JP2006026307A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine allowing a skilled player to feel a sense of superiority or satisfaction. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine is characterized by the variation of the number of tokens to be given to a player according to the number of loaded tokens while a specific game (a challenge game or a single challenge game), in which the period of time from the stopping operation by the player to the stop of the variable display of identification information is relatively short, is being executed. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a pachislot gaming device, for example.

For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot gaming device is a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in a front display window, or a symbol on a reel Has an electrical fluctuation display device displayed on the screen. In accordance with the player's start operation, the control means drives the variable display device to rotate each reel to display the symbols in a variable manner. After a certain period of time, the reels rotate automatically or by a player's stop operation. Are stopped sequentially. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window are in a specific combination (winning symbol), the player is given a profit by paying out game media such as coins and medals. .

The currently mainstream models of pachislot gaming devices have a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, a gaming state with a condition better than that in the normal state is set for a predetermined period without finishing paying out one game medium. As such a winning combination, for example, a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “Big Bonus” and abbreviated as “BB”) capable of playing a game that gives a relatively large profit to a player a predetermined number of times, In particular, there is a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a regular bonus, abbreviated as RB) and the like that can be played a predetermined number of times to give a player a small profit.

In the mainstream models, the number of winning lines corresponding to the number of game media inserted is activated, and predetermined combinations of symbols are arranged along the activated winning lines (hereinafter also referred to as effective lines). In order to establish a prize for paying out game media, a winning combination (hereinafter also referred to as an internal winning) is won by an internal lottery process (hereinafter also referred to as an internal lottery), and the winning combination ( Hereinafter, the player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the combination of symbols indicating the winning of an internal winning combination can be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if an internal winning is made, a winning cannot be established depending on the timing of the player's stop operation. In other words, gaming machines that require skill in the timing of the stop operation (the specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Furthermore, recently, there are gaming machines capable of performing so-called challenge games when a predetermined winning is established. In such a gaming machine, in a game other than the challenge game, the reel stops within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms) after the player's stop operation is performed. In the challenge game, the player's stop operation is not performed. The reel stops within a relatively short predetermined time (for example, 75 ms) after being performed. Therefore, in the challenge game, the so-called number of sliding symbols (the amount of movement of the symbol from the stop operation until the reel stops) is reduced, and the player's stop operation is more reflected in the game result. A highly specific game will be played.

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However, in the challenge game as described above, if a large number of game media is inserted and the number of active lines is increased, winning becomes easier and technical intervention is reduced, which is unsatisfactory for the skilled person. .

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that allows a skilled person to obtain superiority and satisfaction.

In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following.
(1) Insertion number determining means for determining the input number of game media for one game according to the player's operation;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in accordance with a player's operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start instruction means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the variation display of the identification information based on the detection of the stop command signal output from the stop command means and the determination result of the winning combination determination means;
Based on the stop mode of the identification information stopped by the stop control unit, a grant number determining unit that determines the number of game medium grants;
Game medium giving means for giving the number of game media determined by the given number determining means to the player;
A specific game in which, when the stop control means stops a specific stop mode, a period from when the stop control means detects the stop command signal until the change display of the identification information is stopped is relatively short Specific game control means for performing control to execute
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the given number determining means changes the given number in accordance with the inserted number determined by the inserted number determining means during execution of the specific game.

According to the invention of (1), during the execution of the specific game, the number of grants changes according to the number of game media inserted. For example, the number of grants increases as the number of game media inserted decreases. In this case, a skilled person can enjoy a specific game with higher technical intervention by reducing the number of game media inserted and reducing the number of active lines. You can get a lot of game media. Therefore, the skilled person can obtain a sense of superiority and satisfaction.

In order to obtain more game media, the player determines the number of game media inserted according to the change in the number of game media given, so that the selection of the number of games inserted is not just for enjoying a specific game. By adding items, it becomes possible to provide a more strategic game in which the game results differ depending on the player's own intention.

Furthermore, the present invention provides the following.
(2) The gaming machine of (1) above,
The given number determining means determines the given number so that the given number increases as the number of throws determined by the throw number determining means decreases during execution of the specific game.

According to the invention of (2), the smaller the number of game media inserted, the greater the number of grants. Therefore, the skilled person can reduce the number of active lines by reducing the number of game media inserted, thereby increasing the technology. When a specific game with high intervention can be enjoyed and a winning is established in the specific game, a large number of game media can be obtained. Therefore, the skilled person can obtain a sense of superiority and satisfaction.

According to the gaming machine of the present invention, it becomes possible for a skilled person to obtain superiority and satisfaction.

FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a pachislot gaming apparatus 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.
The pachislot gaming device 1 is a gaming machine that uses a card or the like that stores information on gaming media assigned to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, gaming balls or tokens, In the following description, it is assumed that medals are used.

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

Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, a predetermined symbol (for example, “upper dust (symbol 95)” described later) corresponding to a predetermined combination (for example, “upper dust small symbol” described later) is a predetermined symbol corresponding to the center line 8c. Either a stop symbol is displayed at a position (for example, the middle position in the left display window 4L if the number of BETs to be described later is “3”), or a symbol constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is selected. By stopping and displaying in a predetermined position corresponding to the active line, a predetermined winning combination is won.

Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R each having a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. 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 rpm).

On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).
The number of medals betted to play one game corresponds to “the number of game media inserted for one game”.

The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated (when one activated line is set). The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated (when three valid lines are set). The maximum BET lamp 9c is turned on when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated (when all (5) activated lines are set). The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information including contents such as internal winning in a big bonus or challenge time, which will be described later, or being carried over is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is activated as described above.

A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. 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. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the lower position of the liquid crystal display device 5 at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10, respectively. 7R is provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated, and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

Here, in the embodiment, for one or a plurality of reels, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding display number) in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later is set to “1”. Yes. In addition, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state is set to “4”. The “sliding frame number” is basically the number of symbols to be displayed after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. It is. In addition, the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) moved from when the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated until the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. Specifically, the number of sliding symbols is a predetermined winning line such as the center line 8c in the center of the symbol after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop. It matches the number of symbols that crossed.

In addition, after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state that will be described later, stop control is performed on one or more reels 3L, 3C, and 3R within a predetermined time (for example, 75 ms). To do. Also, one or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms) during a game state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state. That is, it is possible to provide a plurality of game states in which the maximum time until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated is different.
The challenge game and the single challenge game correspond to the “specific game” in the present invention.

In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is the “first stop operation” and the stop operation performed after the “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after “second stop operation” and “second stop operation” is referred to as “third stop operation”.

FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 10) described later as a data table. On each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) "," Upper Chile (symbol 96) ", and" Lower Chile (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

Here, in the role of the embodiment, BB, challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”), RB, single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB”), single challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “SCT”) , Replays, watermelon heroes, bell heroes, upper Chile heroes, lower Chile heroes, and JAC heroes.

RB is a type 1 special agent. BB is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the first type special accessory. The challenge game described later is a second type special character. SCT is a condition for the operation of the second type special agent. CT is an accessory continuous operation apparatus according to the second type special accessory. SB is an ordinary accessory.

FIG. 3 shows the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. The gameability in each gaming state (for example, a stop control mode of reels 3L, 3C, and 3R according to a stop winning combination described later) will be described later with reference to FIGS.

The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, a challenge time gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT gaming state”), an RB gaming state, and a single challenge gaming state (hereinafter “SCG state”). BB carryover state, challenge time carryover state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT carryover state”), RB carryover state, and single bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB gaming state”). The BB carryover state, CT carryover state, and RB carryover state are hereinafter referred to as “carryover state”. Further, the role carried over in this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as “carryover role”.

The general game state is basically a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game medium given to a player for a unit game medium bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. . Further, it is a gaming state without a carryover role described later, and is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player as compared with other gaming states.

The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

The CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a CT general gaming state and a challenge game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CG state”). The game in the CG state and the SCG state is hereinafter referred to as “challenge game”. Further, the CT gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the second type special accessory” is operating.

The SCG state and the CG state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “second-type special combination” is operating.
The SCG state or the CG state is a state where a specific game is being executed. Hereinafter, the state in which the specific game is being executed is also referred to as a specific game state.

