JP2006081728A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine 10 preventing a game from being monotonous. <P>SOLUTION: A game control means 110 produces a plurality of game states with different advantages. A performance control means 140 is provided with a shift performance execution means 142 executing a shift performance when shifting a game state, a selection performance execution means 143 selectively executing one performance out of a plurality of performances and selectively executing a performance with the same content to that of the shift performance at a predetermined probability at a time other than the time of shifting the game state, and a state performance execution means 148 executing a state performance corresponding to the game state and, when the selection performance execution means 143 executes the performance with the same content to that of the shift performance, in a game thereafter, executes a state performance corresponding to the game state except for the present game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine, and more particularly, to a slot machine that has a plurality of gaming states with different advantages for a player and that executes a state effect corresponding to each game state. It is.

Conventionally, as a gaming state, for example, there is a normal gaming state where the probability that a big bonus prize (BB prize) or a regular bonus prize (RB prize) can be awarded, and a probability that a BB prize or RB prize can be awarded. There is provided a slot machine having an advantageous gaming state higher than a normal gaming state.
In addition, there has been proposed a slot machine that informs a player when the occurrence, continuation, or end of an advantageous gaming state is determined (see Patent Document 1).
In this specification, “winning” means winning by lottery, and “winning” means that a predetermined symbol is placed on a winning line that is valid when rotation of all rotating reels is stopped. It means that they are arranged in a predetermined arrangement.
JP 2001-62033 A

Notifying the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state can enhance the interest of the player, but on the other hand, until the notification of the occurrence of the advantageous gaming state, the player is bored and the advantageous gaming state ends. Alerting the player would discourage the player. In addition, if the correct game state is continuously notified, the reliability of notification can be improved, but the game becomes monotonous and the player's interest is reduced.
(Claim 1)
Therefore, the invention according to claim 1 executes a state effect corresponding to each gaming state, executes a transition effect when transitioning from one gaming state to another gaming state, and further changes in gaming state. When there is not, the effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect that does not correspond to the current game state is executed. For this reason, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect changes, the gaming state may not be changed, so that the game does not become monotonous and enhances the interest of the player. An object is to provide a slot machine.

(Claim 2)
Further, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, the invention described in claim 2 is executed in a subsequent game when a predetermined condition is satisfied when a state effect not corresponding to the current game state is being executed. The state effect corresponding to the current gaming state is executed. For this reason, the inconsistency between the gaming state and the state effect will not continue indefinitely, so that the reliability of the state effect is not impaired, and as a result, the effect of the invention of claim 1 is further enhanced. The purpose is to provide a machine.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 executes a state effect corresponding to each gaming state, sets the gaming state most advantageous to the player as the most advantageous gaming state, and shifts from the most advantageous gaming state to other gaming states. The transition effect is executed at the time of transition, the effect of the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability when in the most advantageous game state, and the subsequent game is in the most advantageous game state, State effects corresponding to game states other than the most advantageous game state are executed. For this reason, even if a transition effect is executed and a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is executed, it may remain in the most advantageous gaming state. A state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state, with a certain level of expectation given to the player, even when the state has actually transitioned from the state to the other gaming state. An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that prevents the player from stopping the game even if the game is executed.

(Claim 4)
In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 4, the invention described in claim 4 is executed when a state effect that does not correspond to the most advantageous gaming state is being executed even though the gaming state is the most advantageous gaming state. When the above condition is satisfied, a state effect corresponding to the most advantageous gaming state is executed in the subsequent game. For this reason, the inconsistency between the gaming state and the state effect will not continue indefinitely, so that the reliability of the state effect is not impaired, and the effect of the invention of claim 3 is further enhanced. The purpose is to provide a machine.

(Claim 1)
The invention according to claim 1 is for controlling a game, and is capable of creating a plurality of gaming states having different advantages for the player, and for controlling the production. The effect control means 140 includes a transition effect execution means 142 for executing a transition effect that is an effect executed when transitioning from one gaming state to another gaming state, This is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of defined effects, and with a predetermined probability at a time other than the transition to the gaming state, from a plurality of predetermined effects. A selection effect execution means 143 for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect, and a state effect that is an effect corresponding to each game state, and the selection effect execution means 143 Transition production by When rendering the same content is performed, in a subsequent game, characterized by comprising a state demonstration execution means 148 for executing the state effect that corresponds to the playing state other than the current gaming state.

Here, the “game control means 110” is for controlling a game, and is capable of creating a plurality of game states having different advantages for the player. That is, the game control means 110 is for controlling a game. Further, the game control means 110 is formed so as to be able to create a plurality of game states that have a difference in advantage for the player.
In addition, as a “plurality of game states having different advantages for a player”, for example, a game with a probability of “1/3” that a big bonus prize (BB prize) or a regular bonus prize (RB prize) can be awarded. State A, gaming state B with a probability of “1/30” being able to win a BB winning or RB winning, and gaming state C having a probability of being “1/300” being able to win a BB winning or RB winning Can be provided. The game control means 110 can be configured to create a game state A, a game state B, and a game state C.

  Specifically, for example, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 becomes a big bonus winning (BB winning), the value of the big bonus counter 119 (BB counter 119) is incremented by one. When the result is regular bonus winning (RB winning), the value of the regular bonus counter 118 (RB counter 118) is incremented by one. Further, when at least one of the values of the BB counter 119 or the RB counter 118 is 1 or more, the release lottery means 120 performs a lottery (release lottery) as to whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible. . Then, when the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 indicates that the BB prize or the RB prize can be made, it becomes a hit inside the BB or a hit inside the RB. At this time, The stop control means 116 performs stop control of each rotary reel 40 so that BB winning or RB winning can be won. Further, the release lottery means 120 enables, as the release lottery table 123, a release lottery table A in which it is determined with a probability of “1/3” that a BB prize or an RB prize is possible, and a BB prize or an RB prize. A release lottery table B having a probability of “1/30” and a release lottery table C having a probability of “1/300” indicating that a BB winning or RB winning is possible is provided. Then, when the release lottery table A is used, it becomes the gaming state A, when the release lottery table B is used, it becomes the gaming state B, and when the release lottery table C is used. However, the game state C is entered. Whether to use the release lottery table A, the release lottery table B, or the release lottery table C can be determined according to the lottery result of the transfer lottery means 130, for example.

Further, the “transition effect executing means 142” is for executing a transition effect that is an effect executed when shifting from one game state to another game state. That is, the “transition effect” is an effect that is executed when shifting from one game state to another game state. The transition effect executing means 142 is for executing the transition effect when shifting from one game state to another game state.
Further, the “selected effect executing means 143” is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and has a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. Thus, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is selected and executed from a plurality of predetermined effects. That is, the “selected effect executing means 143” is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects. Further, the selection effect executing means 143 is configured to select and execute an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects at a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. ing.

  The “state effect executing means 148” is for executing a state effect that is an effect corresponding to each gaming state, and the selected effect executing means 143 executes the same effect as the transition effect. Then, in the subsequent game, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state is executed. That is, the “state effect” is an effect corresponding to each game state. The state effect execution means 148 is for executing the state effect. In addition, when the selection effect executing unit 143 executes the same effect as the transition effect, the state effect executing unit 148 executes a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state in the subsequent game. Is formed.

  Specifically, for example, the effect control unit 140 includes an effect data storage unit 141 that stores data related to the effect, and a transition that is an effect that is executed when transitioning from one game state to another game state. Transition effect executing means 142 for executing the effect, and for selecting and executing one effect out of a plurality of predetermined effects, and at a time other than when the game state transitions The selection effect execution means 143 for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and a state effect corresponding to each game state are executed In order to execute a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state in a subsequent game when an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed by the selection effect executing means 143 State It can comprise a left execution unit 148.

  In addition, for example, “Frog Doing Nothing” is an effect that displays an image of a frog sitting on the liquid crystal display 79, and “Frog Happy Joy” is an effect of displaying an image that the frog is happy on the LCD 79. ”,“ Frog crying effect ”, which is an effect of displaying a frog crying image on the liquid crystal display 79,“ Frog laughing effect ”, an effect of displaying a frog laughing image on the LCD display 79, and a frog sleeping image "Frog sleeping effect" that is an effect displayed on the liquid crystal display 79, "left lamp lighting effect" that is an effect that lights only the left status display lamp 80, and an effect that lights only the central status display lamp 80 The “middle lamp lighting effect” or the “right lamp lighting effect”, which is an effect of lighting only the right status display lamp 80, can be determined in advance. it can. Then, the data related to these effects can be stored in the effect data storage means 141.

Further, the transition effect executing means 142 is configured to read out and execute data related to the “frog sleeping effect” from the effect data storage means 141 when, for example, the game state A shifts to a game state other than the game state A. can do. That is, the transition effect executing means 142 can be formed to execute a “frog sleeping effect” as the transition effect.
In addition, for example, in the game state A, the selection effect execution means 143 selects the “effect without frog” with a probability of “128/256” from a plurality of predetermined effects, and “40 / “Frog joy production” is selected with a probability of 256, “Frog crying production” is selected with a probability of “40/256”, “Frog laughing production” is selected with a probability of “40/256”, and “8 “/ 256” is selected as the “frog sleeping effect”, and when in the gaming state B, “128/256” is selected as the “effect that does not do frog” from among a plurality of predetermined effects. Select “Produce Frog Delight” with probability of “40/256”, select “Produce Frog Crying” with probability of “40/256”, and “Produce Frog Laugh” with probability of “48/256” In the game state C. To do this, select “Direction that does not do frog” with a probability of “128/256” from among a plurality of predetermined productions, and select “Direction that makes the frog happy” with a probability of “40/256”. The “frog crying effect” is selected with a probability of “48/256”, and the “frog laughing effect” is selected with a probability of “40/256”. The data corresponding to the selected effect can be read out from the effect data storage means 141 and executed. Then, the selected effect executing means 143 selects and executes one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and has a predetermined probability at a time other than the transition to the gaming state. Therefore, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is selected and executed.

