JP2007082632A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine for evading the decline of player's interest which tends to occur in a normal game. <P>SOLUTION: In a rotary drum type game machine such as a slot machine, a special winning role to be a trigger for shifting a game state from a normal game state to a special game state is provided. Further, a game started after the special game state is ended is changed to a high probability game state highly advantageous for a player differently from a normal game state. In the high probability game state, internal drawing for which the drawing probability of a specific winning role is favored is executed differently from the normal game state. Further, when the special winning role is won in the high probability game state, a further advantageous privilege is added in addition to the high probability game state. <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). The awards that provide various benefits to these players have sufficiently attracted the player's interest in the game.
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  Among the awards mentioned above, awards that particularly attract the player's attention are awards that bring great benefits to players represented by BB and RB (including CT and AT, the same applies hereinafter). However, if the player's interest is biased toward BB or RB, the player hardly shows any interest other than BB or RB. Therefore, if the player continues to play a small role, replay, or even lose (if none of the awards mentioned above) continues, anxiety that the player may not win BB or RB even if the game continues Will be attacked. And that anxiety gradually becomes painful and you can't even enjoy the game. The problem is that this often reduces the interest of the player.

  The present invention has been devised in view of such problems, and intends to provide a technique capable of suppressing a decrease in the interest of a player even when a game that does not win BB or RB continues. Is.

  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 starts rotation of a plurality of movable display bodies provided with a plurality of types of symbols by inputting game value and starting a game, and executes an internal lottery. The result of the internal lottery and the display of the movable display body In a gaming machine that stops the plurality of movable display bodies based on a stop operation, and determines a result of one game based on a display mode of symbols when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped, for each game Internal lottery means for performing the predetermined internal lottery, and normal lottery judging means for judging the result of the internal lottery by applying a predetermined normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means, In addition to the normal lottery determination means, a special lottery probability having a lottery probability higher than the normal lottery probability is applied to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means instead of the normal lottery probability. Special lottery judging means for judging the result of the internal lottery, and a movable display body stop for controlling stop of the plurality of movable display bodies based on a symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means As a result of stop control of the plurality of movable display bodies being performed by the control means and the movable display body stop control means, when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped, a predetermined number of symbol groups as a display mode of the symbols When displaying a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section across the plurality of movable display bodies, at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies The effective display position determining means, which is a display position where the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is effective is selected by the effective display position determining means. A winning combination symbol display determining means for determining whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the effective display position, and as a winning combination of the internal lottery, a transition is made to a special gaming state advantageous to the player. As a special winning combination, an internal lottery winning combination, a general small role that gives a game value as a result of the current game separately from the special winning combination, and an internal lottery winning combination without any additional game value Special that shifts to a special game state that does not allow the player to recognize the difference between the normal game state and the re-game part that the multiplier of the current game is carried over to the next game and the winning part of the internal lottery When the winning combination and the winning symbol display determination means determine that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display unit, the special When it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the general small role is displayed in the symbol display portion by the special symbol state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the gaming state and the winning symbol display determination means, The combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed in the symbol display section by the winning symbol display determination means by the general bonus role gaming value giving means for giving the player a game value corresponding to the number of general bonuses. If it is determined that the game has been performed, the re-game executing means for carrying on the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the current game without multiplying the game value again, and the special display in the symbol display section by the winning symbol display determining means. Special game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special game state when it is determined that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed; First lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability of at least one winning combination from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability; and when the special gaming state is ended, by the first lottery probability changing means First lottery probability change execution means for changing the lottery probability of the winning combination, and whether or not the lottery probability of the winning combination is changed by the first lottery probability changing means when the special gaming state is finished A first lottery probability change execution permission / inhibition means for determining the first lottery probability change gaming state in which the first lottery probability change means has changed the lottery probability of the winning combination and controls the progress of the game. When the gaming state is shifted to the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the lottery probability changing gaming state control means and the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means, the first lottery probability changing means Apart from the winning combination whose winning probability has been changed to the special lottery probability, the second lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability for other winning combinations, The lottery probability of the other winning combination should be changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means, or should not be changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability. In the second lottery probability changing gaming state in which the lottery probability is changed for the other winning combination by the second lottery probability changing selection means. The second lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game and the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means control the progress of the game in the first lottery probability changing gaming state. When the result of the internal lottery is the special winning combination in the game being controlled, the special game that is started when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section When the state ends, the second lottery probability change gaming state that directly switches the gaming state from the first lottery probability changing gaming state to the second lottery probability changing gaming state without going through the selection by the second lottery probability changing selection means. A gaming machine comprising switching means.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a game start operation is accepted by a player in a state where a game value is input, a plurality of movable display bodies with a plurality of types of symbols are rotated and an internal lottery is executed. When all of the movable display bodies are stopped based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation by the player, the result of one game is determined according to the display mode of the symbol at that time.

  The internal lottery performed for each game is triggered by the start operation of the player. “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 performed by the internal lottery means, 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. Then, what determines the lottery result by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value can be cited.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning combinations are prepared as a plurality of types of winning results, and a random value winning value is assigned to each type of winning combination. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, it is determined that the winning role corresponding to the winning value has been won. Is done. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).

  In a normal gaming state, according to a predetermined lottery probability (normal lottery probability) that is determined in advance for each winning combination, it is determined by the normal lottery determination means whether any winning combination is obtained by internal lottery. The The term “normal gaming state” as used herein refers to a so-called general normal gaming state, in which an advantageous condition is set for a specific winning combination, or an unfavorable condition is set for a specific winning combination. It is a flat state that has not been done. In other words, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that does not give a special advantage to the player or give a disadvantage to the opposite. Therefore, the predetermined lottery probability is the lottery probability for determining the winning result of the internal lottery performed in the normal gaming state.

  Further, a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability for at least one winning combination than the normal lottery probability is provided separately from the normal lottery probability. Hereinafter, a winning combination having a high lottery probability due to this special lottery probability is referred to as a specific winning combination. The fact that a lottery probability of a specific winning combination is high means that, in other words, a specific winning combination has a wider range of winning values (width) than a range of winning values of a specific winning combination at a normal lottery probability. That is. In other words, according to the special lottery probability, when the special lottery judging means determines whether any winning combination is obtained in the internal lottery, the specific winning combination is in a state that is easier to win than the normal gaming state. Become. In order to distinguish the gaming state at this time from the normal gaming state, the gaming state is hereinafter referred to as a high probability gaming state.

  The winning result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games.

  For the above winning roles, there are general small roles with game value added, special winning roles that trigger the transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the number of times this game is multiplied without any additional game value. The re-game combination carried over to the next game is included. Corresponding symbols are determined in advance for these winning combinations. Hereinafter, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is referred to as a winning combination symbol.

  In addition to the above winning combination, a special winning combination that triggers a transition to a special gaming state that does not allow the player to recognize the difference from the normal gaming state is also provided in the winning combination.

  The symbol 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). This symbol can include the above winning symbol, or a symbol (losing symbol) that does not correspond to the winning symbol. A predetermined number of these symbols are attached to each movable display. When the stop operation of all the movable display bodies by the player is accepted, stop control of each movable display body is performed based on the winning result of the internal lottery at that time. When all the movable display bodies are finally stopped, a symbol group consisting of the stopped symbols is formed in the symbol display portion together with the movable display bodies. The result of the game is determined by the symbol group at this time as the symbol display mode.

  The symbol display unit can display the symbols of each movable display as a predetermined number of symbol groups, and the player can display the symbol group that is rotating while the movable display is rotating, or the movable display When the body stops, a predetermined number of symbol groups can be visually recognized in the symbol display section. By increasing or decreasing the predetermined number, the total number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased. That is, the maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display unit can be expressed as “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. When the predetermined number is N, the larger the value of N, the greater the number of symbols in the symbol display unit. The maximum number of symbols displayed on the screen will increase. Therefore, the display mode of the symbols is increased accordingly.

  The display mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be innumerable depending on the number of symbol groups and the number of movable display bodies, and even if the winning results of the internal lottery are the same, It is possible to show the player how to display different symbols.

  In addition, it is possible to select at least one symbol from each movable display body from among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display unit, and to determine a display position where a combination of symbols across all the movable display bodies is effective. . “Effective display position” here refers to giving a privilege corresponding to a specific winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This means the display position within the symbol display section where the image can be displayed. In other words, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination can be obtained only after the winning combination combination corresponding to the winning combination obtained as a result of the internal lottery is displayed in the “valid display position” in the symbol display section. It is.

  “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. Other than horizontal or diagonal arrangements, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which a plurality of types are effective at the same time. That is, if a symbol corresponding to a specific winning combination stops at a horizontal display position or a V-shaped effective display position, a privilege corresponding to the specific winning combination can be given.

  In addition, the effective display position can be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. That is, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which “the effective display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. According to this configuration, the display position that is effective in the symbol display section can be increased by increasing the multiplier of the game value. Therefore, if you play a game with as many game value multipliers as possible, if you win any of the winning roles, there is a high possibility that the corresponding winning symbol will be displayed at a valid display position. Become.

  Furthermore, the display position which becomes effective can also be made into the combination which can select a some 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 with three symbols extracted from the other movable display bodies. Multiple designs from at least one movable display, such as combinations constructed by extracting one symbol, or combinations constructed by extracting two, two, and one symbol from each movable display The combination is made by extracting Such a combination makes it difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared with a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display body.

  When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined by the winning symbol display determination means whether or not a winning symbol combination corresponding to any winning symbol is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display section. Here, as combinations of winning role symbols, all of the same types of winning symbol combinations, different types of winning symbol combinations, or multiple types of winning symbol combinations including at least the same type of winning symbol And the like. In addition, as long as the combination includes at least one winning symbol, a combination of winning symbols can be mentioned regardless of other symbols. When a combination of these winning symbols is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. In this special game state, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. The special gaming state can also be said to be a gaming state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than at least the normal gaming state. Here, as a privilege given to a player in a special gaming state, there are given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value, an opportunity to advance a game without consuming the game value, and the like. Therefore, the player is interested in how many special winning roles can be won.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, the game can be terminated without adding game value as a game result. That is, in a game in which a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, no gaming value is given, and a special gaming state privilege is given from the start of the next game. In this case, the player advances the game so as to start the next game as soon as possible and obtain a special game state privilege.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, a game value can be given as a result of the game. In this case, by determining the specified number of game values to be awarded in correspondence with the special winning combination, the player can acquire the game value and then obtain a special game state benefit from the next game. Can do.

  A combination including at least one special winning symbol may be included as a combination including the special winning symbol. That is, if one special winning combination symbol is displayed at a display position that is valid in the symbol display section, a privilege corresponding to the special winning combination is given. Therefore, a situation in which the special winning symbol cannot be stopped at a valid display position in the symbol display part due to a shift in the timing of the player's stop operation is avoided. It is possible to reduce the amount of game value consumed until the symbol is displayed.

  When a combination consisting of a general small role symbol corresponding to a general small role is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display portion, a specified number of game values are given to the player as a privilege corresponding to the general small role. become. Therefore, if the number of wins for the general small role increases, the game value can be increased accordingly. Therefore, the player plays the game while wishing to win the general small role as much as possible.

  Moreover, a general small part can provide several types. That is, “a plurality of different types of winning combinations can be provided as general small combinations”. In this case, if there is a separate winning symbol corresponding to each general small role, and if the prescribed number of game values given to each general small role is different, the types of winning roles including general small roles Can be increased. Therefore, many types of winning roles do not get the player bored, and a general small role with a relatively large number of specified game values is a combination of the general small role symbols corresponding to the general small role. It is possible to give a joy to the player simply by displaying “”.

  As with the combination of the special winning combination symbols described above, the combination consisting of the general small combination symbols may be a combination that includes at least one general small combination symbol. That is, it is possible to obtain a privilege corresponding to the corresponding general small role only by displaying the corresponding general small role symbol only for at least one movable display body at a valid display position. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the difficulty level of the operation for the player to stop the corresponding general small role symbol. Here, “difficulty” refers to the skill level and skill of each player's game.

  When a combination of re-game combination symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the re-game state as a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination. Become. This re-game state means a state in which the player can carry over the next game and carry the next game without multiplying the game value again. That is, when a re-game combination is won (when a combination of re-game combination symbols is displayed), the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. Therefore, if the number of re-game winnings is increased, it is possible to play a game while suppressing consumption of the game value accordingly. As a result, the amount of game value consumed per unit time can be kept within a certain range to a certain extent, and the situation where the player only unilaterally consumes the game value can be reduced.

