JP2007061206A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of preventing player's motivation from being reduced caused by its performance or the like as much as possible. <P>SOLUTION: In the drum type game machine such as a slot machine, a privilege to be advantageous for a player is imparted after the end of a big bonus game and during a normal game. When the advantageous privilege is imparted in this case, the opportunity of whether or not to impart a condition to be advantageous in addition to the privilege is given further. Only when the privilege to be advantageous for the player is imparted, reporting to the player is executed. For the reporting of whether or not the condition to be advantageous is imparted in addition to the reported privilege further, the execution is evaded. <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.

In the spinning-type game machine represented by the slot machine, a prize called a small role that brings small profits to the player, centered on a prize called big bonus (BB) or regular bonus (RB) that gives large profits to the player. Also, a prize is provided to the player from replay or the like that gives the player a chance to replay. In addition, in recent years, challenge time (CT) and assist time (AT) are also known as awards that bring great benefits to players in addition to BB and RB (see Patent Document 1).
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  In a spinning machine such as a slot machine, the player's interest tends to concentrate particularly on how many BB, RB, CT and AT are won. This is because these awards have a privilege that can acquire a large amount of game values such as medals and coins. As such, these awards have a low probability of winning. Therefore, there are many cases in which a small role or replay is inevitably lost.

  In order to avoid reducing the player's willingness to play even when such a state continues for a long time, a known gaming machine frequently executes various effects such as liquid crystal and dot display, etc. Techniques for increasing the frequency are known. However, if these various effects are performed too frequently, the effects themselves become troublesome, and on the contrary, the player's willingness to play is impaired.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of such a problem, and an object of the present invention is to provide a technique capable of suppressing the loss of a player's willingness to play.

  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. Internal lottery means Separately from the normal lottery winning determination means for applying the normal lottery probability defined in advance to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means and determining the result of winning, the internal lottery means The special lottery winning judgment means for judging the winning by applying a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability than the normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the above, and stopping the rotation of the movable display individually Preferably, a stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the movable display bodies, and 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. Effective display position defining means for defining the display position that is effective as a combination of symbols across each of the movable display bodies, and the winning result of the internal lottery A special winning type prescribing means for prescribing a special winning type, a win defining result for the internal lottery, a small role prescribing means for defining a plurality of small wins with game value, and a winning result for the internal lottery A re-game winning type specifying means for specifying a re-play winning type that enables the next game to be executed without multiplying the game value, and as a winning result of the internal lottery, separately from the special winning type and the plurality of small roles Special winning type prescribing means for prescribing a special winning type, and a special type of symbol that is the same as the effective display position defined by the effective display position prescribing 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 stop, special game state control means for controlling to a special game state advantageous to the player, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped When a predetermined display mode is derived as a result of the stop of one or more types of symbols other than the special type of symbols at the effective display position defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit , A game value giving means for giving a player a number of game values corresponding to the small role, and an effect defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped As a result of stopping the same specific type of symbols at all display positions, when a specific display mode is derived, a re-game execution means for executing the next game without applying the game value again, and the winning result of the internal lottery When the special winning type is obtained, the special display position is set to the effective display position 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 multiple symbols other than the type of symbol being stopped, the special gaming state is controlled so that it is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. When the special gaming state controlled by the control means and when the special display mode is derived in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped, at least one winning type Special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, and the special display mode in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the special gaming state controlled by being derived is terminated, either the normal lottery probability or the special lottery probability is applied in the internal lottery. A lottery probability selection means for selecting whether or not, an external teaching means for instructing the player of the gaming state toward the outside of the gaming machine, and the special lottery probability from the normal lottery probability by the special lottery change means When the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed, and when it is selected by the lottery probability selection means to apply the special lottery probability in the internal lottery, the teaching by the external teaching means is performed. In addition to the external teaching execution means to be executed for the player, and the winning type in which the lottery probability is changed to be higher with the special lottery probability than the normal lottery probability, one or more winning symbols A special lottery probability addition selection means for selecting whether or not to change the lottery probability for a type high, and a lottery probability of one or more winning types by the special lottery probability addition selection means is increased. And an additional selection opportunity giving means for giving an opportunity to execute selection as to whether or not to change the game machine.

  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, then the movable display body in a stopped state is rotated, and then the rotation of the movable display body is stopped, and The process 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, a lottery applying a predetermined lottery probability determined in advance may be performed, or a lottery applying a special lottery probability that is higher than the normal lottery probability may be performed. . The difference between the normal lottery probability and the special lottery probability is to change the range of winning values for one or a plurality of winning results among a plurality of types of winning results obtained as a result of the internal lottery. . In other words, in the special lottery probability, the winning range of one or more types of winning results (hereinafter referred to as winning types) is increased (widened) compared to the normal lottery probability, It means increasing the number. Therefore, the possibility that the obtained random number matches the range of the winning value of the corresponding winning type is increased by the extent that the range of the winning value is expanded. That is, the winning probability of the corresponding winning type is increased.

  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. Further, combinations other than horizontal and diagonal can be freely determined. As a possible combination, there is a combination configured by extracting one symbol from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section. Among these combinations, a linear combination is the above-mentioned horizontal or diagonal “arrangement”. Further, in addition to “arrangement”, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape, and combinations in which one end or both ends of a straight line are deviated from the straight line. All of these can be visually confirmed as to whether or not the combination has become effective by paying attention to one symbol of each movable display in the symbol display section.

  As another possible combination, there is also a combination configured by extracting more than one symbol from each movable display body. This is a combination of two symbols extracted from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section, or one movable display body extracts three symbols and from other movable display bodies. Is a combination constituted by extracting one symbol, or a combination constituted by extracting two, two, and one symbol from each movable display body, etc. It can also be set as the combination which extracted the symbol and was comprised. This makes it difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared to the combination configured by extracting one symbol from each of the movable display bodies described above.

  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. That is, when the stop position of the movable display body is controlled based on the player's stop operation, and the small role symbol stops at an effective display position in the symbol display section, the result is that a "predetermined display mode has been derived". it makes sense. 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. In addition to this, in the gaming machine of the present invention, all the movable display bodies are provided. 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. The “normal game” here means a game excluding a game from when a special winning type is won to a special gaming state until the special gaming state ends, that is, a game in a normal gaming state. I mean.

  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 the stop of all the movable display bodies, when the re-game symbol is in a specific display mode in the symbol display unit, 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, when the re-game winning type is won, the player can play one game without consuming a new gaming value. If the number of re-game winning types increases in this way, the amount of game value consumed by the player for the game can be reduced, and the player is forced to consume significant game value. It can be avoided.

  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. As a result of the stop of all the movable display bodies, when a combination composed of a plurality of symbols different from the special winning symbol becomes a special display mode in the symbol display unit, the transition to the special gaming state is performed. This special game state is a game state that is completely different from the appearance of the gaming machine, unlike the special game state described above. In other words, this is a gaming state in which the player does not recognize any change from the normal game.

  The special gaming state becomes a gaming state where there is no difference compared to the normal game because the special display mode that triggers the transition to the special gaming state is composed of a combination of multiple symbols Is attributed. This is a combination of all the same types of symbols, and it is possible to get special benefits such as game value being given or transitioning to a special gaming state, and the corresponding winning types of gaming machines and the corresponding symbols This is because of the configuration. In other words, a combination composed of a plurality of symbols is generally recognized by the player as losing (whether any winning type has not been won or the symbols corresponding to the winning type have not been arranged). Is. Such a combination of symbols that cause a loss is frequently displayed in a normal game, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the special game state.

  As a combination of a plurality of symbols serving as a special display mode, any symbols other than the special winning symbol can be combined. Among these, there are combinations such as combinations of small symbols all different, combinations of small symbols and replay symbols, combinations composed of at least two or more different symbols, and the like. The reason why the special winning symbol is excluded as a combination that becomes a special display mode is that it is feared that the combination becomes conspicuous by including the special winning symbol. In many cases, each time a player plays a game on a gaming machine, the player accumulates the experience of the game while examining whether or not it is simply a combination of losers or a combination that has some meaning. I will do it. If the accumulated experience shows that there are many cases where changes are seen in the gaming state at the boundary of a combination of symbols that always includes a special winning symbol, the combination of the lost symbol that includes the special winning symbol is This is because it is easy to guess that the display mode is special.

  The special game state can change the game state after the end. A specific change is to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. That is, the game state changes so that an internal lottery advantageous to the player is executed. After the end of the special game state, the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is always changed.

  In addition, there is an opportunity to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery even after the special gaming state ends. In this case, unlike after the end of the special gaming state, an opportunity to select whether or not to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is given. In other words, it is not always changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, but it is possible to select whether the lottery probability is normal or the special lottery probability. Since this is an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value that can be recognized by the player in the special game state, the player's interest can be directed to which lottery probability is applied after the end.

  The gaming machine of the present invention further includes external teaching means for teaching the gaming state to the player toward the outside of the gaming machine. Examples of the method of teaching the player include a method of appealing to the player's vision by display or the like, and a method of appealing to the player's hearing by voice or the like. In addition, the method of visually appealing can include light emission. In either case, it is possible to teach (or appeal) the internal state or gaming state of the gaming machine to the player.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability in response to the special gaming state and the special gaming state, that is, a gaming state advantageous to the player. When the transition is made, teaching by the external teaching means is executed. For example, a notice that the gaming state has become advantageous is displayed, the player is notified by voice, or the player can be notified by making the lighting mode significantly different from the normal state. It is done. With these teachings, the player knows that a special lottery probability is applied to a game state advantageous to him, that is, an internal lottery.

  In particular, when transitioning to the special gaming state, the player enjoys the pleasure of acquiring a large amount of gaming value in the special gaming state, and proceeds with the game with the expectation that the above teaching will be performed even after the special gaming state ends. be able to. Thereby, it can be avoided that the interest of the player is remarkably lowered with the end of the special gaming state. In addition, when the game state is shifted to the special game state, the player cannot recognize the special game state. Then, a teaching that tells a change in the gaming state suddenly is performed in a normal game. This strongly impresses that the gaming machine of the present invention may suddenly become advantageous to the player even in a normal game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the lottery probability of the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, the lottery probability is changed to be higher with the special lottery probability than the normal lottery probability. In addition to the winning types, it is possible to further select whether or not to change the lottery probability of one or more winning types. This means that an opportunity can be provided when the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery becomes a special lottery probability. That is, as long as a special lottery probability is applied to the internal lottery, the lottery probability of one or a plurality of winning types can be further increased at any time. A game development in which a lot of winnings suddenly become conspicuous in one or a plurality of winning types in a game in a game state in which an internal lottery to which a special lottery probability is applied is executed. Can vary from monotonous to diverse. In the following, changing one of the special lottery probabilities described above to a higher lottery probability for one or more winning types will be referred to as “additional lottery probability change”.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a special winning type can be selected as the winning type that increases the winning probability with a special lottery probability as compared with the normal lottery probability. This is because a game state in which an internal lottery to which a special lottery probability is applied is executed and an internal lottery to which a normal lottery probability is applied are executed only by increasing the winning probability of the special winning type. This is because the game state cannot be distinguished from the appearance. In this case, it is assumed that there is no operation control such as performing a notification operation for identifying each gaming state.

  In general, many players recognize that the special winning type is the hardest to win among the many winning types. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the winning probability of the special winning type is high only by changing the winning probability to a high level without performing the operation control toward the outside of the gaming machine.

  Here, the “additional lottery probability change” which is one of the features of the gaming machine of the present invention may have a role of suggesting that the lottery probability applied to the internal lottery is a special lottery probability. However, it can also have a role that is not suggested. That is, in order to have the role suggested above, for example, the winning probability may be changed significantly higher than the normal lottery probability for the general small role or the replay winning type. By doing this, it is clear that it is normal game, as the player sees that it is continuously elected as a general small role, or replayed as a kind of game, so that it is hard to think in a normal game It becomes possible to recognize different things. On the other hand, in order to have a role that is not suggested above, for example, even if a general small role that is difficult to win in a normal game (so-called rare small role) or a replay winning type is selected, The winning probability should not be significantly higher than the normal lottery probability. By doing so, it is possible to keep the player only aware of the fact that, for example, the chance to win a rare small role is overlapped. That is, the game can be advanced without allowing the player to recognize that it is different from the normal game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, teaching about “additional lottery probability change” is not actively performed. This is because it is possible to conceal that the player has an “additional lottery probability change” only by notifying that it has become an advantageous state. In other words, games that have been instructed to the player often have a winning type that shows a change in the winning situation, or a situation in which there is no change compared to a normal game. More people see it. In such a case, many players make assumptions and predictions that there may be multiple states that are advantageous to the player, or that the advantageous gaming state may change in stages. I will try to elucidate it as the game progresses.

(Solution 2)
Solving means 2 is different from the special gaming state in which the special gaming state control means is controlled by the special gaming state control means in the gaming machine described in the solving means 1, and only the internal control is performed in the special gaming state. In other words, the gaming machine is characterized in that the gaming state differs from the normal gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the control accompanied by the operation (for example, the rotation operation of the movable display body is different from the normal game, or the light emission mode such as the lamp is normally set. Do not change the game). That is, “the game state can be controlled to the special game state without changing the operation control of the normal game state”. This makes it impossible to distinguish between a normal game and a special game state from the viewpoint of the gaming machine. Therefore, the gaming state can be changed without changing the operation of the gaming machine as compared with the normal game.