  The state effect execution means 148 reads and executes data related to the “left lamp lighting effect” from the effect data storage means 141 in the gaming state A, for example, and the effect data storage means in the game state B. Data related to “middle lamp lighting effect” is read out from 141 and executed, and in the gaming state C, data related to “right lamp lighting effect” is read out and executed from effect data storage means 141. Can do. That is, the state effect execution means 148 executes “left lamp lighting effect” as a state effect corresponding to the gaming state A, and executes “medium lamp lighting effect” as a state effect corresponding to the gaming state B. In addition, as a state effect corresponding to the gaming state C, a “right lamp lighting effect” can be executed.

Further, for example, when the “Frog Sleeping Effect”, which is an effect having the same content as the transition effect, is executed by the selection effect executing means 143, the state effect executing means 148 is in the game state A in the subsequent game. Regardless, it is configured to execute a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state B, or to execute a “right lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state C. Can do.
As described above, in the present invention, state effects corresponding to the respective game states are executed, and a transition effect is executed when shifting from one game state to another game state. Furthermore, when there is no game state transition, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect that does not correspond to the current game state is executed. For this reason, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect changes, the gaming state may not be changed. For example, from the gaming state A that is most advantageous to the player to the other gaming state Even if a state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed in the subsequent game after the transition effect indicating the transition of the game is executed, there is a possibility that the game state A will remain. It is not monotonous and can increase the interest of the player.

The transition effect executing means 142 may be configured to execute the transition effect regardless of the game state of the transfer source and the game state of the transfer destination when the game state transitions, or a specific game state May be configured to execute a transition effect only when transitioning from one game state to another, or may be configured to execute a transition effect only when transitioning to a specific gaming state. In addition, the transition effect may be executed only when transitioning from a specific gaming state to another specific gaming state.
Specifically, for example, the transition effect executing means 142 can be formed to execute the transition effect only when the game state A shifts to another game state. That is, the transition effect executing means 142 executes the transition effect only when transitioning from the gaming state A to the gaming state B or gaming state C, and when transitioning from the gaming state B to the gaming state A or gaming state C, When the game state C shifts to the game state A or the game state B, the transition effect can be formed so as not to be executed. Further, the transition effect executing means 142 can be configured to always execute the transition effect when the game state A shifts to the game state B or the game state C.

  Further, the data related to the transition effect used by the transition effect execution means 142 and the data related to the effect of the same content as the transition effect used by the selection effect execution means 143 may be shared. May be separate. Specifically, for example, as described above, the data related to the “frog sleeping effect” is stored in the effect data storage unit 141, and both the transition effect executing unit 142 and the selected effect executing unit 143 store the effect data. The data relating to the “frog sleeping effect” may be read from the storage means 141 and the “frog sleeping effect” may be executed. Also, the transition effect effect data storage means and the selection effect effect data storage means are separately provided. The transition effect execution data 142 is stored in the transition effect effect data storage means and the selection effect effect data storage means, and the transition effect execution means 142 includes the transition effect effect data storage means. The data related to “Frog Sleeping Effect” is read out, and “Frog Sleeping Effect” is executed as the transition effect, and the selection effect executing means 143 provides the selection effect effect data. It reads the data according to the "frog sleep effect 'from 憶 means, as effect of the transition effect having the same content, may be executed to" frog sleep effect. "

(Claim 2)
The invention according to claim 2 limits the invention according to claim 1, and when the state effect execution means 148 is executing a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the current gaming state, When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect return means 149 for returning a state effect to be executed in a subsequent game to a state effect corresponding to the current game state is provided.
Here, the “state effect return means 149” executes a state effect to be executed in a subsequent game when a predetermined condition is satisfied while executing a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state. This is for returning to the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state.

In addition, examples of the “predetermined condition” include the appearance of a specific appearance.
Specifically, for example, although the game state is A, a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B, and a “right lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state C. ”Is executed, for example, when an appearance in which the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel lower symbol 206, and the right reel upper symbol 207 are“ 7 ”respectively appears The effect return means 149 can be configured to return the state effect to be executed in the subsequent game to the “left lamp lighting effect” that is the state effect corresponding to the game state A, assuming that a predetermined condition is satisfied. . That is, the state effect execution means 148 is a “state lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B in spite of the game state A, and a “right lamp” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state C. When a specific turn appears while the “lighting effect” is being executed, a “left lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state A can be executed in a subsequent game. .

Thus, in the present invention, when a state effect that does not correspond to the current gaming state is being executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a specific outcome appears, A state effect corresponding to the gaming state is executed. Therefore, the inconsistency between the gaming state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, thereby preventing the reliability of the state effect from being impaired, and further enhancing the effect of the invention of claim 1. Can do it.
(Claim 3)
The invention according to claim 3 is for controlling a game and includes a plurality of gaming states having a difference in advantage for a player, including a most advantageous gaming state which is a gaming state most advantageous for the player. A game control means 110 capable of creating an effect, and an effect control means 140 for controlling the effect, and the effect control means 140 is used when transitioning from a most advantageous game state to a game state other than the most advantageous game state. Transition effect executing means 142 for executing a transition effect that is an effect to be executed, and for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and the most advantageous game A selection effect executing means 143 for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects at a predetermined probability, and an effect corresponding to each game state. Is If the production with the same content as the transition production is executed by the selection production execution means 143, the next game is the most advantageous in spite of the most advantageous game state. It is characterized by comprising state effect execution means 148 for executing a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the game state.

Here, the game control means 110 is formed so as to be able to create a plurality of game states having different advantages for the player. The “most advantageous gaming state” means a gaming state that is most advantageous to the player among a plurality of gaming states.
In the example shown in claim 1, the gaming state A is the most advantageous gaming state.
Further, the transition effect executing means 142 is formed to execute a transition effect when shifting from the most advantageous game state to a game state other than the most advantageous game state.
The selection effect execution means 143 is configured to select and execute an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability in the most advantageous game state. .

In addition, when the selection effect executing unit 143 executes the same effect as the transition effect, the state effect executing unit 148 is in a game other than the most advantageous game state in spite of the most advantageous game state. It is formed to execute a state effect corresponding to the gaming state.
As described above, in the present invention, the most advantageous gaming state for the player is set as the most advantageous gaming state, and the transition effect is executed when transitioning from the most advantageous gaming state to another gaming state. In addition, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the most advantageous game state is executed even though it is the most advantageous game state. The For this reason, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect corresponding to the game state other than the most advantageous game state is executed, there is a possibility that the game state is the most advantageous game state. For example, a “frog sleeping effect” is executed, and in subsequent games, a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B, or a “right lamp” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state C Even if the “lighting effect” is executed, the game state A may remain. Accordingly, even when the game state actually shifts from the most advantageous game state to another game state, the player can have a certain sense of expectation, and the transition effect is executed, so that the most advantageous game state is achieved. Even if a state effect corresponding to a game state other than is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game by using this effect.

(Claim 4)
The invention according to claim 4 limits the invention according to claim 3, and the state effect execution means 148 corresponds to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state even though it is in the most advantageous gaming state. When a state effect is executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect return means 149 for returning the state effect to be executed in the subsequent game to the state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state is provided. It is characterized by being.
Here, when the state effect return means 149 is executing the state effect corresponding to the game state other than the most advantageous game state in spite of being the most advantageous game state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, The state effect executed in the subsequent game is formed so as to return to the state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state.

  As described above, in the present invention, for example, when a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is executed in spite of being the most advantageous gaming state, a specific outcome appears. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state is executed in the subsequent game. Therefore, the inconsistency between the gaming state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, thereby preventing the reliability of the state effect from being impaired, and thus further enhancing the effect of the invention according to claim 3. Can do it.

(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a state effect corresponding to each gaming state is executed, a transition effect is executed when a transition is made from one gaming state to another gaming state, and a transition of the gaming state is further performed. When there is no game, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect that does not correspond to the current game state is executed. Therefore, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect changes, there is a possibility that the gaming state has not changed, and thus the game can be prevented from becoming monotonous. Can provide slot machines that enhance the interest of

(Claim 2)
According to the second aspect of the present invention, when a state effect that does not correspond to the current gaming state is being executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect corresponding to the current gaming state is generated in the subsequent game. Executed. For this reason, the mismatch between the gaming state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, thereby providing a slot machine that does not impair the reliability of the state effect and further enhances the effect of the invention of claim 1.
(Claim 3)
According to the third aspect of the present invention, the most advantageous game state for the player is set as the most advantageous game state, and the transition effect is executed when the game state is shifted from the most advantageous game state to another game state. At the time, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the most advantageous game state is provided even though it is the most advantageous game state. Executed. For this reason, even if a transition effect is executed and a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is executed in the subsequent game, there is a possibility that the most advantageous gaming state remains. Therefore, even when the game state actually shifts from the most advantageous game state to another game state, the player can have a certain sense of expectation, and the transition effect is executed, so that other than the most advantageous game state Even if a state effect corresponding to the game state is executed, a slot machine in which the player does not stop the game can be provided.
(Claim 4)
According to the invention of claim 4, when a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is being executed in spite of being the most advantageous gaming state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, In the subsequent game, a state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state is executed. For this reason, the mismatch between the gaming state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, and thereby, it is possible to provide a slot machine that further enhances the effect of the invention of claim 3 without impairing the reliability of the state effect.

(Explanation of drawings)
1 to 13 show an embodiment of the present invention.
1 is a block diagram of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is an external view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 3 is a conceptual diagram of a symbol display window 72, a payout and a winning line 300, and FIG. FIG. 5 is a conceptual diagram of the stop table 115, FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram of the release lottery table 123, FIG. 7 is a conceptual diagram of the transition lottery table 133, and FIG. FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram, FIG. 9 is a conceptual diagram of an effect image displayed on the liquid crystal display 79, and FIGS. 10 to 13 are flowcharts showing an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10.

(Slot machine 10)
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a box-shaped housing 70 having an opening on the front surface. A front door 71 that closes the opening is provided on the front surface of the housing 70. In addition, a reel unit 30 in which three rotating reels 40 are provided side by side is provided inside the housing 70. Of the three rotating reels 40, the left reel 41 is provided on the left side, the middle reel 42 is provided in the center, and the right reel is provided on the right side. Is the right reel 43. In addition, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types are attached around each rotating reel 40 in a predetermined arrangement. In addition, a symbol display window 72 for displaying three of the twenty-one symbols attached to the periphery of each rotary reel 40 is provided at substantially the center of the front door 71.

