JP2008295629A - Reel type game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a reel type game machine capable of preventing decline of the operating rate by arousing the eagerness of a player. <P>SOLUTION: The reel type game machine stores at least a regular internal lottery table on which an internal winning combination related to a combination of specific symbols may be determined, a special internal lottery table on which an internal winning combination related to a combination of symbols related to the replay time operation may be determined, and a replay time internal lottery table on which an internal winning combination related to the replay operation is determined at a relatively high probability. When the combination of specific symbols is displayed in a plurality of reels when the regular internal lottery table is selected, the special internal lottery table is selected thereafter. When the combination of symbols related to the replay time operation is displayed in the plurality of reels when the special internal lottery is selected, the replay time internal lottery table is selected thereafter. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a rotating game machine.

  Conventionally, a start lever was pushed down on condition that a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface were provided side by side, and medals, coins, etc. (hereinafter referred to as “medals etc.”) were inserted. And detecting that a start switch that outputs a signal requesting the start of rotation of the plurality of reels and a plurality of stop buttons corresponding to each of the plurality of reels are pressed. A stop switch that outputs a signal requesting to stop the rotation of the reel, a stepping motor that is provided in correspondence with each of the plurality of reels, and that transmits each driving force to the corresponding reel, the start switch, By controlling the operation of the stepping motor based on the signal output from the stop switch, it is possible to control the rotation and stop of each reel. Parts and the reel-type gaming machine, equipped with are known.

  Normally, in such a spinning-type game machine, when rotation of all reels is stopped, a predetermined combination of symbols is displayed to the player by the plurality of reels, that is, a prize is won. Whether or not is established is determined, and when it is determined that a winning is achieved, medals or the like are paid out. In the current mainstream rotary game machine, when the start lever is pushed down, a lottery is executed by the control unit, and the result of the lottery (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and a stop button are pressed. Based on the timing, the rotation of the reel is stopped. Even after the stop button is pressed, the rotation of the reel can be continued within a predetermined time (for example, 190 msec) so that the combination of symbols related to the determined internal winning combination is displayed as much as possible. It has become.

Recently, in such a revolving game machine, when the operation of a bonus game in which a large number of medals or the like can be paid out is finished or a combination of symbols is displayed to the player, so-called replaying There has been proposed a state in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of (2) is determined with a relatively high probability (hereinafter referred to as replay time) (see, for example, Patent Document 1). This replay time ends when the counter updated every time the lottery is executed by the control unit reaches a predetermined value, but until that time, the operation ends. The lottery can be enjoyed without much reduction, and a gradual increase can be expected.
JP 2005-143931 A

  However, in the conventional swivel type gaming machine as described above, the probability that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined can be changed by the employee of the game store in which it is installed, If the probability is lowered due to the business policy of the game store and the operation of the next bonus game does not start easily, the player may lose motivation due to this. There is. In addition, since the probability that an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined is basically constant during business hours, the number of owned medals etc. is disliked and the behavior as described above is exhibited. Even players who shy away from torso-type gaming machines appear in the first place, and it is feared that the operating rate will decrease significantly with the passage of time.

  SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION An object of the present invention is to provide a swivel type gaming machine that avoids a decrease in operating rate by stimulating a player's motivation.

  In order to achieve the above object, the present invention provides the following spinning machine.

  According to the first aspect of the gaming machine, a plurality of reels (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which will be described later) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a plurality of types of internal winning combinations are provided. Internal lottery table storage means (for example, ROM 32 described later) for storing a plurality of types of internal lottery tables determined by a predetermined probability (for example, “lottery value / 65536” described later), and the internal lottery table storage means Internal lottery table selection means (for example, CPU 31 described later, internal lottery processing described later) for selecting one of a plurality of types of stored internal lottery tables, detection of a start operation, and selection by the internal lottery table selection means An internal winning combination determining means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, an internal lottery process described later) for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on the internal lottery table. Reel rotating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R described later) for rotating each of the plurality of reels, and a stop operation detection for detecting a stop operation corresponding to the type of the plurality of reels Means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a stop switch 7S described later, a reel stop control process described later), detection of a stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means, and an internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means When a combination of reel stop means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a reel stop control process described later) and a symbol relating to the replaying operation is displayed by the plurality of reels, Re-game operating means for operating the game (for example, CPU 31 described later, S176 in bonus operation check processing described later) And a bonus game operating means (for example, a CPU 31 described later, a bonus operation check process described later) for operating a bonus game when the first symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, and the internal lottery table. The storage means has a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/500 described later) that an internal winning combination (for example, Replay C described later) related to a specific symbol combination (for example, Replay-Bell-Bell described later) is predetermined. A normal internal lottery table to be determined (for example, an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table to be described later) and an internal winning combination (for example, a later-described replay to be described later) related to a combination of second symbols (for example, a bell-bell-replay described later) D) a special internal lottery table (for example, an RT3 gaming state internal lottery to be described later) determined with a predetermined probability (for example, about 1/500 to be described later) Table) and an internal lottery table for replay time (for example, RT4 game to be described later) in which an internal winning combination (for example, Replay A to be described later) related to a combination of symbols related to the operation of the replay is determined with a relatively high probability. A state internal lottery table), and the internal lottery table selection means displays the specific symbol combination by the plurality of reels when the normal internal lottery table is selected. When the special internal lottery table is selected and the special internal lottery table is selected, and the second symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, the replay time internal lottery table is subsequently selected. It is characterized by selecting.

  According to this spinning machine, a special internal lottery table that can determine the internal symbol combination related to a specific symbol combination and a special internal that can determine the internal symbol combination related to the symbol combination related to replay time operation A lottery table and an internal lottery table for replay time that is determined with a relatively high probability that an internal winning combination relating to re-game operation is stored at least, and specified when the normal internal lottery table is selected If the special internal lottery table is selected and the special internal lottery table is selected, the symbol combination related to the replay time operation is selected by the multiple reels. When displayed, the internal lottery table for replay time is selected thereafter.

  That is, a combination of symbols that can be displayed with a predetermined probability is displayed by a plurality of reels, so that the internal lottery table to be selected is switched in stages, and as a result, the re-game is activated. The internal winning combination is determined with a relatively high probability. As described above, in the replay time in which the internal winning combination relating to the replay operation is determined with a relatively high probability, it is possible to enjoy the lottery execution while suppressing consumption of medals and the like as much as possible. become able to. Therefore, even if the operation of the next bonus game does not start easily, the operation of the replay time is achieved by achieving the winning with a predetermined probability in each internal lottery table step by step. By performing the above, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the relief, so that it is possible to arouse the player's motivation and avoid a decrease in the operating rate.

  In the case where the replay time is operated by a stepwise winning using a plurality of internal lottery tables as in the present invention, the replay time is operated only by a winning using one internal lottery table. Compared with the case where it is made, it becomes possible to suppress the wave and bias | inclination of the probability that the action | operation of a replay time will be performed as much as possible. As will be described in detail later, for example, when X lottery is executed, only the internal lottery table in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the replay time is determined with a probability of 1/1200 is selected (in other words, 1 / When the replay time is activated by winning once with a probability of 1200) and the five internal lottery tables that are switched with a probability of 1/200, the final selection is made. Thus, when selecting an internal lottery table in which an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the replay time is determined with a probability of 1/200 (in other words, the replay time is determined by having been won 6 times with a probability of 1/200) In the latter case, variation in the probability that the replay time operation is performed can be reduced.

  In the rotary type gaming machine according to claim 2, the internal lottery table selection means has an internal winning combination (for example, BB1 and BB2 described later) associated with the first symbol combination by the internal winning combination determining means. The internal lottery table for replay time is selected until it is determined.

  According to this rotary type gaming machine, when the operation of the replay time is started by stepwise achievement with a predetermined probability in each internal lottery table as described above, the operation is This continues until an internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is determined. In other words, when the replay time is activated, the player can suppress the consumption of medals and the like owned until the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game is determined. Therefore, it is suitable for arousing the player's motivation and avoiding a decrease in operating rate.

  In the rotating type gaming machine according to claim 3, the internal lottery table storage means is independent of the internal lottery table for replay time, and the internal winning combination relating to the combination of symbols relating to the operation of the replay is relative. A predetermined internal lottery table (for example, an RT1 gaming state internal lottery table, which will be described later) determined with a high probability is further stored, and the internal lottery table selecting means is a bonus game executed by the bonus game operating means. When the operation of is completed, the predetermined internal lottery table is selected, and when the number of games after the predetermined internal lottery table is selected reaches a predetermined number of times, the normal internal lottery table is selected thereafter. It is characterized by.

  According to this rotary game machine, when the operation of the bonus game is completed, the replay time operation different from the replay time operated by the above-described multi-stage winning is performed until the predetermined number of games is consumed. I did it. Therefore, even after the operation of the bonus game ends, the player can enjoy the lottery execution while suppressing consumption of medals and the like as much as possible for a predetermined number of games. Become. Even if the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game is not determined in the replay time that is operated by the end of the bonus game, there is an opportunity for the replay time to be operated by the above-described multi-stage winning after that. Yes, it is suitable for raising the player's motivation and avoiding a decrease in the operating rate.

