JP2009183642A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To stimulate interest by preventing a game from getting monotonous during a replay time (RT) in a slot machine having a super big bonus SBB and a normal big bonus NBB. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine imposes a Meoshi (target aiming operation)-type accomplishment task during the RT after the end of a bonus game mode and influences the length of a chance zone period. When a player wins a big bonus (BB) during the chance zone period, the BB game is played in the SBB mode. The task to be accomplished by Meoshi (target aiming operation) relates to the stop of replay patterns. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2009,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention includes a variation display unit that performs variation display based on a predetermined start condition, performs lottery with a random number based on the start condition, and based on a stop operation, the predetermined symbol combination based on the lottery is More particularly, the present invention relates to a slot machine having a function of changing a winning probability of a re-gamer (replay) in the lottery when a predetermined game condition is satisfied.

  In the conventional slot machine, in addition to a combination with a normal payout, such as a small combination, one having a function for drawing a re-game combination (replay combination) is mainstream. This re-gamer can play the next game without consuming new game values (medals, etc.), and is effective in moderately reducing gambling without damaging the player's profit. Playing a role.

  With regard to this re-game lottery, if a role that can acquire a large amount of game value, such as a bonus role, is won during a normal game, the re-play is performed for a predetermined period (predetermined number of games) after the end of the bonus game associated with the bonus role. It is known to perform a replay high-probability game in which a winning probability in a lottery of gamers is a value different from that in a normal game, in particular, a high probability. In addition, when a predetermined winning combination such as a specific small combination is won during a normal game, there is a game in which a replay high probability game is performed for a predetermined period from the next game. In the former, since the re-game player is won with high probability for a predetermined period after the bonus game ends, consumption of game value during this period can be suppressed. At the same time, since a lottery such as a bonus combination is performed during this period, it is possible to expect the next bonus winning while suppressing consumption of the game value on hand. In the latter case, during a normal game, it is possible to play a game with a sense of expectation for a replay high-probability game in which a game can be played while suppressing the consumption of the game value on hand. This replay high probability game is generally called a replay time (hereinafter sometimes referred to as RT).

  Further, during RT, the lottery table is changed in order to win a re-playing combination (replay combination) with high probability, and accordingly, the probability of losing in the lottery decreases. As a result, the expected value of the number of acquired medals per game increases. In the case of RT where the expected value exceeds the inserted number (usually three), an increase in medals can be expected stochastically. In recent years, a long-term RT spanning hundreds to thousands of games has been installed to make it possible to acquire a certain amount of medals.

  On the other hand, in a slot machine in recent years, for a small role whose winning probability rises during a big bonus, a bonus for supervising a small role with a large number of payouts by superimposing several types of small roles with different payout numbers (Super Big Bonus: SBB). ) And a slot machine capable of executing a bonus (normal big bonus: NBB) that does not notify a small role with a large number of payouts. Both big bonuses have the same total number of acquisitions required for the end, but the number of games that can be acquired in one game is different, so the number of games until the end is smaller for the super big bonus. For this reason, the super big bonus is advantageous in terms of the game medium (medal) acquisition condition for the number of pieces to be multiplied (inserted number).

  Utilizing these game characteristics, the following publicly known document 1 is intended to diversify the game characteristics of the slot machine by mounting SBB and NBB and selectively performing them.

JP 2003-180945 A

  Conventionally, there are bonuses such as SBB or NBB, in which a predetermined number of RTs are given after completion, and the game is played while expecting bonuses again during the RTs. However, during an RT game performed between bonuses, the game simply has a higher replay probability, and tends to be monotonous as compared to a bonus game or a normal game.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and relates to the distribution of similar bonus games with different payouts such as SBB, NBB, etc. The purpose is to provide a slot machine that stimulates the willingness to participate in the game and creates an entertaining game.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration.

The invention according to claim 1
A variation display unit that can move and display a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation display on the variation display unit is started based on the establishment of the start condition, and the symbol is stopped based on the establishment of the stop condition. A variable display control means for displaying, a first lottery means for performing a lottery of a plurality of roles based on the establishment of the start condition, a winning determination means for determining a symbol that has been won by stopping on the variable display section, When a special winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the first lottery means, and a special game executing means for executing a special game when the winning determining means determines the winning of the special winning combination, and after the special game is finished, A high-probability re-gaming state control means for generating a high-probability re-gaming state in which the probability of a re-playing player performing a re-game is increased for a predetermined period, and the variation display control means is based on the establishment of the stop condition The stop control for stopping the variable display of the variable display unit is limited to a predetermined prescribed value so as to stop the symbols related to the winning combination by the lottery of the first lottery means. A slot machine having stop control means to be executed, wherein the special game can acquire a first special game capable of acquiring a predetermined upper limit number of game media, and more game media than the first special game. And a plurality of achievement condition setting means for setting a condition that can be selectively achieved by a stop operation with respect to the stop condition, as a predetermined achievement condition in the high probability re-playing state A second lottery means for lottering a condition set by the achievement setting means from among the achievement conditions, and a condition for determining whether or not the condition set by the achievement condition setting means has been achieved And an advantageous period setting means for setting an advantageous period in which a special game executed by the special game executing means is a second special game based on the determination of achievement of the condition by the condition achievement determining means. ,
The slot machine is characterized by further comprising:

  According to these configurations, the special game is set to the first special game (for example, the normal big bonus) or the first special game has many game media depending on whether or not the achievement condition achieved by the stop operation is achieved by the player. (2) The condition regarding whether or not the second special game (for example, a super big bonus) that can be obtained (medal) is determined during the high-probability re-playing state (RT). Can provide an interesting slot machine.

The invention according to claim 2 is the slot machine according to claim 1,
The advantageous period setting means sets the advantageous period for a certain period when it is determined that the condition is achieved, and sets the advantageous period shorter than the certain period when it is not determined that the condition is achieved.

  According to these configurations, when the condition is achieved, an advantageous condition is given, so that the player can have a sense of achievement and can be motivated to participate in the game. In addition, it is preferable that the advantageous period given when not achieved is remarkably shorter than the fixed period given when achieved.

The invention according to claim 3 is the slot machine according to claim 2,
The achievement condition relates to a plurality of symbol sequences that can be displayed on the variable display unit when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the lottery means, and the plurality of symbol sequences are game media by winning. It is assumed that the payout conditions are the same and can be selectively stopped by the stop operation position.

  According to these configurations, depending on whether or not the achievement condition is achieved, the game medium (medal) or the like does not affect the payout rate, depending on the symbol sequence that the player can selectively stop at the stop operation position. Since the above achievement conditions can be set, implementation can be easily performed.

The invention according to claim 4 is the slot machine according to claim 3,
It is assumed that the predetermined winning combination is a re-game player who performs the re-game.

  According to these structures, since the above-mentioned achievement conditions can be set variously using the re-game player set with high probability during the high-probability re-game, it is possible to enhance the interest.

Furthermore, the invention according to claim 5 is the slot machine according to claim 3 or 4,
The plurality of symbol sequences are symbol sequences that are different from each other only in symbols related to one variation column.

  According to these configurations, the achievement condition described above can be achieved only by a stop operation for one fluctuation train (reel), so that the slot machine can be enhanced and the player can easily play.

Further, the invention according to claim 6 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 2 to 5,
It is assumed that zero is set as the advantageous period set by the advantageous period setting means when the achievement of the condition is not judged by the condition achievement judging means.

  According to these configurations, it is possible to make a significant difference in the profits obtained when the achievement of the condition is judged or not, creating a feeling that the player acquires advantageous conditions with his own ability Can provide an interesting slot machine.

  DESCRIPTION OF THE PREFERRED EMBODIMENTS Embodiments that are the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described below with reference to the drawings.

  FIG. 1 shows a slot machine A as an embodiment to which the present invention is applied. The slot machine A includes a front door 2 that is rotatably attached to a housing 1 that houses various instruments and various substrates. In the upper part of the housing 1, heat radiation holes h <b> 1 to h <b> 3 are provided for releasing heat generated inside the housing to the outside. In addition, nets n1 to n3 for preventing entry of foreign matter, dust, and the like from the heat dissipation holes are attached to the inside of the heat dissipation holes h1 to h3, respectively. The housing 1 is formed in a box shape with an opaque member having rigidity, such as a synthetic resin or wood having a certain plate thickness.

