JP2009112832A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine which causes a player to play one game by one game carefully to more improve his/her interest in a specific game state. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine incudes a specific game state finish-determining means by which the specific game state is finished when a specific stop display mode is derived in a specific game state or when the number of games in the specific game state reaches a predetermined finish number. Even when stop control to guide the specific stop display mode is to be done, a variable display control means determines the order of operation to avoid deriving of the specific stop display mode by a lottery, and when stop operation of a plurality of reels in the order of operation determined by the lottery is done, carries out the stop control to avoid the deriving of the specific stop display mode. Even if the deriving of the specific stop display mode is avoided by the variable display control means, when the number of games in the specific game state reaches a predetermined finish number, the specific game state finish-determining means finishes the specific game state. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine having a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and in particular, a slot that enables a variable display game using a plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. About the machine.

  A variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a game according to the stop display mode in relation to the variable display stop result being a predetermined stop display mode on a preset active line As a gaming machine capable of giving value, for example, a slot machine is known.

  Currently, a general slot machine installed in an amusement store is configured so that three rotating reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer circumferential surface are arranged side by side so that the symbols can be seen from the entire display window. A variable display is enabled by rotating the reel. In this type of slot machine, for example, when a player bets a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3) of medals, the start lever is operated to rotate the rotating reel to variably display the symbols for a certain period of time. Thereafter, automatically or when the player presses a stop button corresponding to each reel to perform a stop operation, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped to determine the stop display mode. If the symbol of each reel is stopped in the predetermined stop display mode on the active line set in relation to the number of medals bet, the winning corresponding to the stop display mode is confirmed and the player is notified. Medals are paid out. Here, a bet including an operation in which a player inserts medals to start a game and subtracts medals corresponding to the number of bet button operations from the stored number of (credit) medals deposited in the gaming machine in advance is referred to as a bet.

  In the conventional slot machine, an internal lottery regarding winning is performed based on the operation of the start lever with a medal inserted, for example, so that the game result is not affected only by the skill of the player, Only when winning in the internal lottery, the symbol string indicating the winning is controlled to stop on the active line.

  When the result of the internal lottery is won, a winning flag corresponding to the winning type is set, and in a game game where the winning flag is established, the player stops the symbol corresponding to the winning flag on the active line. If a stop operation of each reel is performed at a possible timing, the reel stop display mode becomes a desired symbol row, and the winning is determined. However, even if the winning flag is established, if the timing at which the player stops the reels deviates from the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped on the active line, the symbol becomes effective. It cannot be stopped on the line and the winnings are not finalized.

  However, in game games where a winning flag is set, the timing at which the player stops the operation is slightly different from the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped on the active line so that the player can win as much as possible. However, there is also a slot machine in which so-called pull-in control is performed in which control is performed to stop a desired symbol on an effective line.

  On the other hand, in a game game in which a winning flag is not established, even if the player performs a stop operation of each reel in a timely manner in order to stop the desired symbol on the active line, the desired symbol is stopped on the active line. You cannot win a prize. That is, when the winning flag is not established, reel stop control is performed so that the winning symbol does not stop on the active line.

  In a general slot machine, a plurality of predetermined combinations for winning are prepared. For example, a small prize winning in which a relatively small number (for example, 10 or less) of medals is paid out, and only one bet is placed. A regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as a JAC game in which a relatively large number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, a replay game that can be played again without betting medals, and a JAC game that can easily win a JAC game with a high probability) RB (abbreviated as RB), a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) that allows a small number of games to be played a predetermined number of times, a small role game that is likely to win a small role prize with a high probability, and a JAC game that is likely to win a JAC prize with high probability Is prepared.

  For these various types of winnings, the winning flag for the small role winning is a winning indeterminate flag that is valid only in the game in which the winning flag is established and cannot be confirmed in that game. In many models, the winning flag is a winning confirmation flag that is carried over to the next game until the winning is confirmed. In such a model, since the player cannot know whether the winning flag is set before stopping the reel, the symbol indicating the small role winning is stopped on the winning line regardless of the level of skill. There were many cases where the small role winning was missed.

  Therefore, recently, the player is informed of the fact that the small role winning flag has been established and the type of the small role winning that the winning flag has been established, so that the player can play the game while avoiding missing the small role winning ( Some models have a prize (hereinafter abbreviated as AT).

  Also, recently, by releasing the stop control of at least one of the three reels so that the pull-in control is not performed, only a small role winning can be obtained by a player's skill ( Some models have a prize (hereinafter abbreviated as CT).

  For models with special prizes such as the above-mentioned AT prize or CT prize, the special prize is confirmed at the same time as the BB prize by obtaining a winning result in the form of a BB prize with a special prize in an internal lottery in a normal game. Thus, after the BB game ends, a special game (specific game state) such as an AT game is started.

However, in the conventional slot machine described above, the player only has to pay attention to the small role winning notification, and proceed with the game so as not to miss the small role winning.
Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to further enhance the interest in a specific gaming state by causing a player to play one game one game carefully.

In order to solve the above problems, the invention described in claim 1 includes a variable display device that variably displays a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged thereon, and rotates the plurality of reels based on an operation of a start lever. In the slot machine that generates a predetermined prize when the stop result mode of variable display of the plurality of reels becomes a predetermined stop display mode on a preset active line,
Operation means capable of performing an operation for stopping variable display of the plurality of reels;
Variable display control means for performing control for deriving a predetermined stop display mode in the plurality of reels;
A big bonus control means for controlling a big bonus capable of acquiring a large amount of game media;
A specific game control means for controlling a specific game state different from the big bonus, which is capable of progressing a game advantageous for a player;
Specific game state end determination means for ending the specific game state when a specific stop display mode is derived in the specific game state or the number of games in the specific game state reaches a preset end number; ,
With
The variable display control means determines the operation order for avoiding the derivation of the specific stop display mode by lottery even when performing the stop control for deriving the specific stop display mode, and is determined by the lottery. When a stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed in the order of operation, stop control is performed to avoid derivation of the specific stop display mode,
The specific gaming state end determination means is configured so that the number of games in the specific gaming state is determined in advance even if the stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed and the derivation of the specific stop display mode is avoided by the variable display control means. When the set end count is reached, the specific game state is ended.