  A combination of re-game role symbols can also be a combination that includes at least one re-game role symbol as in the case of the special winning role symbol combination described above. In other words, it is possible to obtain a re-game role benefit simply by displaying the re-game role symbol only for at least one movable display body, so that the difficulty of the operation for the player to stop the re-game role symbol is reduced. Can do. In particular, regarding the re-game role, since the player has a role as a winning role to alleviate the situation where the player consumes excessive game value, it is desirable that the player has difficulty in the operation of stopping the re-game role symbol. When a re-game combination is won in the internal lottery, it is preferable that a player can obtain a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination as much as possible.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. This special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player does not recognize any difference from the normal gaming state. In other words, the game state that makes it possible for the player to recognize that the normal game state continues by changing to the special game state until the special game state is completed. It is. The “difference from the normal game state” here means an operation different from a game in the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) when the player performs a game start operation or a movable display body stop operation. For example, control is performed or a display mode of a pattern different from that of a normal game is displayed. That is, it means that a difference is generated so that the player can recognize (or consciousness, sense) from the appearance of the gaming machine that is clearly different from the normal gaming state.

  Accordingly, the combination of the special winning combination symbols can be a combination of a plurality of types of symbols without providing symbolic symbols that make the special winning combination conscious. In other words, a special winning combination is not a combination of dedicated symbols, but a combination of symbols that have a different symbolic meaning can be combined as a special winning combination. It is said to be an effective combination of winning symbols. The “design with another symbolic meaning” here means a special winning symbol, a general small symbol, a re-game symbol, or the like.

  The reason why the effective combination of the special winning combination symbols is a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is to prevent the player from recognizing that the effective combination of the special winning combination symbols is displayed. In addition, the combination of the special winning combination symbol can be a combination of simple lose symbols. In this case, since the symbol combination that is recognized only by the player as a loser is displayed on the symbol display section, the player has won the special winning combination (the effective combination of the special winning symbol is displayed). ) Is not recognized.

  In addition, when an effective combination of special winning symbol is made up of a combination of multiple types of symbols or a combination of lost symbols, an operation that causes the player to stop the effective combination of special winning symbol It also leads to lowering the difficulty level. That is, a combination consisting of a plurality of types of symbols and a combination consisting of losing symbols are frequently displayed in a game in the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, if any winning combination is not won in the internal lottery, the winning result is lost, and stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is not displayed. Therefore, it can be said that a combination composed of a plurality of types of symbols is a combination that is easily displayed when a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is avoided.

  In addition, the combination of losing symbols is suitable for making an effective combination of special winning combination symbols because it gives the player only the impression of losing when the combination is displayed. That is, when a special winning combination is won by internal lottery in the current game, it is possible to display an effective combination of special winning combination symbols in the game. Therefore, the special gaming state can be promptly started without being recognized by the player at all.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a specific condition is satisfied, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination can be changed. In particular, the normal lottery probability can be changed to a special lottery probability. That is, it is possible to give conditions that are advantageous to the player. Here, as the at least one winning combination, any winning combination including a special winning combination can be selected. In other words, “any winning combination can be selected as at least one winning combination” can be used. Therefore, since it is not known which winning combination is advantageous to the player (that is, it becomes easier to win), the player can be harassed every time a specific condition is satisfied.

  When the special gaming state ends, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability. That is, a favorable condition is given to the player for at least one winning combination triggered by the special gaming state. Therefore, when the special gaming state is finished, in a game started immediately after that, the internal lottery is always executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination.

  When the special gaming state ends, it is determined whether or not to change the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations to a special lottery probability. In other words, the special gaming state is an opportunity that can be expected to give a favorable condition to the player for at least one winning combination. This is because, after the end of the special game state, unlike the case after the end of the special game state, one of the winning combinations is not necessarily drawn in a condition advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the special gaming state is finished, in a game started immediately after that, it can be expected that an internal lottery may be executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination.

  If it is decided that the lottery probability for at least one winning combination will be changed to a special lottery probability, the special game state that has been triggered or the game that starts immediately after the end of the special gaming state will be at least one winning combination. It will be easy for the player to win. The gaming state at this time is the above-described high probability gaming state.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state, the lottery probabilities for other winning combinations can be changed to special lottery probabilities by the second lottery probability changing means. That is, a condition that is advantageous to the player is given to a plurality of winning combinations. Therefore, in addition to the winning combination that has already been easily won, other winning combinations can be easily won.

  The second lottery probability changing means can selectively determine whether or not to change the lottery probabilities for other winning combinations to a special lottery probability. That is, whether or not to change the lottery probabilities of other winning combinations is determined in a state where the lottery probabilities of one or more winning combinations have already been changed by the first lottery probability changing means. The selection method here may be a lottery or a predetermined standard. The “predetermined standard” includes a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, a case where a prescribed number of times has passed, or a case where a prescribed time has passed.

  From the above, the most advantageous condition for the player is given when the lottery probability for other winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means. The gaming state at this time is a value obtained by adding an additional value to the high-probability gaming state (which makes it easy to win other winning combinations). The high-probability gaming state to which the additional value is added is referred to as an “additional high-probability gaming state” in order to distinguish it from the high-probability gaming state to which no additional value is added. In the following description, the high probability gaming state refers to a gaming state to which no additional value is added.

  When a special winning combination is won in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state has already shifted to the high probability gaming state. Therefore, even if a special winning combination is won, conditions that are advantageous to the player are not given. In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a special winning combination is won in a state where the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state (when a valid combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed), the special winning selected at that time The gaming state can be changed from the high probability gaming state to the additional high probability gaming state in response to the combination. That is, if a special winning combination is won in a game in a high-probability gaming state, an advantageous condition is given to other winning combinations. Therefore, when the special winning combination is won in the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state, the role played by the special winning combination won at that time can be changed.

  In other words, “the special winning combination won in the high probability gaming state (first lottery probability changing gaming state) unconditionally changes the gaming state to the additional high probability gaming state (second lottery probability changing gaming state). It can also be said. That is, when the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special gaming state, the player may notice that even if at least one winning combination has a lottery probability that is a special lottery probability. Although difficult, this gaming state (high-probability gaming state) can be easily noticed by the player when the special winning combination is won. Therefore, the player advances the game with the expectation that the gaming state will change at any time.

  For a player, since the special gaming state can be recognized (recognized), whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special gaming state can be seen in the winning situation. If you can find a winning role, you can guess. Whether or not to make this guess is possible (whether it is a high-probability gaming state) or not depending on which lottery probability of the winning combination is changed to a special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. You can change the difficulty level for.

  Specifically, for a winning role that is unlikely to be won in the normal gaming state, if the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability, the winning role will clearly change in the winning situation compared to the normal gaming state This makes it easier for the player to notice that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state. On the other hand, if the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability for a winning role that is highly likely to win in the normal gaming state, it will be less likely that the player will notice noticeable changes in the winning situation compared to the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to conceal that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As used herein, “change in winning status” means that the frequency of winning a specific winning combination increases. That is, it can be said that the number of times a specific winning combination is won during a certain period.

  The same applies to the case where the lottery probability of the other winning combination is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means. And in the gaming machine of the present invention, "the winning combination in which the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means is a winning combination with a relatively low possibility of winning in the normal gaming state, Another winning combination in which the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means may be a winning combination having a relatively high possibility of winning in the normal gaming state. That is, the high probability gaming state makes it difficult for the player to understand the gaming state, and the additional high probability gaming state makes the gaming state easy to understand for the player.

  Therefore, even when the game immediately after the special gaming state ends, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high probability gaming state. It will be difficult for the person. Therefore, the player will continue the game for a while until he can be sure that he is not in a high probability gaming state. When the player is convinced that the game state is a high-probability gaming state, the player gets a sense of security that he / she may have continued the game for a while.

  Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state triggered by the special gaming state, the present invention of the present invention is further exhibited. That is, the special gaming state is a gaming state that elapses without knowing by the player from the start to the end of the gaming state, so that the high probability game state from the normal gaming state without the player's knowledge. The gaming state has been changed. Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the additional high probability gaming state triggered by the special gaming state, the winning situation of a specific winning combination is unexpectedly changed. Therefore, the player is surprised to be able to win a specific winning combination unexpectedly, and is convinced that the gaming state has been changed to a gaming state that is most advantageous to him (additional high probability gaming state). Can do it.

(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 according to the present invention, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the control accompanied with the operation (the rotating operation of the movable display body is different from the normal game, or the light emission mode such as the lamp is changed to the normal game Do not change). That is, “the game state can be controlled to the special game state without changing the operation control in the normal game state and the appearance operation control”. This makes it impossible to distinguish between a normal game and a special game state from the viewpoint of the gaming machine. Therefore, the game state can be changed to the special game state while giving the player the impression that the game is progressing in the normal game state.

(Solution 3)
Solving means 3 is the gaming machine according to solving means 1 or 2, wherein in the case of either the normal gaming state or the first lottery probability changing gaming state, the winning combination which is a lottery object to be drawn in the internal lottery A gaming machine further comprising lottery object invariant execution means for executing the internal lottery without changing the type.

  In this case, the winning combination is not changed through the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state. Therefore, these two gaming states can be made difficult to distinguish from each other.

  Further, as another configuration, “the lottery object invariant execution means can make the lottery object lottered in the internal lottery performed in the additional high probability state the same kind of winning combination as the high probability game state”. it can. In this case, it is possible to make it difficult to distinguish the high probability gaming state and the additional high probability gaming state from each other. That is, unless another winning combination whose lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability cannot be found as an additional value, it is impossible to determine which gaming state the player is in. This allows the player to pay attention to the game result every time.

  Further, as another configuration, “in the special game state and the special game state, it is possible to change the type of the winning combination that is the lottery object to be drawn in the internal lottery”. That is, a winning combination that is effective only in the special game state and the special game state can be newly provided. This makes it possible to display a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination obtained as a result of the internal lottery in the special gaming state (or the special gaming state) regardless of the player's stop operation. It is. In other words, in the special game state, it is possible to always obtain the bonus for the winning combination won in the internal lottery. Therefore, it is possible to avoid a significant difference in the game value that can be acquired in the special game state due to the difference in the skill (skill level) of the player.

(Solution 4)
The solving means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 3, wherein the first lottery probability changing means determines the lottery probability of the special winning combination as the at least one winning combination from the normal lottery probability. It is a gaming machine characterized by being changed to a special lottery probability.

  The first lottery probability changing means can always include a special winning combination among the winning combinations for changing the lottery probability. That is, the high probability gaming state is a state where it is easy to win a special winning combination. Therefore, the high-probability gaming state can be made a gaming state that is sufficiently advantageous for the player.

  As described above, as the other winning combination whose lottery probability is changed by the second lottery probability changing means, it is possible to select a winning combination other than the special winning combination. That is, the additional high-probability gaming state is a state in which it is easy to win other winning combinations (winning combinations other than the special winning combination) in addition to the special winning combination. Therefore, it is possible to make the additional high probability gaming state the most advantageous gaming state for the player.

(Solution 5)
The solution means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 4, wherein the special gaming state is finished, and the lottery probability of the first lottery probability change means is determined by the first lottery probability change execution enable / disable means. The gaming machine further comprising a normal gaming state return means for returning the gaming state after the end of the special gaming state to the normal gaming state when the change is not executed.

  If the gaming state does not shift to the high probability gaming state after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state. In this case, in the high-probability gaming state, it will be determined whether it will continue each time a special winning combination is won or will be terminated. That is, the gaming state shifts to [High probability gaming state → Special gaming state → Normal gaming state].

  In the normal game state, the normal game state continues with the special game state interposed therebetween. That is, the game state transitions to [normal game state → special game state → normal game state]. Further, the high-probability gaming state and the special gaming state can be made to stand out as advantageous gaming states for the player by the normal gaming state.

(Solution 6)
The solving means 6 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 5, wherein the general small combination includes a plurality of types of general small combinations.

  In this case, a plurality of general small combinations can be prepared. Along with this, a plurality of types of winning combination symbols corresponding to each general small combination can be prepared. Alternatively, a plurality of combinations of symbols that are effective as general small roles can be provided. Therefore, variations in the display mode of symbols (or combinations of symbols) can be increased, and a variety of symbol display modes (or combinations of symbols) can be provided to the player.

Among them, a “single combination that is effective as a winning combination only by including at least one winning combination as a combination of winning combination symbols” may be provided. That is, if one winning combination symbol is included in the combination of winning combination symbols when all the movable display bodies are stopped, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination can be given. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the burden of an operation for the player to stop all the movable display bodies (that is, the burden to stop all the movable display bodies accurately at each time in order to stop the combination of winning symbols). .
(Solution 7)
The solving means 7 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 6, wherein the special winning combination includes a plurality of different types of symbols as combinations of corresponding symbols. .

  In this case, the special winning combination does not have a dedicated winning combination symbol. That is, the player does not have a symbol that can be recognized as a special winning combination, that is, a symbolic symbol. Furthermore, since the combinations that are valid as special winning combinations are a combination of a plurality of different types of symbols, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed, the player may notice that. Absent. Therefore, it is possible to shift to the special game state promptly and without being known to the player.

