JP2009011600A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine which can be controlled not under a fixed condition after a big bonus is over to a re-game lottery rate improved state in which consumption of game media is suppressed appropriately and expectations of good luck can be maintained appropriately and, at the same time, can vary the progress of a game, eliminates the risk of making a game monotonous, and can increase motivation of a player to play as compared with a conventional game machine. <P>SOLUTION: Lottery data of the game machine are defined so that in a game during a prescribed period, probability of condition establishment for setting a privilege game differs at least between a first bet number of betting of game media used in the game and a second bet number which is larger than the first bet number. Then, in a game played after the privilege game is ended, a ratio by which a game is controlled to a re-game lottery improved state capable of suppressing consumption of the game media by a special winning combination high probability game continuously set varies by the number of betting. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a game machine represented by a slot machine, a pachinko machine, and the like.

  In a conventional game machine (for example, a slot machine), a reel is rotated by inserting a medal and operating a start lever, an internal lottery is determined by internal lottery, and a reel is stopped by operating a stop button. When a combination of symbols predetermined according to the internal determination is displayed on the symbol display window, a winning combination is established, and when a winning combination with a medal payout is established, a prescribed number of medals are paid out. It is like that.

As one of such conventional gaming tables, a normal game state is provided when the player has a re-gamer who can play the next game without newly inserting medals and the big bonus is over. There has been proposed a gaming machine configured to be controlled to a “regame lottery rate improvement state”, which is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the regamer is higher (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent No. 3581640

  However, in the gaming machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, the occurrence timing of the “re-game lottery rate improvement state” is limited at the end of the big bonus and is uniform. There is a problem that the interest of the player is lowered because the player is not controlled to the “regame lottery rate improvement state” until the bonus is awarded. Further, since the player has the impression of passively enjoying an advantageous gaming state, there is a problem that the player's willingness to play is further reduced.

  In addition, since the probability of occurrence of the “re-game lottery rate improvement state” depends on the internal winning probability of the big bonus, the appearance rate, and the like, it is easy for the player to concentrate on the game stand where the big bonus is easily assigned. Therefore, in game machines equipped with the “regame lottery rate improvement state” function, the internal winning probability and appearance rate of big bonuses on each game machine must be set to almost the same setting, and the games manufactured by each manufacturer There was also a possibility that an attractive game machine could not be provided because the specifications of the machine were the same.

  Furthermore, once the game table is controlled to “re-game lottery rate improvement state”, the player will indifferently consume the predetermined number of games, so the interest of the player decreases as the game progresses There was also a problem such as.

  The present invention has been made to solve such problems, and a big bonus is provided in a re-game lottery rate improvement state that can moderately reduce the consumption of game media and keep gambling appropriately. Although it is possible to control instead of the fixed conditions after finishing, it is possible to have variations in the progress of the game at the same time, there is no possibility that the game will become monotonous, and the game compared to the conventional game table A gaming stand that can increase a player's willingness to play is provided.

  The present invention provides a plurality of reels provided with a plurality of types of symbols, lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is based on lottery data, and rotation of the reels based on a lottery result of the lottery means. The reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop, and the symbol combination displayed on the winning line of the display window by the reel stopped by the reel stop control means corresponds to the winning combination internally by the lottery means. A game machine comprising: determination means for determining whether or not a predetermined symbol combination and game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games, wherein the plurality of types of roles Includes at least a re-game player who can play a game without inserting a game medium and a symbol combination corresponding to the re-game player when a predetermined condition is satisfied. A special role that starts a re-probability high-probability game in which the rate that can be displayed on the inn is higher than the rate set so far, and the first privilege game that gives a privilege advantageous to the player is started The first privilege combination to be performed and a second privilege combination that is configured with a symbol combination different from the first privilege combination and starts the second privilege game, and the plurality of types of games include At least a special combination high-probability game in which a ratio at which the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination can be displayed on the winning line is higher than a ratio set so far is included, and the game setting means includes When the condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is satisfied, the special role high probability game is set, and the special role high probability game is set as the first privilege game or End of the second bonus game In the game that is executed later, when the condition for setting the second privilege game is satisfied and the condition for setting the first privilege game is satisfied, the game is set when the condition for setting the first privilege game is satisfied. A special high probability game that is more advantageous to the player than the special high probability game is set, and after the condition for setting the second special game is established during a predetermined period, the first special game is set. When a condition is established, a special high probability game that is set when the condition for setting the first privilege game is established is set, and the lottery data includes, in the game during the predetermined period, The probability that the condition for setting the first special game is established is at least the first bet number and the second bet number that is larger than the first bet number. Characterized as different It is a game stand.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to control the re-game lottery rate improvement state that can moderately reduce the consumption of game media and keep the gambling ability moderately, and at the same time, the progress of the game Thus, there is no possibility that the game will become monotonous, and the player's willingness to play can be increased compared to the conventional game stand. In addition, since the probability of establishment of the special game setting condition differs depending on the number of bets, the rate of entry into the special game can be changed according to the player's betting number setting operation. It is possible to further improve the expectation for the setting of the replay high-probability game. Therefore, it becomes possible to change the entry rate to the re-probability high-probability game by the player's operation, and the fun of the game can be further improved while moderately reducing the gambling.

  The above-mentioned “regame lottery rate improvement state” and “replay high probability state” are both synonymous and can be played without using the game medium in the next game. Consumption is suppressed. Generally, it refers to a state in which a symbol combination corresponding to a re-gamer is more likely to appear than in a normal gaming state.

  The plurality of types of roles include special roles for starting a special game that can give a privilege that is advantageous to the player because the first privilege game or the second privilege game can be set. In addition, the game setting means sets the special role high-probability game when the condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is satisfied in the special game. If a high probability game is continuously set in a game until it is determined that the special game has ended and a game executed after the special game has ended, during the special game or after the special game ends Even in this game, the player is not bored, and the player can be allowed to play the game while expecting it.

  Further, the display window has a symbol area for displaying a single symbol when stopped on the reel, and at least n (n is a positive integer) symbols are vertically displayed. Are arranged in a display area where (n × n) symbols are displayed, and the winning line is a horizontal line for determining a combination of symbols arranged in a straight line in the horizontal direction of the display area; When the reel stop control means determines that the first bonus combination is won internally by the lottery means, the diagonal stop line is arranged on a diagonal line of the display area. It is possible to align and stop a part of symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on a single winning line of either the horizontal line or the diagonal line, and to the lottery means By When it is determined that the second bonus combination has been won internally, the symbol is the same as a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination and corresponds to the second bonus combination. If a part of symbols constituting the symbol combination can be stopped on the horizontal line and / or the plurality of winning lines on the diagonal line and stopped, the player can receive the first bonus combination and the first bonus combination. Which of the two bonus combinations is won internally can be intuitively determined by the display mode of the symbols on the winning line, and the advantage of the special role high probability game can be easily grasped.

  In addition, if the special role high probability game is continuously set until the replay high probability game is started, the player's expectation for the replay high probability game is set to the start time of the regame high probability game. Can be maintained, and the interest of the player can be further enhanced.

  The condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is satisfied when the lottery means determines that the first privilege combination or the second privilege combination is won internally. In this case, whether or not the replay high probability game is set is left to the lottery result of the bonus combination. Therefore, the player will proceed with the game while expecting the internal winning of the bonus role, and the player after the bonus will be uniquely determined by winning the bonus, compared to the conventional game stand Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  In addition, the condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is that a symbol combination corresponding to the first privilege combination or the second privilege combination is displayed on the winning line by the determination unit. If it is determined that it is determined that the game has been made, it is a condition that the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus combination are aligned on the winning line in order to obtain the profit of the replay high probability game. Therefore, it is possible to give the player the fun of aligning the symbol combinations corresponding to the bonus combination on the winning line, to further enhance the player's interest, and the player has a sense of expectation for the bonus combination. The game progresses while holding the game, and the player's expectation can be maintained as compared to the conventional game table in which the game after the bonus is uniquely determined by the bonus winning.

  Further, if the probability that the condition for setting the first privilege game is satisfied is set higher than the probability that the condition for setting the second privilege game is satisfied, the special role amount that is more advantageous for the player is set. Rare value can be given to the second privilege combination in which the probability game is set, and the interest of the player can be enhanced.

  Further, if the special combination is a second re-playing role associated with a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the re-playing role and capable of playing a game without throwing in game media, The player can also obtain a profit from the special combination in addition to the profit from the re-game combination.

  The present invention is also a game machine comprising: lottery means for determining a lottery result using predetermined lottery data; and a game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games, In the lottery data, a condition for setting at least a predetermined advantageous condition with a first bet number and a second bet number larger than the first bet number of game media used in the game The number of bets of either the first or second bet having a high probability of establishment of the advantageous condition after the establishment of the predetermined advantageous condition in the same type of game is different from that of the advantageous condition. The information used for the lottery is determined so that the annihilation condition for eliminating the establishment of the advantageous condition is established with a higher probability than the betting number of the first or second betting number with a low probability of establishment. It is a game stand that is characterized.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, the progress of the game can be varied according to the difference in the number of bets, the game is not likely to be monotonous, and the player's willingness to play is increased as compared with the conventional gaming machine. be able to. For example, according to the player's betting number setting operation, the probability of setting the replay high probability game to moderately reduce the consumption of game media and reduce gambling will change. It becomes possible to change the rush rate to the state.

  According to the gaming table according to the present invention, it is possible to control the re-game lottery rate improvement state, but at the same time, it is possible to give variations to the progress of the game, and there is no risk of the game becoming monotonous, The player's willingness to play can be increased as compared with the game table.

  Hereinafter, a slot machine (game table) according to an embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

  <Overall configuration>

  First, the overall configuration of the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 1 is an external perspective view of the slot machine 100. FIG.

  The slot machine 100 includes a substantially box-shaped main body 101 and a front door 102 attached to the front opening of the main body 101. Inside the center of the main body 101 of the slot machine 100, three reels (left reel 110, middle reel 111, and right reel 112) having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface for a predetermined number of frames are stored. It is configured to be able to rotate inside. In the first embodiment, an appropriate number of symbols are printed on the belt-like member at equal intervals, and the reels 110 to 112 are configured by affixing the belt-like member to a predetermined circular frame material. When viewed from the player, three symbols on the reels 110 to 112 are displayed in the vertical direction from the symbol display window 113 so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. Then, by rotating the reels 110 to 112, the combination of symbols that can be seen by the player varies. In the first embodiment, three reels are provided in the center of the slot machine 100. However, the number of reels and the installation position of the reels are not limited to this.

  In addition, an optical sensor (not shown) including a light projecting unit and a light receiving unit is provided in the slot machine 100 in the vicinity of each of the reels 110 to 112. The light projecting unit and the light receiving unit of this optical sensor are provided. A light-shielding piece of a certain length provided on the reel passes between them. Based on the detection result of the sensor, the position of the symbol on the reel in the rotation direction is determined, and the reels 110 to 112 are stopped so that the target symbol is displayed on the winning line 114.

  Further, a line display LED for informing an effective line and an effect line, which will be described later, is arranged on the outer frame of the symbol display window 113 by lighting control such as blinking and lighting.