Here, the specific gaming state is, for example, an AT state generated by an AT prize, a CT state generated by a CT prize, or the like.
In an AT game executed in the AT state, the player's skill can be reflected in the game, and the number of held medals can be slightly increased (about 30) by effectively utilizing the AT game. In AT winning, the right to continue to play AT games is given until the predetermined number of games is reached, so the next BB winning and RB winning can be obtained without consuming held medals, and a large number of medals can be obtained. Increase the chances of getting it.
Further, in the CT game executed in the CT state, the skill of the player can be greatly reflected in the game, and if the CT game is effectively used, the number of retained medals can be increased by a considerable number (about 200). it can. In the CT prize, the right to continue the CT game is granted until the predetermined number of games is reached or until the net number of acquired medals (the acquired number-the number of bets) reaches a predetermined number. Digesting the CT game while deliberately removing the prize and adjusting the number of obtained coins increases the possibility that a large number of medals can be obtained by winning a BB prize or an RB prize without consuming held medals.
Then, when the predetermined number of games (AT game, CT game) are consumed in the specific gaming state (AT state, CT state) or when the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number, the specific gaming state is canceled and the normal state Returning to, when the BB winning is won during the specific game state, the specific game state is canceled and the player enters the BB state.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, there is provided a specific game state generating means for determining whether or not a specific game state is generated based on a game result performed in the big bonus. ,
The specific game state generating means sets the number of continuations of the specific game state when the stop display mode derived in the game during the big bonus is a stop display mode with a predetermined symbol.

According to the present invention, in the slot machine, operation means capable of performing an operation for stopping variable display of a plurality of reels and control for deriving a predetermined stop display mode in the plurality of reels are performed. A variable display control means, a big bonus control means for controlling a big bonus capable of acquiring a large amount of game media, and a specific game for controlling a specific game state different from the big bonus capable of playing a game advantageous to the player And a specific gaming state in which the specific gaming state is terminated when a specific stop display mode is derived in the specific gaming state, or when the number of games in the specific gaming state reaches a preset number of terminations. An end determination unit, and the variable display control unit performs stop control for deriving the specific stop display mode. If the operation order for avoiding the derivation of the specific stop display mode is determined by lottery, and the stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed in the operation order determined by the lottery, the derivation of the specific stop display mode is performed. Even if the specific gaming state end determination means avoids the derivation of the specific stop display mode by the variable display control means, the stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed. If the number of games in the specific gaming state reaches a preset number of times, the specific gaming state is terminated, so that the player not only enjoys acquiring medals in the specific gaming state but also the specific gaming state By avoiding the derivation of the specific stop display mode which is the end condition of the game, the number of games in the specific game state reaches the preset number of times for the specific game state In sought to continue to become carried out with care the one game one game at a particular game state, it is possible to further improve the interest in the particular game state.
In addition, it is possible to easily avoid a specific stop display mode being derived, and even a beginner can easily play a game.
In addition, the game apparatus includes specific game state generation means for determining whether or not a specific game state occurs based on a game result performed in the big bonus, and the specific game state generation means is derived in the game in the big bonus. When the stop display mode to be performed becomes a stop display mode with a predetermined symbol, the number of continuations of the specific gaming state is set, so that the interest in the game during the big bonus of the player can be further improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device provided in the slot machine of FIG. 1. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of game control performed by the game control device 50. It is a figure which shows the symbol row | line | column displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. It is a list figure showing the kind of winning mode of this embodiment. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the transition condition of a game state. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the game progress in a BB game. It is a flowchart which shows the AT prize lottery process in a 1st Example. It is an example of the lottery result when the AT winning lottery process is performed for each small role game in the BB game. It is a flowchart which shows the AT prize lottery process in a 2nd Example. This is an example in which the winning probability used in the AT winning lottery is changed in relation to the small role game in the BB game. This is an example in which the winning content (number of continuous games) in the AT game is changed in relation to the small role game in the BB game. It is the flowchart shown about the process sequence performed in relation to the replay winning a prize in an AT game. It is the figure which showed the number of drawing-in control frames which increases for every replay winning.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine having an AT winning function to which the present invention is applied.
The slot machine 100 of this embodiment includes a front panel 2 that has a hinge at the left end and can be opened and closed in a single-opening manner around the hinge. Three reels 4a, 4b, and 4c constituting the variable display device are arranged side by side on the back of the front panel 2 in a rotatable state. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, a symbol row (FIG. 4) composed of a plurality of types of symbols is written. The reels 4a, 4b, and 4c rotate independently of each other by driving a reel driving unit 4 (FIG. 2) including a stepping motor, for example.

  A display window 1 is provided in the approximate center of the upper half of the front panel 2 so that the player can visually recognize the symbols variably displayed by the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. With the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c being stopped, three symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 1 on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 4a, 4b, and 4c. . That is, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized in the display window 1 with the reels 4a, 4b, 4c stopped.

  Above the display window 1, an AT notification unit 17 for notifying the occurrence of an assist time state (hereinafter abbreviated as “AT state”), and a winning combination for notifying the type of a winning combination with a winning flag. An informing unit 16 and an effect display unit 5 for performing a predetermined effect display in relation to the variable display are provided.

  The AT notification unit 17 includes a display area 17a on which “WIN” is written and a display frame area 17b on which “LOSE” is written. When the gaming state is the AT state, the “WIN” display is turned on by the light disposed behind the display area 17a. When the gaming state is not the AT state, the “LOSE” display is displayed by the light positioned behind the display area 17b. Is turned on and the “WIN” display is turned off.

  The established small role notifying unit 16 includes a display area 16a in which “7 (white)” is written, a display area 16b in which “7 (gray)” is written, and a display area in which “7 (black)” is written. 16c.

  In addition to displaying various effects, the effect display unit 5 notifies the type of a small combination for which a winning flag is established in the AT state. Specifically, a small role other than a small role (for example, “7 (white, gray, black), bell, bell” in FIG. 5) that can be notified by the established small role notification unit 16 (for example, “watermelon, watermelon in FIG. 5). , Watermelon "," Cherry,-,-"," REP, REP, REP ", etc.), the symbols corresponding to each small role (" Watermelon "," Cherry "," REP ") , The player is informed of the winning flag and the type of the small role with the flag.

