JP2006051127A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide an interesting game machine which enables a player to clearly recognize the change of a game state. <P>SOLUTION: The game machine comprises: a game state generation means (for instance, the processing of updating the game state or the like) for generating a special game state (for instance, a BB game state or the like) advantageous to the player constituted of a first game state (for instance, a BB general game state or the like) and a second game state (for instance, an RB game state or the like) different from the first game state in the case that the combination of patterns stopped and displayed at a plurality of variable display parts is a prescribed pattern combination (for instance, "red 7-red 7-red 7" or the like); and a game state shifting means (for instance, a means for performing a BB game state control processing) for shifting to the second game state with the fact that the combination of the patterns stopped and displayed at the plurality of variable display parts (for instance, the combination of the patterns arranged along a winning line or the like) is a special pattern combination (for instance, a JAC operation pattern combination) in the first game state as a trigger. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and other game machines including a fluctuation display means for variably displaying identification information necessary for a game, and a control means such as a microcomputer for controlling the fluctuation display.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a mechanical variation display device configured by arranging a plurality of rotating reels that variably display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying on the screen. Here, in the case of having a mechanical fluctuation display device, the control means drives and controls the fluctuation display device to rotate each reel in response to the player's start operation, thereby displaying the symbols in a variable manner for a certain period of time. Thereafter, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped automatically or by a player's stop operation. At this time, when the symbols of the reels appearing in the display window have a specific combination (winning symbol), a game medium such as a medal or a coin is paid out.

  Currently, the mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination is established, a single medal is not paid out, and the gaming state is better in condition than the normal state for a predetermined period. As such a role, a role that can play a game that gives a relatively large profit to the player a predetermined number of times (referred to as “Big Bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”) and a relatively small profit to the player There is a role (referred to as “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows the game to be played a predetermined number of times.

  In addition, in the current mainstream models, in order to establish a winning in which medals, coins, etc. are paid out along with a predetermined combination of symbols along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), A combination of symbols indicating that the winning combination of the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) has been won by the internal lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) The player is required to perform a stop operation at a timing at which the player can stop at the active line. That is, no matter how much the internal winning is made, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, the winning of the internal winning combination cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires a technique for performing a stop operation in a timely manner (having a high specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream.

In such a gaming machine, when “revenge (symbol 97 in FIG. 4) -revenge-revenge” is arranged along the active line in the “general gaming state”, a replay (replay) prize is awarded. When “Revenge-Revenge-Revenge” is arranged along the active line in the winning combination in the “BB general game state”, an RB winning (JAC IN) is awarded. There has been proposed a gaming machine in which the gaming state becomes “RB gaming state” when an RB winning (JAC IN) is made (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2001-327657 A

  However, in the gaming machines as described above, there are cases where the player cannot clearly recognize the change in the gaming state.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine in which a player can clearly recognize a change in gaming state.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and in the gaming machine, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display portions in the first gaming state is a special symbol combination. As an opportunity, a game state transition means for shifting to the second game state is provided.

  More specifically, the present invention provides the following.

  (1) Game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for instructing start of a unit game (for example, one game, one game, etc.) in accordance with an operation (for example, a start operation described later) by the player ( For example, a variable display means having a plurality of variable display sections (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and reels 3L, 3C, 3R described later) capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols. (For example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, which will be described later, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later, motor drive circuit 39, which will be described later, main control circuit 71, which will be described later), and the fact that the game start command signal has been detected. A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination to be described later, a winning combination to be stopped to be described later, a carryover combination to be described later, etc.) , Provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variation display units, and in response to an operation by a player (for example, a stop operation, an operation of a stop button 7L, 7C, 7R described later, etc.), the corresponding variation display unit is stopped. Stop command means for outputting a stop command signal to be commanded (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 46 to be described later) and, when the stop command signal is detected, based on the winning combination, A combination of a variation display control means (for example, a motor drive circuit 39 described later, a main control circuit 71 described later) and the symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of variation display sections is a specific symbol combination (for example, A game value that gives a player a game value (for example, a game medium, a right to execute a re-game described later, automatic insertion of a game medium, etc.) The combination of the giving means (for example, means for performing step S30 in FIG. 14 described later) and the symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display units is a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-” described later). In the case of red 7 ″, etc., depending on the first gaming state (for example, BB general gaming state described later) and the second gaming state (for example, RB gaming state described later) different from the first gaming state. Game state generating means (for example, a main control circuit 71 to be described later, means for performing step S33 in FIG. 14 to be described later) for generating a special game state (for example, a BB game state to be described later) advantageous to the configured player. And a combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the plurality of change display portions (for example, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) in the first gaming state (for example, along a winning line to be described later) common When the combination of symbols, a combination of symbols stopped and displayed at predetermined positions in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R described later) is a special symbol combination (for example, a JAC operation symbol combination described later). And a gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state (for example, a main control circuit 71 described later, a means for performing a BB gaming state control process in step S40 described later), and the like. .

  According to the gaming machine described in (1), the gaming state transition means uses the second game when the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of variable display units in the first gaming state is a special symbol combination. Transition to the state. When a specific symbol combination is stopped and displayed on a plurality of variation display portions, the player is given a game value, so the player pays attention to the type of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the variation display portion. Therefore, in the first gaming state, the transition to the second gaming state is triggered by the fact that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of change display units is a special symbol combination. Clear announcements can be made. In addition, the fun of the game can be increased. In addition, for example, since the symbol variation display can be stopped in accordance with the operation by the player, the player may be able to shift to the second gaming state or not to shift to it by his own operation. , The fun of the game is improved.

  (2) In the gaming machine described in (1), the special symbol combination is different from the specific symbol combination (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to a combination, a symbol combination corresponding to a combination with a payout, etc.). A gaming machine characterized by being a combination.

  According to the gaming machine described in (2), the special symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination. For the player, the transition to the second gaming state can be grasped more clearly.