In addition, the symbol display window 72 is provided in front of each rotary reel 40, and when all three rotary reels 40 stop rotating, as shown in FIG. A total of nine symbols arranged can be displayed.
Specifically, a total of 21 symbols are attached around the left reel 41, but when the rotation of the left reel 41 stops, three of the 21 symbols are symbol display windows 72. Is displayed. That is, when the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped, three symbols are displayed vertically in the left portion of the symbol display window 72. The same applies to the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43. Thus, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, the symbol display window 72 displays a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three rows. In addition, the symbol arrangement of 3 columns and 3 rows displayed in the symbol display window 72 is referred to as “out”.

In the present embodiment, the stop position of each rotary reel 40 when the three symbols are displayed at appropriate positions with respect to the symbol display window 72 is referred to as “appropriate stop position”.
For example, as shown in FIG. 3, the stop position of each rotary reel 40 when three symbols are displayed at appropriate positions with respect to the symbol display window 72 is the “appropriate stop position”.
That is, when each rotating reel 40 stops at the “appropriate stop position”, three symbols are correctly displayed on the symbol display window 72 for each rotating reel 40.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, when the rotation of the left reel 41 stops at any appropriate stop position, the three symbols displayed on the symbol display window 72 are sequentially displayed from the top. The left reel upper symbol 201, the left reel middle symbol 202, and the left reel lower symbol 203 are displayed on the symbol display window 72 when the rotation of the middle reel 42 stops at any appropriate stop position. When the symbols on the right reel 43 are stopped at one of the appropriate stop positions, the symbols on the upper reel are “middle reel upper symbol 204”, “middle reel middle symbol 205”, and “middle reel lower symbol 206”. The three symbols displayed in the symbol display window 72 are respectively “right reel upper symbol 207”, “right reel middle symbol 208” and “right reel lower symbol 209” in order from the top.

In the present embodiment, five pay lines 300 from the first to the fifth are provided.
The first winning line 301 passes through the left reel middle symbol 202, the middle reel middle symbol 205, and the right reel middle symbol 208, and the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel upper symbol 204, and the right reel upper symbol. 207 is the “second winning line 302”, and the left reel lower symbol 203, the middle reel lower symbol 206 and the right reel lower symbol 209 is the “third winning line 303”. Further, the “fourth winning line 304” passes through the lower reel 203 symbol 203, the middle reel middle symbol 205 and the right reel upper symbol 207, and the left reel upper symbol 201, middle reel middle symbol 205 and right reel. Passing through the lower symbol 209 is the “fifth winning line 305”.

Below the symbol display window 72, a bet switch 74 for inserting a credit medal, a settlement switch 75 for paying out a credit medal, a start switch 50 for starting rotation of each rotary reel 40, A stop switch 60 and the like for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 40 are provided.
Further, a horizontally long liquid crystal display 79 as a display device is provided above the symbol display window 72, and three status display lamps 80 are provided side by side above the liquid crystal display 79.
Further, an effect lamp 77 is provided on the upper portion of the front door 71.

Also, a payout outlet 85 for paying out medals is provided at the lower part of the front door 71, and a tray for receiving and storing medals paid out from the payout outlet 85 below the payout outlet 85. 90 is provided. In addition, on both sides of the payout opening 85, speakers 78 for sounding sound effects and the like are provided.
Further, inside the casing 70, a control device 100 for controlling the slot machine 10, a hopper unit 76 for paying out medals, and the like are provided.
(Medal sensor 73)
The medal sensor 73 is for detecting a medal inserted from the insertion slot, and is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the front door 71.

Specifically, a medal processing unit for processing medals inserted into the insertion slot is provided at a predetermined position on the back side of the front door 71. The medal processing unit includes a medal passage for guiding a medal inserted into the insertion slot in a certain direction, a medal return passage branching from the middle of the medal passage, and a branching portion where the medal return passage branches from the medal passage. And a medal selector located in the area. A medal sensor 73 for detecting a medal inserted from the insertion slot is provided in the middle of the medal path and downstream of the medal selector.
(Bet switch 74)
The bet switch 74 is for reducing the number of credited medals and replacing it with the insertion of medals, and is provided on the lower left side of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG.

(Checkout switch 75)
The settlement switch 75 is for paying out credited medals, and is provided diagonally to the lower right of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG.
(Start switch 50)
The start switch 50 is for starting rotation of each rotary reel 40, and is provided diagonally to the left of the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG. When the start switch 50 is operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 starts.
(Stop switch 60)
The stop switch 60 is for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 40 and is provided corresponding to each rotary reel 40.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, three stop switches 60 are provided side by side below the symbol display window 72. When the left stop switch 60 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped. When the center stop switch 60 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 42 is stopped. When the right stop switch 60 is operated, the right reel 43 Stops rotating.
(Reel unit 30)
The reel unit 30 includes a frame, three stepping motors fixed to the frame side by side, and three rotary reels 40 fixed to the output shaft of each stepping motor.

Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a total of 21 symbols of a plurality of types such as “7”, “BAR”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “R” are arranged around each rotating reel 40 in a predetermined arrangement. It is attached.
In the present embodiment, the symbol “7” is a symbol corresponding to the big bonus award (BB award), and the symbol “BAR” is a symbol corresponding to the regular bonus award (RB award). The “Bell” symbol is a symbol corresponding to the Bell prize, the “Watermelon” symbol is a symbol corresponding to the watermelon award, and the “Cherry” symbol is a cherry award. The symbol “R” is a symbol corresponding to the replay winning.

(Hopper unit 76)
The hopper unit 76 is for paying out medals to the player based on the game result, and is provided inside the housing 70.
(Direction lamp 77)
The effect lamp 77 is for informing the player of winning or winning, and is provided above the front door 71 as shown in FIG.
(Speaker 78)
The speaker 78 is for notifying the player of winning or winning, and is provided at the lower part of the front door 71 as shown in FIG.

(LCD display 79)
The liquid crystal display 79 is for informing the player of winning or winning, and is provided above the symbol display window 72 as shown in FIG.
In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 79 is also used as an apparatus for displaying a video for production.
(Status display lamp 80)
The state display lamp 80 is for informing the player of the gaming state.
As shown in FIG. 2, above the liquid crystal display 79, three status display lamps 80 are provided side by side.

The left status display lamp 80 corresponds to the gaming state A, the central status display lamp 80 corresponds to the gaming status B, and the right status display lamp 80 corresponds to the gaming status C. It corresponds to. In the gaming state A, only the left state display lamp 80 is lit. In the gaming state B, only the central state display lamp 80 is lit. In the gaming state C, the right state display lamp 80 is lit. Only the status display lamp 80 is lit.
(Payout 85)
The payout port 85 is for paying out medals, and is provided at the lower part of the front door 71 as shown in FIG.

(Tray 90)
The tray 90 is for receiving and storing medals paid out from the payout opening 85, and is provided below the payout opening 85 as shown in FIG.
(Control device 100)
The control device 100 is for controlling the slot machine 10.
The control device 100 includes a CPU, RAM, ROM, I / O, and the like.
As the input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, a medal sensor 73, a bet switch 74, a settlement switch 75, a start switch 50, a stop switch 60, and the like are connected.

As the output means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 1, a reel unit 30, a hopper unit 76, an effect lamp 77, a speaker 78, a liquid crystal display 79, a status display lamp 80, and the like are connected. .
Further, in the present embodiment, the control device 100 is configured to be able to execute a general game and a special game, and as the special game, a regular bonus game (RB game), a big bonus game (BB game), Is made feasible.
In this embodiment, a general game refers to a general game, a special game refers to a game that is more advantageous to the player than a general game, and an RB game is either A specific game having a higher probability of winning a combination than a general game is referred to, and a BB game refers to a specific game having a higher probability of winning an RB than that of a general game.

As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the control device 100 functions as the game control means 110 and the effect control means 140 when the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 110 includes a general game control means 111, a regular bonus control means 112 (RB control means 112), a big bonus control means 113 (BB control means 113), a role lottery means 114, A stop table 115, stop control means 116, winning determination means 117, regular bonus counter 118 (RB counter 118) and big bonus counter 119 (BB counter 119) are provided, and the effect control means 140 includes effect data storage means 141, A transition effect executing means 142, a selection effect executing means 143, and a state effect executing means 148 are provided.

The RB counter 118 and the BB counter 119 are formed in specific areas on the RAM.
Hereinafter, each unit included in the control device 100 will be described in detail.
(General game control means 111)
A general game refers to a general game. The general game control means 111 is for controlling a general game.
Hereinafter, the general game in the present embodiment will be described.
When medals are inserted, the number of winning lines 300 corresponding to the number of medals inserted becomes effective. Specifically, the number of inserted medals is limited to three. When the number of inserted medals is one, only the first winning line 301 is valid, and when the number of inserted medals is two, Three pay lines 301 to 303 from 1 to 3 are valid, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, all five pay lines 301 to 305 from 1 to 5 are valid. Become. The medal can be inserted into a medal from the slot and a credit medal by operating the bet switch 74. In addition, when the start switch 50 is operated on condition that a medal is inserted, a lottery (role lottery) of whether one of a plurality of winning combinations is won or lost is performed. In addition, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 starts almost simultaneously with the role lottery. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 60 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 60 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 60 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped. At this time, when three symbols of the same type are arranged on any valid winning line 300, a winning combination corresponding to the symbol is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is paid out. The medal payout includes a medal payout from the payout opening 85 and a medal payout by credit. In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player.

In addition, in the winning, a big bonus winning (BB winning) related to the transition to the BB game, a regular bonus winning (RB winning) related to the transition to the RB game, and a predetermined number (for example, 12) of medals are paid out. A bell prize, a watermelon prize related to paying out a smaller number of medals (for example, 8) than the bell prize, a cherry prize related to paying out a medal less than a watermelon prize (eg, 2 or 4), There are replay prizes related to replays.
In addition, the result of the role lottery includes the big bonus winning (BB winning) related to the allocation of the BB winning, the regular bonus winning (RB winning) relating to the allocation of the RB winning, the bell winning related to the allocation of the Bell winning, and the watermelon There are watermelon wins related to winning prizes, cherry wins related to winning cherry wins, replay wins related to winning replay wins, and losers.