  According to the rotary type gaming machine of the present invention, the combination of symbols allowed to be displayed with a predetermined probability is displayed by a plurality of reels, so that the internal lottery table to be selected is switched in stages. As a result, since the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined with a relatively high probability, it is possible to avoid a decrease in the occupancy rate by stimulating the player's motivation It becomes.

  A configuration of a rotating game machine (hereinafter referred to as “slot machine 1”) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings. First, an overview of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The slot machine 1 is provided with a cabinet 1a that houses a main control circuit 71, which will be described later, and a front door 1b that is attached to the cabinet 1a so as to be openable and closable. Inside the cabinet 1a, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R are provided in a horizontal row. At the center of the front door 1b, a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided on the front side of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R as viewed from the front side of the slot machine 1, that is, at a position overlapping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. . The liquid crystal display unit 5 a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes symbol display areas 4 L, 4 C, 4 R and an effect display area 23. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, and are provided so as to be positioned in front of them. The symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R are configured to be able to pass through the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and are provided behind the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, and 4R. The rotation of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the stopping operation thereof can be visually recognized from the player side. In the liquid crystal display unit 5a including the effect display area 23, an image is displayed by a sub-control circuit 72 described later, and the effect is executed.

  Each symbol display area 4L, 4C, 4R has a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface of the corresponding reel by displaying one symbol in each of the upper, middle and lower areas in the display area. Three symbols out of the symbols are displayed (that is, the symbol display areas 4L, 4C, 4R constitute symbol display means for displaying a plurality of symbols arranged on the surface for each of a plurality of reels. Display window "). The display window is not necessarily configured to correspond to each reel on a one-to-one basis. For example, the symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R may be displayed by one display window. .

  In the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R, pseudo lines that connect any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages are formed. In the present embodiment, a center line 8c formed by combining the middle stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a top line 8b formed by combining the upper stages of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The bottom line 8d formed by combining the lower stage, the lower stage of the left display window 4L, the cross-up line 8a formed by combining the middle stage of the middle display window 4C and the upper stage of the right display window 4R, and the upper stage and middle display of the left display window 4L Five cross-down lines 8e formed by combining the middle stage of the window 4C and the lower stage of the right display window 4R are provided.

  Moreover, LED101 is provided in the upper part of the front door 1b. The LED 101 is lit in a lighting pattern according to the game situation. Speakers 21L and 21R are provided below the front door 1b. Sounds such as sound effects and music corresponding to the game situation are output from the speakers 21L and 21R.

  A pedestal 10 having a substantially horizontal plane is formed below the liquid crystal display device 5. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the pedestal 10, and a 1-bet button 11, a 2-bet button 12, and a maximum bet button 13 are provided on the left side of the pedestal 10. Basically, medals are inserted on the basis of the player throwing medals into the medal insertion slot 22 and the bet buttons 11, 12, 13 being operated by the player, and the winning determination lines 8a to 8a. 8e is activated (the activated winning determination line is hereinafter referred to as an activated line). The valid line is a target for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol combination is displayed (in other words, determining whether or not a winning is achieved). In addition, an information display unit 18 composed of a 7-segment LED is provided in the center of the base unit 10. The information display unit 18 displays the number of medals inserted into the slot machine 1 (hereinafter referred to as “inserted number”), the number of medals paid out to the player (hereinafter referred to as “paid out number”), and the like.

  A C / P button 14 for switching between medal credits or medal discharge is provided on the left side of the front surface of the pedestal 10. When the medals are discharged, medals corresponding to the number of payouts are discharged from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front and stored in the medal receiving unit 16. At the center of the front portion of the base portion 10, stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are provided corresponding to the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R, and stop the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R. Yes. A start lever 6 for starting the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is provided on the left side of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 2, the arrangement of symbols arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R of the slot machine 1 will be described.

  Plural kinds of symbols are continuously arranged on the surface of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R in the rotation direction of the reel. More specifically, red 7 (in symbol positions “0” to “20”) in each rotation direction of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, which can be specified by a symbol counter provided in the RAM 33 described later. Symbol 61), blue 7 (symbol 62), watermelon (symbol 63), bell (symbol 64), cherry (symbol 65), replay (symbol 66) and blank (symbol 67) are arranged. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled by a main control circuit 71 (described later) so as to rotate at a constant speed (for example, 80 revolutions / minute) in the direction of the arrow in the drawing, and the surface of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is controlled. A plurality of symbols arranged in the fluctuate with the rotation of the reel.

  Next, a circuit configuration of the slot machine 1 including a main control circuit 71, a sub control circuit 72, a main control circuit 71, and a peripheral device (actuator) electrically connected to the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG. To do.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added to a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31 and ROM 32 and RAM 33 which are storage means. The ROM 32 stores a control program (for example, see FIGS. 24 to 30 described later) executed by the CPU 31 and various tables (for example, see FIGS. 5 to 17 described later) such as an internal lottery table described later. . The RAM 33 is provided with various storage areas (for example, see FIGS. 18 to 23 described later) such as an internal winning combination storage area described later and a payout number counter and stores various data.

  A clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36 and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31. The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. Based on the generated reference clock pulse, an interrupt process, which will be described later, is performed. The random number generator 36 generates a certain range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535). The sampling circuit 37 extracts (samples) one value (hereinafter, random number value) from the random number generated by the random number generator 36.

  In the circuit of FIG. 3, the main actuators whose operation is controlled by a control signal from the microcomputer 30 include the information display unit 18, the hopper 40, and stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R. Each output port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to each circuit for receiving the control signal output from the CPU 31 and controlling the operation of each actuator described above. Each circuit includes a display unit driving circuit 48, a motor driving circuit 39, and a hopper driving circuit 41. The display unit driving circuit 48 controls display of various types of information (such as the number of payouts) by the information display unit 18. The hopper driving circuit 41 controls the discharge of medals by the hopper 40.

  The motor drive circuit 39 outputs the pulses from the main control circuit 71 to the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R, thereby controlling the driving of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R and rotating the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. And stop control thereof. In the present embodiment, gears (not shown) that transmit the rotations of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R to the reels 3L, 3C, 3R with a predetermined reduction ratio are provided, and the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R are provided. On the other hand, by outputting 16 pulses, the rotation of one symbol arranged on the surface of the reel is performed.

  Each input port of the microcomputer 30 is connected to switches and the like, and inputs a predetermined signal that triggers the control of the actuator and the like. Specifically, start switch 6S, stop switch 7S, 1-bet switch 11S, 2-bet switch 12S, maximum bet switch 13S, C / P switch 14S, medal sensor 22S, reel position detection circuit 50, payout completion signal circuit 51 is connected.

  The start switch 6S detects that the start lever 6 is pushed down by the player (this is referred to as a start operation). The stop switch 7S detects that each stop button 7L, 7C, 7R has been pressed by the player (this is called a stop operation). The 1-bet switch 11S indicates that the 1-bet button 11 has been pressed by the player, the 2-bet switch 12S indicates that the 2-bet button 12 has been pressed by the player, and the maximum bet switch 13S indicates that the maximum bet button It is detected that 13 is pushed by the player. The medal sensor 22S detects that a medal thrown into the medal slot 22 by the player passes through a selector (not shown). The selector is a device for selecting whether or not a medal is appropriate in material, shape, and the like, and a path for guiding an appropriate medal thrown from the medal slot 22 to the hopper 40 capable of storing a large amount of medals. Is forming. That each bet button is pushed by the player and that a medal is thrown into the medal insertion slot 22 by the player is referred to as an insertion operation. The C / P switch 14S detects that the C / P button 14 has been pressed by the player. The payout completion signal circuit 51 detects whether or not the payout number has reached a predetermined number by the operation of the medal detection unit 40S.

  The reel position detection circuit 50 detects, for example, a reel index indicating that the reel has rotated once for each reel 3L, 3C, 3R by an optical sensor having a light emitting portion and a light receiving portion. In the present embodiment, the number of times the pulses are output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R after the reel index indicating that the reel has made one revolution is detected, thereby counting in the reel rotation direction. It is possible to detect the position (also referred to as the rotation angle of the reel with reference to the position where the reel index is detected). The number of pulses output to the aforementioned stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted by a pulse counter provided in the RAM 33, and is provided in the RAM 33 every time 16 pulse outputs are counted by the pulse counter. The symbol counter is incremented by one. The symbol counter is provided according to the type of reel, and the value is cleared every time a reel index is detected by a reel position detection circuit 50 described later.

  In the present embodiment, a table (symbol arrangement table) in which each position in the rotation direction of the reel managed by the symbol counter is associated with data specifying the type of the symbol arranged at each position. Is stored in the ROM 32. Specifically, when the reel index is detected, a symbol positioned on the center line 8c (more precisely, the central portion of the middle region in the vertical direction in each of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) When symbol positions “0” to “20” are assigned to each symbol in the order of movement in the reel rotation direction as “0”, the symbol counter is associated with the symbol position defined by the symbol arrangement table. Thus, the type of the symbol positioned in the middle stage of the corresponding display window can be specified according to each reel.

  Next, the circuit configuration of the sub control circuit 72 will be described with reference to FIG.

