JP2006312023A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To mitigate the skill of pressing buttons depending on a visual sense in an MB game. <P>SOLUTION: In the MB game, bell symbols are arranged on a winning line including a position at which a first symbol is displayed by reverse pressing and a small role B prize is won. In the game, since overlap winnings are recognized for a won prize regardless of internal lottery, the problem of a cherry which is a single winning symbol does not occur. Thus, the winning line can be freely decided corresponding to the stop position of the first symbol on a right reel R3. In the meantime, in the case of forward pressing, the bell symbol and the cherry symbol are stopped so as to be simultaneously displayed. Then, in the case that the stop operation timing of the right reel R3 is appropriate, the small role B prize is won. Though a small role C prize is won simultaneously, since 15 tokens are allocated for the small role B prize, an allotment is not affected. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  The slot machine generally includes three reels, a display window provided on the front surface of each reel, three reel stop buttons corresponding to each reel, and a start lever for starting a game. A plurality of symbols are arranged on each reel, and an area where one symbol is arranged is called a frame. In the display window, three symbols stop at symbol stop positions such as an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. A set of symbol stop positions of each display window is a winning position. Generally, the position of the winning position is as follows: the middle of each display window, the top of each display window, the bottom of each display window, the top of the left display window, the middle of the middle display window, the bottom of the right display window, the left display window There are the lower and middle display windows, the middle and right display windows, and each winning position is called a winning line.

  When the player depresses the start lever, all the reels rotate at the same time, and each reel stops at the timing when the player depresses each reel stop button. Of the combinations of symbols arranged on the winning line in a state where the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols that gives a game value is called a role. When a combination of symbols composing a combination on the effective winning line is completed, a winning is made, and the player can obtain the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. That is, when the state where the reels are stopped is a state (predetermined state) that is a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, the winning combination is awarded and a game value corresponding to the winning winning combination is given.

  Here, the winning is generally determined by two steps. The first step is called internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the lottery is executed at the operation timing of the start lever to determine which prize is won or lost, and internal lottery information indicating the lottery result is generated.

  In the second step, the reel stop position is controlled in accordance with the operation of the reel stop button. If the internal lottery information indicates a loss, even if the player operates the reel stop button at the timing when the symbol that constitutes a certain role has reached the valid pay line, the reel stop timing is delayed, The reels are controlled so that the symbols constituting the combination do not stop on the valid pay line. The same applies to the combination corresponding to the prize that was not won in the internal lottery. Such control is called kicking control. On the other hand, if the prize which is an internal lottery is won, the drawing control is performed so that the symbols constituting the combination corresponding to the prize stop on the winning line even if the operation timing of the reel stop button is slightly early. In other words, in order for a player to win a prize, it is necessary to win a prize by an internal lottery and align the winning combination on an effective prize line.

A special game called a challenge time is known as a game executed on the slot machine. In the challenge time, the reels stop when the player operates the reel stop button regardless of the result of the internal lottery. Therefore, the challenge time is an advantageous game for a player with a high level of skill, while the game is unfavorable for a player with a low level of skill. Thus, for some reels, Patent Document 1 discloses a conventional slot machine that performs pull-in control even during a challenge time.
JP 2001-129157 A

  However, in the above-described conventional slot machine, there is always a reel that does not perform pull-in control, so it is not easy for a low-skilled player to win a prize at the challenge time.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems. A slot machine that allows a low-skilled player to easily win a prize when no pull-in control is performed or there is a reel with a small number of pull-in frames. Providing is a solution issue.

  In order to solve the above-described problems, a slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) each having a plurality of frames and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in each frame and capable of variable display. A start operation means (12) for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display; and a stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) for the player to input an instruction to stop the variable display; Each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) has upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions as positions where the symbols stop, and the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are specified display A first symbol is arranged in the specific display column (R3), and a plurality of winning lines (L1) are set as a set of the symbol stop positions specified for each of the display columns (R1, R2, R3). ~ L5), the plurality of tables In a state in which the variable display of the columns (R1, R2, R3) is stopped, when the stop mode on the pay line (L1 to L5) is a predetermined mode, a prize is won, and a game predetermined according to the winning prize One or a plurality of small prizes that give a value, and a game medium is paid out as a game value to be given to the prize, and a game type is transferred to a predetermined game as the game value to be given The first prize of the specific display column (R3) is stopped on the winning line (L1 to L5) and the other display columns (R1, R2) are included in the small prize. Includes a first prize in which a predetermined symbol stops on the winning line (L1 to L5) and a prize is awarded and the maximum number of game media is paid out. The starting prize is a condition for starting a specific game. Includes a special game start award, And a slot machine (1) capable of executing the specific game, which manages a plurality of types of games including the base game and the specific game, wherein the specific game includes an upper stage, a middle stage, A game management means (101) for executing a game by enabling a plurality of pay lines (L1 to L5) including a lower symbol stop position, and generating lottery information indicating a lottery result by executing a lottery, Then, the lottery is executed by including the specific game start prize, a plurality of small part awards and loses in the lottery object, and a plurality of predetermined small part awards including the first prize are won in the specific game. The lottery means (101, S104, S105) for generating the lottery information combined with the result of lottery of the prizes and loses for the lottery and the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. A first stop control for stopping the display row (R1, R2, R3) by moving the display row (R1, R2, R3) within a range of 4 frames with reference to the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the determined timing; Based on the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the timing when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated, the display row (R1, R2, R3) is within the range of one frame. Stop control means (101, S106 to S109) for selectively executing the second stop control to be moved and stopped, and an arbitrary first symbol and the next first symbol in the specific display row (R3). Arrange the arbitrary predetermined symbols and the next predetermined symbols within five frames in other display columns (R1, R2) other than the specific display column (R3), and stop control means (10 , S106 to S109), the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) in the specific game in which the lottery information indicates that only the predetermined small role prize is won regardless of the lottery. ) Is operated for the first time, the second stop control is selected to stop the specific display row (R3) at any one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions of the first symbol, and the other The display sequence (R1, R2) is controlled such that the first stop control is selected and the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line including the symbol stop position of the first symbol, and the specific display column (R3 ) Is operated last, the second stop control is selected, and the first symbol at the operation timing is moved within the range of one frame, and the first award is selected. To win If possible, wherein said stopping the specific display row (R3) within one frame so as to win the first prize.

  According to this invention, the specific small role award, which is one of the small role awards, is composed of the first symbol and the predetermined symbol in the specific display row. The first symbol and the predetermined symbol may be the same or different. And when the stop operation means corresponding to a specific display row | line | column is operated first, a stop control means stops a specific display row | line by 1st stop control made to stop within one frame. Here, since the arbitrary first symbol and the next first symbol are arranged within 4 frames in the specific display row, the first symbol is displayed in the upper row no matter what timing the player operates the stop operation means. , Middle stage, or lower stage. However, when the display row moves upward or downward, if the first symbol is not located in any of the upper, middle, or lower rows at the stop operation timing, the specific display row is moved one frame to the upper row. Although it can be stopped, it cannot be stopped at the middle and lower stages. When the specific display column is stopped first, the other display columns are controlled so that the predetermined symbol stops on the winning line including the symbol stop position of the first symbol. You can win one prize. In this case, in the other display columns, the predetermined symbol is an arbitrary first symbol and the next first symbol are arranged within 5 frames, and the first stop control is used to move and stop within the range of 4 frames. Since it is stopped, it can be stopped by drawing a predetermined symbol on a predetermined winning line. Here, arranging within 5 frames means that the symbols arranged between the symbols of interest are 4 frames or less. As described above, according to the present invention, when the lottery information indicates the winning of the first prize in the specific game, if the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is operated first, the first prize can be won. Even a player with a low push skill can win the first prize with the largest number of payouts. In addition, the element and embodiment of this invention have the following correspondence, for example. That is, the first prize corresponds to the small role B prize, the first symbol corresponds to the bell symbol, and the predetermined symbol corresponds to the bell symbol. The “maximum number of game media” means the largest number of game media to be paid out when winning one of a plurality of prizes (small role awards). In addition, the plurality of small role awards to be drawn in the base game and the plurality of predetermined small roles awards to be drawn in the specific game may be all matched or may be partially matched. , All may be inconsistent.

  Here, the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) include a first display column (R1), and the predetermined small role award includes upper, middle, The second symbol stops at any one of the symbol stop positions in the lower row, and the symbol stop positions of the other display columns (R2, R3) include the second prize that is awarded even if any symbol stops, The stop control means (101, S106 to S109) corresponds to the first display row (R1) in the specific game in which the lottery information indicates winning of only the predetermined small role prize that is won regardless of lottery. When the stop operation means (13a) is operated for the first time, the predetermined symbol and the second symbol are moved to the upper, middle and lower stages by moving the first display row (R1) within a range of four frames. If it is possible to stop at the symbol stop position, the first stop Select the control to stop the first display row (R1) so that the predetermined symbol and the second symbol are located at any one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions. If it is impossible to stop the second symbol at the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions by moving the first display row (R1), select the first stop control, It is preferable that the first display row (R1) is stopped so that the predetermined symbol is located at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions.

  In this case, when the stop operation means corresponding to the first display row is first operated, stop control is performed in the following priority order. First, when the predetermined symbol and the second symbol can be simultaneously stopped at the upper, middle, and lower levels, the first display row is stopped so that both stop at one of the symbol stop positions. Next, when this is impossible, the predetermined symbol is stopped at any one of the upper, middle and lower stages. As described above, when the stop operation means corresponding to the first display row is operated in the first stop operation, the predetermined symbol and the second symbol are stopped at the symbol stop position as much as possible in the special game. This is to give the player a payout. That is, in the state where the first display row is stopped, even if the predetermined symbol is stopped at the symbol stop position, the winning line is limited, so that the first prize cannot be reliably won. For example, it is assumed that there are three display lines and five pay lines including an upper stage, a middle stage, a lower stage, a diagonally up left, and a diagonally up right. In this case, it is assumed that the predetermined symbol stops in the middle stage with the first display row positioned on the right and stopped. In this case, in order to win the first prize, the first symbol must be stopped in the middle, but due to the relationship between the interval of the first symbol and the number of frames drawn in the specific display row, it is always necessary to win the first prize. Is not limited. Therefore, if possible, the second symbol is stopped at the symbol stop position, and then the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously stopped at the symbol stop position in order to leave the possibility of winning the first prize. . Note that the second symbol and the second prize in the present invention correspond to, for example, the cherry symbol and the small role C prize in the embodiment, respectively.

  In the slot machine described above, in the first display row (R1), when the second symbol is displayed shifted by one frame in the variable display direction from the lower symbol stop position, the predetermined symbol is displayed. When any one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions is set as the predetermined symbol stop position, the stop control means (101, S106 to S109) is configured so that the lottery information indicates that the first prize is won. In the game, when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) is first operated, the first stop control is selected and the first display row (R1) is selected. It is preferable that the first symbol is stopped on the winning line (L1 to L5) including the predetermined symbol stop position. According to the present invention, in the normal game, when the first prize is won, the second symbol in the first display row is designed so that the second prize and the first prize are not won at the same time. The winning line is limited in advance so as not to stop at the stop position, and the specific display row is stopped. Thereby, in the base game, it is possible to win the first prize as much as possible while avoiding duplicate prizes.

