JP2007111225A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine suppressing the lowering of a player's interest. <P>SOLUTION: A reel type game machine such as a slot machine has a special winning combination which gives an opportunity of shifting a game state from a regular game state to a special game state. In a game starting after finishing the special game state, at least one or more winning combinations are changed into an easy-to-win state (a first lottery probability change game state). Where at least one or more winning combinations become the easy-to-win state, the other winning combinations are also changed into the easy-to-win state (a second lottery probability change game state). In the second lottery probability change game state, the game state is shifted to a first lottery probability game state using a special opportunity winning combination as the opportunity. <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 a spinning machine, especially a slot machine or the like, it is fun for the player to see how many medals can be obtained through a bonus game (big bonus game, regular bonus game), and the game is interesting. Is to give. In recent years, in order to increase the fun of the game, in addition to bonus games such as challenge time (CT) and assist time (AT), a gaming machine provided with an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals has become known. (See Patent Document 1). As a result, the game is provided with a fun game for players.
JP 2004-33521 A (page 10, FIG. 7)

  In gaming machines such as slot machines, in addition to bonus games, CT, and AT, various winning combinations are prepared, but these are less important to many players than bonus games, CT, and AT. There is a strong tendency to be. This is because these various winning combinations are not given the opportunity to win a large number of medals. Therefore, the player's interest is concentrated on how much medals can be obtained, and the various winning roles are not welcomed by the player, and various prizes are awarded until it becomes a bonus game, CT or AT. Even if it becomes a role, the player can only give an impression that the game is not repeated, and the player's interest is reduced.

  Therefore, in view of the above-described problems, the present invention is intended to suppress a decrease in the interest of a player due to the repetition of a non-playing game.

  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 Effective display position determining means for determining a display position in which the combination is valid when a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed among combinations that can be selected When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined 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 determining means. Means, a special winning combination that triggers a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than a general normal gaming state, and a winning combination of the internal lottery In addition to the special winning combination, a general small role that gives a game value as a result of the game, and as a winning combination of the internal lottery, the number of times the game is carried over to the next game without multiplying the game value again. As the winning combination of the game combination and the internal lottery, the operation mode related to the progress of the game is made the same without changing from the normal gaming state, while the game is finished. When the special opportunity winning combination to be ended and all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined by the winning combination symbol display determining means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display unit. Then, the special game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special game state until a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the progress of the game in the special game state is controlled by the special game state control means. A game value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value giving opportunity to be given to the player as compared to the normal gaming state, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the general small part in the symbol display section When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to is displayed, the player is given a specified number of game values corresponding to the general small role. When the combination game value giving means and all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined by the winning combination symbol display determination means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed in the symbol display section. And a re-game executing means for carrying on the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the game without multiplying the game value again, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped, the special opportunity winning combination is displayed in the symbol display section. When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to is displayed, a special game ending means for ending the game without giving a game value, and at least one winning combination The first lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability of the role from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, and the winning by the first lottery probability changing means. The first lottery probability change executing means for executing the change of the lottery probability for the combination by the special game ending means when the game is ended, and the first lottery probability changing executing means when the special gaming state is ended. The first lottery probability change execution enable / disable means for determining whether or not to change the lottery probability for the winning combination, and the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination by the first lottery probability change executing means is executed. In addition to the first lottery probability change gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game and the winning combination whose lottery probability is changed by the first lottery probability change means, the lottery probability is set for the other winning combinations. The second lottery probability changing means for changing the lottery probability to the special lottery probability and the first lottery probability changing execution means for changing the lottery probability for the winning combination. Is executed, the second lottery probability changing execution means for making sure to change the lottery probability for the other winning combination by the second lottery probability changing means, and the other lottery probability changing means by the second lottery probability changing means. The second lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game after the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination is executed, and the second lottery probability changing gaming state control means by the second lottery probability changing gaming state control means. If the special opportunity winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery while the progress of the game is controlled at the second lottery probability changing means executing means using the special opportunity winning combination as an opportunity First lottery probability return means for returning the lottery probability for the other winning combination that has been changed from the special lottery probability to the normal lottery probability; and the first lottery probability If the special opportunity winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery while the progress of the game is controlled in the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the further gaming state control means, the special opportunity winning combination is triggered. The first lottery probability for controlling the progress of the game after the first lottery probability changing gaming state is maintained without executing the change of the lottery probability for the other winning combination by the second lottery probability changing execution means A gaming machine comprising a changed gaming state maintenance control 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 a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning results and a winning combination corresponding to each winning result are determined in advance. These winning combinations are assigned random value hits by type. 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 the normal gaming state, according to a predetermined lottery probability (normal lottery probability) determined in advance for each winning combination, it is determined by the normal lottery determining means whether any winning combination is obtained by the internal lottery. The term “normal gaming state” as used herein refers to a so-called general normal gaming state in which advantageous conditions are set for a specific winning combination, or unfavorable conditions are set for a specific winning combination. It means that it is not flat. In other words, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that does not give a specially advantageous privilege to the player or conversely give a disadvantageous disadvantage. Therefore, the predetermined lottery probability (normal 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 that is higher than the normal lottery probability is provided for a specific winning combination separately from the normal lottery probability. When a special lottery probability is applied to the lottery probability for a specific winning combination, it is determined by the special lottery determination means whether any winning combination is obtained by the internal lottery. The gaming state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the special lottery determination means is referred to as “special lottery gaming state” in order to distinguish it from the normal gaming state. In the “special lottery game state”, since the lottery probability of a specific winning combination is higher than the normal lottery probability, an advantageous condition is set for the specific winning combination. That is, it is easy to win a specific winning combination by internal lottery.

  The fact that it is easy to win a specific winning combination means that the lottery probability of the specific winning combination is high. In other words, the range (width) of the winning value of the specific winning combination is wider than the range (width) of the winning value of the specific winning combination in the normal lottery probability.

  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.

  The above winning combinations include a general small role with game value and a special winning role that triggers a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It includes a re-game combination in which the multiplier of the game (current game) is carried over to the next game without being multiplied. A symbol corresponding to each of the winning combinations is determined in advance, and hereinafter, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is referred to as a winning combination symbol.

  In addition, in the winning combination, apart from the above winning combination, the operation mode related to the progress of the game (game) is not changed from the normal gaming state, but the game (current game) is ended. A special opportunity winning role is provided. The “operation mode relating to the progress of the game” here includes the operation state (actuation) of the movable display body and the operations that the player can feel visually, audibly, and tactilely. At this time, control to shift to another gaming state is performed inside the gaming machine, but since the gaming machine looks the same as when the game in the normal gaming state is in progress, the player Does not recognize that he has won the special opportunity winning role.

  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 for all movable display bodies is accepted by the player, stop control of each movable display body is performed based on the winning result of the internal lottery at that time.

  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. When all the movable display bodies are finally stopped, a symbol group consisting of the stopped symbols is formed in the symbol display section together with the movable display bodies. A mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol display mode.

  Also, the total number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined number. 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. Moreover, if the number of movable display bodies is increased, the maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is increased accordingly. Therefore, the variation of the display mode of the symbol displayed in the symbol display unit can be increased.

  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, among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section by stopping each movable display body, a combination of symbols spanning all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body. Of these, the effective display position is determined. “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, the 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 “effective display position” in the symbol display section. become.

  “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 (linear type). Examples of combinations other than the straight type include a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape. Of these combinations, a plurality of types may be effective at the same time. That is, if a symbol corresponding to a specific winning combination stops at a display position that is effective in either a linear shape or a V shape, 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. In other words, the configuration is such that “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 for the player to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared with a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display.

  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 symbol combinations, all of the same types of winning symbol combinations, all different types of winning symbol combinations, and one set of a plurality of different types of winning symbols including the same type of winning symbol Examples of combinations of role symbols. Moreover, as long as it is a combination including at least one winning combination symbol, a combination that is a combination of the winning combination symbols can be mentioned regardless of the 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.

  Further, the special gaming state is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include a case where a predetermined number of games have been reached, a case where a winning combination is provided as an ending condition, and the special gaming state is ended when the winning combination is won. .

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, the game (current game) can be ended without giving game value as the 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. And if the number of wins for general small roles increases, the game value can be increased accordingly, so that the player plays a game while wishing to win the general small roles 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, winning symbols corresponding to each general small role are also provided separately, and if the specified number of game values given according to each general small role is different, The number can be increased. Thus, when the types of general small roles are increased, the types of all winning combinations are also increased. Therefore, since the possibility of winning various winning combinations increases, it is possible to reduce the situation where the player gets bored as much as possible.

  The combination of the general small role symbols may also include at least one general small role symbol as in the case of the combination of the special winning role symbols described above. In other words, if the general small role symbol is displayed at a display position where the general small role symbol is valid only for at least one movable display body, a privilege corresponding to the general small role symbol can be obtained. It is possible to reduce the difficulty of the operation for stopping at the effective display position described above. 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. The re-game state means a state in which the player can carry over the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the game (the current game) without multiplying the game value again. That is, when a combination of re-game combination symbols is displayed, the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. If more re-games are won, the consumption of gaming value can be reduced by that amount, and the amount of gaming value consumed by a player can be kept within a certain range to some extent. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the player is forced to consume the game value unilaterally.

  The combination of the regame role symbols may also include at least one or more regame role symbols as in the case of the special winning role symbol combination described above. That is, if the re-game combination symbol is displayed only for at least one movable display body, the privilege of the re-game combination can be obtained. Therefore, the player stops the re-game combination symbol at the effective display position described above. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the difficulty of the operation. In particular, for the re-game role, it is possible to have a role as a winning role to alleviate the situation where the player consumes excessive game value. When the re-game combination is won in the internal lottery, the combination of re-game combination symbols may be displayed regardless of the skill of the player. Thereby, the player can obtain a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination as much as possible.

  When a combination consisting of a special opportunity winning symbol corresponding to a special opportunity winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the game (current game) is terminated without giving a game value or the like. It will be. At this time, the operation mode related to the game progress of the gaming machine is the same as in the normal gaming state, and the player can only recognize that one game (one game) is being played in the normal gaming state. It is. Therefore, the player has the recognition that the normal gaming state continues by not changing the normal gaming state until the game is over after the combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols is displayed. Can be made. In addition, an operation mode that is different from the “normal game state” includes a game in a 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, different operation control may be performed, or a display mode of a pattern different from that of a normal game may be 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.

  Moreover, as a combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols, a plurality of existing types of symbols can be used as the combination without providing symbolic symbols that make the special opportunity winning combination conscious. In other words, the special opportunity winning role is not a combination of dedicated symbols, but a combination of symbols that have a different symbolic meaning to the last is a combination of symbols that is effective as a special opportunity winning role (below, It is said that it is an effective combination of special opportunity winning symbol). The “design having another symbolic meaning” and the “existing multiple types of symbols” here mean special winning role symbols, general small role symbols, re-game role symbols, and the like.

  The reason why the effective combination of the special opportunity winning combination symbol is a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is to prevent the player from recognizing that the effective combination of the special opportunity winning combination symbol is displayed. In addition, the combination of the special opportunity winning symbol may 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 a special opportunity winning combination (an effective combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols). ) Is not recognized.

  In addition, if the effective combination of the special opportunity winning symbol is a combination of multiple types of symbols, or if it is a combination of losing symbols, the player will stop the effective combination of the special opportunity winning symbol. It also leads to lowering the difficulty of operation. That is, a combination consisting of a plurality of types of symbols and a combination consisting of losing symbols are frequently displayed in a normal game.

  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 also suitable for making an effective combination of special opportunity winning symbol since it only gives the player the impression of losing when the combination is displayed. That is, when a special opportunity winning combination is won by internal lottery in the game (current game), it is possible to display an effective combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols in the game.

  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. The change of the lottery probability here means changing from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. The fact that the lottery probability is changed from the normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability means that it becomes easier to win at least one winning combination. Here, as the at least one winning combination, any one of the winning combinations including the special winning combination can be selected. In other words, “any winning combination can be selected as at least one winning combination”. Examples of the specific condition include after the special game state is ended and after the game (current game) is ended by the special game end means.

  When the game (current game) by the special game ending means is completed, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability. That is, when a valid combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols is displayed, the internal lottery is always executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination from the next game to be started. Therefore, it is possible to create a state where it is easy to win at least one winning combination triggered by the special opportunity 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, when the special gaming state ends, 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. Therefore, with the special gaming state as an opportunity, it can be expected that an easy-to-win state will be created for at least one winning combination. This is because, after the end of the special game state, unlike the end of the game by the special game end means, any of the winning combinations is not necessarily changed to the special lottery probability. If the special lottery probability is not changed at this time, the normal lottery probability is applied in the internal lottery when the special gaming state ends.

  If it is decided to change the lottery probability for at least one winning combination to a special lottery probability, from the special gaming state that has been triggered, or from the game that is started immediately after the game is ended by the special game ending means, At least one winning combination is easy to win. The game state at this time is the special lottery game state described above.

  If it is decided that the gaming state will shift to the “special lottery gaming state”, the other lottery will be changed by the second lottery probability changing means separately from the winning combination changed to the special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. The lottery probability for a role can always be changed to a special lottery probability. As a result, a state where it is easy to win a plurality of winning combinations is created. In addition, for the “other winning combinations” here, at least one winning combination can be selected. Therefore, when comparing the first lottery probability changing gaming state and the second lottery probability changing gaming state, the gaming state in which the second lottery probability changing gaming state has a high degree of advantage for the player by the amount of winning combinations that are easy to win. It can be said.

  The second lottery probability changing gaming state is obtained by adding an additional value (a state where other winning combinations are easily won) to the first lottery probability changing gaming state (special lottery gaming state). In order to distinguish the second lottery probability changing gaming state to which this additional value has been added from the special lottery gaming state to which no additional value has been added (first lottery probability changing gaming state), “additional special It is called “Lottery Game State”. In the following, the special lottery gaming state refers to the first lottery probability changing gaming state in which no additional value is added.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special opportunity winning combination is won in the additional special lottery gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the special lottery gaming state with the selected special opportunity winning combination as an opportunity. In other words, the number of winning combinations that are easy to win is reduced. And even if you win the special opportunity winning role again after shifting to the special lottery gaming state, the special lottery game will not be transferred to the additional special lottery gaming state triggered by the special opportunity winning role. Maintain state. In other words, once the special lottery gaming state is entered, the gaming state does not change no matter how many times the special opportunity winning combination is won.

  It is desirable to select a special winning combination as a winning combination that makes it easy to win in a special lottery game state. As a result, other winning combinations that make it easier to win in the additional special gaming state can be selected from general small roles, re-games, etc., including special opportunity winning combinations. In this way, the special lottery gaming state becomes a gaming state in which it is easy to win a special winning combination, that is, a gaming state in which it is easy to be given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of gaming value (compared to the normal gaming state). Since the winning combination is not easy to win (the lottery probability is high), the winning situation (the degree and frequency of winning) is the same as the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the additional special lottery game state, it becomes easy to win at least one winning combination (high probability of lottery) from a general small role, a re-game role, etc. including a special opportunity winning combination. In comparison, a winning combination with a change in the winning situation will occur. Therefore, it is possible to focus the player's interest in determining the gaming state with the gaming machine of the present invention (that is, whether it is the additional special lottery gaming state or another gaming state).