(Solution 3)
The solving means 3 is the gaming machine according to the solving means 1 or 2, wherein the additional selection opportunity giving means finishes the special gaming state, and the special lottery changing means makes the special lottery probability from the normal lottery probability. When the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed, and when the special gaming state is ended, and it is selected by the lottery probability selection means to apply the special lottery probability in the internal lottery. Each of the game machines is characterized by giving an opportunity to execute selection by the special lottery addition selection means.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the opportunity to execute the selection as to whether or not to perform the “additional lottery probability change” described in the solving means 3 is performed by an internal lottery after the end of the special gaming state and after the end of the special gaming state. It may be a case where the applied lottery probability is changed from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. In other words, when a condition that is advantageous to the player that a special lottery probability is determined to be applied to the internal lottery is established, it is possible to select whether to add another advantageous condition in addition. Become.

(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the special winning type is determined only when the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means. It is a gaming machine characterized by being obtained as one of the winning results.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the special winning is performed only in the gaming state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the normal lottery winning determining means (hereinafter, the gaming state at this time is referred to as the normal probability gaming state). The result of the type of win can be determined. That is, in the normal lottery probability, the special winning type is included in one of the winning types, but in the special lottery probability, the special winning type is not included in one of the winning types. This can be achieved by setting the range of the winning value of the special winning type with a special lottery probability to 0.

  Further, by setting the special winning type as the winning type in the normal probability gaming state, in addition to winning the special winning type in the normal game, a privilege advantageous to the player can be given. In other words, by winning the special winning type, the player can be given a series of benefits of changing the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery to the special lottery probability through the special gaming state.

  On the other hand, it can also be said that “the special winning type is to avoid one of the winning results when the result of the internal lottery winning is determined by the special lottery winning determining means”. In other words, in a gaming state in which a special lottery probability is applied to the internal lottery (hereinafter, the gaming state at this time is referred to as a high-probability gaming state), the winning of the special winning type is not determined. This is because the special winning type is a winning type that triggers changing the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability. In other words, the special win type can be given to the player for the benefit of the privilege only after winning in the normal probability game state. Even if the special win type is won in the high probability game state, it is already internal. This is because the lottery probability applied to the lottery has been changed to a special lottery probability, and there is no privilege that the player can obtain. In order to avoid buying such a player's disapproval, the gaming machine of the present invention avoids the special winning type as the winning result of the internal lottery in the high probability gaming state.

(Solution 5)
The solving means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 4, wherein the special lottery winning determining means determines the winning of the special winning type with a higher probability than the normal lottery winning determining 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 lottery probability of the special winning type between the normal lottery probability and the special lottery probability. In other words, in the special lottery probability, the lottery probability of the special win type is higher than the normal lottery probability, and it can be said that there is a higher possibility of winning the special win type accordingly. Accordingly, a high-probability gaming state in which an internal lottery to which a special lottery probability is applied is executed can be a gaming state that can give a player a sufficient advantage.

(Solution 6)
Solving means 6 includes: a display means for displaying a plurality of effect display modes toward the outside of the gaming machine in any of the gaming machines 1 to 5; It is suggested that there is a high possibility of being in the normal gaming state as the effect display mode executing means for executing a predetermined effect display mode based on the lottery result and the effect display mode executed by the effect display mode executing means. In addition to the normal performance, the winning guidance effect that guides the player when the winning operation result of the internal lottery is performed, the special winning type notification effect that announces that the special winning type has been won, and the special winning type Or the expected production that expects that the special prize type is won and the possibility of winning the special prize type or the special prize type is significantly higher than the expected production. And an effect display means that respectively defines a high expectation effect that suggests, and an effect display mode determining means that determines which of the effect display modes is to be executed by the effect display mode executing means. This is a gaming machine.

  The gaming machine of the present invention is provided with display means for displaying various effect display modes particularly toward the outside. This allows the player to visually enjoy the game on the gaming machine sufficiently. Examples of the display means may include a liquid crystal display, a dot display, and a lamp. In the effect display mode, the player performs a stop operation on all the movable display bodies based on the normal effect of the content suggesting that the current game state is likely to be the normal probability game state and the winning result of the internal lottery. Winning guidance effects with content that helps guide (or suggestion, guidance, navigation) and finish the corresponding symbols (general small role, replay winning type, etc.) and special winning types Special winning type notification effect that announces (or teaches, informs) that you have been won, an expected directing that may have been won in a special winning type or special winning type, and a special winning type or special winning type There is a high-expected production that suggests that the possibility of winning is much higher than the expected production.

  Based on the winning result of the internal lottery, one of the effects is selected from the effect display modes described above. By displaying the effect selected here on the display means, the player can detect the winning result in the internal lottery, or can make a clue to guess even the gaming state. In addition, the effect display mode can select an effect different from the winning result of the internal lottery. That is, based on the winning result of the internal lottery, the player can be aware of “something” by performing an effect different from the actual winning result. Here, what corresponds to “something” includes winning a special winning type, winning a special winning type, and the like.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, in addition to the above-described configuration, “a timbre generating means for generating a timbre toward the outside of the gaming machine is further provided, and the timbre generating means is based on an effect defined as an effect display mode, It is also possible to adopt a configuration in which a timbre corresponding to each is generated. That is, when various effect display modes are performed by the display means, a sound effect, a congratulatory sound, etc. can be generated from the tone color generating means. Here, examples of the timbre generating means include a speaker and a buzzer. If a sound effect (tone) that does not correspond to the effect display mode is generated, the player can be made to recognize that “something” is different from usual. In this way, it can be expected that the player's willingness to play is improved by making the player visually and auditorily entertained by the display and the timbre.

(Solution 7)
The solution means 7 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 6, wherein the effect display mode determination means has a dedicated effect display mode corresponding to the winning type even if the winning result of the internal lottery is a specific winning type. It is a gaming machine characterized by being able to select an effect display mode corresponding to another winning type without being limited as a typical effect.

  The various effect display modes executed by the gaming machine of the present invention are selectively determined without making all the effect display modes exclusively dedicated to the specific winning type. You can selectively decide what to do. “Selectively determining” means determining by lottery, selecting in order, or the like. When any one of the effect display modes is determined by lottery, for example, when the result of the internal lottery is lost, any one of all the effect display modes can 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. Therefore, the impression that the player has for each effect display mode can be made fluid. This leads to avoiding that the unexpectedness disappears and the production becomes monotonous by associating each production display mode with one result.

(Solution 8)
When the effect display mode execution unit determines to execute any one of the effect display modes in the gaming machine described in the solution unit 6, the solution unit 8 changes the corresponding effect display mode once every time. After a start operation by the player is received in a state where a predetermined number of game values are multiplied with respect to the game, a plurality of stop operations by the player are subsequently received, whereby all of the movable display bodies are rotated. It is a gaming machine that is stopped and executed within a period until one game is completed 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 9)
Solving means 9 includes a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game in the gaming machine according to any one of solving means 1 to 8, and a multiplier 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 a rotation of the movable display body and can display a predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row for each movable display body on the front side of the gaming machine body, and the movable Stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for each of the movable display bodies to individually stop the rotation of the display bodies, and when the start operation is received by the start operation means, the rotation of the movable display body is started, When the stop operation is accepted by the stop operation means during the rotation of the movable display body, the stop display means accepts the movable display body driving means for stopping the movable display body in the order in which the stop operation is accepted, and the stop operation means. Stop control means for performing control to stop the movable display bodies according to the order, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped by the movable display body driving means for one game, all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the game state is shifted to the game state by the game value giving means for giving the player a specified number of game values as needed based on the combination of symbols at the time and the special game state transition means, A gaming machine characterized by further comprising game value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value giving opportunity to be given as compared to a normal gaming state.

  The present invention accepts a stop operation by a player after a start operation is performed in a state where a multiplier of game values (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) necessary for the player to play one game is determined. The movable display can be applied to a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine that stops rotating in the order of acceptance. In a swivel type gaming machine such as a slot machine, 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. In this way, the player advances the game while repeating a series of operations in which the movable display body is rotated and stopped after the game value is applied. In addition, depending on the display mode displayed on the symbol display unit, it is possible to shift to a gaming state in which a special gaming state can be acquired in a large amount as compared to the normal 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 10)
The solving means 10 includes a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of the game value for each game, and a starting operation means for accepting a player's starting operation with the multiplier determined by the multiplier determining means. Rotating a plurality of movable display bodies formed with an annular symbol array including a plurality of types of patterns on the surface to change the display of the symbols, while stopping the rotation of the movable display bodies to each of the movable display bodies A predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row can be displayed on the front side of the gaming machine main body, and each movable display for individually stopping the rotation of the movable display body A stop operation means for accepting the stop operation for the body, and when the start operation is accepted by the start operation means, the rotation of the movable display body is started, and the stop operation means is rotated during the rotation of the movable display body. When a stop operation is received, a movable display body driving unit that stops the movable display body in the order in which the stop operation is received, and a stop control unit that performs control to stop the movable display body according to the order received by the stop operation unit When all the movable display bodies are stopped by the movable display body driving means for one game, a prescribed number is set as necessary based on the combination of symbols when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When the gaming state is shifted to the gaming state by the gaming value giving means for giving the gaming value to the player and the special gaming state shifting means, the opportunity for giving the gaming value to the player is compared with the normal gaming state. Game value addition opportunity increasing means for increasing, internal lottery means for performing a predetermined internal lottery for each game, and the internal lottery means In addition to the normal lottery winning determination means for determining the result of winning by applying a normal lottery probability prescribed in advance to the group lottery and the normal lottery winning determination means, the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means The special lottery winning judgment means for judging the winning by applying a special lottery probability that is changed to be higher than the lottery probability, and the individual movable display bodies to individually stop the rotation of the movable display bodies. This is effective as a combination of a stop operation means for receiving a stop operation and a symbol 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. An effective display position defining means for defining the display position for each of the movable display bodies, and a special winning type rule for defining a special winning type as the winning result of the internal lottery. Means, a small role defining means for defining a plurality of small roles accompanied by the addition of game value as the winning result of the internal lottery, and the next game is executed without any additional game value as the winning result of the internal lottery Replay winning type specifying means for specifying the replay winning type to be allowed, and special winning type specifying means for specifying the special winning type separately from the special winning type and the plurality of small roles as the winning result of the internal lottery 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. And a special game state control means for controlling the special game state advantageous to the player, and the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. When one or more types of symbols other than the special type of symbols are stopped at the effective display position defined by the above, if a predetermined display mode is derived, the number of game values corresponding to the small role Game value giving means for giving the player a game, and all the same specific types of symbols are displayed at the effective display positions defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped. As a result of stopping, when a specific display mode is derived, re-game execution means for executing the next game without multiplying the game value again, and when the special winning type is obtained as the winning result of the internal lottery, When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a plurality of symbols other than the special kind of symbols are stopped at the effective display positions defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display section. As a result, when a special display mode is derived, special game state control means for controlling to a special game state in which it is difficult for the player to recognize a change from the normal game state, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the special gaming state controlled when the special display mode is derived in the symbol display unit is terminated, the normal lottery probability is changed to the special lottery probability for at least one winning type. Special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery and the special game controlled when the special display mode is derived in the symbol display section when all the movable display bodies are stopped When the state ends, a lottery probability selection means for selecting which of the normal lottery probability and the special lottery probability is set as the lottery probability to be applied in the internal lottery; An external teaching means for teaching the player of the gaming state toward the outside of the gaming machine, and a lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability by the special lottery changing means. External teaching execution means for executing teaching by the external teaching means to a player when changed, and when the special lottery probability is selected to be applied in the internal lottery by the lottery probability selecting means; In addition to the winning type in which the lottery probability has been changed to be higher with the special lottery probability compared to the normal lottery probability, it is further selected whether or not to change the lottery probability to be higher for other winning types. A special lottery probability addition selection means and an opportunity to execute a selection as to whether or not to change the lottery probability of one or more winning types by the special lottery probability addition selection means are given. Unlike the special gaming state controlled by the additional selection opportunity giving means and the special gaming state control means, the special gaming state in which only the internal control is changed in the special gaming state to make the gaming state different from the normal gaming state. A control means, when the special gaming state is terminated, and when the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability by the special lottery changing means; and the special gaming state Is added and an additional selection opportunity is granted to give an opportunity to execute the selection by the special lottery additional selection means for each case where the special lottery probability is selected to be applied by the internal lottery by the lottery probability selection means A gaming machine comprising an execution means.

  The present invention accepts a stop operation by a player after a start operation is performed in a state where a multiplier of game values (medals, coins, game balls, etc.) necessary for the player to play one game is determined. The movable display can be applied to a spinning-type game machine such as a slot machine that stops rotating in the order of acceptance. In a swivel type gaming machine such as a slot machine, 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. In this way, the player advances the game while repeating a series of operations in which the movable display body is rotated and stopped after the game value is applied. In addition, depending on the display mode displayed on the symbol display unit, it is possible to shift to a gaming state in which a special gaming state can be acquired in a large amount as compared to the normal 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.