  Next, another slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) each having a plurality of frames, in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and variable display is possible, Start operation means (12) for a player to input an instruction to start variable display, stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) for a player to input an instruction to stop the variable display, Each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) has upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions as positions where the symbols stop, and the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are specific display columns ( R3), the first symbol and the third symbol are arranged in the specific display row (R3), and a plurality of winning lines as a set of the symbol stop positions specified for each of the display rows (R1, R2, R3) (L1 to L5), the plurality of displays In a state where the variable display of (R1, R2, R3) is stopped, when the stop mode on the pay line (L1 to L5) is a predetermined mode, a prize is won, and a game value determined in advance according to the winning prize And a plurality of small prizes accompanied by payout of game media as the game value to be given to the award, and one or a plurality of starts to shift the game type to a predetermined game as the game value to be given The small part award includes the first symbol of the specific display row (R3) on the winning line (L1 to L5), and the other display rows (R1, R2). A first prize in which a predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line (L1 to L5) and the highest number of game media is paid out, and the specific display row (R3) on the winning line (L1 to L5). The 3rd symbol stops and other display columns ( 1, R2) includes a third prize in which the predetermined symbol stops on the winning line (L1 to L5) and a prize is awarded, and a smaller number of game media are paid out, and the start prize includes A slot machine (1) capable of executing a base game and the specific game, including a base game and a specific game starting prize, where a winning is a condition for starting the specific game, and a plurality of types of games including the base game and the specific game In the specific game, a game management means (101) for executing a game by enabling a plurality of pay lines (L1 to L5) including upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions of the specific display row (R3) The lottery is executed and lottery information indicating the lottery result is generated. In the base game, the lottery target includes the specific game start prize, a plurality of small role prizes, and a lottery. In the specific game, a lottery means (101) that generates a lottery information combined with a result of lottery with a plurality of predetermined prizes including the first award and the third award, and a plurality of prizes as lottery targets. , S104, S105) and the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the timing when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated, the display row (R1, R2, R3). ) In the range of 4 frames, and the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the timing when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated. The stop control means (101, S106 to S10) that selectively executes the second stop control that moves and stops the display row (R1, R2, R3) within the range of one frame with reference to ), And in the specific display row (R3), the first symbol and the third symbol are arranged at least one frame apart, and the first symbol or the third symbol within two frames from a certain first symbol Any one of the predetermined symbols and the next predetermined symbols are arranged within five frames in the display columns (R1, R2) other than the specific display column (R3), and the stop control means (101, S106 to S109) is a display sequence other than the specific display sequence (R3) in the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role prize that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery. When the stop operating means (13a, 13b) corresponding to R1, R2) is operated first, the first stop control is selected, and the predetermined symbol is one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions. The other display columns ( 1, R2) is stopped, and when the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) is operated, the second stop control is selected, and at least one other display row ( R1 and R2) are stopped, and the stop operation means is operated on the winning line (L1 to L5) including the symbol stop position where the predetermined symbol of the other display row (R1 and R2) is stopped. When the first symbol or the third symbol is not located at the timing, the specific display row (R3) is moved one frame and stopped.

  According to this invention, in the specific game, the predetermined small role prize including the first prize and the third prize is won. The first prize is composed of the first symbol of the specific display column and the predetermined symbol of the other display column, and the third prize is composed of the first symbol of the specific display column and the predetermined symbol of the other display column. . In the specific display column, since either the first symbol or the third symbol is arranged within two frames from a certain first symbol, when the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display column is first operated, At least one of the first symbol and the third symbol stops in either the middle stage or the lower stage. The first prize is composed of the first symbol of the specific display column and the predetermined symbol of the other display column, and the third prize is composed of the first symbol of the specific display column and the predetermined symbol of the other display column. . Furthermore, the predetermined symbols in the other display columns are 100% winning symbols. Therefore, if the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is operated first in the specific game, it is possible to win either the first prize or the third prize.

  Here, in the slot machine described above, the stop control means (101, S106 to S109), in the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award in which the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery, When the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) is first operated, the second stop control is selected, and at least one of the first symbol and the third symbol is set to the upper, middle, Stop at one of the lower symbol stop positions, and if the specific display row (R3) has already stopped and the first symbol has stopped at one of the symbol stop positions, select the first stop control Then, the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line (L1 to L5) including the symbol stop position where the first symbol is stopped, the specific display row (R3) has already stopped, and the symbol stop position Izu When the first symbol is not stopped and the third symbol is stopped, the first stop control is selected, and a winning line including a symbol stop position where the third symbol is stopped ( It is preferable to stop the predetermined symbol on L1 to L5). In this case, in the specific game, the first prize and the third prize are treated as winning. Here, when the first symbol and the third symbol of the specific display column are stopped at the symbol stop position, how to stop the other display columns becomes a problem. According to the present invention, when the first symbol is not stopped and the third symbol is stopped, the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line including the symbol stop position where the third symbol is stopped. On the other hand, if the first symbol is stopped, the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line. That is, the first prize is given priority. Since the priorities are set in advance in this way, it is not necessary to determine each time which one is to be won by lottery or the like, so that the processing load of stop control can be reduced. Furthermore, since the first prize is awarded the highest number of payouts, the difference between the special game and the base game can be increased, and the game preference is improved.

  Next, the slot machine according to the present invention includes a plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) each having a plurality of frames and a plurality of types of symbols arranged in each frame and capable of variable display, and the variable display. Start operation means (12) for the player to input an instruction to start the game, stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) for the player to input an instruction to stop the variable display, Each of the display columns (R1, R2, R3) has upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions as symbol stops, and the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are the first display columns (R1, R2, R3). R1) and a specific display row (R3), the first display row (R1) is arranged with the first symbol, and the set of symbol stop positions specified for each of the display rows (R1, R2, R3) A plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5), In a state in which the variable display of the display rows (R1, R2, R3) is stopped, a prize is awarded when the stop mode on the winning line (L1 to L5) is a predetermined mode, and is determined in advance according to the winning prize. A plurality of small prizes accompanied by paying out game media as the gaming value to be given to the award, and a game type to be transferred to a predetermined game as the gaming value to be given or A plurality of start prizes are included, and the first prize in the first display column (R1) is stopped on the winning line (L1 to L5) and the other display columns (R2) are included in the small prizes. , R3), a first prize that is won regardless of the symbols on the winning line (L1 to L5) and a maximum number of game media is paid out, and a predetermined number on the winning line (L1 to L5). When the pattern of A second prize for paying out a predetermined number of the game media smaller than a high number is included, and the start prize includes a specific game start prize that is a condition for starting a specific game in which a prize is awarded; A slot machine (1) capable of executing a game, which manages a plurality of types of games including the base game and the specific game, wherein the first display row (R1) has an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. The game management means (101) that activates the plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) including the symbol stop positions of the game and executes the game, and generates lottery information that indicates the lottery result by executing the lottery. , Including the specific game start award, a plurality of small role awards and loses in the lottery, and the winning probability that the second prize is selected in the lottery is set higher than the first prize. Lottery means (101, S104, S105) for generating a lottery information together with a result of lottery with a plurality of predetermined prizes including a first prize and the second prize as a winner, The display row (R1, R2, R3) is within a range of 4 frames with reference to the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the timing when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated. The first stop control to be moved and stopped at the position and the position of the corresponding display row (R1, R2, R3) at the timing when the stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated as a reference. Stop control means (101, S106 to S109) for selectively executing second stop control for moving and stopping R1, R2, R3) within the range of one frame, the first table Arbitrary 1st symbol and next 1st symbol are arranged within 7 frames in the row (R1), and the stop control means (101, S106 to S109) is configured such that the lottery information is won regardless of lottery. When the stop operation means (13a) corresponding to the first display row (R1) is operated in the specific game showing the winning of only the small role prize, the first stop control is selected and the When the first symbol is stopped at one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions and the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) is operated, the second stop control is selected. Then, variable display of the specific display row (R3) is stopped.

  According to the present invention, in the first prize, the first symbol of the first display column stops on the winning line, and the other display columns are awarded no matter what symbol stops on the winning line. When the number of game media is paid out and the first display row is stopped, the first symbol is always stopped in either the upper, middle or lower stage, so that the special game will surely win the first prize. Can be made. As a result, even a player with a low skill can enjoy the game sufficiently. The first prize and the first symbol of the small invention correspond to, for example, the small role C prize and the cherry symbol of the embodiment.

  In the slot machine described above, the first prize is composed of a plurality of individual first prizes, and each stop mode for winning the plurality of individual first prizes includes the plurality of display rows (R1, R2). , R3) with respect to the specific display row (R3) differing from each other by different first symbols, and the lottery means (101, S104, S105) sets each of the plurality of individual first awards as the first award. The lottery is executed by including it in the lottery object of the specific game, and any individual first symbol and the next individual first symbol are within four frames in the specific display row (R3). The stop control means (101, S106 to S109) are arranged so as to be separated from each other in the specific game in which the lottery information indicates winning of only the plurality of predetermined small prizes that are won regardless of lottery. When the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the display row (R3) is operated first, the second stop control is selected, and any one of the plurality of individual first symbols is stopped at the upper, middle and lower stages. The specific display row (R3) is controlled to stop at any one of the positions, and the first display control is selected for the other display rows (R1, R2), and the predetermined symbol is the one of the first symbol. When the stop operation means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) is operated last, the second stop control is performed so as to stop on the winning line (L1 to L5) including the symbol stop position. If it is possible to move the first symbol at the operation timing within the range of one frame and win any one of the plurality of individual first prizes, the individual first prize is awarded. The specific table within one frame It is preferable to stop the columns (R3).

  In the present invention, the first prize is composed of a plurality of individual first prizes. The individual first symbols arranged in the specific display row are arranged apart within 4 frames. In this case, the individual first symbols arranged within four frames may be different types of symbols or the same type of symbols. The number of drawn frames in the second stop control is one frame, but since the individual first symbols are arranged within 4 frames in the specific display row, what timing is the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row first? Even if operated, the individual first symbol can be stopped at any symbol stop position.

  In addition, the number of frames in each display row has a certain limit, typically 21 frames. On the other hand, the plurality of awards have different stopping modes for each award. For this reason, it is necessary to increase the types of symbols, but since there is a limit to the number of frames, symbols may be used in different prizes. For example, a plurality of display columns include a left display column, a middle display column, and a right display column, and the A prize is configured by A (left) -A (middle) -A (right), and the B prize is B (left). -B (middle)-B (right), and C award consisting of A (left)-A (middle)-B (right), three types of awards can be composed of two types of symbols. it can. Here, when the C prize is the first prize and the right display column is the specific display column, the symbol B in the specific display column is also used as the B prize. In order to win the first prize in the specific game, it is necessary to stop the first symbol in the specific display row at the symbol stop position. However, if the number of the first symbols in the specific display row is small, the player with low skill Will be difficult to win. On the other hand, when a large number of first symbols are arranged in the specific display row, it is impossible to arrange other types of symbols. Therefore, the first award is composed of a plurality of individual first awards, and the individual first symbols corresponding to each individual first award are made different from each other, thereby allowing freedom in the arrangement of the symbols. In this case, a part or all of the plurality of individual first symbols arranged in the specific display row is awarded as one of the awards excluding the plurality of individual first awards among the plurality of awards in the specific display row. It is preferable that it is an aspect.

