JP2006255105A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine effectively using a function of allowing a player to select the number of tokens to be inserted by changing the most advantageous number of tokens to be inserted during a game. <P>SOLUTION: This slot machine defining winning probabilities of roles including a plurality of types of minor roles is provided with a plurality of type of role lottery tables 62 (62a-62d), wherein a winning probability of one minor role and a winning probability of another minor role are set differently for every role lottery table 62, and the respective minor roles are so set that the number of putout tokens in winning is different according to the number of inserted tokens. This slot machine is provided with a role lottery table selecting means 67b selecting either one role lottery table 62 out of the plurality of types of role lottery tables 62, and the number of inserted tokens notification means 67d notifying the number of inserted tokens when the number of putout tokens becomes the maximum out of the minor tokens with highest winning probability in the role lottery table 62 used in the game. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2006,JPO&NCIPI

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which the most advantageous number of game media inserted during a game is changed.

  In a conventional slot machine, a predetermined number of, for example, one to three medals (game media) are inserted to play a game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is made into an effective line. When stopped (when winning a winning combination), the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

In addition, the winning probability of each combination is determined for each number of inserted medals. For example, for a certain combination, the winning probability when the number of inserted medals is 1 is defined as 1/1000, and the winning probability when the number of inserted medals is 3 is determined as 1/300. Furthermore, the number of medals to be paid out for each winning combination is generally constant regardless of the number of medals inserted (see, for example, paragraph number “0047” in FIG. 2 and FIG. 2).
JP-A-2005-46286

  However, in the above-described conventional slot machine, when the number of payouts at the time of winning a combination is constant according to the number of inserted medals and only the winning probability is different, the player has the highest winning probability of the winning combination (the most (Advantageous) The number of medals inserted can be known in advance, and only the medals with the highest winning probability will be inserted to continue the game. There is a problem that the function of possible cannot be fully utilized.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to provide a slot machine function in which the player selects the number of game media input by changing the number of game media input that is most advantageous during the game. It is to make use of it.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, a game medium is inserted to play a game, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is stopped on an active line, a benefit including payout of the number of game media corresponding to the combination is provided. In such a slot machine, a winning probability of a combination including a plurality of types of specific combinations is determined, and a combination lottery table provided with a plurality of types, and a combination lottery for drawing a combination using the combination lottery table Each winning lottery table is set such that the winning probability of at least one specific combination differs from the winning probability of at least one other specific combination. Depending on the number of game media to be played, the number of game media inserted and the number of payouts for that number of games are set for each specific role so that the number of payouts when the combination of symbols corresponding to that role stops on the active line is different. And a combination lottery table selection unit that selects any one of the combination lottery tables used by the combination lottery means from a plurality of types of combination lottery tables, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, Of the specific combination with the highest winning probability in the combination lottery table used, the number of game media to be inserted when the number of payouts of the game medium is maximized is notified before the combination lottery is performed. The number-of-insertion notification means is provided.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the combination lottery table selection means selects the combination lottery table to be used by the combination lottery means when a specific condition is satisfied. And
According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first or second aspect, the winning combination lottery means draws a winning combination including a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player. In the normal game, when the special combination is won by the combination lottery means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line, the normal game is shifted to the special game and the special game end condition is satisfied. Special game control means for controlling to execute a special game is provided, and the throw-in number notifying means reports the number of game media to be thrown in at least a part of the special games.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third aspect, the combination lottery table selection means selects the combination lottery table used in a special game.
According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third or fourth aspect of the present invention, the slot machine according to the third or fourth aspect further comprises an insertion number notifying / selecting means for selecting whether or not the execution number notifying means is executed in a special game. To do.

  According to a sixth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the fifth aspect of the present invention, there are a plurality of types of special roles as the special roles, and the number-of-insertion notification selecting means has a combination of symbols corresponding to at least one special role. When stopped at the active line, the special game selects to execute the throw-in number notification means, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to at least one other special role stops at the active line, the special game The game is characterized in that it is selected not to execute the insertion number notifying means.

  According to a seventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the third to sixth aspects, the special machine has a plurality of types of special roles, and each special game has its special game. The combination lottery table used in the above is predetermined.

  The invention of claim 8 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7, further comprising a payout total counting means for counting the total number of game media paid out during the special game, The special game control means determines that the special game end condition is satisfied when the total number of payouts counted by the total payout count means reaches a predetermined upper limit number during the special game, and The special game is controlled so as to end, and when the special game is ended, the insertion number notifying means has a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination in which the total number of payouts counted by the total number of payout counting means during the special game. By stopping at the active line, the number of payouts must be increased during the special game so that the number of payouts exceeds the upper limit and becomes the highest payout within the range that can be paid out. Wherein the notifying the number of game media.

  According to a ninth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth aspect, the number-of-insertion-notifying means is configured such that, during a special game, a predetermined number of game media are inserted and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is an effective line. When the assumed payout total is within a specific range when it is assumed that game media corresponding to the predetermined number has been paid out, the predetermined number is notified as the number of game media to be inserted in the game. It is characterized by doing.

  According to a tenth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth aspect, the number-of-insertions notification means is configured such that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is an effective line. When the assumed payout total is within a specific range when it is assumed that game media corresponding to the predetermined number has been paid out, the predetermined number is notified as the number of game media to be inserted in the game. In addition, regardless of the number of game media inserted, if the total number of assumed payouts is not within the specific range, in the game, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped at the active line. The number of game media with the largest payout number is notified as the number of game media to be inserted.

  According to an eleventh aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth aspect, the number-of-insertions notification means is configured such that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is an effective line. If the assumed payout total when the game medium corresponding to the predetermined number is paid out is 1 less than the upper limit number, the number of game media inserted in the game is set to the predetermined number. It is characterized by notifying that it should be made.

  According to a twelfth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the eighth aspect, the throw-in number notifying means inserts a predetermined number of game media during a special game and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is an effective line. If the assumed payout total when the game medium corresponding to the predetermined number is paid out is 1 less than the upper limit number, the number of game media inserted in the game is set to the predetermined number. As a result of the game being played with the predetermined number of game media inserted in the game, the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination stops at the active line and the game media is paid out. In the next game, the number of game media with the largest payout number when the symbol combination corresponding to the specific combination stops on the active line is notified as the number of game media to be inserted. And butterflies.

(Function)
In the said invention, any one part lottery table used by a part lottery means is selected from multiple types of part lottery tables.
Here, in each combination lottery table, the winning probability of one specific combination and the winning probability of another specific combination are set to be different. Each specific combination is determined according to the number of game media inserted so that the number of game media input differs depending on the number of game media input, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops on the active line (at the time of winning). The number of payouts for the number of inputs is set for each specific combination.

Therefore, the optimum number of game media inserted in the game changes depending on which combination lottery table is selected.
In addition, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of game media to be inserted when the number of payouts of game media is the maximum among the specific winning combinations having the highest winning probability in the winning lottery table used in the game is notified. The
Therefore, the player can increase the probability of winning a specific combination and obtain an optimal payout number by playing the game by inserting the number of game media according to the notification.

  In the following embodiment, the plurality of types of specific combinations are a small combination A, a small combination B, and a small combination C. In addition, a second combination lottery table 62b, a third combination lottery table 62c, and a fourth combination lottery table 62d are provided as a plurality of types of combination lottery tables. Furthermore, “when a predetermined condition is satisfied” means when the game shifts to the BB game in the first embodiment, and when the game moves to the super BB game in the second embodiment. In a form, it is when it transfers to BB1 game, BB2 game, or BB3 game.