  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, a lottery applying a predetermined lottery probability determined in advance may be performed, or a lottery applying a special lottery probability that is higher than the normal lottery probability may be performed. . The difference between the normal lottery probability and the special lottery probability is to change the range of winning values for one or a plurality of winning results among a plurality of types of winning results obtained as a result of the internal lottery. . In other words, in the special lottery probability, the winning range of one or more types of winning results (hereinafter referred to as winning types) is increased (widened) compared to the normal lottery probability, It means increasing the number. Therefore, the possibility that the obtained random number matches the range of the winning value of the corresponding winning type is increased by the extent that the range of the winning value is expanded. That is, the winning probability of the corresponding winning type is increased.

  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. Further, combinations other than horizontal and diagonal can be freely determined. As a possible combination, there is a combination configured by extracting one symbol from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section. Among these combinations, a linear combination is the above-mentioned horizontal or oblique “line”. Further, in addition to “arrangement”, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape, and combinations in which one or both ends of a straight line are deviated from the straight line. All of these can be visually confirmed as to whether or not the combination has become effective by paying attention to one symbol of each movable display in the symbol display section.

  As another possible combination, there is also a combination configured by extracting more than one symbol from each movable display body. This is a combination of two symbols extracted from each movable display body displayed in the symbol display section, or one movable display body extracts three symbols and from other movable display bodies. Is a combination constituted by extracting one symbol, or a combination constituted by extracting two, two, and one symbol from each movable display body, etc. It can also be set as the combination which extracted the symbol and was comprised. This makes it difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared to the combination configured by extracting one symbol from each of the movable display bodies described above.

  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. That is, when the stop position of the movable display body is controlled based on the player's stop operation, and the small role symbol stops at an effective display position in the symbol display section, the result is that a "predetermined display mode has been derived". it makes sense. 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. In addition to this, in the gaming machine of the present invention, all the movable display bodies are provided. 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. The “normal game” here means a game excluding a game from when a special winning type is won to a special gaming state until the special gaming state ends, that is, a game in a normal gaming state. I mean.

  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 the stop of all the movable display bodies, when the re-game symbol is in a specific display mode in the symbol display unit, 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, when the re-game winning type is won, the player can play one game without consuming a new gaming value. If the number of re-game winning types increases in this way, the amount of game value consumed by the player for the game can be reduced, and the player is forced to consume significant game value. It can be avoided.

  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. As a result of the stop of all the movable display bodies, when a combination composed of a plurality of symbols different from the special winning symbol becomes a special display mode in the symbol display unit, the transition to the special gaming state is performed. This special game state is a game state that is completely different from the appearance of the gaming machine, unlike the special game state described above. In other words, this is a gaming state in which the player does not recognize any change from the normal game.

  The special gaming state becomes a gaming state where there is no difference compared to the normal game because the special display mode that triggers the transition to the special gaming state is composed of a combination of multiple symbols Is attributed. This is a combination of all the same types of symbols, and it is possible to get special benefits such as game value being given or transitioning to a special gaming state, and the corresponding winning types of gaming machines and the corresponding symbols This is because of the configuration. In other words, a combination composed of a plurality of symbols is generally recognized by the player as losing (whether any winning type has not been won or the symbols corresponding to the winning type have not been arranged). Is. Such a combination of symbols that cause a loss is frequently displayed in a normal game, so that it is difficult for the player to recognize that the game has shifted to the special game state.

  Furthermore, 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, the rotation operation of the movable display body is different from the normal game, or the light emission mode such as the lamp is normally set. Do not change the game). This makes it impossible to distinguish between a normal game and a special game state from the viewpoint of the gaming machine. Therefore, even if a combination of symbols is lost, the player does not feel uncomfortable, and a situation in which a normal game is not changed can be created.

  As a configuration of a plurality of symbols serving as a special display mode, any symbol except for the special winning symbol can be combined. Among these, there are combinations such as combinations of small symbols all different, combinations of small symbols and replay symbols, combinations composed of at least two or more different symbols, and the like. The reason why the special winning symbol is excluded as a combination that becomes a special display mode is that it is feared that the combination becomes conspicuous by including the special winning symbol. In many cases, each time a player plays a game on a gaming machine, the player accumulates the experience of the game while examining whether or not it is simply a combination of losers or a combination that has some meaning. I will do it. If the accumulated experience shows that there are many cases where changes are seen in the gaming state at the boundary of a combination of symbols that always includes a special winning symbol, the combination of the lost symbol that includes the special winning symbol is This is because it is easy to guess that the display mode is special.

  The special game state can change the game state after the end. A specific change is to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. That is, the game state changes so that an internal lottery advantageous to the player is executed. After the end of the special game state, the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is always changed.

  In addition, there is an opportunity to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery even after the special gaming state ends. In this case, unlike after the end of the special gaming state, an opportunity to select whether or not to change the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is given. In other words, it is not always changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, but it is possible to select whether the lottery probability is normal or the special lottery probability. Since this is an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value that can be recognized by the player in the special game state, the player's interest can be directed to which lottery probability is applied after the end.

  The gaming machine of the present invention further includes external teaching means for teaching the gaming state to the player toward the outside of the gaming machine. Examples of the method of teaching the player include a method of appealing to the player's vision by display or the like, and a method of appealing to the player's hearing by voice or the like. In addition, the method of visually appealing can include light emission. In either case, it is possible to teach (or appeal) the internal state or gaming state of the gaming machine to the player.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability in response to the special gaming state and the special gaming state, that is, a gaming state advantageous to the player. When the transition is made, teaching by the external teaching means is executed. For example, a notice that the gaming state has become advantageous is displayed, the player is notified by voice, or the player can be notified by making the lighting mode significantly different from the normal state. It is done. With these teachings, the player knows that a special lottery probability is applied to a game state advantageous to him, that is, an internal lottery.

  In particular, when transitioning to the special gaming state, the player enjoys the pleasure of acquiring a large amount of gaming value in the special gaming state, and proceeds with the game with the expectation that the above teaching will be performed even after the special gaming state ends. be able to. Thereby, it can be avoided that the interest of the player is remarkably lowered with the end of the special gaming state. In addition, when the game state is shifted to the special game state, the player cannot recognize the special game state. Then, a teaching that tells a change in the gaming state suddenly is performed in a normal game. This strongly impresses that the gaming machine of the present invention may suddenly become advantageous to the player even in a normal game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the lottery probability of the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, the lottery probability is changed to be higher with the special lottery probability than the normal lottery probability. In addition to the winning types, it is possible to further select whether or not to change the lottery probability of one or more winning types. This means that an opportunity can be provided when the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery becomes a special lottery probability. That is, as long as a special lottery probability is applied to the internal lottery, the lottery probability of one or a plurality of winning types can be further increased at any time. A game development in which a lot of winnings suddenly become conspicuous in one or a plurality of winning types in a game in a game state in which an internal lottery to which a special lottery probability is applied is executed. Can vary from monotonous to diverse. In the following, changing one of the special lottery probabilities described above to a higher lottery probability for one or more winning types will be referred to as “additional lottery probability change”.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the opportunity to perform the selection of whether or not to perform “additional lottery probability change” is selected as the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery after the end of the special gaming state and after the end of the special gaming state. May be changed from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. In other words, when a condition that is advantageous to the player that a special lottery probability is determined to be applied to the internal lottery is established, it is possible to select whether to add another advantageous condition in addition. Become.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, a special winning type can be selected as the winning type that increases the winning probability with a special lottery probability as compared with the normal lottery probability. This is because a game state in which an internal lottery to which a special lottery probability is applied is executed and an internal lottery to which a normal lottery probability is applied are executed only by increasing the winning probability of the special winning type. This is because the game state cannot be distinguished from the appearance. In this case, it is assumed that there is no operation control such as performing a notification operation for identifying each gaming state.

  In general, many players recognize that the special winning type is the hardest to win among the many winning types. Therefore, the player cannot determine whether or not the winning probability of the special winning type is high only by changing the winning probability to a high level without performing the operation control toward the outside of the gaming machine.

  Here, the “additional lottery probability change” which is one of the features of the gaming machine of the present invention may have a role of suggesting that the lottery probability applied to the internal lottery is a special lottery probability. However, it can also have a role that is not suggested. That is, in order to have the role suggested above, for example, the winning probability may be changed significantly higher than the normal lottery probability for the general small role or the replay winning type. By doing this, it is clear that it is normal game, as the player sees that it is continuously elected as a general small role, or replayed as a kind of game, so that it is hard to think in a normal game It becomes possible to recognize different things. On the other hand, in order to have a role that is not suggested above, for example, even when selecting a general small role that is difficult to win in a normal game (so-called rare small role), or selecting a replay winning type, etc. The winning probability may not be significantly higher than the normal lottery probability. By doing so, it is possible to keep the player only aware of the fact that, for example, the chance to win a rare small role is overlapped. That is, the game can be advanced without allowing the player to recognize that it is different from the normal game.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, teaching about “additional lottery probability change” is not actively performed. This is because it is possible to conceal that the player has an “additional lottery probability change” only by notifying that it has become an advantageous state. In other words, games that have been instructed to the player often have a winning type that shows a change in the winning situation, or a situation in which there is no change compared to a normal game. More people see it. In such a case, many players make assumptions and predictions that there may be multiple states that are advantageous to the player, or that the advantageous gaming state may change in stages. I will try to elucidate it as the game progresses.

  According to the present invention, what has become advantageous to the player is taught as teaching, and it is not taught until it is most advantageous, so the player is willing to actively explore game trends. Will be improved. Thereby, it is possible to suppress as much as possible that the player's willingness to play is impaired.

  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 (multiply 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 progressing 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 58 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 section 30, a game number display section 32, a payout number display section 34, and a medal in lamp 36. . The start lamp 28 and the medal-in lamp 36 are lamp units (not shown) behind the game panel 6. When these lamps emit light, the light emission mode is visible through the game panel 6. Each lamp and each display unit can execute 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. In addition, 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, as well as 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 with the payout of medals, 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 causing the player to smoothly advance the bonus game by displaying a situation such as the number of benefits that are concentrated on payout of medals in a bonus game, which will be 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 the state where the game of the slot machine 1 is interrupted can be returned (reset) to the state where the game can be resumed by turning counterclockwise. 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, and 66 can also execute various effects display modes by 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 left inner wall surface in the lower half of the main body portion 2 (that is, below the variable symbol display device), and a hopper device is provided at a substantially central position on the bottom of the main body portion 2. A (hopper unit) 134 is installed, and 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 framework. 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, this variable rotator is unified as a reel). Even if the reel is rotated or stopped, the reel always maintains the arrangement relationship of the strip-shaped symbol rows attached to the reel 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 of the reels 10a, 10b, 10c, the reel drive motors 88a, 88b, 88c, the in-reel lamps 90a, 90b, 90c, and a reel position sensor described later are collectively referred to as a reel device 10 (or reel unit). Hereinafter, the reel 10a is referred to as a left reel 10a, the reel 10b is referred to as a middle reel 10b, and the reel 10c is referred to as a right reel 10c as necessary.

  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 inserting and paying out 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). Accordingly, various information can be transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub-control board 94 and the external terminal board 96.

  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.

  The power supply unit 70 includes a setting key switch 72, a reset switch 74, and a power switch 76. The power supply unit 70 changes the setting of the slot machine 1, cancels the error state when an abnormality occurs, or turns on the power. -OFF can be performed. Further, the power supply unit 70 is connected to the main control board 92 and the various boards by wires and connectors in order to supply power to the 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 in order to prevent direct contact from the outside of the slot machine 1 by unauthorized means.

  The hopper device 134 serves as a supply source when medals are paid out by always storing medals. A hopper motor 78 is provided inside the hopper device 134, and when medals are paid out, the hopper motor 78 is rotated so that 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 serves to assist the storage of medals in order to receive medals that have overflowed in the hopper device 134. Further, a medal full tank sensor 86 is provided in the game medal auxiliary storage 84, and it is possible to detect that the number of medals stored therein has reached a predetermined number.

(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 reels 10a, 10b, and 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 error cancellation sensor 100 is installed in the back of the keyhole 48 (not shown). By inserting a dedicated key into the keyhole 48 and twisting it about 45 degrees counterclockwise, a reset signal can be output from the error release sensor 100 to the main control board 92. Further, when the front door 4 is opened by twisting clockwise by 45 degrees after inserting the dedicated key, the door opening signal 132 is provided by the door opening sensor 132 (not shown) provided on the back of the front door 4. Output to the control board. The door opening sensor 132 is installed adjacent to the error release sensor 100. When the front door 4 is opened, it is 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. The equipment includes a hopper device 134 and the like in addition to the reel device 10 having the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c.

  The reel device 10 has a position sensor (not shown) for detecting a reference position related to the rotation of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c, and each reel is provided with a corresponding position sensor. As this position sensor, a left reel position sensor 106a corresponding to the left reel 10a, a middle reel position sensor 106b corresponding to the middle reel 10b, and a right reel position sensor 106c corresponding to the right reel 10c are provided in each reel. . By inputting detection signals (index signals) from these position sensors to the main control board 92, the main control board 92 can obtain stop position information of each reel.

  There is a medal selector (not shown) at the back of the medal insertion slot 26, and an insertion sensor 104 and a lockout solenoid 102 are further 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 where a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 26 reaches the insertion sensor in the medal selector. 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 medal inserted at this time is detected by the insertion sensor 104. On the contrary, when the lockout solenoid 102 is deactivated, the passage reaching the insertion sensor 104 in the medal selector is locked out and the medal insertion is not accepted, and even if the player inserts the medal, it is spit out as it is. 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 (not shown) that detects medals paid out in the payout port 80 one by one, and the payout medal signal for each medal is main from the payout sensor 98. It is input to the control board 92. 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. 92 can be output. At this time, 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 hall employee is notified that the abnormality has occurred in the gaming machine.

