of "st Time" and means a specific game of the present embodiment.

(Function Selection Means) The function selection means 73 allows the player to perform a predetermined operation so that the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means 72 can be changed. , And one of a plurality of functions including a function that does not change the number of games played. That is, the number of games (10 games or 100 games) initially set by the specific game number initial value setting means 72 is not definitive, and the player is required to change the number of games before executing the specific game. Give them the opportunity to do so.

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of functions to be selected by the player and their winning probabilities. In the present embodiment, six functions are provided. In each function, P indicates the number of games, and a number indicates a magnification. The higher the magnification, the lower the winning probability is set. For example, “P = 2P” means a function for doubling the number of games.

In the function of FIG. 6, “P = 1P” is a function for maintaining the initial value of the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means 72 as it is. Also,
“P = 1.5P” is the specific game number initial value setting means 72
Is a function for maintaining half of the initial value of the number of games set in the step as it is and doubling the remaining half. Therefore, the number of games is increased by a factor of 1.5 when "P = 1.5P" is won, and the number of games is increased by a factor of 0.5 when the game is not won.

The function selecting means 73 first displays the contents corresponding to the above six functions on the specific game number displaying means as an image. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example of image display at this time. (A) to (f) respectively show the magnification of each function as “× N
(N is a magnification) ". Then, (a) to (f) are continuously repeated, that is, (a) →
(B) → (c) → (d) → (e) → (f) → (a) → ・
・ The image is displayed. Each of the images (a) to (f) is stopped and displayed for 1 to 2 seconds. In (a),
“AT” is to maintain the initial value of the number of games as it is, and corresponds to “P = 1P”.

The player inserts medals through the medal insertion slot 21 or operates the bet switch 23 to select any one of the six functions. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 21, the medal is detected by the medal sensor 22.

Here, when the medal is detected, it means that the function corresponding to the content displayed on the specific game number display means is selected. Similarly, bet switch 23
Is operated, a signal generated by the operation is transmitted to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 receives this signal, it means that the function corresponding to the content displayed on the specific game number display means is selected.

(Function validation determining means) The function validation determining means 74 determines whether or not the function selected by the function selecting means 73 is validated. In the present embodiment, it is determined by lottery using soft random numbers. As a lottery method, a random number generation unit or the like similar to the combination lottery unit 61 described above can be used.

When one of the functions is selected, as shown in FIG. 6, it is determined whether or not the function is validated by lottery at the winning probability corresponding to the selected function. Here, when the function of “P = 1P” is selected, the function validation determining unit 74 unconditionally performs the lottery without performing the lottery.
Decide to enable the function.

(Decision Result Effect Control Means) The decision result effect control means 75 determines whether or not the function selected by the function selecting means 73 is to be validated by the function validation determining means 74. The effect related to the result is controlled to be displayed by the specific game number display means.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of an effect image display at this time. (A) to (e) are “× 1.5” and “×
2 shows an image display when “× 5”, “× 10”, and “× 30” are selected.

For example, FIG. 8A shows an example in which “× 1.5” is selected. In this case, when the lottery of the function is won, the number of games is multiplied by 1.5, and when the lottery is not won, the number of games is multiplied by 0.5. The image is displayed. “× 1.5” shows an example displayed together with an image of an angel, and “× 0.5” shows an example displayed together with an image of a devil.

Although FIG. 8 shows both the magnification at the time of winning and the magnification at the time of non-winning, the image is displayed so as to scroll from top to bottom. For example, FIG. In the example, a portion of “× 1.5” and a portion of “× 0.5” are alternately displayed as images.

Then, the function validation determining means 74
When it is determined whether or not the function selected by the function selection unit 73 is to be validated, the determination result effect control unit 75 displays one of the image of the angel and the image of the devil as an image. To control. FIG. 9 is a diagram showing an example at this time. FIG. 9 shows an example in which the function of “× 5” is selected. FIG. 9A shows an example in which it is determined that the function is to be enabled and the image is stopped and displayed in the image of “× 5”. Show. On the other hand, (b) shows an example in which it is determined that the function is not to be validated and the image is stopped and displayed with the image of “× 0”.

(Gaming Number Calculation Means) Game Number Calculation Means 7
6 is a function activation determining means 74 when the function for changing the number of games is selected by the function selecting means 73.
When it is determined that the function is to be validated, the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means 72 is changed according to the function selected by the function selecting means 73 to calculate a new number of games. is there.

In particular, in this embodiment, when the function validation determining means 74 decides to validate the function (when the lottery is won by the function validation determining means 74), and when the function is not validated. In both cases (when the lottery is not won in the lottery by the function validation determining means 74), a new number of games is calculated. When it is determined that the function is to be validated by the function validation determining unit 74, a new game in which the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting unit 72 is changed according to the function selected by the function selecting unit 73. Calculate the number of times.

For example, the specific game frequency initial value setting means 72
Is 100, and the function selecting means 7
When the function selected by 3 is “P = 2P”,
The new number of games is calculated as 200. On the other hand, when it is determined that the function is not to be validated by the function validation determining means 74, the selected function is “P = 1.5P”
, A new number of games is calculated according to “P = 0.5P”. When the selected function is another function, the new number of games is calculated as 0 according to “× 0”.

(Specific Game Number Setting Change Means) The specific game number setting change means 77 sets the new game number calculated by the game number calculation means 76 to the game number of the specific game. The number of games of the specific game is stored in a storage unit of the specific game number updating unit 78 described later, and a process of rewriting a value stored in the storage unit is performed.

When the number of times of the specific game is set by the specific game number setting changing means 77, the specific game is started. When the number of games of the specific game is set to 0, the specific game is not executed, and the normal game is executed.

(Specific Game Number Update Means) The specific game number update means 78 counts the number of games during the specific game, and sequentially updates the remaining number of games as the game is exhausted. The specific game number updating unit 78 includes a storage unit such as a RAM for storing the number of games of the specific game. During the specific game, the number of remaining games is decremented by one for each game, and the number of remaining games stored in the storage means is sequentially updated.

Further, with the update of the number of games by the specific game number updating means 78, the display of the number of games by the specific game number displaying means is sequentially updated. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the number of games played by the specific game times display means is displayed as an image. (A) and (b) show examples when stationed in the angel mode and the devil mode, respectively. The player
By looking at the image display by the specific game number display means, it is possible to determine at present whether the game is in the angel mode or the devil mode.

As shown in FIG. 10, "0262"
Indicates the number of remaining games of the specific game. And every time a game is played, the display is “0261”,
"0260", and so on, and the display of the number of games is sequentially updated. Note that, in addition to the number of games and the mode, the number of medals obtained in the specific game (net increase) may also be displayed.

(Change condition determining means) Change condition determining means 7
9 is for determining whether or not a condition for changing the number of remaining games of the specific game is satisfied during the specific game. In the present embodiment, the change condition determination means 79 determines the condition for changing the remaining number of games of the specific game when the specific game occurrence small win 4 is won in the lottery of the role lottery means 61 during the specific game. It is determined that the condition is satisfied.

When the change condition determining means 79 determines that the remaining number of times of the specific game is satisfied, that is, when the specific game occurrence small role 4 is won during the specific game, first, the specific game number initial value setting means 72 , An initial value of the number of games is set. Further, the function selecting means 73 allows the player to select any one of the plurality of functions as described above. Further, the function validation determining unit 74 determines whether or not to validate the function selected by the function selecting unit 73.

Then, when the function for changing the number of games is selected by the function selecting means 73 and the function validation determining means 74 decides to enable the function, the number-of-games calculating means 76 A new game count is calculated by changing the initial value of the game count set by the specific game count initial value setting means 72 according to the function selected by the function selection means 73. Next, the specific game number setting change unit 77 adds the new game number calculated by the game number calculation unit 76 to the remaining game number so far, and sets a new remaining game number of the specific game.

Further, similarly to the above, the decision result effect control means 75 controls the effect relating to the decision result of the function activation determining means 74 to be displayed by the specific game number display means.