  The front door 2 is pivotally attached to the housing 1 by hinge joining or the like on one side thereof. In the upper center of the front door 2, an effect display device 3 made of a liquid crystal screen or the like is provided, which displays characters, numbers, and the like according to the progress of the game, and can perform various display effects. Upper speakers 4 (the upper left speaker 4a and the upper right speaker 4b) are provided on both sides of the effect display device 3, and in synchronism with the effects performed by the effect display device 3, sounds by various sound effects and the like. It is now possible to produce. In addition, a warning sound is appropriately derived as an error occurs. In addition, a light emitting unit 5 having a plurality of LEDs, lamps, and the like is provided inside the effect display device 3. Then, a light emission effect such as blinking or sequential lighting is performed in synchronization with the above effect.

  A front panel surface DP is provided at the bottom of the effect display device 3. The front panel surface DP is provided with a transparent window portion 7 so that the reels (rotors) 6a to 6c inside the housing can be visually recognized. The reels 6a to 6c are rotatably attached and are rotated by a stepping motor (not shown). Although not shown, the reels 6a to 6c are provided with a predetermined number of symbols along the rotation direction on the surfaces thereof. From the window 7, a predetermined number of, for example, three symbols among the symbols on the reels 6 a to 6 c are visible. The symbols displayed on the window 7 can be changed by rotating the reel. That is, the reel 6 and the window portion 7 constitute a symbol variation display device. In this example, a configuration is shown in which symbols are arranged on the surface of the reel and the symbols are changed by the rotation of the reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this. It is good also as a structure which changes a design by. Further, the front panel surface DP shows an effective line, that is, a line that is awarded when the number of medals to be used for one gaming machine is set. Although not shown, an effective line indicator that displays which line is effective by lighting or the like is also arranged on the front panel surface DP.

  Below the window portion 7 is provided an operation panel provided with an operation portion operated by the player during the game. This operation panel includes an upper operation panel surface PN1 and a front operation panel surface PN2. On the upper operation panel PN1, a bet number setting switch 8 (1 bet switch 8a, MAX bet switch 8b) for setting the number of medals as a game medium provided for one game, a display regarding the number of medals and the like are displayed. A display 9 for performing, a medal insertion slot 10 for inserting medals, and the like are provided. The 1-bet switch 8a is for adding the number of medals bet in one game one by one by operating this switch. The MAX bet switch 8b is for setting the maximum number as the number of medals bet in one game. When the MAX bet switch 8b is pressed and the remaining number of medals is sufficient, the bet number is set to the maximum bet number, that is, three. When the remaining number of medals is less than the maximum bet number, all remaining medals are added to the bet number.

  The display 9 is composed of a segment display device and the like, and displays the number of medals to be paid out (the number of payouts) and the number of medals inserted (electronically stored) (credits) during the game. Yes. The insertion slot 10 is formed so that game medals can be inserted one by one. In addition, the medal guide groove reaching the medal slot 10 is provided so as to be inclined upward toward the slot and obliquely outward toward the rear.

  On the front operation panel surface PN2, a start switch 11 for starting the rotation of the reels 6a to 6c, and a stop switch 12 (12a to 12c) provided corresponding to each of the rotated switches 6a to 6c are stopped. ) Is provided. Around the front operation panel surface PN2, a return button 13 for discharging the remaining medals in the medal sorting device for sorting medals inserted from the medal slot is provided, and the front door 2 is opened. A locking device 14 for switching the locking state of the front door 2 is provided at the side end.

  A design panel 15 that forms a design surface based on the motif of the gaming machine A or the like is attached to the lower portion of the front door 2 and emits light by illumination provided inside. In addition, a medal payout port 16 for discharging medals paid out as a prize or by a return operation is provided at the lower part of the design panel 15. The medal payout opening 16 is provided in an inverted trapezoidal shape having a lower lower side than the upper side. And the lower speaker 17 (the left upper speaker 17a, the right upper speaker 17b) is provided in the right and left of the medal payout opening 16. An ashtray 18 and a medal storage tray 19 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 16 are provided at the lowermost portion of the front door 2.

  Next, the operation of the slot machine A during a game will be described. During the game, the player first inserts a predetermined number of medals from the medal insertion slot 10 and then operates the start switch 11. At this time, lottery is performed inside the gaming machine and the reels 6a to 6c are rotated. Then, after each reel reaches a certain speed, the operation of the stop switches 12a to 12c becomes effective, and each corresponding reel stops based on the timing of each operation and the lottery result inside the gaming machine. At this time, if a specific symbol arrangement is established on the active line, a predetermined number of medals can be paid out. Hereinafter, selection of a specific prize by lottery may be referred to as “winning”, and establishment of a specific symbol arrangement on an active line may be referred to as “winning”.

  Further, the slot machine A electronically stores the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 in a storage unit inside the gaming machine up to a predetermined number, for example, 50, and this number is displayed on the display 9. Is displayed (hereinafter referred to as a credit function). Then, in the electronically stored state, by depressing the betting number setting switch, it is possible to subtract from the storage unit by a predetermined number and simultaneously set it as the betting number for the next game and use it for the game. Yes.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing an electrical block configuration of the slot machine A. The control unit 100 of the slot machine A includes a main control unit 110, a first sub control unit 120, and a second sub control unit 130. The main control unit 110 plays a role of controlling the overall game operation of the gaming machine. The first sub-control unit 120 is for displaying the effect display during the game by driving the effect display device 3 and the like. The second sub-control unit 130 drives the upper and lower speakers 4 and 17 and the effect lamp, thereby creating an effect by cooperating with the effect in the effect display device 3 and the like. In addition, a signal can be transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the first sub control unit 120 via the relay board 140 in one direction.

  The main control unit 110 temporarily stores a central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as CPU) 111 that controls the overall operation of the main control unit, a read-only memory (hereinafter referred to as ROM) 112 that stores a program, and the like, information that has been read, status, and the like. A random access memory (hereinafter referred to as RAM) 113. A signal from the operation unit 30 is input to the main control unit 110 via the interface 40. The operation unit 30 includes the stop switches 12a to 12c, the bet number setting switch 8, and the start switch 11 described above. Similarly, a signal from a medal detection sensor 31 installed in a medal sorting device (not shown) for detecting and sorting a medal inserted from the medal slot 10 is also input to the main control unit 110. Is done. Further, from the front door opening detection unit 22 including the front door opening sensor SW for detecting the opening state of the front door 2, the stop selection switch 32 for setting the stop state, and the adjustment switch 33 for adjusting the medal. Signals are also input to the main controller 110 via the interface 40.

  The main control unit 110 drives the display unit 9, the reel drive unit 50, the payout device 51, the abnormality notification lamp 52 and the like via the driver circuit 41. The reel driving unit 50 includes a left reel driving unit 50a, a middle reel driving unit 50b, and a right reel driving unit 50c, and includes a stepping motor that rotationally drives the left reel 6a, the middle reel 6b, and the right reel 6c, respectively. The payout device 51 performs a medal payout operation based on a command from the main control unit 110. The abnormality notification lamp 52 is for notifying the outside of abnormality such as a failure occurring in the gaming machine.

  The first sub-control unit 120 includes a CPU 121 that controls the overall operation of the first sub-control unit 120, a ROM 122 that stores effect data and the like, and a RAM 123 that temporarily stores the state of the effect being executed. The first sub-control unit 120 is connected to the effect display device 3 via the driver circuit 42, and the effect display device 3 receives the drive signal from the first sub-control unit 120 and displays it on the liquid crystal. Control is performed so that the frames are read sequentially. By this control, an effect display related to the lottery result of the main control unit is performed.

  The second sub-control unit 130 is connected to the main control unit 110 via the relay substrate 140 and the first sub-control unit 120, and receives signals from the main control unit 110 and controls speakers, lamps, and the like. It has a function. The second sub-control unit 130 includes a CPU 131 that controls the overall operation of the second sub-control unit 130, a ROM 132 that stores effect data and the like, and a RAM 133 that temporarily stores the status of the effect being executed. The second sub-control unit 130 is connected to the upper speaker 4, the lower speaker 17, the effect lamp 53, etc. via the driver circuit 43, and the second sub-control unit 130 performs these effects by driving them. .

  The CPU 111 of the main control unit 110 includes a random number generator capable of generating a random number value (0 to 65535), and functions as a first lottery means 200 for drawing a prize during a game using the random number. The ROM 112 of the main control unit 110 has a lottery table storage unit 201 for storing a lottery table in which a random number value is associated with a winning / failing result, a specific symbol sequence is established on the display unit from the reel stop position, and a prize is generated. A winning determination unit 202 for determining whether or not The RAM 113 of the main control unit 110 stores a winning flag storage unit 203 that temporarily stores a flag corresponding to the award that has occurred, and a gaming state flag storage unit that stores a gaming state flag indicating a bonus game state or a high reproducibility state. 204 is included.

