JP2006094891A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of keeping player's interest in a game and freshness for a long period of time. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine is provided with a role drawing means for drawing one from roles including at least a winning role and a replay role, and a replay control means for re-executing a game without feeding a game medium at the time of winning the replay role by the role drawing means. When a prescribed start requirement is achieved, the form of the game is changed to a replay selection high state wherein the probability of winning the replay role by the role drawing means is set to a higher value. The replay selection high state includes two or more replay selection high states of different game states, and the start requirement includes the start of the replay selection high state when a prescribed winning game is ended. As the winning game to be the start requirement, different winning roles are set for each of the two or more replay selection high states. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops the game, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of stoppage. In particular, the present invention relates to a slot machine having a function capable of replaying without inserting game media.

A slot machine in which a player inserts a game medium, rotates a reel on which a symbol is displayed, stops it, and determines a game result by a combination of symbols at the time of the stop is widely used as one of the gaming machines. In this slot machine, a lottery is usually performed by the control means, and when a symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery stops and a prize is won, a game in a mode corresponding to the winning combination is performed. Also, in this slot machine, a re-game is set as one of the roles, and when the player is awarded a re-game, the player plays the next game without inserting a new game medium. Some have functions that can. In addition, among the slot machines that can be replayed, in order to increase the player's interest in the game, there is also proposed a slot machine that increases the probability that a re-gamer will be won by lottery when a predetermined condition is met. Has been. (For example, refer to Patent Document 1.)
JP 2001-137430 A

  The slot machine proposed in Patent Document 1 is set so that the probability that a re-game player will be won by lottery at a timing when a predetermined winning game is finished. It has also been proposed to determine whether or not to increase the winning probability of the re-gamer by lottery, and to change the progress of the game. However, there is only one gaming state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high, and one setting is also made for setting the state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is high again to the original game mode. There is only. Therefore, if the game is continued for a long time, the game tends to be monotonous, the game is not interesting, and it is difficult to continue the interest and freshness of the player for a long time.

  The object of the present invention is to solve the above-mentioned problems, to change the state where the probability of winning a re-gamer in the lottery is changed, and to start or cancel the state where the win probability of this re-gamer is high It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine capable of continuing the interest and freshness of a player for a long time by adding game fun and change to the requirements.

  In order to achieve the above object, as a slot machine according to the present invention, a game in which a game medium is inserted and a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are displayed is rotated and stopped is performed once. A combination of lottery means for drawing one combination out of the combination including at least a winning combination and a re-playing combination, and the plurality of rotations based on the selected combination Reel control means for performing stop control of the reel, and when the winning combination is won by the winning lottery means, the result of the stop control is referred to, and if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination stops, the game is A winning game control means for performing a winning game which is advantageously advanced for a player, and a re-execution of re-executing the game without inserting the game medium when the re-game player is won by the winning lottery means. When the game control means and a predetermined start requirement are achieved, the mode of the game is changed to a re-game selection high state in which the probability that the re-gamer wins is set higher by the role lottery means. And a re-game selection high state control means for releasing the re-game selection high state when a predetermined release requirement is achieved after changing to the re-game selection high state, Two or more re-game selection high states having different game states are included, and the start requirement includes starting the re-game selection high state when a predetermined hit game ends, and the start requirement As a game, it is conceivable that a different winning game is set for each of the two or more re-game selection high states.

  Here, the “game medium” is a medium inserted into the slot machine for playing a game, and for example, a coin, a medal, a chip, or the like can be considered. Moreover, as long as this object can be achieved, the product is not limited to an article, and for example, an electromagnetically acting material such as a magnetic card can be applied.

  In addition, “inserting” a game medium includes actually inserting a game medium from a game medium slot provided in the slot machine, or storing it in a storage medium of the slot machine. This includes using a predetermined number of game media credited in advance.

  Further, the “reel on which the symbol is displayed” includes a reel that is physically rotated and stopped by a motor or the like, and is displayed on the image display device and on the image that is rotated and stopped on the image. A reel is also included.

  The “combination” includes at least a “winning role” for performing a “winning game” that advances the game in an advantageous manner for the player, a general role for paying out a predetermined number of game media when winning, and a game A “re-game player” for “re-game” that can re-execute the game without inserting a medium is included.

  “Winning” refers to performing “winning game” in which a game progresses in an advantageous manner for a player when a winning combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the winning role stops and wins a prize. It is a possible role. The winning combinations include a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as BB combination) and a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination).

  The RB combination is a combination that shifts to an RB game that is one of the winning games. In this RB game, a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability can be performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. In addition, the BB role is a role for shifting to a BB game that is one of the winning games. This BB game can be used for general games and can be transferred to RB games under certain conditions during the general games. This is a game in which a general game and an RB game can be repeated until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. It is also possible to set multiple types of RB roles and RB games for RB roles and RB games, and also set multiple types of BB roles and BB games for BB roles and BB games. Is possible.

  A "general role" is a role in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general role is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general role is won. It is possible to set a combination.

  “Re-game” is a “re-game” that can be re-executed without throwing in game media when a symbol corresponding to the re-game player stops and wins a prize. It is also a role that can be carried out. Various other combinations can be added according to the game mode.

  In the “lottery” for determining one combination, for example, it is desirable to generate a random number and determine one winning combination based on the value. Regarding the generation of random numbers, it is conceivable to use a random number generator or to generate them on software using a computer or the like.

  Regarding the “predetermined start requirement” for changing to the re-game selection high state, not only the predetermined winning game shown in the present embodiment has ended, but also the predetermined starting game after the predetermined winning game has ended. It is also possible to make it a requirement to have consumed a number of games. It is also possible to make a game-friendly setting on the condition that a predetermined winning combination is won and a symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped to win. In addition, various other events can be set as the start requirement of the replay selection high state.

  As the “requirement requirement” for releasing the re-game selection high state, for example, it is possible to make it a requirement that a predetermined winning combination is won and the corresponding symbol is stopped. It is also possible to make it a requirement. In addition, various other events can be set as requirements for releasing the replay selection high state.

  In this embodiment, two or more re-game selection high states with different game states are set, and different winning games are set as the starting requirements for each re-game selection high state. It can be expected to increase the player's interest in games.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, when the predetermined winning combination among the winning combinations is won and the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination is stopped according to the release requirement, the replay selection high state It is conceivable that two or more winning combinations are set as winning combinations that are the cancellation requirements.

  In the present embodiment, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that is a release requirement stops, the replay selection high state is set to be released, so that it is possible to give the player a game fun. In addition, by setting two or more winning combinations as winning combinations that become release requirements, it is possible to change the gaming state.

  As the slot machine according to the present invention, after changing to the replay selection high state, when the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is won and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination does not stop, the replay selection high state It is possible to continue.

  According to this embodiment, when the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination does not stop, the re-game selection high state, which is a game state advantageous to the player, can be continued, so the player's interest in the game continues. Can be expected.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, when the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is won after changing to the replay selection high state, the winning combination won by the stop control of the reel by the reel control means. It is conceivable that the symbol corresponding to may not stop.

  According to this embodiment, even if a player wins a predetermined winning combination, the player can continue the re-game selection high state by operating so that the corresponding symbol does not stop. Can be given a game of fun.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, after changing to the re-game selection high state, even if the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination does not stop in the game where the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is won, It is conceivable that the winning game can be executed when the symbol stops in subsequent games.

  According to this embodiment, even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that is a release requirement does not stop, if the corresponding symbol stops in the subsequent game, it can shift to the corresponding winning game. The game selection high state can be continued, and further, a winning game advantageous to the player can be performed after the re-game selection high state ends. Therefore, it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is increased and continued.

  The slot machine according to the present invention further includes a display device capable of displaying an effect image, and after changing to the re-game selection high state, when winning a winning combination that becomes the release requirement, It is conceivable to display the effect image informing the symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the winning combination on the display device.

  The “effect image” includes any image as long as it is an image displayed on the image display device. In addition, as an image for notifying a symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination, for example, any image such as a character, a symbol, a color, and a pattern can be applied, and a still image and a moving image are included. It can also be combined with voice.

  According to the present embodiment, the player can know the symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination from the effect image, and based on this information, the player stops the symbol corresponding to the winning winning symbol. Without replaying, the re-game selection high state can be continued. Therefore, it can be expected that the player is further interested in the game.

  In the slot machine according to the present invention, it is further conceivable that the symbol to be notified is a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that is another cancellation requirement different from the winning winning combination that is the cancellation requirement.