As described above, when the remaining number of games of the specific game is changed during the specific game, the number of games is changed only for the newly acquired number of games. For example, it is assumed that the specific game occurrence small combination 4 is won when the number of games of the specific game is 50 games remaining. When the game at the time of winning is the angel mode, 100 games are provided as an initial value of the number of games, and when the game is the devil mode, 10 games are provided. When the function selected by the player is “P = 1P”, the newly assigned number of games is directly added to the current remaining number of games. Therefore, the number of games after the addition becomes 150 games when the angel mode is won, and becomes 60 games when the devil mode is won.

When the number of games of the specific game is 50 games remaining, the player wins the specific game occurrence small role 4 in the angel mode, and when 100 games are given as the initial value of the number of games, the player is determined to be “ It is assumed that the function of “P = 2P” is selected. In this case, when the function is won, the newly provided number of games of 100 is doubled to 200.
The games are added up to a total of 250 games. on the other hand,
100 new games won without winning the function
When the number of games becomes 0, the remaining number of games of the specific game remains at 50 games up to that time.

(Operation Order Information Control Means) The operation order information control means 80 determines the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small win 1 when the specific small win 1 is won during the specific game. To inform the person. Either one by the reel stop control lottery means 65b
When one of the reel stop control tables 65a is selected, the operation order notification control means 80 determines the operation order of the stop switch 42 corresponding to the reel stop control table 65a to win the specific small combination 1, and the operation order is determined. Control is performed so as to notify the player of the operation order.

As the notification method, various peripheral devices for outputting an effect can be used. In the present embodiment, an image is displayed on the image display device 35. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the operation order of the stop switch 42 is displayed on the image display device 35 as an image. In the figure, the example of (a)
By operating the stop switch 42 in the order of left, middle, right,
This indicates that the selected small role 1 can be won. Similarly, (b) in the figure indicates left, right, middle,
(C) is the order of middle, left, right, (d) is the order of middle, right, left, (e) is the order of right, left, middle, and (f) is the order of right, middle, left. It indicates that there is.

Here, when the specific small win 1 is won during the specific game, the control is performed so as to notify immediately after the start switch 41 is turned on. Such control is performed for the following reason. When the special small role 1 is won, the winning is valid only in the game concerned, and the winning cannot be carried over to the next game. In other words, when a particular small role 1 does not win in a game that has won the special small role 1,
The right to win will cease. For this reason, at the time of winning of the special small win 1, in order to enable the stop operation of the reel 31 to win the specific small win 1, the control is performed so as to notify immediately after the start switch 41 is turned on. This is because a predetermined operation order is determined from the stop switch 42 to be operated first in order to win the specific small combination 1.

[0138] When the special small win 1 is won during the specific game, the operation order of the stop switch 42 is notified as described above.
You can know that you won. Further, if the stop switch 42 is turned on in accordance with the notified order (in accordance with the order instructed by the slot machine 10), the specific small combination 1 can be reliably won. That is, the pull-in rate of the symbol of “Bell” related to the specific small combination 1 is set to 100%.

On the other hand, during the normal game, even when the specific small win 1 is won, the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small win 1 is not notified. Therefore, when the specific small win 1 is won during the normal game, if the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small win 1 matches the order in which the player operates in the game, the specific small win is determined. The role 1 wins, but the specific small role 1 does not win in any other operation order. As mentioned above,
Since there are six operation orders, during the normal game, the winning rate when the specific small combination 1 is won is 1/6.

Therefore, the winning rate of the specific small role 1 is 6 times different between the specific game and the normal game. FIG.
FIG. 7 is a diagram showing the number of games and the difference number (difference number = payout number−insertion number) in a specific game and a normal game in the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 12, when the horizontal axis represents the number of games and the vertical axis represents the difference between the payout and the insertion of medals, in a normal game, the difference number gradually decreases as the number of games increases. . The inclination value indicates the rate of decrease in the difference number.

Here, for example, the expected value of the number of medals acquired for 50 games will be considered. Assuming that three medals are inserted in each game and the game is performed, medals in 50 games based on the specific small win 1, small wins 2 and 3 excluding the BB, RB and the specific game occurrence small win 4, and the replay The expected number of wins is
In the specific game, the winning rate at the time of winning the special small role 1 is 100%
Assuming that 50 × (15 × 1/3 + 8 × 1/85 + 4 × 1/45 +
3 × 1 / 7.3) = about 280 sheets. Therefore, the medals are 3 × 50 among 50 games.
Since the number of medals is inserted, the increase / decrease number of medals is 280−3 × 50 = about +130.

On the other hand, in the normal game, the winning rate at the time of winning the particular small role 1 is 1/6, so that 50 × (15 × 1/3 × 1/6 + 8 × 1/85 + 4 × 1
/45+3×1/7.3)=about 71 sheets. Therefore, the number of medals to be increased / decreased during the 50 games is: 71−3 × 50 = about −79. Therefore, in the specific game, the medals increase with the number of games. On the other hand, in the normal game, the medals decrease with the number of games.

(Operation order detecting means) Operation order detecting means 9
0 is to detect the operation order of the stop switch 42 when the specific small combination 1 is won. As described above, the stop switch 42 is provided for each of the reels 31. However, the stop switch 42 that is turned on first (first) is used for any one of the left, middle, and right reels 31. Is the stop switch 42 corresponding to the stop switch 4 or the second stop switch 4
It detects which of the left, middle, and right reels 31 the stop switch 42 corresponds to. Each stop switch 42 is configured to transmit an identification signal to the operation order detecting means 90 when it is turned on.

Therefore, when the specific small win 1 is won, any one of the reel stop control tables 65a is selected by the reel stop control lottery means 65b. The operation order of the stop switch 42 is detected by the operation order detecting means 90. Then, based on the detection result by the operation order detecting means 90, the reel stop control means 65 refers to the selected reel stop control table 65a, determines the stop position of the reel 31, and controls the reel 31 to stop at that position. .

Next, the flow of the game in the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to flowcharts. FIG.
FIG. 3 to FIG. 16 are flowcharts illustrating the flow of the game in the first embodiment. FIG. 14 is a flowchart following FIG. 13, and FIG. 15 is a flowchart following FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart following “4 (in the case of Yes in step S24)” in FIG.

First, the player inserts medals into the slot machine 10 by inserting medals through the medal insertion slot 21 or operating the bet switch 23, activates the activated line, and turns on the start switch 41. I do. In step S1, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on. When the start switch 41 has been turned on, each reel 31 is started, and the process proceeds to the next step S2. In step S2, the game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific game flag is on. When it is determined that the game is on (in a specific game), the process proceeds to step S3, and when it is determined that the game is not on (in a specific game), the process proceeds to step S4.

[0147] In step S3, the specific game number updating means 78 updates the number of game times of the specific game. That is, since the game is started when the start switch 41 is turned on, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of games P of the specific game (P = P-1) is performed. And step S4
Proceed to.

In step S4, the lottery lottery means 61 performs lottery selection. Next, the process proceeds to step S5, where the special role (BB
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not RB) has been won. If it is determined that no prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S9, and if it is determined that a prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S6. In step S6, it is determined whether or not the winning special combination is BB.
If it is determined that BB, the process proceeds to step S7,
If it is determined that it is not B (it is RB), step S
Proceed to 8.

In step S7, the special role winning carry-over means 63 sets the count value X of the BB winning number counter 64a.
Is added to (X = X + 1), and the process proceeds to step S9. In step S8, the special role winning carryover means 63
One is added to the count value Y of the RB winning number counter 64b (Y = Y + 1), and the process proceeds to step S9.

In the step S9, it is determined whether or not the specific small win 1 is won. Specific small role 1 in step S9
When it is determined that the game has been won, the process proceeds to step S10,
If it is determined that no winning has been made, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S10, the reel stop control lottery means 65
b performs a lottery of the reel stop control table 65a, selects one of the reel stop control tables 65a,
Proceed to step S11.

In the step S11, the game control means 60
Determines whether the specific game flag is on. If it is determined that the switch is on, the process proceeds to step S12. If it is determined that the switch is not on, the process proceeds to step S13. In step S12, the operation order notification control means 80 controls to notify the operation order of the stop switch 42 for winning the specific small role 1 which has been won. As mentioned above,
The operation order notification control means 80 uses the image display device 35 to display an image of the operation order of the stop switch 42.
Then, the process proceeds to step S13.

In the step S13, the game control means 60
Continuously detects whether or not the first (initial) stop switch 42 is turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S14. In step S14, the operation order detecting means 90 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 has been turned on, and proceeds to step S15.

