JP2006181062A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of keeping a player hold expectations of receiving benefits that can be strong motivation to continue a game even in the case of losing in drawing. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 1 is provided with a start lever 12 and a CPU 101. The CPU 101 validates winning lines for a number corresponding to the number of bets, rotates reels R1-R3 corresponding to the operation of the start lever 12, and performs internal drawing. Moreover, in the case of losing in the internal drawing of a normal game and in the case that a prescribed condition is satisfied, stop control is performed so as to display the spot of RT1 for starting RT (replay winning high probability period). Furthermore, at the time of missing a prize capable of carrying winning over to the next game, the stop control is performed so as to display the spot of RT1. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  There is a slot machine that switches various games and executes them one by one. One example thereof is described in Patent Document 1. In each game, the slot machine first activates the winning line when a game medal (medal) is inserted by the player. Next, when the start lever is pushed down, a plurality of reels are rotated and one is determined by lottery from a plurality of prizes and loses. A plurality of symbols are arranged in the rotation direction on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, and the symbols cross the winning line one after another during the rotation. Each award has a probability of being determined by lottery (hereinafter referred to as a lottery probability). Next, when a stop operation is performed by the player, the reel corresponding to the stop operation is stopped. Then, if the arrangement of the symbols stopped on the activated line is in a predetermined form, a prize is won. At this time, if the winning prize is an award accompanied by paying out game medals, a number of game medals corresponding to the winning prize are paid out. When the lottery result indicates a loss, the stop of the plurality of reels is controlled so as not to win any prize.

The above-mentioned various games include a normal game and a special game that is highly likely to be paid out more game medals than the normal game. In order to make the next game a special game when the current game is a normal game, it is necessary to win a start prize that gives a condition for starting the special game. Winning a prize like this has a big meaning for the player. Therefore, if such a start prize is won by lottery, but the timing of the stop operation is not appropriate and the prize is not won, that is, if the start prize is missed, the player is willing to continue the game. There is a risk of significant decline. Therefore, some of these start prizes are available so that if you miss it, you can carry your winnings to the next game. If a prize that can be carried over is missed, in the next game, regardless of the lottery result, it is considered that the prize has been won by lottery.
JP 2003-320081 A

  Since the slot machine is a device that allows a player to play a game, the reason for existence is lost unless used by the player. Therefore, the slot machine is required to have a function for allowing the player to continue the game. One of the motives for a player to quit the game is a sense of loss when a player loses a start prize that leads to a large amount of game medals being paid out. One of the functions to relieve this feeling of loss is a function disclosed in Patent Document 1 that carries over the winning of the starting prize to the next game.

  However, in a general slot machine, the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning a prize. Therefore, in order for the player to continue the game, it is important to keep the player connected with some sense of expectation even if the game is lost. As a measure for this, even if the game is lost, if it stops on the winning line where the arrangement of a specific symbol is enabled, the lottery probability of the re-game prize is raised over the predetermined number of games from the next game. It is possible to execute a game.

  By adopting this measure, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation that the lottery probability of the re-game prize may be raised from the next game even if the lottery is lost. However, this expectation is small compared to the sense of loss that is relieved by the above functions, and is weak as a motivation for the player to continue the game. After all, there is a need for a function that allows the player to have a sense of expectation comparable to the feeling of loss that can be relieved by the above functions.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and if a player loses in the lottery, he / she can expect the player to receive a benefit that may be a strong motivation to continue the game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a slot machine that can continue.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

  The slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) that variably display a plurality of types of symbols, and in a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) is stopped, Among a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) crossing the display row (R1 to R3), if any of the symbols stopped on the activated winning line is in a predetermined stop mode, a prize is won. A plurality of stop operation means (13a to 13c) each provided corresponding to the plurality of display rows (R1 to R3) and outputting stop operation signals in response to a player's stop operation; A game state management means (101) for managing a game state including a normal state, a first replay winning probability state, and a second replay winning probability state, and a plurality of areas corresponding to a plurality of prizes and loses And re The normal prize lottery table (TBL11) used in the lottery in the normal state where the width of the prize category is a predetermined width, and the replay prize lottery probability is larger than the regular prize lottery table (TBL11). The first prize lottery table (TBL14, TBL15) used in the first replay winning high probability state is high, and the range of the replay prize is larger than the normal prize lottery table (TBL11), and the lottery probability of the regame prize is high. A plurality of prize lottery tables (TBL11 to TBL19) including a second prize lottery table (TBL12, TBL13) used in the second replay winning high probability state and a special game prize lottery table (TBL16 to TBL19) used in a special game. And selecting one prize lottery table from the plurality of prize lottery tables (TBL11 to TBL19) according to the game state. An internal lottery means (101) for determining one of the prizes and loses by lottery based on the selected prize lottery table, and an internal lottery showing the prize or loser determined by the lottery by the internal lottery means (101) When a stop operation signal is output from the information generation means (101) for generating information and the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed, the corresponding display row is determined according to the internal lottery information. The stop control means (101) for stopping the variable display by moving the display row within the allowable range of 4 symbols with reference to the symbol position of the display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output, Winning determination means (101) for determining whether or not the stop mode is determined in advance, wherein the stop control means (101) is configured such that the internal lottery information includes the special game start prize. When the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means (13a to 13c), the symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output indicates that the symbol constituting the special game start prize has been activated. When the winning line is within a permissible range of stopping, control is performed so that the symbols constituting the special game start prize are displayed, and the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means (13a to 13c). If the symbol position in the corresponding display column is not within an allowable range where the symbol constituting the special game start prize can be stopped on the activated pay line, the stop mode is set as the specific stop mode. In a game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss, an arrangement of symbols that win a prize in any one of the plurality of prizes is activated. The game state management means (101) controls the internal lottery so that the stop state becomes the specific stop mode when the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the game state management means (101) When the information indicates the special game start prize and the winning determination means (101) determines that the special game start prize has not been won, the game state of the next game is set to the first replay winning probability state When the winning determination unit (101) determines that the specific stop mode is displayed in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the game state of the next game is determined as the second re-game winning. It is possible to execute as a high probability state.

According to this slot machine, when the internal lottery information indicates a loss and a specific stop mode is displayed, the next game can be executed with the game state set to the second replay winning probability state. On the other hand, when the internal lottery information indicates a special game start prize and the special game start prize is not won (when the special game start prize is missed), the stop mode is set as the stop stop mode, and the game state is The next game can be executed as a one-replay winning high probability state.
The lost stop mode is a set of stop modes and includes the specific stop mode as an element. Therefore, when the special game start prize is missed, the stop mode can be the specific stop mode. In both the first re-game winning probability state and the second re-game winning probability state, the re-game prize lottery probability is higher than the normal state, and in the specific stop mode, the game state transitions to the second re-game winning probability state. Therefore, if the specific stop mode is displayed when the game state transitions to the first replay winning probability state, the player cannot immediately know which state the player is about to transition to.
On the other hand, it is a common practice to give a general slot machine a function to relieve the feeling of loss when a start prize is missed. If this function is applied to the slot machine according to the present invention and the above function is applied to a special game start prize, it is immediately determined which state the player is going to transition to when the specific stop mode is displayed. Because it is not possible to grasp, even if a specific stop mode is displayed in a game in which the internal lottery information shows losing, a benefit that can be a strong motivation to continue the game (a benefit brought about by a function that relieves the sense of loss) The player can continue to have the expectation that it may be possible. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that allows a player to continue to have such expectation.

  Further, another slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) is stopped. , One of the plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) crossing the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) when the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is in a predetermined stop mode A slot machine for winning a prize, which is provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display rows (R1 to R3), and a plurality of stop operation means (13a) each outputting a stop operation signal in accordance with a player's stop operation. 13c), a game state management means (101) for managing a game state including a normal state, a first replay winning probability state, a second replay winning probability state and a special game state, and a plurality of prizes and loses Corresponding to The normal prize lottery table (TBL11) used in the normal lottery in which the re-game award is divided into a plurality of areas and has a predetermined width, and the re-game award width is based on the normal prize lottery table (TBL11). The first prize lottery table (TBL14, TBL15) to be used in the first chance of winning the first game replay with a high replay prize lottery probability is larger than the normal prize lottery table (TBL11). A plurality of awards including a second prize lottery table (TBL12, TBL13) used in the second replay winning high probability state having a high game prize lottery probability and a special game prize lottery table (TBL16 to TBL19) used in a special game. One prize is selected from the lottery table (TBL11 to TBL19) and the plurality of prize lottery tables (TBL11 to TBL19) according to the game state. An internal lottery means (101) for selecting a selection table and determining one by a lottery from the selected prize lottery table among a plurality of prizes and loses, and a lottery by the internal lottery means (101) When a stop operation signal is output from the information generation means (101) for generating internal lottery information indicating a prize or a loss, and the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed, In accordance with the internal lottery information, stop control means for stopping the variable display by moving the display row with an allowable range of 4 symbols with reference to the symbol position of the display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output. 101) and winning determination means (101) for determining whether or not the stop mode is a predetermined stop mode, wherein the stop control unit (101) includes the internal lottery information. However, in a game showing a loss, when the control is performed so that the line of symbols to be won in any one of the plurality of prizes is not aligned on the winning line (L1 to L5) and a predetermined condition is satisfied. Is controlled so that the stop mode becomes a specific stop mode, and when the internal lottery information indicates a special game start prize, a stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means (13a to 13c). When the symbols constituting the special game start prize are within an allowable range that can be stopped on the activated pay line, the symbols constituting the special game start prize The symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means (13a to 13c) When the symbols constituting the start prize are not within the allowable range that can be stopped on the activated pay line, the stop state is changed to the lose stop mode including the specific stop mode, and the game state management means (101) is a game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize, and when the winning determination means (101) determines that the specific stop mode is displayed, the game state of the next game is changed to the first game state. In a game that can be executed as one re-game winning high probability state, and the internal lottery information shows a loss, when the winning determination means (101) determines that the specific stop mode is displayed, the game state of the next game Can be executed as the second re-game winning probability state.

According to this slot machine, when the internal lottery information indicates a loss and a specific stop mode is displayed, the next game can be executed with the game state set to the second replay winning probability state. On the other hand, if the internal lottery information indicates a special game start prize and a specific stop mode is displayed (that is, if the special game start prize is missed and the specific stop mode is displayed), the game state is changed to the first replay state. The next game can be executed as a game winning high probability state. That is, the condition for the game state to transition to the first replay winning probability state is that the special game start prize is missed and the specific stop mode is displayed.
In both the first re-game winning probability state and the second re-game winning probability state, the re-game prize lottery probability is higher than the normal state, and in the specific stop mode, the game state transitions to the second re-game winning probability state. Since the game state changes to the first replay winning high probability state as described above, when the specific stop mode is displayed, the player enters either state. It is not possible to immediately grasp whether the transition is going to be made.
On the other hand, it is a common practice to give a general slot machine a function to relieve the feeling of loss when a start prize is missed. If this function is applied to the slot machine according to the present invention and the above function is applied to a special game start prize, it is immediately determined which state the player is going to transition to when the specific stop mode is displayed. Because it is not possible to grasp, even if a specific stop mode is displayed in a game in which the internal lottery information shows losing, a benefit that can be a strong motivation to continue the game (a benefit brought about by a function that relieves the sense of loss) The player can continue to have the expectation that it may be possible. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that allows a player to continue to have such expectation.