(Solution 8)
The solving means 8 is a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination in the game when the special winning combination is obtained as a winning result of the internal lottery in the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 7. The game machine is further characterized by further comprising a special winning combination symbol stop control means for performing control for stopping at the effective display position.

  In this case, when a special winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols effective as the special winning combination in the game (the game) is always stopped. That is, the special winning combination can stop the combination of symbols effective as the special winning combination regardless of the skill of the stop operation of each movable display body by the player. Here, the “skill of the stop operation” refers to the degree that the player can stop the symbol he / she wants to display in the symbol display section among the symbols of the movable display body that the player is rotating. . That is, it can be said that it is a skill level of a player's stop operation.

  In addition, since the special winning combination is not recognized by the player because all the corresponding symbols are available, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special winning combination can be used in the game. By displaying, the consumption of game value can be kept to a minimum quickly.

(Solution 9)
The solution means 9 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 8, wherein the display means for displaying a plurality of effect display modes toward the outside of the gaming machine, and the effect display mode by the display means There is a high possibility of being in the normal gaming state as the effect display mode executing means for executing a predetermined effect display mode based on the winning result of the internal lottery and the effect display mode executed by the effect display mode executing means. In addition to the usual directing to suggest, a winning guidance directing that guides the winning result of the internal lottery when the player performs a stop operation, a special winning role notification directing that the special winning role has been won, and the special winning Expected production that expects to win the role or the special winning role and expects that the possibility of winning the special winning role or the special winning role is significantly higher than the expected production A game machine characterized by comprising an effect display further the mode determining means for determining whether to perform one of the high expected effect to.

  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 include a liquid crystal display, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display), a dot LED, and a lamp. Then, in the effect display mode, the player performs a stop operation on all the movable display objects based on the normal effect of the content suggesting that the current game state is likely to be the normal game state and the winning result of the internal lottery. Winners will receive guidance (or suggestion, guidance, navigation) before the end, and will be selected for a special winning role and a winning guide with content that will help align the corresponding winning results (general small role, regame role, etc.) Special winning role announcement production with the content to notify (or teach, notify) that the event has been made, an expected production that expects the special winning role or special winning role to be won, and a special winning role or special winning that is significantly higher than the expected production High-expected productions that make it possible to expect that the role is likely to be won are included.

  Which effect is selected from the effect display modes described above, or the selected effect is executed based on the winning result of the internal lottery. In addition, it can be determined based on the gaming state as to which one of the effects is selected. Therefore, the player can detect the winning result of the internal lottery by using the effect as a clue, or can estimate the current gaming state.

  In addition, it is possible to select an effect without being based on the winning result of the internal lottery. And it is possible to select a production without being based on the gaming state. That is, the effect that has been executed and the game result do not match. In other words, it can be said that “a different effect display mode can be executed without being based on the winning result of the internal lottery or the current gaming state”. “Match” here means an effect corresponding to the winning result of the internal lottery or an effect corresponding to the gaming state, and the game result of the game in which the effect is performed also means the content ( It is the same as the content suggested to the player). Further, it is not always necessary to match unless the content of the executed effect and the game result are completely denied. Therefore, since the contents of the performance do not match the game result, it is possible to give the player an impression that it is different from usual. Desirably, when winning a winning combination that can bring significant benefits to a player such as a special winning combination or a special winning combination, it is possible for a player to be special by making the above content and game results not match. You can have a sense of expectation that you may have won the winning or special winning role.

  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 executed 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 an effect is executed by the display means, a sound effect, a blessing sound, etc. can be generated from the timbre generating means. As the timbre generating means, a speaker, a buzzer, a bell (bell, bell) and the like can be mentioned. Further, if a sound effect (tone color) that does not correspond to the effect being performed is generated, the player can be made to recognize that it is different from usual. In this way, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous by giving the player both visual and auditory stimuli by the display means and the timbre generation means.

(Solution 10)
The solution means 10 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 9, wherein the effect display mode determination means has a dedicated effect display mode corresponding to the winning combination even if the winning result of the internal lottery is a specific winning combination. It is a gaming machine characterized by being able to select an effect display mode corresponding to another winning combination without being limited as a special effect.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, each effect is not a dedicated effect that only corresponds to a specific winning combination. That is, it is possible to “selectively determine which effect is to be executed on the winning result of the internal lottery”. Here, “selectively decide” means to decide by lottery or to select in a predetermined order. That is, one effect does not correspond to one game result, but the effect and the game result can be changed in a fluid manner. Therefore, there is only one result corresponding to each effect, and it is possible to avoid a decrease in interest such that the player can easily understand the game result simply by looking at the effect.

(Solution 11)
If the effect display mode executing unit determines to execute any one of the effect display modes in the gaming machine described in the solution unit 9, the solution unit 11 sets the corresponding effect display mode as a game value. The game is started and a game start operation is received. Thereafter, a plurality of stop operations by the player are sequentially accepted, whereby the rotation of all the movable display bodies is stopped, and the symbols in the symbol display section are The gaming machine is executed within a period until one game is completed based on the display mode.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, various effects can be executed based on the gaming state or the winning result of the internal lottery. Any one of the effect display modes is selected and displayed by the display means. From the effect executed at this time, the player can guess the current gaming state or confirm the winning result of the internal lottery in comparison with the game result.

  Of the effect display modes, the effect determined to be executed in the current game can be executed at any timing as long as the current game is started and ended. That is, the game value is input by the player and the game start operation is performed, the movable display body starts to rotate, and then the stop operation by the player is accepted, and the movable display body is all stopped and the symbol display mode An effect can be executed at an arbitrary timing until the current game result is determined based on this. Therefore, since the performance is not performed at a fixed timing, it is possible to avoid a significant decrease in the player's interest that occurs when no performance is performed at the timing when the performance is performed.

(Solution 12)
The solution means 12 is a gaming machine according to the solution means 1, characterized in that the symbol display portion is located on the front side of the game machine main body.

  Since the symbol display portion is positioned in front of the gaming machine, the player can advance the game relative to the gaming machine. Here, the symbol display portion can be provided at any position on the front side of the gaming machine as long as it is easily visible to the player.

(Solution means 13)
The solving means 13 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 11, wherein a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game and a multiplier determined by the 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 in order to individually stop the rotation of the display bodies, and start of rotation of the movable display body when the start operation is received by the start operation means 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 drive 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 of the movable display bodies are When the gaming state is controlled to the special gaming state by the gaming value giving means for giving a specified number of gaming values to the player as needed, and the special gaming state control means based on the combination mode of the symbols at the time of stop, A game value addition opportunity increasing means for increasing an opportunity for adding a game value to be given to the player as compared to the normal game state. It is a machine.

  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. If this is the case, the movable display body can be applied to a spinning-type game machine represented by 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 based on a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display section. In this way, the player advances the game while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, depending on the combination mode of the symbols displayed on the symbol display unit, the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state in which a large amount of gaming value can be acquired as compared to the normal gaming state called the special gaming state. In this special game state, game value giving opportunities are concentrated and the player advances the game while expecting to shift to the special game state.

(Solution 14)
The solving means 14 is a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of the game value for each game, and a starting operation means for accepting a player starting operation in a state where the multiplier is 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 controlled to the special gaming state by the gaming value giving means for giving the gaming value of the player to the player and the special gaming state control means, the gaming value to be given to the player compared to the normal gaming state A game value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing the giving opportunity, an internal lottery means for performing the predetermined internal lottery for each game, and the internal lottery means. The internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means separately from the normal lottery determination means for applying the normal lottery probability determined in advance to the internal lottery and determining the result of the internal lottery Instead of the normal lottery probability, a special lottery determining means for determining the result of the internal lottery by applying a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability than the normal lottery probability, and the internal lottery means The movable display body stop control means for controlling the stop of the plurality of movable display bodies based on the symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery, and the stop control of the plurality of movable display bodies by the movable display body stop control means As a result, when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped, a symbol display unit capable of displaying a predetermined number of symbol groups as a display mode of the symbol, and displayed in the symbol display unit When a predetermined number of symbol groups are seen across the plurality of movable display bodies, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is effective for selecting a combination of at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies. An effective display position determination unit that determines the display position to be a winning combination symbol display determination that determines whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the effective display position determined by the effective display position determination unit As a result of the current game separately from the special winning combination, the special winning combination for shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player as a winning combination for the internal lottery, and the special winning combination for the internal lottery As a winning part of the internal lottery, the game multiplier will be carried over to the next game without any additional game value. A re-game combination and a special winning combination for shifting to a special gaming state that does not allow the player to recognize a difference from a general normal gaming state as the winning combination of the internal lottery, and the winning combination symbol display determining means When it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display unit, special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special gaming state, and the winning symbol display determination means When it is determined that a combination of symbols corresponding to the general small role is displayed in the symbol display portion, a general small role game value giving means for giving a player a number of game values corresponding to the general small role; When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed in the symbol display portion, the game value is multiplied again. A combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section by the re-game executing means for executing the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the current game and the winning symbol display determining means. If determined, unlike the special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special gaming state and the special gaming state controlled by the special gaming state control means, only the internal control in the special gaming state Special game state internal control means for executing a control for making the game state different from the normal game state, and changing the lottery probability of at least one winning combination from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability The first lottery probability changing means to be changed, and when the special gaming state is ended, the lottery probability of the winning combination is changed by the first lottery probability changing means. First lottery probability change executing means for executing the first lottery probability change for determining whether or not to change the lottery probability of the winning combination by the first lottery probability changing means when the special gaming state is completed And a first lottery probability change gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the first lottery probability changing gaming state in which the lottery probability of the winning combination has been changed by the first lottery probability changing means. When the gaming state is shifted to the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means, the lottery probability is changed to the special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. Separately from the winning combination, the second lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability for the other winning combinations, and the second lottery probability changing means. Select whether to change the lottery probability of the other winning combination from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability or not to change the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability Second lottery change selection means for controlling the progress of the game in the second lottery probability change gaming state in which the lottery probability is changed for the other winning combination by the second lottery probability change selection means Probability changing gaming state control means and the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means in the first lottery probability changing gaming state, the progress of the game is controlled in the result of the internal lottery and the special winning combination When the special gaming state that is started when the combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display unit is terminated, the second The second lottery probability change gaming state switching means for directly switching the gaming state from the first lottery probability changing gaming state to the second lottery probability changing gaming state without going through the selection by the selection probability changing selection means, and the normal gaming state Or, in any case of the first lottery probability changing gaming state, the lottery target invariant execution means for executing the internal lottery without changing the type of the winning combination that is the lottery subject to be drawn in the internal lottery is provided. Is a gaming machine characterized by

  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. If this is the case, the movable display body can be applied to a spinning-type game machine represented by 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 based on a combination of symbols displayed on the symbol display section. In this way, the player advances the game while repeating a series of operations of rotating and stopping the movable display after multiplying the game value. In addition, depending on the combination mode of the symbols displayed on the symbol display unit, the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state in which a large amount of gaming value can be acquired as compared to the normal gaming state called the special gaming state. In this special game state, game value giving opportunities are 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 start operation of the player. “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 performed by the internal lottery means, 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. Then, what determines the lottery result by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value can be cited.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning combinations are prepared as a plurality of types of winning results, and a random value winning value is assigned to each type of winning combination. The winning value has a range (numerical range) for each winning role, and if the acquired random number value is within the range of any winning value, it is determined that the winning role corresponding to the winning value has been won. Is done. In such an internal lottery mechanism, the winning probability of the winning combination is calculated from the ratio of the number of winning values in the entire random number value (within a predetermined numerical range).

  In a normal gaming state, according to a predetermined lottery probability (normal lottery probability) that is determined in advance for each winning combination, it is determined by the normal lottery determination means whether any winning combination is obtained by internal lottery. The The term “normal gaming state” as used herein refers to a so-called general normal gaming state, in which an advantageous condition is set for a specific winning combination, or an unfavorable condition is set for a specific winning combination. It is a flat state that has not been done. In other words, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that does not give a special advantage to the player or give a disadvantage to the opposite. Therefore, the predetermined lottery probability is the lottery probability for determining the winning result of the internal lottery performed in the normal gaming state.

  Further, a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability for at least one winning combination than the normal lottery probability is provided separately from the normal lottery probability. Hereinafter, a winning combination having a high lottery probability due to this special lottery probability is referred to as a specific winning combination. The fact that a lottery probability of a specific winning combination is high means that, in other words, a specific winning combination has a wider range of winning values (width) than a range of winning values of a specific winning combination at a normal lottery probability. That is. In other words, according to the special lottery probability, when the special lottery judging means determines whether any winning combination is obtained in the internal lottery, the specific winning combination is in a state that is easier to win than the normal gaming state. Become. In order to distinguish the gaming state at this time from the normal gaming state, the gaming state is hereinafter referred to as a high probability gaming state.