The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

Gaming in CG and SCG states is basically similar, but the CG state is initiated (generated) during the CT general gaming state, whereas the SCG state is initiated during the general gaming state. There are differences.

The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which BB winning is permitted over one or more games.

The CT carryover state is a gaming state in which CT winning is permitted over one or more games.

The RB carryover state is a gaming state in which RB winning is permitted over one or more games.

Here, as described later, when a specific condition is satisfied in the BB general gaming state, the RB does not win (“red 7-red 7-white 7” are displayed along the active line in a stop display. RB game state occurs (transition to RB game state). In addition, in the BB gaming state (the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), when the RB is won internally, the RB carryover state (the RB during BB carryover state) over one or more games in the BB gaming state When the RB wins, the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB carryover state during BB) to the RB game state in the BB game state.

Also, the current gaming state (for example, the RB gaming state during BB) also when the RB wins in the BB gaming state or the RB does not win in the RB carryover state and a specific condition is satisfied. It is also possible to shift the gaming state to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. However, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied during the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state), the game state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB during BB carryover state) to the general gaming state. Yes. On the other hand, when the RB is internally won in the general gaming state, the RB carryover state is entered and the RB is carried over.

The SB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a “normal character” is operating.

As shown in FIG. 3, the condition for generating the BB gaming state is a BB winning. The game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number (for example, so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 361), and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. To do.

The condition for generating the CT gaming state is a CT prize which will be described later. Here, when the CT is won internally, it is assigned to either CT1 or CT2 by lottery. A transition condition is established when one of the following conditions is established: the number of acquired sheets is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 254), internal winning for RB, and internal winning for SB described later. The state transitions to the general gaming state.

The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is RB winning. The transition condition is established when one of the conditions that the predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) the game is completed and the predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is achieved, and the gaming state is established. Transition to the general gaming state.

The conditions for the carryover state are: internal winning for BB, internal winning for RB, internal winning for RB during SCG and CG states, internal winning for CT, or RB during BB gaming state One of the internal winnings. When the BB, RB, or CT wins, the BB gaming state ends, or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is BB gaming state, RB gaming Transition to state, CT gaming state, or general gaming state.

The condition for generating the SCG state is an SCT prize to be described later in the general gaming state. The other case is when RB or SB is internally won during the CG state. In any case, when a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is changed to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, the SB gaming state, and the carryover state (RB carryover state). Transition.

The condition for generating the SB gaming state is an SB winning that will be described later. When a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

The occurrence condition of the BB general gaming state is that the BB wins or that the RB gaming state is ended during the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state starts during the BB gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

The occurrence condition of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is that a specific condition is established in the BB gaming state or in the BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state or in the BB gaming state. RB wins during the state. One of the conditions that a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, that a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a winning is realized, or that a BB gaming state is ended is satisfied. As a result, the transition condition is satisfied, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, or the BB general gaming state.

The generation condition of the CT general gaming state is that a CT, which will be described later, wins, or that the CG state ends during the CT gaming state. When the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state or the CG state.

In addition, when the RB or SB is internally won during the CT general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the carryover state. If the RB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the RB wins in that game, the RB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the carryover state. If the SB is won internally during the CG state, a challenge game is played with the internally won game, and if the SB wins in that game, the SB game state cannot be won. The game state is shifted to the general game state.

The condition for generating the CG state is that a specific condition is satisfied in the CT general gaming state, or that the SCT wins. In the CT general game state, when the SCT wins, the CG state occurs instead of the SCT state. When a predetermined number of times (for example, once or a plurality of times) the game is completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the CT general gaming state.

The CG state that occurs during CT1 that is started when the CT prize is won and the predetermined condition is met is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT1”. In addition, a CG state that occurs during CT2, which is triggered by the establishment of a CT prize and a predetermined condition, is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT2.”

With reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number are demonstrated.

BB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line.

CT winning is realized by arranging “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the active line.

RB winning is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-white 7” along the active line.

The SB winning is realized by arranging “Bell-Bell-Replay” along the active line.

SCT winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Bell” along the active line.

Replay winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When the replay wins, the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. That is, the replay is a role that allows a game to be played without winning a game medium by winning.

In addition, the combinations of symbols that the “watermelon small part”, “bell small part”, “upper chile small part”, and “lower chile small part” are awarded are as illustrated.

Here, the winnings of “upper Chile's small role” and “lower Chile's small role” are displayed in the upper display window 4L as “Upper Chile (symbol 96)” and “Lower Chile (symbol 97)”, respectively. If you do it. Further, as shown in FIG. 2, the “upper dust” and the “lower dust” are arranged adjacent to each other on the left reel 3L.

Accordingly, there may be a case where the winnings of the “upper Chile small part” and the “lower Chile small part” are formed in an overlapping manner (hereinafter, this case is referred to as a “decile small part”). In this case, the number of payouts is “9” or “15”.

The winning of the JAC small role is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Bell” in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

In the general game state or carryover state, basically, a role other than the JAC small role may win. However, SB, SCT, CT and RB do not win in the BB carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and RB do not win in the CT carryover state. In addition, SB, SCT, BB, and CT do not win in the RB carryover state. Further, in the RB carryover state (the RB carryover state during BB) during the BB gaming state, SB, SCT, BB, and CT are not won.

In the CT general gaming state, a combination other than a small combination of BB, CT, RB, SB, and JAC may win a prize.

In the CG state, a role other than the BB, CT, and JAC small roles may win, and in the SCG state, a role other than the JAC small role may win. In FIG. 4, the combination BB, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the payout number 15 in the SCG state, and the combination CT, the symbol combination “white 7-white 7-white 7” in the SCG state, and The illustration of 15 payouts is omitted.

In the BB general gaming state, an RB, a replay, a watermelon small part, a bell small part, an upper Chile small part, or a lower Chile small part may win.

In the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, a replay or JAC small part may win, and in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, a RB, replay or JAC small part wins There is.

In the SB gaming state, a role other than a watermelon small part, a bell small part, an upper Chile small part, and a lower Chile small part may win.

As shown in FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, when the gaming state (general gaming state, carryover state, CT general gaming state or BB general gaming state) other than the CG state or the SCG state (specific gaming state), When the “comb” wins, the number of payouts will be 3 regardless of the number of medals (game media) inserted between 1 and 3.

On the other hand, in the CG state or the SCG state (specific game state), when the “bell small part” wins, the number of payouts changes according to the number of medals (game media) inserted.
For example, when the input number is 1, the payout number is 15.
When the number of inputs is 2, the number of payouts is 6.
When the input number is 1, the payout number is 3.

As described above, in this embodiment, when the “bell bell” is won in the CG state or the SCG state (specific game state), the number of payouts changes according to the number of medals (game media) inserted. In addition to simply enjoying a specific game, the player's own intention can be added by simply adding the item to be inserted in addition to enjoying a specific game, such as the player appropriately determining the number of game media input according to the change in the number of game media granted. This makes it possible to provide a more strategic game with different game results.

In the present invention, as in this embodiment, it is desirable that the number of application increases as the number of inputs decreases. A skilled person can enjoy a specific game with higher technical intervention by reducing the number of active media by reducing the number of inserted game media, and when winning a prize in the specific game, This is because many game media can be obtained, and it becomes possible for a skilled person to obtain a sense of superiority and satisfaction.

In this embodiment, a case where CG and SCG are specific games will be described. However, in the present invention, any one of CG and SCG may be specified games.
In the present embodiment, a case will be described in which the number of payouts changes according to the number of inserted medals (game media) when the “bell small part” wins. The winning combination in which the number of payouts is changed is not particularly limited. For example, for all winning combinations that can be won in a specific gaming state, the number of payouts may change according to the number of game media inserted.

The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

FIG. 6 (1) shows a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general game state, there is a case where any combination other than the JAC small combination is won internally.

FIG. 6 (2) shows a CT gaming state probability lottery table. In the CT gaming state, there is a case where any combination other than a small combination of BB, CT, and JAC is won internally. In both cases of the CT general gaming state and the CG state, the internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2), but the selection of the winning combination for stopping is performed in a different manner (the winning combination for stopping) Are determined based on different information (lottery values)).