Furthermore, the “specific condition” in claim 2 is that the game has shifted to the BB game in the embodiment. Further, the special combination in claim 3 is BB in the embodiment, and the plural types of special combinations in claim 6 are normal BB and super BB in the second embodiment.
Furthermore, the multiple types of special roles in claim 7 are BB1, BB2, and BB3 in the third embodiment.
Further, the “predetermined upper limit number” in claim 8 is 465 sheets, which is the upper limit number in the BB game.

According to the present invention, the player can receive an optimal payout of the game medium by playing the game medium by inserting the game medium in accordance with the notification.
According to the invention of claim 8, when the upper limit number of the special game payout number is set in advance, the special game does not end when the upper limit number of payouts is obtained and the upper limit number is exceeded. It is possible to obtain the largest number of payouts within a range that is a number and can be paid out.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
(First embodiment)
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.
(Game control means)
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is a means for overall control of the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10, and the lottery of the role, the drive (rotation and stop) control of the reel 31, and It controls the progress of games such as payout at the time of winning a prize, the output of effects, the notification of information, and the like. The game control means 60 is provided on a predetermined control board. The game control means 60 is a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games, data for production, etc. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing captured data or the like when performing control.

(Start switch, stop switch, bet switch)
As shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, and a stop switch 42 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The bet switch 40 is a switch that is operated when a player inserts a stored medal, and is a switch that enables an effective line by the operation. Although the medal insertion slot is not shown in FIG. 1, the medal insertion slot is a part for inserting an actual medal to activate the effective line, as with the bet switch 40. The insertion of the medal is included in the operation of the bet switch 40.

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reel 31.
Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three reels 31 and are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31.

(Motor, reel)
Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.
The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a role to be described later) is printed is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.

  When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When receiving this signal, the game control means 60 controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.

  When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, a reel stop control means 64 described later) receives this signal, the game control means 60 controls driving of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and stops the reel 31 related to the motor 32. Take control.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the reel 31 is provided with left, middle, and right three, and the stop switch 42 is provided with left, middle, and right three correspondingly. That is, the reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42 is the left reel 31, the reel 31 corresponding to the middle stop switch 42 is the middle reel 31, and the reel 31 corresponding to the right stop switch 42 is the right reel 31.

(Production output devices (lamps, speakers, image display devices))
In addition, on the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60, effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 includes a back lamp (not shown) fixed to the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, an upper lamp and a side lamp that are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made. A lamp (not shown) and the like are included.

Furthermore, the speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied so as to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game.

  In the present embodiment, the above effect output device functions as a device for notifying the predetermined information during the special game (BB game) in addition to outputting the effect. This point will be described later.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert medals and turns on the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is turned on, the number of effective lines is determined and all the reels 31 are started (rotation is started).

  Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the winning combinations stops on the active line and the winning combination of the winning combination is made, a medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

(Design combination line, effective line)
Although not shown, a symbol combination line (effective line) is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a total of five lines: lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and diagonal lines in the downward and leftward diagonal directions. The three symbols that are continuous above and below each reel 31 are positioned on one or more symbol combination lines.

Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of medals inserted by the player.
Here, in the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line for winning a combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line.

  On the other hand, an “invalid line” occurs when the number of inserted medals is other than three, and is a line that is not set as an effective line among the symbol combination lines, and a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is that line. Even if it stops, the profit is not given according to the combination (medal payout etc.). In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

  In this embodiment, the number of medals inserted in one game is one, two, or three. When the number of medals inserted is 1, the horizontal symbol combination line (one line) is set as an effective line, and the remaining four symbol combination lines are set as invalid lines. When the number of inserted medals is 2, the horizontal, upper and lower symbol combination lines (three in total) are set as valid lines, and the other two symbol combination lines are set as invalid lines. Is done. Furthermore, when the number of inserted medals is 3, all the symbol combination lines (a total of 5) are set as valid lines and there are no invalid lines.

(Role)
FIGS. 2A to 2D are diagrams illustrating types of winning combinations (combinations to be drawn by the winning lottery means 61 described later) and winning probabilities in the present embodiment. FIG. 2E is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination and the number of payouts when winning.
As shown in FIG. 2, as the combination, a plurality of types of special combinations, a plurality of types of small combinations, and a replay are provided.

  The special role is a role transferred from a normal game to a special game (a game that can be expected to win medals more than a normal game and is advantageous to the player). In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, BB (Big Bonus) and RB (Regular Bonus) are provided as special roles.

Here, BB is a role that shifts to a BB game that is one of special games, and RB is a role that shifts to an RB game that is another one of special games.
In addition, although not provided in this embodiment, SB (single bonus) is mentioned as another special combination. Whether or not this SB is provided is arbitrary.

  The small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out, and in this embodiment, three types of small combination A to small combination C are provided. Then, as shown in FIG. 2E, the number of medals paid out at the time of winning is set to be different according to the number of medals inserted, according to the kind of small role.

In each of the above combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Special roles (BB and RB) are mentioned as the carry-over. When the special role is won, when the reel 31 is stopped, the special combination is won after the next game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role stops on the active line (until the special role is won). It is controlled to carry over.

  A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”. In addition, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning) in the game (the special combination is selected) The game that is carried over) is called “inside”. The game won for the special role is the game inside.

  As described above, the winning of the special role is carried over, but no role other than the special role is carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. That is, in the game won for these winning combinations, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  Further, although not shown in FIG. 2, combinations of symbols of the reels 31 corresponding to the various types of roles described above are determined in advance. For example, the combination of symbols of the small role A is defined as “bell”-“bell”-“bell” (not shown).

In such a case, when all the reels 31 are stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, and when the winning combination of the combination is made, the number of medals corresponding to the combination is received. To be paid out. For example, when the combination of symbols “BELL”-“BELL”-“BELL” is stopped on one of the active lines when the reel 31 is stopped, the small role A is won, and a predetermined number of coins are awarded according to the number of inserted coins. Medals are paid out.
As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, when the special combination is won, no medal is paid out, and only the transition to the special game is made in the next game. In addition, when a replay is won, a medal inserted in the game is set to be automatically inserted.

The game control means 60 includes the following part lottery means 61 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.
(Role lottery means)
The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (a special role, a small role, a replay or the like described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means of the role lottery means 61 generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, when the extracted random number value belongs to the BB winning area, it is determined that the BB is winning, and when it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined not to win.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the role lottery means 61 includes two types of special roles (BB and RB), three types of small roles (small role A to small role C), for example, during a normal game (not inside). Based on the random number extracted from replay and non-winning, the presence / absence of winning and the winning combination are determined.

(Role drawing table)
The combination lottery table 62 (62a to 62d) defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. The combination lottery table 62 includes a specific combination lottery table 62 for each gaming state (normal game (non-internal / internal) and special game).
For example, FIG. 2A shows the first combination lottery table 62a in the non-inside of the normal game. Each combination lottery table 62 (62a to 62d) has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery areas are divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and It is set to a predetermined ratio so as to have a winning probability set in advance.

In addition, although not shown in FIG. 2, when any special role (BB or RB) is won and inside the special role during normal game, it is set not to draw the special role. Yes.
For this reason, in the inside of the normal game, a combination excluding the special combination from the combination shown in FIG. In addition, the winning area of the special role in the non-inside is set to the non-winning area in the inside.