In step S15, the reel stop control means 65 corresponds to the first stop switch 42 based on the reel stop control table 65a selected in step S10 and the first stop switch 42 detected in step S14. The stop control of the first reel 31 is performed.

Next, proceeding to step S16, 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 S17. In step S17, the operation order detection means 90 detects whether the left, middle, or right stop switch 42 has been turned on. Then, the process proceeds to step S18. In step S18, the reel stop control means 65 controls the stop of the second reel 31 corresponding to the second stop switch 42, as in step S15.

Next, proceeding to step S19, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the third (third) stop switch 42 has been turned on. When ON is detected, the process proceeds to step S20. In step S20, the reel stop control unit 65 sets the third
The stop control of the third reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S24. Here, the reason why the third stop switch 42 is not detected after step S19 is that the third stop switch 42 can be determined since the first and second stop switches 42 have already been detected.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S9 to step S21, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on, and when it is detected, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, the reel stop control unit 65 refers to the reel stop control table 65a based on the lottery result of the combination in step S4 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and determines the stop position of the reel 31. Is determined, and the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.

In the next step S23, the game control means 6
If 0, it is determined whether all the reels 31 have stopped. If it is determined that all the reels 31 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S24. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S23 that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S21.

In the step S24, the winning determination means 66
Determines whether or not the special combination has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the symbols of the special combination has stopped on the activated line. When it is determined that the special role has been won, “4” (FIG. 1)
The process proceeds to step S41) of No. 6. On the other hand, when it is determined that the special combination has not won, the process proceeds to step S25, and the winning determination unit 66 determines whether a small combination other than the special combination or a replay has won.

If it is determined in step S25 that a small role or a replay has been won, the process proceeds to step S26,
The payout means 67 performs processing such as payout of medals according to the winning combination. At the time of the winning of the small role, payout processing of the number of medals corresponding to the small role is performed, and the process proceeds to step S27. At the time of winning the replay, a re-game process is performed while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game, and step S27 is executed.
Proceed to. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S25 that no small winning combination has been won, that is, if no winning combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S27 without performing processing such as payout.

In step S27, it is determined whether or not the specific game occurrence small winning combination 4 has been won in the lottery of the winning combinations in step S4. If it is determined that the game has been won, step S2
Then, if it is determined that the winning has not been achieved, the process proceeds to step S36. In step S28, it is notified that the specific game occurrence small combination 4 has been won. That is, depending on whether the game is the angel mode or the devil mode, the initial value of the number of games of the specific game (the number of games to be added when the specific game is already being played) is 100 games or 10 games, respectively.
The game is displayed as an image on the specific game frequency display means as shown in FIG.

Then, the process proceeds to a step S29, at which the function selecting means 73 causes the player to select any one of the functions.
As described above, the function is image-displayed by the specific game number display means. When a player inserts medals from the medal insertion slot 21 or operates the bet switch 23,
It is determined that the function has been selected, and the process proceeds to step S30.
In step S30, the function validation determining means 74
The lottery of the selected function is performed.

Next, proceeding to step S31, the number-of-games calculating means 76 determines the number of games of the specific game based on the result of the lottery. That is, when the selected function is “P = 1P”, the specific game frequency initialization value setting means 72 is first set.
Is determined as the number of games of the specific game or the number of games to be added. In the case where the selected function is a function other than “P = 1P”, when the game is won, the number of games is calculated according to the magnification of the function, and a new number of games is determined. When no winning is made, the number of times of the specific game based on the winning of the specific game occurrence small combination 4 is determined to be zero.

In the next step S32, the specific game number setting change means 77 changes the number of game times of the specific game. Next, the process proceeds to step S33, where the specific game execution means 7
0 determines whether or not the number of games P of the specific game is 0. When it is determined that the number of games of the specific game is 0, the process proceeds to step S34, and the game control unit 60 switches the specific game flag from on to off. That is, when the number of games of the specific game becomes 0, it is determined that the end condition of the specific game is satisfied, and control is performed so as to end the specific game. Then, the processing according to this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S33 that the number of games is not 0, the process proceeds to step S35,
The game control means 60 turns on the specific game flag,
If it is already in the ON state, that state is maintained. Then, the processing according to this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, steps S27 to S36
The game control means 60 determines whether or not the specific game flag is on, and when it is determined that the specific game flag is not on,
The processing according to this flowchart ends. In contrast,
If it is determined that the switch is on, the process proceeds to step S37. In step S37, the specific game execution means 70 determines whether or not the number of games P of the specific game is 0. If it is determined that the value is not 0, the processing according to this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is 0,
Proceed to step S38. In step S38, the game control means 60 switches the specific game flag from on to off. That is, when the number of games reaches 0, it is determined that the end condition of the specific game is satisfied, and control is performed to end the specific game. Then, the processing according to this flowchart ends.

On the other hand, when the process proceeds from step S24 to step S41 in FIG. 16, the winning determination means 66 determines whether or not the BB has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the symbols of the BB has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that BB has won, the process proceeds to step S42, and when it is determined that BB has not won (RB has won), step S45 is performed.
Proceed to.

In step S42, the special role winning carry-over means 63 sets the count X of the BB winning number counter 64a.
Is subtracted from (X = X-1), and the process proceeds to step S43, where the special game execution means 68 starts the BB game.
On the other hand, in step S45, the special role winning carry-over means 63 subtracts 1 from the count value of the RB winning number counter 64b (Y = Y-1), and proceeds to step S46, where the special game executing means 68 Start the RB game.
That is, in steps S42 and S45, the count value for the winning special combination is decremented by one.

When the BB game is started in step S43, the process proceeds to step S44, where the special game execution means 68
As the BB game proceeds, it is continuously determined whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the BB game end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S48.

Similarly, when the RB game is started in step S46, the process proceeds to step S47, where the special game execution means 68 proceeds with the RB game and continues to determine whether or not the end condition of the RB game is satisfied. . If it is determined that the RB game end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S48.
Proceed to.

In the step S48, the game control means 60
Determines whether the specific game flag is on. If it is determined that it is on, the process proceeds to step S49, and the specific game flag is turned off. That is, during the specific game, B
When the game shifts to the B game or the RB game, the specific game flag is turned off to end the specific game even if the number of games of the specific game remains. Then, the processing according to this flowchart ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S48 that the specific game flag is not on, the processing according to the present flowchart ends.

(Second Embodiment) Next, a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically showing a slot machine 10A according to the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, portions different from those of the first embodiment are denoted by “A”. Further, components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have the same functions as those in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, the special role winning counter 64 shown in the first embodiment is not provided. The special role winning carryover means 63 carries over only one special role winning. Therefore, in the game after the special role is won in the lottery of the role by the role lottery means 61 and until the special role is won, the random number value extracted by the random number extracting means of the role lottery means 61 is stored in the special area winning area. Even if it belongs, it is not determined that the special combination has been won, and it is determined that it has not been won.

Further, after the special combination is won, if the specific game occurrence small combination 4 is won in the game before winning, the specific game execution determining means 71 determines that the execution condition of the specific game is not satisfied. Further, when the special game occurrence small winning combination 4 is won in the game before winning after winning the special role during the specific game, the change condition determining means 79 sets the condition for changing the remaining number of games of the specific game. Is not satisfied.

Further, the specific game number updating means 78A counts the number of games during the specific game, similarly to the specific game number updating means 78 of the first embodiment, and as the game is exhausted,
The number of remaining games is updated successively. However, the specific game number updating means 78A performs the special role (BB) during the specific game.
Or after winning the RB), the update of the number of games of the specific game is stopped, and the specific game is interrupted. Then, the special game is executed by the special game executing means 68, and when the special game is finished, the specific game executing means 70A controls to restart the specific game.

FIGS. 18 and 19 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing in the second embodiment. FIGS. 18 and 19 show only parts different from the first embodiment. Other processes are the same as in the first embodiment.

In the second embodiment, step S4 in FIG.
When the lottery of the combination is performed, the process proceeds to step S51 in FIG. In step S51, it is determined whether or not a special combination (BB or RB) has been won. If it is determined that no winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. 13. If it is determined that a winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S52. move on. In step S52, it is determined whether or not the specific game flag is on. If it is determined that the specific game flag is on, the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, the specific game number updating unit 78A stops updating the number of games during the specific game. Further, the specific game number updating means 78A stores the number of game times of the specific game at the time when the update is stopped in a predetermined storage means. In the next step S54, the game control means 60A turns off the specific game flag. Then, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S52 that the specific game flag is not on, the process proceeds to step S9 in FIG.