  According to the present embodiment, the player can know the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that is another release requirement from the effect image, so the symbol corresponding to the winning role that is the cancellation requirement in this game is surely obtained. The replay selection high state can be continued without stopping the game.

  As a slot machine according to the present invention, after changing to the replay selection high state, even when the winning combination that is the release requirement is not won, the player is notified of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that is the release requirement It is conceivable to display the effect image to be displayed on the display device.

  In this embodiment, even when a winning combination that is a cancellation requirement is not won, a symbol corresponding to the winning role that is a cancellation requirement may be notified, so that the player is surprised and a freshness to the game is given. Can be given.

  According to the above-described invention, two or more re-game selection high states having different game states are set, and different win games are set as starting conditions for each re-game selection high state. Can be expected to increase the player's interest in games.

  In addition, when the symbol corresponding to the winning role that is a requirement to release the re-game selection high state is stopped, the re-game selection high state is set to be released, thereby giving the player a game fun. In addition, by setting two or more winning combinations as winning combinations that become release requirements, it is possible to change the gaming state.

  It is also possible for the player to continue the re-game selection high state by performing an operation so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that is a requirement for canceling the re-game selection high state is not stopped. Can be interesting.

  In addition, the player can know the symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination from the effect image, and based on this information, the player can replay the game without stopping the symbol corresponding to the winning winning symbol. Since the selected high state can be continued, it can be expected that the player's interest in the game is further increased.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.
(Configuration of slot machine 10)
<Description of overall structure>
An appearance of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is shown in FIG.
In FIG. 1, a front panel 20 is provided on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10. In the front panel 20, three vertically long rectangular display windows 22L, 22C and 22R are formed.

  Five winning lines are defined in front of these three display windows 22L, 22C and 22R. These five winning lines include three horizontal (center L1, upper and lower L2A, L2B) winning lines and two diagonal winning lines (diagonally downward L3A, obliquely upward L3B). At the left end of these pay lines L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B, bet number (number of bets) display sections 24a to 24e are "3", "2", "1", "2" in order from the top. , “3”. The bet number display sections 24a to 24e are a winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) that is activated according to the number of inserted game media (in this embodiment, medals are used), and the number of bets on the game media. Is displayed.

  A substantially horizontal operation panel 30 is provided below the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. On the left side of the operation panel 30, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36 are provided. In addition, on the right side of the operation panel 30, a game medium insertion port 38 through which a game medium can be inserted is provided.

  When a game medium is inserted from the game medium insertion port 38, the number of game media is counted by a game medium counter (not shown), and when a predetermined number or more of game media are input, The credit amount is stored in the RAM 110 described later.

  The 1-bet switch 32 is a switch for setting a game bet on only one of the credits. The 2-bet switch 34 is a switch for targeting only two of the credits for game betting. The maximum bet switch 36 is a switch for setting three medals out of the number of credits as a game bet.

  In the following, the number of game media to be bet is referred to as “the number of bets” and set as a bet object by the player by operating the 1-bet switch 32, the 2-bet switch 34 or the maximum bet switch 36 described above. The number of medals won is referred to as “set bet number”.

  When the player operates the 1-bet switch 32, one of the five winning lines, for example, the winning line L1 is activated. When the 2-bet switch 34 is operated, three of the five pay lines, for example, the pay lines L1, L2A, and L2B are activated. Further, when the maximum bet switch 36 is operated, all of the five pay lines, that is, L1, L2A, L2B, L3A and L3B are activated. The activated winning line is clearly indicated by lighting an effective line display lamp 124 (not shown) provided on the back of each of the bet number display units 24a to 24e.

  A display device 70 including a liquid crystal display panel is provided above the casing of the slot machine 10. The display device 70 is not limited to the above-described liquid crystal display panel, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. The display device 70 can display a game history, an effect image in a special game, an effect image according to a lottery of a combination, an effect image according to the progress of the game, and the like.

  Inside the casing of the slot machine 10, three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are rotatably provided. The reels 40L, 40C, and 40R have a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a pattern is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. For example, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals on each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. The arrangement of these symbols is different for each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of these reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided so as to be visible through the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R described above. When the reel is stopped, three consecutive symbols of one reel can be visually recognized in one display window. For this reason, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from all the three display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  As will be described later, each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is rotationally driven by a motor (not shown), and the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. Moves from top to bottom.

  A start switch 50 is tiltably provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation panel 30. Three stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. The stop switch 52L corresponds to the left reel 40L, the stop switch 52C corresponds to the middle reel 40C, and the stop switch 52R corresponds to the right reel 40R.

  When the player tilts the start switch 50 described above, the three 40L, 40C, and 40R described above start to rotate all at once. When the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R rotate, the symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R are moved and displayed from the top to the bottom in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R. The

  When the rotational speeds of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R described above reach a constant speed, the operation of the stop switches 52L, 52C, and 52R by the player is effective.

  When the player pushes the stop switch 52L, the left reel 40L stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52C, the middle reel 40C stops. When the player pushes the stop switch 52R, the right reel 40R stops.

  When the reels 40L, 40C, or 40R are stopped, the three reels 40L, 40L, Each of 40C or 40R is controlled to stop.

  On the lower right side of the casing of the slot machine 10, sound is emitted from a speaker (not shown, corresponding to a speaker 64 shown in FIG. 3 described later) housed in the casing. A sound transmission hole 60 is provided for exiting to the outside. A game medium payout port 62 is provided at a central portion below the casing of the slot machine 10. When the reels 40L, 40C or 40R are stopped, the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line becomes a predetermined combination, that is, a combination of symbols constituting a combination. A predetermined number of game media are paid out from the game media payout port 62.

  As described above, the game in the slot machine 10 is a game in which a game result is determined by a combination of symbols determined by the stopped positions of the stopped reels 40L, 40C, or 40R. This game is performed every time the player tilts the start switch 50, and the process from the start of rotation to the stop of rotation of the plurality of reels 40L, 40C, or 40R can be repeated as one game. is there.

  Examples of the types of combinations described above include types such as winning combinations, general combinations, and re-playing combinations. The winning combination is a combination in which when a winning combination is won by lottery and when a winning combination is awarded according to the winning combination, a winning game that allows the player to advance the game advantageously can be performed. In addition, the general combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of game media are paid out when a general combination is won by lottery and a symbol corresponding to the general combination is won. In addition, when a re-gamer wins a re-game player by lottery and wins all the symbols according to the re-game player, the number of bets placed in the current game without introducing new game media. This is a role that allows replays (also called replays) to be performed.

The winning combinations include a big bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as BB combination) and a regular bonus combination (hereinafter referred to as RB combination).
The RB combination is a combination to shift to an RB game that is one of the winning games. This RB game is a game in which a game in which a predetermined combination is won with a high probability is performed a predetermined number of times under a certain condition. Further, the BB combination is a combination that shifts to a BB game that is one of the winning games. This BB game is a game in which a general game and a transition to an RB game can be made under certain conditions during the general game, and the general game and the RB game are reached until a predetermined number of game media payouts is reached. It is a game that can be repeated.

<Description of control means>
Control means for controlling the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub-control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 2, and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.

  The start switch 50 described above is connected to the interface circuit 102 of the main control circuit 100, and the interface circuit 102 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The reel rotation start signal issued from the start switch 50 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 102 and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The input / output bus 104 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 106. The reel rotation start signal described above constitutes one of “operation signals”.

  The interface circuit 102 is also connected to stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, a 1-bet switch 32, a 2-bet switch 34, and a maximum bet switch 36. Signals generated from these buttons and switches are also supplied to the interface circuit 102, converted into desired signals, and then supplied to the input / output bus 104. The signal emitted from the stop switch 52L, 52C or 52R described above also constitutes the operation signal.

A ROM (read only memory) 108 and a RAM (random access memory) 110 are also connected to the input / output bus 104 described above. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and initial data for executing the control program. For example, a main routine shown in FIG. 5, which will be described later, a subroutine shown in FIGS. 6 to 13, and initial data for use in these programs are stored.
The RAM 110 can temporarily store flags and variable values used in the control program described above.

  A random number generator 112 for generating random numbers is also connected to the input / output bus 104. The random number generator 112 generates a random number included in a certain range of numerical values, for example, 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Note that a random number may be generated by the arithmetic processing of the CPU 106.

  A motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the input / output bus 104. The motor driving circuit 114 is connected to stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R that rotationally drive each of the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided inside the three reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are the rotation centers of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R. It is attached to stepping motors 80L, 80C and 80R.