  The winning result of the internal lottery performed in one game is maintained at least in the game. Some winning combinations will be discarded as long as the game is concerned, while others will be carried over to the next and subsequent games.

  For the above winning roles, there are general small roles with game value added, special winning roles that trigger the transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, and the number of times this game is multiplied without any additional game value. The re-game combination carried over to the next game is included. Corresponding symbols are determined in advance for these winning combinations. Hereinafter, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is referred to as a winning combination symbol.

  In addition to the above winning combination, a special winning combination that triggers a transition to a special gaming state that does not allow the player to recognize the difference from the normal gaming state is also provided in the winning combination.

  The symbol 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). This symbol can include the above winning symbol, or a symbol (losing symbol) that does not correspond to the winning symbol. A predetermined number of these symbols are attached to each movable display.

  When a stop operation of each movable display body is received by the player, stop control of each movable display body is sequentially performed in the order in which the stop operations are received. When all the movable display bodies are finally stopped, a symbol group consisting of the stopped symbols is formed in the symbol display portion together with the movable display bodies. The result of the game is determined by the symbol group at this time as the symbol display mode.

  The symbol display section is located on the front side of the gaming machine main body and can display the symbols of each movable display as a symbol group of a predetermined number, which is impossible for the player to proceed with the game. It can be provided at a position where it does not occur. It is desirable to provide it at a position where it is easy for the player to visually recognize and is less fatigued even if the game is continued for a long time. The player can visually recognize the rotating symbol group while the movable display body is rotating, or a predetermined number of symbol groups in the symbol display section when the movable display body is stopped. By increasing or decreasing the predetermined number, the total number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased. That is, the maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display unit can be expressed as “predetermined number × number of movable display bodies”. When the predetermined number is N, the larger the value of N, the greater the number of symbols in the symbol display unit. The maximum number of symbols displayed on the screen will increase. Therefore, the display mode of the symbols is increased accordingly.

  The display mode of the symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be innumerable depending on the number of symbol groups and the number of movable display bodies, and even if the winning results of the internal lottery are the same, It is possible to show the player how to display different symbols.

  In addition, it is possible to select at least one symbol from each movable display body from among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display unit, and to determine a display position where a combination of symbols across all the movable display bodies is effective. . “Effective display position” here refers to giving a privilege corresponding to a specific winning combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific winning combination is displayed when all movable display bodies are stopped. This means the display position within the symbol display section where the image can be displayed. In other words, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination can be obtained only after the winning combination combination corresponding to the winning combination obtained as a result of the internal lottery is displayed in the “valid display position” in the symbol display section. It is.

  “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. Other than horizontal or diagonal arrangements, there are combinations such as a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape. It is also possible to adopt a mode in which a plurality of types are effective at the same time. That is, if a symbol corresponding to a specific winning combination stops at a horizontal display position or a V-shaped effective display position, a privilege corresponding to the specific winning combination can be given.

  In addition, the effective display position can be changed according to the multiplier of the game value. That is, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which “the effective display position in the symbol display unit is changed according to the multiplication of the game value multiplied for each game”. According to this configuration, the display position that is effective in the symbol display section can be increased by increasing the multiplier of the game value. Therefore, if you play a game with as many game value multipliers as possible, if you win any of the winning roles, there is a high possibility that the corresponding winning symbol will be displayed at a valid display position. Become.

  Furthermore, the display position which becomes effective can also be made into the combination which can select a some 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 with three symbols extracted from the other movable display bodies. Multiple designs from at least one movable display, such as combinations constructed by extracting one symbol, or combinations constructed by extracting two, two, and one symbol from each movable display The combination is made by extracting Such a combination makes it difficult to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared with a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display body.

  When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined by the winning symbol display determination means whether or not a winning symbol combination corresponding to any winning symbol is displayed at an effective display position in the symbol display section. Here, as combinations of winning role symbols, all of the same types of winning symbol combinations, different types of winning symbol combinations, or multiple types of winning symbol combinations including at least the same type of winning symbol And the like. In addition, as long as the combination includes at least one winning symbol, a combination of winning symbols can be mentioned regardless of other symbols. When a combination of these winning symbols is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. In this special game state, a privilege advantageous to the player is given. The special gaming state can also be said to be a gaming state having a higher degree of advantage for the player than at least the normal gaming state. Here, as a privilege given to a player in a special gaming state, there are given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of game value, an opportunity to advance a game without consuming the game value, and the like. Therefore, the player is interested in how many special winning roles can be won.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, the game can be terminated without adding game value as a game result. That is, in a game in which a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, no gaming value is given, and a special gaming state privilege is given from the start of the next game. In this case, the player advances the game so as to start the next game as soon as possible and obtain a special game state privilege.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, a game value can be given as a result of the game. In this case, by determining the specified number of game values to be awarded in correspondence with the special winning combination, the player can acquire the game value and then obtain a special game state benefit from the next game. Can do.

  A combination including at least one special winning symbol may be included as a combination including the special winning symbol. That is, if one special winning combination symbol is displayed at a display position that is valid in the symbol display section, a privilege corresponding to the special winning combination is given. Therefore, a situation in which the special winning symbol cannot be stopped at a valid display position in the symbol display part due to a shift in the timing of the player's stop operation is avoided. It is possible to reduce the amount of game value consumed until the symbol is displayed.

  When a combination consisting of a general small role symbol corresponding to a general small role is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display portion, a specified number of game values are given to the player as a privilege corresponding to the general small role. become. Therefore, if the number of wins for the general small role increases, the game value can be increased accordingly. Therefore, the player plays the game while wishing to win the general small role as much as possible.

  Moreover, a general small part can provide several types. That is, “a plurality of different types of winning combinations can be provided as general small combinations”. In this case, if there is a separate winning symbol corresponding to each general small role, and if the prescribed number of game values given to each general small role is different, the types of winning roles including general small roles Can be increased. Therefore, many types of winning roles do not get the player bored, and a general small role with a relatively large number of specified game values is a combination of the general small role symbols corresponding to the general small role. It is possible to give a joy to the player simply by displaying “”.

  As with the combination of the special winning combination symbols described above, the combination consisting of the general small combination symbols may be a combination that includes at least one general small combination symbol. That is, it is possible to obtain a privilege corresponding to the corresponding general small role only by displaying the corresponding general small role symbol only for at least one movable display body at a valid display position. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the difficulty level of the operation for the player to stop the corresponding general small role symbol. Here, “difficulty” refers to the skill level and skill of each player's game.

  When a combination of re-game combination symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the re-game state as a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination. Become. This re-game state means a state in which the player can carry over the next game and carry the next game without multiplying the game value again. That is, when a re-game combination is won (when a combination of re-game combination symbols is displayed), the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. Therefore, if the number of re-game winnings is increased, it is possible to play the game while suppressing the consumption of the game value. As a result, the amount of game value consumed per unit time can be kept within a certain range to a certain extent, and the situation where the player only unilaterally consumes the game value can be reduced.

  A combination of re-game role symbols can also be a combination that includes at least one re-game role symbol as in the case of the special winning role symbol combination described above. In other words, it is possible to obtain a re-game role benefit simply by displaying the re-game role symbol only for at least one movable display body, so that the difficulty of the operation for the player to stop the re-game role symbol is reduced. Can do. In particular, regarding the re-game role, since the player has a role as a winning role to alleviate the situation where the player consumes excessive game value, it is desirable that the player has difficulty in the operation of stopping the re-game role symbol. When a re-game combination is won in the internal lottery, it is preferable that a player can obtain a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination as much as possible.

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the gaming state is shifted to the special gaming state. This special gaming state is a gaming state in which the player does not recognize any difference from the normal gaming state. In other words, the game state that makes it possible for the player to recognize that the normal game state continues by changing to the special game state until the special game state is completed. It is. The “difference from the normal game state” here means an operation different from a game in the normal game state (hereinafter referred to as a normal game) when the player performs a game start operation or a movable display body stop operation. For example, control is performed or a display mode of a pattern different from that of a normal game is displayed. That is, it means that a difference is generated so that the player can recognize (or consciousness, sense) from the appearance of the gaming machine that is clearly different from the normal gaming state.

  At this time, control to shift the gaming state to the special gaming state is executed inside the gaming machine, but it is not accompanied by any apparent operation control, and it is completely indistinguishable from the normal gaming state. Can do. Here, with the appearance of the operation control is to inform the outside of the gaming machine (that is, toward the player or other surroundings) that the operation of the gaming machine is different from the normal operation. (Or teaching, notifying, suggesting) Control. Specifically, rotating or stopping the movable display body is performed differently from the normal operation, or performing unusual operations such as giving vibrations when the player starts or stops the operation. Can be mentioned. By not involving any operation control that can be recognized by the player in terms of the appearance of the gaming machine, changes in the internal state of the gaming machine can be concealed.

  In addition, as a combination of special winning combination symbols, a combination of a plurality of types of symbols can be used without providing symbolic symbols that make the special winning combination conscious. In other words, a special winning combination is not a combination of dedicated symbols, but a combination of symbols that have a different symbolic meaning can be combined as a special winning combination. It is said to be an effective combination of winning symbols. The “design with another symbolic meaning” here means a special winning symbol, a general small symbol, a re-game symbol, or the like.

  The reason why the effective combination of the special winning combination symbols is a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is to prevent the player from recognizing that the effective combination of the special winning combination symbols is displayed. In addition, the combination of the special winning combination symbol can be a combination of simple lose symbols. In this case, since the symbol combination that is recognized only by the player as a loser is displayed on the symbol display section, the player has won the special winning combination (the effective combination of the special winning symbol is displayed). ) Is not recognized.

  In addition, when an effective combination of special winning symbol is made up of a combination of multiple types of symbols or a combination of lost symbols, an operation that causes the player to stop the effective combination of special winning symbol It also leads to lowering the difficulty level. That is, a combination consisting of a plurality of types of symbols and a combination consisting of losing symbols are frequently displayed in a game in the normal gaming state.

  Specifically, if any winning combination is not won in the internal lottery, the winning result is lost, and stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is not displayed. Therefore, it can be said that a combination composed of a plurality of types of symbols is a combination that is easily displayed when a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination is avoided.

  In addition, the combination of losing symbols is suitable for making an effective combination of special winning combination symbols because it gives the player only the impression of losing when the combination is displayed. That is, when a special winning combination is won by internal lottery in the current game, it is possible to display an effective combination of special winning combination symbols in the game. Therefore, the special gaming state can be promptly started without being recognized by the player at all.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a specific condition is satisfied, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination can be changed. In particular, the normal lottery probability can be changed to a special lottery probability. That is, it is possible to give conditions that are advantageous to the player. Here, as the at least one winning combination, any winning combination including a special winning combination can be selected. In other words, “any winning combination can be selected as at least one winning combination” can be used. Therefore, since it is not known which winning combination is advantageous to the player (that is, it becomes easier to win), the player can be harassed every time a specific condition is satisfied.

  When the special gaming state ends, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability. That is, a favorable condition is given to the player for at least one winning combination triggered by the special gaming state. Therefore, when the special gaming state is finished, in a game started immediately after that, the internal lottery is always executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination.

  When the special gaming state ends, it is determined whether or not to change the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations to a special lottery probability. In other words, the special gaming state is an opportunity that can be expected to give a favorable condition to the player for at least one winning combination. This is because, after the end of the special game state, unlike the case after the end of the special game state, one of the winning combinations is not necessarily drawn in a condition advantageous to the player. Therefore, when the special gaming state is finished, in a game started immediately after that, it can be expected that an internal lottery may be executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination.

  If it is decided that the lottery probability for at least one winning combination will be changed to a special lottery probability, the special game state that has been triggered or the game that starts immediately after the end of the special gaming state will be at least one winning combination. It will be easy for the player to win. The gaming state at this time is the above-described high probability gaming state.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, there is no change in the type of winning combination that is a lottery target in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state. In other words, the lottery targets are always the same whether in the normal gaming state or the high probability gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to determine whether the player is in the normal gaming state or the high-probability gaming state from the types of winning combinations that can be won.

  When the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state, the lottery probabilities for other winning combinations can be changed to special lottery probabilities by the second lottery probability changing means. That is, a condition that is advantageous to the player is given to a plurality of winning combinations. Therefore, in addition to the winning combination that has already been easily won, other winning combinations can be easily won.

  The second lottery probability changing means can selectively determine whether or not to change the lottery probabilities for other winning combinations to a special lottery probability. That is, whether or not to change the lottery probabilities of other winning combinations is determined in a state where the lottery probabilities of one or more winning combinations have already been changed by the first lottery probability changing means. The selection method here may be a lottery or a predetermined standard. The “predetermined standard” includes a case where a predetermined condition is satisfied, a case where a prescribed number of times has passed, or a case where a prescribed time has passed.