FIG. 7 (3) shows the SCG state probability lottery table. In the SCG state, there may be an internal win for any role other than the JAC small role.

FIG. 7 (4) shows a BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state, RB, replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, group part, or lose (none) is won internally. While in the BB general gaming state, it may be possible to shift to the RB gaming state regardless of the internal winning combination, but as a condition for the gaming state to shift to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, the BB transiting state in the BB is used. And can be migrated.

FIG. 7 (5) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table in the general gaming state. In the RB gaming state, the player wins either a replay, a JAC small role, or a loss (none).

FIG. 8 (6) shows the carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carry-over state, the internal winning is either replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, group part or lost (none).

FIG. 8 (7) shows a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, an internal winning is either RB, replay, JAC small role, or lose (none). Further, in the BB general gaming state and the RB carryover state during BB, a table obtained by removing RB from the above-mentioned BB general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 7 (4) is used. As for the lottery probability, only the probability of the winning combination RB is “0” (the probability of winning an internal winning for RB is 0), and the other winning combinations have the same probability (the probability of the loss can be changed). In the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and in the RB carryover state in the BB gaming state, a table (internal winning combination) in which the RB is excluded from the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state of FIG. As a table in which no RB is selected. As for the lottery probability, the probability of the winning combination RB is only “0”, and the other winning combinations have the same probability.

FIG. 8 (8) shows the SB gaming state probability lottery table. In the SB gaming state, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, replay, JAC small part, or lose (none) is won internally.

Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. The set value is basically a value set (selected) by the game store side, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the combination, etc.) varies depending on the set value. It has become. In the embodiment, “1” to “6” are provided as set values. The probability of internally winning at least one of the roles such as BB, CT, RB, SB, and SCT is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine an internal winning combination using one probability lottery table for all set values, and to change a winning combination selection table for stop used for determination of a winning combination for stop described later according to the setting.

With reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination selection table for stop will be described.

In the stop winning combination selection table, for each internal winning combination and gaming state, a lottery value to be won for each stop winning combination is shown.

The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stoppage is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop display in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R with the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the combination. The stop is controlled. In addition, stop control is performed in a state where a symbol or symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination for stop is not permitted.

The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”. For example, when the internal winning combination is replaying in the SCG state, when the extracted random number value is “30”, the lottery value “20” corresponding to the replay that is the winning winning combination is first subtracted from this “30”. To do. The subtracted value is “10” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “108” corresponding to all the small combinations that are the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “10”. The subtracted value is negative. Accordingly, all the small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

The maximum number of sliding symbols on the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is set to “1”, and the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) on the reel corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is basically “ Set to 0 ”. However, when the winning combination for stopping does not include a small combination, the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is basically set to “1”.

That is, when all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stopping, winning of all the small roles is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning will depend on the operation timing of the stop button by the player. . Similarly, even if a winning combination other than replay is set for the winning winning combination, the success or failure of the winning combination depends on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player.

When the internal winning combination is BB, BB is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either BB or “BB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

When the internal winning combination is CT, CT is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either CT or “CT and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

When the internal winning combination is RB, RB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either RB or “RB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the RB gaming state, RB or none (losing) is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Here, when the RB is won internally in the RB gaming state, the RB is carried over.

When the internal winning combination is SB, SB is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either SB or “SB and all small combinations” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

When the internal winning combination is SCT, in a gaming state other than the SCG state and the SB gaming state, SCT is selected as the winning combination for stopping. On the other hand, in the SCG state and the SB gaming state, either SCT or all the small combinations is selected as a winning combination for stopping (determining whether or not SCT winning is permitted in the SCG state by a predetermined lottery).

Here, the game state of the game next to the game in which the SCT wins in the general game state is the SCG state. In this SCG state, when the SCT is internally won and SCT is selected as the winning combination for stoppage. The game state of the next game also becomes the SCG state. That is, with the SCT winning as a trigger, the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games becomes the SCG state, and as a result, a pseudo high probability CG state occurs.

However, the continuation condition of this pseudo high probability CG state is that SCT is selected as the winning combination for stop, and the pseudo high probability CG in the game where all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stop. The state ends. Therefore, if the replay is not set as the winning combination for stopping during the pseudo high probability CG state, control is performed so that the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) becomes “0”. Further, even during the CG state, the SCT may be internally won and a pseudo high probability CG state may occur, and the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games may become the CG state.

When the internal winning combination is replay, the replay is selected as the winning combination for stop in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, either replay or all small roles is selected as the winning combination for stopping (the selection probability may be different in each state). Is done.

Here, the probability lottery tables used in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state (FIG. 6 (2), FIG. 7 (3)) have the highest probability of internal winning in replay. However, when an internal winning is made for the replay, the winning combination for stop is distributed to the replay or all the small roles.

When the internal winning combination is a watermelon small combination, the watermelon small combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

When the internal winning combination is a bell small combination, the bell small combination is selected as a stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1, the CG state during CT2, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

When the internal winning combination is a group role, in the general gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, the upper Chile small role, the lower Chile small role, No. 1 (upper Chile and lower Chile) are selected. There is the highest probability that a small part of the big dick will be selected as the winning winning combination.

In addition, when the internal winning combination is a group role, in CT1 CG state and CT2 CG state, the upper Chile small role, the lower Chile small role, the Big Chile small role, and all small One of the roles is selected. In the CG state during CT1, there is the highest probability that the small winning combination (the number of payouts is “2”) will be selected as the winning combination for stopping, and in the CG state during CT2, the small winning combination ( The payout number is “15”) is most likely to be selected (the probability of selecting each winning combination as a winning winning combination is different).

Here, the end condition of the CT gaming state includes that the acquired number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Therefore, the expected value of the number of continued games in the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT1 wins is the continuous game of the CT gaming state that occurs when the CT assigned to CT2 wins. It becomes larger than the expected number of times. There are cases in which a variety of gaming properties can be realized by configuring so as to be able to generate a plurality of CT gaming states having different expected values of the number of continuous games.

When the internal winning combination is a group combination, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping in the SCG state.

When the internal winning combination is a JAC small combination, the JAC small combination is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

When there is no internal winning combination (losing), in the general gaming state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state, none (losing) is selected as the stopping winning combination. .

Further, when there is no internal winning combination (losing), in the carryover state, the carryover combination is selected as the carryover combination as the stop winning combination. This carryover combination includes an RB carried over in the RB carryover state during BB. In the CT1 CG state, the CT2 CG state, and the SCG state, all small combinations are selected as the winning combination for stopping.

Here, the winning winning combination selection table for stop is provided for each set value, but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. In the embodiment, the selection probability of the stop winning combination corresponding to at least one of the internal winning combinations is set to be different between at least any “two” set values. It is also possible to determine an internal winning combination by using one stop winning combination selection table for all set values, and to change a probability lottery table used for determination of a stopping winning combination to be described later according to the setting.

FIG. 10 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, peripheral devices (actuators) that are electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and control commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. A circuit configuration including the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, the LEDs 101 and the sub-control circuit 72 for controlling the lamps 102 is shown.

The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. 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.

Connected to the CPU 31 are a clock pulse generator 34 and a frequency divider 35 for generating a reference clock pulse, and a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 for generating a random number to be sampled. As a means for random number sampling, random number sampling may be executed in 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.

The ROM 32 of the microcomputer 30 has a probability lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 8) used for determination of random number sampling performed every time the start lever 6 is operated (start operation), and the reel stop according to the stop button operation. A stop table group for determining the mode, various control commands (commands) for transmission to the sub control circuit 72, and the like are stored. The sub control circuit 72 does not input commands, information, or the like to the main control circuit 71, and communication is performed in one direction from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72. Various information is stored in the RAM 33. For example, a flag, game state information, and the like are stored.

In the circuit of FIG. 10, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 are a BET lamp (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), and an information display section. 18, a hopper 40 (including a payout driving unit) that stores medals and pays out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper drive circuit 41, and a stepping motor 49L that rotationally drives the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. 49C and 49R.