  FIG. 2A is a schematic front view showing the symbol display window 113 and the line display LED in an enlarged manner, and FIG. 2B is a schematic front view showing only the line display LED. (C) is the schematic front view which showed the display mode of line LED typically.

  In the first embodiment, the line display LEDs are vertically aligned on both sides of the left reel 110 (reference numerals 710 and 711), both sides of the middle reel 111 (reference numerals 712 and 713), and both sides of the right reel 112 (reference numerals 714 and 715). Nine are arranged each.

  In addition, these vertical line display LEDs 710 to 715 are grouped into three areas of area a (710a to 715a), area b (710b to 715b) and area c (710c to 715c). The upper part of the display window 113 (symbol display areas 1, 4 and 7), the b area in the middle part of the symbol display window 113 (symbol display areas 2, 5, and 8), and the c area in the lower part of the symbol display window 113 (symbol display). These are associated with regions 3, 6, and 9), respectively.

  For example, when the upper horizontal line (symbol display area 1, 4, 7) of the symbol display window 113 is notified, 18 line display LEDs indicated by reference numerals 710a to 715a are turned on, and the right down line (symbol display) is displayed. When notifying the areas 1, 5, 9), 18 line display LEDs indicated by reference numerals 710a, 711a, 712b, 713b, 714c, and 715c are turned on.

  The winning line display lamp 120 in FIG. 1 is a lamp indicating a winning line (valid line) that is valid. Here, the effective line in the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 3A is a schematic front view of the symbol display window 113. FIG.

  The “effective line” of the first embodiment includes an upper right effective line L1 configured by the lower stage of the left reel 110, the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and the upper stage of the right reel 112 (symbol display areas 3, 5, and 7). The upper horizontal effective line L2 constituted by the upper stage of the reel 110, the upper stage of the middle reel 111, the upper stage of the right reel 112 (symbol display areas 1, 4, 7), the middle stage of the left reel 110, the middle stage of the middle reel 111, the right It is composed of three effective lines, a middle horizontal effective line L3 constituted by the middle stage of the reel 112 (symbol display areas 2, 5, 8). In the first embodiment, apart from these three effective lines, the lower reel 110, the middle reel 111, and the right reel 112 (design display areas 3, 6, and 9) are configured. Two “production lines”, a lower horizontal production line L4 and a lower right production line L5 constituted by the upper stage of the left reel 110, the middle stage of the middle reel 111, and the lower stage of the right reel 112 (symbol display areas 1, 5, 9). Is present. Hereinafter, the effective lines L1 to L3 and the production lines L4 and L5 may be collectively referred to as “winning line”.

  FIGS. 3B and 3C are diagrams showing a display example of a symbol. FIG. 3B is a display example of a symbol referred to as “single blue 7 uniform”, and FIG. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the symbol called "double blue 7 assortment".

  In FIG. 5B, “blue 7-blue 7-watermelon” is arranged in the middle horizontal effective line L3, and “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is arranged in the lower right effect line L5. In this way, a state where “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned on a single winning line (lower right effect line L5) is referred to as “single blue 7 aligned”.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 6C, “blue 7-blank-watermelon” is displayed on the upper horizontal effective line L2, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is displayed on the middle horizontal effective line L3, “ "Blue 7-Blue 7-Blue 7" is available. In this way, a state where “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is aligned in a plurality of winning lines (middle horizontal effective line L3 and right-down effect line L5) is referred to as “double blue 7 aligned”.

  Returning to FIG. 1, the start lamp 121 is a lamp for notifying the player that the reels 110 to 112 are in a state of being able to rotate. The replay lamp 122 informs the player that the current game can be replayed (the medal insertion is not required) when a replay game that is one of the winning games in the previous game is won. It is a lamp to inform. The medal insertion lamp 124 is a lamp that notifies that a medal can be inserted. The number lamp 129 is a lamp that informs the player of the number of medals inserted, and when one medal is inserted, one bottom lamp is lit, and when two medals are inserted, the bottom lamp is displayed. The two lamps and the center lamp are turned on, and when three medals are inserted, the three lamps are turned on.

  The payout number display 125 is a display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out to the player as a result of winning a winning combination. The game number display 126 is an indicator for displaying an error display when a medal is inserted, the number of games during the big bonus game (in the BB game), the number of winnings of a predetermined winning combination, and the like. The stored number display 127 is a display for displaying the number of medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100. The reel panel lamp 128 is an effect lamp.

  The medal insertion buttons 133a to 133c are buttons for inserting a predetermined number of medals stored electronically in the slot machine 100. In the first embodiment, every time the medal insertion button (one betting button) 133a is pressed, one maximum betting number (three in this embodiment) is inserted, and the medal insertion button (two betting buttons). Every time 133b is pressed, the maximum bet number is inserted by two, and when the medal insertion button (MAXBET button) 133c is pressed, only the maximum bet number is inserted. The medal slot 134 is an slot for a player to insert a medal when starting a game. That is, the medal can be inserted electronically by the medal insertion button 130 or 131, or the actual medal can be inserted through the medal insertion slot 134.

  The payment button 132 is a button for adjusting the medals electronically stored in the slot machine 100 and the bet medals and discharging them to the medal tray 156 from the medal payout opening 155. The medal return button 133 is a button that is pressed to remove a medal when the inserted medal is jammed.

  The start lever 135 is a lever-type switch for performing a game start operation. That is, when a desired number of medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 134 and the start lever 135 is operated, the reels 110 to 112 are rotated as a trigger, and the game is started. The stop buttons 137 to 139 are buttons for performing a stop operation on the reels 110 to 112 that have started rotating by operating the start lever 135, and are provided corresponding to the reels 110 to 112. When any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is operated, any one of the corresponding reels 110 to 112 is stopped.

  The door key 140 is a hole into which a key for unlocking the front door 102 of the slot machine 100 is inserted. The medal payout exit 155 is a payout exit for paying out medals. The medal tray 156 is a container for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 155. The medal tray 156 employs a tray that can emit light in the first embodiment, and may be hereinafter referred to as a tray lamp.

  The upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, and the saucer lamp 156 are decorative lamps for exciting the game. In addition, a pair of doors (shutters) 163 that can be opened and closed left and right are disposed below the upper lamp 150, and a display liquid crystal for displaying various information such as small role notifications is provided behind the doors 163. A display device (LCD) 157 is provided. The sound hole 160 is a hole for outputting the sound of a speaker provided inside the slot machine 100 to the outside. On the title panel 162, a pattern for decorating the slot machine 100 is drawn.

  <Control unit>

  Next, the circuit configuration of the control unit of the slot machine 100 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS. 4 and 5.

  The control unit of the slot machine 100 is roughly divided into a main control unit 300 that controls the central part of the game, and a sub control unit 400 that controls various devices in accordance with commands transmitted from the main control unit 300. Has been.

  <Main control unit>

  First, the main control unit 300 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows a circuit block diagram of the main control unit 300.

  The main control unit 300 includes a CPU 310 that is an arithmetic processing unit for controlling the entire main control unit 300, a data bus and an address bus for the CPU 310 to transmit and receive signals to and from each IC and each circuit, It has the structure described below. The clock correction circuit 314 is a circuit that divides the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and supplies it to the CPU 310. For example, when the frequency of the crystal oscillator 311 is 12 MHz, the divided clock is 6 MHz. The CPU 310 operates by receiving the clock divided by the clock correction circuit 314 as a system clock.

  The CPU 310 is connected to a timer circuit 315 for setting a timer interrupt processing cycle for constantly monitoring the sensor and switch states and a motor drive pulse transmission cycle via a bus. When the power is turned on, the CPU 310 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 312 to the timer circuit 315 via the data bus. The timer circuit 315 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 310 at each interrupt time. In response to this interrupt request, the CPU 310 executes monitoring of each sensor and transmission of drive pulses. For example, when the system clock of the CPU 310 is set to 6 MHz, the frequency division value of the timer circuit 315 is set to 1/256, and the data for frequency division of the ROM 312 is set to 44, the reference time for this interrupt is 256 × 44 ÷ 6 MHz = 1. 877 ms.

  Further, the CPU 310 stores a ROM 312 for storing various data such as a program for controlling each IC, lottery data used for internal winning lottery, reel stop position, and temporary data. A RAM 313 is connected. Other storage means may be used for these ROM 312 and RAM 313, and this is the same in the sub-control unit 400 described later. The CPU 310 is connected to an input interface 360 for receiving an external signal, and a start lever sensor 321, a stop button sensor 322, a medal insertion button sensor 323, a checkout button via the input interface 360 every interrupt time. The state of the sensor 324 and the medal payout sensor 326 is detected, and each sensor is monitored.

  The medal insertion sensor 320 is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 134. The start lever sensor 321 is a sensor for detecting the operation of the start lever 135. The stop button sensor 322 is a sensor for detecting which stop button is pressed when any one of the stop buttons 137 to 139 is pressed. The medal insertion button sensor 323 is a sensor for detecting which medal insertion button is pressed when any of the medal insertion buttons 133a to 133c is pressed. The settlement button sensor 324 is provided on the settlement button 132, and when the settlement button 132 is pressed once, the stored medals and the bet medals are settled and paid out. The medal payout sensor 326 is a sensor for detecting a payout medal.

  The CPU 310 further has an input interface 361 and output interfaces 370 and 371 connected to an address bus via an address decoding circuit 350. The CPU 310 exchanges signals with external devices via these interfaces. An index sensor 325 is connected to the input interface 361. The index sensor 325 is installed at a predetermined position on the mounting base of each of the reels 110 to 112, and becomes a high level every time the light shielding piece provided on the reels 110 to 112 passes through the index sensor 325. When detecting this signal, the CPU 310 determines that the reel has made one rotation, and resets the rotational position information of the reel to zero. The output interface 370 includes a reel motor driving unit 330 that controls a motor for driving the reel, and a motor for a hopper (a device for paying out medals accumulated in the bucket from the medal payout outlet 155, not shown). A hopper motor driving unit 331 for driving, a game lamp 340 (specifically, a winning line display lamp 120, a start lamp 121, a re-playing lamp 122, an announcement lamp 123, a medal insertion lamp 124, etc.) and 7 segments ( A SEG) display 341 (a payout number display 125, a game number display 126, a stored number display 127, etc.) is connected.

  A random number generation circuit 317 is connected to the CPU 310 via a data bus. The random number generation circuit 317 is an increment counter capable of incrementing a value within a certain range based on a clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 311 and the crystal oscillator 316 and outputting the count value to the CPU 310, which will be described later. Used for various lottery processes, including internal lottery for winning positions. An output interface 371 for transmitting a command to the sub control unit 400 is connected to the data bus of the CPU 310. Information communication between the main control unit 300 and the sub control unit 400 is a one-way communication, and the main control unit 300 transmits a command to the sub control unit 400. Cannot be sent.

  <Sub control unit>

  Next, the sub control unit 400 of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure shows a circuit block diagram of the sub-control unit 400.

