JP2006314769A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To heighten interest of a game by displaying RT start chance situation only in a special game such as a CB game to connect the special game with a replay game high probability game. <P>SOLUTION: In this slot machine, the establishment of different kind overlap prize winning in which two different prizes are simultaneously established by combination of symbols stopped on at least two of validated prize winning lines L1 t oL5 is inhibited in an ordinary game or the replay game high probability game. On the other hand, to permit the same in the special game, a left reel R1, a middle reel R2 and a right reel R3 are respectively stopped, and the RT start pattern can be stopped only when the different kind overlap prize winning is established. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  In the slot machine, a plurality of types of awards are prepared, and these awards generally include a re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without inserting a game medium or credit. On certain slot machines, a re-game high-probability game with a higher winning probability of this re-game award can be executed from the next game on condition that a combination of specific symbols (RT start outcome) is displayed There is also a known game that can execute a CB game in which the number of pull-in controls for a specific reel is limited to a narrow range of one frame or less. In the CB game, the number of stop control pull-ins is limited to a narrow range, so that the difficulty of stopping the target symbol increases. That is, in the CB game, the game value that can be acquired by the player depends on the so-called skill of the player.

  By setting the outcome that can appear during the CB game as the RT start outcome, it is possible to provide a slot machine in which the start of the replay high-probability game depends on the skill of the player. However, if the RT start appearance can appear in a game other than the CB game, the difficulty of making the RT start appearance appear high in the CB game, but in the game other than the CB game, the player's Regardless of the skill level, there is a risk that the RT start will appear, and the interest of the game may be impaired.

  In addition, in the case of eliminating the possibility that the RT start appearance appears in a game other than the CB game, the skilled player can fully demonstrate the skill in the CB game, but does not have sufficient skill. It is a terrible result for immature players. In other words, since it is difficult for an immature player to make an RT appearance in a CB game, the opportunity to acquire a replay high-probability game decreases, and an immature player cannot fully enjoy the game. There is a fear.

  Therefore, the present invention provides a slot machine capable of enhancing the interest of a game by displaying the RT start outcome only in a special game such as a CB game, thereby associating the special game with a replay high probability game. This is the first purpose.

  In addition, the present invention displays not only a special game such as a CB game but also an RT start result in other games, so that a skilled player can demonstrate a sufficient skill, and even an inexperienced player can sufficiently A second object is to provide a slot machine in which a game can be enjoyed.

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

  The first slot machine (1A) of the present invention traverses a plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) and a plurality of display columns in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and the arrangement types of the plurality of types of symbols are different from each other. A variable display device (RL) having a plurality of winning lines (L1 to L5) provided in this manner and capable of variably displaying each of the plurality of display columns, and starting variable display of the variable display device. A start operation means (12) for inputting an instruction, and an instruction to stop each variable display of the plurality of display columns are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns of the variable display device. A combination of a plurality of stop operation means (13a to 13c) and a combination of predetermined symbols including a re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without insertion of a game medium or credit. An internal lottery means (101) for drawing one of a plurality of types of winning prizes or loses and generating internal lottery information with reference to the result of the lottery, and a plurality of stop operation means by the player Stop control means (101) for detecting each operation and stopping each of the plurality of display columns during variable display corresponding to the operated stop operation means, and in a state where the plurality of display columns are stopped The stop mode determination means (101) for determining the stop mode displayed on the variable display device and the game value given to the base game and the base game are higher according to the determination result of the stop mode determination means. The game is switched between a special game that is set to be and a replay high-probability game that has a higher probability of winning the replay prize than the normal game, and selects one game. And a game switching selection means (101) for performing the stop control means, wherein the stop control means is configured to simultaneously play two or more different combinations by different combinations of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines. The establishment of different types of double winnings to be established is prohibited when the normal game or the replay high-probability game is selected by the game switching selection means, while it is allowed when the special game is selected. In addition, the game switching selection means is set as a condition for switching the game to the replay high probability game only when each of the plurality of display columns in variable display is stopped and the heterogeneous overlapping winning is established. By stopping each of the plurality of display columns during variable display so that the combination of symbols can be stopped, The above-described problem is solved and the first object described above is achieved.

  According to this slot machine, establishment of a heterogeneous duplicate prize is prohibited in the normal game or the replay high probability game, while a heterogeneous duplicate prize is allowed in the special game. A combination of predetermined symbols set as a condition for switching the game to the replay high probability game, that is, a combination of symbols for starting the replay high probability game (RT start appearance) is a special game and different The display column is controlled by the stop control means so that the stop control means stops only when the double winning is established. Accordingly, since the start of the replay high probability game can be restricted during the base game while associating the special game with the replay high probability game, the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  In the first slot machine of the present invention, when the special game is selected, the stop control means detects each operation of the plurality of stop operation means and detects the operated stop operation means. If the position of the corresponding display column during variable display is a predetermined position and is a position where the different type redundant winning is possible, the plurality of variable display during variable display is permitted so as to allow establishment of the different type double winning. While stopping each of the display columns and stopping the display column during the variable display so that the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is displayed, the position of the display column is other than the predetermined position The position of the symbol is set so that the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is not displayed regardless of whether or not the position is a position where the different type of double winning is possible. A display column in the display may be stopped. According to this aspect, in the special game, when the stop operation is performed, only when the position of the display row is a position where a different type of double winning can be made and at a predetermined position, the RT start / output is performed simultaneously with the different type of double winning. Eyes are displayed. When the position of the display row when the stop operation is performed is other than the predetermined position, the RT start result is not displayed even if it is a position where different types of double winnings are possible. Therefore, since it is necessary for the player to perform a stop operation aiming at a predetermined position in order to establish the RT start outcome, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the first slot machine of the present invention, the combination of different types of winning combination or the configuration of the RT starting game may be set as appropriate. For example, as the combination of the predetermined symbols, A single combination consisting of a combination of two predetermined symbols and an arbitrary symbol is included, and a heterogeneous duplicate winning in which two or more different combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines The single combination and other combinations other than the single combination may be established at the same time. Furthermore, the combination of symbols set as the switching condition may include the predetermined symbol of the single role and the symbols constituting the other role.

  In the first slot machine of the present invention, each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and each of the plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each of the plurality of frames, The internal lottery means generates the internal lottery information reflecting the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes in the base game and the replay high-probability game, while the plurality of types of prizes are generated in the special game. Generating the internal lottery information regarded as winning regardless of the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes, and the stop control means A first stop system that allows movement within 4 frames after the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed is detected and stops the display row based on the internal lottery information. And a second stop control that allows movement within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means with respect to the changing display row is detected and stops the display row based on the internal lottery information. In the special game, the second stop control may be executed on at least one display row of the plurality of display rows. In this aspect, the special game corresponds to a so-called CB game. In the second stop control, the display row is stopped without allowing or moving within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means is detected, so that the game value that the player can acquire is determined by the player. It depends on the skill of pushing. For this reason, it is possible to increase the difficulty of causing the RT start appearance to appear during the CB game, and to further enhance the interest of the game. In the special game, both in the display row in which the first stop control is selected and in the display row in which the second stop control is selected, the symbols constituting other roles and different symbols (for example, , Bell symbols or watermelon symbols) are arranged every other frame or continuously, and when a single-combination symbol is displayed, the first stop control is selected in a predetermined display row where the single-combination is established In the predetermined display row, there are places where symbols constituting a single role and symbols constituting another role are continuously arranged (for example, cherry symbols, bell symbols, watermelon symbols are continuously arranged). For example, according to the operation of the display row for which the second stop control is performed, it is possible to make a double winning of different symbols. Therefore, the combination of symbols set as a condition for the game switching selection means to switch the game to the replay high probability game is displayed in a different combination according to the winning combination. The number and content of the replay high probability game may be changed according to the combination.

  The second slot machine (1B) of the present invention is provided so as to cross a plurality of display columns and a plurality of display columns in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged and the arrangement types of the plurality of types of symbols are different from each other. A variable display device that can variably display each of the plurality of display columns, a start operation means for inputting an instruction to start variable display of the variable display device, and the variable A plurality of stop operation means for inputting an instruction to stop the variable display of each of the plurality of display columns provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns of the display device; and no insertion of a game medium or credit Winning or losing at least one of a plurality of types of awards associated with a combination consisting of a predetermined symbol combination including a replay award that gives a condition for starting the next game to The internal lottery means for generating lottery and referring to the result of the lottery to generate internal lottery information, and detecting the respective operations of the plurality of stop operation means by the player, corresponding to the operated stop operation means Stop control means for stopping each of the plurality of display columns during variable display; and stop mode determination means for determining a stop mode displayed on the variable display device in a state where the plurality of display columns are stopped; According to the determination result of the stop mode determination means, the probability of winning the re-game award is higher than that of the normal game, the special game set so as to have a higher gaming value than the normal game, and the normal game. Game switching selection means for selecting a game by switching games between replay high probability games, wherein the stop control means comprises: The internal lottery of only one award among the plurality of types of prizes, with the establishment of a heterogeneous duplicate prize in which two or more different combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the entry prize lines The plurality of display columns in variable display so as to be prohibited in the game in which the internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes among the plurality of kinds of prizes is generated while being prohibited in the game in which the information is generated The combination of symbols set as a condition for the game switching selection means to switch the game to the replay high probability game can be stopped only when each of the above is stopped and the heterogeneous duplicate winning is established. By stopping each of the plurality of display columns during variable display, the above-described problem is solved and the above-described second object is achieved.

  According to this slot machine, establishment of different types of duplicate winning is prohibited in a game in which internal lottery information for only one prize has been generated, while different types of duplicated in a game in which internal lottery information for a plurality of different prizes is generated. Winning is allowed. When a predetermined combination of symbols set as a condition for switching the game to the replay high probability game, that is, a combination of symbols for starting the replay high probability game (RT start outcome), a heterogeneous double winning is established. The display column is controlled to stop only. For this reason, since the game that can make the RT start appearance appear is not limited to the special game, the RT start appearance can be displayed also in other games. Therefore, since the opportunity to make the RT start appearance appear is expanded as compared with the case where it is limited to the special game, a skilled player can exhibit a sufficient skill, and even an immature player can fully enjoy the game. Will be able to.

  In the second slot machine of the present invention, the stop control means is configured such that, in the game in which the internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes among the plurality of kinds of prizes is generated, When the operation is detected and the position of the display row in the variable display corresponding to the operated stop operation means is a predetermined position and the position where the heterogeneous double winning is possible, the heterogeneous double winning While stopping each of the plurality of display columns being variably displayed so as to allow the establishment of the display, and stopping the display columns being variably displayed so that a combination of symbols set as the switching condition is displayed In the case where the position of the display row is a position other than the predetermined position, regardless of whether or not it is a position where the heterogeneous redundant winning is possible, Display columns of the constant has been combined in the variable display so that it appears in the design may be allowed to stop. According to this aspect, only when the position of the display row when the stop operation is performed is a position where different types of double winnings are possible and at a predetermined position, the RT start result is displayed simultaneously with the different types of double winnings. The When the position of the display row when the stop operation is performed is other than the predetermined position, the RT start result is not displayed even if it is a position where different types of double winnings are possible. Therefore, since it is necessary for the player to perform a stop operation aiming at a predetermined position in order to establish the RT start outcome, it is possible to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the second slot machine of the present invention, the combination of the different winning combinations or the RT starting composition may be set as appropriate. For example, as the combination consisting of the predetermined symbols, A single combination consisting of a combination of a predetermined symbol and an arbitrary symbol is included, and a heterogeneous duplicate winning in which two or more different combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines, The single combination and another combination other than the single combination may be established at the same time.

  In the second slot machine of the present invention, each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and each of the plurality of types of symbols is arranged one by one in each of the plurality of frames, The internal lottery means generates the internal lottery information reflecting the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes in the base game and the replay high probability game, while the plurality of types of prizes are generated in the special game. Generating the internal lottery information regarded as winning regardless of the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes, and the stop control means A first stop system that allows movement within 4 frames after the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed is detected and stops the display row based on the internal lottery information. And a second stop control that allows movement within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means with respect to the changing display row is detected and stops the display row based on the internal lottery information. In the special game, the second stop control may be executed on at least one display row of the plurality of display rows. In this aspect, the special game corresponds to a so-called CB game. In the second stop control, the display row is stopped without allowing or moving within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means is detected, so that the game value that the player can acquire is determined by the player. It depends on the skill of pushing. For this reason, it is possible to increase the difficulty of causing the RT start appearance to appear during the CB game, and to further enhance the interest of the game.

  In the second slot machine of the present invention, the lottery method by the internal lottery means may be an appropriate method. For example, the plurality of types of prizes include predetermined specific prizes, and the internal lottery means A plurality of lottery sections including a first section associated only with the specific prize and a second section associated with the specific prize and a predetermined prize excluding the specific prize among the plurality of types of prizes. When a lottery is performed as a target, and when the first division is drawn, internal lottery information indicating winning of only the specific prize is generated, and when the second division is drawn, the specific prize And internal lottery information indicating winning of the predetermined prize, and a game in which the internal lottery information of only one award among the plurality of types of prizes is generated by the internal lottery means. A game in which one division is drawn by lot, Of awards, the plurality of different prizes the internal lottery information is generated games, the second segment at the internal lottery means may be a lottery gaming.

  In the second slot machine of the present invention, in the variable display device, each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and each of the plurality of frames is selected from the plurality of types of symbols. One symbol is arranged, and for each of the plurality of display columns, a symbol display area capable of simultaneously displaying three symbols arranged in three consecutive frames is provided. The first symbol as the predetermined symbol constituting the single combination and the second symbol constituting the combination corresponding to the specific prize are simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area in at least one of the specific display columns. The symbols that are arranged in a manner different from the specific display column and that constitute the combination of the second symbol and the symbol set as the switching condition are arranged on the display column. The stop control means are arranged so that they can be simultaneously displayed in the display area, and the stop control means is configured to detect the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed among the plurality of display rows. In the game in which the display row can be stopped while allowing movement within a frame and the first division is lottery by the internal lottery means, the corresponding display row is provided corresponding to the specific display row. Even when the stop operation means is first operated, even if the first symbol and the second symbol can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within four frames after the operation is detected. By stopping the specific display column during variable display so that the second symbol is displayed without displaying the first symbol in the symbol display area, the single role and the role corresponding to the specific prize are displayed. And at the same time In the game in which the second division is drawn by the internal lottery means, the stop operation means provided corresponding to the specific display row is the first in the game in which the establishment of the heterogeneous duplicate winning is prohibited. If the first symbol and the second symbol can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within four frames after the operation is detected, the second symbol is displayed in the symbol display area. The specific display row that is variably displayed is stopped so that the 1 symbol and the 2nd symbol are displayed at the same time, and then the stop operation means provided corresponding to the other display row is operated. When the operation is detected, the second symbol and the symbol constituting the combination of symbols set as the switching condition can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within four frames. If possible, the other display columns in variable display are stopped so that the second symbol and the symbols constituting the combination of symbols set as the switching condition are simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area. Thereby, the establishment of the different type overlapping winning combination in which the single combination and the combination corresponding to the specific prize are formed simultaneously, and the display of the combination of symbols set as the switching condition may be permitted.

  According to this aspect, in the game in which the first division is drawn, that is, the game in which the internal lottery information for only one prize is generated, the first symbol and the second symbol are stopped at a timing that can be displayed simultaneously. Even when the operating means is operated, it is possible to prevent the first symbol and the second symbol from being simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area. Accordingly, it is possible to reliably prevent the establishment of a heterogeneous double winning in which a single combination having the first symbol as a component and a combination having the second symbol as a component are simultaneously formed. Further, in a game in which the second division is drawn, that is, a game in which internal lottery information for a plurality of different prizes is generated, the stop operation means is at a timing at which the first symbol and the second symbol can be displayed simultaneously. Is operated, the first symbol and the second symbol can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area. As a result, it is possible to allow the establishment of different types of overlapping winnings and the display of the combination of symbols set as switching conditions.

