JP2007029570A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a rotary drum type game machine capable of inhibiting a player from losing eagerness in a regular game. <P>SOLUTION: In the rotary drum type game machine such as a slot machine, an advantageous privilege (a special bonus game) is given to the player from a combination of symbols which can not be recognized as anything but failure by the player, in addition to a privilege (a bonus game) obtained when the player can arrange special winning symbols. In the special bonus game, the player can not obtain a large quantity of profit and the mode is similar to that of a regular game so that the player can not recognize that the special bonus game is executed. After the special bonus game is terminated, the player is given the possibility that the game state will be shifted to a game state in which the possibility of winning a replay winning kind is significantly increased, so that the game states are diversified. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2007,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine represented by a pachinko gaming machine, a slot machine or the like.

2. Description of the Related Art In a swing type gaming machine represented by a slot machine, a big bonus (BB) and a regular bonus (RB) are known as prizes that give a player a large profit. In recent years, assist time (AT) and challenge time (CT) are also known as prizes that give a player a large profit in addition to BB and RB (see Patent Document 1). On the other hand, some prizes give small profits to players (small roles), and some are multiplied by the next game (re-game roles). The game can be enjoyed while looking forward to the benefits obtained by winning the award.
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  However, it is necessary for a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine to win a lottery (hereinafter referred to as an internal lottery) that is performed inside the game machine in advance including the above-described prizes. In other words, a privilege corresponding to a prize can be obtained only after winning one of the prizes in the internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the winning probabilities are determined for each of the above prizes. In particular, the above BB and RB (or AT, CT) give a large profit to the player. The probability of winning is reduced. Therefore, as the player progresses the game, instead of seeing BB or RB wins very often, he or she will see either a small role, a re-game win, or a loss that will not win any prize. To be more.

  If such a situation continues for a long time, the player will not be able to increase the game value such as medals and coins easily and will be consumed, so he will gradually become bored with the game, such as a BB game (or RB game), etc. It becomes a problem that it is completely bipolarized into a fun game that will benefit the players of the game and a normal game that will continue without any other fun and will significantly reduce the interest of the players ing.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and suppresses as much as possible that a player's interest will be reduced if the player is not connected to winning of BB or RB (or AT, CT). It is intended to provide technology that can be used.

  The technique of the present invention has taken the following means in order to solve the above-mentioned problems.

(Solution 1)
The solving means 1 includes a plurality of movable display bodies provided with a band forming a symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol array for each movable display body. A display unit that can be displayed on the front side of the main body of the gaming machine, and receiving a start operation by a player with a predetermined number of game values applied to each game, a plurality of the movable display bodies Is rotated in one direction to change the display of the symbol, and after that, when a plurality of stop operations by the player are sequentially received, the rotation of the movable display body is stopped one by one in the order in which the stop operations are received. When the rotation of the movable display body stops, a predetermined internal lottery is performed for each game in the gaming machine that judges the result for each game based on the display mode of the symbols in the symbol display section. With internal lottery means Separately from the normal lottery winning determination means for applying the normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means and determining the result of the winning, and the normal lottery winning determination means, the internal lottery means First special lottery winning judgment means for judging a winning by applying a first special lottery probability that is higher than the normal lottery probability applied to the internal lottery by the normal lottery winning judgment means; Separately from the normal lottery winning judgment means and the first special lottery winning judgment means, compared to the first lottery probability applied by the first special lottery winning judgment means to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means. A second special lottery winning judging means for judging the winning by applying a second special lottery probability with a higher lottery probability, and each of the movable to stop the rotation of the movable display body individually Stop operation means for accepting the stop operation for the display object, and a combination of symbols extending over a plurality of the movable display bodies among the stop positions of the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped Valid display position defining means for defining each of the movable display bodies as a valid display position, special winning type defining means for defining a special winning type as the winning result of the internal lottery, and winning result of the internal lottery As a result of the internal lottery, the re-game winning type that allows the next game to be executed without any additional game value is specified. Re-winning winning type defining means, and as a result of winning the internal lottery, a plurality of special winning types separately from the special winning type and the plurality of small roles The special winning type defining means for defining the first special winning type and the second special winning type, and the effective display defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When a special display mode is derived as a result of the same special kind of symbols being stopped at all display positions, special game state control means for controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player, and all the movable displays When one or more kinds of symbols other than the special kind of symbols are stopped at the effective display position defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when the body is stopped, the predetermined display mode is When derived, the game value giving means for giving the player the number of game values corresponding to the small role, and the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. A re-game execution means for executing the next game without multiplying the game value again when a specific display mode is derived as a result of the same specific type of symbols being stopped at all of the defined valid display positions; When the first special winning type is obtained as the winning result of the internal lottery, the effective display position defining means defines the effective display position in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the first special display mode is derived as a result of the stop of a plurality of symbols other than the special type of symbols, the special gaming state is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. Special gaming state control means to control, and when the second special winning type is obtained as a winning result of the internal lottery, the effective display position in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the second special display mode is derived as a result of the stop of a plurality of symbols other than the special type of symbol at the valid display position defined by the determining means, the player is in a normal gaming state The special game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which it is difficult to recognize the change of the game, and the fact that the first special display mode is set in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the special gaming state controlled as follows is completed, the internal lottery in which the winning result is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means is used as the internal lottery in which the winning result is determined by the first special lottery winning determining means. The first special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the first special lottery probability to change to the second special symbol in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the special gaming state controlled with the special display mode of ending is completed, the internal lottery in which the winning result is determined by the normal lottery winning determination means is used as the second special lottery winning determination means. A second special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the second special lottery probability in order to change to the internal lottery for which the result of winning is determined by all the movable display bodies When the special gaming state controlled with the special display mode in the symbol display unit at the time of stopping is terminated, either the first special lottery winning judgment means or the second special lottery winning judgment means According to the present invention, there is provided a winning determination means for shifting to a state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the player performs a start operation with the game value multiplied, a plurality of movable display bodies rotate, and thereafter, when rotation of all the movable display bodies is stopped by the player's stop operation, The result of the game is determined by the combination of symbols composed of symbols stopped in the symbol display section. That is, in one game in the gaming machine of the present invention, the game value is multiplied, the movable display body in a stopped state is rotated, and then the rotation of the movable display body is stopped. It consists of a series of processes in which the result is always judged when all the movable display bodies are stopped. Therefore, once the result is judged once when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the process of setting the game value or rotating the movable display body after that is the next game. become. In addition, if the symbol corresponding to the special winning type becomes the specified display mode when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the current game is finished without giving a game value, but the symbol corresponding to the special winning type is Since the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state when it is determined that the specified display mode has been achieved, the game state is already shifted to the special gaming state when the game value is multiplied in the next game.

  The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the player's starting operation. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within the range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is acquired for each game. One that determines the lottery result by comparing the value of one random number with a pre-defined hit value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning results are prepared, and a random value win value is assigned to each type of winning result. Each winning value has a range (numerical value range) for each type, and if the value of the obtained random number is within the range of any winning value, it is determined that the type corresponding to that winning value has been won. . In such an internal lottery system, the winning probability for each type of winning result is defined from the ratio of the number of winning values in all random numbers.

  In the above internal lottery, there are a case where a lottery applying a normal lottery probability is performed and a lottery applying a lottery probability higher than a normal lottery probability. In the internal lottery, a lottery to which any lottery probability is applied is performed in a normal game (a game other than a game performed in a special game state). Here, in the internal lottery to which a high lottery probability is applied, the winning value of the winning type random number mentioned above is changed (wider and wider) compared to the internal lottery to which the normal lottery probability is applied. Can do. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the random numbers acquired by the amount of change in the range of the hit value of the random number match the corresponding hit value range.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability are provided as the lottery probabilities higher than the normal lottery probability. In these two lottery probabilities,
There is a difference in winning probabilities that the first special lottery probability <the second special lottery probability. In this manner, by providing a plurality of types, or three or more types of lottery probabilities, it is possible to create a state that cannot be classified into a bipolar state such as a state with a low winning probability and a state with a high winning probability. In other words, it is difficult to determine the gaming state by creating a new intermediate state where the winning probability is low or high, an extremely low winning probability, or an extremely high winning probability. can do.

  The winning result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Among the multiple types of winning results, there are types where the results are discarded as long as the game is concerned, and there are types where the results are carried over to the next and subsequent games.

  As a winning result of the internal lottery, at least a small part accompanied by a game value is defined in the gaming machine of the present invention. In addition to such small roles, special winning types are defined as winning results. These small roles and special winning types have corresponding small role symbols and special winning symbols, respectively, and these symbols are respectively assigned to the movable display bodies. That is, the symbols (small role symbol, special winning symbol) associated with the type of winning result are included in the symbol row attached to the movable display. In addition, as a result of the internal lottery, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a re-game winning type is defined separately from the above small role and special winning type. A re-game symbol is defined as a corresponding symbol for the re-game winning type. Therefore, a plurality of different symbols are attached to the movable display body.

  The “design” means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guide for stopping the movable display). Further, a plurality of display modes (so-called “outgoing”) when all the movable display bodies are stopped can be created.

  In the symbol display section, it is possible to display a predetermined number of symbols in the symbol row of each movable display body. The maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. It can also be expressed as Here, when the predetermined number is N, as the value of N increases, the number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section increases, and various symbols can be shown to the player as display modes.

  In addition, if the player stops at which position in the symbol display part, by determining the display position that is effective as a combination of symbols among the display forms composed of various symbols in the symbol display part It can be used as a standard for determining whether the combination is effective. Here, the “effective display position” refers to a display position in the symbol display section to which a privilege corresponding to the winning type obtained as a result of the internal lottery can be given. The winning result of the internal lottery includes a case where none of the winning types is won (losing), but no privilege is given in the case of a losing.

  “Effective display position” means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display section, and generally means a horizontal or diagonal arrangement across a plurality of movable display bodies. In addition to horizontal and diagonal, it can be freely determined as a combination. As a combination, there is a combination configured by extracting one symbol from each movable display body. Among these combinations, linear combinations are arranged. Further, in addition to the arrangement, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape, and a combination in which one end or both ends of a straight line are deviated from the straight line. All of these can be visually confirmed that the combination has become effective by paying attention to one symbol of each movable display.

  Moreover, the combination can also take the structure which extracted more than one symbol from each movable display body. This is a combination of two symbols extracted from each movable display, or one symbol from three movable displays and one symbol from the other movable indicators. At least one movable display body such as a configured combination can take a combination configured by extracting a plurality of symbols. Compared with the combination configured by extracting one symbol from each of the movable display units described above, it becomes difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective.

  As a result of the stop of all the movable display bodies, when the small role symbol is in a predetermined display form in the symbol display portion, a specified number of game values are given to the player. Here, the “predetermined display mode” means the stop position, arrangement, combination, etc. of the symbols in the symbol display section, and generally the corresponding symbols across a plurality of movable display bodies are horizontally or diagonally. It means that it is in order. Note that there are some small role symbols that need only stop at a position where a corresponding small role symbol for at least a specific movable display body is determined. In any case, if the total number of game values given by the player increases as the number of games increases, the player has obtained the game value for the difference. , You can find joy there.

  The above-mentioned small role is to give a specified number of game values to the player when the small role symbol is in a predetermined display mode. Apart from this, in the gaming machine of the present invention, all possible display objects are displayed. As a result of the suspension, when the special winning symbol is in a special display mode in the symbol display unit, a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is performed. In this special game state, the player is given an opportunity to acquire more game value compared to a normal game. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special winning symbol is in a special display mode, the current game can be ended without giving a game value to the player. Then, the game state is shifted to the special game state from the next game. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present invention, how many times the number of transitions to the special gaming state can be increased, that is, how many can be won for the special winning type, becomes a turning point of the game. The person's interest tends to concentrate on when and when the special winning symbols can be arranged.

  As a result of all the possible display bodies being stopped, when the re-game symbol is in a specific display mode in the symbol display section, the game is shifted to the re-game state. Here, the “re-playing state” is a state in which the player can play the game with the same gaming value as the current game and without playing the gaming value again when playing the next game. That means. Therefore, winning the re-game winning type is useful for the player to suppress the consumption of the gaming value.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a special winning type is defined separately from the small role, the special winning type, and the re-game winning type. Further, in this special winning type, a first special winning type and a second special winning type are defined. These two types of winning serve as an opportunity to change the lottery probabilities to the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability, respectively.

  As a result of the stoppage of all the movable display bodies, when a special combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and re-playing symbols becomes the first special display mode in the symbol display section, the transition to the special gaming state is performed. . This special game state is a game state in which no difference is seen on the surface even when compared with a normal game. This is because the first special display mode is a combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols, so if you see it as an outcome, you will not win any of the winning types This is because it is mistaken for (so-called losing eyes). Therefore, the player continues the game without changing to the normal game without being aware of the fact that the player has the first special display mode or the transition to the special game state. In other words, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which a game is executed without causing the player to recognize (or be aware of) the gaming state. Therefore, the special game state can be finished in a considerably shorter period (or the number of games) than the special game state. As a result, the player cannot be noticed at all, and the special game state can be terminated more quickly (in a short period of time) and advanced to the subsequent game.

  In addition, as a result of all the movable display bodies being stopped, a special combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols is displayed in a second special display different from the first special display mode in the symbol display section. If it becomes an aspect, transfer to a special game state will be performed. The first special display mode and the second special display mode can be different as combinations by changing the configurations of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols.

  It is the same that both the first special winning type and the second special winning type are winning types that trigger the transition to the special gaming state. Here, the difference between the two becomes clear after the special gaming state ends. In other words, after the special game state that has been won and transferred to the first special winning type is changed, a change is made to apply the first special lottery probability to the internal lottery, and the second special winning type is won. After the transition to the special gaming state, a clear difference between the two is that a change is made to apply the second special lottery probability to the internal lottery.

  As described above, the first special lottery probability is applied to the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability because there is a difference in the winning probability of the winning type. There is a difference in game state between the internal lottery and the internal lottery to which the second special lottery probability is applied. In other words, it is judged from the fact that the game state changes significantly as the game progresses, such as suddenly increasing the frequency of winning for a certain winning type or decreasing the degree of winning for another winning type. It becomes possible.

  If the difference between the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability is clarified, whether or not the player has won the first special win type and the special game state has ended, or It becomes easy to determine whether the second special winning type has been won and the special gaming state has ended. In this way, if the player is easily aware of the change in the gaming state, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the interest will be reduced if the game in which the internal lottery with the normal lottery probability is applied continues for a long time. It becomes. That is, the player can always have an expectation that the game state may change suddenly at any time.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the lottery probability can be changed to either the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability after the special gaming state is ended. In other words, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value as a special game state, and can receive a privilege of shifting to an advantageous game state from a subsequent game. Here, it can be selectively determined whether to determine either the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability. Here, “selectively determining” includes a method of determining one of the lottery probabilities by lottery. As another determination method, a method of selecting any one of the selection probabilities in advance or determining an order and selecting one of the lottery probabilities according to whether or not a specific condition is satisfied may be considered. Whichever method is adopted, the player can advance the game with further expectation after the special gaming state is finished. Accordingly, it is possible to avoid a situation in which the interest in the game is reduced as soon as the special game state ends.

(Solution 2)
Solution means 2 is the gaming machine according to solution means 1, wherein the special game state control means is different from the special game state controlled by the special game state control means, and changes the operation control of the normal game state. The gaming machine is characterized by controlling the gaming state to the special gaming state.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the control accompanied with the operation (for example, changing the rotating operation of the movable display body or changing the light emission mode of the lamp or the like) is not performed. . That is, “the normal gaming state can be varied only by internal control”. As a result, the appearance can be made exactly the same as a normal game. Compared to a normal game, there is no change in behavior (change in the rotational movement of the movable display, change in the light emission mode such as a lamp, change in sound effect, etc.), so that the player does not feel uncomfortable. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the surprise and joy of playing a normal game and suddenly winning the special winning type.

(Solution 3)
Solving means 3 is one of the winning results in the gaming machine according to solving means 1 or 2, wherein the special winning type is determined when the result of the internal lottery is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means. It is a gaming machine characterized by being obtained.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the winning result of the special winning type is determined in the normal lottery winning determination game state (or the normal probability gaming state) in which the normal lottery winning determining means determines the result of the internal lottery winning. That is, in the normal lottery probability, in addition to the special winning types, small roles, and replay winning types described in the solving means 1, the winning probability of the special winning types is defined. In this way, by making the special winning type one of the winning types that may be won in the normal probability gaming state, the winning type corresponding to the special winning type, that is, the winning type corresponding to the privilege accompanied by the change in the gaming state, Can be positioned.

