JP2003320079A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine of interest. <P>SOLUTION: This game machine 1 is provided with reels 3L, 3C, 3R variably displaying patterns required for a game, and a CPU 31 for setting a plurality of stop control states for performing the stop control of a variable display in a predetermined mode, changing the stop control state on the basis of the establishment of conditions of the number of continuous games, and performing the stop control of the variable display of the patterns in the changed stop control state. The CPU 31 changes a plurality of determining conditions for determining the conditions of the number of continued games on the basis of the establishment of a bonus prize, and determines the conditions of the number of continued games according to the changed determining conditions, taking the opportunity of the completion of a special game state advantageous to a player, generated by the establishment of a bonus prize. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2004,JPO

Description

Detailed Description of the Invention

[0001]

BACKGROUND OF THE INVENTION 1. Field of the Invention The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other gaming machines provided with a variable display means for variably displaying symbols necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the variable display. Regarding

[0002]

2. Description of the Related Art For example, a slot machine provided with a stop button, a so-called pachi-slot machine, is a mechanical variation display device or reel in which a plurality of rotary reels for varying display of a plurality of symbols are arranged in a front display window. It has an electric fluctuation display device for displaying the above pattern on the screen. In response to the player's start operation, the control means drives and controls the variable display device to rotate each reel, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner, and automatically after a fixed time or by the player's stop operation, each reel. Stop the rotation of. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window form a specific combination (winning symbol), a profit is given to the player by paying out a game medium such as a medal or a coin.

Currently, the mainstream models have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when the winning of a certain winning combination is established, the game state is better than the normal state for a predetermined period of time, instead of ending the payout of medals once. As such a role, a role in which a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player can be played a predetermined number of times (hereinafter referred to as a "big bonus", abbreviated as "BB") and a relatively small profit is given to the player. There is a role in which the game can be played a predetermined number of times (referred to as "regular bonus", and abbreviated as "RB" hereinafter).

In the currently mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is lined up along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as "effective line"), and a prize for paying out medals, coins, etc. is established. Indicates the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as "internal winning combination"), which was won by the internal winning process (hereinafter referred to as "internal drawing"). The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing when the symbol combination can be stopped on the activated line. In other words, no matter how much the internal winning is won, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is wrong, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a technique for performing the stop operation at a timely timing is required (“push”)
It is said that gaming machines, which are said to have a high degree of technical intervention, are currently the mainstream.

Further, for the purpose of preventing the number of usable (possible) game media per unit time from exceeding a predetermined value, when the prize is established, the next game is played without betting the game media. A gaming machine provided with a role (hereinafter, referred to as "re-game") that enables the game is currently mainstream.
And, a gaming machine having a function of generating a period (hereinafter, referred to as a "high-probability replay period") having a high probability of internally winning the "replay" is provided.

Further, the number of internal wins is stored in the BB or RB, and the winning of the number of times can be realized.
In the "high probability replay period", by giving priority to the "retraction control" or "kicking control" of the replay, or by giving priority to the "retraction control" of the small role, the ending condition of the "high probability replay period" Until it is established, BB and RB
A gaming machine is provided that prevents winning of the prize. In this gaming machine, a gaming situation in which the selection probability of the ending condition that the "high probability re-gaming period" ends in a short period is high and a gaming situation in which the selection probability is low are switched.
Therefore, in a game situation in which the selection probability of the ending condition for ending the "high probability replay period" in a short period is high, BB or RB
Winnings can be established continuously. That is, BB or RB
It is possible to have a bias in the time when the winning prize is established.

[0007]

However, in such a gaming machine, immediately after the decision whether to shift the current gaming situation to another gaming situation or to maintain the current gaming situation, based on the decision result, The end condition of the "high probability replay period" is determined. Therefore, the decision result of the transition or maintenance of the game situation is immediately reflected in the ending condition of the "high probability re-game period", so the decision result itself of the transition or maintenance of the game situation is reflected in the fun of the game. It is not possible.

[0008] An object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having an interest.

[0009]

The gaming machine of the present invention has a variation display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) for varying and displaying symbols necessary for a game, and a stop control for the variation display in advance. A plurality of stop control states to be performed in a defined manner (for example, a manner in which “the bonus pull-in control” described later is performed or not performed) are set, and a predetermined condition (for example, a “number of continued games” described later) is satisfied Based on what is done, the stop control state (for example, “BB internal winning state” described later)
And "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state"), and stop control means for controlling the variable display of symbols in the switched stop control state (for example, CPU 3 described later)
1) and the stop control means has a predetermined role (for example, B
A plurality of determination conditions (for example, a plurality of determination conditions for determining the above-mentioned predetermined conditions based on the establishment of the winning of B or RB)
The continuous game number determination table described later) is switched, and a special game state (for example, a BB game state or an RB game state described later) that is advantageous for the player caused by the winning of a predetermined combination or another combination is completed. This is a feature that the predetermined condition is determined according to the switched determination condition.

In a specific embodiment of the present invention, the plurality of stop control states are different in the possibility of winning a predetermined winning combination or another winning combination when the variable display of symbols is stopped, and the predetermined conditions are: It is one of a plurality of predetermined conditions, and the number of games required until each condition is satisfied or the expected value of the number of games is different, and the probability that the predetermined condition is determined is different depending on the determination condition. And

In a specific mode of the present invention, after the special game state is finished, a stop control state is generated in which there is a small possibility that a winning of a predetermined hand or another hand is established, and the stop control means is operated under a predetermined condition. When the above condition is established, the stop control state in which the possibility is low is switched to the stop control state in which the possibility is high.

[0012]

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the stop control means switches a plurality of determination conditions for determining a predetermined condition based on the winning of a predetermined winning combination, and the special game state ends. Then, the predetermined condition is decided according to the decided decision condition. Since the timing of switching a plurality of determination conditions is different from the timing of determining a predetermined condition, it is possible to reflect the result of the switching of the determination conditions on the fun of the game. In addition, when the special game state that occurs when the winning of the predetermined winning combination is established is adopted, by using the result of the switching of the determination conditions in the special game state for the production, etc., the fun of the game Can be increased. Further, since the determination condition is switched based on the winning of the predetermined winning combination, the player can clearly recognize the switching timing. Similarly, since the predetermined condition is determined according to the switched determination condition upon the termination of the special game state, the player can clearly recognize the predetermined condition.

In the embodiment of the present invention, it is possible to use, as the plurality of stop control states, the possibility that a predetermined winning combination or another winning combination will be established when the variable display of symbols is stopped. Further, the predetermined condition is one of a plurality of predetermined conditions, and the number of games required until each condition is satisfied or the expected value of the number of games is different, and the probability that the predetermined condition is determined is the determination condition. It can be different depending on.

After the special game state has ended, a stop control state in which a winning of a predetermined winning combination or another winning combination is unlikely to be established is generated, and when the predetermined condition is established, the stopping control is unlikely to occur. It is possible to switch from the state to the stop control state in which the possibility is high.

[0015]

1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called "pachi-slot machine". This gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium such as coins, medals, tokens, etc., or a card or the like that stores information on the gaming value given to or given to the player. Now, let us assume that medals are used.