  The sub-control unit 400 is an arithmetic processing unit that controls the entire sub-control unit 400 based on a main control command or the like transmitted from the main control unit 300, and the CPU 410 transmits and receives signals to and from each IC and each circuit. It has a data bus and an address bus for performing, and has a configuration described below. The clock correction circuit 414 is a circuit that corrects the clock oscillated from the crystal oscillator 411 and supplies the corrected clock to the CPU 410 as a system clock.

  Further, a timer circuit 415 is connected to the CPU 410 via a bus. The CPU 410 transmits the frequency dividing data stored in the predetermined area of the ROM 412 to the timer circuit 415 via the data bus at a predetermined timing. The timer circuit 415 determines an interrupt time based on the received frequency division data, and transmits an interrupt request to the CPU 410 at each interrupt time. The CPU 410 controls each IC and each circuit based on the interrupt request timing.

  Further, the CPU 410 temporarily stores a ROM 412 in which commands and data for controlling the entire sub-control unit 400, line lighting LED lighting patterns and data for controlling various displays, and the like are stored. A RAM 413 for storage is connected via each bus.

  Further, an input / output interface 460 for transmitting and receiving external signals is connected to the CPU 410. The input / output interface 460 is disposed on the outer frame of the symbol display window 113 and controls lighting such as blinking and lighting. Are connected to a line display LED 420 for notifying an active line or a winning line, a door sensor 421 for detecting opening / closing of the front door 102, and a reset switch 422 for clearing data in the RAM 413.

  An input interface 461 for receiving a main control command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the CPU 410 via a data bus, and an effect process that excites the entire game based on the command received via the input interface 461. Etc. are executed. A sound source IC 480 is connected to the data bus and address bus of the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 controls sound according to a command from the CPU 410. The sound source IC 480 is connected to a ROM 481 that stores sound data. The sound source IC 480 amplifies the sound data acquired from the ROM 481 by the amplifier 482 and outputs the sound data from the speaker 483. The CPU 410 is connected to an address decoding circuit 450 for selecting an external IC, similar to the main control unit 300, and the input interface for receiving a command from the main control unit 300 is connected to the address decoding circuit 450. 461, an input interface 471 for inputting a signal from the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490, a clock IC 423, an output interface 472 for outputting a signal to the 7-segment display 440, and the like are connected.

  The CPU 410 can acquire the current time by connecting the clock IC 423. The 7-segment display 440 is provided inside the slot machine 100 so that, for example, predetermined information set in the sub-control unit 400 can be confirmed by an attendant of a game store or the like. Further, a demultiplexer 419 is connected to the output interface 470. The demultiplexer 419 distributes the signal transmitted from the output interface 470 to each display unit and the like. That is, the demultiplexer 419 receives the upper lamp 150, the side lamp 151, the center lamp 152, the waist lamp 153, the lower lamp 154, the reel panel lamp 128, the title panel lamp 170, the saucer lamp 156, according to the data received from the CPU 410. The outlet strobe 171 is controlled. The title panel lamp 170 is a lamp that illuminates the title panel 162, and the payout outlet strobe 171 is a strobe type lamp installed inside the payout opening. The CPU 410 performs signal transmission to the door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 via the demultiplexer 419. The door / liquid crystal screen control unit 490 is a control unit that controls the liquid crystal display device 157 and the door 163.

  <Pattern arrangement>

  Next, the symbol arrangement applied to each of the reels 110 to 112 will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a diagram in which the arrangement of symbols applied to each reel (left reel 110, middle reel 111, right reel 112) is developed in a plane.

  A plurality of types of symbols are arranged on each reel 110 to 112 by a predetermined number of frames (21 frames of arrangement numbers 0 to 20 in the first embodiment). Also, arrangement numbers 0 to 20 shown at the left end of the figure are numbers indicating the arrangement positions of symbols on the reels 110 to 112. For example, in the first embodiment, “red 7 symbol” is assigned to the number 2 frame on the left reel 110, “replay symbol” is assigned to the number 0 frame on the middle reel 111, and “0” is assigned to the number 0 frame on the right reel 112. "Bell symbols" are arranged respectively. The names of other symbols are as shown in the table on the right side of the figure.

  <Type of winning prize>

  Next, the types of winning combinations of the slot machine 100 will be described with reference to FIG. The figure shows the types of winning combinations, the symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and the operation or payout of each winning combination.

  Among the winning combinations in this specification, the big bonuses (BB1 to BB5) and the regular bonuses (RB1 to RB3) are used as the symbols for shifting to the bonus game, and the replays (replays) 1 to 4 newly insert medals. The symbols that can be re-played without being distinguished from the winning combination may be referred to as the “acting combination”, but the “winning combination” in this specification includes the big bonus and the regular bonus that are the operating combination. Replays are included.

  In addition, the “winning” in this specification includes a case where a symbol combination of an actuator not accompanied by a medal payout is displayed on an active line, for example, a big bonus, a regular bonus, a replay winning Is included.

  The winning combination includes a single combination constituted by one winning combination and a simultaneous winning combination (double combination) that allows a plurality of winning combinations to be internally elected simultaneously.

  The single combination of the first embodiment includes a big bonus (BB1 to BB5), a small combination (bell, watermelon, cherry), and replays (replay) 1 to 4.

  “Big bonus (BB1 to BB5)” is a special combination (operating combination) in which a big bonus game (BB game) which is a special game is started by winning. In the case of the first embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combinations are “Blue 7-Blue 7-Red 7” for BB1, “White 7-White 7-White 7” for BB2, and “Red 7-Red 7-Red” for BB3. 7 ”, BB4 is“ white 7-white 7-red 7 ”, and BB5 is“ red 7-red 7-white 7 ”. This is a state in which a winning combination is more likely to win than in a normal game, and refers to a gaming state with a high expected value of game media. A gaming state advantageous to the player is called a big bonus.

  “Small (bell, watermelon, cherry)” (hereinafter sometimes simply referred to as “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”) is a winning combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out by winning a prize. In the case of Example 1, the bell is “bell-bell-bell”, “BAR-bell-bell”, or “blank-bell-bell”, the watermelon is “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon”, and the cherry is “cherry-ANY-ANY”. Further, the corresponding payout number is as shown in FIG. In the case of “cherry-ANY-ANY”, the symbol of the left reel 110 may be “cherry”, and the symbol of the middle reel 111 and the right reel 112 may be any symbol.

  “Replays (replay) 1 to 4” are winning combinations (acting players) that can play a game without inserting medals (game media) in the next game by winning, and medals are paid out. Absent. In the case of the first embodiment, the corresponding winning symbol combinations are “replay-replay-replay” for replay 1, “replay-replay-bell” for replay 2, and “replay-bell-bell” for replay 3. "Replay 4 is" Bell-Replay-Replay ".

  It is needless to say that the type of winning combination is not limited to the winning combination shown in the first embodiment and can be arbitrarily adopted.

  The gaming state of the slot machine 100 is broadly divided into a normal game (including a time when the BB is won internally), a replay high probability state, a BB game, and an RB game. The winning combination is adopted.

  <Normal game>

  FIG. 8 shows the types of winning combinations in a normal game, the internal winning probability and the number of medals paid out (dividend) in the case of two games (game played with two medals inserted), and three games (three medals). FIG. 9 is a diagram showing internal winning probabilities and medal payout numbers (payouts) when a game is performed with the number of cards inserted, and FIG. 9 shows the internal winning probabilities corresponding to replays 1 to 4 and replays 1 & 2 and their composition. It is the figure which showed the probability for every RT state.

  In the figure, the numerator value of the internal winning probability is a numerical value (lottery data) indicating the number of appearances of each winning combination in a predetermined number of games, and the denominator value is a random number obtained at the time of the internal winning lottery. It is the size of the range of numerical values (65536 in the first embodiment). There are a plurality of internal winning probabilities (in this embodiment, four stages of setting 1, setting 3, setting 5, and setting 6), and a clerk of the game store can arbitrarily select and set any of them. it can. Further, the replay synthesis probability in FIG. 9 indicates a numerical value obtained by adding up the internal winning probabilities corresponding to the replays 1 to 4 and the replays 1 & 2 (replays 1 and 2).

  In addition to the big bonuses (BB1 to BB5), small roles (cherry, watermelon, bell), and replays 1 to 4, which are the above-mentioned single roles, there are simultaneous winning combinations in the winning combination of the normal game.

  The simultaneous winning combination is a winning combination capable of simultaneously winning a plurality of winning combinations. In the first embodiment, the simultaneous winning combination (replay 1 & 2, cherry & BB1, cherry & BB2, cherry & BB3, cherry & BB4, cherry) & BB5, watermelon & BB1, watermelon & BB2, watermelon & BB3, replay 2 & BB1, replay 2 & BB2, replay 2 & BB3, replay 2 & BB4, replay 2 & BB5, replay 1,2 & BB1, replay 1,2 & BB2, replay 1,2 & B3 Games 1, 2 & BB4, replays 1, 2 & BB5, replay 1 & BB1, replay 1 & BB2, replay 1 & BB3, replay 1 & BB4, replay 1 & BB5). For example, the simultaneous winning combination (replay 2 & BB1) is a winning combination capable of simultaneously winning both replay 2 and BB1, and a winning symbol combination “replay-replay-bell” corresponding to replay 2 is available. In this case, the game can be performed without inserting medals in the next game, and when the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-red 7” corresponding to BB1 is prepared, the game shifts to the bonus game. To do.

  In the normal game, one of seven RT modes, RT0, RT1, and RT4 to RT8, having different re-game synthesis probabilities is set. As shown in FIG. 9, in the case of two-game, the re-game synthesis probabilities of the seven types of RT modes of re-games 1 to 4 and re-games 1 & 2 are set to the same value of 1 / 7.3. When playing 3 cards, out of the 7 types of RT modes, RT0 mode, RT4 mode, RT6 mode, and RT8 mode replays 1-4 have the lowest replay synthesis probability of 1 / 7.3, RT5 mode In addition, the replay synthesis probability of the replays 1 to 4 in the RT7 mode is set to be highest at 1 / 1.2.

  <When winning the BB internal>

  FIG. 10 shows the types of winning combinations in the case of BB internal winning (internal winning), the internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) in two-game, and the internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) in three-game. FIG.

  BB internal winning means that any of the winning combinations of BB1 to BB5 is won internally (including internal winning by simultaneous winning combination), and is not won of any of BB1 to BB5 (the winnings corresponding to BB1 to BB5) A gaming state where the symbol combinations are not complete.

  The winning combination at the time of winning this BB includes the small role (cherry, watermelon, bell), replays 1 to 4 and replays 1 & 2 which are the above-mentioned single roles. In addition, at the time of BB internal winning, there are two types of RT modes: BB internal winning RT2 mode and BB internal winning RT3 mode in which replays 1-4 and replay 1 & 2 have lower internal winning probabilities than BB internal winning RT2 mode. Either one is set.

  <BB game>

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations in the BB game, the internal winning probability and the medal payout number (dividend) in the two-game, and the internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) in the three-game. It is.

  In the BB game, the winning combination includes the small role (cherry, watermelon, bell), replays 1 to 4 & replays 1 & 2 and RB (RB1 to RB3) which are the above-mentioned single roles. In addition, the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 in the BB game at the time of the two-card game is set to be lower than the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 in the BB game at the time of the three-card game. The probability of internally winning RB1 and RB2 during BB game is 1/65536.