  The main control circuit 71 and the sub control circuit 72 are electrically connected, and the sub control circuit 72 determines the contents of the effect based on various commands (such as a start command described later) transmitted from the main control circuit 71. Various processing such as execution and execution. The sub control circuit 72 basically includes a sub CPU 81, a control ROM 82, an SDRAM 83, a rendering processor 84, a drawing SDRAM 85 (including the frame buffer 86), a driver 87, an A / D converter 88, and an amplifier 89. . The main actuators whose operations are controlled by the sub control circuit 72 include the liquid crystal display device 5, the speakers 21L and 21R, and the LED 101.

  The control ROM 82 basically includes a program storage area and a data storage area. The program storage area stores a sub CPU control program. Specifically, an inter-board communication task for controlling communication with the operating system, a device driver, and the main control circuit 71, an LED control task for controlling light output by the LED 101, and sound output by the speakers 21L and 21R A voice control task for controlling the effect, an effect registration task for determining the contents of the effect (such as an effect number and effect data, which will be described later), and the display of the video by the liquid crystal display device 5 based on the determined effect content. A drawing control task and the like for control are included.

  The data storage area includes a table storage area for storing various tables such as an effect lottery table, a drawing control data storage area for storing animation data such as character object data, and a voice control data storage for storing sound data such as BGM and sound effects. An LED control data storage area for storing areas, light lighting patterns, and the like. The sub CPU 81 controls the output of video, sound and light according to the control program stored in the control ROM 82 based on various commands transmitted from the main control circuit 71. The SDRAM 83 is configured as a temporary storage means for work when the sub CPU 81 executes the control program. The SDRAM 83 is provided with a storage area for storing various types of information such as a notification gaming state described later.

  The rendering processor 84 is connected to the sub CPU 81 and performs rendering in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. Data necessary for a task performed by the rendering processor 84 is expanded in the drawing SDRAM 85 at the time of activation. The video created by rendering is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 5 via the driver 87. The A / D converter 88 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and converts music data from digital to analog in accordance with a command output from the sub CPU 81. When analog conversion is performed, the signals are output from the speakers 21L and 21R via the amplifier 89. Further, the LED 101 is connected to the sub CPU 81, and lighting and extinguishing are performed according to a signal output from the sub CPU 81.

  Below, with reference to FIGS. 5-17, the various tables memorize | stored in ROM32 of the main control circuit 71 are demonstrated. First, the internal lottery table determination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal lottery table determination table defines the type of the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries according to the gaming state. The game state is data for identifying the type of the internal lottery table to be selected, and is managed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 in accordance with a control program described later. That is, by properly using the internal lottery table provided according to each gaming state, the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals is changed, and as a result, the player's sense of expectation is raised and lowered. ing. In the present embodiment, a general gaming state, five types of replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) gaming state (that is, RT1 gaming state, RT2 gaming state, RT3 gaming state, RT4 gaming state and RT5 gaming state), and Each gaming state of a big bonus (hereinafter “BB”) gaming state is provided, and an internal lottery table corresponding to each gaming state is provided. The number of lotteries is defined according to whether or not the data stored in the 1-byte carryover combination storage area provided in the RAM 33 described later is “0 (00H)”.

  As will be described later with reference to a flowchart, each gaming state described above adopts a configuration that shifts to another gaming state when a predetermined condition is satisfied. FIG. 6 shows the relationship between the transition conditions in each gaming state and the gaming state of the transition destination.

  In the present embodiment, first, when the total number of payouts reaches a predetermined number in the BB gaming state, the operation is terminated and the RT1 gaming state is activated. In the RT1 gaming state, the operation ends and the general gaming state is activated on condition that the number of games updated every time the start operation is detected reaches a predetermined number (100 times). In the general gaming state, the operation ends and the RT2 gaming state is activated on condition that a combination of symbols related to Replay B described later is displayed. In the RT2 gaming state, the operation ends and the RT3 gaming state operates on condition that a combination of symbols related to replay C described later is displayed. In the RT3 gaming state, the operation ends and the RT4 gaming state is activated on condition that a combination of symbols related to replay D described later is displayed. In the RT4 gaming state, the operation ends and the RT5 gaming state is activated on condition that BB1 described later or BB2 described later is determined as an internal winning combination. In the RT5 gaming state, the operation ends and the BB gaming state is activated on condition that a combination of symbols related to BB1 described later or a combination of symbols related to BB2 described later is displayed.

  Next, an internal lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers according to the winning number. The lottery value defines a random number value when data to which the lottery is assigned (that is, a data pointer in the case of an internal lottery table) is determined. More specifically, the lottery value defines the number. It can be said. In the present embodiment, a random number extracted from a predetermined range of numerical values “0 to 65535” is a lottery corresponding to each winning number starting with a winning number 1 defined in the internal lottery table. Internal lottery is performed by sequentially subtracting by value and determining whether or not the result of the subtraction is negative (in other words, whether or not “borrowing” has occurred). The winning probability of each winning number can be represented by “the lottery value corresponding to each winning number / the number of all random numbers that can be extracted (ie, 65536)”. That is, it can be said that the larger the numerical value defined as the lottery value, the higher the winning probability, and the easier it is to determine the data to which this is assigned.

  The number of lotteries defined by the internal lottery table determination table indicates the number of times the above determination is made for each winning number. The data pointer is data used to determine a hit request flag, which will be described later, and a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer are defined according to each winning number. That is, as a result of the lottery, both the small role / replay data pointer and the bonus data pointer are obtained.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. 8 to 12 show an RT lottery state internal lottery table. The types of internal winning combinations related to the replay operation defined by each internal lottery table and the lottery values when they are determined are basically different from each other. Therefore, by switching the use of each internal lottery table, the type of internal winning combination related to the re-game operation determined in each gaming state, the probability thereof, and the like are made different. Note that the types of internal winning combinations relating to the payout of medals, the types of internal winning combinations relating to the operation of the bonus game, and the lottery values when these are determined are basically the same.

  FIG. 7 shows an internal lottery table for a general gaming state. The internal lottery table for the general gaming state defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7. In the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the lottery value “8849” in which the small combination / replay data pointer “4” is determined as the lottery value in which the internal winning combination related to the replay operation is determined, and the small combination The lottery value “131” for which the replay data pointer “5” is determined is defined (the total is “8980”). The small role / replay data pointer “5” is a data pointer that is not determined in other internal lottery tables. The lottery value for which the small / replay data pointer “5” is determined is “131”, which is approximately “1/500” in terms of the winning probability. It can be said that there is a possibility of winning. As will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “5” is a data pointer in which “Replay B”, which is an internal winning combination related to the operation of the RT2 gaming state, is determined.

  FIG. 8 shows an internal lottery table for RT1 gaming state. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 6. The RT1 gaming state internal lottery table defines the lottery value “55000” for determining the small role / replay data pointer “4” as the lottery value for determining the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation. . As will be described later, the small character / replay data pointer “4” is a data pointer in which “replay A” is determined as the winning request flag.

  FIG. 9 shows an internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. The RT2 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7. In the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery value “8849” in which the small combination / replay data pointer “4” is determined as the lottery value in which the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation is determined, The lottery value “131” for which the replay data pointer “6” is determined is defined (the total is “8980”, which is equal to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state). The small role / replay data pointer “6” is a data pointer that is not determined in other internal lottery tables. The lottery value for which the small / replay data pointer “6” is determined is “131”, which is approximately “1/500” in terms of the winning probability. It can be said that there is a possibility of winning. As will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “6” is a data pointer in which “replay C”, which is an internal winning combination related to the operation of the RT3 gaming state, is determined.

  FIG. 10 shows an internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 7. In the RT3 gaming state internal lottery table, the lottery value “8325” in which the small combination / replay data pointer “4” is determined as the lottery value in which the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation is determined, The lottery value “655” for which the replay data pointer “7” is determined is defined (the total is “8980”, which is equal to the internal lottery table for the general gaming state). The small role / replay data pointer “7” is a data pointer that is not determined in other internal lottery tables. The lottery value for which the data pointer “7” for the small role / replay is determined is “655”, which is approximately “1/100” in terms of the winning probability. It can be said that there is a possibility of winning. As will be described later, the small role / replay data pointer “7” is a data pointer in which “replay D”, which is an internal winning combination related to the operation of the RT4 gaming state, is determined.

  FIG. 11 shows an internal lottery table for RT4 gaming state. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 6. The RT4 gaming state internal lottery table defines the lottery value “57500” for determining the small role / replay data pointer “4” as the lottery value for determining the internal winning combination for the re-game operation. .

  FIG. 12 shows an internal lottery table for RT5 gaming state. The RT5 gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 4. The RT5 gaming state internal lottery table defines the lottery value “20000” for determining the small role / replay data pointer “4” as the lottery value for determining the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation. . The RT5 gaming state internal lottery table is used when an internal winning combination related to the bonus game operation described later is carried over, so that the internal winning combination related to the bonus game operation is determined. The lottery value is not specified.