Further, by changing the degree of easiness of winning the special winning combination and the special opportunity winning combination in the additional special lottery gaming state, it is possible to make various changes in the gaming state. The level of ease of winning can be largely divided into the following two.
(1) Special winning combination ≧ Special opportunity winning combination In this case, it becomes easier to win the special winning combination than the special opportunity winning combination (including cases where the lottery probability is the same and the lottery probability is the same). There is a higher possibility of winning the special winning combination than winning the special opportunity winning combination. That is, it can be said that there is a low possibility that the gaming state shifts to the special lottery gaming state. on the other hand,
(2) Special Winner <Special Opportunity Winner In this case, the Special Winner will be harder to win than the Special Winner (Lot chance) It is more likely to win a special opportunity winning role. That is, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the gaming state shifts to the special lottery gaming state.

  When the special winning role is selected as an easy-to-win winning role in the special lottery gaming state, as shown in (2) above, if the degree of ease of winning the special winning role and the special opportunity winning role is determined, When the additional special lottery game state shifts to the special lottery game state, only the special winning combination is changed to a state where it is easy to win, and the other winning combinations are in the same state as the normal gaming state. Therefore, the player is given an impression that the player has transitioned to the normal gaming state (also referred to as demoted in this case).

  However, since the state where it is easy to win the special winning combination continues in practice, it can be said that the possibility of winning the special winning combination is high only by requiring a shorter number of game trials compared to the normal gaming state. Therefore, in many cases, the player wins the special winning combination by trial of a short number of games after shifting to the special lottery gaming state. As a result, the player can be given an impression that the player has not demoted from the additional special lottery game state to the normal game state but has shifted to another game state. That is, it is possible to give recognition that the other gaming state at this time is the most advantageous state for the player (a state in which it is easy to win the special winning combination). Therefore, the player plays the game while expecting the game state to shift to “another game state”, and the interest is less likely to decrease.

(Solution 2)
The solving means 2 is the gaming machine according to the solving means 1, wherein the special gaming state control means changes the operation mode related to the progress of the game in the special gaming state from the normal gaming state and the normal gaming state and the gaming state. It is a gaming machine characterized by making different.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the gaming state shifts to the special gaming state, the operation inside and outside the gaming machine can be made different from the operation in the normal gaming state. The different operations can include changing the rotation operation of the movable display body from the normal game, changing the light emission mode such as the lamp from the normal game, and the like. That is, it means that the special game state can be set to another game state having a different operation mode from the normal game mode. Thereby, it is possible to make the player recognize that the current gaming state is different from the normal game from the appearance of the gaming machine. Therefore, the game in the special game state can appeal to the player, and further to the surroundings (or the surrounding players).

(Solution 3)
Solving means 3 is characterized in that, in the gaming machine according to solving means 1 or 2, the special game ending means ends the game without changing the operation mode relating to the progress of the game from the normal gaming state. It is a gaming machine.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when a combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols is displayed, unlike the special gaming state, the external operation of the gaming machine is the same without changing the operation in the normal gaming state. That is, the rotating operation of the movable display body is not different from the normal game, and the light emission mode such as the lamp is not changed from the normal game. That is, the operation mode inside the gaming machine can be changed without changing the operation mode in the normal gaming state and the operation mode in appearance. As a result, the player is given only the impression that one game (one game) in the normal game is played in the appearance of the gaming machine. Therefore, the game can be ended without notifying the player.

(Solution 4)
The solution means 4 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 3, wherein the first lottery probability changing means changes the lottery probability of the special winning combination from the normal lottery probability as at least one winning combination. It is a gaming machine characterized by changing to a random 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 special lottery game state is a state where it is easy to win a special winning combination. Therefore, in order for the player to acquire a large amount of game value, it depends on how many shifts to the special lottery game state.

  In addition, by selecting the winning role that changes the lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means as the special winning role, other winning roles whose lottery probability is changed by the second lottery probability changing means are other than the special winning role You will be able to choose a winning role. That is, the additional special lottery game state is a state where it is easy to win other winning combinations (winning combinations other than the special winning combination) in addition to the special winning combination.

  Accordingly, in the additional special lottery game state, the possibility that the player can acquire a large amount of game value is increased, and a game with other value (added value) is also performed. The “added value” mentioned here includes making it easier to win a general small role compared to the normal gaming state, making it easier to win a re-game role, and the like. Therefore, by adding “added value”, it is possible to obtain benefits such as increasing the game value or suppressing the consumption of the game value before the player wins the special winning combination.

(Solution 5)
The solving means 5 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 4, in any of the normal gaming state, the first lottery probability changing gaming state, and the second lottery probability changing gaming state. A gaming machine further comprising: a lottery object invariant execution means for executing the internal lottery without changing the type of winning combination that is a lottery object to be drawn in the lottery.

  In this case, the type of the winning combination that is a lottery target in the internal lottery is not changed through the normal game state, the special lottery game state, and the additional special lottery game state. In other words, since the winning combination to be a lottery object does not differ depending on the gaming state, it is difficult to distinguish these three gaming states. In particular, in the normal gaming state and the special lottery gaming state, only the lottery probabilities of the special winning types are different, so that the winning situation (frequency of winning) of other winning combinations is not changed. Therefore, if the lottery object does not change at all, it is difficult to distinguish between the normal game state and the special lottery game state.

  In addition, in the gaming machine of the present invention, “in the special gaming state, a new winning combination that is subject to the lottery in the internal lottery can be newly provided” or “in the special gaming state, the lottery in the internal lottery becomes It is possible to adopt another configuration in which the type of winning combination can be changed. In this case, a winning combination that is effective only in the special game state can be newly provided. Further, in the special game state, the lottery objects can be made different from those in the normal game state and the special lottery game state.

  When a new winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a dedicated combination) is provided as a lottery target in the internal lottery, a combination other than the combination of symbols corresponding to the existing winning combination may be a combination of symbols corresponding to the dedicated combination. It becomes possible. This includes a combination of a plurality of different symbols as a symbol combination corresponding to a dedicated combination that is effective only in the special game state. Therefore, even when the player does not consciously perform the stop operation for stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the dedicated combination, the combination of symbols corresponding to the dedicated combination can be stopped. Therefore, the difference generated in the number of game values that can be acquired in the special game state due to the difference in the skill (skill level) of the player can be made as small as possible.

(Solution 6)
The solving means 6 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 5, wherein the special gaming state is terminated, and the first lottery probability changing means determines whether or not the lottery probability is changed by the first lottery probability changing execution 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 special lottery gaming state after the special gaming state ends, the gaming state is returned to the normal gaming state. In this case, in the special lottery game state (or additional special lottery game state), it is determined whether the game will be continued each time a special winning combination is won or will be terminated. That is, the game state transitions from [special lottery game state (or additional special lottery game state) → special game state → normal game 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]. In the special game state, the player is given concentrated opportunities to acquire a large amount of game value, and the player is aware of the game in the special game state. Therefore, when the special game state is used as an opportunity, the player can easily understand the opportunity. Therefore, the next interest of the player who has acquired a large amount of gaming value in the special gaming state is whether the gaming state becomes the additional special gaming state or the normal gaming state.

(Solution 7)
The solution means 7 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 6, 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 8)
The solution 8 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solutions 1 to 7, wherein the special opportunity winning combination includes a plurality of different types of symbols as a combination of corresponding symbols. is there.

  In this case, the special opportunity 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 opportunity winning combination, that is, a symbolic symbol. Furthermore, since the combinations that are valid as a special opportunity winning combination are a combination of a plurality of different types of symbols, if a combination of symbols corresponding to the special opportunity winning combination is displayed, the player is made aware of it. There is nothing. Therefore, the combination of symbols corresponding to the special opportunity winning combination can be displayed promptly and without being known to the player, and the game can be ended.

(Solution 9)
When the special opportunity 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 8, the resolution means 9 corresponds to the special opportunity winning combination in the game. The game machine is further characterized by further comprising a special opportunity winning symbol stop control means for performing control to stop the combination at the effective display position.

  In this case, when a special opportunity winning combination is won in the internal lottery, the combination of symbols effective as a special opportunity winning combination in the game (this game) is surely stopped. That is, the special opportunity winning combination can stop the combination of symbols effective as the special opportunity 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 opportunity winning role has been won, it is impossible for the player to recognize that all the corresponding symbols are available, so the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special opportunity winning role is By displaying in the game, consumption of the game value can be minimized promptly.

(Solution 10)
The solution means 10 is the gaming machine according to any one of the solution means 1 to 9, 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 that suggests, in accordance with the winning combination suggesting effect that suggests to the player the winning result of the internal lottery, the winning combination notification effect that notifies the player of the winning result of the internal lottery, and the player's stop operation An effect display mode determining means for determining whether to execute a continuous effect for performing a continuous effect and a final notification effect for notifying that the special winning combination has been confirmed. It is a game machine which is characterized in that there was example.

  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, the effect display mode includes a normal effect with content that suggests that the current gaming state is likely to be a normal gaming state, a winning combination suggesting effect that suggests to the player the winning result of the internal lottery, It is confirmed that the winning combination notice production to notify the player of the lottery result, the continuous production to perform a series of productions in response to the stop operation performed by the player, and the special winning combination has been confirmed. A final announcement effect to be announced is 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 refers to content that 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 was performed ( 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 role that can bring significant benefits to a player, such as a special winning role or a special opportunity winning role, by making the above content and game results not match, It is possible to give a sense of expectation that a special winning role or a special opportunity winning role may have been won.

  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 11)
The solution means 11 is the gaming machine according to the solution means 10, 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 12)
If the effect display mode execution unit determines to execute any one of the effect display modes in the gaming machine described in the solution unit 10, the resolution unit 12 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 game (current game) can be executed at any timing as long as it is a period from the start to the end of the game. 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 The effect can be executed at an arbitrary timing until the result of the game is determined based on the above. 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 means 13)
The solving means 13 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 12, wherein the symbol display portion is located on the front side of the gaming 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. Therefore, it is possible to provide an environment in which the player can easily advance the game.

(Solution 14)
The solving means 14 is a gaming machine according to any one of the solving means 1 to 13, wherein a multiplier is determined by a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and the multiplier is determined by 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 15)
The solving means 15 is a multiplier determining means for determining a multiplier of a game value for each game, and a starting operation means for accepting a player's starting operation with the multiplier determined by the multiplier determining means. Rotating a plurality of movable display bodies formed with an annular symbol array including a plurality of types of patterns on the surface to change the display of the symbols, while stopping the rotation of the movable display bodies to each of the movable display bodies A predetermined number of symbol groups constituting a part of the symbol row can be displayed on the front side of the gaming machine main body, and each movable display for individually stopping the rotation of the movable display body A stop operation means for receiving the stop operation for the body, and when the start operation is received by the start operation means, the rotation of the movable display body is started. 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. A game value giving means for giving a game value to a player, an internal lottery means for performing the predetermined internal lottery for each game, and a normal lottery predetermined in the internal lottery performed by the internal lottery means Separately from the normal lottery determination means for applying the probability to determine the result of the internal lottery, and before the internal lottery means, Special lottery judging means for judging the result of the internal lottery by applying a special lottery probability having a higher lottery probability than the normal lottery probability instead of the normal lottery probability to the internal lottery, and the internal lottery 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 by means, and the plurality of movable display bodies by the movable display body stop control means As a result of the stop control, a symbol display unit capable of displaying a predetermined number of symbol groups as the symbol display mode when the plurality of movable display bodies are stopped, and a predetermined symbol displayed in the symbol display unit A figure corresponding to the winning combination out of combinations obtained by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies when the number of symbol groups are viewed across the plurality of movable display bodies. An effective display position determining means for determining a display position for validating the combination when a combination of patterns is displayed, and the effective display position determined by the effective display position determining means when all the movable display bodies are stopped As 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 display position, and as a winning combination of the internal lottery, it is advantageous for the player as compared with a general normal gaming state A special winning combination that triggers a transition to a high-special gaming state, a general small role that gives game value as a result of the game separately from the special winning combination, As a winning combination in the lottery, a re-game combination in which the number of times the game is carried over to the next game without any additional game value, and a winning combination in the internal lottery While the operation mode related to the progress of the game is made the same without changing from the normal gaming state, when the special opportunity winning combination for ending the game and all the movable display bodies are stopped, the special display in the symbol display section When it is determined by the winning symbol display determination means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is displayed, the operation mode relating to the progress of the game is changed from the normal gaming state until a predetermined condition is satisfied. When the special game state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special game state in which the normal game state and the game state are different, and the progress of the game in the special game state is controlled by the special game state control means. A game value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing a game value giving opportunity given to a player as compared to the normal gaming state, and all the movable display bodies If the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the general small role is displayed in the symbol display portion, the specified number of game values corresponding to the general small role When the all-movable display body stops, the winning combination that the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed in the case where all the movable display bodies are stopped is given. When determined by the symbol display determining means, the re-game executing means for executing the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the game without multiplying the game value again, and when all the movable display bodies are stopped, When the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special opportunity winning combination is displayed in the display unit, an operation mode relating to the progress of the game And a special game ending means for ending the game without giving a game value, and at least one winning combination with a lottery probability of the special winning combination. A first lottery probability changing means for changing the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability, and a change of the lottery probability for the winning combination by the first lottery probability changing means is performed by the special game ending means. First lottery probability change execution means to be executed upon completion, and when the special gaming state ends, the first lottery probability change execution means determines whether or not to change the lottery probability for the winning combination. After the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination by the one lottery probability change execution possibility means and the first lottery probability change execution means is executed, Separately from the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the row and the winning combination whose lottery probability is changed by the first lottery probability changing means, the lottery probability for other winning combinations is determined from the normal lottery probability. When the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination is executed by the second lottery probability changing means for changing to the special lottery probability and the first lottery probability changing execution means, the other by the second lottery probability changing means The second lottery probability change execution means for surely executing the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination and the progress of the game after the change of the lottery probability for the other winning combinations is executed by the second lottery probability changing means The second lottery probability changing gaming state control means for controlling the game, and the second lottery probability changing gaming state control means allows the game to proceed in the second lottery probability changing gaming state. In the state where the special lottery winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery in the controlled state, the lottery probability is changed by the second lottery probability changing means execution means triggered by the special opportunity winning combination In the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the first lottery probability return means for returning the lottery probability for the winning combination from the special lottery probability to the normal lottery probability and the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means. When the special opportunity winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery while the progress of the game is controlled, the other winning combination by the second lottery probability change execution means is triggered by the special opportunity winning combination. The first lottery probability changing gaming state maintaining control means for controlling the progress of the game while the first lottery probability changing gaming state is maintained without changing the lottery probability of And a gaming machine characterized by comprising:

  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 a range from the minimum random number value to the maximum random number value), and one random number is generated for each game from among them. When one is acquired, the lottery result is judged by comparing the value of one acquired random number with a predetermined winning value.