In the second embodiment, when it is determined in step S24 in FIG. 14 that the special combination has been won, the process proceeds to step S61 in FIG. In step S61, the winning determination means 66 determines whether or not the BB has won, that is, whether or not the combination of the symbols of the BB has stopped on the active line. When it is determined that BB has won, the process proceeds to step S62, and when it is determined that BB has not won (RB has won), the process proceeds to step S64.

In the step S62, the special game execution means 6
8 starts a BB game. Then, step S63
The special game execution means 68 proceeds with the BB game and continues to determine whether or not the BB game end condition is satisfied. If it is determined that the BB game end condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S66.

On the other hand, in step S64, the special game execution means 68 starts the RB game. Then, proceeding to step S65, the special game execution means 68 proceeds with the RB game and continues to determine whether or not the end condition of the RB game is satisfied. When it is determined that the ending condition of the RB game is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S66.

In the step S66, it is determined whether or not the update of the number of games during the specific game is stopped by the specific game number updating means 78A. This determination is made in step S53.
The determination is made based on whether or not the number of games of the specific game at the time when the update of the number of specific games 78A stops updating is stored in a predetermined storage unit. When it is determined that the update of the number of games during the specific game is stopped, the process proceeds to step S67.

In the step S67, the game control means 60A
Turns on the specific game flag, and proceeds to step S68. In step S68, the number of games of the specific game immediately before winning the special combination, that is, the number of games stored in the above-mentioned predetermined storage means is set. Further, the specific game number updating means 78A restarts updating the number of games during the specific game after the next game. Then, the process ends. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S66 that the updating of the number of games has not been stopped, the processing is terminated.

(Third Embodiment) Next, a third embodiment of the present invention will be described. FIG. 20 is a block diagram schematically showing a slot machine 10B according to the third embodiment. In the third embodiment, portions different from those in the first embodiment are denoted by “B”. Further, components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment have the same functions as those in the first embodiment.

In the third embodiment, the symbol arrangement of the reels 31 is different from that of the first embodiment. FIG. 21 is a plan view showing an array of 21 symbols on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 31 in the third embodiment. In FIG. 21, the design is different from the actual design by characters. For example, "Red 7"
Means a symbol of "7" colored red. The symbols displayed on the reel 31 are "red 7", "blue 7", "B
AR "," bell "," cherry "," watermelon "and" plum ". And reel 3
Various combinations corresponding to one symbol combination are determined in advance.

The probability table 62B of the third embodiment is different from the probability table 62 of the first embodiment. FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating combinations of winning combinations in the probability table 62 </ b> B, the number of payouts of the winning combinations, and the like, and the symbol of the reel 31 corresponding to each winning combination in the third embodiment.

The probability table 62B differs from the probability table 62 of the first embodiment in the structure of the hand. In the third embodiment, three types of specific small roles 1A to 1C are provided. The winning probability of each of the specific small wins 1A to 1C is set to 1/15. Further, the combination of the symbols of the specific small combination 1A is “red 7” − “bell” − “bell”, and the specific small combination 1
The symbol combination of B is “blue 7” − “bell” − “bell”, and the symbol combination of the specific small role 1C is “BAR” −
"Bell"-"Bell".

In the third embodiment, the contents of the specific game are different from those in the first embodiment. In the third embodiment, when any of the specific small wins 1A to 1C is won during the specific game, the winning of the specific small win is notified to the player.

Here, as shown in FIG. 21, the symbols "Red 7", "Blue 7" and "BAR", which constitute the specific small combination of the left reel 31, are No. 2, No. 9 and No. 16 respectively. It is located at the turn. That is, these symbols are arranged at seven symbol intervals. This arrangement is such that, when it is notified which particular small role has been won, the stop switch 42 can be operated so that the particular small role can win, and which particular small role is won. If the player does not know whether or not he or she has won, the particular small role that has won will not necessarily win. The details will be described below.

In the slot machine 10B, the same reel 31 stop control as in the first embodiment is performed. That is, if the stop switch 42 is turned on when any of the symbols up to 5 symbols before the symbol related to the winning combination is located on the specific activated line, the symbol relating to the winning combination is displayed on the specific activated line. Retraction control is performed.

For example, when the specific small combination 1A, which is a combination of the symbols "red 7"-"bell"-"bell", is won, the second "red 7" on the left reel 31 to the sixth "red 7" If the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the “plum” is positioned on the specific effective line, the second “red 7” stops on the specific effective line. On the other hand, if the stop switch 42 is turned on at any other position, no prize will be won even if the specific small role 1A is won.

In this embodiment, during the specific game,
Since the player is notified of the winning of the particular small win, the player can operate so that the symbol related to the won particular small win stops on the activated line.

However, in the normal game, since the winning of the specific small win is not notified, the player can win the specific small win only in 1/3 of the time of the specific game. For example, the player predicts that the specific small role 1B related to “blue 7” has been won, and sets the stop switch 42 of the left reel 31 so that the symbol “blue 7” stops on the specific activated line. When the stop operation is performed, if the specific small combination 1B is currently won, the symbol of “blue 7” related to the specific small combination 1B stops on the specific activated line. In this case, the condition is that the stop switch 42 is turned on at the moment when the symbols 9 to 13 on the left reel 31 are located on the specific effective line.

However, the specific small winning combination 1 in which the symbol of the left reel 31 is “red 7” or “BAR” is incorrectly predicted by the player.
When A or 1C is won, from the position where the player turns on the stop switch 42, the second "Red 7" and the 16th "BAR" of the left reel 31 are on the specific activated line. I can't pull in. That is, in order for the second "red 7" to stop on the specific effective line, as described above, the stop switch 42 must be turned on at the moment when the symbols 2 to 6 are positioned on the specific effective line. Because it must be. Similarly, in order for the 16th "BAR" to stop on the specific activated line, the stop switch 42 must be turned on at the moment when the 16th to 20th symbols are located on the specific activated line. is there.

Incidentally, as shown in FIG.
On the right reel 31, the symbols of “bell” are all arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. Therefore, when any of the specific small wins is won, the symbol of the "bell" can be controlled to be drawn into the activated line for the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 regardless of the position where the stop switch 42 is turned on. it can. Therefore, the symbol "bell" of the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 of the specific small role has a pull-in rate of 100%.

Furthermore, in the third embodiment, the reel stop control means 65B has a reel stop control table 65c, and unlike the first embodiment, no reel stop control lottery means 65b is provided. The reel stop control means 65B is the same as the reel stop control means 65 of the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the reel stop control table 65c does not include a plurality of types of reel stop control tables that are different according to the operation order of the stop switch 42.

The specific game execution means 70B of the third embodiment
Includes a winning specific small combination notification control means 81. (Winning Specific Small Winning Notification Control Means) The winning specific small win notification controlling means 81 outputs 3 when a specific small winning win occurs during a specific game.
The control is performed so as to notify the player which of the specific small wins 1A to 1C has been won. The winning specific small role notification control means 81 is, for example,
The lamp 33 blinks in a specific pattern, and the speaker 3
4 to output a specific sound, and the image display device 35 controls to display an image as to which of the specified small wins is the specific small win 1A to 1C.

Here, the winning specific small role notification control means 81
Controls to notify immediately after the start switch 41 is turned on at the time of winning the specific small winning combination. This is for the following reason. When a specific small role is won, the winning is valid only for the game concerned and the winning cannot be carried over to the next game. In other words, if the particular small role does not win in the game in which the particular small role has been won, the right to win is extinguished. For this reason, at the time of winning of the specific small win, in order to enable the stop operation of the reel 31 to win the specific small win, the control is performed so as to notify immediately after the start switch 41 is turned on.

When a special small combination is won, the symbol on the left reel 31 is notified to the player. 3 types of special small role 1
The combinations of the symbols A to 1C are the combinations of the symbols of “red 7”, “blue 7” or “BAR”-“bell”-“bell”, only the symbol of the left reel 31 is different, and the middle reel 31 is different. And the symbol of the right reel 31 is any specific small role 1A
Even if it is ~ 1C, it is "bell". Therefore, by notifying the player of only the symbol on the left reel 31, the player can know which particular small combination has been won.