  In addition, when one element is included in the loss stop mode, the “losing stop mode” and the “specific stop mode” indicate the same concept, and in a plurality of cases, the loss stop mode is defined as the specific stop mode. And at least one other stop mode. The other stop mode is a stop mode in which no prize is won. Examples of the special game start prize include a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize, which will be described later.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, when the internal lottery information indicates a special game start award and the winning determination means (101) determines that the special game start award has not been won, the special game start award is received. Carry-over means (101) for holding carry-over information indicating that it has been missed until the next game is provided, and when the carry-over means (101) holds the carry-over information, the information generation means (101) The internal lottery information indicating the prize or lose determined in the lottery by the internal lottery means (101) and the special game start prize is generated, and the game state management means (101) has the game state of the first When the winning determination means (101) determines that the special game start award has been won in a replay winning high probability state game Ends the first replay winning probability state in the game, and if the winning determination means (101) determines that the special game start prize has not been won, the game state of the next game is changed to the first game state. It may be possible to execute as one re-game winning probability state.

According to this slot machine, if the internal lottery information misses the special game start award in the game indicating the special game start award, the next game can be executed with the game state as the first regame winning probability state. In the next game, the internal lottery information indicates a special game start prize. This first replay winning high probability state ends with the game that won the special game start prize. The completion of the first replay winning probability state in a game means that the next game is executed with a game state different from the first replay winning probability state. Therefore, according to this slot machine, even if the special game start award is missed, until the special game start award is won, the winning of the special game start award is carried over and the game state is set as the first replay winning high probability state. Is executed.
On the other hand, it is common practice to provide a prize that leads to a benefit (giving a lot of game value) that the winning is a strong motivation to continue the game. In this slot machine, if the special game start prize is an award that leads to the above benefits, the period during which the special game start prize is carried over, that is, the period when the game state is the first replay win high probability state is This is a period in which the player can have a sense of expectation that they may be able to receive the above benefits.
However, as described above, when the specific stop mode is displayed, the player cannot immediately know which state the player is going to transition to, so the specific stop mode is displayed in a game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss. Even in this case, the player can continue to have a sense of expectation that the above-mentioned benefits may be obtained. In general, since a lot of game value can be a very strong motivation for the player to continue the game, the possibility that the player continues the game is extremely high. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which a player is very likely to continue the game.

In addition, how to indicate that the special game start award has been missed by carry-over information is arbitrary. For example, a flag that is set when a special game start prize is missed may be indicated, or when a special game start prize is missed, a value that can identify a special game start prize from a plurality of prizes Information to be set may be used.
The form of the internal lottery information is also arbitrary. For example, it may be a form having a field (for example, a bit) set for each prize in the case of winning. In this case, when the winning of the special game start prize is carried over, the field corresponding to the special game start prize may be used as carry-over information without being reset, or a storage area separate from the internal lottery information The carry-over information held in the file may be used. In the latter case, the field corresponding to the special game start prize is reset for each game.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, when the internal lottery information indicates a loss, determine one division by lottery using a lottery table divided into a division corresponding to the specific stop mode or another division, When the lottery means (101) for generating the outcome lottery information indicating the determined category is provided, and the stop control means (101) is configured so that the outcome lottery information indicates the category corresponding to the specific stop mode. May determine that the predetermined condition is satisfied.

According to this slot machine, when the lottery classification corresponding to the loss is determined by the lottery by the internal lottery means, the lottery by the lottery means is performed, and the lottery indicating the classification corresponding to the specific stop mode in this lottery If information is obtained, it becomes a satisfaction condition of a predetermined condition. Other classifications include, for example, a pure loss category that does not benefit the player.
The satisfaction condition of the predetermined condition is not limited to this. For example, when the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the satisfaction condition may be that the order of stop operations using a plurality of stop operation means matches a predetermined order. The predetermined order may be determined in advance or may be determined for each game. In addition, for example, when the internal lottery means is configured as a means for performing lottery using a random number value, the satisfaction condition may be that a random value within a predetermined range in the lottery category corresponding to the loss is obtained. . The predetermined range corresponds to a section corresponding to the specific stop mode.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, the stop control means (101) starts from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row variably displayed in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize. If the symbol constituting the special game start prize is within the allowable range with respect to the symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output to the special game start prize, When the symbol is controlled to stop at the activated winning line, the symbol constituting the special game start prize is not within the allowable range, and the symbol constituting the specific stop mode is the allowable range The display sequence is controlled to stop at the symbol that constitutes the specific stop mode, and the symbol that constitutes the special game start prize is the allowable range. If the symbol is not within and the symbol constituting the specific stop mode is not within the allowable range, the symbol constituting neither the symbol constituting the special game start prize nor the symbol constituting the specific stop mode is selected. You may make it control so that it may stop.

  According to this slot machine, the symbols constituting the special game start award can be stopped on the activated winning line in the stop control of the display row in which the internal lottery information first stops in the game indicating the special game start award. The highest priority is given, and the next priority is to display the symbols constituting the specific stop mode in the display row. In general, the benefit that the player receives by winning the special game start prize is greater than the benefit that the player receives when the game state becomes the second replay winning probability state. As described above, according to this slot machine, if there is a possibility that the player can receive the greatest benefit in the first stop stage, the possibility is left to be controlled, and the player can receive the benefit. If there is no possibility that the player can receive, the player is controlled so that the player can still receive the next greatest benefit. That is, it is highly possible that the player can continue to have as much expectation as possible even after the first stop. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that allows a player to continue to have such expectation.

The slot machine is used in the process of stopping the variable display, and controls each display row composed of stop data corresponding to each symbol position of each display row so that it becomes a stop mode corresponding to the internal lottery information. A stop data storage means for storing a possible stop data group, and when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed, the stop control means stops the corresponding display row. When it is configured to read the stop data corresponding to the symbol position at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the data group according to the internal lottery information and to stop the variable display, the configuration described below is used. It can be taken.
That is, among the stop data groups stored in the stop data storage means, each of the stop data groups capable of controlling the display columns so as to be in a stop mode corresponding to the internal lottery information indicating the special game start prize. The special game start prize is formed when the symbol position is within the allowable range when the stop operation signal corresponding to the corresponding display row is output from the stop operation signal. Priority is given to stopping the symbol to be performed on the activated pay line, and when the symbol position is not within the allowable range, priority is given to stopping the display row in a manner that matches the specific stop manner. In this way, it is configured to correspond to each symbol position of the display row.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, the stop control means (101) starts from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row variably displayed in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize. If the symbol constituting the special game start prize is within the allowable range with respect to the symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output to the special game start prize, It is determined whether or not there are a plurality of activated pay lines that make the symbol position of the symbol to be within the allowable range, and when it is determined that there are a plurality, the special game start prize is given to the plurality of pay lines. If a winning line that includes the symbol that constitutes the specific stop mode is included in the display column when the symbol that constitutes the symbol is stopped, Symbol constructing the special game start prize award line is controlled to stop, it may be.

  According to this slot machine, in the stop control of the display sequence in which the internal lottery information first stops in the game indicating the special game start prize, the symbols constituting the special game start prize are stopped on the activated winning line. If it is compatible to display the symbols constituting the specific stop mode, this is compatible. In other words, if it is possible to secure both the possibility of winning the special game start prize and the possibility of the stop mode becoming the specific stop mode at the stage of the first stop, Stop control is performed. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can continue to have a plurality of kinds of expectations even after the first stop.

  In the slot machine described above, it is preferable that the stop control means (101) displays any one of the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize. When the column stops the variable display, it is determined whether or not the symbols constituting the special game start prize are stopped at the activated pay line at the position corresponding to the display column, and it is determined that the symbol is not stopped. In this case, when the variable display of the remaining display columns of the plurality of display columns is stopped, the corresponding display column is controlled to display the symbols constituting the specific stop mode. Good.

  According to this slot machine, in the stop control of the display row that stops after the second in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize, it is stopped when there is no possibility of winning the special game start prize. The mode is controlled to be a specific stop mode. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that it will be determined that no benefit can be received when there is an unstopped display column. Therefore, it is possible to increase the possibility that the player can keep expectation until the last stop operation.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, the lottery probability of the replay award in the first replay winning high probability state is substantially the same as the lottery probability of the replay award in the second replay winning high probability state. Good.

  According to this slot machine, the next game in the case where the internal lottery information indicates a loss and the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode, and the next game when the special mode start prize is missed and the stop mode becomes the specific display mode Is more difficult for the player to identify. Therefore, it is possible to keep the player having a sense of expectation that it may be possible to receive a benefit that can be a strong motivation to continue the game.

In the slot machine described above, preferably, there are a plurality of special game start prizes,
The arrangement of symbols related to the plurality of special game start prizes is different for each special game start prize.
You may do it.

When the special operation start prize is won and a stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means, the symbols constituting the selected special game start award are within the allowable range if the symbol position in the corresponding display row at this time is within the allowable range. Stops on the activated pay line. For example, if there is only one special game start prize, its allowable range is relatively wide, and the symbol position is at the limit of the allowable range, the display row continues to rotate for a long time and then stops. The player can recognize this and know that he has won the special game start prize. If this is known, it will be relatively easy to enter the special game start prize, and the game will be less attractive. However, in general, since a plurality of symbols are displayed simultaneously for one display row, it becomes difficult for the player to know the winning special game start prize by using this slot machine. Will improve.
In addition, if the winning of the special game start prize becomes easy, the special game start prize is missed and the stop mode is less likely to become the specific stop mode. Under this circumstance, the player may not have the above-mentioned expectation even when the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode. According to this slot machine, it becomes difficult for the player to know the special game start prize that has been won, and as a result, it becomes difficult to win the special game start prize. The number of specific stop modes increases, and the player can have the above-described feeling of expectation.
In addition, in a slot machine capable of turning on / off the function for notifying the selected special game start prize, the difference between the ease of winning when the function is on and the ease of winning when the function is off is the special game start prize. The case where there is a plurality is larger than the case where is a singular. According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine with improved game preferences.
More preferably, the symbols constituting the plurality of symbols related to the special game start prize at positions corresponding to the display columns are not displayed at the same time in the display columns, and are at least five symbols exceeding the allowable range. It may be arranged. In this case, since it becomes more difficult to win the special game start prize, the above-described effect becomes remarkable.

  In the slot machine described above, preferably, there are a plurality of the specific stop modes, and one or more different numbers are associated with the plurality of the specific stop modes, and the game state management means (101) In a game where the lottery information indicates losing, when it is determined that the winning determination means (101) has displayed the specific stop mode, the game state is changed over the number of games associated with the specific stop mode from the next game. It may be possible to execute as the second re-game winning probability state, and in each of the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3), there are a plurality of symbols constituting the specific stop mode, and these plurality When the stop control means (101) controls such that the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode, the corresponding stop operation is performed from the corresponding stop operation unit. Regardless of the timing No. is output, may be stop mode is the specific stop mode, as.

  In the former case, since the benefits that the player can receive in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss are diversified, the preference of the game is improved. In the latter case, the stop mode is always the specific stop mode in a game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss. Therefore, in the game in which the internal lottery information shows a loss, it is possible to increase the opportunities for the player to have the above feeling of expectation.

  In the slot machine described above, it is preferable that the stop control means (101) is controlled by the stop operation means (13a to 13c) corresponding to the display row variably displayed in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss. When a stop operation signal is output for the first time, control is performed so that the symbols constituting the arrangement of symbols related to the special game start prize at positions corresponding to the display columns are stopped on the activated winning line. Also good.

  According to this slot machine, regardless of the internal lottery information, in the stop control of the display row that stops first, the slot machine stops at the winning line where the symbol related to the special game start prize is activated. Therefore, it becomes difficult for the player to know at the stage of the first stop whether or not the special game start prize has been won. Therefore, the above feeling of expectation can be increased.