  (3) In the gaming machine described in (2), a symbol (for example, “CT (symbol 98)” described later) or the like constituting the special symbol combination (for example, CT operation symbol combination described later) is specified. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a symbol different from symbols (for example, symbols 91 to 97 described later) constituting the symbol combination.

  (3) According to the gaming machine described in (3), by configuring a special symbol combination with a symbol that is different from the symbol that constitutes the specific symbol combination, the player can more easily shift to the second gaming state. Can be clearly announced. In addition, for example, a dedicated symbol for configuring a special symbol combination can be provided to increase the variety of games.

  For example, “a symbol different from a symbol constituting a specific symbol combination” means that a symbol indicator itself can recognize the transition of “second gaming state” (such as a CT gaming state described later), or You may make it make the character which can display a meaning ideally with respect to a player be a part of the design. In this case, it is possible to solve the problem that a player unfamiliar with this type of gaming machine is mistaken for winning a winning combination.

  According to the present invention, an interesting gaming machine can be provided.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, 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 gaming machine 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 slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by turning on BET lamps 9a, 9b, and 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 96)” 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 the symbol is stopped at the position (for example, the middle position in the left display window 4L if the number of BETs described later is “3”), or the symbol constituting the symbol combination is any of the symbols 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, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by 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, an information display unit 18, and a delay release game number display unit 19 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 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. The delay release game number display unit 19 includes a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of games that can be played in the delay release section described later (the number of games in which the delay release section continues).

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. On the display screen 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5, information related to the game, for example, information having contents such as internal winning in a big bonus or challenge time described later, carrying over, and the like are 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.

  Here, in the gaming section of the embodiment, a delay cancellation section is provided. In this delay release section, a process for rotating the reel in accordance with the operation of the start lever 6 (the time since the reel has been rotated) (the time since the reel has been rotated) (the time since the reel was rotated) Reel rotation processing) is performed. That is, the maximum delay time is “0 seconds”. Note that the delay cancellation period coincides with a gaming period that is an RT gaming state described later.

  On the other hand, in a game section other than the delay release section, when the start lever 6 is operated and “4.1 seconds” have not elapsed since the previous game was started, the start lever 6 is operated. The corresponding reel rotation process is executed after "4.1 seconds". That is, the execution of the reel rotation process is delayed. The maximum delay time is “4.1 seconds”. Whether or not it is a delay cancellation period is determined by the mode of the delay cancellation flag. When the delay release flag is on, it is a delay release zone, and when it is off, it is a game zone other than the delay release zone.

  In the delay release section, the player does not have to wait until the reel starts to rotate after the start lever 6 is operated, so that a smooth game can be realized. On the other hand, in the game sections other than the delay release section, there is an advantage that the number of games that can be played by the player per unit time can be limited.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L, 7C for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, 3R at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, 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. Further, 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.

  Also, one or more reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 75 ms) after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated during the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later. To do. Also, one or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R is 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 having different maximum times after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop.

  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 the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and is stored (stored) in a ROM 32 (FIG. 11) described later as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) ”,“ Upper Chile (symbol 96) ”,“ Lower Chile (symbol 97) ”, and“ JACIN (symbol 98) ”. 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”) , Replay (re-playing), watermelon small part, bell small part, upper chile small part, lower chile small part, and JAC small part.

  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 the reels 3L, 3C, 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, single bonus game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB game state”), and high probability replay game There is a state (hereinafter abbreviated as “RT 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 value given to a player for a unit game value 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 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, in the BB gaming state, “JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN” (hereinafter referred to as “JAC operation symbol combination”) is an effective line (winning line, display windows 4L, 4C, 4R). RB gaming state (that is, JAC game) is generated (transition) (that is, JACIN is realized).

  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 ), And the JAC operation symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the active line, the gaming state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB carryover state during BB) to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. If the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied during the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state), the gaming 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.

  The RT gaming state is a gaming state with a higher probability of internal winning (winning) in replay than in the general gaming state.

  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 in the general gaming state is RB winning (realized by stopping and displaying “red 7-red 7-white 7” described later along the active line). 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 in SCG and CG states, internal winning for CT, or internal to RB during BB gaming state It is one of winning. 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 the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, Transition to the CT gaming state or the 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 ends in 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 transitions to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The occurrence condition (that is, JACIN) of the RB gaming state (that is, JACIN) in the BB gaming state is the JAC action symbol combination {that is, “JACIN ( The symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN "} is stopped and displayed along the active lines in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. When the winning combination for stop, which will be described later, is RB, it is allowed to stop display the JAC operation symbol combination along the effective line (stop display according to the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R). it can). When 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 established. 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. The transition condition is established when the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, and the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state or the CG state.

  The CT general gaming state is also generated when the CG state ends during the CT gaming state. The transition condition is established when the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, 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. In the CG state, when the RB is won internally, a challenge game is performed with the game that was won internally, and the RB wins in that game ("Red 7-Red 7-White 7" described later follows the active line) The game state is shifted to the RB gaming state when the game is stopped and displayed side by side, and the gaming state is shifted to the carryover state when winning is not possible. 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 established 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.”

  The occurrence condition of the RT gaming state is that the BB gaming state ends. When a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 times) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state. In addition, when BB, RB (which will be described later, “red 7-red 7-white 7” is stopped and displayed along the active line), or a CT is awarded, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state Shifts to the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, or the CT gaming state. In addition, the SCG state shifts when the SCT wins, but it is also possible to shift (return) from the SCG state to the RT gaming state. Whether or not the game is in the RT gaming state can be distinguished by the value of an RT counter described later (depending on whether the delay release flag is on or off).

  Here, the number of games in which the RT gaming state continues is counted by the RT counter. When the occurrence condition of the RT gaming state is satisfied, the delay release flag is updated to ON and “100” is set to the RT counter. When the game is played in the RT gaming state, the value of the RT counter is subtracted. When the value of the RT counter is updated to “0” and the unit game ends, the delay release flag is updated to OFF and the RT gaming state ends.