  Further, if the winning type is in the normal probability gaming state, it is possible to suppress the possibility of giving the player a sense of incongruity or impairing the fun even with a considerably low winning probability. In general, in normal games (the game machine according to the present invention corresponds to the normal probability game state), the possibility of winning almost all winning types including special winning types is reduced. This is because it is considered that a large amount of game value cannot be obtained only by a normal game. In other words, a player who wins a special win type that is a win type according to the special win type, even if the win probability is similar to the special win type that is considerably lower, or has a lower win probability than the special win type. Will not complain or lose the willingness to play the game. On the other hand, there will be an increase in the number of winning types that can be newly won in the normal game, and in addition to winning the special winning type, you can have fun playing games, It can be suppressed as much as possible to cause a decline in the interest of.

(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein either the first special lottery winning judging means or the second special lottery winning judging means is the internal lottery by the winning judgment determining means. If a predetermined condition is satisfied while the state of judging the result of winning is established, the result of winning is judged by either the first special lottery winning judging means or the second special lottery winning judging means. The lottery probability is changed from the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability to change the internal lottery to the internal lottery whose winning result is determined by the normal lottery winning determination means. A gaming machine further comprising normal lottery return means for returning to a lottery probability.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a gaming state that has been shifted after the end of the special gaming state, that is, a first special lottery winning judgment gaming state (or first high) in which an internal lottery to which the first special lottery probability is applied is executed. Probability gaming state) or the second special lottery winning judgment gaming state (or second high probability gaming state) in which an internal lottery to which the second special lottery probability is applied is executed is a normal probability when a predetermined condition is satisfied. It will return (return) to the gaming state.

Here, as a predetermined end condition,
(1) Reach the specified number of games.
In this case, when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times, 100 times, etc.) is reached after entering the second special lottery winning determination game state, the game state shifts (returns) to the normal probability game state.
(2) The specified time has elapsed.
In this case, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) elapses after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
(3) Win a predetermined winning type (small role, replay winning type, etc.).
In this case, when a winning type (for example, a small role, a re-game winning type, or a loser) is determined after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
(4) Win a predetermined number of times for a predetermined winning type (small role, replay winning type, etc.).
In this case, the number of times (for example, 10 times, 20 times, etc.) determined in advance for the predetermined type of winning (for example, small role, re-game winning type, or lose) after entering the second special lottery winning determination game state. If only wins, it will return to the normal probability gaming state. The number of winnings here can be either included or not included.
(5) Win a special winning type.
In this case, when the special winning type is newly won after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
These are the typical end conditions. In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to select a plurality of end conditions as these end conditions, or to determine which end conditions are set in advance.

  As described above, the transition to a game state that is advantageous to the player after the special game state is completed can make the player interested even after the special game state has ended. Here, how many players' interest can be attracted greatly depends on the difficulty level of the above-mentioned end condition. The difficulty level here refers to the ease of establishment of the end condition and the content of the end condition. For example, if winning the re-game winning type is an end condition, the difficulty level can be low (the end condition is easy to be satisfied), and winning the special winning type is an end condition. The difficulty level can be high (the end condition is hardly established).

(Solution 5)
The solving means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 4, wherein the first special lottery winning judging means judges the winning of the special winning type with a higher probability than the normal lottery winning judging means. It is a gaming machine characterized by doing.

  In this case, a difference is provided in the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery. That is, there is a difference in the winning probability of the special winning type between the normal lottery probability and the first special lottery probability. In the first special lottery probability, the winning probability of the special winning type is higher than that of the normal lottery probability, and it is easy to win the special winning type. Therefore, the player can play a game while wishing to perform an internal lottery to which the first special lottery probability is applied.

(Solution 6)
The solution means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 4, wherein the second special lottery winning judgment means is more than the normal winning judgment means for winning the special winning type and the re-game winning kind. It is a gaming machine characterized in that it is determined with high probability.

  In this case, a difference is provided in the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery. That is, there is a difference in the winning probability between the special winning type and the replay winning type between the normal lottery probability and the second special lottery probability. In the second special lottery probability, since the winning probability of the special winning type and the replay winning type is higher than the normal lottery probability, the chances of winning them are naturally increased. In addition, increasing the chances of winning the re-game winning type also means that the player will play less games with new game value, and the player will advance the game without reducing the game value on hand. Is possible.

(Solution 7)
The solution means 7 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 6, wherein the winning result of the internal lottery is judged by the first special lottery winning judgment means or the second special lottery winning judgment means. The gaming machine further comprises special winning type winning judgment avoiding means for avoiding the winning judgment of the special winning kind.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special gaming state is finished, the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed. When this lottery probability is changed, the first special lottery winning judgment gaming state (or the first high probability gaming state) in which the winning result of the internal lottery is judged by the first special lottery winning judgment means advantageous to the player, Or it will transfer to either the 2nd special lottery winning judgment game state (or 2nd high probability game state) from which the result of the internal lottery winning is judged by the 2nd special lottery winning judgment means. In these two gaming states, the probability of winning the special winning type is higher than the normal lottery winning judgment gaming state (or the normal probability gaming state) in which the normal lottery winning judging means judges the result of the internal lottery winning. Be changed.

  In the above two gaming states (the first high probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state), if a special winning type is won, the lottery probability has already been changed, and a transition to a gaming state advantageous to the player is made. Has finished. Therefore, even if the special winning type is won, the lottery probability is not changed. Also, in the special gaming state, the player cannot gain a large amount of game value, so from the player's point of view, it is almost meaningful to win the special winning type in the first high probability gaming state or the second high probability gaming state. It does not have. On the other hand, if the luck is wasted, the player's disappointment will be bought.

  In view of the above, in the gaming machine of the present invention, it is avoided to determine the result of winning the special winning type in the first high probability game state or the second high probability game state. For this purpose, the result of the determination of winning can be avoided by setting the range of the winning allowable value of the special winning type in the internal lottery to 0 (no winning allowable value). Therefore, the player's disappointment is not bought.

(Solution 8)
The solution means 8 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 7, wherein the display means for displaying a plurality of effect display modes toward the outside of the gaming machine, and the effect display mode by the display means There is a high possibility of being in the normal probability gaming state as the effect display mode executing means for executing a predetermined effect display mode based on the winning result of the internal lottery and the effect display mode executed by the effect display mode executing means. A normal effect that suggests, a winning guidance effect that guides the player when the winning result of the internal lottery is stopped, a notice effect that notifies that the special winning type has been won, and a change in the lottery probability An effect defining means for prescribing a lottery probability change suggesting effect that suggests that, and an effect display mode for determining whether the effect display mode executing unit is to execute any of the effect display modes A game machine, wherein, further comprising a constant section.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is provided with display means for displaying various effect display modes particularly toward the outside. This makes it possible for the player to sufficiently enjoy the visual and auditory sense of the game on the gaming machine. In this effect display mode, the player performs a stop operation on all the movable display bodies based on the normal effect with the content suggesting that the current game state is likely to be the normal game state and the winning result of the internal lottery. Winning guidance production with content that helps guide (or suggestion, guidance, navigation) and align the corresponding winning results (general small role, replay winning type, etc.) and announcement that the special winning type has been won There are a notification effect of the contents to be taught (or taught or notified) and a lottery probability change suggestion effect that suggests that the change of the lottery probability has been performed after the end of the special game state.

  For each of the above effect display modes, any one of the effects is selected based on the gaming state of the gaming machine. The selected effect is displayed by the display means as the effect display mode. The player can estimate the current gaming state of the gaming machine or the winning result of the internal lottery from the displayed effect display mode. In addition, the above-described effect display mode may not necessarily select an effect corresponding to the gaming state. If the corresponding performance is different from the result (display mode when all the movable display bodies are stopped), the result that should be welcomed by the player, that is, the special winning type is won or the gaming state is the first. By responding to a result such as the high probability gaming state or the second high probability gaming state, the player can play a game with an interest in the contents of the production.

(Solution 9)
Solving means 9 is the gaming machine according to solving means 8, wherein any of the effect display modes in which the effect display mode determining means includes the normal effect, the winning guidance effect, the notification effect, and the lottery probability change suggesting effect. This is a gaming machine characterized by selectively determining whether or not.

  Which of the various effect display modes executed in the gaming machine of the present invention is determined can be selectively determined. “Selectively determining” means determining by lottery, selecting in order, or the like. For example, when any production display mode is determined by lottery, if the result of the internal lottery is a loss, any production display mode may be selected. Similarly, as a result of the internal lottery, even when the special winning type is won, any one of all the effect display modes may be selected. That is, “even if the winning result of the internal lottery is a specific winning type, the effect display mode corresponding to the winning type can be selected normally without being determined as a dedicated effect”. Therefore, the impression that the player has with respect to each effect display mode is not fixed, and expectation can be given to all the effect display modes on average. “Impression is fixed” as used herein refers to an effect display mode when the normal performance is lost, and a player who indicates that the lottery probability change suggesting effect is an effect display mode that is always performed when the lottery probability is changed. Refers to the impression (fixed idea) that is remembered as the game progresses.

(Solution 10)
In the gaming machine according to Solution 8, when the solution display mode execution unit decides to execute any one of the effect display modes, the solution unit 10 changes the corresponding effect display mode once. After a start operation by the player is received with a predetermined number of game values for each game, a plurality of stop operations by the player are sequentially received thereafter, and all the movable display bodies are rotated. Is a game machine that is executed during one of the games until the game is finished based on the display mode of the symbols in the symbol display section.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, various effect display modes are defined based on a gaming state or a gaming result (result of winning an internal lottery). Any one of these effect display modes is selected and displayed as an effect display mode by the display means. From this effect display mode, the player can infer the current game state or check the game result against the outcome. In the gaming machine of the present invention, the effect display mode that is determined to be executed as the effect display mode can be executed at an arbitrary timing from the start of one game to completion. For example, it is conceivable that the effect display mode is displayed immediately after the start operation is received, or the effect display mode is displayed after all the movable display bodies are stopped. Furthermore, if it is determined irregularly at which timing the effect display mode is to be executed for each game, it becomes difficult for the player to find a pattern (or rule) in which the effect display mode is displayed. It is possible to avoid a situation in which a sense of fatigue is produced in terms of performance.

(Solution 11)
Solving means 11 is a gaming machine according to any one of solving means 1 to 10, wherein a multiplier is determined by a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and the multiplier is determined by said multiplier determining means. The starting operation means for accepting the player's starting operation in a state of being performed, and a plurality of movable display bodies having a ring-shaped symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols on the surface are rotated to vary the display of the symbols, A symbol display unit that stops the rotation of the movable display body and enables a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each movable display body to be displayed on the front side of the gaming machine body, and the start When the start operation is received by the operation means, the movable display body starts rotating, and when the stop operation means is received by the stop operation means during the rotation of the movable display body, the stop operation is received in the order of reception. Movable display body driving means for stopping the moving display body, stop control means for performing control for stopping the movable display body in the order received by the stop operation means, and the movable display body driving means for one game When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the above, based on the combination mode of the symbols at the time of stopping all the movable display bodies, game value giving means for giving a specified number of game values to the player as necessary, When the special gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the gaming state, it further comprises a gaming value addition opportunity increasing means for increasing a gaming value imparting opportunity to be given to the player as compared to the normal gaming state. Is a gaming machine characterized by

  In the present invention, after a start operation is performed in a state where a multiplier of game values (medals, coins, etc.) necessary for the player to play one game is determined, a stop operation by the player is accepted, The movable display body can be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that stops rotating in the order of acceptance. After the start operation is performed by the player, the movable display body continues to rotate unless a stop operation is performed by the player. When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a game value is given to the player as necessary from the display mode of the symbols displayed on the symbol display section. The player advances the game while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, depending on the display mode displayed on the symbol display section, it is possible to shift to a gaming state in which a special gaming state can be acquired in a large amount compared to the normal probability gaming state. In this special game state, game value is concentrated, and the player advances the game while expecting to shift to the special game state.

(Solution 12)
The solving means 12 includes a plurality of movable display bodies provided with a band forming a symbol array including a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol array for each of the movable display bodies. A display unit that can be displayed on the front side of the main body of the gaming machine, and receiving a start operation by a player with a predetermined number of game values applied to each game, a plurality of the movable display bodies Is rotated in one direction to change the display of the symbol, and after that, when a plurality of stop operations by the player are sequentially received, the rotation of the movable display body is stopped one by one in the order in which the stop operations are received. When the rotation of the movable display body stops, a predetermined internal lottery is performed for each game in the gaming machine that judges the result for each game based on the display mode of the symbols in the symbol display section. Internal lottery means Separately from the normal lottery winning judgment means for applying the normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means and judging the result of the winning, and the normal lottery winning judgment means, the internal lottery means First special lottery winning judgment means for judging the winning by applying a first special lottery probability having a lottery probability higher than the normal lottery probability applied by the normal lottery winning judgment means to the internal lottery; In addition to the normal lottery winning determination means and the first special lottery winning determination means, the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means is compared with the first lottery probability applied by the first special lottery winning determination means. A second special lottery winning judging means for judging the winning by applying the second special lottery probability with a higher lottery probability, and each of the above-mentioned possible to individually stop the rotation of the movable display body. A combination of stop operation means for accepting the stop operation for the display body, and symbols that span a plurality of the movable display bodies among the stop positions of the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped Valid display position defining means for defining each of the movable display bodies as a valid display position, special winning type defining means for defining a special winning type as the winning result of the internal lottery, and winning result of the internal lottery As a result of the internal lottery, the re-game winning type that allows the next game to be executed without any additional game value is specified. A plurality of special winning types separately from the special winning type and the plurality of small roles as the winning result of the internal lottery Special winning type defining means for defining the first special winning type and the second special winning type, and the validity defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. Special game state control means for controlling a special game state advantageous to the player when a special display mode is derived as a result of the same special kind of symbols being stopped at all display positions, and all the movable display bodies When one or more types of symbols other than the special type of symbols are stopped at the effective display position defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when the symbol is stopped, a predetermined display mode is derived. If it is, game value giving means for giving the player a number of game values corresponding to the small role, and the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped Re-game execution means for executing the next game without adding a game value again when a specific display mode is derived as a result of all the same specific types of symbols being stopped at the defined valid display positions. When the first special winning type is obtained as the winning result of the internal lottery, the effective display position is defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the first special display mode is derived as a result of the stop of a plurality of symbols different from the special type of symbols, it is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. Special gaming state control means for controlling the internal display, and when the second special winning type is obtained as a result of the internal lottery, the effective display position in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When a second special display mode is derived as a result of the stop of a plurality of symbols other than the special type of symbols at the valid display position defined by the defining means, the player is in a normal gaming state. The special game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which it is difficult to recognize the change of the game, and the fact that the first special display mode is set in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the special gaming state controlled as follows is completed, the lottery probability is determined so that the internal lottery whose winning result is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means is determined by the first special lottery winning determining means. The first special lottery changing means for changing the normal lottery probability to the first special lottery probability, and the second special display mode in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the special gaming state controlled by the fact is over, the internal lottery in which the winning result is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means is determined by the second special lottery winning determining means. Therefore, the second special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the second special lottery probability, and the special display mode in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the special gaming state that is controlled in response to the completion is completed, the state shifts to a state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by either the first special lottery winning determination means or the second special lottery winning determination means. Either the first special lottery winning judgment means or the second special lottery winning judgment means by the winning judgment determining means to perform the internal lottery. If the predetermined condition is satisfied during the transition to the state of judging the result of winning, the winning result is judged by either the first special lottery winning judging means or the second special lottery winning judging means. Usually, the internal lottery is returned to the normal lottery probability from the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability in order to determine the result of the winning by the normal lottery winning determination means. Special winning type lottery target means for determining the special winning type as the winning result of the internal lottery when the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the lottery return means and the normal lottery winning judgment means And if the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the first special lottery winning determination means or the second special lottery winning determination means, A special winning type winning judgment avoiding means for avoiding the judgment, a multiplier determining means for determining the multiplier of the game value for each game, and the multiplier of the player in a state where the multiplier is determined by the multiplier determining means Start operation means for accepting a start operation and a plurality of movable display bodies having a plurality of kinds of symbols on the surface and a plurality of movable display bodies are rotated to change the display of the symbols, while the rotation of the movable display bodies is stopped. And a symbol display section for displaying a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each of the movable display bodies on the front side of the gaming machine body, and the starting operation by the starting operation means. Is received, the rotation of the movable display is started, and when the stop operation is accepted by the stop operation means during the rotation of the movable display, the movable display is stopped in the order of acceptance of the stop operation. Movable display body driving means, stop control means for controlling the movable display body to stop according to the order received by the stop operation means, and all the movable displays by the movable display body driving means for one game. When the body is stopped, based on the combination mode of the symbols when all the movable display bodies are stopped, a game value giving means for giving a specified number of game values to the player as necessary, and the special game state transition means When the gaming state shifts to the gaming state, the gaming machine is provided with a gaming value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing a gaming value giving opportunity given to the player as compared to the normal gaming state. is there.