  Further, in the slot machine having the lottery means, there may be a plurality of the specific stop modes, and the section corresponding to the specific stop mode may be divided for each specific stop mode.

  If this slot machine is a slot machine capable of turning on / off the function of notifying the selected special game start prize, when the function is on, it is easy to make the stop mode a specific stop mode and when it is off The difference from the ease of setting the stop mode as the specific stop mode is larger when there are a plurality of specific stop modes than when there is a single specific stop mode. Therefore, according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine with improved game preferences.

  Note that “the symbols constituting the special game start prize” may be different for each display row, and means the symbols constituting the arrangement of the symbols related to the special game start prize in the corresponding display row. Similarly, the “symbol constituting the specific stop mode” means a symbol that configures the arrangement of symbols according to the specific stop mode in the corresponding display column. The symbol arrangement according to the specific stop mode refers to a symbol sequence displayed in a predetermined positional relationship when the stop mode is the specific stop mode. It is equivalent that the arrangement of symbols is displayed in a predetermined positional relationship and the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode. Note that the arrangement of symbols must cross a plurality of display columns, but the predetermined positional relationship is arbitrary. In other words, the way of traversing the plurality of display columns by the arrangement of symbols according to the specific stop mode is arbitrary, and may traverse along a straight line, may traverse along a V-shaped line, You may cross in other forms.

The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.
“Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.
The “storage device” refers to a device that can electrically or magnetically store a game medium that has been thrown in to play a game. The storage device stores the game media that has been input and the payout that has been paid out by winning.
“Credit” refers to information on a game medium stored electrically or magnetically in the storage device, and the number is referred to as the number of credits.

The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination.
The “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface.
“Variable display device” refers to a display device having a plurality of display columns and capable of variably displaying each. When the display row is a reel, it is called a reel variable display device, and when the display row is displayed on a screen such as a liquid crystal display, it is called an image variable display device.

The “start lever” is a device for the player to input an instruction to start variable display of the display row of the variable display device.
The “stop button” is a device that is provided corresponding to each display row to be variably displayed, and for the player to input an instruction to stop variable display of each display row.
“Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is validated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.

A “game” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.
The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize, and there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.
“Combination” refers to a combination of symbols necessary for giving game value among combinations of symbols (arrangement of symbols). For example, red 7 and 7-7-7.

The “prize” means a type of game value given as a result of one game. Start prizes that give conditions to start other types of games, small prizes that give only dividends without giving conditions to start other types of games, and the next game without game media or credits It is divided into replay prizes that give conditions to start. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.
“Prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into awards or loses, and defines a probability of winning a prize.
"Internal lottery" is to acquire one number from a number of numbers generated from a sequence generator that is configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and the number (obtained random number value) and the prize lottery table Refers to determining the winning or losing of any prize by comparing with the value related to winning in the recorded data.

“Winning” means that the obtained random number value belongs to a range of numerical values corresponding to any one of the prize categories in the prize lottery table.
“Lose” means that the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category of loss in the prize lottery table, or does not belong to the range of numerical values corresponding to any category of prize.
The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

“Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line that is validated by a betting operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.
“Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. For non-winning prizes, even if one of the prizes is won in the internal lottery, there is a case where the combination of the winning button is not aligned on the valid winning line by the operation of the stop button, and there are cases where the combination of the internal lottery is lost. . Even if a prize is won, a case where the winning combination is not on the effective winning line is called “missing”.
“Achievement” means a combination of symbols that can stop on a line that crosses a plurality of display columns.
The “losing outcome” refers to an outcome that does not display a combination of symbols constituting a winning combination on a winning line that is validated by a betting operation.
The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination of symbols to be awarded based on the winning of the internal lottery or the state of the game. The winning flag set in the game is cleared at the end of the game, regardless of whether a prize is won or it is missed.

“Carrying a winning flag” means that in a specific prize, even if the winning flag of the specific prize is set, even if the winning flag is missed and the winning flag is not cleared, the next game Also means that the winning flag remains set. In addition, games that carry over the winning flag are referred to as internal games, and there are BB internal games, MB internal games, and RB internal games corresponding to the BB Award, MB Award, and RB Award.
“Stop control” refers to control for stopping a display row that is variably displayed in accordance with the timing of operation of a stop button, or control for automatically stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed.
“Normal game” refers to a basic game in which one of a plurality of prizes or loses is drawn by an internal lottery. The probability of the small role award is based on the probability in the normal game.

The “SB game” is the next game in which the SB award is won. Compared with the normal game, the number of combinations (role) of symbols related to the small role award is increased or the lottery probability of the small role award is changed. A game to be played. According to the attached table 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) of the rules concerning the recognition of game machines and the type verification etc. (National Public Safety Commission Regulation No. 4 on February 12, 1960) It is called an accessory. Hereinafter, this rule is referred to as a game rule.
“RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the lottery probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.
The “CB game” refers to a game in which the winning flag related to the small role prize is set regardless of the result of the internal lottery in the next game in which the CB prize is won. The CB game is referred to as a second type special character in the game rules.

“BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game that is performed by changing the lottery probability, a game that is performed by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the lottery probability of the RB award, or a game that is performed by continuously starting the RB game Say. The BB game is referred to as a game in which an accessory continuous operation device according to a first type special accessory is operating according to a game rule.
“MB game” is a game in which the winning flag for the small role award is set, regardless of the result of the internal lottery until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the MB prize is won, the CB prize lottery probability is changed A game that is played by playing a game, or a game that is played by continuously starting a CB game. The MB game is called a game in which the accessory continuous operation device according to the second type special accessory is operating according to the game rules.
“RT” means that, in a game such as a normal game or a BB game, when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, a plurality of prizes in that type of game are satisfied until the predetermined end condition is satisfied from the next game. This refers to the state or duration of a game played by changing the lottery probability of the re-game prize. The start condition includes a case where a predetermined prize is won and the prize is not won, or a case where a combination of predetermined RT start symbols is stopped, and the end condition includes the number of games. . This RT game is called a game during RT. RT is also referred to as a replay time, a replay winning probability state, or a replay winning probability period.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that can keep a player having the expectation that it may be able to receive a benefit that can be a strong motivation to continue the game even if the game is lost in the internal lottery. can do.

<1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 can be opened and closed by a hinge on one side. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP in which buttons for players to play a game, a reel window 20 to be described later for visualizing symbols of the variable reel display device RL, and information for progressing the game are displayed. The panel display unit DP on which the display devices are arranged, the liquid crystal display unit on which information for proceeding the game and the effect display unit TP on which the illumination device is arranged, and the saucer unit BP are configured. .

  In the operation unit OP, a medal slot 10 is arranged on the upper right side of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is arranged on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the slot machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. The middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and the right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged, and the basic operation sequence of the game is the bet button operation → start lever operation → left stop button It is easy to perform a series of operations of operation → middle stop button operation → right stop button operation. On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game. Further, the operation unit OP displays a lending button 15 used when a prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card, and a frequency of prepayable card lending. A frequency indicator 17 is provided. When the prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1 as described above, the operation of the prepaid card type medal lending machine by operating these buttons 15 and 16 of the slot machine 1 and the frequency display The frequency display by 17 is performed by controlling the prepaid card type medal lending machine.

  In the panel display unit DP, the reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols through the reel window 20 with three reels. it can. Further, on the reel window 20, horizontal winning lines L1 to L3 and diagonal winning lines L4 and L5 pass. On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line indicator 21 corresponding to each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided. When one game medal is inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is provided. Is turned on, and when two game medals are inserted, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 is lit in addition to the winning line L1, and when three gaming medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L3 are displayed. In addition, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 are turned on. Further, when a predetermined combination of symbols is established as a result of the game, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the established winning line is blinked to notify the player. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 on which a plurality of LEDs such as a display that lights up when winning a prize and an LED that lights up according to the game state are arranged. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP has a liquid crystal display 30 that displays the progress of the game as an image, an illumination LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color and lighting pattern according to the game state, and a change according to the game state. A speaker 32 that outputs an operation sound corresponding to BGM or button operation and a guide sound is disposed.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

<2: Configuration of variable reel display device>
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the slot machine 1. 2A shows the entire structure of the reel variable display device RL, and FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 are made of transparent ABS resin or the like, and are affixed to the reel frames 56a to 56c composed of a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame extending radially from the shaft portion, and the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. It is composed of reel bands 58a to 58c on which 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21) are printed. The reels R1 to R3 are fixed to the stepping motors 54a to 54c and rotate. For the rotation operation of the reels R1 to R3, stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps are used, and predetermined symbols can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying predetermined pulses. . Further, backlight devices 53a to 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) are provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c. In this way, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c by the backlight devices 53a to 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel bands 58a to 58c stand out.

  In addition, the detection plates 57a to 57c are attached to one of the spoke portions, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c can output one pulse of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c for each rotation of the reels R1 to R3. ing. The detection plates 57a to 57c and the reel bands 58a to 58 so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c. The position 58c is set.

  In the variable reel display device RL, the reels R1 to R3, the stepping motors 54a to 54c to which the reels R1 to R3 are fixed, the backlight devices 53a to 53c, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c are fixed to the base plates 52a to 52c, respectively. By doing so, it has a single unit configuration. Further, the reel variable display device RL is inserted into the case body 50 by inserting the base plates 52a to 52c along the guide rails 51a to 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL. Yes.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155a If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step 48 is advanced, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the process proceeds 390 steps, the symbol number PN = 2. The number PN = 21 is positioned on the pay line L1. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Accordingly, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced with the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected as a base point.

<3: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display and displays an image, and the LEDs and sound of the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP. There is provided an illumination control board 100C for effect control. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, and a RAM (random-access).
memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the timing of the INTR signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors and LEDs.

The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. This signal is detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.
The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106. The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and is provided to the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, the lighting control of the illumination device by the illumination LED 31, and the reel variable display device RL. The lighting of the backlight devices 53a to 53c and sound such as BGM are output from the speaker 32.
The display control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, and a RAM (random-access).
memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, and a display circuit 197 comprising a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The strobe signal of the CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 according to the execution of the program.
Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Execute.

<4: Slot machine games>
<4-1: Slot machine game method>
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
(1) Insertion bet process A game in the slot machine 1 starts by inserting a game medal into the medal slot 10 (insertion operation). By this insertion operation, one winning line (L1) is selected and activated when the first game medal is inserted, and two more winning lines (L2, L3) are selected and activated when the second sheet is inserted. When the third piece is inserted, two more winning lines (L4, L5) are selected and activated.
(2) Insertion credit processing When game medals are further inserted, up to 50 game medals are stored as credits in the storage device. Game medals thrown in after the 50th that exceeds 50 are returned to the medal tray 40.
(3) Reservation bet process In order to start the game, in addition to a bet operation, a bet line bet is made to activate a pay line by depressing the bet button 11 for credits stored in the storage device.

(4) Dividend credit processing Thereafter, the rotation of the three reels R1 to R3 is started by pressing the start lever 12, and the reels R1 to R3 are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 13a to 13c. When the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated winning line, a prize is awarded and a dividend is awarded based on the number of dividends determined by the symbol combination (combination). Is stored as credits in the storage device.
(5) Dividend payout process When the number of credits reaches 50, which is the upper limit, the medal payout device is driven to pay out game medals for the amount exceeding 50 to the medal tray 40.
(6) Automatic betting process When the re-game prize is won, the same bet number as in the previous game is automatically bet.