  As described above, the delay cancellation period coincides with the gaming period in the RT gaming state. For this reason, the number of games in which the delay cancellation period continues is the same as the number indicated by the value of the RT counter. Therefore, in the embodiment, the value of the RT counter is displayed on the delay cancellation game number display unit 19.

  From the player's point of view, the number of games in which the delay release section continues can be ascertained based on the display contents of the delay release game number display unit 19, so that the game is advanced while recognizing the end time of the delay release section. be able to.

  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 in gaming states other than the BB gaming state (including the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state) To do.

  Also, in the BB gaming state (including the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), the JAC operation symbol combination {ie, “JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN”} is stopped and displayed along the active line. As a result, an RB gaming state (that is, a JAC game) occurs in the BB gaming state (that is, JACIN is realized). Here, in the embodiment, the JAC operation symbol combination is not a symbol combination that constitutes a symbol combination in which a winning combination of another combination (a winning combination, a combination in which a game value is given to the player by winning) is established. Even if the JAC operation symbol combination of the gaming machine 1 is stopped and displayed along the active line, no gaming value is given to the player, but the transition to the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) during the BB gaming state. It is a pattern that becomes.

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

  SCT winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Bell-Replay” 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 on the left reel 3L so as to be adjacent to each other vertically.

  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 gaming state, the carryover state, or the RT gaming 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 illustration of the occurrence of CT in the SCG state is omitted, and the combination BB, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the payout number 15 in the SCG state.

  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 won in the general gaming state (the RB gaming state transitioned from the general gaming state), a replay or JAC small role may win, and in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, RB, Replays or JAC minors may win.

  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.

  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. 7A shows an 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 (2) shows a BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state, RB (that is, JAC operation), replay, watermelon small part, bell small part, group part, or lose (none) is won internally.

  FIG. 7 (3) 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. 8A shows a carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carryover state, the player wins either a replay, a watermelon small role, a bell small role, a group role, or a lose (none).

  FIG. 8 (2) shows a probability lottery table for the RB gaming state (ie, JAC game) during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, the internal winning is either RB (that is, JAC operation), replay, JAC small part, or lose (none). Further, in the BB general gaming state and the BB carryover state during BB, a table obtained by removing RB from the above-mentioned BB general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 7 (2) 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 (3) 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.

  FIG. 9 (1) shows an RT gaming state probability lottery table. In the RT gaming state, as in the general gaming state, there is a case in which any combination other than the JAC small combination is won internally. Also, in the RT gaming state, the probability of internal winning for replay is higher than in the general gaming state. Specifically, the probability of winning an internal replay is doubled (“2245/16384” in the general gaming state, “4490/16384” in the RT gaming state). Also, in the RT gaming state, the probability of winning internally (losing) is lower than in the general gaming state (“11599/16384” in the general gaming state, “9354/16384” in the RT gaming state). In addition, the probability that the other winning combination is won internally is the same as the general gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 10, 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 stop is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop and display the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. 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, in the general gaming state, the RT gaming state, and the SB gaming state, BB is selected as the winning combination for stopping. 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 a winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the RT 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 stopping in the general gaming state, the RT 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.

  Here, in the BB gaming state (including the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), when RB (that is, JAC operation) is selected as the winning combination for stopping, the JAC operation symbol combination is valid. Stop display along the line is allowed (the JAC operation symbol combination pull-in control is performed). When the JAC action symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the active line, the gaming state shifts to the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) in the BB gaming state (step S33 in FIG. 14 described later).

  When the internal winning combination is SB, in the general gaming state, the RT gaming state, and the SB gaming state, SB is selected as the winning winning combination. 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, in the general gaming state or the RT gaming state, the game state of the game next to the game in which the SCT has won is the SCG state. In this SCG state, the SCT is internally won, and the SCT is selected as a winning combination for stopping. If it is selected, 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 RT gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. The 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 (1)) have the highest probability of internal winning for 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 a stop winning combination in the general gaming state, the RT 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 winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the RT 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 RT gaming state, the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, the upper Chile small role and the lower Chile small role Or a small chief (upper Chile and lower Chile) is 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 a small winning combination (paid-out number is “15”) will be selected as the winning combination for stopping. The payout number “2”) 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 RT gaming state, the CT general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state, there is no winning combination for the stop (losing) Is selected.

  Further, when there is no internal winning combination (losing), the carryover combination is selected as the stop winning combination in the carryover state. 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. 11 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls game processing operations in the gaming machine 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 stores a probability lottery table (FIGS. 6 to 9) 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 operation of the stop button. 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. 11, 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 (including a drive unit for payout) 40 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 rotates the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. 49C and 49R.

  Furthermore, 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 drive circuit 45 for driving and controlling the BET lamps 9a, 9b and 9c, the information display unit 18, A display unit driving circuit 48 for driving and controlling the delay release game number display unit 19 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. 11, the random number generator 36 generates a random number belonging to a certain numerical range, and the sampling circuit 37 samples one random number at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The 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 the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 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 with the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, a code number that is sequentially given for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated, and a corresponding code number are provided. 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 central reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are controlled to stop, and when the winning is confirmed after all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Based on the lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the random number sampling, the CPU 31 sends the operation signal sent from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop button 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, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used in the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is designated, I do. 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.

  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). When this determination 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 this probability lottery process, the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 9 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. For example, when the value of the RT counter is “1 or more”, the internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 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 determination process of the winning combination for stopping, the winning combination for stopping is determined according to the internal winning combination determined in step S12 and the gaming state using the winning combination selection table for stop shown in FIG. Also, a winning line (table line selection) for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping is selected. Subsequently, stop table selection processing is performed (step S14), and the process proceeds to step S15 in FIG.