Then, when three “7” symbols are arranged on the valid pay line 300, a BB win is awarded. If there is a payout, medals are paid out, and then the BB game is entered.
Also, when three “BAR” symbols are arranged on the winning line 300 where the symbol is valid, an RB winning is achieved.
Further, when three “Bell” symbols are arranged on the effective winning line 300, a bell is won and 12 medals are paid out.
In addition, when three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on the effective winning line 300, a watermelon winning is achieved and eight medals are paid out.

In addition, when the symbol “cherry” attached to the left reel 41 stops on the effective winning line 300, regardless of the stop position of the symbol attached to the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43, it becomes a cherry prize. Two medals are paid out. If the number of inserted medals is 3, and the stop position of the symbol “cherry” is the upper or lower level of the symbol display window 72, four medals are paid out.
Further, when three “R” symbols are arranged on the winning line 300 in which the symbol is valid, it becomes a replay winning, and the game can be played again under the same conditions as the previous game without newly inserting a medal. That is, replay can be executed.

In addition, for any of the symbols, if there are not three on the valid winning line 300 and the symbol “cherry” attached to the left reel 41 does not stop on the valid winning line 300, there will be no winning. .
(Regular bonus control means 112 / RB control means 112)
An RB game refers to a game that has a higher probability of winning any combination than a general game. The RB control means 112 is for controlling an RB game.
Hereinafter, the RB game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is RB winning, the numerical value of the RB counter 118 is incremented by one. When the value of the RB counter 118 is 1 or more, the release lottery means 120 performs a lottery (release lottery) as to whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible. Further, when the result of the release lottery indicates that the RB winning is possible, the inside of the RB is being hit, and the role lottery means 114 performs the role lottery using the internal hitting center lottery table. Further, “medium hitting inside RB” means a state where RB winning can be won. When the result of the winning lottery in the inside of the RB is a specific winning, the stop control means 116 performs stop control of each rotary reel 40 so that an RB winning can be won. In other words, each rotating reel 40 can receive an RB winning, on the condition that the result of the release lottery enables an RB winning, and that the result of the winning lottery in the inside of the RB is a specific winning. The stop control is performed. At this time, three symbols of “BAR” can be arranged on the effective winning line 300, and three symbols other than “BAR” are not arranged on the effective winning line 300. Then, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, if three “BAR” symbols are aligned on the valid pay line 300, an RB win is given, and when there is a payout, a predetermined number (for example, 15) medals are paid out, and then the RB game is entered.

Also, during the RB game, one medal is inserted, and a JAC game in which a prize is awarded when three predetermined symbols (for example, “R” symbols) are arranged on the first winning line 301 is performed. Further, when winning a prize in the JAC game, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out.
In addition, during the RB game, the JAC game can be played up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 winnings are possible. That is, if the JAC game is played 12 times or there are 8 winnings in the RB game, the RB game is ended.
(Big bonus control means 113 / BB control means 113)
The BB game is a game that has a higher probability of winning an RB than a general game, and thus has a higher probability of transition to an RB game than a general game. The BB control means 113 is for controlling the BB game.

Hereinafter, the BB game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is BB winning, the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is incremented by one. Further, when the value of the BB counter 119 is 1 or more, the release lottery means 120 performs a lottery (release lottery) as to whether a BB prize or an RB prize is possible. Further, when the result of the release lottery indicates that the BB winning can be made, it is determined that the inside of the BB is hit, and the role lottery means 114 performs the role lottery using the internal winning lottery table. Further, “medium hits inside the BB” means a state where a BB winning can be won. Then, when the result of the winning lottery in the inside of the BB is a specific winning, the stop control means 116 performs stop control of each rotary reel 40 so that a BB winning can be won. In other words, each rotary reel 40 can receive a BB prize on the condition that the result of the lottery for release makes it possible to win a BB and that the result of a winning lottery in the BB inside is a specific winning. The stop control is performed. At this time, three symbols “7” can be arranged on the valid winning line 300, and three symbols other than “7” are not arranged on the valid winning line 300. Then, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, if three "7" symbols are aligned on the valid pay line 300, a BB win is given, and when there is a payout, a predetermined number (for example, 15) medals are paid out, and then the BB game is entered.

In addition, when shifting to the BB game, first, a “BB general game” is performed.
In the “BB general game”, a maximum of three medals can be inserted as in the general game, and a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles is made. Each time, and when all three reels 40 have stopped rotating, it is determined whether or not a prize has been won, depending on whether or not a predetermined symbol is arranged in a predetermined arrangement on an effective winning line 300. Is called.
In the “BB general game”, the probability of winning an RB is higher than that of a general game. In “general game in BB”, when three “R” symbols are arranged on the valid pay line 300, an RB win is made and the game shifts from “general game in BB” to an RB game in the BB game.

Here, the RB game in the BB game is referred to as an “RB game in BB”.
In the “BB RB game”, as with the RB game, one medal is inserted, and when a predetermined symbol (for example, “R” symbol) is arranged on the first winning line 301, a JAC is awarded. A game is played. Further, when winning a prize in the JAC game, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is paid out.
In addition, during the “BB RB game”, JAC games can be played up to 12 times, of which a maximum of 8 winnings are possible. That is, if the JAC game is played 12 times or the winning is 8 times during the “BB RB game”, the “BB RB game” is ended.

Further, during the BB game, when the transition to the “BB RB game” is performed three times, or when the “BB general game” is performed a total of 30 times, the BB game ends.
Specifically, when a transition from a general game to a BB game is made, the first “BB general game” is first performed. Also, when an RB win is made in the first “BB medium game”, the game proceeds from the first “BB medium game” to the first “BB medium game”. When the first “BB RB game” ends, the first “BB RB game” shifts to the second “BB general game”. In addition, when an RB win is made in the second “BB medium game”, the game proceeds from the second “BB medium game” to the second “BB game in BB”. When the second “BB mid-RB game” ends, the second “BB mid-RB game” shifts to the third “BB mid-game”. Further, when an RB win is made in the third “BB medium game”, the third “BB medium game” shifts to the third “BB game in BB”. When the third “RB game in BB” is finished, the BB game is also finished at the same time.

Even if 30 games are played in the first “BB general game”, the BB game ends.
In addition, even if a total of 30 games are played in the first and second “BB in-game”, the BB game ends.
Also, even if a total of 30 games are played in the first, second and third “BB in-game games”, the BB game ends.
(Role lottery 114)
The role lottery means 114 is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles.

Further, although not shown, the role lottery means 114 includes a random number generation means, a random number extraction means, a role lottery table, and a role lottery determination means.
The random number generation means is for generating a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 16383 in decimal number).
The random number generation means can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts clock signals generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number).
Further, the random number generating means can be constituted by means for generating random numbers by the average sampling method, or means for generating random numbers by adding prime numbers, for example. Further, these means can be configured, for example, by causing a CPU to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number).

The random number extracting means is for extracting the random number generated by the random number generating means with a predetermined trigger (for example, operation of the start switch 50).
Since the random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, the numerical value generated by the random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 50 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extraction means can be practically handled as a random number.
In addition, the combination lottery table predetermines whether each of the random numbers within the range generated by the random number generation means is to win one of a plurality of combinations or lose.

In addition, in the role lottery table, for each random number within the range generated by the random number generating means, BB winning, RB winning, bell winning, watermelon winning, cherry winning, Whether to win the replay or lose is predetermined.
Further, in the present embodiment, as the role lottery table, a general role lottery table and a high replay role lottery table are provided.
The general combination lottery table defines replay winning at a certain rate, and the high replay combination lottery table sets the replay winning rate higher than the general combination lottery table.

In addition, the high replay combination lottery table sets the ratio of loss as low as the replay winning ratio is increased. Further, the general combination lottery table and the high replay combination lottery table are set at the same ratio for the BB winning, the RB winning, the bell winning, the watermelon winning, and the cherry winning.
Further, in the present embodiment, an internal winning lottery table used for hitting inside the BB and hitting inside the RB is provided as the winning lottery table. In addition, the internal winning lottery table shows that as a lottery result, a BB winning is possible if hitting inside the BB, a RB winning if enabling hitting inside the RB, a bell winning, a watermelon winning, Cherry wins and replay wins are set at a predetermined ratio.

Moreover, in this Embodiment, the RB game middle part lottery table used during an RB game is provided as a part lottery table. Further, the RB game mid-lot lottery table defines a JAC winning that allows JAC winning and a loss at predetermined ratios.
Moreover, in this Embodiment, the BB middle game middle game lottery table used during a BB general game is provided as a role lottery table. Further, the BB general game mid-lot lottery table defines RB winning, bell winning, watermelon winning, cherry winning, and lose at predetermined ratios as the lottery results.
The role lottery determination means is for comparing the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the role lottery table to determine the lottery result.

In addition, the role lottery determination means collates the random number extracted by the random number extraction means with the role lottery table, and determines whether it is BB winning, RB winning, Bell winning, watermelon winning, cherry winning, replay winning, Also, it is determined whether it is lost or not (if it is a hit inside the BB or inside the RB, it is determined whether it is a specific win, a bell win, a watermelon win, a cherry win, or a replay win, If it is in the middle, it is judged whether it is JAC win or lost, and if it is in BB general game, it is judged whether it is RB winning, bell winning, watermelon winning, cherry winning or lost. Do).
(Stop table 115)
The stop table 115 is for determining the stop position of each rotary reel 40, and the slip of each rotary reel 40 according to the rotational position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 when each stop switch 60 is operated. The number of frames is predetermined.

Further, the “number of sliding frames” refers to the number of proper stop positions that pass from the operation of the stop switch 60 until the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 stops at any appropriate stop position.
For example, when the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops at the first appropriate stop position after the operation of the stop switch 60, the appropriate pass that has passed between the operation of the stop switch 60 and the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 is stopped. Since the number of stop positions is “0”, the number of sliding frames is “0”.
In addition, if the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 stops after the first appropriate stop position after the operation of the stop switch 60 and the next appropriate stop position is stopped, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 is started from the operation of the stop switch 60. Since the number of appropriate stop positions that have passed before the stop is “1”, the number of sliding symbols is “1”.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stop tables 115 are provided corresponding to the lottery results of the combination lottery means 114 and the like.
In the present embodiment, each stop table 115 defines the number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 within a range of 0 to 4.
In addition, the stop table 115 corresponding to any of the combinations is such that three symbols corresponding to the combination can be arranged on any valid winning line 300, and any symbols other than the combination are valid. The number of sliding frames of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that three pieces are not arranged on the winning line 300.