  The present invention accepts a stop operation by a player after a start operation is performed after a start operation is performed in a state where a multiplier of game values (medals, coins, etc.) for the player to play a single game is determined. In order, the movable display body can be applied to a gaming machine such as a slot machine that stops rotating. In a gaming machine such as a slot machine, the player does not perform a stopping operation after the starting operation is performed by the player. As long as the movable display body continues to rotate. When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a game value is given to the player as necessary from the display mode of the symbols displayed on the symbol display section. The player advances the game while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, depending on the display mode displayed on the symbol display section, it is possible to shift to a gaming state in which a special gaming state can be acquired in a large amount compared to the normal probability gaming state. In this special game state, game value is concentrated, so that the player advances the game while expecting to shift to the special game state.

  The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the player's starting operation. “Internal” here means that the lottery is performed where the player is not aware of the contents of the lottery and the player cannot perceive. This is performed by a control device (control board) to be controlled. As an internal lottery method, random numbers are generated within a predetermined numerical range (within the range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is acquired for each game. One that determines the lottery result by comparing the value of one random number with a pre-defined hit value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning results are prepared, and a random value win value is assigned to each type of winning result. Each winning value has a range (numerical value range) for each type, and if the value of the obtained random number is within the range of any winning value, it is determined that the type corresponding to that winning value has been won. . In such an internal lottery system, the winning probability for each type of winning result is defined from the ratio of the number of winning values in all random numbers.

  In the above internal lottery, there are a case where a lottery applying a normal lottery probability is performed and a lottery applying a lottery probability higher than a normal lottery probability. In the internal lottery, a lottery to which any lottery probability is applied is performed in a normal game (a game other than a game performed in a special game state). Here, in the internal lottery to which a high lottery probability is applied, the winning value of the winning type random number mentioned above is changed (wider and wider) compared to the internal lottery to which the normal lottery probability is applied. Can do. Therefore, there is a high possibility that the random numbers acquired by the amount of change in the range of the hit value of the random number match the corresponding hit value range.

In the gaming machine of the present invention, the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability are provided as the lottery probabilities higher than the normal lottery probability. In these two lottery probabilities,
There is a difference in winning probabilities that the first special lottery probability <the second special lottery probability. In this manner, by providing a plurality of types, or three or more types of lottery probabilities, it is possible to create a state that cannot be classified into a bipolar state such as a state with a low winning probability and a state with a high winning probability. In other words, the game state is complicated and the game state by creating a new intermediate state where the winning probability is low or high, a state where the winning probability is extremely low, or a state where the winning probability is extremely high Can be difficult to distinguish.

  The winning result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Among the multiple types of winning results, there are types where the results are discarded as long as the game is concerned, and there are types where the results are carried over to the next and subsequent games.

  As a winning result of the internal lottery, at least a small part accompanied by a game value is defined in the gaming machine of the present invention. In addition to such small roles, special winning types are defined as winning results. These small roles and special winning types have corresponding small role symbols and special winning symbols, respectively, and these symbols are respectively assigned to the movable display bodies. That is, the symbols (small role symbol, special winning symbol) associated with the type of winning result are included in the symbol row attached to the movable display. In addition, as a result of the internal lottery, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, a re-game winning type is defined separately from the above small role and special winning type. A re-game symbol is defined as a corresponding symbol for the re-game winning type. Therefore, a plurality of different symbols are attached to the movable display body.

  The “design” means a picture, a symbol, a mark, a decorative character, or the like that allows the player to visually identify each individual. These symbols can be used as marks when the player plays a game with the gaming machine of the present invention (a guide for stopping the movable display). Further, a plurality of display modes (so-called “outgoing”) when all the movable display bodies are stopped can be created.

  In the symbol display section, it is possible to display a predetermined number of symbols in the symbol row of each movable display body. The maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. It can also be expressed as Here, when the predetermined number is N, as the value of N increases, the number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section increases, and various symbols can be shown to the player as display modes.

  In addition, if the player stops at which position in the symbol display part, by determining the display position that is effective as a combination of symbols among the display forms composed of various symbols in the symbol display part It can be used as a standard for determining whether the combination is effective. Here, the “effective display position” refers to a display position in the symbol display section to which a privilege corresponding to the winning type obtained as a result of the internal lottery can be given. The winning result of the internal lottery includes a case where none of the winning types is won (losing), but no privilege is given in the case of a losing.

  “Effective display position” means an arrangement, combination, or the like in the symbol display section, and generally means a horizontal or diagonal arrangement across a plurality of movable display bodies. In addition to horizontal and diagonal, it can be freely determined as a combination. As a combination, there is a combination configured by extracting one symbol from each movable display body. Among these combinations, linear combinations are arranged. Further, in addition to the arrangement, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape, and a combination in which one end or both ends of a straight line are deviated from the straight line. All of these can be visually confirmed that the combination has become effective by paying attention to one symbol of each movable display.

  Moreover, the combination can also take the structure which extracted more than one symbol from each movable display body. This is a combination of two symbols extracted from each movable display, or one symbol from three movable displays and one symbol from the other movable indicators. At least one movable display body such as a configured combination can take a combination configured by extracting a plurality of symbols. Compared with the combination configured by extracting one symbol from each of the movable display units described above, it becomes difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective.

  As a result of the stop of all the movable display bodies, when the small role symbol is in a predetermined display form in the symbol display portion, a specified number of game values are given to the player. Here, the “predetermined display mode” means the stop position, arrangement, combination, etc. of the symbols in the symbol display section, and generally the corresponding symbols across a plurality of movable display bodies are horizontally or diagonally. It means that it is in order. Note that there are some small role symbols that need only stop at a position where a corresponding small role symbol for at least a specific movable display body is determined. In any case, if the total number of game values given by the player increases as the number of games increases, the player has obtained the game value for the difference. , You can find joy there.

  The above-mentioned small role is to give a specified number of game values to the player when the small role symbol is in a predetermined display mode. Apart from this, in the gaming machine of the present invention, all possible display objects are displayed. As a result of the suspension, when the special winning symbol is in a special display mode in the symbol display unit, a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player is performed. In this special game state, the player is given an opportunity to acquire more game value compared to a normal game. Furthermore, in the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special winning symbol is in a special display mode, the current game can be ended without giving a game value to the player. Then, the game state is shifted to the special game state from the next game. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present invention, how many times the number of transitions to the special gaming state can be increased, that is, how many can be won for the special winning type, becomes a turning point of the game. The person's interest tends to concentrate on when and when the special winning symbols can be arranged.

  As a result of all the possible display bodies being stopped, when the re-game symbol is in a specific display mode in the symbol display section, the game is shifted to the re-game state. Here, the “re-playing state” is a state in which the player can play the game with the same gaming value as the current game and without playing the gaming value again when playing the next game. That means. Therefore, winning the re-game winning type is useful for the player to suppress the consumption of the gaming value.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a special winning type is defined separately from the small role, the special winning type, and the re-game winning type. Further, in this special winning type, a first special winning type and a second special winning type are defined. These two types of winning serve as an opportunity to change the lottery probabilities to the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability, respectively.

  As a result of the stoppage of all the movable display bodies, when a special combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and re-playing symbols becomes the first special display mode in the symbol display section, the transition to the special gaming state is performed. . This special game state is a game state in which no difference is seen on the surface even when compared with a normal game. This is because the first special display mode is a combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols, so if you see it as an outcome, you will not win any of the winning types This is because it is mistaken for (so-called losing eyes). Therefore, the player continues the game without changing to the normal game without being aware of the fact that the player has the first special display mode or the transition to the special game state. In other words, the special gaming state is a gaming state in which a game is executed without causing the player to recognize (or be aware of) the gaming state. Therefore, the special game state can be finished in a considerably shorter period (or the number of games) than the special game state. As a result, the player cannot be noticed at all, and the special game state can be terminated more quickly (in a short period of time) and advanced to the subsequent game.

  In addition, as a result of all the movable display bodies being stopped, a special combination composed of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols is displayed in a second special display different from the first special display mode in the symbol display section. If it becomes an aspect, transfer to a special game state will be performed. The first special display mode and the second special display mode can be different as combinations by changing the configurations of a plurality of small role symbols and replay symbols.

  It is the same that both the first special winning type and the second special winning type are winning types that trigger the transition to the special gaming state. Here, the difference between the two becomes clear after the special gaming state ends. In other words, after the special game state that has been won and transferred to the first special winning type is changed, a change is made to apply the first special lottery probability to the internal lottery, and the second special winning type is won. After the transition to the special gaming state, a clear difference between the two is that a change is made to apply the second special lottery probability to the internal lottery.

  As described above, the first special lottery probability is applied to the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability because there is a difference in the winning probability of the winning type. There is a difference in game state between the internal lottery and the internal lottery to which the second special lottery probability is applied. In other words, it is judged from the fact that the game state changes significantly as the game progresses, such as suddenly increasing the frequency of winning for a certain winning type or decreasing the degree of winning for another winning type. It becomes possible.

  If the difference between the first special lottery probability and the second special lottery probability is clarified, whether or not the player has won the first special win type and the special game state has ended, or It becomes easy to determine whether the second special winning type has been won and the special gaming state has ended. In this way, if the player is easily aware of the change in the gaming state, it is possible to avoid as much as possible that the interest will be reduced if the game in which the internal lottery with the normal lottery probability is applied continues for a long time. It becomes. That is, the player can always have an expectation that the game state may change suddenly at any time.

  Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the lottery probability can be changed to either the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability after the special gaming state is ended. In other words, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value as a special game state, and can receive a privilege of shifting to an advantageous game state from a subsequent game. Here, it can be selectively determined whether to determine either the first special lottery probability or the second special lottery probability. Here, “selectively determining” includes a method of determining one of the lottery probabilities by lottery. As another determination method, a method of selecting any one of the selection probabilities in advance or determining an order and selecting one of the lottery probabilities according to whether or not a specific condition is satisfied may be considered.

Here, if you enumerate the cases that can be considered after the special gaming state,
(1) normal probability gaming state → first high probability gaming state (2) normal probability gaming state → second high probability gaming state (3) first high probability gaming state → second high probability gaming state (4) second high There is a case of a probability game state → first high probability game state. Here, the “normal probability gaming state” means a gaming state in which an internal lottery to which a normal lottery probability is applied is being executed. The “first high probability gaming state” is the first special lottery probability, and the “second high probability gaming state” is the gaming state in which the internal lottery to which the second special lottery probability is applied. That means.

  Of the cases listed above, the cases (1) to (3) can be said to be advantageous to the player. On the other hand, in the case of (4), although it is slightly disadvantageous for the player, it does not mean that the normal probability gaming state is restored, so that it can be said that the state advantageous to the player will continue if viewed relatively. However, with such contents, once the special gaming state is entered, a gaming state that is permanently advantageous to the player continues, and the game performance as a slot machine is impaired.

  In order to eliminate the above-described matters, the gaming machine of the present invention has a new configuration in which a predetermined termination condition is provided for a gaming state that has been shifted to after the termination of the special gaming state. That is, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the gaming state that has been shifted to after the end of the special gaming state, that is, the first special lottery winning determination gaming state (or the first special lottery in which the internal lottery to which the first special lottery probability is applied) is executed. (1 high probability gaming state) or a second special lottery winning determination gaming state (or second high probability gaming state) in which an internal lottery to which the second special lottery probability is applied is executed, It will return (return) to the normal probability gaming state.

Here, as a predetermined end condition,
(1) Reach the specified number of games.
In this case, when the predetermined number of games (for example, 50 times, 100 times, etc.) is reached after entering the second special lottery winning determination game state, the game state shifts (returns) to the normal probability game state.
(2) The specified time has elapsed.
In this case, when a predetermined time (for example, 5 minutes, 10 minutes, etc.) elapses after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
(3) Win a predetermined winning type (small role, replay winning type, etc.).
In this case, when a winning type (for example, a small role, a re-game winning type, or a loser) is determined after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
(4) Win a predetermined number of times for a predetermined winning type (small role, replay winning type, etc.).
In this case, the number of times (for example, 10 times, 20 times, etc.) determined in advance for the predetermined type of winning (for example, small role, re-game winning type, or lose) after entering the second special lottery winning determination game state. If only wins, it will return to the normal probability gaming state. The number of winnings here can be either included or not included.
(5) Win a special winning type.
In this case, when the special winning type is newly won after entering the second special lottery winning determination gaming state, the normal probability gaming state is restored.
These are the typical end conditions. In the gaming machine of the present invention, it is possible to select a plurality of end conditions as these end conditions, or to determine which end conditions are set in advance.

  As described above, the transition to a gaming state that is advantageous to the player after the special gaming state is completed can give the player interest even after the special gaming state has ended. Here, how much the player is interested can be changed in various ways by increasing or decreasing the difficulty level of the above-mentioned end condition. The difficulty level here refers to the ease of establishment of the end condition and the content of the end condition. For example, if winning the re-game winning type is an end condition, the difficulty level can be low (the end condition is easy to be satisfied), and winning the special winning type is an end condition. The difficulty level can be high (the end condition is hardly established).

  The predetermined condition may be the same predetermined condition in the first high probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state, or may be a different predetermined condition. Each gaming state depends on how the predetermined conditions are set in this way, or whether the predetermined conditions of the first high probability gaming state and the second high probability gaming state are the same or different. The disparity can be changed in various ways.

  According to the present invention, a plurality of gaming states that are advantageous to the player are present to attract the player's interest, and a normal game can be switched from a normal game to a gaming state that is suddenly advantageous. A decrease in interest in the game can be suppressed.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is applied to a rotary gaming machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

(Outline of one embodiment)
FIG. 1 shows a slot machine 1 that is a rotary gaming machine according to an embodiment. The slot machine 1 in FIG. 1 is of a type that uses, for example, medals, coins or the like as game media. In addition, there are some types that use a game ball in the spinning-type gaming machine, and this type is also suitable as an embodiment. Further, in implementing the present invention, no substantial difference is caused regardless of which type is applied.

  The slot machine 1 has a front door 4 on the front surface facing the player, and has a box-shaped main body portion 2 behind the front door 4. The inner surface of the left side wall of the main body portion 2 and the back surface of the left end portion of the front door 4 are connected to each other via two upper and lower hinges (not shown). With this hinge as an axis, the front door 4 can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner by inserting a key dedicated to the slot machine 1 into a key hole 48 located on the right end thereof and turning clockwise. In the closed state, the hinge is accommodated inside the main body portion 2 so as to be hidden behind the front door 4.

  The front door 4 has a liquid crystal display unit 58 in the upper half portion, and a flat transparent plate (game panel) 6 below the liquid crystal display unit 58. The lower half portion of the front door 4 is formed so as to protrude forward from the game panel 6, and the protruding portion includes a medal slot 26, bet buttons 12, 14, 16 (multiplier determining means), a start lever 18 (start operation means), left, middle and right stop buttons 20, 22, 24 (stop operation means) and the like are arranged along the lower edge of the game panel 6. In addition, a storage and settlement button 46 and a decorative plate 50 are provided in the lower half of the front door 4, and a receiving tray 54 is provided below the decorative plate 50.

  The liquid crystal display unit 58 plays a role of assisting the player in the progress of the game by displaying a video as an effect accompanying the progress of the game, the number of medals obtained in a bonus game described later, and the like. The liquid crystal display unit corresponds to one of display means and displays various effect display modes.

  A rectangular display window 8 (symbol display portion) is formed at a substantially central position of the game panel 6, and variable rotators 10 a, 10 b, and 10 c provided in the slot machine 1 are provided through the display window 8. Can be seen through. The game panel 6 is formed with display areas 38, 40, display units 30, 32, 34, and the like so as to surround the display window 8. The display area 40 located on the right side of the display window 8 when viewed from the front is provided with various character information and symbol information, and the display area 38 located on the opposite left side has a bet lamp 42, a bonus notification lamp 44, and the like. Lighting display sections are arranged.

  In addition to the start lamp 28 located below the display area 38, the game panel 6 is provided with a credit number display unit 30, a game number display unit 32, a payout number display unit 34, and a medal-in lamp 36. . Each lamp is a lamp unit (not shown) behind the game panel 6. The player can visually recognize the light emitted from each lamp on the game panel 6. Each lamp and each display unit can display various effect display modes as one of display means.