  Further, the second combination lottery table 62 shown in FIG. 2B is used during the special game, and indicates the type of combination to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. During the special game, the lottery for the special role is not performed as in the inside of the normal game. In addition, no replay lottery is performed. Furthermore, in the second role lottery table 62b, the winning probabilities of the small role B and the small role C are the same as in the normal game, but the winning probability of the small role A is high (1 / 1.1). In other words, it is set to win with a very high probability.

  Furthermore, the third combination lottery table 62c shown in FIG. 2C is used during the special game, like the second combination lottery table 62b. In the third combination lottery table 62c, the winning probabilities of the small combination A and the small combination B are different from those of the second combination lottery table 62b. The winning probability of the small role A is 1/100 as in the small role C, but the winning probability of the small role B is set to 1 / 1.1, as in the small role A in the second role lottery table 62b. ing.

Further, the fourth combination lottery table 62d shown in FIG. 2D is used during the special game, like the second combination lottery table 62b and the third combination lottery table 62c. In the fourth combination lottery table 62d, the winning probabilities of the small combination A and the small combination C are different from those of the second combination lottery table 62b. The winning probability of the small role A is 1/100 as in the small role B, but the winning probability of the small role C is set to 1 / 1.1, as in the small role A in the second role lottery table 62b. ing.
From the above, in the second role lottery table 62b, the winning probability of only the small role A is high, in the third role lottery table 62c, the winning probability of only the small role B is high, and in the fourth role lottery table 62d, the small role C is high. Only the winning probability is high.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2 (e), the number of small combinations A to C and the number of payouts at the time of winning are set to be different from each other.
In FIG. 2E, the payout number at the time of winning the small role A is set to 3 when the number of inserted medals is 1, 7 when it is 2, and 15 when it is 3. The number of sheets is set to be the largest. The payout number-insertion number at the time of winning, that is, the net increase number, is set most when the medal insertion number is 3 (the net increase number is 12).

  In addition, the payout number at the time of winning a prize for the small role B is set to 6 when the number of inserted medals is 1, 2 when it is 2, and 5 when it is 3, and most when it is 2 It is set to increase. The payout number-insertion number at the time of winning, that is, the net increase number is set most when the medal insertion number is 2 (the net increase number is 12).

Furthermore, the number of payouts for the winning combination of the small role C is set to 13 when the number of inserted medals is 1, 4 when 3 medals, 8 when 3 and 1 It is set to be the most. The payout number-insertion number at the time of winning, that is, the net increase number, is set most when the medal insertion number is 1 (the net increase number is 12).
From the above, the number of medals inserted with the largest net increase in medals is different for the small role A, the small role B, and the small role C, but the maximum net increase is the small role A, the small role B, and the small role C. In any case, 12 sheets are the same.

  Although not shown, the winning area and the non-winning area of each role are determined for each set value of the payout rate (for example, 6 levels from setting 1 to setting 6), and the winning probability of each role shown in FIG. Exemplifies the winning probability of the combination corresponding to any one of the set payout rates

(Special role selection carryover means, special role flag)
When the special combination winning means 63 wins the special combination, the special combination selection means 63 selects the special combination in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination stops on the active line (until the special combination wins). It controls to carry over after the next game.

  In the present embodiment, when a special combination is won, a special combination (BB, RB) flag 63a is provided for each type of special combination in order to store the special combination. For example, when BB is won, the BB flag 63a is turned on (from OFF), and when RB is won, the RB flag 63a is turned on. The ON state of these BB or RB flags 63a is maintained until BB or RB wins, respectively, and when BB or RB wins, it is returned from ON to OFF.

(Reel stop control means)
The reel stop control means 64 is a stop position determination table, which will be described later, based on the lottery result of the winning combination by the winning lottery means 61 when the stop switch 42 is operated, the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the like. The stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined with reference to 64a, and the drive of the motor 32 is controlled so that the reel 31 stops at the determined position.

  For example, the reel stop control means 64 controls to stop the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 in the game won for the winning combination, The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means within the range of the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of movements of the symbol) from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In the present embodiment, the number of symbols is set within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. In other words, it means within the range of the stop control time of the reel 31, that is, the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. Within 190 ms.

  Thus, any of the symbols up to the number of symbols (5 symbols) within the range of stop control of the reel 31 counted from the symbol at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected is a symbol to be stopped on the effective line. When the stop switch 42 is operated, the symbol is controlled to stop at the active line.

  In other words, when the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, if the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop on the effective line, By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the “range of control”, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled to stop as much as possible on the effective line.

  On the contrary, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated when the winning combination is not won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line. When the reel 31 is stopped, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the “reel 31 stop control range” so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line.

(Stop position determination table 64a)
The stop position determination table 64a determines the stop position of the symbol of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
The stop position determination table 64a includes a BB table used when winning a BB, an RB table used when winning an RB, a small role A table to a small role C table used when winning each small role, and a replay used when winning a replay. A table, a non-winning table used when not winning in the non-inside, a special role priority table used when winning a small role inside the special role, and a replay priority table used when winning a replay inside the special role.

  The BB table is used on condition that the BB is won in the game, or the BB is won in the game before the game and the game is not won. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to the role other than BB is not stopped on the effective line.

  In addition, the RB table is used on the condition that the RB is won in the game, or the RB is won in the game before the game and the game is not won. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to RB is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to roles other than RB is not stopped on the effective line. .

  Furthermore, the small role A table is used on the condition that the small role A is won in the game while the special role is not inside, and the symbol corresponding to the small role A is within the range of stop control of the reel 31. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination other than the small combination A is not stopped on the effective line.

Further, the small combination B table is used on the condition that the small combination B is won in the game while the special combination is not inside, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination B within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 Is stopped at the effective line, and the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination other than the small combination B is not stopped at the effective line.
Similarly, the small role C table is used on the condition that the small role C is won in the game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role C is stopped on the effective line within the range of stop control of the reel 31. At the same time, the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations other than the small combination C are not stopped on the effective line.

  The replay table is used on the condition that the replay is won in the game while the special role is not inside, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. At the same time, the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination other than the replay is not stopped on the effective line.

  Furthermore, the non-winning table is used in a non-winning game that does not carry over the winning of the special role, and the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the roles is not stopped at the active line when the reel 31 is stopped. This is a combination of symbols.

  Further, the special role priority table is selected within the range of stop control of the reel 31 when a small role (any of small roles A to C) is won in the special role (BB or RB). Priority is given to stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role carried over to the active line, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special role cannot be stopped to the active line, the next game The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the selected small combination is stopped on the effective line.

  If neither the symbol combination corresponding to the special role or the symbol combination corresponding to the small role won in the game can be stopped on the active line, the symbol combination corresponding to any role is also effective. A combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so as not to stop at the line.

In addition, the replay priority table is used within the special role (BB or RB) as a condition that the game has been won for replay, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay within the range of stop control of the reel 31 is used. If priority is given to stopping on the active line and the symbol combination corresponding to replay cannot be stopped on the active line, then the symbol combination corresponding to the special role carrying over the winning will be applied to the active line. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so as to be stopped.
It should be noted that the replay priority table may be a table in which the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that only the symbol combination corresponding to the replay is always stopped on the effective line.