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

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

On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET
A lamp 9c and a credit display unit 19 are provided. 1-
BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b and maximum BE
The T-lamp 9c lights up according to the number of medals bet for playing one game (hereinafter referred to as the "BET number"). Here, in this embodiment, one game ends when all reels stop. 1-BET lamp 9a
Lights up when the BET number is "1" and one pay line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b lights up when the BET number is "2" and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c lights up when the BET number is "3" and all (5) pay lines are activated. The credit display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED and displays the number of stored medals.

On the right side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a hit display lamp (so-called WIN lamp) 17 and a payout display section 18 are provided. The winning indicator lamp 17 is basically B after the winning of BB or RB is realized.
It lights up until the winning of B or RB is established. Here, BB and RB are collectively referred to as "bonus". The payout display unit 18 is composed of a 7-segment LED,
Displays the number of medals to be paid out when the winning is achieved.

A bonus game information display section 20 is provided on the upper right side of the panel display section 2a. The bonus game information display unit 20 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of games in the BB general game state, which will be described later. Below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a pedestal portion 10 having a horizontal plane is formed, and the pedestal portion 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C,
The liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the liquid crystal display device 4R and the liquid crystal display device 4R. On the display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game is displayed.

On the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, a medal slot 2 is provided.
2 is provided, and 1-BET is provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.
Switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, and maximum BE
A T switch 13 is provided. 1-BET switch 11
With one push operation, one of the credited medals is bet on the game, and with the two-BET switch 12, one of the credited medals is pressed with one push operation. Bet on the game, maximum BET
The switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet in one game. By operating these BET switches, as described above, the predetermined pay line is activated.

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

Speakers 21L and 21R are provided on the left and right above the cabinet 2, and the two speakers 21L and 21R are provided.
Between L and 21R, there is provided a payout table panel 23 for displaying a combination of winning symbols and the number of medals to be paid. At the center of the front surface of the pedestal portion 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, three stop buttons (stop operation portions) for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R, respectively.
7L, 7C, 7R are provided.

FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 symbols of a plurality of types shown on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Code numbers “01” to “21” are attached to each symbol, and a ROM described later as a data table.
32 (FIG. 15). Each reel 3L, 3
On C, 3R, "blue 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "BAR (design 93)", "watermelon (design 9
4) ”,“ Plum (design 95) ”,“ Replay (design 9
6) "and" cherry (symbol 97) "are arranged in the symbol row. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R
Is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the arrow direction of FIG.

FIG. 3 shows winning combinations and payout numbers corresponding to winning symbol combinations in each game state.

The game states of the embodiment include "general game state", "BB internal winning state", "RB internal winning state",
"High probability replaying BB internal winning state", "High probability replaying RB internal winning state", "BB general gaming state" and "R
There is a "B game state". These "7 types" of game states are basically distinguished by the types of winning combinations that are likely to be internally won, the probability of internally winning a re-play described below, and the types of bonuses that can achieve winning. Features of each gaming state, that is, the type of winning combination internally won in each gaming state, the probability thereof, and the reels 3L, 3 in each gaming state
The stop control of C and 3R (type of winning combination, etc.) will be described later with reference to FIGS. 4 to 7.
In addition, the transition between the game states is basically a game state monitoring process (FIG. 20 described later) based on a “hit request flag” described later and a “high-probability re-game flag” described later turned on.
This is done by switching off. Note that, as will be described later (FIGS. 5 to 7), in each game state, stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed so that the winning of the bonus is not established in the game in which the bonus is internally won. There is a point.

The "hit request flag" indicates the status of the game (internal winning combination, etc.), and is a flag (information) that can trigger the transition of the game state in the next game. Specifically, the "hit request flag" is "2.
When it is "0 (H)", the gaming state in the next game is the "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state" or the "BB internal winning state". When the “hit request flag” is “10 (H)”, the gaming state in the next game is the “high probability re-playing RB internal winning state” or the “RB internal winning state”. When the "hit request flag" is "00 (H)", the game state in the next game is the "general game state". However,
In the BB game state or the RB game state, the transition of the game state based on the "hit request flag" is not performed.

The "high-probability replay flag" is a flag for determining whether or not the "high-probability replay game" described later. Specifically, the "high-probability replay flag" is "on" in "during high-probability replay". Further, in the "normal probability re-playing" described later, it is in the state of "off". The state in which the flag is "on" means that information indicating "1" is stored in a predetermined storage area. The state in which the flag is "off" means that information indicating "0" is stored in a predetermined storage area.

In the embodiment, after the bonus is internally won, the bonus is held as an internal winning combination until the bonus is won (generally referred to as "carryover"). Further, even in a state where the bonus is internally won (a state where the bonus is carried over), the bonus is internally won. When a bonus is internally won a plurality of times without winning the prize, the number of times is counted for each type of bonus, and the winning of the bonus for the number of times can be realized. The value obtained by subtracting the number of times the BB is won from the number of internally won BBs is hereinafter referred to as the “number of BB stocks”. Further, a value obtained by subtracting the number of times the RB has won the prize from the number of times the RB has been internally won will be referred to as "the number of RB stocks". In the embodiment, the "BB stock number" or the "RB stock number" is subtracted before the bonus winning is established (ST65 of FIG. 22, ST94 and ST9 of FIG. 25 described later).
7 or ST100). Therefore, "BB with high probability replay"
In “Internal winning state” or “BB internal winning state”, “BB
The value obtained by adding “1” to the “stock number” and the value obtained by subtracting the number of times the BB is won from the number of times of internally winning the BB match. Also, "High probability replaying RB internal winning state"
Or, in the “RB internal winning state”, the value obtained by adding “1” to the “RB stock number” and the number of internal winnings of the RB
The value matches the value obtained by subtracting the number of times that the winning a prize has been established.

Here, the gaming states that occur when the winning of the BB is established and are constituted by the "BB general gaming state" and the "RB gaming state" are collectively referred to as "BB gaming state".
Say. In addition, "BB internal winning state", "RB internal winning state", "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state" and "high-probability re-playing RB internal winning state" are states in which bonuses are internally won. Yes, these are collectively referred to as “internal winning state”. In the “internal winning state”, at least one of the bonuses is carried over.
Further, in the “high probability re-playing BB internal winning state” and the “high-probability re-playing RB internal winning state”, a state in which there is a high probability of being internally won for a re-playing described later (a high-probability re-playing flag described later is set These are collectively referred to as "high probability replay in progress". The ending condition of “during high probability replay” is that “number of continuing games” is “0” (FIG. 24).
ST82 of “YES”) or the internal winning combination is “none” (ST84 of FIG. 24 is “YE”).
S ")." The number of continuing games "means the number of games in which" high probability re-playing "continues (" high probability re-playing "ends, provided that" none (miss) "is not internally won. It is the number of games required until. In addition, "general game state", "BB internal winning state" and "RB internal winning state"
Is a state in which the probability of internally winning a replay described later is normal (a state in which a high-probability replay flag described later is not set), and these are collectively referred to as "normal probability replay in progress".

In the embodiment, a "determined state" representing a state different from the game state is provided. The “determined state” is a state for distinguishing the magnitude of the expected value of the “number of continuing games” determined in FIG. 26 described later. Specifically, "decision state"
Has two states, a "high-probability decision state" and a "low-probability decision state". In the "high-probability decision state", the "number of continuous games" determined compared to the "low-probability decision state" The expected value of "is smaller. However, as will be described later, when “10 (H)” is set in ST64 of FIG. 22 or when ST99 of FIG.
When step 112 is performed, the expected values in the “low probability decision state” and the “high probability decision state” are equal. The transition between the “high-probability determination state” and the “low-probability determination state” is determined using the transition destination determination table (FIG. 11 described later) when the BB winning combination is established (FIG. 19 described later).
ST30).