  In this aspect, the stop control means is such that, in the game in which the second division is drawn by the internal lottery means, the stop operation means provided corresponding to the other display row is operated first. When the second symbol and the symbol constituting the symbol combination set as the switching condition can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within four frames after the operation is detected. Alternatively, the other display columns that are variably displayed may be stopped so that the second symbol is displayed at a position where the heterogeneous duplicate winning can be established in the symbol display area. According to this, even when a stop operation is performed on a display column other than the specific display column, a position where different types of double winnings can be established in a game in which internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes is generated The second symbol is displayed on the screen. For this reason, it becomes possible to increase the possibility of the appearance of the establishment of different types of overlapping winnings and the display of the combination of symbols set as the switching condition.

  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.

  “Prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into awards or loses, and defines a probability of winning a prize.

  “Internal lottery” means that one number is obtained (random number extraction) from a plurality of numbers generated from a sequence generator composed of hardware or software, and that number (obtained random number value) is displayed in the prize lottery table. It means to determine the winning or losing of any prize by comparing with the value related to winning in the recorded data.

  “Winning” means that the obtained random number value belongs to a range of numerical values corresponding to any one of the prize categories in the prize lottery table.

  “Lose” means that the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category of loss in the prize lottery table, or does not belong to the range of numerical values corresponding to any category of prize.

  The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.

  “Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line that is validated by a betting operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.

  “Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. For non-winning prizes, even if one of the prizes is won in the internal lottery, there are cases where the combination of the winning buttons is not aligned on the valid winning line by the operation of the stop button, and there are cases where the prizes are not aligned in the case of a loss in the internal lottery. . 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 a game 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 prize, MB prize, and RB prize.

  “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 internal lottery. The probability of drawing a small role award is based on the probability in a 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”.

  As described above, according to the present invention, the establishment of a heterogeneous duplicate prize is prohibited in the case of a normal game or a replay high probability game, while the heterogeneous duplicate prize is allowed in a special game, and Since the display sequence is controlled by the stop control means so that it stops only when the RT start outcome for starting the high-probability game is a special game and a heterogeneous double winning is established, a special game such as a CB game And the replay high probability game can be associated with each other to enhance the interest of the game.

  In addition, while establishment of heterogeneous duplicate winning is prohibited in a game in which internal lottery information for only one prize is generated, heterogeneous duplicate winning is permitted in a game in which internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes is generated, The display control is controlled by the stop control means so that the RT start result for starting the re-playing high probability game is stopped only when the heterogeneous duplicate winning is established. Therefore, since the opportunity to make the RT start appearance appear is expanded as compared with the case where it is limited to the special game, a skilled player can exhibit a sufficient skill, and even an immature player can fully enjoy the game. Will be able to.

<1. First Embodiment>
<1-1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1A according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1A 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 reel variable display device RL is affixed to reels R1 to R3 made of transparent ABS resin or the like, a plurality of spoke portions extending radially from a shaft portion, a reel frame made of an annular frame, and a peripheral surface of the reel frame. Each of the 21 attached symbols (symbol number PN = 1 to 21) is printed on a reel band (see FIG. 2). The reels R1 to R3 are inserted along guide rails provided on the upper and lower sides of the case body of the reel variable display device RL and corresponding to the respective reels, and are accommodated in the case body. Each reel is fixed to the stepping motors 54a to 54c (FIG. 3) and rotates. The stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate each reel rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps. A predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20 by supplying a predetermined pulse to the stepping motors 54a to 54c. Furthermore, by providing backlight devices 53a to 53c (FIG. 3) with LEDs installed on each reel, light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band. Thus, by irradiating light with the backlight devices 53a to 53c (FIG. 3) from the inside of the reel band, the player can make the symbols on the reel band stand out. Further, a detection plate is attached to one of the spoke portions, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c (FIG. 3) can output one pulse of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c (FIG. 3) every time the reel rotates once. It has become. The detection plate and the reel band are arranged so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 in the center of the reel window 20 when the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c (FIG. 3) are detected and 10 steps are advanced. The position is set.

  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 1A 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, on the operation unit OP, a lending button 15 used when a prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1A, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card, and a frequency of prepayable card lending are displayed. A frequency indicator 17 is provided for performing the above. In this way, when the prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1A, the operation of the prepaid card type medal lending machine by operating these buttons 15 and 16 and the frequency indicator of the slot machine 1A. 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 through the reel window 20 with three reels. 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.

  FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 19 steps. Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signal 155a. If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting ~ 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step 48 is advanced, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step is advanced 390 steps 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.

<1-2: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1A. The slot machine 1A 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 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM 104, a RAM 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. , A signal 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 for each rotation of the reel. To the CPU 101. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals for driving 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 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM 194, a RAM 195, a data input circuit 196, a display circuit 197 including a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits. The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The strobe signal of the CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 according to the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Execute.

<1-3: Slot machine games>
<1-3-1: Slot machine gaming method>
A game in the slot machine 1A 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. 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. In order to start the game, in addition to a betting operation, a winning line bet that makes the winning line valid by depressing the bet button 11 for the credit stored in the storage device is placed.

  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. When the number of credits reaches 50, which is the upper limit, the medal payout device is driven to pay out game medals in excess of 50 to the medal tray 40. When the re-game prize is won, the same bet number as in the previous game is automatically bet.

  When the checkout 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. Further, the game medals of the number of credits stored in the storage device are paid out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal payout device. Further, when the slot machine 1A is connected to a game medium lending machine such as a medal lending machine, lending processing is performed by depressing the lending button 15, and the lending portion is stored as credits in the storage device. Alternatively, the game medals for the rental are paid out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal payout device.

<1-3-2: Slot machine awards and roles>
FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize in the slot machine 1A, and FIG. 4A shows a configuration of a combination of award types and symbols (combination). In the slot machine 1A, a prize is awarded when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated prize line, and a small prize is awarded with a maximum of 15 medals based on the number of prizes determined by the combination. There are also prizes for starting other types of games from regular games.

  As a prize for starting another type of game, a BB1 award consisting of a combination of symbols of “red 7-red 7-red 7” (also referred to as a BB1 role) for starting a BB1 game, “white 7- A BB2 award consisting of a combination of symbols "White 7-White 7" (also referred to as a BB2 role), an RB award consisting of a combination of symbols "BAR-BAR-BAR" (also referred to as a RB role) for starting an RB game, and a CB game There is a CB award consisting of a combination of symbols of “white 7-BAR-BAR” (also called CB role).

  As a small role award for giving a dividend, a small role A award consisting of a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (also called a watermelon role) with 6 medals as a dividend, and 12 medals as a dividend “ Belle-Bell-Belle "combination of symbols (also referred to as a bell) B Small Award B, consisting of a combination of" Cherry-ANY-ANY "symbols (also referred to as a cherry) with two medals as dividends There is a small role C prize. ANY may be any symbol. This cherry role is a win when the cherry symbols of the left reel R1 are aligned on the winning line. When the cherry symbols are displayed in the middle stage of the left reel R1 (position of the winning line L1), the winning line L1 is displayed. Although it is a win, when it is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel R1, it is a win on the pay lines L2 and L4. Simultaneous winning on a plurality of winning lines is called duplicate winning. In this case, four payouts can be obtained.

In addition, there is a re-game prize consisting of a combination of symbols of “plum-plum-plum” (also called a plum role) in which the next game is played without a betting operation (no game medal inserted). Here, the symbols “bell” and “plum” are 100% retracted symbols. The 100% drawing symbol means a symbol that can be drawn onto the winning line and stopped regardless of the timing at which the player operates the stop buttons 13a, 13b, 13c in the reel stop control described later. is there. In this slot machine 1A, the maximum number of frames to be drawn is 4, but as shown in FIG. 2, the symbols “Plum” and “Bell” are arranged within the range of 4 frames. By arranging the symbols in this way, the symbols can be drawn on the winning line.

  FIG. 4B shows a configuration of a specific outcome (RT start outcome) among combinations of symbols (also referred to as “losing outcomes”) that do not constitute the above-mentioned role in the slot machine 1A. In the slot machine 1A, in a CB game, a specific result of “Cherry-Bell-Watermelon” (also referred to as RT1), “Cherry-Bell-Red 7”, “Cherry-Bell-White 7” or “Cherry” RT game in which the lottery probability of the re-game prize is changed from the next game when a specific outcome (also referred to as RT2 outcome) of “-Bell-BAR” is aligned on the activated winning line. For a predetermined number of games.

<1-3-3: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1A. FIG. 5A is an explanatory diagram of various games described in this embodiment.
(1) Start and end of the BB1 game When the BB1 prize is won by the internal lottery while the normal game is being executed, and the BB1 role is established, the BB1 game is started from the next game. The BB1 game is ended when the acquired number of sheets in the BB1 game exceeds the specified number.
(2) Start and end of the BB2 game When the BB1 prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the BB2 role is established and won, the BB2 game is started from the next game. The BB2 game is ended when the number of acquired sheets exceeds the specified number during the BB2 game. Hereinafter, when there is no need to distinguish between the BB1 game and the BB2 game, it is simply referred to as a BB game.
(3) BB inside game When the BB1 or 2 prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the BB1 or 2 role is not established, the winning flag of the BB1 or 2 prize is carried over until the next game or later is won. It becomes a game inside BB1-2. When the BB1-2 role is established in the BB1-2 internal game, and the prize is won, the BB1-2 game is started from the next game.
(4) 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.
(5) RB inside game When the RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, if the RB role is not established, the winning flag of the RB prize is carried over until the next game is won and Become. When an RB combination is established and won in the RB inside game, the RB game is started from the next game.
(6) Start and end of CB game When a CB prize is won by an internal lottery during a normal game and the CB combination is established and won, the CB game is started from the next game. The CB game is completed in one game.
(7) RT1 Game When a specific outcome (RT1 outcome) of “Cherry-Watermelon-Cherry” is aligned on the winning line in the CB game, an RT game with an upper limit of 120 games is started from the next game.
(8) RT2 game When a specific outcome (RT2 outcome) of "Cherry-Bell-Red 7", "Cherry-Belle-White 7" or "Cherry-Belle-BAR" is aligned on the winning line in the CB game From the next game, an RT game with an upper limit of 100 games is started. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the RT1 game and the RT2 game, they are simply referred to as an RT game.

(9) Modification of BB FIG. 5B is a modification of the BB game performed in the slot machine 1A. When the BB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the BB role is established and won, the BB game is started from the next game, and the BB normal game is started first. The BB normal game is a game in which the lottery probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. During the BB regular game, the RB prize is won by internal lottery. When the RB role is established and won, the RB game (RB game during BB) is started from the next game, and when the RB game is won eight times during the RB game, the RB game is ended. . The BB game is terminated when the number obtained in the BB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout.

<1-4: Operation of slot machine>
Next, details of the overall operation of the slot machine 1A 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.

<1-4-1: 1 game flow>
FIG. 6 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 (S200). If a signal is detected, the process proceeds to the next step, where it is determined whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112 and waits until a signal is detected (S201). If a signal is detected, the bet operation is prohibited (S202). 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 (S203). Next, referring to various game type flags, a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the game is selected (S204). Using the selected prize lottery table, a determination is made as to which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and a winning flag for that prize is set (S205). .

  Next, it is determined whether the CB game is being played (S206). If the CB game is not being played, a stop link table and a stop position determination table to be referred to in stop control are selected based on the winning flag set in step S205 (S2061). . If the CB game is being played in step S206, a stop link table (in CB) and a stop position determination table (in CB) are selected (S2062). Detailed data structures of the stop link table and the stop position determination table will be described later.

  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 (S207). 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 driving signals 154a to 154c to rotate the stepping motor simultaneously or sequentially (S208). 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. In addition, even if the start lever is operated in step S201, 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 (S209). As will be described in detail later, in the reel stop process, when the stop buttons 13a to 13c are operated, the stop button is based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c and the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c shown in FIG. The position of each reel when 13a to 13c is pressed is specified by acquiring the symbol number PN. Then, based on the stop link table and stop position determination table selected in step S2061 or S2062, a stop data table corresponding to the reel whose stop button is pressed is determined, and the number of advance frames designated by the determined stop data table The brake force is applied to each reel by all-phase excitation that simultaneously excites all winding phases so that each reel stops. At this time, after starting all-phase excitation, the reels are rotated by inertia corresponding to 15 steps to stop each reel. However, when the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time point described above (when the remaining time is exhausted), the reels for which the stop operation has not been performed are automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination is established on a valid winning line (S210), and if a winning is set, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, a game end determination process is performed (S211), and then a winning flag clear process is performed (S212). 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 S202 is canceled (S213), 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 S200 to prepare for the start of the next game.

<1-4-2: Prize lottery table determination process>
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S204 of FIG. 6 and the type of game being executed. The prize lottery table TBL11 is selected during the normal game, the prize lottery table TBL12 is selected during the RT1 game and the RT2 game, the prize lottery table TBL13 is selected during the game inside the BB1 and during the game inside the BB2, and inside the RB. The prize lottery table TBL14 is selected during the game, the prize lottery table TBL15 is selected during the BB1 game and the BB2 game, TBL16 is selected during the RB game, and the prize lottery table TBL17 is selected during the CB game.

  In the prize lottery table, the denominator of the lottery probability is 16384, and the numerator of the lottery probability is set as lottery division data for each prize.

  The winning probabilities of the replay, the small role A prize, the small role B prize and the small role C prize during the BB1-2 internal game and the RB internal game are set to be the same as during the normal game. In addition, the lottery probabilities of the BB 1-2 prize, RB prize, and CB prize of each internal game are “0/16384” and are not subject to lottery.

  During the BB game and the RB game, the lottery probabilities for determining either the small role A prize, the small role B prize or the small role C prize by lottery are “300/16384”, “16334/16384”, “ 200/16384 "and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. In this way, during the BB game, the lottery probability of the small role B prize is higher than that during the normal game and the inside game. In this embodiment, in the BB game, only the small role B prize has a high probability of lottery. However, the small role A prize to the small role C prize are all high probability, or the small role A prize to the small role C prize are normal games. Alternatively, a small winning prize dedicated to the BB game may be provided with the same lottery probability as the inside game. In any case, during the BB game, the combination probability of the small role award (the sum of the lottery probabilities of a plurality of small role awards) is higher than that during the normal game and the internal middle game.

  During a CB game, if you win one of the BB1 Award, BB2 Award, RB Award, CB Award or Replay Award, you will receive a small role A prize, Regardless of the result of the internal lottery, the prize B is set unconditionally for the B prize and the small role C prize. Therefore, a plurality of winning flags may be set at the same time. For example, when winning the BB1 prize, winning flags for the BB1 prize, the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize are set.