  Here, the relationship of the magnitude of the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation between the general gaming state and the five RT gaming states is “RT4 gaming state> RT1 gaming state> RT5 gaming state> general gaming. State = RT2 gaming state = RT3 gaming state ”. The relative evaluation of the degree of advantage between the general gaming state and the five RT gaming states can be performed by calculating the expected value of the internal lottery table corresponding to each and comparing them. The expected value of each internal lottery table can be calculated by executing the calculation formula “(paidout number / inserted number) × winning probability” according to each prescribed winning number and taking the sum of the results. Is possible. At this time, for replays, medals are not actually paid out, and therefore lottery values corresponding to all winning numbers related to replay operations are calculated from the denominator (65536) of the winning probability in the above formula. It will be handled with subtraction. Based on the expected value calculated in this way, the relationship of the degree of advantage for the player is “RT4 gaming state> RT1 gaming state> RT5 gaming state> general gaming state = RT2 gaming state = RT3 gaming state”. Can be expressed as: Therefore, it can be said that the RT1 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state are relatively advantageous to the player except when the BB gaming state is activated. In the general gaming state, the RT2 gaming state, and the RT3 gaming state, the expected value is lower than “1”, so that the consumption of medals tends to increase compared to the RT1 gaming state and the RT4 gaming state.

  FIG. 13 shows an internal lottery table for the BB gaming state. The BB gaming state internal lottery table defines lottery values and data pointers corresponding to the winning numbers 1 to 3. The internal lottery table for the BB gaming state defines lottery values for determining the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals. The lottery value defined by the BB gaming state internal lottery table is larger than that defined by the general gaming state internal lottery table. Therefore, in the BB gaming state, it is possible to increase the winning probability of the internal winning combination related to the payout of medals.

  Next, the internal winning combination determination table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The internal winning combination determination table defines a hit request flag according to each data pointer. The winning request flag is data stored in an internal winning combination storing area (more specifically, one of the internal winning combination storing area 1 and the internal winning combination storing area 2 each consisting of 1 byte). In other words, it is 1-byte data in which a unique symbol combination is assigned to each bit. In this embodiment, since there are more than 8 combinations of symbols for winning a prize, different types of winning request flags are managed with different storage areas, and a plurality of winning combinations consisting of the same bit pattern are assumed. Even if it is a request flag, the display of a combination of different symbols is allowed. The data is obtained as a result of an internal lottery based on a random number value. In this embodiment, a set of two types of hit request flags stored in an internal winning combination storage area (to be described later) (from Specifically, the whole data that is logical sum) is referred to as “internal winning combination” for convenience of explanation. The determination of the data pointer and the determination of the hit request flag described above can be said to be equivalent to the determination of the internal winning combination.

  Further, the internal winning combination can be said to be data for identifying the type of symbol combination that is allowed to be displayed for the active lines 8a to 8e among the symbol combinations related to winnings described later. In the case of “Replay A”, display of a combination of symbols related to Replay A is allowed. Permitting means determining a position at which the rotation of the reel stops so that a combination of symbols corresponding to the internal winning combination related to winning is displayed on the effective line based on detection of the stop operation. As will be described later, when display of a combination of a plurality of symbols is allowed as described above, basically, any one is displayed on the effective lines 8a to 8e based on detection of the stop operation. When the data pointer is “0”, the content is “losing”, which indicates that display of a combination of symbols related to any winning is not allowed.

  FIG. 14 shows a small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determining table. The internal winning combination determination table for the small role / replay is lost for the small character / replay data pointer “0”, cherry for “1”, bell for “2”, and watermelon for “3”. Replay A for “4”, Replay B for “5”, Replay C for “6”, and Replay D for “7” are defined as hit request flags.

  FIG. 15 shows an internal winning combination determination table for bonus. In the bonus internal winning combination determination table, the bonus data pointer “0” is defined as lost, BB1 is defined as “1”, and BB2 is defined as “2” as hit request flags.

  Next, the symbol combination table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of symbols displayed along the active line matches the symbol combination defined by the symbol combination table, the medal is paid out, the re-game is activated, the bonus game is activated, etc. A predetermined profit is given to the player (in the present embodiment, these are referred to as “winning”). In the slot machine of the present embodiment, a combination of a plurality of types of symbols is applied as a symbol combination related to winning. The symbol combination table defines data indicating a symbol combination related to winning, a winning action flag indicating the type of symbol combination, storage area addition data, and a payout number.

  The winning action flag is data stored in a display combination storage area (more specifically, one of the display combination storage area 1 and the display combination storage area 2 each consisting of 1 byte). The data structure of the winning action flag corresponds to the data structure of the hit request flag described above. If the symbol combination displayed along the active line does not match any of the symbol combinations defined in the symbol combination table, “losing” is determined as the winning action flag.

  The storage area addition data defines the type of display combination storage area (to be described later) in which the winning action flag is stored. In the present embodiment, the data stored in the display combination storage area is referred to as “display combination” for convenience of explanation. It can be said that the display combination is basically data indicating the type of combination of symbols displayed along the active line. The payout number is data representing the number of medals to be paid out to the player. Based on the numerical value, medals are ejected by driving the hopper 40 and a credit counter is added. In the present embodiment, when cherry, bell, and watermelon are determined as the display combination, a numerical value exceeding 0 is determined as the payout number, and medals are paid out.

  In the present embodiment, when replay A, replay B, replay C, and replay D are determined as the display combination, the replay operation is performed. That is, the same number of medals as the number of coins inserted when these are determined will be automatically inserted next time without being based on the player's insertion operation, and the player will consume the medal he owns next time. No need. Therefore, for example, when the above-mentioned RT1 gaming state internal lottery table or the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table is used, compared to the case where the above-mentioned general gaming state internal lottery table or the like is used, As a result of the increase in the chances of the operation being performed, consumption of medals can be suppressed.

  When the replay B is determined as the display combination, the re-game operation is performed and the RT2 game state operation is performed. When the replay C is determined, the replay operation is performed, and the RT3 game state operation is performed. When the replay D is determined, the replay operation is performed and the RT4 game state operation is performed.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols is Z (Z is a natural number and “4” in the present embodiment), the symbol “Replay” and the symbol “Bell” are shown in FIG. As shown, on the surface of each reel, “Z + 1” (ie, 5) other symbols are arranged at non-continuous intervals. A combination of symbols composed of such symbols is displayed on the effective line regardless of the stop start position of each reel. In other words, the combination of symbols related to Replay A, Replay B, Replay C, and Replay D described above is composed of the symbol “Replay” and symbol “Bell”. Is determined, it is displayed along the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  Next, the bonus operation time table will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the present embodiment, when BB1 or BB2 is determined as the display combination, the operation in the BB gaming state is performed. The bonus operation time table defines data stored in the game state flag storage area and the bonus end number counter provided in the RAM 33, respectively. The bonus end number counter is provided for managing the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB gaming state. When the operation of BB1 or the operation of BB2 is started, the BB gaming state flag is turned on in the bonus gaming state flag storage area, and 400 is stored in the bonus end number counter. In the present embodiment, every time the payout number is determined, the data stored in the bonus end number counter is subtracted, and the operation in the BB gaming state is completed on condition that it is updated to zero.

  In the following, various storage areas provided in the RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. First, the configuration of the internal winning combination storing area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The internal winning combination storing area includes an internal winning combination storing area 1 and an internal winning combination storing area 2 each consisting of 1 byte. Bit 0 in the internal winning combination storage area 1 corresponds to cherry, bit 1 to bell, bit 2 to watermelon, bit 3 to replay A, bit 4 to replay B, bit 5 to replay C and bit 6 to replay D (Note that bit 7 is not used). Bit 0 in internal winning combination storing area 2 corresponds to BB1 and bit 1 corresponds to BB2 (note that bits 2 to 7 are unused). For example, when the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 1 is “00001000B” and the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2 is “00000000B”, the content is “Replay A”. It is. When the data stored in each storage area is “00000000B”, the content is lost. The RAM 33 is also provided with a display combination storage area for storing the above-described winning operation flag, and this configuration is the same as the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area.

  Next, the structure of the carryover combination storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  When BB1 or BB2 is acquired as a winning request flag, it is stored in the carryover combination storage area. The carryover combination storage area corresponds to the configuration of the internal winning combination storage area 2 described above, and bit 0 corresponds to BB1 and bit 1 corresponds to BB2. As will be described later, BB1 or BB2 stored in the carryover combination storage area is held until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line. This is so-called “carry-over”. In the present embodiment, data stored in the carry-over combination storage area is referred to as “carry-over combination”. While BB1 or BB2 is stored in the carryover combination storage area, this is stored in the internal winning combination storage area 2 and is determined as the internal winning combination regardless of the extracted random number value. This is because the internal winning combination storage area is initialized while the carryover combination storage area is not initialized after the player performs a stop operation and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R stop rotating. It is realized by.

  Next, the configuration of the game state flag storage area will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The bonus game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 20 consists of 1 byte, and bit 0 corresponds to the BB game state (note that bits 1 to 7 are not used). The RT game state flag storage area shown in FIG. 21 consists of 1 byte, bit 0 is RT1 game state, bit 1 is RT2 game state, bit 2 is RT3 game state, bit 3 is RT4 game state, and bit 4 is RT5 game. It corresponds to each of the states (note that bits 5 to 7 are not used). When the data stored in the bonus gaming state flag storage area and the data stored in the RT gaming state flag storage area are both “0”, the gaming state becomes the general gaming state.