  From the above, the most advantageous condition for the player is given when the lottery probability for other winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means. The gaming state at this time is added to the high probability gaming state in addition to the value (which makes it easy to win other winning combinations). The high-probability gaming state to which the additional value is added is referred to as an “additional high-probability gaming state” in order to distinguish it from the high-probability gaming state to which no additional value is added. In the following description, the high probability gaming state refers to a gaming state to which no additional value is added.

  When a special winning combination is won in the high probability gaming state, the gaming state has already shifted to the high probability gaming state. Therefore, even if the special gaming state is won, conditions that are advantageous to the player will not be given. In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a special winning combination is won in a state where the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state (when a valid combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed), the special winning combination is used as an opportunity. The gaming state can be changed from the high probability gaming state to the additional high probability gaming state. That is, if a special winning combination is won in a game in a high-probability gaming state, an advantageous condition is given to other winning combinations. Therefore, in the normal gaming state and the high probability gaming state, when the special winning combination is won, the role played by the special winning combination can be changed.

  In other words, “the special winning combination won in the high probability gaming state (first lottery probability changing gaming state) unconditionally changes the gaming state to the additional high probability gaming state (second lottery probability changing gaming state). It can also be said. If the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state after the special gaming state ends, it is difficult for the player to notice that even if at least one winning combination has a lottery probability. is there.

  For a player, since the special gaming state can be recognized (recognized), whether or not the gaming state has shifted to the high probability gaming state after the end of the special gaming state can be seen in the winning situation. If you can find a winning role, you can guess. Whether or not to make this guess is possible (whether it is a high-probability gaming state) or not depending on which lottery probability of the winning combination is changed to a special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. You can change the difficulty level for.

  Specifically, for a winning role that is unlikely to be won in the normal gaming state, if the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability, the winning role will clearly change in the winning situation compared to the normal gaming state This makes it easier for the player to notice that the current gaming state is a high-probability gaming state. On the other hand, if the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability for a winning role that is highly likely to win in the normal gaming state, it will be less likely that the player will notice noticeable changes in the winning situation compared to the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to conceal that the current gaming state is a high probability gaming state. As used herein, “change in winning status” means that the frequency of winning a specific winning combination increases. That is, it can be said that the number of times a specific winning combination is won during a certain period.

  The same applies to the case where the lottery probability of the other winning combination is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means. And in the gaming machine of the present invention, "the winning combination in which the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means is a winning combination with a relatively low possibility of winning in the normal gaming state, Another winning combination in which the lottery probability is changed to a special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means may be a winning combination having a relatively high possibility of winning in the normal gaming state. That is, the high probability gaming state makes it difficult for the player to understand the gaming state, and the additional high probability gaming state makes the gaming state easy to understand for the player.

  Therefore, even when the game immediately after the special gaming state ends, the player can determine whether the gaming state is the normal gaming state or the high probability gaming state even when the gaming state has shifted to the high probability gaming state. It will be difficult for you. Therefore, the player will continue the game for a while until he can be sure that he is not in a high probability gaming state. When the player is convinced that the game state is a high-probability gaming state, the player gets a sense of security that he / she may have continued to play the game for a while.

  Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the high probability gaming state triggered by the special gaming state, the present invention of the present invention is further exhibited. That is, the special gaming state is a gaming state that elapses without knowing by the player from the start to the end of the gaming state, so that the high probability game state from the normal gaming state without the player's knowledge. The gaming state has been changed. Further, when the gaming state is shifted to the additional high probability gaming state triggered by the special gaming state, the winning situation of a specific winning combination is unexpectedly changed. Therefore, the player is surprised to be able to win a specific winning combination unexpectedly, and is convinced that the gaming state has been changed to a gaming state that is most advantageous to him (additional high probability gaming state). Can do it.

  According to the present invention, even in a normal game, it is possible to always have an expectation that the winning situation of a specific winning combination may change suddenly. Can be suppressed as much as possible.

  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. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 58, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used.

  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. . Each lamp and each display unit can execute various effect display modes as one of display means.

  The start lamp 28, the medal-in lamp 36, the bet lamp 42, and the bonus notification lamp 44 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. Further, the credit number display unit 30, the game number display unit 32, and the payout number display unit 34 can display numbers by 7-segment display.

  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) The lamp corresponding to the above is turned on to notify the player of the multiplier (1 in the bet lamp 42 in the figure is 1 bet, 2 is 2 bets, 3 is 3 bets, respectively) ) Note that the bet buttons 12, 14, and 16 (hereinafter, the bet buttons 12, 14, and 16 are referred to as a 1-bet button, a 2-bet button, and a MAX-bet button, respectively) are pressed by 1 each, Supports 3 and 3 sheets. In particular, 3 betting is called a MAX bet because it is the maximum multiplying in a single game.

  The start lamp 28 lights (or blinks) when the operation of the start lever 18 becomes valid, and plays a role of prompting the player to start the game. The payout number display section 34 displays the payout number when the winning combination 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. The number of bets for the next game can be selected from the number stored in the credits by operating the bet buttons 12, 14 and 16. 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 is provided with a lamp unit (not shown) on the back, and the light emitted from the lamp can be transmitted through the decorative board 50 to make the illustration of the decorative board 50 more conspicuous and appeal to the player.

  The key hole 48 can be turned (twisted) to the left and right by inserting a key dedicated to the slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as a dedicated key). The locking of the front door 4 can be unlocked by turning the dedicated key clockwise, and the state in which the game of the slot machine 1 is interrupted can be resumed by turning the dedicated key counterclockwise. (Cancel the error and reset). 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 10), and a hopper is provided at a substantially central position on the bottom of the main body portion 2. A device (hopper unit) 134 is installed, and a game medal auxiliary storage 84 is installed at 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. Each of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c can be turned on independently of the upper, middle, and lower part of the possible reels. These reels 10a, 10b, and 10c cannot be directly touched from the outside by closing the front door 4. These reels 10a, 10b, 10c, reel drive motors 88a, 88b, 88c, in-reel lamps 90a, 90b, 90c, and a reel position sensor to be 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. The main control board 92 is further provided with lamps (starts) such as rotation and stop of the reel device 10 such as insertion and withdrawal of medals. Lamp 28, medal-in lamp 36, bet lamp 42, bonus flag notification lamp 44) and display by each display unit (credit number display unit 30, game number display unit 32, payout number display unit 34) and the like. It manages the actions involved.

  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 each reel 10a, 10b, 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, the error display unit 34, etc., 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, displays the liquid crystal display 58, emits light from each lamp 60, 62, 64, 66 (or lights up, blinks, turns off, etc.) and operates the speaker 56. Is controlling.

  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 for determining the final stop position with reference to two of the winning combination and the position where the stop button is pressed, and a control method for drawing the winning combination to the maximum In this case, either may be used. The winning combination 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. In this determination process, it is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line from the symbol display mode displayed when the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are stopped corresponds to one of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination. If the combination corresponds to a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination, a game result (privilege) corresponding to the combination is provided. Most of the game results corresponding to the winning combination involve paying out medals, but some winning combinations 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 (step S101 = 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 (step S101 = Yes), 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 can be set to an appropriate extraction timing in the programming process.

  In the next flag processing (step S107), it is determined which winning combination has been won from the extracted random number value. If any winning combination is won, the flag corresponding to the winning combination 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 combinations is won, the game will be “losing” which does not correspond to any winning combination, and the losing flag is turned ON. When the winning flag or the lost flag (collectively referred to as the establishment flag) is ON, a privilege (game privilege) is obtained only by arranging the symbols corresponding to the establishment flag. Details of each privilege will be described later.

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

(2-1. Winning roles and winning designs)
FIG. 6 shows combinations of winning symbols corresponding to various winning combinations of the slot machine 1. The “winning symbol” here refers to a symbol that corresponds to a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination among the symbols attached to each reel. In other words, the symbols attached to each reel do not necessarily have to be the winning symbols, and it is also possible to attach a symbol that will be lost (lost symbol). In addition, even if the winning symbol is not a predetermined combination, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not achieved, so that the privilege corresponding to the winning combination cannot be obtained.

  Each combination of winning symbols can be obtained on a certain effective line within the display window 8 when all reels are stopped, thereby obtaining each benefit. These winning symbols are attached to each reel. Here, “a certain effective line” refers to any one of the effective lines when there are 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 character)
When the winning combination is a special winning combination [Nana bonus (NB), Child bonus (CB)], the winning symbols corresponding to NB and CB are the bonus symbols of the NB symbol and the CB symbol, respectively. 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, there is a combination mode “C-C-C” in the display window 8 of a CB symbol (a symbol in which a picture of a child holding an oden in FIG. 6 is drawn, hereinafter referred to as a C symbol). When it stops on one active line, the “CB game” is started. In other words, the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to NB is “7-7-7”, and the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to CB is “C-C-C”. In the following, when a combination of predetermined symbols is used, it is said that the winning symbols are arranged as necessary (corresponding).

  That is, when the bonus symbols are arranged, a “bonus game” called “NB game” or “CB game” is obtained as a privilege. 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 roles compared to other winning roles (for example, the winning probability of other winning roles is 1/7 to 1). / 64, while NB is about 1/256, CB is about 1/512, see FIG. 9), and accordingly, it is positioned (or ranked) as a winning combination that is valuable to the player. In addition, the NB symbol and CB symbol may be a symbol that cannot be aligned unless the player accurately stops the NB symbol or CB symbol by reducing the number of arrangements for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c. Yes (approximately one to two on each reel). Note that the winning symbols that have 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”. From the above, the bonus symbol is positioned as a winning symbol that requires the player's skill, so when the player is able to quickly arrange the bonus symbol, the player will have the pleasure of improving his skill. Obtainable.

  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 the benefits of the NB game or CB game, which will be described later, so that the medals are not paid out when the NB symbols or CB symbols are prepared. There is no limit. It is good also as an aspect which pays out a medal when NB symbol or CB symbol is prepared, respectively. However, when medals are paid out when the NB symbol or CB symbol is ready, the total number of medals that can be obtained by the player in each NB game or CB game (total number of medals) is the same as the NB symbol or CB symbol. Therefore, there is a need to prevent an excessive increase compared to the case where no medals are paid out.

(2-1-2. Re-game symbol [Replay symbol]: Re-game symbol)
The winning symbol corresponding to the case where the winning combination becomes a re-game combination (replay) is a re-game combination 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. This “replay game” privilege is that it is not necessary to consume new medals in the next game instead of not paying out medals. Therefore, the replay can increase the winning probability compared with other winning combinations, and keep the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals per fixed time) within a certain range. In other words, it can be said that the replay plays a very important winning role that can suppress the consumption of excessive medals during the progress of the game. In addition, since replay is a winning combination that does not involve paying out medals, even if the winning frequency increases, there is very little disadvantage to the hall. Therefore, the replay symbols are arranged uniformly for each of the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c so that the replay privilege can be obtained without fail when the replay is won in the internal lottery. (Each reel has approximately one to four symbols (one other than the replay symbol) and one replay symbol is arranged).

(2-1-3. Single small role design [Cherry design]: Single small role)
The winning symbol corresponding to the case where the winning combination 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. However, medals are paid out after all reels are stopped. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the “at least one reel” described above is the left reel 10a.

  That is, when the cherry symbol stops on one effective line on the left reel 10a, a privilege that three medals are paid out is obtained. 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”.

  The cherry symbol can be obtained only by aiming at the cherry symbol only on the left reel 10a. Therefore, the cherry symbol is positioned as a winning symbol that requires accurate player's attention. In other words, there is a possibility of “missing” depending on the level of skill of the player. The term “removal” here means that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery could not be aligned due to failure of the player to get the winning symbol, etc. I couldn't do it From the above, the number of cherry symbols placed on the left reel 10a can be reduced (generally, about 2 to 3 pieces), so that the player can fully exert the skill of pushing.

  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 it is a winning role with an important role that can suppress the player's large consumption 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 selected, 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, a privilege can be obtained by aligning at least one (at most two) cherry symbols of the reels of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c. desirable. This is because the load of forcing the player to push all the reels every time is reduced.

  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 referred to as “small roles”, single small roles and general small roles are referred to as “small roles”. Both shall be included.