  On the left side of the display window 1 is provided a bet line display unit 13 for displaying bet lines activated in accordance with the number of inserted medals (the number of bets). For example, when the number of inserted medals is one, the bet line display unit 13 indicates that “1” in the center of the bet line display unit 13 is lit and only the middle horizontal line is an active line, and two inserted medals are displayed. At this time, “1” in the center of the bet line display section 13 and “2” positioned above and below it are lit to indicate that the three horizontal lines in the upper, middle and lower stages are valid lines, and there are three inserted medals. In this case, all of “1”, “2”, and “3” in the bet line display section 13 are turned on to indicate that three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines that are lower to the right and upper right are valid lines.

  On the right side of the display window 1 is provided a game state display unit 14 for displaying the game state. For example, when the built-in lamp is turned on, the game state display unit 14 indicates that the game is ready and indicates that the medal has been inserted, “INSERT_MEDALS”, a replay winning, and a game currently being played are replayed. “REPLAY” indicating a replay game after winning, “WAIT” indicating that there is a waiting time until the reel starts rotating after the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever, There is a display such as “GAME_OVER” indicating that the game is finished by operating the stop button to stop the reel.

  Below the display window 1 is a payout display 8 for displaying the number of payouts when the player confirms winning and wins a medal, the remaining number of games in the AT state, the BB game, and the RB game A game progress display unit 11 for displaying the number of remaining games and the like, and a credit number display unit 12 for displaying the credit number of medals are provided side by side. Each of these display units 8, 11, and 12 can be configured using a 7-segment LED or a liquid crystal device.

  A translucent front cover member 25 is mounted on the upper portion of the front panel 2, and a light emitting portion 32 (FIG. 2) composed of a lamp, an LED, etc., a speaker, and the like are provided on the back of the front cover member 25. A sound generator 31 (FIG. 2) and the like are provided.

  A medal insertion slot 15 for inserting medals is provided in the inclined base part 22 between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 2, and a player can play a game by inserting medals into the slot. It becomes like this. Also, on the tilting base portion 22, a 1-bet button 10 that can bet medals one by one by pressing operation, and the number of bets that can be bet by one pressing operation (for example, 3 medals when no medal is bet) A maximum bet button 9 is provided for betting medals for only one bet. With the medal bet buttons 9 and 10, medals can be bet within the number of credits displayed on the credit number display unit 12 without inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 15, and an effective line is set according to the number of bets. Is set. In the present embodiment, as described above, a maximum of three medals can be bet in one game, and five effective lines are set.

  A rectangular decorative panel 19 is provided in the lower half portion of the front panel 2. Above the decorative panel 19, either a credit state in which medals can be stored as credits or a non-credit state in which medals cannot be stored is provided. A credit selection button 18 that can be selectively switched to a state, a start lever 6 for starting the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c and a reel stop button 7a for stopping the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c. , 7b, 7c are provided.

  Each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b and 7c has a first operation information lamp 34a (FIG. 2) for notifying that the reel stop button is operable by causing the reel stop button to emit light, and a second operation. An information lamp 34b (FIG. 2) and a third operation information lamp 34c (FIG. 2) are built in, respectively. While these operation information lamps 34a, 34b, 34c are not lit, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c. Even if is operated, the rotation of the reel does not stop.

  Further, light-transmitting front cover members 24, 24 are mounted on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 19, and a light emitting section 32 (see FIG. 2) is provided.

  Below the decorative panel 19, a tray 23, an ashtray 21, and the like that can store medals paid out from the medal payout unit 30 (FIG. 2) on the back of the front panel 2 are provided.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of the game control device installed inside the slot machine.
The game control device 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 51, a read-only ROM (Read Only Memory) 52, a read / write RAM (Random Access Memory) 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54, and the like. It is configured.

  The CPU 51 includes a control unit and a calculation unit, performs various calculation controls, and also generates a random number for internal lottery. Instead of generating random numbers by CPU software processing, it is also possible to provide a random number generator capable of generating random numbers in the game control device 50 and use the random numbers output from the random number generator as random numbers for internal lottery It is. The ROM 52 stores a control program and control data for executing a game control process (FIG. 3), which will be described later, and stores a determination value for internal lottery. The RAM 53 is a storage area for random numbers for internal lottery generated by the CPU 51, a storage area for temporarily storing various data (for example, the number of credits for medals, the number of bets for medals, various flag states), and the CPU 51. It has a work area. Further, the RAM 53 is written with data such as the AT winning winning probability and the number of AT winning continuation games which are changed in relation to the progress of the game in the BB state in the embodiment described later.

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 is connected to a medal detection sensor 15a, a start lever switch 6a, a first reel stop button 7a, a second reel stop button 7b, and a third reel stop via a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). Various detection signals output from the button 7 c, the 1 bet button 10, the max bet button 9, the credit selection button 18, and the reset switch 33 are output to the CPU 51. Here, the medal detection sensor 15a is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the start lever switch 6a is a switch for detecting that the start lever 6 is operated, and the reset switch 33 is , A switch for resetting the gaming state of the slot machine 100.

  Also, the input / output interface (I / F) 54 sends control signals output from the CPU 51 to the effect display unit 5, the bet line display unit 13, the credit number display unit 12, and the payout via an output port and a driver (not shown). Display unit 8, first operation information lamp 34a, second operation information lamp 34b, third operation information lamp 34c, sound generation unit 31, medal payout unit 30, reel drive unit 4, light emitting unit 32, assist time (AT) notification Output to the unit 17, the established small role notification unit 16, and the like.

The slot machine 100 according to this embodiment is configured as described above, and game control is performed by the game control device 50 in accordance with, for example, the processing procedure shown in the flowchart of FIG.
In this game control process, first, in step Sl, a process of determining whether or not a medal is bet is performed. In this process, when the replay game right is generated as a result of the previous game (when there is a carryover of medals bet in the previous game), at least one medal is inserted from the medal slot 15. A state in which a medal is betted when either the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated while at least one medal is stored as credit in the RAM 53 It is determined that

  For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the inserted medal is first detected by the medal detection sensor 15 a and the detection signal is input to the game control device 50. Based on the detection signal, a memorized bet number of medals is added, and an effective line corresponding to the bet number is displayed on the bet line display unit 13. However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, three) is set for the number of bets. For example, in a state where the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, medals exceeding the upper limit value are medals. When it is inserted from the insertion slot 15, the surplus medals are returned to the tray 23 without being added to the number of bets. On the other hand, when a “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18 and a medal exceeding the upper limit is inserted from the medal slot 15, the surplus medal is added to the number of credits. The addition result is displayed on the credit number display unit 12 as the credit number.