  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 according to the combination of symbols stopped on the active line, and in response to this, the hopper device 134 performs a medal payout operation. 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. When a predetermined time (for example, 3 seconds) elapses, the payout sensor 98 outputs a payout medal abnormality signal to the main control board 92. In response to this, the main control board 92 indicates that an abnormality has occurred in the medal payout. The notification content is displayed on the error display unit 34, the liquid crystal display unit 58, and the like to notify the player or the like that an abnormality has occurred.

  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 the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing, etc.) of the liquid crystal display 58 and the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66 and the operation of the speaker 56. is doing.

  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 in 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 each reel 10a, 10b, 10c and controls the stop position of each reel 10a, 10b, 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 the combination of symbols stopped on the active line corresponds to one of the winning types from the display mode of the symbols displayed when the reels 10a, 10b, 10c are stopped. When it corresponds to the winning type, it is for providing a game result (privilege) corresponding to it. Most of the game results corresponding to the winning types are accompanied by paying out medals, but some winning types do not pay out medals and shift to a bonus game. Or there is a thing which becomes an opportunity to change an internal state (or various modes, etc.) separately from a medal payout. The specific contents of the determination process will be described later using a flowchart. Further, the display mode of the symbol displayed in the symbol display section when all the reels are stopped is referred to as “out”.

(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 the time-up (Yes) is confirmed, rotation of each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is started (started) (step S109), and a wait timer from this time 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 by combining the symbols shown in FIG. 6 on a certain effective line in the display window 8 when all reels are stopped. These winning symbols are attached to each reel. In the above, “one effective line” refers to any one of a plurality of effective lines. Hereinafter, the same meaning is also referred to as “one effective line” as necessary.

(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), Child bonus (CB)] are the bonus symbols of the NB symbol and the CB symbol. When the combination mode “7-7-7” of the NB symbol stops on one active line in the display window 8, the “NB game” is started. Alternatively, a pattern of CB (a picture in which a picture of a child holding an oden in FIG. 6 is drawn, hereinafter referred to as a C pattern) “CCC” is displayed in the display window 8 as one effective line. When stopped above, the “CB game” is started.

  In other words, when the bonus symbols are arranged, either “NB game” or “CB game” can be obtained. The privilege of the “NB game” and “CB game” is to give an opportunity for a player to easily acquire a large number of medals by concentrating and playing a plurality of games that facilitate the acquisition of medals. . Therefore, NB or CB has a lower probability of winning in internal lottery than other winning types compared to other winning types (for example, the winning probability of other winning types is 1/7 to 1). / 64, whereas NB is about 1/256 and CB is about 1/512), it is positioned (or ranked) as a winning type that is valuable to the player. In addition, the NB symbol and CB symbol are symbols that cannot be aligned unless the player accurately aims at the NB symbol or CB symbol and stops the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c. (Generally, about 1 to 2 are arranged on each reel). Note that winning symbols that are not won in the internal lottery cannot be aligned even if they are aimed accurately. Here, stopping at a position where the symbol is aimed is called “pressing”.

  The medals are not paid out in the game both when the NB symbols are aligned or when the CB symbols are aligned. This gives an opportunity to obtain a large amount of medals by means of the benefits of the NB game or CB game described later. Therefore, when the NB symbol or CB symbol is prepared, the medal is not paid out. There is no limit. It is good also as an aspect which pays out a medal when NB symbol or CB symbol is prepared. However, if medals are paid out when the NB symbol or CB symbol is ready, the total number of medals won by the player in each NB game or CB game (total number of medals) is the same as the NB symbol or CB symbol. It is necessary to prevent excessive increases by paying out medals.

(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-Replay” corresponding to the replay is stopped on a certain 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 number of effective lines of a game with replay symbols.

  In other words, when the replay symbols are arranged, the benefit of “replay game” is obtained. In this “replay game”, medals are not required to be paid out instead of being paid out. Therefore, it is possible to increase the winning probability and keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (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, it can be said that 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 arranged evenly for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c so that replay benefits can be obtained as much as possible when replay is won in the internal lottery (approximately 1 to 4 symbols for each reel). [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). Cherries are not given benefits in the combination of symbols when all reels are stopped, but at least one reel has one effective line with cherry symbols in the display window 8 when the reels stop. The benefit of paying out medals (three) is only given in a mode of stopping upward. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” described above is the 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). The combination pattern of cherry symbols may be expressed as “cherry-ANY-ANY”.

  Since the cherry symbol can be obtained only by aiming at the cherry symbol only on the left reel 10a, it is assumed that if the player does not look exactly, a “missing” will occur, and the technical difference between players ( It is positioned as a winning type that is easy to obtain. Therefore, the winning type that the player needs to hold is reduced by reducing the number of cherry symbols on the left reel 10a (approximately two to three). The above-mentioned “Toboboshi” means that the winning symbols of the winning type that had been won in the internal lottery could not be aligned due to failure to push forward, etc., and the privilege for the corresponding winning type could not be obtained. Say.

  In addition, general small roles and single small roles (cherries), which will be described later, may be collectively referred to as “small roles”. In the following, when simply called “small roles”, general small roles and single small roles are referred to as “small roles”. Both shall be included.

  The single role (cherry) can receive the benefits of cherries won in the internal lottery (medal payout) if the cherry pattern on the left reel 10a can be accurately pointed out. It can be said that this is a winning type with an important role that can prevent the player from consuming a large amount of medals.

  Further, since it is sufficient that the cherry is only in the left reel 10a, it is not necessary to provide the cherry symbol 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 on which the cherry symbol is valid (a privilege can be obtained) is not necessarily limited to the left reel 10a, and may be the middle reel 10b or the right reel 10c. In this case, 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 are stopped on a certain effective line in the display window 8, a cherry benefit is given. It is good to do. In other words, this is a case where a combination of symbols “Cherry-Cherry-ANY”, “Cherry-ANY-Cherry”, and “ANY-Cherry-Cherry” is obtained.

  In any of the above cases, it is desirable that a benefit can be obtained by aligning at least one (or two) cherry symbols of the reels of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b and the right reel 10c. . This is because the load of forcing the player to push all the reels every time 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 combination mode “bell-bell-bell” of the symbol corresponding to the bell stops on a certain effective line in the display window 8, ten medals are paid out. In addition, in the combination mode “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” of the symbols corresponding to the watermelon or when the display window 8 stops on a certain active line, 15 medals are paid out.

  That is, when the general small role symbols such as the bell symbol and the watermelon symbol are arranged, a privilege that the corresponding number of medals (10 and 15 respectively) are paid out is obtained. Therefore, the general small role is a winning type that can be expected to increase the number of medals as the game progresses. However, if the general small role is won too much, the number of medals that the player acquires will increase excessively, leading to a situation where the profit balance with the hole is lost. In order to avoid this, in the slot machine 1, the winning probability of the general small role is set to be lower than that of the replay. In addition, the number of general small role symbols is reduced for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c (approximately 3 to 5 for each reel), and the player accurately pushes each reel. Otherwise, there is a possibility of missing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of general small combinations of watermelon and bell are provided as general small combinations. By providing multiple general small roles, there may be a difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery between the watermelon and the bell, or there may be a difference in whether or not it is necessary it can. For example, bells have a high chance of winning, watermelons have a low chance of winning, and watermelons can be overlooked if they are not correctly pressed, and bells can be aligned with little need for a touch. Or to do. If there are various disparities between bells and watermelons in this way, the value (not only the difference in the number of medals awarded, but also the difference in the winning probability and the degree of need for award) between the bells and the watermelons. Etc.).

  In addition to general bells and watermelons, a plurality of types can be provided for the general small role. For example, a symbol imitating a fruit that gives players a sense of familiarity such as plums, oranges, lemons, strawberries, and grapes can be newly added, or any symbol that can be identified is not limited to fruits. However, if there are too many types of general small roles, the number of general small roles of the same type on each reel will be reduced accordingly, and all general small roles (or other winning combinations) There is a risk that it may be necessary to make a selection. 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. In the display window 8, there are three combinations of symbols corresponding to the bonus game exclusive role (“watermelon-replay-replay”, “bell-bell-replay”, and “watermelon-bell-replay”). When stopping on one active line, 15 medals are paid out. Since the bonus game exclusive combination is a winning type that is drawn only in the NB game and the CB game, the bonus game exclusive combination is not won in games other than the NB game and the CB game. That is, no medal is paid out even if the bonus game exclusive role symbols are prepared in games other than the NB game and the CB game.

(2-1-6. Special Winning Design [Special Bonus Design]: Special Winning Design)
For symbols corresponding to the case where the winning type is a special winning type [special bonus (hereinafter referred to as special B)], combinations of winning symbols ("replay-replay-bell", "bell-replay-replay") ) Is determined as a combination mode corresponding to the special winning type. In other words, the special winning type does not have a symbolic symbol such as a symbol dedicated to the special winning type (for example, seven symbols, bell symbols, or replay symbols). Among a plurality of different symbol combinations, a specific combination is a symbol combination corresponding to special B. (Hereinafter, for convenience, a combination of special B symbols, a combination of special B symbols, etc.). When any one of the above-mentioned special B symbol combinations is arranged on a certain active line in the display window 8, a special bonus game (special B game) is started. Note that, unlike other winning symbols, the special B symbol is not clearly indicated to the player by means of the winning symbol composition table (payout table) or the like.

  That is, when a combination of special B symbols is prepared, a special benefit “special B game” is obtained. Unlike the “NB game” and the “CB game”, this “special B game” does not have the privilege of acquiring a large amount of medals, and has the same game content as the normal game. In other words, the slot machine does not cause any change in the range of operations that can be perceived by the player, such as the reel rotating operation, the lamp light emitting operation, or the sound effect changing. The change is performed only by the internal control of 1. The contents of the change that is performed only inside this is a special B game privilege. Specifically, the special B game privilege is to start an internal lottery that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game after the special B game ends. That is, the special B game has a role as an opportunity to start an internal lottery that is advantageous to the player.

  In addition, the special B game ends with the number of games several times (for example, about 2 to 5 times). This is to prevent the player from feeling uncomfortable between the normal game and the special B game. In other words, if the game is played with a short number of games of about 2 to 5 times and not different from the normal game, the special B game can be started without noticing the player, and there is a disadvantage to the player. The special B game can be ended without giving it. Therefore, the special B game privilege can be smoothly given to the player. The special B game benefits will be described in detail in the flag processing.

  Even when the combination of special B symbols is complete, the medals are not paid out in the game in the same manner as when the NB and CB symbols are complete. This is to prevent the player from noticing that the special B is won and that the special B game is started. The combination of special B symbols is not known to the player and is not described in the payout table or the like, so there is a special B symbol combination of “Replay-Replay-Bell” or “Bell-Replay-Replay”. Even if they are aligned on one active line, the player can only recognize the outcome of a losing game. Therefore, it is possible to arrange the combination of special B symbols without causing the player to notice at all, and to start the special B game promptly.

  The above are the winning types in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Of course, if none of the above winning symbol combinations are available, it will be “losing” or “missing” and you will not be able to get any type of winning.

(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, a determination random number table selection process is performed. Here, first, a determination random number table to be applied to the internal lottery is selected. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, two determination random number tables, a normal determination random number table and a special determination random number table, are prepared, and an internal lottery can be executed by applying one of the determination random number tables. The determination random number table determined at this time is applied, and the processing after step S202 is performed.

  Here, the determination random number table is a table in which a winning value of each winning type is determined in advance as a range of random numbers when the internal lottery is performed. Specifically, the extracted random number (refers to the random number extracted in the previous step S106, hereinafter, the random number extracted at this time is unified as the extracted random number) corresponds to the winning value of any winning type It is used to determine whether to do. Thereby, the winning probability (probability of winning by lottery) of each winning type of the slot machine 1 can be calculated.

  The determination random number table has a fixed extraction range (hereinafter referred to as an extraction range), and the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table have the same extraction range. Even if the extraction range is the same, the winning probability of each winning type can be made different as a result by changing the range of the winning value of each winning type. For example, when a number (integer) between 0 and 100 is considered as a random number, 0 to 100 is an extraction range (that is, the minimum number that can be taken within this extraction range is 0, and the maximum number Is 100, and a total of 101 numbers can be extracted). Furthermore, in this extraction range, if 0 to 10 are NB, 11 to 20 are bells, 21 to 30 are replays, 31 to 100 are lost, and the range of each hit value is determined, It is possible to determine which winning type is won by comparing with the range of values. On the other hand, if 0 to 20 is the range of the NB hit value, the winning probability of NB is 11/101 <21/101 (the latter) compared to the former in which 0 to 10 is the range of the NB hit value. Therefore, the latter has a higher NB winning probability.

  As mentioned above, by changing the range of winning value of each winning type (this winning value is called winning tolerance), the winning probability of a certain winning type is increased (in this case, the corresponding winning type) The winning allowance range can be greatly changed), or the winning probability can be lowered (the winning allowance range is changed small). In addition, you can always win a specific winning type in the internal lottery (the range of the winning value of the corresponding winning type is the same as the extraction range), or you can not win the specified winning type at all ( It is also possible to set the range to a non-existing state (set the range of the winning allowable value to 0).