  The medal in lamp 36 blinks (or lights up) before the player starts a game, and plays a role of prompting the player to insert a medal into the medal insertion slot 26.

  The bet lamp (effective line lamp) 42 corresponds to the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 26 by the player, and each of the 1 bet, 2 bets, 3 bets (1 bet, 2 hangs, 3 hangs respectively) (1) of the bet lamp 42 in the figure corresponds to 1 bet, 2 corresponds to 2 bets, and 3 corresponds to 3 bets. ). Note that the bet buttons 12, 14, and 16 (hereinafter, the bet buttons 12, 14, and 16 are referred to as a 1-bet button, a 2-bet button, and a MAX-bet button, respectively) are pressed by 1 each, Supports 3 and 3 sheets. In particular, 3 betting is called a MAX bet because it is the maximum multiplying in a single game.

  The start lamp 28 lights (or blinks) when the operation of the start lever 18 becomes valid, and plays a role of prompting the player to start the game. The payout number display unit 34 displays the payout number when the winning type accompanied by the payout of medals is displayed as a combination of symbols, and also due to various abnormalities occurring in the slot machine 1 and the progress of the game. It also functions as an error indicator that displays the abnormality that has occurred. Hereinafter, the payout number display unit 34 is also referred to as an error display unit 34 as necessary.

  The credit number display unit 30 serves to notify the player of the stored number as the number of stored medals when there is a storage of medals exceeding the maximum multiplying number (for example, 3 bets). The display of the credit number display unit 30 can cancel the storage by operating the storage and settlement button 46 once, and can perform the settlement of the storage (credit) of medals.

  Up to 50 credits can be stored. By selecting the number of bets for the next game from the number stored in the credits by operating the bet buttons 12, 14 and 16, the game can proceed smoothly. When a bet is made from credit, the number bet is subtracted from the number stored as credit. Note that when the maximum number of credits is exceeded as the medals are paid out, the medals are paid out to the tray 54 through the payout opening 52.

  The bonus flag notification lamp 44 serves to notify the player that a bonus or the like described later has been won. The bonus flag notification lamp 44 also corresponds to display means.

  The number-of-games display unit 32 has a role of smoothly progressing the game of the player's bonus game by displaying the situation such as the number of benefits that are concentrated on payout of medals in a bonus game described later. .

  Although not particularly drawn in FIG. 1, a model name and an illustration of the slot machine 1 are drawn on the decorative board 50. The decorative board 50 has a role of decorating the front door 4 and attracting the player's eyes to inspire gaming.

  The key hole 48 can be inserted into a key dedicated to the slot machine 1 (hereinafter unified as a dedicated key) and can be turned (twisted) about 45 degrees to the left and right. The lock can be unlocked, and by turning counterclockwise, the state in which the game of the slot machine 1 is in the middle can be returned (reset) to the state where the game can be resumed. The resetting operation can be performed by pressing a reset switch 74 described later.

  Two speakers 56 are provided on the left and right of the payout opening 52, and sound effects, BGM, sounds, and the like accompanying the progress of the game are output from these speakers 56.

  In addition, a lamp 64 and lamps 60, 62, and 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display unit 58 and along the outer periphery of the slot machine 1, and these lamps 60, 62, 64, and 66 are light emitting decorations according to the gaming state. The production by can be carried out. These lamps 60, 62, 64, 66 can also display various effects display modes (effects such as light emission) as one of display means.

  The five effective lines 68a, 68b, 68c indicated by broken lines in FIG. 1 define the directions for viewing the arrangement of symbols displayed in the display window 8 as one combination, one for each. It is a line (straight line) that is activated in accordance with the number of bets multiplied by two, two, or three. Specifically, in a single-sheet game, only one horizontal effective line 68a at the middle position is activated, and when two sheets are stacked, two horizontal lines at the upper and lower positions are added. The effective line 68b is activated and there are three convenient lines. In the three-game game, both two diagonal active lines 68c are enabled, and all of the five active lines 68a, 68b, 68c are enabled. In any case, the arrangement of symbols arranged along the lines 68a to 68c activated according to the multiplier at that time can be seen as one combination.

  FIG. 2 shows the internal structure of the main body portion 2 of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 shows a state where the front door 4 is removed. A variable symbol display device 10 having the above-described variable rotating bodies 10a, 10b, and 10c is installed in the upper half of the main body portion 2. A sub-control board 94, a main control board 92, and an external terminal board 96 are attached to the inner surface of the main body 2 so as to surround the variable symbol display device. In addition, a power supply unit 70 is installed along the inner wall surface on the left side in FIG. 2 in the lower half of the main body portion 2, and a hopper device (hopper unit) 134 is provided at a substantially central position on the bottom of the main body portion 2. A game medal auxiliary storage 84 is installed at a position on the right side of the hopper device 134.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the mechanical variable symbol display device (rotating device) is composed of three variable rotating bodies. These three variable rotators have the same shape, all of which are cylindrical by translucent pattern bands printed with multiple types of symbols (bells, watermelons, cherries, etc.) on a cylindrical frame. It is in the form of The variable rotator having a cylindrical shape is called a reel or a drum in a gaming machine such as a slot machine (hereinafter, the variable rotator is unified as a reel). Even if the reel is rotated or stopped, the arrangement of the strip-shaped symbol rows attached to the reel is always maintained as viewed in the circumferential direction.

  Each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is provided with reel drive motors 88a, 88b, 88c (movable display body drive means) comprising stepping motors. Therefore, the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c can be rotated and stopped independently, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the display window 8 while continuously changing from top to bottom during the rotation. The rotation axes of the reels 10a, 10b, 10c are arranged on the same axis extending in the horizontal direction. Each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is provided with in-reel lamps 90a, 90b, 90c for illuminating a symbol moved to a position visible from the display window 8 from the inner peripheral side of the reel. The upper part, the middle part, and the lower part of the possible reels can be lit independently for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c. These reels 10a, 10b, and 10c cannot be directly touched from the outside by closing the front door 4. Each reel 10a, 10b, 10c, reel drive motors 88a, 88b, 88c, in-reel lamps 90a, 90b, 90c, reel position sensors (left reel position sensor 106a, middle reel position sensor 106b, right reel position sensor 106c, which will be described later). Are collectively referred to as a reel device 10 (or a reel unit).

  The main control board 92 is a central device for proceeding with the game of the slot machine 1, and the main control board 92 rotates and stops the reel device 10 such as insertion and withdrawal of medals and the display units 28. , 30, 32, 34, 36, 42, 44, etc., are managed directly related to the progress of the game.

  The sub-control board 94 displays effects on the liquid crystal display 58 and manages the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66 to assist the progress of the game in the slot machine 1.

  The external terminal board 96 serves as an entrance for various types of information when the slot machine 1 is connected to a hall computer or the like.

  The main control board 92 is connected to the sub-control board 94 and the external terminal board 96 by wires and connectors (not shown). Therefore, various information can be transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub-control board 94 and the external terminal board 96.

  The power supply unit 70 includes a setting key switch 72, a reset switch 74, and a power switch 76. The setting of the slot machine 1 is changed, an error state is released when an abnormality occurs, ON-OFF can be performed. The power supply unit 70 is connected by wiring, a connector, and the like to supply power to various boards including the main control board 92. The power supply unit 70 is provided with a cover (not shown) formed of a synthetic resin such as plastic for preventing direct contact by unauthorized means from the outside of the slot machine 1.

  The hopper device 134 serves as a supply source when medals are paid out by always storing medals. The hopper device 134 is provided with a hopper motor 78. When the medals are paid out, the hopper motor 78 is rotated so that the medals stored in the hopper device 134 are paid out from the payout port 80. . The medals stored in the hopper device 134 reach an overflow state when a certain quantity is reached, and the medals in excess of the certain quantity are led from the overflow outlet 82 to the game medal auxiliary storage 84 and to the game medal auxiliary storage. 84 is stored.

  As described above, the game medal auxiliary storage 84 has an auxiliary role of storing medals in order to accept the overflowed medals in the hopper device 134.

(Internal configuration of slot machine)
FIG. 3 schematically shows configurations of various mechanism elements, electronic devices, operation members, and the like equipped in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 has a main control board 92 for comprehensively controlling the progress of a game, and the main control board 92 is mounted with a CPU 110, a ROM 112, a RAM 114, an input / output interface 116, and the like.

  The bet buttons 12, 14, 16, the start lever 18, the stop buttons 20, 22, 24, the storage settlement button 46, etc. are all connected to the main control board 92, and these operation buttons use sensors (not shown). Thus, an operation by the player can be detected, and the detected operation signal can be output to the main control board 92. Specifically, the start lever 18 outputs an operation signal for starting the above-described three reels 10a to 10c to the main control board 92, and the stop buttons 20, 22, and 24 are operations for stopping the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c, respectively. A signal is output to the main control board 92. The keyhole 48 can output a reset signal to the main control board 92 from an error release sensor 100 (not shown in FIG. 1) installed behind the keyhole 48 by turning counterclockwise after inserting the dedicated key. When the front door 4 is opened by turning clockwise, an opening signal is output to the main control board by a door opening sensor 132 provided on the back of the front door 4 (not shown). The door opening sensor 132 is installed adjacent to the error release sensor 100. When the front door 4 is opened, it can be detected that the front door 4 and the main body portion 2 are separated.

  The slot machine 1 accommodates other devices together with the main control board 92, and various signals are input from these devices to the main control board 92. In addition to the reel device 10 having the three reels 10a to 10c described above, the equipment includes a hopper device 134 and the like.

  The reel device 10 has a position sensor for detecting a reference position related to the rotation of each reel 10a, 10b, 10c. These position sensors (the left reel position sensor 106a and the middle reel position sensor corresponding to each reel, respectively). 106b, called a right reel position sensor 106c), a detection signal (index signal) is input to the main control board 92. Further, a medal selector (not shown) is provided behind the medal insertion slot 26, and an insertion sensor 104 and a lockout solenoid 102 are installed in the medal selector. Of these, the insertion sensor 104 can detect a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 26 and output a medal detection signal to the main control board 92. One lockout solenoid 102 plays a role of locking out (blocking) a passage of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 26 inside the front door 4. The lockout solenoid 102 locks out the passage of the medal selector in a normal (non-actuated) state, but when activated, this passage is opened (lockout release) so that the insertion of medals can be accepted. The inserted medal is detected by the insertion sensor 104. Conversely, when the lockout solenoid 102 is deactivated, the medal selector is locked out and no medal insertion is accepted, and even if the player inserts a medal, it is spit out and returned to the tray 54. In addition, since the function of the insertion sensor 104 is invalidated at this time, neither a bet or a credit addition due to the insertion of a medal is performed.

  The hopper device 134 has a payout sensor 98 that detects the medals paid out in the payout port 80 one by one, and a payout medal signal for each medal is input to the main control board 92 from the payout sensor 98. Has been. The game medal auxiliary storage 84 is provided with a medal full tank sensor 86. When the number of medals stored inside exceeds a predetermined number, a detection signal indicating that the number of medals exceeds the predetermined number is sent to the main control board. An error display notifying the abnormality of the gaming machine is performed by the liquid crystal display unit 58 or the like, and the player or the like is notified.

  On the other hand, a control signal is output from the main control board 92 to the reel device 10 and the hopper device 134. That is, a drive pulse signal for controlling the start and stop of the reel drive motors 88a, 88b, 88c for rotating the reels 10a, 10b, 10c is output from the main control board 92. The hopper device 134 receives a drive signal from the main control board 92 in accordance with the type of symbol on which the combination is displayed, and the hopper device 134 performs a medal payout operation in response to this. At this time, if the number of medals required for payout is insufficient in the hopper device 134 or if there are no medals at all, the number detection by the payout sensor 98 is delayed, and when a predetermined time elapses (for example, 3 seconds), A payout medal abnormality signal is output from the payout sensor 98 to the main control board 92. In response to this, the main control board 92 informs the error display unit 34 and the liquid crystal display unit 58 of the content that indicates that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. Etc.

  The slot machine 1 includes a sub control board 94 in addition to the main control board 92. The sub control board 94 includes a CPU 118, a ROM 120, a RAM 122, an input / output interface 130, a VDP (Video Display Processor) 124, a sound source IC 128, An audio amplifier 126 and the like are mounted. The sub-control board 94 receives various command signals from the main control board 92 and controls lighting or blinking of the liquid crystal display unit 58 and the lamps 60, 62, 64 and 66 and the operation of the speaker 56.

  The main control board 92 and the sub control board 94 are all installed in the main body portion 2 in a state of being accommodated in a resin board box. The substrate box serves as a protective case that obstructs contact with each substrate from the outside. In particular, the board box of the main control board 92 is closed so as not to be opened by a mechanical sealing part 92a (fastening part by a one-way screw). For this reason, even if an illegal chip or the like is to be incorporated into the main control board 92, it cannot be altered unless the board box is destroyed, so that a trace can be clearly left when an illegal alteration or the like is attempted. Further, a body fastening portion 92 b is formed in the substrate box, and the entire substrate box is firmly fastened to the body portion 2 via the body fastening portion 92. Therefore, the substrate box itself cannot be removed from the main body portion 2 for improper purposes, and if the removal is attempted, the trace is clearly left.

  Further, an external terminal board 96 is connected to the main control board 92, and the slot machine 1 is connected to the hall computer 108 of the game hall via the external terminal board 96. The external terminal board 96 plays a role of relaying various signals (inserted medal signal, payout medal signal, game status, etc.) transmitted from the main control board 92 to the hall computer 108.

  In addition, a power supply unit 70 is accommodated in the slot machine 1, and the power supply unit 70 takes in power from an external power source and generates power necessary for the operation of the slot machine 1. The electric power generated here is supplied from the power supply unit 70 to each unit.

  The power supply unit 70 also includes a setting key switch 72, a reset switch 74, a power switch 76, and the like. None of these switches are exposed to the outside of the slot machine 1 and can be operated only by opening the front door 4. Among these, the power switch 76 is for turning on / off the power supply to the slot machine 1, and the setting key switch 72 is for changing settings (for example, settings 1 to 6) of the slot machine 1. . The reset switch 74 is used to cancel an error that has occurred in the slot machine 1 and is also operated when changing the setting together with the setting key switch 72.

(Game processing)
Next, the flow of game processing in the slot machine 1 will be described. The following game processing proceeds in accordance with a processing procedure on a control program executed by the CPU of the main control board 92.

(1. Crotch game processing)
FIG. 4 shows one processing procedure for one basic game (rotation game) in the slot machine 1. One game starts from a start process (step S10). This starting process is a process for starting the rotation of the reels 10a, 10b, 10c. Here, a random number triggered by the insertion of a medal or the operation of the bet buttons 12, 14, 16 or the operation of the start lever 18 is used. A process such as lottery is performed. The details of the starting process (step S10) will be described later in detail using another flowchart.

  In one game, a stop process (step S20) is executed following the start process (step S10). This stop process stops the rotation of the reels 10a to 10c and controls the stop positions of the reels 10a to 10c. This corresponds to a process called “reel control”. For stop processing using reel control, there are two methods, for example, a table method that determines the final stop position with reference to two types of winning type and a position where the stop button is pressed, and a control method that draws in the maximum winning type In this case, either may be used. The winning types will be described in the starting process described later. Stop processing using reel control will also be described later using another flowchart.

  When the stop process is finished by the reel control, the determination process (step S30) is executed next. This determination process determines whether or not a combination of symbols is displayed on the effective line from the display mode (outgoing) of the symbols displayed when all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped. It is for providing the game result according to. The main benefit of the game results is the medal payout, but even if there is no medal payout, a bonus to shift to a bonus game is given depending on the type of symbol combination displayed, or medal payout There is another thing that triggers to change the internal state (various modes). The specific contents of the determination process will be described after the stop process.

(2. Start processing)
FIG. 5 specifically shows the contents of the start process. Here, first, the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet buttons 12, 14, 16 is awaited (step S101). As long as the player does not make a bet or insert a medal (No), the start lever 18 is not activated, so the determination in Step S104 is denied (No) and the standby state (Step S101) continues to be looped. When there is a bet operation or a medal insertion, an acceptance process (step S102) is performed in response to this, and the effective line lamp is turned on according to the number of bets. In the acceptance process (step S102), a medal insertion command or a bet command is transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94.

  Following the acceptance process (step S102), a start lever valid process (step S103) is performed, and the operation of the start lever 18 is substantially validated for the first time. When the player operates the start lever 18 in this state, the determination in step S104 is affirmed (Yes), and then the start lever invalidation process (step S105) is performed.

