JP2003210668A - Controlling method of game machine, and game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To realize a new game of high game features. <P>SOLUTION: The controlling method of a game machine which varies and displays a plurality of patterns in a plurality of lines and which stops and displays the vary-displaying in respective lines with the stopping operation of the player as an opportunity comprises a step for performing internal drawing by each game on the bases of a table constituted so that prize-winning of three kinds or less of specific small bonus point prizes among a plurality of small bonus point prize may occur by 1/8 or more probability in total, and a step for performing internal drawing by each game based on the table constituted so that prize-winning of the specific small bonus point prize may occur by probability equal to or higher than the probability until a game corresponding to a prize for imparting a game value higher than the specific small bonus point prize is finished after the next game in the case of winning a prize imparting a game value higher than that of the specific small bonus point prize. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2003,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a game machine control method and a game machine for realizing a new game with high game characteristics.

(Definition of Terms) In the specification, the following terms have the following meanings unless otherwise specified. (1) "Position" means a combination of symbols that gives a gaming value. Note that the names of the winning combinations are called “Red Seven winning combination”, “Plum winning combination”, “Bell winning combination” and the like. (2) The "prize group" refers to a collection of one or a plurality of winning combinations or a combination of a plurality of symbol combinations that give a different game value to a winning combination other than a combination of specific symbols to be a winning combination.
In the case of an award group consisting of one winning combination, the winning combination and the winning group are formally the same. The name of the award group is "BB Award",
"RB prize", "small role prize 1 (or watermelon prize)", "small role prize 2 (or bell prize)", "small role prize 3 (cherry prize)",
It is called "Replay Award". A combination of symbols that can obtain a game value even though there is no combination (specific symbol combination) is also a prize group. (3) "Game value" means the value that the player gets. Note that the game value determined by the prize group or the winning combination includes a payout, a shift to the high-winning normal game, a re-play, and the like. (4) “Random number extraction” refers to sampling one numerical value from a plurality of numerical values generated from the sequence generator. (5) "Table (prize group lottery table)" refers to a collection of a range of numerical values (lottery classification) defined for each of a plurality of prize groups. (6) “Internal lottery” refers to determining winning or losing by using a numerical value sampled as a result of random number extraction and a prize group lottery table. (7) "Winning" means that the right to win a prize is generated according to any prize group. (8) “Loss” means that the right to win a prize does not occur. (9) “Winning” means that the winning combination is completed on the effective winning line after winning by the internal lottery. (10) "Winning flag" refers to data that stores "right to win" generated as a result of winning. (11) "The carry-over of the winning flag" means that the flag of the game that has won the prize but has not won is not erased in the next game. (12) "Bet operation" means an operation for validating the pay line according to the game value. For this bet operation, a method for supplying the game value medium to the gaming machine (for example, inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot) and a machine operation for supplying the credited game value medium (for example, credited). There is a method of supplying the medals that are playing with the BET button) and a method of using both methods together.
The bet operation in the game starting with the replay prize is performed by automatically activating the same pay line as the pay line activated in the previous game. (13) "Game" refers to one game or a repetition of the game during a period from the bet operation until the next bet operation becomes possible. (14) "Normal game" refers to a game in which one of a plurality of prize groups and loss is drawn by internal drawing. (15) “High winning regular game” means a regular game with a higher winning rate than the regular game. (16) "Jack (JAC) game" refers to a game in which either one prize group or loss is drawn by internal drawing. (17) The "notification game" is a game that constantly informs the player of information related to a particular winning group that has been won. (18) The "pull-in control" refers to control of the reels that try to align the symbols corresponding to the prize group on the activated pay line when the winning flag of any prize group is established. Specifically, if there is a symbol corresponding to the prize group related to winning between the symbols on the winning line at the moment when the reels are stopped by the player and four symbols ahead, the activated winning line The stop position of the reel is controlled so that the symbols are aligned on the top.

[0003]

2. Description of the Related Art In a conventional game machine, a symbol corresponding to a BB prize is won (eg, "7-7-7").
When the line is aligned on the activated pay line, the BB game is executed after the next game. In this BB game, in principle, a high-winning regular game with a higher winning rate than the regular game is played 30 times. However, when the RB prize is won three times during the BB game, the BB game ends even if the number of high-winning regular games has not reached 30 times. Also, R
A prize corresponding to the B prize and a symbol corresponding to the RB prize (for example, "BA
When the R-BAR-BAR ”) is aligned on the activated pay line, the RB game is played after the next game. In this RB game, the jack game is played 12 times in principle. However, if the number of JAC prizes has reached eight, even if the number of jack games has not reached 12, R
The B game ends.

[0004]

However, in the conventional gaming machine, both the BB game and the RB game have a definite pattern as described above. That is,
Due to the regulations such as BB games and RB games being regulated by law, the game patterns have been standardized, and the game quality of gaming machines has become poor. In order for the player to have a strong interest in the game, it is necessary to realize a new game different from the conventional one.

The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine control method and a game machine that realize a new game with high game characteristics.

[0006]

In order to achieve the above object, the control method for a gaming machine of the present invention variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, and the variable display is triggered by a stop operation of a player. In the game machine control method of stopping and displaying in each of the rows, three or less specific small winning awards among a plurality of small winning awards are configured to be won with a total probability of 1/8 or more. Based on the table, a step of performing an internal lottery for each game, and if a prize that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role prize is won, a game higher than the specific small role prize after the next game. A step of performing an internal lottery for each game based on a table configured to win the specific small prize with a probability equal to or higher than the probability until the game corresponding to the prize giving the value ends. It is characterized by including.

As described above, during a game in which a specific small winning award, which is won at a high probability during the normal game, corresponds to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the small winning a prize, the winning is performed with a higher probability. This allows the player to play a game aiming for the same small winning combination in both the base game and the high-win base game. As a result, the player's motivation to play can be increased.

Further, the control method for the gaming machine of the present invention is such that the symbols corresponding to the specific small winning award have a probability of being 70% or more each on the winning line activated by the withdrawal control. It is characterized by being arranged in each of the columns.

As described above, with respect to the symbols corresponding to the specific small winning a prize, the probability of being aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more, so that the small winning award is internal. When winning by lottery, there is a high probability (70% or more) to win the prize. This allows
It is possible to increase the player's motivation. In addition, it is possible to adjust the winning probability by combining a symbol that wins 100% by the pull-in control and a symbol that has an arrangement that requires so-called pressing. As a result, the player's willingness to take on the game can be stimulated.