For this reason, for example, "red 7"-"bell"-
When the specific small combination 1A composed of the symbol combination of "bell" is won, the selected small combination notification control means 81 controls the image display device 35 to display the image of "red 7" or the like. Similarly, when the special small combination 1B composed of the combination of the symbols “blue 7”-“bell”-“bell” is won, “blue 7”
Is controlled to display the image or the like. Similarly,
When a special small combination 1C composed of a combination of symbols "BAR"-"bell"-"bell" is won, control is performed so that an image of "BAR" or the like is displayed.

As described above, when a specific small role is won during a specific game, the winning of the specific small role is notified.
The player can win a specific small role. Since the winning probability of each specific small win is 1/15, the probability of winning any one of the small wins is 3/15. This allows
During the specific game, it is possible to win the specific small role with a probability of 3/15.

On the other hand, in the normal game in which the winning of the specific small role is not notified, the player has 3 /
Even if the player knows that he / she will win with a probability of 15, he cannot know whether or not he / she has won in the game and which specific small role has been won. As described above, in the normal game, the player can win the specific small combination only in 1/3 of the specific game.

[0202] Therefore, the special game and the normal game have a three-fold difference in the winning rate of the specific small role. Here, for example, an expected value of the number of obtained medals for 50 games is considered. Assuming that three medals are inserted in each game and the game is performed, specific small wins 1A to 1C, small wins 2 and 3, excluding BB, RB and specific game occurrence small win 4, and 5 based on replay.
The expected value of the number of medals acquired in game 0 is
Assuming that the winning rate at the time of winning the specific small roles 1A to 1C is 100%, 50 × (15 × 3/15 + 8 × 1/85 + 4 × 1/45)
+ 3 × 1 / 7.3) = about 180 sheets. Therefore, the medals are 3 × 50 among 50 games.
Since the number of medals is increased, the number of increase / decrease of medals is 180-3 × 50 = about +30.

On the other hand, in the normal game, the specific small role 1A
Assuming that the winning rate at the time of winning ~ 1C is 1/3, 50 x (15 x 1/15 + 8 x 1/85 + 4 x 1/45
+ 3 × 1 / 7.3) = about 80 sheets. Therefore, the number of medals to be increased or decreased during the 50 games is 80-3 × 50 = about -70. Therefore, in the specific game, the medals gradually increase with the number of games. On the other hand, in the normal game, the medals decrease with the number of games.

In the third embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the operation order of the stop switch 42 is not notified, and therefore, corresponds to the operation order notification control means 80 and the operation order detection means 90 in the first embodiment. Nothing to do is provided.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the third embodiment. FIG. 23 shows only a portion different from the first embodiment. In the third embodiment,
Steps S9 to S14 in FIG.
The processing up to step S24 is different. Other processes are the same as in the first embodiment. In step S9 of FIG. 13, the game control means 60B determines whether or not the specific small combination has been won in the lottery of the combination. When it is determined that any of the specific small wins 1A to 1C has been won, the process proceeds to step S71, and when no specific small win has been won, the process proceeds to step S73.

In the step S71, the game control means 60B
Determines whether the specific game flag is on, that is, whether or not the game is a specific game. When it is determined that the switch is on, the process proceeds to step S72. When it is determined that the switch is not on, the process proceeds to step S73. In step S72,
The winning specific small combination notification control means 81 controls so as to notify the specific small winning combination. As described above, the winning specific small combination notification control means 81 includes the lamp 33, the speaker 34,
Using the image display device 35, the specific small winning role is 1
Control is performed to notify which of A to 1C. Then, the process proceeds to step S73.

In the step S73, the game control means 60B
Continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on, and when the stop switch 42 is detected to be turned on, the process proceeds to step S74. In step S74, the reel stop control means 65B
Determines the stop position of the reel 31 with reference to the reel stop control table 65c based on the lottery result of the combination and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and moves the reel 31 to the determined position. Stop control.

In the next step S75, the game control means 6
0B continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped. When it is determined that all of the reels 31 have stopped, FIG.
The process proceeds to Step S24 of Step 4. On the other hand, in step S75,
When it is determined that all the reels 31 are not stopped,
It returns to step S73. The processing after step S24 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

(Fourth Embodiment) Next, a fourth embodiment of the present invention will be described. In the fourth embodiment, the contents of the specific game are different from those of the first to third embodiments. In the specific game of the third embodiment, the probability of winning in replay is significantly higher than in the normal game, and replays are frequently won.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram schematically showing a slot machine 10C according to the fourth embodiment. In the fourth embodiment, portions different from those in the first embodiment are denoted by “C”. Also, the components denoted by the same reference numerals as those in the first embodiment are the same as those in the first embodiment.

In the fourth embodiment, the reel stop control means 65B and the reel stop control table 65c of the third embodiment are used.
Is provided with a reel stop control means 65C and a reel stop control table 65d corresponding to the first embodiment. Unlike the first embodiment, the reel stop control lottery 65b is not provided. Unlike the first embodiment, the reel stop control table 65d does not include a plurality of types of reel stop control tables that are different depending on the operation order of the stop switch 42.

Further, in the fourth embodiment, the notification of the winning of the specific small role is not performed, so that the fourth embodiment is different from the third embodiment.
What does not correspond to the winning specific small combination notification control means 81 is provided. Further, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the first embodiment, the operation order of the stop switch 42 is not notified, so that the operation order notification control means 80 and the operation order detection means 90 in the first embodiment correspond to those of the first embodiment. Not provided.

(First probability table, second probability table)
The probability table 62C of the fourth embodiment has two types, a first probability table 62a and a second probability table 62b. The first probability table 62a is used during a normal game, and the second probability table 62b is used during a specific game.

FIG. 25 is a view showing the winning probability of each role in the first probability table 62a and the second probability table 62b of the fourth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 25, in the fourth embodiment, unlike the first embodiment and the like, no specific small combination is provided. The small combination 1 is a normal small combination like the small combination 2 and 3.

In the first probability table 62a and the second probability table 62b, the winning probabilities other than the replay are set the same for both. The replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3 in the first probability table 62a as in the first embodiment, but 1 / 7.3 in the second probability table 62b.
1.6, which is significantly higher than the replay winning probability in the first probability table 62a.

Here, the probability obtained by subtracting the sum of the winning probabilities of all the roles from the probability 1/1 (100%) is the non-winning probability of not winning any of the roles. First
The non-winning probability in the probability table 62a is about 1 / 1.3 (about 77%). On the other hand, the second probability table 62b
Is about 1 / 3.6 (about 28%). That is, the winning probability of replay in the second probability table 62b is set higher than the non-winning probability.

Subsequently, the first probability table 62a and the second probability table
The inclination value of the probability table 62b will be described. FIG.
Are the first probability table 62a and the second probability table 62
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating a slope value of b, and is a diagram corresponding to FIG. 12. The inclination value in FIG. 26 is a value including the winning probability of replay.

As shown in FIG. 26, the first probability table 6
In a normal game using 2a, the difference number gradually decreases as the number of games increases. On the other hand, at the time of the specific game in which the second probability table 62b is used, the difference number hardly decreases as the number of games increases.

Here, for example, consider the rate of increase and decrease of medals during 50 games. It is assumed that the winning rate of the winning small role or replay is 100%. Assuming that three medals are inserted in each game and the game is performed, the expected medal acquisition number in 50 games based on the small wins 1 to 3 excluding BB and RB and the replay is calculated in the first probability table 62a. , 50 × (15 × 1 / 19.5 + 8 × 1/85 + 4 × 1 /
45 + 3 × 1 / 7.3) = about 68 sheets. Therefore, the medals are 3 × 50 among 50 games.
Since the number of medals is inserted, the rate of change (inclination value) of medals is 68 / (3 × 50) = about 0.45.

On the other hand, the expected value of the number of obtained medals in the second probability table 62b is 50 × (15 × 1 / 19.5 + 8 × 1/85 + 4 × 1 /
45 + 3 × 1 / 1.6) = about 141 sheets. Therefore, the increase / decrease rate (inclination value) of medals during the 50 games is 141 / (3 × 50) = about 0.94.

