JP2005144162A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To effectively implement the performances during the games on the slot machines. <P>SOLUTION: In the slot machine 1, the number of bets is determined by the feeding of tokens or by the operation of the bet button and under such a condition, when the start lever 24 is operated, the figures are varied by turning three reels 10a, 10b and 10c. At this point, when the prize winning flag is turned ON by the internal lottery, the performance (win announcement or the like) is carried out according to the flag. Otherwise, when stop buttons 26, 28 and 30 are operated, the performance (win announcement by the first stop, win announcement by the second stop or the like) is carried out each time according to the prize winning flag. During the big bonus game, the performance-oriented image is displayed with a liquid crystal display device 42 or the like and the effect sounds are outputted from a speaker 44. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2005,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of giving a player a game value when an internal lottery is performed in each game and a winning combination is given in a symbol combination display mode corresponding to the winning result.

  For example, in a spinning-reel game machine such as a slot machine, symbols are combined and displayed by a symbol display body such as a reel in each game, and whether or not a winning is determined is determined by the display mode. However, it is decided by internal lottery whether the symbols are aligned for each game, and because the stop position of the symbol display body is controlled according to the winning result, if not winning internally, A prize is not allowed when the player has worked hard to “push”.

  With respect to such an internal lottery, there is a prior art that determines whether it corresponds to a loss or a plurality of types of winning combinations based on a certain probability (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this prior art, a random number value is extracted using a random number generator and a random value sampling circuit, and the extracted random number value is compared with the winning value of the winning combination lottery table to make a winning determination. The winning combination includes a big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), a small combination, and a replay. Which winning combination is determined by a group to which the extracted random number belongs.

A plurality of such winning combination lottery tables are provided, and usually the number of winning values, that is, the winning probability is different for each table. In order to vary the winning probabilities in stages, the spinning machine adopts a method called `` setting '', and if `` setting '' is changed, the winning combination lottery used in the internal lottery will be changed accordingly The table is to be changed.
Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-19254 (paragraph 0033 on page 6, FIG. 3)

As exemplified in the above-described prior art, the spinning-reel game machine has a “setting” changing function for adjusting the payout rate for each unit. That is, by adjusting the winning probability of a bonus game or the like step by step by “setting”, it is possible to adjust the payout rate for each stand as a result.
However, due to the presence of this “setting”, even though there are many game machines installed in the game hall etc., the player has a game table with a “setting” as good as possible (the winning probability is advantageous for the player). Trying to play for something). As an element when the player guesses “setting”, there is a method of comparing and observing the number of digest games and the number of bonus games executed for each game table.

  For example, it can be said that a game table in which a lot of bonus games are played for the number of times of digestion games holds that “setting” is good. On the other hand, there is a speculation among players that the “setting” is bad in a game machine where a lot of bonus games are not played despite a relatively large number of games being consumed. It consists of. In particular, a game stand that has not played a bonus game for a long time despite having consumed a considerable number of games is called a “hamari stand” among players, and tends to be extremely avoided.

  In such a situation, game machines that seem to have good “settings” will continue to increase in operation, while game machines that seem to have poor “settings” will be shunned, and operations will tend to decrease. As a result, there is a problem that a gap between a stand that operates naturally and a stand that operates poorly appears as a whole as a game hall as a whole.

  Therefore, the present invention intends to provide a technique that contributes to the improvement of the operation of the game table by adding a new viewpoint to the criteria for selecting a table using the number of digestion games.

(Solution 1)
The gaming machine according to the present invention determines the multiplication value of the game value in order to play each game, and when a player's starting operation is accepted in this state, a plurality of symbol displays with symbol rows attached in the circumferential direction. Rotate the body to change the display of the symbols, and then accept multiple stop operations by the player, stop the symbol display bodies in the order of acceptance, and when all the symbol display bodies stop, In the gaming machine in which the presence / absence of a winning is determined from the combination display mode of the symbols, and when there is a winning, a predetermined number of game values are given to the player and each game is ended, the start is performed at each game An internal lottery is performed in response to an operation, and lottery means for determining whether the lottery result corresponds to one of a plurality of types of winning combinations prepared in advance, and the symbol display based on the lottery result of the lottery means Around the body By controlling the stop position, the symbol display body control means that allows winning in the combination display mode of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the case of winning, and a special type of game in a general normal gaming state If there is a winning combination in the symbol combination display mode corresponding to the winning combination, special game state transition means for shifting to a special game state advantageous to the player, and when the special game state ends, the special game from the subsequent game A special game adding means for adding a game opportunity in a special gaming state advantageous to the player in a different form from the state, and a specific type of game by the lottery means while in the normal gaming state before the transition to the special gaming state. When a lottery result corresponding to the winning combination is obtained, an additional condition is determined when a game opportunity in the special gaming state is added after the special gaming state ends according to the number of winnings. And a additional condition determining means that.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a special gaming state (such as a big bonus game or a regular bonus game) ends, a game opportunity based on another privilege gaming state can be additionally given from the next game. The privilege game state includes, for example, a replay time game (with a high probability of winning a “replay” and a high probability of being able to replay without replaying the game value) or a challenge time game (symbol display stopped) The content of the control changes, and game opportunities such as those that make it easier to aim for winnings by increasing the level of technical intervention of the player are included. Such a game opportunity is more advantageous to the player than the normal normal gaming state, for example, during a replay time (RT) game, the player can aim for the next bonus game winning with almost no reduction in the game value on hand. There is a profit. In addition, during the challenge time (CT) game, there is an advantage that the number of game value gains can be increased by the technical intervention of the player.

  Regarding the addition of a game opportunity according to such a special gaming state, an additional condition is provided in the gaming machine of the present invention. Specifically, the number of times (winning number) that a specific type of winning combination is obtained during the normal gaming state. According to the specification, additional conditions are determined accordingly. This additional condition is, for example, a condition for determining the frequency / probability with which the game opportunity in the privilege gaming state should be granted, or the size of the privilege to be actually granted (such as the number of games). To do.