<1-4-3: Winning flag set processing>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag setting process in step S205 of FIG. In this winning flag setting process, a winning flag effective for the game is set from the random number obtained and the prize lottery table corresponding to the type of game determined in step S204. For this reason, even if the same random number value is used, the winning flag that is set is different if the prize lottery table is different depending on the game, and the winning flag that is set is also different if the random number value is different even in the same prize lottery table. 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 the normal game, the RT game, or the CB game is in progress by checking the normal game flag, the RT game flag, or the CB game flag (S205f). If it is determined that neither the game nor the CB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S205m. If it is determined in step S205f that the game is in the normal game, the RT game, or the CB game, whether or not the CB prize is won is indicated by the lottery classification data of the CB prize in the prize lottery table. It is determined whether it belongs to the range (S205g). If it is determined that it belongs, the CB winning flag is set (S205g1). 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 (S205h). If so, the RB winning flag is set (S205h1). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 prize has been won by determining whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB2 prize in the prize lottery table (S205j). If so, the BB2 winning flag is set (S205j1). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB1 prize in the prize lottery table (S205k). If so, the BB1 winning flag is set (S205k1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the BB game or the RB game is in progress by checking the BB game flag and the RB game flag (S205m). The process proceeds to step S205p. When it is determined in step S205m that neither the BB game nor the RB game is in effect, the lottery classification data of the re-game prize in the prize lottery table indicates whether or not the re-game prize has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range (S205n). If it is determined that it belongs, the re-game winning flag is set (S205n1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB game is in progress by checking the CB game flag (S205p). If it is determined that the game is not a CB game, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S205p1 and determines whether or not the small role C prize is won. Is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role C prize in the prize lottery table (S205p1), and if it is determined that it belongs, the small role C winning flag is set. (S205p11). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B 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 B in the prize lottery table (S205p2). Is determined, the small role B winning flag is set (S205p21). 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 (S205p3). Is determined, the small role A winning flag is set (S205p31). If it is determined in step S205p that the game is a CB game, all of the small combination A to small combination C winning flags are set (S205p4). In this way, in the CB game, regardless of the lottery result, the winning flag for the small role prize is set.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the game is a game won in the BB1 or 2 prize, the RB prize or the CB prize by checking the BB1 or 2 winning flag, the RB winning flag and the CB winning flag (S205q). If it is determined that the game is not won for these prizes, the process ends. If it is determined in step S205q that the game has won these prizes, the RT1-2 in-game flag is cleared (S205q1), and the process ends.

<1-4-4: Overview of stop control>
The CPU 101 realizes stop control of each reel by executing the stop link table and stop position determination table selection processing shown in steps S2601 and S2602 of FIG. 6 and the reel stop processing of step S209. 9 and 10 are explanatory diagrams for explaining an overview of processing performed by the CPU 101 during stop control. As shown in FIG. 9, the ROM 104 stores various tables used for stop control. The various tables include stop data tables TBL111 to TBL399 in which the number of advance frames is associated with the symbol number PN. Further, stop links used for selecting an appropriate table from the stop data tables TBL111 to TBL399. Tables TBL21 to TBL29, stop position determination tables TBL41 to TBL58, and stop position data 411 to 583 are included. The CPU 101 reads out a necessary table from the ROM 104 in response to pressing (stop operation) of the stop buttons 13a to 13c by the player, writes it in a predetermined address area of the RAM 105, and controls the stop of each reel based on the written table. Execute.

  Here, the symbols given in distinguishing each table will be briefly described. Regarding the stop data table code TBLxyz, the stop link table code TBL2y, the stop position determination table code TBLwy, and the stop position data code wyx, the variables x, y, z, and w have the following meanings, respectively. That is, x indicates the type of reel to be processed. “1” means the left reel R1, “2” means the middle reel R2, and “3” means the right reel. y indicates the type or loss of the prize. “1” is the BB1 prize, “2” is the BB2 prize, “3” is the RB prize, “4” is the CB prize, and “5” is the small role A prize (watermelon ), “6” means a small role B prize (bell), “7” means a small role C prize (cherry), “8” means a re-game prize (plum), and “9” means lost. z indicates the position of the upper, middle, or lower stage of the variable reel display device RL. “1” means the middle stage, “2” means the upper stage, and “3” means the lower stage. w distinguishes between a normal game and a CB game. “4” means a normal game and “5” means a CB game.

  For example, the stop data table TBL153 (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “TBL” may be omitted) is for the small role A prize, and the lower stage (lower left stage) of the left reel R1. ) Means a stop data table used to stop the target symbol (watermelon symbol). Further, the stop link table TBL26 means a table for a small role B prize. Note that a symbol with “′” (dash) added to the sign of the stop link table means a table used during the CB game, and a symbol without “′” means a table used during the normal game. The stop position determination table TBL43 means an RB award table used during the normal game, and the stop position data 551 is data for the small role A award used during the CB game and the left reel R1. Means the data used for.

  However, TBL 314 to TBL 316, TBL 324 to TBL 326, TBL 334 to TBL 336, TBL 344 to TBL 346, TBL 354, TBL 364 to TBL 366, and TBL 384 to TBL 386, which will be described later, are codes that do not correspond to the above rules. It is attached.

  FIG. 10 shows an outline of processing performed by the CPU 101 until a small role A prize is won by internal lottery during a normal game, and then a player's stop operation is detected and one reel is stopped. The CPU 101 first selects the stop link table TBL25 for the small role A prize and the stop position determination table TBL45 as shown in FIG. As shown in FIG. 13, the stop link table is a group of a plurality of usable stop data tables that are linked in advance. The type of reel (type of pressing) and design for which the first stop operation has been performed are displayed. It is divided into a plurality of groups from the viewpoints of the stop position (stop position) and the winning line. Also, as shown in FIG. 17, the stop position determination table is associated with stop position data 451 to 453 to be selected for each of the reels R1 to R3 (left, middle, and right) on which the first stop operation has been performed. Yes.

  Next, as shown in (B), the CPU 101 specifies the type of the reel where the stop operation has been performed from the type of the stop button 13a to 13c that the player first pressed, and also the position of the reel at the time of the stop operation ( The symbol number PN) is acquired. For example, it is assumed that the player operates the left stop button 13a and acquires PN = 14 as the symbol number PN at the time of the operation. At this time, since the reel subjected to the stop operation is the left reel R1, the CPU 101 refers to the stop position determination table TBL45 as shown in (C) and selects the stop position data 451 corresponding to the left reel R1. The stop position data 451 is read from the ROM 104 and written to the RAM 105. As shown in FIG. 19A, the stop position data 451 is associated with a stop data table to be selected for each symbol number PN. Since the acquired symbol number PN is PN = 14, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL152 corresponding to PN = 14 as shown in FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 limits the stop link table to a group including the stop data table TBL152 used for the first stop control as shown in (E). This limitation, that is, narrowing down the candidates of the stop data table, is executed for selecting the stop data table used for the second and third stop control. Next, the CPU 101 acquires the number of advance frames corresponding to the symbol number PN as shown in (F). Thereafter, when the stop operation is performed, the CPU 101 moves the left reel R1 from the frame positioned on the pay line L1 and moves the left reel R1 to stop. In this example, since PN = 14, the advance frame number is “0”. Accordingly, the left reel R1 stops at a position where the plum (PN = 14) of the left reel R1 is displayed in the middle, the watermelon is displayed in the upper level, and the bar is displayed in the lower level (see FIGS. 19A and 19D). When the number of advance frames is “0”, the reel is moved by 0 frame, that is, the symbol corresponding to the symbol number PN acquired at the time of stop operation is not allowed in the middle stage of the reel without allowing movement of one or more frames. It means that Although not shown, the stop data table used for the second and third stop control following the first stop control is based on the symbol number PN acquired at each stop operation (( It is selected from the candidates for the stop data table narrowed down in E). Then, the CPU 101 acquires the number of frames from the selected stop data table, and stops each reel based on this.

  Next, more specific processing of the above stop control will be described.

<1-4-4-1: Stop data selection process>
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of stop link table selection and stop position determination table selection processing (other than during the CB game) in step S2061 of FIG. The CPU 101 determines whether or not the winning flag is set by referring to the winning flag set in step S205 of FIG. 6 (steps S2061a to S2061h), and stores the stop link tables TBL21 to TBL28 corresponding to the set winning flag. While selecting (steps S2061a1 to S2061h1), the stop position determination tables TBL41 to TBL48 are selected (S2061a2 to S2061h2). If all negative determinations are made in steps S2061a to S2061h, it is a loss, so the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL29 and the stop position determination table TBL49 for loss (steps S2061j1 and S2061j2).

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop link table selection and stop position determination table selection processing (in the CB game) in step S2062 of FIG. The CPU 101 determines whether or not each of the re-game winning flag, the BB1 winning flag, the BB2 winning flag, and the RB winning flag is set by referring to the winning flag set in step S205 in FIG. 6 (steps S2062a to S2062a). S2062e), the stop link tables TBL21 ′ to TBL24 ′ and TBL28 ′ corresponding to the set winning flags are selected (steps S2062a1 to S2062e1), and the stop position determination tables TBL51 to TBL54 and TBL58 are selected (S2062a2 to S2062e2). . In the CB game, the winning flags for the small roles A to C are set regardless of the result of the internal lottery, so whether or not these winning flags are set is not determined. When all the negative determinations are made in steps S2062a to S2062e, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL25 ′ for the small role A and the stop link table TBL26 ′ for the small role B (step S2062f), and for the small role AB. Stop position determination table TBL55 is selected (step S2062g). Although the stop position determination table TBL55 for the small role AB will be described in detail later, there is a possibility of winning either the small role A prize or the small role B prize according to the stop operation order and the symbol number where the stop operation is detected. Configured to exist. Further, in step S2062f, a plurality of stop link tables are selected at the same time because there is a possibility of winning either the small role A prize or the small role B prize, so that a stop operation from the player is detected. This is because it is not possible to narrow down to one stop link table until the stop operation order and the symbol number that detected the stop operation are acquired.

<1-4-4-2: Data structure of table>
(1: Stop link table)
FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop link table used in other than the CB game. The stop link table is categorized for each award to be drawn in the internal lottery. (A) Small link A stop link table TBL25, (B) Small link B stop link table TBL26, and (C) Small role C TBL21 to TBL29 including stop link table TBL27 are provided. FIG. 14 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop link table used in the CB game. The stop link table is classified for each award and includes TBLs 21 ′ to TBL28 ′ including (A) a small link A stop link table TBL25 ′ and (B) a small link B stop link table TBL26 ′. 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 further, the symbols constituting the prize are stopped in the upper, middle, or lower level. And further classified according to the type of winning line.

  In the CB game, the allowable range of the advance frame number of a specific reel (right reel R3 in this embodiment) is limited to one frame, and the allowable range of the advance frame number of the remaining reels is limited to four frames. Adopt stop control (Note that, except for the CB game, the allowable range of the number of frames advanced for all reels is 4 frames or less), and during the CB game as shown in step S205p4 in FIG. Since the winning flags of all the small role awards are set, the stop data table to be used is different in other games for the two reasons that duplicate winnings by different small role awards (heterogeneous double winnings) are allowed. Different from what you use. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 14, in addition to the stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29, stop link tables TBL21 'to TBL28' for the CB game are prepared. Furthermore, in this embodiment, there are BB 1-2 prize, RB prize, CB prize, small part A prize-small part C prize and replay prize as prizes for which the winning flag can be set in the CB game. -For the small part C prize, stop control is given priority over the small part B prize with a large payout. For this reason, the stop link table TBL27 'for the small role C prize is not provided for the CB game.

  As described above, when stop control is performed using various tables such as the stop data table in the slot machine capable of executing the CB game, the stop data table and the stop link table increase, and the storage capacity of the memory is imminent. For this reason, so-called control control that executes stop control while discriminating the symbol of a rotating reel by processing determination by a predetermined program without using a stop table, only for a specific reel whose stop control is different from other reels May be used.

  Next, the data structure of the stop link table will be described using the stop link table TBL25 for small role A 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 small role A prize is won and the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the group (data group) (a) of TBL25 is selected, and the first stop operation is the middle reel R2. When the first stop operation is the right reel R3, the data group (c) of TBL25 is selected.

  These data groups are set in accordance with the symbol stop mode in which display on the reel variable display device RL is permitted or prohibited. Such a symbol stop mode is appropriately set. For example, a role constituted by a symbol that stops on an activated pay line, a so-called reach eye, an RT start start that becomes an RT game start condition, etc. However, there are combinations of symbols that are not useful but have a predetermined value. When an internal lottery is won, a stop control that enables a winning combination corresponding to the winning prize must be executed, and conversely, when an internal lottery is lost, a stopping control that disables a winning combination is performed. Must be executed. Furthermore, in games other than the CB game such as the normal game and the RT game, it is also necessary to prohibit different types of overlapping winnings in which a plurality of different roles are simultaneously established. In the stop link table, a plurality of stop data tables that can be used are appropriately selected and linked to each other so that appropriate stop control is performed under such various restrictions.

  In the case of FIG. 13 (A), since it is premised that the small role A prize is won, stop data tables capable of establishing the small role A on a predetermined winning line are mutually connected in the stop link table TBL25. Tied together. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel and TBL152 is selected as the stop data table used for the first stop control from the timing of the stop operation, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the left reel R1. Since the stop control is performed so that the stop can be stopped, the TBL 152 selected in the first stop control and the stop data tables TBL 252 and 352 that can stop the watermelon symbols on the winning lines L2 and L4 by the subsequent stop control. , 251 and 353 are connected to each other. In addition, the stop data table to be selected after the second stop operation is divided according to the winning lines L2 and L4, and further, the stop data table to be selected is classified according to the type of the reel to be stopped. Has been.

  Since a plurality of usable stop data tables are linked in the stop link table in this way, appropriate stop control can be efficiently realized according to the progress of the stop operation. For example, when the stop data table TBL152 is selected in the first stop control and the watermelon symbol is displayed on the upper stage of the left reel R1, when the second stop operation is subsequently performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 is stopped. By referring to the link table TBL25, it is possible to determine that the stop data table TBL252 that displays the watermelon symbol in the upper row and the stop data table TBL251 that displays the watermelon symbol in the middle row are narrowed down as selection candidates. One stop data table can be selected from the candidates according to the timing of the second stop operation, and the second stop control can be performed on the middle reel R2. For example, if the stop data table TBL251 is selected as a result of the second stop control and the watermelon symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the middle reel R2, the selection candidate remains in the remaining stop data table TBL353 in the third stop control. Therefore, when the CPU 101 selects the table, the third stop control can be performed on the right reel R3 so that the watermelon symbol can be displayed on the winning line L4.

  On the other hand, when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2 and the candidates are limited to the data group (b) of TBL25, the watermelon symbol is stopped at the upper stage of the left reel R1 and the cherry symbol is stopped at the lower stage. Thus, in order to prevent the double winning of the small part A prize and the C prize, the stop data table candidates that can be used in the first stop control are limited to those that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L1. As shown in FIG. 2, the left reel R1 has a portion where a watermelon symbol and a cherry symbol are arranged with one other symbol in between (PN = 10 and PN = 8, PN = 19 and PN = 17). ). For example, if a watermelon symbol with PN = 10 stops at the upper left, a cherry symbol with PN = 8 stops at the lower left. If it is allowed that a watermelon symbol is arranged on the winning line L2 or L4 and the small combination A is established, the cherry symbol is stopped at the lower left at the same time, and the small combination C is established, so that it is not possible to avoid different types of winnings. For this reason, in order to avoid different types of overlapping winnings, the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2 to win the small role A prize only when the watermelon symbols are arranged on the winning line L1. Similarly, even when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the candidate for the stop data table that can be used is limited to those that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L1, and different types of overlapping winnings are made. Is prevented.

  In addition, in the stop link table TBL26 for the small role B shown in FIG. 13B, there are a plurality of usable stop data tables so that different types of winning combinations between the small role B and other prizes are prohibited. Are tied to each other. The same applies to the stop link table TBL27 for the small role C shown in FIG.