  In the internal lottery, a plurality of types of winning results and a winning combination corresponding to each winning result are determined in advance. These winning combinations are assigned random value hits by type. 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 the normal gaming state, according to a predetermined lottery probability (normal lottery probability) determined in advance for each winning combination, it is determined by the normal lottery determining means whether any winning combination is obtained by the internal lottery. The term “normal gaming state” as used herein refers to a so-called general normal gaming state in which advantageous conditions are set for a specific winning combination, or unfavorable conditions are set for a specific winning combination. It means that it is not flat. In other words, the normal gaming state is a gaming state that does not give a specially advantageous privilege to the player or conversely give a disadvantageous disadvantage. Therefore, the predetermined lottery probability (normal 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 that is higher than the normal lottery probability is provided for a specific winning combination separately from the normal lottery probability. When a special lottery probability is applied to the lottery probability for a specific winning combination, it is determined by the special lottery determination means whether any winning combination is obtained by the internal lottery. The gaming state in which the winning result of the internal lottery is determined by the special lottery determination means is referred to as “special lottery gaming state” in order to distinguish it from the normal gaming state. In the “special lottery game state”, since the lottery probability of a specific winning combination is higher than the normal lottery probability, an advantageous condition is set for the specific winning combination. That is, it is easy to win a specific winning combination by internal lottery.

  The fact that it is easy to win a specific winning combination means that the lottery probability of the specific winning combination is high. In other words, the range (width) of the winning value of the specific winning combination is wider than the range (width) of the winning value of the specific winning combination in the normal lottery probability.

  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.

  The above winning combinations include a general small role with game value and a special winning role that triggers a transition to a special gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. It includes a re-game combination in which the multiplier of the game (current game) is carried over to the next game without being multiplied. A symbol corresponding to each of the winning combinations is determined in advance, and hereinafter, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is referred to as a winning combination symbol.

  In addition, in the winning combination, apart from the above winning combination, the operation mode related to the progress of the game (game) is not changed from the normal gaming state, but the game (current game) is ended. A special opportunity winning role is provided. The “operation mode relating to the progress of the game” here includes the operation state (actuation) of the movable display body and the operations that the player can feel visually, audibly, and tactilely. At this time, inside the gaming machine, control to shift to another gaming state is performed, but since the gaming machine looks the same as when the game in the normal gaming state is in progress, the player Does not recognize that he has won the special opportunity winning role.

  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 for all movable display bodies is accepted by the player, stop control of each movable display body is performed based on the winning result of the internal lottery at that time.

  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. When all the movable display bodies are finally stopped, a symbol group consisting of the stopped symbols is formed in the symbol display section together with the movable display bodies. A mode consisting of the symbol group displayed in the symbol display section is the final symbol display mode.

  Also, the total number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section can be increased or decreased by increasing or decreasing the number of symbols corresponding to the predetermined number. 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. Moreover, if the number of movable display bodies is increased, the maximum number of symbols displayed in the symbol display section is increased accordingly. Therefore, the variation of the display mode of the symbol displayed in the symbol display unit can be increased.

  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, among the symbol groups displayed in the symbol display section by stopping each movable display body, a combination of symbols spanning all the movable display bodies that can be created when at least one symbol is selected from each movable display body. Of these, the effective display position is determined. “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, the 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 “effective display position” in the symbol display section. become.

  “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 (linear type). Examples of combinations other than the straight type include a combination of a round shape, a V shape, a bent shape, and a zigzag shape. Of these combinations, a plurality of types may be effective at the same time. That is, if a symbol corresponding to a specific winning combination stops at a display position that is effective in either a linear shape or a V shape, 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. In other words, the configuration is such that “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 for the player to visually recognize which combination is effective as compared with a combination configured by selecting at least one symbol from each movable display.

  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 symbol combinations, all of the same types of winning symbol combinations, all different types of winning symbol combinations, and one set of a plurality of different types of winning symbols including the same type of winning symbol Examples of combinations of role symbols. Moreover, as long as it is a combination including at least one winning combination symbol, a combination that is a combination of the winning combination symbols can be mentioned regardless of the 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 gaming state, the internal and external operations of the gaming machine can be made different from those in the normal gaming state. The different operations can include changing the rotation operation of the movable display body from the normal game, changing the light emission mode such as the lamp from the normal game, and the like. That is, the player can clearly know visually, audibly, and tactilely that the game state is different from the normal game state. The special gaming state benefits include an opportunity to acquire a large amount of gaming value and an opportunity to advance the game without consuming the gaming value. Therefore, the player is interested in how many special winning roles can be won.

  Further, the special gaming state is ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied. Examples of the predetermined condition include a case where a predetermined number of games have been reached, a case where a winning combination is provided as an ending condition, and the special gaming state is ended when the winning combination is won. .

  When a combination of special winning combination symbols is displayed, the game (current game) can be ended without giving game value as the 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. And if the number of wins for general small roles increases, the game value can be increased accordingly, so that the player plays a game while wishing to win the general small roles 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, winning symbols corresponding to each general small role are also provided separately, and if the specified number of game values given according to each general small role is different, The number can be increased. Thus, when the types of general small roles are increased, the types of all winning combinations are also increased. Therefore, since the possibility of winning various winning combinations increases, it is possible to reduce the situation where the player gets bored as much as possible.

  The combination of the general small role symbols may also include at least one general small role symbol as in the case of the combination of the special winning role symbols described above. In other words, if the general small role symbol is displayed at a display position where the general small role symbol is valid only for at least one movable display body, a privilege corresponding to the general small role symbol can be obtained. It is possible to reduce the difficulty of the operation for stopping at the effective display position described above. 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. The re-game state means a state in which the player can carry over the next game by carrying over the multiplier of the game (the current game) without multiplying the game value again. That is, when a combination of re-game combination symbols is displayed, the player can play one game without newly consuming the game value. If more re-games are won, the consumption of gaming value can be reduced by that amount, and the amount of gaming value consumed by a player can be kept within a certain range to some extent. Is possible. Therefore, it is possible to reduce as much as possible that the player is forced to consume the game value unilaterally.

  The combination of the regame role symbols may also include at least one or more regame role symbols as in the case of the special winning role symbol combination described above. That is, if the re-game combination symbol is displayed only for at least one movable display body, the privilege of the re-game combination can be obtained. Therefore, the player stops the re-game combination symbol at the effective display position described above. Therefore, it becomes possible to reduce the difficulty of the operation. In particular, for the re-game role, it is possible to have a role as a winning role to alleviate the situation where the player consumes excessive game value. When the re-game combination is won in the internal lottery, the combination of re-game combination symbols may be displayed regardless of the skill of the player. Thereby, the player can obtain a privilege corresponding to the re-game combination as much as possible.

  When a combination consisting of a special opportunity winning symbol corresponding to a special opportunity winning combination is displayed at a valid display position in the symbol display section, the game (current game) is terminated without giving a game value or the like. It will be. At this time, the operation mode related to the game progress of the gaming machine is the same as in the normal gaming state, and the player can only recognize that one game (one game) is being played in the normal gaming state. It is. Therefore, the player has the recognition that the normal gaming state continues by not changing the normal gaming state until the game is over after the combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols is displayed. Can be made. In addition, an operation mode that is different from the “normal game state” includes a game in a 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, different operation control may be performed, or a display mode of a pattern different from that of a normal game may be 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.

  Moreover, as a combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols, a plurality of existing types of symbols can be used as the combination without providing symbolic symbols that make the special opportunity winning combination conscious. In other words, the special opportunity winning role is not a combination of dedicated symbols, but a combination of symbols that have a different symbolic meaning to the last is a combination of symbols that is effective as a special opportunity winning role (below, It is said that it is an effective combination of special opportunity winning symbol). The “design having another symbolic meaning” and the “existing multiple types of symbols” here mean special winning role symbols, general small role symbols, re-game role symbols, and the like.

  The reason why the effective combination of the special opportunity winning combination symbol is a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is to prevent the player from recognizing that the effective combination of the special opportunity winning combination symbol is displayed. In addition, the combination of the special opportunity winning symbol may be a combination of simple lose symbols. In this case, the symbol display unit displays a combination of symbols that can only be recognized by the player as lost, so that the player has won a special opportunity winning combination (an effective combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols). ) Is not recognized.

  In addition, if the effective combination of the special opportunity winning symbol is a combination of multiple types of symbols, or if it is a combination of losing symbols, the player will stop the effective combination of the special opportunity winning symbol. It also leads to lowering the difficulty of operation. That is, a combination consisting of a plurality of types of symbols and a combination consisting of losing symbols are frequently displayed in a normal game.

  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 also suitable for making an effective combination of special opportunity winning symbol since it only gives the player the impression of losing when the combination is displayed. That is, when a special opportunity winning combination is won by internal lottery in this game (the game), it is possible to display an effective combination of special opportunity winning symbols in the game.

  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. The change of the lottery probability here means changing from a normal lottery probability to a special lottery probability. At this time, a special winning combination can be included as at least one winning combination. As a result, the special lottery gaming state can be changed to a gaming state in which it is easy to win a special winning combination. Therefore, in order for a player to acquire a large amount of game value, it depends on how many shifts to the special game state.

  In addition, by selecting the winning role that changes the lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means as the special winning role, other winning roles whose lottery probability is changed by the second lottery probability changing means are other than the special winning role You will be able to choose a winning role. Therefore, the additional special lottery game state can be easily won for other winning combinations (winning combinations other than the special winning combination) in addition to the special winning combination.

  Thereby, in the additional special lottery game state, the possibility that the player can acquire a large amount of game value is increased, and a game with other values (added value) is also performed. The “added value” mentioned here includes making it easier to win a general small role compared to the normal gaming state, making it easier to win a re-game role, and the like. In other words, by adding “added value”, it is possible to obtain benefits such as increasing the game value or reducing the consumption of game value before the player wins the special winning role. become.

  When the game (current game) by the special game ending means is completed, the lottery probability for at least one winning combination among the winning combinations is changed to a special lottery probability. That is, when a valid combination of special opportunity winning combination symbols is displayed, the internal lottery is always executed with a special lottery probability for at least one winning combination from the next game to be started. Therefore, it is possible to create a state where it is easy to win at least one winning combination triggered by the special opportunity 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, when the special gaming state ends, 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. Therefore, with the special gaming state as an opportunity, it can be expected that an easy-to-win state will be created for at least one winning combination. This is because, after the end of the special gaming state, unlike the end of the game (this game) by the special game end means, any winning combination is not necessarily changed to the special lottery probability. It is. If the special lottery probability is not changed at this time, the normal lottery probability is applied in the internal lottery when the special gaming state ends.

  When it is decided that the lottery probability for at least one winning combination will be changed to a special lottery probability, it starts immediately after the game (current game) is ended by the special gaming state or special game ending means. The game to be played is in a state where it is easy for the player to win at least one winning combination. The game state at this time is the special lottery game state described above.

  If it is decided that the gaming state will shift to the “special lottery gaming state”, the other lottery will be changed by the second lottery probability changing means separately from the winning combination changed to the special lottery probability by the first lottery probability changing means. The lottery probability for a role can always be changed to a special lottery probability. As a result, a situation where it is easy to win a plurality of winning combinations is created. In addition, for the “other winning combinations” here, at least one winning combination can be selected. Therefore, when comparing the first lottery probability changing gaming state and the second lottery probability changing gaming state, the gaming state in which the second lottery probability changing gaming state has a high degree of advantage for the player by the amount of winning combinations that are easy to win. It can be said.

  The second lottery probability changing gaming state is obtained by adding an additional value (a state where other winning combinations are easily won) to the first lottery probability changing gaming state (special lottery gaming state). In order to distinguish the second lottery probability changing gaming state to which this additional value has been added from the special lottery gaming state to which no additional value has been added (first lottery probability changing gaming state), “additional special It is called “Lottery Game State”. In the following, the special lottery gaming state refers to the first lottery probability changing gaming state in which no additional value is added.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, when the special opportunity winning combination is won in the additional special lottery gaming state, the gaming state is changed to the special lottery gaming state with the selected special opportunity winning combination as an opportunity. In other words, the number of winning combinations that are easy to win is reduced. And even if you win the special opportunity winning role again after shifting to the special lottery gaming state, the special lottery game will not be transferred to the additional special lottery gaming state triggered by the special opportunity winning role. Maintain state. In other words, once the special lottery gaming state is entered, the gaming state does not change no matter how many times the special opportunity winning combination is won.

  Therefore, in the special lottery game state, it is already easy to win the special winning role. As other winning roles that make it easy to win in the additional special gaming state, the general small role, including the special opportunity winning role, You can choose from roles. As a result, the special lottery gaming state becomes a gaming state in which it is easy to win a special winning combination, that is, a gaming state where it is easy to be given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of gaming value (compared to the normal gaming state). Since it is not easy to win (the lottery probability is high), the winning situation (the degree and frequency of winning) is the same as the normal gaming state.

  On the other hand, in the additional special lottery game state, it becomes easy to win at least one winning combination (high probability of lottery) from a general small role, re-game role, etc. including a special opportunity winning combination. In comparison, a winning combination with a change in the winning situation will occur. Therefore, it is possible to focus the player's interest in determining the gaming state with the gaming machine of the present invention (that is, whether it is the additional special lottery gaming state or another gaming state).

Further, by changing the degree of easiness of winning the special winning combination and the special opportunity winning combination in the additional special lottery gaming state, it is possible to make various changes in the gaming state. The level of ease of winning can be largely divided into the following two.
(1) Special winning combination ≧ Special opportunity winning combination In this case, it becomes easier to win the special winning combination than the special opportunity winning combination (including cases where the lottery probability is the same and the lottery probability is the same). There is a higher possibility of winning the special winning combination than winning the special opportunity winning combination. That is, it can be said that there is a low possibility that the gaming state shifts to the special lottery gaming state. on the other hand,
(2) Special Winner <Special Opportunity Winner In this case, the Special Winner will be harder to win than the Special Winner (Lot chance) It is more likely to win a special opportunity winning role. That is, it can be said that there is a high possibility that the gaming state shifts to the special lottery gaming state.

  In addition, as described in (2) above, when the degree of ease of winning the special winning combination and the special opportunity winning combination is determined, when the gaming state shifts from the additional special lottery gaming state to the special lottery gaming state, only the special winning combination Will be changed to a state where it is easy to win, and the other winning combinations will be in the same situation as the normal gaming state. Therefore, the player is given an impression that the player has transitioned to the normal gaming state (also referred to as demoted in this case).

  However, since the state where it is easy to win the special winning combination continues in practice, it can be said that the possibility of winning the special winning combination is high only by requiring a shorter number of game trials compared to the normal gaming state. Therefore, in many cases, the player wins the special winning combination by trial of a short number of games after shifting to the special lottery gaming state. As a result, the player can be given an impression that the player has not demoted from the additional special lottery game state to the normal game state but has shifted to another game state. That is, it is possible to give recognition that the other gaming state at this time is the most advantageous state for the player (a state in which it is easy to win the special winning combination).