  A drive control command issued from the CPU 106 is converted into a drive signal by the motor drive circuit 114, and the drive signal is supplied to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. The drive control command includes a rotation speed command, and performs rotation control and stop control of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and also performs rotation speed control.

  As described above, the CPU 106 controls the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, thereby performing the rotation control and stop control of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R, and the rotation speed.

  Each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is provided with a rotation angle position sensor (not shown) for detecting the rotation angle position of each reel. The rotation angle position sensor is a reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116. It is connected to the. When a signal indicating the rotation angle position of each of the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R is generated from the rotation angle position sensor, the signal is supplied to the reel rotation angle position detection circuit 116, converted into a predetermined signal, and then input / output bus 104. To be supplied.

  The CPU 106 calculates a symbol number from the supplied rotation angle position, and identifies a symbol displayed in each of the display windows 22L, 22C, and 22R.

  Further, a connection line 118 is also connected to the interface circuit 102. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to a sub control circuit 200 described later by the connection line 118. A block diagram showing the sub control circuit 200 is shown in FIG.

  The connection line 118 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 of the sub-control circuit 200, and the interface circuit 202 is connected to the input / output bus 204. A signal transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 is converted into a desired signal by the interface circuit 202 and then supplied to the input / output bus 204. The input / output bus 204 is configured to input / output data signals or address signals to / from a central processing circuit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 206.

  A ROM (Read Only Memory) 208 and a RAM (Random Access Memory) 210 are also connected to the input / output bus 204 described above. The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving device 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, which will be described later, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 70 and performance sound data to be emitted from the speaker 64.

  A lamp driving circuit 218 for driving the effective line display lamp 124 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 issues a drive command to the lamp drive circuit 218 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and turns on the active line display lamp 124 in response to the drive command.

  In addition, a display driving device 220 that drives the display device 70 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads image data, character data, and the like stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with the control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the display driving device 220. In this way, the display device 70 displays image data as an effect screen or character data as a message.

  Further, a speaker drive circuit 222 for driving the speaker 64 is also connected to the input / output bus 204. The CPU 206 reads out audio data stored in the ROM 208 in accordance with control information supplied from the main control circuit 100 and supplies the data to the speaker drive circuit 222. By doing so, a predetermined sound is emitted from the speaker 64.

(Explanation of functional block diagram)
Next, a functional block diagram of control of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG.
As a control circuit, the main control means 100 and the sub-control circuit 200 are electrically connected. The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the operation means 300, and is provided in each of the reels 40L, 40C and 40R. The motors 80L, 80C and 80R are electrically connected. A display device 70, an effective line display lamp 124, and a speaker 64 are electrically connected to the sub control board 20.

  The stop operation means 310 is composed of the three stop switches 52L, 52C and 52R, and the operation means 300 is composed of the stop operation means 310, the start switch 50, and the bet switches 32, 34 and 36. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the player's limbs.

<Description of Main Control Circuit 100>
The main control circuit 100 includes a winning lottery means 410, a reel control means 440, a winning game control means 450, a regame control means 460, and a regame selection high state control means 470.
The role lottery means 410 performs a lottery of a combination (BB combination, RB combination, general combination, and replay combination) which are winning combinations by a combination lottery process. The role lottery means 410 includes, for example, a random number generator 112 (hard random number, etc.) for the role lottery, a random number extractor 420 that extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112, and a random value extracted by the random number extractor 420. And random number determination means 430 for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination. The control processing by the role lottery means 410 is shown in the role lottery processing subroutine (see FIGS. 6 and 7).

  The reel control means 440 controls the motors 80L, 80C, 80R by receiving the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 50, rotates the reels 40L, 40C, 40R, and the stop switch 52L. , 52C, and 52R, control is performed on the reel operation to stop the reels 40L, 40C, and 40R in response to reception of a reel stop signal transmitted from a predetermined time. In the stop control, the symbol combination control is performed so that the stop symbols are aligned corresponding to the winning combination. The control processing by the reel control means 440 is shown in the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (see FIG. 8).

  The winning game control means 450 is advantageous to the player when the winning lottery process determines that the winning symbol and the general symbol are won and the winning symbol determination regarding the symbol that has been stopped determines that the symbols corresponding to each symbol are complete. Payout of a game or a predetermined number of game media that progresses to

  When the re-game control means 460 determines that the symbols corresponding to the re-gamer have been prepared by the winning symbol determination regarding the symbols that have been re-winned in the lottery process and stopped, the re-game control means 460 immediately before Control for re-implementing the game is performed in a state where the bet number in the played game is maintained. Further, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, a re-game selection high state (hereinafter referred to as RT (abbreviation of replay time) operation state) in which a probability that a re-game player is won in the combination lottery process is set higher is set. It is possible.

  When the re-game selection high state control means 470 achieves a predetermined start requirement, the re-game selection high state control means 470 changes the game mode to the re-game selection high state in which the probability that the re-game player is won by the combination lottery means is set to a higher value. After the change and change to the re-game selection high state, when a predetermined release requirement is achieved, a process for releasing the re-game selection high state is performed.

<Description of Sub Control Circuit 200>
The sub-control circuit 200 is provided with an image control means 510, a lamp control means 520, a sound control means 530, and a notification image lottery means 540. The image control means 510 can read the image data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100 and control the display driving device 220 to display a predetermined image on the image display device 70. . The predetermined image includes an effect image (notification image) for notifying a player of a predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning of a predetermined role during a game in the re-game selection high state.

  Further, the lamp control means 520 reads the lamp lighting data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the lamp driving circuit 218, and lights a predetermined effective line display lamp 124. Can do. Further, the sound control means 530 reads out the stored sound data stored in the ROM 208 based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100, controls the speaker drive circuit 222, and emits a predetermined sound from the speaker 64. Can do.

  The notification image lottery means 540 performs notification image lottery processing for determining one image by lottery from a plurality of notification images. The notification image determined by the notification image lottery means 540 is displayed as an image by the image control means 510. The notification image lottery means 540 is based on, for example, a random number generator (hard random number or the like) for role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generator, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And random number determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won. The control process by the notification image lottery means 540 is shown in a notification image control subroutine (see FIG. 14).

(Description of control processing)
Hereinafter, various controls performed by the above-described control unit will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 5 shows a main routine of control processing performed by the main control circuit 100. 6 to 13 show subroutines that are control processes performed in the main routine.

  FIGS. 6 and 7 show a role lottery processing subroutine for performing a role lottery performed by the role lottery means 410 and a flag-on process performed following the role lottery. FIG. 8 shows a reel fluctuation / stop subroutine in which reel control means 440 performs control for rotation and stop of the reel. FIG. 9 shows a flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine which is a control process after the symbol is stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine.

  FIG. 10 shows an RB gaming process subroutine which is a part of the control process of the flag off / RT setting process subroutine, and FIG. 11 shows a BB game process which is a part of the control process of the flag off / RT setting process subroutine. A subroutine is shown, and FIG. 12 shows a winning combination processing subroutine which is a part of the control processing of the flag off and RT setting processing subroutine. FIG. 13 shows an RT operation state release control subroutine for performing control to release the regame selection high state when a predetermined release requirement is achieved by the regame selection high state control means.

  Further, as described above, the sub-control circuit 200 performs control for image indication, control for lighting the indication lamp, and control for sound generation based on the signal received from the main control circuit 100. Do. The image control means 510 controls the image display device 70 to display an effect image (notification image) for notifying a player of a predetermined symbol corresponding to a winning of a predetermined role during a game in the re-game selection high state. Perform processing. This control process is shown in the notification image control subroutine of FIG. 14, and this notification image control subroutine includes a notification image lottery process by the notification image lottery means 540.

  In the control processing described below, the slot machine 10 is activated in advance, and variables used in the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 described above are initialized to predetermined values and are in steady operation. To do.

<Description of main routine>
First, the control process of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this main routine, a control process is performed when a game is performed once, in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium and when a plurality of reels with a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped is performed once. Indicates.

  First, it is determined whether or not the re-gaming state is set and the re-gaming state is set (step S11). The process of setting the replay state is performed in step S138 of the winning combination process subroutine shown in FIG. 12, as will be described later.

  If it is determined that the re-gaming state is not set (NO), it is next determined whether or not a game medium is inserted (step S12). When it is determined that a game medium has been inserted (YES), the process proceeds to step S14, and the inserted number counted by the game medium counter installed at the lower part of the game medium insertion port 38 is detected as the bet number. However, when the number of game media exceeding the specified number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, the game media exceeding the specified number is stored in the RAM 110 as the number of credits.