Further, a motor drive circuit 39 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R, a hopper drive circuit 41 for driving and controlling the hopper 40, a lamp driving circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, and the information display unit 18 A display unit driving circuit 48 that controls the driving of the CPU 31 is connected to the output unit of the CPU 31. 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 main input signal generating means for generating an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, a maximum BET switch 13, There are a C / P switch 14, a medal sensor 22S, a reel stop signal circuit 46, a reel position detection circuit 50, and a payout completion signal circuit 51.

The start switch 6S detects the operation of the start lever 6. The medal sensor 22S detects medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 generates a stop signal in response to the operation of each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R. The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and supplies a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of the 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. 10, a random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and a sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The winning combination is determined based on the random number thus sampled 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. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, reset pulses are obtained every rotation, and these pulses are input to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. The count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0” by the reset pulse thus obtained. As a result, the RAM 33 stores a count value corresponding to the rotation position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R.

A symbol table (not shown) 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 code numbers sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated are provided corresponding to each code number. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing 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 controlled to stop, and when the winning confirmation is made after all the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are stopped.

Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 operates 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 “ Based on the “stop table”, a signal for stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is sent to the motor drive circuit 39.

In the stop mode indicating winning of the winning combination, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and when the count value reaches a designated number, a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S1). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, a predetermined storage content (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing an internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game is erased (step S2). Specifically, erasure of data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game, writing of parameters necessary for the next game to the writing area of the RAM 33, designation of the start address of the sequence program of the next game, The line flag indicating whether each winning line 8a to 8e is activated is cleared. Next, it is determined whether or not “30 seconds” have elapsed since the end of the previous game, that is, after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stopped (step S3). If this determination is “YES”, a “demo display command” requesting display of “demo image” is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72 (step S4). When the determination in step S3 is “NO”, the process proceeds to step S5.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is a request for automatic medal insertion, that is, whether or not a replay winning has been realized in the previous game (step S5). When this determination is “YES”, medals for the insertion request are automatically inserted (step S6), and the process proceeds to step S8. When the determination in step S5 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13 (step S7). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S8, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S3.
When executing the processes of steps S5 to S7, the CPU 31 functions as an insertion number determining means for determining the number of inserted game media for one game in accordance with the player's operation.

In step S <b> 8, a “BET command” indicating that the operation of the BET switches 11 to 13 or the operation of inserting medals has been performed is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S based on the operation of the start lever 6 (step S9). In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the game start command signal output from the start switch 6S is received by the player operating the start lever 6.
The start switch 6S functions as a game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in accordance with the player's operation.

When the determination in step S9 is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S10, and when “NO”, step S9 is repeated. In step S10, random numbers for lottery are extracted. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later. Subsequently, a game state monitoring process is performed (step S11).

Next, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process (step S12). In the probability lottery process, the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 are used, and the internal winning combination is determined according to the random number extracted in the process of step S10 and the gaming state. Further, in the probability lottery process, when the RB or SB is won internally in the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the carryover state (RB carryover state). Further, when the internal winning combination is CT, distribution to CT1 or CT2 is performed based on lottery, information related to the game, game operation of the player, and the like.

Next, the winning winning combination determination process is performed (step S13). In the stop winning combination determination process, the stop winning combination selection table shown in FIG. 9 is used, and the stop winning combination is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in step S12 and the gaming state.
When executing the processes of steps S12 and S13, the CPU 31 functions as a winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the game start instruction means (start switch 6S). .

Next, the CPU 31 executes a payline validation process described later (step S14).
FIG. 14 is a flowchart showing a payline validation process that is called and executed in step S14 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of medals (game media) inserted is three (step S60). When determining that the number of inserted medals is three, the CPU 31 sets a line flag for activating all five winning lines 8a to 8e (step S61).
The line flag is a flag that can be set for each of the five winning lines 8a to 8e. The line flag is set in the RAM 33 by the process of step S61, and is cleared by the process of step S2. In the winning determination (FIG. 13, step S27) described later, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode of the identification information on the winning line corresponding to the set line flag is the winning mode.

If it is determined in step S60 that the number of inserted medals is not three, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals (game media) is two (step S62).
When determining that the number of inserted medals is two, the CPU 31 sets a line flag for activating the three winning lines 8b to 8d (step S63).

If it is determined in step S62 that the number of inserted medals is not two, the number of inserted medals is one. In this case, the CPU 31 sets a line flag that activates one pay line 8c (step S64).

After the process of step S61, S63 or S64 is executed, the CPU 31 selects a winning line for arranging the combinations of symbols (identification information) corresponding to the winning combination for stop determined in step S13 of the subroutine shown in FIG. (Step S65).
Thereafter, this subroutine is terminated, and the process proceeds to step S15 of the subroutine shown in FIG.

Next, the CPU 31 performs stop table selection processing (step S15), and proceeds to step S16 in FIG.
In step S <b> 16 of FIG. 12, a “start command” is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. The “start command” includes an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, information on a gaming state, and the like. Subsequently, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the start of the previous game (step S17). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S19, and when “NO” is determined. Moves to step S18. In step S18, game start waiting time digestion processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. Specifically, the input based on the operation of starting the player's game is invalidated until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. Perform the process.

In step S19, the CPU 31 sets a timer for monitoring one game. The one-game monitoring timer in the process of step S19 includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are rotated (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S21.
By the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a plurality of symbols (identification information) drawn on the peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and displayed. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R function as a variable display unit that displays a plurality of identification information in a variable manner based on the detection of the game start command signal output from the game start command unit (start switch 6S).

In step S21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether or not a stop command signal output when any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R is operated is received. The stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R function as stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player.
When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S22. In step S22, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S23, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21.

In step S23, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process which will be described later with reference to FIG. Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R corresponding to the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R that have been stopped are rotated by the number of sliding frames determined in step S23 and then stopped (step S24).
At this time, the CPU 31 displays the variation display of the identification information based on the detection of the stop command signal output from the stop command means (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) and the determination result of the winning combination determination means (CPU 31). It functions as stop control means for stopping.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S25). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S26, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S21. In step S26, an “all reel stop command” indicating that all reels have been stopped is transmitted to the sub control circuit 72, and the process proceeds to step S27 in FIG.

In step S27 of FIG. 13, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R.
Specifically, a winning combination is identified based on a code number and a winning determination table of symbols arranged along the winning line 8 (8a to 8e) corresponding to the set line flag.
Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the winning flag is normal (step S28). Specifically, when the winning combination is “losing (none)”, it is determined (determined) as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state. When the winning combination is included in the winning combination for determination, it is determined as “normal (“ YES ”)” regardless of the gaming state.

When the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination, if the gaming state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, the determination is “illegal (“ NO ”)”. If the winning combination is not included in the winning combination for determination and the gaming state is CG or SCG, “Illegal” if the winning combination is a bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) or replay. ("NO") ". When the winning combination is not included in the winning combination for determination, when the gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state, the winning combination is other than the bonus (BB, CT, SCT, RB, SB, etc.) and replay. Determined as normal (“YES”).

The determination winning combination (operating condition device) in the process of step S28 includes an internal winning combination obtained as a result of the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 11), a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, and the like. And a carryover combination obtained as a result of the game state update (step S31 in FIG. 13 to be described later) based on this.

For example, in the case where the Bell small combination is selected as the internal winning combination in the probability lottery process (step S12 in FIG. 11) in the unit game in the BB carryover state (the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination in the game is: It becomes a small part of BB and Bell. When a watermelon small combination is selected as an internal winning combination in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, the determination winning combination in the game becomes a watermelon small combination. The winning combination for stopping obtained as a result of the determination of the winning combination for stopping (step S13 in FIG. 11) is not included in the winning combination for determination.

If the determination in step S28 is "NO", an illegal error is displayed (step S29). In this case, the game is canceled. If the determination in step S28 is "YES", medal payout / credit processing is performed (step S30).

FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a medal payout / credit processing subroutine that is called and executed in step S30 of the main routine shown in FIG.
In this flowchart, in order to make it easier to understand the feature of the present invention in this embodiment in which the number of payouts changes according to the number of inserted medals (game media) when the “bell small part” wins, A case where a role other than “Bell's small role” wins will be briefly described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “bell small part” has won (step S70).
In this process, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the “bell small part” has won based on the result of the winning search in step S27 of the main routine shown in FIG.