  Furthermore, in a special lottery gaming state, in addition to the special winning combination, it is possible to increase the possibility of shifting from the additional special lottery gaming state to the special lottery gaming state if it is easy to win the special opportunity winning combination (see above). (In the case of (2)), the player's interest can be attracted to the fact that changes in the gaming state can be seen from various situations (an impression can be given as an alternative game).

  According to the present invention, it is possible to avoid giving an impression of a game that does not play on behalf of a player, and to suppress a decrease in interest 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, lamps 60, 62, and 66 are arranged on the left and right sides of the liquid crystal display unit 58 along the outer periphery of the slot machine 1, and these lamps 60, 62, 64, and 66 are provided with light emitting decorations according to the gaming state. Production can be performed. 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, the 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, the combination of symbols stopped on the active line from the display mode of the symbols displayed when all the reels 10a, 10b, 10c are stopped corresponds to one of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination. This is for providing a game result (privilege) corresponding to a combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination. 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. These winning symbols are attached to each reel. The symbols attached to each reel do not necessarily have to be the winning symbols, and it is also possible to provide a symbol that will be lost (lost symbol). In addition, even if the winning symbol is not a predetermined combination, it will not be a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, so if the predetermined combination is not obtained, the privilege corresponding to the winning combination may not be obtained. Can not.

  When all the reels are stopped and any one of the winning symbol combinations on the one active line in the display window 8 becomes a predetermined combination, the privilege of the winning combination corresponding to the combination at that time is obtained. Can do. Here, “any one effective line” refers to one effective line when there are a plurality of effective lines. In the following, a certain winning symbol combination will be a predetermined combination on any one of the active lines in the display window 8, “a certain winning symbol combination will be aligned” or “a certain winning symbol will be aligned”. That's it.

(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 NB symbol combination mode “7-7-7” stops on any one of the active lines in the display window 8, the “NB game” is started. Alternatively, the combination mode “C-C-C” of the CB design (the design in which a picture of a child holding an oden in FIG. 6 is drawn, hereinafter referred to as C design) is displayed in the display window 8. When stopped on one active line, the “CB game” is started.

  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 the internal lottery than other winning roles compared to other winning roles (for example, winning winning with the lowest winning probability among other winning roles) While the role is about 1/128, NB is about 1/256 and CB is about 1/512 (see FIG. 9), and it is positioned as a winning combination that is valuable to the player. In other words, since NB or CB is not won so frequently, great joy can be given to the player when winning.

  Then, in order to make it difficult to stop the NB symbol or CB symbol unless it is aimed accurately in the display window 8, the number of NB symbols and CB symbols arranged on each reel 10a, 10b, 10c is reduced (generally). (The number of NB symbols (or CB symbols) on each reel is about 1 to 2). In addition, even if the winning symbol of the winning combination that has not been won in the internal lottery is accurately targeted, it cannot be aligned. Here, it is referred to as “pressing” that the player accurately stops the target symbol on the effective line in the display window 8. 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 stops on any one of the active lines 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. The benefit of this “replay game” is that it is not necessary to consume new medals in the next game instead of not paying out medals. Therefore, the replay is less likely to significantly impair the profits of the hall even if the winning probability is higher than the other winning roles (in general, the winning probability is enough to win once every seven times). can do). As a result, the amount of medals consumed by the player (the number of medals consumed per fixed time) can be kept within a certain range to some extent. In other words, the replay can have a role of suppressing excessive medal consumption during the game progress. 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, when the replay is won in the internal lottery, the replay symbols are arranged evenly on each reel 10a, 10b, 10c so that all replay benefits can be obtained (generally one symbol other than the replay symbols of each reel). 4) to place replay symbols.

(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). The cherry is not given the privilege in the pattern combination mode in a state where all the reels are stopped, but at least one of the cherry symbols is displayed in the display window 8 when the reels are stopped. The benefit of paying out medals (three) is given only by stopping on one active line. 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”.

  Since the cherry symbol can be obtained only by aiming at the cherry symbol only on the left reel 10a, the number of the cherry symbols arranged on the left reel 10a is reduced in order to request the player to accurately push the eyes (approximately two pieces). To about 3). That is, there is a possibility that the cherry symbols will be “lost” depending on the level of skill of the player. The term “removal” here means that the player cannot arrange the predetermined combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination won in the internal lottery due to a failure of the player, etc. I couldn't get it. Therefore, the player demonstrates his skill to avoid missing the cherry symbols.

  If the single small role (cherry) can accurately hit the cherry pattern on the left reel 10a, it can give the benefit of the cherry won in the internal lottery (payment of medals). It is possible to have a role to suppress a player from consuming a large amount of medals.

  Further, since it is sufficient for the cherry symbols to be provided only on the left reel 10a, the cherry symbols need not be provided 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 any one of the active lines in the display window 8, the benefit of the cherry is given. It is good also as giving. 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 symbol combination mode “bell-bell-bell” corresponding to the bell stops on any one of the active lines 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 any one of the active lines 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 combination that can expect an increase in medals when the game is advanced. However, if the general small role is won too much, the number of medals earned by the player will increase excessively, and the number of medals will increase without winning NB or CB. Sexuality will be impaired. In addition, it becomes easy for the player to win excessive medals, and the profit balance with the hole is lost.

  In order to avoid such a situation and to make the general small role play a role of suppressing the player's large consumption of medals during the game progress, the slot machine 1 replays the probability of winning the general small role. The winning probability is lower than that. In addition, the number of arrangement of the general small role symbols (watermelon symbol and bell symbol) is reduced for each reel 10a, 10b, 10c (each reel has an arrangement of about 3 to 5 for each general small role symbol). Yes), it is possible to require the player to request an accurate look.

  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 combinations, it is possible to provide a difference in the winning probability in the internal lottery of the bell and the watermelon, or to provide a difference as to whether or not the selection is necessary. For example, the bell has a high win probability and the watermelon has a low win probability to create a gap between the bell and the watermelon, or the watermelon symbol is a winning symbol that requires a boost, and the bell symbol As a winning symbol that does not require pressing, a gap can be provided between the bell and the watermelon. 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 general small roles, the number of the same type of general small roles on each reel will be reduced, 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. Any combination of symbols corresponding to the bonus game exclusive role (“watermelon-replay-replay”, “bell-bell-replay”, “watermelon-bell-replay”) is displayed in the display window 8. When stopping on one active line, 15 medals are paid out. Since this bonus game exclusive combination is a winning combination that is effective as a target to be 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, even if the bonus game exclusive role symbols are prepared in games other than the NB game and the CB game, no medals are paid out (a combination of symbols as lost).

(2-1-6. Special trigger role: Special trigger role)
The winning symbol corresponding to the case where the winning combination is a special trigger role does not have a symbol dedicated to the special trigger role, for example, a symbol pattern such as a 7 symbol, a bell symbol, or a replay symbol. Among a plurality of different symbol combinations, a specific combination is set as a symbol combination mode corresponding to a special trigger. If any of the different combinations of winning symbols ("Replay-Replay-Bell", "Bell-Replay-Replay") stops on any one of the active lines in the display window 8, a special trigger role Benefits are granted. However, the special opportunity bonus is not given out of medals, but is given from the next game that is started after the game (current game) is completed. Details of the special opportunity bonus will be described later. In the following, for the sake of convenience, it is said that a combination of special trigger symbols, a combination of special trigger symbols, etc. are prepared. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, unlike the other winning symbols, the special opportunity role symbol is not clearly indicated to the player by the winning symbol configuration table (payout table) or the like.

  That is, when the combination of special trigger symbols is complete, the game ends without the medals being paid out. In addition, the game content is the same as the normal game in terms of the appearance of the gaming machine. In other words, 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 (visually, The game is executed as one normal game (one game) that does not cause any change in the motion mode in a range where it can be heard and touched. However, at this time, in the slot machine 1, the control is changed only inside. A specific description of the internal control change performed at this time will be described later.

  In addition, by ending one game without changing from a normal game, it is possible to play a single game without giving the player an uncomfortable feeling that it is different from the normal game, and without causing any disadvantage to the player. Can be terminated.

  Even when a combination of special trigger symbols is prepared, medals are not paid out in the game in the same manner as when NB symbols and CB symbols are prepared. This is to prevent the player from recognizing that he has won the special opportunity. In addition, the description of the combination of special trigger role symbols shall not be specified in the dividend table, etc., so that the combination of special trigger role symbols of “Replay-Replay-Bell” or “Bell-Replay-Replay” Even if they are aligned on one active line, the player can recognize that it is only a losing outcome. Therefore, the player can only have a consciousness that the combination of the special trigger symbol is just one of the combinations of the lost symbols.

  The above is the winning combination and the corresponding winning symbol in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Of course, if none of the above winning symbols (or any combination of winning symbols) is available, it will be “lost” or “missing”, and if it is “lost”, you will get the benefits of any winning role. Can not. In addition, a lost symbol can be provided separately from the winning symbol described above. About this losing pattern, it is good also as what corresponds to the losing which neither privilege is provided when it arranges on an effective line, and it is good also as providing in order to make the variation of an appearance rich.

(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, which will be described later with reference to FIG. 8). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, two determination random number tables, a normal determination random number table and a special determination random number table, are prepared for games other than the NB game and the CB game, and one of the determination random number tables is selected. An internal lottery will be executed. The determination random number table determined at this time is applied, and the processing after step S202 is performed. The determination random number table for the NB game and the CB game will be described later.

  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. For example, if 1 to 10 is determined to be the NB hit value range and 11 to 20 is the Bell hit value range, if the extracted random number is 7, it corresponds to the NB hit value. Will be elected NB. Further, if the extracted random number is 18, it corresponds to the winning value of the bell, so the result of the internal lottery is that the bell is won.

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 (an NB game and a CB game described later). The extraction range of each judgment random number table is also the same extraction range). Therefore, if you know the range of winning values for a winning role,
[(Range of winning value of a certain winning role) / (Extraction range)]
Thus, the winning probability of “a winning combination” can be calculated.

  Even if the extraction range is the same, the winning probability can be made different for each determination random number table by changing the range of the winning value of the winning combination in each determination random number table even for the same winning combination. . For example, when a number from 0 to 100 (only an integer) is regarded as a random number and 0 to 100 is an extraction range, the minimum number that can be taken within this extraction range is 0, and the maximum number is 100. . Therefore, a total of 101 numbers can be extracted.

Furthermore, in this extraction range, 0 to 10 is the range of NB hit value, 11 to 20 is the range of bell hit value, 21 to 30 is the range of hit value of replay, and 31 to 100 is If the determination random number table that determines the range of the winning value as the range corresponding to the loss is A table, the winning probability of each winning combination in the A table is:
The winning probability of NB is “11/101”
The winning probability of Bell is “10/101”
Replay winning probability is "10/101"
The probability of losing is “70/101”
Is calculated.

On the other hand, if the determination random number table in which only the range of the winning value of NB is increased (changed) from 0 to 20 is the B table, the winning probability of each winning combination in the B table is
The winning probability of NB is “21/101”
The winning probability of Bell is “10/101”
Replay winning probability is "10/101"
The probability of losing is “60/101”
Is calculated. At this time, the range of the winning value of the other winning combinations is changed, but the width is not changed (that is, the range of the winning value is changed from 21 to 30, but the width [10 integers are within the range Is the same for replay).

  From the above, when comparing the A table and the B table, it can be said that the B table is high for the NB winning probability, and the A table is high for the probability of losing. In this way, by changing the range of winning values for each winning combination (this winning value is referred to as a winning allowable value), the winning probability of a certain winning combination is increased (in this case, the corresponding winning combination) The winning allowance range is greatly changed), or the winning probability is lowered (in this case, the winning allowance range of the corresponding winning combination is changed to be smaller). In addition, a specific winning combination must be selected in the internal lottery (in this case, the range of the winning value of the corresponding winning combination is the same as the extraction range), or the specific winning combination is not won at all (the winning allowable value It is also possible to leave the range out [that is, to set the range of winning allowable values 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.

  When one of the determination random number tables 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. That is, when 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 flag and the CB flag, a new NB or CB lottery is not performed until the NB symbol or CB symbol corresponding to the carried-over winning flag is aligned. Furthermore, since the NB (or CB) lottery is not performed until the NB game (or CB game) is finished, the NB game (or CB game) is not a new NB (or CB) until the NB game (or CB game) is finished. It means that there is no winning.

  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, since the load on the main control board 92 may increase when the types of other determination random number tables increase in addition to the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table, the NB flag or the CB flag is carried over in the slot machine 1. In such a case, the newly applied NB winning flag or CB winning flag is discarded, and the load on the main control board 92 is reduced 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, neither the NB flag nor the CB flag is carried over) (step S202 = No), the extracted random number is determined in step S203. It is determined whether or not the winning tolerance value of NB 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. At this time, if the special determination random number table is selected as the determination random number table to be applied after the NB game is over (step S206 = Yes), the special determination random number table flag is turned ON (step S210). Here, “after the NB game is finished” refers to the time when the NB game started in the game or the subsequent game is finished when the NB flag is turned ON in step S204.

  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. The special determination random number table flag and the normal determination random number table flag here are carried over until the NB game ends after the flag is turned ON. If each determination random number table flag is carried over, the determination random number table is changed (or maintained) after the end of the NB game.

Here, the next determination random number table lottery in step S205 will be specifically 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 winning allowable value for NB (step S203 = No), it is determined in step S208 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value for the special trigger. If it is determined that the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowance for the special trigger (step S208 = Yes), the special trigger flag is turned ON (step S209), and then the special determination random number table flag is turned ON. (Step S210), the process proceeds to the command transmission process of Step S217. That is, when a special opportunity is won, the special determination random number table flag is always turned ON. And the special determination random number table will be applied to the game (next game) started after the end of the game with the combination of special trigger symbols. The special determination random number table flag here is also carried over until the combination of special trigger symbols is completed.

  As a feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, it is possible to carry over the determination random number table flag. That is, when any of the determination random number table flags is ON, the determination random number table is not changed from the game in which the NB flag or the special trigger flag is ON, but the NB game corresponding to the NB flag. The determination random number table can be changed after the end of the game or from the next game in which the combination of special trigger symbols is complete.

  If it is determined in step S208 that the extracted random number does not correspond to the winning value for special trigger (No), it is determined in step S211 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning value for CB. 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 (either the NB flag or the CB flag is carried over) (step S202 = Yes), and the extracted random number is determined in step S211. If it is determined that it does not correspond to the CB winning allowable value (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). The Here, if it is determined that it does not correspond to the winning allowable value of any of the small roles of bell, watermelon, and cherry (step S213 = No), it is determined in step S215 whether the extracted random number corresponds to the winning allowable value for replay. Is done. 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. (In this case, the loss flag is turned ON), the process proceeds to the command transmission process in step S217.