  In the BB game, as shown in FIG. 12, the re-games 1 to 4 and the re-games 1 & 2 have different internal winning probabilities, but the four types of RT 0, RT 4, RT 6 and RT 8 having the same re-game synthesis probability. One of the RT modes is set.

  <RB game>

  FIGS. 13A to 13C show types of winning combinations in RB games, internal winning probabilities and medal payout numbers (dividends) in two-games, internal win probabilities and medal payout numbers in three-games ( FIG.

  In the RB game, the winning combination includes the small role (cherry, watermelon, bell), the replays 1 to 4 and the replays 1 & 2 which are the above-mentioned single roles.

  Also, in the RB game, one of the RT modes, the RT0 mode shown in FIG. 5A, the RT4 mode shown in FIG. 5B, and the RT6 mode shown in FIG.

  <Game state transition>

  Next, the game state transition will be described in detail with reference to FIG. This figure is a state transition diagram showing the state of the game state transition.

  In the normal game, there are seven types of RT modes: a normal game RT0 mode, a normal game RT1 mode, and a normal game RT4 to RT8 mode.

  The normal game RT0 mode is a game state that is initially set at the start of the normal game. The normal game RT1 mode is shifted to when the symbol combination “Replay-Replay-Bell” corresponding to the replay 2 is displayed on the active line, and the normal game RT1 mode is continued for seven games after the transition. As shown in FIG. 9, the normal game RT1 mode (three-game) has a re-game synthesis probability of 1 / 1.9, and the normal game RT0 mode (three-game) has a re-game synthesis probability of 1/7. It is higher than 3. Note that the re-game synthesis probability in the normal game RT1 mode (two-game) is the same as the re-game synthesis probability in the normal game RT0 mode (two-game).

  The normal game RT4 mode is shifted to when the BB game is finished in the BB general game RT4 mode, and the normal game RT6 mode is the normal game when the BB game is finished in the BB general game RT6 mode or the RB game RT6 mode. Migrate if In these normal game RT4 mode and normal game RT6 mode, as shown in FIG. 9 described above, the ratio of the symbol combination “replay bellbell” corresponding to replay 3 can be displayed on the winning line (inside the replay The special-probability high-probability game whose winning probability is higher than the ratio set so far (in this example, the internal winning probability of replay 3 is 0 to 1 / 7.7 (normal game RT4 mode) (3 games)) or 1/8 (normal game RT6 mode (3 games)).

  In addition, the normal game RT5 mode shifts when the symbol combination “Replay-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the replay 3 is displayed on the active line in the normal game RT4 mode or the normal game RT6 mode. The normal game RT5 mode is continued for 150 games. As shown in FIG. 9, the normal game RT5 mode (three-card game) has a re-game synthesis probability of 1 / 1.2, and the normal game RT4 mode and the RT6 mode (three-card game) have a re-game synthesis probability. It is higher than 1 / 7.3.

  The normal game RT8 mode is shifted to the case where the BB game is ended and becomes a normal game in the BB general game RT8 mode. In the normal game RT8 mode, as shown in FIG. 9 above, the ratio at which the symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay 4 can be displayed on the winning line is the ratio set so far. (In this example, the internal winning probability (3 games) of replay 4 is 1 / 7.4).

  In addition, the normal game RT7 mode shifts when the symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay 4 is displayed on the active line in the normal game RT8 mode, and for 1000 games after the transition, The normal game RT7 mode is continued. As shown in FIG. 9, the normal game RT7 mode (three-game) has a re-game synthesis probability of 1 / 1.2, and the normal game RT8 mode (three-game) has a re-game synthesis probability of 1/7. It is higher than 3.

  At the time of BB internal winning, there is an RT2 mode for BB internal winning and an RT3 mode for BB internal winning. BB internal winning RT2 mode shifts when a reach is displayed on the symbol display window 113 during bonus internal winning (BB1 to BB3 internal winning), and BB internal winning RT3 mode is during bonus internal winning. The process proceeds when a normal losing eye is displayed on the symbol display window 113 at the time of internal winning of BB4 and BB5. The “reach eye” refers to a display result displayed only when the special combination is won internally, and in the first embodiment, it is a display result displayed only when BB1 to BB3 are won internally. The “ordinary losing eye” is a display result in which a symbol combination that does not correspond to any winning combination is displayed.

  As described above, the display result displayed on the symbol display window 113 by the stopped reels 110 to 112 is the same as the display result when it is not determined that the special combination (BB1 to BB3) has been won internally (usually normal) If you set a special role high-probability game that has a different advantage for the player in the case of the losing eye) and the display result (reach eye) that can be displayed only when it is determined that the special role was won internally, The player can easily grasp the advantage of the special role high probability game from the display result of the display window.

  BB games include a BB general game RT0 mode, a BB general game RT4 mode, a BB general game RT6 mode, a BB general game RT8 mode, an RB3 game RT0 mode, an RB1 game RT4 mode, and an RB2 game RT6 mode.

  The BB general game RT0 mode shifts to the case where the symbol combination corresponding to BB1 to BB5 is displayed on the active line (when winning one of BB1 to BB5). In this BB general game RT0 mode, when RB1 is won internally and the symbol combination “Blue 7-Blank-Bell” corresponding to RB1 is aligned on the active line 114 (when winning RB1), RB1 game Transition to RT4 mode. And when this RB1 game is complete | finished, it transfers to BB general game RT4 mode. Furthermore, in this BB general game RT4 mode, when RB3 is internally won and the symbol combination “Replay-Cherry-Replay” corresponding to RB3 is aligned on the active line 114 (when winning RB3), RB3 When the game RT0 mode is entered, RB2 is won internally, and the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to RB2 is aligned on the active line 114 (when winning RB2), When the RB2 game RT6 mode is entered, when the RB2 is internally won and the RB2 is not won, the BB general game RT6 mode is entered.

  In addition, when RB2 is internally won in the BB general game RT0 mode, the BB general game RT6 mode is entered, and in this BB general game RT6 mode, the symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is selected. ”On the active line (when winning RB2), the RB2 game RT6 mode is entered. When this RB2 game is completed, the BB general game RT8 mode is entered for 100 games, and when the BB general game RT8 mode is completed, the BB general game RT0 mode is entered. In the BB general game RT8 mode, when RB3 is internally won and the symbol combination “Replay-Cherry-Replay” corresponding to RB3 is aligned on the active line 114 (when winning RB3), RB3 game Transition to RT0 mode.

  In addition, when RB3 is internally won in the BB general game RT0 mode and the symbol combination “Replay-Cherry-Replay” corresponding to RB3 is aligned on the active line 114 (when winning RB3), RB3 game Transition to RT0 mode. When this RB3 game ends, the game state shifts to the previous game state (BB general game RT0 mode, BB general game RT4 mode, or BB general game RT8 mode).

  In addition, when there are more than 390 medals paid out during the BB game due to winning of BB1 to BB3, or when there are more than 365 medals paid out during the BB game due to winning of BB4 and BB5, Transition to normal game.

  <Main processing>

  Next, the main process of the main control unit 300 will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing the flow of main processing of the main control unit 300.

  Basic control of the game is performed mainly by the Main CPU 310 of the main control unit 300, and the Main CPU 310 repeatedly executes the main control unit main process of FIG.

  When power is turned on to the slot machine 100, first, various initialization processes are executed. Thereafter, in step S101 of the main control unit main process, a process related to medal insertion is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not medals have been inserted, and the winning line display lamp 120 is turned on according to the number of medals inserted. It is not necessary to insert a medal when winning the re-game in the previous game.

  In step S102, a process related to a game start operation is performed. Here, it is checked whether or not the start lever 135 has been operated. If it is determined that the start operation has been performed, the number of inserted medals is determined. In addition, a start lever reception command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the start of the game by receiving this start lever reception command.

  In step S103, a valid winning line is determined. In the first embodiment, the effective lines are the above three winning lines.

  In step S104, the random number generated by the random number generator 317 is acquired.

  In step S105, an internal lottery of a winning combination is performed using the random number acquired in step S104 and the lottery data stored in the ROM 312. As a result of the internal lottery, when any winning combination is won internally, the winning combination flag is internally turned ON. Note that the random value acquired in step S104 may be used not only for the winning combination internal lottery but also for the lottery when the reel stop control table is selected. In step S105, an internal winning command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the result of the internal lottery by receiving this internal winning command.

  In step S106, rotation of all the reels 110 to 112 is started by a reel rotation start process. At this time, based on the internal lottery result in step S105, the stop position data selection table is referred to, and any one reel stop control table is selected.

  In step S107, a production input button reception process (details will be described later) is performed.

  In step S108, the reels 110 to 112 corresponding to the pressed stop buttons 137 to 139 are stopped by the reel control process. At this time, the reels 110 to 112 are stopped based on the reel stop control table selected in step S106. In step S108, a stop position symbol command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. By receiving the stop position symbol command, the sub-control unit 400 grasps at which symbol position each reel 110 to 112 is stopped.

  In step S109, the winning determination of the symbols stopped when the stop buttons 137 to 139 are pressed is performed. Here, it is determined that the winning combination has been won when the winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination won or the flag carryover winning combination is displayed (displayed) on the active line. For example, if “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on the active line, it is determined that the replay is won. In step S109, a determination result command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the winning result by receiving the determination result command.

  In step S110, a medal payout process is performed. In this medal payout process, if any winning combination with payout (dividend) is won, the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is paid out.

  In step S111, game state control processing is performed. Although details will be described later, in this game state control process, control for shifting the game state is performed. For example, in the case of BB winning, preparation is made so that a BB game can be started from the next time. Prepare to start normal games from

  In step S112, RT game update processing (details will be described later) is performed. Although details will be described later, here, processing relating to transition to the RT mode is performed.

  Thus, one game is completed, and thereafter, the game proceeds by repeating the main control unit main process.

  <Direction input process for production>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 16, description will be made on the effect insertion button reception process (step S107) in the main process. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the input button reception process for productions.

  In step S201, it is determined whether or not the third stop reel is waiting to be stopped, that is, whether or not the two reels are already stopped and only the remaining one reel is rotating. If the stop of the third stop reel is awaiting reception, the process ends without performing any processing. If not, the process proceeds to step S202.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the medal insertion button 130 has been pressed. If the pressing of the medal insertion button 130 is accepted, the process proceeds to step S203, and if not, the process ends without performing any processing.

  In step S203, an effect input button acceptance command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and the process ends.

  <Game state update processing>

  Next, the game state update process (step S111) in the main control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the game state update process.

  In this game state update process, control is performed to shift the respective game states of the normal game (including when the BB is won), the BB game, and the RB1 to RB3 games in accordance with the state transition diagram shown in FIG.

  First, in step S301, it is determined whether or not the conditional device lottery code is an internal winning generation code. If the conditional device lottery code is an internal winning generation code, the process proceeds to step S302; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S303.

  In step S302, the BB internal winning state is set.

  In step S303, internal winning information is set based on the conditional device lottery code.

  In step S304, the remaining number of games of the RB game (RB1 to RB3 game in this embodiment) is acquired.

