JP2010148609A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of increasing the kinds of special winning combinations without limiting the arrangement of symbols in reels or control of the reels as much as possible, securely prohibiting determination whether a special winning combination is won or not till the continuous presentation is terminated even if the number of continuous game rounds is increased, and capable of retaining a player's sense of expectancy if the state in which permission of extraction of a special display result is not determined continues. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine has a plurality of kinds of special winning combinations with different combinations of symbols. When the number of special symbols whose operation procedures for winning do not overlap is X, the winning probability for a replay winning combination during the continuous presentation is Y1, the winning probability for a minor jackpot during the continuous presentation is Y2 and the continuous game rounds in the continuous presentation is Z, the number of continuous game rounds in the continuous presentation is determined so that the expression Z<X+(Y1+Y2)×Z is established. The expected number of game rounds (500G) necessary to reach the ceiling (1) after termination of BB or RB is different from the expected number of game rounds (1065.9G) necessary to reach the ceiling (2) after termination of BB or RB. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2010,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  A slot machine generally includes a variable display device having a plurality of (usually three) reels having a plurality of types of symbols as identification information drawn on the outer periphery, and each reel has a start lever by a player. The rotation is started by the operation, and the rotation is stopped by the player operating the stop button provided corresponding to each reel. When all reels stop rotating, a winning combination is generated when a predetermined winning symbol combination (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter referred to as a symbol combination) is arranged on the winning line. To do.

  And in this type of slot machine, it is possible to maintain the expectation of winning the special role across multiple games by continuously producing effects that suggest the possibility of winning a special role advantageous to the player across multiple games. In addition, a slot machine is proposed, and the stop operation for winning has a plurality of types of special roles that are mutually exclusive. A slot machine has been proposed in which it is impossible to reliably determine whether or not a special combination has been won until the end of the continuous production even if the special combination has not been won (see Patent Document 1).

  On the other hand, the number of lost games during the game is counted by a counter so that the player can expect even if any winning is not permitted by lottery of whether or not winning is allowed, When the number of games reaches a certain number, a bonus such as a big bonus, a regular bonus, a high probability table shift, a medal payout, etc. are given.

JP 2006-158460 A JP 2002-78858 A

  As in the slot machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 1, in the case of a configuration in which the number of continuous games for continuous production is equal to or less than the number of types of special roles exclusive to each other for winning a prize, In order to increase the number, it is necessary to increase the types of special roles that are mutually exclusive for the stop operation for winning, and there is a problem in that the symbol arrangement of the reels and the reel control are limited.

  Further, in the slot machine described in the above-mentioned Patent Document 2, a privilege is given only when the number of lost games reaches a certain number of times, so after the number of lost games reaches a certain number of times, the player's There was a problem that expectation was reduced.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and it is possible to increase the number of special roles and to increase the number of continuous games without limiting the reel symbol arrangement and reel control as much as possible. Even if the player does not make it possible to reliably determine whether or not the special role has been won until the end of the continuous performance, the player's An object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can maintain a sense of expectation.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets (3) for one game using game values (medals and credits), and multiple types of symbols that can be identified can be displayed in a variable manner. A display result is derived to a variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) to complete one game, and a slot machine (where a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device) 1)
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types of special display results (BB, RB) accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player, and priority display results different from the special display results ( A pre-determining means (internal lottery) for deciding whether or not to allow the derivation of a plurality of types of winning display results including re-gamers and small roles
Stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to stop the change display of the symbol;
A determination that the derivation of the special display result is permitted by the pre-determining means, and the derivation of the special display result is permitted when the special display result is not derived (special role winning flag ) Carry over after the next game,
Derivation control means (reel control) for causing the variable display device to derive a display result in accordance with the determination result of the pre-decision means and the operation procedure of the stop operation means (left, middle, and right reel stop operation procedure); ,
Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production suggesting the possibility of allowing the derivation of the special display result over a plurality of games;
After the special gaming state is over, the player is advantageous when the first grant condition is satisfied (500 games are consumed) without being determined by the predetermining means to permit the derivation of the special display result. First value giving means (sub CPU 91a) for giving a first value (BB won after reaching the ceiling (1) is SBB);
After the special gaming state is finished, the predetermination means does not determine that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and a second grant condition different from the first grant condition is satisfied (RT (2 ) Is the second value (RT (0) advantageous to the player when the game is digested after moving to), and the operating procedure is the winning condition for the replay (2) in the transferred RT (0) A second value giving means for giving a notification),
With
The derivation control means, when the prior determination means determines simultaneously that the derivation of the special display result is allowed and the derivation of the priority display result is allowed, the priority display result is more than the special display result. Including priority display result derivation control means that prioritizes derivation of
The operation procedure for deriving the special display result is determined so that the number of types of the special display result is not overlapped with each other: X, and the priority display result is allowed to be derived by the predetermining means during the continuous production. Probability: Y, and the number of continuous games in the continuous production: Z, Z <X + Y · Z is established,
Expected value of the number of games (500G) required until the first grant condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is completed, and until the second grant condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is completed. Is different from the expected number of games (approximately 1065.9G) required for
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is difficult to derive special display results during continuous performances. The number of games expected to be derived from priority display results and the special display results in which the operation procedures for deriving display results do not overlap each other. Since the continuous production is executed over a plurality of games smaller than the value obtained by adding the number of types of games, i.e., the number of games necessary to surely allow the special display result to be allowed, until the continuous production is finished, It is difficult to reliably determine whether it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, and the player's expectation for the derivation of the special display result can be maintained until the continuous presentation ends. In addition, since the number of games for continuous production is determined in consideration of the number of games expected to derive priority display results for which it is difficult to derive special display results during continuous production, special display results that do not overlap each other in operating procedures The number of continuous games can be increased without greatly increasing the number of types.
In addition, since the expected value of the number of games required until the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied after the special game state ends, the special display result of the special display result after the special game state ends is different. In the case where it is determined that permission to derive is not continued, not only can the player be expected to be given the first value or the second value, but also after either one has been given. Even when the state in which it is not determined that the special display result is allowed to be derived continues, the player's expectation can be maintained until the other value is given.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good. Further, the game may be started by setting a bet amount determined according to a plurality of game states.
In addition, the priority display result is a display result different from the special display result, and a replay that can be played without using a small role display result or a game value with a game value is given. Display result display results are derived in preference to special display results.
In addition, the number of types of the special display results in which the operation procedures for deriving the special display results do not overlap with each other means that the operation procedure is performed in the operation procedure for deriving one special display result. Is the number of special display results that cannot be used to derive the other special display result, even if some of the operation procedures are duplicated. It is deemed that the number of types is not counted. For example, for the three special display results, the operation procedures of the two special display results overlap, and the operation procedures of the two special display results that overlap these operation procedures and the operation procedures of the remaining special display results overlap. Even if not, there are two types.
In addition, the probability that the derivation of the priority display result is permitted by the predetermining means during the continuous effect: Y is the priority display result (general role) in the period during which the continuous effect is being executed. For example, when it is determined that the derivation of the special display result is permitted, or when the predetermined transition display result is derived, the priority display result In the case of having a plurality of probabilities determined to allow the derivation of the priority display result, such as when the priority display result is controlled to a high-probability gaming state in which the probability of deciding to permit the derivation is high It is sufficient that the number of continuous games is Z, the probability that it is determined that the derivation of the priority display result is permitted in the gaming state in which the continuous effect is executed is Y, and Z <X + Y · Z holds.
Further, the first value or the second value may be a gaming value such as a medal, or by shifting to a gaming state advantageous to the player and increasing the transition probability. There may be.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a first specific gaming state (RT (1) (0)) advantageous for a player whose number of games is not constant after the special gaming state (BB, RB) has ended;
A second specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a second specific gaming state (RT (2)) that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state after the first specific gaming state has ended;
With
Either the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (999G) have elapsed since the end of the first specific gaming state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, the second specific gaming state, which is disadvantageous for the player, does not continue for a certain period regardless of the duration of the first specific gaming state, which is advantageous for the player who shifts after the special gaming state ends. Since the value of 1 or the second value is not given, fairness can be maintained.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
Either the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of games (500G) have elapsed after the special gaming state has ended.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when the predetermined number of games has elapsed since the special gaming state has ended, the player can end the special gaming state by giving either the first value or the second value. It is possible to easily grasp the timing at which the first value or the second value is given only by confirming the number of games that have been digested.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. Later, the grant rate (medal payout rate) per game, which is the ratio of the number of game values obtained as a result of the game to the number of game values used to set the bet number, is Higher than the grant rate per game before the 1 grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied (after reaching the ceiling (2), RT (0 )
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, a player who is determined not to permit derivation of the special display result because the rate of game value per game after giving the first value or the second value is increased. Can suppress dissatisfaction.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The advantage of the special gaming state associated with the subsequent derivation of the special display result is determined as the advantage of the special gaming state associated with the derivation of the special display result before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied. Higher than advantage (BB won after reaching the ceiling (1) becomes SBB),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by giving the first value or the second value, the advantage of the special gaming state that is advantageous to the player is further increased. Therefore, the player's expectation for the transition to the special gaming state is increased. Can be improved.

A slot machine according to claim 6 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The advantage after the special gaming state with the subsequent derivation of the special display result is determined as the advantage with the derivation of the special display result before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is established. Make it higher than the advantage after the end of the special gaming state (BB (winned after reaching the ceiling (1) (2)), RT (1) to be transferred after the end of the RB, (1) ~ (3 ) To notify the stop operation procedure that will be the winning condition)
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, since the advantage after the end of the special gaming state is increased by giving the first value or the second value, the special gaming state is not only shifted to the special gaming state. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the game after the game is finished.

A slot machine according to a seventh aspect of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects,
Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The probability that the player will be in an advantageous state later is higher than the probability that the player will be in an advantageous state before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied (ceiling (1) ( After reaching 2), a notification high probability state in which the execution probability or winning probability of the notification state number lottery is higher than before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition / After reaching the ceiling (1) (2), the reel stop operation procedure as a condition for establishing the predetermined transition combination is notified with higher probability than before reaching the ceiling (1) (2)),
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, by giving the first value or the second value, it becomes easy to shift to a gaming state advantageous to the player. Therefore, the player's expectation for the transition to the gaming state advantageous to the player A feeling can be improved.

A slot machine according to claim 8 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7,
At least one of the first value giving means and the second value giving means may be configured to display the special display result by the pre-decision means after a predetermined counting condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is completed. When the predetermined number of games has passed without being determined to allow derivation, the first value or the second value is given,
By selecting one of a plurality of setting values (settings 1 to 6) based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means (power-on with only the setting key switch 37 being ON) An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games (999G) digested after the predetermined counting condition is satisfied (shift to RT (2));
With
After the special gaming state is over, the slot machine has the advantage before the predetermined number of games elapses without being determined by the predetermining means to permit the derivation of the special display result. When a setting value is newly set by the setting means, the number of games (RT remaining game number) counted by the game number counting means before the new setting value is set is maintained.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, when a special set value is set before a predetermined number of games have passed without deciding to allow the derivation of the special display result after the special gaming state has ended. Since the same number of games as before the set value is newly set is maintained, it is possible to prevent the number of games up to that point from being wasted by changing the set value.
The set value is a value that defines an advantage for the player. For example, the set value may be a value that defines a probability that the display unit is allowed to derive a display result. Alternatively, it may be a value that defines a probability of informing a stop operation condition for deriving a display result advantageous to the player.

A slot machine according to claim 9 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 8,
After the special game state is over, before the game is over before the predetermined number of games has passed without the pre-determining means not deciding to allow the occurrence of the special prize. When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets without restarting the game interrupted by the new set value. The game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games already counted (RT remaining game number) before the start of the interrupted game.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, even if a set value is newly set before the number of games that have been consumed reaches a specified value, the number of digested games is maintained thereafter, and a new value is set before one game ends. When the value is set, the game that was interrupted because the set value was newly set is not resumed, but the game can be started by setting the number of bets. Since the number of digested games is restarted from the number of games already counted before the start of the interrupted game, even if a new set value is set before the end of one game, the result of the game is not reflected It is impossible to update only the number of digested games, and it is impossible to intentionally set a disadvantageous or advantageous state for the player, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  Embodiment 1 of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. The slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment is rotatable to a housing 1a having an open front surface and a side end of the housing 1a. The front door 1b is pivotally supported.

  Inside the casing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, reels 2L, 2C and 2R (hereinafter referred to as a left reel, a middle reel and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. ) Are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols out of the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R can be seen from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. Are arranged as follows.

  As shown in FIG. 3, on the outer periphery of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, “black 7”, “net 7 (shaded 7 in the figure)”, “white 7”, “BAR”, “replay”, A plurality of identifiable symbols such as “watermelon”, “cherry”, “white cherry”, “bell”, and “orange” are drawn in a predetermined order, 21 pieces each. The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided in correspondence with each other and rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4), so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuously formed in the see-through window 3. In addition to being displayed while changing, by stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Inside the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R that detect a reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R from the back side. , Is provided. The reel LED 55 includes 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and can irradiate each symbol independently.

  A display area 51a of a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R of the front door 1b. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3. Further, a backlight (not shown) for irradiating the display area 51a from behind is provided on the back surface of the display area 51a excluding the transmissive area 51b, and the back surface further has a concealing member for concealing the inside. (Not shown) is provided.

  On the front side (front side in FIG. 1) of the liquid crystal display 51, an instruction (for example, touch operation) from the player to the display surface is detected, and the position (for example, the position where the touch operation is performed) is specified. Light-emitting devices 56a and 56b and light-receiving devices 57a and 57b that constitute a touch panel for the above-described purpose are installed. The light emitting devices 56a and 56b include a plurality of infrared light emitting elements (for example, LEDs). The light receiving devices 57a and 57b include a plurality of infrared light receiving elements (for example, phototransistors).

  The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed in pairs in the horizontal direction across the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56a and the light receiving device 57a are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56a can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57a. Similarly, the light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed in pairs in the vertical direction across the display area of the liquid crystal display 51. The light emitting device 56b and the light receiving device 57b are installed so that infrared rays radiated from the plurality of light emitting elements provided in the light emitting device 56b can be received by the plurality of light receiving elements provided in the light receiving device 57b.