  Next, the data structure of various tables used during the CB game will be described. In the CB game, for the small part A prize to the small part C prize, stop control is given priority over the small part B prize, which has a large payout, and the establishment of different types of double prizes is allowed. Therefore, a stop link table corresponding to such circumstances is configured. As will be described in detail later, as shown in FIG. 14 (A), winning the small role A prize does not display a bell symbol on any of the upper, middle and lower stages of the right reel R3, and watermelons are displayed in the middle or lower stages. Only when a symbol is displayed. In addition, during the CB game, the winning flags of all the small role awards are set, and it is allowed to simultaneously display the watermelon symbol related to the small role A prize and the cherry symbol related to the small role C prize. Therefore, unlike the small role A stop link table TBL25 shown in FIG. 13A, it is not necessary to prevent the cherry symbol and the watermelon symbol from being displayed simultaneously.

  In the small link B stop link table TBL26 ′ shown in FIG. 14B, the player regardless of which data group (a) of TBL26 ′, (b) of TBL26 ′, or (c) of TBL26 ′ is selected. In accordance with the stop operation symbol position of the stop operation timing, the bell symbols are displayed so as to be arranged on any winning line. During the CB game, the winning flags of all the small role prizes are set, and it is allowed to display the bell symbol related to the small role B prize and the cherry symbol related to the small role C prize simultaneously. It is not necessary to prevent the cherry symbol and the bell symbol from being displayed at the same time as in the small role B stop link table TBL26 shown in FIG. Can do. Therefore, in the CB game, specially prepared TBL 364 to TBL 366 are used as the stop data table of the right reel R3 adopting 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.

(2: Stop data table)
FIG. 15 shows an example of the stop data table group TBL31. As shown in the figure, the plurality of stop data tables are stored in the ROM 104 as, for example, the reels R1 to R3 and the stop data table group TBL31 divided according to each prize and lose. Among these stop data tables, TBL314 to TBL316, TBL324 to TBL326, TBL334 to TBL336, TBL344 to TBL346, TBL354, TBL364 to TBL366, and TBL384 to TBL386 are stop data tables used only during the CB 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.

  FIG. 16 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the middle reel R2. 16A shows the symbol arrangement of the middle reel band, and FIGS. 16B, 16C, and 16D show the replay stop data table TBL281, the small role B stop data tables TBL261, and CB, respectively. The stop data table TBL241 for use is shown. These stop data tables are associated with the above-described number of advance frames in the range of “0” to “4” according to the symbol number PN. The number of advance frames can be defined as an instruction to advance from the symbol position (stop operation symbol position) immediately before the stop position where the stop operation instruction signal 113c is detected to stop the symbol. If the number of advance frames is “0”, it means that the frame is stopped at the stop operation symbol position, and if it is “4”, it means that the frame is stopped at the symbol position four frames ahead. Since the stop data table only needs to be able to instruct where the symbol is advanced and stopped, the symbol number PN to be stopped may be stored instead of the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. Good.

  The replay stop data table TBL 281 is configured such that the plum symbol can be stopped at the middle stage regardless of the stop operation symbol number of the stop operation symbol position. Further, the small character B stop data table TBL 261 is configured such that the bell symbol can be stopped at the middle stage regardless of the stop operation symbol number. In this way, if 5 symbols out of 21 symbols are arranged within 4 frames on each reel, the symbols can be stopped at the middle stage no matter which symbol number each reel stops. Such a plum symbol and bell symbol are called 100% retracted symbols.

  On the other hand, in the CB stop data table TBL241, the BAR symbols can be stopped in the middle only at the five stop operation symbol numbers “1” to “4”, “21” (winning pull-in range). It is configured. Stop operation symbol numbers “5” to “8” (winning pull-in range) and “9” to “12” (winning pull-in range), “13” to “16” (winning pull-in range), “17” to “20” ”(The winning pull-in range), the red 7 symbol, the white 7 symbol, the plum symbol, and the plum symbol are stopped in the middle.

  When the stop operation symbol number PN at the stop operation timing of the player is “7”, for example, when the re-game stop data table TBL281 is selected, the advance frame number “0” is acquired and stopped. When the frame number PN = 7 is displayed in the middle without moving the frame from the operation symbol number, and when the small character B stop data table TBL261 is selected, the advance frame number “3” is acquired and stopped. The bell symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed in the middle row by three frames from the operation symbol number. When the CB stop data table TBL361 is selected, the number of advance frames “1” is acquired, and the red 7 symbols of symbol number PN = 8 are displayed in the middle row by advancing one frame from the stop operation symbol number. Depending on the stop data table selected in this way, even if the same stop operation symbol number is used, the symbol that stops in the middle may differ.

(3: Stop position determination table)
FIG. 17 shows a stop position determination table prepared for each prize. FIG. 17A is a stop position determination table used outside the CB game, depending on the reel (left reel, middle reel, or right reel) on which the first stop operation is performed in FIG. FIG. 17C defines stop position data of the reel that has been stopped. FIG. 17D is a stop position determination table used in the CB game. The stop position of the reel that is stopped according to FIG. 17F according to the first stopped operation of FIG. 17E. The data is defined. When the stop position corresponding to the first stop is only one of the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage, the stop data table may be selected without defining the stop position data.

(4: Stop position data)
FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 471 and the stop data table selected thereby. FIG. 18A shows stop position data 471. The stop position data 471 is specified by the stop position determination table TBL47 that is selected when the winning flag of the small role C prize is set in a game other than the CB game, and is selected when the first stop operation is the left reel. (See FIGS. 11 and 17). FIG. 18C shows a plurality of stop data tables TBL171, TBL172, and TBL173 that can be selected based on the stop position data 471. When a stop operation is detected within the winning pull-in range (the portion surrounded by a bold line), as shown in FIG. 18B, one stop data table is generated according to the symbol number PN acquired at the time of the stop operation. To be elected. In other words, in the stop position data 471, it is predetermined whether the cherry symbols are to be stopped at the upper, middle or lower stage. As will be described in detail later, when a stop operation is detected outside the winning pull-in range, the parts other than the cherry symbols are stopped at the upper, middle and lower stages. In this case, the stop data table used in the second and subsequent stop controls is linked in the stop link table so that the symbols constituting the winning combination for which the winning flag is not set stop on the winning line. Then, stop control is executed for the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 according to the stop data table. Also, when the winning flag for the small role C award is set except during the CB game, and the cherry symbol stops at any one of the upper, middle or lower stages, the RT start result is not displayed on the winning line. In the stop link table, a stop data table selected by stop control for the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 is defined.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 451 and the stop data table selected thereby. FIG. 19A shows stop position data 451. The stop position data 451 is specified by the stop position determination table TBL45 that is selected when the winning flag for the small role A prize is set in a game other than the CB game, and is selected when the first stop operation is the left reel. (See FIGS. 11 and 17). FIG. 19C shows a plurality of stop data tables TBL151, TBL152, and TBL153 that can be selected based on the stop position data 451. When a stop operation is detected within the winning pull-in range, as shown in FIG. 19B, one stop data table is selected according to the symbol number PN acquired at the time of the stop operation. In other words, the stop position data 451 determines in advance whether the watermelon symbol is to be stopped at the upper, middle or lower level. As will be described in detail later, the watermelon symbol is a 100% retractable symbol in the left reel R1. In order to prevent the cherry symbols from being stopped on the winning line except during the CB game, a stop data table to be selected according to the symbol number PN is defined in the stop position data 451, and the stop position defined by the stop position data 451 is determined. An appropriate number of frames is set in the data table. As a result, the position where the watermelon symbol can be stopped is limited so that the watermelon symbol with the symbol number PN = 10 stops at the middle or lower level, and the watermelon symbol with PN = 19 stops at the middle or lower level.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 461 and the stop data table selected thereby. FIG. 20A shows stop position data 461. The stop position data 461 is specified by the stop position determination table TBL46 that is selected when the winning flag of the small role B prize is set in a game other than during the CB game, and when the first stop operation is the left reel R1. Is selected (see FIGS. 11 and 17). FIG. 20C shows a plurality of stop data tables TBL161, TBL162, and TBL163 that can be selected based on the stop position data 461. When a stop operation is detected within the winning range, one stop data table is selected according to the symbol number PN acquired at the time of the stop operation as shown in FIG. In other words, the stop position data 461 determines in advance whether the bell symbol is to be stopped at the upper, middle or lower level. As will be described in detail later, in the left reel R1, the bell symbol is a 100% retracted symbol. In order to prevent the cherry symbols from being stopped on the winning line except during the CB game, a stop data table to be selected is determined in the stop position data 461 according to the symbol number PN, and stop data determined by the stop position data 461 is used. An appropriate number of advance frames is set in the table. As a result, the position where the bell symbol can be stopped is limited so that the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 6 stops at the upper stage, and the bell symbol of PN = 16 also stops at the upper stage.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 561 and the stop data table selected thereby. FIG. 21A shows stop position data 561. The stop position data 461 is set when the winning flags of the small role A to C prize are set during the CB game and neither of the re-game prize, the BB 1-2 prize, the RB prize, or the CB prize winning flag is set. This is specified by the selected stop position determination table TBL56, and is selected when the first stop operation is the left reel R1 (see FIGS. 12 and 17). FIG. 21C illustrates a plurality of stop data tables TBL161, TBL162, and TBL163 that can be selected based on the stop position data 561. When a stop operation is detected within the winning range, one stop data table is selected according to the symbol number PN acquired at the time of the stop operation as shown in FIG. In other words, in the stop position data 561, it is determined in advance whether the bell symbol is to be stopped at the upper stage, the middle stage or the lower stage. Although details will be described later, it is not necessary to avoid stopping the cherry symbol on the winning line because different types of winnings are allowed in the CB game. The stop data tables TBL161, TBL162, and TBL163 that can be selected based on the stop position data 561 are also selected by the stop position data 461 described above (see FIG. 20). However, the stop position data 561 is set so that the stop data table selected according to the symbol number PN is different from the stop position data 461. Thus, the position where the bell symbol can be stopped is determined so that the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 6 stops only at the lower stage, and the bell symbol of PN = 16 stops at the upper stage or the middle stage.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing the stop position data 563 and the contents of the stop data table selected by the stop position data 563. FIG. 22A shows stop position data 563. The stop position data 563 is set when the winning flags for the small roles A to C are set during the CB game and none of the winning flags for the replay prize, the BB 1-2 prize, the RB prize, and the CB prize are set. This is specified by the selected stop position determination table TBL56, and is selected when the first stop operation is the right reel R3 (see FIGS. 12 and 17). 22C shows a plurality of stop data tables TBL364, TBL365, and TBL366 that can be selected based on the stop position data 563, and FIG. 22E shows a stop data table TBL354 for the small role A. It is shown. The right reel R3 in the CB game is limited to an allowable range of the advance frame number within one frame, so the advance frame number determined by these stop data tables is “0” or “1”. As will be described in detail later, when a player's stop operation is detected with the symbol number PN = 14, the bell symbol is not placed within one frame, and therefore the stop symbol number PN = 14 is not advanced. The watermelon symbol stops in the middle. Therefore, when the first stop operation is the right reel symbol number PN = 14 during the CB game, the TBL 354 for the small role A is selected from the stop position data 563. In this embodiment, the stop data table TBL 354 for the small role A is selected, but instead of providing the stop data table TBL 354 for the small role A, at least one of the stop data tables TBL 364 to TBL 366 for the small role B By providing data that stops the watermelon symbol at the middle stage in the symbol number PN = 14, it is detected that the player's stop operation has been detected at the symbol number PN = 14, or has stopped at the symbol number PN = 14. The TBL 354 is selected for data management, and the stop link table TBL 25 ′ for the small role A (FIG. 14A) may be used. The data corresponding to the symbol number PN = 14 in the stop data tables TBL364, TBL365, and TBL366 is the data in the stop data table for the small role B, but the watermelon symbol of the small role A is exceptionally stopped in the lower stage. To do. This is because the data of the right reel R3 in the CB game is “0” and “1” and the bell symbol is not within the allowable number of frames. As will be described in detail later, the small role A may be established when the watermelon symbol stops at the lower stage.

<1-4-4-3: Reel stop processing>
23 and 24 are flowcharts showing the contents of the reel stop process in step S209 of FIG. This reel stop process is an operation stop control process for stopping the reels according to the stop data in the stop position determination table group and the stop data table group, and the reel to be stopped last is automatically stopped after the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time point. Between the automatic stop process for controlling the reel so that it automatically stops if the stop operation is not performed until the last stop, and the automatic stop time from the reference time until the last stop of the reel is automatically stopped. It includes a stop control management process for managing the stop control so that the reel is stopped by the operation stop control process if a stop operation is performed. 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) (S209a) 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 (FIG. 3) (S209b). In step S209b, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is detected, it is determined that the first stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a stop operation symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S209c). 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 S209a 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 (S209c1), and the process proceeds to step S209d.

  Next, the CPU 101 selects, from the stop position determination table, a stop data table corresponding to the stop button number and stop operation symbol number acquired in step S209c, or the stop button number acquired in step S209c1 and the symbol number immediately after the elapse. Then, the stop data table is determined as the first stop data table (S209d). As a specific example, in the CB game, it is possible to win a prize of any one of a small role A, a small role B, a small role C, or a plurality of small roles, and the first stop operation is symbol number 16 of the left reel. 17 is selected in FIG. 17 described above, the stop position determination table for small role AB (in CB) (TBL56) is selected, and the stop button number of the first stop obtained from the acquired stop button number of FIG. ), The stop position data 561 is selected, and the stop data table TBL161 is selected from the acquired first stop symbol number PN = 16 in the stop position data 561 of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 selects stop link data from the first stop stop data table selected in step S209d. As a specific example, when the first stop is the left reel R1 and the stop data table TBL161 is selected in step S209d, from FIG. 14B, the pressing type is (a) left, the stop position is the middle stage, Since the pay line corresponds to L1, the stop data table used in the second stop and the third stop is limited to TBL 261 and TBL 364. Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number from the stop data table (S209g), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S209h).

  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 reached 0) (S209j) and 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 (S209k). In step S209k, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the second stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a stop operation symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S209m).

On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S209j, the stop button number and symbol number of the rightmost reel among the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S209m1). 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 (S209p).
Next, the CPU 101 acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S209q), and stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S209r).

  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) (S209s) and whether or not the third stop button stop operation has been performed. The determination is based on the operation instruction signals 113a to 113c (S209t).

  In step S209t, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the stop operation of the third stop button has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and a stop operation symbol number immediately after the stop operation is acquired (S209u). On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S209s, the stop button number and symbol number of the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S209u1). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (S209z). Here, if it is determined that the internal lottery is lost or the winning is 100%, the process proceeds to step S209w. 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 (S209w). Next, the CPU 101 acquires the number of advance frames corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S209x), stops the reel that has been stopped based on the advance frame number (S209y), and ends this processing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S209z 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 ( S209z1), the automatic stop process is started (S209z2).

  FIG. 25 shows an example of stop control when a stop operation by the player is performed in the order of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 during the CB game. As will be described in detail later, in this example, the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 16 of the left reel R1 stops at the first stop, and any of symbol numbers PN = 2, 10, 14 or 19 of the middle reel R2 at the second stop. If the bell symbol stops, there is a possibility of a double winning of either the cherry role and the bell role, or the cherry role and the watermelon role in the third stop. This is only when the stop operation is detected at the symbol number PN = 14 of the right reel R3 and the watermelon symbol stops at the lower stage.

<1-4-5: Winning determination process>
26 and 27 are flowcharts showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S210 of FIG. 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. Further, although it is not a winning determination, it is determined whether the RT1 start outcome and the RT2 start outcome are established, and when these outcomes are established, an RT game start process is performed.