  In step S305, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of RB games is 0 (in the present embodiment, whether or not a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) has been completed). If the number of remaining RB games is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S306. If the number of remaining RB games is 0, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S306, the remaining number of RB games is decremented by one.

  In step S307, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games in the RB1 to RB3 games is 0 (in this embodiment, whether or not a predetermined number of games have been performed in the RB1 to RB3 games). If the remaining number of games in the RB1 to RB3 games is other than 0, the process proceeds to step S308. If the remaining number of games in the RB1 to RB3 games is 0, the process proceeds to step S311.

  In step S308, it is determined whether there is a winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, that is, whether any winning combination has been won. If there is a winning symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S309, and if not, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S309, the number of remaining winnings in the RB1 to RB3 games is decremented by one.

  In step S310, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of winnings in the RB1 to RB3 games is 0 (in this embodiment, whether or not the winning combination is won a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in the RB1 to RB3 games). . If the remaining number of winnings in the RB1 to RB3 games is 0, the process proceeds to step S311. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S313.

  In step S311, in order to end the RB game, information on the RB game such as the start of the RB game, the remaining number of RB games, and the remaining number of RB winnings is cleared (initialized).

  In step S312, a winning determination result is acquired.

  In step S313, it is determined whether there is a winning symbol combination. If there is a winning symbol combination, the process proceeds to step S314; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S327.

  In step S315, it is determined whether or not a bonus (BB1 to BB5, RB1 to RB3) has been won. If the bonus is won, the process proceeds to step S323; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S315.

  In step S315, it is determined whether or not an RB game is being played. And if it is in RB game, it will progress to step S316, and if that is not right, it will progress to step S327.

  In step S316, bonus end determination data is acquired.

  In step S317, whether or not the number of acquired medals in the bonus exceeds the bonus end determination data (in this embodiment, the number of acquired medals in the bonus exceeds 390 for BB1 to BB3 and 365 for BB4 and BB5). Or not). If the acquired medal number in the bonus does not exceed the bonus end determination data, the process proceeds to step S327, and if the acquired medal number in the bonus exceeds the bonus end determination data, the process proceeds to step S318.

  In step S318, it is determined whether or not an RB2 game is in progress. And if it is in RB2 game, it will progress to step S319, and if that is not right, it will progress to step S320.

  In step S319, RB2 in-game end information is set to end the RB2 game.

  In step S320, BB end information is set to end the BB game.

  In step S321, the end of BB is set, and in step S322, the normal game state is set.

  In step S323, the BB internal winning state setting is cleared, and in step S324, bonus winning information is set.

  In step S325, the state of the BB game is set, and in step S326, settings for starting a bonus, such as setting of the remaining number of RB games, are performed.

  In step S327, the gaming state command is transmitted to the sub-control unit 400, and the process ends. The sub-control unit 400 grasps the current gaming state by receiving this gaming state command.

  <RT game update processing>

  Next, the RT game update process (step S112) in the main control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of RT game update processing.

  In this RT game update process, control for shifting the RT mode in each gaming state is performed according to the state transition diagram shown in FIG.

  First, in step S401, the current gaming state is confirmed, and in step S402, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal game. In the case of a normal game, the process proceeds to step S403. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S404.

  In step S403, a normal game RT mode update process is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S404, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is BB internal winning. If the BB internal winning is selected, the process proceeds to step S405. If not, the process proceeds to step S406.

  In step S405, BB internal winning RT mode update processing is performed. In this BB internal winning RT mode update process, the RT mode is updated when BB internal winning is performed.

  In step S406, BB game RT mode update processing is performed (details will be described later).

  <Normal game RT mode update processing>

  Next, the normal game RT mode update process (step S403) in the RT game update process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of normal game RT mode update processing.

  In step S501, it is determined whether or not the BB has ended. If the BB is finished, the process proceeds to step S507, and if not, the process proceeds to step S502.

  In step 502, internal winning information is confirmed.

  In step S503, it is determined whether an RT mode change (transition) condition is satisfied. If the RT mode change condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step S504. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S505.

  In step S504, the RT mode is updated. For example, when the symbol combination “Replay-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the replay 3 is displayed on the active line during the normal game RT4 mode or the normal game RT6 mode, the RT mode is updated to the normal game RT5 mode. To do.

  In step S505, other RT mode processing is performed.

  In step S506, the internal winning information is cleared.

  In step S507, the RT mode after the end of BB is confirmed.

  In step S508, an RT mode corresponding to the RT mode after the end of BB is set. For example, when the RT mode at the end of the BB is the BB general game RT4 mode, the normal game RT4 mode is set.

  <BB game RT mode update process>

  Next, the BB game RT mode update process (step S406) in the RT game update process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of BB game RT mode update process.

  In step S701, internal winning information is confirmed.

  In step S702, it is confirmed whether or not BB1 to BB5 have been won. If BB1 to BB5 are won, the process proceeds to step S715. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S703.

  In step S703, it is determined whether or not RB1 is won internally. If RB1 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S704. If not, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S704, it is determined whether or not RB1 has been won. If the RB1 is won, the process proceeds to step S705, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S705, the internal winning information of RB1 is cleared. In step S706, the RT mode is set to the BB general game RT4 mode at the end of the RB1 game.

  In step 707, it is determined whether or not RB2 is won internally. If RB2 is won internally, the process proceeds to step S708; otherwise, the process proceeds to step S713.

  In step S708, it is determined whether the RT6 mode has been set as the RT mode. If the RT6 mode is set as the RT mode, the process proceeds to step S710, and if not, the process proceeds to step S709.

  In step S709, the RT mode is set to the BB general game RT6 mode.

  In step S710, it is determined whether or not RB2 has been won. If the player has won RB2, the process proceeds to step S711, and if not, the process ends.

  In step S711, the internal winning information of RB2 is cleared, and in step S712, the RT mode is set to the RB game RT6 mode.

  In step S713, it is determined whether or not the RB2 game has ended. If RB2 has been completed, the process proceeds to step S714. If not, the process ends.

  In step S714, the RT mode is set to the BB general game RT8 mode.

  In step S715, RT mode is set to BB general game RT0 mode, and a process is complete | finished.

  Next, the gaming state update process and the RT game update process of the slot machine 100 will be specifically described.

  FIG. 21 (a) is a diagram showing a change in the gaming state when RB3 is internally won during BB game and RB1 and RB2 are not internally won. FIG. 21 (b) is a diagram showing change in RB2 during BB game. It is the figure which showed the change of the gaming state in the case of winning internally (or winning RB2).

  In FIG. 5A, first, one of BB1 to BB5 is won during the normal game RT7 mode, and the mode shifts to the BB general game RT0 mode. Next, during the BB game, the winning symbol combination “Replay-Cherry-Replay” corresponding to RB3 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 and wins RB3, and the BB game ends without winning RB1 and RB2 internally. is doing. Therefore, after the end of the BB, the normal game RT0 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT0 mode, the winning symbol combination “Replay Replay Bell” corresponding to the replay 2 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 and wins the replay 2 and remains in the normal game RT1 mode for 7 games. It has migrated.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 6B, during BB game, RB2 is internally won and the game shifts to the BB general game RT6 mode, or the player wins RB2 and shifts to the RB game RT6 mode. Next, the BB game is terminated in the BB general game RT6 mode or the RB game RT6 mode, and the normal game RT6 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT6 mode, the winning symbol combination “Replay Bell-Lobel” corresponding to the replay 3 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win the replay 3, and the normal game RT5 mode is entered for 150 games. It has migrated.

  FIG. 22 (a) is a diagram showing changes in the gaming state when winning RB1 during BB gaming.

  In FIG. 5A, during the BB game, RB1 is won internally, and the winning symbol combination “Blue 7-Blank-Bell” corresponding to RB1 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 and won RB1. The BB general game RT4 mode is entered upon completion of the game. Next, the BB game is ended in the state of the BB general game RT4 mode, and the normal game RT4 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT4 mode, the winning symbol combination “Replay Bell-Lobel” corresponding to the replay 3 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win the replay 3, and the normal game RT5 mode is entered for 150 games. It has migrated. In FIG. 21 (b), the RT mode is shifted in response to the internal winning of RB2, but the RT mode may be shifted in response to the end of the RB game as described above. Further, the RT mode may be shifted in response to winning of RB1 to RB3.

  FIG. 22B is a diagram showing changes in the gaming state when winning RB2 during BB gaming.

  In the same figure (b), during the BB game, RB2 is won internally, and the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to RB2 is aligned on the middle horizontal effective line L3 and won in RB2. The BB general game RT8 mode is entered upon completion of the RB2 game. Next, the BB game is terminated in the BB general game RT8 mode, and the normal game RT8 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT8 mode, the winning symbol combination “Belle Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay 4 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win the replay 4, and the normal game RT7 mode is entered for 1000 games. It has migrated.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 6A, when RB1 is won internally during BB game, it is possible to shift to the normal game RT5 mode with a replay synthesis probability of 1 / 1.2 for 150 games. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 5B, when RB2 is won internally during BB game, the game transitions to the normal game RT7 mode with a replay synthetic probability of 1 / 1.2 for 1000 games. In this example, the latter can play as many games as 900 games with a re-game synthesis probability of 1 / 1.2. In this way, the advantage to the player may be different between the case where RB1 is internally won during the BB game and the case where RB2 is internally won during the BB game.

  FIG. 23 is a view showing a change in the gaming state when winning RB1 after winning RB1 during the BB game.

  In the figure, during BB game, RB1 is won internally, and the winning symbol combination “Blue 7-Blank-Bell” corresponding to RB1 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win RB1, and RB1 game ends. The BB general game RT4 mode has been entered. In this example, during the BB game, RB2 is further won internally, and the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to RB2 is aligned on the middle horizontal effective line L3 and wins RB2. The BB general game RT8 mode is entered upon completion of the game. Next, the BB game is terminated in the BB general game RT8 mode, and the normal game RT8 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT8 mode, the winning symbol combination “Bell-Replay-Replay” corresponding to the replay 4 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win the replay 4, and the normal game RT7 mode is used for 1000 games. It has moved to. In this way, the RT mode may be updated several times during the BB game, and even if the player wins RB1 which is less advantageous than the RB2, the player can aim for the RB2 again during the BB game. It is possible to shift to an advantageous RT mode.

  FIG. 24 is a diagram showing a change in the gaming state when the player further wins RB1 after winning RB2 during the BB game.

  In the figure, during the BB game, RB2 is internally won, and the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” corresponding to RB2 is aligned on the middle horizontal effective line L3 and wins RB2, winning RB2 game. The BB general game RT8 mode is entered by the end of. In this example, during the BB game, RB1 is further won internally, and the winning symbol combination “Blue 7-Blank-Bell” corresponding to RB1 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win RB1, and the RB1 game Due to the end, the BB general game RT4 mode is entered. Next, the BB game is ended in the state of the BB general game RT4 mode, and the normal game RT4 mode is entered. Then, during the normal game RT4 mode, the winning symbol combination “Replay-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the replay 3 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2 to win the replay 3, and during the 150 games, the normal game RT5 mode It has moved to. In this example, the RB2 game is won first, but after that, the RB1 game is disadvantaged over the RB2 game during the BB game. Therefore, the normal game is more disadvantageous than the normal game RT7 mode in the normal game. Transitioned to RT5 mode.