Further, in the gaming machine control method of the present invention, an award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is the first award that gives the highest gaming value, or the first award. A second prize which is lower than an award and is given a higher gaming value than the specific small prize, and when the second prize is won during the normal game, or during the game corresponding to the first prize. When the second prize is won, the winning line in which the symbol corresponding to the specific small prize is activated until the game corresponding to the second prize ends after the next game. The feature is that the prizes will be awarded when they are lined up.

As described above, when the second prize is won during the normal game, or when the second prize is won during the game corresponding to the first prize.
In the case where the symbols corresponding to the specific small prize are aligned on the activated winning line from the next game to the end of the game corresponding to the second prize, Since the prize is won, the player will continue to aim for the specific small prize even during the game corresponding to the second prize. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the game aiming for the specific small winning a prize is continuing without being aware of the difference between the base game and the game corresponding to the second prize.

Further, in the gaming machine control method of the present invention, the payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the game corresponding to the second prize. In, the payout when the specific small prize is won is equal.

In this way, the payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the second prize
Since the payout when a specific small winning award is won in the game corresponding to the award is equal, it is difficult for the player to feel the distinction between the game corresponding to the first prize and the game corresponding to the second prize. Become.

Further, in the gaming machine control method of the present invention, after a game corresponding to an award that gives a gaming value higher than the specific small prize is finished, until a predetermined number of games is reached. In between, the step of performing substantially the same effect as the effect performed during the game corresponding to the prize that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is included.

In this way, after the game corresponding to the prize giving the gaming value higher than the specific small prize is completed, the game corresponding to the prize giving the gaming value higher than the specific small prize is finished. Because the performance that is substantially the same as the performance to be performed is performed,
It is possible to make the player feel as if the game corresponding to the prize that gives the higher gaming value than the specific small winning a prize is continuing.

Further, the gaming machine of the present invention has a reel unit for variably displaying a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, a start lever, a start portion for starting the variably display, and a plurality of small winning a prizes. Based on a table configured so that a total of three or less specific small role prizes are won with a probability of 1/8 or more, an internal lottery is conducted for each game, while more than the specific small role prizes. When the player wins an award that gives a high gaming value, the specific small winning award is won from the next game until the game corresponding to the award giving a higher gaming value than the specific small award ends. Based on a table configured to win with a probability equal to or higher than the probability, a lottery device that performs an internal lottery for each game, and based on the result of the internal lottery, the variable display is triggered by a stop operation of the player. Stop display in each row It is characterized in that it comprises a stop device.

As described above, during a game in which a specific small winning award that is won with a high probability during a normal game corresponds to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the small winning a prize, there is a higher probability of winning. This allows the player to play a game aiming for the same small winning combination in both the base game and the high-win base game. As a result, the player's motivation to play can be increased.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the symbols corresponding to the specific small winning awards are arranged so that the probability of being aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more, respectively. It is characterized by being placed in.

As described above, with respect to the symbols corresponding to the specific small win prize, the probability of being aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more, so that the small win prize is internal. When winning by lottery, there is a high probability (70% or more) to win the prize. This allows
It is possible to increase the player's motivation. In addition, it is possible to adjust the winning probability by combining a symbol that wins 100% by the pull-in control and a symbol that has an arrangement that requires so-called pressing. As a result, the player's willingness to take on the game can be stimulated.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, an award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small winning award is lower than the first award that gives the highest gaming value or the first award. A second award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role award, and when the second award is won during the normal game, or the second award during the game corresponding to the first award. Two
In the case of winning the prize, the symbols corresponding to the specific small winning award are aligned on the activated winning line until the end of the game corresponding to the second prize after the next game. It is characterized by winning in some cases.

As described above, when the second prize is won during the normal game, or when the second prize is won during the game corresponding to the first prize.
In the case where the symbols corresponding to the specific small prize are aligned on the activated winning line from the next game to the end of the game corresponding to the second prize, Since the prize is won, the player will continue to aim for the specific small prize even during the game corresponding to the second prize. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the game aiming for the specific small winning a prize is continuing without being aware of the difference between the base game and the game corresponding to the second prize.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the identification in the game corresponding to the second prize. It is characterized in that it is equal to the dividend when the small role prize is won.

In this way, the payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the second prize
Since the payout when a specific small winning award is won in the game corresponding to the award is equal, it is difficult for the player to feel the distinction between the game corresponding to the first prize and the game corresponding to the second prize. Become.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, after the game corresponding to the prize giving a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is finished, until the number of games reaches a predetermined number. Further, it is characterized by further comprising production means for producing an effect which is substantially the same as an effect performed during a game corresponding to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the small prize.

In this way, after the game corresponding to the prize giving the game value higher than the specific small prize is finished, during the game corresponding to the prize giving the game value higher than the specific small prize. Because the performance that is substantially the same as the performance to be performed is performed,
It is possible to make the player feel as if the game corresponding to the prize that gives the higher gaming value than the specific small winning a prize is continuing.

[0026]

BEST MODE FOR CARRYING OUT THE INVENTION A slot machine according to this embodiment will be described below. However, the present invention is not limited to the slot machine. According to the present invention, a player can voluntarily enter a game value medium (for example, a medal) to determine the start timing of the game,
In addition, the present invention can be applied to all devices (devices for playing games) in which the player can voluntarily determine the stop timing and stop order of each spinning drum (reel). In the present embodiment, a medal is described as an example of a game value medium, but the present invention is not limited to this, and any medium such as a pachinko ball or the like that can give a game value is applicable.

In FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 comprises a housing 2 and a front panel 3 attached to the front surface of the housing 2 so as to be openable and closable. Behind the front panel 3, three reels 4, 5 and 6 are arranged side by side in three rows. Various symbols are drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 4 to 6, and these symbols are illuminated from behind by a backlight (not shown) provided on each reel, and the symbol display windows 7 and 8 for each 3 frames. , 9 observed.