  In step S15 of FIG. 13, 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 the delay cancellation flag is on, that is, whether or not it is a delay cancellation interval (step S16). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S19, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S17. In step S17, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the game started. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S19, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S18.

  In step S18, game start waiting time digestion processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S19. Specifically, a wait process is performed from the start of the previous game until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) elapses. In step S18, the rotation speed of the game (for example, step S20 described later) is not performed until a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of the previous game, so that the game progress speed (for example, , The number of unit games that can be played per unit time, etc.) is reduced, and the player's gambling feelings are not spoiled.

  Here, the RT gaming state is a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay (or the probability of winning internally) is higher than that in the general gaming state or the like. When the replay wins, the player can start the next game without inserting (consuming) medals, but cannot acquire medals. Therefore, even if the speed of the game progress increases in the RT gaming state where the probability of winning a replay is high, there is no fear that the player will be jealous.

  Therefore, in the RT gaming state, the determination in step S17 and step S18 are not performed (the delay release section is applied to the RT gaming state). In addition, in this way, the player may be able to smoothly advance the game in the RT gaming state as compared with the general gaming state.

  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 without depending on the player's stop operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R. . Subsequently, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotated (step S20), and the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button is “ON”. Specifically, it is determined whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R has been operated. 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, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R corresponding to the number of sliding frames determined in step S23 are rotated and then stopped (step S24). 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. 14, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning 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 of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table. 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, it is determined as “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. 12), a gaming state, an internal winning combination, a winning combination, etc. And the carryover combination obtained as a result of the game state update (step S33 in FIG. 14 to be described later) based on the above.

  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. 12) in the unit game in the BB carryover state (the carryover combination is BB), the determination winning combination for 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. 12) 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", a medal credit or payout is performed according to the winning combination and the gaming state (step S30). Subsequently, the acquired number is updated (step S31).

  Next, the CPU 31 performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 16, and proceeds to step S33. In step S33, the gaming state is updated based on the gaming state, internal winning combination, winning combination and the like. Specifically, when BB, CT, or RB is won internally, the game state is updated (transferred) to the carryover state, and any of BB, CT, or RB corresponding to the carryover state is set as the carryover combination To do. Also, the BB gaming state is updated when BB wins, and the RB gaming state is updated when RB wins. In addition, when BB, RB, CT wins during RT gaming state or a delay cancellation | release area, it shall transfer to BB gaming state, RB gaming state, and CT gaming state.

  In step S33, 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). In addition, 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. 12). If the determination in step S5 is made, the information indicating that the winning combination is replay is cleared.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a winning combination command including information on winning combination (winning combination) to the sub-control circuit 72, and proceeds to step S35. In step S35, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state that occurred during the general gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S36, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S37.

  In step S36, 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 S36, updating the number information (game number, winning number), determining whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the general gaming state based on the number information, and the like. Do.

  When the determination in step S35 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the CT gaming state (step S37). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S38, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S39.

  In step S38, 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 S38, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the gaming state is shifted (switched) between the CT general gaming state and the CG state, and whether or not the transition to the general gaming state is made based on the acquired number of games. Make decisions.

  When the determination in step S37 is “NO”, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state (step S39). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S40, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  In step S40, a BB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S41. In the BB gaming state control process in step S40, 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.

  In step S40, when “JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN” (that is, JAC operation symbol combination) is stopped and displayed along the active line, the gaming state is changed to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state. Update.

  Next, in step S41, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state is in the BB gaming state. When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S42, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S43.

  In step S42, an RB gaming state control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S43. In the RB gaming state control process in step S42, update of the number information (game number, winning number), determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the BB general gaming state based on the number information, etc. I do.

  In step S43, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the BB gaming state (whether or not the transition condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S44, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG. In step S44, since it is at the end of the BB gaming state, the delay canceling flag is turned on to shift to the delay canceling section, and the process proceeds to step S45. In step S45, an RT gaming state is generated by setting "100" in the RT counter, and the process proceeds to step S2 in FIG.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 15, the sliding frame number determination process performed in step S23 of FIG. 13 will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a CG state or an SCG state (step S51). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S52, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S56. In step S52, the maximum number of sliding frames is set to “1”, and the process proceeds to step S53. In step S53, 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 S54, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S54, 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 S57, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S55. In step S55, if the winning combination for stopping 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 S58.

  If the determination in step S51 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 S56), and the process proceeds to step S57. In step S57, the number of sliding symbols is determined based on the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stoppage, the maximum number of sliding symbols, and the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.

  Here, when the determination in step S53 is “NO”, if step S57 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 S53, it may be determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination other than a JAC small combination.

  If step S57 is performed when the determination in step S54 is "YES", the winning combination for stopping is all the combinations, and the maximum slip is only performed 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 S58, 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 S59, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. In step S59, 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 S60, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG. In step S60, the number of sliding frames is set to “1” in order to avoid an erroneous replay winning, and the process proceeds to step S24 in FIG.

  Next, the RT control process performed in step S32 of FIG. 14 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the RT counter is “1 or more” (step S61). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S62, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S62, “1” is subtracted from the value of the RT counter, and the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S63, it is determined whether or not the value of the RT counter is “0” (whether or not the RT gaming state is ended). When this determination is “YES”, the process proceeds to step S64, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG. In step S64, the delay release flag is turned off (the delay release section is terminated), and the process proceeds to step S33 in FIG.

  Next, the periodic interrupt process will be described with reference to FIG. This periodic interrupt process is a process of interrupting a predetermined main process in the main control circuit 71 at a predetermined interval (for example, 1.8773 msec).

  First, the CPU 31 saves the data stored in the register (step S71), and proceeds to step S72. In step S72, information related to the right reel 3R is set in “reel identification information” stored in the RAM 33 and indicating information related to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and the process proceeds to step S73.