(7) Return Payout Processing When the settlement button 14 is pressed, the medal payout device is driven to pay out the game medals for the winning line bet to the medal tray 40.
(8) Settlement payout processing Further, the game medals having the number of credits stored in the storage device are paid out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal payout device.
(9) Lending credit processing When the slot machine 1 is connected to a gaming medium lending machine such as a medal lending machine, lending processing is performed by pressing the lending button 15, and the lending portion is credited to the storage device. Store.
(10) Lending / dispensing process Alternatively, the gaming medal for lending is driven out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal paying device.

<4-2: Slot machine awards and roles>
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize and a combination in the slot machine 1. FIG. 6A shows a configuration of a prize type and a combination (combination of symbols) in the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, a prize is awarded when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated prize line, and a small prize is awarded with a maximum of 15 medals based on the number of prizes determined by the combination. There are also prizes for starting other types of games from regular games.

  As a prize for starting another type of game, a BB1 award consisting of a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” (also referred to as a BB1 role) for starting a BB1 game, and “white 7- for starting a BB2 game” BB2 award consisting of a combination of symbols "White 7-White 7" (also referred to as a BB2 role), a BB3 award consisting of a combination of symbols "BAR-BAR-BAR" (also referred to as a BB3 role) starting an BB3 game, and an RB game There is an RB award consisting of a combination of symbols of “white 7-white 7-BAR” (also called RB role). The contents of each of the BB1 game, the BB2 game, and the BB3 game can be arbitrarily set as long as they follow the definition of the BB game. In addition, the BB1 game, the BB2 game, and the BB3 game may be games having different small role prize drawing probabilities, different game winning medals, or the same game. It is good. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish BB1, BB2, and BB3, they are collectively referred to simply as BB.

  As a small role award for giving a dividend, a small role A prize consisting of a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (also called a watermelon role) with 15 medals as a dividend, and 10 medals as a dividend “ Belle-Bell-Belle "combination of symbols (also referred to as a bell) B Small Award B, consisting of a combination of" Cherry-ANY-ANY "symbols (also referred to as a cherry) with two medals as dividends There is a small role C prize. ANY may be any symbol. This cherry role is a win when the cherry symbols of the left reel R1 are aligned on the winning line. When the cherry symbols are displayed in the middle stage of the left reel R1 (position of the winning line L1), the winning line L1 is displayed. Although it is a win, when it is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel R1, it is a win on the pay lines L2 and L4. Simultaneous winning on a plurality of winning lines is called duplicate winning. In this case, four payouts can be obtained.

  In addition, there is a re-game prize consisting of a combination of symbols of “plum-plum-plum” (also called a plum role) in which the next game is played without a betting operation (no game medal inserted).

  FIG. 6B shows the types of special appearances (design combinations) among the combinations of symbols (also referred to as “losing appearances”) that do not constitute the above-mentioned role in the slot machine 1 and their configurations. In the slot machine 1, when a special outcome determined in advance in the normal game is aligned on the activated pay line, the RT (re-play) that changes the lottery probability of the re-game prize among a plurality of prizes from the next game. (Game win probability period) is given over a predetermined number of games. In addition, when it is in the normal game and is RT, it is called normal game RT1 or normal game RT2, and a normal game that is neither RT is called normal game non-RT.

  Special outcomes include the RT1 outcome of the “Plum-Cherry-Cherry” symbol combination that grants RT for 10 games, and the “Red 7-White 7-White 7” symbol that gives 100 games RT. RT2A appearance of the combination of “white 7-red 7-white 7”, RT2B appearance of the combination of symbols, and RT2C appearance of the combination of “white 7-white 7-red 7”. Hereinafter, when it is necessary to distinguish the RT2A outcome, the RT2B outcome, and the RT2C outcome, they are collectively referred to simply as an RT2 outcome.

<4-3: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1.
(1) Start and end of the BB game In FIG. 7A, the slot machine 1 wins the BB prize by the internal lottery during the normal game, and when the BB role is established and the prize is won, the BB game starts from the next game. Is done. The BB game is ended when the acquired number of sheets in the BB game exceeds the specified number.
(2) BB inside game Even if the BB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the BB role is not established, the BB prize winning flag will be carried over until the next game is won. Become. When the BB combination is established in the BB inside game and wins, the BB game is started from the next game.
(3) Start and end of the RB game When the RB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the RB combination is established and won, the RB game is started from the next game. A maximum of 12 RB games are played, and when the RB game is won eight times, the RB game is terminated.
(4) RB inside game When the RB prize is won by an internal lottery during a normal game, if the RB role is not established, the winning flag of the RB prize is carried over until the next game is won and Become. When an RB combination is established and won in the RB inside game, the RB game is started from the next game.
(5) Normal game RT1
When the RT1 outcome is displayed during the normal game, 10 RTs are given from the next game. When an internal game or a BB game is started during RT1, RT1 is interrupted or terminated.
(6) Normal game RT2
When the RT2 outcome is displayed during the normal game, 100 games RT are given from the next game. When an internal game or a BB game is started during RT2, RT2 is interrupted or ended.

(7) Modification Example of BB FIG. 7B is a modification example of the BB game performed in the slot machine 1. When the BB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the BB role is established and won, the BB game is started from the next game, and the BB normal game is started first. The BB normal game is a game in which the lottery probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. During the BB regular game, the RB prize is won by internal lottery. When the RB role is established and won, the RB game (RB game during BB) is started from the next game, and when the RB game is won eight times during the RB game, the RB game is ended. . The BB game is terminated when the number obtained in the BB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout.

<5: Operation of slot machine>
Next, details of the overall operation of the slot machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

<5-1: 1 game flow>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the flow of one game. First, based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed. Wait until it is detected (S100). When the signal is detected, the process proceeds to the next, and it is determined whether or not the start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until the signal is detected (S101). When the signal is detected, the betting operation is prohibited (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the CPU 101 sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH, acquires a counter value from the counter circuit that makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds via the input / output port 107, and makes it a random value. (S103). Next, referring to the game type data, a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the game is selected (S104). Using the selected prize lottery table, it is determined which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and a winning flag for the prize is set (S105). . Next, based on the winning flag set in step S105, a stop data table group to be referred to in stop control is selected (S106).

  In this embodiment, since the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, the timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game is referred to until the timer value reaches 0. Wait (S107). When the timer value reaches 0 to start rotation of the reel as a starting point for measuring the elapsed time of one game, the timer value is set to an initial value (2050) corresponding to 4.1 seconds, and three reels To drive the reel drive signals 154a to 154c to rotate the stepping motor simultaneously or sequentially (S108). Specifically, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c include a plurality of drive signal lines for exciting a plurality of winding phases, and the reels are supplied by supplying a pulse signal to each drive signal line in a predetermined phase pattern. Rotate. Also, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 immediately enter a standby state without rotating and enter a standby state. Inform the player of this by a lamp or sound.

  Next, the CPU 101 detects that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed after all the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. Is used as a reference time, and measurement of the remaining time from the reference time until the automatic stop time elapses is started, and an LED incorporated in the stop button is lit to notify that the stop buttons 13a to 13c can be received. Specifically, it is detected that the pulse width of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c supplied to the drive signal line of the stepping motor is constant, and this detection time is used as a reference time, and counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds. A value indicating a predetermined automatic stop time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as an initial value of the timer value. At this time, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to each reel is turned on.

  In addition, as a method of detecting that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotation speed, after a predetermined number of steps have elapsed from the start of rotation, or after a predetermined time has elapsed from the start of rotation (a predetermined number of interruptions have occurred), A method of assuming that a constant rotational speed has been reached by outputting pulses at regular intervals to the stepping motor, or after a predetermined number of steps have elapsed since the start of rotation, or after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start of rotation (a predetermined number of interruptions have occurred) There is a method of determining that a predetermined rotational speed has been reached when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined number of steps have elapsed, a stepping motor has made one revolution, or an index has been detected. That is, in this embodiment, the time point at which the constant rotational speed is detected is set as the reference time point, but the time point at which it is considered that the constant rotational speed is reached may be set as the reference time point.

  Then, the CPU 101 performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels R1 to R3 (S109). As will be described in detail later, in the reel stop process, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected and the stop button is operated, the operation of the stop button is performed based on the stop data table group selected in step S106. The symbol number PN to be stopped is determined from the position and stop data in the stop data table group, the brake force is applied by all-phase excitation that simultaneously excites all winding phases, and 15-step equivalents after starting all-phase excitation Reel stop processing is performed for each reel, which is rotated and stopped by inertia, and when the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time (remaining time runs out), the reels that have not been stopped are automatically Stop.

  Next, when all reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination is established on a valid winning line (S110), and if winning, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, a game end determination process is performed (S111), and then a winning flag clear process is performed (S112). Here, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize that the flag can be carried over, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize or a small part prize that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of winning or missing. Subsequently, the prohibition of the bet operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S113), so that the insertion of a game medal or the input of the bet button 11 can be performed, and the process returns to step S100 to prepare for the start of the next game.

<5-2: Prize lottery table determination process>
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of lottery using the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. During normal game non-RT, a small role C prize, a small role B prize, a small role A prize, an RB prize, a BB3 prize, a BB2 prize, a BB1 prize, a replay prize, or a lost game is decided by lottery. Prizes with lottery probabilities set as 200/16384, 910/16384, 300/16384, 200/16384, 50/16384, 50/16384, 50/16384, 2250/16384, respectively, and data indicating the lottery probabilities are stored A lottery is performed using the lottery table TBL11, and a winning flag of the winning prize is set.

  In the prize lottery table TBL11, the lottery classification data “200” of the small role C prize is stored in the first memory area of the prize lottery table indicated by the table storage address ADR11, and the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 0 to 199. The case indicates that the small role C prize has been won. In the storage area offset 02H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery B prize lottery classification data “910” is stored, and if the obtained random number value is in the range of 200 to 1109, the prize is assigned to the small role B prize. Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset by 04H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery A prize lottery classification data “300” is stored, and if the obtained random number value falls within the range of 1110 to 1409, the prize is assigned to the small role A prize. Shows that you have won. The storage area offset by 06H from the top of the prize lottery table stores the RB prize lottery classification data “200”. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1410 to 1609, it means that the RB prize is won. Show. In the storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery classification data “50” of the BB3 prize is stored. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 1610 to 1659, it means that the BB3 prize is won. Show. In the storage area offset by 0 AH from the top of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “50” for the BB2 prize is stored, and when it belongs to the range of 1660 to 1709, it indicates that the BB2 prize is won. BB1 prize lottery classification data “50” is stored in the storage area offset by 0CH from the head of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 1710 to 1759, it means that the BB1 prize is won. Show. The re-game prize lottery classification data “2250” is stored in the storage area offset by 0EH from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1760 to 4009, the re-game prize is won. It shows that. In addition, the data of the range of the numerical value belonging to the lose is not stored, and the acquired random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery classification data from the small role C prize to the re-game prize, and determined not to belong to any range. If you are lost. Prize lottery tables TBL12 to 19 described later are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that the prizes to be lottery and the range of numerical values are different.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the processes in steps S104 and S105. FIG. 10A shows the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104 and the type of game being executed. Show the relationship. The prize lottery table TBL11 is selected during the non-RT game, the prize lottery table TBL12 is selected during the regular game RT1, and the prize lottery table TBL13 is selected during the regular game RT2. During the BB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL14 is selected, and during the RB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL15 is selected. The prize lottery table TBL16 is selected during the BB1 game, the prize lottery table TBL17 is selected during the BB2 game, the prize lottery table TBL18 is selected during the BB3 game, and the prize lottery table TBL19 is selected during the RB game.