As shown in FIG. 3, the winning of BB is "red 7-red 7-red 7" or "blue 7-blue 7" in the internal winning state.
-Blue 7 "is established by lining up along the activated line. After the winning of BB is established, the gaming state becomes the BB general gaming state. The winning of RB is" BA "in the internal winning state.
R-BAR-BAR ”should be lined up along the effective line, or B
It is established by lining up "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR-Replay-Replay" in the B general game state. The establishment of a winning RB in the BB general gaming state is generally called “JAC IN”. After the winning of the RB is established, the gaming state becomes the RB gaming state.

Here, a bonus ("JA
Except for "C IN"), bonus wins are not established in games that are internally won. Further, in the “internal winning state”, the winning of the BB or the RB can be achieved only when the internal winning is “none” (miss).
However, the probability of internally winning "None (miss)" in the "high probability replaying BB internal winning state" or the "high probability replaying RB internal winning state" is extremely low (see FIG. 2)).

The prize for the re-game is "Replay-Replay-Replay" or "BAR" in the general game state and the internal winning state.
-Replay-Replay "is established by lining up. When the replay prize is established, the same number of medals as the inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming medals. Here, in “High probability replay”, when you win the replay internally, “55
425/65536 "probability of stop operation by player (stop button 7
Regardless of the operation timing of L, 7C, 7R, or the operation sequence (stop sequence), reel stop control (generally referred to as "kicking control") that fails to win the replay is performed. By this stop control, "high probability replay"
And the probability of winning the replay of "normal probability replaying" is established.

In addition, general game state, internal winning state and B
In the B general game state, it is possible to achieve the winning combination of "a small role of medium cherry", "a small role of horn cherry", "a small role of plum", and "a small role of watermelon". The payout number is as shown. In addition, the winning of "small role of middle cherry" is when the "cherry (design 97)" arranged on the left reel 3L is stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c (middle row of the left display window 4L). To establish. In addition, as for the winning of "Small part of Kaku Cherry", "Cherry (symbol 97)" arranged on the left reel 3L is at the position of the cross-down line 8a or the cross-up line 8e (the upper stage or the lower stage of the left display window 4L). ) Is satisfied when the stop is displayed.

The prize winning of the character is "Re" in the RB game state.
play-Replay-Replay "or" BAR-Replay-Replay "
Applies by lining up. The winning number of winnings of the character is "8"
The game state changes when it becomes "time". Here, the game in the RB game state in which the winning of a winning character may be achieved is generally referred to as a "JAC game".

Next, referring to FIG. 4, the BET number is "3".
At this time, the probability lottery table used when determining the internal winning combination in the general gaming state or the internal winning state (FIG. 21 described later) is shown.

FIG. 4 (1) shows a probability lottery table for normal probability replay. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4A, the random number extraction range “0” to “1” in the probability lottery process.
If a random number within the range of "276" to "2520" is extracted from "6383", "replay" will be the internal winning combination. The probability of internally winning the "replay" is "2245/16384".

FIG. 4B shows a high probability replay in-probability lottery table. In the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 4 (2), the random number extraction range “0” to “163” in the probability lottery process.
When a random number within the range of “276” to “14826” is extracted from “83”, “replay” becomes an internal winning combination. The probability of internally winning the "replay" is "14551/16384".

As described above, in "during high probability replay",
Compared to "during normal probability replay", the probability of internally winning the replay is higher. In the tables shown in (1) and (2) of FIG. 4, the probability of internal winning is the same except for "replay" and "none (out)". For example, the probability of internally winning a bonus (the probability of internally winning either BB or RB) is "276/16384 (about" 1 / 59.4 ")" in any probability lottery table. In addition,
In “High probability replay” and “Normal probability replay”,
The probability of winning the “replay” prize is S in FIG.
It becomes equal by performing the processing of T74. Here, the probability lottery table may be provided for each “setting value”.

Next, with reference to FIGS. 5 to 7, the relationship between the game state, the internal winning combination, and the selected stop table group will be described. The stop table group refers to, for example, a set of stop tables as shown in FIG. 9 or FIG. 10, which will be described later, and is selected during stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

Here, the contents of the stop table group to be selected basically can change depending on the gaming state and the internal winning combination, but in the embodiment, the contents of the table group shown in the column of the stop table group. The name is determined based on whether or not there is a possibility of winning a prize and the type of winning combination. Therefore, in the embodiment, even if the stop table groups having the same name are selected, the stop modes of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R do not always match. When the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected, regardless of the internal winning combination and the gaming state,
No prizes will be awarded for any of the roles. When the winning achievement possible stop table group is selected, the winning of the corresponding winning combination is possible, but the winning of other winning combinations cannot be realized. For example, when "Kakuno Cherry Prize Winning Possible Stop Table Group" is selected, the winning of "Kakuno Cherry's small winning combination" can be achieved, but the winning of another hand such as BB cannot be achieved. Can not. In addition, when the “re-game winning completion possible stop table group” is selected,
The winning of "replay" can be achieved, but the winning of other roles cannot be achieved.

As shown in FIG. 5 (1), in the general game state, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected. Therefore, the winning of the bonus cannot be realized.

In the BB internal winning state, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, if you are internally elected to "None (miss)", BB
Since the winning-winnability stop table group is selected, it is possible to realize the winning of BB. As shown in FIG. 4 (1), "12307/16384" has a probability of being internally won as "none". Therefore, the probability of winning the BB is "12307/16384" on condition that the "press" is performed.

In the RB internal winning state, when the internal bonus is won, the non-winning winning stop table group is selected and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, if the internal winning combination is “None (miss)”, RB
Since the winning achievement possible stop table group is selected, it is possible to achieve the winning of the RB. As shown in FIG. 4 (1), the internal winning combination is “none” (miss) with a probability of “12307/16384”. Therefore, the possibility of winning the RB prize is "12307/1638" on the condition that "push"
4 ”.

As shown in FIG. 6 (2), in the BB internal winning state during the high probability replay, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected and the winning of the bonus is realized. I can't. On the other hand, in the case of internally winning “None (Loss)”, the BB winning establishment possible stop table group is selected, so that the BB winning establishment can be realized. In addition, as shown in FIG.
Probability of internal win for "None (miss)" is "1/16384"
And is rare. Therefore, the possibility of winning the BB prize is "1/16384" on the condition of "pressing". In addition, when the internal winning is “none (miss)” (when the determination in ST84 of FIG. 24 described later is “YES”), the game state is shifted to the BB internal winning state.
In the case where the re-game is internally won, the re-play winning establishment possible stop table group or the winning non-establishment stopping table group is selected based on the re-play selection table (FIG. 8) described later.

In the RB internal winning state during the high-probability replay, when the bonus is internally won, the winning non-establishment stop table group is selected, and the winning of the bonus cannot be realized. On the other hand, in the case of internally winning "None (loss)", the RB winning establishment possible stop table group is selected, so that the RB winning establishment can be realized. In addition,
As shown in FIG. 4B, the probability of internally winning "None (miss)" is "1/16384", which is rare. Therefore,
The probability of winning the RB prize is "1/16384" on the condition that "the push" is made. In addition, when the internal winning is “None (miss)” (the determination in ST84 of FIG.
In the case of "ES"), the game state is shifted to the RB internal winning state. Further, when the internal winning is given to the re-play, based on the re-play selection table (FIG. 8) described later. The re-game winning completion possible stop table group or the winning unsuccessful stop table group is selected.