  First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table from stop operation symbol numbers of all reels R1 to R3 (S210a). Next, the CPU 101 performs a winning determination with reference to the winning determination table created in step S210a (S210b).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S210c), and when it is determined that a win has been won, the re-game winning flag is cleared (S210c1). Subsequently, the automatic betting process of FIG. 6 is performed (S200a), and the process returns to step S201 of FIG.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small role A prize has been won (S210d). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for six medals is performed (S210d1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role B prize has been won (S210e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for 12 medals is performed (S210e1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role C prize has been won (S210f). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for two medals is performed (S210f1). 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 the BB1 or 2 prize has been won (S210g). If it is determined that the BB1 or 2 prize has been won, the BB1 or 2 in-game flag is set (S210g1) and the acquired number counter is cleared. (S210g2).

  Next, the CPU 101 further sets an RB game flag (S210g3). Subsequently, the maximum number of small part winnings (remaining winnings) in the RB game is set to 8 and the maximum number of games (remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S210g4). By the processing in steps S210g3 and S210g4, the RB game can be started from the first game of the BB game. If steps S210g3 to S210g4 are omitted, the RB game is not executed immediately after the start of the BB game, and the RB game can be started when winning the RB award.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an RB prize has been won (S210g), and if it is determined that a prize has been won, an RB game flag is set (S210f1). 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 (S210f2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a CB award has been won (S210k). If it is determined that a CB award has been won, a CB game flag is set (S210j1), and the number of CB games is set to one ( S210j2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT1 start game is displayed (S210m). If it is determined that the RT1 start game is established, the RT1 in-game flag is set (S210m1) and the number of RT1 games is determined. Is set to 100 times (S210m2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RT2 start game is displayed (S210n). If the CPU 101 determines that the RT2 start game is established, the CPU 101 sets an RT2 in-game flag (S210n1) and determines the number of RT2 games. Is set to 120 times (S210n2). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<1-4-6: Execution example of stop control>
FIG. 28 to FIG. 30 show execution examples in which stop control is executed in accordance with the operation order of the stop operation.

  FIG. 28 shows an execution example of stop control in a CB game. In FIG. 28A, the stop link table TBL26 ′ (FIG. 14B) for the small role B is selected in the CB game, and the reels R1, R2, and R3 are arranged in the order of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. As in FIG. 25, the stop data table TBL161 is used for the first stop, the stop data table TBL261 is used for the second stop, and the stop data table TBL364 is used for the third stop. An example is given. The winning combination is established in the winning line L1, and the winning combination is established in the winning lines L2 and L4. At this time, the RT2 start outcome of “Cherry-Bell-Red 7” is established at L4.

  FIG. 28B shows an example of execution of stop control that differs from FIG. 28A only in the third stop. The stop data table shown in FIG. 25 is used as in FIG. In this execution example, the stop operation for the right reel R3 is performed at the timing of the symbol number PN = 14, and the stop control is performed so that the watermelon symbol stops at the lower stage based on the stop data table 364 of FIG. is there. Therefore, a watermelon role is established in the winning line L3, and a cherry role is established in the winning lines L2 and L4. At this time, the RT1 start outcome of “Cherry-Bell-Watermelon” is established on the winning line L4. This is because the stop data table 364 is set so that different RT start outcomes may be established when a plurality of different small combinations are won according to the symbol number for which the stop operation is detected. Even if a stop operation is detected at a position where multiple winnings are possible, if the position is not a position where the RT start outcome can be established (if it is not within the winning pull-in range), a double winning is achieved. At the same time, stop control may be performed so that the RT start result is not established. Although not shown, when the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 12 is stopped in the middle stage of the right reel R3 based on the stop data table 364, the bell combination is established in the winning line L1, and the cherry combination is performed in the winning lines L2 and L4. Is established. Furthermore, although the symbol combination “cherry-bell-cherry” is displayed on the winning line L4, this is not the RT start result.

  FIG. 28C shows that the stop link table TBL26 ′ (FIG. 14B) for the small role B is selected in the CB game, and the reels R1, R2, and R3 are arranged in the order of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. An example is shown in which stop control is performed using the stop data table TBL163 for the first stop, the stop data table TBL263 for the second stop, and the stop data table TBL366 for the third stop. Yes. At the first stop for the left reel R1, the bell symbol with symbol number PN = 6 stops at the bottom, and the cherry symbol with symbol number PN = 8 stops at the top, but the bell symbol and cherry symbol with these symbol numbers are When stopped on the winning line, the RT start symbol is not displayed. Even if the bell symbol stops at the middle stage in the second stop of the middle reel R2, the RT start symbol is not displayed in the same manner. This is because the symbols of the reels are arranged so that the winning line where a plurality of small winning combinations that are to be won repeatedly changes according to the symbol number PN. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, the cherry symbol of the symbol number PN = 17 and the bell symbol of PN = 16 of the left reel R1 are arranged adjacent to each other with no space, but the left reel R1. The symbol symbol PN = 8 of the cherry symbol and the bell symbol of PN = 6 are arranged one frame apart, and the symbol numbers PN = 4, 8 and 17 on the right reel R3 are the symbols of the RT start appearance. The BAR symbol, the red 7 symbol, and the white 7 symbol constituting the combination are arranged adjacent to each other with no bell symbol and no frame space.

  FIGS. 29 and 30 respectively show execution examples of stop control in games other than the CB game. In FIG. 29A, the stop link table TBL26 for the small role B (FIG. 13B) is selected in a game other than the CB game, the left reel R1 is the first stop, the middle reel R2 is the second stop, the right An example is shown in which stop control is performed on the reel R3 in the order of the third stop. In this case, the bell combination is established on the winning line L1, but the cherry symbol of the left reel R1 is not displayed. As shown in FIG. 20, the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 6 is not displayed in the lower row, and the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 16 is not displayed in the middle row, regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation. This is because the stop data table defined by the stop position data 461 and the number of advance frames of the stop data table are set. In other words, the winning line where the small combination B can be established is limited so that the cherry symbol of the left reel R1 is not displayed. In addition, as shown in FIG. 29A, when the bell combination is established in the pay line L4, the cherry symbol of the left reel R1 is not displayed as in the case of FIG. 29A.

  In FIG. 29C, in the game other than the CB game, the stop link table TBL25 for the small role A (FIG. 13A) is selected, the left reel R1 is the first stop, the middle reel R2 is the second stop, An example is shown in which stop control is performed on the right reel R3 in the order of the third stop. In this case, the watermelon combination is established in the winning line L1, but the cherry symbol of the left reel R1 is not displayed. Also, as shown in FIG. 19, regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation, the watermelon symbol with the symbol number PN = 10 is not displayed on the upper row, and the watermelon symbol with the symbol number PN = 15 is not displayed on the lower portion. This is because the stop data table defined by the stop position data 451 and the number of advance frames of the stop data table are set so that the bell symbol of the symbol number PN = 19 is not displayed on the upper stage.

  FIGS. 30A to 30C show an example in which stop control is performed by selecting the stop link table TBL27 for the small role C (FIG. 13C) in a game other than the CB game. In FIGS. 30 (A) to 30 (C), the cherry combination is formed in each of the different winning lines, but none of the RT start outcomes is displayed. This is based on the stop link table TBL27 so that a stop data table in which no other combination other than the small combination C cannot be established is not displayed so that the RT start result is not displayed even if the small combination C prize is won. Because.

  As described above, in the CB game, the RT start outcome can be displayed only in the case of the different role winning combination in which the small role A prize and the small role C prize or the small role B prize and the small role C prize are simultaneously won. Stop control is executed at the time.

<1-4-7: Game end determination process>
31 and 32 are flowcharts showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S211 of FIG. 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 determines whether or not it is an RB game (RB game during BB) with reference to the RB game flag (S211a), and if it is determined that it is not RB game, the process proceeds to step S211h.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211a that the RB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded by winning the small role prize in the game (S211b). When a prize is awarded after winning the small role award, the remaining small role winning number is subtracted (S211c), and then it is determined whether the remaining small role winning number has reached 0 (S211d). If it is determined that the small role winning count has reached 0, the RB game flag is cleared (S211g).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211d that there is a remaining small role winning count, the remaining winning count is displayed on the acquired number display 23b, and the remaining game count is subtracted (S211e). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S211f). If it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the RB game flag is cleared (S211g), 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 (S211h). If it is determined that the BB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S211q.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211h 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 (S211j). When the small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S211k), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S211m).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the BB game (S211n). 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 S211n, the BB game flag and RB game flag are cleared (S211p).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the BB game flag and the RB game flag to determine whether the BB game is in progress and not in the RB game (S211q), and whether the BB game is in progress or is in progress. If it is determined that the RB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S211t.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211q that the player is in the BB game but is not in the RB game, the RB game in-progress flag is set again (S211r), and then the maximum number of small part winnings (remaining winnings) in the RB game is set. Eight times, the maximum number of games (remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S211s). Through the processing in steps S211r and S211s, in the BB game, a new next RB game is started from the next game after one RB game is completed, and the RB game is continuously executed. If steps S211r to S211s are omitted, the RB game is not continuously executed, and the RB game can be started when winning the RB award. The game that is in the BB game but not in the RB game is a game in which one RB game is completed by satisfying the end condition of the maximum number of small winnings or the maximum number of games in the game, as described above. This is a game in which the RB game flag is cleared in step S211g. Therefore, in this game, the RB game flag is once cleared in step S211g, and the RB game flag is set again in step S211r. Since the slot machine 1A outputs a game type signal synchronized with the RB game flag or the BB game flag to the hall computer connected to the outside, this RB game segment is clearly defined. The flag processing is performed.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the CB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the CB game is in progress (S211t), and if it is determined that the CB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S211v. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211t that the CB game is in progress, the remaining number of games is subtracted (S211t1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S211u). If it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the CB game flag is cleared (S211u1).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RT1-2 game in-progress flag to determine whether the RT1-2 game is in progress (S211v). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211v that the RT1-2 game is in progress, the remaining number of games is subtracted (S211v1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the remaining game count has reached 0 (S211w). If it is determined that the remaining game count has reached 0, the RT1-2 in-game flag is cleared (S211w1), and this process is performed. finish.

<1-4-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S212 of FIG. 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 each flag in order to clear the replay winning flag, the small role A winning flag, the small role B winning flag and the small role B winning flag regardless of winning, in one game (S212a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 winning flag is set (S212b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the BB1 prize is won (S212c). If it is determined that the winning combination BB1 has been won, the BB1 winning flag is cleared (S212d), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S212c that no prize has been won, the BB1 internal game flag is set (S212e), and the next game is changed to the BB1 internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 winning flag is set (S212f). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the BB2 prize is won (S212g). If it is determined that the winning combination BB2 has been won, the BB2 winning flag is cleared (S212h), and the process ends. If it is determined in step S212g that the game has not been won, the BB1 internal game flag is set (S212j), and the next game is changed to the BB2 internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S212k). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the RB prize is won (S212m). If it is determined that the RB combination has been won and the prize is won, the RB winning flag is cleared (S212n), and the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S212m that no winning has occurred, the RB internal game flag is set (S212p), and the RB internal game is set from the next game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB winning flag is set (S212q). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CB winning flag is cleared (S212r). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<2. Second Embodiment>
Next, a slot machine 1B according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1B has the same configuration as the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment except for the differences described below. Therefore, in the description of the second embodiment, the names and symbols of the respective parts used in the description of the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment are used as they are, and redundant descriptions are omitted. Unless otherwise specified, the description of the first embodiment and the drawings are appropriately referred to for the parts that are not described.

The slot machine 1B and the slot machine 1A are different in the following points (α) to (γ).
(Α) In one game in the normal game, a plurality of small role awards may be won simultaneously by internal lottery.
(Β) When a plurality of small role awards are won at the same time as in (α), stop control is performed so that a plurality of small role awards can be won simultaneously even during a normal game.
(Γ) When a plurality of small prizes are won at the same time as in (β) above, the stop mode may include an RT start outcome.

  That is, in the slot machine 1A of the first embodiment, duplicate winnings are prohibited except during the CB game, but in the slot machine 1B of the second embodiment, even a game in the normal game is awarded a plurality of small prizes. When winning at the same time, it is possible to win the plural small prizes and display the RT start result. Hereinafter, the features of the slot machine 1B related to these differences will be specifically described.

<2-1: Prize lottery table for slot machine 1B>
The symbol arrangement of the reel band in the slot machine 1B is the same as that of the first embodiment, and is shown in FIG. The award and combination in the slot machine 1B are the same as those in the first embodiment and are shown in FIG. However, the prize lottery table during the base game in the slot machine 1B is different from the first embodiment. FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table and the type of game being executed according to the second embodiment. As shown in this figure, the slot machine 1B uses a prize lottery table TBL18 as a prize lottery table during a normal game.

  The prize lottery table TBL18 includes, as the lottery targets, a category for winning a small role A and a small role C award, and a category for winning a small role B award and a small role C award at the same time. . That is, in the prize lottery table TBL11 of the first embodiment shown in FIG. 7, the classification target is “BB1 prize”, “BB2 prize”, “RB prize”, “CB prize”, “small role A prize”. , “Short Role B Award”, “Short Role C Award”, “Replay Award”, and “Lose” are set, respectively. In the prize lottery table TBL18, “BB1 Award”, “ BB2 Award, RB Award, CB Award, Small Role A Award, Small Role B Award, Small Role C Award, Small Role A Award and Small Role C Award, Small Role “B Award and Small Role C Award”, “Replay Award” and “Loose” are set, respectively. The lottery probability in each section can be set as appropriate. Here, the lottery probability in each section of the prize lottery table TBL18 is as shown in FIG. That is, in the prize lottery table TBL18, the lottery probability that the small role A is won independently is “250/16384”, the lottery probability that the small role B is alone is “860/16384”, and the small role A prize is small. The lottery probability of winning the role C prize at the same time is “50/16384”, the lottery probability of winning the role of the small role B and the small role C prize at the same time is “50/16384”, the lottery where the small role C prize is won alone The probability was set to “100/16384”. In addition, the lottery probability for winning prizes other than these is the same as the prize lottery table TBL11. The denominator of the lottery probability in the prize lottery table TBL18 is “16384”, which is the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 of the first embodiment.

<2-2: Winning flag set processing of slot machine 1B>
In the winning flag set process in the slot machine 1B, the process in the case where a plurality of small roles are simultaneously won is different from that in the first embodiment. For example, it is assumed that the CPU 101 of the slot machine 1B acquires a random value in step S203 in FIG. 6, determines that the normal game is being played in step S204, and selects the prize lottery table TBL18 shown in FIG. The subsequent winning flag setting process is as follows.

  FIG. 35 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag process executed by the slot machine 1B according to the second embodiment. The process of FIG. 35 is the same as FIG. 8 except that a winning flag for a plurality of small role awards may be set during the normal game. Therefore, the same processes as those in FIG.

  Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines in step S205k in FIG. 35 that the BB1 prize has not been won, the process proceeds to step S205x. In step S205x, if the CPU 101 determines that both the small role A prize and the small role C prize are won, the process proceeds to step S205x1 to set the small role A winning flag and the small role C winning flag, respectively. The process proceeds to step S205m. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205x that the CPU 101 has not won both the small role A prize and the small role C prize, the process proceeds to step S205y. In step S205y, if the CPU 101 determines that both the small role B prize and the small role C prize are won, the process proceeds to step S205y1 to set the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag, respectively. The process proceeds to step S205m. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S205y that the CPU 101 has not won both the small role B prize and the small role C prize, the process proceeds to step S205m. That is, when both the small role A prize and the small role C prize are won at the same time, the CPU 101 sets both the small role A winning flag and the small role C winning flag. When both are won simultaneously, the CPU 101 sets both the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag.