  The lottery probabilities for the re-game prize during the normal game RT1 and the normal game RT2 are 12250 and 8200, respectively, which are set higher than the normal game non-RT. On the other hand, in the normal game RT1 and the normal game RT2, the lottery probabilities of the small role C prize, the small role B prize, the small role A prize, the RB prize, the BB3 prize, the BB2 prize, and the BB1 prize are the same as in the normal game non-RT. Is set to As a result of the above, the lottery probability divided into the lost games in the base game RT1 and the base game RT2 is lower than the base game non-RT in the lottery probability of the re-game prize is high. Yes.

  The lottery probabilities of the replay awards during the BB internal game and the RB internal game are 12250, respectively, which is higher than that during the normal game non-RT and is set to be the same as that during the normal game RT1. On the other hand, the winning probabilities of the small role C prize, the small role B prize, and the small role A prize in the BB internal game and the RB internal game are set to be the same as in the normal game non-RT. In addition, the RB prize, BB3 prize, BB2 prize and BB1 prize lottery probability in the BB inside game and RB inside game are 0/16384, respectively, which is set to a low probability compared to the normal game non-RT. Yes. As a result, the lottery probability divided into the BB internal game and the RB internal game lose is lower than that in the normal game non-RT.

  During the BB game and the RB game, the lottery probabilities for determining either the small role C prize, the small role B prize, the small role A prize or the loser are set as 200, 15800, and 300, respectively, and won. Set the winning flag for the award. Thus, during the BB game and during the RB game, the lottery probability of the small role B prize is higher than that during the normal game and the inside game. In this embodiment, in the BB game, only the small role B prize has a high probability of lottery, but the small role A prize, the small role B prize and the small role C prize are all high probability, or the small role A prize, The B prize and the small part C prize may have the same lottery probability as that of the base game or the inside game, and a small part D prize dedicated to the BB game or the RB game may be provided. In any case, during the BB game, the combination probability of the small role award (the sum of the lottery probabilities of a plurality of small role awards) is higher than that during the normal game and the internal middle game.

  FIG. 10B shows a lottery using the lost-out lottery table TBL41 used in the winning flag setting process in step S105. The lottery probabilities for determining either the RT1 outcome, the RT2A outcome, the RT2B outcome, the RT2C outcome or the lose outcome among the outcomes selected at the time of losing in the normal game are 1/256 respectively. 10/256, 10/256, 10/256, and 225/256, and data indicating the lottery probability is stored in the lost-out lottery table TBL41. In the winning flag setting process, the lottery lottery table TBL41 is used to perform a lottery, and the winner winning flag corresponding to the winning winner is set from among the winner winning flags constituting the RT winning data.

<5-3: Winning flag set processing>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag setting process in step S105. In this winning flag setting process, a winning flag effective for the game is set from the acquired random number value and the prize lottery table corresponding to the type of game determined in step S104. If the prize lottery table is different, the winning flag to be set is also different, and even if the random number value is different even in the same prize lottery table, the winning flag to be set is also different. In addition, when there is a carry-over flag that is a win flag carried over from the previous game, at least one win flag is set by combining the carry-over flag and the random value acquired in the game.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role C prize in the prize lottery table (S105a). If it is determined, the small combination C winning flag of bit 3 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105a1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize has been won based on whether the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role B prize in the prize lottery table (S105b). If it is determined, the small combination B winning flag of bit 2 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105b1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role A prize in the prize lottery table (S105c). Is determined, the small combination A winning flag of bit 1 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal game is being played by checking whether any of the bits 2 to 7 of the game type data is set to “1” (S105d). When it determines, it transfers to step S105j. When it is determined in step S105d that the base game is being played, whether or not the RB prize is won is determined based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the RB prize in the prize lottery table ( If it is determined that it belongs, the RB winning flag of bit 3 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105e1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB3 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB3 prize in the prize lottery table (S105f). In such a case, the BB3 winning flag of bit 2 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105f1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB2 prize in the prize lottery table (S105g). In such a case, the BB2 winning flag of bit 1 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105g1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB1 prize in the prize lottery table (S105h). In such a case, the BB1 winning flag of bit 0 of the winning information 1 data is set to “1” (S105h1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the BB game or the RB game is in progress by checking whether any of the bits 4 to 7 of the game type data is set to “1” (S105j). If it is determined that a game or an RB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S105m. If it is determined in step S105j that the BB game or the RB game is not being played, whether the re-game prize is won or not is included in the range indicated by the lottery division data of the re-game prize in the prize lottery table. (S105k), and if it is determined that it belongs, the re-game winning flag of bit 0 of the winning information 2 data is set to “1” (S105k1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the normal game is being played and the winning information 1 data and the winning information 2 data are losing (S105m). A lottery process (S105n) is executed and the process is terminated. It should be noted that the winning information 1 data and the winning information 2 data indicate a loss when neither bit is set to “1”.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the RT outcome lottery process in step S105n. First, the CPU 101 acquires a random number value that changes in the range of 0 to 255 (S200a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT1 item is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data for the RT1 item in the lose-out lottery table TBL41 (S200b). If it is determined that it belongs, the RT1 outcome winning flag of bit 0 of the RT outcome data is set to “1” (S200b1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT2A is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data for the RT2A in the lose-out lottery table TBL41 (S200c). If it is determined that it belongs, the RT2A outcome winning flag of bit 1 of the RT outcome data is set to “1” (S200c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT2B outcome is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data for the RT2B outcome of the lose outcome lottery table TBL41 (S200d). If it is determined that it belongs, the RT2B outcome winning flag of bit 2 of the RT outcome data is set to “1” (S200d1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT2C outcome is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data for the RT2C outcome of the lose outcome lottery table TBL41 (S200e). If it is determined that they belong, the RT2C outcome winning flag of bit 3 of the RT outcome data is set to “1” (S200e1).

  After the winning flag is set in step S200c1, S200d1 or S200e1, it is determined whether or not the RT navigation condition is satisfied (S200f). If it is determined that the RT navigation condition is satisfied, RT navigation is performed. Notification is executed (S200g). As RT navigation conditions, the number of net increase medals in the BB game (total number of acquired coins-total number of inserted coins) reaches a predetermined number of medals, or the number of points acquired as a result of the pushing order game in the BB game reaches a predetermined number of points. Etc. can be exemplified. In the RT navigation notification, RT outcomes to be aligned on the liquid crystal screen are displayed. In addition, the satisfaction condition of the RT navigation condition is not fixed, and the satisfaction condition may be changed according to, for example, the number of net increase medals in the BB game or the score of the result of the pushing order game in the BB game. Thereby, in a BB game or the like that tends to be bored, it is possible to provide game play, and it is possible to give the player a sense of fun and a sense of expectation for playing balls at the same time.

  In addition, in the flowchart shown in FIG. 11, when there is a carry-over flag from the previous game, it is specified that a plurality of winning flags are set at the same time when a new prize is won in this game. However, when a new prize is won, if the prize is won, the bit corresponding only to the prize is set to “1” without affecting other bits, so that a plurality of bits are set to “1” at the same time. May be. In this example, the winning information 1 data is divided as the storage device for storing the winning flag corresponding to the start prize, and the winning information 2 data is stored as the storing device for storing the winning flag corresponding to the replay prize and the small role award. You may make it memorize | store with the memory | storage device. The plurality of bits being “1” means that the plurality of bits are “1” considering the winning information 1 data and the winning information 2 data together. In addition, as winning information, a flag is managed as information indicating whether or not a prize is assigned to each bit. However, if it is “01H”, a re-game prize is won, and if it is “02H”, a small role A prize is won. You may make it manage with.

<5-4: Stop data selection process>
FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop data table group selection process in step S106. In this stop data selection process, a stop data table group used in stop control is selected from the winning flag set in step S105.
FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the stop data table groups TBL21 to TBL29. As shown in this figure, the stop data table groups TBL21 to TBL29 set for each award further include three stop data table groups TBL21A to TBL21C (replay prizes) for the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. In addition, for each reel, stop data tables TBL21A1 to TBL21A5 (on the left reel R1 of the left reel R1) are arranged for each winning line so that the stop positions of the symbols are distributed to the upper line (L2), the lower line (L3), and the like. Example). In addition, since the stop data table is switched according to the stop operation of the player, it is not necessary to specify and select the stop data table to be finally used that is selected during the stop operation.

  The stop data table group TBL26-1 for BB1 indicates that when the stop timing of the player is in an appropriate position, stop data is arranged so that “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” which is the BB1 role is preferentially arranged in the middle stage. Is stored, and if the stop timing of the player is not appropriate, stop data is stored so that the same outcome “Plum-Cherry-Cherry” as the RT1 outcome is aligned on the winning line. Yes. The stop data table group TBL26-1 may include a loss outcome other than the BB1 role or the RT1 outcome. As will be described in detail later, the stop data table group TBL26-1 includes, for example, a stop data table TBL26-1C1 shown in FIG. The stop data table TBL26-1C1 stores stop data in which “red 7” or “cherry” stops depending on the stop position. The stop data indicates the number of advance frames from the stop timing of the player for each symbol position. The maximum number of advance frames is 4 in the stop data table TBL26-1C1. Therefore, at the design stage of the stop data table TBL26-1C1, when the player's stop timing is the symbol position of symbol number PN = 17 or symbol number PN = 18, the red symbol (PN1 role of symbol number PN = 21) It is possible to arrange the symbols (designed at the position corresponding to the right reel R3) in the middle stage, or the cherry design (designed at the position corresponding to the right reel R3 for the RT1 output) of the design number PN = 18. It can also be arranged in the middle. In the present embodiment, in such a case, all the stop data tables for BB are always used when the symbols constituting the combination (the symbol “PN 7” of symbol number PN = 21) can be aligned in the middle stage. Is designed.

  The stop data table group TBL26-2 for BB2 indicates that when the stop timing of the player is in an appropriate position, the stop data is arranged so that “White 7-White 7-White 7” which is the BB2 role is preferentially arranged in the middle stage. Is stored, and if the stop timing of the player is not appropriate, stop data is stored so that the same outcome “Plum-Cherry-Cherry” as the RT1 outcome is aligned on the winning line. Yes. The stop data table group TBL 26-2 may include a loss outcome other than the BB2 role or the RT1 outcome.

  In the stop data table group TBL26-3 for BB3, when the stop timing of the player is in an appropriate position, stop data is stored so that “BAR-BAR-BAR” which is the BB3 role is preferentially arranged in the middle stage. In addition, when the stop timing of the player is not appropriate, stop data is stored so that the same outcome “Plum-Cherry-Cherry” as the RT1 outcome is aligned on the winning line. The stop data table group TBL26-3 may include a loss outcome other than the BB3 role or the RT1 outcome.

  In the RT1 stop data table group TBL28, stop data is stored so that “PLUM-CHERRY-CHERRY” which is the first RT1 is preferentially arranged in the middle stage regardless of the stop timing of the player. The RT1 "Plum" on the left reel R1, "Cherry" on the middle reel R2, and "Cherry" on the right reel R3 are all arranged within 4 frames as shown in the symbols on each reel in Fig. 3. Therefore, since it is a 100% pull-in symbol similar to the bell symbol and the plum symbol which will be described later, the RT1 outcome can be displayed on the winning line regardless of the stop timing of the player.

  The RT2A stop data table group TBL27-1 is stopped so that “RT7A white” “red 7-white 7-white 7” is preferentially aligned in the middle when the player's stop timing is in an appropriate position. If the data is stored and the player's stop timing is not appropriate, enable the losing event that does not include the RT1 event and other RT2 events (RT2B event or RT2C event) Stop data is stored so as to be aligned on the winning line.