  When the start lever 18 is operated, a random number is extracted (random lottery) using this as a trigger (step S106). Further, the timing for extracting the random number after receiving the operation of the start lever 18 is not particularly defined, and an appropriate extraction timing can be set in the programming process.

  In the next flag processing (step S107), it is determined which winning type has been won from the extracted random number value, and when any winning type is won, the flag corresponding to the winning type is turned ON. At the same time, a winning flag command is transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94.

  If none of the winning types is won, it is a so-called “losing” that does not correspond to any winning type, and the losing flag is turned ON. When the winning flag or the lose flag (so-called establishment flag) is ON, a privilege (game privilege) can be obtained only by arranging the symbols corresponding to the establishment flag. Details of each privilege will be described later.

  When the above flag processing (step S107) is performed, it is determined whether or not the wait timer started in the previous start processing has timed up (for example, 4.1 seconds have elapsed) (step S108). When time-up (Yes) is confirmed, each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is started (step S109), and a wait timer from this point to the next start is started (step S110). The flag process will be described in detail later.

(2-1. Winning types and winning designs)
FIG. 6 shows a configuration of winning symbols corresponding to various winning types of the slot machine 1. Each winning symbol can be obtained with each benefit by being aligned with an effective line as a symbol combination in the display window 8 when all reels are stopped. These winning symbols are attached to each reel.

(2-1-1. Special winning symbol [bonus symbol]: Special winning type)
The symbols corresponding to the case where the winning type is the special winning type [Nana bonus (NB), Chibi bonus (CB)] are the bonus symbols of the NB symbol and the CB symbol. When the NB symbol combination mode “7-7-7” stops on the active line in the display window 8, the “NB game” is started. Alternatively, when the symbol of CB (the symbol on which a child is drawn, hereinafter referred to as C symbol) “C-C-C” stops at the active line in the display window 8, the “CB game” is started.

  In other words, when the bonus symbols are arranged, a privilege of “NB game” or “CB game” can be obtained. Both the “NB game” and the “CB game” have a privilege that a large number of medals can be obtained by concentrating a plurality of game opportunities. Therefore, NB or CB is difficult to win by internal lottery compared to other winning types (for example, NB is about 1/256, CB is about 1/512), and each reel 10a, NB symbol, CB symbol, The number of arrangements is reduced to 10b and 10c (about 1 to 2 arrangements on each reel).

  In addition, when the NB symbols are aligned or the CB symbols are aligned, medals are not paid out in the game. This is a content that does not accompany the payout of medals when NB symbols or CB symbols are prepared because the opportunity to acquire a large number of medals is given by the benefits of the NB game and CB game described later. Alternatively, medals may be paid out when CB symbols are prepared. However, when paying out medals in the above case, it is necessary to prevent the total number of acquired medals (total acquired number) in the NB game and the CB game from excessively increasing due to the above payout.

(2-1-2. Replay design [Replay design]: Replay winning type)
The symbol corresponding to the case where the winning type is the replay winning type (replay) is the replaying symbol (replay symbol). When the symbol combination mode “replay-replay-bell” corresponding to replay is stopped on the active line in the display window 8, the “replay game” is started. Here, the “replay game” means that the next game can be executed as a replay without inserting a medal or performing a betting operation. In this case, the number of effective lines is the same as the effective lines of the game with replay symbols.

  In other words, when the replay symbols are arranged, the benefit of “replay game” is obtained. In addition, the “replay game” does not require the medals to be newly consumed in place of the medals being paid out. Therefore, it is possible to increase the winning frequency and keep the player's medal consumption (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) within a certain range. In addition, since replay is a winning type that does not involve paying out medals, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hole. Therefore, the replay plays a role as a very important winning type that can suppress excessive consumption of medals in the progress of the game. Accordingly, the replay symbols are also arranged uniformly for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c so that a bonus is obtained as much as possible when the replay is won in the internal lottery (each reel has roughly one to four symbols). [One replay symbol is placed every other symbol other than the replay symbol).

(2-1-3. Single small role design [Cherry design]: Single small role)
The symbol corresponding to the case where the winning type is a single small role (cherry) is a single small role symbol (cherry symbol). The medals are paid out (three) only when the cherry symbols are stopped on the active line in the display window 8 of at least one reel (left reel 10a).

  That is, a privilege that three medals are paid out is obtained from the cherry symbol. The cherry symbols that can be obtained with only the stop mode of the symbols on the left reel 10a are not affected by the combination of the symbols on the remaining middle reel 10b and right reel 10c (that is, which symbols are stopped on the middle reel 10b and the right reel 10c). May be expressed as “cherry-ANY-ANY” as a combination of cherry symbols.

  In addition, since it is possible to obtain a benefit for the cherry symbol only by aiming at the cherry symbol only on the left reel 10a, there is a possibility that the player will miss it if he / she does not look exactly. In other words, by reducing the arrangement of cherry symbols on the left reel 10a (approximately 2 to 3 arrangements), the player is playing a small role that requires the player to push. In addition, a general small role and a single small role (cherry), which will be described later, may be collectively referred to as a small role, and hereinafter referred to as a small role as necessary. In the following, when referred to as “small role”, it is assumed that both a general small role and a single small role are included.

  If you can still stop the cherry symbol on the left reel 10a accurately, you can get the benefits of winning cherries (medal payout). Have a role as.

  Further, since it is sufficient that the cherry is only in the left reel 10a, it is not necessary to provide the cherry symbols on the other reels (the middle reel 10b and the right reel 10c). If it carries out like this, it will become possible to arrange | position more symbols other than a cherry symbol on another reel. Therefore, it is possible to have many variations for arranging the winning symbols other than the cherry symbols, and it is possible to show abundant achievements to the player.

  Note that the reel to which the cherry symbol benefit is given is not necessarily limited to the left reel 10a, and the privilege is given when the cherry symbol stops at the active line in the display window 8 of the middle reel 10b or the right reel 10c. It is also good to do. In other words, when “ANY-Cherry-ANY” or “ANY-ANY-Cherry” is given, a cherry privilege is given. Alternatively, when the cherry symbols of any two reels of the three reels of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c stop on the effective line in the display window 8, a cherry benefit may be given. . That is, the display mode is “Cherry-Cherry-ANY”, “Cherry-ANY-Cherry”, and “ANY-Cherry-Cherry”.

  In any of the above cases, it is possible to receive a privilege simply by performing a stop operation aiming at the cherry symbol of at least one (or two) of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c. It is desirable to be obtained. This is because the load on the player to press all three reels for every game and stop is reduced.

(2-1-4. General small role [bell design, watermelon design]: General small role)
The symbol corresponding to the case where the winning type is a general small role is a general small role symbol (bell symbol or watermelon symbol). When the symbol combination mode “bell-bell-bell” corresponding to the bell stops on the active line in the display window 8, 12 medals are paid out. Further, when the symbol combination mode “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” corresponding to the watermelon or the active line in the display window 8 is stopped, ten medals are paid out.

  In other words, when a combination of symbols corresponding to the general small role of bell and watermelon is prepared, a privilege that the corresponding number of medals (12 and 10 respectively) is paid out can be obtained. Therefore, it can be said that the general small role is a winning type in which an increase in medals can be expected when the game is advanced. However, if the general small role is won too much, the number of medals earned by the player will increase excessively and the profit balance with the hole will be lost. In order to avoid this, in the general small role symbol, the arrangement of each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is reduced (about 3 to 5 are arranged for each reel), and the player holds each reel. It's difficult to get special benefits if you don't look exactly.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of general small combinations of watermelon and bell are prepared as general small combinations. Then, a difference between the watermelon and the bell can be provided in the winning probability in the internal lottery, or a difference can be provided as to whether or not the eye is required. For example, bells are easy to win, watermelons are difficult to win, and watermelons will be missed if they do not demonstrate their skill, while bells are aligned with little need for skill. Shall be. With such contents, it is possible to make a difference in value (the degree of need for pushing in addition to the difference in medals given) between the bell and the watermelon, from beginners (beginners) It is possible to give a game (satisfied difficulty) that can satisfy even an expert (advanced player).

  In addition to general bells and watermelons, a plurality of types can be provided for the general small role. However, if there are too many types of general small roles, the number of symbols will be reduced accordingly, and all general small roles (or other symbols) will need to be looked for. It is feared that it will. Therefore, it is desirable that the number of general small roles is limited to about 3 to 4 types including bells and watermelons.

(2-1-5. Bonus game dedicated role: bonus game dedicated role)
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a bonus game exclusive combination is provided as a winning type that is valid only during the NB game and the CB game. There are three combinations of symbols corresponding to the bonus game exclusive role ("watermelon-replay-replay", "bell-bell-replay", "watermelon-bell-replay") on the active line in the display window 8. When stopped, 15 medals are paid out. Since this bonus exclusive combination is a winning type that is drawn only in the NB game and the CB game, the bonus exclusive use combination is not won in games other than the NB game and the CB game. That is, no medal is paid out even if bonus game dedicated symbols are prepared in games other than the NB game and the CB game.

(2-1-6. First special winning symbol, second special winning symbol [special bonus symbol]: first special winning symbol, second special winning symbol)
For symbols corresponding to the case where the winning type is a special winning type [special bonus (special B)], the symbol combination mode ("replay-replay-bell", "bell-replay-replay") is set to the special winning type. It is determined as a corresponding combination mode. In other words, special winning types do not have symbolic symbols such as their own symbols (for example, 7 symbols, bell symbols, and replay symbols), and a combination of a plurality of different symbols is defined as a combination corresponding to the special winning type ( Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, a combination of special B symbols, a combination of special B symbols, etc.). A special bonus game (special B game) is started when any of the above combinations of special B symbols is aligned on the active line in the display window 8.

  In other words, when a combination of special bonus symbols is prepared, a privilege of “special B game” is obtained. Unlike the “NB game” and the “CB game”, this “special B game” does not have a privilege for acquiring a large number of medals. Instead, there is a privilege that an internal lottery advantageous to the player is executed after the special B game is over. This advantageous privilege will be described in detail in the flag processing. In addition, when a combination of special B symbols is prepared, medals are not paid out in the game in the same manner as when NB and CB symbols are prepared. This is to prevent the player from noticing that the special B is won or the special B game is started. Therefore, even if the combination of the special B symbols of “Replay-Replay-Bell” or “Bell-Replay-Replay” is complete, the player will only recognize the outcome that has stopped on the active line as the outcome of the losing. Since this is not possible, the combination of special B symbols can be arranged without any notice to the player, and the special B game can be started promptly.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “replay-replay-bell” is a combination of the first special B symbols, and “bell-replay-replay” is a combination of the second special B symbols.

  The above are the winning types in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Of course, if the above winning symbol combinations are not complete, it will be “losing” or “missing” and no benefits will be obtained.

(2-2. Flag processing)
Here, the flag processing will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows the specific contents of the flag processing. First, in step S201, determination table selection processing is performed. Here, a process of selecting a determination table applied to the internal lottery is performed. Although details will be described later, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are prepared determination tables to be applied in three internal lotteries: a normal probability determination table, a high probability A determination table, and a high probability B determination table. In the determination table selection process, one of these determination tables is determined. The determination of the flag is performed after the determination table determined at this time is applied.

  Here, the determination table is a table in which the winning probability of each winning type used in the internal lottery is determined in advance. Specifically, it is determined by determining which winning type the extracted random number (refers to the random number extracted in the previous step S106, and in the following, this random number is unified as the extracted random number) corresponds to This is used as a criterion for determining a winning flag to be selected. That is, the winning probability (probability of winning by lottery) of each winning type in the internal lottery of the slot machine 1 is defined in advance. The extraction range (hereinafter referred to as the extraction range) for random number extraction in the internal lottery is fixed, and the winning value of each winning type within this range (this winning value is referred to as the winning allowable value) By changing, the winning probability of a specific winning type is increased (in this case, the winning tolerance range of the corresponding winning type is greatly changed), or the winning probability is lowered (the winning tolerance range) Can be changed small). Also, be sure to win a specific winning type in the internal lottery (make the winning tolerance range of the corresponding winning type the same as the extraction range), or not win a specific winning type (change the winning allowable range) It is also possible to set it to a non-existing state (set the winning allowable value to 0).

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, either the high probability A determination table or the high probability B determination table is always selected after the end of the NB game. In this case, however, the determination table is changed to the normal probability determination table after the prescribed number of games (50) is finished. On the other hand, the high probability determination table that shifts after the special B game ends is continued until the next NB is won.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number extraction range is 0 to 16383 (2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random numbers), but 0 to 32767 (2 ¹⁵ = 32768 random numbers) or 0 to 65535 ( 2 ¹⁶ = 65536 random numbers). If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the extraction range (or denominator) of random values extracted by random number lottery increases accordingly, and it is possible to avoid random extraction of random values as much as possible.

  If any determination table is selected in step S201, it is subsequently determined in step S202 whether the NB flag or the CB flag is ON. Although this will be described in detail in the determination process described later, the winning flag is carried over to the NB flag and the CB flag until the corresponding symbols (NB symbol and CB symbol) are aligned. If this winning flag is carried over, no new NB or CB lottery is performed. In the slot machine 1, if the extracted random number corresponds to NB or CB while the winning flag is carried over, processing is performed as a loss. Specifically, if a new NB or a new CB is won while the NB flag or CB flag is carried over, the establishment flag is discarded. That is, instead of allowing the NB or CB winning flag to carry over, a new NB or CB lottery is not performed until the NB symbol or CB symbol is aligned.

  If the NB flag or CB flag is carried over, a flag carry-over determination table may be used separately. However, since the load on the main control board 92 increases when the number of judgment tables increases too much, the slot machine 1 assumes that the new NB flag or CB flag is discarded, and the load on the main control board 92 for which a separate judgment table is prepared. It is reduced.

  If it is determined in step S202 that neither the NB flag nor the CB flag is ON (the NB flag or CB flag is not carried over) (No), the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value of NB in step S203. Judgment is made. If it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the NB winning allowable value (step S203 = Yes), the NB flag is turned ON (step S204), and then the determination table lottery is performed (step S205). In this determination table lottery, a lottery is executed to determine whether the determination table to be applied to the game after the end of the NB game is the high probability A or high probability B determination table. If the high probability A determination table is selected here (step S206 = Yes), the high probability A determination table flag is turned ON (step S207).

  When the high probability B determination table is selected (step S206 = No), the high probability B determination table flag is turned ON (step S208). Regardless of which high probability determination table is selected in step S207 and step S208, the count counter start flag is turned ON (step S209), and the process proceeds to the command transmission process (step S223).

Here, regarding the determination table lottery, the high probability A determination table and the high probability B determination table are each selected at a ratio of 1/2. In other words,
[High probability A determination table: High probability B determination table = 1: 1]
Thus, the player can be expected to have the same possibility that both the high probability A determination table and the high probability B determination table are selected.

  If it is determined in step S203 that the extracted random number does not correspond to the NB winning allowable value (No), it is determined in step S211 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the first special B winning allowable value. If it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the winning value for the first special B (step S211 = Yes), the first special B flag is turned on (step S212), and the high probability A determination table flag is turned on. (Step S213), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S223. That is, if the first special B is won, the high probability A determination table is always changed.

  If it is determined in step S211 that the extracted random number does not correspond to the first special B winning allowable value (No), it is determined in step S214 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the second special B winning allowable value. Here, if it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the winning tolerance value of the second special B (step S214 = Yes), the second special B flag is turned on (step S215), and the higher probability B determination table flag is turned on. (Step S216), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S223. That is, when the second special B is won, the high probability B determination table is always changed. From the above, it can be said that the first special B and the second special B are winning types corresponding to benefits advantageous to the player that the change to the high probability determination table is determined only by winning.

  If it is determined in step S214 that the extracted random number does not correspond to the second special B winning allowable value (No), it is determined in step S217 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the CB winning allowable value. If it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the CB winning allowable value (step S217 = Yes), the CB flag is turned ON (step S218), and the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S223.

  If it is determined in step S202 that neither the NB flag nor the CB flag is ON (NB flag or CB flag is not carried over) (No), and the extracted random number does not correspond to the CB winning allowable value in step S217. If it is determined, it is determined in step S219 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value of the small role (either bell, watermelon, or cherry). If it is determined that none of the winning combinations for the winning combination is applicable (step S219 = No), it is determined in step S221 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value for replay. Further, if it is determined that it does not correspond to the replay winning allowable value here (step S221 = No, it does not correspond to any winning type, that is, it corresponds to a loss), the process proceeds to a command transmission process in step S223.

  If it is determined in either step S219 or step S221 that the winning allowable values (small role, replay) correspond to each other (step S219 = Yes, step S221 = Yes), the small role flag is turned ON (step S220). ), The replay flag is turned ON (step S222), and the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S223.