(2-1-4. General small role [bell design, watermelon design]: General small role)
The winning symbol corresponding to the case where the winning combination becomes 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. Further, when the symbol combination mode “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” corresponding to the watermelon stops on a certain active line in the display window 8, 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. In other words, it can be said that the general small role is a winning role that can expect an increase in 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 such as a bell and a watermelon are provided as general small combinations. By providing a plurality of general small roles, it is possible to make a difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery of the bell and the watermelon, or to make a difference as to whether or not to require a push. . For example, the bell will increase the winning probability and the watermelon will decrease the winning probability, the watermelon will need a watermelon design, and the bell will not need a bell design, so the bell and watermelon A difference (gap) can be provided. In this way, when there are various disparities between bells and watermelons, there is a difference in value between bells and watermelons (not only the difference in the number of medals awarded, 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 you increase the number of types of general small roles, the number of arrangements of the same type of general small roles on each reel will decrease accordingly, and all general small roles (or other winning roles will be included) There is a risk that it will be necessary to push. If this happens, the player will frequently miss the game unless he / she accurately hits all the reels in each game. 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 combination that is effective 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 combination 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 Role)
The winning symbol corresponding to the case where the winning combination becomes a special winning combination [special bonus (hereinafter referred to as special B)] is symbolic such as a dedicated symbol (for example, 7 symbol, bell symbol, replay symbol). Has no design. Among a plurality of different symbol combinations, a specific combination is set as a symbol combination mode corresponding to special B. When any of the combinations of winning symbols ("Replay-Replay-Bell", "Bell-Replay-Replay") stops on a certain active line in the display window 8, a special bonus game (Special B Game) is started. Hereinafter, for the sake of convenience, a combination of special B symbols, a combination of special B symbols, and the like will be described. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the special B symbol is not clearly shown to the player by the winning symbol configuration table (payout table) or the like, unlike other winning symbols.

  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. That is, the player senses that the reel rotating operation (or stopping operation) changes, the lamp light emitting operation changes, the sound effect changes, the start lever or stop button vibrates, etc. The control of only the inside of the slot machine 1 is changed without causing any change in the operation control in a range in which the control can be performed (auditory and tactile). It is a special B game privilege to change the internal control only. 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 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 notice to the player, and it is disadvantageous to the player. The special B game can be ended without giving a bonus. 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 has been won and that the special B game will be started. In addition, since there is no description in the dividend table etc. regarding the combination of special B symbols, the combination of special B symbols of “Replay-Replay-Bell” or “Bell-Replay-Replay” is aligned on a single effective line. However, it can be assumed that 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 is the winning combination in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Of course, if none of the above winning symbol combinations are available, the game will be “lost” or “missed”, and if it is “lost”, no bonus for any winning combination can be obtained.

(2-2. Flag processing)
Here, the flag processing will be described in more detail with reference to FIGS. FIG. 7 shows the specific contents of the flag processing.
In the flag process, first, a determination random number table to be applied to the internal lottery is selected (step S201, determination random number table selection process). In the slot machine 1 of this 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 the winning value of each winning combination 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, and in the following, the random number extracted at this time is unified as the extracted random number) corresponds to the winning value of any winning combination It is used to determine whether to do. Thereby, the winning probability (probability of winning by lottery) of each winning combination 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. However, even if the extraction range is the same, the winning probability of each winning combination can be varied as a result by changing the range of the winning value of each winning combination. For example, when a number between 0 and 100 (only an integer) is viewed as a random number, 0 to 100 is an extraction range (that is, the smallest number that can be taken within this extraction range is 0, and the maximum The number is 100, and a total of 101 numbers can be extracted). Furthermore, in this extraction range, 0 to 10 is NB, 11 to 20 is bell, 21 to 30 is replay, and 31 to 100 is lost. It is possible to determine which winning combination has been won by comparing the range of winning 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 is higher than the former in the NB winning probability.

  As mentioned above, by changing the range of winning values for each winning combination (this winning value is referred to as a winning allowance), the winning probability of a specific winning combination is increased (in this case, the corresponding winning combination) The winning allowance range is greatly changed), or the winning probability is lowered (the winning allowance range of the corresponding winning combination is changed to be small). Also, make sure that a specific winning combination is won in the internal lottery (the range of the winning tolerance for the corresponding winning combination is the same as the extraction range), or the specific winning combination is not won at all (there is no winning allowable range) It is also possible to set the state (that is, the range of the winning allowable value is set 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 number of determination random number tables other than the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table increases, the load on the main control board 92 may increase. Therefore, when the NB flag or the CB flag is carried over in the slot machine 1 As long as the newly established NB winning flag or CB winning flag is discarded, the load on the main control board 92 is suppressed as much as possible without providing a new determination random number table.

  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) (step S202 = No), the extracted random number is NB in step S203. It is determined whether the winning tolerance is met. 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). When the corresponding determination random number table flag is turned ON in step S207 and step S210, the process proceeds to command transmission processing in step S217.

Here, the next determination random number table lottery will be described. In the next determination random number table lottery, it is assumed that the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table are selected at a ratio of 1/2. That means
[Normal determination random number table: Special determination random number table = 1: 1]
Any one of the determination random number tables is selected at the ratio, so that the player can have 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 (step S203 = 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. In other words, when any of the determination random number table flags is ON, 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 each establishment flag is set. The determination random number table can be changed after the NB game or the special B game which is a corresponding game ends. 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) (step S202 = Yes), and the extracted random number is CB in step S211. If it is determined that the winning allowable value is not met (step S211 = 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 combination, that is, it corresponds to losing), any winning flag is turned ON. The process proceeds to the command transmission process in step S217. At this time, 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 determination random number table is changed (the determination random number table flag is turned ON), even if the player wins these winning combinations (CB, small role, replay), it is temporarily advantageous. There is no change from the state in which the determination random number table (special determination random number table) is applied to the normal determination random number table. Therefore, the player does not have to worry about changing from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state when obtaining a CB, a small role, and a replay privilege. 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. This is also true for small roles and replays, although a significant increase in medals cannot be expected, but it does not affect the player's advantageous state.

  In step S217, as the command transmission process, a process in which the winning flag (established 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. That is, in the case of CB, small role, 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 when CB, small role, replay, and loss result in internal lottery. As described above, the load on the main control board 92 can be reduced by reducing unnecessary information commands.

  Note that it is also possible to determine in advance which of the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table is applied before the flag process or the start process is performed. This is because the extraction range is always constant, and when the random number is extracted after the determination random number table is determined in advance, the extracted random number is compared with the determination random number table, and the determination random number in the flag processing described above. This is because it can be said that there is almost no difference even when selecting a table.

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

  If it is determined in step S301 that the current gaming state does not correspond to any of the NB game, CB game, or special B game (step S301 = No), whether or not the special determination random number table flag is ON Determination is made (step S302). If it is determined that the special determination random number table flag is ON (step S302 = Yes), the special determination random number table is applied to the determination of the extracted random number. It is determined (or judged, collated) whether the winning allowable value is met (step S303). 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 to the determination of the extracted random number, and the extracted random number is selected by the normal determination random number table. It is determined whether the winning combination allowable value is met (step S304).

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

  FIG. 9 specifically shows the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table, the respective determination random number tables, and the winning probabilities. In the following, the game in which the normal determination random number table is applied to the internal lottery and the determination of the extracted random number is executed is referred to as “normal probability game”, and the special determination random number table is applied to the internal lottery. A game in which the determination of the extracted random number is executed is called a “high probability game”.

  In the special determination random number table [FIG. 9B], the range of the NB and special B winning permissible values is greatly changed compared to the normal determination random number table [FIG. 9A]. Specifically, in the special determination random number table, the winning probability of NB and special B is changed to 10 times higher than that in the normal determination random number table. At this time, the range of the winning allowable values for NB and Special B is also widely changed by a factor of ten. Regarding other winning combinations, the winning probability has not been changed, but it can be seen that the winning allowable value from CB to replay has been changed due to the wide change in the range of the NB winning allowable value. However, since the range (width) of the winning allowable value itself is not changed, the winning probability for the winning combination from CB to replay does not change. At this time, since the range of the winning winning tolerance is decreasing, the probability of losing is changed to be low. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the range of allowable winning values can be freely changed within the extraction range. Thereby, the winning probability of one or a plurality of winning combinations can be changed higher or lower.

(3. Reel stop processing)
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 the so-called “forward push” or “forward scissor push” procedure (step S302 = Yes), the first stop button 20 is pressed when the left stop button 20 is pushed. Since the one 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 central stop button 22 is first pressed along 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. Is done. 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 first reel stop process (step S319) is executed.

The “forward push” or “forward scissor push” mentioned 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, a reel control table of a plurality of patterns is prepared in advance to stop the “bell symbol” on the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c on the effective line for one winning combination “Bell”. This means that one pattern is selected from the reel control 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. Further, 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 (the output at the time of stop) to the sub control board 94.

  In the next step S306, reel control 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.

  Note that an effective line for stopping the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag may be determined in advance. 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 processing performed by the substrate 92 is not complicated (complex). However, by stopping the corresponding symbol on the pre-determined active line, the cherry symbol on the left reel 10a is stopped on the other active line overlapping with the corresponding symbol even though the cherry is not won. It may be possible to do so. In such a case, it is necessary to re-determine an effective line for stopping the corresponding symbol again by random lottery or the like in order to change the effective line for stopping the predetermined symbol. That is, the corresponding symbol and cherry symbol (other winning symbols may be overlapped) are aligned on the active line (that is, a plurality of winning symbols are aligned on a plurality of effective lines when all reels are stopped) Need to be avoided).

  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 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. The stop eye at this time is a state in which two “bell symbols” are aligned on the left reel 10a and the middle reel 10b on the effective line that goes up to the right. Become. 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 (step S320). As a result, the “bell symbol” on the right reel 10c stops at the upper position in the display window 8. Therefore, when all 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. In other words, when it is assumed that the reel stops immediately (without pull-in control) when the reel stop operation is accepted, even if the winning symbol does not stop in the display window 8, it is pulled in. By performing the control, if the winning symbol is within a retractable range before the reel stops, the winning symbol can be moved into the display window 8 and stopped. This is so-called stop control called slip.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the replay (re-game combination) and the bell (one of the general small combinations) are selected as winning combinations that are not likely to be “lost” by this pull-in control. Here, it is assumed that “missing” does not occur only when the reel stop operation is performed by “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing”. Accordingly, this is not the case when a reel stop operation other than “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing” (“intermediate pressing”, “reverse pressing” or “reverse scissor pressing”) is performed.

  This is because, when a stop operation other than “forward push” or “forward scissor push” is accepted, stop control for avoiding “cherry symbol” is also performed when the left reel 10a is stopped. Because it will be. Specifically, when the establishment flag is other than cherry, pull-in control is performed on the active line in the display window 8 so as to align the corresponding winning symbol (winning symbol other than “cherry symbol”). Become. At this time, reel stop control for avoiding drawing the “cherry symbol” on another effective line is also performed (hereinafter referred to as cherry stop avoidance control). Then, the cherry stop avoidance control is performed in preference to the above-described winning symbol pull-in control, and as a result, the corresponding symbols 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. Even if the cherry stop avoidance control is performed, this problem can be solved by providing the left reel 10a with an arrangement of symbols that can stop the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag in the display window 8. be able to.

  In view of the above, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment displays a guide display (or explanation, proviso) such as “dedicated to forward push” or “please play with forward push or forward scissors” on the gaming machine body. It is desirable to make the player play the game by “forward press” or “forward scissor press” in a place where the player can visually recognize (in the vicinity of the bet button, the vicinity of the medal slot, etc.).

  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, a process for confirming the currently displayed outcome is performed, and one of the winning lines on the active line in the display window 8 is selected. It is confirmed whether or not the winning symbol combination corresponding to the combination is complete (step S401).

  At this time, whether the combination of winning symbols on any active line is a combination of NB symbols (step S402), a combination of CB symbols (step S405), or a combination of small role symbols (bell symbols) , Either a watermelon symbol or a cherry symbol) (step S408), a combination of replay symbols (step S412), a combination of special B symbols (step S415), or a loss that does not correspond to either It is determined whether the combination of symbols becomes. When it is determined that all of the winning symbol combinations on any active 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 winning 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 a sub-control board 94. (Step S406).

  When it is determined that the combination of symbols arranged on any of the above-mentioned effective lines corresponds to the small role symbol (all bell symbols, all watermelon symbols, or cherry symbols) (step S408 = Yes), The hopper device 134 is instructed to perform a medal payout operation corresponding to the small combination, 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 any of the above-mentioned effective lines are combinations of replay symbols (step S412 = Yes), a sound effect command notifying that the replay symbols are arranged is a sub-control board. 94 (step S413). Subsequently, a replay game process (step S414) is executed. Here, the replay game process refers to a process in which the next game can be executed as a replay without newly inserting medals or performing a betting operation. When the next game is performed as a replay, the number of active lines is the same as the number of active lines in a game having 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.

  If it is determined that the combination of symbols arranged on one of the above-mentioned effective lines is a combination of special B symbols (step S416 = Yes), unlike the case where NB symbols and CB symbols are arranged, special B symbols are used. The sound effect command congratulating that the symbols are ready is not transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94.