As shown in FIG. 7C, in the BB general game state and the RB game state, the stop table group shown in the figure is selected, and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed.

As described above, in "during high probability replay (excluding games internally won in" None (miss) ")",
A stop table group is selected in which there is no possibility of winning a bonus despite being in the “internal winning state”, and by using the stop table included in the stop table group for stop control, the bonus prize is won. Stop control is performed so that it is not established. On the other hand, in the “internal winning state” of “during normal probability replay”, there is a possibility that a bonus prize may be achieved depending on the internal winning combination, the operation mode of the stop button of the player (for example, the operation sequence), etc. A table group may be selected and a bonus prize may be established.

That is, in the embodiment, in a situation where the number of bonus stocks is "1" or more, the reels 3L, 3C which perform pull-in control of the bonus on condition that the internal winning combination is "none" (miss) , 3R stop control state (“BB internal winning state” or “RB internal winning state”) in which the mode of the stop control is defined, and “drawing control” of a role other than bonus are given priority, and “kicking control” of bonus is performed. The stop control state in which the mode of the stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R to perform is defined ("High probability re-playing B
"B internal winning state" or "high probability re-playing RB internal winning state") is provided. That is, the reels 3L, 3
“Two” stop control states are set in which stop control of C and 3R is performed in a predetermined manner. This "two" stop control state is switched by turning on / off the "high probability replay flag". Then, in ST72 of FIG. 23 described later, the switched stop control state is determined, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stop-controlled based on the determination result. As mentioned above, the possibility of winning a bonus in the above two stop control states (conditions for "pushing") is "12307/16384" and "1/16384".
And each is different.

Next, the replay selection table will be described with reference to FIG. This table is for determining whether to select the re-game winning establishment possible stop table group or the winning non-establishment stopping table group in "during high probability re-play". Specifically, S in FIG.
Used in the processing of T74. In this selection table, the probability of selecting a stop table group in which replay winning can be established is
It is "10111/65536". The probability of selecting the non-winning stop table group is “55425/65536”.

Here, as described above (FIG. 4 (2)),
The probability of internally winning the replay in "during high probability replay" is "14551/16384". Therefore, the probability of winning the re-game during "high probability re-playing" is about "0.1370 (" 14551/16384 "x" 10111 / "in consideration of the probability that the re-game winning achievable stop table group is selected. 6553
6 ”)”. On the other hand, in the “normal probability replaying”, the replay winning award establishment possible stop table group is always selected, so the probability of internally winning the replay is equal to the probability of winning the award. In other words, the probability of winning the replay in the "normal probability replaying" is about "0.1370 (" 2245
/ 16384 ")". As described above, in the embodiment,
The probability of winning the replay is the same in "during high probability replay" and "during normal probability replay".

Next, with reference to FIG. 9 and FIG. 10, an example of the stop table used when the internal game is won in the replay will be described. The stop table is used in a sliding piece number determination process (ST22 in FIG. 18) described later.

The "stop table" includes reels 3L, 3L.
The "stop operation position" and the "stop control position" of C and 3R are shown. The "stop operation position" is the reel 3L, 3
Stop buttons 7L, 7C, provided corresponding to C, 3R,
When the 7R is operated, the symbol positioned on the center line 8c (specifically, the center of the symbol is the center line 8)
It is located above c, and its center represents the code number of the symbol closest to the position of the center line 8c). The "stop control position" represents the code number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the position of the center line 8c when the reel on which the stop operation is performed is stopped. Here, in this embodiment, the so-called "number of sliding frames" is set to "4 frames" at maximum. For example, when the stop button 7R is operated when the “blue 7 (symbol 91 in FIG. 2)” of the code number “08” reaches the position of the center line 8c while the right reel 3R is rotating, the code number "12""plum (Fig. 2
The right reel 3R can be stop-controlled so as to stop and display the symbol 95) "at the position of the center line 8c.

FIG. 9 shows a re-game winning achievement possible stop table included in the re-game winning achievement possible stop table group.
This table is used in a game that is internally won for replay in "during normal probability replay". On the other hand, in the game which is internally won in the replay in "during high probability replay", whether or not to use this table is determined by the process of ST74 of FIG. 23 described later.

In FIG. 9, the "stop control position" of the left reel 3L is code number "02", "05", "0".
It is either 8 "," 13 "or" 18. "In the symbol row shown in Fig. 2, the symbol arranged one below the symbol corresponding to these is" Replay "or" BAR ".

In FIG. 9, the "stop control position" of the central reel 3C is the code number "03", "08",
It is either "12", "16" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is "Replay".

In FIG. 9, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "01", "05", "1".
It is either 0 ”,“ 14 ”or“ 18. ”In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbol arranged on one of the symbols corresponding to these is“ Replay ”.

As described above, when the re-game winning establishment possible stop table shown in FIG. 9 is used for the stop control of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "Replay-Replay-" along the cross-up line 8e. Replay ”or“ BAR-Replay-R
eplay ”will be lined up. In other words, the replay prize will always be established.

FIG. 10 shows a winning non-establishment stop table included in the winning non-establishment stop table group. This table determines whether or not to use this table by the process of ST74 of FIG. 23, which will be described later, in the game in which the re-play is internally won during the "high probability re-play". Here, the stop control positions for the stop operation positions of the left reel 3L and the center reel 3C are the same as those shown in FIG.

In FIG. 10, the "stop control position" of the right reel 3R is the code number "02", "06",
It is either "11", "15" or "19". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2, the symbols corresponding to these are
It is "Replay". In the symbol row shown in FIG. 2,
"Replay" is not placed on one of the symbols corresponding to these.

As described above, when the winning unsuccessful stop table shown in FIG. 10 is used to stop the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, "Replay" or "Replay" is displayed at the lower position in the left display window 4L. “BAR” is stopped and displayed. "Replay" is stopped and displayed at the middle position in the center and right display windows 4C and 4R. In other words, if the winning non-establishment stop table is used for the stop control, the replay winning is not established.

Next, the migration destination determination table will be described with reference to FIG. The migration destination determination table is used in ST30 of FIG. 19 described later.

FIG. 11 (1) shows a transition destination determination table for the low probability determination state. This table is used to determine whether to maintain the "low probability determination state" or to shift to the "high probability determination state" by a random number lottery when the BB winning is achieved in the "low probability determination state". To be
The probability that the "low probability decision state" is maintained is "102/128"
Is. The probability of shifting to the “high probability determination state” is “26 /
It is 128 ".

FIG. 11 (2) shows the transition destination determination table for the high probability determination state. This table is used to determine whether to shift to the “low probability determination state” or maintain the “high probability determination state” by a random number lottery when the BB winning is achieved in the “high probability determination state”. To be
The probability of shifting to the “low probability determination state” is “32/128”. The probability that the "high probability decision state" is maintained is "96 /
It is 128 ".

Next, the next bonus determination table will be described with reference to FIG. In the next bonus determination table, when the BB stock number and the RB stock number are “1 or more” at the end of the RB gaming status caused by the BB gaming status or “BAR-BAR-BAR” being arranged along the activated line (( (The determination in ST91 of FIG. 25 described later is “YES”)
In BB, it is used to determine whether the bonus (next bonus) that can realize the next winning combination is BB or RB. Specifically, by setting a "hit request flag" according to the type of the next bonus, the gaming state after the next game is set to "high probability re-playing BB".
It is used to determine whether to be the “internal winning state” or the “high probability replaying RB internal winning state”.