In these symbol display windows 7 to 9, a total of five pay lines are marked. That is, one horizontal center line P1, two horizontal upper and lower lines P2, and an oblique line P3.
Is two. In slot machine games, players bet
The operation is started by specifying a valid pay line. This BET operation is performed by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot 10 described later, or by BETing the medals stored by the stored medal insertion button 21. BET can also be made by using these BET operations together. As shown in the figure, in 1 BET, only one horizontal center line P1 is an effective pay line. In 2BET, three pay lines are activated. That is, one horizontal center line P1,
There are two horizontal upper and lower lines P2, which is a total of three. In 3BET, 5 pay lines are activated. That is, the horizontal center line P1 is one, the horizontal upper and lower lines P2 are two, and the diagonal lines P3 are two, which are five in total.

The front of the housing 2 is provided with a medal insertion slot 10 and a medal return button 10a for returning a medal when the inserted medal is clogged. The start lever 11 is a lever that performs an operation for starting the rotation of each reel 4-6. Stop buttons 12, 13, 14
Is provided for each reel 4 to 6, and each reel 4 that is rotating
Rotate ~ 6 individually. The reels 4 to 6 rotate according to the operation of the start lever 11 by the player,
In each of the symbol display windows 7 to 9, the symbols are rotationally moved and displayed in the column direction. When each of the reels 4 to 6 reaches a certain rotation speed, the operation of each stop button provided corresponding to each of the reels 4 to 6 becomes effective. The player operates each stop button while observing the pattern that rotates and moves the reel 4
The rotation of ~ 6 is stopped, and an attempt is made to display a desired symbol on any of the pay lines. At that time, in order to win a specific prize group, it may be necessary to operate each stop button so as to match the operation order of each stop button determined by lottery. Each reel 4-6
Rotation stops according to the operation timing of each stop button. When a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed on any of the pay lines at the time of this stop, and a condition described below is satisfied, a prize according to the combination of symbols is obtained.

Below the front panel 3, a medal payout opening 15 and a medal receiving tray 16 are provided, and above the front panel 3, a game effect display device 17 driven for effecting a game is provided. . The game effect display device 17 includes, for example, an LCD or various lamps. In this embodiment, an example in which an LCD is adopted is shown. A bonus game display 18 is provided above the front panel 3. The bonus game display 18 is composed of LEDs, and displays winning or winning of a BB (big bonus) prize or an RB (regular bonus) prize, a game effect, an error occurrence time, and a stop time. The speaker 19 generates voice guidance, music, sound effects, and the like.

A plurality of lamps 2 provided on the front panel 3
0 indicates a game line such as a winning line that is activated according to the number of inserted medals, a display that each of the reels 4 to 6 can be rotated, and a winning display by turning on, turning off, or blinking. I do. The stored medal insertion button 21 is a button for using a predetermined number of medals stored in a medal storage device (not shown),
The stored medal insertion button 22 is a button for using the maximum specified number of medals stored in a medal storage device (not shown). The medal storage number display unit 23 displays the number of medals stored in a medal storage device (not shown). The number-of-wins display unit 24 can display the number of wins and the number of remaining wins when a BB prize or an RB prize is won. The number of winnings and the number of remaining times are not necessarily displayed. The medal payout number display unit 25 displays the medal payout number and the like. The stored medal number display unit 23, the winning number display unit 24, and the medal payout number display unit 25 are configured by, for example, LEDs. The settlement button 26 carries out the settlement of the stored medals, and the locking device 27 unlocks the door and unlocks the door depending on the turning direction. The label 28 describes the format of the slot machine 1, the manufacturer name, and the like.

In FIG. 2, the slot machine according to this embodiment is electrically composed of a main board A and a sub-board B. On the main board A, the CPU 30
A ROM 31 and a RAM 32 are provided, and control operation is performed according to a preset program. In the ROM 31, in addition to the control program for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1,
It stores a prize group lottery table used for performing pre-determination (internal lottery) of prize groups, a table for determining a stop order described later, and a notification lottery table for performing notification lottery.

Further, the CPU 30 is connected with a clock generating circuit 33 for generating a reference clock pulse and a random number generating circuit 34 for generating a constant random number. The random number generation circuit 34 and the CPU 30 form a lottery device. The control signal sent from the CPU 30 is, via the output port 35, a medal payout device 36 for paying out medals, and a reel motor control circuit 37 for driving a motor for rotating the three reels 4 to 6 of the slot machine 1.
And output to. The reels 4 to 6 and the reel motor control circuit 37 form a reel unit.

Output from the medal discrimination device 38 for discriminating the suitability of medals, the payout medal counter 40 for counting the number of medals to be paid out, the start lever 41 for starting the rotation of the reel, and the stop button 42 for stopping the rotation of the reel. The generated signal is input to the CPU 30 via the input port 43. Start lever 41 (including start lever 11 shown in FIG. 1) and CPU 30
Constitutes a start portion, and includes a stop button 42 (including the stop buttons 12 to 14 shown in FIG. 1) and the CPU 3.
0 constitutes a stop device. The signal output from the CPU 30 is output to the sub-board B via the data sending circuit 46 under the control of the sending timing control circuit 45 that controls the signal sending timing to the sub-board B.

On the sub-board B, the signal output from the data transmission circuit 46 is input to the data input circuit 47. The signal input to the data input circuit 47 is processed by the CPU 48. A clock generation circuit 49 for generating a reference clock pulse, a ROM 50 in which various programs and image data are recorded, and a RAM 51 are connected to the CPU 48. Data relating to the image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 53 via the display circuit 52 that performs image processing from the CPU 48.
Is output to. On the liquid crystal display 53, characters, still images, moving images, etc. are displayed.

Data relating to the voice is stored in the CPU 48.
Is output to the amplifier circuit 56 via the sound LSI 54 that performs voice processing and the like. The sound LSI 54 extracts necessary voice data from the voice ROM 55 and processes the voice data. The audio data that has undergone processing such as amplification by the amplifier circuit 56 is output to the speaker 58 via the audio adjustment circuit 57 that adjusts the audio. The game effect display device 17, the bonus game display device 18, and the speaker 19 shown in FIG. 1, and the sub-board B and the liquid crystal display device 53 shown in FIG.
The voice adjustment circuit 57 and the speaker 58 form a presentation means.