  In addition, when CB, small part (bell, watermelon, cherry) and replay are won, or when it is lost, the determination table lottery is not performed. In other words, since there is no possibility that the judgment table will be transferred, even if the player wins these winning types, the judgment table with a low degree of advantage is applied from the state where the advantageous judgment table is applied. CB, small role (bell, watermelon, cherry) and replay benefits can be obtained.

  In step S223, a process is performed in which the winning flag (or lose flag), the determination table flag (or determination table flag), and the count counter start flag (only when NB is selected) are transmitted to the sub-control board 94 as information commands. For CB, small role, replay, and loss, only the winning flag (or loss flag) is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 as an information command. This is because the determination table lottery is not performed when CB, small role, replay, and lose are the winning flags. Therefore, the determination table flag (or determination table flag) is not excessively transmitted as an information command, and the load on the main control board 94 is reduced.

  The determination table to be applied in the internal lottery can be determined before the start process before the flag process is performed. This is because the range (extraction range) that can be taken by random numbers in the random number lottery is always constant, so when a random number is extracted after determining the determination table in advance, the extracted random number is checked against the determination table. This is because there is no difference from selecting the determination table in the flag processing.

  FIG. 8 specifically shows the previous determination table selection process (step S201 in FIG. 7). In step S301, it is determined whether the high probability A determination table flag is ON. If it is determined that the high probability A determination table flag is ON (Yes), it is determined whether the number of games counted by the counter is less than the upper limit (50 times) (step S302). The number of games counted here is the number of games since the high probability A determination table flag is turned ON. The counter is provided in the main control board 92.

  When it is determined in step S302 that the number counter value is less than the upper limit value (Yes), the high probability A determination table is selected and the process ends (step S303). In addition, when the determination table is changed from the first special B to the high probability A determination table, the count counter does not start, so the count counter value is always less than the upper limit (step S302 = Yes), and the high probability A determination table is selected. Will be.

  If it is determined that the high probability B determination table flag is ON (step S301 = No and step 304 = Yes), it is determined whether the number counter value is less than the upper limit value (50 times) (step S305). ). If it is determined in step S305 that the number counter value is less than the upper limit value (Yes), the high probability B determination table is selected and the process ends (step S306). Further, when the determination table is changed from the second special B to the high probability B determination table, the count counter is not started, so the number counter value is always less than the upper limit value (step S305 = Yes), and the high probability B determination table is selected. Will be.

  When the count counter value reaches the upper limit value (step S302 = No or step S305 = No) or when the normal probability determination table flag is ON (step S301 = No and step S304 = In No), the normal probability determination table is selected, and the process ends (step S307).

  As for the contents of each determination table, FIG. 9 specifically shows the respective win probabilities and determination tables. In the following, the state in which the internal lottery to which the normal probability determination table is applied is executed as necessary is the normal probability, and the state in which the internal lottery to which the high probability A determination table is applied is the high probability A. The state in which the internal lottery to which the high probability B determination table is applied is executed is called a high probability B time, and the high probability A time and the high probability B time are collectively called a high probability time.

  In the high probability determination table [FIGS. 9B and 9C], it can be seen that the winning probability in the NB internal lottery is changed higher than that in the normal probability determination table [FIG. 9A]. Here, changing the winning probability in the internal lottery to high means that the range (or width) of the winning allowable value is changed (or widened). In addition, it can be seen that the high probability B determination table [FIG. 9C] has a higher winning probability in the replay internal lottery than the high probability A determination table [FIG. 9B]. Therefore, it can be said that the high probability A is advantageous over the normal probability, and the high probability B is advantageous over the high probability A. This is because it is easy to win NB in the high probability determination table (NB's winning probability is 10 times higher than the normal probability), and it is easy to win replay in the high probability B determination table (replay winning probability). Is 2.8 times higher than that at high probability A and normal probability).

  Among the high probability determination tables, the high probability B determination table has more advantageous conditions for the player than the high probability A determination table. Further, there is a large difference in the degree of advantage depending on the condition (after the end of the NB game or after the end of the special B game) on which the high probability determination table is selected. In other words, after the end of the NB, it always moves at a high probability, so every time a player wins an NB, the player can get an internal lottery with a high probability, but the number of games is limited. If the NB cannot be won within the number of games, the advantageous opportunity will disappear. Accordingly, the player plays the game while being excited for this high probability.

  On the other hand, there is no limit on the number of games when there is a high probability after the special B game is over, and it will continue until the next NB is won. Can play games. However, since the player is not notified (notified) of the start and end of the special B win and the special B game, the player suddenly shifts with a high probability, and the player cannot recognize that the player has shifted with a high probability.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first special B and the second special B are winning types that can be won only at the normal probability, and the respective winning probabilities are the same (1/480). is there. Thereby, it can be said that the rate of transition at the time of high probability A or high probability B is the same (1/2). Furthermore, by winning the special B at the normal probability, the gaming state can be changed without winning the NB. Until the player wins the NB or CB, the normal game (the longer this normal game becomes, the more so-called It is possible to avoid as much as possible to force a game state called Hamari).

  From the above, the player desires a higher probability than the normal probability. Also, if the transition is made at the same high probability, it is desired to suddenly transition to the high probability rather than the transition after the end of the NB game. However, after the end of the NB game, even if there is a limit on the number of times, the fact that it always shifts at a high probability can sufficiently attract the interest of the player.

  Even if either the high probability A determination table or the high probability B determination table is selected after the end of the NB game, the prescribed number of games is the same as 50, but the present invention is not limited to this. That is, it is possible to change the number of times that the high probability A determination table and the high probability B determination table continue. In this way, the difference in value between the high probability A determination table and the high probability B determination table can be changed variously.

(3. Reel stop processing: Stop control means)
FIG. 10 shows the contents of reel stop processing by the table method as an example. Since a well-known technique can be applied to the reel control, the flow of processing will be schematically described here.

  In the reel stop process, first, the reel control table is selected according to the establishment flag indicating the winning result in the corresponding game (step S301). A reel control table having a plurality of patterns for all the winning results is prepared in advance, and these are stored in the ROM 112 of the main control board 92 as read-only table data.

  With the reel control table having an appropriate pattern selected, the system waits until the stop button 20, 22, 24 is pressed (steps S302, S310, S317). In these standby states, whether the reels of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c have already stopped, or whether the first reel stop flag is not set (= 0). At the same time, it is determined whether any one of the left, middle and right stop buttons 20, 22, and 24 is pressed. If none of the stop buttons 20, 22, 24 is pressed, the determination in step S309 is negative (No), and step S302 and subsequent steps are repeated.

  For example, if the left stop button 20 is first pressed in accordance with a so-called “forward press” or “forward scissor press” procedure (step S302 = Yes), the first stop button 20 is pressed when the first stop button 20 is pressed. Since the reel stop flag is not set (step S303 = Yes), the first reel stop process (step S304) is executed for the left reel 10a. Here, the “first reel stop process” means a process for stopping the reel first.

  Alternatively, when the center stop button 22 is first pressed in accordance with the so-called “middle push” procedure (step S310 = Yes, step S311 = Yes), the first reel stop process (step S312) is executed for the middle reel 10b. The In addition to this, when the right stop button 24 is first pressed in accordance with the so-called “reverse push” or “reverse scissor push” procedure (step S317 = Yes, step S318 = Yes), the right reel 10c A one reel stop process (step S319) is executed.

  When the first reel stop process (steps S304, S312, and S319) is performed for any one of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c, a plurality of reel control tables corresponding to the corresponding establishment flag are included. Thus, one table pattern is selected based on the random value. For example, for one winning combination “Bell”, a plurality of reel control tables are prepared in advance in order to stop the symbol “Bell” on the reels 10a to 10c on the effective line. It means that one pattern is selected from among them. When one pattern is selected, the stop positions of the reels 10a to 10c are controlled based on the corresponding reel control table. Thereby, for example, the symbol “bell” is stopped somewhere on the active line.

  For example, taking a pattern in which the left reel 10a is stopped first along the forward pressing procedure, the first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 10a in step S304. At this time, the main control board 92 transmits a stop information command (first stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the left reel 10a to the sub control board 94.

  In the next step S306, reel control tables (stop tables) for the remaining middle reel and right reels 10b and 10c are determined by random lottery. Specifically, assuming that the symbol “bell” is stopped at the lower position when the left reel 10a is stopped in FIG. 1, two lines, a lower line or a right-up line, are displayed as lines for displaying a combination of symbols when the left reel 10a is stopped. (In the case of a MAX bet) can be selected, but either one (for example, a line rising to the right) is selected by random number lottery here. The random number lottery distribution rate may be about half.

  In addition, it is good also as a form which determines previously the line for stopping the symbol elected by the reel control table. In this way, when the left reel 10a (or the first reel) is stopped, it is already determined which effective line the corresponding symbol is to be stopped, so that it is not necessary to perform the random number lottery shown in step S306, and the main control The load on the substrate 92 can be reduced. However, by stopping the corresponding symbol on a predetermined line, if the cherry symbol stops on the corresponding effective line for the left reel 10a even though it is not won, this is avoided. For this purpose, random lottery or the like in which a predetermined line is changed and the line is determined again may be performed.

  When the above processing (step S306) is performed, the first reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S307), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S308). ). Since all the reels 10a to 10c are not stopped when the left reel stop flag is turned on (= 1), the determination in step S309 is negative (No), and step S302 and subsequent steps are executed.

  Then, since the left reel 10a has already stopped at this time (step S302 = No), when the stop button 12 at the center position is pressed secondly (step S310 = Yes) along the forward pressing procedure, the first reel After the stop flag determination (step S311 = No), the middle reel stop process (step S313) is executed. In the middle reel stop process, the stop position is controlled based on the reel control table (stop table) previously selected for the middle reel 10b. Thus, in the example of the line in which the symbols are displayed as a combination in the above-mentioned right upward direction, the symbol “bell” on the middle reel 10b stops at the middle position. In addition, the top of the stop is a state in which two symbols “bells” are arranged on the left reel and middle reels 10a and 10b on the right rising line (so-called “right rising template”). At this time, the main control board 92 transmits a stop information command (second stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the middle reel 10b to the sub control board 94. In this case, since the middle reel 10b is in the second stop, steps S312, S314, and S315 are all bypassed, and the middle reel stop flag is only turned ON (= 1) in step S316.

  Similarly, when the right stop button 13 is finally pressed (step S317 = Yes), the reel control previously selected for the right reel 10c is passed through the determination of the first reel stop flag (step S318 = No). The stop position is controlled based on the table (stop table) (step S320). As a result, the symbol “bell” on the third right reel 10c stops at the upper position, so that when all the reels are stopped, three symbols “bell” are aligned on the right-up line. At this time, the main control board 92 transmits a stop information command (third stop information command) indicating the stop eye of the right reel 10c to the sub control board 94. In this case, since the right reel 10c is in the third stop, steps S319, S321, and S322 are all bypassed, and the right reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) in step S323.

  If the all-reel stop flag is turned on through the processing so far, the determination in step S309 is affirmed (Yes), and the processing by the main control board 92 exits this routine.

  In the reel stop process described above, if the winning symbol corresponding to the winning type won in the internal lottery is within the range (position) that can be pulled into the display window 8 from the point of time when the stop operation is accepted, the reel must be pulled in. Then, control for stopping the corresponding winning symbol in the display window 8 is performed (retraction control). The pullable range refers to the maximum number of symbols (for example, four symbols) that can be moved in the rotation direction of the reel after the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops.

  Also, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is assumed that there is no possibility of missing the replay (replay winning type) and the bell (one of the general small roles) by this pull-in control. In addition, it can be said that there is no omission, only when the reel stop operation is performed by “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing”. Therefore, this is not the case when a reel stop operation other than the above is performed. This is because when a stop operation other than “forward push” or “forward scissor push” is accepted, stop control is performed to avoid the cherry symbol of the left reel 10a. Specifically, when a winning type other than cherry is selected, the reel stops so as not to pull in the cherry symbol at the same time when performing pull-in control in the display window 8 so as to align the corresponding symbol (other than the cherry symbol). This is because control is performed. At this time, the control that does not stop the cherry symbols in the display window 8 is given the highest priority over the matching of the corresponding symbols, and as a result, the corresponding symbols may not be aligned. Therefore, a stop operation other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” may cause the replay and bell to be missed.

  When a “forward push” or “forward scissor push” stop operation is accepted, the left reel 10a is controlled to stop as the first reel stop process, so it is only necessary to avoid stopping the cherry symbol in the display window 8. .

  In view of the above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays guidance (or explicit, teaching, explanation) such as “please push forward” or “please play with forward push or forward scissors push” on the gaming machine body. It is desirable to cause the player to play the game by forward pressing (or forward scissors pressing) at a place (the vicinity of the bet button, the vicinity of the medal slot, etc.) that the player can see.

  The above is an example of the reel stop process by the table method. In addition to this, there is a reel stop process by a control method, but since a known process can be applied to this, a specific description is omitted here. In this embodiment, either the control method or the table method of reel stop processing may be executed, and which method should be adopted may be determined as appropriate when constructing the control program.

(4. Judgment processing)
FIG. 11 specifically shows the contents of the determination process. When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the reel stop process described above, the main control board 92 performs a process for confirming the output displayed at that time (step S401). At this time, the display window 8 It will be confirmed whether there is a combination of symbols corresponding to one of the winning types on the active line.

  Next, whether the combination of symbols on the active line is a combination of NB symbols (step S402), a combination of CB symbols (step S405), a small role symbol (bell symbol, watermelon symbol or cherry symbol) (Step S408), a replay symbol (step S411), or a combination of symbols that result in a loss that does not correspond to any of them. If it is determined that all the symbol combinations on the effective line are NB symbol combinations (step S402 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the NB symbols are aligned is displayed on the sub-control board. 94 (step S403). If it is determined that all the combinations of symbols arranged on the effective line are combinations of CB symbols (step S405 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the CB symbols are arranged is transmitted to the sub-control board 94. (Step S406).

  When it is determined that the combination of symbols arranged on the effective line corresponds to the small role symbol (either bell symbol, watermelon symbol or cherry symbol) (step S408 = Yes), the number of medals corresponding to each small role is paid out. The operation is instructed to the hopper device 134, and a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S411). Among the above small roles, it is judged that the bells are all on the effective line, and the bells are determined to have a combination of bells. Similarly, all the watermelons are also on the active line, so that all the watermelons are aligned on the effective line. It is the same as NB and CB that it is determined that the However, for cherries, it is determined that combinations of cherry symbols are arranged on the effective line of the left reel 10a so that the cherry symbols stop.

  When it is determined that all symbol combinations on the active line are combinations of replay symbols (step S411 = Yes), a replay game process (step S412) is executed. Here, the replay game process means that the next game can be executed as a replay without a new medal insertion or betting operation. In that case, the number of active lines will be the same as the number of active lines in the game with a combination of replay symbols (for example, if the game is started with 3 bets and the replay is complete, (The number of lines for 3 bets is also valid when replaying starts.)

  When it is allowed to display all NB symbol combinations or all CB symbol combinations, that is, when the NB or CB winning flag is turned ON in the flag processing of FIG. The NB game game process (step S404) or the CB game game process (step S407) is executed in accordance with the combination of symbols arranged above, and the determination process ends.

  In addition, when it is permitted to display a combination of small roles or all replay symbols, that is, when the winning flag for small roles or replay is turned ON in the flag processing of FIG. Medal payout or replay game processing is executed in accordance with the combination of symbols arranged on the active line. Then, the winning flag for the small role or replay is turned off (steps S410 and S413), and this process is ended. Note that the payout of medals in accordance with the above symbols corresponds to an example of a game value giving means. In addition, when the lose flag is ON or when the symbols corresponding to the established flag are not aligned on the active line (missing occurs) (step S411 = No), other than the NB winning flag and the CB winning flag are excluded. The establishment flag (winning flag) is turned off (step S414), and the determination process ends.

  Here, the fact that the establishment flag excluding the NB winning flag and the CB winning flag is turned OFF means that the winning flags of the NB and CB are maintained. This is because NB and CB correspond to a privilege that provides a more advantageous profit for the player than the small role or replay. In other words, when NB and CB are won, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals as compared with a small role or replay. In order to give all players the opportunity to acquire a large amount of medals, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment maintains the NB and CB flags. Therefore, the player plays the game with peace of mind and wishes to win a large amount of medals by winning the NB or CB. The detailed contents of the NB and CB benefits will be described later.