  Next, the configuration of the effective stop button storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  The effective stop button storage area consists of 1 byte, and a stop button that can detect a stop operation is used as an effective stop button, and its type (in other words, the type of stop button corresponding to a reel that is rotating at a constant speed) is set. Data that can be identified is stored. Bit 0 in the effective stop button storage area corresponds to the left stop button, bit 1 corresponds to the middle stop button, and bit 2 corresponds to the right stop button (bits 3 to 7 are not used).

  The RAM 33 is also provided with an operation stop button storage area, and this configuration is the same as that of the effective stop button storage area. The operation stop button storage area is composed of 1 byte, and stores data capable of identifying the type of the stop button in which the stop operation corresponding to the effective stop button is detected immediately before.

  Next, the configuration of the symbol storage area will be described with reference to FIG.

  In the symbol storage area, data indicating the symbol of each reel located on each of the effective lines 8a to 8e (hereinafter referred to as symbol code) is stored. For example, in the case of the center line 8c, a symbol code related to the symbol of the left reel 3L located in the middle of the left display window 4L, a symbol code related to the symbol of the middle reel 3C located in the middle of the middle display window 4C, and the right The symbol code relating to the symbol of the right reel 3R located in the middle of the display window 4R is stored.

  The ROM 32 is obtained by converting the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 2 into data, and stores a symbol arrangement table (not shown) that defines symbol codes corresponding to the symbol positions. The symbol code is 1-byte data, and each of “1 (00000001B)” to “6 (00000110B)” is assigned according to six symbols of red 7 (symbol 61) to replay (symbol 66). ing. Incidentally, the storage example shown in FIG. 23 is for the case where the symbol position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is “2”.

  Next, the contents of the program executed by the CPU 31 of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the game main process will be described with reference to FIG. First, the CPU 31 specifies and initializes a storage area for game initialization (step (hereinafter abbreviated as “S”) 1). For example, the data stored in the internal winning combination storage area or the display combination storage area of the RAM 33 is cleared. Next, the CPU 31 performs a medal acceptance / start check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 25 (S2). This process constitutes an insertion operation detection means for detecting medals inserted by the player and a start operation detection means for detecting a start operation. Next, the CPU 31 extracts a random value and stores it in a random value storage area (S3). Next, the CPU 31 performs an internal lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 26 (S4). This process constitutes an internal winning combination determining means. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a start command to the sub control circuit 72 (S5). The start command includes various data such as an internal winning combination.

  Next, the CPU 31 requests the start of rotation of all reels (S6). Further, “00000111B (007H)” is stored in the effective stop button storage area, and “000H” is stored in the operation stop button storage area. When the start of rotation of all reels is requested, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by interrupt processing periodically generated at regular intervals (for example, a cycle of 1.1173 msec) to rotate the reels. Start. Then, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by this interruption process, and acceleration is performed until the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed. Next, the CPU 31 waits for a constant rotation of the reel (S7). When the rotation of the reel reaches a constant speed, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above interrupt process, and the rotation of the reel is maintained at a constant speed. The control (start, acceleration, constant speed, etc.) related to the rotation of the reel performed by the interrupt processing constitutes a reel rotating means.

  Next, the CPU 31 performs a reel stop control process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 27 (S8). This process constitutes a reel stop means. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol combination table and determines a display combination or the like based on the symbol combination displayed along the active line (S9). The CPU 31 determines whether or not the symbol combination specified by the symbol combination table matches the symbol combination corresponding to the active line stored in the symbol storage area, and determines the display combination and the number of payouts. . The determined payout number is stored in the payout number counter of the RAM 33. In this process, as a result of the rotation of all reels being stopped, a winning combination is determined in which a display combination is specified based on a combination of symbols displayed by the symbol display means, and a profit earned by the player such as the number of medals paid out is determined. Configure the means.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a display combination command to the sub control circuit 72 (S10). The display combination command includes data such as a display combination. Next, the CPU 31 pays out medals (S11). Specifically, the drive control of the hopper 40 and the update of the credit counter are performed based on the payout number counter. This process constitutes a payout means.

  Next, the CPU 31 updates the bonus end number counter based on the payout number counter (S12). Specifically, when the bonus end number counter exceeds 0, the payout number is subtracted from the value stored in the storage area. Next, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus game state flag storage area and determines whether or not the BB game state flag is on (S13). When determining that the BB gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 performs a bonus end check process described later with reference to FIG. 28 (S14). This process constitutes bonus game ending means. When this process ends, the process proceeds to S1.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S13 that the BB gaming state flag is not on, it performs RT control processing which will be described later with reference to FIG. 29 (S15). This process constitutes a replay time operating means and a replay time ending means. Next, the CPU 31 performs a bonus operation check process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 30 (S16). This process constitutes a bonus game operating means. When the process of S16 ends, the process proceeds to S1.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 25, the medal acceptance / start check process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the automatic insertion counter is 0 (S51). When it is determined that the automatic insertion counter is 0, the medal passage permission is performed (S52). Specifically, a solenoid of a selector (not shown) is driven to prompt the medal to pass through the selector. When determining that the automatic insertion counter is not 0, the CPU 31 copies the automatic insertion counter to the insertion number counter and clears the automatic insertion counter (S53).

  The CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been detected after S52 or after S53 (S54). When determining that the passage of medals has been detected, the CPU 31 sets 3 as the maximum insertion value (S55). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (S56). When determining that the insertion number counter is not the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 adds 1 to the insertion number counter and stores 5 in the effective line counter (S57). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a medal insertion command to the sub control circuit 72 (S58). The medal insertion command includes data on the number of inserted coins.

  If the CPU 31 determines in S56 that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the credit counter is incremented by one (S59). When determining that the passage of the medal is not detected in S54, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the medal is passing after S58 or after S59 (S60). When the CPU 31 determines that the medal is not passing, the CPU 31 checks the bet switch (S61). When the bet switches 11S, 12S, and 13S are on, the type is specified and the insertion number counter is updated.

  When determining in S60 that the medal is in the process of passing, or after S61, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value (S62). If it is determined that the input number counter is not the maximum input value, the process proceeds to S54. When determining that the insertion number counter is the maximum insertion value, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start switch 6S is on (S63). When the CPU 31 determines that the start switch 6S is not turned on, the CPU 31 proceeds to S54, and when it is determined that the start switch 6S is turned on, the medal passage is prohibited (S64). Specifically, the solenoid of the selector (not shown) is not driven, and medals are urged to be discharged from the medal payout opening 15. When this process ends, the medal acceptance / start check process ends.

  Next, the internal lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table determination table and determines the internal lottery table and the number of lotteries based on the gaming state and the like (S81). Next, the CPU 31 sets the extracted random number value as a random number value for determination, and sets 1 as the initial value of the winning number (S82). Hereinafter, the determination random number value is processed, and the random number value stored in the random value storage area is not processed.

  Next, the CPU 31 refers to the internal lottery table and acquires a lottery value based on the winning number (S83). Next, the CPU 31 subtracts the lottery value from the determination random number value (S84). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a digit has occurred (S85). When it is determined that no digit is generated, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the number of lotteries and adds 1 to the winning number (S86). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the number of lotteries is 0 (S87). When the CPU 31 determines that the number of lotteries is not 0, the process proceeds to S83, and when it is determined that the number of lotteries is 0, 0 is set as the small role / replay data pointer and 0 is set as the bonus data pointer. (S88). When determining that a digit has occurred in S85, the CPU 31 obtains a small role / replay data pointer and a bonus data pointer corresponding to the current winning number (S89).

  After S88 or after S89, the CPU 31 refers to the small winning combination / replay internal winning combination determination table and obtains a winning request flag based on the small winning combination / replay data pointer (S90). Next, the CPU 31 stores the acquired winning request flag in the internal winning combination storing area 1 (S91). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the data stored in the carryover combination storage area is 0 (S92).

  When determining that the carryover combination storage area is 0, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus data pointer is 0 (S93). When the CPU 31 determines that the bonus data pointer is not 0, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus internal winning combination determination table, obtains a winning request flag based on the bonus data pointer, and stores it in the carryover combination storage area (S94). ). The CPU 31 and the carryover combination storage area constitute holding means for holding the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the bonus game until the corresponding symbol combination is displayed.

  Next, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag storage area and the RT gaming number counter, and turns on the RT5 gaming state flag (that is, bit 4 of the RT gaming state flag storage area) (S95). When the CPU 31 determines after S95 that the carryover combination storage area is not 0 in S92, or when the bonus data pointer is determined to be 0 in S93, the CPU 31 stores the data stored in the carryover combination storage area. The logical OR with the data stored in the internal winning combination storing area 2 is taken, and the result is stored in the internal winning combination storing area 2 (S96). When this process ends, the internal lottery process ends.

  Next, the reel stop control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a valid stop button has been pressed (S111). If the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has not been pressed, it repeats S111. When the CPU 31 determines that a valid stop button has been pressed, it resets the corresponding bit in the valid stop button storage area and determines the operation stop button (S112). At this time, the symbol counter when the stop operation is detected is set. Next, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the stop button non-operating counter (S113). Next, the CPU 31 sets 5 as the number of checks (S114).