  In the slot machine described above, the start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning, and the game management means (101) includes a plurality of types of games including the special game. When the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until the predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game, and the special game includes the type of the small role prize included as a lottery object and the small game prize. A game in which the winning probability that the winning prize is selected in the lottery is the same as that in the normal game, and the type of the small role award included as a lottery object or the winning probability in which the small role award is selected in the lottery is a normal game Preferably including different games. In the present invention, the special game corresponds to, for example, a BB game. In addition, for example, an RB game corresponds to a game in which the type of small role award included as a lottery object or the winning probability that the small role award is selected by lottery is different from that of the normal game.

  In the slot machine described above, the start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning, and the game management means (101) includes a plurality of types of games including the special game. When the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until the predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game, and the lottery means (101, S104, S105) It is preferable that the lottery is executed by including the special game start prize and the winning probability that the specific game start prize is selected in the lottery is set higher than the special game start prize.

  Furthermore, in the slot machine described above, the start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning, and the game management means (101) includes a plurality of types of games including the special game. When the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until the predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game, and the lottery means (101, S104, S105) The special game start prize is included in the lottery, the lottery prize is included in the special game, the lottery is executed, and the first prize is included in the small prizes. It is preferable that the winning probability selected in the lottery is set to be the highest.

  In addition, in the slot machine described above, the start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning, and the game management means (101) includes a plurality of types including the special game. When managing the game and winning the special game start prize, the special game is executed until the predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game, and the lottery means (101, S104, S105) When a plurality of prizes including a predetermined small role award are selected for lottery, and one of the plurality of predetermined small role awards won in the specific game is selected by lottery. The lottery information is generated so as to indicate winning of all of the plurality of predetermined small role awards, and the stop control means (101, S106 to S109) In the special game indicating selection, the first display control (R3) is stopped by selecting the first stop control and stopping the first symbol at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. For the display row (R1, R2), if the predetermined symbol is located within 4 frames from the winning line (L1 to L5) including the symbol stop position of the first symbol by selecting the first stop control, the predetermined symbol is displayed. It is preferable to control the other display rows (R1, R2) so as to stop the winning line (L1 to L5).

  According to the present invention, if any of a plurality of predetermined small role awards is selected by lottery in the special game, all of the plurality of predetermined small role awards won in the specific game regardless of the lottery are won. Since the lottery information is generated, the same game characteristics can be provided in the specific game and the special game. However, in a specific game, there is no losing and a plurality of predetermined small roles awards are won, but in a special game, a plurality of predetermined small roles awards are only given when one of the predetermined small roles is selected by lottery. Winning. Here, in the lottery in the special game, a plurality of predetermined small role awards are assigned to a lottery division, and when the lottery division is selected by lottery, lottery information indicating winning for a plurality of predetermined small role awards is provided. It only has to be generated. Note that the lottery for the special game may or may not include the loss.

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

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

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

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

The “prize” means a type of game value given as a result of one game. Start prizes that give conditions to start other types of games, small prizes that give only dividends without giving conditions to start other types of games, and the next game without game media or credits It is divided into replay prizes that give conditions to start. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.
The “prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into one or a plurality of awards or loses, and defines a winning probability of a prize included in the category. One award may be associated with the division, or a plurality of awards may be associated with each division. Furthermore, there may be no division associated with the loss. For example, if it does not belong to any category, it may be lost.
“Internal lottery” is to acquire one number from a number of numerical values generated from a sequence generator that is configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and the number (obtained random number value) and the prize lottery table This refers to determining the winning or losing of the prize corresponding to the category by comparing with the value related to the lottery in the recorded data. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one category and the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category, it means that each of the plurality of prizes is won.

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

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

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

The “SB game” is the next game in which the SB award is won. Compared with the normal game, the number of combinations (role) of symbols related to the small role award is increased or the lottery probability of the small role award is changed. A game to be played.
“RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the lottery probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.
The “CB game” refers to a game in which the winning flag related to the small role prize is set regardless of the result of the internal lottery in the next game in which the CB prize is won.

“BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game that is performed by changing the lottery probability, a game that is performed by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the lottery probability of the RB award, or a game that is performed by continuously starting the RB game Say.
“MB game” is a game in which the winning flag for the small role award is set, regardless of the result of the internal lottery until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the MB prize is won, the CB prize lottery probability is changed A game that is played by playing a game, or a game that is played by continuously starting a CB game.

  In addition, “SB game”, “RB game”, “CB game”, “BB game”, and “MB game” in this specification are rules relating to the recognition of the gaming machine and the type test, respectively (Showa 60 February 12, 2012 National Public Safety Commission Regulation No. 4) "Appendix 2" (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "Game Rules"), "Type 1 Specials", "Type 2 Specials", "Games in which the continuous action device related to Type 1 Specials is operating" and "Types 2 Specials" It is a term corresponding to “game in which a continuous operation device is operating”.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that allows a low-skilled player to easily win a prize when no pull-in control is performed or there is a reel with a small number of pull-in frames.

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

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

  The panel display DP includes a reel window 20, winning lines L1 to L5, a winning line indicator 21, a game guide indicator 22, a credit amount indicator 23a, a payout amount indicator 23c, and a winning number indicator 23b. A game value information display unit 23 is provided. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20. Further, on the reel window 20, horizontal winning lines L1 to L3 and diagonal winning lines L4 and L5 pass. On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line indicator 21 corresponding to each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided. When one game medal is inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is provided. Is turned on, and when two game medals are inserted, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 is lit in addition to the winning line L1, and when three gaming medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L3 are displayed. In addition, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 are turned on.

  Further, when a predetermined combination of symbols is established as a result of the game, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the established winning line is blinked to notify the player. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 on which a plurality of LEDs such as a display that lights up when winning a prize and an LED that lights up according to the game state are arranged. Further, below the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

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

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

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

  The reels R1 to R3 are made of transparent ABS resin or the like, and are affixed to the reel frames 56a to 56c composed of a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame extending radially from the shaft portion, and the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. It is composed of reel bands 58a to 58c on which 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21) are printed. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. The reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2B, but the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation operation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used, and a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying a predetermined pulse. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signal 155a. If 290c is advanced after detecting ~ 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the 48 steps are advanced, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if 390 steps are advanced. The symbol number PN = 21 is positioned on the winning line L1. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Accordingly, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced with the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected as a base point. The symbol arrangement on the reel band is stored as symbol code PC data such as “01” for red 7 symbols and “07” for plum symbols as described in parentheses in FIG. ing.
In the present embodiment, in the right reel R3, an arbitrary bell symbol and the next bell symbol are arranged within 4 frames (the number of frames between the bell symbols is 2 frames or less), and other reels R1 and In R2, an arbitrary bell symbol and the next bell symbol are arranged within 5 frames (the number of frames between bell symbols is 3 frames or less).

<3: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display 30 and displays an image, and LEDs and sound of the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP. The illumination control board 100 </ b> C for controlling the production is provided. The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, and a RAM (random-access).
memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a prize for starting another type of game, a BB award or MB game (specific game) consisting of a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” symbols (also called a BB role) for starting a BB game (special game) ) To start an MB award consisting of a combination of symbols “white 7-white 7-white 7” (also referred to as MB role) and a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” (also referred to as RB role) to start an RB game RB award. The contents of each of the BB game and the MB game can be arbitrarily set as long as the definition of the BB game and the MB game is followed.

  As a small role award that gives a dividend, a small role A award consisting of a combination of "watermelon-watermelon-watermelon" symbols (also called a watermelon role) with eight medals as a dividend, 15 sheets set with the highest payout number Small role B prize (first prize) consisting of a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbols (also called a bell role) with a payout of 2 medals “Cherry-ANY-ANY” with a payout of 2 medals There is a small role C prize (second prize) consisting of a combination of symbols (also called a cherry role). ANY may be any symbol. That is, in the small role C prize, the cherry symbol (the second symbol) stops at any of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions of the left reel R1, and any symbol stops at the symbol stop positions of the reels R2 and R3. Even if it wins. This cherry role is a win when the cherry symbols of the left reel R1 are aligned on the winning line. When the cherry symbols are displayed in the middle stage of the left reel R1 (position of the winning line L1), the winning line L1 is displayed. Although it is a win, when it is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel R1, it is a win on the pay lines L2 and L4. Simultaneous winning on a plurality of winning lines is called duplicate winning. In this case, four payouts can be obtained. Furthermore, there is a small role D prize consisting of a combination of symbols of “Bell-Bell-Plum” (also called a bell plum role) that pays 8 medals as a small role prize.

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

<4-3: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1.
(1) Start and end of the BB game In FIG. 7A, the slot machine 1 wins the BB prize by the internal lottery during the normal game, and when the BB role is established and the prize is won, the BB game starts from the next game. First, the BB base game is started. The BB normal game is a game in which the lottery probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. During the BB regular game, the RB prize is won by internal lottery. When the RB role is established and won, the RB game (RB game during BB) is started from the next game, and when the RB game is won eight times during the RB game, the RB game is ended. . The BB game is terminated when the number obtained in the BB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout.
(2) BB inside game Even if the BB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the BB role is not established, the BB prize winning flag will be carried over until the next game is won. Become. When the BB combination is established in the BB inside game and wins, the BB game is started from the next game.
(3) Start and end of MB game When an MB prize is won by an internal lottery during execution of a normal game, and an MB combination is established and won, the MB game is started from the next game. The MB game is terminated when the number obtained in the MB game exceeds the prescribed number, or when the RB prize is won during the MB game.
(4) MB inside game When the MB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the MB combination is not established, the MB prize winning flag is carried over until the next game is won. Become. When an MB combination is established in the MB inside game and the prize is won, the MB game is started from the next game.
(5) Start and end of the RB game When the RB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the RB combination is established and won, the RB game is started from the next game. A maximum of 12 RB games are played, and when the RB game is won eight times, the RB game is terminated.
(6) RB inside game A RB inside game in which the winning flag of the RB prize is carried over until the next game is won if the RB combination is not established even if the RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game. Become. When an RB combination is established and won in the RB inside game, the RB game is started from the next game.

  The type of game played in the slot machine 1 is managed by the game type flag shown in FIG. 7B. When bit 0 is a BB game flag and is set to “1”, a BB game is set. Bit 1 indicates an MB game in-progress flag. When it is set to “1”, it indicates that an MB game is in progress. Bit 2 is an RB game flag, and when it is set to “1”, it indicates that an RB game is in progress. Bit 3 is a BB internal game flag. When set to "1", it indicates that the BB internal game is being played. Bit 4 is an MB internal game when the MB internal game flag is set to "1". The middle game is being played. Bit 5 indicates that the RB inside game is being played when the RB inside game flag “1” is set. When none of the bits is set to “1” and indicates “0”, this indicates that the game is in progress. In addition, during the RB game during BB, bit 0 and bit 2 are simultaneously set to “1”.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH, acquires a counter value from the counter circuit that makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds via the input / output port 107, and makes it a random value. (S103). Next, referring to each game type flag, a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the game is selected (S104). Using the selected prize lottery table, it is determined which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and a winning flag for the prize is set (S105). . Next, a stop link table to be referred to in stop control is selected based on the winning flag set in step S105 (S106). The detailed data structure of the stop link table will be described later (see FIG. 13).