  If it is determined in step S12 that no game medium is inserted (NO), the process proceeds to step S12A to determine whether there is a credited game medium. If it is determined that there is no credited game medium (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination process of steps S12 and S12A is repeatedly executed.

  If it is determined in step S12A that there is a credited game medium (YES), it is next determined whether or not a bet operation signal has been received (step S13). This bet operation signal is transmitted when the player operates any one of the bet switches 32, 34, or 36. When it is determined that the bet operation signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again, and the determination process from step S12 to step S13 is repeatedly executed. If it is determined that a bet signal has been received (YES), the number of bets is detected from the received bet operation signal (step S14). In either case of inserting a game medium or using a credited game medium, the detected bet number is stored in the RAM 110 as a new bet number, and when using a credited game medium, A process of subtracting the number of credits of the game medium by the number of detected bets is performed (step S15). Then, the process proceeds to a combination lottery processing subroutine (step S17).

  If it is determined in step S11 that the re-gaming state is set (YES), the re-gaming state setting is canceled (step S16), and the lottery drawing is performed without performing the above-described steps S12 to S15. Proceed to the processing subroutine (step S17). That is, when it is determined that the re-gaming state is set, the game can be played again without newly inserting a game medium or consuming the credited game medium. In addition, since the bet number stored in the RAM 110 is used as the bet number in the re-game, the bet number in the game performed immediately before, that is, the bet number of the game when the re-game player is won by the role lottery process Is used.

  In the combination lottery processing subroutine of step S17, combination lottery processing by the combination lottery means 100 is performed, and flag-on processing for turning on the RB flag, the BB flag, the replay flag, and the general combination flag is performed according to the winning combination. It is. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, on the basis of the result of the above lottery, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S18) is performed in which control processing relating to the movement of the reels to be stopped after rotating the reels 40L, 40C, 40R is performed. This reel fluctuation / stop subroutine is performed by the reel control means 440, and details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Next, after the reels are stopped by the reel change and stop subroutine, a winning symbol determination is performed, and a flag-off process is performed based on the determination result, and an RT operation state (re-game selection high state) is set. For this purpose, a flag off for performing the RT setting process and an RT setting process subroutine (step S19) are performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  Next, when the number of games in the RT operation state reaches a predetermined number of games determined for each RT operation state, an RT operation state release control subroutine for performing processing for releasing the RT operation state from the next game (Step S20) is performed. Details of this subroutine will be described later with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  Then, a payout process (step S21) for paying out a predetermined number of game media corresponding to the winning game based on the winning lottery and winning symbol determination is performed. In the payout process, it is possible to actually pay out the game media at the game media payout outlet 62, or to credit a predetermined number of game media instead of paying out. One game is completed by the above control process. By repeating the control process shown in this main routine, the player can play a plurality of times.

<Role lottery processing subroutine>
Next, the combination lottery processing subroutine performed in step S17 of the main routine will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game state is an RB game (step S31). If it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), the RB lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S32). Here, an example of the RB lottery table is shown in FIG.

  In the RB lottery table, a winning combination of symbol number 1 and a symbol number 2 are set, and in the case of winning combination, it is set to win when all three reels have JAC symbols. . In the winning lottery performed in step S39, which will be described later, the winning number is 65036, and the winning probability is set to a very high value of about 1 / 1.01. Therefore, during RB games, the possibility of winning a winning combination is very high. On the contrary, the number of places of deviation is 500, and the probability of deviation is set to a very low value of about 1/131.

  If it is determined in step S31 that the game state is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game state is BB game (step S33). If it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB1 game is being played (step S34). If it is determined in this determination that the BB1 game is being played (YES), the general lottery table for BB1 operation stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S35). Here, an example of the general lottery table at the time of BB1 operation is shown in FIG.

  In this embodiment, there are two types of BB games, BB1 and BB2, and the BB1 operating general lottery table is a lottery table used when the BB1 game is in progress and not in the RB game. If the game is BB1 and RB, the RB lottery table shown in FIG. 15 is used. In the BB1 operation general lottery table, three types of general combinations of symbol numbers 1 to 3, an RB combination of symbol number 4, and a deviation of symbol number 5 are set. Here, compared to the BB non-operating general lottery table (see FIG. 18, details will be described later) used in the normal gaming state that is not the RB gaming state, the BB gaming state, and the re-gaming state, the general lottery when the BB1 is operating. In the table, there is no re-game combination and no BB combination.

  The general combination 1 with symbol number 1 has a winning lottery of 1000 and a winning probability of about 1 / 65.5. If the symbol of the first reel is cherry, It is set to win even if it is a design of. The general combination 2 with the symbol number 2 has a setting number of 6500 in the combination lottery and has a winning probability of about 1 / 100.9, and is set to win when the symbols of the bells are aligned on all three reels. The general combination 3 with the symbol number 3 is set to win when the number in the combination lottery is 500 and the winning probability is about 1/131, and the three reels have the same watermelon symbol.

  In addition, the RB combination of symbol number 4 is set to win when the number in the combination lottery is 21845 and the winning probability is about 1/3, and all three reels have replay symbols. In the BB non-operating general lottery table used in the normal gaming state (see FIG. 18), the winning probability of the RB role in the role lottery is about 1/1986 (number 33), and in the BB game, compared with the normal time The probability of winning the RB combination is set very high. The probability of symbol number 5 losing in the role lottery is set to about 1 / 1.84 (number 35691).

  If it is determined in step S34 that the BB1 game is not being played (NO), in this embodiment, it is determined that the BB2 game is being played, and the BB2 operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read ( Step S35A). Here, an example of the general lottery table at the time of BB2 operation is shown in FIG. In the general lottery table at the time of BB2 operation, as in the general lottery table at the time of BB1 operation, the three types of general combinations of symbol numbers 1 to 3, the RB combination of symbol number 4, and the difference of symbol number 5 are set.

  Moreover, the same value as the general lottery table at the time of BB1 action | operation is set as the number of arrangement | positioning and winning probability in the general lottery of the symbol numbers 1-3. The number in the lottery drawing of the RB role of symbol number 4 is 16384, the winning probability is 1/4, and is set to a value smaller than the general lottery table when BB1 is operating, but the general lottery table when BB is not operating (Fig. 18)) is set to a value that is much larger than the winning probability of the RB combination (about 1/1986). In addition, the probability of symbol number 5 losing in the winning lottery is set to about 1 / 1.59 (numerical value 41152), and the winning probability of the RB winning is set lower than the general lottery table at the time of BB1 operation. Is set high. In addition, the setting of the symbol of the general lottery table at the time of BB2 operation is the same as the setting of the symbol of the general lottery table at the time of BB1 operation.

  Next, when it is determined in step S33 that the game state is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not NRT is a value greater than 0 (step S36). Here, the NRT is a parameter for determining whether or not the game state is an RT operation state (regame selection high state) in which a possibility that a re-game is won in the role lottery is higher. NRT is set to 0 in the initial state, and when the start condition of each RT operation state is satisfied, a value of 1 is input as the value of NRT (step S109 in FIG. 10, step S126 in FIG. 11). reference).

  In the present embodiment, three types of RT operation states are provided. As described later, when the BB1 game is ended, 1 is input as the value of the parameter RTMODE (step S108 in FIG. 10, step S11 in FIG. 11). S125A), the game is played in the RT1 operating state from the next game. When the BB2 game is completed, 2 is input as the value of RTMODE (see step S111 in FIG. 10 and step S127A in FIG. 11), and the game is played in the RT2 operating state from the next game. When the RB game ends, 3 is input as the value of RTMODE (see step S118 in FIG. 10), and the game is played in the RT3 operating state from the next game.

  If it is determined in step S36 that the value of NRT is greater than 0 (YES), the RT operation state is started, and among the RT operation general lottery tables stored in the ROM 108, An RT operation general lottery table corresponding to the value of RTMODE is read (step S37). Here, examples of the general lottery table during RT operation are shown in FIGS. When RTMODE = 1, the RT1 operation general lottery table (see FIG. 17A) is read out. When RTMODE = 2, the RT2 operation general lottery table (see FIG. 17B) is read out, When RTMODE = 3, the general lottery table at the time of RT3 operation (see FIG. 17C) is read.

  In any RT operation general lottery table, 3 types of general roles of symbol numbers 1 to 3, replaying role of symbol number 4, RB role of symbol number 5, BB1 role of symbol number 6, BB2 role of symbol number 7 Further, the deviation of the symbol number 8 is set, and the same combination as the general lottery table when the BB is not operated (see FIG. 18) used in the normal gaming state is set.