  Next, the CPU 31 searches for the symbol position having the highest priority within the range of the number of checks from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter (S115). For example, first, check from the symbol position corresponding to the symbol counter of the corresponding reel when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S (the symbol position where the rotation of the reel starts to be stopped, which is called the stop start position). It is searched whether or not there is a symbol that satisfies the internal winning combination in each symbol within the range of the number of times.

  Here, in the present embodiment, basically, after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S, the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is stopped within 190 msec. More specifically, the symbol position obtained by adding any of a predetermined numerical range “0” to “4” referred to as the so-called number of sliding pieces to the stop start position is used to stop the rotation of the reel. It is possible to determine as a possible symbol position (this is called “scheduled stop position”). That is, the number of sliding pieces is the amount of reel rotation from when the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S until the corresponding reel stops rotating. In other words, the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S. The number of symbols that pass through the middle stage of the corresponding display window in the period from when the rotation of the corresponding reel stops. This is grasped by the value of the symbol counter updated after the stop operation is detected by the stop switch 7S.

  In the process of S115, based on the stop start position, the determined internal winning combination, and the priority order preliminarily defined according to the combination type of winning symbols (or the internal winning combination type). The symbol position with the highest priority is determined. For example, the priority order defined in advance according to the combination of symbols for winning a prize (or the type of internal winning combination) is Replay A to Replay D as priority order 1, BB1 and BB2 as priority order 2, and priority. As rank 3, cherry, bell and watermelon can be defined. According to this priority order, for example, when Replay A and BB1 are determined as the internal winning combination, the priority order for the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to Replay A is relative to the symbols constituting the symbol combination related to BB1. Higher than priority.

  Next, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the search result (S116). That is, the difference between the stop start position and the highest priority symbol position is determined as the number of sliding symbols. When there are a plurality of symbols having the highest priority among the symbols within the range of the number of checks from the stop start position, a predetermined determination order (for example, “0” → “1” → “2” "→" 3 "→" 4 "), any one sliding piece number may be determined.

  Next, the CPU 31 transmits a reel stop command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S117). The reel stop command includes data such as an operation stop button and a planned stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines and stores a scheduled stop position based on the symbol counter and the number of sliding pieces (S118). When the planned stop position is stored, the driving of the stepping motor is controlled by the above-described interrupt process at regular intervals, and the rotation of the reel is stopped based on the planned stop position. It should be noted that the number of sliding pieces and the scheduled stop position are in an equivalent relationship because one is determined and the other is also determined. In this process, the CPU 31 refers to the symbol arrangement table and updates the symbol storage area based on the scheduled stop position. Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop button non-operation counter is 0 (S119). The CPU 31 ends the reel stop control process when it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is 0, and when it is determined that the stop button non-operating counter is not 0, the process proceeds to S111.

  Next, the bonus end check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the bonus end number counter is 0 (S131). When determining that the bonus end number counter is not 0, the CPU 31 ends the bonus end check process. When determining that the bonus end number counter is 0, the CPU 31 clears the BB gaming state flag in the bonus gaming state storage area (S132). Next, the CPU 31 turns on the RT1 game state flag (that is, bit 0 of the RT game state flag storage area), and stores 100 in the RT game number counter (S133). The RT game number counter is a storage area provided in the RAM 33, and is used to count the number of games played in the RT1 gaming state. Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus end command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S134). When this process ends, the bonus end check process ends.

  Next, the RT control process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT5 gaming state flag is on (S151). When it is determined that the RT5 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is determined that the RT5 gaming state flag is not on, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay B ( S152). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is Replay B, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag storage area and the RT gaming number counter, and turns on the RT2 gaming state flag (that is, bit 1 of the RT gaming state flag storage area). (S153). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  If the CPU 31 determines in S152 that the display combination is not Replay B, it determines whether or not the display combination is Replay C (S154). When the CPU 31 determines that the display combination is Replay C, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag storage area and the RT gaming number counter, and turns on the RT3 gaming state flag (that is, bit 2 of the RT gaming state flag storage area). (S155). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  When determining in S154 that the display combination is not Replay C, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is Replay D (S156). When determining that the display combination is Replay D, the CPU 31 clears the RT gaming state flag storage area and the RT gaming number counter, and turns on the RT4 gaming state flag (that is, bit 3 of the RT gaming state flag storage area). (S157). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  When determining that the display combination is not the replay D in S156, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT1 gaming state flag is on (S158). When it is determined that the RT1 gaming state flag is not on, the CPU 31 ends the RT control process, and when it is determined that the RT1 gaming state flag is on, the CPU 31 subtracts 1 from the value stored in the RT gaming number counter. (S159). Next, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RT game number counter is 0 (S160). When it is determined that the RT game number counter is not 0, the RT control process is terminated, and when it is determined that the RT game number counter is 0, the RT1 game state flag is turned off (S161). When this process ends, the RT control process ends.

  Next, the bonus operation check process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB1 or BB2 (S171). When determining that the display combination is BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 refers to the bonus operation time table and performs bonus operation processing (S172). Next, the CPU 31 clears the carryover combination storage area, the RT game state flag storage area, and the RT game number counter (S173). Next, the CPU 31 transmits a bonus start command to the sub-control circuit 72 (S174). When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  When the CPU 31 determines in S171 that the display combination is not BB1 or BB2, the CPU 31 determines whether or not bits 3 to 6 of the display combination storage area 1 are 0 (S175). When the CPU 31 determines that the bits 3 to 6 of the display combination storing area 1 are 0, the bonus operation check process is ended. When the CPU 31 determines that bits 3 to 6 of the display combination storing area 1 are not 0, that is, the display combination is any one of Replay A to Replay D, the insertion number counter is copied to the automatic insertion counter (S176). ). This process constitutes a re-game actuating means. When this process ends, the bonus operation check process ends.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT2 gaming state, the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RT4 gaming state are provided. The table was sequentially switched, and as a result, the internal winning combination related to the re-game operation was determined with a relatively high probability.

  More specifically, in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal winning combination “Replay B” that is not determined in the other internal lottery tables is determined with a probability of “1/500”, and the symbol related to Replay B is determined. The display is switched to the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table on condition that the combination is displayed. Also, in the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state, the combination of symbols related to the replay C is displayed so that the internal winning combination “Replay C” that is not determined in other internal lottery tables is determined with a probability of “1/500”. The RT3 gaming state internal lottery table is switched on condition that it is done. Further, in the internal lottery table for RT3 gaming state, the internal winning combination “Replay D” that is not determined in the other internal lottery tables is determined with a probability of “1/100”, and the combination of symbols related to Replay D is determined. The display is switched to the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table that has a relatively high probability that a re-game will be performed on the condition that it is displayed (hereinafter, the RT4 gaming state is referred to as a ceiling RT gaming state). That is, the internal winning combination “Replay D” that triggers the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is determined on the condition that each of the symbol combination related to Replay B and the symbol combination related to Replay C are sequentially displayed. Made it possible.

  As described above, when the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed, the player can suppress the consumption of medals owned as much as possible until the internal winning combination related to the operation in the BB gaming state is determined. The execution of the lottery process can be enjoyed. Therefore, even if a situation where the operation of the next BB gaming state does not start easily occurs, as described above, winning at a predetermined probability in each internal lottery table is achieved step by step. By performing the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the relief, so that it is possible to arouse the player's motivation and avoid a decrease in the operating rate. In the present embodiment, the probability of determining the internal winning combination related to the operation of the BB gaming state is made equal in each internal lottery table, so that the game soundness can be achieved without too much gambling. While maintaining the above, it is possible to arouse the player's motivation and avoid a decrease in the operation rate.

  Further, in the present embodiment, when the operation of the BB gaming state is completed, the switching to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table having a relatively high probability of performing the re-gaming operation is performed as in the above-described ceiling RT gaming state. (Hereinafter, the RT1 gaming state is referred to as the RT gaming state after the bonus is completed), and the internal lottery process is executed a predetermined number of times “100 times” after switching to the RT1 gaming state internal lottery table. The condition is switched to the aforementioned internal lottery table for general gaming state. Therefore, even after the operation in the BB gaming state is completed, the player can enjoy the execution of the internal lottery process 100 times while minimizing the consumption of owned medals. And even if the internal winning combination related to the operation of the BB gaming state is not determined in the RT gaming state after the bonus ends, there is an opportunity for the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state described above to be performed thereafter. This is suitable for arousing the player's motivation and avoiding a decrease in the operation rate.

  As described above, the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is the internal winning at the probability of “1/500” that the operation in the RT gaming state has ended after the bonus has been completed (the number of times of 100 games has been performed). Winning the combination “Replay B”, winning the internal winning combination “Replay C” with a probability of “1/500”, and winning the internal winning combination “Replay D” with a probability of “1/100” Is done by. Therefore, it is expected that the ceiling RT gaming state is started when the internal lottery process is executed approximately 1200 times (100 + 500 + 500 + 100) after the end of the BB gaming state. Therefore, the player can use whether or not the number of games of about 1200 times has been executed after the end of the BB gaming state as one guideline until the next operation of the BB gaming state is performed.