  In step S73, a reel control process for the right reel 3R is performed, and the process proceeds to step S74. More specifically, rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control, etc. of the right reel 3R are performed. In step S74, information related to the central reel 3C is set in "reel identification information", and the process proceeds to step S75.

  In step S75, a reel control process is performed for the central reel 3C, and the process proceeds to step S76. More specifically, the rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control and the like of the central reel 3C are performed. In step S76, information regarding the left reel 3L is set in "reel identification information", and the process proceeds to step S77.

  In step S77, the reel control process for the left reel 3L is performed, and the process proceeds to step S78. More specifically, rotation start, acceleration control, constant speed control, deceleration control, stop control and the like of the left reel 3L are performed.

  In step S78, an electromagnetic counter control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S79. Specifically, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 22, a coin selector (not shown) for distributing a normal medal and an abnormal medal is controlled.

  In step S79, a lamp blinking control process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S80. Specifically, control is performed to turn on various lamps provided on the front surface of the cabinet 2.

  In step S80, 7SEG drive control processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S81. Specifically, control is performed to display an RT counter value or the like on the delay cancellation game number display unit 19 or the like.

  In step S81, communication data transmission processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S82. Specifically, various commands are transmitted to the sub control circuit 72. In step S82, the saved register is restored.

  As described above, according to the gaming machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in the BB gaming state, the JAC operation symbol combination ("JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN") along any one of the effective lines 8a to 8e. ) Is displayed, the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) in the BB gaming state can be generated (that is, the first gaming state is shifted to the second probability state).

  In the conventional gaming machine, the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) in the BB gaming state is “Replay-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay along the active line in the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. It may occur when "" is displayed. In the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) in the BB gaming state, the winning combination is established by displaying “Replay-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay even for the JAC small role that is won with high probability. There was a case. That is, the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is substituted for the occurrence of the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) and the winning of the JAC small role in the BB gaming state.

  In any case, since the displayed symbol combinations are the same, especially for a player such as a beginner, it is impossible to distinguish the contents indicated by the symbol combination, such as whether a replay prize has been established or a JAC game will occur, There was a possibility that both would be confused.

  Here, in a slot machine such as the gaming machine 1, when a symbol combination for winning a predetermined combination is stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window, a payout (medal or the like) is awarded to the player. For this reason, the player pays attention to the type of symbol that is stopped and displayed in the display window when the rotation of the reel is stopped. Therefore, in the gaming machine 1 according to the embodiment, the JAC operation symbol combination ("JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN") is displayed along the active lines 8a to 8e. By generating the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game), it is possible to clearly notify the player that the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) during the BB gaming state occurs. In addition, the fun of the game can be increased. Further, for example, in a slot machine such as the gaming machine 1, the symbol change display can be stopped in accordance with the operation by the player, so that the player can perform the RB gaming state (that is, the BB gaming state by the user's own operation). , A JAC game) may be generated (control state is switched) or not generated (not switched), and the fun of the game is improved.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, the JAC operation symbol combination is a different symbol combination from other symbol combinations (the winning symbol combination), so there is no possibility of being confused with other winning combinations, etc., and the BB gaming state The occurrence of the middle RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) can be clearly recognized.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, since the symbols constituting the JAC operation symbol combination are different from the symbols constituting the other symbol combinations (winning symbol combinations), the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state (that is, It becomes easy to distinguish a symbol that triggers generation of a JAC game from other symbols. As a result, it is possible to easily push the player, so the burden on the player can be reduced and the fun of the game is increased.

  Furthermore, a character (for example, JACIN) that can display the occurrence of the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC game) in the BB gaming state to the player is displayed on the symbols constituting the JAC operation symbol combination. You may make it be a part of. In this case, it is possible to solve the problem that a player unfamiliar with this type of gaming machine is mistaken for winning a winning combination.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  In the embodiment, one JAC operation symbol combination is provided. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of types of JAC operation symbol combinations may be provided. When a plurality of JAC operation symbol combinations are provided, selection means (for example, a button switch, a display screen, etc.) for the player to select a desired JAC operation symbol combination is provided. When the selected JAC operation symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the gaming state transition means may shift from the first gaming state to the second gaming state. By doing in this way, a player's game intervention property can be improved and the interest of a game can be improved.

  In the embodiment, when the JAC operation symbol combination is stopped and displayed, the medal is not paid out. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, 15 medals may be paid out when a JAC operation symbol is stopped and displayed. Thereby, a player's expectation may be able to be raised.

  Further, in the gaming machine 1, one symbol ("JACIN (symbol 98)") constituting the JAC operation symbol combination is arranged in the symbol row on each reel, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of symbols are arranged. You may do it. For example, if it is arranged in the range of 4 frames, it is within the range of 4 frames, which is the maximum number of sliding frames, so it is possible to perform control to draw “JACIN” The burden can be reduced. Also, for example, if the frames are arranged outside the range of 4 frames, the maximum number of sliding frames is outside the range of 4 frames, so control to draw “JACIN” is not performed, and the player's technical intervention is reduced. Can be increased.

  Probability of winning a predetermined winning combination set in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (for example, JAC small role, replay, etc.) when a plurality of JAC action symbol combinations are provided and displayed in a stopped state The (predetermined probability) can be made different for each JAC operation symbol combination. For example, a JAC operation symbol combination that increases the winning probability of replay, a JAC operation symbol combination that increases the winning probability of a JAC small role, and the like can be provided. Also, for example, a first winning probability second gaming state in which the probability of winning a predetermined winning combination is a first winning probability, and a second winning probability in which the probability of winning the predetermined winning combination is higher than the first winning probability. Winning probability state switching means for switching between the second winning probability and the second gaming state may be provided. By doing so, there are cases where the variety of games can be increased.

  Further, in the BB gaming state, when RB (JAC operation) is won as a winning combination for stopping, JAC operation symbol combination determining means for determining a JAC operation symbol combination permitting stop display by lottery or the like may be provided. In this way, it is possible to add the fun of selecting the JAC operation symbol combination by pressing when the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated.