  On the other hand, for small roles and replays, if the corresponding small role symbol or replay symbol is not prepared in the winning game (the small role flag is turned ON or the replay flag is turned ON in the internal lottery), it is established. The flag will disappear. Therefore, replays should be arranged in a reel arrangement that does not miss, or a small role that does not need to be pushed and a small role that needs to be pushed in the small role. The player will suffer as much disadvantage as possible by adding a slight difference in the number of medals obtained between the player who is playing the game properly and the player who is accurately aiming. It can be avoided and the burden of pushing can be reduced

(5. Special gaming state)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the combination of symbols of the NB symbol (“7-7-7”) or the CB symbol (“CC-C”) is displayed (the symbols are aligned), the next time The game shifts to special game states called “NB game” and “CB game”, respectively. These NB games and CB games include a plurality of game opportunities, and there is a possibility that medals or the like may be paid out in the meantime. Therefore, the player is more advantageous than the normal game (normal game state). It can be said that it is in a state. The NB game and CB game correspond to an example of a game value addition opportunity increasing means.

(5-1. NB game processing)
FIG. 12 specifically shows the content of the NB game game process. Here, first, initialization processing is performed and the NB flag is turned OFF, and the random value lottery winning value table (winning allowable value) is changed for the NB game (step S501). The winning value table changed here has a lot of winning values for bonus game exclusive roles, and the winning probability of bonus game exclusive roles is 1 / 1.01, so it is certain that the bonus game exclusive roles will be won almost. It can be said that. In other words, during the NB game, it can be said that there is a high possibility of winning almost every game and bonus game exclusive role. Further, the winning allowance values for the NB game do not include the winning allowance values for the NB and the CB, and the CB and the NB are not redundantly won during the NB game. Further, the winning allowance for NB game does not include the winning allowance for small role and replay, and it is assumed that no win for small role or replay is won during the NB game. Therefore, during an NB game, it can be said that either a bonus game exclusive role is won or a game is lost (rarely). Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the NB game is played with three medals in the same way as the normal game, so that the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable compared to the normal game. .

  Subsequent to step S501, in step S502, the reel device 10 is started and stopped (step S503). The contents of the start process and the stop process are the same as those already described.

  When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the stop process, the outcome at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S504), and the internal NB game number counter is counted up by one (step S504). S505).

  Next, it is determined whether or not all reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped, and it is determined whether or not the bonus game exclusive symbols have been prepared (step S506).

  As a result of the determination, when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are not prepared (step S506 = No), the process proceeds to step S510 and the establishment flag is turned OFF. In this case, it is considered that either the lose flag was turned ON in the lottery, or the player missed the corresponding symbol combination even if the winning flag was turned ON. However, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the bonus game exclusive role symbol is prepared as three combinations and no oversight occurs. In other words, if a bonus game exclusive combination is won, one of the three combination modes corresponding to the bonus game exclusive combination will be arranged.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are prepared in the determination in step S506 (Yes), the payout process in step S507 is performed and medals are paid out. Further, at this time, the main control board 92 instructs the hopper device 134 to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the corresponding symbol, and transmits a payout sound command to the sub-control board 94 (step S508). When the main control board 92 instructs to pay out medals, the cumulative payout number is counted up by that number (step S509).

  Subsequent to step S509, step S510 is executed, and the establishment flag (bonus game exclusive combination winning flag) is turned OFF. Then, after each game end, it is determined whether or not the NB game itself should be ended (step S511), and while the end condition is not satisfied (step S511 = No), the process returns to step S502 for the next start. Processing is performed.

The NB game end condition is when one of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) In step S505, the count number of the NB game number counter reaches 36 times.
(2) The cumulative payout number has reached 500 in step S509.

  If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S511 is affirmed (Yes), and then the determination table migration process is executed (step S512). In this determination table migration process, information commands (determination table flag and count counter start flag) in the flag process of FIG. 7 are confirmed. Based on the information command confirmed here, the determination table applied after the end of the NB game is shifted (or continued). For example, if the determination table currently applied in the internal lottery is a normal probability determination table and the information command is a high probability A determination table flag, the determination table is transferred to the high probability A determination table and the specified number of games is set. In the meantime, the high probability A determination table is applied.

  Note that a mode in which medals can be obtained by aligning any of the small roles (bell, watermelon, cherry) during the NB game may be employed. Moreover, all the small combinations may be uniformly arranged.

(5-2. CB game processing)
FIG. 13 specifically shows the contents of the CB game processing. Here, first, as an initialization process, the CB flag is turned OFF, and the random value lottery value table for the RB game is changed (step S601). The winning value table changed here has a lot of winning values for the bonus game exclusive combination, like the random value lottery table for the NB game, and the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive combination is 1 / 1.01. And it can be said that it is almost certain that the bonus game exclusive role will be won. In other words, it can be said that during the CB game, as in the NB game, there is a high possibility that each game and the bonus game exclusive role will be won. Further, the winning allowance value for the CB game does not include the winning allowance values for CB and NB, and NB and CB are not redundantly won during the CB game. Also, the winning combination for the CB game does not include the winning combination for the small role and the replay, and the winning combination for the small role or the replay is not won during the CB game. Therefore, during the CB game, it can be said that either the bonus game exclusive role is won or the game is lost (rarely). Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the CB game, the game is played with three medals as in the normal game. Therefore, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable compared to the normal game. .

  Next, a start process (step S602) and a stop process (step S603) of the reel device 10 are executed. The contents of the start process and the stop process are the same as those already described.

  When all reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the stop process, the outcome at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S604), and the internal CB game number counter is incremented by one (step S604). S605).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped, and it is determined whether or not the bonus game exclusive symbols have been prepared (step S606).

  As a result of the above determination, if the bonus game exclusive role symbols are not prepared (step S606 = No), the process proceeds to step S610 and the establishment flag is turned OFF. In this case, it is considered that either the lose flag was turned ON by lottery, or the player missed the combination of the corresponding symbols even if the winning flag was turned ON.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are prepared in the determination in step S606 (Yes), the payout processing in step S607 is performed and medals are paid out. At this time, the main control board 92 instructs the hopper device 134 to pay out the number of medals corresponding to the corresponding symbol, and transmits a payout sound command to the sub-control board 94 (step S608). Further, when the main control board 92 instructs to pay out medals, the cumulative payout counter is counted up by the number (step S609).

  Subsequent to step S609, step S610 is executed, where the establishment flag (winning bonus game winning flag) is turned OFF. Then, after each game end, it is determined whether or not the CB game itself should be ended (step S611), and while the end condition is not satisfied (step S612 = No), the process returns to step S602 and the next start Processing is performed.

The CB game end condition is when one of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) In step S605, the count number of the CB game number counter has reached 18 times.
(2) The accumulated payout number has reached 250 in step S609.

  If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S611 is affirmed (Yes), and then the CB game end process is performed and the winning value table is restored (step S612).

(5-3. Special B game processing)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a transition is made to a special game state called a special B game in addition to the NB game and the CB game. FIG. 14 specifically shows the contents of the special B game processing. Here, first, the initialization process is performed, the special B flag is turned OFF, and the random value lottery winning value table (winning allowable value) is changed for the special B game (step S701). The winning value table changed here does not include the winning value of the bonus game exclusive combination, and includes the winning combination values of the small combination, replay, and loss. The winning probabilities for the small role and the replay at this time are the same winning probabilities as those at the normal probability (see FIG. 9A). Furthermore, the winning allowances for the special B game do not include the winning allowances for the NB, CB and the first special B and the second special B, and the NB, CB or the first special is newly added during the special B game. B and 2nd Special B are not duplicated. In other words, during the special B game, there is a possibility of winning a small role or replay with the same winning probability as the normal probability, so the special B game can be started without notice to the player. In addition, since the special B game is played with three medals as in the normal game, it is possible to give the player the impression that the normal game is being played.

  Following step S701, in step S702, the reel device 10 is started and stopped (step S703). The contents of the start process and the stop process are the same as those already described.

  When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped by the stop process, only one internal special B game number counter is counted up (step S704).

  Next, in step S705, the determination process of the turn when all the reels 10a, 10b, 10c are stopped is executed. The contents of this determination process are the same as those already described.

  When the determination process ends, the payout counter is incremented by the number of medals paid out only when the small role is won and the medals are paid out (step S706). When the replay is won or lost and the medal is not paid out, the payout counter is not counted up. When a small role is won and the medals are paid out in the next and subsequent games, the payout counter is counted up.

  Then, after each game end, it is determined whether or not the special B game itself should be ended (step S707). While the end condition is not satisfied (step S707 = No), the process returns to step S702 to return to the next. Start-up processing is performed.

The end condition for the special B game is when one of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) The count number of the special B game number counter has reached 5 in step S704.
(2) The cumulative payout number has reached 3 in step S706.

  If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S707 is affirmed (Yes), and then a determination table change process is executed (step S708). In this determination table change process, confirmation of the information command (determination table flag) in the flag process of FIG. 7 is performed. Based on the information command confirmed here, the determination table to be applied is changed after the end of the special B game.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special B is further divided into two winning types, the first special B and the second special B. The two winning types are the same for shifting to the special B game, but there is a difference in the determination table to be changed in the determination table changing process in step S708. For example, in a special B game (first special B game) that is started when a combination of first special B symbols is prepared, a process for changing the current determination table to a high probability A determination table is performed, and the second special B game is performed. In the special B game (second special B game) started from the combination of the B symbols, the process of changing the current determination table to the high probability B determination table is performed. This is because the command transmission process (see FIG. 7) is executed as an information command together with the first special B flag together with the high probability A determination table flag and the second special B flag together with the high probability B determination table flag.

(6. Game progress)
The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can prepare in advance a plurality of determination tables for normal probabilities, and can determine in advance which determination table is used for a hole or the like. This is called “setting” in a rotating game machine or the like. In this “setting”, a plurality of determination tables with different winning probabilities for each winning type are divided into six stages, and “setting value 6”, “setting value 5” to “setting value 5” to “ Corresponding to “set value 2” and “set value 1”. This set value makes it possible to adjust the ball by adjusting (changing) the hall or the like daily or periodically. Here, for example, the adjustment of the ball is to increase the set value to allow the player to acquire a large amount of medals, to decrease the set value to allow the player to consume a lot of medals, or to match the management format of the hall. It means adjusting the profit of the hall as a whole by adjusting the set value.

  Therefore, the player wants to play a game in the slot machine 1 adjusted to a higher setting value, and the hole is set so that the setting value is as low as possible to increase profits and the player can enjoy the setting value. The set value of the machine 1 is adjusted.

  A plurality of types of determination tables for high probability (high probability A, high probability B) can be provided in accordance with the determination table for normal probability. As a result, a difference for each set value can be clearly given to the number of medals acquired by the player. By providing the set value here, it is possible to suppress the total number of acquired medals when the player plays the game all day to a certain range for each set value. Further, the set value of the slot machine 1 can be changed according to the management form of the hall. For example, if you want to attract more customers to the hall due to events, increase the setting value (change it to a higher setting value), or if you can expect many customers, such as weekends and holidays, change the setting value to a lower value. If the number of customers cannot be expected compared to weekends and holidays such as weekdays, the set value can be changed higher to return the profit to the player and attract customers.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, FIG. 9 shows a winning probability and determination table for each winning type corresponding to the setting value 4 described above. As described above, the winning probability of the NB at the normal probability is 1/256, and the winning probability of the NB can be changed to a high value of 1 / 25.6, which is 10 times higher at the high probability. Therefore, when an internal lottery is performed at a high probability, that is, when the high probability determination table is selected, the possibility of winning the NB is considerably higher than that at the normal probability. Can be won.

  As described above, it can be said that how many NB (including CB) can be won in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a turning point. Therefore, the development of the game (how many medals can be obtained) greatly depends on how high the probability determination table is selected.

  Here, since the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can always move the determination table (from the normal probability determination table to the high probability determination table) when the NB is won, the player can make an NB game. It is possible to attract the player's interest in the game after the end. Furthermore, the greatest feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is that the determination table is transferred even when NB is won.

  Specifically, the transition of the determination table (from the normal probability determination table to the high probability determination table) is performed when the special B is won. What is important here is that the transition to the high probability determination table is always performed even when special B is triggered. Furthermore, when a high probability determination table is selected, there is no possibility of winning a special B (the high probability determination hand table does not include a special B winning permissible value), so a normal probability determination is made from the high probability determination table. There is no result of discouraging the player to move to the table (in this case, a fall).

  In addition, since the player does not know that the special B has won the game or that the special B game has been started, the internal to which the high probability determination table is applied without the player knowing it. The game will be advanced by lottery. If it does so, NB will be won soon (with the short number of game trials). In such a case, the player thinks that he / she has won the NB by himself (that is, good luck with the game at the normal probability), and does not notice that the determination table has been suddenly changed to the high probability determination table.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types are also provided in the high probability determination table, each having a characteristic. That is, the high probability A determination table is set to change only the winning probability of NB, and the high probability B determination table is set to change the winning probability of replay in addition to the winning probability of NB.

  Here, the characteristics of the two high probability determination tables, that is, the high probability A determination table and the high probability B determination table will be described. In the high probability A determination table, it is easy to win NB, but other probability types are normal probability determination tables. It can be said that. This means that no change in the game state (internal state) can be determined from the appearance (winning status of small role or winning status of replay).

  In the high probability B determination table, it is easy to win NB, and it is easy to win replay. In this case, it becomes possible for the player to notice that a change in the winning status of the replay, that is, the number of winning the replay has increased.

  From the above contents, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can first attract the player's interest after the NB ends. Here, if it can be determined that the winning situation of replay has changed, that is, if the situation is such that the replay is frequently won, it can be determined to some extent that the time is high probability B. If it can be determined that the winning situation of replay has not changed, it can be determined to some extent that the high probability is A. In any case, the prescribed number of games is a period in which the internal lottery is executed under conditions that are advantageous to the player, and the player advances the game while expecting to win NB during this period. It will be.

  When the prescribed number of games after the end of the NB game is finished as described above, or when a normal game has continued for a long time, what the player expects is to win a special B. I don't know that this special B is won, and I don't know that the special B game is being played, so I hope that the game that the player thinks is a normal game may be a special B game Can be held constantly. Furthermore, since the gaming state changes at the time of high probability B after the end of the second special B game, the player recognizes the surprise that the replay suddenly became easy to win and the joy of being at the high probability B time. Become.

  However, another special B game is prepared for the special B game, and after the first special B game is finished, there are not many cases where the player wins a replay. I can't notice the change. Therefore, even if the normal game continues for a long time, the player will have an expectation that the first special B game has already ended before he / she notices and may have shifted to a high probability. . In other words, even if the normal game continues for a long time, it is possible to prevent the player from greatly reducing interest.

  From the above, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can be expected to change from a NB game or suddenly (from a special B game) to an advantageous game state for the player. It is possible to suppress as much as possible the factors that cause a decrease in interest, such as feeling the sense.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effect processes according to changes in the gaming state are displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 58, sound effects by the speaker 56, light emission by the lamps 60, 62, 64 and 66, It is possible to execute various effects such as lighting, bonus flag notification lamp 44, credit number display unit 30, game number display unit 32, payout number display unit 34, and the like. As a result, the player is satisfied visually and auditorily, and the interest in the game is enhanced.

(7. Production process)
The above is an example of game control by the main control board 92, but in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the presentation operation is controlled by the sub control board 94 as the game progresses.

  FIG. 15 shows an example of effect processing executed by the sub control board 94. When the power of the slot machine 1 is turned on (the power switch 76 is turned on), an initialization process is first performed in this effect process (step S801). Next, a medal insertion command transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited (step S802). When the medal insertion command is actually transmitted, an effect (medal insertion effect) for outputting an insertion sound, a bet sound, or the like in response thereto is sent. Process) is performed (step S803).

  Subsequently, a winning (start) flag command transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited (step S804). The winning (starting) flag command is transmitted from the main control board 92 in response to the operation of the starting lever 18, and when the winning (starting) flag command is received, the sub control board 94 controls the effect operation in accordance therewith. (Step S805, start time production process). The effect operation here is, for example, an output of a reel start sound, an image display effect by the liquid crystal display device 58, or the like.

When the above-described start-time effect process is performed, a stop information command is awaited (step S806). When all three stop buttons 20, 22, and 24 are stopped, a stop information command is transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94, and the sub control board 94 receives the winning information and stop information respectively. Control of the rendering operation according to the command is performed (step S807, stop-time rendering process).
This stop information command can also wait from the first stop information to the third stop information command. That is, by performing the stop sound of each reel and the reel extinguishing effect for each reel for which the stop operation has been accepted, it is possible to start the rendering operation before all the reels stop.