Specifically, for example, the stop table 115 corresponding to “BB winning” has three symbols “7” on any valid winning line 300, and a symbol other than “7”. The number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that three are not arranged on any valid winning line 300. As a result, the stop table 115 corresponding to the “BB prize” can accept a BB prize and cannot accept a prize other than the BB prize. The same applies to the stop table 115 corresponding to the “RB prize”, “Bell prize”, “Watermelon prize”, and “Replay prize”.
Further, for example, the stop table 115 corresponding to “cherry winning” is such that the symbol “cherry” attached to the left reel 41 stops on any valid winning line 300 and “cherry”. For the other symbols, the number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that three symbols are not arranged on any valid winning line 300. As a result, the stop table 115 corresponding to the “cherry prize” can receive a cherry prize and cannot receive a prize other than the cherry prize.

In addition, the stop table 115 corresponding to “no win” has a “cherry” attached to the left reel 41 so that three symbols of the same type are not arranged on any valid pay line 300. The number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that the symbol does not stop on any valid winning line 300.
(Stop control means 116)
The stop control means 116 is for performing stop control of each rotary reel 40.
Further, the stop control means 116 performs stop control of each rotary reel 40 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 and the rotational position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 when each stop switch 60 is operated.

Further, stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed as follows.
First, one stop table 115 is selected from a plurality of stop tables 115 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114.
Specifically, for example, when the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is “Bell Winning”, the stop table 115 corresponding to “Bell Winning” is selected.
Also, for example, if the lottery result of the role lottery means 114 is “specific win” during the inside of the BB, the stop table 115 corresponding to “BB winning” is selected, and the inside of the RB When the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is “specific winning”, the stop table 115 corresponding to “RB winning” is selected.

Next, from the selected one stop table 115 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 when each stop switch 60 is operated, the number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined.
Here, when the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “0”, the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped at the first appropriate stop position after the operation of the stop switch 60. At this time, the symbol located immediately before the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated appears to move to the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 with little movement after the operation of the stop switch 60.
When the number of sliding symbols is determined as “1”, the first proper stop position after the operation of the stop switch 60 is passed, and the rotation of the corresponding rotary reel 40 is stopped at the next proper stop position. At this time, the symbol located immediately before the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated moves so as to slide one frame in the rotation direction of the rotary reel 40 after the stop switch 60 is operated. It appears to stop at the middle of window 72.

If the number of sliding frames is determined to be “2”, it passes through the first appropriate stop position after the operation of the stop switch 60 and the next appropriate stop position, and corresponds at the third appropriate stop position. The rotation of the rotary reel 40 is stopped. At this time, the symbol located immediately before the upper stage of the symbol display window 72 when the stop switch 60 is operated moves so as to slide two frames in the rotation direction of the rotary reel 40 after the stop switch 60 is operated. It appears to stop at the bottom of window 72.
Note that the stop control of the rotary reel 40 as described above is a control using the stop table 115, and is therefore called “table control” or the like.
(Winning determination means 117)
The winning determination means 117 is used for determining whether or not there is a winning combination based on the symbol arrangement on each winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped. Is.

In addition, the winning determination means 117 wins a winning combination corresponding to the symbol when three of the same type are arranged on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped. Is determined.
Specifically, the winning determination means 117 determines that “BB winning” is obtained when three symbols “7” are aligned on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped. judge.
In addition, the winning determination means 117 determines “RB winning” when all of the “BAR” symbols are arranged on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped.
Further, the winning determination means 117 determines “bell winning” when three “bell” symbols are arranged on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped.

Further, the winning determination means 117 determines “watermelon winning” when three “watermelon” symbols are arranged on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotary reels 40 is stopped.
In addition, the winning determination means 117, when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped, if the symbol “cherry” attached to the left reel 41 stops on any valid winning line 300, the middle reel Regardless of the stop position of the symbols attached to 42 and the right reel 43, it is determined that the cherry prize is won.
Further, the winning determination means 117 determines “replay winning” when all three “R” symbols are aligned on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is stopped.

Also, the winning determination means 117 is not attached to three symbols of the same type on any effective winning line 300 when all the rotating reels 40 stop rotating, and is attached to the left reel 41. If the “Cherry” symbol does not stop on any valid winning line 300, it is determined that there is no winning.
(Regular bonus counter 118 / RB counter 118)
The RB counter 118 is incremented by 1 when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is RB winning, and is decremented by 1 when the winning determination means 117 determines that the RB winning is assigned. It is.

(Big Bonus Counter 119 / BB Counter 119)
The BB counter 119 is incremented by 1 when the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is BB winning, and is decremented by 1 when the winning determination means 117 determines that the BB winning is awarded. It is.
(Discharge lottery means 120)
The release lottery means 120 is for performing a lottery (release lottery) on whether or not to enable a BB prize or an RB prize.
Further, in the present embodiment, the release lottery means 120 performs the release lottery every time a game is played during a general game, on the condition that at least one of the BB counter 119 and the RB counter 118 is 1 or more. I do.

Further, in the present embodiment, the release lottery means 120 does not perform the release lottery when the value of the BB counter 119 is 0 and the value of the RB counter 118 is 0.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the release lottery means 120 includes a release lottery random number generator 121, a release lottery random number extractor 122, a release lottery table 123, and a release lottery determiner 124. And a release combination selecting means 125.
Further, the random number generator for release lottery 121 is the same as the random number generator included in the role lottery unit 114. Further, the random number generator for release lottery 121 can be shared with the random number generator provided in the role lottery unit 114 or other random number generator.

The random number extraction means 122 for release lottery is for extracting the random number generated by the random number generator for release lottery 121 at a predetermined opportunity.
Further, the release lottery table 123 predefines whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible for each random number within the range generated by the random number generator for releasing lottery 121.
Further, in the present embodiment, the release lottery means 120 can make the release lottery table A as a release lottery table 123 and the release lottery table A having a fixed decision probability that the BB prize or the RB prize can be made, and the BB prize or the RB prize. A release lottery table B having a lower decision probability than the release lottery table A and a release lottery table C having a lower decision probability than the release lottery table B to enable the BB winning or the RB winning.

Further, as shown in FIG. 6, in the present embodiment, the release lottery table A is formed so that the decision probability that the BB winning or the RB winning is possible is “1/3”, and the discharging is performed. The lottery table B is formed so that the determination probability that the BB winning or the RB winning is possible is “1/30”, and the release lottery table C is that the BB winning or the RB winning is possible. The determination probability is “1/300”.
In the present embodiment, “gaming state A”, “gaming state B”, and “gaming state C” are provided as gaming states. The release lottery means 120 uses the release lottery table A in the gaming state A, uses the release lottery table B in the gaming state B, and uses the release lottery table C in the gaming state C. Yes.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state A, since the release lottery table A is used, the probability that the BB winning or the RB winning can be allocated becomes “1/3”, which is the highest. In the state B, since the release lottery table B is used, the probability that the BB prize or the RB prize can be allocated is “1/30”, which is the second highest. In the game state C, the release lottery table is used. Since C is used, the probability that a BB prize or an RB prize can be allocated is “1/300”, which is the lowest. Thereby, in this embodiment, the game state A is the most advantageous game state for the player (the most advantageous game state).
Thus, in the present embodiment, the probability that the BB winning or RB winning can be allocated shifts by shifting the release lottery table 123 according to the gaming state, and thereby the BB winning or RB winning is achieved. Can be assigned a gaming state A with a probability of "1/3" and a gaming state B with a probability of "1/30" that a BB winning or RB winning can be assigned, and a BB winning or RB winning. A game state C having a probability of 1/300 is created. That is, a plurality of gaming states having a difference in advantage for the player are created.

Further, the release lottery determination means 124 is for determining whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 122 for release lottery and the release lottery table 123. It is.
In the present embodiment, in the gaming state A, the release lottery determination means 124 enables BB winning or RB winning based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 122 for release lottery and the release lottery table A. Whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 122 for release lottery and the release lottery table B in the gaming state B In the gaming state C, whether or not BB winning or RB winning is possible is determined based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 122 for release lottery and the release lottery table C. Do.

Further, the release combination selection means 125 selects whether the BB winning or the RB winning is allowed when the determination result of the release lottery determining means 124 indicates that the BB winning or the RB winning is possible. Is to do.
In the present embodiment, the releasing combination selecting means 125 enables a BB winning with a predetermined probability when the value of the BB counter 119 is 1 or more and the value of the RB counter 118 is also 1 or more. And select that RB winning is possible with a predetermined probability. The releasing combination selecting means 125 selects that the BB winning is possible with a probability of 100% when the value of the BB counter 119 is 1 or more and the value of the RB counter 118 is 0. Further, the releasing combination selecting means 125 selects that the RB winning is possible with a probability of 100% when the value of the BB counter 119 is 0 and the value of the RB counter 118 is 1 or more.

(Transition lottery means 130)
The transition lottery means 130 is for performing a lottery (transition lottery) on which game state to transition to.
In the present embodiment, the transfer lottery means 130 performs a transfer lottery every time a game is played during a general game.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the transfer lottery means 130 includes a transfer lottery random number generating means 131, a transfer lottery random number extracting means 132, a transfer lottery table 133, and a transfer lottery determining means 134. And has.

Further, the transfer lottery random number generation means 131 is the same as the random number generation means included in the role lottery means 114. Further, the random number generator for transfer lottery 131 can be shared with the random number generator provided in the role lottery unit 114 or other random number generator.
Further, the transfer lottery random number extracting means 132 is for extracting the random number generated by the transfer lottery random number generating means 131 at a predetermined opportunity.
In addition, the transfer lottery table 133 determines in advance to which gaming state each random number within the range generated by the random number generator for transfer lottery 131 is to be transferred.
Further, in the present embodiment, the transition lottery means 130, as the transition lottery table 133, includes the transition lottery table A used in the gaming state A, the transition lottery table B used in the gaming state B, and the gaming state. And a transition lottery table C used for C.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 7, in the present embodiment, the transition lottery table A is used when the current gaming state is the gaming state A, and the transition probability from the gaming state A to the gaming state A. (Probability of staying in gaming state A) is “64/128”, the transition probability from gaming state A to gaming state B is “16/128”, and the transition probability from gaming state A to gaming state C is “48/128”. 128 ". The transition lottery table B is used when the current gaming state is the gaming state B. The transition probability from the gaming state B to the gaming state A is “32/128”. The transition probability to the state B (probability of staying in the gaming state B) is “32/128”, and the transition probability from the gaming state B to the gaming state C is “64/128”. The transition lottery table C is used when the current gaming state is the gaming state C. The transition probability from the gaming state C to the gaming state A is “8/128”. The transition probability to state B is “16/128”, and the transition probability from gaming state C to gaming state C (probability of staying in gaming state C) is “104/128”.