  In general, with respect to the number of wins of a specific type, it is assumed that “the more digest games, the more wins of a specific type should be”. On the other hand, in light of the feature of the present invention that “additional conditions are determined by the number of wins of a specific type”, “the more digestion games, the more wins of a specific type should be. Therefore, the assumption that the additional condition of the bonus game state should change accordingly is naturally established.

  By adopting such a guess as a criterion for selecting a stand, for example, a new standpoint such as “a gaming stand that has not had a bonus game for a long time (Hamari stand) has a chance of a special gaming state after the end of the next bonus game”. Will be born. Therefore, the player can not only select the base while estimating only “setting”, but also can select the base by estimating the possibility of his own profit from another viewpoint. For this reason, game tables that are presumed to have good “settings” will naturally go up in operation, and for game tables that simply have a large number of digestion games regardless of whether the “settings” are good or bad, Accordingly, the operation can be improved from the assumption that the addition of the bonus game state can be expected. Therefore, it can be recalled that there is a profit from various viewpoints about all the game machines installed in the game hall, which can contribute to the improvement of the operating rate as a whole.

  In addition, since the additional conditions are determined here based on the number of “winnings” in the internal lottery, even if the player misses a prize, there is no disadvantage in determining the additional conditions. Is done.

(Solution 2)
In the solving means 1, the additional condition determining means determines the additional condition with contents that are relatively advantageous to the player as the number of winnings obtained during the normal gaming state increases.

  In this case, it is assumed that “the more the number of digestion games is, the more the number of wins of a specific type is expected, so that there is a high possibility that the benefit game state profit can be obtained as a result”. Therefore, a new criterion for selecting a table that is more aimed at a so-called “hamari table” is newly generated, and a situation in which only a specific gaming table extremely decreases in operation is avoided.

(Solution 3)
In the solving means 1 and 2, the bonus game adding means gives a game opportunity in the bonus gaming state when a predetermined transition condition is satisfied at the end of the special gaming state, and the additional condition determining means Sets a relatively high probability that the transition condition is satisfied as the number of winnings obtained during the normal gaming state increases.

  In the case of the solving means 3, it is estimated that “the more digestion games, the more the number of wins of a specific type is expected, and as a result, there is a higher probability that a game opportunity in the bonus game state will be given”. It will hold. For this reason, the player can expect a game opportunity in the privileged gaming state to be added with a high probability after the special gaming state such as a bonus game ends.

(Solution 4)
Alternatively, in the solving means 1 to 3, when the special game state ends, the bonus game adding unit gives a game opportunity in the bonus game state until a specified number of games is reached from a subsequent game. The condition determining means sets the prescribed number of games relatively large as the number of winnings obtained during the normal gaming state increases.
In the case of the solution 4, it is estimated that “the more digestion games, the more the number of wins of a specific type is expected, and as a result, the specified number of games when a special gaming state is added” is increased. Will hold. For this reason, the player can expect that the number of games in which the privilege game state continues after the end of the special game state such as a bonus game will increase.

(Solution 5)
In the solving means 1 to 4, the additional condition determining means sets the additional condition to the most advantageous content for the player when the number of winnings obtained during the normal gaming state is zero.

  In the above solutions 1 to 4, it is expected that the more the number of wins for a specific type, the more advantageous to the player, but in the solution 5, conversely, it is most advantageous to the player when there is no number of wins at all. Additional conditions are set. For example, it is assumed that a special gaming state such as a bonus game has ended, and a game opportunity in the privilege gaming state has not been added thereafter. In this case, according to the conventional way of thinking, “the number of wins of a specific type has not increased, so even if the special game state such as a bonus game is over next, the game opportunity in the privilege game state is not added in the same way. A negative expectation such as "Isn't it?"

  In order to solve this point in a higher dimension, the solution means 5 has the feature that “additional conditions that are most advantageous to the player are set when there is no number of winnings”, so that the player can specify It can be expected that the game opportunity of the special gaming state is added under the most advantageous additional condition after the transition to the next special gaming state before the number of types of wins increases.

(Solution 6)
In solving means 1 to 5, the additional condition determining means is a result of obtaining a lottery result corresponding to a specific type of winning combination by the lottery means while in the normal gaming state before the transition to the special gaming state. The additional condition is determined according to the number of winnings obtained by the combination display mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination.
In this case, even if the player has won in the internal lottery, it will not affect the determination of additional conditions unless the player prepares the symbol corresponding to the winning combination by the stop operation. You can concentrate on the game with a sense of tension.

(Concept 1 based on the present invention)
<Contents>
It is a specification in which conditions such as the RT entry probability and the number of RT continued games after the end of the subsequent bonus change depending on the number of times (the number of wins) of a specific combination (a specific type of winning combination) in a normal game.

<Details>
It is assumed that the model enters the RT after the BB is finished (the lottery is performed).
The RT entry probability after the end of the BB and the number of continuing games of RT are determined by the specifications (technical features) determined by how many times a specific small role is arranged during the game until winning the bonus.

  The number of watermelon wins shall be cleared for each bonus win.

  By setting in this way, even in a model without a stock function, “hamari stand = a stand with a large number of established watermelons” means that the player will actively aim and play the game.

  In addition, even when the watermelons are not aligned as in the above example (= the state immediately after the bonus ends), setting “high expectation for RT” allows the player to “ Until it is established, it will be a chance to get a lot of RT. "Compared to the conventional model without stock function, continue the game after the bonus ends (the period to keep the player expected) Can be given).

(Concept 2 based on the present invention)
In the spinning machine, there is a “setting” changing function for adjusting the probability of a bonus game or other privilege game in order to adjust the payout rate. With this “setting”, the probability of a bonus game or the like is adjusted step by step to adjust the appearance.

  However, the presence of this “setting” does not mean that the “setting” is bad in a game machine where a bonus game or other bonus game is not performed despite the fact that many games have been consumed. There is a tendency to be shunned because of the assumption.

  For this reason, if it sees in the whole game hall, a stand with good operation and a stand with bad operation will be made. This means makes it a subject to relieve the tendency which operation | movement worsens for such a cause.