  Specifically, a first operation symbol combination in which the predetermined probability is a first predetermined probability and a second operation symbol combination in which the predetermined probability is higher than the first predetermined probability are provided. The probability that the JAC action symbol combination determining means permits the stop display of the first action symbol combination is the first permission probability, and the probability that the stop indication of the second action symbol combination is permitted is the second permission probability lower than the first permission probability. You may make it set. By doing so, there are cases where the variety of games can be increased.

  In addition, a plurality of JAC operation symbols may be used depending on the operation sequence of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player, the time counted from a predetermined time (such as a start operation), information on the game, and various conditions described later. You may make it provide the JAC action symbol combination selection means (for example, the function of a game machine) which selects a JAC action symbol combination from the combinations. By doing in this way, the diversity of a game may be increased and the interest of a game may be improved.

  In the embodiment, the winning of the JAC small role is realized by stopping and displaying “Bell-Replay-Bell” on the active line in the display window. However, the present invention is not limited to this. . For example, the JAC action symbol combination {ie, “JACIN (symbol 98) -JACIN-JACIN”} is displayed along the active line in the same manner as the RB gaming state (that is, the JAC small role) in the BB gaming state. With this as a trigger, a winning may be realized. In this way, a combination of JAC action symbols can be displayed along the active line, so that the winning of the JAC small role can be established. A clear notification that the winning of a role has been made can be made. In addition, the fun of the game can be increased.

  In the embodiment, the RT gaming state is adopted as the delay cancellation period, which is the period in which the game start waiting time process is omitted. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is delayed. It can also be applied as a cancellation interval. In the delay release section, the reel rotation process can be executed regardless of the time since the previous unit game was started (that is, even if “4.1 seconds” have not elapsed since the previous game was started). It is configured. For this reason, in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, after the start lever 6 is operated, the stress that the player may feel is reduced by waiting until all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R start to rotate. Can do. In addition, if the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is adopted as the delay release section, there is a possibility that a JAC small role will be won and a medal will be paid out (or credited). It is expected that the time required per game will be relatively long, and it will be completed in a relatively short number of games, so even if the game start waiting time process is omitted, more unit games than necessary Can be expected to be prevented.

  Moreover, the above-mentioned Example can also be comprised as follows.

  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. Further, the winning combination is changed based on the operation timing, operation sequence, operation direction, number of operations, etc. of operation means (stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, start lever 6, etc.) operated by the player. 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 that occurs in the general gaming state (expected value of the number of times) and the number of continuous games in the CG state that occur in the CT general gaming state (the expected value of the number of times) are made different. It can be continued throughout the game.

  Further, the CT general gaming state is a CG occurrence high probability state (CG concentration state) in which the probability of occurrence of a CG state is a first probability, and a second probability that the probability is lower than the first probability. It is also possible to classify (transfer) to either the CG occurrence low probability state. In addition, 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 time point, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state, the game value used by the player for the game, and the player were paid out It can also be determined whether to generate the information based on information based on at least one of the game values (for example, the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increase, the number of payouts). As the predetermined time point, any time point such as a BB prize, a CT prize, or a power-on to the gaming machine 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. Further, when a predetermined winning combination is determined to be a winning combination for stoppage, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the winning winning combination is determined, and the determination result and the stop button by the player It is also possible to perform stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (distribution of success / failure of a predetermined combination) based on the operation order of 7L, 7C, 7R. 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 stopping may be used for the determination. it can.

  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 in the BB gaming state, and the CG state in 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 (CT action symbol) and SCT (Replay-Bell-Replay) are provided as a role (symbol combination) that triggers the occurrence of the CT gaming state and the SCG state. is not. 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 CT is assigned to CT1 or CT2 in response to the internal winning of the CT, and the expected value of the number of games in which the CT gaming state continues is changed. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the expected value is changed based on a predetermined condition to be described later, a random number lottery result, an operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R in a game in which symbol combinations corresponding to CT are arranged along the active line. You can also. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence of the CT gaming state, and change the expected value based on the types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence. In this case, the player may be able to select the expected value depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the game may be interesting.

  In addition, in the embodiment, the expected value of the number of continuous games in the CT gaming state is made different by changing the selection probability of the small part of the big spot as the winning combination for stopping and the selection probability of the small part of the upper part. However, it is not limited to this. For example, the internal winning of RB and SB is a condition for ending the CT gaming state, so the number of continuous games in the CT gaming state can be changed by changing the probability of internally winning RB, SB, or RB and SB. The expected value of can also be changed. Also, change the internal winning probability of a role different from RB or SB, or change the probability that a role (predetermined role) other than a small role of a big spot and a top role of a top chile is selected as a winning winning role Thus, the expected value can be changed. In addition, when a winning combination (predetermined winning combination) is determined to be a winning combination for stopping, the CT gaming state for determining the operating order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the predetermined winning combination and the operating order are determined. Regardless of this, it is possible to change the expected value by making it possible to generate a CT gaming state that permits winning.

  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 probability lottery table is set so that the CT is internally won during the CT gaming state, and the CT gaming state is terminated when the CT is internally won or the CT is selected as a winning winning combination. You may do it. 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, in accordance with 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) allow the player to grasp, predict, or narrow down the setting by changing the occurrence condition or the end condition of at least two of the gaming states. 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 a predetermined game, a specific combination in a specific section or the number of winnings of any combination, within a specific section Time (elapsed time), number of wins for a specific role (one or more roles) or any role in a specific section, number of times a specific role (one or more roles) is won internally in a specific section, or specific It is also possible to adopt the number of times that is determined as a winning combination for stoppage.

  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 Sections until the current specific gaming state starts, gaming sections from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, and the current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence.