  In addition, when the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is performed by stepwise winning using a plurality of internal lottery tables as in the present embodiment, the operation is performed only by winning using one internal lottery table. Compared with the case where the operation is performed, it is possible to suppress the wave and the bias of the probability that the operation is performed as much as possible. For example, when the lottery is executed X times, only the internal lottery table in which the internal winning combination relating to the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is determined with a probability of “1/1200” (in other words, “1/1 / Step-by-step selection of five internal lottery tables that will be switched at a probability of 1/200 "and the ceiling RT gaming state will be activated by winning once with a probability of 1200" In the case of using an internal lottery table in which an internal winning combination relating to the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is finally determined with a probability of “1/200” (in other words, winning with a probability of “1/200”) In the case where the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed by having been performed six times), the latter can reduce the variation in the probability that the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed.

  Here, if there is a trial A with a basic probability p (0 <p <1, for example 1/1200), the trial B with n times probability q = np (for example, 1/1200 × 6) is n The variance (or standard deviation) of the total number of trials until the number of trials occurs (or the standard deviation) becomes smaller as n (where n is a natural number not exceeding 1 / p and 1 ≦ n ≦ 1 / p) is increased. (The contents proved for this are shown in FIGS. 31-1 and 31-2). The variance value of the total number X of trials is considered to be the probability bias and the essence of the wave, and it can be considered that the smaller the value, the smaller the probability bias and the wave.

Further, if the probability of occurrence of event A in one trial is p, the probability q that event A does not occur is q = 1−p. In probability statistics, this independent trial is performed n times, and the probability that the event A occurs k times among them can be expressed by the equation “nCkp ^k q ^n−k ” by the binomial distribution equation. Here, when the case where the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed by performing the winning with the probability of “1/1200” described above once is added to the above formula, “1/1200 × (1199/1200 ^N-1 ". On the other hand, if the above formula is applied to the case where the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed by performing the winning with the probability of “1/200” described above six times, “nC6 × (1/200 ) ⁶ × (199/200) ^n-6 ”, which is modified and expressed as“ n-1C5 × (1/200) ⁵ × (199/200) ^{(n−1) -5} × 1/200 ”. be able to. These can be represented by a graph as shown in FIG.

  In the graph shown in FIG. 32, the vertical axis indicates the probability that the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed, and the horizontal axis indicates the number of games (in other words, the number of times that the internal lottery process has been executed based on the detection of the start operation). . When the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is performed because the winning with the probability of “1/1200” is performed once, there is a peak of the probability that the operation is performed first, and gradually as the number of times is repeated. A decreasing curve is drawn. On the other hand, when the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed by winning 6 times with the probability of “1/200”, the peak of the probability that the operation is performed is 1000 times to 1200 times. A curve in between is drawn.

  Therefore, in the former case, it can be said that it is difficult to predict where the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state will be performed while the internal lottery process is executed 1200 times. However, in the latter case, the internal lottery process is difficult to predict. It can be said that the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state becomes easier to be performed as the number of times the process is executed approaches 1200 times. It is possible to have an expectation that the operation will be performed. In other words, the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is performed on condition that the winning with the probability q (for example, 1/200) that is n (for example, 6) times the probability p (for example, 1/1200) is performed n times. By doing so, it can be said that at the time of development, it is easy to assume the approximate number of games required until the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state is performed. As described above, when the latter method is adopted, even if the operation of the next BB gaming state does not start easily, if the predetermined number of times is performed, the operation of the ceiling RT gaming state is performed. This makes it possible for a player to have the expectation that it may be lost, which is suitable for arousing the player's motivation and avoiding a decrease in the operating rate.

  Note that, as described above, the internal lottery table storage means included in the spinning reel type gaming machine of the present embodiment is the internal winning combination related to the first specific symbol combination (for example, the above-mentioned replay-replay-bell). A combination of a first specific internal lottery table (for example, the above-described general lottery state internal lottery table) in which a predetermined probability is determined (for example, the above-mentioned replay B) and a second specific symbol (for example, The second normal internal lottery table (for example, the above-mentioned RT2 gaming state internal lottery) in which the internal winning combination (for example, the above-mentioned Replay C) related to the above-mentioned replay-bell-bell) is determined with a predetermined probability. Table) and the internal symbol combination (for example, the above-mentioned replay D) related to the combination of the second symbols (for example, the above-mentioned bell-bell-replay) is determined with a predetermined probability. Replay time internal lottery table (for example, the above-mentioned RT3 gaming state internal lottery table) and the internal winning combination related to the combination of symbols related to the re-game operation are determined with a relatively high probability (for example, RT4 gaming state internal lottery table) described above, and the internal lottery table selection means selects the first specific symbol when the first normal internal lottery table is selected. When a combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, the second normal internal lottery table is selected and the second specific symbol combination is selected when the second normal internal lottery table is selected. When the special internal lottery table is selected after being displayed by the plurality of reels and the special internal lottery table is selected, the second figure is displayed. In the following the combination is displayed by the plurality of reels are adapted to select the internal lottery table for the replay time.

  In addition, the swivel type gaming machine according to the present embodiment has a plurality of reels (for example, the above-described reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) each having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface, and a start operation for detecting a start operation. Internal winning combination determination means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on detection means (for example, the above-described start switch 6S, the above-described medal acceptance / start check process) and detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection means. (For example, the above-described internal lottery process), reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels (for example, the above-described stepping motor, the above-described processing for requesting the start of rotation of all the reels), and the plurality of reels Stop operation detection means (for example, the above-described stop switch 7S and the above-described reel stop control process) that detects a stop operation according to the type of the stop operation detection means When a stop operation is detected, reel stop means (for example, the aforementioned reel stop control process) that stops the rotation of the corresponding reel based on the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means, As a result of the rotation of each of the reels being stopped, a combination of symbols predetermined by the plurality of reels (for example, the aforementioned cherry-ANY-ANY, the aforementioned bell-bell-bell, the aforementioned watermelon-watermelon-watermelon) Is displayed, a profit granting means for giving a profit to the player (for example, the process of paying out medals as described above), and a combination of the first symbols (for example, the red color as described above) by the plurality of reels. 7-red 7-red 7 and blue 7-blue 7-blue 7) are displayed, the internal winning combination (for example, the cherry, bell, and watermelon described above) related to the predetermined combination of symbols. Bonus game operating means (for example, the bonus operation check process described above) for operating a bonus game with a relatively high probability to be determined, and a second symbol different from the combination of the first symbols by the plurality of reels. When a combination (for example, the above-mentioned bell-bell-replay) is displayed, a replay time with a high probability of determining an internal winning combination (for example, the above-mentioned replay A) related to the combination of symbols related to the replay operation is displayed. Replay time actuating means (for example, the aforementioned RT control process) for actuating (for example, the above-described RT4 gaming state), and the internal winning combination determining means is the combination of the first symbol and the second A specific symbol combination (for example, the above-mentioned replay-replay-bell or the above-mentioned replay-bell-bell) is displayed by the plurality of reels. It is characterized in that an internal winning combination relating to the second symbol combination can be determined on the condition that it has been done.

  According to this spinning machine, the replay time operation is performed on the condition that a specific symbol combination different from the symbol combination related to the bonus game operation and the symbol combination related to the replay time operation is displayed. The internal winning combination related to the combination of symbols related to can be determined. In other words, a predetermined stage of displaying a specific symbol combination is taken so that the replay time can be activated. As described above, during the replay time, it is possible to enjoy the lottery execution while minimizing the consumption of medals, etc., so that the internal winning combination related to the operation of the bonus game while suppressing the consumption of medals etc. Can wait to be determined. Therefore, even if a situation where the next bonus game operation does not start easily occurs, it is possible to provide an opportunity for the relief, which will inspire the player and avoid a decrease in the operating rate. It becomes possible to plan.

  In addition to the above-described configuration, the spinning-reel game machine according to the present embodiment is based on the detection of the start operation performed by the start operation detection unit or the stop of rotation of the plurality of reels. , Provided with numerical information updating means (for example, S159 in the RT control process described above) for updating numerical information stored in a predetermined storage area (for example, a storage area corresponding to the RT game number counter of the RAM 33 described above), The internal winning combination determining means is provided on the condition that the numerical value stored in the predetermined storage area has reached n (where n is a natural number) as a result of updating the numerical information performed by the numerical information updating means ( For example, as described above, the RT1 game state operation started after the BB game state operation is ended may be completed after 100 games have been consumed. It is characterized in that the) can determine the internal winning combination according to the combination of the specific symbol.

  According to this spinning machine, the numerical value stored in the predetermined storage area reaches n (where n is a natural number) as a result of updating the numerical information based on the detection of the start operation or the like. The internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination can be determined as a condition. That is, the replay time is activated by a predetermined step in which the numerical information updated based on the detection of the start operation reaches n and a specific symbol combination is displayed thereafter. It is possible to shift to a state that can be broken.

  Further, the internal winning combination determining means provided in the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine has an internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination with a probability lower than the probability of determining the internal winning combination related to the first symbol combination. It is characterized by determining the role.

  According to this spinning machine, the internal winning combination related to the specific symbol combination is determined with a lower probability than the probability of determining the internal winning combination related to the symbol combination related to the operation of the bonus game. did. Therefore, even if a situation where the next bonus game operation does not start easily occurs, the remedy is prevented from being carried out by the student, so the player's will is motivated and the occupancy rate decreases While trying to avoid this, the game's soundness can be maintained without excessively enthusiasm for the player. And the pleasure given to a player when the operation of the replay time is performed can be increased.