  The CPU 121 of the first sub-control unit 120 includes a random number generator capable of generating a random number value (0 to 65535), and the random number is used to determine an achievement task (mission) to be described later from among a plurality of random numbers. 2 works as lottery means 300. The ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit includes a mission table storage unit 301 that is a table storing the contents of a plurality of achievements (missions) and a notification image data storage unit 302 for notifying the mission display device 3 of the mission. . The RAM 123 of the first sub-control unit 120 includes a mission progress state temporary storage unit 303 that temporarily stores the progress state of the achievement task (mission), a mission flag storage unit 304 that stores a mission flag that determines whether the mission can be executed, and a ROM 122. The image data temporary storage part 305 which memorize | stores the image data read from is temporarily included. The ROM 132 of the second sub control unit includes a notification voice data storage unit 400 for voice notification of the mission.

  In FIG. 3, the specific example of the symbol arrangement | sequence arrange | positioned at each reel in embodiment of invention is shown. Each reel has 21 symbols arranged at predetermined intervals, and is associated with numbers (0 to 20) indicating the arrangement order. Hereinafter, this number is referred to as a symbol number.

  The stepping motor of each reel is set so as to make one round in 210 steps, for example, and the main control unit 110 has a symbol check counter (hereinafter referred to as a symbol counter) that is updated by 1 every time the step of the stepping motor advances 10 times. The timing at which this 1 is updated is set to the timing at which the center of the symbol passes on the line. The symbol matching counter is reset every reel revolution. The ROM 112 of the main control unit stores the arrangement table of the arrangement shown in FIG. 3, and refers to the counter value of the stopped timing, the arrangement table, and the stop table set for each situation. A stop position is determined, and the reel is stopped at the determined stop position by advancing by a predetermined number of frames. This stop table is set so that the number of frames to advance is within 4 frames, and when the symbol based on the lottery result is stopped on the active line within the number of frames, it is stopped on the active line. It is stipulated in.

  FIG. 4 shows the types of winning combinations and the winning symbols in the embodiment of the present invention, and the contents (performance) of each winning combination. Hereinafter, “winning” means that symbols corresponding to a combination are aligned on the effective line, and “winning symbol” indicates a symbol combination aligned on the effective line in this case. The bonus combination is a combination in which after winning a game, a game with a small role probability rising from the next game is continuously performed until the number of acquired medals reaches a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as acquired number). In this embodiment, as the bonus combination, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is a super big bonus (SBB) in which the winning combination is won, and “White 7-White 7-Red 7” is a normal big in which the winning combination is There is a bonus (NBB) and a regular bonus (RB) in which “red 7-red 7-bar” is a winning combination. Both SBB and NBB have 345 acquired, and 350 games are played in the high probability re-playing state (RT) after the bonus game mode is completed. The difference between SBB and NBB is that in SBB, while the bonus game mode is used, notification (navigation) about the winning small role is performed using the effect display device 3, speakers 4, 17, etc., whereas in the case of NBB Is that these are not performed except in the chance zone described later. These notification controls are controlled by the first sub-control unit 120 so that the SBB mode is normally set in the SBB and the NBB mode is set in the NBB. These notification modes will be described later. The regular bonus is set to be smaller (119) than the super and normal big bonus, and the RT performed after the end of the bonus game mode is also shortened to 50 games.

  The small role is a role of paying out a predetermined number of medals by winning a prize. In this embodiment, it has small roles 1-8. In the small role 1 (FR1), “Watermelon-Watermelon-Watermelon” is a winning symbol, and a combination that involves paying out 5 medals. In particular, during the high-probability re-playing state (RT), it also serves as a mission setting small role that starts a mission when this small role 1 wins. In the small role 2 (FR2), “Bell-Bell-Bell” or “Bell 2-Bell-Bell” is a winning symbol and involves a medal payout of seven pieces. In the small role 3 (FR3), “Red Cherry-ANY-ANY” (ANY is an arbitrary symbol) is a winning symbol, and a combination that involves paying out one medal. In particular, during the high-probability re-playing state (RT), when the small role 3 wins a prize, the mission is interrupted and the mission is interrupted. The small role 4 (FR4) is a role that includes “white cherry-ANY-ANY” as a winning symbol and pays out one medal. In particular, during the high-probability re-playing state (RT), when the small combination 4 wins three times, the player automatically shifts to a chance zone described later.

  In the small role 5 (FR5), “Bell-Bell-Watermelon” is a winning symbol, and a combination that involves paying out 15 medals. In the small role 6 (FR6), “Bell 2-Bell-Replay” is a winning symbol, and a combination that involves paying out 7 medals. The small combination 5 and the small combination 6 are set so as to be won in the lottery performed by the first lottery means 200. In the small role 7 (FR7), “Bell-Bell-Replay” is a winning symbol, and a combination that involves paying out 7 medals. In the small role 8 (FR8), “Bell 2-Bell-Watermelon” is a winning symbol, and is a combination that involves paying out 15 medals. The small combination 7 and the small combination 8 are set so as to be won in the lottery performed by the first lottery means 200.

  The re-playing role (replaying role) is a role that enables the next game without newly inserting a game medium (including subtraction from credit), that is, a re-playing game. The replaying role A (RP-A) is a normal replaying role having “Bell-Replay-Replay” or “Bell2-Replay-Replay” as a winning symbol. Re-playing combination B (RP-B) is a puncture-playing combination with “Bell-Replay-Bell” as a winning symbol. This punk play part is replayed in the same way as a normal replay part, and when winning in the high probability replay state (RT), the high probability replay state is canceled and the replay probability is restored. It is the role which makes it a normal state. Re-playing combination C (RP-C) is a normal replaying combination with “Bell 2-Replay-Bell” as a winning symbol. The re-gamer C is set so as to win the re-gamer B in duplicate. With this configuration, when the re-gamer C and the re-gamer B are duplicated, it is possible to prevent the RT state from being released by pressing the re-gamer C.

  FIG. 5 shows approximate winning probabilities of the respective combinations during the normal game, the bonus game, and the replay high probability game (RT) of the respective combinations in the present embodiment. The first lottery means 200 selects and uses a lottery table in which these lottery probabilities are set in accordance with each game state. SBB and NBB are elected with a probability of about 1/270 in total during normal game and RT. The breakdown is set so that the NBB occupies most. The RB is won with a lower probability of 1/420. These bonus combinations are not subject to lottery during the bonus game.

  In addition, during the bonus game, the double winning combination of the small roles 5 and 6 (FR5-FR6) and the double winning combination of the small roles 7 and 8 (FR7-FR8) are in the normal state (1/10000). ) Is set to win with a very high probability (1 / 2.4). Furthermore, during replay high-probability game, re-playing actor A (RP-A) is set to win with a high probability (1 / 1.2) compared to the normal state (1 / 7.3) Has been. At the same time, the winning combination (RP-B-RP-C) of the re-gamer B and the re-gamer C is also set to win with a higher probability (1/90) than in the normal state (1/65536). Has been.

  As shown in FIG. 6A, the symbol display section includes three pay lines L1 extending along the horizontal direction so as to connect the symbol display positions P (P1 to P9) of the reels 8a, 8b, and 8c. , L2 and L3, and two winning lines L4 and L5 extending diagonally across these winning lines L1 to L3 are set, and in a game, the symbols stopped and displayed on the activated winning lines The combination is determined based on the combination.

  Among these winning lines, the game states other than the bonus game by RB, that is, the bonus game by SBB, NBB, the normal game, and the re-probability high game (RT) are as shown in (b). In addition, only L1 which is a middle row connecting P4, P5 and P6 is set as an effective line, while L2 to L5 are invalid lines. That is, only the winnings on L1 are determined as winning symbols. On the other hand, during the bonus game by RB, as shown in (c), L2 to L5 excluding L1, which is a middle row, are set as active lines, while L1, which is a middle row, is an invalid line. . On the front panel 11 located outside the symbol display window 20, an effective line indicator (not shown) indicating which of the winning lines is activated is provided. .

  FIG. 7 shows an aspect of a small combination notification in the super big (SBB) in the present embodiment. FIG. 7A shows a mode in which the small winning combination 5-small winning combination 6 is won. The upper part shows the display performed by the effect display device 3, and the lower part shows the state of the reel. First, as shown in A, along with the operation of the start switch, a display appears so as to aim at the “bell” symbol on the left reel. If successful, as indicated by B, the small combination 5 is established on the active line, and the success display is performed on the effect display device 3. In the case of failure, as shown in C, a small combination 6 is established on the active line, and failure display is performed. FIG. 7B shows a mode in which the winning combination of the small combination 7 to the small combination 8 is won. First, as shown in D, with the operation of the start switch, the left reel is displayed so as to aim at the “bell 2” symbol. If successful, as indicated by E, a small combination 8 is established on the active line, and a success display is performed. In the case of failure, as indicated by F, a small combination 7 is established on the active line, and failure display is performed. In this way, during the super big bonus (SBB mode), for the small winning combination that is won, the one with the larger number of payouts, for example, in the case of 15 winning combination and 7 winning combination, is notified of the 15 winning combination symbol. On the other hand, during the normal big bonus (NBB mode), since these notifications are not performed, the player has no choice but to perform a stop operation depending on intuition. As a result, either a 7-piece combination or a 15-piece combination is obtained. As a result, the number of games until the SBB mode, which has a high possibility of acquiring 15 winnings, reaches 345, which is the acquired number, is reduced. As a result, the number of medals bet per game × the number of games equal to the number of games is smaller in the SBB mode, so that the substantial profit is greater than in the NBB mode.