  In the present embodiment, infrared grids are formed along the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 by projecting infrared rays from the light emitting devices 56a and 56b. When a touch operation is performed on the display surface by the player, the light receiving devices 57a and 57b detect the shielding of infrared rays and output a signal for specifying the position where the detected light receiving element is arranged. To the touch panel controller 99 described later. The touch panel controller 99 can specify the position where the touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on signals from the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and the touch panel is formed by these. Yes.

  The light emitting devices 56 a and 56 b constituting the touch panel are installed on the left side and the lower side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51, and the light receiving devices 57 a and 57 b are installed on the right side and the upper side of the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51. The touch panel can detect a touch operation in an area surrounded by the light emitting devices 56a and 56b and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b, and can specify a position where the touch operation is performed.

  On the front door 1b, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player) are used for one medal. A single bet switch 5 that is operated when setting the bet number, and using a credit, the maximum bet number (a game in this embodiment) among a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the game state within the range. Regardless of the state, the MAXBET switch 6 operated when setting 3), the medal stored as credit and the medal used for setting the bet amount are settled (the medal used for setting the credit and bet number) Is operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. Stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R are each provided so as to be operated by the player.

  The front door 1b also displays a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals acquired in BB, which will be described later, and an error code that indicates the contents when an error occurs. An auxiliary indicator 12 and a payout indicator 13 for displaying the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize are provided.

  Further, on the front door 1b, 1BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, 2BETLED 15 that notifies that the bet number is set to 2, and 3 bets are set. 3BET LED 16 to notify when lit, insertion request LED 17 to notify that a medal can be inserted is lit, start valid LED 18 to notify that the game start operation by the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, wait (previous Waiting state LED 19 for informing that it is in the state of waiting for the start of reel rotation since a certain period of time has not elapsed since the start of the game, during replay informing that it is in the replay game described later An LED 20 is provided.

  Inside the MAXBET switch 6, there is provided a BET switch valid LED 21 (see FIG. 4) for notifying that the setting operation of the betting number by operating the one-sheet BET switch 5 and the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R for informing that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is effective by lighting (FIG. 4).

  Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 for detecting a reset operation for releasing an error state described later and a stop state described later by a predetermined key operation, while changing a set value and confirming a set value described later. A set value display 24 for displaying the set value at that time, and a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 on the side of a hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) described later provided in the housing 1a or A medal selector having a insertion medal sensor 31 for detecting a medal that is inserted from the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the medal insertion unit 4 and selectively flows to the hopper tank 34a side to selectively switch to one of the medal payout exits 9 side. The door opening detection switch 25 (refer FIG. 4) which detects the open state of the front door 1b is provided.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a reel sensor 33L that can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, as shown in FIG. , 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal, a hopper tank 34a for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion section 4, and a hopper tank 34a. A hopper unit 34 including a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 9, a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b, and a power supply box 100 are provided.

  On the side of the hopper unit 34, an overflow tank 35 is provided for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full sensor 35 a made up of a pair of electrically conductive members spaced apart from each other and provided at a height capable of detecting a predetermined amount of stored medals is provided. It is possible to detect that the medal storage amount stored in the inside when it is conductive by contacting through the medal stored in the inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, that the overflow tank is full. It has become.

  On the front surface of the power supply box 100 is a stop switch for selecting whether to enable / disable a stop function for controlling the stop state at the end of BB, which will be described later (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until a reset operation is performed). 36a, automatic checkout for selecting whether the automatic checkout function is effective / invalid for controlling automatic checkout processing (processing for adjusting (returning) medals stored as credits regardless of the player's operation) at the end of BB described later The switch 36b functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to the setting change mode at the time of startup, and as a reset switch for canceling the error state and the stop state in the normal state. In the setting change mode, the winning probability of the internal lottery described later Reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of (development rate), power ON / OFF Power switch 39 is provided which is operated when that.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAXBET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the pay lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) become effective, and the operation of the start switch 7 is effective, that is, the game can be started. It becomes a state. In this embodiment, three cards are determined as the prescribed number of bets regardless of the gaming state. In addition, when a medal is inserted exceeding the maximum number out of the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether a combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1, a top stage of the reel 2L, a middle stage of the reel 2C, a bottom stage of the reel 2R, which are set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, In other words, the winning line L2 set over the symbols arranged in the lower right direction, the upper stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L3 set over the symbols arranged in the downward mountain shape. The lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the winning line L4 set across the symbols lined up to the right, the lower stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, the lower stage of the reel 2R, that is, upward Five types of winning lines L4 set across the symbols arranged in a mountain shape are defined as winning lines.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is completed, and a predetermined symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination) is placed on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5. When the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped as a display result, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are given to the player and added to the credit. Further, when the credit reaches the upper limit number (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout opening 9 (see FIG. 1). If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols aligned on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player. However, an upper limit (15 in this embodiment) is set for the number of medals to be awarded in one game, and when the total number of medals exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of medals is awarded. It will be. In addition, when a combination of symbols accompanying the transition of the gaming state is stopped as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, a game corresponding to the combination of symbols Transition to the state.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game state is controlled by the game control board 40, and the game state is controlled by the effect control board 90. The production according to the control is controlled, and the power supply board 101 generates the drive power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part.

  The power supply board 101 is supplied with AC100V power from the outside, and a DC voltage necessary for driving the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the AC100V power supply. The game control board 40 and the game control board 40 It is supplied to the production control board 90 connected through the.

  Further, the above-described hopper motor 34b, payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic checkout switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38, and power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101. Yes.

  On the game control board 40, the one-sheet BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the settlement switch 10, the reset switch 23, the insertion medal sensor 31, the door opening detection switch 25, The reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R are connected, and the above-described payout sensor 34c, full sensor 35a, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, setting key switch 37, reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. Are connected, and the detection signals of these connected switches are inputted.

  Further, the game control board 40 includes the credit display 11, the game auxiliary display 12, the payout display 13, 1 to 3 BET LEDs 14 to 16, the insertion request LED 17, the start valid LED 18, the waiting LED 19, the replaying LED 20, and the BET. The switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, and 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, and the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are connected to each other, and are described above via the power supply board 101. The hopper motor 34b is connected, and these electric components are driven based on control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 16383 in this embodiment). A random number generation circuit 42 that generates a random number, a sampling circuit 43 that acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit, and a switch detection circuit that detects a detection signal input from switches connected to the game control board 40 directly or via the power supply board 101 44, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, a solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the flow path switching solenoid 30, and a drive control of various displays and LEDs connected to the game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for performing power supply, monitoring the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 When detecting a voltage drop, the power interruption detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal indicating that to the main control unit 41, the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not inputted A reset circuit 49 for giving a reset signal to the player, disconnection for monitoring an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the inserted medal sensor 31 and an electrical connection state between the game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 A monitoring IC 50 and other various devices and circuits are mounted.

  The main CPU 41a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, and performs processing related to the progress of the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the game control board 40 is controlled directly or indirectly. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as programs executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

  Further, the main control unit 41 is supplied with backup power even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power is being supplied.

  The main CPU 41a executes basic processing that shifts in stages according to the detection state of various switches connected to the game control board 40. Further, the main CPU 41a has an interrupt function as described above, and can execute an interrupt process by interrupting the basic process when an interrupt occurs. In the present embodiment, the power interruption interrupt process is executed in response to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 48. Further, the main CPU 41a executes a timer interrupt process at regular time intervals (about 0.56 ms in this embodiment).

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent in only one direction, and no command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The transmission line of the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is composed of a strobe (INT) signal line, a data transmission line, and a ground line, and is connected via the effect relay board 80. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not directly connected.

  The effect control board 90 is connected to the light receiving devices 57a and 57b constituting the touch panel described above, and detection signals of the connected light receiving devices 57a and 57b are input to the touch panel controller 99.

  Electrical components such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1), a rendering effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and the reel LED 55 described above are connected to the rendering control board 90, which is disposed on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. These electric components are driven based on control by a sub-control unit 91 (described later) mounted on the effect control board 90. The effect control board 90 is connected to the light emitting devices 56a and 56b constituting the touch panel described above, and the light emitting devices 56a and 56b are based on control by a touch panel controller 99 described later mounted on the effect control board 90. To be driven.

  Similar to the main control unit 41, the effect control board 90 includes a sub CPU 91a, ROM 91b, RAM 91c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 91d. The sub control unit 91 controls the effect, and the effect control board 90. A display control circuit 92 that performs display control of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the LED, an LED driving circuit 93 that performs drive control of the effect LED 52 and the reel LED 55, an audio output circuit 94 that controls audio output from the speakers 53 and 54, Supplied to a reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not inputted for a certain period of time, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a slot machine 1 The power supply voltage is monitored, and when a voltage drop is detected, this is indicated Processing for identifying a position where a touch operation is performed on the display surface of the liquid crystal display 51 based on a signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 that outputs a pressure drop signal to the sub-control unit 91 and the light receiving devices 57a and 57b. The sub CPU 91a receives commands sent from the game control board 40 and output information from the touch panel controller 99, and performs various controls for performing effects. And each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90 is controlled directly or indirectly.

  Similar to the main CPU 41a, the sub CPU 91a has an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibition function). The sub CPU 91a acquires a command from the main control unit 41 based on an input of a strobe (INT) signal output when the main control unit 41 transmits a command, and performs a command reception interrupt process for storing the command in the reception buffer. Execute. In addition, the sub CPU 91a generates an interrupt at regular intervals and executes a timer interrupt process. Further, the sub CPU 91a executes a power interruption interrupt process according to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power interruption detection circuit 98.

  The sub-control unit 91 is also supplied with backup power at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power is supplied.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate is changed by using a winning probability corresponding to a set value in an internal lottery described later. The set value is composed of 6 levels of 1 to 6, with 6 being the highest payout rate, and the payout rate being lower in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1. In other words, when 6 is set as the set value, the player has the highest advantage, and the advantages decrease stepwise in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1.

  In order to change the setting value, it is necessary to turn on the power of the slot machine 1 after the setting key switch 37 is turned on. When the power is turned on with the setting key switch 37 in the ON state, 1 is displayed as the initial value of the setting value on the setting value display 24, and the setting change mode in which the setting value can be changed by operating the reset / setting switch 38 is set. Transition. When the reset / setting switch 38 is operated in the setting change mode, the setting value displayed on the setting value display 24 is updated one by one (when further operation is performed from the setting 6, the setting value is returned to the setting 1). . When the start switch 7 is operated, the set value is confirmed, and the confirmed set value is stored in the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41. Then, when the setting key switch 37 is turned off, the state shifts to a state in which the game can proceed.

  Next, initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 is divided into an important work, a general work, a special work, a set value work, an RT work, a stop phase work, a non-saved work, an unused area, and a stack area.

  The important work is a work in which data that is inconvenient to be initialized at the end of the BB, such as various display devices and LED display data, input / output data of the I / O port 41d, and a game time clock counter, is stored. The general work is a work that stores data that can be initialized at the end of the BB, such as an internal winning flag, a stop control table, a stop symbol, the number of medals paid out, and the total number of medals paid out in the BB. The special work is a work that stores data to be initialized only before the start of setting, such as data for transmitting a command to the effect control board 90 and various software random numbers. The set value work is a work in which a set value used when performing a lottery in the internal lottery process is stored. After initializing 0 before setting is started (before shifting to the setting change mode), 1 is stored. The set value that is corrected and newly set at the end of the setting (when the setting change mode is ended) is stored. The RT work is a work in which an RT flag indicating that the current game state is one of RT (1) to (3) and the number of remaining RT games are stored. The stop phase work is a work in which data indicating the stop phase of the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R is stored, and data indicating the stop phase is stored when the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are stopped. The Rukoto. The unsaved work is a work that holds the state of various switches, and a value is always set regardless of whether or not the data in the RAM 41c is destroyed at the time of activation. The unused area is an unused area in the storage area of the RAM 41c, and is initialized if any one of a plurality of initialization conditions described later is satisfied. The stack area is an area in which data saved from the register of the main CPU 41a is stored, and the unused stack area is established by any one of a plurality of initialization conditions to be described later, like the unused area. In this case, the used stack area is not initialized because the program continues.

  In this embodiment, the main CPU 41a operates when the RAM abnormal error occurs, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, and when only the setting key switch 37 is ON. At the end, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both OFF, when the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed, the six initialization conditions at the end of one game are satisfied In addition, six types of initialization are performed in different regions to be initialized according to each initialization condition.

  Initialization 0 is initialization that is performed when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) of the storage area of the RAM 41c except the used stack area are stored. It is initialized. Initialization 1 is an initialization performed before both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are turned on at the time of start-up, and when shifting to the setting change mode. Of the storage area of the RAM 41c, all areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) other than the used stack area and the RT work are initialized. Initialization 2 is an initialization performed only when the setting key switch 37 is in an ON state at the time of startup and shifts to the setting change mode. In the initialization 2, in the storage area of the RAM 41c, All the areas (including the unused area and the unused stack area) except for the in-use stack area, the RT work, and the stop phase work are initialized. Initialization 3 is initialization performed at the end of the BB. In initialization 3, a general work, an unused area, and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are in an OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. The stored work, unused area, and unused stack area are initialized. Initialization 5 is initialization performed at the end of one game. In initialization 5, an unused area and an unused stack area are initialized in the storage area of the RAM 41c.

  In this embodiment, initialization 1 and initialization 2 are performed before transition to the setting change mode. However, they may be performed at the end of the setting change mode, that is, after the setting is confirmed. In this case, if the set value work is initialized, the determined set value is lost. Therefore, the set value work is not initialized.

  Next, commands that the main CPU 41a transmits to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 41a sends a BET command, an internal winning command, a reel rotation start command, a reel stop command, a winning determination command, a payout start command, a payout end command, a gaming state command, a standby command to the effect control board 90. A plurality of types of commands including a stop command, an error command, an initialization command, a setting end command, a power-on command, an operation detection command, and a door command are transmitted.

  The BET command is a command that can specify the number of medals inserted, that is, the number of medals used to set the bet number. When a medal is inserted, the one-BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 is operated to set the bet number. Sent when

  The internal winning command is a command that can specify the winning status of the internal winning flag and the type of the internal winning flag that has been established, and is transmitted when the start switch 7 is operated to start the game.

  The reel rotation start command is a command for notifying the start of reel rotation, and is transmitted when rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started.