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

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

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

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

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

<5-2: Prize lottery table determination process>
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of lottery using the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. During a regular game, a lottery for determining either a small role D prize, a small role C prize, a small role B prize, a small role A prize, an RB prize, an MB prize, a BB prize, a replay prize or a loser. The probabilities are “10/16384”, “200/16384”, “900/16384”, “300/16384”, “200/16384”, “150/16384”, “50/16384”, “2250/16384”, respectively. , “12324/16384” is set, a lottery is performed using the prize lottery table TBL11 in which data indicating the lottery probability is stored, and a winning flag of the winning prize is set.

  In the prize lottery table TBL11, the lottery classification data “10” for the small role D prize is stored in the first memory area of the prize lottery table indicated by the table storage address ADR11, and the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 0-9. The case indicates that the small role D prize is won. In the storage area offset 02H from the beginning of the prize lottery table, the lottery C prize lottery classification data “200” is stored, and if the obtained random number value is in the range of 10 to 209, the prize is assigned to the prize C prize. Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset by 04H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery B prize lottery classification data “900” is stored, and if the obtained random number value falls within the range of 210 to 1109, the prize is assigned to the small role B prize. Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset by 06H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery A prize lottery classification data “300” is stored. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1110 to 1409, the prize is assigned to the small role A prize. Shows that you have won. The storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table stores the RB prize lottery classification data “200”. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1410 to 1609, it means that the RB prize is won. Show. MB prize lottery classification data “150” is stored in the storage area offset by 0 AH from the top of the prize lottery table. If it belongs to the range of 1610 to 1759, it indicates that the MB prize has been won. BB prize lottery classification data “50” is stored in the storage area offset by 0 CH from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1760 to 1809, it means that the BB prize is won. Show. The re-game prize lottery classification data “2250” is stored in the storage area offset by 0 EH from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 1810 to 4059, the re-game prize is won. It shows that. In addition, the data of the width of the numerical value belonging to the loser is not stored, and the acquired random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery classification data from the small role D prize to the re-game prize, and determined not to belong to any range. If you are lost. The prize lottery tables TBL12 to 17 described later are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that the prizes to be drawn and the range of numerical values are different.

  Note that the lottery result is stored by a winning flag shown in FIG. Bit 0 of the winning flag indicates a BB winning flag, bit 1 indicates an MB winning flag, and bit 2 indicates an RB winning flag. Bit 8 indicates a replay winning flag, bit 9 indicates a small role A winning flag, bit 10 indicates a small role B winning flag, bit 11 indicates a small role C winning flag, and bit 12 indicates a small role D winning flag. Indicates a flag. When the flag is set to “1”, the winning of the corresponding prize is shown. In addition, if the BB winning flag and the MB winning flag cannot be won in the game in which the corresponding prize is won in the lottery, the winning flag is carried over to the next game until winning. If there is a flag carried over from the previous game and another prize is won in the lottery, a plurality of flags of the carried over flag and the newly won flag are set. In addition, as a result of the lottery, a prize is assigned to each bit and managed as a flag as information on whether or not the prize has been won. If “01H”, the re-game prize is won, and if “02H”, the small role A prize is won. You may make it manage with a numerical value.

  FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104 and the type of game being executed. During the normal game, the prize lottery table TBL11 indicated by the ADR 11 is selected. During the BB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL12 indicated by ADR12 is selected, during the RB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL13 indicated by ADR13 is selected, and during the MB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL14 indicated by ADR14 is selected. . During the BB base game, the prize lottery table TBL15 indicated by the ADR 15 is selected, during the RB game, the prize lottery table TBL16 indicated by the ADR 16 is selected, and during the MB game, the prize lottery table TBL17 indicated by the ADR 17 is selected.

  During the normal game, the winning probability of the MB start prize for starting the MB game is set higher than the winning probability of the BB start prize for starting the BB game. In this example, as will be described later, even if it is a BB game, the winning probability of the small role prize is high only in the BB medium RB game, so the ratio of the number of game medals paid out and the number of game medals inserted is also The winning rate is not high, and the winning probability of the BB start prize is also set low, so that the winning probability of the MB prize is increased accordingly.

  The winning probabilities of the small role D prize, small role C prize, small role B prize, small role A prize, and replay prize in the BB internal game, RB internal game, and MB internal game are the same as in the normal game. Is set to In addition, the RB prize, MB prize, and BB prize lottery probability in each internal game is “0/16384” and is not a lottery target.

  The winning probabilities of the small role D prize, small role C prize, small role B prize, small role A prize and replay prize in the BB game are set to be the same as in the normal game. 16384 ", and the probability is higher than that in the normal game. Also, the MB prize and BB prize lottery probabilities in the BB game are “0/16384” and are not subject to lottery. When the RB prize is won and won during the BB game, the RB game is executed and the same lottery table as the RB game is used as the lottery table at that time. In other words, during the BB game, the BB regular game having the same winning probability of the small role award as that of the normal game, and the BB medium RB game having a higher probability of winning the small role award than the normal game.

  During the RB game, the lottery probabilities for determining either the small role D prize, the small role C prize, the small role B prize or the small role A prize by lottery are “10/16384”, “200/16384”, “15874/16384” and “300/16384” are set, and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. In this way, during the RB game, the lottery probability of the small role B prize for which the highest payout number is set is higher than that during the normal game and during the internal middle game. In this embodiment, in the RB game, only the small role B prize has a high probability of lottery. However, the small role A prize to the small role D prize are all high probability, or the small role A prize to the small role D prize are normal games. Alternatively, a small prize for exclusive use of the RB game may be provided with the same lottery probability as the inside game. In any case, during the RB game, the combined probability of the small role prize (the sum of the lottery probabilities of a plurality of small role prizes) is higher than that during the normal game and the inside game.

  During the MB game, lottery probabilities for determining either the replay prize or the RB prize by lottery are set as “200/16384” and “2250/16384”, respectively, and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. Next, regardless of the result determined by the lottery, winning flags for all the small role awards (small role A prize to small role D prize) are set. Therefore, the MB game is a game in which the winning flags of at least all the small role awards are set, and does not show any losing. When either the re-game award or the RB award is won, the winning flag for the winning prize and the winning flags for all small role awards are set.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role C prize in the prize lottery table (S105b). Is determined, the small role C winning flag is set (S105b1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role B prize in the prize lottery table (S105c). If it is determined that the small role B winning flag is set (S105c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role A prize in the prize lottery table (S105d). Is determined, the small role A winning flag is set (S105d1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB award has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the RB award lottery classification data in the award lottery table (S105e). Sets the RB winning flag (S105e1). In each internal game and RB game, the RB prize lottery classification data is “0” and is not subject to lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the MB prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the MB prize lottery classification data in the prize lottery table (S105f). If so, the MB winning flag is set (S105f1). In each internal game, BB game, RB game, and MB game, the MB prize lottery classification data is “0” and is not subject to lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB prize in the prize lottery table (S105g). If so, the BB winning flag is set (S105g1). In each internal game, BB game, RB game, and MB game, the BB prize lottery classification data is “0” and is not subject to lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the re-game prize lottery classification data in the prize lottery table (S105h). If so, a re-game winning flag is set (S105h1). In the RB game, the lottery classification data of the re-game award is “0” and is not a lottery target.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the MB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the MB game is in progress (S105j). If it is determined in step S105j that the game is an MB game, all the small role A to small role D winning flags are set (S105k). As described above, in the MB game, the winning flags for the small role prizes are all set regardless of the lottery result, and therefore the processing from step S105a to S105d may be omitted.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RB winning flag to determine whether or not the game is a game that has won the RB award (S105m), and determines that the winning flag is set, Is cleared (S105m1), and this process is terminated. That is, when the RB prize is won, the MB game is finished in this game.

<5-4: Stop link table selection process>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop link table selection process in step S106. In this stop link table selection process, stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29, TBL21 ′, TBL23 ′, and TBL25 ′ set for each award used in stop control are selected from the winning flags set in step S105, and the stop operation is performed. The stop display is performed while sequentially selecting the stop data table for specifying the stop position according to the order. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the stop link table. The stop link table is categorized for each prize to be a lottery for the internal lottery. (A) Stop link table TBL21 for replay, (B) Stop link table TBL23 for small role B, (C) Stop link table for BB TBL27 and (D) small link B stop link table TBL23 ′ are provided. This small role B stop link table TBL23 'is a stop link table used in the MB game. Each stop link table is classified when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3, and the symbols constituting the award are stopped at any of the upper, middle, and lower stages. It is classified according to the type of winning line, and further classified according to the type of winning line.

  The stop link tables TBL21 ', TBL23', TBL25 'are used in the MB game, and the stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 are used in games other than the MB game. In the MB game, a specific reel (in this example, the right reel R3) is an allowable range of the number of frames to be advanced from the stop operation symbol position indicating the symbol position acquired by other reels at the stop operation timing until the symbol is stopped and displayed. Adopting stop control that is limited to 1 frame in contrast to 4 frames, and as shown in step S105k, it is different because the winning flags of all small role prizes are set during the MB game. The stop data table used for two reasons, that is, allowance of overlapping winnings between small role awards is different from that used in other games. Therefore, in addition to the stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29, stop link tables TBL21 ', TBL23', and TBL25 'for MB games are required. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the prizes for which the winning flag is established in the MB game are the RB prize, the replay prize, and the small role A prize to the small role D prize. Since the stop control that prioritizes the small role B prize is adopted, for the MB game, the stop link table TBL25 ′ for the RB prize, the stop link table TBL21 ′ for the replay prize, and the stop for the small role B prize Only the link table TBL23 ′ is provided. Thus, in the slot machine equipped with the MB game, the stop data table and the stop link table are increased and the storage capacity of the memory is imminent. Therefore, the reel stop control is performed without providing the stop table for a specific reel. Control control may be used.

  The structure of the table will be described using the replay stop link table TBL21 shown in FIG. The stop link table is divided into three data groups (a) to (c) depending on whether the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, or the right reel R3. That is, when the re-game prize is won and the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the data group (a) of the TBL 21 is selected, and when the first stop operation is the middle reel R2. The data group (b) of TBL21 is selected, and when the first stop operation is the right reel R3, the data group (c) of TBL21 is selected.

  Next, the stop data table to be used for the first left reel R1 is selected depending on whether the plum symbol constituting the combination related to the replay prize is stopped at any one of the upper, middle and lower stages. The selection of whether the symbol is to be stopped at the upper, middle or lower level will be described in detail later. However, which symbol should be stopped according to the stop operation symbol position acquired at the stop operation timing of the player. There is a method of setting in advance for each stop operation symbol position to be displayed on the screen, a method of determining at which stage the stop operation symbol position can be stopped for each stop operation symbol position, and determining by lottery when there are multiple candidates, etc. . In the case of a game in which only one winning line (L1 line) is valid, it is determined as the middle stage.