  If it is determined in either step S213 or step S215 that the winning permissible values (step S213 is a small combination, step S215 is a replay) (step S213 = Yes, step S215 = Yes), each small combination flag is set. It 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 next determination random number table lottery is not performed when CB, small role (bell, watermelon, cherry) or replay is won or lost. That is, the determination random number table is not changed unless the NB and the special opportunity are won. Therefore, even if the player wins these winning combinations (CB, small role, replay), the advantageous determination random number table (special determination random number table) is temporarily changed to the normal determination random number table. There is no end. Therefore, the player can play the game without worrying about changing from an advantageous state to an unfavorable state when obtaining a CB, a small role, and a replay privilege.

  In addition, since the number of medals that can be obtained in the CB game is smaller than that in the NB game (details will be described later), in the game to which the normal determination random number table is applied, winning the CB is compared to winning the NB. Although not so much welcomed by the player, in a game to which the special determination random number table is applied, the player is welcomed to win CB rather than winning NB. . This is because, in a game to which the special determination random number table is applied, it is possible to win as many medals as possible by winning as many CBs as possible without changing the determination random number table until the determination random number table returns to the normal determination random number table. It is because it will acquire. This is not expected to significantly increase the number of medals for CBs and replays, but does not affect the player's advantageous state (game to which the special decision random number table is applied) (normal decision random numbers). The same can be said about the point that it does not trigger the change to the table.

  In step S217, as a command transmission process, a process in which the establishment flag (winning flag, loss 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, the lost flag is transmitted as an information command to the sub-control board 94. In other words, since the determination random number table is not changed when CB, small role, replay and loss are the results of the internal lottery, in the case of CB, small role, replay and loss, the determination random number table is not changed. The information command will not be transmitted. In this way, 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. Since the extraction range of the slot machine 1 is always constant, the random number is extracted after the determination random number table is determined in advance, and the extracted random number is compared with the determination random number table as described above. This is because it can be said that there is almost no difference even when the determination random number table is determined after obtaining.

  FIG. 8 specifically shows the determination random number table selection process (step S201 in FIG. 7). In step S301, it is first determined whether the current gaming state is an NB game or a CB 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 a specific determination random number table (winning value table) is applied when the gaming state is in the NB game or the CB game. That is, the game is performed by applying the determination random number table for the NB game during the NB game and the determination random number table for the CB game during the CB game. 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 either the NB game or the CB game (step S301 = No), it is determined whether the determination random number table flag is ON (step S301). S302). If neither the normal determination random number table flag nor the special determination random number table flag is ON (step S302 = No), the process ends. That is, the current determination random number table is continuously applied without changing the determination random number table.

  If either the normal determination random number table flag or the special determination random number table flag is ON in step S302 (step S302 = Yes), it is then determined in step S303 whether the special determination random number table flag is ON. The If it is determined that the special determination random number table flag is ON (step S303 = Yes), the special determination random number table is applied to the determination of the extracted random number. It is judged (or judged, collated) whether the winning allowable value is met (step S304). If it is determined that the special determination random number table flag is not ON (step S303 = No), the normal determination random number table is applied to the determination of the extracted random number. It is determined whether the winning combination allowable value is met (step S305).

  The case where it is determined in step S302 that the determination random number table flag is ON is after the end of the game in which the special trigger role flag is ON and the combination of the special trigger role symbols turned ON is prepared. Yes, or the NB flag is turned ON and either the special determination random number table flag or the normal determination random number table flag is selected in the next determination random number table lottery, and after the end of the NB game that is started when the NB flag is turned ON The next game starts.

  FIG. 9 specifically shows the determination random number table and the winning probability for the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table. 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. 9 (b)], the range of the winning allowable values for the NB and the special trigger is greatly changed compared to the normal determination random number table [FIG. 9 (a)]. Specifically, in the special determination random number table, the range of allowable winning values for the NB and the special trigger is also changed by 10 times compared to the normal determination random number table. Therefore, the winning probabilities of the NB and the special opportunity will also be changed 10 times higher. 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 of the winning allowable value itself is not changed, the winning probability for the winning combination from CB to replay does not change. Furthermore, the range of the winning tolerance for the loss (the range for the loss) has been reduced due to the expansion of the range of the winning tolerance for the NB and the special opportunity, so the probability of a loss will be kept low. ing.

  As shown in FIG. 9, in the slot machine 1, the winning probability of a specific winning combination can be increased or decreased by changing the range of allowable winning values within the extraction range. This makes it possible to have a plurality of types of determination random number tables.

(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, a reel control table is selected according to the establishment flag indicating the winning result in the corresponding game (step S401). 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 S402, S410, S417). 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. Until all the stop buttons 20, 22, 24 are pressed, the determination in step S409 is negative (No), and step S402 and subsequent steps are repeated.

  For example, if the left stop button 20 is first pressed in accordance with a so-called “forward press” or “forward scissor press” procedure (step S402 = Yes), the first stop button 20 is pressed when the first stop button 20 is pressed. Since the reel stop flag is not set (step S403 = Yes), the first reel stop process (step S404) is executed for the left reel 10a. Here, the “first reel stop process” means a process for stopping the reel first.

  Alternatively, when the center stop button 22 is first pressed in accordance with the so-called “middle push” procedure (step S410 = Yes, step S411 = Yes), the first reel stop process (step S412) is executed for the middle reel 10b. The In addition, when the right stop button 24 is first pressed in accordance with a so-called “reverse push” or “reverse scissor push” procedure (step S417 = Yes, step S418 = Yes), the right reel 10c is A one-reel stop process (step S419) is executed.

The above-mentioned “forward push” or “forward scissor push” is a stop operation procedure for stopping the left reel 10a first.
“Sequential press” refers to the procedure of stopping reels in the order of [Left → Middle → Right]
“Pushing with scissors” refers to the procedure for stopping 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 pressing" is a procedure for stopping reels in the order of [Right → Middle → Left].
“Reverse scissor push” is a procedure for stopping the reels in the order of [right → left → middle]. In addition, “middle press” is similar to “forward press” or “reverse press”.
There are two stop operation procedures, [Middle → Left → Right] or [Middle → Right → Left].

  When the first reel stop process (step S404 or step S412 or step S419) is performed for any one of the left reel 10a, the middle reel 10b, and the right reel 10c, a reel control table having a plurality of patterns corresponding to the corresponding establishment flag. One table pattern is selected based on the value of the extracted random number. This is because, for example, for a single winning combination “Bell”, a reel control table of a plurality of patterns is prepared in advance in order to stop the “Bell design” on the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c on the effective line. 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 anywhere on the active line. Note that the present invention is not limited to preparing a plurality of reel control table patterns corresponding to each winning combination, and only one reel control table pattern may be prepared for one winning combination.

  Here, taking the example of the pattern in which the left reel 10a is first stopped along the above-described “forward push” procedure, the first reel stop process is performed on the left reel 10a in step S404. At this time, the main control board 92 transmits a stop information command (first stop information command) indicating the output (stop eye) displayed on the left reel 10a to the sub-control board 94.

  In the next step S406, a reel control table is determined by random lottery for the remaining middle reel 10b and right reel 10c. Specifically, assuming that the left reel 10a is stopped in FIG. 1 and the “bell symbol” is stopped at the lower position, the lower line or the right line is used as an effective line for the combination of the “bell symbols” at the time of the stop. Two types of up line (in the case of MAX bet) can be selected. At this time, one of the random numbers is selected (for example, a right-up line). The random number lottery distribution rate may be about half.

  In addition, it is good also as a form which determines previously the effective line which stops the winning symbol corresponding to an establishment flag. In this way, when the left reel 10a (or the first reel) is stopped, it is already determined which active line the corresponding symbol (the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag, hereinafter referred to as the corresponding symbol) is to be stopped. It is not necessary to perform the random number lottery shown in S406, and the processing performed by the main control board 92 is not complicated (complex). However, when the corresponding symbol is stopped on the predetermined effective line, it is necessary to avoid the cherry symbol overlapping with the corresponding symbol on the left reel 10a (at the same time). Therefore, when the effective line for stopping the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag is determined in advance, the cherry symbol and the corresponding symbol are limited to those that can be stopped without overlapping.

  When the above processing (step S406) is performed, the first reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S407), and the left reel stop flag is turned ON (= 1) (step S408). ). Since all the reels 10a, 10b, and 10c are not stopped when the left reel stop flag is turned on (= 1), the determination in step S409 is negative (No), and step S402 and subsequent steps are executed.

  Then, since the left reel 10a has already stopped at this time (step S402 = No), when the center stop button 22 is pressed secondly along the “forward pressing” procedure (step S410 = Yes), the first After the determination of the reel stop flag (step S411 = No), the middle reel stop process (step S413) 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 where 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 (this state is called a tempering state, in this case, a tempering state 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 S412, S414, and S415 are all bypassed, and the middle reel stop flag is only turned ON (= 1) in step S416.

  Similarly, when the right stop button 24 is finally pressed (step S417 = Yes), the reel control previously selected for the right reel 10c is passed through the determination of the first reel stop flag (step S418 = No). The stop position is controlled based on the table (step S420). As a result, the “bell symbol” on the right reel 10 c stops at the upper position in the display window 8, so the outcome when all reels are stopped is “bell” on the effective line that goes up to the right. It will be in the state where three symbols 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. Further, in this case, since the right reel 10c is in the third stop, steps S419, S421, and S422 are all bypassed, and the right reel stop flag is only turned ON (= 1) in step S423.

  If the all-reel stop flag is turned on through the processing so far, the determination in step S409 is affirmed (Yes), and the processing by the main control board 92 exits this routine.

  Further, 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 time when the stop operation is accepted, it must be pulled in. Control to stop the winning symbol to be displayed in the display window 8 is performed (reel stop control called so-called pull-in control). The range that can be pulled in is the maximum number of symbols that can move in the rotation direction of the reel from when the reel stop operation is accepted until the reel stops (for example, the maximum number is 4 symbols). For example, it is possible to move up to four symbols). That is, when it is assumed that the reel stops immediately (without pull-in control) when the reel stop operation is accepted, the winning symbol that does not stop in the display window 8 (hereinafter, the corresponding winning symbol) Even if the winning symbol is within the range that can be pulled in before the reel stops, the corresponding winning symbol is moved into the display window 8 and stopped. Is possible. By performing this stop control (pull-in control), even if the player has a slightly early timing, if there is a winning symbol corresponding to the established flag within the retractable range, the winning symbol corresponding to the established flag is displayed. Can be drawn into the display window 8, and it is possible to avoid missing the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag as much as possible. Further, even if the winning skill of the player is high and any winning symbol can be stopped accurately, it is possible to prevent the winning symbol other than the established flag from being gathered.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when replay (re-game combination) and bell (one of the general small combinations) are established flags, the player's eye-catching timing must be early or late. The corresponding design shall be aligned. In other words, the symbol arrangement is such that there is no possibility of “missing” due to the pull-in control. Specifically, this can be achieved by arranging the corresponding symbols (replay symbols and bell symbols) within the range in which all the reels can be drawn. Therefore, the replay and the bell can always be obtained by winning in the internal lottery without worrying about “missing”, thereby reducing the burden of the player.

  Also, it is assumed that “missing” does not occur only when the reel stop operation is performed by “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing”. This is because, when a stop operation other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” is accepted, there is a possibility that stop control related to “cherry symbol” may be performed when stop control of the left reel 10a is performed. It is. That is, when the establishment flag is other than cherry and a stop operation other than “forward push” or “forward scissor push” is accepted, stop control is performed to avoid the cherry symbol when the left reel 10a is stopped. Because it becomes.

  Specifically, when the establishment flag is other than cherry, for example, it is assumed that the establishment flag is a bell. The pull-in control is performed on the effective line in the display window 8 so as to align the bell symbols corresponding to the bell as the establishment flag at that time. At this time, reel stop control is also performed to avoid simultaneously pulling the “cherry symbol” onto another effective line (hereinafter referred to as “cherry stop avoidance control”). In this case, the “cherry stop avoidance control” is performed in preference to the bell symbol pull-in control, and as a result, the bell symbols are not aligned (that is, cannot be stopped in the display window 8). is there. Therefore, when a stop operation other than “forward pressing” or “forward scissor pressing” is performed, there is a possibility that “missing” may occur in the replay and the bell.

  When a stop operation of “forward press” or “forward scissor press” is accepted, stop processing (the first reel stop processing described above) is performed with the left reel 10a as the first reel. It is only necessary to avoid stopping “” in the display window 8. Even if "cherry stop avoidance control" is performed, if the left reel 10a is provided with an arrangement of symbols (the order of symbol arrangement) that can stop the winning symbol corresponding to the establishment flag in the display window 8. Can be solved.

  From the above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player can visually recognize the display (or explanation, proviso) of guidance such as “only for forward push” or “please play with forward push or forward scissors push”. It is desirable to provide it at a location and let the player play the game by “forward press” or “forward scissor press”. In addition, the place which a player can visually recognize includes the vicinity of the bet button of the main body of the slot machine 1, the vicinity of the medal slot, the vicinity where the slot machine 1 is installed, and the like.

  Replay and bell can be used for reel stop operations other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” (“middle press”, “reverse press” or “reverse scissor press”. It is also possible that “missing” does not occur even when “calling” is performed. In this case, there is no possibility of replays due to “anomalous push” and “spilling out” of the bell, and the player is relieved from the crampedness of being able to only “forward” by worrying about replays and “spilling” of the bell. It becomes.

  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 brought into a stopped state by the reel stop process described above, a process of confirming the output displayed at that time is performed, and any of the effective lines in the display window 8 is It is confirmed whether or not there is a combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination (step S501).

  At this time, whether the combination of winning symbols on any one of the active lines is a combination of NB symbols (step S502), a combination of CB symbols (step S505), a small symbol symbol (bell symbol, Whether it is a combination of watermelon symbol or cherry symbol) (step S508), a combination of replay symbols (step S512), a combination of special trigger symbols (step S516), or both It is determined whether the combination is a combination of symbols that will be lost. When it is determined that all of the winning symbol combinations aligned on any one of the active lines are NB symbol combinations (step S502 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the NB symbols are aligned is It is transmitted to the control board 94 (step S503). Further, when it is determined that all the combinations of winning symbols arranged on any one of the active lines are combinations of CB symbols (step S505 = Yes), a sound effect command congratulating that the CB symbols are arranged is sub It is transmitted to the control board 94 (step S506).

  When the NB symbols are aligned or the CB symbols are aligned, sound effects corresponding to the winning symbols aligned at that time are emitted from the speaker 56, and the NB game game process (step S504) or CB game game process ( Step S507) 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 S503 or step S506.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the combination of symbols arranged on any one of the effective lines corresponds to the small role symbol (all bell symbols, all watermelon symbols, or cherry symbols) (step S508 = Yes). ) A prescribed number of medal payout operations corresponding to each small combination are instructed to the hopper device 134, and a payout sound command is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S509). In step S510, a prescribed number of medals are paid out as payout processing.