  As for the three types of general roles of symbol numbers 1 to 3, the above-mentioned general lottery table when BB1 and BB2 are operated (see FIGS. 16A and 16B) and the general lottery table when BB is not activated to be described later (FIG. 18) And the setting of the number, winning probability and symbol in the role lottery are the same.

  In addition, the RB combination of symbol number 5 is set to win when the number of places in the combination lottery is 33 and the winning probability is about 1/1986, and all three reels have the same BAR symbol. The BB1 combination with the symbol number 6 is set to win when the number in the combination lottery process is 120 and the winning probability is about 1/546 and all three reels have 7 symbols in red. In addition, the BB2 combination with the symbol number 7 is set to win when the number in the combination lottery process is 70 and the winning probability is about 1/936, and all three reels have 7 white symbols. . The number, winning probability, and symbol setting in the RB role, BB1 role, and BB2 role lottery are the same as those in the BB non-operating general lottery table (see FIG. 18) described later. That is, in each RT operating general lottery table (see FIGS. 17A to 17C) and a BB non-operating general lottery table (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, Except for losing, the number, winning probability, and symbol settings in the winning lottery for each winning combination are the same.

  The re-playing role with symbol number 4 is set to win when the replay symbols are aligned on all three reels, and the number (winning probability) in the role lottery varies slightly depending on the general lottery table during each RT operation. Yes. Therefore, according to the winning probability of the re-gamer, the number of outliers (probability of loss) is slightly different depending on each RT operation general lottery table.

  In the RT1 operating lottery table of FIG. 17A, the number of re-games is 56000 (winning probability is about 1 / 1.17), and the number of outliers is 1313 (probability of outage is about 1/50). In the RT2 operating lottery table of FIG. 17 (b), the number of re-game players is 56001 (winning probability is about 1 / 1.17), and the number of outliers is 1312 (probability of loss is about 1/50). In the RT3 operating lottery table of FIG. 17 (c), the re-gaming player's place number is 56002 (winning probability is about 1 / 1.17) and the out-place number is 1311 (out-going probability is about 1/50). As described above, the numbers in the lottery for the re-gamer in each RT operation general lottery table are set to be different one by one.

  Also, in the BB non-operating general game table (see FIG. 18), which will be described later, the number in the lottery for the re-gamer is 8978, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. As is clear from a comparison between (c) and FIG. 18, at the time of the RT operation, the winning probability in the role lottery of the re-gamer is set higher than in the normal game state. It should be noted that the probability of loss is set lower when the winning probability of the re-gamer is high.

  Returning to the description of the flowchart of FIG. 6, after reading the RT operation general lottery table corresponding to the RTMODE value in step S <b> 37, the NRT value is subtracted for use in the determination process in the notification image control subroutine (see FIG. 14). It transmits to the control circuit 200 (step S37A). Next, a process of inputting a value obtained by adding 1 to the NRT value as a new NRT value is performed (step S37B).

  If it is determined in step S36 that the NRT value is 0 or less (NO), the BB non-operating general lottery table stored in the ROM 108 is read (step S38). Here, an example of the general lottery table when the BB is not operated is shown in FIG.

  As already explained, the BB non-operating general lottery table is a lottery table used in the normal gaming state, and includes three general roles of symbol numbers 1 to 3, a re-playing role of symbol number 4, and symbol number 5 RB combination, symbol number 6 BB1 role, symbol number 7 BB2 role, and symbol number 8 are set off. The three general roles of symbol numbers 1 to 3 are the above-mentioned general lottery tables during BB operation (see FIGS. 16 (a) and (b)) and the general lottery tables during each RT operation (FIGS. 17 (a) to ( c) and the setting of the number, winning probability, and symbol in the lottery are the same. The re-playing combination with symbol number 4 has a value of 8978 in the combination lottery process and has a winning probability of about 1 / 7.3, and is set to win when the replay symbols are aligned on all three reels. As described above, in each RT operation, the winning probability in the combination lottery is set higher than in the normal gaming state.

  For the RB role of symbol number 5, the BB1 role of symbol number 6, and the BB2 role of symbol number 7, the setting number, winning probability, and symbol setting in the symbol lottery are as follows. (See (a) to (c)). The number of missed positions in the role lottery is 48335, and the probability of missed is set to about 1 / 1.36, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is lower than the general lottery table at the time of each RT operation. The probability is set high.

  As described above, after the lottery table corresponding to the state of the game is read out, the lottery for acquiring the random number and performing the lottery determination is performed (step S39). Specifically, the random number generated by the random number generator 112 is extracted by the random number extraction means 420, and the random number determination means 430 compares the extracted random number with the above-described lottery table that has been read to determine the winning.

  Subsequently to FIG. 6, the process proceeds to FIG. 7, and it is determined whether or not the RB combination is won as a result of this determination (step S <b> 40). If it is determined that the RB combination is won (YES), the RB combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S41). Then, the process proceeds to step S49.

  If it is determined in step S40 that the RB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB combination is won (step S42). If it is determined that the BB combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB1 combination is won (step S43). If it is determined in this determination that BB1 has been won (YES), the BB1 combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S44). If it is determined in step S43 that the BB1 combination is not won (NO), in this embodiment, it is determined that the BB2 combination is won, and the BB2 combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S43). S44A). Then, the process proceeds to step S49.

  If it is determined in step S42 that the BB combination is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination is won (step S45). If it is determined that the re-game combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the re-game flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S46), and the process proceeds to step S49.

If it is determined in step S45 that the replay is not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the general combination is won (step S47). If it is determined that the re-game combination is won by the combination lottery (YES), the general combination flag is turned on and stored in the RAM 110 (step S48), and the process proceeds to step S49.
If it is determined in step S47 that the general combination is not won (NO), the flag on process is not performed and the process proceeds to step S49.

  After performing a series of processes related to flag-on as described above, in step 49, the symbol number and control symbol data corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are read from the ROM 108 and used for the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described later. This data is stored in the RAM 110. The selected symbol number, BB, and RB flag data (whether or not the flag is on) are transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S50), and this subroutine is terminated. The symbol number, BB, and RB flag data transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 are used for determination processing in a later-described notification image control subroutine (see FIG. 14).

<Explanation of reel fluctuation / stop subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the above-mentioned combination lottery processing subroutine (step S17) is completed, a reel fluctuation and stop subroutine (step S18) is then performed. The reel variation / stop subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the reel variation / stop subroutine flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the symbol number and control symbol data stored in step S17 of FIG. 8 are read (step S61). Then, it is determined whether or not a predetermined shortest time has elapsed (step S62). If it is determined that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination process of step S62 is repeatedly executed. That is, the rotation of the reel, which is the next process, cannot be started until the shortest time has elapsed. By this control, the number of games played in a certain time is controlled to be within a predetermined number.

  If it is determined that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), a reel rotation start signal is transmitted (step S63). Based on this signal, the motor drive circuit 114 operates to start the rotation of the motors 80L, 80C, 80R, and the reels 40L, 40C, 40R start to rotate.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel that has started rotating is rotating at a constant speed (step S64). If it is determined that the reel has not yet rotated at a constant speed (NO), the determination process in step S64 is repeated. That is, the reel stop control, which is the next step, cannot be performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed.

  If it is determined that the reel rotates at a constant speed (YES), it is next determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received (step S65).

  The reel stop signal is transmitted when the player pushes any one of the stop switches 52L, 52C, 52R. For example, when the stop switch 52L for the first reel is pushed, stop control of the motor 40L that rotates the first reel 40L is performed. Similarly, when the stop switch 52C for the second reel is pushed, the stop control of the motor 40C for rotating the second reel 40C is performed, and the stop switch 52R for the third reel is pushed. In such a case, stop control of the motor 40R that rotates the third reel 40R is performed.

  If it is determined that the reel stop signal has been received (YES), symbol combination control is performed (step S66), and the process proceeds to step S67. In the symbol combination control, it is possible to shift the stop position from the timing of receiving the reel stop signal to a maximum of four symbols, and the reel stop control so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the winning lottery are aligned. Can be performed.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in the control symbol data table of FIG. 19, when the symbol BB1 is won in the symbol lottery process and the BB1 flag is on, the maximum symbol red 7 is stopped for all reels. Stop control is performed to shift the stop position up to four symbols. If the symbol red 7 stops on all reels, a prize is won and the BB1 game is played from the next game.

  Further, in the state where the BB2 combination is won in the combination lottery process and the BB2 flag is on, stop control is performed to shift the stop positions up to four symbols so that the symbol white 7 stops for all reels. If the symbol white 7 stops on all reels, a prize is won and the BB2 game is played from the next game.