  In order to achieve this task, according to the conditions, this means adds an additional privilege game such as a CT (challenge time) game or an RT (replay time) game immediately after a privilege game such as a bonus game. The probability of the addition and the number of games to be added (the size of the privilege) depend on the number of times that a special small role lottery was won during a normal game where bonus games and other bonus games are not played. It is determined by. At this time, the number of wins for a specific small role is cleared when the bonus game ends.

Next, an example of the setting is shown.
Big bonus lottery probability About 1/350 Watermelon (specific small role) lottery probability About 1/100 Number of times a watermelon was won before winning the big bonus RT rush rate Average number of continued games
0 times 100% 50 games
Once 15% 10 games
2 times 30% 20 games
3 times 45% 30 games
4 times 60% 40 games (same as Table 1)

  Hereinafter, as the number of times the watermelon is won increases, the conditions change to be advantageous to the player.

  By setting in this way, a small watermelon can be used on a table where a bonus game or other special game is not played despite the fact that many games have been used (the “Hamari table”). Since it is predicted that the number of winning combinations will be large, it is possible to predict that the RT entry rate and the average number of continued games are advantageous. For this reason, the player is not shy away, and as a result, the operation of the gaming machine is improved.

It should be noted that the condition that is particularly advantageous when the number of watermelons won before winning the big bonus is 0 is a condition that may be right after the big bonus game ends, and the player expects the next big bonus game. It is a consideration to make you want to continue playing games.
In addition, the condition is determined not by the number of times a watermelon small role has been won, but by the number of times a watermelon small role has been won. The ability of the previous player (can you aim for the small role? This is a consideration not to be affected by (No).

  By the means described above, the operation of the “Hamari stand”, which has been avoided in the past with gaming machines, can be improved, and improvement in the operation of the entire amusement hall can be expected.

  The gaming machine of the present invention can obtain a large effect when the game machine shifts to a special game state advantageous to the player, thereby enhancing the interest of the game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotating game machine will be described with reference to the corresponding drawings.

(1. Overview of Embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a slot machine 1 which is an embodiment of a rotating type gaming machine. The slot machine 1 in FIG. 1 is of a type that uses, for example, medals, coins or the like as game media. In addition, there is a type using a game ball (so-called “parrot machine”) as a spinning-type game machine, and this type is also suitable as an embodiment. Further, in implementing the present invention, no substantial difference is caused regardless of which type is applied.

  The slot machine 1 shown in FIG. 1 includes a box-shaped housing 2, and a plurality of machines are installed in the island facility of the game arcade based on the housing 2. Usually, a lending machine for medals and the like is installed as a stand-by sand, and a player can receive a medal and the like by inserting cash or a prepaid card into the stand-by sand.

  The housing 2 has a front door 4 on the front surface facing the player, and the front door 4 can be opened toward the front centering on one side end (left side end in this example). The front door 4 has a flat transparent plate 6 at the middle position thereof, and a rectangular display window 8 is formed at the center thereof. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is equipped with three reels (left reel, middle reel, right reel) 10a, 10b, 10c as an example of a mechanical symbol display device. These reels 10a, 10b, 10c are It is arranged behind the front door 4, that is, inside the housing 2.

  Each reel 10a, 10b, 10c has a reel band around the outer periphery thereof, and various patterns are attached to the surface thereof. Although not shown in FIG. 1, for example, symbols such as the numbers “7” and “BAR”, bells, watermelons, plums, apples, cherries, etc., or the slot machine 1 Characters, figures, symbols and the like that characterize the model are included.

  The slot machine 1 can change or stop the display mode of the symbols by rotating or stopping the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c. From the front surface of the slot machine 1, only a part of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c is visible through the display window 8, and three symbols in the vertical direction for each reel 10a, 10b, and 10c when stopped. Is effectively displayed.

  Display areas 12 and 14 are respectively formed on both sides of the display window 8 in the transparent plate 6, and various character information and symbol information are attached to the display areas 12 and 14 in a predetermined arrangement. . A lamp unit (not shown) is disposed behind the transparent plate 6, and information in the display areas 12 and 14 is lit and displayed by transmitting light from the lamp. For example, when a player inserts a medal through the medal insertion slot 15 for the first time, the multiplication number of medals, that is, the number of bets is added according to the number of inserted medals, and the left display area 12 corresponds to the number of bets. The active line lamp is lit up. At this time, if the medal acceptance operation in the slot machine 1 is in the credit mode, medals inserted exceeding the maximum bet number (for example, 3 bets) are stored as credits, and the credit number is numerically displayed on the display unit 16. .

  For example, up to 50 credits can be stored. If there is enough credit remaining after one game, the amount can be used for the next bet. The number of bets is selected by operating the bet buttons 18, 20, and 22. The bet buttons 18, 20, and 22 are respectively a single bet (1), 2 bets (2), and a MAX bet (3). Multiply).

  In any case, when the player determines the number of bets for each game and operates the start lever 24 in a state where the effective line lamp is lit and displayed, the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c start to rotate and the symbols change. When the player operates the stop buttons 26, 28, and 30 while the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are rotating, the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c corresponding to the right, middle, and left respectively stop rotating and the symbols are displayed. The fluctuation stops. At this time, the presence / absence of winning is determined from the combination of symbols on the activated winning line, and if there is a winning, the winning is determined according to the type of winning symbol (for example, bonus symbol, small role symbol, replay symbol, etc.). A privilege is given and one game is completed.

  Note that if there is a prize accompanying paying out medals (for example, small prize winning, bonus winning), the number of payouts is displayed on the display unit 32. In the credit mode, the paid out medals are displayed on the display unit 16. Added to credit and stored. Of the medals paid out at this time, medals exceeding the maximum number of credits are paid out to the tray 38 through the payout opening 36. Alternatively, if there is a winning with a replay symbol, the immediately preceding winning line is re-enabled and replay (replay) is possible as it is. The player can also cancel the credit mode by operating the settlement button 40 and settle the medal storage (credit).

  The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment has a liquid crystal display 42 above the display window 8, and the liquid crystal display 42 is used to provide images for effects and various bonus games as the game progresses. The number of medals is displayed. In addition, two speakers 44 are provided on the left and right of the payout opening 36, and sound effects, BGM, sounds, and the like accompanying the progress of the game are output from these speakers 44. In addition, lamps 45, 46, and 48 are arranged at various locations on the front door 4, and these lamps 45, 46, and 48 can perform effects by light-emitting decoration according to the gaming state.