Next, regarding the operation of the slot machine 1,
The control program will be described with reference to the flowchart. 3 and 4 are main flows of this control program. The game is started by a BET operation by the player. First, it is determined whether or not a BET operation has been performed (step S1). Here, the player can insert up to three medals. By inserting three medals, the five pay lines shown in FIG. 1 are activated. That is, there are one horizontal center line P1, two horizontal upper and lower lines P2, and two diagonal lines P3. BE
When the T operation is not performed, the determination in step S1 is repeated. When the BET operation is performed, it is determined whether or not the start lever 11 is operated (step S2). When the start lever 11 is not operated, the determination of step S2 is repeated. When it is operated, the BET operation is prohibited (step S3), and the pay line is determined.

Next, a lottery table is set according to the game mode (normal game, BB game, or RB game) (step S4), and internal lottery is performed (step S5).
In the present embodiment, the internal lottery is performed based on a table in which the BB prize or the RB prize can be won with a probability of 1/150 or more, preferably 1/80. As a result, the BB prize or the RB prize is won with a high probability, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

In addition, a BB prize or an R by internal lottery
When the B prize is won, at the same time, the stop order of the reels is determined by lottery from the table shown in FIG. The player cannot win the BB prize or the RB prize unless each reel is stopped so as to match the stop order. The order in which each row should be stopped is selected with a probability that the winning probability of the BB prize or the RB prize becomes a predetermined probability (within a range specified by law etc.). Specifically, it is, for example, 1/3. Thereby, the winning probability combined with the internal lottery probability of the BB prize or the RB prize is, for example, 1/24.
It can be zero.

For example, when "left" of FIG. 5 is determined by a lottery, it is a winning prize to stop each reel so as to match two stop sequences of left, middle, right or left, right, middle. It becomes a condition. Further, for example, when “middle” of FIG. 5 is determined by a lottery, it is possible to stop each reel so as to match the two stop orders of middle, left, right or middle, right, left. For example, if “Right” in FIG.
The condition for winning is to stop each reel so as to match the two stop sequences of left, middle, right, middle, and left.

As described above, in the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the BB prize or the RB prize is increased in order to increase the expectation of the player, the final BB prize or the R prize is left as it is.
Since the winning probability of the B prize becomes too high, a plurality of orders in which each row should be stopped are determined, and the order in which they should be stopped in the lottery is determined. Therefore, in order to win the winning BB prize or RB prize, the player not only arranges the symbols corresponding to the BB prize or the RB prize, but also variably displays them so as to match the order in which they should be stopped. You need to stop the line. As a result, the player's willingness to take on the game can be stimulated and the fun of the game can be increased.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the normal game, the internal lottery is carried out based on the table configured so that the bell prize is won with a high probability of 1/8 or more, preferably 1 / 1.8 or more. Done. The bell prize can be won without fail when it is won, because the bell symbols are arranged on the reel so that they are always aligned on the pay line activated by the pull-in control. Therefore, when the bell prize is won, the player can win the prize by operating the stop button at will without hitting the eyes.

The lottery table may be configured so that the small prizes other than the Bell prize are summed together with the Bell prize to win with a probability of ⅛ or more. The winning probability is less than 100% by mixing small role prizes other than the Bell prize, for example, the watermelon prize that must be pushed even if winning and the replay prize that does not require much pushing. be able to. Retraction control is on the activated winning line if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning group related to winning between the symbols on the winning line at the moment when the reels are stopped by the player and the four symbols ahead. The stop position of the reel is controlled so that the symbols are aligned. Therefore, 4
As for the symbols (for example, bell symbols) provided at intervals within the symbol, if the player wins, 100% of the prizes can be won without pressing. However, in the case of a pattern having an interval of 4 symbols or more (for example, a watermelon symbol), it cannot be stopped on the pay line without pushing the button. For this reason, the winning probability can be reduced to less than 100% by mixing the symbols that need to be pressed with the symbols that do not. Here, it is desirable that the probability that all of the above-mentioned small prizes will be aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more. By requiring a push to win the prize, the player's willingness to challenge can be agitated.

Winning or loss is determined by the above internal lottery (step S5). When the player wins, the winning flag is set (step S6) and the notification effect is performed (step S7). This notification effect is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In the notification effect, as shown in FIG.
B (including RB) or Bell (including JAC)
It is determined whether or not is won (step T1). When the bell prize is won, the operation order (pushing order) of each stop button is determined by lottery (step T2). That is, in the present embodiment, in order for the player to win the winning bell prize, each stop button must be operated so as to match the operation order of each stop button determined in step T2. This stopping order can be determined as shown in FIG. FIG. 7 shows the stop order of the reels (operation order of the stop buttons) for winning.
When the bell prize is won by the internal lottery, the stop order of each reel is determined by the lottery from the table shown in FIG. For example, when “left 1” in FIG. 7 is determined by lottery, left, middle,
The condition for winning is to stop each reel so as to match the right stop order. Also, for example, “middle 2” in FIG.
Is determined by a lottery, the condition for winning is to stop each reel so as to match the middle, right, and left stop orders.

Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game (including the RB game) is in progress (step T3). If the BB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step T10 to notify that the bell prize has been won. At the same time, the operation order of each stop button for winning the Bell prize is notified. When the BB game is not in progress, a lottery is performed to determine a mode for giving points, that is, whether or not to shift to the point giving game (step T4).

This point-giving game is a form of a game in which points are awarded when the player wins the bell prize and wins the bell prize according to the stop order. When points are awarded, when the BB prize or the RB prize is won, the winning is informed and the operation order of each stop button is informed. Therefore, when the points are awarded, the probability of winning the BB prize or the RB prize is extremely high.

At step T5, it is judged whether or not a lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the point giving game is won, and if so, a flag showing that the point giving game is being performed is set (step T6). . Next, the notification effect that the bell prize is won is performed (step T7), and the process returns to step S7 shown in FIG.

On the other hand, if the lottery is not won in step T5, it is determined whether or not the number of bell notification games is 0 (step T8). The "bell notification game" is a game that notifies that the bell prize has been won immediately after the BB game or the RB game ends, and also notifies the operation sequence of each stop button for winning the bell prize. . The number N of the bell notification game is previously determined by lottery. This lottery can be performed based on, for example, the lottery table shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 8, for example, the number of times of notification is 0, 1, 2, 3,
It is defined as 8 and 12 times. Since there are 0 times, the bell notification game may not actually be played. In addition, the horizontal axis shows the lottery probability with respect to the number of notifications for each set value. In FIG. 8, six kinds of set values from 1 to 6 are set, and the lottery probability is set so that the higher the set value is, the more the number of times of notification is won. For example,
When the set value is 1, the lottery probability with the smaller number of notifications is set to be higher, but when the set value is 6, the lottery probability with the larger number of notifications is set to be higher. ing. It should be noted that this set value can be changed on the store side in units of days, weeks, and the like.