  The reel stop command is a command that can specify whether the reel to be stopped is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel, the area number of the corresponding reel stop operation position, and the area number of the corresponding reel stop position. And is transmitted every time stop control of each reel is performed.

  The winning determination command is a command that can specify the presence / absence of winning, the type of winning, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning, and is transmitted after all the reels are stopped and the winning determination is performed.

  The payout start command is a command for notifying the start of payout of medals, and is transmitted when payout of medals is started by winning or winning a credit (including medals used for setting the number of bets). The payout end command is a command for notifying the end of payout of medals, and is transmitted when the payout of medals by winning and paying out credits is completed.

  The game state command is set to the game state of the next game (RT (0) to (3), whether it is BB, whether it is RB, etc.) and the number of remaining games of RT. A command that can specify a set value, which is transmitted after a setting end command to be described later and at the end of the game.

  The standby command is a command indicating a transition to the standby state, and after one game is over, a credit (which was used for setting the bet number) is set when the transition to the standby state is made after a predetermined time without setting the bet number. (Including medals) is sent out after the medal payout is completed and the payout end command is sent.

  The stop command is a command indicating the occurrence or release of the stop state, and after the end of the BB, the stop command indicating the occurrence of the stop state is transmitted when the ending effect waiting time has elapsed, and the reset operation is performed. When the stop state is released, a stop command indicating the release of the stop state is transmitted.

  An error command is a command that indicates the occurrence or release of an error state. When an error is determined and controlled to the error state, an error command that indicates the occurrence of the error state is sent, and a reset operation is performed to release the error state. At that time, an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is transmitted.

  The initialization command is a command indicating that the gaming state has been initialized and the start of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the RAM 41c is initialized and shifts to the setting change mode.

  The setting end command is a command indicating the end of the setting change mode, and is transmitted when the setting ends, that is, when the setting change mode ends.

  The power-on command is a command that indicates whether or not one of the special roles has been won at power-on, and if it can be restored to the state before the power interruption at startup, it returns to the state before the power interruption. Sent when.

  The door command is a command indicating the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25, that is, ON (open state) / OFF (closed state). When the power is turned on, one game is finished (after the game is over, the bet number of the next game) Sent before the setting can be started), and when the detection state of the door opening detection switch 25 changes (ON to OFF, OFF to ON).

  The operation detection command is the detection state of the single BET switch 5, the MAXBET switch 6, the start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and the checkout switch 10, that is, ON / OFF, and these switches are effective in the progress of the game. Whether the bet number can be set and the specified number of bets has not yet been set, and the operation of the single BET switch 5 and the MAX BET switch 6 has been accepted. It is valid when credits remain and is invalid otherwise.Acceptance of the operation of the start switch 7 is valid until the start switch 7 is operated after the specified number of bets is set, otherwise The operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is accepted after the reels are rotated at a constant speed and the reels are ready to stop. It is valid until each stop operation is detected, otherwise it is invalid.The settlement switch 10 has a credit remaining or a bet amount is set in the period from the end of the game to the start of the next game. This command is valid when the switch is active, and otherwise is invalid.) When the detection state of these switches changes, whether the acceptance of the operation is valid for the progress of the game, Sent regardless of invalid period.

  Of these commands, commands other than the door command and the operation detection command are generated in an activation process and a game process described later, temporarily stored in a normal command transmission buffer provided in a special work in the RAM 41c, and the timer interrupt process described above. Sent in (main).

  The door command is stored in the door command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the door monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above.

  The operation detection command is stored in the operation detection command transmission buffer provided in the special work of the RAM 41c in the switch monitoring process in the timer interrupt process (main) described above, and is transmitted in the timer interrupt process (main) described above. The

  Next, the control of the effect performed by the sub control unit 91 based on a command transmitted from the main CPU 41a to the effect control board 90 will be described.

  The sub CPU 91a executes a command reception interrupt process when a strobe signal indicating the transmission of a command from the main CPU 41a is input. In the command reception interrupt process, the command acquired from the command transmission line is stored in the reception buffer provided in the RAM 91c.

  In the timer interrupt process (sub), the sub CPU 91a determines whether or not an unprocessed command is stored in the reception buffer. If an unprocessed command is stored, the sub CPU 91a is the earliest stage. Based on the received command, the control pattern table stored in the ROM 91b is referred to. Based on the control contents registered in the control pattern table, various effects such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53 and 54, the reel LED 55, etc. Control the device.

  In the control pattern table, the display pattern of the liquid crystal display 51 corresponding to the type of command, the lighting mode of the lighting effect LED 52, the output mode of the speakers 53 and 54, the lighting mode of the reel LED, etc. The control patterns of these effect devices are registered, and when the sub CPU 91a receives the command, the sub CPU 91a, among the control patterns registered corresponding to the effect patterns set in the RAM 91c in the game of the control pattern table, With reference to the control pattern corresponding to the received command type, the rendering device is controlled based on the control pattern. Thereby, the production according to the production pattern and the progress of the game is executed.

  If the sub CPU 91a receives a new command during execution of an effect triggered by the reception of a certain command, the sub CPU 91a stops the effect based on the control pattern being executed, and responds to the newly received command. An effect based on the control pattern is executed. In other words, even if the production has not been completed until the end, when a new command is received, the production that has been executed is canceled and a new command is received unless the received new command is not a command that triggers a new production. An effect based on the command is executed.

  In particular, in this embodiment, when an operation for setting the number of bets is performed during execution of an effect, that is, when the sub CPU 91a receives a BET command indicating that the number of bets has been set, the effect being executed is canceled. It is supposed to be. For this reason, if the player wants to proceed to the next game rather than seeing the production to the end, the production is canceled and the next game can be started. There is no. Further, when a credit or bet amount adjustment operation is performed during the performance, that is, after the sub CPU 91a receives a game state command indicating the end of the game, and before receiving an internal winning command indicating the start of the game. When the payout start command is received, the performance being executed is stopped. Credits and bets are settled when the game is terminated. In such a case, by terminating the performance that is being executed, there is an intention to end the game, but the performance continues unnecessarily. It is designed not to be overwhelmed.

  When the internal winning command is received, the effect pattern is selected at a selection rate corresponding to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command, and is set in the RAM 91c. The selection rate of the effect pattern is registered in the effect table stored in the ROM 91b. When the sub CPU 91a receives the internal winning command, it is registered in the effect table according to the result of the internal lottery indicated by the internal winning command. The selected selection pattern is selected from a plurality of types of production patterns according to the selection rate, and the selected production pattern is set in the RAM 91c as the production pattern of the game.

  The control pattern table contains specific controls that are referred to when a specific command (standby command, stop command, error command, initialization command, setting end command, power-on command indicating that special role is elected, etc.) is received. When the pattern is stored and the sub CPU 91a receives these specific commands, the sub CPU 91a refers to the specific control pattern corresponding to the command regardless of the effect pattern set in the game, and The rendering device is controlled based on the pattern.

  When a standby command is received, a demo pattern for executing a demonstration effect (demonstration effect) is referred to as a control pattern. In addition, when the final effect that informs the winning of the special role is being executed, the execution of the demo effect is prohibited, and the demo pattern is controlled even if a standby command is received in such a state. It is not referred to as a pattern, and no demonstration effect is executed.

  When a stop command indicating the occurrence of a stop state is received, a stop notification pattern for notifying that the stop state is in effect is referred to as a control pattern. When a stop command indicating release of the stop state is received, the above-described demo pattern is referred to as a control pattern. That is, when the stop state is released, the demonstration effect is executed.

  When an error command indicating the occurrence of an error state is received, an error notification pattern for notifying the fact of the error state and its type is referred to as a control pattern. When an error command indicating the cancellation of the error state is received, the control pattern that was being executed when the error occurred is referred to. That is, the production at the time of error occurrence is executed from the beginning.

  When the initialization command is received, a setting notification pattern for notifying that the setting is being changed is referred to. When the setting end command is received, the demo pattern described above is referred to as a control pattern. In other words, when an initialization command is received, a notification during setting change is executed, and when a setting end command is received thereafter, a demonstration effect is executed.

  When a power-on command indicating that a special role is won is received, a special role notification pattern for notifying that the special role has been won is referred to. That is, when a power-on command indicating that the special role is won is received, a notification effect for notifying that the special role is won is executed. Note that the notification effect for notifying the winning of the special combination is once executed until it receives a winning determination command indicating that the special combination has won.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the prescribed number of bets that can be set according to the gaming state is determined as described above, and the prescribed number of bets that are determined according to the gaming state is set. It becomes possible to start the game on the condition. In this embodiment, as will be described later, as the gaming state, regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB), RT (0) (replay time (0) or initial gaming state), RT (1) (replay time (1) ), RT (2) (replay time (2)), and RT (3) (replay time (3)), but 3 is defined as the prescribed number of bets in any gaming state. Therefore, regardless of whether the gaming state is RB or RT (0) to (3), the game can be started when 3 is set as the bet number. In this embodiment, all the pay lines L1 to L5 are activated when a specified number of bets according to the gaming state are set. As a result, all winning lines L1 to L5 are activated at the time when 3 is set.

  In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated pay line (in the present embodiment, all the pay lines are always enabled. The activated winning line is simply referred to as a winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called a combination is arranged on the winning line. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The type of winning combination is determined according to the game state, but it can be roughly divided into a small role with payout of medals and a replay that allows the next game to be started without the need to set the number of bets. There are a game combination and a special combination with a transition of the game state. Below, a small role and a re-playing role are collectively called a general role. In order for winning of each combination determined according to the gaming state to occur, it is necessary to win an internal lottery to be described later and set a winning flag of the combination in the RAM 41c.

  Of the winning flags for each of these combinations, the winning flag for the small role and the re-playing role is valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and is invalid in the next game. It is valid until the combination of combinations permitted by the flag is complete, and is invalid in a game having the combination of combinations permitted. In other words, once the winning flag for a special role is won, even if the combination of characters allowed by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. It becomes.

  As the role in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 5, a regular bonus (hereinafter, regular bonus is RB), a big bonus (1) (2) (hereinafter, a big bonus (1) (2) ) Is BB (1) (2)), but as a small part, cherry, 1 (1) (2), 12 (1) to (3), 11 (1) to (3), bell The replays (1) to (3) are defined as re-playing roles.

  In any game state, when a combination of “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is arranged on any of the winning lines for the left reel in any gaming state, that is, the symbol “Cherry” is derived on any of the winning lines on the left reel. Wins a prize and a medal is paid out. If the “Cherry” symbol stops at the upper or lower stage of the left reel, the combination of cherries is aligned on the two winning lines L2 and L3 or the winning lines L4 and L5. Since winning a cherry on the winning line, two medals will be paid out.

  One (1) is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-black 7-white 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out. One (2) is awarded when a combination of “watermelon-net 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and one medal is paid out. In the following description, one sheet (1) and one sheet (2) may be collectively referred to simply as one sheet. Twelve (1) wins when a combination of “black 7-bell-white cherry” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out. Twelve (2) are awarded when the combination of “net 7-bell-white cherry” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out. Twelve (3) wins when the combination of “white 7-bell-white cherry” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 12 medals are paid out. In the following description, the 12 sheets (1) to (3) may be collectively referred to simply as 12 sheets. Eleven (1) wins when the combination of “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 11 medals are paid out. Eleven (2) wins when a combination of “net 7-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 11 medals are paid out. Eleven (3) wins when a combination of “white 7-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and 11 medals are paid out. In the following, 11 sheets (1) to (3) may be collectively referred to as 11 sheets. The bell is awarded when a combination of “bell-bell-bell” is arranged on any of the winning lines in any gaming state, and nine medals are paid out.

  Replay (1) is awarded when a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. Replay (2) is awarded when a combination of “Replay-Replay-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. Replay (3) is awarded when a combination of “Black 7-Replay-Watermelon” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. When replays (1) to (3) win, there is no payout of medals, but the next game can be started without setting the number of bets again, so 3 corresponding to the number of bets that need not be set in the next game. This is essentially the same as a medal being paid out.

  RB becomes a winning when a combination of “network 7-network 7-network 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB, and the gaming state shifts to RB. The RB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player over other gaming states by increasing the winning probability of the small role, especially the bell and cherry, and when the 12 games are digested after the RB starts, or 4 games When winning a prize (any kind of role is acceptable), whichever comes first, it ends.

  BB (1) wins when a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB. BB (2) is awarded when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” is aligned on any of the winning lines in a gaming state other than RB.

  When BB (1) (2) wins, the gaming state shifts to BB and simultaneously shifts to RB. When RB ends, if BB has not ended, it shifts to RB again and BB ends. Control is repeated until RB. That is, during BB, it is always controlled to RB. Then, the BB ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player in the BB exceeds 360. At the end of the BB, the RB is also ended regardless of whether or not the RB end condition is satisfied.

  Hereinafter, the internal lottery of the present embodiment will be described. In the internal lottery, it is determined whether or not the above winning combination is permitted before the display results of all the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). To do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 16383) is acquired as described later. Then, for each combination of combinations and combinations determined according to the gaming state and whether or not the special combination is carried over, each combination determined according to the acquired random number for internal lottery, the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value And it is performed according to the judgment value number of the combination of the combination. In this embodiment, from the number of judgment values of each combination and combination of combinations, a range of determination values, a small combination and a special combination, or a replay combination and a special combination, each of which is selected by a special combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The range of decision values to be won by overlapping, the range of decision values to be won by overlapping multiple types of small roles, and the range of decision values to be won by overlapping multiple types of re-game players are specified. Thus, winning in the internal lottery is not exclusive, and multiple types of winning combinations may be won simultaneously in one game. However, for special roles of different types, the range of determination values to be won in duplicate is not specified, and special types of different types are exclusively drawn.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIGS. 6 and 7, depending on whether the gaming state is RT (0) to (2), RT (3), or RB, The role and combination of roles are different.

  When the gaming state is RT (0), RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + Cherry, RB + Cherry + 1 (1), RB + Cherry + 1 (2), RB + Replay (1), RB + Bell, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (1) + Cherry + 1 (1), BB (1) + Cherry + 1 (2), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) + Bell, BB (2 ) + Cherry, BB (2) + Cherry + 1 (1), BB (2) + Cherry + 1 (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Bell, Replay (1), Replay GR (1) (Replay (1) + Replay (2)), Replay GR (2) (Replay (1) + Replay (2) + Replay (3)), Cherry, Cherry + 1 (1), Cherry + 1 Sheets (2), small role GR (1) (12 sheets (1) + 11 sheets ( )), Small role GR (2) (12 (1) + 11 (3)), small role GR (3) (12 (2) + 11 (1)), Bell is the target for the internal lottery in order Read out.