  As a result of the determination in step S1, if it is determined that the medal is bet, the process proceeds to step S2, and if not, this is determined until it is determined that the medal is bet. The process is repeated.

  In step S2, it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated based on the output from the start lever switch 6a. If it is determined that the start lever 6 has been operated as a result of this determination, the process proceeds to step S3. Otherwise, this process is repeated until it is determined that the start lever 6 has been operated.

  In step S3, a random number for internal lottery is extracted based on the operation of the start lever 6, and the extracted random number is compared with a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 52 (which varies depending on the bet number and probability setting). Perform internal lottery. It is determined whether or not various winnings (for example, a small role, BB, RB, replay, etc.) are won by this internal lottery, and when winning, a winning flag corresponding to the winning mode is set.

  In step S4, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the previous game. In step S5, the process skips step S5 and proceeds to step S6. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, after waiting for the game to start in step S5 (that is, the previous game) After a certain time has elapsed from the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c), the process proceeds to step S6. Here, during the waiting time until the game starts in step S5, the “WAIT” display of reference numeral 14 in FIG. 1 is turned on.

  In step S6, various notification processes are performed based on the result of the internal lottery in step S3. This notification process includes, for example, a bonus game notification process for notifying that a bonus game winning flag has been established when a winning flag for each bonus game (RB or BB) has been established, A role notification process is included.

  In step S7, a control signal is sent to the reel drive unit 4 to perform reel rotation start processing for starting the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c, and then the process proceeds to step S8. Specifically, the game control device 50 transmits a control signal instructing the reel drive unit 4 to start rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c based on the input of the detection signal from the start lever switch 6a. The rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c is started all at once. When a predetermined time elapses after the start lever 6 is operated, the operation information lamps 34a, 34b, 34c of the reel stop buttons are turned on so that the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c can be operated. To control.

  In step S8, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined based on the timing at which the player has stopped the reels with the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c and the state of the winning flags, and based on this determination. Then, a control signal is output to the reel drive unit 4.

  For example, in a state where any winning flag is established, the reel pull-in control is performed so that the symbol row corresponding to the winning flag is stopped and displayed on the active line. That is, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, the winning flag is included in the symbols that should originally be stopped on the active line and the symbols for several frames (for example, four frames) that follow. When the corresponding symbol is included, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are controlled to stop so that the symbol corresponding to the winning flag is preferentially stopped and displayed on the active line.

  More specifically, based on the symbol arrangement diagram of each reel shown in FIG. 4, a winning mode that can be established when "7 (white)" is stopped and displayed on the effective line of the first reel (left reel) 4a. When a winning flag (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)” BB, etc.) is established, the symbol surrounded by the dotted line L1 (“cherry” corresponding to the array element number 16, array Display window 1 for “watermelon” corresponding to number 17, “REP” corresponding to sequence number 18, “watermelon” corresponding to sequence number 19, “7 (white)” corresponding to sequence number 20) If the reel stop button 7a is pressed at the timing of stopping inward, “7 (white)” corresponding to the array element number 20 can be stopped in the display window 1 for the first reel 4a. Similarly, when the winning flag for the BB winning is established, if the reel stop button 7a is pressed at a timing for stopping the symbol surrounded by the dotted line L2 in the display window portion 1, the first reel 4a is displayed. It is possible to stop “7 (black)” corresponding to the array element number 13 in the window portion 1, and if the reel stop button 7a is pressed at the stop timing of the symbol surrounded by the dotted line L3, the first reel 4a In the display window portion 1, “7 (gray)” corresponding to the array element number 6 can be stopped.

  Thus, the reel drive unit 4 is controlled based on the stop operation of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c, and the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is stopped. On the other hand, when the player does not stop the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined based on the state of each winning flag. Based on this, a control signal is output to the reel drive unit 4. The game control device 50 outputs the control signal to the reel drive unit 4 after a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds or more) after the start lever 6 is operated, and automatically rotates the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. To stop.

  Next, in step S9, a winning determination process is performed based on the reel stop mode. In this winning determination process, whether or not each winning mode is generated based on whether or not a stop display mode corresponding to any winning mode (for example, a small role, BB, RB, or replay) is established on the active line. The process which determines is performed.

  If it is determined in the winning process in step S9 that the winning is confirmed, a predetermined number of medals are paid out (step S10). In this payout process, when it is determined in the winning determination process in step S9 that a winning other than the replay game has been confirmed, a medal corresponding to the winning mode determined by sending a control signal to the medal payout unit 30 is obtained. The payout process or the process of adding the medal number corresponding to the winning mode to the memory of the credit number is performed, and the process of clearing the winning flag of the small role or the replay game is performed. Further, in this payout process, when the occurrence of a replay game is determined in the winning determination process in step S9, the process of carrying over the number of bets stored in the current game to the next game is performed, and the occurrence of the replay game is determined. If not, a process of clearing the memory of the bet number of the current game is performed. By completing the payout process in step S10, a series of game control processes are completed.

  FIG. 5 is a correspondence diagram between a winning combination in the slot machine of the present embodiment, a symbol display mode (established symbol string) corresponding to the winning combination, and winning contents based on the winning combination. There are four types of winning combinations in the normal game of this embodiment, that is, winnings that can be acquired in the normal game, big bonus (BB), regular bonus (RB), small role, and replay.

  BB prizes are “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”, “7 (gray), 7 (gray), 7 (gray)”, “7 (black), 7 (black), 7 With a winning that is determined when “(black)” is stopped and displayed on the active line, 15 medals are paid out and a BB game is generated.

  The RB winning a prize is determined when “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (black)”, “7 (gray), 7 (gray), 7 (black)” is stopped on the active line. In the winning, 15 medals are paid out and an RB game is generated.