As a result, the player is informed that the bell prize has been won as in the BB game or the RB game, and the operation sequence of the stop buttons for winning the bell prize is notified. I'm told, BB
A game or a game that can make the RB game feel like continuing can be randomly determined. As a result, it becomes difficult for the player to know when the BB game or the RB game is over, and it is possible to keep the player's interest in the game.

In step T8, if the number N of bell notification games is 0, the process returns to step S7. That is, when the number N of bell notification games is 0,
Since the normal game is in progress, the winning of the bell prize and the operation sequence of each stop button are not notified.

In step T8, if the number N of bell notification games is not 0, a BB game (or an RB game)
Since the base game is in progress immediately after the end, 1 is subtracted from the number N of bell notification games (step T9). Next, it is notified that the bell prize has been won and the operation order of each stop button (step T10), and the process returns to step S7. As a method of notifying the operation order of each stop button, the reel to be stopped is illuminated by illuminating it from behind with a backlight. Do not light the other reels. For example, as shown in FIG. 18, when the leftmost reel 4 should be stopped, only the reel 4 is illuminated with a backlight. This allows the player to
It is possible to easily grasp which reel should be stopped and operate the stop button corresponding to the reel to be stopped.

As described above, when the BB prize or the RB prize is won during the normal game, and when the RB prize is won during the BB game, the BB game and the RB game are distinguished from each other in the next and subsequent games. When the Bell prize is won, the player is informed that the Bell prize has been won and the operation sequence of each stop button. Therefore, the player can win the Bell prize without paying particular attention to the distinction between the BB game and the RB game. You can aim. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the BB game or the RB game is continuing.

When the BB prize is won in step T1, the operation order of the stop buttons shown in FIG. 5 is determined by lottery (step T11). Next, it is judged whether or not the point is 0 (step T12),
If the point is not 0, the fact that the BB prize has been won is notified and the operation order of each stop button is notified (step T13). Next, from the existing point value, 1
Is subtracted (step T15), and the process returns to step S7. On the other hand, in step T12, the point is 0.
If it is, only the fact that the BB prize has been won is notified (step T14), and the process returns to step S7.

As described above, when the BB prize or the RB prize is won by the internal lottery and the points are given, the order in which the player should be stopped is notified, so that the BB prize or the RB prize can be won very easily. It will be possible. Therefore, the player can strongly enjoy the game. In addition, since there are cases where the mode is transferred to points (pointing game) and cases where the mode is not transferred, the player can be thrilled as to whether or not the mode has been transferred.

In addition, when the point-adding game is played, since the fact that the Bell prize has been won is notified, the player can know that the Bell prize has been won, but can know the order in which to stop. Can not. For this reason, the player attempts to guess the order in which he should stop in order to win the Bell prize.
As a result, it is possible to arouse the desire to challenge the game. In addition, each column is displayed in a stopped order according to the order in which it should be stopped, and points are awarded when the Bell symbols are lined up on the activated winning line, so points are awarded, so from the next time onward, the BB or RB prize was won. At times, it is possible to win the BB prize or the RB prize very easily, so that the player's expectation can be increased.

Next, in step S8 shown in FIG.
A reel stop data group for performing stop control of each reel is selected, and rotation of each reel is started (step S9).
Next, a reel rotation stop process is performed (step S1).
0). This reel rotation stop processing is shown in FIG. 9 and FIG.
It is performed based on the flowchart shown in. here,
This will be described with reference to the symbol display window 100 shown in FIG. In addition, in FIG. 11, by the internal lottery, “7-7-
It is assumed that the prize group corresponding to the symbol combination “7” has been won. First, it is determined whether or not the first stop button has been operated (step R1). When the first stop button is not operated, the determination in step R1 is repeated, and when the first stop button is operated, the number of the pressed stop button is acquired (step R2). For example, in FIG. 11, when the leftmost stop button 101 is pressed, that number is acquired. Next, the symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (step R3). In this way, the winning line candidate is determined by acquiring the symbol number immediately after the stop operation. Also,
The winning line candidate is determined by the number of medals BET.
Furthermore, when there are a plurality of these candidates, the candidates are determined by lottery.

Next, the pay line is determined (step R
4). As shown in FIG. 11, here, it is assumed that the diagonal line 104 descending to the right is determined as the winning line. Next, the first stop table is determined (step R
5) Obtain the number of advanced frames based on the first stop table and the symbol number obtained in step R3 (step R)
6). As shown in FIG. 11, in the leftmost reel, the number of frames advanced is 2 in order for the symbol “7” to stop on the pay line. Next, the stop processing of the first reel (the reel that was first stopped) is performed according to the number of frames to be advanced (step R7).

Next, it is determined whether or not the second stop button has been operated (step R8). When the second stop button is not operated, the determination in step R8 is repeated, and when the second stop button is operated, the number of the pressed stop button is acquired (step R9). For example, in FIG. 11, when the rightmost stop button 103 is pressed, the number is acquired. Next, the symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (step R10), and the second and third stop tables are determined (step R11). The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment,
Since it has three reels, when the second stop table for stopping the second reel is determined,
The stop table is also determined.

Next, the second stop table and step R1
The number of advanced frames is acquired based on the symbol number acquired in 0 (step R12). For example, in FIG. 11, the reel at the right end has the number of advanced frames of 3 in order for the symbol “7” to stop on the pay line. Next, the second reel according to the number of frames advanced (the second reel that was stopped)
Stop processing is performed (step R13).

Next, as shown in FIG. 10, it is determined whether or not the third stop button has been operated (step R14). When the third stop button is not operated, the determination in step R14 is repeated, and when the third stop button is operated, the number of the pressed stop button is acquired (step R15). For example, in FIG. 11, when the middle stop button 102 is pressed, that number is acquired. Next, the symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (step R16), and the number of advanced frames is acquired from the third stop table and the symbol number acquired in step R16 (step R17). For example, in FIG. 11, in the middle reel, in order for the symbol “7” to stop on the pay line, the number of advanced frames becomes one. Next, the stop processing of the third reel (the reel that has been stopped for the third time) is performed according to the number of advanced frames (step R18), and FIG.
The process returns to step S10 shown in.