  For example, when the left reel R1 is selected by the first stop operation and the data group (a) of TBL21 is selected, the stop data table TBL102 is selected when stopping at the upper stage of the left reel R1, and when stopping at the middle stage. When the stop data table TBL101 is selected and stopped at the lower stage, the stop data table TBL103 is selected. Here, when the stop data table TBL103 is selected and the plum symbol is displayed in the lower stage of the left reel R1, the lower stage of the left reel R1 includes the L3 line and the L5 line included in the winning line in the second stop operation. Be a candidate. Further, stop data to be selected depending on whether the second stop operation is the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3 is determined by the stop operation order. That is, when the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, the stop data table TBL203 displayed in the lower row or the stop data table TBL201 displayed in the middle row is selected. On the other hand, when the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, the stop data table TBL303 displayed in the lower row or the stop data table TBL302 displayed in the upper row is selected. For example, when the stop data table TBL201 is selected and the plum symbol is displayed in the middle stage of the middle reel R2, the stop data table TBL302 which is the upper stage of the remaining right reel R3 is selected in the third stop operation, and the winning line L5 is selected. Plum symbols are displayed on top.

  When the middle reel R2 is selected by the first stop operation and the data group (b) of the TBL 21 is selected, only the TBL 201 to be stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel R2 can be selected. In order to prevent the cherry and plum symbols from being displayed at the same time on the left reel R1, it is necessary to display the plum symbol in the middle, and since it cannot be stopped at the upper and lower tiers of the middle reel R2, the plum symbol is displayed in the middle. Is done. Next, regardless of whether the second stop operation is the left reel R1 or the right reel R3, TBL101 and TBL301 are selected and displayed so that the plum symbols are arranged only on the pay line L1.

  Similarly, when the right reel R3 is selected in the first stop operation and the data group (c) of TBL21 is selected, only the TBL 301 to be stopped at the middle stage of the right reel R3 can be selected. In order to prevent the cherry symbol and the plum symbol from being displayed at the same time on the left reel R1, it is necessary to display the plum symbol in the middle, and since the upper and lower portions of the right reel R3 cannot be stopped, the plum symbol is in the middle. Is displayed. Next, regardless of whether the second stop operation is the left reel R1 or the middle reel R2, TBL101 and TBL201 are selected and displayed so that the plum symbols are arranged only on the pay line L1.

In the small link B stop link table TBL23 shown in FIG. 13 (B), when the data group (a) of TBL23 is selected, the bell symbol is selected according to the stop operation symbol position acquired at the stop operation timing of the player. Are displayed in any of the upper, middle and lower levels. On the other hand, when the data group (b) of TBL23 or (c) of TBL23 is selected, it is necessary to display the bell symbol in the lower stage in order to prevent the cherry symbol and the bell symbol from being displayed simultaneously on the left reel R1. is there. In this example, since the bell symbol and the cherry symbol are arranged adjacent to each other, the bell symbols are displayed so as to be arranged on the winning line L3 or L5.
More generally, in the base game other than the MB game, in the left reel R1, the bell symbol is displayed when the cherry symbol is displayed by shifting one frame in the variable display direction from the lower symbol stop position. The left reel R1 may be controlled so that the bell symbol stops on the winning line including the predetermined symbol stop position when any one of the middle and lower symbol stop positions is set as the predetermined symbol stop position.

  In the BB stop link table TBL27 shown in FIG. 13C, even if the data group of (a) of TBL27, (b) of TBL27, or (c) of TBL27 is selected, it is acquired at the stop operation timing of the player. Depending on the position of the stop operation symbol, the seven red symbols are displayed on every winning line.

  In the small link B stop link table TBL23 ′ shown in FIG. 13D, even if the data group of (a) of TBL23 ′, (b) of TBL23 ′ or (c) of TBL23 ′ is selected, the player's The bell symbols are displayed on every winning line in accordance with the stop operation symbol position acquired at the stop operation timing. During the MB game, it is a game in which the winning flags of all the small role prizes are set, and it becomes possible to simultaneously display the bell symbol related to the small role B prize and the cherry symbol related to the small role C prize. Unlike the small role B stop link table TBL23 shown in FIG. 13 (B), it is not necessary to prevent the cherry symbol and the bell symbol from being displayed at the same time, and the bell symbol is displayed on every winning line. Can do. TBL324 to TBL326 are used as a stop data table for the right reel R3 that employs stop control limited to one frame.

  As described above, the stop link table stores the table number indicating the stop data table to be selected according to the operation sequence of the stop operation and the display position of the upper, middle or lower stage, the address storing the table, or the like. As an example of the stop data table group TBL31 storing a plurality of stop data tables, as shown in FIG. 14, the stop data tables TBL101 to TBL199, TBL201 to TBL299 corresponding to the reels R1 to R3 and the prizes and loses, It consists of TBL301 to TBL399. Among them, TBL304 to TBL306, TBL324 to TBL326, and TBL344 to TBL346 are stop data tables used during the MB game. Although the stop data table group TBL31 in this embodiment is divided according to each prize or loss, it is not always necessary to make such a division, and if the same stop data table is used, the award data table group TBL31 is not necessarily divided. Even if they are different, they can be used together.

  Returning to FIG. First, the CPU 101 refers to the MB game in-progress flag to determine whether the MB game is in progress (S106a). If it is determined that the MB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S106m. If it is determined in step S106a that the MB game is not in progress, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106b). If it is determined that the re-game winning flag is set, the re-game stop link table TBL21 is stored. Selection is made (S106b1), and this processing is terminated. Similarly, when it is determined that the RB winning flag is set (S106c), the RB stop link table TBL25 is selected (S106c1). When it is determined that the MB winning flag is set (S106d), the MB stop link table TBL26 is selected (S106d1). When it is determined that the BB winning flag is set (S106e), the BB stop link table TBL27 is selected (S106e1). When it is determined that the small combination B winning flag is set (S106f), the small combination B stop link table TBL23 is selected (S106f1). When it is determined that the small role D winning flag is set (S106g), the small link D stop link table TBL28 is selected (S106g1). When it is determined that the small combination A winning flag is set (S106h), the small combination A stop link table TBL24 is selected (S106h1). When it is determined that the small combination C winning flag is set (S106j), the small combination C stop link table TBL22 is selected (S106j1). Finally, if one winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table for losing TBL29 (S106k), and ends this processing.

  If it is determined in step S106a that the MB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning flag is set (S106m). If it is determined that the re-game winning flag is set, a re-game stop link for the MB game is determined. The table TBL21 ′ is selected (S106m1), and this process is terminated. Similarly, when it is determined that the RB winning flag is set (S106n), the RB stop link table TBL25 'for the MB game is selected (S106n1). Finally, when neither the re-game winning flag nor the RB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the small game B stop link table TBL23 ′ for the MB game (S106k), and performs this process. finish. As described above, when the winning flags of the prizes to be drawn during the MB game (in this example, the replay prize and the RB prize) are not set, the winning flags of all small roles are set. It means the same thing. As will be described in detail later, the stop link table TBL23 ′ for the small role B is different from the TBL 23 used for other than the MB game, and the small role other than the symbol line “Bell-Bell-Bell” constituting the winning of the small role B prize. It is a stop link table that refers to a stop data table that allows display of symbols arranged in the C prize winning, "cherry-ANY-ANY".

  The determination order of each winning flag set in this process determines which winning flag is given priority when a plurality of winning flags are set. The determination order is replay, start prize, and small role award, and among the small role awards, the number of dividends is the largest. A game in which a plurality of winning flags are set is an internal game and an MB game.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the right reel R3 in the MB game. 15A shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band, and FIGS. 15B, 15C, and 15D show the replay stop data table TBL305, the small role B stop data table TBL325, and the RB stop, respectively. The data table TBL345 is shown. These stop data tables indicate the number of advance frames of “0” or “1” for instructing to stop from the stop operation symbol position acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signal 113c is detected to how many symbols ahead. I remember it. “0” means stop at the stop operation symbol position, and “1” means stop at the symbol position one frame symbol ahead. It should be noted that the stop data table only needs to be able to instruct where the symbol is advanced and stopped, so that the symbol number PN to be stopped is stored instead of the number of advance frames such as “0” or “1”. Good.

  In the replay stop data table TBL305, the stop operation symbol numbers at the stop operation symbol positions are “1”, “2”, “6”, “7”, “10”, “11”, “15”, “16”. , “18” or “19”, the plum symbol can be stopped in the middle. Also in the small role B stop data table TBL325, the stop operation symbol numbers are “2”, “3”, “5”, “6”, “8”, “9”, “11”, “12”, “14”. ”,“ 15 ”,“ 17 ”,“ 18 ”,“ 20 ”, or“ 21 ”, the bell symbol can be stopped at the middle stage. The RB stop data table TBL345 can be stopped in the middle when the stop operation symbol number is “3” or “4”.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 limits the data group of the stop link table that can be used from the stop button number among the stop link tables based on the winning flag selected in the reel stop data table group selection process of step S106 (S109d). Specifically, from the acquired stop button number, which data group from the stop link table (a) for the left reel R1, the stop link table (b) for the middle reel R2, or the stop link table (c) for the right reel R3. The use is limited.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the symbol to be stopped can be stopped at any one of an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. In the case of the left reel R1, a winning line L2 or L4 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L5 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the middle reel R2, a winning line L2 is a candidate for the winning line if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1, L4 or L5 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, and a winning line L3 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. In the case of the right reel R3, a winning line L2 or L5 is a winning line candidate if it can be stopped in the upper stage, a winning line L1 if it can be stopped in the middle stage, or a winning line L3 or L4 if it can be stopped in the lower stage. If it is possible to stop at a plurality of stages, one stop data table for a predetermined line is selected by lottery or the like from among the winning line candidates combining them (S109f).

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

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

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

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

Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number (S109p).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S109q), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109r).

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

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

  On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S109s, the stop button number and symbol number of the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109u1). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (S109z). Here, if it is determined that the internal lottery is lost or the winning is 100%, the process proceeds to step S109w.

Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number (S109w).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S109x), stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S109y), and ends the process.

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

FIG. 18 shows the reel stop control in step S109 on the winning line L1 when a forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order) is performed in the game in which the small roles A to D in the MB game are won. It is a figure explaining the stop control of a symbol based on this. During the MB game, the winning flags for the small roles A to D are set regardless of the result of the internal lottery. In this MB game, stop control is performed so that the small role B prize (first prize) with the highest payout is won. FIGS. 18A1 to 18A3 respectively show the symbol arrangement of the left reel band, the symbol arrangement of the middle reel band, and the symbol arrangement of the right reel band. FIG. 18B shows a 4-frame allowable stop data table TBL121 that is selected when the left reel R1 is stopped by the first stop operation, and FIG. 18C stops the middle reel R2 by the second stop operation. FIG. 18D shows a stop frame data table TBL 324 that is allowed to be selected when the right reel R3 is stopped by the third stop operation. The stop data table TBL121 shown in FIG. 18B is used in both TBL23 ′ used in the MB game and TBL23 used in games other than the MB game as shown in the stop link table in FIG. In the game, winning flags for a plurality of small roles are not set at the same time. Since it is necessary to avoid winning a prize for which the winning flag is not set, in a game other than the MB game, the bell symbol constituting the small role B award and the cherry symbol constituting the small role C award are simultaneously displayed. I can't. If the stop operation symbol numbers PN acquired at the stop operation timing are “5” to “8”, “17” to “21” (in parentheses in FIG. 18B), the stop data table When TBL121 is used, a bell symbol is displayed in the middle row and a cherry symbol is displayed in the lower row. Therefore, in the game other than the MB game, when the stop operation symbol number is used, the stop data table TBL121 is not selected. On the other hand, in the MB game, since all the small roles of the small roles A to D are won, there is no problem even if the cherry symbols are displayed at the same time, so which of the stop operation symbol numbers PN acquired at the stop operation timing is However, the stop data table TBL121 can be selected.
If the bell symbol and cherry symbol can be stopped at the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions by moving the left reel R1 within the range of four frames, that is, the stop operation symbol number PN is “5”. In the case of “8”, “17” to “21”, the pull-in control that allows 4 frames is selected, and the bell symbol and the cherry symbol are positioned at one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. Thus, the left reel R1 is stopped. On the other hand, if it is impossible to stop the bell symbol and cherry symbol at the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions by moving the left reel R1 within the range of four frames, that is, the stop operation symbol number PN is In the case of “1” to “4” and “9” to “16”, the pull-in control that allows four frames is selected, and the bell symbol is positioned at one of the symbol stop positions of the upper, middle, and lower stages Thus, the left reel R1 is stopped.