FIG. 12A shows the next bonus determination table for the low probability determination state. The "next bonus" is a bonus that can be achieved after the "high probability replay" is completed. This table is used in the "low probability decision state". The probability that BB will be determined (selected) as the next bonus is “102/128”. The probability that RB will be determined as the next bonus is “26/128”.

FIG. 12B shows the next probability determination table for the high probability determination state. This table is used in the "high probability decision state". The probability that BB is determined (selected) as the next bonus is “115/128”. The probability that RB will be determined as the next bonus is “13/128”.

Next, referring to FIG. 13, the "BB continuous game number" determination table will be described. In the BB continuous game number determination table, a random number range for winning and the probability that the continuous game number is selected are shown for each continuous game number. This table is used when the next bonus is BB (ST114 of FIG. 26 described later).

FIG. 13A shows "BB for low probability decision state".
The number of continuing games ”determination table is shown. This table is
It is used in the "low probability determination state" and is configured so that the expected value of the number of continuous games is "599.36 times". FIG. 13B shows “the number of BB continuation games for the high probability determination state”.
The decision table is shown. This table is used in the "high probability decision state", and the expected number of continuous games is "30.0
It is configured to be “0 times.” As illustrated, the probability that each continuous game number is determined depends on the continuous game number determination table (determination condition).

Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the “number of consecutive RB games” determination table will be described. In the RB continuous game number determination table, a random number range for winning and the probability that the continuous game number is selected are shown for each continuous game number. This table is used when the next bonus is RB (ST112 in FIG. 26 described later). This table is used regardless of the "determined state", and is configured such that the expected value of the number of continuous games is "1000.49 times".

Here, both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are "1 or more", and "low probability decision state"
The expected value of "the number of continuing games" in the case of
2 (1), FIG. 13 (1), and FIG. This expected value is "102/128" x "599.36" + "26 /
128 "x" 1000.49 "is calculated to be" 680.84 ". Similarly, when the BB stock number and the RB stock number are both" 1 or more "and the" high probability determination state "is set, the" continuous game number " The expected value of “” is shown in FIG.
It becomes “128.57” based on 3 (2) and FIG.

Further, the number of BB stocks is "1", and R
When the number of B stocks is “0”, the expected value of “the number of continuing games” is “599.3” in the “low probability determination state”,
It is "30.00" in the "high probability decision state". When the BB stock number is “0” and the RB stock number is “1”, the expected value of the “continuous game number” is “1000.49” regardless of the determined state.

FIG. 15 is a main control circuit 71 for controlling a game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Liquid crystal display device 5 based on
And a sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the speakers 21L and 21R
A circuit configuration including and is shown.

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

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

In the ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30, a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and a reel stop mode are determined according to the operation of the stop button. A stop table group for storing, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. This command includes "demo display command", "all reel stop command", and the like. These commands will be described later. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, etc. to the main control circuit 71, and one-way communication is performed from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, high probability replay flag, BB stock number, R
The number of B stocks, the number of continuing games, and the like are stored.

In the circuit of FIG. 15, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by the control signal from the microcomputer 30 are various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9).
c, hit display lamp 17), various display units (payout display unit 18, credit display unit 19, bonus game information display unit 20), medals are stored, and a predetermined number of medals are paid according to an instruction from the hopper drive circuit 41. A hopper (including a driving unit for paying out) 40 as a game value giving means for giving out
And stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R for driving the reels 3L, 3C, 3R to rotate.

Further, stepping motors 49L, 49
The motor drive circuit 39 that drives and controls C and 49R, the hopper drive circuit 41 that drives and controls the hopper 40, the lamp drive circuit 45 that drives and controls various lamps, and the display unit drive circuit 48 that drives and controls various display units are I / O. O port 38
It is connected to the output part of the CPU 31 via. Each of these drive circuits receives a control signal such as a drive command output from the CPU 31, and controls the operation of each actuator.

The start switches 6S, 1-B are the main input signal generating means for generating the input signals necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate the control command.
ET switch 11, 2-BET switch 12, maximum BE
There are a T switch 13, a C / P switch 14, an inserted medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51. These are also I /
It is connected to the CPU 31 via the O port 38.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal according to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. Reel position detection circuit 5
0 is a signal for receiving the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is C
Supply to PU31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting the completion of medal payout when the count value of the medal detection unit 40S (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) reaches the designated number data.

In the circuit of FIG. 15, the random number generator 36
Generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The internal winning combination is determined based on the random numbers sampled in this way and the probability lottery table stored in the ROM 32.

After the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. Reel 3
Reset pulses are obtained from L, 3C, and 3R for each rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With the reset pulse thus obtained, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to "0". This allows RAM3
The count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation is stored in each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

A symbol table is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C and 3R as described above with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the reels 3L, 3C, and
The code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of 3R, and the symbol code indicating the symbol provided corresponding to each code number are associated with each other.

Further, a winning symbol combination table is stored in the ROM 32. In the winning symbol combination table, a combination of winning symbols, the number of medal payouts for winning, and a winning determination code indicating the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped, and when winning confirmation is performed after all reels are stopped.

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

In the stop mode in which the winning of the internally won combination is achieved, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches the designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31
Stops the driving of the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41, and ends the "medal payout process".

The block diagram of FIG. 16 shows the configuration of the sub control circuit 72. The sub control circuit 72 performs display control of the liquid crystal display device 5 and output control of sounds from the speakers 21L and 21R based on a control command (command) from the main control circuit 71. The sub-control circuit 72 is formed on a circuit board different from the circuit board that constitutes the main control circuit 71, has a microcomputer (hereinafter referred to as “sub-microcomputer”) 73 as a main component, and uses the liquid crystal display device 5 as a main component. The image control circuit 81 as the display control means, the speaker 21L,
The sound source IC 78 controls the sound output by the 21R, and the power amplifier 79 as an amplifier.

The sub-microcomputer 73 uses the control command or information (for example,
It includes a sub CPU 74 that performs a control operation according to the number of BB stocks, the number of RB stocks, the number of continuous games, etc., a program ROM 75 as a storage unit, and a work RAM 76. The sub control circuit 72 does not include a clock pulse generation circuit, a frequency divider, a random number generator, and a sampling circuit, but is configured to execute random number sampling on the operation program of the sub CPU 74. Program RO
M75 stores a control program executed by the sub CPU 74. The work RAM 76 is configured as a temporary storage means when the sub CPU 74 executes the control program.

The image control circuit 81 includes the image control CPU 8
2. Image control work RAM 83, image control program R
It is composed of an OM 84, an image ROM 86, a video RAM 87 and an image control IC 88. The image control CPU 82 determines the display content on the liquid crystal display device 5 according to the image control program stored in the image control program ROM 84 based on the parameters set by the sub-microcomputer 73. The image control program ROM 84 stores an image control program relating to display on the liquid crystal display device 5 and various selection tables. The image control work RAM 83 is
It is configured as a temporary storage means when the image control program is executed by the image control CPU 82. Image control IC
88 forms an image according to the display content determined by the image control CPU 82, and outputs it to the liquid crystal display device 5. Image R
The OM 86 stores dot data for forming an image. The video RAM 87 is configured as a temporary storage unit when the image control IC 88 forms an image.