  When the gaming state is RT (1) (2), RB, BB (1), BB (2), RB + Cherry, RB + Cherry + 1 (1), RB + Cherry + 1 (2), RB + Replay (1), RB + Bell, BB (1) + Cherry, BB (1) + Cherry + 1 (1), BB (1) + Cherry + 1 (2), BB (1) + Replay (1), BB (1) + Bell, BB (2) + Cherry, BB (2) + Cherry + 1 (1), BB (2) + Cherry + 1 (2), BB (2) + Replay (1), BB (2) + Bell, Replay ( 1) Cherry, cherry + 1 (1), cherry + 1 (2), small role GR (1) (12 (1) + 11 (2)), small role GR (2) (12 (1) +11 sheets (3)), small role GR (3) (12 sheets (2) +11 sheets (1)), Bell is a pair of internal lottery It is read out in the order as a role.

  When the gaming state is RT (3), replay (1), cherry, cherry +1 (1), cherry +1 (2), small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3) The bells are sequentially read out as the target combination of the internal lottery.

  When the game state is RB, cherry, cherry +1 (1), cherry +1 (2), small role GR (1), small role GR (2), small role GR (3), bell is the target for internal lottery Are read in order.

  In the internal lottery, when the combination or combination of roles that are the targets of the internal lottery and the number of judgment values determined corresponding to the current gaming state are sequentially added to the random number for internal lottery, and the result of the addition overflows It is determined that the combination or combination of combinations is won.

  When a winning combination of any combination or combination is determined, a winning flag corresponding to the combination of combination or combination determined to be won is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c. The internal winning flag storage work consists of a 2-byte storage area, of which the upper byte is assigned as the special role storing work in which the winning flag for the special role is set, and the lower byte is the winning of the general role It is assigned as a general role storage work for which a flag is set. Specifically, when a special combination is won, a special combination winning flag indicating that the special combination is won is set in the special combination storing work, and the winning flag set in the general combination storing work is cleared. In addition, when a special role + general role is won, a special role winning flag indicating that the special role is won is set in the special role storage work, and a general role winning indicating that the general role is won Set the flag in the general role storage work. When a general combination is won, a winning flag for the general combination indicating that the general combination is won is set in the general combination storing work. If no winning combination or winning combination is won, only the general winning combination work is cleared.

  Next, stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described.

  The main CPU 41a refers to the table index and table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the rotation of the reel starts and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating still remains. Create a stop control table for each reel. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to and the slip of the referred stop control table is referred to. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

  In the table index, an index that indicates the start address of the area in which the data for table creation is stored, from the reference address when referring to the table index, according to the setting state of the winning flag by internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as the internal winning state) Differences up to the address where the data is stored are registered. As a result, a difference corresponding to the internal winning state is acquired, and the corresponding index data can be acquired by adding the difference to the reference address. Note that even if the winning status of the combination is different, the same control is applied (for example, the same in BB (1) + replay (1) winning and BB (2) + replay (1) winning) The same address is stored as the index data, and in such a case, the stop control table is created by referring to the same table creation data. Become.

  The table creation data includes a stop control table indicating the number of sliding frames according to the stop operation position, and an address of the stop control table to be referred to according to the reel stop status.

  The stop control table referred to according to the reel stop status is whether all reels are rotating, only the left reel is stopped, only the middle reel is stopped, only the right reel is stopped, It may vary depending on whether the middle reel is stopped, the left and right reels are stopped, the middle and right reels are stopped, and if any reel is stopped, stop Since there may be differences depending on the stop position of the reels already completed, the address of the stop control table to be referenced for each situation is registered for each rotating reel, and based on the top address of the table creation data, It is possible to specify the address of the stop control table that should be referred to according to the status of each, and it is necessary according to each status from this specified address. And to be able to identify the stop control table. Even when the reel stop status and the stopped position of the stopped reel are different, when the same stop control table is applied, the same address may be registered as the address of the stop control table. In such a case, the same stop control table is referred to.

  The stop control table is data that can specify the number of sliding frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In this embodiment, stepping motors that make one turn at a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, when the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are driven for 168 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R make one round. Then, 21 areas (frames) divided every 16 steps (the number of steps that one symbol moves) are defined for one reel, and these areas are areas 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. A number is assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 from the reel reference position are assigned to symbols on each reel, so symbols 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel. , Area numbers 0 to 20 are assigned in order. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for each area number is compressed and stored according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding symbols for each area number can be acquired by expanding the stop control table. Yes.

  As described above, the stop control table created by referring to the table index and the table creation data corresponds to the area number, and the area corresponding to each area number is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3). Sliding frame when an operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected at a timing (a timing in which the number of steps from the reel reference position is included in the range of the number of steps of each region number). It is a table with each number set.

  Next, the procedure for creating the stop control table will be described. First, at the start of reel rotation, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game is acquired. Specifically, the table index is first referred to, index data corresponding to the internal winning state is obtained, table creation data is identified based on the obtained index data, and all reels are identified from the identified table creation data. The address of the stop control table for each reel corresponding to the state of rotation is acquired, and the stop control table for each reel stored at the acquired address is expanded to generate a stop control table for all reels.

  Further, when any one reel stops or any two reels stop, the index data acquired at the start of reel rotation, that is, the top address of the table creation data corresponding to the internal winning state of the game The table creation data is identified based on the table creation data, and the stop control table address of the unreacted reel corresponding to the stopped reel and the area number of the stop position of the reel is obtained from the identified table creation data. The stop control table for each stored reel is expanded to create a stop control table for the unstopped reels.

  Next, when the main CPU 41a effectively detects one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, the control when the display result is derived to the corresponding reel will be described. When one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop operation position area is determined based on the number of steps from the reel reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number is specified, the stop control table of the reel where the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to the stop is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number that is the stop position ahead of the number of sliding frames from the area corresponding to the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in this embodiment, the perspective window 3 It will stop in the lower symbol area).

  In the table index of this embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one table creation data includes one reel. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). In other words, table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and stop control tables corresponding to reel stop states (and stopped positions of stopped reels) are uniquely determined. The stop control table created with reference to is unique for one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when all of the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are the same, the reel is based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. The stop control is performed.

  Further, in this embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to stop the reel by drawing a maximum of 4 symbols after detecting a stop operation. In other words, the stop position of the symbol can be designated from a range of a maximum of 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. In addition, since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to stop the reel by pulling in a maximum of four symbols after detecting the stop operation. The symbol stop position can be designated from a range of up to five symbols including the operation position.

  In the present embodiment, the L1 to L5 modes shown in FIG. 1 are adopted as the winning line, and among the constituent symbols of the role, the symbol of the middle reel stops at the middle stage, and the symbols of the left and right reels If the player stops at any one of the upper, middle and lower stages, the winning combination will be aligned on any winning line. For this reason, if the middle reel is a symbol (“watermelon”, “replay”, “bell”) arranged at intervals of four symbols or less, it is always stopped at any winning line regardless of the timing of the stop operation. The left and right reels can be arranged at intervals of up to 6 symbols ("orange", "bell", "replay" on the left reel, and "watermelon", "bell", "replay", "reel" on the right reel). White cherry "), it is always possible to stop at any of the winning lines regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For the middle reel, regardless of the order of the stop operation, in order to align the symbol combination to any winning line, it is necessary to perform the stop operation within the range of 5 symbols including the symbol. For the right reel, regardless of the order of the stop operation, in order to align the symbol combination to any winning line, the stop operation may be performed within a range of 7 symbols including the symbol.

  In this embodiment, when any of the winning combinations is won, the winning combination is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames on the winning line, and the non-winning winning combination is drawn so that it is not aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a defined number of frames is created and reel stop control is performed. If no winning combination is selected, a stop control table with a determined number of sliding symbols that does not have any combination And stop control of the reel. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if the winning combination can be stopped on the winning line in the drawing range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. The combination that has not been performed will be controlled to be stopped in a drawing range of a maximum of 4 frames.

  When a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously won, such as when a special role and a small role are simultaneously won (BB (1 ) + Cherry, BB (1) + Bell, etc.), the number of sliding symbols is set so that the winning small role is drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames in the winning line, and the winning small role is won For stop operation positions that cannot be drawn into the line in the range of up to 4 frames, a stop control table is created in which the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning special role is drawn into the winning line in the range of 4 frames, Reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if it is possible to stop all the small roles that have been selected in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line and stop them, control is performed so that the winning combination is stopped. If you can't draw a small role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the line, if you can stop with a special role that has been won in the drawing range of up to 4 frames on the winning line, A control is performed to stop them in a uniform manner, and a winning combination that has not been won will be controlled to be stopped within a 4-frame pull-in range. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control for aligning the small combination on the winning line over the special combination, and the special combination can be won only when the small combination cannot be drawn. When a special combination and a small combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the small combination is drawn in, and the small combination is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special combination.

  In this example, when a special role is elected while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a small role are simultaneously elected, the special role and the small role are won simultaneously. If the selected special role is given priority over the selected special role, the special role is controlled on the winning line only when the small role cannot be withdrawn. When winning simultaneously, priority is given to the control for aligning the special role on the winning line over the small role, and the control for aligning the small role on the winning line may be performed only when the special role cannot be drawn.

  When a special role and a replaying role are won at the same time, such as when a replaying role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, or when a special role and a replaying role are won simultaneously (BB ( In the case of 1) + replay (1), etc., when a stop operation is performed, a control is performed in which the symbols of the re-gamer are aligned and stopped on the winning line within a drawing range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-gamer or the symbols constituting the re-gamer simultaneously elected are arranged within 6 symbols for the reels 2L and 2R, and within 4 symbols for the reel 2C. Since it can be stopped at any position within the drawing range of 4 frames, if the special combination and re-playing combination are elected at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player In addition, the re-playing role will always be awarded. That is, in such a case, the control for aligning the re-games on the winning line has priority over the special game, and the re-games will always win. In the case where the special combination and the re-playing combination can be withdrawn at the same time, only the re-playing combination is drawn in and the special combination is not arranged on the winning line at the same time as the re-playing combination.

  When multiple types of small roles are elected at the same time (Cherry + 1 (the same applies when special roles are simultaneously elected) or small roles GR (1) to (3)), In addition, the number of sliding frames is determined so that the winning line can be drawn to the maximum in the range of 4 frames, and the stop operation position where both winning small roles can be drawn is the number of payouts of the selected small roles. A stop control table in which the number of sliding frames is determined so as to draw a small number of small bonuses to the winning line as much as possible in the range of 4 frames is created, and reel stop control is performed. As a result, when a stop operation is performed, if a small combination with a large number of payouts can be stopped among the small combinations selected in the payout line within a maximum of 4 frames, it will be aligned and stopped. If control is performed and a small role with a large number of payouts cannot be drawn on the winning line with a maximum of 4 frames, the small number selected on the winning line with a maximum of 4 frames If a small combination with a small number of payouts can be aligned and stopped, a combination is controlled to be stopped, and a combination that is not selected is controlled to be stopped in a pull-in range of 4 frames. It will be. That is, in such a case, priority is given to the control of aligning the small role with a large number of payouts on the winning line, and the small role with the small number of payouts can be awarded only when the small number with a large number of payouts cannot be drawn. It becomes possible.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 8, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, the reel (first stop reel) that is first stopped is the left reel, If the left reel is the first stop, whether it is the middle reel or the right reel, control is performed to stop different symbol combinations on the winning line according to the timing at which the stop operation is performed.

  The small role GR (1) (12 (1) + 11 (2)) is elected, the left reel is the first stop, and the left reel stop operation is “Black 7” (Pattern 6-12) ) Is made at the timing in (), “Black 7-Bel-White Cherry” is aligned on any winning line, 12 (1) wins, the left reel is the first stop, and the left reel When the stop operation is performed at the timing within the drawing range of “net 7” (20, 0 to 5 symbols), “net 7-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on any winning line, and 11 (2 ) Wins, the left reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is performed at the timing within the “white 7” drawing range (13th to 19th symbols). "White 7-Watermelon-Replay" is complete, triggering the transition from RT (1) to RT (0) Line officers (3) is satisfied.

  The small role GR (2) (12 (2) +11 (3)) is elected, the left reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is “net 7” (20, 0 to 5) If it is made at the timing shown in Figure No.), “Net 7-Bell-White Cherry” is aligned on any of the winning lines, 12 (2) wins, the left reel is the first stop, and the left When the reel stop operation is performed at the timing within the drawing range of “White 7”, “White 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on any winning line, 11 (3) wins, and the left reel Is the first stop and the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing within the pull-in range of “black 7”, “black 7-watermelon replay” is aligned on any winning line, and RT (1 ) To RT (0), the transition combination (1) is established.

  The small role GR (3) (12 (3) + 11 (1)) was elected, the left reel was made the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel was made at a timing within the pull-in range of “White 7” In this case, “white 7-bell-white cherry” is arranged on any winning line, 12 (3) wins, the left reel is set to the first stop, and the stop operation of the left reel is “black 7”. If the timing is within the pull-in range, “Black 7-Watermelon-Watermelon” is aligned on any winning line, 11 (1) wins, the left reel is the first stop, and the left reel When the stop operation is performed at a timing within the drawing range of “Net 7”, “Net 7-Watermelon Replay” is aligned on any winning line, and the transition from RT (1) to RT (0) A transitional role (2) as an opportunity is established.

  As described above, in this embodiment, “black 7” and “net 7” constituting 12 sheets (1) to (3), 11 sheets (1) to (3), and transition roles (1) to (3) in the left reel. “White 7” has different pull-in ranges, and when winning the small roles GR (1) to (3), the left reel is set to the first stop, and the timing of the stop operation of the left reel is selected. It is possible to select whether to win a prize, 11 prizes, or to establish a transitional combination.

  On the other hand, if the small role GR (1) to (3) is elected, if the type is not known, whether to intentionally win 12 cards, win 11 cards, or establish a transitional role. It is impossible to select, and when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected and the left reel is set to the first stop, each of them has a probability of 1/3, 12 and 11 Either of these will be won or won. In this embodiment, the winning probabilities of the small roles GR (1) to (3) are about 1/24 at RT (0) to RT (3), respectively, and at about 1/8, the small roles GR (1) to ( Since any one of 3) will be won, in RT (0) to (3), either 12 or 11 or a winning combination will be won or established with a probability of about 1/8 respectively. .