For example, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “6”, TBL 121 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and the advance frame number “2” is acquired. Then, two frames are advanced from the stop operation symbol number, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is displayed in the middle. Next, TBL 221 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, the advance frame number “3” is acquired, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 9 is displayed in the middle row by advancing three frames from the stop operation symbol number. . Next, TBL324 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 6 is displayed in the middle stage without advancing the frame from the stop operation symbol number. Let In other words, “Bell-Bell-Bell” is displayed on the winning line L1, and “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the winning lines L3 and L5. Duplicate prizes are won. In the case of multiple winnings, the total number of payouts is the number of payouts in the game. However, the maximum number of dividends is 15. Accordingly, the total number of payouts in this example is 19 sheets including 15 and 4 sheets, but the actual number of payouts is 15.
On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “7”, for example, the left reel R1 acquires the advance frame number “1” and advances one frame from the stop operation symbol number. The bell symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is displayed in the middle. Next, in the middle reel R2, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 9 is displayed in the middle row by proceeding two frames from the stop operation symbol number. Next, in the right reel R3, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the plum symbol of symbol number PN = 7 is displayed in the middle stage without advancing the frame from the stop operation symbol number. In other words, “Bell-Bell-Plum” is displayed on the winning line L1, and “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on the winning lines L3 and L5. Duplicate awards are awarded. In this example, the total number of payouts is 12 (8 and 4).

  On the other hand, in the case where the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “7” for the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2, and “4” for the right reel R3. The number “1” is acquired, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is displayed in the middle row by one frame from the stop operation symbol number. Next, in the middle reel R2, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 9 is displayed in the middle row by proceeding two frames from the stop operation symbol number. Next, in the right reel R3, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the BAR symbol of symbol number PN = 4 is displayed in the middle stage without advancing the frame from the stop operation symbol number. In other words, “Bell-Bell-BAR” is displayed on the winning line L1 so that it does not win, but “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is lined up on the winning lines L3 and L5. Will be awarded. In this example, the total number of payouts is 4. In the case of forward pressing in this way, for the right reel R3, according to the player's stop operation timing, 1) the small role B prize is won, 2) the small role D prize is won, and 3) nothing is won. , I will be divided. On the other hand, depending on the stop timing of the left reel R1, since the cherry symbol can be displayed together with the bell symbol, the small role C prize may be won.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used to stop the right reel R3 that is allowed for one frame in the MB game. FIG. 19A shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band. FIG. 19D shows a stop data table TBL 324 selected when the bell symbol is stopped at the middle stage. FIG. 19E shows the contents of the stop data table TBL 325 selected when the bell symbol is stopped at the upper stage. FIG. 19F shows the contents of the stop data table TBL 326 selected when the bell symbol is stopped at the lower stage. FIG. 19B shows the contents of TBL selection data in which which stop data table is to be used for each stop operation symbol number among the stop data tables TBL324 to TBL326. The TBL selection data is stored in the ROM 104. As a result, the bell symbol is displayed at the stop display position (upper, middle or lower) shown in FIG.

  When the first stop operation is the right reel R3, any symbol number indicated by the stop operation symbol position based on the TBL selection data in FIG. 19B is used to indicate the bell symbol using the stop data tables TBL324 to TBL326. Can be displayed on either the upper, middle or lower level. For example, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “12”, the stop data table TBL324 that displays the bell symbol in the middle is selected, and the right reel R3 advances the number of frames “0”. ”And the plum symbol with the symbol number PN = 12 is displayed in the middle without starting the frame from the stop operation symbol number.

  In the stop control based on the subsequent stop operation, a bell symbol is displayed on the winning line in the middle reel R2 and the left reel R1 in accordance with the link information shown in (c) of FIG. Other than the MB game, the small role B prize and the small role C prize are not won at the same time, so that the bell symbol is not displayed at the same time as the cherry symbol as in the link information shown in (c) of FIG. It was necessary to specify the winning line for aligning the symbols, but in the MB game, all the small roles including the small role B prize and the small role C prize are won, so cherry to display the bell symbol There is no need to avoid symbols. Therefore, it is possible to arrange bell symbols anywhere on the winning lines L1 to L5.

As described above, in the present embodiment, a predetermined small role prize including the small role B prize (first prize) having the highest number of payouts in the MB game (specific game) is treated as a winning regardless of the result of the internal lottery. . In the MB game in which the internal lottery information indicates that only a predetermined small role prize is won, that is, in the MB game that has not won the replay prize or the RB prize, the CPU 101 performs the first stop control and the second stop control. Run selectively. The first stop control is to stop the reel by moving the reel within a range of four frames on the basis of the position of the corresponding reel at the timing of the stop operation, and adopt a small link B stop link table TBL32 ′. This is executed using stop tables TBL121 and TBL221 (see FIGS. 18B and 18C) selected by. The second stop control is to stop the reel by moving the reel within the range of one frame on the basis of the position of the corresponding reel at the timing of the stop operation, and adopting the small link B stop link table TBL32 ′. This is executed using the stop table TBL 324 selected by (see FIG. 18D).
Here, when the reel stop button 13c corresponding to the right reel R3 is operated for the first time, the second stop control is selected, and the bell symbol is positioned at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. Thus, the right reel R3 is stopped. On the other hand, when the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is operated, the first stop control is selected. On the other hand, when the reel stop button 13c corresponding to the right reel R3 is last operated, the second control is selected, and the bell symbol at the operation timing is moved within the range of one frame to win the bell prize. If possible, the right reel R3 is stopped within the range of one frame so as to win a bell prize.

<5-6: Winning determination process>
20 to 21 are flowcharts showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line after the reels are stopped is checked to determine whether or not a winning is achieved. If it is determined that a prize has been won, a process for starting another type of game is performed if the prize is a start prize, and a payout is awarded if the prize is a small prize.

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

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

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a BB prize has been won (S110h). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the CPU 101 sets a BB game flag (S110h1) and clears the acquired number counter (S110h2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the MB prize has been won (S110j). If it is determined that the MB prize has been won, the MB game in-progress flag is set (S110j1), and the acquired number counter is cleared (S110j2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role D prize has been won (S110m). If it is determined that the prize has been won, a payout process for eight medals is performed (S110m1). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<5-7: Game end determination process>
22 to 23 are flowcharts showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S111. In this game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied in the game for which the end condition is set.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to the RB game flag to determine whether or not it is an RB game (S111a). If it is determined that the RB game is not being performed, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111h.

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

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

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the BB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the BB game is in progress (S111h).

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

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the BB game (S111n). The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit value that must not be exceeded during the game, which is determined in the BB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S111n, the BB game flag and the RB game flag are cleared (S111p).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the MB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the MB game is in progress (S111t), and if it is determined that the MB game is not in progress, the processing is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111t that the MB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a small role prize is won and a dividend is awarded in this game (S111u). When a prize is awarded by winning the small role prize, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S111v), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S111w).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the MB game (S111x). The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit that must not be exceeded during the game, which is determined in the MB game. When the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S111x, the MB game in-progress flag is cleared (S111y), and the process ends.

<5-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S112. In this winning flag clearing process, the winning flag set by internal lottery or the like during one game is cleared at the end of one game based on the type of winning flag and the result of the game, or carried over to the next game without being cleared. Do things.

  First, the CPU 101 clears the replay winning flag, the small role A winning flag, the small role B winning flag, the small role C winning flag, and the small role D winning flag in one game regardless of winning a prize (S112a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S112b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the RB prize is won (S112c). When it is determined that the RB combination has been established and won, the RB winning flag is cleared (S112d). When it is determined in step S112c that no winning has been won, an RB inside game flag is set (S112e), and the RB inside game is started from the next game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the MB winning flag is set (S112k). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the MB prize is won (S112m). If it is determined that the MB combination has been won and the prize has been won, the MB winning flag is cleared (S112n), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S112m that no winning has been won, an MB internal in-game flag is set (S112p), and the next game is changed to the MB internal in-game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB winning flag is set (S112q). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not a BB prize is won (S112r). If it is determined that the BB combination is established and the prize is won, the BB winning flag is cleared (S112s), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S112r that the game has not been won, the BB internal game flag is set to “1” (S112t), the next game is changed to the BB internal game, and the process ends.

<2. Summary>
FIG. 25 is an explanatory diagram summarizing the outline of the embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, in the base game other than the MB game, in order to avoid the double winning of the small role C prize (Cherry Prize) and the small role B prize (Bell Prize), the small role B prize in the internal lottery. If you have won, limit the winning line. For example, in the example shown in the figure, no winning line is set for L1, L2, and L4 including the middle stage or the upper stage as the winning line.

  Next, in the MB game, as shown in FIG. 4B, the bell symbol is aligned with the winning line including the position where the first symbol is displayed by reverse pressing, and the first prize is won. In the MB game, regardless of the internal lottery, duplicate winnings are allowed for the winning prizes, so there is no problem with cherry as a single winning symbol. Therefore, unlike the above-described normal game, the pay line is not limited, and the pay line can be freely determined according to the stop position of the first symbol of the right reel R3.

  On the other hand, in the case of forward pressing, the bell symbol and the cherry symbol are stopped so as to be displayed simultaneously as shown in FIG. When the stop operation timing of the right reel R3 is appropriate, the small role B prize (bell prize) is won. At the same time, the small role C prize (cherry prize) is won, but since the small role B prize is a 15-sheet dividend, it does not affect the dividend. When the stop operation timing of the right reel R3 is appropriate, the small role B prize (bell prize) is not won as shown in FIG. 4D, but the small role C prize (cherry prize) is not won. Will be able to win.

<3. Modification>
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and for example, various modifications described below are possible.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the player's stop operation in the MB game (specific game) performed on the winning line including the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage in the right reel R3 (specific display row) having an allowable range of one frame. One small role B prize (first prize) is exemplified as a small role prize that can be won regardless of timing, and the small role B prize is always awarded when the right reel R3 (specific display row) is first stopped. I made it. A small role award (first award) and a small role D award (third award) shown in FIG. 6 are provided as small role awards that can be won regardless of the stop operation timing of the player during such an MB game. It may be.