Next, the control operation of the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flow charts shown in FIGS.

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step [hereinafter referred to as ST] 1). Specifically, the storage contents of the RAM 33 are initialized, communication data is initialized, and the like. Initialization of the contents stored in the RAM 33
This is because an indeterminate value (for example, "FF") stored in the RAM 33 is cleared by turning on the power of the game machine.

Here, it is possible not to initialize all or part of the storage area in the RAM 33. As a result, the above-mentioned indeterminate value is used to randomly (randomly) change the game status of each gaming machine when the power is turned on,
You can increase the fun of the game. For example, when an undefined value is stored in the area for storing the number of BB stocks, the number of RB stocks, the number of continuous games, or various flags, the degree of advantage of each gaming machine changes randomly, which makes the game interesting. Will increase.

In particular, when the storage area for storing the stock number or the game state information is not initialized, an undefined value is set even when the power is turned on for the first time after the game machine is shipped from the factory. By using, it is possible to set the number of times that the winning of the bonus can be realized to a value other than “0”. Then, the game shop side can start the business in a state where the number of times that the winning of the bonus prize can be realized is "1" or more.

Then, the predetermined storage contents of the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (ST2). Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, and the like. I do. next,
After the last game, that is, all reels 3L, 3C, 3
It is determined whether or not “30 seconds” has elapsed after R stop (S
T3). If this determination is “YES”, the sub control circuit 7
A "demo display command" for requesting the display of the "demo image" is transmitted to 2 (ST4).

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic insertion of medals, that is, whether or not a replay prize has been established in the previous game (ST5). This judgment is "Y
In case of "ES", medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (S
Move to T6) and ST8. When the determination in ST5 is "NO", the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switch 11,
It is determined whether or not there is an input from 12, 13 (ST
7). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST8,
If "NO", the process moves to ST3.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (ST8). If this determination is "YES", it is determined whether or not "4.1 seconds" has elapsed since the previous game started (ST9). If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST11, "NO". If so, move to ST10. In ST10, "game start waiting time digestion process" is performed. Specifically, since the last game started, "4.1
Until the lapse of "seconds", processing for invalidating the input based on the operation of the player to start the game is performed.

Next, the CPU 31 performs reel rotation processing (ST11), and at the same time extracts random numbers for lottery (ST11).
12) Set 1 game monitoring timer (ST1
3). The random number extracted in the process of ST12 is used in the probability lottery process described later. ST13 processing 1
The game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels regardless of the stop operation of the stop button by the player.

In ST14 of FIG. 18, a game state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 20 is performed. Then, the probability lottery process described later with reference to FIGS. 21 and 22 is performed (ST15). In this probability lottery process, the probability lottery table is used in accordance with the gaming state, it is determined which random number range the random number value extracted in ST12 belongs to, and the internal winning combination (establishment flag) is determined. It is a thing.
Next, a hit indicator lamp lighting process is performed (ST16), and S
Move to T17. In the hit display lamp lighting process, a process of lighting the hit display lamp 17 with a predetermined probability in "during normal probability replay" is performed. In ST17, a stop table group selection process described later with reference to FIG.
Go to 8. In ST18, a high-probability regame ending process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to ST19. ST
At 19, the transmission process at the start of the game is performed. Specifically, processing for transmitting a command including information on the internal winning combination, the determination result of the stop table group selection processing, the game state, the number of stocks, etc. to the sub control circuit 72 is performed.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is "ON" (ST20). Specifically, it is determined whether any of the stop buttons has been operated.
When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST22 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST21. At ST21, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is "0". If the determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST22, and if "NO". Moves to ST20.

At ST22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. In this sliding frame number determining process, a process of determining the sliding frame number is performed based on the stop tables included in the stop table group selected in the stop table group selecting process and the stop operation position of the player. Then, the reel corresponding to the stop button that has been stopped is rotated by the number of slide frames and then stopped (ST23). Here, the “number of sliding symbols” indicates the number of symbols that have moved between the time the stop button was operated and the time the reel stopped. Also, the "number of sliding pieces" is the code number of the symbol that was located on the predetermined pay line when the stop button was operated, and the code of the symbol that was stopped on the prize line when the reel actually stopped. It is represented by the absolute value of the difference from the number. This "number of sliding pieces" may be referred to as the "number of pull-in."

In ST24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels have stopped, and this determination is "YES".
If NO, the process moves to ST25, and if “NO”, ST2.
Move to 0. In ST25, an "all reel stop command" indicating that all reels have stopped is transmitted, and S in FIG.
Move to T26.

In ST26 of FIG. 19, the CPU 31 conducts a winning search. The winning combination is a winning combination (a winning combination is achieved) based on the stop mode of the symbols on the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.
Is to set a winning flag for identifying.
Specifically, the winning combination is identified based on the code numbers of the symbols arranged along the center line 8c and the winning determination table. Then, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (ST27). If this determination is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (ST28). In this case, the game is canceled.

When the determination in ST27 is "YES", B
It is determined whether or not the B prize has been established (ST29). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST30 and “N
If it is "O", the process proceeds to ST31. In ST30, the decision state transition process is performed. Specifically, the transition destination according to the random number value extracted from the range of "0" to "127" and the current decision state. It is determined whether or not to shift the decision status based on the decision table (FIG. 11), for example, when the current decision state is the “high probability decision state” and the extracted random number value is “25”. The state shifts to the “low probability decision state”. Here, when the next bonus is BB, a continuous game number determination table (FIG. 13) is provided corresponding to the determined state. Therefore, a plurality of continuous game number determination tables (determination conditions) for determining the number of continuous games (predetermined conditions) are switched according to the switching of the determination state based on the winning of the BB. Then, it moves to ST31. In ST31, medals are credited or paid out in accordance with the gaming state, and the process proceeds to ST32.

Next, it is determined whether or not the current game state is the BB general game state or the RB game state (ST3).
2). If this determination is "YES", a bonus "game number check process" is performed (ST33). In this "game number check process", the number of times the RB game state has occurred, B
The number of games in the B general gaming state, the number of winnings in the RB gaming state, and the number of games in the RB gaming state are checked, and the gaming state is switched between the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state.

Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus is over (ST34). Specifically, after the winning of the BB is established, the number of winnings is 8 in the third RB game state.
It is determined whether or not the number of games or the number of games is 12, or the number of games is 30 in the BB general game state. Further, after the "RB-BAR-BAR" is lined up along the activated line and the winning of the RB is established, it is determined whether or not the winning count is 8 times or the game count is 12 times in the RB gaming state. . When the determination in ST34 is "YES", the BB gaming state and the RB gaming state are finished, and ST3
5. If it is "NO", move to ST2.

In ST35, the next bonus determination process, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25, is performed, and the process proceeds to ST36. ST
At 36, the number-of-consecutive-games determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. When the gaming state is not the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state (when the determination in ST32 is "NO"), the BB / RB winning check process is performed (ST37), and the process proceeds to ST2. In the BB / RB prize check process, it is determined whether or not a BB or RB prize has been established. Then, when the BB winning is established, the game state is shifted to the BB general gaming state, and when the RB winning is established, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state.