  If neither the symbol combination corresponding to the replay won in the game nor the symbol combination corresponding to the special role carrying over the winning cannot be stopped on the active line, the symbol corresponding to any role The combination of symbols at the time of stopping the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of is not stopped on the effective line.

  Using the stop position determination table 64a described above, the reel stop control means 64, when stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations on the effective line, performs the combination within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. Control is performed so that the symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combination are stopped on the active line.

Here, the symbol arrangement of the reel of this embodiment will be described.
First, in the present embodiment, the symbols relating to the small combination A, the small combination B, and the small combination C are arranged for all the reels 31 at intervals within 5 symbols.
Therefore, when the small role A table, the small role B table, and the small role C table are used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning small role A, the small role B, and the small role C is set as an active line. It is set so that it can be stopped.

More specifically, for example, it is assumed that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role A is set to “bell” − “bell” − “bell”.
At this time, the symbols of “bell” are arranged at intervals within 5 symbols for all the reels 31.
In the present embodiment, as described above, “within the range of the stop control of the reel 31” is set within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
As a result, when winning the small role A, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role A is “BELL”-“BELL” on any active line, regardless of the position of the stop switch 42 operated. -The "bell" can be stopped.

(Stop symbol judging means)
The stop symbol determination means 65 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the active line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 65 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.

  The stop symbol determination means 65 does not determine the symbol combination after the reel 31 is actually stopped, but the reel position is determined by the stop position determination table 64a from the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. It is also possible to determine the combination of symbols on the active line when 31 stop positions are determined.

(Payment means)
The payout unit 66 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination, and the winning combination determination unit 65 wins the combination. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Further, at the time of replay winning, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

  Here, as described above, in the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out for the small combination A to small combination C is set to be different depending on the number of medals inserted in the game. As shown in FIG. 2E, for example, in the case of a small combination A, when a small medal A is won as a result of playing a game with one medal inserted, three medals are paid out. As a result of playing the game with two medals being inserted, when the small role A wins, seven medals are paid out. Furthermore, when the small role A wins as a result of playing the game with three medals being inserted, 15 medals are paid out. Similarly, the small combination B and the small combination C are set so that the number of payouts differs from the number of inserted medals.

(Special game control means)
The special game control means 67 starts the special game (BB game or RB game) (transition from the normal game to the special game), progress of the game during the special game, and end of the special game (from the special game to the normal game). Transition) and the like.
The special game control means 67 shifts from the normal game to the BB game when the combination of specific symbols corresponding to BB stops on the active line. Further, when the combination of specific symbols corresponding to RB stops on the active line, the game is shifted from the normal game to the RB game.

(Special game status flag)
Furthermore, the special game control means 67 includes a special game state flag 67a. The special game state flag 67a is a flag that is turned on when the game state is set to the special game state during the BB game, and turned off when the special game state ends.
First, during the normal game, when the symbol combination corresponding to BB stops on the active line, BB is won and the BB game is started from the next game.

  At this time, the special game control means 67 turns on the special game state flag 67a immediately before the start of the first game of the BB game (immediately before starting to accept medals from the player). Thereby, the special game state is set from the first game of the BB game.

  The special game control means 67 continues to determine whether or not the special game state end condition is satisfied. In the present embodiment, the condition for ending the special gaming state is when at least one of the winning of the combination reaching 3 times or the reaching of the number of gaming reaching 3 times is satisfied.

  Then, when the number of winning combinations has reached 3 times, or when the number of games in the special game state has reached 3, the special game control means 67 terminates the game to end the special game state. Sometimes, the special gaming state flag 67a is turned off.

  Furthermore, the special game control means 67 turns on the special game state flag 67a immediately before the start of the next game of the game (immediately before starting to accept medals from the player). Thus, in a game that satisfies the special game state end condition, the special game state ends at the end of the game, but the game state is set to the special game state again immediately before the start of the next game.

  Therefore, in the control of the slot machine 10, the gaming state is not the special gaming state from the end of the game that satisfies the special gaming state termination condition to just before the start of the next game. However, from the viewpoint of the player, at the start of all the games in the BB game, the special game state flag 67a is turned on and the special game state is set, so that it feels that the special game state continues without interruption. (The player does not recognize that the gaming state is not the special gaming state).

Note that the BB game of the present embodiment is as described above, but may be a BB game that has been conventionally known.
That is, when shifting to the BB game, first, a general game similar to the normal game is performed, and a transfer combination lottery for shifting to the bonus game in this general game is performed. When the transition role is won and won during the general game, the next game is shifted to the bonus game.

  In the bonus game, one medal is inserted, and a game is performed in which one symbol combination line in the middle in the horizontal direction is set as an effective line. In the bonus game, a lottery of a predetermined role is performed, and when the number of winning of the predetermined role or the number of games of the bonus game reaches a specified number, the bonus game is ended and the game returns to the general game. In this way, until the BB game end condition (for example, when the number of games in the general game reaches the specified number of times or when the number of times of transition to the bonus game reaches the specified number of times), the general game and the bonus game are satisfied. It will repeat the journey to and from.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game end condition is set such that the number of medals paid out during the BB game has reached the upper limit. Here, the upper limit number of the present embodiment is set to 465 sheets.

Furthermore, the RB game is played until the number of winning combinations reaches 8 or until the number of games reaches 12. In the RB game, the special game control means 67 continues to count the number of games or the number of winning prizes.
Note that the RB game is continued until at least one of the above-mentioned BB games in a special game state (the number of winning of the combination has reached 3 times or the number of games has reached 3 times) is satisfied. (Game) may be performed.

(Role lottery table selection means)
The role lottery table selection means 67b is a special lottery means 61 from among the second role lottery table 62b, the third role lottery table 62c, and the fourth role lottery table 62d during the special game, particularly in the present embodiment, the BB game. Any one combination lottery table 62 used in is selected. The selection of the role lottery table 62 is performed by lottery using software random numbers.

  Here, in the present embodiment, first, before the start of the first game of the BB game, any one combination lottery table 62 is selected by lottery. Once the combination lottery table 62 is selected, the combination lottery table 62 is used continuously for three games. That is, the combination lottery table 62 is used until one special game state is completed. Next, when the (one) special game state is finished and the next special game state is started, the role lottery table selecting means 67b again uses the role lottery table used in the special game state (1 game to 3 games). 62 is selected. Then, the part lottery means 61 performs the lottery of the part using the selected part lottery table 62.

(Means for counting the total number of payouts)
The total payout counting means 67c counts the total number (number of medals) paid out during the BB game, and continues to update the total number paid out for each game.
When the special game control means 67 determines that the total number of payouts counted by the total number of payout counting means 67c has reached the upper limit number (465 cards) (becomes the upper limit number or more), the special game control means 67 sets the BB game end condition. It is judged that it is satisfied, and control is performed so as to end the BB game.

  When the total number of payouts in the game reaches 465 or more, the BB game ends in the game, but when the total number of payouts in the game is less than 465 (464 or less), the upper limit number It is not determined that the game has reached BB, and the BB game is also played in the next game. As a result, in addition to the case where the game is exactly 465 and the BB game is finished, the game may be over 465 (for example, the most 479) in the game.

  In the RB game, there is no limit (upper limit) on the number of acquired medals, and the game is continued until one of the above conditions is satisfied. Therefore, during the RB game, the payout total counting means 67c does not count.