(2. Internal structure of slot machine)
FIG. 2 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like that are installed in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main control board 50 for comprehensively controlling the progress of the game. The main control board 50 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an interface, etc. (all not shown). Has been implemented.

  The bet buttons 18, 20, 22 and the start lever 24, the stop buttons 26, 28, 30 and the settlement button 40 are all connected to the main control board 50, and these operation buttons use sensors (not shown). The operation by the player can be detected and the operation signal can be output to the main control board 50.

  The housing 2 accommodates other devices together with the main control board 50, and various signals are input from these devices to the main control board 50. In addition to the reel device 10 having the three reels 10a to 10c, the devices include a medal selector 52 and a hopper device 54.

  The reel device 10 has a position sensor (not shown) for detecting a reference position related to the rotation of each reel 10a, 10b, 10c, and a detection signal (index signal) from these position sensors is a main control board. 50 is input. The medal selector 52 detects medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 15 one by one and outputs a detection signal (inserted medal signal) to the main control board 50.

  The display unit 16 is connected to the main control board 50, and the display unit 16 performs numerical display using, for example, a 7-segment LED. When the main control board 50 adds the number of credits based on the medal detection signal, the value can be displayed numerically on the display unit 16.

  A control signal is output from the main control board 50 to the reel device 10 and the hopper device 54. That is, the reel device 10 has a built-in stepping motor (not shown) for rotating the reels 10a, 10b, 10c, and a drive pulse signal for controlling the rotation and stop of these stepping motors is a main control. Output from the substrate 50. The hopper device 54 receives a driving signal from the main control board 50 in accordance with the type of the winning symbol, and the hopper device 54 receives the medal in response to this.

  The hopper device 54 incorporates a payout sensor (not shown) that detects the payout medals one by one, and a payout medal signal for each medal is input to the main control board 50 from the payout sensor. ing. The display unit 32 can also display a numerical value by the 7-segment LED. When the main control board 50 instructs the payout of medals, the display unit 32 can display the number of payouts numerically.

  The slot machine 1 includes a sub control board 56 in addition to the main control board 50. The sub control board 56 includes a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, an interface, a VDP, a sound source IC, an audio amplifier, etc. (all of which are shown in the figure). Not implemented). The sub-control board 56 receives various command signals from the main control board 50 and controls the operation of the liquid crystal display 42 and the speaker 44, as well as decorative lamps 45, 46 and 48, and a back lamp for the reel device 10 (illustrated). The lighting or flashing is not controlled.

  Further, an external terminal board 58 is connected to the main control board 50, and the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 60 in the game hall via the external terminal board 58. The external terminal board 58 relays various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main control board 50 to the hall computer 60.

  In addition, a power supply unit 62 is accommodated in the housing 2, and the power supply unit 62 takes in power from an external power source and generates power necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1. The electric power generated here is supplied from the power supply unit 62 to each unit.

  The power supply unit 62 is provided with a power switch 64, a setting key switch 66, a reset switch 68, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the housing 2 and can be operated only by opening the front door 4 thereof. Among them, the power switch 64 is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 66 is for changing the settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 68 is used to cancel an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1 and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 66.

(3. Game processing)
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed by the CPU of the main control board 50.

(3-1. Revolute game processing)
FIG. 3 shows one processing procedure for one basic game (rotating game) in the slot machine 1. One game starts from start processing (step S10). This starting process is a process for starting the rotation of the reels 10a, 10b, 10c. Here, a random number triggered by the insertion of a medal or the operation of the bet buttons 18, 20, 22 or the operation of the start lever 24 is used. A process such as lottery is performed. The details of the starting process (step S10) will be described later in detail using another flowchart.

  In one game, a stop process (step S20) is executed following the start process (step S10). This stop process stops the rotation of each of the reels 10a to 10c and controls the stop position, and this usually corresponds to a process called “reel control”. There are two types of reel control performed in the stop process, for example, a table method and a control method, and either of them may be used here. This stop process will also be described later using another flowchart.

  When the reel device 10 is stopped by the stop process, a determination process (step S30) is performed next. This determination process is for determining whether or not there is a winning from the combination of symbols displayed when all the reels 10a, 10b and 10c are stopped, and for providing a game result corresponding to the winning if there is a winning. is there. Of the game results, the main prize bonus is a medal payout, and further, a bonus for shifting to a bonus game is given according to the type of the winning symbol (big bonus symbol, regular bonus symbol, etc.). The specific contents of the determination process will also be described using another flowchart after the stop process.

  The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has a specification for shifting to a gaming state generally called “replay time”, and the replay time game process (step S40) is executed after the determination process (step S30). In the replay time (RT) game processing, replay time lottery determination, internal lottery table change (RT table), replay time game count (subtraction), replay time game end processing, and the like are performed. This replay time game process will also be described in detail later using another flowchart.

(3-2. Start processing)
FIG. 4 specifically shows the contents of the start process. Here, first, the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet buttons 18, 20, and 22 is awaited (step S101). As long as the player does not make a bet or insert a medal (No), the start lever 24 is not activated, so the determination in Step S104 is denied (No) and the standby state (Step S101) continues to be looped. When there is a bet operation or a medal insertion, an acceptance process (step S102) is performed in response to this, and the effective line lamp is turned on according to the number of bets. In the acceptance process (step S102), a medal insertion command or a bet command is transmitted from the sub control board 48 to the sub control board 56.

  Subsequent to the acceptance process (step S102), a start lever valid process (step S103) is performed, and the operation of the start lever 24 is substantially validated for the first time. When the player operates the start lever 24 in this state, the determination in step S104 is affirmed (Yes), and then the start lever invalidation process (step S105) is performed.

  When the start lever 24 is operated, random number extraction (random lottery) is performed using this as an opportunity (step S106). The random number used here may be either a software random number or a hardware random number. Further, the timing for extracting the random number after receiving the operation of the start lever 24 is not particularly defined, and an appropriate extraction timing can be set in the programming process.