In step S70, when it is determined that “Bell's small role” has been won, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the gaming state is a CG or SCG state (specific gaming state) (step S71).
When it is determined that the gaming state is not the CG or SCG state (specific gaming state), the CPU 31 has 1 to 3 medals (game media) inserted as described with reference to FIGS. Regardless of which one, the number of medals is determined to be 3 (step S72).

When determining in step S71 that the gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state (specific gaming state), the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is three (step S73).
When determining that the number of inserted medals is 3, the CPU 31 determines the number of medals to be given as 3 as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 (step S74).

When determining in step S73 that the number of inserted medals is not three, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of inserted medals is two (step S75).
If it is determined that the number of medals is two, the CPU 31 determines the number of medals to be six as described with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5 (step S76).
On the other hand, when it is determined that the number of inserted medals is not two, the number of inserted medals is one, so the CPU 31 determines the number of medals given as described with reference to FIGS. The number is determined to be 15 (step S77).

If it is determined in step S70 that the “bell small part” has not won, as described with reference to FIG. 4 and FIG. 5, the number of grants (based on the player) The number of game media to be given is determined (step S78).
In the processing of steps S70 to S78 described above, the CPU 31 functions as a grant number determining means for determining the grant number of medals (game media) based on the stop mode of the identification information.
Then, the CPU 31 functioning as the number-of-giving-number determining means is in the CG state or the SCG state (specific game state) (step S71: YES), and if the “bell small part” wins, the number of insertions is three. If there is (step S73: YES), the number of grants is determined to be 3 (step S74), and if the number of feeds is 2 (step S75: YES), the number of grants is determined to be 6 (step S76). If the number of throws is one (step S75: NO), the number of grants is changed according to the number of throws during execution of a specific game, such as determining the number of grants to 15 (step S77). is there.

After executing the processing of step S72, S74, S76, S77 or S78, the CPU 31 pays out or credits the number of medals according to the determined number of grants (step S79). When “payout” is selected by switching the C / P switch 14, the CPU 31 supplies a payout command signal to the hopper driving circuit 41 to pay out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At that time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and a medal payout completion signal is input to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. As a result, the CPU 31 stops driving the hopper 40 via the hopper drive circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.
On the other hand, when “credit” is selected by switching the C / P switch 14, the CPU 31 performs a process of updating by adding the number of medals to be paid out to the number of medals possessed by the player stored in the RAM 33. Do.
When performing the process of step S79, the CPU 31 functions as a game medium giving means for giving the determined number of game media (medals) to the player.

Next, the CPU 31 updates the number of acquired medals stored in the RAM 33 (step S80), ends the present subroutine, and shifts the processing to step S31 of the main routine shown in FIG.

Next, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination, etc. (step S31). Specifically, when BB, CT, or RB is elected internally, the game state is updated (transferred) to the carryover state, and either BB, CT, or RB corresponding to the carryover state is carried over. Set as. Also, the BB gaming state is updated when BB wins, the CT gaming state when CT wins, and the RB gaming state when RB wins. Also, the SCG state is updated when the SCT is won, and the SB game state is updated when the SB is won. When winning a bonus combination (BB, CT, RB, etc.), the carryover combination is cleared (erased). Further, the game state is updated from the SB game state or the SCG state to the general game state. When the winning combination is replay, information indicating that the winning combination is replay is stored. Based on this information, it is determined whether or not to automatically insert medals when the next game starts (step S5 in FIG. 11). If the determination in step S5 is made, the information indicating that the winning combination is replay is cleared.

Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state that has occurred during the general gaming state (step S32). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S33, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S34.

In step S33, RB gaming state control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S33, updating the number information (game number, winning number), determining whether to maintain the RB gaming state or to shift to the general gaming state based on the number information, etc. I do.

When the determination in step S32 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the CT gaming state (step S34). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S35, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S36.

In step S35, a CT gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the CT gaming state control process in step S35, updating of information on the acquired number of games, transition (switching) of the gaming state between the CT general gaming state and the CG state, and whether to shift to the general gaming state based on the acquired number of games. Make decisions.

When the determination in step S34 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S36). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S37, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

In step S37, a BB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S38. In the BB gaming state control process in step S37, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the game state is changed from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, and whether or not to shift to the general gaming state is determined based on the acquired number of games. Do.

Next, in step S38, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state is set. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S39, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

In step S39, an RB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In the RB gaming state control process in step S39, the determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the BB general gaming state based on the update of the number information (game number, winning number) and the number information. And so on.

Next, with reference to FIG. 16, the sliding frame number determination process performed in step S23 of FIG. 12 will be described.

First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a CG state or an SCG state (specific gaming state) (step S41). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S46. In step S42, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to “1”, and the process proceeds to step S43. In step S43, it is determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S44, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S47.

In step S44, it is determined whether or not the current reel stop control corresponds to the first stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S47, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, if the winning combination for stoppage is all the small roles in the CG state or the SCG state and the reel stop control corresponds to the second stop operation or the third stop operation, The number is set to “0” and the process proceeds to step S48. Here, when “0” is applied as the number of sliding frames in the CG state and the SCG state, the processes in steps S48 to S50 can be omitted.

If the determination in step S41 is “NO”, that is, if the game state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set to “4” (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S47. In step S47, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.

Here, when the determination in step S43 is “NO”, if step S47 is performed, the maximum number of sliding symbols is “in the stop control of all reels corresponding to the first stop operation to the third stop operation”. Within the range of 1 ″, the drawing combination control (control for realizing maximum winning) corresponding to the combination other than the small combination is performed. Further, in the determination in step S43, it may be determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination other than a JAC small combination.

In addition, when the determination in step S44 is “YES” and step S47 is performed, the winning combination for stop is all the combinations, and only the maximum slip is controlled for the reel stop control corresponding to the first stop operation. Stop control is performed within the range where the number of frames is “1”. In this stop control, it can be determined by lottery or the like whether the symbol corresponding to which combination is given priority.

In step S48, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current reel stop control corresponds to the third stop operation. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S49, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. In step S49, it is determined whether or not the winning combination (winning combination) and the winning combination for stopping are inconsistent. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S50, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. In step S50, the number of sliding frames is set to “1” in order to avoid erroneous replay winning, and the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.
In step S41 of the subroutine shown in FIG. 16, when it is determined that the state is the CG state or the SCG state (specific game state) and the processing after step S42 is executed, the CPU 31 performs control to execute the specific game. It functions as a control means.

As described above, according to the pachi-slot gaming device 1, the number of grants changes according to the number of medals (game media) inserted in the CG state or the SCG state (specific game state) (see FIGS. 4 and 15). In order to obtain a medal, the player determines the number of medals as appropriate according to the change in the number of medals, and simply selects the number of medals other than enjoying CG or SCG (specific game). By adding items, it becomes possible to provide a more strategic game in which the game results differ depending on the player's own intention.

In the present invention, as in the pachislot gaming apparatus 1, it is desirable that the smaller the number of medals inserted, the greater the number of medals awarded. Experts can enjoy CG or SCG (specific game) with higher technical intervention by reducing the number of medals inserted and reducing the number of active lines, and winning a prize with CG or SCG In case you can get many medals. Therefore, it becomes possible for a skilled person to obtain a sense of superiority and satisfaction.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and for example, the following configurations can be adopted.

In the embodiment, when an internal winning is made for replay in the CG state or the SCG state, all the small roles are selected as the winning combination for stopping, and the winning of all the small roles is allowed, but this is limited to this. It is not a thing. For example, in addition to all the small combinations, winnings such as specific small combinations, BB, CT, RB, SB, SCT, and JAC small combinations may be allowed. Also, based on the operation timing, operation sequence, operation direction, number of operations, etc. of the operation means operated by the player (such as the start lever 6 of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R), the winning combination is changed. You can also. For example, when a predetermined stop button (for example, the left stop button 7L) is operated as the first stop operation, the small part of replay is selected as the winning combination for stop, and what is the predetermined stop button as the first stop operation? When another stop button is operated, all the small combinations may be selected as the winning combination for stop.