(Number of input notification means)
At the end of the BB game, the number-of-insertion notification means 67d has a combination of symbols corresponding to any one of the small roles A to C as the total number of payouts counted by the total payout count means 67c during the BB game. The number of medals to be inserted is notified during the BB game so that the number of payouts exceeds the upper limit and becomes the largest payout total within the payable range.
Further, since the (optimum) number of medals inserted is notified, the notification is performed before the game is started (before medals are inserted).

First, the number-of-insertions notification means 67d starts notification from the first game when the game shifts to the BB game.
In this case, during the BB game, the inserted number notifying means 67d inserts a predetermined number of medals that are the largest number of payouts of the small combination with the highest winning probability in the combination lottery table 62 used in the game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to (the winning combination with the highest winning probability) stops on the active line and the assumed total payout amount is within a specific range when it is assumed that medals corresponding to the predetermined number have been paid out The predetermined number is notified as the number of medals to be inserted in the game.

Here, “within a specific range” in the present embodiment means that “a predetermined number of medals are inserted and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination having the highest winning probability in the game is stopped on the active line. The assumed total payout total amount when it is assumed that medals corresponding to the predetermined number have been paid out is “a range smaller than the upper limit number (less than the upper limit number)”.
Further, when there are a plurality of hypothetical payout totals that are smaller than the upper limit number within the specific range, the predetermined number when the maximum hypothetical payout total is the maximum is the number to be notified (the number of medals to be inserted). .

Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the total number of payouts before the game is played is 456. In the game, the role lottery table 62b is used. Therefore, the small combination A has the highest winning probability.
Since the number of payouts based on the small role A is 3 when the number of inserted sheets is 1, the assumed total number of payouts is (456 + 3 =) 459 sheets. Further, when the number of inserted sheets is 2, the number of payouts is 7, so the total number of assumed payouts is (456 + 7 =) 463 sheets. Furthermore, since the number of payouts is 15 when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the assumed payout total is (456 + 15 =) 471.

Therefore, when the total number of assumed payouts is 471, the number is equal to or greater than the upper limit number (465 sheets), and thus the condition “range less than the upper limit number” is not satisfied.
On the other hand, the total number of assumed payouts of 459 and 463 satisfies the condition “range less than the upper limit”. When there are a plurality of assumed payout totals in the specific range, the predetermined number when the largest assumed payout total number is notified as the number of medals to be inserted. In this example, the number is 463 The predetermined number at the time, that is, two is notified as the number of medals to be inserted in the game.

  In addition, when the number of medals inserted is not the number of assumed payouts within the specified range, the number-of-insertion notification means 67d becomes the small winning combination with the highest winning probability in the game. The number of coins to be inserted when the corresponding symbol combination stops on the active line is notified as the number of medals to be inserted.

  Specifically, it is assumed that the total number of payouts is 462 at the end of the game. Further, it is assumed that the combination lottery table 62 used in the next game is the third combination lottery table 62c. Therefore, the small combination B has the highest winning probability.

  In this case, when the inserted number in the next game is one, the number of payouts based on the small combination B is 6, so the assumed payout total number is (462 + 6 =) 468. Further, when the number of inserted sheets is 2, the number of payouts is 14, so the total number of payouts is (462 + 14 =) 476. Furthermore, when the number of inserted sheets is 3, the number of payouts is 5, so the total number of assumed payouts is (462 + 5 =) 467. That is, no matter how many medals are inserted, the assumed payout total exceeds 465, and is not within the specific range (a number smaller than the upper limit number).

Therefore, in this case, the insertion number that gives the largest number of payouts when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination B stops on the active line, that is, two, is notified as the number of medals to be inserted.
As a result, when 2 medals are inserted and the small role B wins and 14 medals are paid out, the total payout is (462 + 14 =) 476, which reaches the upper limit in the game. Therefore, the BB game is ended in the game.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the number-of-insertion notification means 67d stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role having the highest winning probability in the game while the predetermined number of medals are inserted during the BB game. If the assumed payout total when it is assumed that medals corresponding to the predetermined number have been paid out is one less than the upper limit number (that is, 464), the number of medals inserted in the game is Notify that it should be a predetermined number.

For example, it is assumed that the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 460, and the role lottery table 62 used in the game is the fourth role lottery table 62d. Therefore, the small combination C has the highest winning probability.
In this case, when the predetermined number (the number of inputs) is two, the assumed payout total number is (460 + 4 =) 464 sheets, so the above condition is satisfied. Therefore, when the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 460, it is notified that the number of inserted medals should be two in the game.

  Further, when the fourth combination lottery table 62d is used and the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 456, when the predetermined number (number of inputs) is 3, the assumed total number of payouts is (456 + 8 =) 464 sheets, so the above condition is satisfied. Accordingly, when the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 456, the game notifies that the number of inserted medals should be three.

  Furthermore, when the fourth combination lottery table 62d is used and the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 451, when the predetermined number (number of inputs) is 1, the assumed total payout is ( 451 + 13 =) 464 sheets, which satisfies the above condition. Therefore, when the total number of payouts at the start of the game is 451, it is notified that the number of inserted medals should be 1 in the game.

  Further, the number-of-insertions notifying means 67d is notified that the number of inserted medals should be the predetermined number, and as a result of playing the game with the predetermined number of medals being inserted, the small number having the highest winning probability in the game. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination stops on the active line and medals are paid out, and the total payout is one less than the upper limit (464), the next game will be the most won in the game The number of medals inserted with the largest number of payouts when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination with a high probability stops on the active line is notified as the number of medals to be inserted.

  For example, in a game in which the second combination lottery table 62b is used, it is assumed that the total number of payouts before the start of the game is 449. In this case, it is notified that the number of inserted medals should be three, and as a result of playing the game with the three medals inserted, the symbol corresponding to the small role A having the highest winning probability in the game. Is stopped on the active line and 15 medals are paid out, and the total payout is 1 less than the upper limit (464).

  In the next game, for example, when the third combination lottery table 62c is used, the number of payouts when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination B having the highest winning probability in the game stops on the active line is the largest. The two medal insertion numbers are notified as the number of medals to be inserted. In this case, if the small role B wins in the game, the total number of payouts becomes (464 + 14 =) 478, and the BB game ends in the game.

In addition, as a specific method of the notification, there are various methods performed using the above-described production output device. For example, the image display device 23 has “one inserted number”, “two inserted number”. ", Or" the number of inserted sheets is three ".
Or, when the back lamp of one reel 31 among the three reels 31 is turned on, it means that the number of inserted sheets is one, and when the back lamps of two reels 31 are turned on, it is turned on. This means that the number of sheets is two, and when the back lamps of all three reels 31 are turned on, it means that the number of inserted sheets is three. A method of informing may be used.

  By performing the notification as described above, the notification is performed during the BB game so that the number of payouts exceeds the upper limit number of 465 and is the largest payout total within the payable range. Thereby, the player can easily obtain the most payout within the payable range during the BB game.

(Production control means)
The production control means 68 controls production output from the above-described production output devices (the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23).
The production control means 68 selects the production pattern for each game based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided in advance. Then, the effect control means 68 selects one effect pattern by lottery using software random numbers after the role lottery means 61 is selected by lottery at the start of the game.

  In addition, a plurality of types of production patterns are provided according to the winning combination. For example, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided each time a special role is elected, a small role is elected (not inside or inside), and a non-winning time (not inside or inside).