  When the stop timing of the player is at an appropriate position, the RT2B stop data table group TBL27-2 stops so that “white 7-red 7-white 7”, which is the RT2B outcome, is preferentially aligned to the middle stage. If the data is stored and the player's stop timing is not appropriate, enable the losing event that does not include the RT1 event and other RT2 events (RT2A event or RT2C event) Stop data is stored so as to be aligned on the winning line.

  The RT2C stop data table group TBL27-3 is stopped so that “white 7-white 7-red 7”, which is the RT2C outcome, is preferentially aligned in the middle when the player's stop timing is in an appropriate position. When the data is stored and the player's stop timing is not appropriate, enable the losing event that does not include the RT1 event and other RT2 events (RT2A event or RT2B event) Stop data is stored so as to be aligned on the winning line.

  In the stop data table for loss TBL29, stop data is stored so as to be aligned on a winning line that has been made effective for a lose line that does not include an RT1 line, an RT2A line, an RT2B line, and an RT2C line.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106a), and if it is determined that it is set, the re-game stop data table group TBL21 is selected (S106a1).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 3 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the small role C winning flag is set (S106b). The data table group TBL22 is selected (S106b1).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 2 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the small role B winning flag is set (S106c). The data table group TBL23 is selected (S106c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 2 data to determine whether or not the small role A winning flag is set (S106d). The data table group TBL24 is selected (S106d1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 3 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S106e). If it is determined that it is set, the RB stop data table group TBL25 is determined. Is selected (S106e1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 2 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB3 winning flag is set (S106f). If it is determined that the BB3 winning flag is set, the BB3 stop data table group TBL26. -3 is selected (S106f1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB2 winning flag is set (S106g). If it is determined that the BB2 winning flag is set, the BB2 stop data table group TBL26. -2 is selected (S106g1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB1 winning flag is set (S106h). If it is determined that the BB1 winning flag is set, the BB1 stop data table group TBL26. -1 is selected (S106h1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 3 of the RT outcome data to determine whether or not the RT2C outcome winning flag is set (S106j), and if it is determined that it is set, the RT2C stop data table. The group TBL27-3 is selected (S106j1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 2 of the RT outcome data to determine whether or not the RT2B outcome winning flag is set (S106k), and if it is determined that it is set, the RT2B stop data table The group TBL27-2 is selected (S106k1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the RT outcome data to determine whether or not the RT2A outcome winning flag is set (S106m), and if it is determined that it is set, the RT2A stop data table The group TBL27-1 is selected (S106m1), and this process ends.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the RT outcome data to determine whether or not the RT1 outcome winning flag is set (S106n), and if it is determined that it is set, the RT1 stop data table. The group TBL28 is selected (S106n1), and this process ends.

  Finally, if neither a winning flag nor a single winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the losing stop data table group TBL29 (S106p) and ends the process.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a stop data table used for stopping the right reel R3. FIG. 15 (A) shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band, and FIGS. 15 (B), (C), and (D) are the small data B stop data table TBL23C1, the replay stop data table TBL21C1 and the BB1 stop, respectively. Data table TBL26-1C1 is shown. These stop data tables indicate from “0” to “4”, which instructs to stop from a symbol position (stop symbol position) immediately before the stop position where the stop operation instruction signal 113c is detected, to a symbol ahead. The number of advance frames is stored. “0” means stop at the stop symbol position, and “4” means stop at the symbol position four frames ahead. Since the stop data table only needs to be able to instruct where the symbol is advanced and stopped, the symbol number PN to be stopped may be stored instead of the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. Good.

  The small symbol B stop data table TBL23C1 can stop the bell symbol in the middle regardless of the symbol number (stop symbol number) at the stop symbol position. Also, in the replay stop data table TBL21C1, the plum symbol can be stopped at the middle stage regardless of the stop symbol number. In this way, if five of the 21 symbols are arranged within an interval of 4 frames, the symbol can always be stopped at the middle stage regardless of the symbol number. Such bell designs and plum designs are called 100% retracted designs.

  On the other hand, the BB1 stop data table TBL26-1C1 can stop the red 7 symbols in the middle only at the five stop symbol numbers “17” to “21”. When the stop symbol number is “1” to “16”, the cherry symbol is stopped in the middle. The reason for stopping the cherry symbol is to display “Plum-Cherry-Cherry” which is the same as the RT1 item as the reach item when the BB prize is missed. When the BB prize is missed, the re-game prize lottery probability becomes the same high probability state as in the normal game RT1, and the BB internal game starts from the next game. Therefore, the “Plum” Since it becomes difficult to distinguish from RT1 that starts when “-Cherry-Cherry” is displayed, the player cannot immediately know which state. Therefore, even if the player does not win the BB award and enters the normal game RT1, the player feels that he / she has become a BB internal game and expects to win the BB award (and thus paying out a game medal). Hold the game. The red 7 symbol, white 7 symbol, and BAR symbol that make up the BB role are not placed close to each other so that at least two types of symbols can be retracted as shown in FIG. I try to separate them. As a result, when the BB prize is won, the player is not informed of which BB prize (BB1 prize to BB3 prize) is won. It is possible to start the BB inside game from the next game in which the winning rate is reduced and the same replay prize lottery probability as in RT1 is in a high probability state.

  For example, when the player's stop operation timing is the symbol number (stop symbol number) PN = 7, when the small role B stop data table TBL23C1 is selected, the advance frame number “3” is acquired. When the stop symbol number is advanced 3 frames, the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed in the middle, and when the replay stop data table TBL21C1 is selected, the advance symbol number “1” is acquired and the stop symbol is acquired. Advance one frame from the number and display the plum symbol of symbol number PN = 8 in the middle. When the BB1 stop data table TBL26-1C1 is selected, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the cherry symbol of the symbol number PN = 9 is displayed in the middle row by advancing two frames from the stop symbol number. Depending on the stop data table selected in this way, even if the same stop symbol number is used, the symbols to be stopped in the middle stage are different. In the stop data table not for BB, the stop data may be designed so that the red 7 symbol, white 7 symbol and BAR symbol constituting the BB role are displayed on the reel window 20. For example, in the stop data table for loss, the BB stop data table is used only for the first stop operation. In the case of the small role stop data table, the reel window 20 is preferentially displayed so that the symbol related to the small role award and the symbol related to the BB award can be displayed together. This makes it difficult to win a plurality of BB prizes and enhances game play.

<5-5: Reel stop processing>
16 to 17 are flowcharts showing the contents of the reel stop process in step S109. This reel stop process is an operation stop control process for stopping the reels according to the stop data in the stop data table group, and is stopped after the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time until the last stop reel is automatically stopped. If the stop operation is performed between the automatic stop process for controlling the reel so as to automatically stop if no operation is performed and the automatic stop time from the reference time to the last stop of the reel. It includes a stop control management process for managing stop control so that the reel is stopped by the operation stop control process. The details will be described below.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (whether or not the timer value indicating the remaining time has become 0) (S109a) and whether or not the first stop button stop operation has been performed. Is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109b).

  In step S109b, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is detected, it is determined that the first stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109c). Specifically, the stop button number and the stop symbol number at the timing are acquired by detecting stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c that are output when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are pressed. In this example, stop button numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the stop buttons 13a, 13b, and 13c, respectively.

  On the other hand, when it is determined in step S109a that the automatic stop time has elapsed, the stop button number “3” and the stop symbol number of the right reel R3 at that time are acquired (S109c1), and the process proceeds to step S109d.

  Next, the CPU 101 limits the stop data table groups that can be used from the stop button number among the stop data table groups based on the winning flag selected in the reel stop data table group selection process in step S106 (S109d). Specifically, it is determined whether the symbol to be stopped can be stopped at any one of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. In the case of the left reel R1, a winning line L2 or L4 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L5 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the middle reel R2, a winning line L2 is a candidate for the winning line if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1, L4 or L5 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, and a winning line L3 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the right reel R3, a winning line L2 or L5 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L4 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. If it is possible to stop at a plurality of stages, one stop data table for a predetermined line is selected by lottery or the like from among the winning line candidates combined with them.

Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table based on the stop button number (S109f).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109g), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109h).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (the timer value indicating the remaining time has become 0) and (S109j) whether or not the second stop button stop operation has been performed. The determination is made based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109k).

  In step S109k, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the second stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109m).

  On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S109h, the stop button number and stop symbol number of the rightmost reel among the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109m1). Specifically, it is determined whether the right reel R3, the middle reel R2, and the left reel R1 are rotating in this order. For example, when the middle reel R2 and the left reel R1 are rotating, the middle reel R2 is selected and stopped. The button number “2” is acquired. For example, when the right reel R3 and the middle reel R2 or the left reel R1 are rotating, the right reel R3 is selected and the stop button number “3” is acquired.

  Next, the CPU 101 is a game in which the game is won by the BB1 prize, the BB2 prize, or the BB3 prize, and the symbols constituting the prize on the winning line are not stopped as a result of the stop operation of the first stop button ( Whether or not the BB prize is missed is determined (S109n), and if the BB prize is missed, a stop data table for preferentially drawing a symbol constituted by the position corresponding to the reel from the RT1 output is selected. (S109p1). Specifically, if the stop button number is “1”, “Plum” is given priority, “Cherry” is given priority if the stop button number is “2”, and “Cherry” is given priority if the stop button number is “3”. Select the stop data table to be pulled in.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109n that the game is not a game that won the BB1 prize, BB2 prize or BB3 prize, or if the BB prize has not been missed, the reel that has already stopped based on the stop button number is displayed. A stop data table adapted to the stop position is determined (S109p).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109q), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109r).

  Next, the CPU 101 stops whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (the remaining time indicated by the timer value has expired) and whether or not the third stop button stop operation has been performed (S109s). The determination is made based on the operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109t).

  In step S109t, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the stop operation of the third stop button has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a symbol number (stop symbol number) immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S109u).

  On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S109s, the stop button number and stop symbol number of the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109u1). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (S109z). If it is determined that the internal lottery is lost or the prize is 100%, the process proceeds to step S109v. Although details will be described later, the processing after step S109z is processing for normal reel stop control (operation stop control processing) for stopping an unstopped reel using the determined stop data table. That is, when the CPU 101 determines that the internal lottery has been lost or the winning has been confirmed, the CPU 101 performs normal reel stop control. The reason for this will be described below.

[If lost in the internal lottery]
If there is a loss in the internal lottery, there will be no winning even if normal reel stop control is performed. Also, the automatic stop control process avoids winning by predetermining the stop position of the unstopped reel according to the mode of the stopped reel, so that the normal reel stop control process using the stop data table is used. As described above, when the variation of the stop position is increased, the amount of data to be used is increased. As described above, normal reel stop control is performed when the internal lottery is lost.

[In the case of a prize that allows 100% winning]
Examples of prizes that can be awarded when at least one reel is not stopped include a re-game prize, a small role B prize, and a small role C prize. As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 15, since each of the re-game award and the small role B award is composed only of 100% pull-in symbols, the re-game award or small role B award is won by internal lottery. For example, the normal reel stop control based on the player's stop operation wins a prize regardless of the stop operation timing. It is harsh to the player to prohibit such winnings because only the remaining reels are automatically stopped. Also, as shown in FIG. 6, since the combination related to the small role C prize is a combination of symbols of “Cherry-ANY-ANY”, the small role C prize is won by internal lottery and based on the stop operation of the player If the left reel R1 is stopped so that the cherry symbol is positioned on the winning line by the normal reel stop control, the winning is determined regardless of the timing of the stop operation of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3. In this case, no matter how the stop positions of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 are controlled, it cannot be lost, so there is no point in switching to control control. As described above, the normal reel stop control is performed when the winning is definite.
That is, when the predetermined condition is satisfied by executing step S109z, the CPU 101 does not perform the automatic stop process for stopping the unstopped reel so as not to win if the stop operation is not performed until the end. By executing the stop control process for operation with the time when the automatic stop time has elapsed as the detection time of the stop signal, the symbols that make up the prizes that are within the predetermined range from the activated pay line are displayed on the activated pay line It functions as a stop control means for operation that is pulled in and stopped.