  Among the above small roles, the bell is determined to be the combination of the bell symbols by combining “bell-bell-bell” and all the combinations of the bell symbols on any one of the effective lines. Similarly, it is determined that the combination of watermelon symbols is also obtained when all combinations of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” and watermelon symbols are aligned on any one of the effective lines. However, for the cherry, only the left reel 10a stops the cherry symbol on any effective line in the display window 8 (that is, “cherry-ANY-ANY”), and it is determined that the combination of cherry symbols is complete. .

  In addition, it is good also as a separate thing sound effect when it arranges for every small part design. In particular, the sound effect of a rare small role (for example, watermelon) with a low probability of winning among the small roles is made different from that of other small roles (for example, bell). If the degree is high (for example, an arrangement of symbols that are likely to cause “missing”), when a player prepares a symbol (watermelon symbol) corresponding to a rare small role (another player, etc.) It is possible to strongly appeal that the rare small roles are arranged. As a result, the player can rejoice that his / her eyes can be accurately determined, and can obtain a satisfaction that the skill of his / her eyes can be appealed to the surroundings.

  When the payout process is completed in step S510, the winning flag for the small role is turned off (step S511), and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S501 that all the combinations of symbols arranged on any one of the active lines are combinations of replay symbols (step S512 = Yes), a sound effect command notifying that the replay symbols are aligned is issued. The data is transmitted to the sub control board 94 (step S513). In step S514, the replay game process is executed. 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 played as a replay, the number of active lines at that time is the same as the number of active lines in a game with a combination of replay symbols. For example, if the game is made with 3 bets, and the combination of replay symbols is complete, the number of bets when the next game is started as a replay (of course, there is no need to bet a new medal at this time) The number of lines when 3 bets are also valid.

  When the replay game process ends in step S514, the replay winning flag is turned off (step S515), and this process ends.

  When it is determined in step S501 that the combination of symbols arranged on any one of the active lines is a combination of special trigger role symbols (step S516 = Yes), when NB symbols and CB symbols are prepared In contrast, a sound effect command congratulating that a combination of special trigger symbols has been prepared is not transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94. That is, when a combination of special trigger role symbols is prepared, a special trigger role game end process (step S517) is executed without particularly generating a sound effect or the like, and the determination process ends.

  In step S501, when the combination of symbols arranged on any one of the active lines does not correspond to any winning symbol combination (step S502, step S505, step S508, step S512, step S516 are all No). In the following, it will be referred to as “when it becomes a losing mode”), and other establishment flags (including the losing flag) excluding the winning flags of NB, CB, and special opportunity are turned off (step S518), The determination process ends. Here, in the case of “losing mode”, when a lost flag is obtained as the established flag, or a winning flag other than the lost flag is obtained as the established flag, the winning symbol corresponding to the established flag is obtained. One of the cases in which “I missed” is applicable.

  The establishment flag excluding the winning flags of NB and CB and special opportunity combination is turned off. In other words, the winning flag is maintained (or carried over) for NB, CB and special opportunity combination. That's what it means. This is because the benefits of the NB and CB and the special opportunity have a privilege that gives the player a profit more advantageous than the bonus of the small role or the replay. In other words, when an NB, CB, or special opportunity is won, the player is given an opportunity to acquire a large amount of medals or an opportunity to shift to a state where it is easy to acquire a large amount of medals. Such opportunities will not be given if you win a small role or replay.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in order for the player to acquire an opportunity (such as granting an opportunity to acquire a large number of medals) that is advantageous to the player without losing the player, The winning flag is maintained. By maintaining the winning flag, it is possible to provide an equally advantageous opportunity for the player. That is, even if there is a difference in the skill level and skill level of the player, anyone can obtain the privilege of NB or CB or special opportunity.

  In particular, even if the NB (or CB) is won, the NB symbol (or CB symbol) is a winning symbol that needs to be pressed, so it cannot be aligned unless the player does the exact pressing. . At this time, the winning flag of the NB (or CB) is maintained, so that the player does not have to worry about “missing” the NB (or CB). Therefore, when the winning flag of NB (or CB) is obtained, the player can challenge as many times as necessary until the NB symbols (or CB symbols) are aligned. This also makes it possible to improve the skill of the player.

  Furthermore, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, since the symbol that is a combination of the special trigger role symbols is a combination of the “bell symbol” and the “replay symbol”, “missing” can be prevented. However, a reel stop operation may be accepted by a procedure other than “forward press” or “forward scissor press” (an irregular press), so special consideration is given to the “cherry stop avoidance control” in this case The winning flag shall be maintained for the opportunity. Details of the benefits of NB, CB, and special opportunity will be described later.

  On the other hand, the small role and the replay correspond to the game in which the respective winning flags are obtained (that is, the game in which the small role flag is turned on in the internal lottery or the game in which the replay flag is turned on). If the small role symbol or the replay symbol cannot be aligned, the winning flag will disappear. The same applies to the loss flag.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, it is possible to provide an arrangement of symbols on each reel that does not cause “removal” in the replay and the bell by a stop operation other than “irregular pressing”. As a result, it is possible to reduce the possibility that a player with a low level of workmanship (a beginner who is unfamiliar with the game) will miss the replay and the bell even if he / she cannot perform the correct work. Furthermore, the winning combination that does not need to be held is limited to two types of replay and bell, so that the other winning combinations (winning combinations other than replay and bell) need to be accurately set. As a result, it is possible to provide an entertaining game with room for technical intervention even for a highly skilled player (advanced player who is skilled in the game).

(5. Special gaming state)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination of the NB symbol (“7-7-7”) or the CB symbol (“CC-C”) is placed on any one effective line in the display window 8. When displayed (the symbols are complete), the next game is shifted to a special game state of “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 in the meantime, so that it is advantageous for the player compared to the normal game I can say that. 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 a random value lottery value table (determination random number table) is changed for the NB game (step S601). The changed winning value table has a lot of winning values for the bonus game dedicated combination, and this winning value table is called an NB game dedicated determination random number table. In the NB game-determined random number table, the winning allowable range is determined so that the winning probability of the bonus game-dedicated role is 1 / 1.01. Accordingly, it can be said that during the NB game, it is possible to win almost every game and bonus game exclusive combination. Note that a mode (game status command) indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted to the sub-control board 94 in the initialization process.

  In addition, the NB game-determined random number table does not include winning allowances for NB, CB, and special opportunity, and does not include winning allowances for small roles and replays. Therefore, no CB, special opportunity role, small role, or replay is won in the NB game, and no new NB is won in the NB game. In other words, during the NB game, a result of either winning the bonus game exclusive role or rarely losing is obtained. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, during the NB game, it is assumed that the game is played with three medals as in the normal game. Therefore, the player can play the game without feeling special discomfort compared to the normal game.

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

  When all the reels 10a, 10b, and 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 NB game number counter is counted. Up (step S605).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus game exclusive use symbols have been prepared (step S606). If it is determined here that the bonus game exclusive role symbols have not been 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 in the lottery, or the player missed the corresponding symbol combination even if the winning flag was turned ON. However, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, three combination modes are prepared as combinations of bonus game dedicated role symbols, and the bonus game dedicated role symbols are always aligned. Therefore, since the bonus game exclusive combination will not be missed, [Step S606 = No] is only when the lose flag is ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S606 that the bonus game exclusive role symbols have been prepared (step S606 = Yes), the hopper device 134 is instructed to pay out a prescribed number of medals and a payout sound command is issued. It 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 the medals are paid out, 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, an end determination is made as to whether or not the NB game itself should be ended after each game end (step S611). At this time, if the end condition is not satisfied (step S611 = No), the process returns to step S602 and the next start-up process is performed.

The NB game ends when any of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) In step S605, the count number of the NB game number counter reaches 36 times.
(2) In step S609, the cumulative payout number reaches 500.

  If any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S611 is affirmed (Yes), and then a determination random number table migration process is executed (step S612). In this determination random number table transfer process, first, it is confirmed whether the determination random number table flag is carried over. That is, it is determined whether either the normal determination random number table flag or the special determination random number table flag is ON. When it is confirmed that any of the determination random number table flags is ON, the determination random number table applied to the internal lottery is changed from the next game. When the decision random number table is changed from the decision random number table dedicated to the NB game to the next decision random number table (either the normal decision random number table or the special decision random number table) and the decision random number table transfer process is completed, the NB game game process is also performed. It will end. The “next game” here is a game that starts immediately after the NB game ends.

As described above, when the NB flag is turned ON, either the normal determination random number table flag or the special determination random number table flag is always turned ON, and the NB game started with the NB flag turned ON at that time is ended. The determination random number table flag is carried over. Then, a determination random number table to be applied in a game started immediately after the NB game is ended is determined by the carried determination random number table flag. That is, the determination random number table is always changed or maintained before and after the NB game is started and after the NB game is ended (hereinafter referred to as before and after the NB game). The “change of the determination random number table” here refers to the determination random number table before and after the NB game,
[Normal judgment random number table-> Special judgment random number table]
Or
[Special judgment random number table → Normal judgment random number table]
It means to be changed. In addition, “maintaining the determination random number table” means that the determination random number table before and after the NB game is
[Normal judgment random number table → Normal judgment random number table]
Or
[Special judgment random number table-> Special judgment random number table]
It means that it will not be changed.

  In addition, it is good also as an aspect which includes a small part in the winning value of the determination random number table only for NB games. In this case, the small role may be all or part of the bell, watermelon, and cherry. Therefore, 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 medal multiplier different from that of the normal game, and can recognize that the current gaming state is in the NB game.

(5-2. CB game processing)
FIG. 13 specifically shows the contents of the CB game processing. Here, first, as the initialization process, the CB flag is turned OFF, and the random value lottery value table is changed for the CB game (step S701). The winning value table changed here has a lot of winning values for bonus game dedicated roles, like the random value lottery value table for NB games, and this winning value table is called a CB game dedicated determination random number table. . In the CB game dedicated determination random number table, the range of allowable winning values is determined so that the winning probability of the bonus game dedicated combination is 1 / 1.01. Therefore, it can be said that during the CB game, it is possible to win almost every game and bonus game exclusive combination. Note that a mode (game status command) indicating the current gaming state may be transmitted to the sub-control board 94 in the initialization process.

  In addition, the CB game-specific determination random number table does not include NB, CB, and special opportunity combination, and further, a winning combination value for small combination and replay. Therefore, NB, special opportunity role, small role, and replay are not won during the CB game, and further, no new CB is won during the CB game. In other words, during the CB game, a result of either winning the bonus game exclusive role or rarely losing is obtained. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the CB game is played with three medals as in the case of the NB game without changing from the normal game. Therefore, the player can play the game without feeling uncomfortable compared to the normal game.

  Following 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, and 10c are stopped by the stop process (step S703), the outcome at that time is transmitted to the sub-control board 94 (step S704), and only one internal CB game number counter is counted. Up (step S705).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the bonus game exclusive use symbols have been prepared as a result (step S706). Here, when it is determined that the bonus game exclusive role symbols are not prepared (step S706 = No), the process proceeds to step S710, 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, three combination modes are prepared as combinations of bonus game dedicated role symbols, and the bonus game dedicated role symbols are always aligned. Accordingly, since “missing” does not occur in the bonus game dedicated combination, [step S706 = No] is only when the lose flag is ON.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S706 that the bonus game exclusive role symbols have been prepared (step S706 = Yes), the hopper device 134 is instructed to pay out a specified number of medals and a payout sound command is issued. It is transmitted to the sub control board 94 (step S707). In step S708, 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 the medals are paid out, the cumulative payout counter is counted up by the number (step S709).

  In step S710 following step S709, 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 S711). At this time, if the end condition is not satisfied (step S711 = No), the process returns to step S702 and the next start-up process is performed.

The CB game ends when any of the following conditions is satisfied.
(1) In step S705, the count number of the CB game number counter reaches 18 times.
(2) In step S709, the cumulative payout number reaches 250.

  When any of the above conditions is satisfied, the end determination in step S711 is affirmed (Yes), and then the original determination random number table (determination before starting the CB game) is performed from the CB game dedicated determination random number table as the CB game end processing. It is returned to the random number table (step S712).

  The CB game dedicated determination random number table may be the same as the NB game dedicated determination random number table. This is because it is possible to reduce the burden on the main control board 94 by avoiding providing many types of hit value tables.

  In addition, it is good also as an aspect which includes a small part in the winning value of the determination random number table only for CB games. In this case, the small role may include all or part of the bell, watermelon, and cherry. Thereby, during the CB game, medals can be obtained by the bonus game exclusive role and the small role. In addition, during the CB 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 medal multiplier different from that of the normal game. Therefore, it is recognized that the current gaming state is during the CB 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. As a result, it is possible to avoid a situation in which a beginner or the like who is unfamiliar with the game is confused as to whether the current game state is an NB game or a CB game.

(6. Special opportunity game end processing)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the combination mode (“Replay-Replay-Bell”, “Bell-Replay-Replay”) of special trigger role symbols is displayed on any one active line in the display window 8. In this case, a “special opportunity game end process” is performed. In this process, medals are not paid out, and one game is completed without performing operation control or the like particularly toward the outside of the gaming machine, as in the case of a loss in a normal game. In other words, winning the special opportunity is not given an opportunity to pay out a large amount of medals unlike the NB game and the CB game, but is started immediately after the “special opportunity game end process” is performed. It plays a role as an opportunity to execute the game under conditions that are advantageous to the player.

  Here, “operation control or the like toward the outside of the gaming machine” includes rotation and stop operation of the reel, generation of sound effects, light emission of the lamp, and the like. Note that the present invention is not limited to motion control, and may include motion status related to game progress. The following operation control and the like are also used with the same meaning.

  Here, the combination of the special trigger role symbol is the combination of the bell symbol and the replay symbol because the combination of the special trigger role symbol does not cause “missing”. Further, in the slot machine 1, it is assumed that the combination of special trigger role symbols does not cause “missing” even when a stop operation by “anomalous pressing” is accepted. Therefore, in a game in which the special opportunity combination winning flag is turned ON, combinations of special opportunity combination symbols are arranged regardless of the order of the player's stop operation. Hereinafter, specific contents of the “special opportunity game end process” will be described.

  In the “special opportunity game end process”, it is confirmed whether the determination random number table flag is ON as well as the process of ending the game (current game). Since the special determination random number table flag is also turned on when the special opportunity combination winning flag is turned ON, it is confirmed that the special determination random number table flag is always turned ON in the “special opportunity combination game end process”. It will be. Here, when it is confirmed that the special determination random number table flag is ON, the determination random number table applied to the internal lottery is changed from the next game. Then, the determination random number table is changed from the current determination random number table to the special determination random number table, and the “special opportunity game ending process” ends. The “next game” here is a game started immediately after the “special opportunity game end process” is ended.

(7. Additional benefits)
As a feature of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when it is decided to shift to the “high probability game” from the next game (that is, when the determination random number table is changed to the special determination random number table), the NB, the special opportunity In addition to the winning combination, the winning probability of other winning combinations can be changed to be high. A privilege that changes the winning probability of another winning combination with a shift to the “high probability game” is referred to as an “additional privilege”. In the slot machine 1, it is assumed that replay is selected as a winning combination for changing the winning probability with this “additional privilege”.