As for the production pattern, as to the progress of the game, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.) what kind of production is output (how the lamp 21 is lit) And what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, etc.).
Then, the effect control means 68 controls to output the effect from the effect output device at a predetermined timing according to the selected effect pattern.

Next, the game flow in the first embodiment will be described based on a flowchart. 3 and 4 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the BB game. FIG. 4 is a flowchart following FIG.
When the BB game is started, first, in step S11 in FIG. 3, the payout total count unit 67c controls to initialize the medal payout total number C during the BB game (C = 0). Next, proceeding to step S12, the combination lottery table selection means 67b selects the combination lottery table 62 used in the special game state (the first game to the third game).

  Next, proceeding to step S13, the special game control means 67 controls to turn on the special game state flag 67a. That is, for each special game state, the special game state flag 67a is turned on before the start of the first game (before the medal is inserted). In the next step S14, the special game control means 67 performs a special game state initialization process. Specifically, an initial value is set for the (remaining) number of games X in the special gaming state (in this embodiment, the initial value of the number of games X = 3), and an initial value is set for the (remaining) number Y of winning combinations Set (in this embodiment, the initial value of the number of winning times Y = 3).

  In the next step S15, the number-of-insertions notifying unit 67d assumes the assumed payout total number C ′ (in this embodiment, a predetermined number of medals are inserted and a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination having the highest winning probability in the game. Is calculated on the assumption that medals corresponding to the predetermined number have been paid out. Next, the process proceeds to step S16, where it is determined whether or not the assumed payout total number C ′ is within a specific range (in this embodiment, there is an assumed payout total number that is smaller than the upper limit number). When it is determined that it is within the range, the process proceeds to step S17, and when it is determined that it is not within the specific range, the process proceeds to step S18.

In step S17, the predetermined number when the assumed payout total number C ′ is within a specific range is notified as the number of medals to be inserted in the game. Here, when the plurality of assumed payout totals are within a specific range, the predetermined number when the largest assumed payout total is reached is notified as the number of medals to be inserted in the game. Then, the process proceeds to step S19.
On the other hand, in step S18, the number of medals inserted with the maximum number of payouts in the small combination having the highest winning probability in the game is notified, and the process proceeds to step S19.

  In step S19, the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not a medal has been inserted. When the insertion of a medal is detected, the process proceeds to step S20, and the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on. When ON is detected, an effective line corresponding to the number of inserted medals is determined and each reel 31 is started, and the process proceeds to step S21.

  In step S21, the special game control means 67 subtracts 1 from the number of games X (X = X-1). In the next step S22, the combination lottery means 61 performs a combination lottery using the combination lottery table 62 selected in step S14. Next, proceeding to step S23, the reel stop control means 64 sets the stop position determination table 64a according to the winning lottery result in step S22.

  In the next step S24 (FIG. 4), the game control means 60 continues to detect whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on, and when on is detected, the process proceeds to step S25. In step S25, the reel stop control means 64 determines the stop position of the reel 31 based on the position of the reel 31 when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position determination table 64a set in step S23. Then, the reel 31 is controlled to stop at the determined position.

  In the next step S26, the game control means 60 determines whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped, and proceeds to step S27 when determining that all the reels 31 have stopped. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S26 that all the reels 31 are not stopped, the process returns to step S24.

In step S27, the stop symbol determination means 65 determines whether or not the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations has stopped on any of the active lines (whether any of the combinations has won a prize). When it is determined that any combination has won, the process proceeds to step S28. When it is determined that any combination has not won, the process proceeds to step S32.
In step S28, the payout means 66 performs processing (including credit addition processing) such as paying out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. Here, when any of the small combination A to small combination C wins, the number of medals corresponding to the inserted number in the game is paid out. Then, the process proceeds to step S29.

  In step S29, the special game control means 67 performs an update process of the total payout C of medals during the BB game. For example, when the number of medals paid out in the game is K, the process of C = C + K is performed. Next, proceeding to step S30, the special game control means 67 subtracts 1 from the winning count Y (Y = Y-1). Then, the process proceeds to step S31.

  In step S31, the special game control means 67 determines whether or not the total number C of medals has reached 465, which is the upper limit. When it is determined that the number has not reached 465, the process proceeds to step S32, and the special game control means 67 determines whether (remaining) the number of games X = 0 or (remaining) the number of winnings Y = 0. Judge whether or not. When it is determined that at least one of X = 0 or Y = 0 is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S33. On the other hand, when it is determined that X is not 0 and Y is not 0, the process returns to step S14, and the next game also continues the game in the special game state.

  In step S33, the special game control means 67 turns off the special game state flag 67a and returns to step S12. As a result, the special game state flag 67a is temporarily turned off at the end of the game. However, in the next game, the combination lottery table 62 used in the next special game state is selected and the start of the special game state. Immediately before, it is turned on by step S13.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S31 that 465 cards have been reached, it is determined that the BB game end condition is satisfied, and the process proceeds to step S34. In step S34, the special game control means 67 turns off the special game state flag 67a. Then, the process proceeds to step S35, and the special game control means 67 controls to end the BB game and shift to the normal game.

(Second Embodiment)
FIG. 5 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10A according to the second embodiment of the present invention.
In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. In addition, the suffix “A” is attached to the means peculiar to the second embodiment.
In the second embodiment, the game control means 60A is different from the first embodiment in the special game control means 67A. The special game control means 67A includes a special game state flag 67a, a combination lottery table selection means 67b, a payout total count means 67c, and an insertion number notification means 67d in addition to the notification flag 67e and the insertion number notification in the first embodiment. Selection means 67f is provided.
Furthermore, BB distribution means 69 is provided.

Here, the BB distribution means 69 distributes to a normal BB or a super BB when winning a BB. In particular, in the present embodiment, it is performed by lottery using software random numbers, and each is distributed to normal BB or super BB with a probability of 1/2.
The notification flag 67e is a flag for determining whether the BB is a super BB or a normal BB, and when the super BB is won, the notification flag 67e is turned on, and when the normal BB is won. The notification flag 67e is turned off.

  The number-of-insertions notification selection unit 67f selects whether or not to perform notification by the number-of-insertions notification unit 67d in the BB game. When the notification flag 67e is off, the insertion number notification selection unit 67f selects not to perform notification by the insertion number notification unit 67d in the BB game (normal BB game). On the other hand, when the notification flag 67e is on, the insertion number notification selection unit 67f selects to perform notification by the insertion number notification unit 67d in the BB game (super BB game).

  As mentioned above, in 2nd Embodiment, when winning BB, it distributes to normal BB or super BB. When it is a normal BB, the number of throws is not notified in the BB game (normal BB game), and when it is a super BB, the number of throws is reported in the BB game (super BB game).

  Further, in the BB game in the second embodiment (both normal BB game and super BB game), the role lottery table selection means 67b selects each game and the role lottery table 62. Note that the selection of the combination lottery table 62 is performed before the start of the game (before the medal is inserted), as in the first embodiment.

FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing during a normal game according to the second embodiment.
In step S41 of FIG. 6, the game control means 60A continues to detect whether or not a medal has been inserted, and when it is detected that a medal has been inserted, the process proceeds to step S42. In step S42, the game control means 60A continues to detect whether or not the start switch 41 is turned on, and when on is detected, the process proceeds to step S43.