  Next, the CPU 101 is a game in which the game has won the BB1, BB2, or BB3 prizes, and the symbols constituting the prize on the winning line are stopped as a result of the stop operation of the first or second stop button. It is determined whether or not (BB prize has been missed) (S109v), and if the BB prize has been missed, the RT1 output is stopped by preferentially drawing the symbols configured at the position corresponding to the unstopped reel. A data table is selected (S109w1). Specifically, if the stop button number is “1”, “Plum” is given priority, “Cherry” is given priority if the stop button number is “2”, and “Cherry” is given priority if the stop button number is “3”. Select the stop data table to be pulled in.

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109v that the game is not a game that won the BB1, BB2, or BB3 prize, or if the BB prize has not been missed, the reel that has already stopped based on the stop button number is displayed. A stop data table adapted to the stop position is determined (S109w).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop symbol number (S109x), stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109y), and ends the process.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109z that the internal lottery did not result in a loss and 100% winning is not possible, the CPU 101 sets an automatic stop flag to ON and specifies a reel that has not stopped ( S109z1), automatic stop processing is started (S109z2).

  FIG. 18 is a diagram illustrating the symbol stop control based on the reel stop control in step S109 in the game in which the BB1 prize is won. In FIG. 18A, the left reel R1 is stopped by the first stop operation, and the “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 21, which constitutes the role of the BB1 prize at the stop operation timing, is located in the middle stage. Indicates. Therefore, set the number of drawn frames to 0 and stop the “Red 7” symbol in the middle, stop control to align the combination of symbols on the winning line L1, or set the number of drawn frames to 1 and stop the “Red 7” symbol in the lower row. Thus, it is possible to select stop control for aligning symbol combinations on the winning line L3 or L5. In this embodiment, control is performed so that the symbols constituting the RT1 output are simultaneously displayed. Therefore, the stop data table is selected so that the “red 7” symbol stops in the lower stage, and the symbol shown in FIG. Thus, the “red 7” symbol is displayed in the lower row and the “plum” symbol is displayed in the upper row.

  When stopping the middle reel R2 by the second stop operation, the player operates to stop the “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 21 in the lower stage, but if the stop timing does not match, FIG. 18 (C ), The “cherry” symbol of symbol number PN = 3, which constitutes the RT1 outcome in the middle reel R2, is stopped on the winning line L4 (middle stage). Further, when the remaining right reel R3 is stopped by the third stop operation, since the BB award has been already missed by the second stop operation, for example, as shown in FIG. Is stopped on the winning line L4 (lower stage).

<5-6: Winning determination process>
19 to 20 are flowcharts showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line after the reels are stopped is checked to determine whether or not a winning is achieved. If it is determined that a prize has been won, a process for starting another type of game is performed if the prize is a start prize, and a payout is awarded if the prize is a small prize.

  First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table from stop symbol numbers of all reels R1 to R3 (S110a). Next, the CPU 101 performs a winning determination with reference to the winning determination table created in step S110a (S110b).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S110c). If it is determined that a win has been won, the re-game win flag of bit 0 of the winning information 2 data is cleared (S110c1). Subsequently, an automatic bet process is performed (S100a in FIG. 8), and the process returns to step S101.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small role C prize has been won (S110d). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for two medals is performed (S110d1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the small role B prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that the prize has been won, a payout process for 10 medals is performed (S110e1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role A prize has been won (S110f). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for 15 medals is performed (S110f1). In these payout giving processes, a payout credit process is performed in which the number of payouts is added to the credit up to the credit upper limit value (50 cards), and a payout for paying out medals from the medal payout device to the medal tray 40 for the portion exceeding the credit upper limit value. Switch to processing.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an RB prize has been won (S110g). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the RB game flag in bit 7 of the game type data is set to "1" (S110g1). . Subsequently, the maximum small part winning number (remaining winning number) in the RB game is set to 8, and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 (S110g2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 award to the BB3 award has been won (S110h). If it is determined that the award has been won, the CPU 101 sets the BB game in-game flag in any one of bits 4 to 6 of the game type data. “1” is set (S110h1), and the acquired number counter is cleared (S110h2).

  Next, the CPU 101 further sets the RB game flag of bit 7 of the game type data to “1” (S110h3). Subsequently, the maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 (S110h4). By the processing of steps S110h3 and S110h4, the RB game can be started from the first game of the BB game. If steps S110h3 to S110h4 are omitted, the RB game is not executed immediately after the start of the BB game, and the RB game can be started when winning the RB award.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT1 outcome has been displayed (S110m), and if it is determined that it has been displayed, the normal game RT1 in-game flag bit 0 of the game type data is set to “1” ( S110m1), the number of games set as RT is set to 10 (S110m2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT2A to RT2C outcomes have been displayed (S110n). If it is determined that they have been displayed, the normal game RT2 flag in bit 1 of the game type data is set to “1”. (S110n1), and the number of games to be set to RT is set to 100 (S110n2). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<5-7: Game end determination process>
21 to 22 are flowcharts showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S111. In this game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied in the game or RT in which the end condition is set.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not it is an RB game with reference to bit 7 of the game type data (S111a), and if it is determined that the RB game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S111h.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111a that the RB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a prize has been awarded by winning the small role prize in this game (S111b). When a prize is awarded after winning the small role award, the remaining small role winning number is subtracted (S111c), and then it is determined whether the remaining small role winning number has reached 0 (S111d). If it is determined that the number of small role winnings has reached 0, the RB game flag in bit 7 of the game type data is cleared (S111g).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111d that there is a remaining small role winning number, the remaining winning number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b, and the remaining game number is subtracted (S111e). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S111f). If it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the RB game flag is cleared (S111g), and there is a remaining number of games. Is determined, the remaining number of games is displayed on the acquired number display 23b.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bits 4 to 6 of the game type data to determine whether or not the BB game is in progress (S111h), and if it is determined that the BB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111q.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111h that the BB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a small role prize is won and a dividend is awarded in this game (S111j). When the small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S111k), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S111m).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in each BB game (S111n). The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit value that must not be exceeded during the game, determined in each BB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S111n, the BB game flag (bits 4 to 7 of the game type data) is cleared (S111p).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bits 4 to 7 of the game type data to determine whether the BB game is in progress and not in the RB game (S111q), and whether the BB game is in progress or the BB game is in progress. If it is determined that the game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S111t.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111q that the game is in the BB game but not in the RB game, the RB game flag in bit 7 of the game type data is set to “1” again (S111r), and then in the RB game. The maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) is set to 8 and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 (S111s). By the processing of steps S111r and S111s, in the BB game, a new next RB game is started from the next game after one RB game is completed, and the RB game is continuously executed. If steps S111r to S111s are omitted, the RB game is not continuously executed, and the RB game can be started when the RB prize is won. The game that is in the BB game but not in the RB game is a game in which one RB game is completed by satisfying the end condition of the maximum number of small winnings or the maximum number of games in the game, as described above. The game in which the RB game flag is cleared in step S111g. Therefore, in this game, the RB game flag is once cleared in step S111g, and the RB game flag is set again in step S111r. In addition, since the slot machine 1 outputs a game type signal synchronized with the RB game flag or the BB game flag to the hall computer connected to the outside, the RB game is clearly separated as described above. Performs flag processing.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bits 0 to 1 of the game type data to determine whether or not the game is in the normal game RT1 or the normal game RT2 (S111t), and determines that it is not in the normal game RT1 or the normal game RT2 Ends this processing. If it is determined in step S111t that the game is in the normal game RT1 or the normal game RT2, the number of games to be RT is subtracted (S111u), and if it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the game type data The in-RT flag of any of bits 0 to 1 is cleared (S111x), and this process ends.

<5-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S112. In this winning flag clearing process, the winning flag set by internal lottery or the like during one game is cleared at the end of one game based on the type of winning flag and the result of the game, or carried over to the next game without being cleared. Do things.

  First, the CPU 101 clears the winning information 2 data in order to clear the replay winning flag, the small role A winning flag, the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag regardless of winning, in one game (S112a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB winning flag is set with reference to bit 3 of the winning information 1 data (S112b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines the RB prize. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S112c). If it is determined that the RB combination has been established and the prize has been won, the RB winning flag is cleared (S112d). If it is determined in step S112c that the game has not been won, the RB internal game flag of bit 3 of the game type data is set to “1” (S112e), and the RB internal game is set from the next game.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 2 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB3 winning flag is set (S112f). It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S112g). If it is determined that the BB3 combination has been established and the prize has been won, the BB3 winning flag is cleared (S112h), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S112g that the game has not won, the BB internal game flag of bit 2 of the game type data is set to “1” (S112j), and the next game is changed to the BB internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 1 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB2 winning flag is set (S112k). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines the BB2 award. It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S112m). If it is determined that the BB2 combination has been established and the prize has been won, the BB2 winning flag is cleared (S112n) and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S112m that the game has not been won, the BB internal game flag of bit 2 of the game type data is set to “1” (S112p), and the BB internal game is set from the next game.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to bit 0 of the winning information 1 data to determine whether or not the BB1 winning flag is set (S112q). It is determined whether or not a prize has been won (S112r). If it is determined that the BB1 combination has been established and the prize has been won, the BB1 winning flag is cleared (S112s), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S112m that the game has not been won, the BB internal game flag in bit 2 of the game type data is set to “1” (S112t), the next game is changed to the BB internal game, and the process is terminated.

<6. Modification>
Although the present invention has been described with reference to the most practical and preferred embodiments at the present time, the invention is limited to the embodiments disclosed herein. However, the invention can be changed as appropriate without departing from the scope or spirit of the invention that can be read from the claims and the entire specification, and slot machines with such changes are also included in the technical scope of the present invention. Must be understood. For example, the following modifications are naturally included in the present invention.

(1) In the embodiment described above, when the BB prize is missed, the RT is always started from the next game. However, when the BB prize is missed, the RT outcome (RT in case of a loss) The RT may be started from the next game only when the game is stopped on the activated pay line.
(2) In the above-described embodiment, the RT outcome lottery is performed when the internal game lottery is lost, but the stop control is performed so as to draw the RT outcome on the activated pay line. The method of determining whether or not to perform is arbitrary. For example, a lost area may be provided in a prize lottery table used in an internal lottery of a normal game, and this area may be divided into an RT-out area and another area (a pure lost area). Of course, the RT outcome region may be subdivided for each RT outcome. In addition, for example, when the internal game lottery is lost, the stop button pressing order is determined, and the stop control is performed when the stop button is pressed in an order that matches the pressing order. Also good.
(3) In the above-described embodiment, it is determined whether or not the BB prize has been missed, the stop data table is selected, and if it is determined that the BB prize will not be awarded, the RT1 outcome is stopped on the activated winning line. However, the stop data table may be selected by determining whether or not a BB prize has been missed. In this aspect, whether or not the BB prize has been missed is determined when the first stop button stop operation is performed, so that the stop used for the reel stop control related to the first stop based on the determination result. It is also possible to select a data table.
(4) In the embodiment described above, in the game won for the BB prize, the stop data table group for BB is selected, and stop control is performed to align the symbols related to the BB prize on the winning line according to the stop timing of the player. However, in the game that won the BB prize, the BB prize is forcibly generated by performing stop control so that the symbols related to the BB prize are not aligned with the winning line, and the RT outcome (in the case of a loss) In this case, the BB inside game where the lottery probability of the same replay prize as in RT1 is in a high probability state is started from the next game. Good. In this case, in the game won the BB prize, the stop control data table group for RT1 may be selected to perform stop control.
(5) In the above-described embodiment, when displaying a specific stop mode that is an RT outcome, the same winning lines L1 to L5 that are the same as winning a prize are arranged, but they are not activated. In addition to the winning line or the winning lines L1 to L5, the winning lines L6 and L7 may be provided so that the RT outcome is displayed on the winning lines L1 to L7. Here, the winning line L6 is a V-shaped line composed of the upper stage of the left reel R1, the lower stage of the middle reel R2, and the upper stage of the right reel R3, and the winning line L7 is the lower stage of the left reel R1, the upper stage of the middle reel R2, and the right reel. An inverted V-shaped line composed of the lower part of R3 can be exemplified. In addition, the specific stop mode that becomes the RT outcome is not limited to a combination of predetermined symbols, but may be a so-called ANY symbol in which any symbol corresponding to a certain display column may be displayed.