<2-3: Various tables used for stop control>
FIG. 36 shows various tables used by the slot machine 1B. As shown in this figure, also in the slot machine 1B, the stop link table, the stop position determination table, the stop data table, and the stop position data are used when the stop control of each reel R1 to R3 is performed. These basic functions and structures have already been described in the first embodiment. The slot machine 1B uses the same stop data table as that in the first embodiment (see the stop data table group 31 in FIG. 15). Below, the characteristic part especially prepared by 2nd Embodiment is demonstrated concretely.

  As shown in FIG. 36, the slot machine 1B stores stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 and TBL21 'to TBL28' in the ROM 104 as in the first embodiment. Furthermore, in addition to these tables, a small link AC stop link table TBL60 and a small role BC stop link table 61 are also stored in the ROM 104 as stop link tables used during the normal game. The small link AC stop link table TBL60 is used when both the small role A prize and the small role C prize are won simultaneously, and the small role BC stop link table TBL61 is used for the small role B prize and the small role C prize. Used when both are won at the same time.

  Further, the slot machine 1B stores the stop position determination tables TBL41 to TBL49, TBL51 to TBL58 in the ROM 104 as in the first embodiment. Further, in addition to these tables, a small position AC stop position determination table TBL70 and a small role BC stop position determination table TBL71 are also stored in the ROM 104 as stop position determination tables used during the base game. The small role AC stop position determination table TBL70 is used when both the small role A prize and the small role C prize are won simultaneously, and the small role BC stop position determination table TBL71 is used for the small role B prize and the small role C. Used when both awards are won at the same time.

<2-3-1: Stop position determination table>
(1: Stop position determination table for small role AC)
The small position AC stop position determination table TBL70 is associated with stop position data 701 to 703 to be selected for each of the reels R1 to R3 (left, middle, and right) on which the first stop operation has been performed.

(Stop position data 701)
Here, the structure of the stop position data 701 will be specifically described. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 701 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 701, regarding the TBL selection in FIG. 5B, the stop data table TBL152 corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 5 to 9 and the stop data table TBL153 corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 12 to 16, respectively. The stop data table TBL152 corresponds to the symbol numbers PN = 17-18. Thus, when the CPU 101 detects the player's stop operation at the timing when the symbol number PN = 5-9 of the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1, the stop for stopping the watermelon symbol in the upper stage. Since the data table TBL152 is selected, the plum symbol with symbol number PN = 9 is displayed at the middle display position of the left reel R1, and the watermelon symbol with symbol number PN = 10 is displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1. Moreover, the cherry symbol of symbol number PN = 8 can be displayed at the lower display position of the left reel R1.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 detects the player's stop operation at the timing when the symbol number PN = 12 to 16 of the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1, stop data for stopping the watermelon symbol in the lower stage. Since the table TBL153 is selected, the bell symbol of symbol number PN = 16 is displayed at the middle display position of the left reel R1, and the cherry symbol of symbol number PN = 17 is displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1, In addition, the watermelon symbol of symbol number PN = 15 can be displayed at the lower display position of the left reel R1.

  Further, when the CPU 101 detects the player's stop operation at the timing when the symbol number PN = 17-18 of the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1, stop data for stopping the watermelon symbol in the upper stage. Since the table TBL152 is selected, the plum symbol with symbol number PN = 18 is displayed at the middle display position of the left reel R1, the watermelon symbol with symbol number PN = 19 is displayed at the upper portion of the left reel R1, and the symbol number The cherry symbol of PN = 17 can be displayed at the lower display position of the left reel R1.

  When the player performs the stop operation of the left reel R1 at these timings, the cherry symbol is displayed at the upper or lower display position, and at the same time, the watermelon symbol is displayed at the lower or upper display position. Then, the winning of the small role C prize is confirmed, and there is a possibility that the small role A prize may be won. Therefore, when the CPU 101 performs stop control of the left reel R1 using the stop position data 701, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning the small role A prize and the small role C prize simultaneously. The symbol numbers PN = 1 to 4, 10, 11, and 19 to 21 may correspond to the stop data tables TBL151 to TBL153 as appropriate. If a stop operation is performed by the player at the timing when the symbol of these symbol numbers is positioned on the winning line L1, any cherry symbol of symbol number = 8 or 17 is moved by moving within 4 frames from that operation. This is because it cannot be displayed at the display position.

(Stop position data 702)
Next, the structure of the stop position data 702 will be specifically described. FIG. 38 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 702 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 702, with respect to the TBL selection in FIG. 5B, those corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 2 and 6 to 21 are stopped, and those corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 4 to 5 are stopped. The data table was TBL252. As a result, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbols with the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 2 and 6 to 21 on the middle reel R2 are positioned on the winning line L1, the watermelon symbol is stopped at the lower stage. Since the stop data table TBL253 is selected, the watermelon symbol with the symbol number PN = 1, 9, 13 or 18 can be displayed at the lower display position of the middle reel R2. If the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the pay line L1, since none of the watermelon symbols are within the pull-in range, any display position The watermelon symbol cannot be displayed. Therefore, the stop data tables TBL251 to TBL253 may be appropriately associated. In this embodiment, since the stop data table TBL252 is selected, the plum symbol with the symbol number PN = 3 is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, and the watermelon symbol is not displayed at any display position.

  The stop data 702 is configured so that the distribution of the stop data table to be selected is biased to the stop data table 253 for displaying the watermelon symbol on the lower stage of the middle reel R2. For this reason, it becomes possible to display the watermelon symbol on the lower part of the middle reel R2 in preference to the display of the watermelon symbol on the upper part or the middle part of the middle reel R2. In the symbol arrangement of the middle reel R2, the bell symbol is adjacent to one frame of the watermelon symbol. When the watermelon symbol is displayed in the lower part of the middle reel R2, the bell symbol is displayed in the middle part of the middle reel R2. Is done. Therefore, the CPU 101 uses the stop data 702 to stop the display of the watermelon symbol on the lower stage of the middle reel R2 so as to give priority to the small role A prize and the small role C prize. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility that a display mode (see FIG. 28B) in which the RT1 start appearance (a combination of symbols “cherry-bell-watermelon”) is displayed will appear.

(Stop position data 703)
Next, the structure of the stop position data 703 will be specifically described. FIG. 39 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 703 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 703, the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 are used as the stop data table TBL353 for the TBL selection in FIG. As a result, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbols with the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 on the right reel R3 are positioned on the winning line L1, the watermelon symbol is displayed on the lower stage of the right reel R3. Can be displayed in the position. Since the stop position data 703 is configured to select the stop data table TBL353 for all the symbol numbers PN, the watermelon symbol is displayed at the lower display position of the right reel R3 regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation. Can be made. This increases the possibility of winning the small role A prize while the watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line L3. Therefore, the CPU 101 uses the stop position data 703 and performs stop control so that the display of the watermelon symbol on the lower stage of the right reel R3 is prioritized, so that the small role A prize and the small role C prize are simultaneously won. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of causing a display mode (see FIG. 28B) in which the RT1 start appearance (a combination of symbols “Cherry-Bell-Watermelon”) is displayed.

(2: small position AC stop position determination table)
The small position BC stop position determination table TBL71 is associated with stop position data 711 to 713 to be selected for each of the reels R1 to R3 (left, middle, and right) on which the first stop operation has been performed.

(Stop position data 711)
First, the structure of the stop position data 711 will be specifically described. FIG. 40 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 711 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 711, regarding the TBL selection in FIG. 5B, the stop data table TBL163 corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 3 to 7 and the stop data table TBL161 corresponding to the symbol numbers PN = 12 to 16 are included. It was. Thus, when the CPU 101 detects the player's stop operation at the timing when the symbol number PN = 3-7 symbol on the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1, the plum symbol symbol PN = 7 is left Display the symbol design number PN = 8 in the middle display position of the reel R1, display the cherry design symbol number PN = 8 in the upper display position of the left reel R1, and display the symbol design number PN = 6 bell design in the lower display position of the left reel R1. Can be displayed.

  Further, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbol number PN = 12-16 of the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1, the bell symbol of the symbol number PN = 16 is displayed on the left reel. The cherry symbol of symbol number PN = 17 can be displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1.

  When the player performs the stop operation of the left reel R1 at these timings, the cherry symbol is displayed at the upper display position, and at the same time, the bell symbol is displayed at the middle or lower display position. Then, the winning of the small role C prize is confirmed, and there is a possibility that the small role B prize may be won. Therefore, when the CPU 101 performs stop control of the left reel R1 using the stop position data 711, it is possible to increase the possibility of winning the small role B prize and the small role C prize simultaneously. The symbol numbers PN = 1 to 2, 8 to 11, and 17 to 21 may correspond to the stop data tables TBL161 to TBL163 as appropriate. If a stop operation is performed by the player at the timing when the symbol of these symbol numbers is positioned on the winning line L1, any cherry symbol of symbol number PN = 8 or 17 is moved by moving within 4 frames from that operation. This is because the display position cannot be displayed.

(Stop position data 712)
Next, the structure of the stop position data 712 will be specifically described. FIG. 41 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 712 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 712, the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 are used as the stop data table TBL261 for the TBL selection in FIG. As a result, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbols with the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 on the middle reel R2 are positioned on the winning line L1, the bell symbol is displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel R2. Can be displayed in the position. The stop data 712 is configured such that the distribution of the stop data table is biased toward the stop data table 261 for displaying the bell symbol on the middle stage of the middle reel R2. For this reason, the bell symbol can be displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel R2 in preference to the bell symbol displayed on the upper stage or the lower stage of the middle reel R2. Accordingly, the CPU 101 uses the stop data 712 to stop the bell symbol display on the middle stage of the middle reel R2 so that priority is given to the small role B prize and the small role C prize. In addition, it is possible to increase the possibility of causing a display mode (see FIG. 28A) in which the RT2 start appearance (a combination of symbols of “cherry-bell-red 7”) is displayed.

(Stop position data 713)
Next, the structure of the stop position data 713 will be specifically described. FIG. 42 is an explanatory diagram showing the contents of the stop position data 713 and the stop data table selected thereby. In the stop position data 713, the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 are used as the stop data table TBL361 regarding the TBL selection in FIG. As a result, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbols with the symbol numbers PN = 1 to 21 on the right reel R3 are positioned on the winning line L1, the bell symbol is displayed in the middle of the right reel R3. Can be displayed in the position. The possibility of winning the small role B prize with the bell symbol displayed on the winning line L1 is increased. In addition, in the symbol arrangement of the right reel R3, there is a place where the red 7 symbol is located one frame below the bell symbol (PN = 8, 7). For this reason, when the CPU 101 detects the stop operation of the player at the timing when the symbol of PN = 5 to 8 is positioned on the winning line L1, the bell symbol is in the middle of the right reel R3, and the red symbol is in the lower part. Can be displayed respectively. Therefore, the CPU 101 controls the stop of the right reel R3 using the stop position data 713, so that the small role B prize and the small role C prize are simultaneously won, and the RT2 start output ("Cherry-bell-red" The possibility of the appearance of a display mode (see FIG. 28A) in which “7” symbol combination) is displayed can be increased.

<2-3-2: Stop link table>
FIGS. 43A and 43B are explanatory diagrams showing the contents of the stop link table prepared especially in the second embodiment. FIG. 43A shows the contents of the small role AC stop link table TBL60, and FIG. 43B shows the small role BC stop. The contents of the link table TBL61 are shown.

(1: Stop link table for small role AC)
The small link AC stop link table TBL60 is used in a game in which both the small role A prize and the small role C prize are simultaneously won during the normal game. For example, in the winning game, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 generates a stop data table used for the first stop control from the stop position data 701 based on the timing of the stop operation. Select (see FIG. 37). When the stop data table TBL153 is selected based on the detection timing of the stop operation, stop control is performed to display the watermelon symbol at the lower display position of the left reel R1 and the cherry symbol at the upper display position. Therefore, in the stop link AC stop link table TBL60, as shown in FIG. 43A, a stop data table TBL253 and a stop data table TBL353 that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L3 by the subsequent stop control. Are linked to the first selected stop data table TBL153, and the stop data table TBL251 and the stop data table TBL352 enabling the watermelon symbol to be stopped on the winning line L5 are linked to the stop data table TBL153. .

  As is clear from FIG. 37, the stop position data 701 associates a plurality of types of stop data tables according to the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, in addition to the stop data table TBL153, the stop data table TBL151 or the stop data table TBL152 may be selected depending on the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, in the stop link table TBL60 for the small role AC, since the stop data table TBL151 is selected, the stop data table TBL251 and the stop data table 351 that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L1 are the stop data. It is associated with the table TBL151. Further, since the stop data table TBL152 is selected, the stop data table TBL252 and the stop data table 352 that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L2 are linked to the stop data table 152, and the winning line L4 is displayed. The stop data table TBL 251 and the stop data table TBL 353 that can stop the watermelon symbol are linked to the stop data table 152.

  When the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects a stop data table to be used for the first stop control from the stop position data 702 based on the timing of the stop operation (see FIG. 38). . For example, when the stop data table TBL253 is selected based on the detection timing of the first stop operation, stop control is performed in which watermelon symbols are displayed at the lower display position of the middle reel R2. Therefore, in the small link AC stop link table TBL60, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a stop data table TBL153 and a stop data table TBL353 that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L3 by the subsequent stop control. Are linked to the stop data table TBL253. In addition, since the stop data table TBL252 is selected based on the detection timing of the first stop operation, the stop data table TBL152 and the stop data table TBL352 that make it possible to stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L2 are the stop data. It is associated with the table TBL252.

  When the first stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects a stop data table to be used for the first stop control from the stop position data 703 based on the timing of the stop operation (see FIG. 39). . The stop position data 703 is configured to select the stop data table TBL353 regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, in the small role AC stop link table TBL60, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), a stop data table TBL153 and a stop data table TBL253 that can stop the watermelon symbol on the winning line L3 by the subsequent stop control. Is linked to the stop data table TBL353, but the relationship between the stop data table TBL351 or the stop data table TBL352 and another stop data table is not defined.

(2: Stop link table for small role BC)
The small link BC stop link table TBL61 is used in a game in which both the small role B prize and the small role C prize are won simultaneously during the normal game. For example, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel in the winning game, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table to be used for the first stop control from the stop position data TBL 711 based on the timing of the stop operation. (See FIG. 40). When the stop data table TBL161 is selected based on the detection timing of the stop operation, stop control is performed to display the bell symbol at the middle display position of the left reel R1 and the cherry symbol at the upper display position. Therefore, in the stop link table 61 for the small role BC, as shown in FIG. 43A, a stop data table TBL161 and a stop data table TBL261 that can stop the bell symbol on the winning line L1 by the subsequent stop control, Are linked to the stop data table 361.

  As is clear from FIG. 40, the stop position data 711 associates a plurality of types of stop data tables according to the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, in addition to the stop data table TBL161, the stop data table TBL162 or the stop data table TBL163 may be selected depending on the timing of the stop operation. Accordingly, in the stop link BC stop link table TBL61, since the stop data table TBL162 is selected, the stop data table TBL262 and the stop data table TBL362 that enable the bell symbol to stop on the winning line L2 are the stop data. A stop data table TBL261 and a stop data table TBL363 that are linked to the table TBL162 and capable of stopping the bell symbol on the winning line L4 are linked to the stop data table TBL162. Further, since the stop data table TBL163 is selected, the stop data table TBL263 and the stop data table TBL363 that can stop the bell symbol on the winning line L3 are linked to the stop data table TBL163, and the winning line L5 The stop data table TBL 261 and the stop data table TBL 362 that can stop the bell symbol are linked to the stop data table TBL 163.