  In addition, when the RB combination is won in the combination lottery process and the RB flag is turned on, stop control is performed to shift the stop positions up to four symbols so that the symbols BAR stop for all reels. If the symbols BAR are stopped on all reels, the RB game is played from the next game after winning a prize.

  Although detailed control will be described later (see steps S135 and 136 in FIG. 12), in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned BB1 combination, BB2 combination, or When the RB combination wins, each RT operation state is set to be canceled. Also, as is clear from the general lottery tables for each RT operation (FIGS. 17 (a) to (c)), in the RT operation state, there is a high possibility of winning a re-game player or any winning combination. If the RT operation state is continued, the game proceeds more advantageously for the player.

  Therefore, in the reel symbol arrangement according to the present embodiment, for example, it is avoided that the player recognizes a symbol other than the winning winning symbol as a release condition by the notification image and stops the winning symbol by the stop operation. It is also possible to continue the RT operation state. In addition, since the carry-over process is performed for the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, or the RB flag, it is possible to carry out the corresponding winning game after the RT operation state is released, and the game is advantageous to the player. Progress in state. The display of the notification image will be described later using a notification image control subroutine (see FIG. 14).

  If it is determined in step S65 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the control proceeds to step S67 without performing control related to the stop. In step S67, it is determined whether all reels have stopped. If it is determined that all reels are stopped (YES), this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined that all reels are not stopped (NO), it is next determined whether or not the time limit has elapsed (step S68). If it is determined that the time limit has not been reached (NO), the process returns to step S65 again, and the processing from step S65 to step S68 is repeated. As described above, until all the reels stop or until the time limit elapses, the process of performing symbol combination control of the corresponding reels is repeated every time the reel stop signal is received.

  If it is determined in step S68 that the time limit has passed (YES), symbol combination control is performed on the reels that are still rotating to stop all reels (step S69). However, in the remaining reel stop control in step S69, the winning symbol is controlled so as not to stop. Thus, the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine ends.

<Description of Flag Off, RT Setting Subroutine>
In the main routine of FIG. 5, when the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine (step S18) is completed, a flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine (step S19) is performed. The flag off / RT setting processing subroutine will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart of the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine shown in FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the game state is RB game (step S81). If it is determined that the RB game is being played (YES), an RB game processing subroutine (step S82) is performed, and the flag off and RT setting process subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S81 that the game state is not RB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not the game state is BB game (step S83). If it is determined that the BB game is in progress (YES), a BB game in-process subroutine (step S84) is performed, and the flag-off and RT setting process subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the BB game processing subroutine will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S83 that the game state is not BB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not there is a winning combination (step S85). If it is determined that there is a winning combination (YES), a winning combination processing subroutine (step S86) is performed, and the flag off and RT setting processing subroutine is terminated. A detailed description of the winning combination processing subroutine will be described later.

  If it is determined in step S85 that there is no winning combination (NO), the flag off and RT setting processing subroutine is terminated as it is. Hereinafter, a detailed description of the subroutine shown in steps S82, S84, and S86 will be given.

<Description of processing subroutine during RB game>
First, a detailed description of the RB game processing subroutine (step S82) executed when it is determined in step 81 that the RB game is being performed will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation / stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S101). Next, the game count and the winning count are counted, the game count and winning count data are updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S102). These data are used as the RB game end condition. When the number of games or the number of winnings reaches a predetermined number, the RB game is ended.

  Next, it is determined whether or not a BB game is being played (step S103). If it is determined that the BB game is being played (YES), that is, the RB game is being played during the BB game, the payout number is counted to update the payout number data, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 ( Step S104). This data is used as a BB game end condition. When the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the BB game is ended.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition is achieved (step S105). If it is determined that the BB game end condition is achieved (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB1 game end condition is achieved (step S106). If it is determined in this determination that the BB1 game end condition has been achieved (YES), the BB1 game state is canceled (step S107), and 1 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S108).

  If it is determined in step S106 that the BB1 game end condition has not been achieved (NO), in this embodiment, it is determined that the BB2 game release condition has been achieved, and the BB2 game state is released. (Step S110), 2 is input as the value of RTMODE (Step S111).

  After inputting 1 (step S108) or 2 (step S111) as the value of RTMODE, 1 is input as the value of NRT (step S109), and this subroutine is terminated. By inputting 1 to NRT, the game state is changed to each RT operation state from the next game (see step S36 in FIG. 6). Therefore, when the BB1 game is finished, 1 is input as the value of RTMODE, and the game is played in the RT1 operation state from the next game. When the BB2 game is finished, 2 is input as the value of RTMODE, A game is played in the RT2 operating state from the game.

  In the present embodiment, the NRT is also used as a counter that counts the number of games played in the RT operating state. Each time a game is played, the NRT value is incremented by 1 (see step S37B in FIG. 6), and the NRT value corresponds to each RT operating state as shown in the RT operating state release control subroutine of FIG. When the number of times played has been reached, 0 is input to the value of NRT, and the RT operation state is set to be released from the next game.

  If it is determined in step S105 that the BB end condition is not achieved (NO), it is next determined whether or not the RB end condition is achieved (step S112). If it is determined that the RB end condition is achieved (YES), the RB gaming state is canceled (step S113), and then the process proceeds to step S114. If it is determined that the RB end condition has not been achieved (NO), the RB gaming state is not released and the process proceeds to step S114. In step S114, 0 is input as the value of NRT, and this subroutine is terminated. Here, since the BB game is continued, the process of changing the gaming state to the RT operating state is not performed even when the RB ends.

  Next, returning to the determination in step S103, if it is determined that the BB game is not being played (NO), it is next determined whether or not the RB end condition is achieved (step S115). If it is determined that the RB end condition is not achieved (NO), 0 is input as the value of NRT (step S116), and this subroutine is ended. Here, since the RB game is continued, the process of changing the gaming state to the RT operating state is not performed.

  If it is determined in step S115 that the RB end condition is achieved (YES), the RB gaming state is canceled (step S117), and 3 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S118). 1 is input as the value of (step S109). Unlike the case of step S114, since BB game is not performed, in the case of RB end, the process which changes a game state to RT operation state is performed. In this case, when the RB game is finished, 3 is input as the value of RTMODE, and the game is played in the RT3 operating state from the next game. That is, in this embodiment, when the BB1 game, the BB2 game, or the RB game is finished, the RT operation state corresponding to each game is changed. After performing the above processing, this subroutine is terminated.

<Description of processing subroutine during BB game>
Next, FIG. 11 shows a detailed explanation of the BB game process subroutine (see step S84) executed when it is determined in step S83 that the BB game is being played in the flag off / RT setting process subroutine (see FIG. 9). This will be described with reference to the flowchart shown.

  First, it is determined whether or not a reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S121). Next, the payout number is counted, the payout number data is updated, and the updated data is stored in the RAM 110 (step S122). This data is used as a BB game end condition, and when the payout number reaches a predetermined number, the BB game is ended.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the BB game end condition has been achieved (step S123). If it is determined that the BB game end condition is achieved (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB1 game end condition is achieved (step S124). If it is determined in this determination that the BB1 game release condition has been achieved (YES), the BB1 game state is released (step S125), and 1 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S125A). If it is determined in step S124 that the BB1 game end condition has not been achieved (NO), in this embodiment, it is determined that the BB2 game end condition has been achieved, and the BB2 game state is released. (Step S127), 2 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S127A).

  Then, 1 (step S125A) or 2 (step S127A) is input as the value of RTMODE, and then 1 is input as the value of NRT (step S126). That is, when the BB1 game is finished, 1 is input as the value of RTMODE, and the game is played in the RT1 operation state from the next game. When the BB2 game is finished, 2 is input as the value of RTMODE, The game is set to be played in the RT2 operating state from the game. Then, this subroutine ends.

  Since it is determined in step S81 of the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine (see FIG. 9) that it is not already in the RB game, it is not necessary to consider the RB game in this subroutine.

  If it is determined in step S123 that the BB termination condition is not achieved (NO), 0 is input as the value of NRT (step S128). Here, since the BB game is continued, the process of changing the gaming state to the RT operating state is not performed. Then, this subroutine ends.

<Explanation of the processing sub-routine at the time of winning>
Next, in the flag off / RT setting processing subroutine (see FIG. 9), the detailed explanation of the winning combination processing subroutine (see step S86) executed when it is determined that there is a winning combination in step S85 is a flowchart shown in FIG. Will be described.