Next, with reference to FIG. 20, the game state monitoring process will be described. Here, the hit request flag used in the following processing, when the internal winning of BB or RB in the general gaming state (ST64 of FIG. 22 described later),
And, it may be changed only when the BB game state or the like ends (FIG. 25 described later).

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state (ST41). When this determination is “YES”, the gaming state is set according to each gaming state (ST4
2). Specifically, the game state transferred in the process of ST33 (FIG. 19) is set. Then, it transfers to ST15 of FIG. When the determination in ST41 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the hit request flag is "10 (H)" (ST43). When this determination is "YES", the gaming state is set to the RB internal winning state (ST44). Specifically, when the high-probability replay flag is "on", the gaming state is set to "high-probability replaying RB internal winning state", and when it is "off", "RB internal winning state" ”. Then, it transfers to ST15 of FIG.

When the determination in ST43 is "NO", it is determined whether or not the hit request flag is "20 (H)" (ST45). If this determination is “YES”,
Set the game state to the BB internal winning state (ST4
6). Specifically, if the high-probability replay flag is "on", the gaming state is set to "high-probability replaying BB internal winning state", and if it is "off", "BB internal winning state". ”. Then, it transfers to ST15 of FIG. When the determination in ST45 is "NO", the gaming state is set to the normal gaming state (ST47), and ST15 of FIG.
Move on to.

As described above, the game state is changed based on the hit request flag and the high probability replay flag at the start of the game. That is, the game state is changed according to the game situation in the previous game or the like. For example, the contents of the hit request flag may be changed in ST64 (FIG. 22) described later, and the high-probability replay flag may be changed from "off" to "on" in ST66. Will be performed at the start of the next game. Then, a probability lottery process (FIG. 21, FIG. 22) and a stop table group selection process (FIG. 23) described later are performed based on the game state set in the game state monitoring process.

Next, the probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS. Note that the internal winning combination is determined by using the random number value extracted in ST12 of FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether the gaming state is the BB general gaming state or the RB gaming state (ST51). If this determination is “YES”, ST5
If NO in step 5, the process proceeds to ST52. ST5
In 2, it is determined whether or not the high-probability replay flag is "off", that is, whether or not "normal probability replay is in progress". If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST53, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST54. In ST53, the normal probability re-game in-probability lottery table (see FIG. 4)
Based on (1)), a lottery for internal winning combination is performed, and ST56
Move on to. In ST54, a lottery for the internal winning combination is performed based on the high-probability-replay-in-probability lottery table (FIG. 4 (2)), and the process proceeds to ST56. When the determination in ST51 is "YES", the internal winning combination is drawn based on the bonus medium probability drawing table (not shown) (ST55), and ST56.
Move on to. In ST56, the information of the selected internal winning combination is stored in the RAM 33, and the process proceeds to ST61 of FIG.

In ST61 of FIG. 22, the internal winning combination is BB.
Alternatively, it is determined whether or not it is RB. This judgment is "YE
If "S", the process proceeds to ST62, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST16 of Fig. 18. At ST62, "1" is added to the BB stock number or the RB stock number depending on the type of internally-winned bonus. , ST63 In ST63,
The set hit request flag is "10"
(H) ”or“ 20 (H) ”is determined.
When this determination is "NO", that is, "general game state"
If so, the process moves to ST64. The determination in ST63 is "Y
In the case of "ES", the process proceeds to ST16 of Fig. 18. In ST64, the hit request flag is set based on the type of bonus. Specifically, when the internal winning combination is RB, "10" is set as the hit request flag. (H) "is set, and if it is BB," 20 (H) "is set.Subsequently," 1 "is subtracted from the internally-winned bonus stock number (ST65). The game flag is set to "ON" (ST66), and the process proceeds to ST67.
At T67, the number-of-consecutive-games determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 is performed, and then the process proceeds to ST16 of FIG.

Next, the stop table group selection process will be described with reference to FIG.

First, the CPU 31 extracts a random number for selecting a stop table (ST71). The extracted random number value is used to determine which stop table is selected from the stop tables included in the stop table group corresponding to the gaming state and the internal winning combination. continue,
It is determined whether or not "high probability replay is in progress" (ST72).
If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST73 and “N
If "O", the process proceeds to ST75. In ST73, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is a re-game. If this determination is "YES", the process proceeds to ST74, and if "NO", the process proceeds to ST75. In ST74, "0" to "65535"
18 is selected based on the random number value extracted from the range and the re-play selection table (FIG. 8), the re-play winning establishment possible stop table group or the winning non-establishment stopping table group is selected, and the process proceeds to ST18 of FIG. In ST75, the stop table group is selected based on the internal winning combination and the game state, and the process proceeds to ST18 in FIG.

Next, with reference to FIG. 24, the high-probability re-game ending process will be described.

First, the CPU 31 subtracts "1" from the number of continuing games (ST81), and determines whether the number of continuing games is "0" (ST82). This judgment is "YE
If "S", move to ST83, and if "NO", S
Move to T84. In ST83, the high-probability replay flag is turned off, and the process proceeds to ST19 in FIG. Here, in the case of "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state" or "high-probability re-playing RB internal winning state", the game state is changed to "BB internal winning state" or "RB internal winning state" by ST83. Transition. In other words, the game is switched to the stop control state in which there is a high possibility that a bonus prize will be established when the number of games which have been set in ST115 of FIG. In ST84, it is determined whether or not the internal winning of “None (Loss)” has been won. If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST83, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST of FIG.
Move to 19.

Next, the next bonus determination processing will be described with reference to FIG. Note that this process is S
It is performed when the determination of T34 is "YES".

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are "1 or more" (ST91). If this determination is “YES”,
If it is "NO", the process proceeds to ST95.
In ST92, the next bonus determination table according to the random number value and the determination state extracted from the range of "0" to "127" (see FIG. 1).
The lottery (bonus selection) is performed based on 2). Then, the hit request flag of the selected bonus is set (ST93). Specifically, when the selected bonus is "BB", "20 (H)" is set. "10 (H)" when the selected bonus is "RB"
Set. Then, the stock number of the selected bonus is subtracted by "1" (ST94), and the process proceeds to ST102.

When the determination in ST91 is "NO", BB
It is determined whether or not the stock number is "1 or more" (ST
95). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST96, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST98. In ST96, "20 (H)" is set as the hit request flag. Then, subtract 1 from the BB stock number (S
T97), and moves to ST102.

When the determination in ST95 is "NO", RB
It is determined whether or not the stock number is "1 or more" (ST
98). If this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to ST99, and if “NO”, the process proceeds to ST101. In ST99, "10 (H)" is set as the hit request flag. Then, subtract 1 from the RB stock number (S
(T100) and ST102.

When the determination in ST98 is "NO", that is, when both the BB stock number and the RB stock number are "0", the hit request flag is "00".
(H) "is set (ST101), and ST36 of FIG. 19 is set.
Move on to. In ST102, that is, when either "20 (H)" or "10 (H)" is set as the hit request flag, the high-probability replay flag is turned "on". As a result, the stop control state in which the possibility of winning the bonus is small is generated. Then, it transfers to ST36 of FIG.