When the reel rotation stop processing in step S10 is completed, it is determined whether or not the bell prize has been won (step S11). That is, the bell prize has been won by the internal lottery in step S5, and further, by the reel rotation stop processing in step S10, the bell symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, and the operation order of each stop button is determined by lottery. It is determined whether or not the operation sequence has been matched. As a result, when the Bell prize is won, the Bell winning process is performed (step S12). The bell winning process is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. That is, when the Bell prize is won, it is determined whether or not the point-adding game flag is set (step A1). If the point-in-progress game flag is not set, the process proceeds to step A5, and if the point-in-progress game flag is set, the number of points to be awarded by lottery is determined (step A2).

This lottery can be performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 8, for example. As shown in FIG.
For example, the number of times of notification is set to 0, 1, 2, 3, 8, and 12 on the vertical axis. The number of times of this notification is the point. 1
The number of times of notification is once for each point. Since there are 0 times here, points may not be awarded. In addition, the horizontal axis shows the lottery probability with respect to the number of notifications for each set value. In FIG. 8, 6 from 1 to 6
Different set values are set, and the lottery probability is set such that the higher the set value, the greater the number of notifications (the number of points) is. For example, when the set value is 1, the lottery probability of the one with the smaller number of notifications is set to be higher, but when the set value is 6, the lottery probability of the one with the larger number of notifications is set to be higher. It is set. It should be noted that this set value can be changed on the store side in units of days, weeks, and the like.

As described above, since the number of points to be given is determined by lottery, there are cases where points are not given and cases where points are given even during the point giving game. However, since it is not possible to predict how many points will be given, the player can feel thrill.

Next, the number of points determined in step A2 is accumulated (step A3). That is, if points have already been given, those points and step A
The points determined in 2 are summed. Next, the point-in-progress game flag is cleared (step A4), medal payout processing is performed (step A5), and step S1
It returns to 2 and moves to step S15.

On the other hand, in step S11 shown in FIG. 3, when the bell prize is not won, it is determined whether or not the cherry prize or the watermelon prize is won (step S1).
3). That is, the cherry prize or the watermelon prize is won by the internal lottery in step S5, and it is further determined by the reel rotation stop processing in step S10 whether or not the cherry symbols or watermelon symbols are aligned on the activated pay line. . When the player has won the cherry prize or the watermelon prize, a medal payout process is performed (step S14), and the process proceeds to step S15. When the cherry or watermelon prize is not won, the process directly proceeds to step S15.

Next, it is determined whether or not the RB game is in progress (step S15). Here, the case where the BB game is in progress is included. If the RB game is being played, the RB game end determination process is performed (step S14). This RB
The game end determination process is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, it is determined whether or not a JAC prize has been won (step B1). In the present embodiment, as will be described later, the JAC winning symbol is “bell”, so it is determined here whether or not the bell prize is won in steps S11 and S12. If the result of determination in step B1 is that there is no JAC prize (bell prize), the process moves to step B4, and if there is a JAC prize, J
AC winning number addition processing is performed (step B2). That is, 1 is added to the JAC winning count. Next, it is judged whether or not the number of JAC winnings is 8 (step B3),
If it is eight times, the process proceeds to step B6.

On the other hand, if the number of JAC winnings is not 8 in step B3, the JAC game number subtracting process is performed (step B4). That is, 1 is subtracted from the number of JAC games. It is determined whether or not the number of remaining JAC games is 0 (step B5), and if not 0, the process returns to step S16. On the other hand, in step B5, if the remaining number of JAC games is 0, RB
The in-game flag is cleared (step B6). next,
It is determined whether or not the BB game is in progress (step B
7) If the BB game is not in progress, the process returns to step S16. If the BB game is in progress, RB winning number subtraction processing is performed (step B8). That is, 1 is subtracted from the RB winning count. Next, the number of remaining RB winnings is 0
Is determined (step B9), and if not 0, the process returns to step S16. On the other hand, step B
In 9, if the number of remaining RB winnings is 0, B
Clear the B game flag (step B10), and then BB
The number N of times the bell notification game is to be performed immediately after the game ends is determined (step B11). Number of times this bell notification game was played N
Is decided by lottery, and this lottery, as described above,
This can be done based on the lottery table shown in FIG.
When the number N of times of the bell notification game is determined (step B1
1) and returns to step S16. Step S16
Upon completion of the RB game end determination processing in step S23, the process proceeds to step S23.

If it is determined in step S15 shown in FIG. 3 that the RB game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the RB prize has been won (step S17). When winning the RB prize, RB game start processing is performed (step S1).
8). This RB game start processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. The RB game start process is
Set the flag during RB game (step C1)
C The number of winnings is set (step C2). The number of JAC prizes can be set to eight, for example.
Next, the number of JAC games is set (step C3).
The number of JAC games can be set to 12 times, for example. When the RB prize is won, an internal lottery is performed for each game based on a table in which the bell prize can be won with a high probability from the next game until the RB game ends. The winning probability of the bell prize is set higher than that of the normal game (1/8 or more), and is preferably 1 / 1.1. By this internal lottery, when the bell prize is won, it is notified that the bell prize is won and the operation order of each stop button is notified.

As described above, when the RB prize is won, the bell prize is highly likely to be won from the next game until the RB game ends. Then, when the bell prize is won, the fact that the bell prize has been won is notified and the operation sequence of each stop button is notified. As a result, the player can win the Bell prize extremely easily and can receive a considerable amount of payout. This can increase the player's interest in the game.

Further, the bell prize that is won with a high probability during the normal game is won with a higher probability during the RB game. This allows the player to play a game aiming for the same bell prize in both the normal game and the RB game. As a result, the player's motivation to play can be increased.

After step C3, the process returns to step S18. When the RB game start process in step S18 ends, the process moves to step S23.

Further, in the step S17 shown in FIG. 3, when the RB prize is not won, it is judged whether or not the BB game is in progress (step S19). If it is during the BB game, a BB game end determination process is performed (step S20).