  As shown in FIG. 7, the execution control of the first special game (NBB) and the second special game (SBB) in the present embodiment is the number of acquired game media (medals) that can be selectively stopped at the stop operation timing. Duplicate winning combination execution means (for example, main control unit 110) for performing lottery for multiple winning combinations (prize) different from each other, and winning determination means (for example, main control unit 110) for determining the winning combination stopped on the display unit The payout executing means (for example, the main control unit 110) for paying out the game medium (medal) and the advantageous timing for acquiring the game medium (medal) among the duplicate winning combinations are notified of the advantageous timing. This is executed in cooperation with an advantageous time notification means (for example, the first sub control unit 120). The first special game (NBB) is executed when control without notification by the advantageous time notification means is executed, and the second special game (NBB executed in SBB or SBB mode) is executed when control with notification is executed. It is what.

  FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a game control process performed by the main control unit 110 during a game. In the following description, the game may be simply indicated as “G”.

First, in step S100, it is determined whether or not there is a betting operation. This determination is made by transmitting a signal from the betting number setting switch 8 to the main control unit 110. When there is a remaining number of credits and the bet number is not set, or when the maximum number is not betted, the fact that the bet switch 25 is effective is notified by lighting of a lamp provided in the bet switch 8. When a bet operation is performed, the corresponding number is set as the number of bets for one game, and the process proceeds to step S101. Further, an effective line is set according to the set bet number, and the set effective line is indicated by an effective line display.

  Subsequently, in step S101, it is determined whether an operation (starting operation) of the start switch 11 has been performed. This determination is made by transmitting a signal from the start switch 11 to the main control unit 110. When the bet number is set, the operation of the start switch 11 becomes valid, and when the operation is performed, the subsequent operation to the bet switch 8 becomes invalid and the lamp provided in the bet switch 8 is turned off. This is notified.

When the start operation is performed, a random value acquisition process is performed based on the start operation signal in step S102. The random number generator of the main control unit 110 generates a random number (variation range: 0 to 65535) that is updated at an extremely short period, and acquires this random number in accordance with the start operation. In step S103, random value determination processing is performed. The random value determination process of step S103 is a process of determining which role the acquired random number corresponds to using a lottery table stored in the lottery table storage unit 201. The lottery table storage unit 201 stores a plurality of lottery tables so that different lottery tables may be used depending on the gaming state, for example, whether in normal game, bonus game (special game), or RT game. The lottery table is selected according to the set state of a BB game flag (F _BB ) or an RT game flag (F _RT ), which will be described later, and used in the game. The selection control of these lottery tables performed by the CPU 111 serves as special game execution means for executing a bonus game (special game) and high probability replay state control means for generating a high probability replay state (RT). It is. The lottery process is performed by the random value acquisition process in step S102 and the random value determination process in step S103.

  In step S104, a flag corresponding to the determined combination is set. In the RAM of the main control unit 110, a winning flag storage unit 203, which is an area in which a flag corresponding to the determined combination is written, is set and held for a plurality of games and a small combination flag that is cleared for each game. The bonus combination flag is written in different areas in the winning flag storage unit 203.

  In step 105, processing for selecting a stop control table is performed based on the flag set in step S104, the gaming state, and the like. This stop control table is stored in the ROM of the main control unit 110, and is composed of data that defines the position at which each reel is stopped corresponding to the stop operation position. In addition, regarding the stop position determination, data is structured so that priority is given in the order of re-playing combination> bonus combination> small combination. In other words, when a bonus combination is carried over, a re-playing role is won, and if both the re-playing role and bonus combination can be stopped within a predetermined number of frames, for example, 4 frames, the re-playing role is stopped. Has been. In addition, for the winning combination, especially for the winning combination that does not have the above-described priority order, the stopping position is uniquely determined so that one of the winning combinations stops corresponding to the stopping operation position. Stop control using these stop control tables serves as stop control means for executing the variable display of the variable display section (reel) while limiting the number of moving frames within a predetermined specified value.

  In step S106, a process for determining whether or not a specified time has elapsed since the start of the previous game (reel rotation start) is performed. This process is performed in order to prevent excessive consumption of the player by excessively increasing the consumption speed of the game medium, and is set to 4.1 seconds during normal game play. This specified time may be kept constant regardless of the gaming state, or may vary depending on the gaming state. For example, in a state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased (RT or the like), the game medium is not consumed when the re-gamer is won, so the prescribed time may be shortened compared to that during the normal game. Further, this shortening rate may be changed according to the probability of the re-game player.

  When it is determined that the specified time has elapsed, the reels 6a to 6c are started to rotate in step S107. When it is determined in step S108 that each reel has reached a certain speed, processing for enabling the stop switches 12a to 12c is performed. At this time, it is notified by a lamp provided in the stop switch 12 that each switch is effective.

  In step S109, it is determined whether a stop operation has been performed on the stop switches 12a to 12c. And the process which stops each reel 8a-8c corresponding to the stop switch operated in step S110 is performed. The stop position at this time is stopped based on the stop control table selected in step S105 described above.

  In step 111, it is determined whether or not all reels are stopped. If it is determined that all reels are stopped, the process proceeds to a winning determination process in step S112. This winning determination process is to determine whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the combination is stopped on the active line, and this process will be described in detail later.

  In step 113, a process for clearing the flag set in step S104 is performed. In this flag clear process, flags other than the bonus combination are unconditionally cleared. However, in the case of the bonus combination flag, the clear process is not performed if the bonus winning is not determined in step S112.

  In step S114, a game state setting process is performed. In this gaming state setting process, setting for changing the gaming state from the next game is performed for a combination related to the transition of the gaming state, such as a bonus combination. This gaming state setting process will be described in detail later.

  In step S115, it is determined whether or not the re-game player has won a prize. If YES, automatic bet processing is performed in step S116. This process is a process of reloading the bet number set for the current game as the bet number of the next game. Then, after step S116, the process proceeds to step S101 as the next game. That is, at the time of re-game winning, the start operation can be performed without a bet operation or medal insertion operation by the player. If NO, the process ends and the next game is entered.

  Next, the winning determination process in step S112 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, in step S200, the winning determination table is referenced. This winning determination table is stored in the ROM 112 of the main control unit 110, and it is determined whether each winning combination shown in FIG. 7 is aligned on a valid winning line (effective line). It is for judging from the stop position of the reel.

In step S201, it is determined whether or not a small combination has won. If YES, a payout number of medals determined for each small combination is paid out in step S202. If NO, the process proceeds to step S203 as it is. In step S203, it is confirmed whether any of the bonus combinations has won. Then, if YES, it sets the BB game flag F _BB in RAM113 of the main control unit 110 at step S204. In step S205, a payout number counter for counting the number (M) of medals to be paid out during the BB game is set. The value M of the payout number counter is set to 0 every time BB is started.

  Next, the gaming state setting process in step S113 in FIG. 8 will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S300, it is determined whether or not an RT game is in progress. The determination process in step S300 is performed for any RT. If the RT is in progress, the process proceeds to step S301, and the process of changing the remaining number of games N to N-1 is performed. This subtraction processing is not performed in a game that enters the RT game from the next game, that is, a game in which the RT game flag _FRT is set. If the remaining number of games N = 0 in step S302, the RT game flag is cleared in step S303.

In step S304, it is determined from the flag state whether the BB game is in progress. If there is a payout in step S305, the number of payouts in step S306 is added to the value M of the payout number counter. In step S307, it is determined whether M is equal to or greater than a predetermined value (value determined for each bonus). If YES, the BB game flag is cleared and the RT game flag _FRT is set in step S308. I do. In step S309, the remaining number of games (N) is set. In step S310, a command for writing Fm = 1 as the mission flag Fm is commanded to the first sub-control unit.