  <Sub control section main processing>

  Next, the sub-control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. This figure is a flowchart showing the flow of the sub-control unit main process.

  In step S801, it is determined whether a command has been received from the main control unit 300 or not. If a command is received, the process proceeds to step S802. Otherwise, the command is waited for.

  In step S802, the received command is analyzed.

  In step S803, effect processing is performed (details will be described later).

  <Sub control section main processing>

  Next, the rendering process (step S803) in the sub control unit main process will be described with reference to FIG. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of an effect process.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not the received command is a “BB winning command”. If the command is a “BB winning command”, the process proceeds to step S902. If not, the process proceeds to step S903.

  In step S902, an effect process during BB is performed (details will be described later).

  In step S903, it is determined whether or not the received command is an “RB winning command”. If the command is an “RB winning command”, the process proceeds to step S904. If not, the process proceeds to step S905.

  In step S904, a blinking process of the line display LED is performed.

  In step S905, it is determined whether or not the received command is a “gaming state command”. If the command is a “gaming state command”, the process proceeds to step S906, and if not, the process proceeds to step S908.

  In step S906, it is determined whether or not the current RT mode is other than the normal game RT0 mode. If it is other than the normal game RT0 mode, the process proceeds to step S907, and if not, the process proceeds to step S908.

  In step S907, an expectation effect (details will be described later) that stimulates the player's expectation is performed.

  In step S908, other effect processing is performed.

  <Production processing during BB>

  Next, with reference to FIG. 27, the during-BB effect process (step 902) in the effect process will be described. In addition, the figure is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production process during BB.

  In step S1001, the BB medium production mode is set. Here, the command transmitted from the main control unit 300 is used to grasp that the player has operated the medal insertion button 130 and the like, and based on the player's operation, the BB medium effect mode can be used to select one BB. Set the medium production mode.

  In step S1002, it is determined whether an internal winning command of RB1 / RB2 has been received. If the internal winning command RB1 / RB2 is received, the process proceeds to step S1003, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1008.

  In step S1003, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is “princess effect mode”. If the effect mode is the princess effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1004. Otherwise, the process proceeds to step S1005.

  In step S1004, the princess effect mode (BET chance effect) is executed.

  FIG. 29 (c) is a diagram showing the effect mode in the princess effect mode. In the princess production mode, when the start lever 135 is operated, the winning combination or lose is determined by the internal lottery, and the internal winning command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400, for example, “You can give a cheer with BET A message such as “Yo” is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, and a voice such as “Press BET” is output from the speaker. Then, when the player operates the medal insertion button 130 in response to the message or voice, the main control unit 300 transmits an “effect insertion button reception command” to the sub-control unit 400, and the sub-control unit 400 The production mode is changed based on the command.

  In this way, if further providing notification means (in this example, a liquid crystal display device or a speaker) that indicates the establishment of a predetermined setting condition (in this example, the possibility of internal winning of RB1 or RB2) is provided, It is possible to give a sense of expectation to the special role high probability game and the replay high probability game, and to increase the player's willingness to play.

  In addition, an operation means (in this example, a medal insertion button) that can be operated by the player is further provided, and the notification means is operated when the operation mode by the operation means satisfies a predetermined condition (in this example, the medal insertion button is pressed). If the player determines that the first bonus combination (RB1) or the second bonus combination (RB2) has been determined to be internally won by the lottery means, If it is satisfied, it is possible to know that the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination has been won internally.

  In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the effect mode is the “donor effect mode”. Then, if the effect mode is the hall effect mode, the process proceeds to step S1006, and if not, the process proceeds to step S1007.

  In step S1006, the hall effect mode (chance notice effect) is executed.

  FIG. 29 (a) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the hall effect mode. In the hall effect mode, when the start lever 135 is operated, a winning combination or a loss is determined by internal lottery, and an internal winning command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub control unit 400, the sub control unit 400 sends a notification. An announcement lottery will be held. When winning the announcement lottery, for example, a message such as “Let's aim for 7!” Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, or a sound such as “It is a chance” is output from the speaker, and RB1 or RB2 is internally won. A chance notice effect for informing the player is executed. On the other hand, when the notice lottery is not won (in the case of non-winning), the number of medals acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display device or music is output from the speaker, but the chance notice effect is not executed.

  In this way, the possibility that it has been determined that the first bonus combination (RB1) or the second bonus combination (RB2) has been internally won by the lottery means is indicated to the player before the rotation of the reels 110 to 112 stops. If the notification means for notifying is further provided, it is possible to give the player a sense of expectation for the special role high-probability game and the replay high-probability game, and to increase the player's willingness to play.

  In step S1007, a spear effect mode (notification effect) is executed.

  FIG. 29 (b) is a diagram showing an effect mode in the samurai effect mode. In the 爺 production mode, when the start lever 135 is operated to internally win RB1 or RB2 by internal lottery and an internal winning command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400, for example, “7 Confirm! Is displayed on the liquid crystal display device, or a sound effect is output from the speaker, and a notification effect for notifying the player that RB1 or RB2 has been internally won is executed. On the other hand, when an internal winning command is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400 by winning the winning combination or loss other than RB1 and RB2 by internal lottery, the number of medals acquired is displayed on the liquid crystal display device. Or music is output from the speaker, and the announcement effect is not executed.

  In this way, the notification means determines that the lottery means has determined that the first bonus combination (RB1) or the second bonus combination (RB2) has been internally won before the rotation of the reels 110 to 113 stops. By informing the player, the player can know that the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination has been won internally.

  In step S1008, it is determined whether or not the RB2 game has ended. If the RB2 game has ended, the process proceeds to step S1009. If the RB2 game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1012.

  In step S1009, it is determined whether or not the re-gamer has been won in the final game in the RB2 game. If the re-gamer has been won, the process proceeds to step S1012 without setting the two-game recommended notification mode in step S1010. The process proceeds to step S1010 if the re-game player has not won.

  In step S1010, a two-game recommendation notification mode is set. In step S1011, in order to notify that the two-game recommendation notification mode has been set, a two-game recommendation notification (for details) is used. (To be described later).

  In step S1012, it is determined whether or not the RB1 game has ended. If the RB1 game has ended, the process proceeds to step S1013. If the RB1 game has not ended, the process proceeds to step S1014.

  In step S1013, the information on the two-game recommendation notification mode is deleted and the two-game recommendation notification is stopped.

  In step S1014, after performing the effect process in BB according to each effect mode, a process is complete | finished.

  <Expectation of expectation>

  Next, the expectation effect in the sub-control unit 400 will be specifically described.

  FIG. 28A is a diagram showing the production timing of the expectation effect, and FIG. 28B is a diagram showing an example of the expectation effect.

  FIG. 6A shows the change in the gaming state when the RB1 is won during the BB game (see FIG. 22A for details). In this example, the BB game is finished and the normal game is finished. From the transition to the RT4 mode to the transition to the normal game RT5 mode, an expectation effect as shown in FIG.

  In this way, the period between the time when the special role high probability game (in this example, the normal game RT4 mode) is set and the time when the replay high probability game (in this example, the normal game RT5 mode) is started, If there is further provided an effect control means (in this example, a liquid crystal display device) that produces an expectation effect that produces the possibility of starting the game in a predetermined manner, the replay high probability game may be started for the player It is possible to maintain the player's willingness to play during the period from when the special role high probability game is set to when the replay high probability game is started.

  Such an expectation effect may be performed using a speaker or a decorative lamp. Moreover, the period of expectation effect is not specifically limited, For example, you may perform expectation effect only for the predetermined number of games.

  <RB prize production>

  Next, an effect mode at the time of winning the RB1 and an effect mode at the time of winning the RB2 will be described.

  FIG. 30A is a diagram showing a display mode at the time of winning an RB1, and FIG. 30B is a diagram showing an effect mode at the time of winning an RB2.

  In FIG. 5A, the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all the reels 110 to 112, and the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blank-bell” corresponding to RB1 is aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2. In addition, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” are aligned in the downward-sloping production line L5. With the RB1 winning, a “winning determination command” for notifying that the RB1 has been won is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400, and the sub-control unit 400 responds to the RB1 winning using a liquid crystal display device or a speaker. Perform the production.

  The sub-control unit 400 blinks the line display LEDs in the symbol display area (in this example, 1, 2, 5, 9) corresponding to the blue 7 symbol (step S904). As a result, the symbol “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” aligned on the lower right effect line L5 can be made more conspicuous than the symbol “blue 7-blank-bell” aligned on the upper horizontal effective line L2. . In this way, if you perform an effect that makes the symbols stopped on the production line stand out more than the symbols stopped on the active line, the player will pay attention to the symbols aligned on the production line rather than the active line, The player can intuitively recognize that the chance time has been fixed by “single blue 7 assortment”, and can improve the interest of the player.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 5B, the stop buttons 137 to 139 are operated to stop all the reels 110 to 112, and the winning symbol combination “blue 7-blue 7-blue corresponding to RB2 is displayed on the middle horizontal effective line L3. 7 ”and“ blue 7-blue 7-blue 7 ”are aligned on the right-downward effect line L5. With the RB2 winning, a “winning determination command” for notifying that the RB2 has been won is transmitted from the main control unit 300 to the sub-control unit 400, and the sub-control unit 400 responds to the RB2 winning using a liquid crystal display device or a speaker. Perform the production.

  In addition, the sub-control unit 400 blinks the line display LEDs in the symbol display area (1, 2, 5, 8, 9 in this example) corresponding to the blue 7 symbol. As a result, the “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” symbol aligned with the middle horizontal effective line L3 and the “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” aligned with the middle horizontal effective line L3 and the right-downward effect line L5 are displayed. The design can stand out. Therefore, the player can intuitively recognize that the replay time is determined by “double blue 7 assortment”, and can improve the interest of the player.

  <Two-game recommended notification>

  Next, the above-described two-game recommendation notification will be specifically described. FIG. 31 (a) is a diagram showing a change in the gaming state when the RB2 is won during the BB game and the two-game recommendation notification is performed, and FIG. 31 (b) is the RB2 winning during the BB game. FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a change in gaming state when the player has further won RB1 after performing two-game recommendation notification.

  In FIG. 5A, during the BB game, RB2 is internally won and RB2 is won. Then, upon completion of the RB2 game, a transition to the BB general game RT8 mode is made, and a two-game recommendation notification that recommends a two-game is preferable to a three-game. FIG. 32 is a diagram showing an example of a two-game recommendation notification. In this example, on the LCD display screen, an image that recommends a two-game (in this example, an image that recommends the user to press the two-betting button 133b) and character information (in this example, “Play with two cards. ")".

  Further, in FIG. 31 (b), during the BB game, RB2 is internally won and RB2 is won. Then, upon completion of the RB2 game, a transition to the BB general game RT8 mode is made, and a two-game recommendation notification for recommending a two-game is performed. In this example, RB1 is further internally won during the BB game, but the two-game recommendation notification is stopped by the internal winning of RB1.