  First, it is determined whether or not a reel symbol stopped by the reel fluctuation and stop subroutine described above has won a prize (step S131). Next, as a result of the winning symbol determination, it is determined whether or not any winning combination has been won (step S132).

  If it is determined that the winning combination (YES) is made, it is next determined whether or not the BB combination or the RB combination has won (step S133). If it is determined that the winning combination BB or RB has been won (YES), the winning BB or RB flag is turned off, and a winning gaming state is set instead (step S134). By setting the winning game state, the BB and RB games are started from the next game. For example, in the determination in step S81 and step 83 in FIG. 9, it is determined that the BB and RB games are in progress.

  Subsequently, 0 is input as the value of NRT (step S135), 0 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S136), and this subroutine is terminated. In other words, when the BB combination (BB1 or BB2 combination) or RB combination wins during a game in each RT operating state of RT1 to RT3, 0 is input to the values of NRT and RTMODE to perform initialization, and the next game Thus, each RT operation state is released.

  In this case, according to the reel symbol arrangement of the present embodiment, the player, for example, by a notification image, a symbol other than a winning winning symbol that becomes a condition for releasing the RT operation state, for example, a winning symbol of another winning character , The reel stop operation for avoiding the winning symbol from being stopped can be performed, and the RT operation state can be continued. When no winning is made, the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, and the RB flag are carried over, so that the corresponding winning game can be performed in the game after the release of the RT operation state. The display of the notification image will be described later using a notification image control subroutine (see FIG. 14).

  If it is determined in step S133 that the BB combination (BB1 combination or BB2 combination) or RB combination has not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has won (step S133). S137). If it is determined that the re-game player has won (YES), the process proceeds to step S138 to turn off the re-game flag and set the re-game state instead. If the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is on, the BB or RB flag is carried over, and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S137 that the re-gamer has not won (NO), the process proceeds to step S139, the general combination flag is turned off, and the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is turned on. The BB and RB flag carry-over processing is performed, and this subroutine is terminated.

  Next, returning to the determination in step S132, if it is determined that there is no winning (NO), it is next determined whether or not the BB and RB flags are on (step S140). If it is determined that the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is turned on (YES), carry-over processing of the BB and RB flags is performed, and the other flags (re-playing hand, general hand) are turned on. If so, the flag is turned off (step S141), and this subroutine is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S140 that the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is not turned on (NO), the flag turned on (re-playing game, general game) is turned off ( Step S142), this subroutine is finished.

  As described above, the subroutine shown in steps S82, S84, and S86 ends, and the flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine shown in FIG. 9 ends. Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, the flag-off and RT setting processing subroutine of step S19 is terminated, and then the RT operation state cancellation control subroutine of step S20 is performed.

<Explanation of RT operation state release control subroutine>
Next, the RT operation state release control subroutine shown in step S20 of the main routine will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. In this subroutine, when a game is played in each RT operating state, control is performed to release the RT operating state from the next game when the number of games corresponding to each RT operating state is reached.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is greater than 0 (step S151). If the NRT value is 0 or less (NO), that is, if it is determined that the RT operation state is not established, this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S151 that the value of NRT is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the value of RTMODE is 1 (step S152). If it is determined in this determination that the value of RTMODE is 1 (YES), that is, it is in the RT1 operating state, it is next determined whether or not the value of NRT is smaller than 50 (step S153).

  In this determination, if it is determined that the value of NRT is 50 or more (NO), 0 is input as the value of NRT (step S154), 0 is input as the value of RTMODE (step S155), and RT1. Processing to release the operating state is performed. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of games in the RT1 operating state reaches 50 times, the RT1 operating state is set to be released from the next game. If it is determined in step S153 that the value of NRT is smaller than 50 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, the RT1 operation state is continued.

  If it is determined in step S152 that RTMODE is not 1 (NO), it is next determined whether or not the value of RTMODE is 2 (step S156). If it is determined in this determination that the value of RTMODE is 2 (YES), that is, it is in the RT2 operating state, it is next determined whether or not the value of NRT is smaller than 100 (step S157).

  If it is determined in this determination that the value of NRT is 100 or more (NO), 0 is input to the value of NRT (step S154), 0 is input to the value of RTMODE (step S155), and RT2 Processing to release the operating state is performed. That is, in this embodiment, when the number of games in the RT2 operating state reaches 100 times, the RT2 operating state is set to be released from the next game. If it is determined in step S157 that the value of NRT is smaller than 100 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, the RT2 operation state is continued.

  If it is determined in step S156 that RTMODE is not 2 (NO), it is determined in this embodiment that the value of RTMODE is 3, and then whether or not the value of NRT is smaller than 1000 is determined. Is determined (step S158). In this determination, if it is determined that the NRT value is 1000 or more (NO), 0 is input to the NRT value (step S154), 0 is input to the RTMODE value (step S155), and RT3 Processing to release the operating state is performed.

  That is, in this embodiment, when the number of games in the RT3 operating state reaches 1000 times, the RT3 operating state is set to be released from the next game. If it is determined in step S158 that the value of NRT is smaller than 1000 (YES), this subroutine is terminated as it is. That is, the RT3 operating state is continued. Here, since the number of games of 1000 times is a very large value, as shown in steps S134 to 136 of FIG. 12, when the symbol corresponding to the BB1 role, BB2 role, or RB role is stopped and no winning is made, The RT3 operating state is set to continue for a very long time.

  As described above, in this embodiment, three types of RT operating states, namely, RT1 operating state, RT2 operating state, and RT3 operating state are set, and different values are set as the number of games for which each RT operating state is canceled. ing. However, the number of RT operation states is not limited to three, and any number of RT operation states can be set, and the release conditions can be set not only for the number of games but also for all release conditions. is there. Even when the number of games is set as a release condition, any number of times can be set.

  Here, returning to the main routine of FIG. 5, after completing the RT operation state release control subroutine (step S20) as described above, the payout process of step S21 is ended and the main routine is ended. Thereby, the control process for performing a game in which one process from the time the symbol fluctuates until it stops is completed.

<Description of Notification Image Control Subroutine>
Next, the notification image control subroutine performed by the image display means 510 of the sub control circuit circuit 200 will be described with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG. In this subroutine, in each RT operation state, a control is performed to display a notification image for notifying the player of a symbol that is different from the winning symbol as a release condition of the RT operation state only while the reel is rotating.

  First, it is determined whether or not the value of NRT is greater than 0 (step S201). If it is determined by this determination that the value of NRT is 0 or less (NO), that is, it is not in the RT operating state, this subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S201 that the value of NRT is greater than 0 (YES), it is next determined whether or not the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is on (step). S202). In this determination, if it is determined that the BB (BB1 or BB2) or the RB flag is turned on (YES), next, a notification image lottery table corresponding to the BB1 flag, the BB2 flag, or the RB flag is displayed. Reading from the ROM 208 (step S203).

  Here, the Example of an alerting | reporting image lottery table is shown to Fig.20 (a)-(c). FIG. 20A shows a notification image lottery table corresponding to the BB1 flag, FIG. 20B shows a notification image lottery table corresponding to the BB2 flag, and FIG. 20C shows an RB flag. The notification image lottery table corresponding to is shown.

  When the BB1 flag is on, a winning is made when the symbol red 7 is stopped in all reels, and each RT operation state is released. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (a), it is necessary to report a symbol other than red 7 which is the winning symbol for the BB1 role as the notification image, specifically, white 7 which is the winning symbol for the BB2 role. An image (Image No. 1A) for displaying BAR, an image (Bar No. 1B) for displaying the BAR winning symbol for the RB role, or a red 7 for winning symbol for the BB2 and a white 7 for winning symbol for the RB From the images to be displayed (image number 1C), one image is determined by lottery.

  When the BB2 flag is on, a prize is awarded when the symbol white 7 is stopped for all reels, and each RT operation state is released. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (b), it is necessary to notify a symbol other than white 7 which is the winning symbol of the BB2 role as the notification image, and specifically, red 7 which is the winning symbol of the BB1 role. An image (Image No. 2A) for displaying BAR, an image (Bar No. 2B) for displaying a BAR that is a winning symbol for the RB role, or a red 7 that is a winning symbol for the BB1 and a BAR that is a winning symbol for the RB One image is determined by lottery from the images to be performed (image number 2C).

  When the RB flag is on, a prize is awarded when the symbol BAR is stopped on all reels, and each RT operation state is released. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 20 (c), it is necessary to report a symbol other than BAR, which is a winning symbol for the RB role, as a notification image. Specifically, red 7 which is a winning symbol for the BB1 role is displayed. An image to be displayed (image number 3A), an image (image number 3B) displaying white 7 which is a winning symbol for BB2, or red 7 which is a winning symbol for BB1 and white 7 which is a winning symbol for BB2. From the images to be displayed (image number 3C), one image is determined by lottery.