  In step S808, a payout command is transmitted from the main control board 92 in accordance with the result of the determination process. In response to this, the sub-control board 94 produces an effect based on the payout sound output. Further, a game status command transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited here, and the current game status is examined from the received command. Also at this time, control of the effect operation according to the received game status command is performed (step S809, game status effect process). The game status represents a game state (normal time, NB game, etc.).

(7-1. Production process at start-up)
In the start time effect process, an effect process based on the fact that the sub-control board 94 has received an information command transmitted from the main control board 92 as a result of the flag process described above is executed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effects are performed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66, and the like. In place of the liquid crystal display unit, an accessory (moving a doll imitating a character, etc.), side reel (separate from the reel of the reel device 10), the start and stop are executed as part of the production regardless of the player's operation. ) Or the like. These various effects make the player feel at ease or elevate the mood as the game progresses.

About the contents of production here,
(1) Normal game effect (2) Winning flag suggestion effect (3) Bonus winning notification effect (4) Continuous section effect A
(5) Continuous section effect B
The above effects are prepared in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment.

  As characteristics of each of the above effects, (1) the normal game effect has a content that makes it sense that an effect will be performed from now on. In other words, the content that does not impair the player's expectations by giving the player some implication that the production may develop from now on. For example, the background changes with time (clouds flow, the sun rises and sinks, the seasons change), and the character (hero) is relaxing at home.

  (2) The winning flag suggestion effect is based on the established flag (including the loss flag) won in the internal lottery, and the established flag (NB, CB, small role, replay) is suggested to the player (or made to be detected in a distant manner). It is the content to be made to. For example, if a watermelon is won by an internal lottery, the content suggesting the watermelon design (color of watermelon, picture imitating watermelon) may be displayed as a production image, or the lamp may emit light. It is done.

  (3) The bonus winning notification effect is a content that clearly notifies the player that NB or CB has been won. For example, a message of “bonus confirmed!” May be displayed, or a voice such as “I'm hitting!” May be generated for the main character. Also, the bonus notification lamp 44 is lit to notify the player of the bonus is included in the contents of the bonus winning notification effect.

  (4) Continuous section effect A and (5) Continuous section effect B (hereinafter, both are collectively referred to as a continuous section effect) are mainly performed when special B is won. Only this continuous section effect is performed continuously over a plurality of games, unlike other effects. For example, scenarios such as Western plays and historical plays progress, and competitions such as gluttony and tug of war are developed.

  In this continuous section production, the result (the end of the scenario, the victory or defeat of the competition) is always performed at the end of the production content. Therefore, when the continuous section effect starts, the player advances the game with hope for the result. Furthermore, it is possible to avoid a one-pattern production in which a continuous section effect A and a continuous section effect B are provided in the continuous section effect and the same continuous section effect is performed every time for the player. .

  FIG. 16 specifically shows the effect pattern executed in the start time effect process. This effect pattern table is at normal probability (the normal probability determination table is selected), high probability A (the high probability determination table is selected), high probability B (the high probability B determination table is selected). Each) can be prepared separately.

  This effect pattern table associates the result of random lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect lottery) performed on the sub-control board 94 with each effect. In this effect lottery, 99), an effect corresponding to the random value extracted from the above is executed.

  FIG. 16A shows the relationship between winning flags and effects at normal probability. Each winning flag is described in the horizontal direction of the table, and the name of each effect is described in the vertical direction. Based on this table, it is determined which effect is selected for each winning flag. That is, the effect lottery is performed for each winning flag based on the winning flag.

  For example, (a) in the internal lottery at the normal probability, when the winning flag is a lost flag (the information command in the flag processing is a lost flag), if an effect pattern random number from 0 to 94 is selected, the normal game effect is When an effect pattern random number from 95 to 97 is selected, a winning flag suggestion effect is executed. Further, if 98 effect pattern random numbers are selected, continuous section effect A is executed, and if 99 effect pattern random numbers are selected, continuous section effect B is executed. This effect pattern random number differs in the selection range (winning allowable value) of each effect depending on the winning flag. In addition, the winning allowance for selecting each effect of the effect pattern random number varies depending on (a) normal probability, (b) high probability A, and (c) high probability B even if the same type of winning flag is selected. .

  As for the continuous section effect, if the lost game or the small role becomes the winning flag, the continuous section effect is started from that game. If the NB or special B becomes the winning flag, the NB game, It is assumed that the continuous section effect is started from the game immediately after the special B game is finished. Accordingly, in FIG. 16A, when the winning flag is NB or special B at the normal probability, (b) when the winning flag is NB at the high probability A and (c) the high probability B, The continuous section effect is started after the NB game and the special B game are finished, respectively.

Here are the features of the production pattern table:
(1) At the normal probability, it is highly likely that the base game effect will be selected at the time of winning the lose, bell and replay, the continuous segment effect will be easily selected at the time of winning the NB, and the continuous segment effect will not be selected at the time of winning the CB. .
(2) At the time of high probability A, the winning flag suggesting effect is easily selected at the time of cherry and replay winning, and is difficult to be selected at the time of watermelon winning. In addition, the continuous section effect, particularly the continuous section effect A, is easily selected when winning the NB, and is difficult to select when winning the CB.
(3) At the time of high probability B, the winning flag suggestion effect is easily selected at the time of losing and watermelon winning, and is difficult to select at the time of winning the cherry and replay. In addition, the continuous section effect, particularly the continuous section effect B, is easily selected when the CB is won, and the continuous section effect is difficult to select when the NB is won.
It can be said that the feature is remarkable.

  From the above contents, how to accurately find out the characteristics of the current gaming state (which is the determination table applied to the internal lottery) from each production pattern, when the game is advanced in the slot machine 1 It can be said that the game is a turning point and attracts the interest of players.

(7-2. Continuous section production)
As described above, there are a plurality of continuous section effects A and continuous section effects B. FIG. 17 is a table showing the distribution of the continuous section effects in more detail. The horizontal direction of the table indicates the gaming state at the time when the starting operation is performed, and the vertical direction indicates the name of each effect. The numerical values in the table are the effect pattern random values described with reference to FIG. The special B is different from the first special B and the second special B only in the distribution of the effect pattern random numbers in the continuous section effect.

  In the continuous section effect, the continuous section effect A is divided into a success ending and a failure ending, and the continuous section effect B is divided into a victory ending and a defeat ending. Further, each production can be divided into two according to the number of games in which the production continues. As the number of continuous games, one in which an effect is executed continuously for three games is called a short, and one in which an effect is executed continuously for five games is called a long. In both cases, a result effect display (ending display) is performed in the last game of the continuous game (that is, the third game in the short game and the fifth game in the long game).

As a feature of continuous section production,
(1) Although the success or victory ending may be selected for a continuous section effect after the end of the NB game at high probability, all endings (long) may be selected at normal probability.
(2) After the first special B game, the failure ending (short) and the defeat ending (short) are not selected. Also, after the end of the second special B game, the failure ending (long) and the defeat ending (long) are not selected.
(3) At high probability A and high probability B, the effects selected for watermelon, cherry, and CB are different (can be used as a guide for making a judgment).
These are typical features.

  It can be said that the continuous section effect is mainly performed after the end of the NB game or after the end of the special B game because there is a low possibility of being selected in the case of a loser or a small role (watermelon, cherry). However, even when a lost game or small role (watermelon, cherry) is won, the continuous section effect is selected, so that it is possible to make the player have an expectation even in a normal game.

(7-3. Stop effect production process)
In the stop time effect process, the effect process is executed in response to the reel stop process and the determination process described above. In the stop time effect process, various effects performed in the start time effect process, that is, a normal game effect, a winning flag suggestion effect, a bonus winning notification effect, a continuous section effect A, and a continuous section effect B can be executed. However, for the winning flag suggestion effect, it is desirable to execute the effect before all reels stop. This is an effect that the winning flag suggestion effect has a meaning to tell the player the winning flag (to turn away), so even if all the reels stop and the winning flag at that time is taught, it is preferable for the player Because there is no. This is because if the player misses the corresponding winning flag, he / she will buy the player's disappointment.

  Other effects processing, that is, medal insertion effect processing and game status effect processing, can also be made to execute various effects in the same manner as the stop time effect processing. In particular, since the continuous section effect is unfolded over a plurality of games, it is not determined in advance from which of the above-mentioned effect processes, but from which of the above-mentioned effect processes. In this case, the player can have an expectation that an effect that the player can expect from any of the operations related to the progress of the game is started.

(7-4. Image example of continuous section effect)
18 and 19 are examples of images representing the contents of effects executed in the continuous section effect A. In the continuous section effect A, the hero's friend's child (the child depicted in the CB pattern) can continuously enjoy whether or not the oden can be eaten (can be eaten) at the “oden shop” before closing (3 or For 5 games). FIG. 18A shows an image of a child appearing at an oden shop. (B) is an image of a scene where the complete meal target is displayed for 6 oden skewers and is about to be completed. In (c), it is an image of the original scene when it began to eat, and in (d), it is an image of the child being impatient because it is not enough to eat quickly if one hour has passed until the closing time. is there. (E) is an image showing that the oden is being eaten smoothly, and (f) is an image showing a state where the oden is completely finished (6 oden was eaten). Up to here, the pattern (successful ending) in which the continuous section effect A is successful is shown.

  FIG. 19A is an image that suggests that the stomach becomes full and it is difficult to complete the meal. (B) shows a pattern (failure ending) in which a meal could not be completed within the time limit and failed. (C), (d) is an example of an image that predicts reversal (indicating that there is a high possibility of being able to complete a meal) in a scene where it is difficult to complete a meal. When this (c) or (d) is developed, the success ending approaches.

  20 and 21 are examples of images representing the contents of effects executed in the continuous section effect B. In the continuous section effect B, the team of the boy of the main character is performed as an effect (between 3 or 5 games) in which a tug-of-war game is continued with the opponent team. FIGS. 20A and 20B are images of scenes where a team introduction in a tug-of-war game is being performed. The team of 6 boys with the same face in the upper half of the image in (a) is the main character's team, and the team of 6 characters with various faces in the lower half of the image is the opponent team. In (c) and (d), a tug-of-war game is started. In (e), an incandescent game and the main character team are in a dominant situation (which suggests that there is a high possibility of winning). On the other hand, (f) shows that the protagonist team is in an inferior situation (which suggests that there is a high possibility of losing). This (e) or (f) can be displayed at the time of the game before the last game of the continuous section effect B (the winning / losing result is displayed) to maximize the player's expectation.

  FIG. 21 is an example of an image displayed at the end of the effect of the continuous section effect B as a result of the tug of war game. (A) shows the case where the protagonist's team wins brilliantly (winning ending), and (b) shows the situation where the protagonist's team unfortunately loses (that is, if the opponent's team wins, defeat ending). It is an image. Moreover, (c) is an example of an image that suggests that there is a high possibility that the protagonist team will win because there is only one opponent team. It is assumed that this may be displayed rarely (premium image) when a victory is confirmed in the continuous section effect B. This is because a player who has seen an image that is rarely seen is proud of it among the many players who enjoy the game on the slot machine 1, or is encouraging by other players. This is because it becomes possible to give new added value in addition to the game characteristics of the slot machine 1 such as becoming a target. In addition, when the continuous section effect B is being performed, if the support display of (d) is performed, the victory of the hero team will be greatly increased. Since this is not known where in the continuous section production B, even if the content of the development is likely to lose the tug of war, the player will watch the production without giving up until the end.

2 is a front view of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2 is an internal structure diagram of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a block diagram schematically showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of one game (rotational game) in the slot machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a start process of the slot machine 1. It is a composition table of winning types and benefits of the slot machine 1. 10 is a flowchart of flag processing of the slot machine 1. 10 is a flowchart of a determination table selection process of the slot machine 1. 12 is a winning probability and determination table for an internal lottery of the slot machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a reel stop process of the slot machine 1. 10 is a flowchart of determination processing of the slot machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of the NB game game process of the slot machine 1. 4 is a flowchart of a CB game game process of the slot machine 1. 40 is a flowchart of special B game game processing in the slot machine 1. 14 is a flowchart of the effect process of the slot machine 1. 10 is an effect pattern table table of the slot machine 1. 12 is a detailed pattern table table of continuous section effects of the slot machine 1. It is an example (1) of the image in the continuous section effect A of the slot machine 1. It is an example (2) of the image in the continuous section effect A of the slot machine 1. It is an example (1) of the image in the continuous section effect B of the slot machine 1. It is an example (2) of the image in the continuous section effect B of the slot machine 1.

Explanation of symbols

1 slot machine 4 front door 10 reel device 12 1 bet button 14 2 bet button 16 MAX bet button 18 start lever 20 right stop button 22 middle stop button 24 right stop button 26 medal slot 30 credit number display part 32 game number display part 34 Payout number display (error display)
46 Storage and settlement button 48 Key hole 52 Discharge port 54 Receptacle 58 Liquid crystal display 60, 62, 64, 66 Lamp 70 Power supply unit 72 Setting key switch 74 Reset switch 76 Power switch 86 Medal full sensor 92 Main control board 94 Sub control board 96 External Terminal board 98 Dispensing sensor 100 Error canceling sensor 134 Hopper device

Claims (1)

A plurality of movable display bodies provided with a band forming a symbol row including a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each of the movable display bodies on the front surface of the gaming machine body When a start operation by a player is received in a state where a predetermined number of game values are multiplied for each game, the plurality of movable display bodies are rotated in one direction. The display of the symbols is changed, and after that, when a plurality of stop operations are sequentially received by the player, the rotation of the movable display bodies is stopped one by one in the order in which the stop operations are received, and all the movable display bodies are When the rotation of the game machine stops, in the gaming machine that judges the result for each game based on the display mode of the symbols in the symbol display section,
Internal lottery means for performing a predetermined internal lottery for each game,
Normal lottery winning determination means for determining a result of winning by applying a normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means;
Apart from the normal lottery winning determination means, a first special lottery in which the lottery probability is higher than the normal lottery probability applied by the normal lottery winning determination means to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means. A first special lottery winning determination means for determining a winning by applying a probability;
Separately from the normal lottery winning judgment means and the first special lottery winning judgment means, compared to the first lottery probability applied by the first special lottery winning judgment means to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means. A second special lottery winning judging means for judging a winning by applying a second special lottery probability that has increased the lottery probability;
Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the movable display bodies in order to individually stop the rotation of the movable display bodies;
Among the stop positions of the individual symbols displayed in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the display positions that are effective as a combination of symbols across the plurality of movable display bodies are each of the movable display bodies. Effective display position defining means for prescribing, and
As a winning result of the internal lottery, a special winning type defining means for prescribing a special winning type,
As a winning result of the internal lottery, a small combination defining means for defining a plurality of small combinations accompanied by a game value,
As the winning result of the internal lottery, a re-game winning type defining means for defining a re-play winning type that allows the next game to be executed without any additional game value;
As the winning result of the internal lottery, as a plurality of special winning types apart from the special winning types and the plurality of small roles, special winning type defining means for defining a first special winning type and a second special winning type;
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a special display mode is derived as a result of all the same special types of symbols stopping at the effective display positions defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section. A special gaming state control means for controlling to a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
As a result of stopping one or more types of symbols other than the special types of symbols at the effective display position defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped, When a predetermined display mode is derived, game value giving means for giving a player a number of game values corresponding to the small role,
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a specific display mode is derived as a result of all the same specific types of symbols stopping at the effective display positions defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section. A re-game execution means for executing the next game without any additional game value,
When the first special winning type is obtained as the winning result of the internal lottery, the effective display position defining means defines the effective display position in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the first special display mode is derived as a result of the stop of a plurality of symbols other than the special type of symbols, the special gaming state is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. Special gaming state control means to control;
When the second special winning type is obtained as the winning result of the internal lottery, the effective display position defining means defines the effective display position within the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When a second special display mode is derived as a result of the suspension of a plurality of symbols other than a special type of symbol, the special gaming state is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. Special gaming state control means to control;
When the special game state controlled by the first special display mode in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped is terminated, the result of winning by the normal lottery winning determination means The lottery probability is changed from the normal lottery probability to the first special lottery probability in order to change the internal lottery determined to be the internal lottery whose winning result is determined by the first special lottery winning determination means. First special lottery changing means to change to,
When the special gaming state controlled by the second special display mode in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped is terminated, the result of the winning is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means. The lottery probability is changed from the normal lottery probability to the second special lottery probability in order to change the determined internal lottery to the internal lottery whose winning result is determined by the second special lottery winning determination means. A second special lottery changing means to be changed;
When the special game state controlled by the special display mode in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped is terminated, the first special lottery winning determination means or the second special lottery A gaming machine comprising: a winning determination determining means for shifting to a state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by any of the winning determination means.