  When the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects a stop data table to be used for the first stop control from the stop position data 712 based on the timing of the stop operation (see FIG. 41). . The stop position data 712 is configured to select the stop data table TBL 261 regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Accordingly, in the small role BC stop link table TBL61, as shown in FIG. 43 (b), a stop data table TBL161 and a stop data table TBL361 that can stop the bell symbol on the winning line L1 by the subsequent stop control, Is linked to the stop data table TBL261, and the stop data table TBL162 and the stop data table TBL363 enabling the bell symbol to be stopped on the winning line L4 are linked to the stop data table TBL261, and the bell symbol is stopped on the winning line L5. The stop data table TBL 163 and the stop data table TBL 362 to be enabled are linked to the stop data table TBL 261. The relationship between the stop data table TBL262 or the stop data table TBL263 and other stop data tables is not defined.

  When the first stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects a stop data table to be used for the first stop control from the stop position data 713 based on the timing of the stop operation (see FIG. 42). . The stop position data 713 is configured to select the stop data table TBL361 regardless of the timing of the stop operation. Therefore, in the small role BC stop link table TBL61, as shown in FIG. 43 (c), the stop data table TBL161 and the stop data table TBL261 which can stop the bell symbol on the winning line L1 by the subsequent stop control, Is associated with the stop data table TBL361, but the relationship between the stop data table TBL362 or the stop data table TBL363 and other stop data tables is not defined.

<2-4: Stop data selection process>
In the stop data selection process in the slot machine 1B, the process in the case where a plurality of small combinations are simultaneously won is different from the first embodiment. For example, when the CPU 101 of the slot machine 1B determines that the CB game is not being played in step S206 in FIG. 6, the processing in the subsequent step S2061 is as follows.

  FIG. 44 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop position determination table selection process and the stop link table selection process executed by the slot machine 1B according to the second embodiment. The processing of FIG. 44 may select the small role AC stop link table TBL60, the small role BC stop link table TBL61, the small role AC stop position determination table TBL70, and the small role BC stop position determination table TBL71. Except for the point, it is the same as FIG. Therefore, the same processes as those in FIG.

  Specifically, when the CPU 101 determines in step S2061e in FIG. 44 that the CB winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S2061x. In step S2061x, when the CPU 101 determines that both the small role A winning flag and the small role B winning flag are set, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S2061x1 to select the small link AC stop link table TBL60. The process proceeds to step S2061x2. In step S2061x2, the CPU 101 selects the small role AC stop position determination table TBL70, and thereafter ends the process.

  On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S2061x that both the small role A winning flag and the small role C winning flag are not set, the process proceeds to step S2061y. If the CPU 101 determines in step S2061y that both of the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag are set, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S2061y1 and selects the stop link table TBL61 for small role BC. The process proceeds to step S2061y2. In step S2061y2, the CPU 101 selects the small role BC stop position determination table TBL71, and thereafter ends the process. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S2061y that both the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag are not set, the process proceeds to step S2061f.

  That is, in the stop data selection process in the slot machine 1B, when a plurality of small role winning flags are set simultaneously by simultaneously winning a plurality of small role winnings during a normal game, it is possible to simultaneously win a plurality of small role winnings. The stop data for performing the stop control is selected. Further, the reel stop process and the winning determination process in the slot machine 1B are not different from the first embodiment.

<2-5: Execution example of stop control>
Next, an execution example of the stop control of the slot machine 1B will be described. In this description, FIGS. 28 to 30 used in the first embodiment are referred to.

  FIG. 28 shows an example of execution of stop control in a game in which a plurality of small role winning flags are simultaneously set by simultaneously winning a plurality of small role winnings during a normal game. FIG. 6A shows that in the game where both the small role B prize and the small role C prize are won at the same time in the normal game, the small role BC stop link table TBL61 is selected, and the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, the right reel. These reels are stopped in the order of R3, and the stop data table TBL161 is used for the first stop, the stop data table TBL261 is used for the second stop, and the stop data table TBL361 is used for the third stop. An example in which control is performed is shown. A bell role is established in the winning line L1, and a cherry role is established in the winning line L2 and the winning line L4. At this time, the RT2 start outcome of “Cherry-Bell-Red 7” is established on the winning line L4. Even if the stop operations are performed in an order different from the order of the stop operations shown in FIG. 5A, the small role BC stop link table TBL61 is as shown in the description of the data structure described above. The stop data table TBL161, the stop data table TBL261, and the stop data table TBL361 for displaying the bell symbol at the middle display position are preferentially selected. Therefore, the same stop mode as that shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5B shows a game in which the small role AC stop link table TBL60 is selected at the same time for both the small role A prize and the small role C prize in the normal game, and the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. The stop operation is performed on these reels in this order, and the stop data table TBL153 is used for the first stop, the stop data table TBL253 is used for the second stop, and the stop data table TBL353 is used for the third stop. Shows an example where is done. A watermelon role is established in the winning line L3, and a cherry role is established in the winning line L2 and the winning line L4. At this time, the RT1 start outcome of “Cherry-Bell-Watermelon” is established on the winning line L4. Even if the stop operations are performed in an order different from the order of the stop operations shown in FIG. 5B, the small link A and the small role C stop link table TBL60 are the description of the data structure described above. Thus, the stop data tables TBL153, TBL253, and TBL353 for displaying the watermelon symbols at the lower display positions in each reel are selected with priority. Therefore, the same stop mode as that shown in FIG.

  In the same figure (C), the small link BC stop link table TBL61 is selected in the game in which the small role B prize and the small role C prize in the normal game are simultaneously won, and the left reel R1, Stop operations are performed on these reels in the order of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3. The stop data table TBL163 is used for the first stop, the stop data table TBL263 is used for the second stop, and the stop data table TBL363 is used for the third stop. Is used and stop control is performed. At the first stop for the left reel R1, the bell symbol with symbol number PN = 6 stops at the bottom, and the cherry symbol with symbol number PN = 8 stops at the top, but the bell symbol and cherry symbol with these symbol numbers are When stopped on the winning line, the RT start symbol is not displayed. Even if the bell symbol stops at the middle stage in the second stop of the middle reel R2, the RT start symbol is not displayed in the same manner.

  FIG. 29 and FIG. 30 show an execution example of stop control in a game in which a single small role winning flag is set by winning a single small role winning flag during a normal game. That is, in the slot machine 1B, the stop control in the case where a single small role prize is won during the base game is performed in the same manner as in the first embodiment, but the stop control for prohibiting establishment of different types of double winnings is performed.

<2-6: Summary of Second Embodiment>
The characteristics of the slot machine 1B described above are summarized as follows.

(About the design of each reel)
In the left reel R1, there is a place where the cherry symbols constituting the small combination C and the RT1 start game and the watermelon symbols constituting the small combination A are arranged within three frames. With respect to the middle reel R2, there is a place where the bell symbol constituting the RT1 start outcome is adjacent to the watermelon symbol constituting the small part A, and the watermelon symbol is located below the bell symbol. And regarding the right reel R3, the watermelon symbol which constitutes the RT1 start turn and constitutes the small part A is arranged. Accordingly, the reels R1 to R3 may appear in a stop mode in which a different type of winning combination in which the small combination A and the small combination C are simultaneously formed on different winning lines and the RT1 start result is displayed at the same time. It is a possible symbol arrangement.

  Also, in the left reel R1, the cherry symbols constituting the small part C and the RT2 start turn are adjacent to the bell symbol constituting the small part B, and the bell symbol is positioned below the cherry symbol. There is a place to be done. With respect to the middle reel R2, a bell symbol constituting the RT2 start output and constituting the small part B is arranged. For the right reel R3, the bell symbol that constitutes the RT2 start event and the small role B is adjacent to the red 7 symbol that constitutes the RT2 start event, and the red 7 symbol is the bell symbol. Placed so that it is positioned below, Bell symbol is adjacent to the white 7 symbol that constitutes the RT2 start, and is located so that the white 7 symbol is positioned below the Bell symbol. There is a place where the symbol and the BAR symbol constituting the RT2 starting point are adjacent to each other and the BAR symbol is positioned below the bell symbol. Accordingly, the reels R1 to R3 may appear in a stop mode in which different types of winning combinations in which the small combination B and the small combination C are simultaneously formed on different winning lines are formed, and at the same time, the RT2 start result is displayed. It is a possible symbol arrangement.

(About stop control)
The slot machine 1B has the above-described various tables configured in consideration of the features of the symbol arrangement, and performs stop control of the reels R1 to R3 using the tables. That is, in the slot machine 1B, when the small role A prize (watermelon prize) is won independently during the normal game, and the first stop is detected in the left reel R1, the detection timing is assumed to be the watermelon symbol and cherry. Even when the symbols are within the pull-in range where the symbols can be displayed simultaneously, the stop control of the left reel R1 is performed so as to prevent the watermelon symbols and the cherry symbols from being displayed simultaneously. This prevents the establishment of different types of duplicate winnings. After the second stop, stop control of the remaining reels is performed so that the watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line where the watermelon symbol has already been displayed within the pull-in range. On the other hand, in the case where the small part A prize and the small part C prize are simultaneously won during the normal game, and the first stop is detected in the left reel R1, the slot machine 1B limits the pull-in range to the watermelon symbol and cherry. The remaining reels are stopped so that the bell symbol is displayed on the winning line where the watermelon symbol has already been displayed within the pull-in range so that the symbol is displayed simultaneously. As a result of such stop control, it is possible to cause a stop mode in which a different type of double winning is achieved in which the small combination A and the small combination C are simultaneously formed, and at the same time the RT1 start result is displayed.

  Similarly, in the slot machine 1B, when the small role B prize (bell prize) is won independently during the normal game, and the first stop is detected in the left reel R1, the detection timing is assumed to be the bell symbol. The left reel R1 is stopped so as to prevent the bell symbol and the cherry symbol from being displayed at the same time even in the pull-in range where the symbol and the cherry symbol can be displayed simultaneously. This prevents the establishment of different types of duplicate winnings. After the second stop, stop control of the remaining reels is performed so that the bell symbol is displayed on the winning line where the bell symbol has already been displayed within the drawing range. On the other hand, in the case where the small part B prize and the small part C prize are simultaneously won during the normal game and the first stop is detected in the left reel R1, the slot machine 1B limits the pull-in range to the bell symbol and cherry. The remaining reels are stopped and controlled so that the bell symbols are displayed within the draw-in range on the winning line where the bell symbols are already displayed so that the symbols are displayed simultaneously. As a result of such stop control, it is possible to cause a stop mode in which a heterogeneous overlapping winning combination in which a small combination B and a small combination C are simultaneously formed is established, and at the same time, an RT2 start result is displayed.

  Further, the slot machine 1B is a case where the small role A prize (watermelon prize) and the small role C prize (cherry prize) are simultaneously won during the normal game, and the first stop is set as a reel other than the left reel R1. When the number of frames up to a plurality of winning lines is within the allowable range of 4 frames when detected on the reel R2, the watermelon award and the cherry award will be awarded in different types, and the RT1 start result will be displayed. The watermelon symbol is displayed on the winning line where the watermelon role is established in preference to the other winning lines. Similarly, when the first stop is detected on the right reel R3 as a reel other than the left reel R1, if the number of frames up to a plurality of winning lines is within an allowable range of 4 frames, A watermelon symbol is displayed in preference to other winning lines on the winning line in which the watermelon role where the RT1 start result is displayed is displayed in the Cherry Prize, and the winning combination is displayed.

  Further, the stop control of the slot machine 1B is when the small role B prize (Bell Prize) and the small role C prize (Cherry Prize) are won at the same time during the normal game, and the first stop other than the left reel R1. If the number of frames up to a plurality of winning lines is within an allowable range of 4 frames when detected at the middle reel R2 as a reel, the Bell prize and the Cherry prize will be awarded different types of prizes, and the RT2 start result A bell symbol is displayed on the winning line where the bell combination to be displayed is prioritized over other winning lines. Similarly, if the first stop is detected on the right reel R3 as a reel other than the left reel R1, if the number of frames up to a plurality of winning lines is within the allowable range of 4 frames, It is displayed in preference to the other winning lines on the winning line in which the bell combination is formed where the Cherry Prize is awarded in a different kind and the RT2 start result is displayed.

<3. Modification>
The present invention is not limited to the above embodiment, and may be appropriately implemented within the scope of the gist of the present invention.

  In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, in the CB game, the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize are not drawn. Is set (step S205p4 in FIG. 8), but in the CB game, the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize may be drawn. In both cases of lottery and non-lottery, in the CB game, the winning flags of the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize are set.

  FIG. 45 shows a modification in which the stop position of the reel is determined without using the stop position data. 18 to 22, the stop data table is selected based on the timing at which the stop operation is performed using the stop position data, and thus the stop position is uniquely determined for each symbol number. As shown, a stop data table of stop positions that can be stopped in the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage may be provided as candidates, and the stop position may be determined by lottery.

  FIG. 46 is an explanatory diagram of a determination line at the RT start. In the above-described embodiment, as shown in FIG. 46 (A), the determination line for starting RT is the winning lines L1 to L5. However, as shown in FIG. A line different from the winning line such as L6, L7), V-shaped (L8), or inverted V-shaped (L9, L10) may be used as the determination line for the RT outcome. In these drawings, U1 is the upper stage of the left reel R1, U2 is the upper stage of the middle reel R2, U3 is the upper stage of the right reel R3, M1 is the middle stage of the left reel R1, and M2 is the middle stage of the middle reel R2. , M3 indicates the middle stage of the right reel R3, D1 indicates the lower stage of the left reel R1, D2 indicates the lower stage of the middle reel R2, and D3 indicates the lower stage of the right reel R3.

  In addition, the slot machine of the above-described embodiment is provided with an insertion slot that can take a pachinko ball instead of a medal, and for example, a BET corresponding to one medal can be made with five pachinko balls. Good. In this slot machine, game characteristics are the same except that pachinko balls are used instead of medals as game media. Since this slot machine uses the same game medium as the pachinko machine, it can be installed on the game island where the pachinko machine is installed by replacing the pachinko machine.

<3. Other>
In the above embodiment, the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 are the display columns of the present invention, the reel variable display device RL is the variable display device of the present invention, and the start lever 12 is the start of the present invention. The stop buttons 13a to 13c correspond to the operation means, the stop operation means of the present invention, and the winning flag corresponds to the internal lottery information of the present invention.

  The CB game is a special game of the present invention, the cherry symbol is a predetermined symbol of the present invention, the small role C is a single role of the present invention, and the small role A and small role B are other roles of the present invention. In addition, the watermelon symbol and the bell symbol constitute other roles of the present invention, and the RT start event (including the RT1 start event and the RT2 start event) is set as a condition for switching the game of the present invention. In this combination, the winning pull-in range corresponds to a predetermined position of the present invention, and the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize correspond to a plurality of types of predetermined prizes of the present invention.

  The CPU 101 executes steps S203, S204, and S205 in FIG. 6 (steps S205f to S205q1 in FIG. 8), so that the CPU 101 performs step S2061 in FIG. 6 (steps S2061a to S2061j2 in FIG. 11). ), Step S2062 (steps S2062a to S2062g in FIG. 12), step S208, and step S209 (steps S209a to S209y in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24) are executed as the stop control means of the present invention by the CPU 101 in FIG. By executing step S210 (steps S210a to S210m2 in FIGS. 26 and 27), they function as stop mode determination means and game switching selection means of the present invention, respectively. When the CPU 101 is caused to function as an internal lottery means, setting a winning flag in steps S205g1 to S205k1, step S205n1, and steps S205p11 to S205p31 in FIG. 8 corresponds to generating internal lottery information, and in step S205p, CB It is determined that the game is in progress, and setting the winning flags of the small role A to the small role C award in the subsequent step S205p4 generates internal lottery information that is regarded as being won regardless of the lottery result. Equivalent to.