This BB game end determination processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the BB game number subtraction process is performed (step D1). That is, B
Subtract 1 from the number of B games. Next, it is determined whether the number of remaining BB games is 0 (step D2).
If the number of remaining BB games is not 0, step S2
Return to 0. On the other hand, when the number of remaining BB games is 0, the in-BB flag is cleared (step D3), and the number N of bell notification games to be executed immediately after the BB game is finished is determined (step D4). The number N of the bell notification game is determined by lottery, and this lottery can be performed based on the lottery table shown in FIG. 8 as described above. When the number N of bell notification games is determined (step D4), the process returns to step S20. Step S
When the BB game end determination processing in 20 ends, the process proceeds to step S23.

In step S19 shown in FIG. 3, if the BB game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the BB prize has been won (step S21). When the BB prize is won, a BB game start process is performed (step S2).
2). This BB game start processing is performed based on the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the BB game flag is set (step E1), and the RB winning count is set (step E2). The number of RB winnings is, for example, 2
Can be set to times. Next, the number of BB games is set (step E3). The number of BB games can be set to 30 times, for example.

When the BB prize is won, an internal lottery is conducted for each game based on a table in which the bell prize can be won with a high probability from the next game until the BB game ends. The winning probability of the bell prize is set higher than that of the normal game (1/8 or more), and preferably 1 / 1.2 or more. By this internal lottery, when the bell prize is won, it is notified that the bell prize is won and the operation order of each stop button is notified.

As described above, when the BB prize is won, the bell prize is highly likely to be won from the next game until the BB game ends. Then, when the bell prize is won, the fact that the bell prize has been won is notified and the operation sequence of each stop button is notified. As a result, the player can win the Bell prize extremely easily and can receive a considerable amount of payout. This can increase the player's interest in the game.

Further, the bell prize that is won with a high probability during the normal game is won with a higher probability during the BB game. This allows the player to play the same "bell prize" game in both the base game and the BB game. As a result, the player's motivation to play can be increased.

After step E3, the process returns to step S22. When the BB game start process in step S22 ends, the process moves to step S23.

Next, as shown in FIG. 4, it is determined whether or not a replay prize has been won (step S23). If a replay prize has been won, the process proceeds to step S2. on the other hand,
If no replay prize has been won, the winning flag is cleared (step S24) and the BET operation prohibition is released (step S25). This completes the game. As described above, even if the BB prize or the RB prize is not won, the winning flag disappears like other small winning awards, so that the so-called winning flag is not carried over. As a result, the winning probability of the BB prize or the RB prize can be set to a higher probability than the conventional one, so that it is possible to create a state in which the BB prize or the RB prize can be won more frequently than before, and the player's expectation. Can be increased.

In the present embodiment, the bell notification game is played after the BB game or the RB game is finished.
That is, when the bell prize is won after the BB game or the RB game is finished and before the number of games reaches a predetermined number, the fact that the bell prize is won is notified and the operation order of each stop button is notified. To inform. In this bell notification game, the winning probability of the bell prize is the same as that of the base game, that is, 1/8 or more, preferably 1 /
Win at 1.8 or higher.

In this way, after the BB game or the RB game is finished, until the predetermined number of times is reached, as in the BB game or the RB game, when the bell prize is won. Informs that the bell prize has been won and also informs the operation sequence of each stop button. As a result, it is as if B
It is possible to make the player feel as if the B game or the RB game is continuing. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be continued.

Further, in the present embodiment, after the BB game or the RB game is finished, until the number of times of the predetermined number of games is reached, the effect substantially the same as the effect performed during the BB game or the RB game is obtained. Directing. Substantially the same effect is an effect that is difficult for the player to distinguish between the two because it is extremely close to the effect performed during the BB game or the RB game. For example, a BG played during a BB game and an RB game
A BGM having the same or similar tune as M is also played in the bell notification game. Further, the bonus game display device 18 is used to repeatedly perform the same lamp blinking operation as in the BB game and the RB game in the bell notification game.

In this way, after the BB game or the RB game is finished, until the number of times of the predetermined number of games is reached, the same effect as that performed during the BB game or the RB game is achieved. Since the game is played, the player can feel as if the BB game or the RB game is continuing. As a result, the player's interest in the game can be continued.

Next, a classification example of the types of prize groups in the present embodiment will be described. FIG. 17 shows an example of classification of prize group types. The name of the winning symbol of the BB prize is, for example, “L-L
-L ". In combination with the stop order of the reels shown in FIG. 5, in the case of winning the BB prize, for example, when “left” is determined by lottery from the table of FIG.
First, the leftmost reel is stopped, and "L-L-
BB when aligning the design of "L" on the activated winning line
Can win prizes. 15 if you win the BB Award
The medals are paid out, and the BB game from the next game is played a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 games or RB winning three times).

The names of the winning symbols of the RB prize are, for example,
“S-S-S”. Combined with the stop order of the reels shown in FIG. 5, in the case of winning the RB prize, for example, when “left” is determined by lottery from the table of FIG. 5, the player first selects the leftmost reel. While stopping, "S
If the symbols "-SS" are aligned on the activated pay line, the RB prize can be won. If you win the RB award, 15 medals will be paid out, and R will be paid from the next game.
B games are played a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 games or JAC
(Up to 8 times).

As described above, since the BB prize and the RB prize according to the present embodiment are different from the conventional BB prize and the RB prize, they are apparently distinguished from “7” and “BAR”. It is decided to use a pattern different from these.

As described above, since there is only one combination of symbols to be aimed at for the BB prize and the RB prize, the player is more likely to use a conventional game machine having a plurality of winning symbols of the BB prize or the RB prize. Also, it becomes easy to aim for the BB prize or the RB prize.

Each reel is stopped so as to match the stop order determined by lottery from the table shown in FIG.
And if the "bell-bell-bell" symbols are aligned on the activated winning line, 15 medals are paid out.

When the BB prize or the RB prize is won, the bell prize is won with a high probability as described above, and the stop order of the reels for winning the bell prize is notified. As a result, during a BB game or RB game,
The probability of winning the Bell Prize is extremely high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, the symbol for winning the JAC during the RB game is a bell. That is, during the RB game, when the bell symbols are aligned on the activated pay line and the stop order is matched, the JAC prize is awarded and 15 coins are paid out.

As described above, when the RB prize is won during the normal game, or when the RB prize is won during the BB game, after the next game, until the RB game ends.
J when the bell pattern is aligned on the activated pay line
Since the player will win the AC prize, the player will continue to aim for the Bell prize even during the RB game. As a result, it is possible to make the player feel that the game aiming for the bell prize is continuing without being aware of the difference between the normal game and the RB game.