  As shown in FIG. 11 above, the internal winning probability of RB1 in the BB game of 3 games is 1 / 50.8 or 1 / 65.5, and the internal winning probability of RB2 in the BB game of 3 games is 1/262 or 1 / 100.8. On the other hand, the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 in the BB game of two games is 1/65536. In this embodiment, the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 in the BB game of two games is 3 It is set to be lower than the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 during the BB game of the single game. Therefore, when the player plays two games according to the two-game recommendation notification in the BB, the internal winning probability of RB1 and RB2 is set to 1/65536, and the probability of winning internally to RB1 and RB2 is extremely low. Therefore, the gaming state is likely to change in a state where the RT mode is promoted (RT6 → RT8) as shown in FIG. As a result, the player can enjoy the normal game RT7 mode which has a high re-playing internal winning probability and is advantageous to the player for a long time (1000 games in this example).

  On the other hand, when a player plays a three-card game against the two-game recommended notification in the BB, the probability that RB1 and RB2 are won internally is higher than that in the two-game, so the game state is As indicated by 31 (b), there is a possibility of transition in a state where the RT mode is demoted (RT8 → RT4). As a result, the player may be able to enjoy the normal game RT5 mode that has a high probability of winning a replay and is advantageous to the player only for a short period (150 games in this example).

  As described above, the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment has a lottery means (a lottery unit) for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of roles and a plurality of types of reels 110 to 112 and a plurality of types of combinations is won. In the first embodiment, internal lottery processing), reel stop control means (reel control processing in the first embodiment) for performing stop control related to stopping rotation of the reels 110 to 112 based on the lottery result of the lottery means, and reel stop The symbol combination displayed on the winning line of the display window (the symbol display window 113 in this embodiment 1) by the reels 110 to 112 stopped by the control means is determined in advance corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means. Determining means for determining whether or not it is a symbol combination (winning determination processing in the first embodiment) and game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games ( As in Example 1 game state update processing and RT game updating process), a game machine equipped with. The multiple types of combinations include at least a re-game combination (re-game 1 in the first embodiment) in which a game can be performed without inserting a game medium, and a predetermined condition is satisfied. A special role that starts a re-probability high-probability game in which the rate at which the symbol combination corresponding to the game character can be displayed on the winning line is higher than the rate set so far (in the first embodiment, the re-game) 2 to 4), a first privilege combination (RB1 in this embodiment 1) for starting a first privilege game (RB1 game in this embodiment 1) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player, and a first privilege A second bonus combination (RB2 in the first embodiment), which is configured by a symbol combination different from the combination and starts the second bonus game (RB2 game in the first embodiment), is included, and a plurality of types of games At least the symbol combination corresponding to the special role is Special role high-probability games with a ratio that can be displayed on the screen are higher than the ratio set so far, and the game setting means sets the first bonus game or the second bonus game When the condition to be satisfied is established, the special role high probability game is set, and the special role high probability game is continuously executed in the game executed after the first privilege game or the second privilege game is ended. If the condition for setting and the second privilege game is established, it is more advantageous for the player than the special high probability game set when the condition for setting the first privilege game is established. A condition for setting a first special game after a special high probability game is set and a condition for setting a second special game is established during a predetermined period (in the two-game recommended mode in the first embodiment). The first bonus game when is established A special high probability game that is set when a condition to be set is established, and the lottery data includes a bet on a game medium (medal in the first embodiment) used for the game in a game during a predetermined period. At least the first award game with a first bet number (two in this embodiment) and a second bet number (three in this embodiment) larger than the first bet number. It is determined that the establishment probability of the condition for setting is different.

  According to the gaming machine according to the first embodiment, it is possible to control the re-game lottery rate improvement state, but at the same time, it is possible to give variations to the progress of the game, and there is no possibility that the game becomes monotonous. Thus, the player's willingness to play can be increased as compared with the conventional game table.

  In addition, for a plurality of types of roles, a special role (BB 1 in this embodiment 1) that starts a special game (BB game in this embodiment 1) that has a higher expectation of acquisition of game media than a normal game and that is advantageous to the player. BB4) is further included, and the specific game is a special game, so that the player can play a special high probability game only during the special game. Therefore, a special value can be given to the special role high-probability game, and the player's willingness to play can be stimulated and enhanced. In addition, even during a special game or a game after the special game ends, the player is not bored, and the game can be performed while keeping the player feeling excited.

  In addition, for a plurality of types of combinations, a privilege combination (RB1 in this embodiment 1) that starts a privilege game (RB game, SRB game in this embodiment 1) that gives a privilege advantageous to the player only for a predetermined game period. , RB2, SRB) are included, and the predetermined setting condition is established when it is determined that the bonus combination is won internally by the lottery means, so that if the player wins the bonus combination without winning the bonus combination, A special role high probability game can be performed and the player's willingness to play is not hindered. Whether or not the replay high probability game is set depends on the lottery result of whether or not the bonus combination is won. Therefore, the player will proceed with the game while expecting the internal winning of the bonus role, and the player after the bonus will be uniquely determined by winning the bonus, compared to the conventional game stand Can maintain a sense of expectation.

  Note that if the predetermined setting condition is established when it is determined by the determining means that the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination is displayed on the winning line, the player only wins the bonus combination. A special role high probability game can be performed. Therefore, a special value can be given to the special role high-probability game, and the player's willingness to play can be stimulated and enhanced. In addition, in order to obtain the profit of replay high probability game, it is necessary to align the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on the winning line, so it is interesting to align the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus role on the winning line. It can be given to the player, and the player's interest can be further enhanced, and the player will proceed with the game while expecting a prize for the bonus, and after the bonus ends, The player's expectation can be maintained as compared with the conventional game table in which the game is uniquely determined.

  Further, the predetermined condition is that, in a game executed after the specific game is finished by the game setting means (normal game in the first embodiment), it is determined that the special combination is internally won by the lottery means, or Since it is established when it is determined by the judging means that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed on the winning line, the player can win the special combination internally even if the specific game ends, If a prize is won, it is possible to obtain a continuous profit of a replaying role high probability game. Therefore, the player's willingness to play can be maintained even after the specific game ends.

  In addition, since the special role high probability game is continuously set until the game high probability game is started, the player's expectation for the regame role high probability game is maintained until the start time of the regame role high probability game. And can further enhance the interest of the player.

  Further, since the plurality of types of setting conditions have different probabilities that the setting conditions are satisfied (for example, in the first embodiment, the internal winning probability of RB1 and the internal winning probability of RB2 in the BB game are different). Therefore, the game does not become monotonous and the gameability can be improved. In particular, if the probability that the condition for setting the first privilege game is established is set higher than the probability that the condition for setting the second privilege game is established, the special feature high probability that is more advantageous for the player Rare value can be given to the 2nd privilege combination in which a game is set, and the interest of a player can be heightened.

  In addition, the symbol display window 113 has three symbol regions in which at least n (n = 3 in the first embodiment) symbols are displayed in the vertical direction in a symbol area for displaying a single symbol when the reels 110 to 112 are stopped. Are arranged in a horizontal direction so that (3 × 3) symbols are displayed in the display area (symbol display areas 1 to 9), and the winning line is a straight line in the horizontal direction of the display area. The reel stop control means has won the first bonus combination (RB1) by the lottery means by a horizontal line for determining a combination of symbols arranged in the line and a diagonal line lined up on the diagonal line of the display area. If it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination (blue 7 in the present embodiment 1) is a single winning line, either a horizontal line or a diagonal line. Align and stop And when it is determined by the lottery means that the second bonus combination has been won internally, the symbols are the same as a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination. A part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination of 2 (blue 7 in this embodiment 1) is placed on a plurality of winning lines (two in this embodiment) on the horizontal line and / or diagonal line. Since it is possible to stop them together, the player intuitively determines whether the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination has been won internally by the display mode of the symbols on the winning line The advantage of the special role high probability game can be easily grasped.

  In particular, when the reel stop control means determines that the first bonus combination (RB1) has been won internally by the lottery means, the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination is selected from the effective lines L1 to L1 of the winning lines. A part of the index symbols (blue 7 in the first embodiment) that can be displayed on L3 and that constitute the symbol combination corresponding to the first privilege combination is different from the effective lines L1 to L3. If it is determined that the second bonus combination (RB2) has been won internally by the lottery means, the second privilege can be stopped on a single production line consisting of a line or a diagonal line. The symbol combination corresponding to the combination can be displayed on the effective lines L1 to L3 of the winning lines, and the symbols are the same as some symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first privilege combination. Second privilege role Since some of the index symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combination (blue 7 in the present embodiment 1) can be aligned and stopped on a plurality of effect lines consisting of horizontal lines and / or diagonal lines, The player can intuitively determine whether the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination has been won internally by the display mode of the symbols on the effective line and the production line. The advantage of the probability game can be easily grasped.

  In addition, the special combination (replays 2 to 4 in the first embodiment) is a game medium in which a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the replaying combination (replay 1 in the first embodiment) is associated. Since it is the second re-gamer who can play a game without throwing it in, the player can also obtain a profit from the special role in addition to the profit from the re-gamer.

  The reels 110 to 112 are further provided with stop operation means (stop buttons 137 to 139 in the first embodiment) for individually stopping the rotation of the reels 110 to 112, and the reel stop control. The means performs pull-in control for shifting the stop position of the reel within a predetermined number of frames after the player operates the stop operation means, and the symbols applied to the reel constitute a symbol combination corresponding to the special combination If the symbols are arranged so that they are aligned on the winning line by the pull-in control regardless of the timing of the player's stop operation means, the player will aim for the symbol combination corresponding to the special role. Even if it is not, it can be arranged on the winning line, and even a beginner can easily arrange special roles.

  Further, the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment includes lottery means for determining a lottery result using predetermined lottery data, and game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games. In the lottery data, the lottery data includes at least a predetermined number of betting numbers of the game medium used for the game and a second bet number greater than the first bet number. The condition establishment probability (the internal winning probability of the RB game in the first embodiment) for setting the advantageous conditions (in this embodiment, the promotion of the RT mode (RT6 → RT8) by winning the RB game) is different, In a game of the same type (BB game in the first embodiment), after the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition, the betting number of either the first or second betting number (in this embodiment) with a high probability of establishment of the advantageous condition. 3) has a low probability of establishing favorable conditions. Alternatively, an annihilation condition for annihilating the establishment of the advantageous condition (RT mode demotion (RT8 → RT4)) is established with a higher probability than the betting number of any of the second betting numbers (two in this embodiment). Information used for the lottery is determined.

  According to the slot machine 100 according to the first embodiment, the progress of the game can be varied depending on the difference in the number of bets, there is no possibility that the game becomes monotonous, and the player's game compared to the conventional game machine Can increase motivation.

  The gaming machine according to the present invention is not limited to the configuration of the slot machine according to the first embodiment.

  Therefore, in the first embodiment, the winning line is composed of the three effective lines L1 to L3 and the two effect lines L4 and L5. For example, when the internal winnings of BB1 to BB3 and the internals of BB4 and BB5 At the time of winning, the number of active lines and production lines and the positions of winning lines to which they are assigned may be changed.