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the control of the chance zone grant process performed by the first sub-control unit during the replay high probability game (RT). The chance zone (advantageous period) means that when the above-mentioned normal BB (NBB), that is, the role that usually performs the first special game is won by lottery during that period, this is super BB (SBB), that is, the second special It refers to the period of time that is upgraded to a game and executed. In the following description, what is performed in the super BB mode by upgrading the normal BB may be referred to as a super BB (second special game) in the same manner as the super BB.

  First, in step S400, it is determined whether or not the chance zone grant condition has already been established. In the present embodiment, when the white cherry combination (small combination 4) is established three times in succession, 100 chance zone periods are automatically granted. If this condition is achieved, the process moves to step S401, and Cz = 100 is written as the value of the chance zone counter Cz. The chance zone counter Cz is a numerical value written in the RAM 123 of the first sub-control unit 120 for counting the number of games in the chance zone. The chance zone counter Cz is set at the start and is subtracted for each game. Is.

  On the other hand, if step S400 is NO, the process moves to step S402 to determine whether or not the mission setting small role has won. The mission setting small role is a role set to set a mission flag for executing the mission when winning. In the present embodiment, it is determined that the mission setting small combination has won when the watermelon combination (small combination 1) has won. The first sub-control unit 120 receives information on the outcome (reel stop position) from the main control unit 110, and determines a winning combination based on this information. If the mission setting small role is won, Fm = 1 is written in the RAM 123 as the mission flag Fm in step S403.

  In step S404, it is determined whether the state of the mission flag Fm is Fm = 1. If NO, the process ends. In the case of YES, it moves to step S405 and determines whether it is in the chance zone. If YES, the process ends. If NO, the process moves to step S406 and a mission lottery is performed. This mission lottery is a process of selecting one of a plurality of missions stored in the mission table storage unit 301 by lottery by the operation of the second lottery means 300 of the first sub-control unit 120. These processes performed by the CPU 121 of the first sub-control unit 120 serve as achievement condition setting means for setting the achievement condition.

This lottery process includes a process of acquiring a random number generated by the second lottery means 300 and a process of collating the acquired random number with the stored contents of the mission table storage unit 301. In the present embodiment, the process of acquiring the random number generated by the second lottery means 300 is performed in response to the operation of the start switch 11 in the next game in which the state of the mission flag Fm becomes Fm = 1. On the other hand, since the lottery of the first lottery means for lottering the combination is also triggered by the operation of the start switch 11, the random number cycle of the first lottery means can be decoded based on the lottery result of the second lottery means. In order to prevent this, the random number update cycle of the first lottery means is different from the random number update cycle of the second lottery means. In the present embodiment, the random number acquisition trigger of the second lottery means is configured to be triggered by the operation of the start switch 11. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and other games, for example, a game with a mission flag Fm = 1. The final stop operation (operation of the third stop switch) may be performed as a trigger. Further, it may be automatically acquired on the machine side without triggering the player's operation. These signals are transmitted from the main control unit 110 to the first sub control unit 120, and the first sub control unit 120 acquires a random number in response to this signal.

  In step S407, the mission determined by the mission lottery in step S406 is set. Then, in step S408, a process of notifying the contents of the mission and the number of mission-enabled games that make the achievement of the mission effective is performed. This notification process is performed by the effect display device 3 by reading the notification image data stored in the ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit 120, and the notification sound data stored in the ROM 132 of the second sub-control unit 130. Thus, it is also notified in sound generated from the speakers 4 and 17.

  In step S409, it is determined whether the game has been executed once. In the case of NO, it is determined in step S410 whether or not the mission end small combination has won. In the present embodiment, a winning combination of red cherry (small role 3) is set as the mission end small role. If the determination in step S410 is YES, the mission set in step S407 is cleared in step S411, Cz = 0 is written as the value of the chance zone counter Cz in step S412, and the process ends. By this process, the mission is interrupted by winning the role of white cherry. The determination in step S410 serves as mission interruption means for clearing the set mission. If the determination in step S410 is no, the process returns to step S409.

  If the determination in step S409 is YES, the process moves to step S413, and it is determined whether or not the number of mission effective games set in step S407 has elapsed. If NO, the process returns to step S409. By repeating this process, the mission game is played until the number of mission effective games has elapsed. If the determination in step S413 is yes, the process moves to step S414 to determine whether the mission content has been achieved. During this mission game, the state is sequentially written in the mission progress state temporary storage unit 303 provided in the RAM 123 of the first sub-control unit 120 according to the progress of the mission. In step S414, the contents are determined.

  If the determination in step S414 is yes, mission completion notification is performed in step S415. This notification is performed by the effect display device 3 using the notification image data stored in the ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit 120, and by using the notification sound data stored in the ROM 132 of the second sub-control unit 130. 4,17. In step S416, Cz = 300 is set as the value of the chance zone counter Cz. If the determination in step S414 is no, a mission non-achievement notification is performed in step S417. This notification is performed by the effect display device 3 using the notification image data stored in the ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit 120, and by using the notification sound data stored in the ROM 132 of the second sub-control unit 130. 4,17. In step S418, Cz = 0 is set as the value of the chance zone counter Cz. Then, it progresses to step S419, a mission is complete | finished, the value of the mission flag Fm is rewritten to 0, and a process is complete | finished. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which the number of chance zone games is set to 0 when the mission is not achieved, but if the grant chance zone when achieved is longer than that when the mission is not achieved, Good. In other words, the configuration is not limited to the description of the present embodiment, and may be a value that is significantly smaller than the achievement case, for example, about 10.

  In addition, for the small roles involved in the mission, such as the watermelon role that is the mission setting small role and the red cherry role that is the mission end small role, the start and end of the mission are determined by winning both small roles in the above. However, instead of this, winning may be a condition. According to these configurations, since both operations are performed only on the condition that the lottery is selected, the frequency of changing the conditions regarding the mission is increased, thereby improving the interest. Also, the number of chance zones may be set on the condition of winning for a white cherry role in which the chance zone is automatically set on the condition of winning.

  FIG. 12 is a flowchart illustrating the control performed by the first sub-control unit 120 when the normal BB (NBB) is won in the present embodiment.

  If the NBB is won, it is first determined in step S500 whether the NBB winning flag is on. If the NBB winning flag is on, the process proceeds to step S501, and it is determined whether the value of the chance zone counter Cz is not 0, that is, Cz> 0. In the case of YES, it progresses to step S502, sets SBB mode, and alert | reports SBB mode to a player. In the case of NO, the process proceeds to step S503, the NBB mode is set, the player is notified of the NBB mode, and the process is terminated.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the mission effect notified in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, there are two types of symbols for Replay A (RP-A) of the present embodiment: “Bell-Replay-Replay” and “Bell2-Replay-Replay”. During RT, Replay A wins with a high probability. In this embodiment, the formation order and the number of formations of these symbols within a predetermined number of games are given as achievement tasks (missions), and when these are achieved, it is determined that the mission is achieved. These missions can be selectively stopped by pushing the above two symbols, so that the player can achieve the achievement by his / her skill. This stop control will be described in detail later.

  At the time of executing the mission, first, as shown in FIG. 13A, the mission contents and the number of mission games related to the order and number of replays A (RP-A) are announced. In this embodiment, this display is displayed when the start switch of a game that enters the RT game is operated, or when the start switch of the next game after winning the mission setting small role (watermelon in this embodiment) is operated. Further, as shown in the figure, the degree of achievement of the mission is shown on the screen every time it progresses. Subsequently, every time the player satisfies the mission condition, as shown in FIG. 13B, a display in progress of the mission and an increase in the achievement level are displayed. Based on the signal from the main control unit, the first sub-control unit 120 refers to the normal replay establishment symbol displayed on the display unit, and performs control for recognizing the progress of the mission.

  Then, after the number of mission games (10 games in the figure) has elapsed, if the conditions shown in FIG. 13A are satisfied, the achievement of the mission is notified as shown in FIG. 13C. At the same time, the mission achievement display is shown as 100%. Then, a display suggesting the acquisition of the chance zone 300G is performed, such as “acquisition of big chance”. After the display is made, the chance zone is entered. In this case, the number of games acquired as a chance zone may be displayed. If the condition is not satisfied, the mission failure is displayed as shown in FIG. 13D, and the mission game is ended.

  The normal replay symbols used in the mission need only have a plurality of types, and are not limited to the two symbols in the present embodiment. Furthermore, if a symbol combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is added as a symbol of Replay A, and three or more types of replay role symbols are configured, a variety of missions can be configured by their arrangement, which is preferable.

  In addition, when determining whether or not the symbols have been stopped according to the order of arrangement determined in the mission lottery, the criterion for determining whether or not the symbols have been stopped is “continuous” regardless of whether the RP-A is won or not. It may be determined whether or not it is continuous, or it may be determined whether or not it is continuous every time RP-A is won. In the former, not only the skill of the player but also whether or not the mission is achieved is determined based on the lottery result, so that a player with a high skill can play a game with a thrill feeling that the result is not known until the end. On the other hand, in the latter, since the achievement condition is easier than in the former, it is possible to provide a game that can be easily adapted to a player with a low skill level.