Here, the above-mentioned ST93, ST96, ST9
9. Based on the hit request flag set in ST101 or the high-probability replay flag set in ST102, the game state is changed in the game state monitoring process (FIG. 20) in the next game. Also, ST9
In 4, ST97 and ST100, "1" is subtracted from the number of BB stocks or the number of RB stocks corresponding to the set of hit request flags. Therefore, in the "BB internal winning state" or the "high probability re-playing BB internal winning state", the number of times that the winning of the BB can be achieved coincides with the number of times that "1" is added to the BB stock number. Also, "RB internal winning status" or "RB internal winning status during high probability replay"
Then, the number of times that the winning of the RB can be achieved coincides with the number of times that "1" is added to the number of the RB stock.

Next, with reference to FIG. 26, the continuous game number determination processing will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the hit request flag is "10 (H)" (ST).
111). If this determination is “YES”, ST112
If it is “NO”, then the process proceeds to ST113. ST1
In 12, the number of continuous games is determined according to the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “255” and the RB continuous game number determination table (FIG. 14), and the process proceeds to ST115. In ST113, it is determined whether or not the hit request flag is “20 (H)”. If this determination is “YES”, ST
If 114, and if "NO", then proceed to ST2 in FIG. In ST114, a BB continuous game number determination table (switched in ST30 of FIG. 19) according to the random number value extracted from the range of “0” to “255” and the determination state (FIG. 1).
The number of continuous games is determined according to 3), and the process proceeds to ST115. In ST115, the determined number of continuous games is set, and the process proceeds to ST2 in FIG. The number of continuing games determined in ST115 is updated in ST81 of FIG.

Although the embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this.

In the embodiment, the possibility of winning the bonus is established (provided that the "pushing" is performed) by setting the gaming state of "high probability re-playing" respectively "12307/163".
It is arranged to provide "two" stop control states of "84" and "1/16384", but is not limited to this.
It is also possible not to provide "during high probability replay". In addition, a stop control state may be provided for performing "kicking-off control" of a predetermined winning combination (bonus) regardless of the internal winning combination (even if the internal winning combination is "none (miss)").

Further, in the embodiment, at the end of the special game state as the time for determining the predetermined condition (ST36 in FIG. 19).
, But is not limited to this. For example, the time when the first game starts after the special game state ends may be adopted as the time for determining the predetermined condition.

Further, the effect of notifying the determination result (determination condition) of the determination state transition processing can be performed in the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. Since this determination result affects the number of continuing games (predetermined condition), the player can pay attention to this determination result and increase the fun of the game.

Further, in the embodiment, "establishment of a predetermined condition".
"The game is played for the number of continuous games" is adopted, but the invention is not limited to this. It is possible to employ arbitrary conditions such as winning a random number lottery, internally winning a specific winning combination, and the like, which are satisfied under a certain expected value.

Further, in the embodiment, BB is adopted as the predetermined hand, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, any combination of so-called single bonus, RB, etc. can be adopted. Further, although a bonus is adopted as a winning combination having a different possibility of winning in a plurality of stop control states, an arbitrary winning combination such as a predetermined small winning combination, a replay game, and a single bonus can be adopted.

Further, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as a pachinko gaming machine as well as the slot machine as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to execute a game even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the slot machine is simulated for a home-use game machine. In that case, as the recording medium for recording the game program, a CD-ROM, an FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used.

[Brief description of drawings]

FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine according to an embodiment.

FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an example of symbols arranged on a reel.

FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a relationship between a winning combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing an example of a probability lottery table.

FIG. 5 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 6 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 7 is a view showing a relationship between a game state, an internal winning combination, and a stop table group.

FIG. 8 is a view showing a replay selection table.

FIG. 9 is a view showing a replay winning establishment possible stop table.

FIG. 10 is a view showing a winning non-establishment stop table.

FIG. 11 is a diagram showing a migration destination determination table.

FIG. 12 is a view showing a next bonus determination table.

FIG. 13 is a view showing a BB continuous game number determination table.

FIG. 14 is a diagram showing an RB continuous game number determination table.

FIG. 15 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit according to an embodiment.

FIG. 16 is a block diagram showing the configuration of a sub control circuit according to the embodiment.

FIG. 17 is a main flowchart of a main control circuit.

FIG. 18 is a flowchart following FIG. 17;

FIG. 19 is a flowchart following FIG. 18;

FIG. 20 is a flowchart showing a gaming state monitoring process.

FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing a probability lottery process.

FIG. 22 is a flowchart following FIG. 21.

FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing a stop table group selection process.

FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing a high-probability replay ending process.

FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing a next bonus determination process.

FIG. 26 is a flowchart showing the number-of-continuous-games determination process.

[Explanation of symbols]

1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 2a ... Panel display part,
3L, 3C, 3R ... Reel, 4L, 4C, 4R ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 5a ... Liquid crystal display screen, 6 ... Start lever, 7L, 7C, 7R ... Stop button, 8a ... Cross down line, 8b ... Top line, 8c ... Center line, 8d ... Bottom line, 8e ... Cross-up line, 9a ... 1-BET lamp, 9b ... 2-BET lamp, 9c ... Maximum BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11 ... 1
-BET switch, 12 ... 2-BET switch, 13 ...
Maximum BET switch, 14 ... C / P switch, 15 ... Medal payout port, 16 ... Medal receiving part, 17 ... Hit indicator lamp, 18 ... Payout display part, 19 ... Credit display part, 20
... Bonus game information display section, 21L, 21R ... Speaker, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 22S ... Insertion medal sensor,
23 ... Dividend table panel, 30 ... Microcomputer, 3
1 ... CPU, 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... Clock pulse generation circuit, 35 ... Frequency divider, 36 ... Random number generator, 37 ... Sampling circuit, 38 ... I / O port, 3
9 ... Motor drive circuit, 40 ... Hopper, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display drive circuit, 49L, 49C, 49
R ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Reel position detection circuit,
51 ... Dispensing completion signal circuit, 71 ... Main control circuit, 72 ... Sub control circuit, 73 ... Sub microcomputer, 74 ... Sub CPU, 75 ... Program ROM, 76 ... Work RA
M, 77 ... IN port, 78 ... Sound source IC, 79 ... Power amplifier, 80 ... OUT port, 81 ... Image control circuit, 8
2 ... Image control CPU, 83 ... Image control work RAM, 8
4 ... Image control program ROM, 85 ... IN port, 8
6 ... Image ROM, 87 ... Video RAM, 88 ... Image control IC.

Claims (3)

[Claims] 1. A variable display means for variably displaying symbols required for a game, and a plurality of stop control states for performing stop control of the variable display in a predetermined mode are set, and based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied. The stop control state is switched, and stop control means for stopping and controlling the variable display of the symbols in the switched stop control state is provided, and the stop control means is based on the fact that a winning of a predetermined winning combination has been established. A plurality of determination conditions for determining a predetermined condition are switched, and the switching is triggered by the end of a special game state that is advantageous for the player caused by the winning of the predetermined combination or another combination. A gaming machine characterized in that the predetermined condition is determined according to the determined condition. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of stop control states are different from each other in a possibility that a winning of the predetermined hand or another hand will be established when the variable display of the symbols is stopped. Yes, the predetermined condition is one of a plurality of predetermined conditions,
A game machine characterized in that the number of games required until each condition is satisfied or the expected value of the number of games is different, and the probability that the predetermined condition is determined varies depending on the determination condition. 3. A game machine according to claim 2, wherein after the special game state is finished, a stop control state occurs in which there is a small possibility that a winning of the predetermined hand or another hand is achieved, and the stop control is performed. The means switches the stop control state in which the possibility is low to the stop control state in which the possibility is high when the predetermined condition is satisfied.