  In the case where a plurality of types of re-game players are won simultaneously (replay GR (1) (2)), as shown in FIG. Control is performed to stop the re-playing game determined according to the reels stopped at the winning line.

  When Replay GR (1) (Replay (1) + Replay (2)) is won and the left reel is in the first stop, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on any winning line, and replay ( When 1) wins and the middle reel or the right reel is stopped for the first time, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon” is aligned on any winning line, and the opportunity to transition from RT (0) to RT (2) Replay (2) will win. As shown in FIG. 3, the “replays” constituting the replays (1) and (2) in the left reel and the right reel are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less, and the “replays” constituting the replay (1) in the right reel and Since the “watermelons” constituting the replay (2) are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less, when the replay GR (1) is elected, regardless of the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Any one of the replays (1) and (2) always wins.

  When Replay GR (2) (Replay (1) + Replay (2) + Replay (3)) is won and the left reel is set to the first stop, “Replay-Replay-Watermelon” is placed on any winning line. When the replay (2) that triggers the transition from RT (0) to RT (2) wins and the middle reel or the right reel is set to the first stop, the “replay- "Replay-Replay" is complete and Replay (1) wins. In this embodiment, even if either the middle reel or the right reel is set as the first stop and the stop operation of the left reel is performed at a timing within the drawing range of “Black 7”, "Black 7-Replay-Replay" is complete, Replay (3) will not win, "Replay-Replay-Replay" will be complete, and Replay (1) will win. As shown in FIG. 3, the “replays” constituting the replays (1) and (2) on the left reel and the middle reel are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less, and the “replays” constituting the replay (1) on the right reel and Since the “watermelons” constituting the replay (2) are arranged at intervals of 6 frames or less, when the replay GR (1) is elected, regardless of the timing when the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R are operated. Any one of the replays (1) and (2) always wins.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the replay GR (1) (2) is won, it is possible to win both of the replays (1) and (2), but the replay GR (1) is won. Depending on whether the replay GR (2) is won or not, the reel stop operation procedure as the winning condition for the replay (1) (2) differs, and the reel stopping operation as the winning condition for the replay (1) (2) is determined. If the procedures match, replay (1) wins, but if they do not match, replay (2) that triggers the transition from RT (0) to RT (2) wins. If it is not known whether the replay GR (1) has been won or the replay GR (2) has been won, it is impossible to intentionally win the replay (1) (2) and the replay GR ( 1) When any one of (2) is won, the stop operation is performed by either the operation procedure that is the winning condition for replay (1) or the operating procedure that is the winning condition for replay (2). Replay (1) wins with a probability of / 2, and replay (2) that triggers the transition from RT (0) to RT (2) wins with a probability of 1/2. In this embodiment, the winning probability of the replay GR (1) (2) at RT (0) is about 1 / 2.9, and the probability of the replay GR (1) (2) is about 1 / 1.45. Since either one will win, if any of the replay GR (1) (2) wins at RT (0), the operation procedure that is the winning condition for the replay (1), the replay (2) win By performing the stop operation in any of the operation procedures as conditions, the replay (1) wins with a probability of about 1/2, and the replay (2) wins with a probability of about 1/2.

  In this embodiment, after the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started, the main CPU 41a continues the rotation of the reels for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. On the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel. Even if the reel rotation temporarily stops due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected after the reel rotation is restarted. Control is performed to stop the display result of the corresponding reels on the condition that the rotation of the reels that have not been continued is continued and the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected.

  In this embodiment, control is performed to stop the display result on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is detected. However, the rotation of the reel is started. When a predetermined automatic stop time has elapsed, even if the reel stop operation is not performed, it is assumed that the stop operation has been performed, and automatic stop control is performed to automatically stop each reel. May be. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the player's operation, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any combination even if any combination is won.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the control is performed to any one of RT (0) to (3) except during BB or RB.

  RT (0) is elected as a special role at RT (1) when either of the transitional roles (1) to (3) is established and RT (1) ends, or at RT (2) as will be described later. If the specified number of games is exhausted and the RT (2) is finished, the transition is made. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to the RT (0), any special role is won or replayed. It continues until (2) wins, and ends when either special role is elected and moves to RT (3), or replay (2) wins and moves to RT (2). When shifting to RT (0), [00] indicating RT (0) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Specifically, the timing at which the game in which the transition combinations (1) to (3) are established ends, that is, the transition combinations (1) to (3) are not accompanied by the payout of medals. The flag is updated from [01] [02] to [00] indicating RT (0), and is shifted to RT (0).

  In addition, the winning probability of replay (1) in RT (0) is low probability (about 1 / 7.3), and replay (2) that triggers the transition to replay (1) and RT (2) is won. The winning probability of the replay GR (1) (2) that can be made is high (replay GR (1): about 1 / 2.9, replay GR (2): about 1 / 2.9). The medal payout rate per game (the winning probability of the target combination × the total number of payouts / the number of bets required for one game) is 1 or more.

  RT (1) shifts after the end of BB or RB. Regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT (1), which special role is won or transitional roles (1) to (3) Continue until one of the above is established, and either special role is elected and transferred to RT (3), or one of the transitional roles (1) to (3) is established and transferred to RT (0) To finish. When the process shifts to RT (1), [01] indicating RT (1) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Specifically, when the final game of BB and RB ends, that is, when RB ends without a medal payout (in this embodiment, BB always ends with a winning of a small role, so a medal payout occurs. If the BB and RB are finished with the medal payout, the RT flag is set to [00] at the timing when the medal payout is completed. ] Is updated to [01] indicating RT (1), and the process proceeds to RT (1). In addition, the winning probability of replay (1) in RT (1) is low (about 1 / 7.3), the medal payout rate per game is less than 1, and replay GR (1) (2) is Not eligible for lottery.

  RT (2) shifts when replay (2) wins at RT (0) and either the specified number of games (999G in this embodiment) is consumed and then shifts to RT (0), or a special role is won. Then, the process is terminated by shifting to RT (3). When shifting to RT (2), [02] indicating RT (2) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 12, the RT flag is updated from [00] to [02] indicating RT (2) at the timing when the game where the replay (2) wins is finished, and the process proceeds to RT (2). Then, the specified game number [0999] is stored in the RT remaining game number counter that counts the number of games that have been digested, and the process proceeds to RT (2).

  While controlled by RT (2), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve the medal payout, when all reels stop, when the game involves the medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (2) ends after the specified number of games is exhausted, the RT flag is set at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the remaining RT game count of [0000] is completed. [02] is updated to [00] indicating RT (0), RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (0). Also, when RT (2) ends when BB and RB are won, the RT flag is changed from [02] to RT (without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB and RB are won in the internal lottery. 3 is updated to [03], RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (3). In addition, the winning probability of replay (1) in RT (2) is low (about 1 / 7.3), the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1, and replay GR (1) (2) Is not eligible for drawing.

  RT (3) moves when a special combination is won in any of RT (0) to (2), and the selected special combination wins regardless of the number of games since the transition to RT (3). The game is continued until the winning special combination wins and moves to BB or RB. When shifting to RT (3), [03] indicating RT (3) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 13, when BB and RB are won in a state where no special role is won at RT (0) to (2) (when winning at RT (0) in the figure) At the timing when BB and RB win in the internal lottery, the RT flag is changed from [00], [01], [02] ([00] in the figure) to RT (3) without waiting for the end of the game. ) Indicating [3], and shift to RT (3).

  And when BB, RB wins and RT (3) ends, the timing when the game where BB, RB wins is finished, that is, BB, RB win is not accompanied by medal payout, so all reels At the stop timing, the RT flag is updated from [03] to [00], and RT (3) is terminated. When a BB or RB winning is made, the gaming state is controlled to RB from the next game, but [00] is stored in the RT flag. As will be described later, when the set value is changed in RT (3), the winning flag for the special role is deleted, but RT (3) is maintained. In this case, after that, BB, RB Is won, RT (3) ends when the winning BB and RB wins, and the timing when the game won by BB and RB ends, that is, BB (1) ( 2) Since the winning or RB winning is not accompanied by the payout of medals, the RT flag is updated from [03] to [00] at the timing when all the reels are stopped, and RT (3) is ended. In addition, the winning probability of replay (1) in RT (3) is a high probability (about 1/5), the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1, and replay GR (1) (2) is a lottery Not eligible.

  Although the winning probability of the replay (1) in these RTs (0) to (2) is different, the difference is very small, and the probability is almost the same.

  In addition, the winning probabilities for special roles and the winning probabilities for small roles in RT (0) to (3) are the same. In RT (3), special roles are not subject to lottery, but the winning probabilities for small roles are , RT (0) to (3) have the same probability.

  RT (0) has a replay (1) winning probability that is almost the same as RT (1) (2) and the medal payout rate per game is less than 1, but replay GR (1) (2) wins with high probability (Replay GR (1) (2): about 1 / 1.45), and the payout rate of medals per game is higher than RT (1) (2) (3). As compared with RT (1) (2) (3), it becomes a relatively advantageous gaming state.

  RT (1) has a replay (1) winning probability that is almost the same as RT (0) (2), the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1, and the medals per game The payout rate is almost the same as RT (0) (2), but it can be expected to shift to RT (0), which is more advantageous to the player than RT (2) (except when 999G is digested in RT (2)) Does not transition to RT (0), but in RT (1), transition to RT (0) is achieved when transition roles (1) to (3) are established with a probability of approximately 1/24. Therefore, it becomes a relatively advantageous gaming state compared with RT (2).

  In RT (2), the winning probability of replay (1) is almost the same as RT (0) (1), and the payout rate of medals per game is less than 1, so that medals are paid out per game. Although the rate is almost the same as RT (0) (1), it is not expected to shift to RT (0) which is more advantageous to the player than RT (1) until the 999 game is digested. ) In a relatively unfavorable gaming state.

  Here, the transition state of the gaming state of the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 9, when a special role is won in any of RT (0) to (2), the transition is made to RT (3). When the special combination wins, the process shifts to BB or RB. When BB or RB ends, the process shifts to RT (1).

  In RT (1), when any of the transition roles (1) to (3) is established, the transition is made to RT (0) which is advantageous to the player. The transitional combinations (1) to (3), 11 (1) to (3), and 12 (1) to (3) are established when any of the small roles GR (1) to (3) is won or The winning combination is possible, and when winning the small roles GR (1) to (3), each of the transition roles (1) to (3), 11 (1) to (3), 12 ( Since 1) to (3) are won or established, the RT (1) shifts to RT (0) with a probability of 1/3 when the small role GR (1) to (3) is won. Note that there is no direct transition from RT (1) to RT (2).

  In RT (0), the replay (2) wins to shift to RT (2), which is disadvantageous for the player, and after shifting to RT (2), the specified number of games (999) except for the case where a special role is won. Game) After digestion, return to RT (0) again. Replay (1) (2) can be awarded when replay GR (1) or replay GR (2) is won, and when replay GR (1) (2) is won, replay (1) Replay (1) or replay (2) wins with a probability of 1/2 by performing stop operation in either the operation procedure that becomes the winning condition or the operating procedure that becomes the winning condition of Replay (2). At the time of winning the GR (1) (2), the stop operation is performed in accordance with the operation procedure which is the winning condition for the replay (2), thereby shifting to RT (2) which is disadvantageous for the player with a probability of 1/2.

  In RT (2), the game returns to RT (0) again after the specified number of games (999 games) is consumed, but once it shifts to RT (2), another RT is played until the special role is won or the specified number of games is consumed. There is no transition to.

  Thus, in this embodiment, when staying at RT (1), the transition to RT (0) is made when a transitional role that is not necessarily established at RT (1) is established. That is, in order to shift from RT (1) to RT (0), it is necessary to satisfy a plurality of conditions that are not necessarily established, so the game up to the transition to RT (0), which is advantageous to the player, is required. It is possible to effectively enhance the interest until the transition from RT (1) to RT (0) without monotonicity.

  In this embodiment, the establishment of the transitional combination is applied as the condition for shifting from RT (1) to RT (0), but the condition for shifting from RT (1) to RT (0) is not necessarily satisfied. If the conditions are not limited, the above effect can be obtained. The condition that is not necessarily satisfied is a condition other than a condition that is 100% satisfied in RT (1) (for example, when the transition condition to RT (0) is only that the specified number of games have passed), that is, Other conditions (in this embodiment, 11 or 12 winnings) that do not shift to RT (0) can be satisfied together with conditions that shift from RT (1) to RT (0). As long as it is uncertain that the condition for shifting to RT (0) is satisfied, for example, winning a lottery that does not include a winning probability of 100% in RT (1), a specific operation procedure among a plurality of operation procedures Even if a stop operation is performed in the operation procedure, and even if the transition condition from RT (1) to RT (0) is satisfied when the specified number of games have passed, RT (0) (For example) , If such winning specific combination) can be satisfied, satisfying the conditions is not necessarily the thus even a condition necessarily satisfied.

  In this embodiment, the replay (2) winning is applied as a condition for shifting from RT (0) to RT (2), which is disadvantageous for the player. However, from RT (0) to RT (2). The above effect can be obtained if the conditions for shifting are not necessarily satisfied. The condition that is not necessarily satisfied is a condition other than a condition that is 100% satisfied at RT (0) (for example, when the transition condition to RT (2) is only that the specified number of games have passed), that is, RT Other conditions that do not shift to RT (2) (in this embodiment, the winning of replay (1)) can be satisfied together with the conditions that shift from (0) to RT (2), and RT (0) to RT ( It is only necessary that the condition for shifting to 2) is uncertain, for example, winning a lottery that does not include a winning probability of 100% in RT (0), a specific operation procedure among a plurality of operation procedures In addition, even if the transition condition from RT (0) to RT (2) is satisfied when the specified number of games have elapsed, the process goes to RT (2). Conditions that do not transition (for example, If such winning specific combination) can be established, it corresponds to the condition that not necessarily such even condition necessarily satisfied.