  FIG. 14 shows the stored contents of the mission table provided in the ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit 120 in the present embodiment. The mission table is composed of a combination of “bell-replay-replay”, “bell 2-replay-replay” arrangement order (hereinafter, “establishment order arrangement”) and the number of games to be achieved (number of mission games). These combinations of plural types are set corresponding to the random number values generated by the second lottery means 300 of the first sub-control unit 120.

  There are a plurality of combinations of the number of formation order arrangements stored in the mission table and the number of mission games, and the achievement difficulty level differs depending on the selected missions. In the present embodiment, an example is shown in which a plurality of different combinations of the number of formation order arrangements and the number of mission games are stored, but the contents of the formation order arrangements are the same and the number of mission games is different. A configuration in which a plurality of items are stored, or a configuration in which a plurality of items having the same number of mission games with different contents of the formation order arrangement are stored may be used.

In the above-described mission game, the number of games in the advantageous period (chance zone) given when the mission content is achieved is 300 games. In this case, when the winning probability in the lottery of the normal big bonus (NBB) is p (probability that the entire lottery area is 1), and the number of games in the advantageous period when the mission is achieved is M _m (G), It is preferable that the number satisfy 1 / p) ≦ M _m . In this case, it is possible to create a sense of expectation for continuously acquiring the bonus game in the super big bonus mode by the chance zone game acquired by oneself. Also, if the re-game high probability game (RT) Number of games was _M R (G) applied by the super big bonus (SBB) or normal big bonus (NBB) ends, between said _{M m} and _{M R} it is preferable that consists relationship M _m ≦ M _R on. This is because, once the bonus game is over, the player can have a sense of expectation by setting the RT state in which the decrease in game media (medals) is small until the next winning of the bonus. is there.

Further, when the chance zone is automatically set without going through the mission game, when the number of games in the chance zone set on the condition of winning the white cherry role is M _C , the above M _m and M _C is preferably satisfied the relation _{M m} ≧ _{M C} during. Further, it is preferable to satisfy the _{(1 / p) ≧ M C} . This is because the number of chance zone games acquired by one's own skill is larger than the number of chance zone games automatically obtained, and there is a possibility that Super BB can be obtained continuously with the number of games automatically obtained. It is because it is possible to stimulate the willingness to participate in the mission game because it is low. The setting of the number of games is stored in the ROM 122 of the first sub-control unit 120, and is based on the skill achievement condition (obtained by the mission) rather than the advantageous period (number of chance zone games) based on the lottery condition (obtained automatically). It works as a memorizing means for memorizing the advantageous period as large.

  In this way, by setting a mission related to the formation pattern of normal replay and generating it by lottery during RT, using normal replay (RP-A) in which the probability of occurrence is increasing during high probability replay This embodiment has the effect of enhancing the technical intervention of the game during RT and enhancing the interest of the game.

  FIG. 15 schematically shows a stop table for the left turning cylinder (left reel) at the time of normal replay (RP-A) winning in this embodiment.

  In FIG. 15, when the symbol indicated by the symbol number shown in the left column is stopped at the timing when the symbol comes on the effective line, the symbol that stops on the line is indicated as “stop symbol”. Then, in order to stop the symbol, the number of frames advanced from the position of the stop operation is shown as “advance number of frames”. That is, the arrow in the figure indicates that when the stop operation is performed with the symbol numbers 17 to 20, the “bell” of the symbol number 20 is drawn and the stop control is performed. Hereinafter, the description in the figure conforms to this.

  Symbol numbers 12 to 20 and symbol numbers 0 to 3 shown as the region A are regions where the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed, and the replay A symbol-1 (“bell-replay-replay”) is established. Symbol numbers 4 to 11 shown as region B are regions where the “bell 2” symbol is stopped and displayed, and replay A symbol-2 (“bell 2 replay-replay”) is established. This area A and the area B are provided as continuous areas on the reel, respectively, thereby enabling the player to selectively push by pressing, that is, to selectively stop at the stop timing.

  In this embodiment, the area A is set to 12 frames in 20 frames, and the region B is set to 8 frames in 20 frames, with the numbers being different from each other. This makes it possible to add a difference in difficulty in the conditions relating to the formation order arrangement related to the mission. For example, the difficulty level is different between the condition for establishing Replay A symbol-1 in three consecutive ways and the condition for establishing Replay A symbol-2 in three consecutive times. It should be noted that this effect will be greater if a configuration is provided in which the number of frames in area A and area B is significantly different than in this embodiment, for example, 15 frames and 5 frames. With these configurations, it is possible to generate various missions with different levels of difficulty. Of course, it is also possible to appropriately select a configuration in which the number of frames in these areas is equal to facilitate separation by pressing.

  FIG. 16 schematically shows a stop table for the middle cylinder (middle reel) and the right cylinder (right reel) at the time of normal replay (RP-A) winning in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 16 (a), when winning RP-A, regardless of the stop operation position of the middle shell, any one of symbols No. 17, No. 13, No. 9, No. 4, No. 0 "Replay" symbols are arranged and controlled so that they can be stopped on the active line within 4 frames. Also, as shown in FIG. 16 (b), when RP-A is won, any one of symbols # 18, # 14, # 10, # 6, # 1, regardless of the stop operation position of the right hand cylinder The “replay” symbols are arranged so that they can be stopped on the active line within 4 frames and controlled.

  With these configurations, when the RP-A is elected, the “bell” or “bell 2” is selectively stopped depending on the stop timing for the left turning cylinder. For “”, the “replay” symbol stops even if the stop operation is performed at any timing. With these configurations, the player can establish the two types of RP-A symbols only by performing the stop operation of the left swirl with good timing, and can execute the achievement task (mission) described above. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, during RT and in the bonus game mode, as shown in FIG. 6, the effective line for which winning is valid is only L1 in the middle stage. It requires a certain level of skill in the push-and-play selection in the role selection and the replay symbol selection in the mission game during RT, thereby increasing the technical intervention and making the game highly interesting. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the game may be performed after all the lines L1 to L5 are made effective as effective lines.

  In the slot machine of the present embodiment, the stop table of the left turn cylinder at the time of RP-A winning in RT shown in FIG. 15 is the same as in SBB and NBB at the time of overlapping winning of Replay B and Replay C in RT. It can also be used in common when the small winning combination 5 and small winning combination 6 are won in the bonus game, and when the small winning combination 7 and small winning combination 8 are overlapped. In these roles as well, the “bell” and “bell 2” can be selectively stopped at the timing of the left turn in the same manner as described above, and the player can selectively establish these roles. become able to. At the same time, the table storage capacity in the ROM 112 of the main control unit 110 can be reduced by using the stop table in common.

  In addition, the slot machine of this embodiment has a common symbol that is stopped by the left-handed cylinder when winning Replay A and when winning Replay B and Replay C. The symbol is the same as the symbol of Replay B, which is a punk play. In the RT state, the probability of duplicate winning combination between Replay B and Replay C is higher than that in the normal game. With these configurations, if a “bell” symbol is pushed to the left cylinder during a mission, there is a possibility of winning Replay B with a certain probability. For this reason, it is possible to execute the mission game while enjoying the thrill feeling that the RT is finished, and it is possible to further enhance the interest by the synergistic effect with the expectation for the SBB mode.

  FIG. 17 schematically shows the transition of the gaming state in the present embodiment realized by the above configuration.

  When winning NBB or SBB from the normal gaming state, a big bonus is performed in each mode. Then, after the end of the big bonus, the game proceeds to a high probability re-playing state (RT) of a predetermined number of games (350G in this embodiment). At the time of this transition, the achievement tasks (missions) that can be achieved by stopping are stopped, and the success of this mission shifts to the chance zone (CZ). This chance zone (CZ) is continued across the normal game for the number of games acquired. All big bonuses won during the CZ are executed in the SBB mode. During a mission game, if the mission fails or if a prize is awarded for the mission end, the mission game is terminated and the normal RT state is set. If the player wins a mission setting small role during the RT state, the mission game is played again. It is expected that these high-probability re-playing states (RT) and a chance to play a mission game for acquiring a chance zone are performed a plurality of times during the RT state. This is because, while the number of RT continuing games is 350 games, the winning probability of the watermelon role as a mission setting small role is 1/150, which is set to a value that can be expected several times during RT. . With these configurations, it is possible to enhance interest by performing a mission game with technical intervention while having expectations for the SBB during high probability replay. Although described in the present embodiment, the configuration of the regular bonus RB is omitted in FIG.