  The small role winning prizes are “7 (white), bell, bell”, “7 (gray), bell, bell”, “7 (black), bell, bell”, “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon”, “cherry, − ,-"(Any symbol can be used for the"-"part) is a winning that is confirmed by stopping and displaying on the active line, and the number of medals corresponding to the type of small part winning is paid out. It is. For example, nine medals are paid out for “7, bell, bell”, 12 medals for “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon”, and two medals for “cherry, −, −”.

  The replay winning is a winning determined when “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the replay game is performed after the reels are stopped. In this replay game, the medals bet this time are carried over to the next game, so that the game can be started without newly betting medals. In the internal lottery in the normal game, these four types of winning prizes are drawn.

  The JAC in winning is a winning determined when “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the small role game in the BB game, and 15 medals are paid out and 1 A JAC game in which stop control is performed so that “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line (for example, the middle stage line) with a high probability with one medal bet is started. If a JAC in prize is won in the BB game, the JAC game is continued until 12 JAC games are finished or 8 JAC prizes are obtained.

  The JAC winning is determined when “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line (for example, the middle stage line) when one medal is bet in the JAC game started by the JAC in winning. 15 medals will be paid out.

  Further, the slot machine of the present embodiment is provided with an assist time (AT) winning for notifying the establishment of the small role winning flag by a predetermined number of games after the BB game ends. In the present embodiment, an internal lottery regarding AT winning is performed during the BB game (details will be described later), and the AT notification unit 17 notifies whether or not the winning has been made after the BB game is over. For example, when winning AT, the “WIN” display unit 17a of the AT notification unit 17 is turned on and the AT game is started. When not winning AT, the “LOSE” display 17b of the AT notification unit 17 is turned on. At the same time, the normal game is started. Then, during the AT game, the display area of the established small role notifying unit 16 is turned on or a symbol corresponding to the winning flag is displayed on the effect display unit 5 to determine which small role winning flag has been established. Is notified. For example, when the winning flag “7 (white), bell, bell” is established, the 7 (white) portion 16a of the established small role notification unit 16 is turned on, and the winning flag “cherry, −, −” is obtained. If the above is established, a cherry symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 5.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the transition state of the gaming state in the slot machine of the present embodiment, and there are four states of normal state (A), BB state (B), RB state (C), and AT state (D). It is divided into. In the normal state (A), an internal lottery is performed for each game, and any one of BB winning, RB winning, small role winning, replay winning or losing is determined by lottery.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the normal state (A) is BB winning and the BB winning flag is established, the stop display mode is a predetermined symbol string (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”). ), The gaming state becomes the BB state (B), and the BB game is started. In the present embodiment, the AT winning lottery is performed in the BB state (B). If the AT winning can be obtained as a result of the lottery, the AT state (D) is entered after the BB game is over, and the AT The game starts. On the other hand, if the AT winning lottery is not obtained as a result of the AT winning lottery in the BB state (B), after the BB game ends, the normal game is resumed by shifting to the normal state (A).

  When the result of the internal lottery in the normal state (A) is RB winning and the RB winning flag is established, the stop mode is a predetermined symbol string (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (black)”). As a result, the gaming state becomes the RB state (C), and the RB game is started. After the predetermined RB game is finished in the RB state (C), the state is shifted to the normal state (A), and the normal game is resumed.

  Next, in the AT state (D) generated by winning in the internal lottery in the BB state, various game effects using sound and light are made by the sound generating unit 31 and the light emitting unit 32 during the AT game, and the assist is performed. The display area in which “WIN” is written in the time notification unit 17 is turned on, and the player is notified that the gaming state is in the AT state. Further, the number of remaining games in which the AT game is continued is displayed on the game progress display unit 11.

  In the present embodiment, the AT state (D) is continued until the AT game is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times). During this time, the winning flags of the small roles of “7 (white), bell, bell”, “7 (gray), bell, bell”, “7 (black), bell, bell” are each approximately 1/9. Since it is set to be established (a plurality of winning flags are not established at the same time), the winning flag for the small role of “7, Bell, Bell” is established with the composite probability 1/3. When the winning flag for any “7, Bell, Bell” small role is established, one of the established small portion notification units 16 is turned on corresponding to the type of the establishment flag “7”. Therefore, a so-called proficient player can stop the desired 7 on the first reel, and can therefore obtain 9 payouts for 3 games (9 consumed medals). The game can be continued with almost no medals.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 4, a series of symbols are arranged on the second and third reels 4b and 4c so that the interval between the “bells” and the “bells” is a maximum of 5 frames. , "7, Bell, Bell", when the winning flag is raised, the reel pull-in control described above controls the second reel stop button 7b, 7c at any timing. The “bell” can be stopped and displayed on the effective lines of the second and third reels 4b and 4c. That is, if a desired “7” can be pushed to the first reel 4a, a small winning prize of “7, bell, bell” can be easily obtained.

  In the AT state (D), the same internal lottery is performed as in the normal state (A). When the result of the internal lottery is BB winning and the BB winning flag is established, the stop display mode is a predetermined symbol string ( For example, when “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”) is set, the AT state is canceled and the BB state (B) is entered, and the BB game is started. Then, in the BB state (B), an AT winning lottery is performed. As a result, if the AT winning can be obtained, after the BB game is over, the AT state (D) is entered again, and the AT game is started. On the other hand, if the AT winning lottery is not obtained as a result of the AT winning lottery in the BB state (B), after the BB game is over, the normal state (A) is entered and the normal game is started. Note that when the BB winning flag is established in the AT state (D), the AT state (D) is canceled, and after the transition to the normal state (A), the stop mode becomes a predetermined symbol string, whereby the BB state (B ) May be entered.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the AT state (D) is RB winning and the RB winning flag is established, the stop display mode is a predetermined symbol string (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (black)”). As a result, the AT state is temporarily canceled and the RB state (B) is entered, and the RB game is started. At this time, since the AT state (D) is released, the number of JAC games in the RB state (C) is not counted as the number of AT games. Then, after the RB game is over, the AT state (D) is entered again, the AT game is started, and the remaining number of AT games is digested.