  In the small role B prize and the small role D prize, the symbols (predetermined symbols) constituting the award in the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 are common in the bell symbol, and the symbols constituting the award in the right reel R3 (specific reel) are In the small role B prize, it is a bell symbol (first symbol), and in the small role D prize, it is a plum symbol (third symbol). In this case, stop control is performed so that either the small role B prize or the small role D prize can be always won according to the stop operation order or stop operation timing, and when the small role B prize is won, 15 medals, When the small role D prize is won, a different payout is awarded, such as 8 medals. If a player with skills that can perform the push operation, when the right reel R3 is stopped, the player cannot perform the push operation by performing the stop operation aiming at the bell symbol that constitutes the small part B prize with a large payout. Even at least a small part D prize will be won. In this case, in the right reel R3, the bell symbol and the plum symbol are arranged one frame or more apart, and either the bell symbol or the plum symbol is arranged within two frames from a certain bell symbol, and the other reels R1 and R2 are arranged. Any bell symbol and the next bell symbol may be arranged within five frames. For example, the symbol arrangement of the right reel R3 shown in FIG. In this symbol arrangement, the bell symbol constituting the small role B prize and the plum symbol constituting the small role D award are alternately arranged with one frame. Specifically, the bell symbols are arranged at symbol numbers “1”, “5”, “9”, “13”, “17”, and “21”, and the plum symbols are symbol numbers “3”, “7”. ”,“ 11 ”,“ 15 ”and“ 19 ”. In this way, by opening one frame of the bell symbol or plum symbol which becomes the symbol constituting the small role B prize or small role D prize on the right reel R3, the winning line is specified as one line on the right reel R3 which allows one frame. Even in the event of a failure, the bell symbol or the plum symbol can be stopped on the winning line. However, in this example, the bell symbol and the plum symbol are alternately arranged, but the present invention is not limited to this.

  FIG. 27 (A) shows the case of the forward pressing operation sequence, where the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 are stopped and the stop operation of the right reel R3 is accepted (the stop operation symbol number is “9” with the middle stage as the reference position). )), And a small role B prize or a small role D prize can be won in the winning line L3. The left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 are 100% drawn in the bell symbol, so that the bell symbol can be aligned on the winning line regardless of the stop operation timing. In a state where a stop operation corresponding to the right reel R3 (specific display row) is received, the bell symbol is positioned in the middle stage, but one frame is advanced, and the bell whose symbol number is “9” as shown in FIG. The symbol can be stopped on the winning line L3, and the small role B prize is won. If the stop operation symbol number is “10” with the middle stage as the reference position, the bell symbol having the symbol number “9” is stopped on the winning line L3 without advancing the frame. On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol number is “11” or “12” with the middle stage as the reference position, the plum symbol having the symbol number “11” is stopped on the winning line L3 and the small role D prize is won. To do. In other words, the right reel R3 having an allowable range of one frame is stopped on the winning line where the bell symbols which are the symbols constituting the small role B prize and the small role D award are arranged in the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2. When the bell symbol or the plum symbol is on the winning line at the timing, the control is performed to stop at the symbol position, and when it is not on the winning line, the frame is advanced one frame and stopped. That is, since the bell symbol and the plum symbol are arranged one frame or more apart on the right reel R3, the small reel B prize or the small role D prize is won on the right reel R3 in which the number of drawn frames is limited to one frame. In the game, stop control can be executed so as not to win a non-winning prize.

  When the right reel R3 is stopped by the first stop operation, 1) a bell symbol is displayed on any one of the upper, middle and lower tiers, 2) a plum symbol is displayed, and 3) both a bell symbol and a plum symbol are displayed. There are three display modes. FIG. 27C shows a state in which both the bell symbol and the plum symbol of 3) are displayed. In this case, although it is possible to win either the small role B prize or the small role D prize, the remaining left reel R1 and middle reel R2 are given priority to win the small role D prize with a large payout. Perform stop control. In this example, since the bell symbols are displayed in the lower row, the remaining reels are controlled to stop so that the bell symbols are aligned with L3 or L4 as the winning line. On the other hand, when the bell symbol of 1) is displayed or the plum symbol of 2) is displayed, the small role B prize is awarded if 1), and the small role D prize is awarded if 2). Thus, stop control of the remaining left reel R1 and middle reel R2 is performed. FIG. 27D shows a state in which the plum symbol of 2) is displayed. In the case of this example, since the plum symbol is displayed in the middle stage, stop control is performed so that the bell symbol is aligned with the winning line L1.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, as the small role award that can be won regardless of the stop operation timing of the player in the MB game, the small role B prize composed of three symbols is illustrated, but the right reel R3 (specific If a cherry symbol (first symbol) is displayed on a single reel (first indicator column) other than the display column), a winning will be awarded, and the stop symbol of other reels may be any symbol. It may be a role C prize (first prize). In such an example, the symbol arrangement of the left reel R1 shown in FIG. 26B is used. In this symbol arrangement, the number of frames from any cherry symbol (1st symbol) to the next cherry symbol (1st symbol) that constitutes the small role C prize is 7 frames, 3 cherry symbols among 21 symbols, etc. Arrange at intervals. Specifically, the cherry symbols are arranged in symbol numbers “7”, “14”, and “21”. Therefore, in an MB game that is played on a winning line including the upper, middle, and lower tiers on a reel where the cherry symbol is a single winning symbol, the cherries can be placed on the upper, middle, or lower tiers regardless of the order of stop operations and the timing of the stop operations. Since the symbol is displayed, the small role C prize can be won without being affected by the timing of the stop operation of the specific reel.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, when the BB game (special game) is started, the BB normal game is started first, and the RB prize is won by the internal lottery during the BB normal game. An example is shown in which an RB game (RB game in BB) with a high probability of a small role is started from the next game when a winning is achieved, but when the BB game is started, the RB game is not drawn and the RB game is not drawn. It is good also as a game which is continuously performed and a small part prize becomes a high probability through a BB game. In this case, it is set as the high probability of the small role prize which pays out the highest payout in the MB game (specific game). As a result, the small prizes that are easy to win in the BB game and the MB game are the same, and even if the BB game and the MB game having different game characteristics are provided, the player can play without confusion. it can.
(4) In the above-described embodiment, the MB game that can be executed until the number of acquired games exceeds the specified number is exemplified as the specific game. That is, the present invention can be applied to a game in which stop control is performed with a specific display row as an allowable range of one frame, such as an MB game or a CB game.
(5) As an example of the specific game of the above-described embodiment, the case where the winning flag of all the small bonuses is set regardless of the result determined by the MB game by lottery is illustrated. The winning flag may be set only for some of the small role prizes. In addition, the game that shows a loss as a result of the lottery performed in the MB game is regarded as a game that sets the winning flag of all the small role prizes, and the small role prize with the highest payout is stopped so that the prize is won. Control may be performed.

(6) In the above-described embodiment, as a small role award (first award) that can be won regardless of a player's stop operation timing in an MB game, a small role B composed of a symbol array of “Bell-Bell-Bell” Although an award is illustrated, there may be a plurality of small role awards (first prizes). In the case of this example, in the first award symbol arrangement, as a symbol (first symbol) corresponding to the right reel R3 (specific display column) having one frame as an allowable range, each symbol is different (individual first symbol). And Specifically, a small part award (individual first prize) composed of a symbol arrangement of “Bell-Bell-Bell” and a small part award (individual first prize) composed of a symbol arrangement of “Bell-Bell-Watermelon”. 1 prize). Furthermore, the same number of medals can be obtained when each individual first prize is won. In the right reel R3 (specific display column), the arrangement of the bell symbol and the watermelon symbol, which are the individual first symbols constituting the individual first prizes, is arbitrary and the order of the arrangement of the bell symbol and the watermelon symbol is arbitrary. Arrange them so that they are separated within 4 frames. The symbols refer to a bell symbol and a bell symbol, a watermelon symbol and a watermelon symbol, or a bell symbol and a watermelon symbol. In this way, by making the symbol corresponding to the first symbol a plurality of symbols, it is effective when the number of symbols required as the first symbol cannot be arranged in one type when arranging a plurality of symbols on one reel. is there. Furthermore, since the number of medals won is set to the same value, the value given to the player is the same regardless of which individual first symbol is arranged on the winning line in the stop control. There is no need to perform control, and there is no complicated control even if there are a plurality of first prizes.

(7) In the above-described embodiment, the BB game or RB game is not a game in which the winning flags of a plurality of small role awards are set at the same time as in the MB game (specific game), but also in the BB game and RB game A lottery may be performed so that a plurality of small role awards are set simultaneously. Specifically, when one lottery section is provided as a small prize among a plurality of prizes, and the random number acquired in the range of numerical values specified by the lottery section data indicating the lottery section belongs, the small combination A All winning flags from award to small role D prize are set. By doing in this way, BB game and MB game can provide the same game property. In the MB game, the right reel R3 (specific display column) has an allowable range of one frame, but in the BB game or the RB game, an allowable range of four frames. That is, in the BB game and the RB game, commonality is achieved in stop control of reels other than the right reel R3 (specific display row).

  For example, in the MB game, when the winning flag of the small role A prize to the small role D prize is set regardless of the lottery, in the BB game, the small role A prize to the small role D prize is assigned to a certain lottery classification. When selected, all winning flags of small role A prize to small role D prize are set. In the BB game in which all winning flags of the small role A prize to the small role D prize are set, in the stop control of the right reel R3 (specific display row), the number of drawn frames is set to 4 frames, and the winning symbols are the upper and middle stages. -Stop at one of the lower symbol stop positions, and the number of frames to be drawn is 4 frames for the left reel R1 and the middle reel R (other display columns). If the right reel R3 is already stopped, the left reel R1 and the middle so as to stop the winning symbol on the winning line if the winning symbol is within four frames from the winning line including the symbol stop position of the winning symbol. The reel R3 may be controlled.