<7. Supplement>
In this specification, a game having a different probability of winning the FB prize in the internal lottery compared to the normal game is referred to as a CB game (challenge bonus game), and stop control is executed for at least one reel regardless of the result of the internal lottery. The game is called an FB game (free bonus game), but the former may be called an MB game (a push bonus game) and the latter may be called a CB game (challenge bonus game).

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a structure of a variable reel display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel belt | band | zones 58a-58c. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the prize and combination in the slot machine 1, (A) shows the kind of prize in the slot machine 1, and the structure of the combination, (B) is the symbol which does not comprise the said combination in the slot machine 1. Among the combinations, the types of special appearance and their configurations are shown. FIG. 46 shows the types of games played on the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of 1 game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery using the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the process of step S104 and S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of RT exit lottery process of step S105n. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop data table group selection process of step S106. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of stop data table group TBL21-TBL29. It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table used for the stop of the right reel R3. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the content of a reel stop process in step S109 following FIG. It is a figure explaining the stop control of a symbol based on the reel stop control of step S109 in the game where the BB1 prize is won. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110. FIG. 20 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the winning determination process in step S110 following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111. FIG. 22 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the game end determination process in step S <b> 111 following FIG. 21. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S112.

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1 slot machine RL variable reel display device 100A main control board 100B display control boards 101, 191 CPU

Claims (14)

It has multiple display columns that variably display multiple types of symbols,
In a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped, among a plurality of winning lines crossing the plurality of display columns, the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is a predetermined stop mode. A slot machine that wins one of the awards,
A plurality of stop operation means each provided corresponding to the plurality of display rows, each outputting a stop operation signal in response to a player's stop operation;
Game state management means for managing a game state including a normal state, a first replay winning probability state, and a second replay winning probability state;
Normal prize lottery table that is divided into multiple areas corresponding to multiple prizes and loses, and the re-game prize category width is a predetermined width and used in the normal state lottery, and the re-game prize category width is the normal prize lottery The first prize lottery table used in the first probability of winning the first replay, which is larger than the table and the lottery probability of the regame prize is higher. A plurality of prize lottery tables including a second prize lottery table used in the high second replay winning high probability state and a special game prize lottery table used in a special game;
An internal lottery means for selecting one prize lottery table from the plurality of prize lottery tables according to the game state, and determining one by lottery by the selected prize lottery table from a plurality of prizes and loses; ,
Information generating means for generating internal lottery information indicating a prize or lose determined in the lottery by the internal lottery means;
When a stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed, the display at the time when the stop operation signal is output for the corresponding display row according to the internal lottery information Stop control means for stopping the variable display by moving the display row with an allowable range of 4 symbols with reference to the symbol position of the row;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the stop mode is a predetermined stop mode;
With
The stop control means includes
In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize,
The symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means is within an allowable range in which the symbols constituting the special game start prize can be stopped on the activated pay line. If there is, control to display the symbols constituting the special game start prize,
The symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means is within an allowable range in which the symbols constituting the special game start prize can be stopped on the activated pay line. If there is no stop mode, the stop mode is a stop mode including a specific stop mode,
In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss, control is performed so that the arrangement of symbols that will be won in any of the plurality of prizes is not aligned on the activated winning line, and a predetermined condition is satisfied If so, control the stop mode to be the specific stop mode,
The game state management means includes
If the internal lottery information is a game indicating the special game start prize, and the winning determination means determines that the special game start prize has not been won, the game state of the next game is set to the first replay winning probability state As executable and
When the internal lottery information indicates that the game has lost and the winning determination means determines that the specific stop mode is displayed, the game state of the next game can be executed as the second replay winning probability state. A slot machine characterized by that. It has multiple display columns that variably display multiple types of symbols,
In a state where variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped, among a plurality of winning lines crossing the plurality of display columns, the arrangement of symbols stopped on the activated winning line is a predetermined stop mode. A slot machine that wins one of the awards,
A plurality of stop operation means each provided corresponding to the plurality of display rows, each outputting a stop operation signal in response to a player's stop operation;
Game state management means for managing a game state including a normal state, a first replay winning probability state, a second replay winning probability state, and a special game state;
Normal prize lottery table that is divided into multiple areas corresponding to multiple prizes and loses, and the re-game prize category width is a predetermined width and used in the normal state lottery, and the re-game prize category width is the normal prize lottery The first prize lottery table used in the first probability of winning the first replay, which is larger than the table and the lottery probability of the regame prize is higher. A plurality of prize lottery tables including a second prize lottery table used in the high second replay winning high probability state and a special game prize lottery table used in a special game;
An internal lottery means for selecting one prize lottery table from the plurality of prize lottery tables according to the game state and determining one by lottery by the selected prize lottery table from a plurality of prizes and loses; ,
Information generating means for generating internal lottery information indicating a prize or lose determined in the lottery by the internal lottery means;
When a stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed, the display at the time when the stop operation signal is output for the corresponding display row according to the internal lottery information Stop control means for stopping the variable display by moving the display row with an allowable range of 4 symbols with reference to the symbol position of the row;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not the stop mode is a predetermined stop mode;
With
The stop control means includes
In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the control is performed so that the arrangement of the symbols that are won in any of the plurality of awards is not aligned on the winning line, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. , Control the stop mode to be a specific stop mode,
In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize,
The symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means is within an allowable range in which the symbols constituting the special game start prize can be stopped on the activated pay line. If there is, control to display the symbols constituting the special game start prize,
The symbol position in the corresponding display row at the time when the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation means is within an allowable range in which the symbols constituting the special game start prize can be stopped on the activated pay line. If not, the stop mode is a loss stop mode including the specific stop mode,
The game state management means includes
If the internal lottery information is a game indicating the special game start prize, and the winning determination means determines that the specific stop mode is displayed, the game state of the next game is set as the first replay winning probability state Make it executable,
When the internal lottery information indicates that the game has lost, and the winning determination means determines that the specific stop mode has been displayed, the game state of the next game can be executed as the second replay winning probability state A slot machine characterized by that. If the internal lottery information indicates a special game start prize and the winning determination means determines that the special game start prize has not been won, carry-over information indicating that the special game start prize has been missed is retained until the next game Carry over means to carry,
When the carry-over means holds the carry-over information, the information generation means indicates the internal lottery information indicating the special game start prize and the prize or lose determined by the lottery by the internal lottery means. Generate and
If the game state management means determines that the game state is the first replay winning probability state game and the winning determination means has won the special game start prize, the game state management means When the game winning high probability state ends, and when the winning determination means determines that the special game start prize has not been won, the game state of the next game can be executed as the first re-game winning probability state ,
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above. When the internal lottery information indicates a loss, one lot is determined by lottery using a lottery table divided into a category corresponding to the specific stop mode or another category, and the lottery information indicating the determined category Having a lottery means for generating
The said stop control means determines with satisfy | filling the said predetermined condition, when the said lottery information shows the division corresponding to the said specific stop aspect, Any one of Claim 1 thru | or 3 characterized by the above-mentioned. The slot machine according to claim 1.   In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize, the stop control means is applicable when the stop operation signal is first output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed. When the symbol constituting the special game start prize is within the allowable range with respect to the symbol position in the display row to be displayed, the symbol constituting the special game start prize is stopped at the activated winning line. And when the symbol constituting the special game start prize is not within the allowable range and the symbol constituting the specific stop mode is within the allowable range, the specific stop mode is The display row is controlled so as to stop at the symbol that constitutes the symbol, and the symbol that constitutes the special stop mode when the symbol constituting the special game start prize is not within the allowable range 5. If not within the allowable range, control is performed so that a symbol that is neither a symbol that constitutes the special game start prize nor a symbol that constitutes the specific stop mode is stopped. The slot machine of any one of these.   In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize, the stop control means is applicable when the stop operation signal is first output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row that is variably displayed. When the symbol constituting the special game start prize is within the allowable range with respect to the symbol position in the display row to be displayed, the symbol position of the symbol constituting the special game start prize is within the allowable range. It is determined whether or not there are a plurality of activated pay lines. If it is determined that there are a plurality of pay lines, the display column is displayed when the symbols constituting the special game start prize are stopped on the plurality of pay lines. If a winning line on which a symbol constituting the specific stop mode is to be displayed is included, the symbol constituting the special game start prize is stopped on the winning line. The slot machine as claimed in any one of claims 1 to 5 to control, it is characterized.   In the game in which the internal lottery information indicates the special game start prize, when the one of the plurality of display columns stops variable display, the stop control unit is configured to perform the display at a position corresponding to the display column. It is determined whether or not the symbols constituting the special game start prize are stopped on the activated pay line. If it is determined that the symbols are not stopped, the remaining display columns of the plurality of display columns are displayed. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, wherein when the variable display is stopped, the corresponding display row is controlled to display a symbol constituting the specific stop mode. .   The lottery probability of the re-game prize in the first re-game winning high probability state is substantially the same as the lottery probability of the re-game prize in the second re-game winning high probability state. The slot machine according to item 1. There are a plurality of special game start prizes,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 8, wherein the arrangement of symbols related to the plurality of special game start prizes is different for each special game start prize.   A plurality of symbols constituting a sequence of symbols related to the special game start prize at positions corresponding to the display columns are arranged in five or more symbols exceeding the allowable range so as not to be simultaneously displayed in the display columns. The slot machine according to claim 9. There are a plurality of specific stop modes,
The plurality of specific stop modes are associated with one or more different numbers,
When the game state management means determines that the internal lottery information indicates a loss and the winning determination means has displayed the specific stop mode, the number associated with the specific stop mode from the next game The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 10, wherein a game state can be executed as the second replay winning probability state over all the games.   In each of the plurality of display columns, there are a plurality of symbols constituting the specific stop mode, and the plurality of symbols correspond when the stop control unit controls the stop mode to be the specific stop mode. 2. The arrangement according to claim 1, wherein the stop modes are arranged within the allowable range so that the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode regardless of the timing at which the stop operation signal is output from the stop operation unit. The slot machine of any one of thru | or 10.   When a stop operation signal is first output from the stop operation means corresponding to the display row variably displayed in the game in which the internal lottery information indicates a loss, the stop control means receives the special game start prize. It controls so that the symbol which comprises the arrangement | sequence of the symbol concerned in the position corresponding to the said display row | line | column stops in the said validated winning line, It is any one of Claim 1 thru | or 12 characterized by the above-mentioned. Slot machine. There are a plurality of specific stop modes,
5. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein the division corresponding to the specific stop mode is divided for each specific stop mode.

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