  In the next flag processing (step S107), winning / losing is determined from the extracted random number value. In the case of winning, the winning combination (for example, big bonus, regular bonus, small role, specific small role, etc.) is determined. While the flag is turned ON, a winning flag command is transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub-control board 48.

  In step S107, a replay time (RT) setting process is also performed. Here, based on the result of the internal lottery, a condition (additional condition) for adding the replay time game is determined from the winning flag. The replay time setting process will also be described using another flowchart.

  When the flag process and the replay time setting process (step S107) are performed, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start process has expired (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed) (step S108). ). When time-up (Yes) is confirmed, each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is started (step S109), and a wait timer from this point to the next start is started (step S110).

(3-3. Reel stop processing)
FIG. 5 shows the contents of reel stop processing by the table method as an example. Since a well-known technique can be applied to the reel control, the flow of processing will be schematically described here.

  In the reel stop process, first, a reel control table is selected according to a flag representing the winning result at that time (step S201). A reel control table having a plurality of patterns for all the winning results is prepared in advance, and these are stored in the ROM of the main control board 50 as read-only table data.

  In any case, in a state where a reel control table having an appropriate pattern is selected, a standby state is entered until the stop buttons 26, 28, 30 are pressed (steps S202, S210, S217, S219). In these standby states, it is determined whether each of the left and middle reels 10a, 10b has already stopped, or whether the first reel stop flag is not set (= 0). At the same time, it is determined whether any one of the left, middle and right stop buttons 26, 28 and 30 is pressed. If none of the stop buttons 26, 28, and 30 are pressed, the determinations in steps S219 and S209 are both denied (No), and steps S202 and after are repeated.

  For example, if the left stop button 26 is first pressed in accordance with a so-called “forward push” or “forward scissor push” procedure (step S202 = Yes), the first reel stop flag is not set at this time ( Therefore, the first reel stop process (step S204) is executed for the left reel 10a. Here, the “first reel stop process” means a process for stopping the reel first.

  Alternatively, when the center stop button 28 is first pressed in accordance with the so-called “middle push” procedure (step S210 = Yes, step S211 = Yes), the first reel stop process (step S212) is executed for the middle reel 10b. The In addition to this, when the right stop button 30 is first pressed in accordance with the so-called “reverse push” or “reverse scissor push” procedure (step S217 = Yes), the first reel stop process ( Step S218) is executed.

  When the first reel stop process (steps S204, S212, and S218) is performed for any one of the left, middle, and right reels 10a, 10b, and 10c, the reel control table of a plurality of patterns corresponding to the flag at that time is used. A table pattern is selected based on the random value. For example, for one winning combination “Bell”, a plurality of reel control tables are prepared in advance in order to stop the symbol “Bell” on the reels 10a to 10c on an effective winning line. It means that one pattern is selected from among them. When one pattern is selected, the stop positions of the reels 10a to 10c are controlled based on the reel control table. Thus, for example, the symbol “bell” is stopped somewhere on the winning line where the symbol is valid.

  For example, taking a pattern in which the left reel 10a is stopped first along the forward pressing procedure, the first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 10a in step S204. At this time, the main control board 50 transmits a stop information command (first stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the left reel 10 a to the sub control board 56.

  In the next step S206, reel control tables (stop tables) for the remaining middle and right reels 10b and 10c are determined by random lottery. Specifically, if the symbol “bell” is stopped at the lower position when the left reel 10a is stopped, the winning line can be selected from the lower line or the upward line (in the case of MAX betting) at that time. However, either one (for example, a line rising to the right) is selected by random number lottery here. The random number lottery distribution rate may be about half.

  When the above processing (step S206) is performed, the first reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S207), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S208). ). Since all the reels 10a to 10c are not stopped at this stage, the determination in step S209 is negative (No), and step S202 and subsequent steps are executed.

  Then, since the left reel 10a is already stopped at this time (step S202 = No), when the stop button 28 at the center position is pressed second (step S210 = Yes) according to the forward pressing procedure, the first reel stops. After the flag determination (step S211 = No), the middle reel stop process (step S213) is executed. In the middle reel stop process, the stop position is controlled based on the reel control table (stop table) previously selected for the middle reel 10b. As a result, in the example of the above-mentioned right-up winning line, the symbol “bell” on the middle reel 10b is stopped at the middle position. In addition, the top of the stop is a state in which two symbols “bells” are aligned on the left and middle reels 10a and 10b on the right-up line (so-called “right-up template”). At this time, the main control board 50 transmits a stop information command (second stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the middle reel 10 b to the sub control board 56. In this case, since the middle reel 10b is in the second stop, steps S212, S214, and S215 are all bypassed, and the middle reel stop flag is only turned ON (= 1) in step S216.

  Similarly, when the right stop button 30 is finally pressed (step S219 = Yes), the stop position is controlled based on the reel control table (stop table) previously selected for the right reel 10c (step S219). S220). As a result, the symbol “bell” on the third right reel 10c stops at the upper position, and the outcome when all reels are stopped is the state in which three symbols “bell” are lined up on the line going up to the right. Become. At this time, the main control board 50 transmits a stop information command (third stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the right reel 10 c to the sub control board 56. In this case, since the right reel 10c is in the third stop, steps S218, S221, and S222 are all bypassed, and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S223.

  If the all-reel stop flag is turned on through the processing so far, the determination in step S209 is affirmed (Yes), and the processing by the main control board 50 exits this routine.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

(3-4. Determination process)
FIG. 6 specifically shows the contents of the determination process. When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the reel stop process described above, the main control board 50 transmits the output (the symbol display mode) displayed at that time to the sub control board 56 (step S301). .

  Next, whether the winning symbol is a big bonus symbol (step S302), a regular bonus symbol (step S303), a small role symbol (step S304), or a replay symbol from the outcome when all reels are stopped. Whether or not there is (step S305) is determined. If it is determined that the winning symbol at that time is one of a big bonus, a regular bonus, or a small role (Yes), the hopper device 54 is driven to perform the number of medal payout operations corresponding to each winning symbol. At the same time, a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 56 (steps S306, S307, S308). In addition, the sub-control board 56 confirms that the winning is achieved by blinking the back lamp (attached to the reel device 10) corresponding to the winning symbol at that time or blinking the lamps 45, 46, and 48 of the housing 2. Produce an emphasis. In addition, the sub control board 56 performs an effect of outputting sound effects from the speaker 44.