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the random number extraction range is 0-16383 (2 ¹⁴ = 16384 random numbers), but the random number extraction range is 0-32767 (2 ¹⁵ = 32768 random numbers), or It may be 0 to 65535 (2 ¹⁶ = 65536 random numbers). If the extraction range of random numbers is expanded, the extraction range (or denominator) of the extracted random values is increased accordingly, so that an event that specific random values are extracted with a bias is less likely to occur.

  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. This will be described in detail in the determination process described later, but the winning flag is carried over until the corresponding symbols (NB symbol, CB symbol) are aligned for the NB flag and CB flag. 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. In other words, instead of making it possible to carry over the NB winning flag or the CB winning flag, a new NB or CB lottery is not performed until the NB symbol or CB symbol is aligned.

  When the NB flag or the CB flag is carried over, a decision random number table for carrying over the flag may be used separately. However, if the determination random number table increases too much, the load on the main control board 92 may increase. Therefore, when the NB flag or CB flag is carried over, the slot machine 1 discards the newly established NB flag or CB flag. As a matter of course, an increase in the load on the main control board 92 is suppressed as much as possible.

  If it is determined in step S202 that neither the NB flag nor the CB flag is ON (that is, the NB flag or CB flag is not carried over) (No), in step S203, the extracted random number is a winning allowable value of NB. Is determined. 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 the next determination random number table lottery is performed (step S205). In the next determination random number table lottery, a lottery is performed to determine whether a determination random number table to be applied to a game started after the end of the NB game is a normal determination random number table or a special determination random number table. Here, when the special determination random number table is selected (step S206 = Yes), the special determination random number table flag is turned ON (step S210).

  When the special determination random number table is not selected in the next determination random number table lottery (step S206 = No), the normal determination random number table flag is turned ON (step S207). The process proceeds to the command transmission process through steps S207 and S210, respectively (step S217).

Here, for the next determination random number table lottery, the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table are each selected by 1/2. That means
[Normal determination random number table: Special determination random number table = 1: 1]
Since the determination random number table may be selected at such a ratio, it is possible to give the player an expectation that the special determination random number table is selected at a ratio of 1/2.

  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 S208 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the special B winning allowable value. If it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the winning value for special B (step S208 = Yes), the special B flag is turned ON (step S209), and then the special determination random number table flag is turned ON (step S209). S210), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S217. That is, when the special B is won, the special determination random number table flag is always turned ON. The special determination random number table is applied to a game started after the end of the special B game.

  As a feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to carry over the next determination random number table flag. That is, even if the NB flag or the special B flag is established, the determination random number table is not changed from the game at that time, but after the NB game or the special B game corresponding to each establishment flag is ended. When any of the determination random number table flags is ON, the determination random number table can be changed. In other words, the determination random number table flag is satisfied when the determination random number table is changed.

  If it is determined in step S208 that the extracted random number does not correspond to the special B winning allowable value (No), it is determined in step S211 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 S211 = Yes), the CB flag is turned ON (step S212), and the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S217.

  If it is determined in step S202 that either the NB flag or the CB flag is ON (NB flag or CB flag is carried over) (Yes), and in step S211, the extracted random number is a CB winning allowable value. If it is determined that it does not correspond to (No), it is determined in step S213 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 S213 = No), it is determined in step S215 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value for replay. Furthermore, if it is determined that it does not correspond to the winning allowance for replay here (step S215 = No, if it does not correspond to any winning type, that is, it corresponds to losing), any winning flag is turned ON. The process proceeds to the command transmission process in step S217. Note that the loss flag may be turned ON. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the case of the above-described loss, it is transmitted that no winning flag has been turned ON as a loss information command in the command transmission processing in step S217.

  If it is determined in either step S213 or step S215 that it corresponds to each winning allowance (small role, replay) (step S213 = Yes, step S215 = Yes), each small role flag is turned ON (step S214). ) Or the replay flag is turned ON (step S216), and the process proceeds to the command transmission process of step S217.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the determination random number table lottery is not performed when CB, small role (bell, watermelon, cherry) and replay are won or lost. Alternatively, the determination random number table is not changed. In other words, since there is no possibility that the decision random number table will be changed, the decision random number table (special decision random number table) that is advantageous even if the player wins these winning types is applied to the normal decision random number table. CB, small role (bell, watermelon, cherry) and replay benefits can be obtained without worrying about being changed and disadvantageous. Therefore, in a game to which the normal determination random number table is applied, winning the CB is not so much welcomed by the player as compared to winning the NB, but in the game to which the special determination random number table is applied, the NB is won. Until then, there will be a phenomenon that the degree of welcome of players who want to win CBs and increase medals is reversed.

  In step S217, as a command transmission process, a process in which the winning flag and the determination random number table flag are transmitted as information commands to the sub-control board 94 is executed. For CB, small role, and replay, only the winning flag is transmitted as an information command, and for lost, a lost information command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94. Here, in the case of CB, small combination, replay, and loss, an information command for the determination random number table is not transmitted. This is because the determination random number table is not changed even if the above winning type is won. That is, it is possible to reduce the load on the main control board 92 by reducing unnecessary information commands.

  Note that it is possible to determine in advance which determination random number table is applied before the start process before the flag process is performed. This is because the extraction range is always constant, and when a random number is extracted after the determination table is determined in advance, the extracted random number is compared with the determination random number table. This is because it is no different from the selection.

  FIG. 8 specifically shows the determination random number table selection process (step S201 in FIG. 7). In step S301, it is first determined whether the current gaming state is an NB game, a CB game, or a special B game. If it is determined that one of the above games is being played (step S301 = Yes), the process ends. That is, neither the normal determination random number table nor the special determination random number table is selected. This is because during the NB game, during the CB game, and during the special B game, the game is performed using a specific determination random number table (a winning value table). Details will be described with reference to a flowchart or the like in the special game state and the special game state.

  When it is determined that the current gaming state does not correspond to any of the NB game, the CB game, or the special B game (step S301 = No), it is determined whether or not the special determination random number table flag is ON ( Step S302). If it is determined that the special determination random number table flag is ON (Yes), the special determination random number table is applied, and the selected random number table indicates which winning type the winning allowable value corresponds to. It is determined (or verified) (step S303). Further, if it is determined that the special determination random number table flag is not ON (step S302 = No), the normal determination random number table is applied, and the extracted random number is determined by the normal determination random number table for any winning type winning value. Is determined (or collated) (step S304).

  When it is determined in step S302 that the special determination random number table flag is ON, the special B flag is ON and at the start of the next game after the special B game ends, or the NB flag is ON and the next determination random number table lottery. The special determination random number table flag is selected at, and the next game starts after the end of the NB game.

  FIG. 9 specifically shows the respective determination random number tables and the winning probabilities for the differences between the respective determination random number tables. In the following, a game executed in a gaming state where an internal lottery applying a normal determination random number table is executed as necessary is referred to as a “normal probability game”, and an internal lottery applying a special determination random number table is executed. A game played in a certain game state is called a “high probability game”.

  In the special determination random number table [FIG. 9B], it can be seen that the range of the NB winning permissible value is greatly changed compared to the normal determination random number table [FIG. 9A]. In other words, the winning probability of NB is changed to be high. Specifically, the winning probability of NB is changed to 10 times higher. Although the winning probability has not been changed for other winning types, it can be seen that the winning allowable value from CB to replay has been changed due to the expansion of the range of NB winning allowable values. However, since the range (width) of the winning tolerance is not changed, the winning probability does not change. At this time, the range of allowable winning values for losing is decreasing, so the probability of losing is low. As described above, the slot machine 1 can freely change the range of allowable winning values within the extraction range. Thereby, the winning probability of one or a plurality of winning types can be changed to a higher value, and conversely, it can be changed to a lower value.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the special B lottery is performed only in the “normal probability game” to which the normal determination random number table is applied. Therefore, the special B random drawing is applied to the “high probability game” in which the special determination random number table is applied. B wo n’t win. Further, by setting the winning probability of special B to be a winning probability that falls within the winning probability of NB and CB, the player can fully expect the possibility of winning.

(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.

The “forward press” or “forward scissor press” referred to above is a stop operation procedure for stopping the left reel 10a first.
“Sequential press” refers to the procedure for stopping reels in the order of “left → middle → right”.
“Pushing with scissors” refers to a procedure for stopping the reels in the order of “left → right → middle”.
Further, the stop operation procedure of “reverse push” or “reverse scissor push” is a stop operation procedure opposite to “forward push” or “forward scissor push”, respectively. That is,
“Reverse press” is a procedure to stop the reels in the order of “right → middle → left”.
“Reverse scissor push” is a procedure for performing a reel stop operation in the order of “right → left → middle”.
Further, in the same way as described above, there are two stop operation procedures of “middle → left → right” or “middle → right → left”.

  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 value of the extracted random number. For example, for one winning type “bell”, a plurality of patterns of reel control tables are prepared in advance in order to stop the “bell symbol” on the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c on a certain effective line. Means that one pattern is selected from the table. When one pattern is selected, the stop positions of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are controlled based on the corresponding reel control table. As a result, the “bell symbol” is stopped somewhere on the active line. Note that the reel control table is not limited to a plurality of reel control tables.

  For example, taking the pattern in which the left reel 10a is first stopped along the “forward push” procedure as an example, 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 10b and right reel 10c are determined by random lottery. Specifically, in FIG. 1, when the “bell symbol” stops at the lower position when the left reel 10a is stopped, a lower line or a right-up line as an effective line for aligning the combinations of “bell symbols” at the time of stopping. Can be selected (in the case of a MAX bet), but here, either one (for example, a line going up to the right) is selected by random number lottery. The random number lottery distribution rate may be about half.

  In addition, it is good also as a form which determines beforehand the line which aligns and wins the winning symbol corresponding to a formation flag in a 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 the predetermined line, the cherry symbol may be stopped on the active line overlapping with the corresponding symbol even though the cherry on the left reel 10a is not won. Conceivable. In such a case, change the predetermined line and re-determine the line to stop the corresponding symbol again, perform random lottery, etc., and the corresponding symbol and cherry symbol (other winning symbols may be duplicated) are valid lines It is necessary to avoid that they are aligned at the top (that is, a plurality of winning symbols are aligned on a plurality of effective lines when all reels are stopped).

  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, 10b, and 10c are not stopped at the stage where 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 center stop button 22 is pressed secondly along the “forward pressing” procedure (step S310 = Yes), the first After the determination of the reel stop flag (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. As a result, in the example in which “bell symbols” are aligned on the effective line that goes up to the right, the “bell symbols” on the middle reel 10 b stop at the middle position in the display window 8. In addition, the stop line is in a state in which two “bell symbols” are aligned on the left reel 10a and the middle reel 10b on the right-up line (so-called “temple state”, in this case, a right-up tempo state). 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 24 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 “bell symbol” on the third right reel 10c stops at the upper position in the display window 8. Therefore, when all the reels are stopped, the “bell symbol” is displayed on the effective line that goes up to the right. It will be in the state where three are arranged. 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 establishment flag is within the range (position) where it can be pulled into the display window 8 and stopped from the point when the stop operation is accepted, it must be pulled in. The winning design to be stopped is controlled to stop in the display window 8 (reel stop control called so-called pull-in 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. That is, when the reel stop operation is accepted, if the reel stops immediately (without pull-in control), even if the winning symbol does not stop in the display window 8, the winning symbol is drawn. If it is within the possible range, it can be moved into the display window 8 and stopped. This is called so-called slip.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, it is assumed that there is no possibility of “losing” the replay (replay winning type) and the bell (one of the general small roles) by this pull-in control. In addition, the case where “missing over” does not occur occurs when a 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 (“middle push”, “reverse push”, “reverse scissor push”) is performed.

  In this case, when a stop operation other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” is accepted, stop control for avoiding “cherry symbol” is also performed when the stop control of the left reel 10a is performed. Because. More specifically, if the establishment flag is other than cherry, the pull-in control is performed on the active line in the display window 8 so as to align the corresponding winning symbol (the winning symbol other than “cherry symbol”). This is because reel stop control is performed to avoid drawing in the “cherry symbol”. At this time, the priority is given to the control for avoiding stopping the “cherry symbol” in the display window 8 rather than trying to draw in the corresponding winning symbol and aligning the winning symbol. May not be aligned. Accordingly, it can be said that a stop operation other than “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing” may cause replay and bell “missing”.

  When the stop operation of “forward press” or “forward scissor press” is accepted, the stop process is performed with the left reel 10a as the first reel, so that the “cherry symbol” is prevented from being stopped in the display window 8. Just do it. This is an arrangement of symbols on the reel (left reel 10a) in which the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag can be stopped in the display window 8 even if the “cherry symbol” is stopped in the display window 8. It becomes possible by deciding.

  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 let the player play the game by “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing” at a place where the player can visually recognize (in the vicinity of the bet button or the medal slot).

  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 In this, it will be confirmed whether there is a combination of winning symbols corresponding to one of the winning types on one active line.