As described above, the inclination value of the second probability table 62b is set higher than the inclination value of the first probability table 62a. That is, the first probability table 62a has a general inclination value during a normal game, while the second probability table 62b has an inclination value close to 1 (100%). Second
When using the probability table 62b, the first probability table 62
Similar to a, not only the small role is won but also the replays are frequently won (with a probability of 1 / 1.6), and the medal possession hardly decreases even if the game is continued, in other words, the medal owned by the player The game state is reached in which the number is almost maintained as it is.

The specific game according to the fourth embodiment is a game in which a lottery is selected using the second probability table 62b. As a result, during the specific game, the game state is such that the replay is frequently won. Then, at the time of winning the replay, the reel pull-in control means 65C performs the drawing-in control of the symbols so that the combination of the symbols of the replay stops on the activated line. Thereby, during the specific game, the winning probability of the replay increases.

If the special role is carried over during the specific game, the special role must be won in order to win the special role. This is because, when a small role or replay is won, priority is given to the winning small role or replay, stop control is performed to draw the winning small role or replay symbol to the activated line, and the special role symbol is activated. This is because the stop control for pulling in is not performed.

Therefore, during the specific game, the probability of winning the replay is high, and the chance of stopping the combination of the symbols of the special role whose winning has been carried over to the activated line is reduced. Therefore, it is difficult for the special role to win during the specific game, even if the special role is carried over. However, during the specific game, the game can be performed without substantially reducing the number of medals, and there is a possibility that the special role will be won again during the specific game. Then, since the winning special role is carried over, it is more advantageous for the player to shift to the specific game.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the fourth embodiment. FIG. 27 shows only parts different from the first embodiment. The fourth embodiment differs from the first embodiment in the processing up to step S24 in FIG. The processing after step S24 is the same as in the first embodiment.

First, in step S81, the game control means 60C continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 has been turned on.
1 and start the next step S82.
In step S82, the game control means 60C determines whether or not the specific game flag is on. When it is determined that the game is on (in the specific game), the process proceeds to step S83, and when it is determined that the game is not on (the specific game is not in progress), the process proceeds to step S84.

In the step S83, the game control means 60C
Is the probability table 6 used for the lottery of the role of the role lottery means 61.
The second probability table 62b is set as 2C. Then, the process proceeds to step S85. In step S85, the specific game number updating unit 78 performs a process of updating the number of game times of the specific game. That is, since the game is started when the start switch 41 is turned on, a process of subtracting 1 from the number of games P of the specific game (P = P-1) is performed.
Then, the process proceeds to step S86.

On the other hand, in step S84, the game control means 60C sets the first probability table 62a as the probability table 62C used for the lottery of the role of the role lottery means 61. Then, the process proceeds to step S86.

In step S86, the role lottery means 61
We perform lottery of role. Next, the process proceeds to step S87, in which it is determined whether or not a special combination (BB or RB) has been won. If it is determined that no winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S91. If it is determined that a winning has been achieved, the process proceeds to step S88. move on. In step S88, it is determined whether or not the winning special combination is BB. If it is determined to be BB, step S
The process advances to step S90 when it is determined that the current value is not BB (RB).

In step S89, the special role winning carry-over means 63 adds 1 to the count value X of the BB winning number counter 64a (X = X + 1), and proceeds to step S91. In step S90, the special role winning carry-over means 63 sets the count value Y of the RB winning number counter 64b.
Is added to (Y = Y + 1), and the process proceeds to step S91.

In the step S91, the game control means 60C
Continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 has been turned on, and when the stop switch 42 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S92. In step S92, the reel stop control means 65C
Is based on the lottery result of the combination in step S86 and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated.
The stop position of the reel 31 is determined with reference to the reel stop control table 65d, and the stop of the reel 31 is controlled at the determined position.

In the next step S93, the game control means 6
0C continues to determine whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped. If it is determined that all the reels 31 have stopped, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. On the other hand, step S93
If it is determined that all the reels 31 have not stopped, the process returns to step S91. The processing after step S24 is the same as in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

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 various modifications as described below are possible. (1) In the present embodiment, examples of three types of specific games have been described. However, the specific games are not limited to these, but are different from special games, and the expected number of tokens to be obtained from the number of tokens obtained during the normal game is increased. A big game is fine.

Further, the specific game is the first, second, or third game.
In games where the winning rate of specific small roles like the embodiment is high,
The game in which the winning rate of the replay as in the fourth embodiment is increased may be combined. In this case, by setting the winning probability and payout number of the specific small role to appropriate values,
The medal hardly decreases even if the game continues,
That is, it is possible to set the gaming state in which the number of medals is almost maintained. Alternatively, a game state in which medals increase with the number of games can be set.

(2) The condition for executing the specific game and the condition for changing the number of times the specific game is played during the specific game are, in the present embodiment, a case where the specific game occurrence small role 4 is won. . However, in addition to this, various conditions are defined, for example, when a predetermined combination wins, when a specific symbol combination appears in a display window frame, when a predetermined combination is won or the number of winnings reaches a specified number. be able to. Further, for example, when the game has shifted to a special game (both or one of the BB game and the RB game), it may be determined that the condition for uniformly executing the specific game is satisfied after the end of the special game. Then, the function selection means 73 may allow the player to select a function, and when the function validation determination means 74 decides to validate the function, the specific game may be executed.

Further, for example, when a game that does not win the special role and does not shift to the specific game continues for a long time (when the game exceeds 1000 games), it is determined that the execution condition of the specific game is forcibly satisfied. May be.

(3) In the present embodiment, as a function for changing the number of times of the specific game, as shown in FIG.
= 1.5P "to" P = 30P "as an example,
It is not limited to these functions. For example, "P =
One that adds a predetermined number of times, such as "P + 30" or "P = P + 100", or one that subtracts a predetermined number of times from the current number of games, such as "P = P-10", or a combination thereof There may be. Here, when the predetermined number of games is subtracted from the current number of games, when the number of games after the subtraction becomes a negative value, the specific game is terminated in the same manner as when the number of games becomes zero. Good. That is,
The number-of-games calculating means 76 calculates a new number of games obtained by changing the number of games up to that time according to the function, and as a result of the calculation, when the number of new games becomes a negative value, sets the number of new games to 0. Set.

Further, "P = P + 10" and "P = 2
A function for adding a predetermined number of times and a function for changing the number of times by a predetermined number, such as “P”, may be provided and selected by lottery or the like. Further, the number of functions set in advance may be any number (one function may be used).

(4) In the first embodiment and the like, when a special combination is won during a specific game and the game shifts to a special game, the specific game flag is turned off at the end of the special game. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the specific game flag may be kept on, and the specific game may be restarted after the end of the special game. Alternatively, when the game shifts to the BB game during the specific game, the specific game flag is turned off after the end of the BB game, and when the game shifts to the RB game during the specific game, the specific game flag is kept on. good.

Also, when the game is shifted to the special game during the specific game, when a specific condition is satisfied during the special game (when the number of medals obtained during the special game exceeds a predetermined number,
In a case where a specific symbol combination appears, the specific game flag may be kept on, and when the specific condition is not satisfied, the specific game flag may be turned off at the end of the special game.

(5) In this embodiment, the initial value of the number of games of the specific game is set to 10 games or 100 games, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any game may be used. Further, for example, only when a specific condition is satisfied, an initial value of the number of special games may be set. For example, when the first game after the end of the BB game wins the specific game occurrence small role 4,
For example, when the specific game occurrence small winning combination 4 is won in the first game after the initialization processing of the slot machine is performed, the initial value of the number of games of the specific game may be set to 500 games or the like.

(6) In the present embodiment, when the function validation determining means 74 decides not to validate a function, if a function other than the function of “P = 1P” is selected, The number of games played was set to 0. But,
Not limited to this, when it is determined not to validate the function, the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting unit 72 is maintained, and the number of game times of the specific game by the specific game number setting change unit 77 is maintained. The setting change may not be performed.

(7) In the present embodiment, as a result of winning the specific game occurrence small role 4 during the specific game and selecting the function, “×
Even when it is determined to be "0", the number of games of the specific game up to that point is maintained. That is, the number of games can be changed only for the number of games newly acquired during the specific game. However, the number of games obtained by adding the number of games of the specific game up to that time and the number of games newly acquired may be changed.