Thereby, in this Embodiment, it is difficult to transfer from the game state C to another game state, and it is easy to remain in the game state C. In addition, the game state B is most easily shifted to the game state C, but is relatively likely to remain in the game state B, and is also relatively easily shifted to the game state A. Further, once the game state A is shifted to, it is relatively easy to stay in the game state A, and it is relatively difficult to shift from the game state A to another game state. For this reason, a game state advantageous to the player is unlikely to appear, but once a game state advantageous to the player appears, the game state advantageous to the player is likely to continue thereafter.
Further, the transfer lottery determination means 134 is for determining which gaming state to shift to based on the random number extracted by the transfer lottery random number extraction means 132 and the transfer lottery table 133.

In the present embodiment, in the game state A, the transition lottery determination means 134 determines which game state to transition to based on the random number extracted by the transition lottery random number extraction means 132 and the transition lottery table A. In the game state B, the game lot state is determined based on the random number extracted by the random number extraction means 132 for transfer lottery and the transfer lottery table B. In the state C, based on the random number extracted by the transfer lottery random number extraction means 132 and the transfer lottery table C, it is determined which game state to shift to.
(Production control means 140)
The effect control means 140 is for controlling the effect.

  As shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, the effect control means 140 is executed when the effect data storage means 141 that stores data related to the effect and when transitioning from one game state to another game state. The transition effect executing means 142 for executing the transition effect that is the effect to be performed, and for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and at the time of transition to the gaming state In other cases, with a predetermined probability, a selection effect execution means 143 for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and an effect corresponding to each game state When the effect of the same content as the transition effect is executed by the selection effect execution means 143, it corresponds to a game state other than the current game state. State production And a state demonstration execution means 148 for.

(Production data storage means 141)
The effect data storage means 141 stores data relating to effects.
Specifically, in this embodiment, the “frog does nothing” (FIG. 9A), which is an effect of displaying an image of the frog sitting and doing nothing on the liquid crystal display 79, or the frog is pleased. “Frog joy production” (FIG. 9B), which is an effect of displaying an image on the liquid crystal display 79, and “Frog crying effect”, an effect of displaying an image of the frog crying on the liquid crystal display 79 (FIG. 9 ( C)), “frog laughing effect” (FIG. 9 (D)), which is an effect of displaying an image of a frog laughing on the liquid crystal display 79, and “frog” which is an effect of displaying an image of the frog sleeping on the liquid crystal display 79. The “sleeping effect” ((E) of FIG. 9), the “left lamp lighting effect” which is an effect of lighting only the left state display lamp 80, and the effect of lighting only the central state display lamp 80 “ Medium lamp lighting production ", It is a demonstration that lights only the status display lamp 80 side such as "right lamp lighting effect" are predetermined, and the data relating to these effect are stored in the effect data storage unit 141.

(Transition effect execution means 142)
The transition effect executing means 142 is for executing a transition effect which is an effect executed when shifting from one gaming state to another gaming state. That is, the “transition effect” is an effect that is executed when shifting from one game state to another game state. The transition effect executing means 142 is for executing the transition effect when shifting from one game state to another game state.
In the present embodiment, the transition effect executing means 142 executes the transition effect only when shifting from the gaming state A to a gaming state other than the gaming state A. That is, in the present embodiment, the transition effect executing means 142 executes the transition effect only when the game state A shifts to the game state B or the game state C, and the game state B or the game state A or the game state C is executed. The transition effect is not executed when shifting to the gaming state C or the gaming state A or the gaming state B.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the game state A is the most advantageous game state, the transition effect execution means 142, when shifting from the most advantageous game state to a game state other than the most advantageous game state, The transition production is to be executed.
In the present embodiment, the transition effect executing means 142 always executes the transition effect when shifting from the gaming state A to the gaming state B or the gaming state C.
Further, in the present embodiment, the transition effect executing means 142 reads the data related to the “frog sleeping effect” from the effect data storage means 141 when the game state A shifts to a game state other than the game state A. As a production, “Frog Sleeping Production” is executed.

(Selective effect execution means 143)
The selection effect execution means 143 is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and is determined in advance with a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. This is for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of effects. That is, the selection effect execution means 143 is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects. Further, the selection effect executing means 143 is configured to select and execute an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects at a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. ing.

As shown in FIG. 1, in this embodiment, the selection effect execution means 143 includes an effect selection random number generation means 144, an effect selection random number extraction means 145, an effect selection table 146, and an effect selection determination means 147. It has.
The effect selection random number generation means 144 is the same as the random number generation means included in the role lottery means 114. Further, the effect selection random number generation means 144 can be shared with the random number generation means included in the role lottery means 114 or other random number generation means.
The effect selection random number extracting means 145 is for extracting the random number generated by the effect selection random number generating means 144 at a predetermined opportunity.

Further, the effect selection table 146 indicates which effect is selected from a plurality of effects stored in the effect data storage means 141 for each random number within the range generated by the effect selection random number generating means 144. It is predetermined.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the present embodiment, in the game state A, the effect selection table 146 sets “128/256” as the selection probability of “the effect that does not perform the frog”, and selects “the effect that makes the frog happy”. The probability is “40/256”, the selection probability of “Frog crying effect” is “40/256”, the selection probability of “Frog laughing effect” is “40/256”, and the selection probability of “Frog sleeping effect” is “8/256”, and in the game state B, the selection probability of “the frog does nothing” is set to “128/256”, the selection probability of “the frog is happy” is “40/256”, “ The selection probability of the “frog crying production” is “40/256”, the selection probability of the “frog laughing production” is “48/256”, the selection probability of the “frog sleeping production” is “0/256”, and the game In state C The selection probability of “the frog does nothing” is set to “128/256”, the selection probability of “the frog rejoicing” is “40/256”, the selection probability of the “frog crying effect” is “48/256”, The selection probability of the “frog laughing effect” is “40/256”, and the selection probability of the “frog sleeping effect” is “0/256”.

Further, the effect selection determination means 147 selects any one of the plurality of effects stored in the effect data storage means 141 based on the random number extracted by the effect selection random number extraction means 145 and the effect selection table 146. This is for determining whether to select an effect.
In the present embodiment, the effect selection determination means 147 is based on the random number extracted by the effect selection random number extraction means 145 in the game state A and the data for the game state A in the effect selection table 146. A determination is made as to which effect to select from a plurality of effects stored in the effect data storage means 141, and in the gaming state B, the random number extracted by the effect selection random number extraction means 145, Based on the data for the game state B in the effect selection table 146, a determination is made as to which effect to select from among a plurality of effects stored in the effect data storage means 141, and the game In the state C, the effect data storage means 141 stores the random number extracted by the effect selection random number extraction means 145 and the data for the game state C in the effect selection table 146. Performing of determining whether to select one of the effect from the effect of the plurality of types that.

The selection effect executing means 143 is for executing one effect determined by the effect selection determining means 147.
In the present embodiment, selection effect execution means 143 reads data related to the effect determined by effect selection determination means 147 from effect data storage means 141 and executes the effect. For example, if it is determined by the effect selection determination means 147 that the “effect without frog” is selected, the selection effect execution means 143 reads data related to the “effect without frog” from the effect data storage means 141, Execute "Direction that does nothing to frog".
As described above, in the present embodiment, a plurality of kinds of effects are determined in advance, and data relating to these effects is stored in the effect data storage unit 141. Then, the selection effect execution means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to each game state, and reads the corresponding effect data from the effect data storage means 141 And execute the production. In this way, in the present embodiment, the selection effect executing means 143 selects and executes one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects.

In the present embodiment, the “frog sleeping effect” is executed as the transition effect. In the present embodiment, the selection effect execution means 143 selects the “frog sleeping effect” from among a plurality of predetermined effects with a probability of “8/256” in the gaming state A, Data related to the “Frog sleeping effect” is read from the effect data storage means 141 and the “Frog sleeping effect” is executed. In this way, in the present embodiment, the selection effect execution means 143 performs the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. Select and execute.
Further, in the present embodiment, since the game state A is the most advantageous game state, the selection effect executing means 143 has a predetermined probability and a plurality of predetermined effects at the time of the most advantageous game state. An effect having the same content as the transition effect is selected from the effects and executed.

In the present embodiment, when the state effect corresponding to the game state B is being executed by the state effect executing means 148 in spite of the game state A, the selection effect executing means 143 A single effect is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the game state, and the state effect execution means 148 handles the game state C in spite of the game state A. When the state effect is executed, the selection effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the gaming state C.
(State effect execution means 148)
The state effect execution means 148 is for executing a state effect that is an effect corresponding to each gaming state, and when the effect of the same content as the transition effect is executed by the selection effect execution means 143, In this game, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state is executed. That is, the “state effect” is an effect corresponding to each game state. The state effect execution means 148 is for executing the state effect. Further, when the selection effect execution unit 143 executes the same effect as the transition effect, the state effect execution unit 148 executes a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state in the subsequent game. Is formed.

In the present embodiment, three state display lamps 80 are provided side by side above the front door 71. Then, in the game state A, the state effect execution means 148 reads data related to the “left lamp lighting effect” from the effect data storage means 141 and executes the “left lamp lighting effect”. Sometimes, data related to the “middle lamp lighting effect” is read from the effect data storage means 141 and the “medium lamp lighting effect” is executed. In the gaming state C, the “right lamp lighting effect” is read from the effect data storage means 141. ”Is read out, and“ right lamp lighting effect ”is executed.
That is, in the present embodiment, a “left lamp lighting effect” is executed as a state effect corresponding to the gaming state A, and a “middle lamp lighting effect” is executed as a state effect corresponding to the gaming state B. Further, as a state effect corresponding to the game state C, a “right lamp lighting effect” is executed.