Next, the game progress during the BB game will be described with reference to FIG.
First, when a predetermined symbol display mode (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (white)”) is stopped on the active line and a BB game is generated, a small role winning is performed with a higher probability than in the normal game. (A). The game in the small role game state (A) proceeds in the same way as in the normal state. For example, three medals are inserted and a symbol row of “7 (white, gray, black), bell, bell” is displayed on the active line. When the stop display is made, nine medals are paid out, and when the symbol column of “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is stopped on the active line, 12 medals are paid out and “ When a symbol row of “cherry, −, −” (any symbol can be used for the “−” portion) is stopped and displayed, two medals are paid out.

  Then, in the small role game state (A), for example, when the symbol string “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line, JAC-in is performed (B), and 15 medals are paid out by this JAC-in. At the same time, the small role game is temporarily suspended, and a JAC game state in which a JAC prize can be obtained with high probability is entered (C). In the JAC game state (C), the bet number of medals is one, and the symbol string “REP, REP, REP” is stopped and displayed on the active line (for example, the middle horizontal line) corresponding to this one bet. JAC wins and 15 medals are paid out. This JAC game can be executed up to 12 times. When the 12th JAC game ends, the small role game is resumed (D). However, if the JAC win occurs 8 times before the JAC game reaches 12 times, the JAC game is terminated with the eighth JAC win and the small role game is resumed (D).

  The small role game in the BB game can be executed up to 30 times (including JAC-in games, not including JAC games after JAC in), and when the small role game is digested 30 times, BB The game ends (E). However, if the JAC in is performed three times before the small role game is consumed thirty times, the BB game is ended by the end of the JAC game by the third JAC in (F).

  After the BB game is finished, the result of the internal lottery regarding the AT winning performed during the BB game is displayed on, for example, the AT notification unit 17, and the normal game or the AT game is started based on the determination result. (G).

  By the way, in the RB winning, a predetermined symbol display mode (for example, “7 (white), 7 (white), 7 (black)”)) is stopped on the active line and the RB game is generated, and at the same time, JAC-in is performed. As soon as 15 medals are paid out, a JAC game is started that can win a JAC prize with a high probability. Then, when the 12th JAC game ends or when the JAC game wins 8 times before the JAC game reaches 12, the RB game is ended and the normal game is resumed.

FIG. 8 is an example of a flowchart showing a processing procedure in the BB game of the present embodiment, and an AT prize internal lottery is performed in relation to the progress of the small role game in the BB state.
First, when the small role game is started, the number of small role games is updated in step S21. Since the maximum number of small role games in the BB state is set to 30 times, the number of small role games can be updated until the number of small role games reaches 30 times.

  Next, an internal lottery regarding AT winning is performed in relation to the reel stop process (step S22), and the result of the lottery is stored in the RAM 53. Then, in step S23, it is determined whether or not the symbol string “REP, REP, REP” is stopped on the active line and the JAC is turned on. If it is JAC in, the process proceeds to step S24, and one set of JAC games (12 JAC games or 8 JAC winnings) is digested. Then, in step S25, it is determined whether or not the third set of JAC games has been completed. If the third set of JAC games has been completed, the process proceeds to step S27, where the BB game is terminated. Alternatively, if the second set of JAC games is finished, the game is returned as it is, the small role game is resumed, and the BB process from step S21 is repeated.

  If it is determined in step S23 that the game is not JAC-in, the process proceeds to step S26, where it is determined whether the number of small role games is 30 or not, and it is determined whether to continue the BB game. If the small character game has not reached 30 times, the small character game is returned as it is, the small character game is resumed, and the BB process from step S21 is repeated. On the other hand, if the small role game has reached 30 times, the process proceeds to step S27 and the BB end process is performed.

  In the BB end process in step S27, the effect by the relatively flashy music and light executed in the BB game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S28.

  In step S28, the lottery result in the AT lottery process in step S22 is read from the RAM 53, and it is determined whether or not an AT prize has been won. If the result of the AT lottery is a win, the process proceeds to step S30 to set the AT game, the “WIN” display of the AT winning notification section is turned on, and the music performance and light effects peculiar to the AT game. Etc. is started and the AT state is entered. On the other hand, if the AT lottery result is a loss, the base game is resumed.

  Thus, in this embodiment, since the AT lottery process is performed for each small role game in the BB state, it is highly possible that an AT prize can be obtained by digesting as many small role games as possible. Moreover, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the number of small role games can be intentionally increased by the player's skill, so that the player's interest in the BB game can be improved.

  That is, normally, when the JAC in winning flag is established in the small role game in the BB state, the game control device 50 performs the pull-in stop control so as to stop and display “REP, REP, REP” on the active line. If the stop operation is performed normally, it will become JAC-in. Also in this embodiment, the symbol columns are arranged as shown in FIG. 4, and the maximum number of frames between “REP” for the second reel and the third reel is 5 frames. The “REP” symbol is surely stopped and displayed on the active line. However, regarding the first reel, “REP” of SEQ ID NO: 5 and “REP” of SEQ ID NO: 11 are separated by 6 frames, so “7 (gray)” of SEQ ID NO: 6 is set when there is one effective line. By operating the stop button at the timing of stopping on the active line, it is impossible to stop and display the “REP” symbol on the active line even if pull-in control is performed.

  That is, after the stop operation of the second reel and the third reel is performed first, the stop operation of the first reel is performed, the JAC in winning flag is established, and the “REP” of the second reel and the third reel is established. When the symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line, the “REP” symbol can be removed from the stop position on the active line by performing the stopping operation as described above, and JAC in winning can be intentionally prevented (hereinafter referred to as “JAC in winning”). , Referred to as replay removal).

  However, the replay removal by the stop operation method is effective only for the slot machine having the reel of the symbol row as in the present embodiment, and the same operation can be performed by another method for the slot machines of other forms. it can.

  Needless to say, depending on whether or not the above-described replay removal is executed effectively during the BB game, the number of winnings for small role winning and the possibility of winning AT winning vary greatly.

  When the replay removal is not executed during the small game in the BB state, for example, as shown in FIG. 9A, the first JAC in the second game, the second JAC in the sixth game, the eighth game Since the third JAC in has been won, the BB game is ended with almost no digestion of the small role game. As a result, the small prize winning can be obtained only twice, and the AT lottery process is performed as few as eight times, so that the AT winning cannot be obtained.