In the embodiment, the SCG state generated by the SCT winning in the general gaming state is basically finished in one game (unit game), but is not limited to this. For example, the number of continuous games in the SCG state (expected number of times) generated in the general gaming state is different from the number of continuous games in the CG state (expected value of the number of times) generated in the BB general gaming state. It can be continued throughout the game.

Also, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and the CG state in the CT gaming state are generated when a specific condition (for example, a predetermined condition (information) described later) is established, an RB winning, or an SCT winning is triggered. However, it is not limited to this. Based on the number of games from a predetermined time (for example, BB winning, CT winning, etc.), a CG occurrence high probability state, an RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, a CG state during the CT gaming state, It is also possible to perform a lottery on whether or not to generate them. For example, a lottery of whether or not to generate the above is performed based on the number of games from a predetermined time point, and if the generation is not won by lottery, again based on the number of games from the time the lottery is performed A lottery can also be performed (for example, a lottery can be performed at 10 game intervals).

Also, on the basis of a predetermined point in time, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state are paid out to the gaming medium and the player used for the game. It can also be determined whether or not to generate the information based on information based on at least one of the game media (for example, the acquired number, the net increase number, the payout number). As the predetermined time point, any time point such as a BB prize, a CT prize, or a power supply to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 can be adopted.

Whether or not to generate the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state based on the number of times a predetermined winning combination has been won, based on a predetermined time point. It can also be determined. As the predetermined combination, a small combination, replay, SCT, JAC small combination, BB, RB, SB, CT, or a combination of these combinations can be adopted. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination is determined to be a winning combination for stoppage, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R allowing the winning of the winning combination for stopping is determined, and the determination result and the stop button by the player Based on the operation order of 7L, 7C, and 7R, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be controlled to be stopped (whether or not a winning combination of a predetermined combination is successful). In this case, information such as the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously or the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously in a game in which a predetermined combination has been selected as a winning combination for stoppage is used for the determination. You can also.

Further, based on the predetermined number of times, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state can be determined based on the number of times that a predetermined combination is won internally.

Whether the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state are generated based on the lottery result different from the lottery of the internal winning combination or the winning winning combination Can also be determined.

In the embodiment, CT (white 7-white 7-white 7) and SCT (Replay-Replay-bell) are provided as a role (symbol combination) that triggers the occurrence of the CT gaming state and the SCG state. It is not limited to this. For example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (for example, replay) is stopped and displayed, a lottery (whether based on a predetermined condition described later) whether or not to generate a CT gaming state, an SCG state, or a CG state (Lottery) may be performed. This lottery can also provide a symbol or a symbol combination that triggers the occurrence of a CG state (generation lottery). The lottery of whether or not to generate the CT gaming state, the SCG state, and the CG state can be performed without being based on the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping. These lotteries can be performed, for example, from the time when a small role, replay, or the like is won internally until the third stop operation of the next game.

In the embodiment, the CT gaming state occurs when the CT wins. Further, when the SCT wins, the SCT state occurs. That is, when a winning combination is won (when a corresponding symbol combination is displayed), a gaming state corresponding to the winning combination (symbol combination) is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a corresponding combination (corresponding symbol combination) wins (stop display), it is also possible to determine whether or not to generate a gaming state (CT gaming state) corresponding to the combination (for example, CT). it can. That is, when the corresponding combination wins, a case where a corresponding gaming state occurs and a case where it does not occur can be generated. The determination can be made based on the result of random lottery, predetermined conditions described later, a combination thereof, and the like.

In the embodiment, the probability of internal winning for replay is set according to the configuration of the probability lottery table according to each gaming state, but the probability of internal winning for replay in each gaming state can be arbitrarily set. For example, in the embodiment, the probability of internal winning for replay in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is set to be higher than the probability of internal winning for replay in the general gaming state, but the probability is low. It can also be set.

In the embodiment, the probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 6) is set so that CT is not internally won in the CT gaming state, but this is not a limitation. When the probability lottery table is set so that CT is internally won during the CT gaming state and CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, the gaming state is shifted from the CT gaming state to the CT carryover state, The state can be continued. When continuing the CT gaming state, information on whether or not the CT gaming state end condition is satisfied (satisfied) is reset to an initial state (state when CT is won). (For example, so-called “adding”) is preferable. In addition, a CT lottery table is set so that CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, and CT is internally won, or CT is selected as a winning combination for stop, You may make it do. It is also possible to set a probability lottery table so as to internally win BB during the BB gaming state, and perform the same control as in the CT gaming state.

Further, according to the set value set by the game store (or the set value and a predetermined condition described later), the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, CT It is also possible to change the gaming state, the CG state during the CT gaming state, the occurrence probability of the SCG state, the termination probability, the generation condition, the termination condition, and the like. As the occurrence probability and the end probability, those calculated in consideration of the probability that various conditions related to the occurrence condition or the end condition are satisfied may be employed. In addition, at least any two setting values (settings), the player grasps, predicts, or narrows the setting by making the generation condition or the end condition of at least two of the gaming states different from each other. May be able to increase the interest of the game.

End conditions for the BB gaming state, the CT gaming state, the CG occurrence high probability state, the CG state (hereinafter referred to as “special gaming state”) are not limited to the conditions in the embodiment, and a predetermined condition is adopted (predetermined) Based on the conditions (predetermined information). As a predetermined condition, after a special gaming state starts, as a result of a lottery performed in each game in the special gaming state or in a predetermined game, the number of winnings for a specific role or any of the specific zones, within a specific zone Time (elapsed time), a specific combination (one or more combinations) or the number of winnings of any combination, the number of times that a specific combination (one or more combinations) was won internally in a specific section, or The number of times that a specific combination is determined as a winning combination for stoppage can also be adopted.

As the specific section, for example, a section after the start of the special gaming state (current special gaming state) (section up to the present), a section of the previous specific gaming state, and after the end of the previous specific gaming state Section until the start of the current specific gaming state, gaming section from when the pachislot gaming device 1 is powered on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence of the occurrence.

In addition, as a predetermined condition of the special gaming state, a condition (information) regarding time, a condition related to internal winning for a specific role, a condition related to a stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, special Conditions relating to the number of games since the game state started can also be adopted. In addition, the special game state is continued when the player can satisfy a predetermined game condition (so-called “mission”), and the special game state is terminated when the game condition cannot be satisfied (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). You can also.

In addition, as predetermined conditions, the total number of sliding frames of one or more reels in a specific section, the total time from stop operation to stop, a specific game (for example, whether the special game state is finished) (A branching or not branching) based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming medium used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming medium paid out to the player Conditions (for example, conditions such as the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increases, the number of payouts, etc.) can also be adopted.

Also, a plurality of symbol combinations (acting symbols) indicating CT winnings can be provided, and the CT game state end condition can be varied depending on the symbol combination that triggered the occurrence of the CT gaming state. It is also possible to provide a plurality of end conditions and change the selection probability of each end condition according to the symbol combination. In addition, as a CT game state end condition, winning a CT game state end lottery performed in each game or a predetermined game (for example, a game in which the internal winning combination is a replay) is adopted, and the CT game state is ended. It is also possible to classify the first probability state where the probability of winning the lottery is the first probability and the second probability state where the probability is higher than the first probability (transition of the probability state). . Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition related to a stop control mode for stopping and controlling the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R may be employed. As a mode of stop control, whether or not the winning combination for the stop is successful or not is a mode of stop control for distributing the winning combination in the order of operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination for stop is an effective line. In the case where the number of sliding symbols is selected in the case of stopping along, the aspect of the priority order of the number of sliding symbols, the aspect relating to the selection of the winning line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stopping, etc. can also be adopted. .

In addition, any one of a plurality of stages (for example, 200 sheets, 300 sheets, 400 sheets, etc.) for a specific type of condition (for example, conditions regarding the number of acquired sheets, the number of paid out sheets, the net increase number, etc.) The game condition end condition (continuation condition) can be determined by lottery or the like. Further, as a specific type of condition, a condition of a probability of winning a lottery at the end of the special gaming state is adopted, and as a plurality of stages, for example, “1/10”, “1/100”, “1/500”, etc. Can also be adopted. In addition, a time condition after the start of the special gaming state is adopted as a specific type of condition, and “10 seconds”, “30 seconds”, “50 seconds”, etc. are adopted as a plurality of stages. You can also.