  In addition, in the BB game and the MB game, a plurality of small prizes can be repeatedly won. For example, in the normal game, a small prize that can obtain 12 medals as the maximum number of medals, and 3 In the case where there is a small role award for which a medal can be obtained, in the BB game or the RB game, 15 medals can be obtained by performing a stop operation at a stop timing at which these small role awards can be won.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to the present invention. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a structure of a variable reel display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel belt | band | zones 58a-58c. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize and a combination in the slot machine 1. FIG. 46 shows the types of games played on the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of 1 game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the lottery using the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104, and the kind of game in execution. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop link table group selection process of step S106. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of a stop link table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of stop data table group TBL31. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for stop of the right reel R3 in MB game. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the content of a reel stop process in step S109 following FIG. It is a figure explaining the stop control of a symbol based on the reel stop control of step S109 to the winning line L1 when forward pressing is performed in the game in which the small roles A to D in the MB game are won. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of the right reel R3 in which one frame is permitted in the MB game. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110. FIG. 21 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the winning determination process in step S110, following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the game end determination process in step S111 following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S112. It is explanatory drawing which put together the outline | summary of embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the prize and combination which concern on a modification. It is a figure explaining the symbol stop position of a left reel in the game where the small role B prize in a normal game is won.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 11 bet button 12 start lever 101 CPU
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Claims (11)

A plurality of display rows each of which has a plurality of frames, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each frame and capable of variable display; a start operation means for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display; and Stop operation means for a player to input an instruction to stop variable display, and each of the plurality of display columns has upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions as positions where symbols stop, and the plurality of displays The column includes a specific display column, the first display is arranged in the specific display column, and includes a plurality of pay lines as a set of the symbol stop positions specified for each display column, and the variable display of the plurality of display columns When the stop mode on the winning line is a predetermined mode in a state where the game is stopped, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined game value is given according to the prize awarded, and the game value given to the prize is Pay out game media A plurality of small prizes, and one or a plurality of start prizes for shifting the game type to a predetermined game as the game value to be given, and the small prizes are specified on the winning line The first symbol of the display sequence is stopped, and for the other display columns, the first symbol is included in which the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line and a winning is achieved and the maximum number of game media is paid out. A slot machine that includes a specific game start prize, where a winning is a condition for starting the specific game, and is capable of executing the base game and the specific game,
A game that manages a plurality of types of games including the base game and the specific game, and activates a plurality of winning lines including symbol stop positions in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the specific display row in the specific game. Management means;
A lottery is executed to generate lottery information indicating a lottery result. In the base game, the lottery includes the specific game start prize, a plurality of small role awards, and a lottery. Lottery means for generating a lottery information combined with a result of lottery of a plurality of predetermined prizes including the first award,
First stop control for stopping the display row by moving the display row within a range of four frames on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row at the timing when the stop operation portion is operated, and the timing when the stop operation portion is operated Stop control means for selectively executing second stop control for moving and stopping the display row within the range of one frame on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row in
Arbitrary first symbol and next first symbol are arranged within 4 frames in the specific display column, and in any other display column other than the specific display column, any predetermined symbol and the next predetermined symbol are 5 frames. Placed within
The stop control means includes
In the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is first operated, the second stop control is selected, and the first symbol is displayed at any one of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions. Stop the row, and for the other display row, select the first stop control to control the predetermined symbol to stop on the winning line including the symbol stop position of the first symbol,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is last operated, the second stop control is selected, and the first symbol at the operation timing is moved within the range of one frame, and the first prize is selected. If it is possible to win the first prize, the specific display row is stopped within the range of one frame so as to win the first prize.
A slot machine characterized by that. The plurality of display columns includes a first display column;
In the predetermined small role award, the second symbol stops at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions of the first display row, and any symbol appears at the symbol stop position of the other display row. Includes a second prize that will be awarded even if stopped.
The stop control means includes
In the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the first display row is first operated,
If it is possible to stop the predetermined symbol and the second symbol at the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions by moving the first display row within a range of four frames, the first stop control is performed. And the first display row is stopped so that the predetermined symbol and the second symbol are located at any one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions,
If it is impossible to stop the second symbol at the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions by moving the first display column within the range of four frames, the first stop control is selected. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the first display row is stopped so that the predetermined symbol is located at any one of upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. In the first display row, when the second symbol is displayed shifted by one frame in the variable display direction from the lower symbol stop position, any of the upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol symbol stop positions is displayed. When that position is the predetermined symbol stop position,
The stop control means includes
In the base game in which the lottery information indicates the winning of the first prize,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is operated first, the first stop control is selected, and the first display row is positioned on the winning line including the predetermined symbol stop position. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the symbol is stopped. A plurality of display rows each of which has a plurality of frames, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each frame and capable of variable display; a start operation means for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display; and Stop operation means for a player to input an instruction to stop variable display, and each of the plurality of display columns has upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions as positions where symbols stop, and the plurality of displays The column includes a specific display column, the first symbol and the third symbol are arranged in the specific display column, and each of the plurality of display units includes a plurality of winning lines as a set of the symbol stop positions specified for each display column. In a state in which the variable display of the column is stopped, when the stop mode on the pay line is a predetermined mode, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined game value is given according to the prize awarded, and the prize is given. Game media as the game value A plurality of small prizes accompanied by payouts and one or a plurality of start prizes for shifting the type of game to a predetermined game as the game value to be given are included. The first symbol of the specific display column is stopped, and for the other display columns, the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line, the first prize is awarded and the highest number of game media is paid out, and the winning line The third symbol of the specific display column is stopped, and the other display columns include a third prize in which the predetermined symbol stops on the winning line and a prize is awarded and a smaller number of game media are paid out. The start award includes a specific game start award where winning is a condition for starting a specific game, and is a slot machine capable of executing a base game and the specific game,
A game that manages a plurality of types of games including the base game and the specific game, and activates a plurality of winning lines including symbol stop positions in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the specific display row in the specific game. Management means;
A lottery is executed to generate lottery information indicating a lottery result. In the base game, the lottery includes the specific game start prize, a plurality of small role awards, and a lottery. Lottery means for generating a lottery information combined with a result of lottery for a plurality of predetermined prizes including the first prize and the third prize,
First stop control for stopping the display row by moving the display row within a range of four frames on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row at the timing when the stop operation portion is operated, and the timing when the stop operation portion is operated Stop control means for selectively executing second stop control for moving and stopping the display row within the range of one frame on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row in
In the specific display row, the first symbol and the third symbol are arranged one frame or more apart, and either the first symbol or the third symbol is arranged within two frames from a certain first symbol, and the specific symbol is displayed. Arbitrary predetermined symbol and the next predetermined symbol are arranged within 5 frames in a display column other than the display column,
The stop control means includes
In the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to a display row other than the specific display row is first operated, the first stop control is selected, and the predetermined symbol is selected from any of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. Stop the other display columns so that
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is operated, the second stop control is selected, and at least one other display row is stopped, and the predetermined symbol of the other display row is stopped. When the first symbol or the third symbol is not positioned at the timing when the stop operation means is operated on the winning line including the symbol stop position where the symbol is stopped, the specific display row is moved by one frame. Stop
A slot machine characterized by that. The stop control means includes
In the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is first operated, the second stop control is selected, and at least one of the first symbol and the third symbol is set to the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions. Stop one of the
When the specific display row has already stopped and the first symbol is stopped at any of the symbol stop positions, the first stop control is selected and the symbol stop position at which the first symbol is stopped Stop the predetermined symbol on the winning line including
When the specific display row has already stopped and the first symbol is not stopped at any of the symbol stop positions, and the third symbol is stopped, the first stop control is selected, The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein the predetermined symbol is stopped on a winning line including a symbol stop position where three symbols are stopped. A plurality of display rows each of which has a plurality of frames, and a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each frame and capable of variable display; a start operation means for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display; and Stop operation means for a player to input an instruction to stop variable display, and each of the plurality of display columns has upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions as positions where symbols stop, and the plurality of displays The column includes a first display column and a specific display column, and the first display column includes a first symbol, and includes a plurality of winning lines as a set of the symbol stop positions specified for each display column, In a state in which the variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped, when the stop mode on the pay line is a predetermined mode, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined game value is given according to the prize that is won, and the prize is given. Is the game value given as a game A plurality of small prizes accompanied by a payout of the body, and one or a plurality of start prizes for shifting the type of game to a predetermined game as the gaming value to be given. Above, the first symbol of the first display column is stopped, and for the other display columns, the first prize is awarded regardless of what symbol is stopped on the winning line and the maximum number of game media is paid out. , And a second prize in which a predetermined number of game media less than the maximum number are paid out when a predetermined line of symbols is arranged on the winning line, and the start prize includes a specific game. A slot machine capable of executing a base game and the specific game, including a specific game start award that is a condition for starting
A plurality of types of games including the normal game and the specific game are managed, and in the specific game, a plurality of winning lines including the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions of the first display row are activated and the game is executed. Game management means to
The lottery is executed to generate lottery information indicating the lottery result. In the base game, the lottery target includes the specific game start prize, a plurality of small part prizes, and loses, and the second prize is selected in the lottery. The winning probability is set higher than the first prize, and in the specific game, a plurality of predetermined small role awards including the first prize and the second prize are won, and a plurality of prizes are selected for lottery. Lottery means for generating the lottery information;
First stop control for stopping the display row by moving the display row within a range of four frames on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row at the timing when the stop operation portion is operated, and the timing when the stop operation portion is operated Stop control means for selectively executing second stop control for moving and stopping the display row within the range of one frame on the basis of the position of the corresponding display row in
Arbitrary first symbol and next first symbol are arranged within 7 frames in the first display row,
The stop control means includes
In the specific game showing the winning of only the predetermined small role award that the lottery information is won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the first display row is operated, the first stop control is selected, and the first symbol is stopped at one of the upper, middle, and lower symbol stop positions,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is operated, the second stop control is selected, and variable display of the specific display row is stopped.
A slot machine characterized by that. The first prize is composed of a plurality of individual first prizes,
Each stop mode which becomes a prize for the plurality of individual first prizes is different from each other for the specific display row among the plurality of display rows, and is different from each other.
The lottery means includes each of the plurality of individual first prizes as the first prize to be included in the lottery object of the specific game, and executes a lottery.
Arranged so that an arbitrary individual first symbol and a next individual first symbol are separated within 4 frames in a plurality of individual first symbols in the specific display row,
The stop control means includes
In the specific game, in which the lottery information indicates winning of only the plurality of predetermined small role awards won regardless of the lottery,
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is first operated, the second stop control is selected, and any one of the plurality of individual first symbols is any of the upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions. The specific display row is controlled so as to be stopped, and the first stop control is selected for the other display row so that the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line including the symbol stop position of the first symbol. Control to
When the stop operation means corresponding to the specific display row is last operated, the second stop control is selected, and the first symbols at the operation timing are moved within the range of one frame, and the plurality of individual first If it is possible to win any one of the prizes, the specific display row is stopped within the range of one frame so as to win the individual first prize.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3, wherein The start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning,
The game management means manages a plurality of types of games including the special game, and when the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until a predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game,
The special game includes a game in which the type of the small role award included as a lottery object and a winning probability that the small role award is selected in the lottery are the same as those in the normal game, and the small character award included as a lottery object. Including a game in which the winning probability that the type or the small role prize is selected in the lottery is different from the normal game,
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is one of the following. The start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning,
The game management means manages a plurality of types of games including the special game, and when the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until a predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game,
The lottery means, in the base game, includes the special game start prize in the lottery object and executes the lottery, and sets the winning probability that the specific game start prize is selected in the lottery higher than the special game start prize. The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein: The start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning,
The game management means manages a plurality of types of games including the special game, and when the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until a predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game,
The lottery means performs a lottery by including the special game start prize in a lottery target in the base game, and performs a lottery by including the plurality of small role awards in the special game, The first prize is set so that the winning probability selected in the lottery among the plurality of small part prizes is the highest.
The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is one of the following. The start prize includes a special game start prize in which a special game is started from the next game when winning,
The game management means manages a plurality of types of games including the special game, and when the special game start prize is won, the special game is executed until a predetermined number of games is satisfied from the next game,
The lottery means performs a lottery on a plurality of prizes including the plurality of predetermined small prizes in the special game, and wins the plurality of predetermined small prizes regardless of the lottery in the specific game. The lottery information is generated so as to indicate the winning of all of the plurality of predetermined small prizes when one of the above is selected by lottery,
The stop control means selects the first stop control in the special game in which all of the predetermined small prizes are won, and the first symbol is one of upper, middle and lower symbol stop positions. If the predetermined symbol is positioned within 4 frames from the winning line including the symbol stop position of the first symbol by selecting the first stop control for the other display columns, The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7, wherein the other display row is controlled so that the predetermined symbol is stopped on the winning line.

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