  On the other hand, when the replay removal is executed effectively during the small role game in the BB state, for example, as shown in FIG. 9B, the first JAC in at the sixth game, the second JAC in at the twelfth game, 27 Since the third JAC in has been acquired in the game, the BB game is ended in a state where the small role game is almost digested. As a result, the small prize winning can be obtained 13 times, the number of winnings by the small prize winning can be increased, and the AT lottery process is 27 times, and the AT winning prize can be obtained in the 23rd AT lottery process.

  By drawing the AT prize by the lottery method shown in the present embodiment, the player's skill is mediated by the AT lottery result, so that the player's interest in the BB game can be improved. In addition, the player can enjoy a sense of satisfaction that he has won an AT prize by his / her own operation.

  In this embodiment, the AT lottery process is performed regardless of the stop display mode in the small role game. However, when the display stop mode becomes a predetermined symbol string (for example, “7, bell, bell”). Only the AT lottery process can be performed.

  FIG. 10 is another example of the flowchart showing the processing procedure in the BB game of this embodiment, and the winning probability in the internal lottery of the AT prize is increased in relation to the progress of the small role game in the BB state. Specifically, the probability of the internal lottery regarding the AT winning is increased by a predetermined probability when the stop display mode other than the symbol string that becomes JAC-in in the small role game is entered.

  First, when the small character game is started, the number of small character games is updated in step S41. Since the maximum number of small role games in the BB game is set to 30 times, the number of small role games can be updated until the number of small role games reaches 30 times.

  Next, in step S42, it is determined whether or not the symbol string “REP, REP, REP” is stopped on the active line and JAC-in is set. If it is JAC in, the process proceeds to step S43, and one set of JAC games (12 JAC games or 8 JAC prizes) is digested. In step S46, it is determined whether or not the third set of JAC games has been completed. If the third set of JAC games has been completed, the process proceeds to step S47, where the BB game is terminated. Alternatively, if the second set of JAC games is finished, the game is returned as it is, the small role game is resumed, and the BB process from step S41 is repeated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S42 that the JAC is not in, the process proceeds to step S44 and the AT winning probability changing process is performed. Here, as shown in AT prize winning probability case 1 in FIG. 11, for example, 35/100 is set as the initial value of the AT winning probability after the first small role game, and the second and subsequent small role games are digested. Each time a change process is performed such that the probability increases by 1/100, the set AT winning probability is stored in the RAM 53. When the stop display mode is the symbol string “REP, REP, REP” for JAC in winning (sixth game), since the process proceeds to step S43, the probability is not changed, but any other stop display mode is used. The probability may be changed, and a symbol row that is a small role winning or a symbol row that is out of place may be used.

  Next, in step S45, it is determined whether or not the number of small role games is 30 and it is determined whether or not to continue the BB game. If the small character game has not reached 30 times, the small character game is returned as it is, the small character game is resumed, and the BB process from step S41 is repeated. On the other hand, if the small-combination game has reached 30 times, the process proceeds to step S47 and the BB end process is performed.

  In the BB end process in step S47, the effect by the relatively flashy music and light that has been executed in the BB game is stopped, and the process proceeds to step S48.

  In step S48, the AT winning probability changed in step S44 is read from the RAM 53, and a lottery is performed based on this. If the result of the AT lottery is a win, the process proceeds to step S49 to set an AT game, the “WIN” display on the AT winning notification section is turned on, and music performance and light effects peculiar to the AT game are started. To AT state. On the other hand, if the AT lottery result is a loss, the base game is resumed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the AT winning probability is increased every time the small role game is digested once in the BB state. Therefore, the probability that an AT prize can be obtained is increased by digesting as many small role games as possible. In addition, in the slot machine of the present embodiment, the number of small role games can be intentionally increased by the player's skill by executing the replay removal as described in the first embodiment. Can improve the interest of the elderly.

  For example, when the third JAC in prize is won in the eighth small role game without executing the replay removal during the small role game in the BB state, the AT lottery probability changing process is performed four times (8-1 [ 1st small role game] -3 (the number of JAC-in games)) was performed, and the AT lottery win probability increased by 4/100 compared to the initial value to 39/100, winning in the AT lottery process There are few expectations.

  On the other hand, in the case where the replay removal is effectively executed during the small role game in the BB state and the third JAC in winning is obtained in the 27th small role game, the probability changing process of the AT lottery is performed 23 times. The winning probability of AT lottery is 58/100, and an AT prize can be obtained with a probability of 1/2 or more.

  Further, as shown in the winning probability case 2 of FIG. 11, for example, the initial value of the AT winning probability is set to 35/100, and the stop display mode in the small role game is a predetermined value such as “7, bell, bell”, etc. It is also possible to perform a changing process in which the winning probability is increased by a predetermined probability (for example, 5/100) only when the symbol string becomes.

  FIG. 12 shows an example of a case where the contents of the AT winning prize started after the BB game is changed when the AT lottery is won, and the AT state is continued in relation to the number of small games played in the BB state. The number of games to be changed is changed.

  Case 1 in FIG. 12 is an example in which the number of AT continuation games is increased when a stop display mode other than the symbol string that is JAC-in is entered in the small-game for BB state. Ten games are set as the initial value of the AT continuing game number after the first small role game, and the AT continuing game number is incremented by 1 after the second small role game.

  Case 2 in FIG. 12 is an example in which the number of AT continuing games is increased in relation to the stop display mode in the small role game in the BB state. For example, when 30 games are set as the initial value of the AT continuation game and the stop display mode is “7, Bell, Bell” (2, 7, 8 games), the number of AT continuation games is incremented by 30, When it is “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” (4, 9, 10 games), the number of AT continuation games is incremented by ten.

  The above-described process for changing the number of AT game continuation games can be performed, for example, immediately before or after step S44 in the flowchart of FIG.

  In a conventional slot machine equipped with an AT prize, it is predetermined that the AT game is continued, for example, 100 games, but in this embodiment, it is changed in relation to the number of small games played in the BB state. Since it was made to do, the interest with respect to a BB game of a player can be improved further.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of the game control device in the AT game, and the AT game is ended in relation to the number of times the replay winning is obtained according to this flowchart. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the AT game is canceled when the number of replay winning awards during the AT game reaches four.