  Also, in this embodiment, when RT and (1) 11 and 12 are won at the same time, when the transition combination derived when both 11 and 12 won are lost, RT ( 1) When RT (0) is entered, 11 and 12 cards are won at RT (1) at the same time, and both 11 and 12 cards are missed and a medal cannot be obtained. Even so, since it shifts to RT (0) which is advantageous to the player, in RT (1), if 11 (1) and 12 (2) are won at the same time, 11 won, Regardless of whether or not 12 pieces are missed, it is beneficial to the player.

  In the present embodiment, 11 and 12 sheets are simultaneously won in RT (1), and RT (1) is established when a transition combination derived when both 11 and 12 won are lost. ) To RT (0), the transition condition from RT (1) to RT (0) is not limited to this. Only a game may be a single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB) winning with a single bonus that increases the probability of winning a small role as compared to RT (0) to RT (3). Further, the present invention is not limited to the case where these winning combinations are won alone, but may be configured to shift from RT (1) to RT (0) when a combined winning occurs due to the simultaneous combination of a plurality of winning combinations on the winning line. good.

  In RT (1), 11 and 12 cards with different operating procedures as winning conditions are won simultaneously, and when 11 of them with a small number of payouts are won, the transition is made from RT (1) to RT (0). In this way, when multiple types of small roles with different payout numbers are simultaneously elected, and the small role with the smaller payout number among the selected small roles is won, that is, the number of medals that can be obtained is Even if the number is small, the game moves to RT (0) which is advantageous to the player. Therefore, in RT (1), if 11 (1) and 12 (2) are won at the same time, the winning 11 Regardless of whether or not 12 or 12 pieces are missed, it is beneficial to the player. In addition, in such a configuration, it is preferable that a small role with a small number of payouts to be transferred to RT (0) is always won simultaneously with a small role or special role with a large payout number, SB, etc. In this way, when it is not possible to shift to RT (0), medals or BBs that are more advantageous to the player than the small role that is always a condition for shifting to RT (0) Since RB and SB are given, it is advantageous for the player in any case.

  Further, in this embodiment, when replay (2) wins at RT (0), it is relatively disadvantageous for RT (1) to the player even if the transitional roles (1) to (3) are established. RT (0) has a more interesting and entertaining game with a sense of tension for the player. Can be provided.

  In this embodiment, the replay (2) winning is applied as a condition for shifting from RT (0) to RT (2) which is disadvantageous for the player. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that shifts to RT (2) when a specific stop mode derived at the time of winning a prize or when these are missed.

  In RT (0), there is a possibility of shifting to RT (2), where no increase in medals can be expected. RT (2) does not win a special role and has consumed the specified number of games (999G) After returning from RT (0) to RT (2), even if the special role is not won, it will return to RT (0) when RT (2) ends. Since an opportunity to transition is provided, it is possible to periodically control to RT (0).

  Also, RT (2) is shifted to a condition that either of the replays GR (1) or (2) is won and a stop operation is performed in the operation procedure that is the winning condition of the replay (2). However, when a specific combination is won, regardless of the operation procedure of the stop operation, the stop mode that is always derived may be used as a trigger to move to RT (2).

  In the present embodiment, when any one of the small roles GR (1) to (3) is won, it is possible to win or establish any of 12 cards, 11 cards, and a transitional combination.

  As described above, in RT (1), when small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, 11 or 12 medals can be obtained by winning 11 or 12 medals. It is possible, and the transition to RT (0) is made by establishing the transition combination.

  However, when any of the small roles GR (1) to (3) is won, if the type is not known, 11 or 12 cards are intentionally won, and intentional transition is not established. This is impossible, and 12 or 11 transitional winning combinations will be won or established with a probability of 1/3 respectively.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the replay GR (1) is won, either the replay (1) or the replay (2) can be won, and when the replay GR (2) is won, the replay Either (1) or replay (2) can be won.

  As described above, in RT (0), when Replay (2) wins, the game shifts to RT (2) which does not shift to another RT until the special role is won or the prescribed number of games is exhausted. Therefore, when one of the replays GR (1) and (2) wins at RT (0), RT (2) can be obtained by winning Replay (1) without winning Replay (2). Can be avoided.

  However, when either of the replays GR (1) (2) is won, if the type is not known, it is impossible to intentionally avoid the replay (2) win and win the replay (1). Yes, Replay (1) wins with a probability of 1/2, but Replay (2) wins with a probability of 1/2.

  On the other hand, the sub CPU 91a wins when one of the small roles GR (1) to (3) wins at RT (0) and when one of the replay GR (1) (2) wins. It is possible to perform an operation procedure notification for notifying an operation procedure that is advantageous to the player according to the type of the small role GR or the replay GR.

  The operation procedure notification notifies the color or pattern of “7” to be stopped on the left reel when any of the small roles GR (1) to (3) is won at RT (0), and the replay GR (1). When any one of (2) is won, the operation procedure that is advantageous to the player is notified by notifying the reel that stops first among the left, middle, and right reels.

  Specifically, if any of the small roles GR (1) to (3) wins at RT (0), 11 or 12 medals can be awarded, so 11 or 12 In order to win 12 of the medals with a large number of payouts, when the small role GR (1) is won, a black color indicating “black 7”, which is a condition for satisfying 12 (1), is notified, When winning the role GR (2), a net pattern indicating “net 7”, which is a condition for establishing 12 (2), is notified, and when winning the small role GR (3), 12 (3) are established. White indicating the “white 7” which is a condition to perform is notified.

  In addition, when any of the replays GR (1) and (2) wins at RT (0), it is possible to avoid the transition to RT (2) by winning the replay (1). Therefore, when the replay GR (1) is won, “left” indicating that the left reel, which is the condition for the replay (1) to win, is stopped first is notified, and when the replay GR (2) is won, the replay (2) “Right” (or “middle”) indicating that the right reel (or middle reel), which is a condition for winning 1), is to stop for the first time is notified.

  Therefore, the player performs the stop operation while aiming the “7” symbol of the color or pattern notified by the operation procedure notification to the left reel, or the reel stop operation notified by the operation procedure notification to another reel. By carrying out earlier, it becomes possible to derive a stop mode that is advantageous to the player at that time.

  Note that the operation procedure notification is not limited as long as the player can recognize an advantageous operation procedure for the player according to the type of RT and the type of winning combination, or the current gaming state and the type of winning combination itself, or A combination of symbols to be stopped, a symbol that varies depending on the type of the role to be stopped, an image that indicates the current gaming state and the type of the winning combination, etc. are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the corresponding LED is lit Alternatively, notification may be made by outputting a corresponding sound. Furthermore, a symbol pattern (such as a symbol that is located near the target symbol and stands out from the target symbol), an image that suggests the index symbol, or the like may be notified. Further, if the operation procedure is the order in which the reels are stopped, the notification may be made by an image, a sound suggesting the stop order, a lighting mode of the corresponding LED, or the like.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a, in RT (0), if the small roles GR (1) to (3) are elected, 12 winning conditions, and if the replay GR (1) (2) is won, the sub CPU 91a replays ( 1) Performs a notification state lottery that determines the number of notification states to be controlled between 0 and n times (n is an integer equal to or greater than 2) to control the winning condition of 1) to a notification state for 20 games (1 set of 20 games). . The notification state lottery is executed during BB, and stores the number of notification states that have been won.

  In this embodiment, in the notification state lottery executed during the BB, the number of notification states is determined as 0 (lost), 1, 3, 5, 10, or 15 times. The expected value of the number of notifications determined during one BB is about 2 times. In addition, when a new winning is made in a state where the number of notification states remains, the number of newly won is added to the remaining number of times.

  When the sub CPU 91a moves to RT (0), the sub CPU 91a checks whether or not the number of notification states remains. If the number of notification states remains, the sub CPU 91a decrements the notification state number by one to enter the notification state. Control. Further, it is checked again whether or not the number of notification states remains after the lapse of 20 games. If the number of notification states remains, the number of notification states is decremented by 1, and control continues to the notification state. Then, when the number of notification states becomes zero, the control of the notification state is terminated. For this reason, when the number of notification states remains, RT (0) can be maintained over at least the number of games obtained by multiplying the number of times by 20 games.

  Note that the number of notification states is not cleared except when the setting is changed, and one of the special roles wins and moves to RT (3) with the number of notification states remaining. In this case, the notification state count is maintained as it is. For this reason, in a state where a large number of notification states are stored, a state advantageous to the player continues for a long period of time.

  Further, the sub CPU 91a has a timing when one game is finished, that is, a timing when all reels are stopped if the game does not involve the medal payout, and a timing when the medal payout is completed if the game involves the medal payout. Based on the reception of the game state command transmitted from the game control board 41, the number of games that have been consumed after the completion of BB and RB is counted. Specifically, when it is determined from the received gaming state command that BB or RB has ended, the sub-remaining game number counter that counts the number of games digested after BB and RB have ended is added to the specified number of games [ 0500] is stored. Thereafter, the sub-remaining game number counter is decremented by 1 at the same timing that the gaming state command is received.

  And as shown in FIG. 11, after BB and RB are completed, it is said that the specified number of games (500G in this embodiment) has passed without reaching any special role (has reached the ceiling (1)). ), As a first value, when BB (1) (2) is won in the game after the next game (501G) after the specified number of games has passed, these BB (1) (2) In the middle, when the small roles GR (1) to (3) are won, it is controlled so as to notify the 12 winning conditions with a probability of 100% (hereinafter, the 12 winning conditions are changed). The BB in the notification state for notification is referred to as a super big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as SBB).

  In other words, if any of the small roles GR (1) to (3) is won during SBB, 11 or 12 medals can be awarded, and medals out of these 11 or 12 medals. In order to win 12 of the large number of payouts, when the small role GR (1) is elected, a black color indicating “black 7”, which is a condition for satisfying 12 (1), is notified, and the small role GR ( When winning 2), a net pattern that suggests “net 7”, which is a condition for satisfying 12 sheets (2), is notified, and when winning small role GR (3), 12 sheets (3) are satisfied. The white indicating “White 7” is notified.

  In this way, when the specified number of games has passed without winning any of the special roles after BB or RB is finished, the winning conditions for 12 winning BBs in the games after that game are not notified. It becomes a profit for a player by becoming SBB which can acquire more medals than normal BB.

  In addition, after the BB and RB are finished, the specified number of games has elapsed even if the gaming state is any of RT (0) to (2) when the specified number of games has passed without winning any special role. After winning, the winning BB becomes SBB.

  In addition, the main CPU 41a does not win the special role after the transition to RT (2), and when the specified number of games (999G in this embodiment) has elapsed (also referred to as reaching the ceiling (2)), The second value is shifted to RT (0), but the sub CPU 91a shifts from RT (0) (transferred after RT (1) is completed after RT (2) is transferred from RT (2). Regardless of whether or not the number of replay notification states remains in RT (0)), if replay GR (1) (2) is won in RT (0), the replay (1) winning conditions are set. It controls to the alerting | reporting state to alert | report.

  That is, if any of the replays GR (1) (2) wins at RT (0), it is possible to avoid the transition to RT (2) by winning the replay (1). When GR (1) is won, “Left” indicating that the left reel, which is a condition for winning Replay (1), is stopped first is notified, and when Replay GR (2) is won, Replay (1) “Right” (or “middle”) indicating that the right reel (or middle reel), which is the condition for winning, is to be stopped for the first time is notified.

  In addition, when transitioning from RT (2) to RT (0) in a state where the number of replay notification states remains, the replay (state) is maintained without using the remaining number of replay notification states. In order to control to the notification state informing the winning condition of 1), even when the next BB ends, the player is controlled to the informing state informing the winning condition of replay (1). I can expect that.

  As described above, in this embodiment, after the BB and RB are completed, the sub CPU 91a determines that the first grant condition is satisfied without winning the special role (the number of specified games after the end of the BB and RB (this embodiment Then, as the first value advantageous to the player by digesting 500G) and reaching the ceiling (1), the winning BB after the prescribed number of games has passed is defined as SBB.

  In addition, after the BB and RB are finished, when the second grant condition is satisfied without winning the special role (the transition to RT (2), the specified number of games (999G in this embodiment) has been consumed. ), As the second value that is advantageous to the player, the operating procedure that is the winning condition for the replay (1) is notified at RT (0).

  Thus, after the BB and RB are finished, the first value is given when the first grant condition is satisfied without winning the special role, and the second value is given when the BB and RB are finished. After that, when the special condition is not won and the second grant condition is satisfied, the expected value of the number of games required until the first grant condition is satisfied after BB is completed, and BB Is different from the expected value of the number of games required for the second grant condition to be satisfied after the game is completed.

  In the present embodiment, since the first value is granted when 500G which is the specified number of games is digested without winning the special role after BB and RB are finished, BB and RB are finished. Therefore, the expected value of the number of games required until the first grant condition is satisfied without winning the special combination is 500G.

  On the other hand, the second value is not given when the specified number of games is exhausted without winning the special role after BB and RB are finished, but in the controlled period, that is, until the game is finished. BB and RB are ended because 999G, which is the specified number of games, has been digested since the transition to RT (2), which transitions after passing through RT (1) and RT (0) where the number is not constant The period after that is not constant.

  Specifically, RT (1) that shifts after BB and RB are ended ends when RT (1) to (3) are established and shifts to RT (0), so RT (1) The expected value of the number of staying games of any of the transitional roles (1) to (3) is the combined probability (about 1/8) of the winning probabilities of the small roles GR (1) to (3) in RT (1). This is the reciprocal (about 24 games) of the value (about 1/24) multiplied by the probability of stopping operation (1/3) under the winning conditions.

  RT (0) ends when replay (2) wins and proceeds to RT (2), but as described above, replay (1) for avoiding winning of replay (2) Since the expected value of the number of notification states controlled to the notification state in which the stop operation procedure as a winning condition is notified is about twice (for 40 games), stay of RT (0) when controlled to the notification state The expected number of games is about 40 games.

  Then, the expected value of the number of stay games of RT (0) after the control of the notification state is finished is the replay (about 1 / 1.45) of the combined probability (about 1 / 1.45) of the winning probability of replay GR (1) (2). It becomes the reciprocal (about 2.9 games) of the value (about 1 / 2.9) multiplied by the probability (1/2) of stopping operation under the winning condition of 2). Then, after BB and RB are finished, the expected value of the number of staying games until RT (2) is transferred via RT (1) (0) is about 66.9 games (= 24 + 40 + 2.9). Become.