  Next, whether the combination of symbols on the effective line corresponding to the above (hereinafter referred to as the corresponding effective line) is a combination of NB symbols (step S402) or a combination of CB symbols (step S405), Is it a combination of small symbols (either bell symbol, watermelon symbol or cherry symbol) (step S408), a combination of replay symbols (step S411), or a combination of special B symbols (step S414)? Or a combination of symbols that result in a loss that does not fall under any of the above. If it is determined that all the symbol combinations on the corresponding effective line are NB symbol combinations (step S402 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the NB symbols are aligned is sub-controlled. It is transmitted to the substrate 94 (step S403). If it is determined that all the combinations of symbols arranged on the relevant effective line are combinations of CB symbols (step S405 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the CB symbols are arranged is sent to the sub-control board 94. It is transmitted (step S406).

  If it is determined that the combination of symbols arranged on the relevant active line corresponds to a small role symbol (all bell symbols, all watermelon symbols, or cherry symbols) (step S408 = Yes), it corresponds to each small role The hopper device 134 is instructed to perform the medal payout operation for the number of coins, and a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S409). In step S410, a prescribed number of medals are paid out as payout processing. Among the above small roles, it is determined that all bells have a combination of bell symbols when the bell symbols are aligned on the corresponding effective line. Similarly, it is determined in the same way as NB and CB that all the watermelons are determined to have a combination of watermelon symbols when the watermelon symbols are aligned on the corresponding effective line. However, for the cherry, it is determined that only the left reel 10a has a combination of cherry symbols on one of the effective lines in the display window 8 so that the cherry symbols stop. Note that the sound effect commands when the small role symbols are aligned can be changed to different sound effect commands for each small role symbol. In particular, if the sound effect of a rare role with a low chance of winning is different from other role roles, it is possible to appeal to the surrounding players that the rare role roles have been arranged. It will also satisfy the satisfaction.

  When it is determined that all the combinations of symbols arranged on the corresponding effective line are combinations of replay symbols (step S412 = Yes), a sound effect command notifying that the replay symbols are arranged is transmitted to the sub-control board 94. (Step S413). Subsequently, a replay game process (step S414) 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 is the same as the number of active lines in a game with a combination of replay symbols. For example, when 3 bets are started and the game is started and a combination of replay symbols is prepared, the number of lines when the 3 bets are made becomes effective when the replay is started at the next game.

  When it is determined that the combination of symbols arranged on the relevant effective line is a combination of special B symbols (step S416 = Yes), the special B symbols are arranged, unlike when the NB symbols and CB symbols are arranged. The sound effect command congratulating the user is not transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94.

  When the NB symbols are aligned or the CB symbols are aligned, sound effects corresponding to the symbols aligned on the corresponding effective line are emitted from the speaker 56 at that time, and the NB game game process (step S404) or CB The game game process (step S407) is executed, and the determination process ends. Here, the sound effect emitted from the speaker 56 is performed based on the sound effect command transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94 in the previous step S403 or step S406.

  When the small role symbols are aligned, or when the replay symbols are aligned, the medal payout sound according to the combination of the symbols aligned on the corresponding effective line at that time (one of the effective lines in the case of cherry symbols) At the same time, a replay game process is executed together with a sound effect for notifying that a medal has been paid out or that a replay symbol has been prepared. Then, the winning flag for the small role or replay is turned off (steps S411 and S415), and this processing is ended.

  When the special B symbols are prepared, the special B game game process (step S417) is executed without particularly producing a sound effect, and the determination process ends.

  When the lost flag is ON or the winning symbols corresponding to the established flag are not aligned on the corresponding active line (that is, “missing” has occurred) (step S416 = No), the NB winning flag, the CB winning flag, and the special The other established flags (winning flag) excluding the B winning flag are turned off (step S418), and the determination process is ended.

  Here, the establishment flag excluding the NB winning flag, the CB winning flag, and the special B winning flag is turned OFF means that the winning flags of the NB, CB, and special B are maintained. This is because NB, CB, and special B correspond to a privilege that provides a profit more advantageous to the player than a small role or replay. In other words, when NB, CB, and Special B are won, the player shifts to a state where it is easier to acquire a large number of medals, or a chance that a large number of medals can be acquired, as compared to a small role or replay. Because there is an opportunity. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment maintains the winning flags of NB, CB and Special B in order to obtain an opportunity (such as an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals) that is advantageous to the player without losing the player. . Maintaining the winning flag in this way provides an environment where the player can enjoy the game in the slot machine 1 with peace of mind. In particular, the NB symbol or CB symbol is a symbol that cannot be aligned unless the NB or CB is elected, and it is not possible to align it. Therefore, if the winning flag is maintained, the player cares not to miss it. You can challenge yourself many times until you get the NB and CB designs. As a result, the skill level of the player can be improved.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the special B symbol is not missed, but the reel stop operation can be accepted by a procedure other than “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing” (an irregular pressing). Therefore, the winning flag is maintained for the special B as well. The detailed contents of the NB, CB and special B benefits will be described later.

  On the other hand, for the small role and replay, if the corresponding small role symbol or replay symbol cannot be aligned in the winning game (in the internal lottery, the small role flag or the replay flag is turned ON), the establishment flag is It will disappear. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, almost all the beginners (players with low skill level of the game) who are not able to push through the replay and the bell are arranged in a reel arrangement that does not cause a failure. It is possible to avoid a situation where a flag is missed. In addition, since only some small roles (bells) are not required to be pushed, other small roles are required to be pushed accurately, and advanced players (players with high game skills) are also required. It is possible to provide the slot machine 1 with a lot of room for satisfactory technical intervention.

(5. Special gaming state)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a combination of symbols of the NB symbol (“7-7-7”) or the CB symbol (“CC-C”) is displayed on one effective line (the symbol is When the game is complete, the game shifts from the next game to special game states called “NB game” and “CB game”, respectively. These NB games and CB games include a plurality of game opportunities, and during this time there is a possibility of paying out medals, etc., so that the player is more likely than a normal game (normal probability gaming state). It can be said that this is an advantageous 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 holds a lot of winning values for bonus game exclusive roles. Since the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive combination is 1 / 1.01, it can be said that almost every game and bonus exclusive combination can be won during the NB game. In addition, the winning allowances for NB games do not include winning allowances for NB, CB, and Special B, and CB, Special B, and NB are not redundantly won during the NB game. Yes. Further, the winning allowance for NB game does not include the winning allowance for small roles and replays, and neither wins for small roles or replays during NB games. In other words, during the NB game, it can be said that either a bonus game exclusive role is won or rarely lost. 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. .

  Following step S501, the reel device 10 is started (step S502) 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, 10c are stopped by the stop process (step S503), the outcome at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S504), and only one internal NB game number counter is counted. Is increased (step 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).

  Here, when the 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 according to the present embodiment, it is assumed that three combination modes are prepared as the combination mode of the bonus game exclusive role symbols, and no oversight occurs. That is, if the bonus game exclusive combination is won, any combination mode of the bonus game exclusive combination symbols is arranged.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game exclusive symbols are prepared (Yes) in step S506, the hopper device 134 is instructed to pay out a specified number of medals, and a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94. (Step S507). In step S508, as a payout process, a predetermined number of medals are paid out together with a medal payout sound corresponding to the corresponding symbol. When an instruction for paying out medals is given, the cumulative payout counter is counted up by the number (step S509).

  In step S510 following step S509, the establishment 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 ends when any 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 random number table transfer process is executed (step S512). In this determination random number table transfer process, an information command (whether the determination random number table flag is ON) in the flag process of FIG. 7 is checked. Based on the information command confirmed here, the determination random number table applied to the internal lottery is changed from the next game (that is, the game started immediately after the end of the NB game). The information command to be confirmed here is included in the information command transmitted only when the judgment random number table is changed. When the information command is confirmed, the judgment random number table is always changed. Become.

  In addition, during the NB game, not only the bonus game exclusive role but also any (or all) of the small roles (bell, watermelon, cherry) can be easily arranged (that is, the winning probability is increased) and the medal is won by winning the small role. May be obtained. Also, during the NB game, unlike the normal game, the game may be played with one or two medals. As a result, the player becomes aware that the current gaming state is in the NB game by witnessing that the game is played with a different medal multiplier than the normal game.

(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 is changed for the CB game (step S601). The winning value table changed here holds a lot of winning values for the bonus game exclusive role as in the random value lottery value table for NB games. Since the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive combination is 1 / 1.01, it can be said that almost every game and bonus exclusive combination can be won during the CB game. Also, the winning allowances for CB games do not include NB and special B, and even CB winning allowable values, and NB, special B, and CB will not be won in duplicate during the CB game. ing. Furthermore, the winning allowable value for the CB game does not include the winning allowable value for the small role or replay, and it is assumed that the small character or replay is not won during the CB game. In other words, during the CB game, it can be said that either a bonus game exclusive role is won or rarely lost. 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. .

  Subsequent to step S601, the reel device 10 is started (step S602) and stopped (step S603). The contents of the start process and the stop process are the same as those already described.

  When all the reels 10a, 10b, 10c are stopped by the stop process (step S603), the outcome at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S604), and only one internal CB game number counter is counted. Up (step 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. 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. That is, if the bonus game exclusive combination is won, any combination mode of the bonus game exclusive combination symbols is arranged.

  On the other hand, when the bonus game exclusive role symbols are prepared (Yes) in step S606, the hopper device 134 is instructed to pay out a prescribed number of medals, and a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94. (Step S607). In step S608, as a payout process, a predetermined number of medals are paid out together with a medal payout sound corresponding to the symbol. When an instruction for paying out medals is given, the cumulative payout counter is counted up by the number (step S609).

  In step S610 following step S609, the establishment 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 S611 = No), the process returns to step S602 and the next start Processing is performed.

The CB game ends when any 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).

  In the CB game, not only a bonus game exclusive combination but also a small combination (bell, watermelon, cherry) can be easily arranged (or all) to obtain medals. Also, during a CB game, unlike a normal game, it is possible to play a game with one or two medals. Thus, the player can recognize that the current gaming state is different from the normal game by witnessing that the game is played with a different medal multiplier than the normal game. Further, the bonus game dedicated combination in the CB game may be different from the bonus game dedicated combination in the NB game. In this way, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a player (especially a beginner) is confused as to whether the current gaming state is an NB game or a CB game.

(6. Special gaming state)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, in addition to the special game states of the NB game and the CB game, there is one effective line having a special B symbol combination mode (“replay-replay-bell”, “bell-replay-replay”). When it is displayed above, it shifts to a special game state called “special B game”. The special B game does not include an opportunity for a large amount of medals to be paid out, but allows the player to execute the game after the special B game has ended (the winning type compared to the normal game) The state in which an internal lottery with a high winning probability is executed) has a role as a transition opportunity.

(6-1. Special B game processing)
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 hit value table changed here consists only of a small role, replay, and loss. In the special B game, the bonus game exclusive combination is not included in the drawing. Further, the winning probabilities for the small role and the replay are the same as the normal probabilities (see FIG. 9A). The winning allowances for special B games shall not include NB and CB, and also the special B winning allowances, and NB and CB will be newly won in special B games. There is no such thing.

  Accordingly, during the special B game, the internal lottery of the small role or replay is executed with the same winning probability as that of the normal probability game, so that the player can be given an impression that is not different from the normal game. As a result, the special B game as an opportunity for playing an advantageous game for the player can be promptly started and can be quickly ended. In other words, by starting and ending the special B game before the player is completely unaware, the player can have only the consciousness that the normal game has progressed several times without any problems. is there. It should be noted that, for the reason that the player does not notice the special B game, the special B game is of course assumed to be played with three medals as in the normal game.

  Subsequent to step S701, the reel device 10 is started (step S702) 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, 10c are stopped by the stop process (step S703), the internal special B game number counter is incremented by one (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 cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of medals that have been paid out only when a small role is won and medals are paid out (step S706). When the replay is won or lost and the medal is not paid out, the cumulative 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 cumulative 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 special B game is terminated when any of the following termination 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 random number table change process is executed (step S708). In this determination random number table change process, an information command (whether the determination random number table flag is ON) in the flag process of FIG. 7 is checked. Based on the information command confirmed here, the determination random number table applied from the next game (that is, the game started immediately after the special B game is finished) is changed.

  In addition, during the special B game, a bonus game exclusive role may be won (may be included in the winning allowance). However, in this case, it is desirable that the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive role is a considerably low winning probability of, for example, about 1/1000 or less. This suppresses the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive combination to a low level, thereby preventing the player from perceiving that the special B game has been started as a winning type having almost no possibility of winning. If the bonus game exclusive role is won, it is possible to give a shocking joy to the player (for that reason, the winning probability is set to about 1/1000 or less). This is because a player who thought that it was a normal game and proceeded with the game suddenly had bonus game exclusive roles and medals were paid out, so he is sure that the current gaming state is a special B game. This is because it is possible to make a transition to an advantageous gaming state. This is due to the fact that the combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus game exclusive combination is not completely lost in a normal game and medals are not paid out. As a result, the player can enjoy the game while thrilling whether or not the medals are paid out every time the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus game exclusive role is prepared.

(7. Additional benefits in the “high probability game”)
As a feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a transition is made to a “high probability game”, that is, when a special determination random number table is applied and an internal lottery is executed, the winning probability has already been changed to be high. In addition, the winning probabilities of other winning types can be changed to be high (additional privilege in the “high probability game”, hereinafter referred to as additional privilege). In the slot machine 1, the winning type whose winning probability is changed is replayed. That is, when shifting to the “high probability game”, the winning probability of replay is changed to be high in addition to NB. A game that is played in a gaming state in which the winning probability of both NB and replay is changed to a high value is called a “high probability game with addition”, while a game that is played in a gaming state in which only the NB is changed to have a high winning probability. This is called a “high probability game without addition”.