  The small role A prize or small role B prize corresponds to the specific prize of the present invention. When the small role A prize corresponds to a specific prize, the division corresponding to the small role A prize in the prize lottery table TBL18 shown in FIG. 34 is the first division of the present invention, and the small role A and small role C prizes. Each of the categories corresponding to corresponds to the second category of the present invention. When the small role B prize corresponds to the specific prize of the present invention, the small role B prize in the prize lottery table TBL18 shown in FIG. 34 is classified into the first division of the present invention, and the small role B and small role C prizes. Corresponding sections correspond to the second section of the present invention.

  The CPU 101 executes steps S203, S204, and S205 (steps S205f to S205q1 in FIG. 35) in FIG. 6 as the internal lottery means of the present invention, and the CPU 101 performs steps S2061 in FIG. 6 (steps S2061a to S2061j2 in FIG. 44). ), Step S2062 (steps S2062a to S2062g in FIG. 12), step S208, and step S209 (steps S209a to S209y in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24) are executed as the stop control means of the present invention by the CPU 101 in FIG. By executing step S210 (steps S210a to S210m2 in FIGS. 26 and 27), they function as stop mode determination means and game switching selection means of the present invention, respectively.

  When the CPU 101 functions as an internal lottery means, setting the small role A winning flag in step S205p31 of FIG. 35 or setting the small role B winning flag in step S205p21 of FIG. 35 indicates winning of only a specific prize. In order to generate the internal lottery information, the small role A winning flag and the small role C winning flag are set in step S205x1 in FIG. 35, respectively, or the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag in step S205y1 in FIG. Is equivalent to generating internal lottery information indicating the winning of a specific prize and a predetermined prize.

  A reel window 20 capable of displaying three symbols stopped at the upper, middle and lower display positions is displayed in the symbol display area of the present invention, the left reel R1 is in the specific display column of the present invention, and the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3 is displayed. In another display row of the present invention, the cherry symbol is the first symbol (predetermined symbol) of the present invention, the watermelon symbol or the bell symbol is the second symbol of the present invention, and the small role A role or the small role B role is the present invention. It corresponds to the role corresponding to the specific prize. When the middle reel R2 corresponds to another display row and the watermelon symbol corresponds to the second symbol, it corresponds to a symbol constituting a combination of symbols set as a condition for switching the bell symbol arranged on the middle reel R2. (See FIG. 28B). When the middle reel R2 corresponds to another display row and the bell symbol corresponds to the second symbol, the bell symbol arranged on the middle reel R2 is a symbol constituting a combination of symbols set as a switching condition. Also functions (see FIG. 28A). When the right reel R3 corresponds to another display column and the bell symbol corresponds to the second symbol, the symbol constituting the combination of symbols set as a condition for switching the red seven symbols arranged on the right reel R3 It corresponds (refer to FIG. 28 (A)). Further, when the right reel R3 corresponds to another display row and the watermelon symbol corresponds to the second symbol, the watermelon symbol also functions as a symbol constituting a combination of symbols set as a switching condition (FIG. 28 ( B)).

The perspective view which shows the external appearance of the slot machine which concerns on embodiment of this invention. Explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel belt | band | zone. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the prize in a slot machine, (A) shows the structure of the combination (combination) of the kind and prize of a prize, and (B) is the combination (slump out) of the design which does not comprise a part. The configuration of a specific event (RT start event) is also shown. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of game performed with a slot machine, (A) is explanatory drawing of various games, (B) shows the modification of BB game performed with a slot machine. The flowchart which shows the content of the flow of 1 game. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S204 of FIG. 6, and the kind of game in execution. The flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S205 of FIG. Explanatory drawing explaining the outline | summary of the process which CPU performs in the case of stop control. Explanatory drawing which showed the outline | summary of the process which CPU performs after winning a small role A prize by internal lottery during a normal game, after detecting a player's stop operation and stopping one reel. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of stop link table selection and stop position determination table selection processing (other than during the CB game) in step S2061 of FIG. 6. 7 is a flowchart showing the contents of stop link table selection and stop position determination table selection processing (in the CB game) in step S2062 of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop link table used except CB game. Explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop link table used in a CB game. The figure which showed an example of the stop data table group. Explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of a middle reel. The figure which showed the stop position determination table prepared according to each prize. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 471 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 451 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 461 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 561 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 563 and the stop data table selected by it. The flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S209 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of the continuation of FIG. The figure which showed an example of stop control when the stop operation by a player is performed in order of the left reel, the middle reel, and the right reel during the CB game. The flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S210 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of the continuation of FIG. The figure which showed the execution example of the stop control in CB game. The figure which showed the example of execution of stop control in games other than CB game. The figure which showed the other example of execution of stop control in games other than CB game. The flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S211 of FIG. The flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of the continuation of FIG. The flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S212 of FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize lottery table which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, and the kind of game in execution. The flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag process which the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment performs. The figure which showed the various tables which the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment uses. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 701 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 702 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 703 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 711 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 712 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop position data 713 and the stop data table selected by it. Explanatory drawing which showed the content of the stop link table prepared especially in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the content of the stop position determination table selection process and stop link table selection process which the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment performs. The figure which showed the modification which determines the stop position of a reel, without using stop position data. Explanatory drawing of the determination line of RT start appearance.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 12 Start lever (start operation means)
13a-13c Stop button (stop operation means)
101 CPU (internal lottery means, stop control means, stop mode determination means, game switching selection means)
L1-L5 winning line R1 left reel (display column)
R2 middle reel (display row)
R3 Right reel (display column)
RL Reel variable display device (variable display device)

Claims (12)

A plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a plurality of display columns different from each other, and a plurality of winning lines are provided so as to cross the plurality of display columns. A variable display device capable of variably displaying each of the display columns; a start operation means for inputting an instruction to start variable display of the variable display device; and a plurality of display columns of the variable display device. A re-game that is provided with a plurality of stop operation means for inputting an instruction to stop the variable display of each of the plurality of display columns, and a condition for starting a next game without inserting a game medium or credit A lottery or lose of a plurality of types of awards associated with a combination consisting of a predetermined symbol combination including a prize is drawn, and internal lottery information is generated by referring to the result of the lottery. Stop control for detecting each operation of the plurality of stop operation means by the player and stopping each of the plurality of display columns during variable display corresponding to the operated stop operation means Means, a stop mode determination unit that determines a stop mode displayed on the variable display device in a state where the plurality of display columns are stopped, and a normal game, the normal mode according to a determination result of the stop mode determination unit A game is switched between a special game that is set to have a higher gaming value than the game, and a replay high probability game that has a higher probability of winning the replay prize than the normal game. A game machine switching selection means, and a slot machine comprising:
The stop control means determines whether the game switching selection means establishes a different type of double winning where two or more different combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines. Stopping each of the plurality of display columns in variable display so as to allow when the replay high probability game is selected, while allowing when the special game is selected; and Only when the heterogeneous duplicate winning is established, the game switching selection means can stop the combination of symbols set as a condition for switching the game to the replay high probability game. A slot machine characterized by stopping each display column.   The stop control means detects the operation of each of the plurality of stop operation means when the special game is selected, and positions of display columns in variable display corresponding to the operated stop operation means However, if it is a position where the heterogeneous double winning is possible at a predetermined position, each of the plurality of display columns in the variable display is stopped so as to allow the establishment of the heterogeneous double winning, When the display column during the variable display is stopped so that the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is displayed, and the position of the display column is a position other than the predetermined position, Regardless of whether or not multiple winnings are possible, the display column during the variable display is stopped so that the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is not displayed. The slot machine of claim 1,. As a combination consisting of a combination of the predetermined symbols, a single combination consisting of a combination of one predetermined symbol and an arbitrary symbol is included,
Heterogeneous double winning in which two or more different winning combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines, the independent winning combination and other winning combinations other than the independent winning combination are simultaneously established. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2.   The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the combination of symbols set as the switching condition includes the predetermined symbol of the single role and the symbols constituting the other role. Each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and each of the plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each of the plurality of frames,
The internal lottery means generates the internal lottery information reflecting the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes in the base game and the replay high probability game, while the plurality of types of prizes are generated in the special game. Generating the internal lottery information regarded as having been won regardless of the result of lottery of the plurality of types of prizes for a plurality of types of predetermined prizes,
The stop control means allows the movement within four frames after the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed among the plurality of display rows is allowed, and moves the display row to the internal lottery information. A first stop control for stopping based on the display row, and allowing the movement within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means with respect to the changing display row is detected, and stopping the display row based on the internal lottery information The second stop control can be selectively executed, and the second stop control is executed on at least one display row of the plurality of display rows in the special game. The slot machine as described in any one of Claims 1-4. A plurality of types of symbols are arranged, and the plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a plurality of display columns different from each other, and a plurality of winning lines are provided so as to cross the plurality of display columns. A variable display device capable of variably displaying each of the display columns; a start operation means for inputting an instruction to start variable display of the variable display device; and a plurality of display columns of the variable display device. A re-game that is provided with a plurality of stop operation means for inputting an instruction to stop the variable display of each of the plurality of display columns, and a condition for starting a next game without inserting a game medium or credit Among a plurality of types of awards associated with a combination of predetermined symbols including a prize, at least one winning or losing prize is drawn, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the result of the lottery. An internal lottery means for generating information and a player's operation of each of the plurality of stop operation means are detected, and each of the plurality of display columns in variable display corresponding to the operated stop operation means is stopped. A base game according to a determination result of the stop control means, a stop mode determination means for determining a stop mode displayed on the variable display device, and a determination result of the stop mode determination means in a state where the plurality of display columns are stopped. The game is switched between a special game set to have a higher gaming value than the normal game, and a replay high probability game having a higher probability of winning the replay prize than the normal game. And a game switching selection means for selecting the game, and a slot machine comprising:
The stop control means is configured to determine whether one or more different types of winning combinations in which two or more different combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines, While being prohibited in the game in which the internal lottery information of only a prize is generated, while being variably displayed so as to be allowed in the game in which the internal lottery information of a plurality of different awards among the plurality of types of prizes is generated The combination of symbols set as a condition for the game switching selection means to switch the game to the replay high probability game only when each of the plurality of display columns is stopped and the heterogeneous duplicate winning is established. A slot machine that stops each of the plurality of display columns during variable display so that the display can be stopped.   In the game in which the internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes among the plurality of types of prizes is generated, the stop control means is detected and operated by each of the plurality of stop operation means. When the position of the display row in the variable display corresponding to the stop operation means is a predetermined position and the position where the heterogeneous double winning is possible, the variable display is being performed so as to allow establishment of the heterogeneous double winning. Each of the plurality of display columns is stopped, and the display column during the variable display is stopped so that the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is displayed, while the position of the display column is If it is a position other than the predetermined position, the combination of symbols set as the switching condition is not displayed regardless of whether or not it is a position where the different types of double winning can be made The slot machine of claim 6, wherein the stopping the display columns of the variable display in as. As a combination consisting of a combination of the predetermined symbols, a single combination consisting of a combination of one predetermined symbol and an arbitrary symbol is included,
Heterogeneous double winning in which two or more different winning combinations are simultaneously established by a combination of symbols stopped on at least two of the winning lines, the independent winning combination and other winning combinations other than the independent winning combination are simultaneously established. The slot machine according to claim 6 or 7. Each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and each of the plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each of the plurality of frames,
The internal lottery means generates the internal lottery information reflecting the lottery results of the plurality of types of prizes in the base game and the replay high probability game, while the plurality of types of prizes are generated in the special game. Generating the internal lottery information regarded as having been won regardless of the result of lottery of the plurality of types of prizes for a plurality of types of predetermined prizes,
The stop control means allows the movement within four frames after the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed among the plurality of display rows is allowed, and moves the display row to the internal lottery information. A first stop control for stopping based on the display row, and allowing the movement within one frame after the operation of the stop operation means with respect to the changing display row is detected, and stopping the display row based on the internal lottery information The second stop control can be selectively executed, and the second stop control is executed on at least one display row of the plurality of display rows in the special game. The slot machine as described in any one of Claims 6-8. The plurality of types of prizes include a predetermined specific prize,
The internal lottery means includes a first section associated with only the specific prize, and a second section associated with the specific prize and a predetermined prize excluding the specific prize among the plurality of types of prizes. A lottery is performed for a plurality of lottery categories including, and when the first category is drawn, internal lottery information indicating winning of only the specific prize is generated, and the second category is drawn In the case, the internal lottery information indicating the winning of the specific prize and the predetermined prize is generated,
The game in which the internal lottery information of only one award among the plurality of types of prizes is a game in which the first division is lottery by the internal lottery means,
The game in which the internal lottery information of a plurality of different prizes out of the plurality of types of prizes is a game in which the second division is lottery by the internal lottery means. Item 9. The slot machine according to any one of Items 6 to 8. In the variable display device, each of the plurality of display columns is divided into a plurality of frames, and a symbol selected from the plurality of types of symbols is arranged in each of the plurality of frames. For each of the plurality of display columns, a symbol display area capable of simultaneously displaying three symbols arranged in three consecutive frames is provided, and at least one specific display column of the plurality of display columns is provided with: The first symbol as the predetermined symbol constituting the single role and the second symbol constituting the role corresponding to the specific prize are respectively arranged so as to be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area, and The second symbol and the symbols constituting the combination of symbols set as the switching condition can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area on another display column different from the specific display column. Each is arranged,
The stop control means may allow movement within four frames after the operation of the stop operation means corresponding to the display row being variably displayed among the plurality of display rows is allowed to stop the display row. The operation is detected when the stop operation means provided corresponding to the specific display row is first operated in the game in which the first division is drawn by the internal lottery means. Even if the first symbol and the second symbol can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within 4 frames, the first symbol is not displayed in the symbol display area. While prohibiting the establishment of the heterogeneous double winning in which the single combination and the combination corresponding to the specific prize are established at the same time by stopping the specific display column in the variable display so that the second symbol is displayed The internal extraction In the game in which the second division is drawn by means, when the stop operation means provided corresponding to the specific display row is first operated, the operation is detected within 4 frames after the operation is detected. When the first symbol and the second symbol can be displayed simultaneously in the symbol display area by movement, the variable display is performed so that the first symbol and the second symbol are simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area. The specific display row in the middle is stopped, and then when the stop operation means provided corresponding to the other display row is operated, the movement is performed within 4 frames after the operation is detected. When the symbols constituting the combination of symbols set as the second symbol and the switching condition can be displayed simultaneously in the symbol display area, the second symbol and the second symbol are switched in the symbol display area. By stopping the other display columns that are variably displayed so that the symbols constituting the combination of symbols set as events are displayed simultaneously, the single combination and the combination corresponding to the specific prize are simultaneously 11. The slot machine according to claim 10, wherein the establishment of the different type of overlapping winning and the display of a combination of symbols set as the switching condition are allowed.   In the game in which the second division is drawn by the internal lottery means, when the stop operation means provided corresponding to the other display row is first operated, the stop control means When the second symbol and the symbol constituting the combination of symbols set as the switching condition can be simultaneously displayed in the symbol display area by moving within four frames after the operation is detected, the symbol display is performed. 12. The slot machine according to claim 11, wherein the other display columns that are variably displayed are stopped so that the second symbol is displayed at a position where the different type of double winning can be established in the area.

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