Also, as specific conditions, the number of games in which a predetermined combination wins after the start of the special gaming state (number of unit games), the number of games in which no combination wins, a game in which a predetermined combination is won internally For example, “10 times”, “30 times”, “50 times”, etc. can be adopted as a plurality of stages. In addition, the total number (added) of the number of sliding frames of one or more reels after the start of the special gaming state is adopted as a specific condition. For example, “30 frames”, “50 frames”, “ “70 frames” can also be adopted. As a specific type of condition, the total slip time of one or a plurality of reels after the start of the special gaming state (a time obtained by adding the time until the stop after the stop button is operated) is adopted. “1 second”, “3 seconds”, “5 seconds”, etc. can also be adopted.

One or a plurality of conditions (such as a plurality of types of conditions) can be applied as the specific condition, the predetermined condition, the end condition, the generation condition, the condition, the game condition, or the continuation condition. In addition, as a specific condition, a predetermined condition, an end condition, a generation condition, a condition, a game condition, or a continuation condition, a symbol or a symbol combination corresponding to “0” is stopped in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. It is also possible to adopt display, stop display along a winning line (effective line), and the like. For example, the “0 winning combination” is a combination in which no profit is given to the player even when the corresponding symbol or symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the active line.

In the embodiment, the BB gaming state can be configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, the BB gaming state can be configured by a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is set to “1”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R, specific reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc. The number should be “1”. Also, the maximum number of sliding symbols may be different between the CG state and the SCG state and the gaming state (state) other than these, and the maximum number of sliding symbols is limited to “4 frames”, “2 frames”, etc. is not. In addition, the probability of re-winning in the re-game is the same as that in a predetermined number of games after a predetermined game result is obtained after a special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special game state ends. It can also be set higher than the game.

In the CG state (in CG), SCT and replay can be set to the same flag (for example, a group combination). The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the CT general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: SCT—Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (none) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. Instead of the probability lottery table for CT gaming state shown in FIG. 6 (2), the following probability lottery table may be used. “Role: CT group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing (none) —winning probability: 1/16384”.

Further, the relationship between the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, and the selection probability in the CT gaming state may be as follows. “Internal Winning Role: SCT—Stop Winning Role: SCT and All Small Roles—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “Internal Winning Role: Replay—Stop Winning Role: Replay—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “ Internal Winner: Loss (None)-Stop Winner: All Minor-Selection Probability: 128/128 ". Here, the CT group combination indicates SCT and replay. When the CT group combination is determined to be won by the probability lottery process, the SCT and replay are internal winning combinations in the game. In that case, SCT, all small roles, and replay are selected as the winning winning combination. Therefore, the roles that the player may win in the game are “SCT”, “SCT and replay”, “SCT and predetermined small role”, “replay”, “replay and predetermined small role” or One of the “predetermined small roles”.

Among them, when “SCT and Replay” is won, specifically, three game medals are bet and the active line is five lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the reel in FIG. 16-18, that is, upper replay, middle bell, lower replay, symbol code 16-18 from upper stage of upper reel, middle replay, middle stage replay, lower bell, symbol code 15-17 from upper stage of right reel, upper stage replay, middle stage When the watermelon and lower bell are stopped and displayed by the player's operation, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the cross-up line 8a, and “Replay-Replay-bell” is displayed on the cross-down line 8e. It will be.

As a result, 15 game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning, and the next game is a re-game state in which the game can be started without inserting the game medals, and the CG state is entered. In other words, in the first game after the CT gaming state is started (CT start + 0), when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, the SCT is won internally with a high probability, and the reel is placed at a predetermined position. Is stopped, 15 game medals are paid out and the next (CT start + 1) game is in the CG state. Similarly, when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, SCT and replay are internally won with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at the aforementioned position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time (CT start + 2) The game enters a replay state and a CG state.

In the next game (CT start + 3), if the game is started without inserting game medals, SCT and replay are won internally again with high probability, and the reels are stopped at the aforementioned positions, 15 game medals Is paid out and the next game is also in the re-playing state and the CG state. Therefore, if the operation by the player is accurate, after the CT game is started, only 6 game medals are bet, and the game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning every game (here 15 cards) until the CT gaming state is finished. ) Can be received. By using SCT and replay as a group role in CG and SCG as in this example, a new game can be created, and a new game can be provided to the player.

In addition, in the RB during BB (RB state during the BB gaming state), the small combination of RB and JAC can be set to the same flag. As a specific start condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “the RB gaming state is ended”. The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the probability lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. “Role: RB−Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (none) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. Further, the probability lottery table for the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state may be changed to FIG. 6 (7), and the following probability lottery table may be used. “Role: RB group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing (none) —winning probability: 1/16384”.

However, the following probability lottery table may be used in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (the RB carryover state during BB). “Role: JAC Small Role-Winning Probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (None)-Winning Probability: 1/16384”. Here, the RB group combination indicates a small combination of RB and JAC. When the RB group combination is determined to be won by the probability lottery process, the small combination of RB and JAC becomes the internal winning combination in the game. In that case, the small winning combination of RB and JAC is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Therefore, a role that a player may win in the game is either an RB or a JAC small role. If a JAC small role is won, the RB becomes a carryover role and enters the RB carryover state during BB.

Specifically, in the first game after the start of BB (BB start +0), if RB wins with high probability and the reel is stopped at a predetermined position, 15 game medals are paid out and the next time ( BB start + 1, RB start + 0) The RB state is started from the game. When a player inserts one game medal and starts the game, the RB and JAC small roles are won with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at a predetermined position where the JAC small role is won, 15 cards The game medal is paid out and the next (BB start + 2, RB start + 1) game enters the RB carryover state during BB. In the next game (BB start + 2, RB start + 1), a JAC small role is won internally with a high probability, and when the reel is stopped at a predetermined position, 15 game medals are paid out. After that, when a predetermined RB end condition is satisfied, the specific start condition for generating the RB game state in the BB game state is satisfied, so that the RB game state is immediately generated.

With such a configuration, once the RB gaming state occurs in the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state can be continuously generated. Here, if the RB and JAC minor roles in the BB gaming state are not used as a group role, the RB is awarded in the unit game determined as the internal winning combination and is in operation. This means that a new RB is activated before the last RB is completed, and there are cases where the overall number of balls is reduced and the player is dissatisfied. If the player removes the RB, there may be a demerit that a winning is not obtained in the game, the number of balls that are played per unit time is lowered, and the game is prolonged.

By making the RB and JAC small roles in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state as a group role as in this example, a new gaming property can be created, and a new gaming property is provided to the player There are cases where it is possible. Here, the operating condition of the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is exemplified as the end of the RB gaming state in the already operating BB gaming state, but is not limited to this, and the BB gaming state described separately The operating conditions of the RB gaming state in the middle may be applied.

In the embodiment, even during the CG state and the SCG state, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to determine a watermelon small part, a bell small part, and a group part as an internal winning combination, but this may not be performed. . That is, one or more lots of RB, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the CG state, and one or more of BB, RB, RB, SB, SCT, and replay are performed during the SCG state. A plurality of lotteries may be performed.

In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is set in the sliding frame number determination process S23. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a player performs a reel stop operation, a predetermined winning line is set. (E.g., center line 8c) When there is a table for stopping in which the symbol position passing over the symbol position and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol position are determined in advance, and the gaming state is the CG state (the SCG state may also be used) In addition, a stop table constituted only by a value less than a specific number of frames for the CG state may be selected. Further, the stop parameter for selecting the stop table may be determined before the reel stop operation is permitted, and may be notified to the player. By doing so, the production effect may be enhanced.

Even if the gaming state is the CG state (which may be the SCG state), it is limited to be configured so that a stop table configured only by a value less than a specific number of frames is selected for all reels. First, when a specific reel (for example, only the left reel 3L, only the first stop-operated reel) is operated, only a value equal to or less than a specific number of frames is configured for the reel used for stop control. When a stop table other than a specific reel is controlled to be stopped, a stop table configured only with a value less than a predetermined number of frames greater than a specific number of frames is selected. Also good. Furthermore, it may be determined which reel is the specific reel before the reel stop operation is permitted, and the player may be notified. By doing so, there may be an effect that it is possible to inform the player which reel operation requires a severe operation for the player.