When the selection effect execution unit 143 executes the same effect as the transition effect, the state effect execution unit 148 executes a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state in the subsequent game.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the transition effect executing means 142 receives data relating to the “frog sleeping effect” from the effect data storage means 141 when shifting from the game state A to a game state other than the game state A. Read and execute “Frog Sleeping Effect”. That is, in the present embodiment, the “frog sleeping effect” is executed as the transition effect.
Further, in the present embodiment, in the gaming state A, the selection effect execution means 143 reads the data related to the “frog sleeping effect” from the effect data storage means 141 with a probability of “8/256”, and “ Execute "Frog Sleeping Production". Then, the state effect execution means 148 executes a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B in spite of the game state A in the subsequent game, or the game state C The “right lamp lighting effect”, which is a state effect corresponding to the above, is executed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the selection effect execution means 143 selects an effect having the same content as the transition effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability when the game state is not changed. Execute. Then, the state effect execution means 148 executes a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the current game state in the subsequent game.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the game state A is the most advantageous game state, the state effect execution unit 148 is selected and executed by the selection effect execution unit 143 with the same content as the transition effect. Then, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the most advantageous game state is executed in the subsequent game, although it is in the most advantageous game state.
Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the present embodiment, state effect execution means 148 includes state effect return means 149.
When the state effect return means 149 is executing a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the current gaming state, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the state effect to be executed in the subsequent game is displayed as the current gaming state. This is for returning to the state effect corresponding to.

In the present embodiment, the appearance of a specific outcome is defined as a “predetermined condition” for returning to a state effect corresponding to the current gaming state.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B and a state effect corresponding to the game state C in spite of the game state A “ When the “right lamp lighting effect” is being executed, a specific outcome, for example, an outcome in which the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel lower symbol 206, and the right reel upper symbol 207 are “7” respectively. When appearing, the state effect return means 149 returns the state effect to be executed in the subsequent game to the “left lamp lighting effect” which is the state effect corresponding to the game state A, assuming that the predetermined condition is satisfied. Then, the state effect executing means 148 executes a “left lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the state effect A in the subsequent game.

Further, in the present embodiment, since the game state A is the most advantageous game state, the state effect return means 149 has a game state other than the most advantageous game state in spite of being the most advantageous game state. When a state effect corresponding to is executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the state effect executed in the subsequent game is returned to the state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
The outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.
First, the main process will be described based on the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  In step 100, the general game control means 111 determines whether or not the value of the bonus counter is zero. Specifically, it is determined whether at least one of the BB counter 119 and the RB counter 118 is 1 or more. If it is determined that both the BB counter 119 and the RB counter 118 are 0, the process proceeds to step 101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the numerical value of at least one of the BB counter 119 or the RB counter 118 is 1 or more, the process proceeds to A (step 110). That is, if the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is 1 or more, even if the numerical value of the RB counter 118 is 0, the process proceeds to A (step 110), and even if the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is 0, the RB counter If the value of 118 is 1 or more, the process proceeds to A (step 110).

In step 101, the role lottery means 114 performs the role lottery using the general role lottery table. Then, the process proceeds to Step 102.
In step 102, the general game control means 111 determines whether or not the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is a bonus winning. Specifically, it is determined whether the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is either BB winning or RB winning. If it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is a bonus winning, that is, if the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is determined to be a BB winning or an RB winning, the process proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is not a bonus winning, that is, if it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is neither BB winning nor RB winning, the process proceeds to step 104.

In step 103, the value of the bonus counter is added. Specifically, when it is determined in step 102 that the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is BB winning, the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is incremented by one. In step 102, when it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is RB winning, the numerical value of the RB counter 118 is incremented by one. Then, the process proceeds to Step 104.
In step 104, game processing is performed. The game process will be described later in detail. When the game process ends, the process returns to step 100.
In step 110, the release lottery means 120 performs a release lottery process. Then, the process proceeds to Step 111.

  In step 111, the general game control means 111 determines whether or not the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 has become a bonus winning. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 enables the BB winning or the RB winning. Here, when it is determined that the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 did not enable the bonus winning, that is, the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 enables the BB prize or the RB prize. If it is determined that it has not, the routine proceeds to step 112. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 is to enable a bonus prize, that is, it is determined that the lottery result of the release lottery means 120 is to enable a BB prize or an RB prize. Then, the process proceeds to step 116.

In step 112, the role lottery means 114 performs a role lottery using the high replay role lottery table. That is, it becomes a replay winning high probability state. Then, the process proceeds to Step 113.
In step 113, the general game control means 111 determines whether or not the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is a bonus winning. Specifically, it is determined whether the lottery result of the combination lottery means 114 is BB winning or RB winning. If it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is a bonus winning, that is, if the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is determined to be a BB winning or an RB winning, the process proceeds to step 114. On the other hand, if it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is not a bonus winning, that is, if it is determined that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is neither BB winning nor RB winning, the process proceeds to step 115.

In step 114, the bonus counter value is added. Specifically, when it is determined in step 113 that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is BB winning, the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is incremented by one. If it is determined in step 113 that the lottery result of the winning lottery means 114 is RB winning, the numerical value of the RB counter 118 is incremented by one. Then, the process proceeds to step 115.
In step 115, game processing is performed. The game process will be described later in detail. When the game process ends, the process returns to step 110.
In step 116, the winning lottery means 114 performs a winning lottery using the internal winning middle winning lottery table. Then, the process proceeds to Step 117.

In step 117, game processing is performed. The game process will be described later in detail. Then, when the game process ends, the process proceeds to step 118.
In step 118, the winning determination means 117 determines whether or not a bonus winning is made. Specifically, it is determined whether a BB prize or an RB prize has been allocated. Here, if it is determined that a bonus prize has not been awarded, that is, if it is determined that neither a BB prize nor an RB prize has been awarded, the process returns to step 116. On the other hand, if it is determined that a bonus winning is awarded, that is, if it is determined that a BB winning or RB winning is awarded, the process proceeds to step 119.

In step 119, the value of the bonus counter is subtracted. Specifically, in step 118, when the winning determination means 117 determines that the BB winning is awarded, the numerical value of the BB counter 119 is decremented by one. In step 118, when the winning determination means 117 determines that the RB winning is awarded, the numerical value of the RB counter 118 is decremented by one. Then, the process proceeds to step 120.
In step 120, bonus game processing is performed by the BB control means 113 or the RB control means 112. Specifically, in step 118, when it is determined by the winning determination means 117 that the BB winning is assigned, the BB control means 113 plays the BB game. In step 118, when the winning determination unit 117 determines that the RB winning is allocated, the RB control unit 112 plays an RB game. And it returns to B (step 100).

Next, game processing will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 200, the control device 100 performs a rotation start process of the rotary reel 40. Then, the process proceeds to step 201.
In step 201, the stop control means 116 performs processing for selecting one stop table 115 based on the result of the lottery. Then, the process proceeds to Step 202.
In step 202, the stop control means 116 performs a rotation stop process of the rotary reel 40 using the selected stop table 115. Then, the process proceeds to Step 203.
In step 203, the winning determination means 117 performs a winning determination process. Then, the process proceeds to step 204.

In step 204, the control device 100 performs a payout process. When the winning / dispensing process ends, the game process ends.
Next, the rendering process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 300, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not the game state A. Here, if it is determined that the game state A, the process proceeds to step 301. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not the gaming state A, that is, if it is determined that it is the gaming state B or the gaming state C, the process proceeds to step 307.
In step 301, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted. Specifically, in the present embodiment, it is determined whether or not the game state A has shifted to another game state. If it is determined that the gaming state has shifted, specifically, if it is determined that the gaming state A has shifted to another gaming state, the process proceeds to step 312. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state has not shifted, specifically, if it is determined that the gaming state A has not shifted to any other gaming state, the process proceeds to step 302.

In step 302, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not pseudo display is being performed. In addition, the pseudo display means that a state effect that does not correspond to the gaming state is being executed. That is, it means that a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the current gaming state is being executed. If it is determined that the pseudo display is being performed, the process proceeds to step 314. On the other hand, if it is determined that the pseudo display is not in progress, the process proceeds to step 303.
In step 303, the selected effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the gaming state A. Then, the process proceeds to step 304.

In step 304, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not the “frog sleeping effect” that is the same content as the transition effect is selected in step 303 or step 315. Here, if it is determined that “Frog sleeping effect” has been selected, the process proceeds to step 305. On the other hand, if it is determined that “Frog sleeping effect” has not been selected, the process proceeds to step 316.
In step 305, the “effect of sleeping frog” is executed by the selection effect execution means 143. Then, the process proceeds to step 306.
In step 306, the state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed by the state effect execution means 148. When proceeding to step 306, the gaming state is gaming state A. Nevertheless, the “state lamp lighting effect” that is the state effect corresponding to the gaming state B and the “right lamp lighting effect” that is the state effect corresponding to the gaming state C are executed by the state effect executing means 148. This means that a state effect that does not correspond to the gaming state is executed, that is, a state effect that corresponds to a gaming state other than the current gaming state is executed. The display is done. Then, the effect process ends.

In step 307, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not the gaming state has shifted. Here, if it is determined that the gaming state has shifted, the process proceeds to step 311. On the other hand, if it is determined that the gaming state has not shifted, the process proceeds to step 308.
In step 308, the selected effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the current gaming state. When proceeding to step 308, the gaming state is gaming state B or gaming state C. Therefore, if the current gaming state is the gaming state B, the selection effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the gaming state B. If the current game state is the game state C, one effect is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the game state C. Then, the process proceeds to Step 309.

In step 309, the selected effect executing means 143 executes the effect selected in step 308. Then, the process proceeds to step 310.
In step 310, the state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed by the state effect execution means 148. When proceeding to step 310, the gaming state is gaming state B or gaming state C. Then, if the current game state is the game state B, the state effect execution means 148 executes a “medium lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B, and the current game state is the game state. If it is C, a “right lamp lighting effect” which is a state effect corresponding to the game state C is executed. That is, the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state is executed. Then, the effect process ends.