  Further, when the winning symbol is a big bonus or a regular bonus (step S302 or S303 = Yes), the main CPU executes a big bonus game process (step S309) and a regular bonus / JAC game game process (step S310), respectively. If it is a replay symbol (step S305 = Yes), a replay process (step S311) is executed.

  When the above process is completed, the winning combination of the small role or replay is turned off (step S312), and this process ends. Further, when no winning symbol has been issued due to lost selection or missing (step S305 = No), the winning combination of the small role or replay is simply turned OFF, and the determination process is also ended. If the process proceeds to the big bonus game process (step S309) or the regular bonus / JAC game game process (step S310), the winning flag is turned OFF during each of these processes.

(4. Special gaming state)
The above is an explanation during the normal game, but in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, winning with a big bonus symbol (for example, “7-7-7”) or a regular bonus symbol (for example, “BAR-BAR-BAR”). If there is, the game shifts to a special game state called “big bonus game” or “regular bonus game” from the next game. These big bonus games and regular bonus games include a plurality of game opportunities, and there is a possibility of winning in a concentrated manner during this time. Therefore, it can be said that the player is more advantageous than usual.

  In the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, the former includes more game opportunities. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a maximum number of times (for example, a single bonus game) (30 times) an opportunity to play a small role game and an opportunity to play a JAC game (regular bonus game) a maximum number of times (for example, 3 times). Since processing during a big bonus game or a regular bonus game is publicly known, here, the big bonus game processing related to the replay time game processing will be described.

(5. Big bonus game processing)
FIG. 7 specifically shows the contents of the big bonus game process. Here, first, initialization processing is performed, and the random value lottery value table is changed for the small role game (step S401). The changed winning value table has a larger winning value for the small role than usual, and it can be said that the winning probability of the small role is high during the big bonus game.

  Next, the big bonus winning flag is turned off (step S402), and then the reel device 10 is started (step S403) and stopped (step S404). The contents of the start process and the stop process are the same as those already described.

  When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the stop processing, the outcome (symbol display mode) at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 56 (step S405), and only one internal small game counter is counted. Up (step S406).

  Next, the outcome when all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped is determined, and it is determined whether or not a prize is won with a JAC symbol (step S407) or whether or not a small role symbol is won (step S412). The The JAC symbol used here can be used, for example, as a replay symbol at normal times, but a mode in which a dedicated JAC symbol is provided separately may be used.

  As a result of the determination, if there is no winning of either the JAC symbol or the small role symbol (No), the process proceeds to step S415 and the winning flag is turned OFF. In this case, the flag was not turned on because of the lottery, or the player missed the prize without arranging the symbols even if the flag was turned on, or the player actively avoided the prize. It is thought that it was either.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S407 or step S412 that there has been a winning in the JAC symbol or small role symbol (Yes), respectively, the main control board 50 issues a medal payout corresponding to the winning symbol in the hopper device. In addition, the payout sound command is transmitted to the sub control board 56 (steps S409 and S413). Further, when the main control board 50 instructs the payout, the payout counter is counted up by that number (steps S409 and S414).

  If a prize is awarded with a JAC symbol during the big bonus game (step S407 = Yes), a game opportunity called a “JAC game” is given to the player. Since the content of the JAC game is the same as that of the regular bonus game, in this case, an RB / JAC game game process is executed following step S409 (step S410).

  Although the description of the contents of the RB / JAC game game process is omitted, when the RB / JAC game game process is completed once, the JAC game counter is incremented there (step S411).

  Similarly, when there is a winning in the JAC symbol or small role symbol, step S415 is executed subsequent to step S411 or step S414, respectively, and the winning flag is turned OFF there. Then, after each game end, it is determined whether or not the big bonus game itself should be ended (step S416), and while the end condition is not satisfied (No), the process returns to step S403 and the next start processing is performed. Done.

In general, a big bonus game ends when any of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) The count of the small role game counter has reached 30 in step S406.
(2) The count number of the JAC game counter has reached 3 in step S411.
(3) The number of medals paid out has reached a predetermined number (for example, 450) determined in advance.

  If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S416 is affirmed (Yes), and then the big bonus game end processing is performed and the winning value table is restored (step S417).

(6. Outline of replay time game)
Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, after the end of the big bonus game, it is determined by lottery whether or not to shift to a replay time (RT) game. As a result, when it is decided to shift to the replay time game, the game shifts to the replay time game consisting of the prescribed number of games.

  Also, if you win the replay time lottery and move to replay time games, the probability of winning a replay in the internal lottery (as a result, the winning probability) will be higher than in normal games or small bonus games of big bonus games. Is done. For example, if the winning probability of a replay during a normal game is about 7.3, the winning probability of a replay is changed to a high of about 1.17 (more than 6 times) during a replay time game. The As a result, during the replay time game, each game will be replayed with a very high probability, so even if the number of games is repeated to some extent, the player can continue the game without reducing the number of medals on hand. Can do. In addition, during replay time games, lotteries such as big bonuses and regular bonuses are played with the same probability as before, so players may be able to win the next bonus game before their medals are reduced so much There is an advantage that increases.

  The internal processing procedure for executing the replay time game will be described below.

(6-1. Replay time setting process)
FIG. 8 specifically shows the contents of the replay time setting process (step S107 in FIG. 4) touched in the start process.

  Here, first, as a result of the internal lottery performed in this game (step S106 in FIG. 4), it is determined whether or not a specific type of small role (here, “watermelon” is taken as an example) is won. (Step S501). In this embodiment, there are multiple types of small roles such as “Bell” and “Cherry” in addition to “Watermelon”. Among these, “Watermelon” is selected as a specific small role, and is won when it is won (Yes). The count value of the number of times is counted up (added) (step S502). For example, the count value of the number of wins is reset every time one big bonus game is completed, and here, the count value of the number of wins during the normal game between the big bonus games is totaled.