In step S43, the part lottery means 61 performs a part lottery. In the next step S44, the reel stop control means 64 sets the stop position determination table 64a related to the winning combination in the game, and proceeds to step S45.
In step S45, the game control means 60A continues to determine whether or not the stop switch 42 is turned on. When it is determined that the stop switch 42 has been turned on, the process proceeds to step S46, and the reel stop control means 64 controls the drive of the motor 32 to stop the reel 31 corresponding to the turned on stop switch 42. . Next, proceeding to step S47, the game control means 60A determines whether or not all the reels 31 have stopped, and when determining that they have stopped, proceeds to step S48. On the other hand, when it is determined that all the reels 31 are not yet stopped, the process returns to step S45.

In step S48, the stop symbol discriminating means 65 discriminates whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination has stopped on the active line (whether the winning symbol has been won) in the game. Proceed to S49. On the other hand, when it is determined that no winning is made, the processing according to this flowchart is terminated.
In step S49, the payout means 66 performs processing such as paying out medals according to the winning combination. For example, when any small combination wins, the number of medals corresponding to the number of inserted medals is paid out, and at the time of replay winning, a process of automatically inserting the number of medals inserted in the game is performed. Then, the process proceeds to step S50.

In step S50, the stop symbol determination means 65 determines whether or not BB has won a prize. When it is determined that BB has won, the process proceeds to step S51, and when it is determined that BB has not won, the processing according to this flowchart ends.
In step S51, the BB distribution unit 69 performs a distribution lottery for normal BB or super BB. Proceeding to step S53, the special game control means 67A determines whether or not the super BB is won in the lottery of step S52. When it is determined that the super BB is won, the process proceeds to step S53, and the special game control means 67A turns on the notification flag 67e, proceeds to step S54, and shifts to the (super) BB game. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S52 that the super BB is not won, the process proceeds to step S54 without performing the process of step S53, and the process shifts to (normal) BB game.
Although not shown in the flowchart, when the RB wins, the game shifts to the RB game after the next game.

7 and 8 are flowcharts showing the flow of processing during the BB game in the second embodiment. FIG. 8 is a flowchart following FIG.
Note that the flowcharts of FIGS. 7 and 8 are processes common to the normal BB game and the super BB game.
In the second embodiment, the role lottery table selection unit 67b selects the respective game / role lottery table 62 during the BB game. Therefore, in the second embodiment, first, in step S61, a process corresponding to step S11 of the first embodiment is performed, and in a next step S62, a process corresponding to step S13 of the first embodiment is performed. In step S63, a process corresponding to step S14 of the first embodiment is performed. Thereafter, in step S64, (every game) processing corresponding to step S12 of the first embodiment is performed.

  Moreover, in 2nd Embodiment, the process of step S65 is added with respect to 1st Embodiment. When the process proceeds from step S64 to step S65, it is determined whether or not the notification flag 67e is on. When the notification flag 67e is on, processing from step S66 to step S69 (processing from step S15 to step S18 in the first embodiment) is performed in order to notify the number of inputs. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S65 that the notification flag 67e is not ON (OFF), since the number of inputs is not notified, the process proceeds from step S65 to step S70.

The processing from step S70 to step S85 is the same as the processing from step S19 to step S34 of the first embodiment.
In the second embodiment, after the process of step S85, the process proceeds to step S86. In step S86, if the notification flag 67e is on, it is turned off. And it progresses to step S87, complete | finishes BB game, and transfers to normal game.

(Third embodiment)
FIG. 9 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10B according to the third embodiment of the present invention.
In the following, differences from the first embodiment will be mainly described. Note that the subscript “B” is attached to the means unique to the third embodiment.
In the third embodiment, the game control means 60B is different from the first embodiment in the role lottery table 62B. Of the role lottery table 62B, the second role lottery table 62b, the third role lottery table 62c, and the fourth role lottery table 62d used in the BB game are the same as in the first embodiment, The first combination lottery table 62a ′ is different from the first combination lottery table 62a of the first embodiment.

FIG. 10 is the first combination lottery table 62a ′ (the combination lottery table 62 used during the non-inside of the normal game) in the third embodiment.
In the first combination lottery table 62a ′ of the third embodiment, the BB winning area is divided into a plurality of areas. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 10, there are three types of BBs BB1, BB2, and BB3, and the BB winning area is divided into a BB1 winning area, a BB2 winning area, and a BB3 winning area. ing. Furthermore, each winning area of BB1, BB2, and BB3 is obtained by dividing the winning area of BB of the first embodiment into three equal parts.
Further, the combinations of symbols corresponding to these three types of BBs are set to be different. For example, BB1 is "red 7"-"red 7"-"red 7", BB2 is "blue 7"-"blue 7"-"blue 7", and BB3 is "white 7"-"white 7"-"white 7 ", Each is set.

Furthermore, unlike the first embodiment, the special game control means 67B of the third embodiment is not provided with the role lottery table selection means 67b.
When BB1 wins and shifts to BB1 game, the second combination lottery table 62b is used from the beginning to the end, and the combination lottery table 62 is not changed midway.
Similarly, when BB2 wins and shifts to BB2 game, the third combination lottery table 62c is used from the beginning to the end.
Similarly, when BB3 wins and shifts to BB3 game, the fourth combination lottery table 62d is used from the beginning to the end.

FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing during a normal game in the third embodiment. The following description will mainly focus on the differences from the processing (FIG. 6) during the normal game of the second embodiment.
First, the processing from step S91 to step S100 is the same from step S41 to step S50 in the second embodiment.
In the third embodiment, when it is determined in step S100 that the BB has won, in the next step S101, the game shifts to the BB game corresponding to the winning BB. For example, when BB1 wins, it shifts to BB1 game, when BB2 wins, it shifts to BB2, and when it shifts to BB3, it shifts to BB3 game.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the flow of processing during the BB game in the third embodiment. Note that the flowchart of FIG. 12 is a process common to the BB1 game, the BB2 game, and the BB3 game. Hereinafter, a different part from the process (FIG. 3 and FIG. 4) in BB game of 1st Embodiment is mainly demonstrated.

First, when shifting to the BB game, first, the process of step S110 is performed. In step S110, the combination lottery table 62 corresponding to the BB game is set. That is, the second combination lottery table 62b is set for the BB1 game, the third combination lottery table 62c is set for the BB2 game, and the fourth combination lottery table 62d is set for the BB3 game.
In step S111, a process corresponding to step S11 of the first embodiment is performed, and in a next step S112, a process corresponding to step S13 of the first embodiment is performed. In the next step S113, a process corresponding to step S14 of the first embodiment is performed.
In the third embodiment, the process of step S12 of the first embodiment is not performed. This is because the role lottery table 62 used in the BB game has already been determined in step S110.

  Furthermore, the processing from step S114 to 122 is the same as the processing from step S15 to step S23 of the first embodiment. Furthermore, in 3rd Embodiment, after step S122, it transfers to the process after step S24 of FIG.

  As described above, in the third embodiment, since the same combination lottery table 62 is always used during the BB game, the same number of inserted medals is notified until the middle of the BB game. For example, when the second combination lottery table 62b is used, the BB game is notified that the number of inserted medals should be three until halfway. In this case, after notifying that three medals should be inserted in the first game, the notification may be interrupted until the optimum number of inserted medals changes thereafter. Then, when the number of medals paid out during the BB game is close to the upper limit value, the optimum number of inserted medals is notified. For example, when the number of medals paid out in the BB game using the second combination lottery table 62b is 457, the number of inserted coins is notified in the next game.