(8) In the first embodiment and the like, when a specific small winning combination is won, if the stop switch 42 is turned on in a predetermined operation order, the specific small winning combination always wins. However, even when the stop switch 42 is turned on in a predetermined operation order, the specific small combination may not be won unless the stop switch 42 is turned on at an appropriate position. In other words, the symbols may be arranged so that the pull-in rate of the symbols constituting the specific small combination does not become 100%.

(9) In the first embodiment and the like, in a small game during a specific game or a game that has not been won for replay, the combination of the symbols of the BB that has been carried over to the activated line is carried over to the activated line. May stop. If the combination of the symbols of the BB which has won the winning is stopped at the activated line, the game shifts to the BB game, but the specific game ends.

Therefore, in such a case, it is possible to control so as not to end the specific game, that is, to prevent the combination of BB symbols from stopping on the activated line. For example, during a specific game in which a winning of BB is carried over, a reel stop control table in which a combination of BB symbols does not stop on an active line or hard to stop is used.

In the first embodiment, when the stop switch 42 is operated in a specific operation order, the reel stop control table 65a indicates that the winning BB has been carried over.
May be determined so as not to stop at the activated line. In this case, if the specific operation order is notified to the player in a game in which a small game or a replay has not been won in the specific game that has been carried over to the BB, if the player is notified,
It is possible to prevent the combination of the symbols BB from stopping on the activated line.

(10) In the third embodiment, three types of specific small roles are provided. However, two or four or more types may be provided.
When two types of special small combinations are provided, the symbols constituting the two special small combinations may be provided on the reel 31 at positions separated by at least five symbols.

When a plurality of specific small roles are provided,
There are cases where two symbols constituting different specific small wins are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. In this case, in the case of the normal game, the stop switch 4
In the case of turning on 2, if the specific small win has not been won but there is a design of the specific small win related to the win within five symbols ahead, the reel-31 stop control causes the selected small win to be selected. There may be cases where a prize is accidentally won. For example, when 5 to 7 types of specific small wins are provided, depending on the arrangement of the symbols forming the specific small wins, it may be possible to draw in any of the symbols forming the 2 or 3 specific small wins. .

However, at the time of a specific game, it is possible to win a prize without losing the winning special small role.
At the time of the normal game, the winning rate at the time of winning the specific small role is lower than at least the time of the specific game. Therefore, there is no particular problem since a difference can be provided in the number of medals acquired between the specific game and the normal game.

In the present invention, at least one reel 31
However, at the time of winning a specific small win, at least one of the symbols forming another specific small win is arranged at a position where the symbol forming the winning specific small win cannot be pulled in by the stop control of the reel 31. It is only necessary that the symbols constituting a plurality of types of specific small combinations are arranged.

(11) In the third embodiment, the number of payouts at the time of prize winning for each specific small combination is all 15, but may be smaller than that, or may be different for each specific small combination. The number may be used.

(12) In the third embodiment, among the symbols constituting the specific small combination, the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31
Is 100%, but is not limited to this. The symbols of the left reel 31 may be arranged on any of the reels 31. Further, for all the reels 31, the pull-in rate of the symbols constituting the specific small combination is 100%.
The symbols may be arranged so that they do not occur.

(13) In the first to third embodiments, the operation order of the stop switch 42 or the selected special small combination is notified only when the specific small combination is won. However, when the winning probability of the specific small combination is not 100%, when there is a possibility that the specific small combination can be won, these may be notified. For example, during a specific game, a notification is made only when a specific small role is won (the reliability of the notification is set to 100%),
During a normal game, it is also possible to perform the above-mentioned notification including the time of non-winning (the reliability of the notification is set to less than 100%).

(14) In the fourth embodiment, only the replay winning probability differs between the first probability table 62a and the second probability table 62b. However, without being limited to this, the winning probabilities of the special role and the small role may be different. Further, the slope value of the second probability table 62b is set to about 0.94, but is not limited to this. For example, the winning probability of replay may be set higher, the winning probability of the small wins 1 to 3 may be set higher, or the number of payouts may be set larger, so that the value may exceed 1.

(15) Further, in the fourth embodiment,
The replay winning probability in the second probability table 62b is 1 / 1.6 in the present embodiment. However, it is not limited to this value. If the replay winning probability has a value equal to or higher than the probability of not winning any role, and if the game can proceed without reducing the number of medals as usual, how to set the winning probability Is also good.

[0257]

According to the first aspect of the present invention,
When a specific game is executed while satisfying a predetermined condition during a normal game, the initially set number of games may increase or decrease. Therefore, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of tension in which the profit specific to the specific game increases or decreases.

(Claim 2) According to the invention of claim 2, the number of remaining games may increase or decrease not only when the specific game is executed but also during the specific game. Therefore, even during the specific game, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation or a sense of tension in which the profit specific to the specific game increases or decreases.

(Claim 3) According to the invention of claim 3, only when it is determined that the function is to be validated, when the number of games of the specific game is increased and when it is decided that the function is not validated Since the number of games initially set by the number-of-specific-games initialization setting means is maintained, it is possible to give the player only profits in which profits specific to specific games increase.

(Claim 4) According to the invention of claim 4, by providing a case where the profit peculiar to the specific game is reduced,
When the number of games of the specific game is changed, a sense of tension can be given to the player.

(Claim 5) According to the invention of claim 5, it is possible to prevent a player who does not want to change the number of times of the specific game from changing the number of times of the specific game.

(Claim 6) According to the invention of claim 6, even when a special combination is won during a specific game, unless the symbol combination of the special combination is stopped on an activated line, a profit peculiar to the specific game is played. Can continue to be given to others. In addition, even when the specific game is continued after the special role is won, the special role won is carried over, so that a profit based on the special role won can be given to the player.

(Claim 7) According to the invention of claim 7, even if the special role is won during the specific game and the game is shifted to the special game, the profit to be obtained in the specific game is not lost. Can be

(Claim 8) According to the invention of claim 8, even when the number of times of the specific game is large, the chance of winning the special role and the special game corresponding thereto are secured.
The profit of the player is not lost. In addition, it is possible to expect a plurality of wins of the special role while performing a specific game in which the expected value of the number of medals obtained is larger than that in the normal game.

(Claim 9) According to the invention of claim 9, in the specific game, if the stop switch is operated according to the notified operation order, the specific small winning combination can be won. On the other hand, in the normal game, even if the specific small win is won, the operation order for winning the specific small win is not notified, so that the specific small win does not always win. Thus, in the specific game, the player can perform an operation so that the selected specific winning combination wins, so that the winning rate of the selected specific winning combination increases. Therefore, the player can acquire more medals during the specific game than during the normal game.

(Claim 10) According to the invention of claim 10, in the specific game, the player can perform an operation such that the specific small role won by the notification of the specific small role winning is won. Therefore, the winning rate of the particular small role can be increased. Therefore, in the specific game, more medals can be obtained than in the normal game.

Further, even if the reel is stopped by estimating the specific small winning combination, the specific small winning combination cannot be reliably won. Therefore, in the normal game, the winning probability of the specific small winning combination is lower than in the specific game. Therefore, it is possible to provide a difference in the number of medals that can be obtained by the player between the specific game and the normal game.

(Claim 11) According to the invention of claim 11, since the re-gaming wins frequently in the specific game, the player can continue the specific game without reducing the number of tokens possessed. Becomes possible. Then, in this state, it is possible to wait for the winning of the special combination, so that the specific game can be made more advantageous to the player than the normal game.

(Claim 12) According to the invention of claim 12, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation and a sense of tension by effecting and displaying whether or not the number of games of the specific game is changed.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram schematically showing a first embodiment of a slot machine according to the present invention.

FIG. 2 is a view showing each winning combination, the number of paid out medals, and a winning probability in a probability table in the first embodiment.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of reels in the first embodiment.

FIG. 4 is a diagram illustrating a method of selecting an initial value of the number of games of a specific game by a specific game times initial value setting unit.

FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating an example in which an initial value of the number of games set by a specific game number initial value setting unit is displayed as an image by a specific game number display unit (image display device).