  When the count value of the number of wins is added, the replay time game entry rate, that is, the winning probability for determining whether or not to shift to the replay time game, the number of replay time games (the number of continuing games of the replay time game) Is set (step S503). The setting here is performed based on, for example, a setting table shown in Table 2 below.

  As shown in Table 2 above, the replay time game entry rate (winning probability) is set to be relatively high as the number of wins for “Watermelon”, a specific role, increases. In addition, it is understood that a relatively large number of replay time games are set. The number of replay time games in Table 2 (10 games, 20 games, 30 games, 40 games, 50 games) is set as the average number of continuations, and the number of replay time games is set with a certain range. May be. In this case, for example, if the number of wins is one at the current time, the number of replay time games may be set to exceed 10 games, or the number of replay time games less than 10 may be set.

  In any case, when “watermelon” is won in each game, the number of wins is counted up. As a result, in step S503, the rush rate of replay time games and the number of replay time games are sequentially set. Become. Compared to the winning probability (for example, about 1 / 7.8) of “bell”, which is a common small role, the winning probability of “watermelon” is compared with, for example, about 1/100 to 1/150. Is set low. For this reason, when a player actually wins "Watermelon", the player not only feels satisfied with winning a rare small role, but also has other benefits by winning the internal lottery in the previous stage. Expectation and more willingness to play.

  On the other hand, if the “watermelon” has not been won once among the big bonuses, the replay time game rush rate and the replay time game number are both the maximum (rush rate 100%, game number 50 games). It has become the specification. As a result, for example, when one big bonus game is finished, the next big bonus game is allocated before “watermelon” is won once, so that the replay time game can be surely played after the next big bonus game is finished. You can expect the privilege that you can enjoy the maximum number of games there. In addition, with such a specification, it is possible to effectively prevent a decrease in game motivation due to such a case even if the game does not shift to the replay time game after the end of the previous big bonus game.

(6-2. Replay Time Game Processing)
FIG. 9 specifically shows the contents of the replay time game process. Here, first, it is determined whether or not the flag during replay time (RT) is ON (step S600). If the game has not yet shifted to the replay time game, this RT flag is OFF (No), and it is then determined whether or not the game should be shifted to the replay time game (step S601).

  In this embodiment, when step S601 is executed immediately after the end of the big bonus, the replay time transition lottery is performed here. Accordingly, when the big bonus game process of FIG. 7 is returned, the replay is performed in the next replay time game process (step S40 in FIG. 3) following the game determination process (step S30 in FIGS. 6 and 3). A time lottery is substantially performed.

  The winning probability of the replay time lottery performed here is determined with reference to the rush rate table set in the above replay time setting process (step S503 in FIG. 8). When the replay time lottery is won, the number of replay time games (count value) is set accordingly. The above table is also referred to for setting the number of replay time games. In this embodiment, the replay time transition lottery is performed in the replay time game process. However, the replay time transition lottery may be performed immediately after the BB game process (step S309 in FIG. 6). .

  If the replay time lottery is won, it is determined that the replay time game should be entered (step S601 = Yes), and the count value of the number of replay time games set previously is decremented by 1 (step S602).

  For example, if the number of replay time games is determined as 100 games in the previous replay time lottery, the game count value is subtracted from the current game, resulting in the remaining 99 games. In this case, the determination of the number of next replay time games is denied (step S604 = No), so the next replay time flag is turned on (step S604). In addition, a replay time table (RT table) is set for internal lottery (step S605).

  Thereby, in the next game, an internal lottery is performed using the replay time table (step S107 in FIG. 4), so that the internal winning probability of the replay is increased to about 1.17. . In the next and subsequent games, the replay time table is continuously set (step S605) until the count value of the number of replay time games remains zero.

  As described above, after winning the replay time lottery after the end of the big bonus game, the game moves to the replay time game immediately after that until the specified number of games is reached, and the replay winning probability is set relatively high during the replay time game. Will be.

(6-2. Replay time table)
The replay time table has more hit values for replay than the lottery table for normal games, and the range of random values that normally deviates from the lottery table for normal games is absorbed by the hit range for replay. Has been. As a result, a normal deviation probability (for example, about 1 / 1.4) and a normal replay probability (about 1 / 7.3) are combined, and the above high probability (about 1 / 1.11) is combined. ) Can be won by replay. The specific table value (probability value) may be different for each setting (1 to 6) of the slot machine 1.

(6-3. End of replay time game)
Thereafter, if the flag during the replay time is still ON (step S600 = Yes), the count value of the number of replay time games is subtracted bypassing the replay time lottery of step S601 (step S602). Then, when the count value of the replay time game number becomes 0 after the number of games (step S604 = Yes), the replay time end process (step S606) is performed. Here, the internal lottery table is returned to that for the normal game, and a replay time end command is transmitted to the sub-control board 56. Following this, the flag during replay time is set to OFF (step S607).

(6-4. Summary of replay time specifications)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the entry rate of the replay time lottery and the number of replay time games are determined according to the number of wins of the specified small role “watermelon” obtained between the big bonuses. Produces the following significant advantages.

(1) The number of games that can be used for regular games increases among big bonuses. Even if it is apparently a so-called “hamari table”, the possibility of winning many “watermelons” increases. From the viewpoint of a person, it is assumed that the rush rate of replay time games and the number of replay time games are advantageous to oneself. For this reason, it becomes a strong appeal to the player who pays attention to such profits, and the situation where the so-called “hamari table” is left without operating forever is avoided.
(2) On the other hand, even if the “watermelon” is not won once during normal games, the entry rate of the replay time game and the number of replay time games are the most advantageous conditions for the player. Therefore, as described above, the player can be expected to have a privilege to always shift to the replay time game after the end of the next big bonus game.
(3) In the replay time setting process, the entry rate of replay time games and the number of replay time games are set based on the number of winnings, not the actual number of winning “watermelons” (FIG. 8). Even if a beginner misses a prize, there is an advantage that it will not be disadvantageous.

(6-5. Others)
In the embodiment, “watermelon” is taken as an example of the specific small role, but a symbol (for example, a character symbol) different from “watermelon” may be used as the specific small role.