  Therefore, in the “high probability game” to which the “additional privilege” is given, the winning probability of replay is changed to be high in addition to the NB and special opportunity, and the game can be advanced. In the following, the “high probability game” performed with the “additional privilege” granted is referred to as the “high probability game with addition”, whereas the “high probability game” performed without the “additional privilege” granted. 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 the special opportunity role is also changed ten times higher from 1/410 to 1 / 41.0 (see FIG. 9). In the “additional privilege”, the winning probability of replay is changed from a winning probability (1/7) in the “normal probability game” to a winning probability (1 / 2.3) that is approximately three times higher. Therefore, in the “high probability game with addition”, the winning probabilities of NB, special opportunity and replay are increased, and the chances of winning are especially increased for replay.

  In the “high probability game with additions”, as the number of opportunities to win replays increases, the number of replays increases accordingly, and the number of medals consumed by a player per unit time (medal consumption per unit time) This can be reduced compared to the “normal probability game”. In other words, the “high probability game with addition” can reduce the consumption of medals in the game until winning the NB, compared with the “high probability game without addition”, and the “high probability game” that is most advantageous for the player "It turns out that. Therefore, the player strongly desires that the “additional privilege” is given when the player shifts to the “high probability game”.

  The “additional privilege” is always given when it is decided to shift to the “high probability game”. In other words, since a “high probability game with added” will always be a “high probability game”, the player desires to shift to a “high probability game” anyway.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the replay is selected as the winning combination that changes the winning probability by the “additional privilege”, but the present invention is not limited to this. The winning combination to be selected may not be one type. For example, instead of replaying, the bell can be selected as a winning combination that changes the winning probability by “additional privilege”. In this case, for example, if the winning probability of the bell is changed from the winning probability (1/10) in the “normal probability game” to the winning probability (1 / 3.3) that is about three times higher, the “high probability game with addition” Then, it is possible to make the game content that the medals are gradually increased because the bell is frequently won. If watermelons and cherries are selected as “additional benefits”, watermelons and cherries are elected roles that have the potential to be “lost”. The game content can easily be different in the number of medals that can be obtained by the player in the “probability game”.

  Furthermore, when the winning combination selected in the “additional benefits” is a plurality of winning combinations, for example, if replay and watermelon are selected as a plurality of winning combinations at this time, the medal can be increased by increasing the possibility of winning the replay. In addition, the game content can be expected to gradually increase medals by accurately paying attention to watermelon's “spilling out”.

(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 referred to as “setting” in a spinning machine such as a slot machine. In this “setting”, the winning probabilities of the winning combinations are changed step by step for each of the plurality of determination random number tables, and a value “setting value” indicating the step is associated with each determination random number table. For example, when the stage is divided into six stages and six different determination random number tables are provided, the “set value 6” in descending order of the winning probability of each winning combination among the six determination random number tables. , “Setting value 5”, “setting value 4”, “setting value 3”, “setting value 2”, and “setting value 1”.

  Profit balance can be adjusted by changing the “set value” for halls or the like every day or periodically. For example, if the “set value” of the slot machine 1 is high, the player is more likely to win a large number of medals when the player plays a game in that state. On the other hand, if the “setting value” of the slot machine 1 is low, the possibility that the player can acquire a large amount of medals when the player plays a game in that state is higher than when the “setting value” is high. Lower. Thus, by providing a difference in the ease of acquiring medals for each “set value”, it can be used as a guideline when a hole or the like balances profits with the player.

  Therefore, if the hole wants the player to win a large number of medals, the “setting value” of the slot machine 1 is increased, and if the hole wants to increase profits, the “setting value” of the slot machine 1 The adjustment is made to lower the value. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, FIG. 9 shows a winning probability and determination random number table of each winning combination corresponding to the “set value 4”.

  A plurality of determination random number tables for the “high probability game” can be prepared in combination with a plurality of determination random number tables for the “normal probability game”. Then, if each determination random number table is associated, the normal determination random number table and the special determination random number table from “setting value 1” to “setting value 6” become different determination random number tables in stages. This makes it possible to clearly set a difference for each “set value”. For example, in the determination random number table with a high “setting value” (for example, the setting value 5 or 6), the winning probability of each winning combination is increased in both the determination random number tables in the “normal probability game” and the “high probability game”. In the determination random number table with a low setting value (for example, setting value 1 or 2), if the winning probability of each winning combination is reduced in both the determination random number tables in the “normal probability game” and “high probability game”, the “setting value” If the value is high, it is easy to win any of the winning combinations, and if the “setting value” is low, it is difficult to win any of the winning combinations. Then, by clearly setting the gap for each “set value”, the average total number of medals that can be obtained when the player plays the game in the slot machine 1 all day is determined to some extent “ Each set value can be within a certain range.

  It is not necessary to provide a plurality of determination random number tables in the “high probability game”. For example, the determination random number table in the “normal probability game” is divided into six stages, but the determination random number table in the “high probability game” may be divided into a plurality of stages and made into one determination random number table. It can be done. In such a mode, in the “normal probability game”, the winning probability of each winning combination varies depending on the “setting value”, but in the “high probability game”, the winning probability of each winning combination depends on the “setting value”. There will be no disparity. Therefore, even if the “set value” is low, the player can be expected to obtain a large number of medals regardless of the “set value” if the “high probability game” is entered.

  Further, 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. As an example, in a hall where a plurality of slot machines and other gaming machines (including slot machine 1) are installed and operated, the “setting value” is increased to attract a large number of players to the hall. Increasing the percentage of gaming machines (including the slot machine 1) can return profits to many players (that is, the possibility that many players can win a large number of medals). Also, if a large number of players can be attracted without specially attracting customers on weekends, holidays, etc., increasing the proportion of gaming machines (including slot machines 1) with a low “set value” will increase the number of halls. You can make a profit.

(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. Here, the following two can be cited as triggers in which the game state changes from the “normal probability game”.
(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”. Here, when the game is a “high probability game”, an “additional privilege” is always given as the second stage, and the gaming state is changed to “high probability game with addition”.
(2) After the end of the special opportunity game end process In this case, the gaming state always changes from the “normal probability game” to the “high probability game” as the first stage. Then, as the second stage, an “additional privilege” is always given, and the gaming state changes to “high probability game with addition”.

  In the slot machine 1, when the game state changes after the end of the special trigger game end processing with the above-mentioned (2) special trigger role, the operation control or the like directed to the outside of the slot machine 1 is performed with the normal game. It is assumed that only the internal control of the slot machine 1 is different from the normal game without making a difference. Here, “internal control” refers to a case where the determination random number table is changed (including a case where the determination random number table is maintained as a result). Therefore, even if the internal control of the slot machine 1 changes, no change occurs in any operation control etc. on the appearance of the slot machine 1 accordingly, so that the player has changed in the gaming state. The game is continued without noticing (the transition to the “high probability game”).

  Further, the change in the appearance operation control of the slot machine 1 is, for example, that the rotation of the reel shakes differently from a normal game, or the reel stops with a boost unlike a normal game, The light emission mode of the lamp (or lighting, flashing, and extinguishing) is different from the normal game, the sound effect is different from the normal game, or no sound effect is generated at all, or the start lever or stop button As an example, there is a vibration that is different from the normal game when the is operated. In other words, it refers to a change in motion control or the like that allows a player to visually, auditorily, or tactilely sense that it is clearly different from motion control in a normal game.

  In addition, as described above, the player cannot detect anything from the combination of the special trigger role symbols until the end of the special trigger role game process. Therefore, when transitioning to a “high probability game” triggered by a special opportunity, the player has been selected for the special opportunity and the combination of the special opportunity role symbols has been prepared. The player is not allowed to recognize until the transition to the “high probability game”. On the other hand, since the player can recognize that the game is started in the NB game, when the NB game is used as a trigger to shift to the “high probability game”, the player can easily recognize the trigger. It can be said.

(9-1. Change in gaming state in “high probability game with addition”)
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as described above, when transitioning to the “high probability game” triggered by the NB game and the special trigger, the transition is always made to the “high probability game with addition”. And in the “high probability game with addition”, the winning probability of replay is changed to be higher than that of the “normal probability game” in addition to the NB and the special opportunity role, so that the player can advantageously reduce the consumption of medals. Can proceed. Hereinafter, a change in the gaming state in the “added high probability game” which is a feature of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  When NB is won in the “high probability game with addition”, processing is performed according to the above-described NB game game processing. However, when a special opportunity combination is won in the “high probability game with addition”, processing different from the content of the special opportunity game end process described above is executed. Specifically, when a special opportunity role is won in the “high probability game with addition”, when the determination random number table is changed in the special opportunity game end process executed using the special opportunity role, “Additional benefits” shall not be granted. This is a difference from the case where a special opportunity role is won in the “normal probability game”. In other words, when a special opportunity is won in the “high probability game with addition”, the game moves to the “high probability game without addition”.

  In addition, even if the transition to the “high probability game without addition” is made and the special opportunity role is won again, the change of the determination random number table performed in the special opportunity role game end process executed with the special opportunity role as an opportunity In this case, the “additional privilege” is not granted. In other words, in the “high probability game without addition”, the gaming state is not changed no matter how many times the special opportunity role is won. Therefore, the special trigger role is a role as a transition opportunity from “normal probability game” to “high probability game with addition” and a transition opportunity from “high probability game with addition” to “high probability game without addition”. It can be said that he plays a role. In other words, winning a special opportunity in a “normal probability game” is an opportunity to change to a gaming state with a high degree of advantage for the player, and winning a special opportunity in an “added high probability game” This is an opportunity to change to a gaming state that is less advantageous to the player.

  Even when a special opportunity role is won in the “high probability game with addition”, the game machine is triggered by the special opportunity role, and the operation control or the like that is the same as a normal game in terms of the appearance of the slot machine 1 is performed. Accordingly, the player notices that the player has changed from the “advantageous state” to the “other state” after a certain number of games have passed since the game state changed. The above “favorable state” refers to a “high probability game with addition”, and the “other state” refers to a “high probability game without addition”. Here, in order for the player to notice the change in the game state, it depends on whether or not the change in the winning status of the replay can be detected. In other words, with or without “additional benefits”, the winning probability of replay is 1 / 2.3 and 1/7, which is about three times the difference. Therefore, count the number of replays won during tens of games. In other words, it can be estimated whether or not there is an “additional privilege”.

  In addition, if the player notices that he has changed to the "other state" described above, he will have an expectation that the previous "advantageous state" may have changed to "another advantageous state". You can also. This is because the “high-probability game” will continue even if the “additional benefits” disappear in the “other state” described above, so that NB will be won shortly after (less than a few dozen games). This is because the possibility is high. Therefore, the player has an impression that when the game machine changes to the “other state” described above, the slot machine 1 may internally shift to the “high probability game”. That is, it is possible to give the player an impression of the above “other state” as “an even more advantageous state”.

  The case where the player can notice that the player has changed from the “advantageous state” to the “other state” is the case where the “high probability game with addition” is started after the end of the NB game. This is because the event of the end of the NB game can be clearly recognized by the player. Therefore, if the winning situation of the replay is grasped (counting the number of winnings of the replay) in the game started after the end of the NB game, it becomes possible to notice that it has changed to the above-mentioned “advantageous state”. It is. If this “advantageous state” can be noticed, it can be said that it becomes easier to notice when the state changes to “another state”.

  On the other hand, in the “high probability game with addition” started from the game immediately after the special trigger game end processing is over, there is almost no possibility that the player will notice that it has changed from “advantageous state” to “another state”. It can be said. This is because the event of the end of the special opportunity game end process cannot be clearly recognized by the player. However, when a transition is made to a “high probability game with addition” triggered by a special opportunity, the game is only recognized as a normal game by the player, and the frequency of sudden winning for replay increases. Therefore, if the player is aware of the situation at this time (that is, that the replay has been won frequently in normal games, or has moved to an “advantageous state”), It can be said that it becomes easy to notice when it changes to "".

  From the above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the “high probability game with addition” is shifted to the “high probability game without addition”, the player is given an impression that the player is in a disadvantageous state. There is nothing. In other words, when the player changes from an “advantageous state” to an “other state”, the “other state” is changed to a state that is less advantageous to the player. A consciousness of “another advantageous state” can be given.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, various effect processes can be performed according to the gaming state such as a normal game and a bonus game. In the various effects processing, display on the liquid crystal display unit 58, generation of sound effects by the speaker 56, light emission and lighting by the lamps 60, 62, 64, and 66 can be executed as various effects. Further, various effects can be executed by 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. These various effects can entertain the player visually or auditorily (or tactilely) and further enhance the fun of the game.

(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, control of various effect operations (effect processing) is performed 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 S901). Next, a medal insertion command transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited (step S902), and when the medal insertion command is actually transmitted, an effect operation (medal insertion) that outputs an insertion sound, a bet sound, and the like accordingly. An effect process is performed (step S903).

  Subsequently, a start flag information command (hereinafter referred to as a start flag command) transmitted from the main control board 92 is awaited (step S904). The start flag refers to a winning flag and a lost flag transmitted as information commands in the flag processing described above. The start flag command is transmitted from the main control board 92 in response to the operation of the start lever 18, and when the start flag command is received, the sub control board 94 controls the rendering operation in accordance with the start flag command (step S905, Start effect processing). Here, the production operation includes output such as reel start sound and reel rotation sound.

  When the start effect process is performed, a stop information command is awaited (step S906). 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. Next, when the second stop button is pressed, the second stop information command is executed, and when the third stop button is finally pressed, the third stop information command is set in the same manner as the first stop information command. The signal is transmitted from the board 92 to the sub-control board 94. Each time the stop information command is received, the sub control board 94 controls the effect operation according to the winning flag and the stop information command at that time (step S907, stop effect process). The rendering operation performed here includes output of a reel stop sound, a backlight turn-off signal, and the like.

  In step S908, 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 described above. Is output. Furthermore, in step S908, 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 game status at this time is performed (step S909, game status effect process). The game status represents the current game state (NB game, normal probability game, etc.).

(10-1. Start effect processing)
In the start effect process, the start flag command transmitted from the main control board 92 as a result of the flag process described above is received, and the effect process based on the start flag command is executed by the sub control board 94. Various effects at this time are executed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66, and the like. Further, instead of the liquid crystal display unit 58, an EL display (Electroluminescence Display) or a dot LED may be used. Furthermore, it is arranged at a position different from the actor (for example, a doll imitating a character, a movable model, etc.) and a side reel (for example, each reel of the reel device 10), and is operated by the player as part of the production. It is also possible to execute various effects by providing illumination such as a lamp (for example, a rotatable light represented by a rotating lamp). By adopting such a method, it is possible to sufficiently entertain the player other than the liquid crystal display.