In step 311, the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state is executed by the state effect executing means 148. When proceeding to step 311, the gaming state is a gaming state A, a gaming state B, or a gaming state C. Then, if the current gaming state is the gaming state A, the state presentation execution means 148 executes a “left lamp lighting presentation” that is a state presentation corresponding to the gaming state A, and the current gaming state is the gaming state. If it is B, a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B is executed. If the current game state is the game state C, the state effect corresponding to the game state C is “ “Right lamp lighting effect” is executed. Then, the effect process ends.
In step 312, the transition effect executing means 142 executes a “frog sleeping effect” as the transition effect. Then, the process proceeds to Step 313.

In step 313, a state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed by the state effect execution means 148. When proceeding to step 313, the gaming state is gaming state B or gaming state C. Then, if the current game state is the game state B, the state effect execution means 148 executes a “medium lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B, and the current game state is the game state. If it is C, a “right lamp lighting effect” which is a state effect corresponding to the game state C is executed. That is, the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state is executed. Then, the effect process ends.
In step 314, the effect control means 140 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied. Specifically, whether or not a specific appearance has occurred, more specifically, for example, the left reel upper symbol 201, the middle reel lower symbol 206, and the right reel upper symbol 207 are each "7". A determination is made as to whether or not a certain outcome has appeared. If it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 315. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined condition is not satisfied, the process proceeds to step 318.

  In step 315, the selected effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the original gaming state. When the process proceeds to step 315, the game state is the game state A and the pseudo display has been performed, but the state effect return means 149 executes the subsequent game when the predetermined condition is satisfied. The production is about to be returned to the state production corresponding to the current gaming state. For this reason, in step 315, the selected effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the gaming state A. That is, one effect is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the true game state, not the simulated game state. “Original” means “corresponding to a real gaming state, not a pseudo-displayed gaming state”. Then, the process proceeds to step 304.

In step 316, the selected effect executing means 143 executes the effect selected in step 303 or step 315. Then, the process proceeds to Step 317.
In step 317, a state effect corresponding to the game state A is executed by the state effect executing means 148. When proceeding to step 317, the gaming state is gaming state A and the pseudo display is not performed, or the gaming state is gaming state A and the pseudo display is performed. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the state effect return means 149 returns to the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state. Therefore, in step 317, a “left lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state A is executed. Then, the effect process ends.

  In step 318, the selected effect executing means 143 selects one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the game state being displayed in pseudo. When the processing proceeds to step 318, the gaming state is the gaming state A, but the state effect corresponds to the gaming state B or the gaming state C. In step 318, when the state effect corresponding to the game state B is executed as a pseudo display even though the true game state is the game state A, the selection effect executing means 143 supports the game state B. When one effect is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability and a state effect corresponding to the gaming state C is being executed as a pseudo display, the selected effect executing means 143 Thus, one effect is selected from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability corresponding to the game state C. Then, the process proceeds to Step 319.

In step 319, the selected effect executing means 143 executes the effect selected in step 318. Then, the process proceeds to step 320.
In step 320, a state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed by the state effect execution means 148. Specifically, “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state B, and “right lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the gaming state C, despite the gaming state A, Executed. That is, the pseudo display is continued. Then, the effect process ends.
As described above, in this embodiment, a state effect corresponding to each gaming state is executed, and a transition effect is executed when shifting from one gaming state to another gaming state. Furthermore, when there is no game state transition, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect that does not correspond to the current game state is executed. For this reason, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect changes, the gaming state may not be changed. For example, from the gaming state A that is most advantageous to the player to the other gaming state Even if a state effect corresponding to the game state B or the game state C is executed in the subsequent game after the transition effect indicating the transition of the game is executed, there is a possibility that the game state A will remain. It is not monotonous and can increase the interest of the player.

Further, in the present embodiment, when a state effect that does not correspond to the current gaming state is being executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, for example, when a specific outcome appears, A state effect corresponding to the gaming state is executed. For this reason, the inconsistency between the game state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, and thereby, the reliability of the state effect can be prevented from being impaired, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced. .
In the present embodiment, the most advantageous gaming state for the player is set as the most advantageous gaming state, and a transition effect is executed when transitioning from the most advantageous gaming state to another gaming state. In addition, an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed with a predetermined probability, and in the subsequent game, a state effect corresponding to a game state other than the most advantageous game state is executed even though it is the most advantageous game state. The For this reason, even if the transition effect is executed and the state effect corresponding to the game state other than the most advantageous game state is executed, there is a possibility that the game state is the most advantageous game state. For example, a “frog sleeping effect” is executed, and in subsequent games, a “middle lamp lighting effect” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state B, or a “right lamp” that is a state effect corresponding to the game state C Even if the “lighting effect” is executed, the game state A may remain. Accordingly, even when the game state actually shifts from the most advantageous game state to another game state, the player can have a certain sense of expectation, and the transition effect is executed, so that the most advantageous game state is achieved. Even if a state effect corresponding to a game state other than is executed, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game by using this effect.

Further, in the present embodiment, for example, when a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is executed in spite of being the most advantageous gaming state, a specific outcome appears. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect corresponding to the most advantageous game state is executed in the subsequent game. For this reason, the inconsistency between the game state and the state effect does not continue indefinitely, thereby preventing the reliability of the state effect from being impaired, and further enhancing the interest of the player. .
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In the above embodiment, the data related to the “frog sleeping effect” is stored in the effect data storage means 141, and both the transition effect execution means 142 and the selection effect execution means 143 are transmitted from the effect data storage means 141. The data related to the “frog sleeping effect” is read and the “frog sleeping effect” is executed. In other words, the data related to the transition effect used by the transition effect executing means 142 and the data related to the effect of the same content as the transition effect used by the selected effect executing means 143 are shared. May be stored separately. Specifically, for example, a transition effect production data storage unit and a selection production effect data storage unit are provided separately, and each of the transition production effect data storage unit and the selection production effect data storage unit includes a “frog sleep”. The data relating to the “effect” is stored in advance, and the transition effect executing means 142 reads the data relating to the “frog sleeping effect” from the effect data storing means for the transition effect, and executes the “frog sleeping effect” as the transition effect. Further, the selection effect execution means 143 reads the data related to the “frog sleeping effect” from the selection effect effect data storage means, and executes the “frog sleeping effect” as an effect having the same content as the transition effect. Also good.

  In the above embodiment, the state effect execution means 148 always executes the state effect to inform the player of the gaming state. However, the state effect execution means 148 may, for example, specify a specific lottery result. When a predetermined condition is satisfied, such as becoming a prize or winning a specific combination, a state effect may be executed to notify the player of the gaming state.

The block diagram of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. 1 is an external view of a slot machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. The conceptual diagram of the symbol display window of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention, a payout, and a winning line. The conceptual diagram of the symbol arrangement | sequence of each rotation reel of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the stop table of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the discharge | release lottery table of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the transfer lottery table of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the production | presentation selection table of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The conceptual diagram of the image | video of the effect displayed on the liquid crystal display of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. The flowchart which shows the outline of operation | movement of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention.

Explanation of symbols

10 slot machine 30 reel unit
40 rotating reel 41 Left reel
42 Middle reel 43 Right reel
50 Start switch 60 Stop switch
70 Housing 71 Front door
72 Symbol display window 73 Medal sensor
74 Bet switch 75 Checkout switch
76 Hopper unit 77 Production lamp
78 Speaker 79 LCD display
80 Status display lamp 85 Discharge outlet
90 Pan 100 Controller
110 Game control means 111 General game control means
112 Regular bonus control means (RB control means)
113 Big bonus control means (BB control means)
114 Role lottery means 115 Stop table
116 Stop control means 117 Prize determination means
118 Regular bonus counter (RB counter)
119 Big Bonus Counter (BB counter)
120 Release lottery means 121 Random number generator for release lottery
122 Random number extraction means for release lottery 123 Release lottery table
124 Release lottery determination means 125 Release combination selection means
130 Transfer lottery means 131 Transfer lottery random number generator means
132 Transfer lottery random number extraction means 133 Transfer lottery table
134 Transition lottery judging means
140 Production control means 141 Production data storage means
142 Transition effect execution means 143 Selection effect execution means
144 Random number generating means for effect selection 145 Random number extracting means for effect selection
146 Production selection table 147 Production selection judgment means
148 State effect execution means 149 State effect return means
201 Left reel upper design 202 Left reel middle design
203 Left reel lower symbol 204 Middle reel upper symbol
205 Medium reel middle pattern 206 Middle reel lower pattern
207 Right reel upper design 208 Right reel middle design
209 Right reel bottom design
300 winning line 301 first winning line
302 2nd winning line 303 3rd winning line
304 4th winning line 305 5th winning line

Claims (4)

A game control means for controlling a game and capable of creating a plurality of game states having different advantages for the player;
Production control means for controlling the production,
The production control means
A transition effect executing means for executing a transition effect which is an effect executed when shifting from one game state to another game state;
This is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and in a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability when not in the transition to the gaming state. A selection effect execution means for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect,
When an effect having the same contents as the transition effect is executed by the selected effect execution means, the current game state is determined for the subsequent game. A slot machine comprising state effect execution means for executing a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the above. The state production execution means
When a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the current gaming state is being executed, if a predetermined condition is satisfied, the state effect executed in the subsequent game is returned to the state effect corresponding to the current gaming state. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a state effect return means. Game control for controlling a game and capable of creating a plurality of game states having a difference in advantage for the player, including the most advantageous game state that is the most advantageous game state for the player Means,
Production control means for controlling the production,
The production control means
A transition effect executing means for executing a transition effect which is an effect executed when shifting from the most advantageous gaming state to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state;
This is for selecting and executing one effect from a plurality of predetermined effects, and in the most advantageous game state, from a plurality of predetermined effects with a predetermined probability. A selection effect execution means for selecting and executing an effect having the same content as the transition effect;
It is for executing a state effect that is an effect corresponding to each game state, and when an effect having the same content as the transition effect is executed by the selection effect executing means, the most advantageous game state in the subsequent game However, the slot machine is characterized by comprising state effect execution means for executing a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state. The state production execution means
When a state effect corresponding to a gaming state other than the most advantageous gaming state is being executed in spite of being the most advantageous gaming state, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a state effect to be executed in the subsequent game is 4. The slot machine according to claim 3, further comprising state effect return means for returning to the state effect corresponding to the most advantageous gaming state.

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