  FIG. 18 shows overall control performed by the first sub control unit 120 in response to a control signal from the main control unit 110. First, in step S600, it is determined whether or not a control signal has been received from the main control unit 110, and the process waits. This control signal is input from the operation unit such as the stop switch 12, the bet number setting switch 8, the start switch 11, the medal detection sensor 31, or when an abnormality occurs in the main control unit 110 or its peripheral part. In addition, the first sub-control unit 120 or the second sub-control unit 130 is controlled so as to produce an effect or display. These controls function as control signal receiving means for receiving a control signal from the main control unit.

  When the lottery result of the winning combination, that is, the lottery result of the lottery by the first lottery means is received from the main control unit 110 in step S601, the process proceeds to step S602 and the lottery result storing process temporarily stored in the RAM 123 is performed. For example, when a small combination winning flag signal is received from the main control unit, processing for storing information of this signal is performed. Based on this information, control such as displaying a small role notification process or the like on the effect display device 3 is performed. These controls function as winning information receiving means for receiving information on winning combinations from the main control unit. Further, when stop information is received from the main control unit 110 in step S603, that is, when the symbol information (stop output information) stopped by the variable display unit is received, the process proceeds to step S604 and the stop output is temporarily stored in the RAM 123. Perform storage processing. These controls function as stop position information receiving means for receiving information related to the rotation stop position from the main control unit. The stop event information may be determined by the main control unit 110 for symbols arranged on the active line, and the result information may be transmitted to the first sub-control unit 120, but the reel determined by the main control unit 110 may be used. Even if the stop position is determined by using the symbol arrangement information and the correspondence storage information of the reel stop position, the first sub control unit 120 receives this information. Good. With this control, the first sub-control unit 120 can obtain information on the lottery result and the stop appearance, and can perform various effects and notifications based on the result. In addition, during the mission game described above, the first sub-control unit 120 obtains information on whether or not the symbol sequence corresponding to the achievement task has been stopped based on the stop-out information transmitted from the main control unit, Determine the progress of the mission.

  In step S605, based on the control signal from the main control unit, it is determined whether or not there is an effect start trigger. And in the case of an effect start opportunity, an effect start process is performed in step S606. In this case, the first sub-control unit 120 sequentially reads out image frames from the image data storage unit such as the notification image data storage unit 302 to the image data temporary storage unit 305 and displays them on the effect display device 3. A control signal is also transmitted to the sub-control unit 130, and voice data is read from the notification voice data storage unit 400 and the like, and the upper speaker 4, the lower speaker 17 and the like are used in order to perform voice presentation in synchronization with the presentation display device 3. To produce audio. By these controls, an effect by image and sound is performed based on the control signal of the main control unit. These controls function as an effect start time determining unit that determines the start time of the effect and an effect executing unit that executes various effects.

  In the present embodiment, with the above-described configuration, during the replay high probability game (RT), achievement issues that can be achieved by the stop operation are presented by lottery, and the advantage related to the special game (BB) is variable depending on whether or not the achievement is achieved. In addition, there is an effect of introducing technical intervention to RT games performed between BBs, preventing monotonization and enhancing interest.

  In the embodiment described above, an embodiment has been described in which a chance zone for a predetermined period is generated by achievement / non-achievement of an achievement task (mission), and the NBB generated in this chance zone is executed in the SBB mode. However, the NBB generated thereafter may be executed unconditionally in the SBB mode when the achievement task (mission) is achieved without going through the chance zone.

  Furthermore, although the symbol sequence that is aimed at in the mission game is the symbol sequence related to the replay symbol in the present embodiment, these mission games may be performed by using the same winning combination of the same payout number. In addition, when the lottery is out of place, it is possible to display a reel stop stop result and make a mission game aiming at this stop stop result.

  In the above-described embodiment, an embodiment is shown in which a new mission does not occur during the chance zone period after the mission is completed. Instead, the generation of a mission is permitted during the chance zone period. The chance zone period acquired in this way may be added to the previously acquired chance zone period. According to these configurations, the chance zone periods that can be acquired by consecutively generated mission games can be sequentially added and accumulated, so that the player's expectation can be further enhanced.

  In the above-described embodiment, the first sub-control unit 120 controls the generation, progress, and termination of the mission game. Alternatively, the main control unit 110 may directly control the generation of the mission game. Good. In the above-described embodiment, an example in which the super BB (SBB) and the normal BB (NBB) are determined by lottery of the main control unit 110 is shown, but instead, the distribution by the first sub control unit 120 is performed. It is good also as a structure which determines whether it is set as SBB or NBB by and is not determined in the lottery stage of the main control part 110. Of course, when executing the NBB, whether to execute in the SBB mode may be determined by the main control unit 110 instead of being determined by the first sub control unit as in the present embodiment.

  In this embodiment, the chance zone period (advantageous period) that can be acquired when the mission is achieved is shown as a fixed 300G, but instead, there are a plurality of chance zone periods (advantage periods) depending on the difficulty of the mission. It may be variable. According to these structures, since an advantage changes with the difficulty of the achieved mission, the player can be given a sense of accomplishment and the interest can be enhanced. Further, the chance zone period may be determined by lottery by the first sub-control unit 120 from a plurality of game numbers when the mission is achieved.

  In the above-described embodiment, an example is shown in which a chance zone period (advantageous period), which is a period in which the NBB is executed in the super big mode, is set according to the achievement of the mission, but instead or in addition to this. Alternatively, a predetermined number of ARTs (assisted replay time) may be generated according to the achievement of the mission. ART raises the expected value of the net increase per game by informing the player of the small role with a low withdrawal rate, such as watermelon, cherry, etc., thereby increasing the expected value of the net increase per game. Says playing a game in a state. In this ART state, the expected value of the net increase in the number of medals per game is larger than in the above-described RT state. According to these configurations, a predetermined number of games are set according to the achievement of the mission, and a predetermined number of games can be played in an advantageous state over RT (replay high probability state). It is possible to evoke the expectation of the person and the willingness to participate in the mission game more effectively. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which generates the mission game of a new form during ART.

  FIG. 19 shows an example of a mission game during ART. On the left side, the state of the effect performed by the effect display device is shown, and on the right side, the spinning cylinder (reel state is shown.) First, when a watermelon role is selected, the start operation (at the time of reel rotation), FIG. As shown in a), the winner of the watermelon role is announced. If the mission described later is not performed, only the winning of watermelon will be announced. The “Watermelon” design is set at a lower timing than the “Bell” design and the “Replay” design because there are few stop positions on the reel (reel) that can be pulled in within 4 frames. The probability of being drawn is low. For this reason, when there is no notification at the time of winning, the player cannot aim and pull in, so the possibility of being established is low. During ART, the expected value of the acquired number is raised by informing the role such as a watermelon role that is not likely to be established naturally.

  When a mission game is performed when a watermelon combination is established, a command is issued to stop cherry (red cherry or white cherry) at P9 (see FIG. 6) of the symbol display section as shown in FIG. 19 (a). It is. As will be described later, the cherry symbol is stopped at the position P9 when the watermelon combination is established, depending on the stop operation timing of the rotating cylinder. At this time, the effective line for determining the winning symbol arrangement is one line of only the middle L1 (the line connecting P2, P5, and P8). For this reason, the position of P9 does not contribute to the determination of winning, but is used to determine whether or not the mission game condition is satisfied.

  When the right cylinder (right reel) is stopped and the cherry stops at P9, as shown in FIG. 19 (b), this is notified and the value of the chance zone counter is set. 100 is added and this is displayed. In this case, the cherry stops at the position P9 when the 8th or 4th “watermelon” symbol stops on the effective line in the right reel (see the reel symbol arrangement in FIG. 3).

  On the other hand, when the right cylinder (right reel) is stopped and the cherry does not stop at P9, a mission failure display is performed as shown in FIG. 19C, and the chance zone counter is added. Is not done. In this case, the cherry does not stop at the position P9 when the 20th or 15th “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line in the right reel (see the reel symbol arrangement in FIG. 3). The case where the number “watermelon” symbol stops is shown.

  In addition, when the watermelon role is selected, in the case of the left turning cylinder (left reel), when the stop operation is performed at the timing when No. 13 to No. 9 pass or when the No. 4 to No. 0 passes, No. 4 and “Watermelon” symbols are stopped. In the middle drum (medium reel), when the stop operation is performed at the timing when No. 12 to No. 4 pass, the “watermelon” symbol of No. 12 or No. 8 stops. When the player is notified of the watermelon role, the player performs a stop operation aiming at this timing.