  In addition, as predetermined conditions for the special gaming state, conditions (information) regarding time, conditions related to internal winning of a specific role, conditions related to the 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 branch game of No), based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming value used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming value 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 condition for ending the CT gaming state, it is adopted to win a CT gaming state ending lottery performed in each game or a predetermined game (for example, a game in which the internal winning combination is a replay), and the CT gaming 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 can be adopted. As a mode of stop control, whether or not the winning combination for stop is successful or not is a mode of stop control that distributes in accordance with the operation order 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 specific conditions, predetermined conditions, end conditions, generation conditions, game conditions, or continuation conditions. In addition, as a specific condition, a predetermined condition, an end condition, a generation condition, a game condition, or a continuation condition, the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to “0” is stopped and displayed in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. In other words, it is possible to adopt that the display is stopped along the winning line (effective line). 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 of 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 maximum sliding piece of at least one of reels 3L, 3C, 3R 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 be able to win in the game are “SCT”, “SCT and replay”, “SCT and predetermined small role”, “replay”, “replay and predetermined small role. "Or" predetermined small role ".

  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), the game can be started without inserting game medals, and once again SCT and replay are internally won with high probability, and if the reel is stopped at the above-mentioned position, 15 As the game medals are paid out, the next game also enters the re-game 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.

  Further, in the CT gaming state, the next unit game can be set to the CG state on condition that the replay is determined to be a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination) or the replay is a winning combination. . In addition, when SCT is determined as a winning combination in a predetermined unit game and SCT does not become a winning combination, the unit game is put into a CG state, or a unit game one or more times after the unit game is It can also be in a state. Also in this case, a CG state constituted by a plurality of consecutive unit games may be generated.

  That is, as described above, when the SCT is determined as a winning combination, if the next unit game is set to the CG state regardless of the winning combination in the unit game, the SCT was a winning combination. Even in the case where the symbol mode (for example, symbol stop mode, etc.) that does not indicate SCT winning is displayed as a game result (for example, stop mode for reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc.), the next unit game Becomes a CG state.

  Furthermore, in the unit game in which SCT and replay are determined as the winning combination, when the symbol form in which both replay and SCT (or a predetermined small combination, etc.) wins is stopped and displayed as a game result. Is a re-game in which an award medium (for example, a medal) corresponding to the SCT (or a predetermined small role) is paid out and the next unit game can start a unit game without requiring a game medal And a CG state (for example, an SCG state). That is, there are cases where a unit game in the CG state can be performed without inserting a game medal.

  In addition, the symbol form for making SCT a winning combination can be stopped and displayed as a game result. In addition, when the symbol form in which only replay is won is stopped and displayed as a game result, the award medium is not paid out, but the next unit game does not require a game medal, and the re-game state in which the unit game can be started And the CG state. In addition, in a unit game in which SCT is determined as a winning combination, when a symbol aspect that does not win any of SCT, replay, and small role is stopped and displayed as a game result, no prize medium is paid out. The next unit game is in the CG state. Even with such a configuration, it may become a gaming machine having new gaming characteristics, and it may be possible to improve the interest of the game.

  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 BB general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: RB−Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss (none) —Winning probability: 1/16384”. In addition, the following probability lottery table may be used instead of the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state as shown in FIG. “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 the player may be able to 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 a game, with a high probability, the RB and JAC small roles are won internally, and when the reel is stopped at a predetermined position where the JAC small role can be won, As soon as 15 game medals are paid out, the BB carryover state is entered from the next game (BB start + 2, RB start + 1). 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 prize is not obtained in the game, the number of balls 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, CT, 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 (step S23 in FIG. 13). However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, there is a reel stop operation by the player. There is a stop table in which the symbol position passing on a predetermined winning line (for example, the center line 8c) at the time point and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol position are determined in advance, and the gaming state is a CG state (the SCG state) It is also possible to select a stop table composed only of values less than a specific number of frames for the CG state. 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 is necessary 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 3R and the inner reel 3C are selected in the case of reverse pressing. Apply as a specific reel). 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 (step S23 in FIG. 13) is the game state other than the CG state (or SCG state) and the CG state (or SCG state). It may be different from case to case. 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 precise timing. Even if the left reel 3L is not stopped, the upper dust pattern may be stopped on the effective line of 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. If it is passing, the upper dust symbol (symbol 96) can be 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 symbol codes 07 to 09 is passing on the center line 8c when the player stops the left reel 3L, The symbol (symbol 96) is stopped on the effective line of the left reel 3L. Thus, the notification of a specific reel may affect 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. There is no limitation, and it may be preferable to apply “0” in the CG state or the SCG state. In other words, when the symbol displayed on the reel passes through a position off 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 the player feels satisfied that the player has stopped using his own power. It may be possible to improve.

  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 the detection of the game start command signal output from the game starting unit; In the gaming state (for example, CG state or SCG state), it is possible to stop and display the winning mode (for example, “bell-bell-bell”) not based on the winning combination (for example, replay) on the variable display means. And a game value corresponding to the winning mode stopped and displayed on the variation display means (for example, payout of an amount of award medium corresponding to the small part of the bell) can be given to the player, and a predetermined game In a gaming state other than the state (for example, CG state and SCG state), only the winning mode (for example, “Bell-Bell-Bell”) based on the winning combination (for example, “bell bell”) is displayed in a variable manner. It is configured to stop displaying on. 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, “losing”) can be stopped and displayed on the variable display means. In a gaming state other than the 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. Further, 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.

  Also, regarding CT and SCT, during the BB gaming state (in BB), only when the determination winning combination includes RB (only), the symbols or symbol combinations corresponding to RB may not be displayed together. An RB gaming state may be generated. 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.

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

  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, 3R can be controlled to stop based only on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R by the player without performing the lottery lottery. Further, the probability lottery table in the CG state and the SCG state can be configured to be internally won for any of the lost (none), replay, or bonus (configured so that the small role is not internally won).