  In one embodiment, the replay time setting process (FIG. 8) is performed in accordance with the number of times that a specific small role is won (the winning flag is turned ON). Accordingly, the rush rate of the replay time game and the number of replay time games may be set. In this case, the player can concentrate on the game with a sense of tension that “do not miss a prize”. Also, you can dare to miss out on winnings (so-called “Hazushi”), so that you can aim to make the replay time game entry rate and the number of replay time games the most advantageous condition, so the fun of the game Increase.

  Next, FIG. 10 shows a symbol combination display mode (reel stop eyes, outcomes) in the reel stop process during the normal game.

  In the case of this embodiment, the reel arrangement and the reel control table tend to cause a state (so-called double tempering) in which up to two big bonus symbols such as “watermelon” and “7”, which are specific small roles, are aligned at the same time. It has become. Since each of the symbols is of a property that leads to the profit of the player, it is easy to increase the interest of the player by stopping and displaying such a double template.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (a), when the first and second reels are stopped, the stop point of the double water pie of “Watermelon” and “7” is displayed. Can you win a prize, or will you win a watermelon? "

  However, since “Watermelon” and “7 (Big Bonus)” are not won at the same time, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when either of the three reels is stopped (in this case, “Watermelon” ") Will be complete.

(7. Production process)
The above is an example of the spinning game control by the main control board 50, but in this embodiment, the various control operations are controlled by the sub-control board 56 as the game progresses.

(7-1. Outline of production)
FIG. 11 shows an example of effect processing executed by the sub control board 56. When the slot machine 1 is turned on, an initialization process is first performed in the effect process (step S801). Next, a medal insertion command transmitted from the main control board 50 is awaited. When the medal insertion command is actually transmitted, an effect of outputting an insertion sound, a betting sound, etc. is performed in accordance with this command (step S802).

  Subsequently, a winning (start) flag command transmitted from the main control board 50 is awaited (step S803). The winning (starting) flag command is transmitted from the main control board 50 in response to the operation of the starting lever 24. When the winning (starting) flag command is received, the sub-control board 56 controls the rendering operation in accordance with the winning (starting) flag command. . The effect operation here is, for example, an output of a reel start sound or a notification effect of a winning combination by the liquid crystal display 42.

  When the start effect is performed, the first to third stop information commands are then awaited (steps S804 to S806). When the three stop buttons 26, 28, and 30 are operated in order, the first to second stop information commands are sequentially transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 56. Control of the presentation operation according to the winning flag and the first to third stop information commands is performed. The effect operation here is, for example, output of each reel stop sound, effect of turning off the reel, image effect by the liquid crystal display 42, and the like. In particular, when the third stop information command is received, an effect operation corresponding to the winning combination is performed (step S806).

  Then, since a payout command is transmitted from the main control board 50 according to the result of the determination processing, the sub control board 56 receives this and produces an effect by the payout sound output (step S807). Further, a game status command transmitted from the main control board 50 is awaited here, and the current game status is examined from the received command. The game status represents, for example, “big bonus game”, “regular bonus game”, “JAC game”, “bonus game end”, or the like.

  In the present embodiment, when the replay time game is internally won, the RT flag command indicating that effect and the effect information such as the number of precursor games and the number of replay time games are transmitted from the main control board 50 to the sub control board 56. It has become. The sub control board 56 can receive a command and effect information from the main control board 50 and execute an effect for replay time gaming.

(7-2. Replay time production)
In the present embodiment, the following effects are performed particularly in connection with the replay time game.

  For example, when the game is actually shifted to a replay time game, the lamps 45, 46, and 48 of the housing 2 are lit and flashed in a certain pattern, creating a different atmosphere. In addition, effects such as outputting sound effects from the speaker 44, displaying character information such as “RT in progress” on the liquid crystal display 42, and displaying the number of replay time games (number of remaining games) on the screen. Is done. During the replay time game, the effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 42 is switched to a dedicated one. Alternatively, during the replay time game, the lamp that illuminates the surfaces of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c may be turned off, and only the back lamp may be turned on instead.

It is a front view of a slot machine. FIG. 2 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of a slot machine. It is the flowchart which showed the process sequence of 1 game (rotational game) in a slot machine. It is a flowchart of a starting process. It is a flowchart of a reel stop process. It is a flowchart of a determination process. It is a flowchart of BB game processing. It is a flowchart of a replay time setting process. It is a flowchart of a replay time game process. It is the figure which showed the example of the symbol display mode (stop eye) in the middle of reel control. It is a flowchart of effect processing.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot Machine 10 Reel Device 24 Start Lever 26, 28, 30 Stop Button 34 Display Unit 42 Liquid Crystal Display 50 Main Control Board 56 Sub Control Board 70 Back Lamp

Claims (1)

When a game value multiplier is determined in order to play each game, and a player's starting operation is accepted in a state in which the multiplier is determined, a plurality of symbol display bodies with symbol rows in the circumferential direction are displayed. Rotate to change the symbol display, and then accept multiple stop operations by the player, stop the symbol display bodies in the order of acceptance, and stop all the symbol display bodies, then the symbol at that time In a gaming machine that determines whether or not there is a winning from the combination mode, and if there is a winning, a predetermined number of gaming values are given to the player and each game is ended.
Lottery means for determining whether or not the lottery result corresponds to one of a plurality of types of winning combinations prepared in advance, with lottery triggered by the start operation in each game;
By controlling the stop position seen in the circumferential direction of the symbol display body based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the symbol display that allows the combination mode of symbols corresponding to the winning combination to be displayed in the case of winning Body control means;
A setting means capable of changing the setting by accepting a predetermined changing operation, while setting the level of the winning probability of the lottery by the lottery means in a plurality of stages.
When it is determined that the lottery result of the lottery means corresponds to a special type of winning combination in a game during a general normal game, on the condition that a combination mode of symbols corresponding to the specific type of winning combination is displayed. Special gaming state transition means for transitioning to a special gaming state advantageous to the player;
Production means for performing a predetermined production during the special gaming state;
A gaming machine comprising: value information teaching means for teaching a player information of gaming value obtained by winning a prize during the special gaming state.

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