  First, in the AT game, when a medal is inserted and the game is started, the number of AT games is updated, and the number of AT continuing games stored in the RAM 53 is decremented by 1 (step S61). Then, it is determined whether or not the “REP” symbol string is arranged on the active line when the reel is stopped by a predetermined stop operation and a replay winning is obtained (step S62). It is transferred to. On the other hand, if it is a replay winning, the process proceeds to step S63, and the number of replay establishments in the AT game is updated.

  Thereafter, in step S64, it is determined whether the number of replay winnings during the AT game is 4 or not. If it has not reached 4 times, the process proceeds to step S65. On the other hand, when the number of replay winning awards has reached four, the process proceeds to step S66, the AT game end process is performed, and the normal game is started.

  In step S65, it is determined whether or not the number of AT games has reached the end number. If the number of end games has been reached, the process proceeds to step S66, where AT game end processing is performed, and the base game is started. On the other hand, if the AT game end count has not been reached, the process returns to step S61 and the AT game is continued.

  As described above, in the conventional slot machine with AT winning, it is determined that the AT game is continued, for example, 100 games in advance, but in this embodiment, in relation to the number of replay winnings in the AT state. Since the AT game is ended, the player's interest in the AT game can be further improved.

  That is, in the conventional slot machine with AT winning, the player should only proceed with the game while paying attention to only the small role winning notification and not losing the small winning combination. In addition, it is necessary to perform replay removal. That is, since the “REP” symbol is displayed on the effect display unit 5 when the replay flag is established, it is necessary to perform a stop operation according to the above-described replay removal method in order to effectively use the AT game.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14, the number of control frames for the pull-in control performed when the replay winning flag is established may be changed. For example, in the normal game, the number of control frames when the pull-in control is performed is 4 frames, and it is almost impossible to avoid replay winnings except for highly skilled players, but during the AT game in the slot machine of this embodiment, The number of control frames until the first replay winning is obtained is 2, and the number of control frames until the first replay winning is two, so even a beginner can execute replay removal relatively easily. As a result, the AT game is hardly completed without being digested, so even beginners can enjoy the game easily. Also, the number of control frames until the third replay win is 3 and the number of control frames until the fourth replay win is 4, which is a little difficult for beginners to remove the replay. The skilled advanced player digests the AT game for the number of times of continuation and seriously executes the replay removal in order to advance the game as much as possible, so that the interest of the advanced player in the AT game can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the replay removal can be executed only by the player's skill (operation timing), but the replay removal may be executed by the order in which each reel is stopped. For example, when the reel rotation operation is started, the stop order of reels that can be replayed simultaneously is set by lottery, and the stop order of `` left → right → middle '' is set as the order that can be removed from replay. Control is performed so that the symbol row for the replay winning is removed when the stop operation is performed in the order of the left reel, the right reel, and the middle reel.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, the lottery regarding the AT prize or the change of the winning probability of the lottery is performed in relation to the game progress of the player in the BB game. The game content will be interesting.

  In the embodiment, an example in which the present invention is applied to a slot machine as a gaming machine has been described. However, the present invention can also be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko machines and arrangement balls.

The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.
For example, the present invention can also be applied to a slot machine having a CT prize and other gaming machines having a specific game prize.

  In the present embodiment, the established small combination notifying unit 16 and the effect display unit 5 notify the type of the small combination for which the winning flag has been established. However, for example, in other notification units or display units The type of the small combination for which the winning flag is established may be notified. It is also possible to notify the type of the small combination for which the winning flag is established by the output sound pattern of the sound generating unit 31, the light emitting pattern of the light emitting unit 32, the rotation pattern of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. .

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Display window part 2 Front panel 4 Reel drive part 4a, 4b, 4c Reel 5 Production display part 6 Start lever 6a Start lever switch 7a, 7b, 7c Reel stop button 8 Discharge display part 9 Max bet button 10 1 bet button 12 Credit Number display unit 13 Bet line display unit 14 Game state display unit 15 Medal insertion slot 15a Medal detection sensor 16 Established small role notification unit 17 AT winning notification unit 18 Credit selection button 19 Makeup panel 21 Ashtray 22 Inclined base unit 23 Medal storage tray 24 Front cover member 25 Front cover member 30 Medal payout unit 31 Sound generation unit 32 Light emission unit 33 Reset switch 34a, 34b, 34c Operation information lamp 50 Game control device 51 CPU
52 ROM
53 RAM
54 I / O interface (I / F)
100 slot machine body

Claims (2)

A variable display device that variably displays a plurality of reels arranged with a plurality of symbols is provided, the plurality of reels are rotated based on an operation of a start lever, and a stop result mode of variable display of the plurality of reels is preset. In a slot machine that generates a predetermined prize when it becomes a predetermined stop display mode on the active line,
Operation means capable of performing an operation for stopping variable display of the plurality of reels;
Variable display control means for performing control for deriving a predetermined stop display mode in the plurality of reels;
A big bonus control means for controlling a big bonus capable of acquiring a large amount of game media;
A specific game control means for controlling a specific game state different from the big bonus, which is capable of progressing a game advantageous for a player;
Specific game state end determination means for ending the specific game state when a specific stop display mode is derived in the specific game state or the number of games in the specific game state reaches a preset end number; ,
With
The variable display control means determines the operation order for avoiding the derivation of the specific stop display mode by lottery even when performing the stop control for deriving the specific stop display mode, and is determined by the lottery. When a stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed in the order of operation, stop control is performed to avoid derivation of the specific stop display mode,
The specific gaming state end determination means is configured so that the number of games in the specific gaming state is determined in advance even if the stop operation of the plurality of reels is performed and the derivation of the specific stop display mode is avoided by the variable display control means. A slot machine characterized in that the specific gaming state is terminated when the set number of terminations is reached. Specific game state generation means for determining whether or not a specific game state occurs based on a game result performed in the big bonus,
2. The specific game state generating means sets the number of continuations of the specific game state when the stop display mode derived in the game during the big bonus is a stop display mode with a predetermined symbol. The slot machine described in.

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