  Furthermore, since the expected value of the number of stay games of RT (2) is the specified number of games (999), the expected value of the number of games required until the second value is given is approximately 1065.9 games (= 66.9 + 999).

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the expected value (500G) of the number of games required until the ceiling (1) is reached after the BB ends (the first grant condition is satisfied). , BB and RB are ended because the expected value (about 1065.9G) of the number of games required from the end of BB to the ceiling (2) (the second grant condition is satisfied) is different. When the state where the special role is not elected continues after that, the first value (next time BB is SBB) or the second value (transition to RT (0) advantageous to the player and replay at the RT (0) (1) Notifying the stop operation order that is the winning condition) can be expected to be given to the player, and the special role is won even after either one (first value) is given Even if the state of not continuing continues It is possible to square the value of (the second value) is to sustain the expectations of the player until it is granted.

  Further, in this embodiment, when 500 games, which is the prescribed number of games, have passed since the end of BB and RB, the ceiling (1) is reached, and as a first value, all BBs won after that are SBB. Thus, the player can easily grasp the timing at which the first value is given only by confirming the number of games digested after BB and RB are completed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of games in the period (RT (1) (0)) advantageous for the player who shifts after BB and RB are finished is not constant, but the disadvantageous RT (2) for the player is constant. When the period (999 games) continues, the ceiling (2) is reached and the second value is shifted to RT (0) which is advantageous to the player, and at the shifted RT (0), it is disadvantageous to the player RT (1) which is advantageous to the player by notifying the stop operation procedure as a winning condition of the replay (1) for avoiding the replay (2) which becomes a trigger for the transition to RT (2) Regardless of the duration of (0), fairness can be maintained because it will not reach the ceiling (2) until the predetermined game has passed since the transition to RT (2), which is disadvantageous for the player. .

  In this embodiment, after reaching the ceiling (2), that is, after transitioning from RT (2) to RT (0), the winning probability of the replay GR (1) (2) is high (approximately 1 / 1.45), the re-gamer will win with a high probability, and this is the ratio of the number of medals obtained as a result of the game to the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. When the payout rate of medals per game is higher than the payout rate of medals per game before reaching the ceiling (2), that is, RT (2), the player's BB and RB are not won. Can suppress dissatisfaction.

  Further, in this embodiment, the BB that has been won after reaching the ceiling (1) becomes the SBB that is notified of the stop operation procedure that becomes the winning condition of the 12-sheet combination, so that before reaching the ceiling (1) When the small roles GR (1) to (3) are selected over the winning BB, 12 winning combinations can be given priority over the 11 winning combinations, thereby allowing the BB without wasting medals wastefully. Since the advantage of the BB that is advantageous to the player is further increased, the player's expectation for the transition to the BB can be improved.

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In this embodiment, after the BB and RB are finished, the next BB becomes the SBB by reaching the ceiling (1) without winning the special role, and after the BB and RB is finished, the ceiling (1) is not won. 2) to reach RT (0), which is advantageous for the player, and to notify the stop operation sequence as a winning condition for replay (1) at RT (0), and the ceiling (2) The game reaches the ceiling (1) earlier, but the specified number of games (999G) that triggers the end of the ceiling (2) than the specified number of games (500G) that triggers the end of the ceiling (1) And the ceiling (1) may be reached before the ceiling (1).

  Further, in this embodiment, after BB and RB are finished, different types of values are given depending on whether the user reaches the ceiling (1) without winning the special role or the ceiling (2). However, after BB and RB are over, the expected number of games required to reach the ceiling (1) without winning the special role and the number of games required to reach the ceiling (2) If the expected value is different, the same kind of value may be given when the ceiling (1) (2) is reached.

  For example, the winning BB after that is the SBB when the ceiling (1) is reached and when the ceiling (2) is reached, but the medal acquisition expected value in the SBB may be different. Furthermore, in this case, it is preferable that a value that is advantageous to the player is given when the ceiling (2) is reached rather than when the ceiling (1) is reached. Even if it reaches the ceiling (1), it still has a value that is more advantageous than when it reaches the ceiling (1) by reaching the ceiling (2), even if it remains disadvantageous for a player who has not won a special role. Can be expected to be granted.

  In the present embodiment, the trigger for starting the counting of the prescribed game number on the ceiling (1) is when the transition to RT (1) is completed after the end of BB and RB, and the trigger for starting the counting of the prescribed game number on the ceiling (2). Is the time when the transition to RT (2), which transitions via RT (1) (0) after the end of BB, RB, and the start triggers are different, but after the end of BB, RB, If the expected value of the number of games required to reach the ceiling (1) without winning the special role is different from the expected value of the number of games required to reach the ceiling (2), the start opportunity is assumed to be the same. In this way, by making the counting start timings of both the ceilings (1) and (2) the same, it becomes easier for the player to grasp the timing at which the ceilings (1) and (2) are given.

  Further, in this embodiment, values are given when the ceilings (1) and (2) are reached, but a ceiling (n) different from these ceilings (1) and (2) is further set. May be.

  In this embodiment, after reaching the ceiling (2), that is, after transitioning from RT (2) to RT (0), the winning probability of the replay GR (1) (2) is high (approximately 1 / 1.45), the re-gamer will win with a high probability, and this is the ratio of the number of medals obtained as a result of the game to the number of medals used for setting the number of bets. The medal payout rate per game (so-called base) was higher than the medal payout rate per game before reaching the ceiling (2), that is, RT (2). ) After reaching (2), instead of increasing the winning probability of the re-playing role or small role, for example, when the small role GR (1) to (3) is won, the ceiling (1) (2) 12 and 11 winning conditions with higher probability than before reaching By notifying the work procedure, it may be higher than before they reach the payout rate of medals per game on the ceiling (1) (2).

  Also, in this example, the BB won after reaching the ceiling (1) becomes the SBB, and the winning probability of winning 12 sheets in the SBB is higher than before reaching the ceiling (1). For example, in the BB elected after reaching the ceiling (1) (2), the execution probability of the notification state frequency lottery at RT (0) after the end of the BB or the winning probability is set to a high probability. The advantage of the BB after reaching (2) can be made higher than the advantage of the BB won before reaching the ceiling (1) (2).

  In this embodiment, the winning BB after reaching the ceiling (1) is the SBB. However, for example, the winning BB after reaching the ceiling (1) may be the SBB. However, in this case, if the BB is won in the game immediately before reaching the ceiling (1), if the player has a skill, if the player deliberately avoids the BB winning, the BB winning will reach the ceiling (1). Since it is possible to carry it over until after it has been made, only the BB that has been won after reaching the ceiling (1) is set to SBB as in this embodiment, so that the player can intentionally win a BB prize as described above. Since it becomes impossible to carry over, fairness can be maintained.

  Also, in this embodiment, the advantage after the BB is finished is that when the BB is won after reaching the ceiling (1) (2), the BB is won before reaching the ceiling (1) (2). None of the cases changed, but for example, the advantage after the winning BB ended after reaching the ceiling (1) (2), the BB before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) ended You may make it make it higher than a later advantage.

  Specifically, in the above-described embodiment, when the small combination GR (1) to (3) is won in RT (1) to be transferred after BB and RB are finished, the winning conditions for the transfer combination (1) to (3) The stop operation procedure is not notified, but the winning combination of the transitional roles (1) to (3) is made in RT (1), which is transitioned after the BB and RB that have been won after reaching the ceiling (1) (2). By notifying the stop operation procedure as a condition, it is possible to shift to RT (0) that is advantageous to the player at an earlier stage than the case where the notification is not notified, which is advantageous to the player. In this way, not only the transition to the BB but also the player's expectation for the game after the BB is completed can be improved.

  In this embodiment, the probability that the player is in an advantageous state does not change before and after reaching the ceiling (1) and (2). For example, after reaching the ceiling (1), the game The probability of being in a state advantageous to the player may be made higher than the probability of being in a state advantageous to the player before reaching the ceiling (1).

  Specifically, after reaching the ceiling (1) (2), the execution probability of the notification state number lottery or the winning probability is higher than before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) based on the establishment of the predetermined condition. You may make it be the alerting | reporting high probability state used as a probability. By doing in this way, when reaching the ceiling (1) (2), it becomes easier for the player to enter a gaming state (notification state in RT (0)) than before reaching, so it is advantageous for the player. It is possible to improve the player's expectation for the transition to the gaming state.

  In this case, the execution probability of the notification state frequency lottery after reaching the ceiling (1) (2) or the execution probability of the notification state frequency lottery before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) or If the winning probability is high, the notification state frequency lottery execution probability or the winning probability before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) is 0%, that is, the notification state number lottery is not executed before reaching.

  In addition, when the small combination GR (1) to (3) is won in RT (1), the ceiling (1) may be used to notify the stop operation procedure that is a condition for establishing the transition combination (1) to (3). ) After reaching (2), the probability of executing the transition combination notification state number lottery based on the establishment of the predetermined condition or the winning probability of the transition combination notification state number lottery before reaching the ceiling (1) (2). Alternatively, a notification high probability state with a high probability may be set. In this way, when it reaches the ceiling (1) (2), it becomes easier to shift to a gaming state (RT (0)) that is more advantageous to the player than before reaching the game, so that a game that is advantageous to the player The player's expectation for the transition to the state can be improved.

  In the above embodiment, RT (2), which is disadvantageous for the player, is ended by digesting the prescribed game number without winning the special role. For example, such a prescribed game number is set. Without being transferred to RT (0), which is advantageous to the player when a predetermined transition combination is established, and RT (2) is terminated. When the ceiling (1) (2) is reached by digesting the number of games, after reaching the ceiling (1) (2) than before reaching the ceiling (1) (2) Reel stop operation procedure (reel stop operation timing) that is a condition for establishing the predetermined transition combination with a high probability (including a notification probability of 0% before reaching the ceiling and a notification probability of 100% after reaching the ceiling). Or stop operation order) may be notified. In this way, when it reaches the ceiling (1) (2), it becomes easier to shift to a gaming state (RT (0)) that is more advantageous to the player than before reaching the game, so that a game that is advantageous to the player The player's expectation for the transition to the state can be improved.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, when the RAM 41c is initialized at the time of setting change, an RT flag indicating that is stored when the current gaming state is one of RT (0) to (3). RT work is not initialized, and even if the setting is changed during RT (0) to (3), the RT flag is maintained after the setting is changed, and the internal lottery is changed after the setting is changed. Although it is performed based on the setting value after that, the control is continued to RT (0) to (3) which were controlled before the setting change. RT (2) ends when the specified number of games is exhausted, but the remaining RT number for counting the number of RT (2) digested games is also stored in the RT work that is not initialized when the setting is changed. Therefore, when a setting change is made during RT (2), not only RT (2) is maintained, but also the number of digested games before the setting change is maintained. Counting is resumed from the previous number of digest games.

  In addition, when the setting change is made in RT (3) which is shifted when the special role (BB, RB) is won, the probability of the internal lottery based on the new setting value is applied after the setting change. RT (3) before the setting change, that is, the state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is maintained is high, and the winning flag of the special role that was won and carried over before the setting change is now cleared In addition, even if the setting is changed in RT (3) that is shifted to the winning of the special role, and the configuration in which RT (3) is maintained thereafter, the winning of the special role can be invalidated.

  In addition, if the setting is changed during RT (3), the state where the winning probability of the re-gamer remains high after the change, that is, if the special game is carried over if only the winning probability of the re-gamer is seen. Since the same state is maintained, it is suggested that the winning of the special role may have been carried over from the previous day by winning the re-gamer at a high frequency when opening the game store where the slot machine is installed In the morning, the player's expectation can be enhanced by the winning frequency of the re-gamer. In addition, even if the setting is changed and the winning flag for the special role is erased, since the winning frequency of the re-gamer is maintained high, the player who intends to continue the game Can keep motivation.

  Further, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14 (b), the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, or the game with medal payout. If all reels stop and the setting change is made before the completion of the medal payout, the number of bets can be set instead of restarting the game that was interrupted because the setting was changed. The state, that is, the same state as when the game is finished.

  On the other hand, in a game won by BB and RB that triggers the transition to RT (3), as shown in FIG. 13, without waiting for the end of the game at the timing when BB and RB are won, that is, the internal lottery timing. In addition, an RT flag indicating RT (3) is stored in the RT work.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, although not specifically illustrated, even if the setting is changed before the game ends in the game in which BB and RB, which trigger the transition to RT (3), are selected, the RT work is performed. The RT flag indicating the stored RT (3) is maintained, and after the setting is changed, the game is not resumed from the interrupted game, but is shifted to RT (3).

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the game where the BB and the RB, which are the opportunities to move to RT (3), are won, the setting is changed before the game is ended, so that the game is intentionally changed to RT (3). It is impossible to prevent the game from being transferred, and it is impossible to intentionally put the player in a disadvantageous state, so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  In the present embodiment, in a game where BB and RB, which triggers the transition to RT (3), are won, the RT flag indicating RT (3) is stored in the RT work at the timing when BB and RB are won. In the game where RB is won, even if the setting is changed before the game is finished, the setting can be resumed from RT (3) after the setting is changed, and the winning flag of BB and RB is set. Change the setting without memorizing that you were selected at the time of setting change, or confirming the winning status of the BB and RB winning flags at the time of setting change and then moving to RT (3) Later, it can be resumed from RT (3).

  In addition, RT (3), in which BB and RB are elected and transferred, is terminated when the BB and RB that triggered the transfer win a prize if the setting is not changed thereafter. In RT (3) maintained even after the setting is changed, the special role is not won, but if BB and RB are won again in this state, the state of RT (3) is maintained as it is. Then, as in the case before the setting change, BB and RB are ended when winning. For this reason, even if the setting is changed in the middle of RT (3), if BB and RB are subsequently elected, it ends when a common end condition that BB and RB wins is satisfied. In such a case, it is possible to share the processing for terminating RT (3), and the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41a can be reduced.

  In this embodiment, when the setting is changed, the RT flag stored in the RT work and the number of digest games of RT (2) are not initialized, so that as shown in FIGS. 14 (a) and 14 (b). Even if the setting is changed during RT (2), which is disadvantageous to the player, after the setting change, RT (2) continues and the number of remaining games is maintained. It is not possible to end it, and it is possible to intentionally end RT (2) by changing the setting and shift to RT (0) which is advantageous for the player (to reach the ceiling (2)) Can not be.