  Predetermined conditions may be adopted as conditions for generating the RB gaming state and the CG state during the BB gaming state or the RB gaming state. As a predetermined condition, a BB game state has started, an RB game state has started, a unit game has started (that is, each unit game becomes an RB game state or a CG state), and a predetermined number of unit games have That the game state (for example, the monitoring result of the game state monitoring process in step S11 in FIG. 12) is a predetermined game state, the result of the predetermined process in the unit game is a specific result, A combination of two or more of these can also be employed.

  Here, as a result of the predetermined process, one or a plurality of specific roles (for example, SB, RB, SCT, bonus, replay, small role, etc.) in the determination of the winning combination in the probability lottery process in step S12 of FIG. As a result that one of the winning combinations is determined as the winning combination, the stop control parameter (for example, the determination result regarding the winning combination for stopping in step S13 in FIG. 12, the selection in the stop table selection process in step S14 in FIG. 12). As a result of a parameter (for example, a winning combination for stopping) used for stop control of the reel such as a result being a predetermined value, it is used for determining a winning combination (for example, an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stopping). Adopt the result of a predetermined random number lottery (for example, the result of whether or not a winner has been won) or the result of a predetermined random number lottery that is not used for the determination. It can also be.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition relating to a game history and a condition that a predetermined game history (for example, a game result) is included in the game history can be adopted. For example, past unit games (for example, previous unit games, unit games before a predetermined number of times, a plurality of unit games up to a predetermined number of times, etc.), gaming results, game results, winning combinations (eg, internal winning combinations), An RB gaming state or a CG state may be generated based on a winning combination for stoppage, a winning combination for determination, a winning combination, a stop symbol mode (for example, a stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R). it can.

  Further, as the predetermined condition, when a predetermined reel is stopped and displayed in a unit game, a predetermined symbol placed on the predetermined reel is stopped and displayed, and a plurality of reels are stopped and displayed in a unit game. In such a case, an RB gaming state or a CG state can be generated based on a predetermined stop symbol pattern being stopped and displayed. In addition, when a predetermined gaming state (for example, RB gaming state, CG state, etc.) ends, the RB gaming state or the CG state can be generated. In addition, when the winning combination is a specific winning combination (for example, a specific winning combination) and a stop symbol form corresponding to the corresponding winning combination or a stop symbol aspect not corresponding to the corresponding winning combination is stopped and displayed, the RB gaming state Alternatively, a CG state can be generated.

  Further, when a predetermined game operation (for example, a reel stop operation according to a specific order, an operation timing of the start lever 6 or the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, etc.) by the player is a specific game operation, The number of game medals inserted by the player (for example, the total number of insertions), the number of game medals paid out to the player (for example, the total number of payouts), the number of insertions (for example, the total) and the number of payouts When a predetermined calculation result based on (for example, the total) (for example, a result of subtracting the total of the inserted number from the total of the number of payouts) is a result indicating a specific number of sheets, or a specific calculation result For example, an RB gaming state or a CG state can be generated.

  In addition, when one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied after one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied, one or more of the predetermined conditions are satisfied. The RB gaming state or the CG state can also be generated when the above condition is satisfied a predetermined number of times (for example, when the predetermined number of times is satisfied continuously or when a predetermined number of consecutive unit games are satisfied). Further, a condition obtained by combining two or more of the above conditions may be employed as the predetermined condition.

  In addition, the above-described conditions are not limited to the conditions established in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state, but are satisfied in the conditions established before the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state occurs, the previous BB gaming state, or the CT gaming state. It is also possible to employ conditions such as conditions established in unit games over the current BB gaming state or CT gaming state after the previous BB gaming state or CT gaming state ends. That is, it can be determined whether or not a predetermined condition is established in relation to the current or past game history.

  In addition, the timing of occurrence of the RB gaming state or the CG state (for example, the generation timing) in the unit game is not limited to the timing of the embodiment. For example, the timing before the insertion of a game medal by the player is detected, the timing between the detection of the insertion of the game medal and the detection of the game start operation by the player, and the detection of the game start operation Timing before performing rotation start control on the reel, timing from when rotation start control is performed on the reel until the player detects a stop operation of the predetermined reel, and detection of a stop operation of the predetermined reel by the player The timing from when the predetermined reel is stopped, the timing from when all the reels stop until the payout of the award medium (for example, medal) ends, the award medium in the previous unit game Arbitrary timing, such as the timing between the completion of payout and the detection of the next game medal insertion, can be adopted. That.

  In addition, a change in the probability of determining the winning combination as replay in the probability lottery process in step S12 of FIG. 12 (for example, transition to the RT gaming state), start of BB gaming state, RB gaming state, CT gaming state, etc., or termination As the condition, the conditions (predetermined conditions) for generating the RB gaming state and the CG state in the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state described above can also be applied.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated 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.

It is a perspective view which shows an external appearance. 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 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 sliding frame number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows RT control processing. It is a flowchart which shows a periodic interruption process.

Explanation of symbols

1 gaming machine 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 (3)

A game start command means for outputting a game start command signal for commanding the start of a unit game in response to an operation by the player;
A variation display means having a plurality of variation display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols;
A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination based on detecting the game start command signal;
A stop command means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variation display units, and outputting a stop command signal for commanding a stop of the corresponding variation display unit in response to an operation by the player;
When detecting the stop command signal, based on the winning combination, the fluctuation display control means for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol in the corresponding fluctuation display unit,
When the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of variation display units is a specific symbol combination, game value giving means for giving a game value to the player;
When a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of change display portions is a predetermined symbol combination, it is advantageous for a player configured by a first gaming state and a second gaming state different from the first gaming state. A game state generating means for generating a special game state;
And a gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state when a combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the plurality of change display sections in the first gaming state is a special symbol combination. A gaming machine characterized by   2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the special symbol combination is a symbol combination different from the specific symbol combination.   3. A gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the symbol constituting the special symbol combination is a symbol different from the symbol constituting the specific symbol combination.

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