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, For example, the following various deformation | transformation is possible.
(1) In this embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention can also be applied to slot machines that use game media other than medals, such as game balls.

  (2) In this embodiment, the winning rate at the time of winning the small combination A to small combination C is set to be 100%. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning rate of the small roles A to C is not necessarily 100%. That is, for at least some of the reels 31, the symbols constituting the small combination A to small combination C may be separated by six symbols or more.

  (3) Further, the highest winning probability of the small role A to the small role C is set to 1 / 1.1, but is not limited to this, for example, a lower winning probability, specifically, at least a majority (1 / 2 or more), or a winning probability higher than 1 / 1.1, for example 1 / 1.05.

  (4) In the first embodiment, the combination lottery table selection means 62 reselects the combination lottery table 62 for each special gaming state (every three games). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of games for reselecting the winning lottery table 62 may be set to any number. Further, one special game state may be set to a number of games other than three games, and the role lottery table 62 may be selected again for each special game state. Furthermore, the winning lottery table 62 may be selected every time the winning number of winning combinations reaches a predetermined number (for example, 5 times).

  (5) In the second embodiment, the distribution lottery between the normal BB and the super BB is performed after the BB winning. However, the present invention is not limited to this. A normal BB winning area and a super BB winning area may be provided. In this way, there is no need to perform the lottery after the BB is won.

(6) Further, in the above embodiment, when the number of throws is notified, it is performed in all games of the special game (in BB game), but not limited to this, at least in the special game (BB game) It may be performed in some games. For example, it is possible to make a lottery to determine whether or not to play each game and notify, and to notify only when the lottery is won.
Furthermore, the notification of the number of inputs can be performed not only during the BB game but also during the RB game or during the normal game. For example, during a normal game, a plurality of types of lottery tables with different winning probabilities and payout numbers for the small roles A to C are provided, and for example, the roles used in the role lottery means 61 for each game or for each of a plurality of games. The lottery table 62 may be changed.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine which is 1st Embodiment of this invention. (A)-(d) is a figure which shows the kind of winning combination and winning probability in 1st Embodiment, (e) is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and the number of payout at the time of winning. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in BB game in 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in BB game in 1st Embodiment, and is a flowchart following FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine which is 2nd Embodiment of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the normal game of 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in BB game in 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in BB game in 2nd Embodiment, and is a flowchart following FIG. It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine which is 3rd Embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the 1st combination lottery table in 3rd Embodiment. In the flowchart which shows the flow of the process in the normal game in 3rd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process in BB game in 3rd Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

10, 10A, 10B Slot machine 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display device 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 60, 60A, 60B Game control means 61 Role lottery means 62, 62B Role lottery table 62a, 62a ' 1st role lottery table 62b 2nd role lottery table 62c 3rd role lottery table 62d 4th role lottery table 63 Special role winning carry-over means 63a Special role flag 64 Reel stop control means 64a Stop position determination table 65 Stopping symbol judgment means 66 Dispensing Means 67, 67A, 67B Special game control means 67a Special game state flag 67b Role lottery table selection means 67c Total payout count means 67d Insertion number notification means 67e Notification flag 67f Insertion number notification selection means 8 effect control means

Claims (12)

In a slot machine that gives a profit including payout of a number of game media according to the combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is stopped on the active line while playing a game by inserting a game medium,
A winning lottery table in which a plurality of types of winning combinations including a plurality of types of specific roles are determined,
A role lottery means for drawing a role using the role lottery table,
Each winning lottery table is set such that the winning probability of at least one specific role is different from the winning probability of at least one other specific role,
The number of game media inserted and the number of payouts relative to the number of games played for each specific combination so that the number of games paid out when the combination of symbols corresponding to that role stops on the active line depends on the number of game media input. Is set for each specific role,
A role lottery table selection means for selecting any one of the role lottery tables used by the role lottery means from a plurality of types of the role lottery tables;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, the number of game media to be inserted when the number of payouts of game media is the maximum among the specific combinations having the highest winning probability in the combination lottery table used in the game is determined as the combination A slot machine, comprising: a number-of-informing means for informing before a lottery is performed by the lottery means. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein
The slot machine, wherein the combination lottery table selection unit selects the combination lottery table used by the combination lottery unit when a specific condition is satisfied. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The role lottery means draws a role including a special role for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to the player,
In a normal game, when the special combination is won by the above-mentioned combination lottery means, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line, the special game is shifted from the normal game to the special game until the special game end condition is satisfied. Special game control means for controlling to execute a game,
The slot number notifying means notifies the number of game media to be inserted in at least a part of the special games. The slot machine according to claim 3,
The slot machine characterized in that the combination lottery table selection means selects the combination lottery table used in a special game. The slot machine according to claim 3 or claim 4,
A slot machine, comprising: a number-of-insertion notification selection unit for selecting whether or not to execute the number-of-insertion notification unit in a special game. The slot machine according to claim 5, wherein
As a special role, it has multiple types of special roles,
When the combination of symbols corresponding to at least one special combination is stopped on the active line, the number-of-insertion-notification selecting unit selects to execute the number-of-insertion notification unit in the special game, and at least another 1 A slot machine characterized in that when the combination of symbols corresponding to one special combination is stopped on the active line, it is selected not to execute the insertion number notifying means in the special game. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 6,
As a special role, it has multiple types of special roles,
A slot machine, wherein the combination lottery table used in the special game is predetermined for each type of special combination. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 3 to 7,
A payout total counting means for counting the total number of game media paid out during the special game;
The special game control means determines that the special game end condition is satisfied when the total number of payouts counted by the payout total count means during the special game reaches a predetermined upper limit number. To end the special game with
The number-of-insertions notification means sets the upper limit when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination stops on the effective line when the total number of payouts counted by the total number-of-payout counting means during the special game is terminated. A slot machine characterized by notifying the number of game media to be inserted during a special game so that the total number of payouts is the largest within the range that can be paid out. The slot machine according to claim 8,
The number-of-insertion notification means is that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is stopped on an effective line, and a game medium corresponding to the predetermined number is paid out. A slot machine characterized in that when the assumed total payout amount is within a specific range, the predetermined number is notified as the number of game media to be inserted in the game. The slot machine according to claim 8,
The input number notifying means is
Assuming that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game and that a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line and the game media corresponding to the predetermined number are paid out. Is within a specific range, the predetermined number is notified as the number of game media to be inserted in the game,
Regardless of the number of game media inserted, if the assumed payout total number is not within the specific range, the number of payouts when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line in the game. A slot machine characterized by notifying the largest number of game media as the number of game media to be inserted. The slot machine according to claim 8,
The number-of-insertion notification means is that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is stopped on an effective line, and a game medium corresponding to the predetermined number is paid out. A slot machine that notifies that the number of game media to be inserted should be the predetermined number in the game when the assumed total payout amount is one less than the upper limit number. The slot machine according to claim 8,
The input number notifying means is
Assuming that a predetermined number of game media are inserted during a special game and that a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is stopped on the active line and the game media corresponding to the predetermined number are paid out. When the number is one less than the upper limit number, the game informs that the number of inserted game media should be the predetermined number, and
In the game, when the predetermined number of game media are inserted and the game is performed, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination stops at the active line and the game media is paid out, the next game Then, a slot machine is characterized in that the number of game media that will be paid out most when a combination of symbols corresponding to a specific combination is stopped on the active line is reported as the number of game media to be inserted.

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