FIG. 6 is a diagram showing types of functions to be selected by a player and their winning probabilities.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing an example in which a function to be selected by a specific game number display means is displayed as an image.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example in which an effect produced by the decision result effect control means is displayed as an image.

FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an example of a final image display by a determination result effect control unit.

FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an example in which the number of games played by the specific game times display means is displayed as an image.

FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating an example in which the operation order of stop switches is displayed as an image on an image display device.

FIG. 12 is a view showing the number of games and a difference number in a specific game and a normal game in the first embodiment.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a game according to the first embodiment.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a game in the first embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a game according to the first embodiment, and is a flowchart continued from FIG. 14;

FIG. 16 is a flowchart illustrating the flow of a game in the first embodiment, and is a flowchart following “4” in FIG.

FIG. 17 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a slot machine according to a second embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 19 is a flowchart illustrating a flow of a process according to the second embodiment.

FIG. 20 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a slot machine according to a third embodiment.

FIG. 21 illustrates an example of the outer peripheral surface 2 of each reel according to the third embodiment.
It is a top view showing one symbol arrangement.

FIG. 22 is a diagram illustrating combinations of combinations of reels corresponding to each combination, a winning probability in a probability table, the number of payouts of each combination, and the like in the third embodiment.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the third embodiment.

FIG. 24 is a block diagram schematically illustrating a slot machine according to a fourth embodiment.

FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a winning probability of each role in a first probability table and a second probability table according to the fourth embodiment;

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining inclination values of a first probability table and a second probability table.

FIG. 27 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing in the fourth embodiment.

[Explanation of symbols]

 10, 10A, 10B, 10C Slot machine 21 Medal slot 22 Medal sensor 23 Bet switch 31 Reel 32 Motor 33 Lamp 34 Speaker 35 Image display device (specific game count display means) 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 60, 60A, 60B, 60C Game control means 61 Role lottery means 62, 62A, 62B, 62C Probability table 62a First probability table 62b Second probability table 63 Special role winning carryover means 64 Special role winning number counter 64a BB winning number counter 64b RB winning number counter 65 , 65A, 65B, 65C Reel stop control means 65a, 65c, 65d Reel stop control table 65b Reel stop control lottery means 66 Winning determination means 67 Payout means 68 Special game execution means 70 , 70A, 70B, 70C Specific game execution means 71 Specific game execution determination means 72 Specific game number initial value setting means 73 Function selection means 74 Function activation determination means 75 Decision result production control means 76 Game number calculation means 77 Specific game number setting Change means 78, 78A Specific game frequency updating means 79 Change condition discriminating means 80 Operation order notification control means 81 Winning specific small role notification control means 90 Operation order detection means

Claims (12)

[Claims] Claims: 1. A combination of lottery means for performing a lottery of a role, and a combination of symbols which have won a special role in the lottery of a role by the role lottery means and stopped on an active line. A special game execution means for executing a special game when they match each other, and a specification for executing a specific game which is different from the special game and has a larger expected value of the medal acquisition number than in the normal game when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A game execution means, wherein the specific game execution means is configured to set an initial value of the number of games of a specific game, and to change a number of games set by the specific game number of times initial value setting means. Function selection means for selecting any one of a plurality of functions including a function for changing the number of games by causing the player to perform a predetermined operation to enable the function; Function activation determining means for determining whether to validate the function selected by the selecting means, and, when a function for changing the number of games is selected by the function selecting means, the function validation determining means When it is determined to enable, the number of games calculated by the number of games set by the specific number of games initial value setting means is changed according to the function selected by the function selecting means. And the new game count calculated by the game count calculation means,
A slot machine comprising: a specific game number setting change means for setting the number of games of a specific game. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising: change condition determining means for determining whether or not a condition for changing a remaining game frequency of the specific game is satisfied during the specific game, If the determination unit determines that the condition for changing the remaining number of games of the specific game is satisfied, the specific game number initial value setting unit sets an initial value of the number of games of the specific game, and the function selection unit. Causes the player to perform a predetermined operation to select any one of a plurality of functions, and the function validation determining unit validates the function selected by the function selecting unit. It is determined whether or not the number of games is calculated, and when the function for changing the number of games is selected by the function selection means, the function is determined to be valid by the function validation determination means. Calculating a new game number obtained by changing the number of games set by the specific game number initial value setting means in accordance with the function selected by the function selecting means; A new remaining number of games for a specific game, based on the remaining number of games until then and the new number of games calculated by the number of games calculating means. 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the function validation determining unit determines that the function is not to be validated, the specific game number setting changing unit determines whether or not the specific game number setting changing unit is to execute the specific game. A slot machine wherein the setting of the number of games is not changed. 4. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein when the function validation determining unit determines that the function is not to be validated, the function validation determining unit is set by the specific game frequency initial value setting unit. A slot machine wherein the number of games played is set to 0. 5. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein said function selecting means causes any one of a plurality of functions including a function whose game frequency is not changed to be selected. A slot machine characterized by that: 6. Any one of claims 1 to 5
In the slot machine described in the paragraph, after winning a special role in the lottery of the role by the role lottery means, in the game until the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of symbols of the special role A special role winning carry-over means for carrying over the special role winning, wherein the specific game execution means continues to execute the specific game even when the special lottery means is won by the role lottery means during execution of the specific game. A slot machine for terminating a specific game when a combination of symbols stopped on an active line matches a predetermined combination of symbols of a special combination. 7. Any one of claims 1 to 5
In the slot machine described in the paragraph, after winning a special role in the lottery of the role by the role lottery means, in the game until the combination of symbols stopped on the activated line matches the predetermined combination of symbols of the special role A special role winning carry-over means for carrying over the special role winning, wherein the specific game execution means continues to execute the specific game even when the special lottery means is won by the role lottery means during execution of the specific game. When the combination of the symbols stopped on the activated line matches a predetermined combination of special combinations, the specific game is temporarily suspended, and after the special game is completed, the interrupted specific game is restarted. Slot machine. 8. The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein the lottery means selects a special role even if the special role is carried over by the special role winning carry-over means. The special role election carryover means continues the lottery of the included role, and the special role election carry-over means, when a special role is re-elected in the lottery of the role by the role lottery means during the game in which the special role election is carried over, A slot machine characterized by carrying over a winning special role and a special role winning again. 9. Any one of claims 1 to 8
In the slot machine according to the item, the role lottery means performs a lottery of a role including a specific small role, a stop switch operated by a player when stopping the rotation of each reel, a lottery result of the role lottery means When the stop switch is operated in a specific operation order in a case where the specific lottery is won by the role lottery means, the reel is stopped within the range of the stoppable position of the reel. Reel stop which stops the combination of the symbol combination of the role on the activated line and performs stop control not to stop the combination of the symbol of the specified small combination on the activated line when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the specific operation order. Control means, wherein the specific game execution means, when a specific small combination is won by the combination lottery means, the reel stop control means To execute a specific game for notifying the contents of the winning of the specific small role so that the player can know the operation order of the stop switch for performing the stop control for stopping the combination of the symbols of the fixed small role on the activated line. A slot machine characterized by: 10. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the lottery means performs lottery of a role including a plurality of types of specific small wins, and the specific game execution means. Based on the lottery result of the role lottery means, when any of the specific small role is won, a specific game for notifying the player of the selected specific small role is executed, a plurality of symbols displaying a plurality of symbols Of the reels, at least one of the reels is a symbol constituting another specific small combination at a position where the symbol constituting the specific small combination won cannot be drawn in by the stop control of the reel when the specific small combination is won. A plurality of types of symbols constituting the small combination are arranged such that at least one of the small combination is arranged. 11. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein said lottery means includes a probability table determined such that each of the plurality of roles has a predetermined winning probability. The lottery of the winning combination is performed using the probability table, the first probability table, and the winning probability of the replaying role that gives the player the right to replay,
Has a value equal to or greater than the probability of not winning any role, and
The second value in which the slope value is set higher than the first probability table
And a probability table, wherein the specific game execution means executes a specific game in which a combination of lotteries is selected by the combination lottery means using the second probability table. 12. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 11, wherein a specific game number display means for displaying a remaining game number of the specific game, and a determination result of said function validation determination means. And a determination result effect control means for controlling the effect relating to the specific game number display means to be displayed.