  When the NB symbols are aligned or when the CB symbols are aligned, sound effects corresponding to the winning symbols aligned on any active line at that time are emitted from the speaker 56 and the NB game game process (step S404). Alternatively, the CB 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 combination of symbols aligned on one of the effective lines at that time (in the case of cherry symbols, on the effective line of the left reel 10a) Accordingly, the replay game process is executed together with a medal payout sound and a sound effect for notifying that the replay symbols are ready together with the medal payout sound. 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.

  If the lost flag is ON, or if the winning symbol corresponding to the established flag is not aligned on any active line (that is, “missing” has occurred) (step S416 = No), the NB winning flag, CB The other established flags (winning flag) excluding the winning flag or the special 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, or the special B winning flag is turned OFF means that the winning flag for the NB, CB or special B is maintained. This is because NB, CB, or special B corresponds to a privilege that provides a profit more advantageous to the player than a small role or replay. In other words, when NB, CB or Special B is won, the player shifts to a state where a player can win a large number of medals or a state where a large amount of medals can be easily acquired, as compared with a small role or replay. Because there is an opportunity. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment maintains the winning flag of NB, CB or 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, the special B symbol is a combination of the “bell symbol” and the “replay symbol”, and therefore it can be assumed that no oversight occurs. However, since the reel stop operation may be accepted by a procedure other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” (an irregular press), the cherry stop avoidance control is performed in this case, and the special B is considered. The winning flag shall be maintained. Details of the NB, CB or special B benefits will be described later.

  On the other hand, for a small role or replay, if the corresponding small role symbol or replay symbol cannot be aligned in the winning game (the internal bonus lot or the replay flag is turned ON), the establishment flag is It will disappear. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is assumed that the replay and the bell are provided with an arrangement of symbols on each reel that does not cause missing. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a beginner who cannot push forward at all (a player with a low level of skill in the game) misses all the established flags. 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 there is a possibility of paying out medals and the like in the meantime. Therefore, the player has an advantage over the normal game (normal probability game). It can be said that this is a state. The NB game and CB game correspond to an example of a game value addition opportunity increasing means.

(5-1. NB game processing)
FIG. 12 specifically shows the content of the NB game game process. Here, first, as an initialization process, 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. Here, the winning allowance for NB game does not include the winning allowance for NB, CB, and Special B, and does not include the allowance for winning a small role or replay. Therefore, during the NB game, CB, special B, small role, and replay are not won, and further, NB is not redundantly won. 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 as in the normal game, so that the player can play the game without a sense of incompatibility compared with the normal game. . Note that it is possible to take a mode in which a command representing the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 in the initialization process.

  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). If the bonus game exclusive 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. In other words, if a bonus game exclusive combination is won, any combination mode of bonus game exclusive combination symbols can be surely 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 bonus game dedicated role 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 a determination random number table migration process is executed (step S512). In this determination random number table transfer process, first, the end value table for the NB game is returned to the original as the end process. Thereafter, it is confirmed whether the determination random number table flag is carried over. Here, when it is confirmed that the determination random number table flag is carried over, the determination random number table applied to the internal lottery is changed from the next game (that is, a game started after the end of the NB game). The case where the determination random number table flag is carried over is when the NB flag is turned ON in the flag processing described above. Therefore, the determination random number table is always changed or maintained before and after the NB game.

  Further, at the end of the determination random number table transfer process, “additional privilege grant lottery” described later is performed. However, the “additional bonus grant lottery” is performed when the determination random number table is changed to the special determination random number table flag or when the special determination random number table is maintained before and after the NB game is sandwiched. Details of the “additional privilege grant lottery” will be described later.

  In addition, it is good also as an aspect which includes a small part in the hit value table for NB games. In this case, the small role may be all or part of the bell, watermelon, and cherry. That is, during the NB game, medals can be obtained by the bonus game exclusive combination and small combination. Also, during the NB game, the game may be played with one or two medals different from the normal game. As a result, the player can confirm that the game is played with a multiplication of medals different from the normal game, so that the player is aware that the current gaming state is an NB game.

(5-2. CB game processing)
FIG. 13 specifically shows the contents of the CB game processing. Here, first, the CB flag is turned OFF as an initialization process, and the random value lottery winning 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. Here, the winning allowance for CB game does not include the winning allowance for NB, CB and Special B, and further does not include the allowance for winning a small role or replay. Therefore, during the CB game, NB, special B, small role, or replay will not be won, and CB will not be won in duplicate. 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, the CB 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. . Note that it is possible to take a mode in which a command representing the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 in the initialization process.

  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). Here, when the bonus game exclusive 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. In other words, if a bonus game exclusive combination is won, any combination mode of bonus game exclusive combination symbols can be surely 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 bonus game dedicated role 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 winning value table is returned to the original as the end process of the CB game (step S612).

  In addition, it is good also as an aspect which includes a small part in the hit value table for CB games. In this case, the small role may be all or part of the bell, watermelon, and cherry. That is, during the CB game, medals can be obtained by the bonus game exclusive combination and small combination. Also, during the CB game, the game may be played with one or two medals different from the normal game. Thus, the player can confirm that the game is played with a different medal multiplier from that of the normal game, so that the player can be aware that the current game state is different from that of the normal game. Further, the bonus game dedicated role symbol in the CB game may be different from the bonus game dedicated role symbol 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”. Unlike the NB game and CB game, the special B game does not include an opportunity for a large amount of medals to be paid out. However, the special B game is a transition opportunity for a player to advantageously execute a game started after the special B game ends. Have a role. Hereinafter, the contents of the special B game will be described in detail.

(6-1. Special B game processing)
FIG. 14 specifically shows the contents of the special B game processing. Here, first, the special B flag is turned OFF as the initialization process, 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 hit value table. The winning probabilities for the small combination and replay are the same as the winning probabilities in the normal determination random number table [see FIG. 9A]. Also, the winning allowance for special B game shall not include NB, CB, and even the special B winning allowance, and new NB, CB and special B will be won in the special B game. It has never been. Note that it is possible to take a mode in which a command representing the current gaming state is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 in the initialization process.

  Further, the special B game does not have a mode of notifying the player from the start to the end, but only changes the slot machine 1 internally (that is, change of winning combination and winning allowable value). The “mode to inform the player” as described above refers to changing the operation control directed to the outside of the slot machine 1. For example, the reel rotation and stop operations are different from those of a normal game, the light emission mode of the lamp is different from that of a normal game, or a sound effect that is not found in a normal game is generated. It refers to operation control directed to the outside of the slot machine 1 such as vibration. In other words, the player can not detect the special B game from the start to the end visually, auditorily or tactilely.

  In addition, during the special B game, the winning probability of the small role and replay is assumed to be the same as that of the normal probability game, so that the player can have an impression that is not different from that of the normal game. Therefore, in the special B game, the special B game is started after the combination of the special B symbols is prepared, and the player does not notice that until the special B game is finished. 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 awareness that the normal game has progressed several times without any problems. . 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 is completed in step S705, the cumulative payout counter is incremented by the number of paid-out medals 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 changing process, first, the special value B game hit value table is restored as the end process. Thereafter, it is confirmed whether the determination random number table flag is carried over. Here, when it is confirmed that the determination random number table flag is carried over, the determination random number table applied to the internal lottery is changed from the next game (that is, the game started after the end of the special B game). The case where the determination random number table flag is carried over is when the special B flag is turned ON in the flag processing described above.

  Further, at the end of the determination random number table changing process, “additional privilege grant lottery” to be described later is performed as in the NB game. Since the special determination random number table flag is always ON after the special B game is finished, the “additional bonus grant lottery” is always performed.

  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 is because if the opportunity to win the bonus game exclusive role in the special B game increases, the special B game cannot be progressed without the player's perception. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from noticing that the special B game is started by keeping the winning probability of the bonus game exclusive role in the special B game low. Furthermore, when the bonus game exclusive combination is won and the corresponding symbols are arranged, it is possible to give a shocking joy to the player. A player who was thinking that this is a normal game and proceeding with the game will pay out medals by a combination of bonus game dedicated role symbols that are simply losing points in the normal game (hereinafter referred to as losing eyes) Because. That is, the player can be sure that the current gaming state is not a normal game. Then, after having the certainty, the player will experience winning NB in several to several tens of games. This gives the expectation that the internal state of the slot machine 1 may change (shift to a state advantageous to the player) if the bonus game exclusive role is won in the normal game, and the player's A decrease in interest can be suppressed. From the above, the player can enjoy the game while thrilling whether or not the medals are paid out every time the combination of bonus game exclusive role symbols is completed. (For this reason, the winning probability is set to about 1/1000 or less).

(7. Additional benefits)
As a feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is decided to shift from the next game to the “high probability game”, that is, when the determination random number table is changed to the special determination random number table, NB, special B In addition, the winning probabilities of other winning combinations can be changed to be high. This is called “additional benefits”. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning combination that changes the winning probability to be high is set as a replay by this additional privilege. That is, in the “high probability game”, in addition to NB and special B, the winning probability of replay is also changed to be high and the game can be played. In the following, a high-probability game that is performed with the “additional privilege” granted is referred to as a “high-probability game with addition”, while a high-probability game that is performed without the “additional privilege” granted is “ This is called a “high probability game without addition”. The “high probability game without addition” has the same content as the “high probability game” described above.

  As described above, in the “high probability game”, the winning probability of the NB is changed to 10 times higher from 1/256 to 1 / 25.6. At this time, the winning probability of Special B is also increased tenfold from 1/410 to 1 / 41.0 (see FIG. 9). When the “additional privilege” is given and the winning probability of replay is changed to a high value, the winning probability of replay can be changed to about three times higher from 1/7 to 1 / 2.3. That is, in the “high probability game with addition”, in addition to the NB and the special B, the winning probability of the replay is increased, so that the chances of winning the replay are increased. And if the chance to win a replay increases, the number of replays increases accordingly, and the number of medals consumed per unit time can be suppressed. In other words, it can be said that the “high probability game with addition” has an advantage that the game can be played while suppressing the amount of medals consumed in the game until winning the NB, compared to the “high probability game without addition”. In addition, since it can be reached with a smaller number of games than the “normal probability game” until the next NB is won, it can be said that the added high probability game is 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”.

  The above “additional privilege” is not necessarily given when it is decided to shift to the “high probability game” but decides whether or not to give it by lottery. Thus, after the NB game is over, the player is thrilled first by whether or not the game shifts to the “high probability game”, and then it becomes frustrated by whether or not the “additional privilege” is granted. In other words, the player can enjoy joy twice in one NB game. 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. That means
[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.

(7-2. Special B win in high probability game without addition)
In the slot machine 1, there is a possibility of winning a special B before winning an NB when a high probability game is entered. This is because in the high-probability game, not only the NB winning probability but also the special B winning probability is changed ten times higher than that in the normal probability game. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special B is won during the “high probability game without addition”, the “additional bonus grant lottery” which is advantageous to the player can be performed. That is, as described above [high probability game with addition: high probability game without addition = 1: 1]
It is not a ratio of the usual “additional bonus grant lottery” that is advantageous to the player [high probability game with addition: high probability game without addition = 1: 0]
It can be. This means that an “additional privilege” is always given. In other words, after the transition to the “high probability game without addition”, when the special B is won, the game always shifts to the “high probability game with addition”.

  By setting the content as described above, it is possible to give an effective surprise to the player especially when the game is shifted to the “high probability game without addition” after the special B game is over. In other words, it suddenly changes from the previous winning situation. When the special B game is used as an opportunity to shift to the “high probability game with no addition”, the player is unaware that the game has shifted to the “high probability game without addition”. This is because the high probability game without addition only changes the winning probability of NB and special B higher than the normal probability game, and does not cause any change in the winning status of the small role or replay. Therefore, even if the player shifts to the “high probability game without addition”, he / she does not realize that and believes that the game is a normal game and proceeds with the game. In this state, when the special B game is used as an opportunity to shift to the “high probability game with addition”, it is possible to give the player an impression that it has become easier to win a replay suddenly. Then, the player has an expectation that it may have been in an internally advantageous state, and it is possible to avoid the continuous normal game.

  In addition, when the NB game is finished and the game is shifted to the “high probability game without addition”, it is possible to give an effective surprise to the player. In other words, it is possible to determine whether or not “additional benefits” have been given in several games after the end of the NB game. At this time, the player determines that the “additional privilege” has not been given, either when the game moves to the “high probability game without addition” or when the game moves to the normal probability game. Therefore, if it is determined that the “additional privilege” has not been granted, the player often has an impression that is almost half-completion that the player has probably shifted to the normal probability game. Therefore, if you move to the “high probability game with addition” after the transition to the high probability game without addition, and the transition to the “high probability game with addition”, the number of wins for replay suddenly increases, and the player moves to the “high probability game without addition” I can be sure that I was doing. Then, the player turns from the situation where he has given up half of the transition to the high-probability game, and plays the game eagerly.