  Further, the internal winning combination determining means provided in the above-mentioned spinning-type game machine has an internal probability related to the combination of the second symbols with a higher probability than the probability of determining the internal winning combination related to the combination of the first symbols. It is characterized by determining the winning role.

  According to this spinning machine, the internal winning combination related to the combination of symbols related to the operation of the replay time is higher than the probability of determining the internal winning combination related to the combination of symbols related to the operation of the bonus game. I decided to decide. Therefore, once the combination of the specific symbols is displayed and the state is shifted to a state where the replay time can be operated, the operation is more easily performed than the operation of the bonus game. Therefore, it is suitable for arousing the player's motivation and avoiding a decrease in the operating rate.

  Although the present embodiment has been described above, the present invention is not limited to this. That is, the reel, the internal lottery table storage means, the internal lottery table selection means, the internal winning combination determination means, the reel rotation means, the stop operation detection means, the reel stop means, and the re-game operation means, which are provided in the spinning machine of the present invention The specific configuration such as the above is not limited to each element of the present embodiment described above, and can be arbitrarily changed.

  In this embodiment, before the operation in the ceiling RT gaming state (that is, selection of the RT4 gaming state internal lottery table), the internal lottery table for general gaming state, RT2 is selected as the type of the internal lottery table for switching the selection. Three types of game state internal lottery table and RT3 game state internal lottery table are provided, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, an RT2 gaming state internal lottery table and an RT3 gaming state internal lottery table are provided, and when the operation of the RT1 gaming state is completed, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table is selected. You may make it provide. Moreover, you may make it provide the kind (namely, 4 or more types) exceeding the kind employ | adopted in this Embodiment. As described above, if there is a trial A with a basic probability p (0 <p <1), the variance of the total number of trials X until the trial B with n times the probability q = np occurs n times is (Or standard deviation) is an operation in the ceiling RT gaming state, taking into account that n (where n is a natural number not exceeding 1 / p, and 1 ≦ n ≦ 1 / p) becomes smaller, etc. It can be said that the more types of internal lottery tables whose selections are switched before the operation is performed, it is preferable.

  In the present embodiment, a combination of symbols relating to the replay operation is adopted as a specific symbol combination or a second symbol combination. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it relates to payout of medals and the like. A combination of symbols, a combination of symbols related to the operation of a bonus game such as a normal character, a combination of symbols different from a combination of symbols related to winning, or the like may be adopted.

  In the present embodiment, the probability that an internal winning combination related to a specific symbol combination is determined, the probability that an internal winning combination related to a second symbol combination is determined, and the like can be arbitrarily changed. The probabilities may be equal or different.

  In the present embodiment, for example, the internal winning combination (for example, Replay B) related to a specific symbol combination determined in the normal internal lottery table (for example, the internal lottery table for general gaming state) The internal lottery table (for example, the RT2 gaming state internal lottery table) is not determined, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, the internal winning combination “Replay B” determined in the internal lottery table for general gaming state is determined with a relatively low probability of “1/65536” in the internal lottery table for RT2 gaming state. Also good.

  Also, as a specific symbol combination or a second symbol combination, on the surface of each reel, other symbols are composed of symbols arranged at intervals other than “Z + 1” (that is, five). When the internal winning combination related to these is determined, the combination is always displayed along the active line regardless of the timing of the stop operation, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, it is possible to adopt a combination of symbols composed of symbols that are arranged at intervals of “Z + 1” other symbols, and reflect the skill of the player in the display of these symbol combinations. .

  In the present embodiment, the RT game state is operated after the bonus ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration in which this is not performed may be adopted. For example, when the operation in the BB gaming state ends, the general lottery state internal lottery table may be selected.

  In the present embodiment, the ceiling RT gaming state is operated until the internal winning combination related to the bonus game operation is determined. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the bonus game operation is performed. You may make it operate | move to ceiling RT game state.

  In the present embodiment, the probability of determining the internal winning combination relating to the re-game operation is made equal in the internal lottery table for the general gaming state, the internal winning combination for the RT2 gaming state, and the internal lottery table for the RT3 gaming state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a configuration that is substantially the same may be employed by increasing or decreasing the lottery value by 100.

  In this embodiment, when the start operation is detected, a random number value is extracted based on the start operation, and an internal winning combination is determined using the extracted random value and the internal lottery table. Then, rotation of a plurality of reels is started. That is, “based on” the detection of the start operation is not limited to the detection of the start operation itself, but also includes a result of a predetermined calculation performed using the signal, a post-predetermined process, and the like. It is. For example, “based on the detection of the start operation” is not limited to immediately after the start operation is detected, but after waiting for a predetermined time to elapse after the start operation is detected. Including things. Thus, the same may be said for “based on” used elsewhere.

  Also, the apparatus configuration shown in FIGS. 1 and 2, the circuit configuration shown in FIGS. 3 and 4 and its peripheral devices, the table configuration shown in FIGS. 5 to 17, and the tables shown in FIGS. The configuration of the RAM storage area and the configuration of the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 24 to 30 can be arbitrarily changed or modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  In addition to the pachislot machine as in the present embodiment, the present invention can be applied to gaming machines such as slot machines and video slots. Furthermore, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program in which the operation in the slot machine is executed in a pseudo manner for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  The effects described in the present embodiment are merely a list of the most preferable effects resulting from the present invention, and the effects of the present invention are not limited to those described in the present embodiment. .

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a gaming machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols arranged on the reel surface of the gaming machine 1. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of an electric circuit of the gaming machine 1. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of a sub control circuit 72 of the gaming machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table determination table of the gaming machine 1. 4 is a correlation diagram of gaming states managed in a main control circuit 71 of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the internal winning combination determination table of the gaming machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol combination table of the gaming machine 1. It is a figure which shows the bonus operation time table of the gaming machine 1. 7 is a diagram showing an internal winning combination storing area of a RAM 33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the carryover combination storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. FIG. It is a figure which shows the bonus game state flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the RT game state flag storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the effective stop button storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the symbol storage area of RAM33 of the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the game main process performed by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the medal reception and start check processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the internal lottery process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the reel stop control process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus completion | finish check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of RT control processing by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows the flowchart of the bonus action check process by the main control circuit. It is a figure which shows proof that dispersion | distribution of the total X of the trial frequency of n times probability q = nP becomes small, so that n is large. It is a figure following FIG. The binomial distribution when the replay time is activated by winning a lottery performed with a probability of 1/1200 and when the replay time is activated by winning a lottery performed with a probability of 1/200. It is a graph to show.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Game machine 3L, 3C, 3R Reel 4L, 4C, 4R Display window 5 Liquid crystal display device 6 Start lever 6S Start switch 7L, 7C, 7R Stop button 7S Stop switch 30 Microcomputer 31 CPU
32 ROM
33 RAM
71 Main control circuit 72 Sub control circuit 81 Sub CPU
82 Control ROM
83 SDRAM

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on each surface;
Internal lottery table storage means for storing a plurality of types of internal lottery tables in which each of a plurality of types of internal winning combinations is determined with a predetermined probability;
Internal lottery table selection means for selecting any of a plurality of types of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means;
Internal winning combination determining means for determining an internal winning combination by lottery based on detection of a start operation and the internal lottery table selected by the internal lottery table selecting means;
Reel rotating means for rotating each of the plurality of reels;
Stop operation detecting means for detecting stop operation according to the type of the plurality of reels;
Reel stop means for stopping rotation of the corresponding reel based on detection of the stop operation performed by the stop operation detecting means and the internal winning combination determined by the internal winning combination determining means;
Re-game actuating means for actuating the re-game when a combination of symbols relating to the act of re-game is displayed by the plurality of reels;
A bonus game operating means for operating a bonus game when the first symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels;
The internal lottery table storage means includes
A normal internal lottery table in which an internal symbol combination related to a specific symbol combination is determined with a predetermined probability, and a special internal lottery in which an internal symbol combination related to a second symbol combination is determined with a predetermined probability At least a table and an internal lottery table for replay time in which an internal winning combination relating to a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the replay is determined with a relatively high probability,
The internal lottery table selection means includes
When the normal internal lottery table is selected, when the specific symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, the special internal lottery table is selected thereafter.
When the special internal lottery table is selected, when the second symbol combination is displayed by the plurality of reels, the replay time internal lottery table is selected thereafter. Machine. The internal lottery table selection means includes
2. The revolving game machine according to claim 1, wherein the internal lottery table for replay time is selected until an internal winning combination relating to the first symbol combination is determined by the internal winning combination determining means. . The internal lottery table storage means includes
Aside from the internal lottery table for replay time, further storing a predetermined internal lottery table in which an internal winning combination relating to a combination of symbols relating to the operation of the replay is determined with a relatively high probability,
The internal lottery table selection means includes
When the operation of the bonus game performed by the bonus game operating means is completed, the predetermined internal lottery table is selected,
3. The spinning game according to claim 1, wherein the normal internal lottery table is selected after a predetermined number of games since the predetermined internal lottery table has been selected. Machine.

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