Further, which reel is to be a specific reel may be determined after the player performs a predetermined reel stop operation. For example, it may be determined by the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the first stop operation is performed at the time when the first stop operation is performed (for example, the first stop operation). If the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is the left reel 3L, if the symbol on the center line 8c is an upper dust at the time of the operation, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel, etc.) (For example, the left reel 3L is applied as a specific reel in the case of forward pressing, and the right reel and the middle reel are specified as specific reels in the case of reverse pressing. Etc.) By doing so, variations in reel stop control can be expanded and gameability can be improved.

In addition, the maximum number of searches in the case where the reel pull-in control and the escape control are performed in the sliding frame number determination process S23 is different between the CG state (or SCG state) and the game state other than the CG state (and SCG state). Also good. For example, when pull-in control is performed on the specific reel described above in the CG state or the SCG state, it passes over a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) in the reel on which the specific reel is operated. If there is a symbol that you want to draw one frame ahead from the symbol position (if the maximum number of searches is one frame), rotate the reel one frame and then stop it. If there is a symbol you want to draw within 4 frames from the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, center line 8c) (when the maximum number of searches is 4 frames), rotate the reel for that number of frames. You may make it stop. (For example, if there is a symbol to be drawn three frames ahead, the reel may be rotated by the number of three frames and then stopped).

Here, in many cases, a symbol that is likely to be drawn is mainly a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that may be won. For example, if the internal winning combination is replay, and if one more frame is drawn, a replay symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the reel (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2 as an example, when the stop operation is performed, the center line 8c 2), the reel may be stopped after rotating the frame by the number of frames (in the case of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, the symbol code 18 is Stopped on top of reel) A player with a larger maximum number of searches is more advantageous to the player than a small number of players. Therefore, by notifying the player of which reel a specific reel control that reduces the maximum number of searches is by the aforementioned notification, the player May advance the game advantageously.

For example, in the case of the upper dust small part in FIG. 4, the upper dust symbol only needs to be stopped and displayed only on the left reel 3 </ b> L. Is notified before the stop operation is performed for all the reels, the player performs the third stop operation on the left reel 3L, and the pull-in control with a large maximum number of searches is performed at such a severe timing. In some cases, the upper dust pattern may be stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L without stopping the left reel 3L. When the maximum number of searches is four frames, in the symbol arrangement of the left reel 3L in FIG. 2, when the player stops the left reel 3L, the symbol code 07 to 13 is displayed on the center line 8c. In the case of passing, the upper dust pattern of the upper dust is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L.

On the other hand, if the maximum number of searches is 4 frames, if any of the symbols of symbols 07 to 09 is passing on the center line 8c when the player stops the left reel 3L, The upper dust pattern is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L. As described above, the notification of a specific reel may influence the player's advantage and may improve the interest. In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding frames is 1 in the CG state or the SCG state, and the maximum number of sliding frames is 4 in the embodiment except for the CG state and the SCG state, but is not limited thereto. It may be preferred to apply 0 in the CG or SCG state. In other words, when the symbol displayed on the reel passes the position deviated from the winning line, when the player stops the reel, the symbol displayed on the reel is displayed along the winning line. The reel may be rotated and stopped until the position is reached. In such a case, the reel is stopped only by the player's stop operation, which may improve the player's technical intervention and satisfaction that the player has stopped by his / her own power.

In the CG state, the SCG state, etc., a winning combination of a combination that does not match the winning combination for determination is allowed. A winning combination determining means for determining a predetermined combination as a winning combination (for example, a winning combination for determination) based on detection of the game start instruction signal output from the game start instruction unit; and a stop control unit, In a predetermined game state (for example, CG state or SCG state), a winning mode (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is not based on the winning combination (for example, replay) can be stopped and displayed on the variable display means. A game medium corresponding to the winning mode that is stopped and displayed on the variation display means (for example, payout of an amount of award medium corresponding to a small part of a bell) can be given to the player, and a predetermined game state In other game states (for example, CG state and SCG state), only the winning mode (for example, bell-bell-bell) based on the winning combination (for example, Bell's small combination) is used as the variable display means. It is configured so as to stop the display. That is, in a predetermined gaming state, a winning mode (for example, bell-bell-bell) that is not based on the winning combination (for example, loss) can be stopped and displayed on the variable display means. In the gaming state, when the winning combination is lost, a bonus, a small combination, a replay and the like are not won.

Further, during the CT gaming state, a CG state or the like can be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination, or from the next game. In addition, during the BB gaming state, a CG state or the like can be generated from a game in which SCT is not determined as a winning combination for determination or the next game.

In addition, regarding CT and SCT, in the BB gaming state (in BB), only when the winning combination for determination includes RB (only), even if the symbols or symbol combinations corresponding to RB are not displayed together, RB It can also be configured to generate a gaming state. In addition, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination is a determination winning combination, and the winning winning combination can be used as a parameter (control information) for stop control.

In the embodiment, a random number is drawn based on a start operation (for example, an operation of the start lever 6 (game start operation)), and a probability lottery (determination of a winning combination, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping, etc.) is performed. Like to do.

In addition, the transition of the predetermined game state is not limited to before the start operation, before the probability lottery, or after the winning search, and between the probability lottery and the reel rotation start (rotation process), the predetermined reel It is also possible to perform the operation from the stop operation until the corresponding reel or the like stops until the next reel stops.

Further, in the embodiment, although the small winning combination is distributed in the winning combination for stopping, it is not limited to this. For example, in the case where the winning combination for stoppage is a small role such as a small role in Upper Chile, the winning combination for stoppage can be set as all the small roles. The same applies to bonuses, replays, and the like. In the CG state or the SCG state, it is also possible to perform pull-in control (for example, pull-in control within the range of 4 frames or within the range of 1 frame) for the reel corresponding to the third stop operation.

Further, in the CG state and the SCG state, a small role lottery is performed (a random number range for winning a small role is provided in the probability lottery table), but the present invention is not limited to this. The reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be controlled to stop based on only the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player without performing the lottery lottery. In addition, the probability lottery table in the CG state and the SCG state can be configured to be internally won for any of lost (none), replay, or bonus (configured not to be internally won for small roles).

Furthermore, in addition to the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and pachislot machines. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the pachislot gaming apparatus 1 is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

The embodiments of the present invention have been described above, but only specific examples have been illustrated, and the present invention is not particularly limited. Specific configurations of the respective means and the like can be appropriately changed in design. Further, the effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are limited to those described in the embodiments of the present invention. is not.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the pachislot game device which concerns on this invention. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the generation | occurrence | production condition of each game state, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the winning combination selection table for a stop. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of an electric circuit. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a winning line validation process. It is a flowchart which shows medal payout / credit processing. It is a flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process.

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1 Pachislot gaming device 2 Cabinet 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 6 Start lever 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit

Claims (2)

An input number determining means for determining the number of input game media for one game in accordance with the player's operation;
A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal in accordance with a player's operation;
Fluctuation display means for variably displaying a plurality of identification information based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start command means;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detecting the game start command signal output from the game start instruction means;
Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal in response to an operation by the player;
Stop control means for stopping the change display of the identification information based on the detection of the stop command signal output from the stop command means and the determination result of the winning combination determination means;
Based on a stop mode of the identification information stopped by the stop control unit, a grant number determining unit that determines a grant number of game media;
Game medium giving means for giving the number of game media determined by the given number determining means to a player;
A specific game in which, when the stop control unit stops a specific stop mode, a period from when the stop control unit detects the stop command signal until the change display of the identification information is stopped is relatively shortened Specific game control means for performing control to execute
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the given number determining means changes the given number in accordance with the inserted number determined by the inserted number determining means during execution of the specific game. The given number determining means determines the given number so that the smaller the number of throws determined by the throw number determining means, the larger the number given, during execution of the specific game. Item 1. A gaming machine according to Item 1.

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