  In the start effect process, an effect that mainly suggests the result of the internal lottery is executed. That is, it is assumed that the establishment flag (winning flag, lost flag) can be predicted to some extent by the effect before the player performs the stop operation. The effects suggesting the establishment flag include a “flag prediction effect” for predicting the establishment flag and a “flag notification effect” for notifying the establishment flag. When these effects are not performed, an “effect that does nothing” is executed. The “production that does nothing” here is a so-called “normal production”. “Normal effects” include, for example, effects that change the background (the seasons change, the mornings, nights, and hours pass, the weather changes), effects that do not display anything, or display There is an effect that does not change anything (for example, still image etc.). In a normal game, this “normal production” is performed, and “flag prediction production” and “flag announcement production” are developed from “normal production” (from “normal production” to other productions). In the following, it is said that the production will develop).

  In the “predicted flag effect”, an effect is executed that gives a clue to indirectly image the formation flag to the player. For example, when the establishment flag is watermelon, there is an effect of turning on a lamp of a color (green) that makes a watermelon imagine or displaying a picture imitating a watermelon. Further, in the “flag announcement effect”, an effect with a content that directly suggests the establishment flag to the player is executed. For example, when the establishment flag is replay, an effect such as displaying a message such as “Winning replay” or generating a sound such as “Replay!” Can be given. Further, in the “flag prediction effect” and the “flag notification effect”, an effect of content that allows a plurality of established flags to be simultaneously imagined or a plurality of established flags to be simultaneously announced is also performed.

(10-2. Stop production process)
In the stop effect process, based on the stop information commands (first stop information command, second stop information command, and third stop information command) transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94 in the reel stop process described above. Production processing is executed. Various effects at this time are also executed by the liquid crystal display unit 58, the speaker 56, the lamps 60, 62, 64, 66, and the like, as in the above-described start effect process. In the stop effect process, various effects according to each stop information command can be performed. That is, the effect when the first reel is stopped, the effect when the second reel is stopped, and the effect when the third reel is stopped can be made different.

In the stop effect process, an effect that advances every time the player presses the stop button is executed. The production performed here includes
[First stop button pressed → second stop button pressed → third stop button pressed] Including the effects that are performed in sequence, such as effects that are performed when any one or two stop buttons are pressed. In any of these cases, it is executed according to the player's stop operation. The stop effect process also includes an effect that develops from the aforementioned “normal effect”. These effects include, for example, a “continuous effect” in which continuous effects are performed in order according to the order of stop operations, and an effect that is performed when any one stop button is pressed (without a prelude). Independent production "is included.

  As an example of “continuation effect”, the puzzle is completed each time the stop button is pressed, and if the effect continues until the third stop button is pressed, the effect of the content that the puzzle is completed or the stop button is pressed If the lamps are turned on each time and the lamps are turned on until the third stop button is pressed, an effect is produced in which all the lamps are turned on.

  In addition, examples of the “single effect” include an effect that suddenly performs only the middle process or the last process in the “continuous effect” described above (that is, the puzzle is completed suddenly by pressing the third stop button, Or all lamps turn on when the second stop button is pressed), or the effect that suddenly occurs when one of the stop buttons is pressed for the above-mentioned “predicted flag effect” or “flag notification effect” included.

(10-3. Other effects processing)
In the game status effect process, an effect process based on a payout sound command and a sound effect command transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94 according to the result of the determination process described above is executed. Here, in addition to the above-mentioned “normal effect” and “flag notification effect”, a “confirmed effect” is executed. This “determined effect” is an effect whose content mainly informs the player (or the surroundings) that NB and CB have been won. For example, there are effects such as displaying an image “bonus confirmed!”, Playing a message “winning”, or turning on the bonus notification lamp 44.

  However, the “definite effect” is not executed immediately even if the winning flag of NB or CB is obtained, and the NB symbol or CB symbol cannot be aligned even after several games to several tens of games. It shall be executed only in cases. This avoids the disadvantage that a player who is unfamiliar with the game (mainly a beginner) stops the game without noticing that he or she has won the NB or CB. Also, players (mainly advanced players) accustomed to the game who want to detect the winning flag before seeing the “definite effect” can be satisfied. Note that the number of games required to execute the “determined effect” is not limited to the above, but is preferably about 5 to 10 games. This is because in the case of about 5 to 10 games, the advanced player can detect the winning flag within the number of games, and the number of games hardly causes any disadvantage to beginners. .

  In the medal insertion effect process, an effect process based on a medal insertion command transmitted from the main control board 92 to the sub control board 94 is executed. Also here, the above-mentioned “normal effect” and “definite effect” are executed. In this medal insertion effect process, by making a “confirmed effect”, even if one game ends in an unfortunate result without developing from the “normal effect” in the game status effect process, a new game is started. As soon as a medal is inserted, a “definite effect” can be executed to surprise the player. The “unfortunate result” here refers to a case where the player has not noticed the NB symbol or CB symbol even if the winning flag is the NB or CB flag.

(10-4. Corresponding role loss)
The various effects described above are executed based on each command or each information command. However, in the slot machine 1, it is possible to make the contents shown by the performance different from the actual results (the winning symbols or the outcomes that are aligned). For example, in a state where the replay is announced as a flag for establishment in “flag announcement effect”, the bell symbols are actually arranged. A case where the content indicated by such an effect is different from the actual result may be referred to as “corresponding role loss”. That is, the “corresponding combination loss” is a case where the suggested establishment flag is different from the actual establishment flag. This “corresponding combination lose” is executed when the winning flag is NB or CB. In this way, when the “corresponding combination lose” is reached, the NB or CB is confirmed as the winning flag (that is, the winning of the NB or CB is confirmed), and before the “definite effect” is performed, the player Can detect that NB or CB has been won.

  “Corresponding loser” is developed from “flag prediction effect” and “flag notification effect”. That is, when the “flag expected effect” and the “flag notification effect” are changed to “corresponding role loss”, it is determined that the NB or CB is won. Therefore, even if a replay or bell is announced as a flag for establishment in the “flag announcement effect”, it is possible to maintain the player's expectation that it may become a “corresponding loser” until the game stop operation is completed. .

(10-5. Examples of various effects)
FIG. 16 shows an example of an image displayed on the liquid crystal display unit 58 as various effects. FIG. 16A shows an example of a “normal effect” image. This image shows a child character (hereinafter referred to as C1) trying to select an oden tool. When the image is switched from FIG. 16B to FIG. 16B, it develops to “flag prediction effect” or “flag notification effect”.

  FIG. 16C shows an example of a “flag prediction effect” image. In this image, it is shown that C1 has selected “Chikuwa” from the ingredients of the oden, and the color corresponding to each establishment flag is applied to the skewer where this “Chikuwa” is stuck. For example, the establishment flag (or winning symbol) such as yellow if the establishment flag is bell, green if watermelon, and rainbow if NB, can be a color (or shape) that is easy to imagine.

  FIG. 16D is an example of an image of “flag notification effect”. This image shows that C1 has selected “BONUS” from the oden ingredients, and literally it is announced that NB (Nana Bonus) or CB (Child Bonus) has been won.

  FIG. 16 (e) shows that C1 selected “luxurious oden with three ingredients” from the oden ingredients. At first glance, it was a “flag prediction effect”, but then C1 was oden. Eating is developed into FIG. 16 (f) or FIG. 16 (g). FIG. 16F is an image in which “watermelon” appears as a result of C1 eating oden, and the establishment flag is notified as “flag notification effect”. FIG. 16 (g) shows that C1 ate oden and as a result only empty skewers remained, and is an image when the “flag notification effect” was not reached (that is, in this case, it was established). It is unclear which flag is).

  In this way, the “flag prediction effect” may be developed to the “flag notification effect”, and it is possible to avoid giving the player a bored feeling due to the monotonous effect. Further, the establishment flag may be imagined depending on the number of oden utensils selected by C1 or the contents of the utensils, etc., as the “predicted flag production”. For example, in the case of a gorgeous tool, the monotony of the production will be avoided more and more by making it easier to develop into a “flag announcement production” or having the possibility of winning NB and CB. It becomes.

  In addition, these effects (“flag prediction effect”, “flag notification effect”) may be suddenly executed from the start operation to the end of the stop operation as “single effect”.

  17 and 18 show an example of a “continuation effect” image. In the figure, each stop button is also shown together with an image for easy understanding of the correspondence with the stop operation. “Continuous production” is executed as a series of productions until an adult character (hereinafter referred to as “C2”) orders food delivery and arrives. FIG. 17A shows an image immediately after the start operation is accepted. Here, C2 is ordering “sushi” on the go. At this time, since none of the stop buttons has been pressed yet, the player will pay attention to the effect that develops every time the stop button is pressed.

  FIG. 17B shows that C2 is waiting for delivery and is waiting quite a while. This is an image shown when the first stop button is pressed (note that the left stop button 20 is pressed in the figure, but any stop button may be used as long as it is the first stop button). FIG. 17C shows an image displayed when the second stop button is pressed (the second stop button is not limited to the middle stop button 22). In this image, C2 has noticed the sound of a motorcycle on hand. Here, when the player presses the last stop button (third stop button), the player presses the third stop button with the expectation that the delivery will arrive safely.

  FIG. 17D is an image shown when the third stop button is pressed (the third stop button is not limited to the right stop button 24). This image shows that the delivery has arrived safely. This is a case where the “continuation effect” is completed, and when the player releases his / her finger from the third stop button, an image indicating the completion (success) of the “continuation effect” in FIG. 18A is displayed. The That is, the player can know that the “continuation effect” has been successful (or succeeded or completed).

  FIG. 18B is an image shown when the third stop button is pressed. In this image, a newspaper delivery person appeared instead of a delivery service, indicating that the delivery service did not arrive safely. Then, when the player releases his / her finger from the third stop button, the image of FIG. 18C is displayed. In this image, C2 has fallen without waiting for delivery (and thus disappeared from the image). That is, in this case, the player knows that the “continuation effect” was not successful (or failed).

  Further, immediately after the image of FIG. 18 (c) is shown, the image may develop into FIG. 18 (d). This image shows that the delivery owner who has made a mistake has finally arrived and C2 is surprised. When this image is developed, the “continuous production” is successful. That is, it pretends that the “continuation effect” has failed and succeeds as a reverse pattern. Therefore, even when the player presses the third stop button and releases the finger, there is a possibility that the result is not yet confirmed.

  Furthermore, the “continuation effect” is not necessarily started from the starting operation, but may be started from the middle of the process. In addition, effects may be executed over a plurality of games. In such a case, the player is completely unaware of when the series of continued effects will end, making it difficult to stop the game halfway.

  The “continuation effect” is mainly executed when the establishment flag becomes NB or CB, special trigger or loss. Therefore, when the “continuation effect” is started, the expectation of the player can be increased by itself. And if the “continuous production” is successful (successful) and the NB or CB is confirmed, the player hopes that the “continuous production” will be successful (successful). Will play a game. Further, if the “continuation effect” fails, it is hoped that the player has won the special opportunity if the loss or special opportunity is determined.

  It should be noted that NB or CB or special trigger or loss may be determined when the “continuous effect” starts from an intermediate process or when the effect is executed over a plurality of games. In this case, when the production starts with the start of the start operation, or when the production is finished in one game, it is determined that the flag is a formation flag less than the small role (that is, the small role or replay or lose) And If it does in this way, a player's expectation can be improved only by starting "continuation production". And when a series of continued productions are not completed in one game, the player's expectation can be further improved.

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 random number table selection process of the slot machine 1. 10 is a table showing a determination random number table and a winning probability applied in the 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. 14 is a flowchart of the effect process of the slot machine 1. It is an example (1) of the image in the effect performed by the various effect processes of the slot machine 1. It is an example (2) of the image in the effect performed by the various effect processes of the slot machine 1. It is an example (3) of the image in the effect performed by the various effect processes 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 the predetermined number of symbol groups displayed in the symbol display unit are viewed across the plurality of movable display bodies, the winning combination is selected from the combinations that can be selected by selecting at least one symbol for each of the movable display bodies. When a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is displayed, an effective display position determining means for determining a display position for validating the combination;
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, a winning combination symbol display determining 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 determining unit. When,
As a winning combination of the internal lottery, a special winning combination that triggers a transition to a special gaming state with a higher degree of advantage for the player than a general normal gaming state,
As a winning combination of the internal lottery, a general small combination that gives a game value as a result of the game separately from the special winning combination,
As a winning combination of the internal lottery, a re-game combination in which the multiplied number of the game is carried over to the next game without multiplying the game value again,
As the winning combination of the internal lottery, the operation mode relating to the progress of the game is made the same without changing from the normal gaming state, while the special opportunity winning combination for ending the game,
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, it is determined by the winning combination symbol display determining means that a combination of symbols corresponding to the special winning combination is displayed in the symbol display portion.
Special gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game in the special gaming state until a predetermined condition is satisfied;
When the special game state control means controls the progress of the game in the special game state, the game value giving opportunity increasing means for increasing the game value giving opportunity to be given to the player as compared to the normal game state; ,
When all of the movable display bodies are stopped, when the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the general combination is displayed in the symbol display portion, A general small role game value giving means for giving a player a corresponding prescribed number of game values;
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, when the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the re-game combination is displayed in the symbol display portion, the game value is multiplied again. Re-game execution means for carrying on the next game without carrying over the multiplier of the game,
When all the movable display bodies are stopped, when the winning combination symbol display determining means determines that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special opportunity winning combination is displayed in the symbol display portion, the game value is given. Special game ending means for ending the game without accompanying,
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;
First lottery probability change executing means for executing the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination by the first lottery probability changing means when the special game ending means ends the game;
A first lottery probability change execution enable / disable means for determining whether or not to change the lottery probability for the winning combination by the first lottery probability change executing means when the special gaming state ends;
First lottery probability change gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game after the change of the lottery probability for the winning combination is executed by the first lottery probability change executing means;
Apart from the winning combination whose lottery probability is changed by the first lottery probability changing unit, second lottery probability changing unit for changing the lottery probability from the normal lottery probability to the special lottery probability for other winning combinations; ,
When the lottery probability change for the winning combination is executed by the first lottery probability changing execution means, the second lottery that always executes the change of the lottery probability for the other winning combinations by the second lottery probability changing means. A probability change execution means;
Second lottery probability change gaming state control means for controlling the progress of the game after the change of the lottery probability for the other winning combination is executed by the second lottery probability changing means;
When the special lottery winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery while the progress of the game is controlled in the second lottery probability changing gaming state by the second lottery probability changing gaming state control means, The first lottery probability for returning the lottery probability for the other winning combination whose lottery probability has been changed by the second lottery probability changing means execution means to the normal lottery probability from the special lottery probability Return means;
When the special lottery winning combination is obtained as a result of the internal lottery while the progress of the game is controlled in the first lottery probability changing gaming state by the first lottery probability changing gaming state control means, Control the progress of the game after maintaining the first lottery probability change gaming state without executing the change of the lottery probability for the other winning combinations by the second lottery probability change execution means with the opportunity winning combination as an opportunity And a first lottery probability changing gaming state maintenance control means.