  As described above, in the “high probability game”, the winning probability of NB is changed to 10 times higher from 1/256 to 1 / 25.6 (see FIG. 9). When changing the winning probability of replay as “additional privilege”, specifically, it can be changed to about three times higher from 1/7 to 1 / 2.3. In the “high probability game with addition”, the winning probability of replay is increased in addition to NB, so that the chance of winning the replay is increased. If the chances of winning the replay increase, the replay increases and the consumption of medals can be moderated. In other words, the “high probability game with addition” has an advantage of being able to play the game while suppressing the consumption of medals consumed in the game until winning the NB, compared to the “high probability game without addition”. In addition, since it is possible to reach the next NB win in a smaller number of times compared to the “normal probability game”, the “high probability game with addition” can be said to be the most advantageous state for the player. Therefore, when the player shifts to the “high probability game”, the player is more likely to desire “additional privilege”.

  Further, the above “additional privilege” is not necessarily given when the game moves to the “high probability game”, but determines whether or not to give it by lottery. Thereby, for example, when NB is won, the player first becomes irritated depending on whether or not to shift to the “high probability game” after the NB game ends, and then irrelevant whether or not the additional privilege is granted. . In other words, the player can enjoy joy up to two times with one NB. Hereinafter, the lottery “additional privilege grant lottery” for determining whether or not to grant this “additional privilege” will be described.

(7-1. Additional bonus grant lottery)
The “additional bonus grant lottery” is executed in the determination random number table transition process performed in the NB game game process and in the determination random number table change process performed in the special B game game process. In the determination random number table transfer process in the NB game game process, only when the special determination random number table flag is ON. That is, only when the special determination random number table is applied to the internal lottery, the “additional privilege grant lottery” is performed.

Here, it is assumed that whether or not “additional privilege” is granted in “additional privilege grant lottery” is selected by 1/2. Therefore,
[High probability game with addition: High probability game without addition = 1: 1]
Thus, the player can have an expectation that an “additional privilege” will be given once every two times when the game shifts to the “high probability game”. This is the same for both the “additional bonus grant lottery” performed in the determination random number table transfer process and the determination random number table change process.

(8. Setting value)
The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment can prepare in advance a plurality of determination random number tables in the “normal probability game”, and can determine in advance which determination random number table the hole or the like will use. This is called “setting” in a rotating game machine or the like. In this “setting”, it is possible to provide a plurality of determination random number tables in which the winning probabilities of the respective winning types are changed in stages. A “set value” can be associated with each random number determination table. For example, when six determination random number tables are provided, “setting value 6” and “setting value 5” are selected in the order of relatively high winning probability among the six determination random number tables divided in stages. , “Set value 4”, “set value 3”, “set value 2”, and “set value 1”.

  This set value allows the ball adjustment to be made by changing the hall or the like every day or periodically. The “development adjustment” here means that, for example, if a game is played by changing the setting value of the slot machine 1 to be high, the possibility that the player can acquire a large number of medals increases. If the game is played by changing the set value to be low, the possibility that the player can acquire a large amount of medals is reduced. In this way, by changing the set value to high or low, it is possible to make adjustments such that the hall makes a profit or returns the profit to the player. 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.

  A plurality of determination random number tables in the “high probability game” can be prepared in correspondence with the determination random number table in the “normal probability game”. That is, it is possible to prepare a determination random number table that is different in stages from “setting value 1” to “setting value 6” for both the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table. This makes it possible to clearly set the difference for each set value. In other words, at a high setting value (setting value 5 or 6), the winning probability of each winning type is increased through “normal probability game” and “high probability game”, and at a low setting value (setting value 1 or 2), “ Through the “normal probability game” and the “high probability game”, the winning probability of each winning type can be lowered to provide a difference between the set values. If there is a clear difference between the set values, the total number of medals that can be obtained when the player plays the game on the slot machine 1 all day is kept within a certain range for each set value to some extent. be able to.

  Moreover, the set value of the slot machine 1 can be freely changed according to the management form of the hall, the improvement of the effect of attracting customers, and the like. For example, if you want to attract a large number of players to the hall due to events, etc., increase the setting value (change it to a higher setting value) to increase profits to many players, or special on weekends and holidays If a large number of players can be expected without attracting more customers, it is possible to improve the profit of the hall by increasing the ratio of lowering the set value (changing to a lower set value).

(9. Internal state change and gaming state of slot machine 1)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the internal state changes due to various triggers. Along with that, the game state also changes. As a game state change occurs,
(1) After the end of the NB game, in this case, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 changes depending on whether the first stage change is a “normal probability game” or a “high probability game”. . If the game becomes a “high-probability game”, the game state is further changed depending on whether it is a “high-probability game with addition” or a “high-probability game without addition” as the second stage change. Will change.
(2) After the special B game is finished In this case, the gaming state of the slot machine 1 is always changed from the “normal probability game” to the “high probability game” in the first stage change. Then, the game state further changes depending on whether it is a “high probability game with addition” or a “high probability game without addition” as a change in the second stage.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state can be changed as described above. If the gaming state changes at this time, the slot machine 1 can change the gaming state by only internal control without any change in operation or the like. In other words, even if the player is proceeding with the game, there is no special change in behavior in the side (appearance), so it is difficult to notice that the gaming state of the slot machine 1 has changed (the internal state has changed). It is. The “special operation change” here means that, for example, a player whose reel rotation is different from normal or that the light emission (or lighting, blinking, extinguishing) of the lamp is different from usual This refers to changes in behavior that can be detected as the game progresses. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the gaming state can be secretly changed without being noticed by the player.

Here, when the change occurs in the internal control of the slot machine 1,
(1) When shifting to a “normal probability game” after the NB game is over (change in the first stage)
(2) When shifting to a “high probability game” after the NB game is over (change in the first stage)
(3) When shifting to the “high probability game” after the special B game is over (change in the first stage)
(4) When the transition to the “high probability game” is made at the first stage change after the end of the NB game, and further to the “high probability game with addition” (the second stage change)
(5) When transitioning to a “high probability game” and transition to a “high probability game without addition” in the first stage after the end of the NB game (change in the second stage)
(6) When the first stage is passed after the special B game is finished and the game is further shifted to the “high probability game with addition” (change in the second stage)
(7) When the first stage is passed after the special B game is finished and the game moves to the “high probability game without addition” (change in the second stage)
It can be roughly divided into the change in the first stage and the change in the second stage.

(9-1. Notification of changes in gaming status)
In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, among the changes in the internal state of the slot machine 1 listed above, a state that is advantageous to the player, that is, when a transition is made to a “high probability game”, the player from the slot machine 1 Announcement (or notification, teaching, clarification) that informs of that. That is, when the transition to the “high probability game” is made as the first stage change after the NB game is finished and after the special B game is finished, the player is notified. The notification method at this time can be performed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, each lamp, or the like. Details of the notification method will be described in the rendering process.

If there is a possibility of moving to a "high probability game"
(1) After the end of the NB game (2) After the end of the special B game Of these, after the special B game is over, the game will always shift to a “high probability game”, but the special B game is not informed to the player from the start to the end, and there is also an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals. In this case, the player is informed that the game has suddenly shifted to the “high probability game”. In addition, since the player can execute the NB game while acquiring a large number of medals from the start to the end, in this case, the player can be aware of the end of the NB game. In other words, a notification that the game is a “high probability game” is executed at a timing that can be assumed by the player and at a timing that is not, and the player thinks that the game is a “normal probability game”. However, the game can be hoped with the expectation that it may be suddenly announced that it is a “high probability game”.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when the transition to the “high probability game” is performed as the first stage change among the changes in the internal state, the player is notified. Subsequent changes in internal state, that is, changes in the second stage are not notified. In other words, the player is informed that the game has shifted to a “high probability game”, but whether the player has shifted to the “high probability game with addition” or the “high probability game without addition”. Will not be. In such a case, the interest of many players is whether or not “additional privilege” has been granted, that is, whether or not it has shifted to “high probability game with addition” or “high probability game without addition”. You will concentrate on knowing. However, since there is no notification about it, the player tries to determine whether or not the “additional privilege” has been granted from the winning status of the replay in the game after the notification of “high probability game” was made It will be. Specifically, there is a tendency to actively perform things such as counting the number of replays won after becoming a “high probability game” or calculating the ratio based on the number of wins between lost and replayed. become. Therefore, even after announcing that it is a “high probability game”, it is possible to advance the game with a sense of purpose to know whether or not “additional benefits” have been granted, instead of playing games randomly. .

  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.

(10. 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 unit 58, or the like.

  When the above-described start-time effect process is performed, a stop information command is awaited (step S806). When any one of the three stop buttons 20, 22, 24 is pressed first, a first stop information command is transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub-control board 94, and the second When the stop button is pressed, the second stop information command is sent from the main control board 92 in the same way as the first stop information command. It is transmitted to the sub control board 94. Upon receiving each stop information command, the sub control board 94 can control the effect operation according to the winning flag and the stop information command at that time (step S807, stop time effect process). The production operations performed here include changing the reel stop sound at each stop of the reel, turning off the backlight of the stopped reel, and displaying the liquid crystal display in accordance with the reel stop sound at that time and the turn-off of the reel. For example, the image display effect may be performed by the unit 58.

  In step S808, a payout sound command and a sound effect command are transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94 according to the result of the determination process. Production by sound output is performed. 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 the current game state (normal probability game, NB game, etc.).

(10-1. Effect processing at start-up)
In the start time presentation process, the sub-control board 94 executes a presentation process based on the winning flag information command in response to the winning flag information command transmitted from the main control board 92 as a result of the flag process described above. In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, various effects can be executed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66, and the like. Also, instead of the liquid crystal display, it is possible to start and stop regardless of the player's operation as part of the production, such as an accessory (moving a doll imitating a character, etc.) or side reel (each reel of the reel device 10) For example), lighting such as a lamp (rotating light represented by a patrol light, etc.), dot display, or the like. By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player even without the liquid crystal display unit.

As the contents of the production performed in the start production process,
(1) Normal game effect (2) Winning flag suggestion effect (3) Chance suggestion effect (4) Continuous section effect A
(5) Continuous section effect B
(6) There are more productions than the bonus winning announcement.

As a feature of the above production,
(1) The normal game production does not do anything special as production, for example, the background changes with time (clouds flow, the sun rises and sinks, spring, summer, autumn, winter, etc.) Scenes (images) where the character (the main character) is relaxing at home are displayed. In other words, all other effects can be started from this normal game effect. In other words, the normal game effect is an effect with an implication that some effect may be performed from now on. Therefore, the player is not discouraged by the normal game performance.

  (2) The winning flag suggestion effect is based on a winning flag command (including a loss information command) and suggests the establishment flag (NB, CB and small role, replay or loss) to the player. For example, if the establishment flag is watermelon, display an image of the content that makes a watermelon design image (color of watermelon or a picture imitating watermelon), or a lamp so that the player can detect that the watermelon has been won One example is to emit green light. In other words, the winning flag suggesting effect does not directly tell which winning type is won, but gives a clue that the player indirectly imagines by the effect or the like.

  (3) The chance suggestion effect suggests to the player that he may have won NB or CB. For example, a pattern or a pattern that is far from the image of the winning type is displayed as an image, or the lamp is made to emit light in a color different from the color that makes the winning type image. Since the chance suggestion effect is an effect that makes the player have an expectation, there is a possibility that the chance suggestion effect is performed with all established flags. In other words, it can be said that this is an effect with ambiguity that cannot be said to be won by NB or CB because it was performed.

  (4) The continuous section effect A and (5) the continuous section effect B (hereinafter referred to as “continuous section effect” includes both of them) have contents that can be expected to be higher than the chance suggestion effect. That is, it is performed when the establishment flag is NB, CB, or some small combination or loss. This effect is also performed when special B becomes the establishment flag. Unlike the other effects, this continuous section effect is performed continuously over a plurality of times. For example, a historical drama (Chambara) is held, and a glutton competition or a tug-of-war competition is held.

  In the continuous section production, the result (end, win / loss) is always displayed at the end of the production. This result display can be directly associated with the degree of expectation. In other words, if the result display shows a good result (happy ending, win), you can confirm that you have won NB or CB, or even if you get a good result, you have always won NB or CB It can be said that this cannot be confirmed. This can be done in the same way if it is a bad result (unhappy ending, defeat).

  That is, the player's impression of the result display can be changed depending on how much reliability is given to the result of the continuous section effect. Here, “reliability” refers to how accurately whether or not NB or CB is won is reflected in the result. In other words, if the diagram of “good result = winning NB or CB” or “bad result = not winning NB or CB” is established, the reliability will be 100%, and if it is less than that, the result and NB or CB will be won. Does not necessarily agree. However, since the continuous section effect is positioned as an effect that gives the player a higher expectation that the player may have won NB or CB compared to the chance suggestion effect, this reliability may be ½ (50%) or more. desirable. In other words, when the player sees the continuous section production, the production can be watched to the end with the expectation that it may have won NB or CB at 1/2 or more. As a result, the continuous section effect can be positioned as an important effect for the player.