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, in the present embodiment, when the RB prize is won during the BB game and the plum symbols are aligned on the activated pay line, the RB is won.
The payout (15) when a prize other than the RB prize is won during the BB game is equal to the payout (15) when the JAC is won. This allows the player to play the BB game and R
It is difficult to feel the difference from the B game.

In the present embodiment, the small prize for which the stop order is the winning condition is the "bell prize", but the "bell prize" is used.
It is not limited to. For example, it is possible to set the stop order for the watermelon prize, the cherry prize, and the replay prize as the winning condition. Further, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of the bell prize is increased. However, two types of small role prizes are added to increase the winning probability in the normal game, and those small prizes are won during the BB game or the RB game. It is also possible to further increase the winning probability of the winning a prize and play the game as described above.

[0095]

As described above, the control method for a gaming machine according to the present invention variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of columns, and the variable display is stopped and displayed in each of the columns when a player's stop operation is triggered. In the gaming machine control method, the game is based on a table configured such that three or less specific small winning awards among a plurality of small winning awards are won with a total probability of 1/8 or more. Each time an internal lottery is performed, and if a prize that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role award is won, from the next game onwards, a prize that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role award will be given. Until the corresponding game is over, a step of performing an internal lottery for each game based on a table configured to win the specific small prize with a probability equal to or higher than the probability. There is.

As described above, during a game in which a specific small winning award that is won with a high probability during a normal game corresponds to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the small winning a prize, there is a higher probability of winning. This allows the player to play a game aiming for the same small winning combination in both the base game and the high-win base game. As a result, the player's motivation to play can be increased.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a diagram showing a front surface of a slot machine according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an operation of the slot machine.

FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing an operation of the slot machine.

FIG. 5 is a table for determining a stop order of each reel for winning a BB prize or an RB prize.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing an operation of notification effect of the slot machine.

FIG. 7 is a table for determining the stop order of each reel for winning a point-giving game when a bell prize is won. In addition, it is a table that determines the stop order for winning the bell prize during the BB game or the RB game.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing an example of the relationship between the number of times of notification and a set value.

FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing an operation of reel rotation stop processing of the slot machine.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an operation of reel rotation stop processing of the slot machine.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing an example of reel rotation stop processing.

FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing an operation of a bell prize winning process of the slot machine.

FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing an operation of an RB game end determination process of the slot machine.

FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing an operation of an RB game start process of the slot machine.

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing an operation of BB game end determination processing of the slot machine.

FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing an operation of a BB game start process of the slot machine.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing an example of classification of prize group types according to the present embodiment.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing how the reel stop order is notified.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Slot machine, 2 ... Housing, 3 ... Front panel, 4 ...
6 ... Reel, 11 ... Start lever, 12-14 ... Stop button, 17 ... Game effect indicator, 18 ... Bonus game indicator, 19 ... Speaker, 30 ... CPU, 34 ... Random number generation circuit, 37 ... Reel motor control circuit , 53 ... Liquid crystal display, 57 ... Audio adjusting circuit, 58 ... Speaker.

Claims (10)

[Claims] 1. A control method for a gaming machine, wherein a plurality of symbols are variably displayed in a plurality of rows, and the variable display is stopped and displayed in each of the rows when a player's stop operation is triggered. Based on a table configured so that a total of three or less specific small role prizes are won with a probability of 1/8 or more, a step of performing an internal lottery for each game, If the player wins an award that gives a higher gaming value, the specific small award is won from the next game until the game corresponding to the award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small award ends. And a step of performing an internal lottery for each game based on a table configured to win with a probability equal to or higher than the above probability. 2. The symbols corresponding to the specific small winning award are arranged in each of the columns so that the probability of being aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more, respectively. The method for controlling a gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the method is for controlling a gaming machine. 3. The award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is the first award that gives the highest gaming value,
Or a second prize which is lower in game value than the first prize and higher in game value than the specific small prize, and when the second prize is won during a normal game, or the first prize When the second prize is won during the game corresponding to, the symbol corresponding to the specific small winning award is effective until the game corresponding to the second prize is finished after the next game. The game machine control method according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the game is won when the lines are arranged on the differentiated pay line. 4. The payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the specific small prize is won in the game corresponding to the second prize. 4. The dividend according to claim 3 is equal to
A method for controlling the described gaming machine. 5. The specific small role prize after the game corresponding to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role prize is completed and before the number of games reaches a predetermined number of times. The method of controlling a gaming machine according to claim 1, further comprising a step of performing substantially the same effect as an effect performed during a game corresponding to a prize that gives a higher gaming value. 6. A reel unit that variably displays a plurality of symbols in a plurality of rows, a start unit that has a start lever and starts the variably display, and a plurality of small winning prizes of three or less specific small prizes. An award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role award while performing an internal lottery for each game based on a table configured so that the award is won with a total probability of 1/8 or more. In the case of winning the prize, the specific small prize will be won at a probability higher than the probability until the game corresponding to the prize that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is finished after the next game. A lottery device for performing an internal lottery for each game based on a table configured to perform, and based on the result of the internal lottery, the variable display is stopped and displayed in each of the columns in response to a stop operation by a player. Equipped with a stop device A gaming machine characterized by and. 7. The symbols corresponding to the specific small prize are arranged in each of the columns so that the probability of being aligned on the winning line activated by the pull-in control is 70% or more. The gaming machine according to claim 6, which is characterized in that. 8. The award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small prize is the first award that gives the highest gaming value,
Or a second prize which is lower in game value than the first prize and higher in game value than the specific small prize, and when the second prize is won during a normal game, or the first prize When the second prize is won during the game corresponding to, the symbol corresponding to the specific small winning award is effective until the game corresponding to the second prize is finished after the next game. The gaming machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein a winning is achieved when the winning lines are arranged on the differentiated winning line. 9. The payout when a prize other than the second prize is won in the game corresponding to the first prize, and the specific small prize is won in the game corresponding to the second prize. 9. The payout at the time is equal to
The game machine described. 10. After the game corresponding to an award that gives a higher gaming value than the specific small role award is completed and before a predetermined number of games is reached, 7. The gaming machine according to claim 6, further comprising effecting means for effecting substantially the same effect as an effect performed during a game corresponding to an award that gives a high gaming value.