  FIG. 33 (a) is a diagram showing an example of a winning line set during internal winning of BB1 to BB3, and FIG. 33 (b) shows an example of a winning line set during internal winning of BB4 and BB5. FIG.

  At the time of internal winning of BB1 to BB3, the effective line is composed of two effective lines L1 that are to the upper right and the upper horizontal effective line L2, and the effect lines are the middle horizontal effect line L3, the lower horizontal effect line L4, and the right It is composed of three descending effect lines L5. On the other hand, at the time of internal winning of BB4 and BB5, the effective line is constituted by two effective lines L1 and a middle horizontal effective line L3, and the effect lines are the upper horizontal effect line L2, the lower horizontal effect line L4, and , The right-down effect line L5.

  With such a configuration, when the internal winning of BB1 to BB3 is performed, since the effective line is set in the upper horizontal effective line L2, “blue 7-blue 7” is displayed in the middle horizontal effect line L3 and the lower right effect line L5. -Blue 7 "is easy to align, and it becomes easier to align" Double Blue 7 "as compared to the internal winning of BB4 and BB5. On the other hand, at the time of internal winning of BB4 and BB5, since the effective line is set to the middle horizontal effective line L3, “blue 7-blue 7-blue 7” is easily aligned on the lower right effect line L5, and BB1 to BB3 It becomes easier to arrange “single blue 7 assortment” than when winning internally.

  The RT mode transition trigger is not limited to the example shown in the first embodiment, and the RT mode transition trigger may be changed according to the type of BB (BB1 to BB5). For example, BB1 Then, the RT mode may be shifted in response to the internal winning of the RB, and the RT mode may be shifted in response to the RB winning in the BB2 to BB5.

  FIG. 34 (a) is a diagram showing an example of the RT mode transition trigger pattern, and FIG. 34 (b) is a diagram showing an example of the RT transition condition during the BB game.

  As shown in FIG. 5A, the RT mode transition is triggered by a combination of RB1 internal winning, RB1 winning, RB1 game ending, RB2 internal winning, RB2 winning, and RB2 gaming ending. Conceivable. In addition, conditions such as internal winning of RB3, winning of RB3, end of RB3 game, and the like may be added to the transition conditions of the RT mode. Also, as shown in FIG. 5B, the RT transition conditions may be different depending on the types of winning combinations BB1 to BB5 that have triggered the start of the BB game.

  In the above embodiment, an example of a slot machine using medals (coins) as a game medium is shown. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, a game ball (for example, a pachinko ball) is used as a game. It can also be applied to slot machines and pachinko gaming machines that are used as media.

  In addition, a game can be executed by applying the present invention to a game program that simulates the operation of a real machine such as a pachinko machine for a home game machine. In that case, a DVD-ROM, CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

  Note that the actions and effects described in the embodiments of the present invention only list the most preferable actions and effects resulting from the present invention, and the actions and effects according to the present invention are described in the embodiments of the present invention. It is not limited to what was done.

  The present invention can be applied to game machines represented by slot machines and pachinko machines.

FIG. 3 is an external perspective view of the slot machine according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. (A) is the schematic front view which expanded and showed the symbol display window and line display LED in the slot machine, (b) is the schematic front view which displayed only the line display LED, (c) is It is the schematic front view which showed the display mode of line LED typically. (A) is a schematic front view of a symbol display window in the slot machine, (b) is a diagram showing a display example of a symbol referred to as “single blue 7 aligned”, (c) in FIG. It is the figure which showed the example of a display of the symbol called "double blue 7 assortment". 3 is a circuit block diagram of a main control unit in the slot machine. FIG. FIG. 4 is a circuit block diagram of a sub control unit in the slot machine. It is the figure which expand | deployed and showed the symbol arrangement | sequence given to each reel in the slot machine. It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination in the same slot machine, the symbol combination corresponding to each winning combination, the action or payout of each winning combination. FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the types of winning combinations in a normal game, the internal winning probability and the medal payout number (payout) when playing two games, and the internal winning probability and medal payout number (payout) when playing three games. It is the figure which showed the internal winning probability corresponding to the replays 1-4 in a normal game, and the replay 1 & 2, and its synthetic | combination probability for every RT state. The type of winning combination in BB internal winning (internal winning), the internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) for 2 games, and the internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) for 3 games FIG. It is the figure which showed the kind of winning combination in the BB game, the internal winning probability and the medal payout number (payout) in the 2-game, and the internal winning probability and the medal payout number (payout) in the 3-game. It is the figure which showed the internal winning probability corresponding to the replays 1-4 in BB game, and the replay 1 & 2, and its synthetic | combination probability for every RT state. (A)-(c) Type of winning combination in RB game, internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) in two-game, and internal winning probability and medal payout number (dividend) in three-game FIG. It is a state transition diagram showing a state of gaming state transition. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the main process of a main control part. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production | use insertion button reception process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a game state update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of RT game update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of normal game RT mode update process. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of BB game RT mode update process. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the gaming state when RB1 and 2 are not internally won during BB game, and (b) is when RB2 is internally won during BB game (or won RB2) It is the figure which showed the change of the game state in case. (A) is a diagram showing a change in gaming state when winning RB1 during BB gaming, and (b) is a diagram showing a changing gaming state when winning RB2 during BB gaming. It is the figure which showed the change of the gaming state when winning RB1 after winning RB1 during BB game. It is the figure which showed the change of the game state at the time of winning further RB1 after winning RB2 during BB game. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of a sub control part main process. It is a flowchart showing the flow of effect processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the production process during BB. (A) is the figure which showed the production | presentation timing of expectation effect, (b) is the figure which showed an example of the expectation production. (A) is the figure which showed the production | presentation aspect of Tono production mode, (b) is the figure which showed the production aspect of the samurai production mode, (c) is the figure which showed the production aspect of the princess production mode. . (A) is the figure which showed the display mode at the time of RB1 winning, (b) is the figure which showed the production aspect at the time of RB2 winning. (A) is a diagram showing changes in the gaming state when RB2 is won and BB2 is recommended during BB game, and (b) is RB2 and BB2 game during BB game. It is the figure which showed the change of the gaming state at the time of winning further RB1 after performing recommendation alert | report. It is the figure which showed an example of 2 sheets game recommendation information. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the winning line set at the time of internal winning of BB1, (b) is the figure which showed an example of the winning line set at the time of internal winning of BB2-BB4. (A) is the figure which showed an example of the pattern of the transition opportunity of RT mode, (b) is the figure which showed an example of RT transition conditions in BB game.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 100 ... Slot machine 101 ... Main body 110, 111, 112 ... Reel 113 ... Symbol display window 114 ... Winning line 135 ... Start lever 137, 138, 139 ... Stop button 300 ... Main control part 400 ... Sub control part

Claims (10)

Multiple reels with multiple types of designs,
Lottery means for determining whether or not an internal winning of a plurality of types of winnings is based on lottery data;
Reel stop control means for performing stop control related to the stop of rotation of the reel based on the lottery result of the lottery means;
Determination of whether the symbol combination displayed on the winning line of the display window by the reel stopped by the reel stop control means is a symbol combination predetermined corresponding to the winning combination internally by the lottery means Determination means for
Game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games,
The plurality of types of roles include at least:
A re-player who can play a game without throwing in game media;
When a predetermined condition is satisfied, a replay high probability game in which the proportion that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay player can be displayed on the winning line is higher than the proportion set so far. With a special role to start,
A first privilege combination for starting a first privilege game that gives a privilege advantageous to the player;
The first bonus combination is configured with a different symbol combination from the first bonus combination, and includes a second bonus combination for starting the second bonus game,
The plurality of types of games include at least
The ratio that the symbol combination corresponding to the special role can be displayed on the winning line includes a special role high probability game that is higher than the rate set so far,
The game setting means includes
When the condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is satisfied, the special role high probability game is set, and the special role high probability game is set as the first privilege game or the In the game executed after the second privilege game is completed, if the condition for setting the second privilege game is satisfied and the condition for setting the second privilege game is satisfied, the condition for setting the first privilege game is Set a special role high probability game that is more advantageous to the player than the special role high probability game set when established,
A condition for setting the first award game is satisfied when a condition for setting the first award game is satisfied after a condition for setting the second award game is satisfied during a predetermined period. Set the special role high probability game set to
In the lottery data,
In the game during the predetermined period, at least the first bet is a first bet number and a second bet number that is larger than the first bet number. It is determined that the establishment probability of the conditions for setting a bonus game is different,
Amusement stand. The multiple types of roles include
A special role for starting a special game capable of giving a privilege advantageous to the player by setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is further included,
The game setting means includes
When the condition for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game is established in the special game, the special role high probability game is set, and the special role high probability game is set as the special game. In the game until it is determined that the game has been completed, and in the game that is executed after the special game is completed, the game is continuously set.
The game table according to claim 1. The display window is
The symbol area that displays a single symbol when stopped on the reel has at least n (n is a positive integer) symbols displayed in the vertical direction, and n columns of display columns are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction, It is composed of a display area where (n × n) symbols are displayed,
The winning line is
A horizontal line for determining a combination of symbols arranged in a straight line in the horizontal direction of the display area, and a diagonal line arranged in a straight line on the diagonal line of the display area,
The reel stop control means includes
When it is determined by the lottery means that the first bonus combination has been won internally, a part of symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination is displayed on the horizontal line or the diagonal line. Can be aligned and stopped on any single pay line,
If it is determined by the lottery means that the second bonus combination has been won internally, the second bonus is the same symbol as a part of the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first bonus combination. It is possible to align and stop a part of symbols constituting a symbol combination corresponding to a combination on a plurality of winning lines of the horizontal line and / or the diagonal line,
The game table according to claim 1 or 2. The predetermined condition is:
In a game executed after the special game is ended by the game setting means,
It is established when it is determined by the lottery means that the special combination is won internally, or when the determination unit determines that the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination is displayed on the winning line. And
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 3. The game setting means includes
The special role high probability game is continuously set until the replay high probability game is started,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 4. The conditions for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game are:
It is established when it is determined by the lottery means that the first bonus combination or the second bonus combination is won internally.
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The conditions for setting the first privilege game or the second privilege game are:
It is established when it is determined by the determination means that the symbol combination corresponding to the first privilege combination or the second privilege combination is displayed on the winning line,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 5. The probability that the condition for setting the first privilege game is satisfied is set higher than the probability that the condition for setting the second privilege game is satisfied,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 7. The special role is
It is a second re-gamer capable of playing a game without throwing in game media, in which a symbol combination different from the symbol combination corresponding to the re-gamer is associated,
The game table according to any one of claims 1 to 8. Lottery means for determining a lottery result using predetermined lottery data;
Game setting means for setting a predetermined game from a plurality of types of games,
In the lottery data,
At least a condition establishment probability for setting a predetermined advantageous condition is different between the first bet number and the second bet number that is larger than the first bet number. In addition, after the establishment of a predetermined advantageous condition in the same type of game, either the first or the second bet number having a high probability of establishment of the advantageous condition has a low probability of establishment of the advantageous condition. The information used for the lottery is determined so that the annihilation condition for eliminating the establishment of the advantageous condition is established with a higher probability than the bet number of either the first or second bet number,
Amusement stand.