  FIG. 20 shows a stop control table for the right reel that is used when a watermelon combination is won in the above case. When the stop operation is performed at the passage timing of symbol numbers 20 to 16, the watermelon symbol of symbol number 20 is stopped. When the stop operation is performed at the passage timing of symbol numbers 15 to 11, the watermelon symbol of symbol number 15 is stopped. As described above, when the watermelon symbol of symbol number 15 or 20 is stopped, the cherry does not stop at the position of P9, so the above mission fails. For this reason, the area C (symbol numbers 20 to 11) is a mission failure area.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed at the passage timing of symbol numbers 8 to 5, the watermelon symbol of symbol number 8 is stopped at the position P8. In this case, the 7th “red cherry” symbol stops at the position P9. When the stop operation is performed at the passage timing of symbol numbers 4 to 0, the watermelon symbol of symbol number 4 is stopped at the position P8. In this case, the third “white cherry” symbol stops at the position P9. For this reason, the above-mentioned mission is successful. For this reason, the area D (symbol numbers 8 to 0) is a mission success area. If the stop operation is performed at the passage timing of symbol numbers 9 and 10, the watermelon symbol cannot be stopped within 4 frames, and the “red cherry” symbol of symbol number 12 is pulled in and stopped. In this case, a watermelon combination is not established and no payout is performed.

  The ART shown above may be one in which the ART state is performed only for a predetermined number of games during RT after the bonus is established, or when the Super BB (SBB) or the NBB in the SBB mode continues for a predetermined number of times. It may be given a predetermined number of games or may be triggered by a predetermined winning combination. Further, the mission notification is performed simultaneously with the small role winning notification in ART, and relates to the symbols displayed on the invalid line (invalid area). Furthermore, the mission may be selected by lottery by the first sub-control unit 120 as in the case of the above-described embodiment, or may be one fixed type corresponding to each small role. If the first sub-control unit 120 determines the mission to be performed at the same time as the ART small role winning announcement by lottery, the symbol to be drawn into the invalid area by lottery is selected from a plurality of types of missions. Therefore, various mission tasks can be presented.

  In the example of performing the above-mentioned ART (assisted replay time), a replay high probability state control means (for example, the main control unit 110) that generates a replay high probability state triggered by a predetermined condition during the game, and the winning combination The winning combination notification type replay high probability game execution means (for example, main control) that generates the winning combination notification type replay high probability game (ART) by the control by the winning combination notification means (for example, the first sub-control unit 120) to notify. Part 110). The winning combination notifying means first notification for notifying only the winning combination to be awarded on the active line for a predetermined combination (for example, a watermelon combination) determined whether or not a winning combination is determined by the stop operation timing, The second notification that simultaneously notifies the achievement issue (mission) of the second is selectively executable, and the achievement issue notified at the time of the second notification relates to a symbol displayed on an invalid line other than the active line depending on the stop operation timing. It is supposed to be. Also, based on the achievement of the achievement task (mission), the advantageous period setting for performing the control for setting the advantageous period (chance zone) for controlling the special game (BB) to be the second special game (SBB or SBB mode). Means (for example, the first sub-control unit 120) are provided.

  As a result, during the execution of ART, in addition to the formation of the winning line (valid line), a symbol that can be stopped in the invalid area (on the invalid line) is imposed a problem that can be achieved by the stop timing. Since the mode of the special game is made variable, it is possible to introduce further technical intervention to ART and to enhance interest.

  In the above-described embodiment, an embodiment is described in which RT is generated after the end of BB. However, RT is provided on condition that a predetermined number of RTs are awarded after the end of RB or a specific small role is won during a normal game. A game mode may be generated. Moreover, in the above-mentioned embodiment, although embodiment which generated the mission which performs the selection operation (stop) of the stop symbol by stop timing about one turning cylinder among three spinning cylinders was shown, instead of this, An example in which two or more drums are performed may be used. Further, for the small part to be pushed during the SBB, it may be configured to push for two or more spinning cylinders, or may be configured to perform the pushing operation for a spinning cylinder different from the symbol row used for the mission. . In addition, there may be a plurality of small figures that can be established selectively by pressing during the SBB, or a symbol string that can be selectively established during the pressing mission. It is not limited. When there are three or more, more diversified games can be provided.

  In the above-described embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium (game value). However, the present invention is not limited to this, and can be applied to, for example, a slot machine that uses a game ball as a game medium. It is.

  Each embodiment described above shows an example to which the present invention is applied, and the present invention is not limited thereto, and various modifications can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. It is.

It is an external view which shows the slot machine as embodiment of this invention. It is a figure showing an electrical block configuration of slot machine A as an embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed the symbol arrangement | sequence of each drum of slot machine A as embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the symbol combination of each winning combination in the embodiment of the present invention, and the contents of each winning combination. It is the figure which showed the winning probability of each winning combination in embodiment of this invention. It is a figure which shows the effective line in each game state. It is a figure which shows the example of the small role alerting | reporting aspect in SBB mode in embodiment of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed the game control processing performed with the main control part 110 during a game in embodiment of this invention. It is the flowchart which showed the content of the winning determination process in the flowchart of FIG. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the contents of a game state setting process in the flowchart of FIG. 8. 5 is a flowchart showing a mission execution control process in a first sub-control unit 120. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a process when an NBB is won in the chance zone in the first sub-control unit 120. FIG. It is the figure which showed the display mode of the mission game in embodiment of this invention. It is the figure which showed the mission lottery table in embodiment of this invention. In embodiment of this invention, it is the schematic diagram which showed the stop table of the left turning cylinder at the time of RP-A winning. In embodiment of this invention, it is the schematic diagram which showed the stop table of the middle cylinder and the right cylinder at the time of RP-A winning. It is the schematic diagram which showed the transition of the game state in embodiment of this invention. 5 is a flowchart illustrating control performed by the first sub control unit 120 in response to a control signal from the main control unit 110 in the embodiment of the present invention. It is the figure which showed an example of the mission in ART. It is the schematic diagram which showed the stop control table of the right reel (right turn cylinder) at the time of the watermelon winning combination in ART.

Explanation of symbols

A slot machine 3 effect display device 6a, 6b, 6c reel 10 symbol display window 12a, 12b, 12c stop switch 110 main control unit 111 CPU
112 ROM
113 RAM
200 First lottery means (first lottery means)
120 First sub-control unit 122 ROM
123 RAM
300 Second lottery means (second lottery means)

Claims (6)

A variation display unit that can move and display a plurality of symbols, and a symbol variation display on the variation display unit is started based on the establishment of the start condition, and the symbol is stopped based on the establishment of the stop condition. A variable display control means for displaying; a first lottery means for performing a lottery for a plurality of roles based on the establishment of the starting condition; a winning determination means for determining a symbol that has been stopped and won in the variable display section; A special game winning means for executing a special game when a special winning combination is determined as a winning combination by the first lottery means, and a winning of the special winning combination is determined by the winning determination means; and after the end of the special game, A high-probability re-gaming state control unit that generates a high-probability re-gaming state in which the probability of a re-playing player performing a re-game is increased for a predetermined period, and the variation display control unit is based on the establishment of the stop condition The stop control for stopping the variable display of the variable display unit to limit the number of moving pieces within a predetermined specified value so as to stop the symbol related to the winning combination by the lottery of the first lottery means. A slot machine having stop control means to be executed, wherein the special game can acquire a first upper limit number of game media and a possibility of acquiring more game media than the first special game. And a plurality of achievement condition setting means for setting a condition that can be selectively achieved by a stop operation with respect to the stop condition, as a predetermined achievement condition in the high probability re-playing state A second lottery means for lottering a condition set by the achievement setting means from among the achievement conditions, and a condition for determining whether or not the condition set by the achievement condition setting means has been achieved And an advantageous period setting means for setting an advantageous period in which a special game executed by the special game execution means is a second special game based on the determination of the achievement of the condition by the condition achievement determining means. And a slot machine. 2. The advantageous period setting unit according to claim 1, wherein when the achievement of the condition is determined, the advantageous period is set for a certain period, and when the achievement is not determined, the advantageous period is set shorter than the certain period. Slot machine.   The achievement condition relates to a plurality of symbol sequences that can be displayed on the variation display unit when a predetermined winning combination is determined by the lottery means, and the plurality of symbol sequences are game media by winning. 3. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein the payout conditions are the same and can be selectively stopped by the stop operation position.   The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the predetermined winning combination is a re-game player who performs the re-game.   5. The slot machine according to claim 3, wherein the plurality of symbol sequences are symbol sequences different from each other only in symbols related to one variation column.   6. The slot machine according to claim 2, wherein zero is set as the advantageous period set by the advantageous period setting means when the achievement of the condition is not judged by the condition achievement judging means.

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