  Returning to the determination in step S202, if it is determined that the BB (BB1 or BB2) and RB flags are not on (NO), it is next determined whether or not the result of the winning lottery is out of place ( Step S206). If it is determined in this determination that the result of the winning lottery is not out of place (NO), the present subroutine is terminated as it is. If it is determined in step S206 that the result of the lottery is out of place (YES), the outage notification image lottery table is read from the ROM 208 (step S207).

  Here, FIG. 21 shows an example of the shift notification image lottery table. As described above, since the BB (BB1 or BB2) and the RB flag are not on, any RT operation state is not actually released even if any symbol is stopped. However, if the notification image is displayed only when the BB (BB1 or BB2) or RB flag is actually turned on, the game becomes monotonous as the game is repeated, and the player's interest in the game is maintained. It becomes difficult. Therefore, in the present embodiment, as a dummy setting, even if the winning lottery result is out of place, there is a possibility that the BB1, BB2, or RB winning flag as the RT release condition may be turned on. Is set to display a notification image that the player feels.

  As shown in FIG. 21, in the notification image lottery table for losing of the present embodiment, an image (image number 4A) that displays red 7 as a winning symbol for the BB1 role and white 7 that is a winning symbol for the BB2 role are displayed. One image is determined by lottery from an image (image number 4B) or an image (image number 4C) displaying a BAR which is a winning symbol of RB role.

  As described above, after reading out the notification image lottery table (see step S203) or the outlier notification image lottery table (see step S207), the notification image lottery process is performed in which a random number is acquired to determine the lottery (step). S204). Specifically, the random number generated by the random number generator is extracted by the random number extraction means, and the random number determination means compares the extracted random number with the above-described read lottery table to determine the winning. As a result of the notification image lottery process, the image data of the notification image selected is read from the ROM 208 (step S205).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reel has started rotating (step S208). If it is determined that the reel has not started rotating (NO), the same control loop is repeated. If it is determined that the rotation of the reel has been started (YES), the notification image data read in step S205 is transmitted to the display driving device 220 to display the notification image on the display device 70 (step S209). ). Based on the information by the notification image, the player can continue the RT operation state by stopping the symbols different from the symbols from which each RT operation state is released. Note that these notification images can be any image including graphics, characters, and colors as long as the symbols can be notified to the player. It is also possible to use voice.

  Next, it is determined whether or not all the reels are stopped (step S210). If it is determined that all reels are not stopped (NO), the same control loop is repeated. That is, the notification image continues to be displayed while one reel is rotating.

  When it is determined that all reels have stopped (YES), an image erasure signal is transmitted to the display drive device 220 to erase the notification image displayed on the display device 70 (step S211). Exit the subroutine.

(Other embodiments)
In the above-described embodiment, three types of RT operation states RT1 to RT3 are set corresponding to three games of BB1 game, BB2 game, or RB game. However, in the present invention, the above-described embodiment is used. Without limitation, any number of hit games and any number of RT operation states corresponding to these hit games can be set. Similarly, the winning combinations and winning games that are the release conditions for each RT operation state are not limited to the above-described embodiment, and all types of winning combinations and winning games can be set.
In addition, the release condition of the RT operation state is not limited to performing a predetermined number of games or winning a predetermined winning combination, and various other conditions can be set. Furthermore, the slot machine according to the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and includes various other embodiments.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing a main control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing a sub control circuit for controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is a functional block diagram showing functions of controlling the slot machine according to the present invention. 3 is a flowchart showing a main routine for controlling the progress of a game executed in the main control circuit 100. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows a part lottery process subroutine of a part lottery process and a flag-on process performed subsequently. It is a flowchart which shows the reel fluctuation | variation and stop subroutine which perform control for rotation and a stop of a reel. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing a flag off and RT setting processing subroutine indicating a control process after the symbol is stopped by the subroutine of FIG. 8. It is a flowchart which shows a RB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag OFF and RT setting process subroutine. It is a flowchart which shows a BB game process subroutine which is a part of control process of a flag OFF and RT setting process subroutine. It is a flow chart showing a winning combination processing subroutine that is a part of a winning combination processing subroutine control process that is a part of the control processing of the flag off and RT setting processing subroutine. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing an RT operation state release control subroutine performed subsequent to the flag-off / RT setting processing subroutine of FIG. 9. FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing a notification image control subroutine performed by the image control means 510 of the sub control circuit 200. It is a figure which shows the Example of the lottery table for RB. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB operation | movement, (a) shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB1 operation | movement, (b) shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB2 operation | movement. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT operation, (a) shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT1 operation, (b) shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of RT2 operation, (c) Shows an example of a general lottery table during RT3 operation. It is a figure which shows the Example of the general lottery table at the time of BB non-operation. It is a figure which shows the control symbol data table | surface in case BB1 flag, BB2 flag, or RB flag is ON. It is a figure which shows the Example of the notification image lottery table used for the notification image lottery process by the notification image lottery means 540, (a) shows the Example of the notification image lottery table corresponding to BB1 flag, (b) is BB2. An example of the notification image lottery table corresponding to the flag is shown, and (c) shows an example of the notification image lottery table corresponding to the RB flag. It is a figure which shows the Example of the alerting | reporting image lottery table for deviation used for the alerting image lottery process by the alerting | reporting image lottery means 540. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

10 Slot machine 38 Game media slot 32, 34, 36 Bet switch 40L, 40C, 40R Reel 50 Start switch (operating means)
52L, 52C, 52R Stop switch (operating means)
70 Display device 80L, 80C, 80R Stepping motor 100 Main control circuit 106 CPU
108 ROM
110 RAM
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 112 Random number generator 114 Motor drive circuit 200 Sub control circuit 220 Display drive device 300 Operation means 310 Stop operation means 410 Role lottery means 420 Random number extraction means 430 Random number determination means 440 Reel control means 450 Per game control means 460 Regame control means 470 Replay selection high state control means 510 Image control means 520 Lamp control means 530 Audio control means 540 Notification image lottery means

Claims (8)

A slot machine capable of performing a game in which a process is repeated until a plurality of reels displaying a plurality of symbols are rotated and stopped after a game medium is inserted,
A combination lottery means for drawing one combination out of a combination including at least a winning combination and a re-playing combination;
Reel control means for performing stop control of the plurality of rotated reels based on the winning combination;
When the winning combination is won by the winning lottery means, if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is stopped with reference to the result of the stop control, the winning game for making the game proceed favorably for the player Game control means;
Re-game control means for re-implementing the game without inserting the game medium when the re-game player is won by the role lottery means;
When a predetermined start requirement is achieved, the game mode is changed to a re-game selection high state in which the probability that the re-gamer wins is set higher by the role lottery means, and the re-game selection Re-game selection high state control means for releasing the re-game selection high state when a predetermined release requirement is achieved after changing to the high state;
Including
The replay selection high state includes two or more replay selection high states having different game states,
The start requirement includes starting the re-game selection high state when a predetermined winning game ends,
A slot machine, wherein a different winning game is set for each of the two or more re-game selection high states as the winning game as the start requirement. The cancellation requirements include winning a predetermined winning combination among the winning combinations and releasing the re-game selection high state when a symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination is stopped,
2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein two or more winning combinations are set as the winning combinations that are the release requirements. After changing to the replay selection high state, win the winning role that becomes the release requirement,
3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein when the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination does not stop, the re-game selection high state can be continued.   After changing to the replay selection high state, when the winning combination that is the release requirement is won, the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination may not stop due to the stop control of the reel by the reel control means. The slot machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein   After the change to the re-game selection high state, even if the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination does not stop in the game where the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is won, the symbol stops in the subsequent game The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the winning game can be executed. It further includes a display device capable of displaying the effect image,
After changing to the replay selection high state, when the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is won, the effect image that notifies the player of a symbol different from the symbol corresponding to the winning winning combination is displayed on the display device. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the slot machine is displayed.   The slot machine according to claim 6, wherein the symbol to be notified is a symbol corresponding to a winning combination that is another cancellation requirement different from the winning winning combination that is the cancellation requirement.   After the change to the re-game selection high state, the effect image for notifying the player of the symbol corresponding to the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is displayed on the display device even when the winning combination that becomes the release requirement is not won. The slot machine according to claim 6 or 7, wherein the slot machine is displayed.

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