(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 winning combinations are changed in stages. Then, a “set value” is associated with each random number determination table. For example, when a plurality of determination random number tables that are differentiated in six steps are provided, among the six determination random number tables, “setting value 6” in descending order of the winning probability of each winning combination, “Set value 5”, “Set value 4”, “Set value 3”, “Set value 2”, and “Set value 1” can be associated with each other.

  This “set value” can be balanced by changing the hall or the like every day or periodically. For example, if a player plays a game with the setting value of the slot machine 1 being changed to a high value, the player is likely to be able to win a large number of medals. On the contrary, if the player plays a game with the setting value of the slot machine 1 being changed to a low value, it becomes difficult for the player to acquire a large number of medals. In this way, it is possible to change the “set value” between high and low so 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 random number table for each winning combination corresponding to the set 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. That is, when each setting value is relatively viewed, a high setting value (for example, setting value 5 or 6) increases the winning probability of each winning combination in both the “normal probability game” and the “high probability game”, and a low setting value. In (for example, setting value 1 or 2), the winning probability of each winning combination can be lowered to provide a difference between the setting values in both the “normal probability game” and the “high probability game”. 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 in the slot machine 1 throughout the day is within a certain range for each set value to some extent. Can fit.

  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. Change in gaming state)
In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the internal control changes depending on 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 will first change depending on whether the first stage is a “normal probability game” or a “high probability game”. If the game is a “high-probability game”, the game state changes depending on whether or not “additional privilege” is given as the second stage.
(2) After the end of the special B game In this case, as a first step, the gaming state always changes from the “normal probability game” to the “high probability game”. Then, as a second stage, the gaming state changes depending on whether or not the “additional privilege” is granted. In addition, if the current gaming state is a “high probability game”, an “additional privilege” is always given.

  When the gaming state changes with the above case as an opportunity, only the internal control of the slot machine 1 is made different from the normal game without changing the operation control or the like directed to the outside of the slot machine 1 from the normal game. Can do. Here, “internal control” refers to a case where the determination random number table is changed (including a case where the determination table is maintained as a result). Therefore, even if the gaming state of the slot machine 1 changes, there is no change in any operation control on the appearance of the slot machine 1 accordingly, so that the player has changed in the gaming state (high It is impossible to perceive that the game has shifted to a probability game.

  The change in the appearance operation control of the slot machine 1 is, for example, that the rotation of the reel is shaken differently from the normal, or that the reel is given an extraordinary momentum and stopped, or the light emission mode (or lighting) of the lamp , Flashing, off) unusual sound, unusual sound effects are generated, or no sound effects are generated at all, or unusual vibrations when operating the start lever or stop button An example is getting up. That is, the change in the appearance of the motion control means that a change is seen in the motion control that allows the player to visually, auditorily, or tactilely detect a clear difference from the normal game. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the gaming state can be changed without being noticed by the player.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the special B is won after the transition to the high probability game to which the “additional privilege” is not given, the high probability game to which the “additional privilege” is given after the special B game is finished. And can be migrated. This is also the case when a special B is won after the transition to a high probability game to which no “additional bonus” is granted after the NB game ends, and similarly, a high probability game to which “additional bonus” is granted after the end of the special B game. Can be transferred to. Even in these cases, the slot machine 1 can make only the internal control different from the normal control without making the apparent operation control different from the normal operation control. In these cases, however, it is possible to notice that something has changed while the player is playing the game. That is, the number of wins for replay will increase. Accordingly, dozens of games started after the end of the NB game can play a game that can greatly increase the expectations of the player. Alternatively, even during a normal game, if the replay is won twice or three times continuously, the player can have an expectation that the gaming state may have changed.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as the “additional privilege”, the winning probability of replay is changed higher than the winning probability of the normal probability game, but is not limited to replay. Moreover, it is not limited to one kind of winning combination. For example, if you change to a replay and the watermelon winning probability is changed to a high value, the watermelon symbol is a winning symbol that is likely to be missed, so it may be difficult to notice whether the player has been given an “additional benefit”. it can. Alternatively, if the winning probability of the bell is changed to be high in addition to the replay, the medal can be increased in the “high probability game with addition”, so the “additional privilege” is a very happy privilege for the player.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, various effect processes according to a normal game, a bonus game, etc., effect display on the liquid crystal display unit 58, generation of sound effects by the speaker 56, each lamp 60, 62, 64, It is possible to execute the light emission and lighting by 66, the bonus flag notification lamp 44, the credit number display unit 30, the game number display unit 32, the payout number display unit 34, and the like. As a result, the player can be entertained both visually and auditorily.

(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, various effect operations are 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, and 24 is pressed first, a first stop information command is transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub-control board 94. When the second stop button is pressed, the second stop information command is performed, and when the third (ie, last) stop button is pressed, the third stop information command is respectively the same as the first stop information command. It is transmitted from the main control board 92 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 the output of a reel stop sound at each stop of the reels, an effect of turning off the backlight of the stopped reels, and an image on the liquid crystal display unit 58 in accordance with the reel stop sound or turning off of the reels. A display effect etc. are mentioned as an example.

  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. Is done. In step S808, a game status command transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited, and the current game status is examined from the received command. Control of the effect operation according to the received game status command is performed (step S809, game status effect process). As an example of this game status, a command in a case where a command representing the current gaming state is transmitted from the main control board 92 in the initialization process when the NB game or CB game is started corresponds.

(10-1. Effect processing at start-up)
In the start time effect process, an effect process based on the information command of the winning flag is executed by the sub control board 94 in response to the information command of the winning flag transmitted from the main control board 92 as a result of the flag process described above. The effect processing at this time can be executed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66, and the like. Instead of the liquid crystal display unit 58, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. In addition, it is arranged at a position different from an accessory (for example, moving a doll imitating a character) or a side reel (for example, each reel of the reel device 10), without depending on the player's operation as part of the production. It is also possible to produce an effect by lighting (such as starting and stopping) or illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotating light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player without the liquid crystal display unit 58.

Here, as the contents of the production performed as the start time 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, it can be said that all other effects are started from this normal game effect. In other words, the normal game effect is an effect that includes an effect that some effect may be performed in the future. Therefore, the player is not discouraged by the normal game performance. Note that the normal game effect corresponds to an example of a normal effect.

  (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 combination has been won, but gives a clue that the player indirectly imagines by the effect or the like. The winning flag suggesting effect corresponds to an example of a winning guidance effect.

  (3) The chance suggestion effect suggests to the player that he may have won NB or CB. For example, a pattern or a pattern far from the image of the winning combination may be displayed as an image, or the lamp may be caused to emit light in a color different from the color that images the winning combination. 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. That is, when the player sees the continuous section effect, the effect 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. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the chance suggesting effect corresponds to an example of an expected effect, and the continuous section effect corresponds to an example of a high expectation effect, but the chance suggestion effect corresponds to an example of a high expectation effect. It can also be made. In this case, the continuous section effect can be made equivalent to the expected effect.

  (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. The bonus winning notification effect corresponds to an example of a special winning role 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. The effect pattern table and the effect lottery correspond to examples of effect display mode determining means and effect display mode executing means.

  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, CB or Special B, the normal game effect is easily selected.
Can be mentioned as a feature.

  From the above contents, the slot machine 1 does not directly notify even if a change occurs in the internal state, but it is one of the judgment materials for estimating various changes in the internal state. It is possible to That is, the player does not judge that a change has occurred in the internal state from one production, but tries to make the guess more accurate by accumulating a plurality of productions. Therefore, the player actively plays the game to determine whether or not the internal state of the slot machine 1 has changed comprehensively through a plurality of effects, thereby avoiding the possibility of causing a decrease in interest. be able to.

(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 are executed. Can do. 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 combination 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 any of lose, watermelon, NB, CB, and special B. Further, in the “high probability game”, there is a possibility that the game is performed when the establishment flag is any of lose, watermelon, cherry, NB, CB, and special B. In other words, when the continuous section effect is started and a small role is looked for 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 There is a high possibility of special B or loss. 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 establishment flag becomes watermelon, cherry or lose, the result display of the continuous section effect is set to display the content of failure or loss (bad result).

  When the establishment flag is special B, it is assumed that the result display is selected as ½ each for success and failure, and ½ each for winning and losing. In other words, a good result or a bad result is half (1/2). Therefore, if the consecutive section production is a disappointing result (failure, loss), and if the small roles are correctly arranged but the small roles are not aligned, it is just a loss or a special small role is won. It will be either In addition, in the case of losing, the continuous section effect is selected only at a ratio of 1/10 (the ratio in the normal probability game, 1/5 in the high probability game), so the player has a bad result of the continuous section effect. Even if you are not disappointed, you can expect the possibility of winning the special small role.

  When the establishment flag is NB or CB, the result display is always success or victory. That is, if the result of the continuous section effect is a good result, 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.

  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 anticipation 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. 4 is a configuration table of winning combinations 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 28 start lamp 30 credit number display section 32 game Number display part 34 Number of payout display part (error display part)
36 Medal In Lamp 42 Bet Lamp 44 Bonus Flag Notification Lamp 46 Reservation Settlement Button 48 Keyhole 52 Outlet 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 Discharge sensor 100 Error release sensor 134 Hopper device

Claims (1)

Based on the result of the internal lottery and the stop operation of the movable display body, the rotation of a plurality of movable display bodies provided with a plurality of types of symbols is started by the game value input and the game start operation. In the gaming machine that stops the plurality of movable display bodies and determines the result of one game based on the display mode of the symbols when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped,
Internal lottery means for performing the predetermined internal lottery for each game;
Normal lottery judging means for judging the result of the internal lottery by applying a predetermined normal lottery probability to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means;
Separately from the normal lottery determination means, a special lottery probability having a lottery probability higher than the normal lottery probability is applied to the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means instead of the normal lottery probability. Special lottery judging means for judging the result of the internal lottery;
Movable display body stop control means for controlling stop of the plurality of movable display bodies based on a symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means;
As a result of stop control of the plurality of movable display bodies being performed by the movable display body stop control means, when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped, a predetermined number of symbol groups can be displayed as the symbol display mode. A symbol display section to
When a predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section are viewed across the plurality of movable display bodies, a combination of selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies is selected as the winning combination. An effective display position determining means for setting a display position in which a corresponding combination of symbols is effective;
A winning symbol display determination unit that determines whether or not a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed at the effective display position determined by the effective display position determination unit;
As a winning combination of the internal lottery, a special winning combination for shifting to a special gaming state advantageous to the player,
As a winning part of the internal lottery, a general small part that gives game value as a result of this game separately from the special winning part,
As the winning part of the internal lottery, a re-game part in which the multiplier of this game is carried over to the next game without multiplying the game value again,
As a winning combination of the internal lottery, a special winning combination that shifts to a special gaming state that does not allow the player to recognize a difference from a general normal gaming state,
Special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special gaming state when the winning symbol display determination means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section; ,
When it is determined by the winning symbol display determination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the general small role is displayed in the symbol display portion, a game value corresponding to the general small role is given to the player in general Small role game value adding means,
If it is determined by the winning symbol display determination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game role is displayed in the symbol display section, the next game number is carried over without multiplying the game value again. Re-game execution means for executing the game;
Special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special gaming state when the winning symbol display determination means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section; ,
First lottery probability changing means for changing a lottery probability of at least one winning combination from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability;
A first lottery probability change executing means for executing a change of the lottery probability of the winning combination by the first lottery probability changing means when the special gaming state is terminated;
A first lottery probability change execution means for deciding whether or not to change the lottery probability of the winning combination by the first lottery probability changing means when the special gaming state is terminated;
First lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the first lottery probability changing gaming state in which the lottery probability of the winning combination has been changed by the first lottery probability changing means;
When the gaming state is shifted to the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means, the winning in which the lottery probability is changed to the special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. Apart from the role, second lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability for the other winning combinations from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability;
The lottery probability of the other winning combination should be changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability or changed from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability by the second lottery probability changing means. A second lottery probability change selection means for selecting one of the two,
Second lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the second lottery probability changing gaming state in which the lottery probability has been changed for the other winning combination by the second lottery probability changing means;
When the result of the internal lottery becomes the special winning combination in a game in which the progress of the game is controlled in the first lottery changing probability gaming state by the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means, the special winning combination When the special gaming state that is started when a combination of symbols corresponding to is displayed in the symbol display unit is finished, the first lottery is directly performed without the selection by the second lottery probability change selection means. A gaming machine comprising: a second lottery probability changing gaming state switching means for switching the gaming state from the probability changing gaming state to the second lottery probability changing gaming state.