  (6) The bonus winning notification effect is a content that clearly notifies the player that NB or CB has been won. For example, a message such as “Bonus confirmed!” May be displayed, or a sound such as “A bonus has been hit!” May be generated as a sound effect. Also, the bonus notification lamp 44 is turned on to notify the player that the bonus has been won, which is included in the contents of the bonus winning notification effect.

  FIG. 16 specifically shows the effect pattern executed in the start time effect process. As this effect pattern table, a separate effect pattern table can be prepared for each of the “normal probability game” and the “high probability game”.

  This effect pattern table is obtained by associating the result of random number lottery (hereinafter referred to as effect lottery) performed on the sub control board 94 with each effect. The effect corresponding to the random value extracted from 99) is executed.

  FIG. 16A shows the relationship between the establishment flag and various effects in the “normal probability game”. Each establishment flag (winning flag) is indicated in the horizontal direction of the table, and the name of each effect is indicated in the vertical direction. Are listed. Based on this table, it is determined which production is selected for each establishment flag. That is, the effect lottery is performed for each establishment flag based on the establishment flag.

  For example, in (a) “normal probability game”, when the establishment flag is a lose flag, a normal game effect is executed when an effect pattern random number from 0 to 79 is selected, and an effect pattern random number from 80 to 89 is generated. When selected, a chance suggestion effect is executed. Further, when the effect pattern random numbers 90 to 94 are selected, the continuous section effect A is executed, and when the effect pattern random numbers 95 to 99 are selected, the 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 establishment flag. Further, even if the establishment flag of the same type is used for (a) “normal probability game” and (b) “high probability game”, the winning allowance values for selecting each effect are different depending on the effect pattern random number.

Regarding the characteristics of the production pattern table, (a) "Normal probability game"
(1) The chance suggestion effect may be selected at a ratio of 1/10 of all established flags.
(2) The continuous section effect may be performed when the establishment flag is lost, watermelon, NB, CB, or special B. When the establishment flag is CB, the continuous section effect B is not selected.
(3) When the establishment flag is watermelon or cherry, the winning flag suggesting effect is easily selected, and when it is CB, the bonus winning notification effect is easily selected.
Can be mentioned as a feature.

(B) In the “high probability game”
(1) The chance suggestion effect may be selected only when the establishment flag is lost, replay, NB, or CB.
(2) The continuous section effect may be performed when the establishment flag is lost, watermelon, cherry, NB, or CB. Further, there is a possibility that only the continuous section effect B is selected when the establishment flag is watermelon, and only the continuous section effect A is selected when the establishment flag is cherry.
(3) When the establishment flag is other than NB or CB, the normal game effect is easily selected.
Can be mentioned as a feature.

(10-2. 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 chance suggestion effect, a continuous section effect A, a continuous section effect B, and a bonus winning notification effect may be executed. it can. 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 the meaning of indirectly informing the player of the establishment flag, so if this effect is performed before all reels stop, the player will miss it This is because this can be avoided as much as possible. This is to make the player unpleasant if, for example, the winning flag suggestion effect is performed after stopping all reels, for example, if the winning type corresponding to the established flag is missed. It is because it may end up.

  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 developed over a plurality of games, it is desirable that the continuous section effect be started from any of the above-described effect processes. As a result, at any timing of the operation related to the progress of the game, an effect that is highly likely to be won by the NB or CB is started, and the player can perform each operation (the operation related to the progress of the game). ) Can play games with expectations.

(10-3. Continuous section production)
In the “normal probability game”, the continuous section effect may be performed when the establishment flag is lost, watermelon, NB, CB, or special B. In the “high probability game”, there is a possibility that the game is executed when the establishment flag is lost, watermelon, cherry, NB, or CB. Among these, in the case of the establishment flags other than NB, CB, and special B, the result display of the continuous section effect is set as the display of the content of failure or losing. In other words, when a continuous section effect is started and a small role is aimed at but not arranged, if it is a “normal probability game”, NB or CB or special B or lose, and if it is a “high probability game”, NB or CB or lose This is likely to be. Therefore, it can be said that the continuous section effect is an effect that can give the player high expectations at the start of the effect.

  When the special B is the establishment flag, the result display is selected as ½ for success and failure, respectively, and ½ for winning and losing respectively. Therefore, it was a disappointing result (failure, losing) in the continuous section production, and if the small role was not correctly arranged but the small role was not prepared, it was just a loss or was won special B One of the following. In addition, in the case of losing, the continuous section effect is selected only at a rate of 1/10, so the player can be expected to win the special B without being disappointed.

  When NB or CB is the establishment flag, the result display is always success or victory. In other words, if the last good result (win or success) is achieved in the continuous section effect, it is confirmed that NB or CB has been won, and the player can be relieved. This can increase the joy of winning either NB or CB as much as the player is thrilled by the continuous section effect.

(10-4. High probability game transition notification effect)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the above-described effect can be executed as an effect (high probability game transition notification effect) for notifying whether or not the effect has been transferred to the “high probability game”. That is, an effect that may be performed in a normal game can be executed as a high-probability game transition notification effect. This effect is an effect for notifying the player whether or not the game has shifted to the “high probability game”, and is executed in the following cases.
(1) After the end of the NB game (2) After the end of the special B game In addition, the effect mainly executed as the effect is the continuous section effect described above. Furthermore, a high probability game finalizing effect is newly added. This effect is an effect for clearly notifying the player that the game has shifted to the “high probability game” following the bonus winning notification effect described above. For example, displaying a message “Chance Game Entered!” Or generating a sound such as “Done! High probability until next time!” As a sound effect. In addition, the contents of the high-probability game finalizing effect include notifying the player that the lamp has been turned on (or flashing or extinguished) and that the player has shifted to the “high-probability game”.

The high-probability game transition notification effect is an effect performed between 1 and 10 games, and a high-probability game finalizing effect is executed at the end of the effect. In particular,
1) A high-probability game finalizing effect is performed in the first game (immediate notification).
In this case, if the NB game is over, the game immediately started will be notified immediately, and the player will be surprised and suddenly shocked.
2) A continuous section effect is performed, and if a good result is obtained, a high-probability game finalizing effect is performed in the next game.
In this case, because the result of the continuous section effect was good, the player's expectation that the player should have shifted to the “high probability game” will be notified when the storm surge has reached the storm, so the player can feel the most comfortable performance pattern. It becomes.
3) If a continuous section effect is performed and a good result is obtained, a high-probability game finalizing effect is not performed in the next game, but a high-probability game finalizing effect is performed by the tenth game after the next game.
In this case, although the result was good in the continuous section production, the player proceeds with the game with disappointment because the announcement is not made, but the announcement is made immediately after the announcement is made after several games. More shock and joy can be given compared to being done.
4) A high-probability game finalizing effect is performed from the next game to the 10th game when a disappointing result is obtained in the continuous section effect.
In this case, because the result is unfortunate, the player will be notified that he / she thinks he / she has not shifted to the “high probability game”, which can give surprise and joy. Further, even if the result is a disappointing result in the continuous section effect, it is possible to impress the player that there is a possibility of shifting to a “high probability game”.
5) Immediate notification and continuous section effect are not performed, and a high-probability game finalizing effect is randomly performed up to the 10th game (sudden notification).
In this case, surprise and joy can be given to the player who has been irritated by the fact that the original performance is not performed by suddenly informing the player.
The above can be executed when the game is shifted to the “high probability game”. It should be noted that which of the above is to be selected is determined by lottery, and the selected ratio is equal. In addition, the continuous section effect performed as described above is finished by the fifth game at the maximum. In other words, from the sixth game to the tenth game, the usual effects are executed, and the player is made aware that the “normal probability game” is being performed.

Also, if you did n’t transition to a “high probability game”
1) Perform 5 to 5 consecutive section effects and end as a disappointing result. Of course, after that, the high-probability game finalizing effect is not performed.
In this case, the player makes a certain degree of prediction (has not shifted to the “high probability game”), but the same effect may be performed even when the player shifts to the “high probability game”. , And can be expected to be announced.

(10-5. Image example with continuous section effect)
FIGS. 17 and 18 are examples of images representing the contents of effects executed in the continuous section effect A. FIG. In the continuous section production A, the hero's friend's child (the child depicted in the CB pattern) has a continuous production (from 3) whether or not the oden can be eaten (can be eaten) at the “Oden shop” before closing. For 5 games). FIG. 17A is an image in which a child appears in an oden shop. (B) is an image of a scene in which six oden skewers are displayed at the upper left of the image as a complete meal target and are about to be completed. In (c), it is an image of the original scene when it started to eat, and it is displayed that there are five more minutes until closing. In (d), it is an image of a child who is in a hurry because it will not be in time if one minute has passed until the closing time and it should not eat quickly. In (e), it is an image of eating oden smoothly, and it is an image of a scene that will be completed if the remaining one skewer is eaten. In (f), it is an image showing a state where the meal was brilliantly finished (6 oden was eaten). Up to this point, a pattern (successful ending) that has succeeded in the continuous section effect A is shown.

  FIG. 18 (a) is an image of a scene that suggests that it is difficult to complete a meal because the stomach is already full, although it is one minute before closing. (B) shows a pattern (failing ending) that is before the closing time but becomes full and eventually fails to complete. For this failure ending, there is also a pattern that fails when the time limit is exceeded (not shown). Which failure pattern is to be selected can be appropriately selected by lottery. (C) And (d) is an example of the image of the scene which makes the reverse sense (it shows that possibility that it may be able to complete a meal is high) in the scene where it is difficult to complete a meal. Since this (c) or (d) may develop even when the failure pattern of (b) is reached, the player will be able to look into the performance without being alarmed even if it becomes the failure pattern. . In other words, if the production develops to (c) or (d), the success pattern approaches from the situation where the failure was thought to be rich.

  19 and 20 are examples of images representing the contents of effects executed in the continuous section effect B. In the continuous section production B, the team of boys of the main character is performed as a production (between 3 and 5 games) in which a tug-of-war game is continued with the opponent team. FIGS. 19A and 19B are images of scenes where a team introduction of a tug-of-war game is being performed. The team of 6 boys with the same face in the upper half of the image of (a) is the team of the boys of the main character, and when the team of the main character wins, the victory ending is achieved. The team that has 6 characters with various faces in the lower half of the image is the opponent's team. In (c) and (d), a tug-of-war game is started, and in (e), the main character's team is in a slightly dominant situation (suggesting that there is a high probability of winning). . On the other hand, (f) is an image of a scene showing a situation where the main character team is in an inferior situation (which suggests that there is a high possibility of losing). This (e) or (f) is displayed in the game before the last game of the continuous section effect B (win / loss result is displayed). Thereby, a player's expectation can be raised to the maximum.

  20A and 20B are examples of images displayed at the end of the production of the continuous section effect B as a result of the tug of war game. (A) is an image of a scene showing the situation when the main character team wins brilliantly, and (b) shows the situation when the main character team unfortunately loses (that is, when the opponent team wins).

  In (c), there is only one opponent team in the team introduction scene. This is an example of an image that suggests that the protagonist team is likely to win. And it is set as the image of the premium scene which may be displayed rarely when the victory of the team of a hero is decided by continuous section production B. Therefore, viewing the premium scene image can be added to one of the pleasures of playing the game on the slot machine 1. In other words, the game of the slot machine 1 such that the player can be proud of seeing this premium scene image, or the surrounding player can be envy of the player when the image of this scene is displayed. It becomes one element to enjoy. Furthermore, if the support display of (d) is performed while the effect of the continuous section effect B is being performed, the possibility that the main character's team will win is significantly increased. This can be performed in any scene in the production of the continuous section production B. Therefore, in expectation of a support display that does not know when the game will be held, the player can watch the progress of the production without giving up until the end even if the game is likely to lose the tug-of-war game.

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. 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 judgment means for judging the result of winning by applying a normal lottery probability defined in advance to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means;
Separately from the normal lottery winning determination means, a special lottery winning determination is made by applying a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability than the normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means. Means,
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, special winning type defining means for defining a special winning type separately from the special winning type and the plurality of small roles;
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 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 special winning type is obtained as a winning result of the internal lottery, the special display position defined by the effective display position defining means in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped is set to the special display position. When a special display mode is derived as a result of the suspension of multiple symbols other than the type of symbol, the special gaming state is controlled so that it is difficult for the player to recognize the change from the normal gaming state. Control means;
When the special gaming state controlled by the special display mode being derived in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the normal lottery for at least one winning type is completed. Special lottery changing means for changing the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery from the probability to the special lottery probability;
When the special gaming state controlled when the special display mode is derived in the symbol display unit when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the normal lottery probability or the special lottery probability A lottery probability selection means for selecting which one is set as the lottery probability to be applied in the internal lottery;
An external teaching means for teaching the player of the gaming state toward the outside of the gaming machine;
When the lottery probability applied in the internal lottery is changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability by the special lottery changing unit, and when the lottery probability selecting unit changes the special lottery probability to the internal lottery The external teaching execution means for executing the teaching by the external teaching means to the player,
Whether the lottery probability is to be changed to be higher for one or more winning types in addition to the winning type in which the lottery probability is changed to be higher with the special lottery probability than the normal lottery probability. A special lottery probability additional selection means to select;
A gaming machine comprising: an additional selection opportunity giving means for giving an opportunity to execute a selection as to whether or not to change the lottery probability of one or a plurality of winning types by the special lottery probability addition selection means. .