  Even if RT (0) is advantageous to the player or RT (2) is disadvantageous to the player, if the setting is changed during that time, the RT before the change is maintained after the setting is changed. The specific RT is maintained even after the setting is changed, but the other RTs are not maintained after the setting is changed, and the initial state of the RAM 41c accompanying the setting change is maintained regardless of which RT is controlled. Since the processing can be shared, the capacity of the processing program of the main CPU 41 can be reduced.

  Further, since the RT remaining game count for counting the number of RT (2) digest games is stored in an RT work that is not initialized when the setting is changed, as shown in FIGS. When RT (2) is succeeded after the change, the number of digested games is also inherited, and the counting is restarted from the number of digested games before the setting is changed.

  As described above, the timing at which one game ends, that is, the timing at which all reels stop if the game does not involve medal payout, and the case where all reels stop at the game that involves medal payout, and the medal is paid out. If the setting is changed before the completion timing, the game that has been interrupted because the setting has been changed is not resumed, but as shown in FIG. In RT, which ends when the number of digested games reaches the specified number of games, as in RT (2), the game will be in the same state as when the game is finished. When the setting is changed at (Timing), RT is taken over with the number of digested games counted after the setting is changed even though one unit of the game has not ended. Since it is possible to update only the number of digested games without reflecting the result of the game, it is possible to intentionally set an advantageous state for the player (to reach the ceiling (2)), There is a risk of harming the fairness of the game.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 14B, one game is completed by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game is completed while being controlled by RT (2). Even if the setting is changed before the timing, the number of remaining RT games is not updated if the game has not ended. After the setting is changed, the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change Counting is restarted from the beginning, and even if the setting is changed before the end of one game in RT (2), it is impossible to update only the number of remaining RT games without reflecting the result of the game Therefore, it is impossible to intentionally set a state advantageous to the player (to reach the ceiling (2)), so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Also, in this embodiment, while RT is controlled to RT (2), even if the setting is changed before one game ends by updating the number of remaining RT games at the timing when one game ends, After the setting change, the counting can be restarted from the number of remaining RT games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change, and the setting is changed before the game is finished and the game is interrupted. However, the number of remaining RTs is counted up to the start of the interrupted game, simply by maintaining the number of remaining RT games at that time, and without performing processing such as restoring the number of remaining RT games. Counting can be resumed from the number of games.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a counts the number of digested games from the end of BB and RB to the arrival at the ceiling (1), and the number of sub remaining games counted by the sub CPU 91a is stored in the RAM 91c. It is stored in an area that is initialized when the setting is changed. When the setting is changed, the number of sub remaining games is cleared. As described above, in this embodiment, when the setting is changed, the sub remaining game number counted by the sub CPU 91a is cleared, and the RT remaining game number for counting the number of digested games until reaching the ceiling (2). Is maintained without being cleared, so that when the setting change is made, the player is able to change the ceiling (1) compared to the case where both the number of remaining sub games and the number of remaining RT games are cleared. ) If either one of (2) is reached, it is possible to play a game in the hope that a value advantageous to the player will be given.

  Similarly to the RT remaining game number shown in FIG. 14 (b), the sub CPU 91a counts the number of remaining sub games, and after changing the setting, takes over the game state and also takes over the number of digested games. The counting is restarted from the number of digested games, and it is impossible to intentionally set a disadvantageous state for the player by changing the setting (to clear the number of games until reaching the ceiling (1)). May be.

  As described above, when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve the medal payout, all reels stop. When the game involves the medal payout, all the reels stop, and the medal payout is performed. If the setting change is made before the completion timing, the game that was interrupted because the setting was changed is not resumed, but the bet number can be set, that is, the same state as when the game is finished However, by updating the number of sub-remaining games at the timing when one game is finished, even if the setting is changed before the timing when one game is finished, if the game is not finished, the number of sub-remaining games is It is not updated, and after the setting change, the count is restarted from the number of sub remaining games before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change, Even if the setting is changed before the game ends, it becomes impossible to update only the number of remaining subgames without reflecting the result of the game, and it is intentionally advantageous for the player (in this embodiment, It is impossible to set the ceiling (1)), so that the fairness of the game can be maintained.

  Also, by updating the number of sub-remaining games at the timing when one game is finished, even if the setting is changed before one game is finished, the sub-game before the start of the game interrupted by the setting change after the setting is changed Counting can be restarted from the number of remaining games, and even if the game is interrupted by changing the settings before the end of one game, simply maintaining the number of sub-remaining games at that time The counting can be restarted from the number of sub remaining games that has been counted before the start of the interrupted game, without performing processing such as returning the number of sub remaining games that have already been updated.

  In the present embodiment, the sub CPU 91a executes a continuous effect in RT (2) that leads to an effect result that indicates whether or not a special role has been won and continued for a plurality of games.

  When the sub CPU 91a executes a continuous production lottery that determines whether or not to perform a continuous production at the time of winning of the cherry, cherry +1, and bell that may be elected simultaneously with the special role, and the continuous production lottery is won Perform continuous production. In continuous production lottery, the probability of continuous production is higher as the winning combination of a role or combination of roles that is likely to be elected simultaneously with a special role is higher, and in order of the winning probability of continuous production, cherry + 1 sheet, cherry, bell . At that time, if the special role is won, the probability of continuous production is higher than the case where the special role is not won. It can be done.

  In this embodiment, since the maximum pull-in range is 4 frames, in the left and right reels, “white 7” constituting BB (1) and “black 7” constituting BB (2) or RB are constituted. It is not possible to simultaneously aim at “network 7”, “black 7” constituting BB (2) and “net 7” constituting RB. For this reason, BB (1), BB (2), and RB have different operating procedures for winning a prize, and unless BB (1) (2), RB It is not possible to determine that neither is won.

  In the present embodiment, the number of special roles that do not overlap each other for the winning operation procedure is X, the winning probability of the re-playing role during the continuous performance is Y1, and the small role during the continuous performance (RT (2)). When the winning probability is Y2 and the continuous game number of continuous effects is Z, the continuous game number of continuous effects is determined so that Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z is established. In this embodiment, X = 3 (BB (1), BB (2), RB), Y1 = 1 / 7.3, and Y2 = 1/6, so that Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z is In order to be established, Z needs to be a value of less than about 4.31, and continuous production continues over the maximum number of games of 4 or less.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of games ((Y1 + Y2) · Z) in which the winning of the re-playing role and the small role that makes it difficult to win the special role during the continuous performance is expected, and the prize for winning. Continuous production over the number of games less than the number of special roles that do not overlap each other, that is, the number of games necessary to determine whether any special role is won or not. Since it will be executed, it will be difficult to reliably determine whether or not the special role suggested by the continuous performance has been won until the end of the continuous performance. In addition to sustaining the player's expectation for the game, the number of games for continuous production will be determined in consideration of the winning probabilities of re-gamers and small roles that make it difficult to win special roles during continuous production. , Winning Without operating procedures that increase the number of different special role each of the order to, we are possible to increase the number of continuation game of continuous production more than that.

  In addition, in the case where a plurality of winning probabilities for the re-gamer during the period in which the continuous effect is executed is provided, for example, in the case where the continuous effect is executed in RT (0) or RT (1) in addition to RT (2), As long as Z is the number of continued games of the production, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the gaming state in which the continuous production is executed is Y1 ′, and Z <X + (Y1 ′ + Y2) · Z holds The effect of. In particular, if the game state has a high winning probability of a re-gamer, the number of continuous games for continuous production can be increased accordingly.

  Further, in this embodiment, the number of special roles that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for winning the prize is X, the winning probability of the re-playing role during the continuous performance is Y1, the winning probability of the small role during the continuous performance is Y2, the continuous When the number of continued games in the production is Z, the number of continuous games in the continuous production is determined so that Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z is established. X is the number of roles, Y1 is the winning probability of the replaying role in the continuous production, Y2 'is the winning probability of the unplayed small role (bell in this example) during the continuous performance, and the number of continuous games in the continuous production is In the case of Z, the number of continuous games of the continuous production may be determined so that Z <X + (Y1 + Y2 ′) · Z is established, and in this way, a special role is won during the continuous production. Replays that are impossible to play Non-missing small role (If a re-playing role or non-missing small role is elected while the special role is carried over, the re-playing role or non-missing small role will always win, and the special role will not win) The number of games that are expected to win ((Y1 + Y2 ') · Z) and the number of special roles that do not overlap the operating procedure for winning, that is, whether or not any special role has been won The number of games required to play and the continuous production will be executed over the number of games less than the sum of the numbers, so the special role suggested by the continuous production will be elected until the continuous production ends. Therefore, it is impossible to reliably determine whether or not the player has a special role until the end of the continuous performance.

  In addition, if the number of special roles that do not overlap each other for the winning operation procedure is X, the winning probability of the replaying player in the continuous production is Y, and the number of continuous games in the continuous production is Z, Z <X + Y · Z It is possible to have a configuration in which the number of continuous games of the continuous performance is determined so that the above is established, and even with such a configuration, the player's expectation for winning the special role can be maintained until the continuous performance ends. In addition, since the number of games for continuous production is determined in consideration of the winning probability of re-playing roles that makes it difficult to win special roles during continuous production, the number of special roles with different operational procedures for winning a prize is determined. Without increasing, the number of continuous games of continuous production can be increased further. In particular, when a special role is derived in preference to a small role, the number of continuous games in the continuous effect is determined so that Z <X + Y · Z is established, until the continuous effect ends. It is possible to reliably maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role.

  In this embodiment, a plurality of types of combinations are determined in advance as the production patterns of each game constituting the continuous production. When the sub CPU 91a starts the continuous production, the sub CPU 91a selects the combination of the production patterns at a ratio according to whether or not the special combination is won. For example, if the ratio of the first combination selected from the first combination and the second combination is higher when the special combination is won than when the special combination is not selected, the first combination When the continuous effect is executed, the expectation for winning the special role can be enhanced as compared with the case where the continuous effect is executed with the second combination.

  On the other hand, a general role (Cherry or Bell) who is likely to win at the same time as the special role may win even after the start of the continuous performance, and in this case, it will be selected as a special role. However, if the combination of production patterns is determined in advance as shown above, even if a general role (cherry or bell) that is likely to win at the same time as a special role wins, There is no change in the flow of the continuous production, and the expectation of the special role by the continuous production does not change.

  For this reason, in this embodiment, after the start of the continuous performance, when the general role (cherry or bell) that is likely to win at the same time as the special role wins before the end of the continuous performance, A combination of production patterns that can be expected to win special roles rather than a combination of production patterns, that is, a combination of production patterns that has a higher ratio than the current combination when selected for special roles. The continuous performance is executed based on the changed combination. As a result, after a continuous production based on a combination of production patterns that indicate the possibility of winning a special role, especially a combination of production patterns that cannot be expected very much for the special role, before the end, If a general role (cherry or bell) who has a high chance of winning at the same time wins a prize, suggesting the possibility of being selected as a special role, and if that possibility increases, the content of the directing will be accompanied accordingly. However, since it changes to the contents that can be expected to win the special role from the current one, it is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for the special role according to the event that occurred during the continuous performance.

  In this embodiment, after a continuous performance starts, when a general role (cherry or bell) who is likely to win at the same time as a special role wins before the end of the continuous performance, the continuous performance currently being executed Instead of the combination of patterns, it is changed to a combination of production patterns that can be expected to win special roles, and the remaining continuous production is executed based on the changed combination, but after the continuous production starts, When a general role (cherry or bell) who is highly likely to win at the same time as the special role wins before the end, about at least one game effect pattern (for example, the remaining one game effect pattern, etc.) among the remaining continuous effects , Change to a production pattern that corresponds to a combination of production patterns that can be expected to win a special role rather than a combination of production patterns that are initially executed. Well, even in this case, after the continuous production showing the possibility of winning the special role starts, before the end of that, the general role (cherry or bell) that is likely to win at the same time as the special role ) Won the prize, suggesting the possibility of winning the special role, and when that possibility increases, the production content of the continuous production will also change to the content that can be expected to win the special role It is possible to effectively increase the player's expectation for winning the special role in accordance with an event occurring during the continuous performance.

  In the present embodiment, execution of continuous effects is prohibited at RT (1). This is because, for example, when a continuous production is executed at RT (1), it becomes difficult to understand that the transitional roles (1) to (3) are established during that time and the transition to RT (0) is made difficult. After the transition to (0), the replay GR (1) (2) in which the replay (2) that triggers the transition to RT (2), which is disadvantageous for the player, can be won because the continuous performance is executed. ) Is established, the stop operation procedure which is the winning condition of the replay (1) for avoiding the winning of the replay (2) is not notified, or the player performs the continuous performance even though it is notified. This is because there is a risk of missing the notification of the stop operation procedure. Therefore, prohibiting the execution of the continuous performance in RT (1) prevents the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a slot machine for setting bets using medals and credits is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a slot machine for setting bets using game balls. Alternatively, it may be a complete credit type slot machine that uses only credits to set the number of bets.

  Further, in addition to the medal insertion mechanism such as the flow path switching solenoid 30 and the insertion medal sensor 31, a ball take-in device that takes in a game ball, and a take-in ball that detects a game ball taken in by the ball take-in device In addition to a medal payout mechanism, such as a hopper motor 34b and a payout sensor 34c, a ball payout device for paying out game balls and a payout ball detection switch for detecting game balls payed out by the ball payout device It is possible to set a bet number using both medals and game balls and play a game, and the present invention may be applied to a slot machine in which medals and game balls are paid out by winning.

  Second Embodiment A slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described. The configuration of the slot machine of the present embodiment includes the same configuration as that of the first embodiment described above, and therefore, different points will be mainly described here.

  In the above-described first embodiment, even if the replay (1) wins at RT (0), it does not shift to another RT, and RT (0) is maintained. Then, when Replay (1) wins at RT (0), the process proceeds to RT (4).

  In the first embodiment described above, the replay GR (1) (2) is won at about 1 / 2.9 at RT (0), whereas in this embodiment, the replay GR (1) is selected. ) And (2) each win about 1/20, and the winning probability is lower than in the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, the payout rate of medals per game of RT (0) is 1 or more. In contrast, in this embodiment, the payout rate of medals per game of RT (0) is less than 1.

  As shown in FIG. 15, RT (4) shifts when replay (1) wins at RT (0), and moves to RT (0) after digesting the specified number of games (40G in this embodiment). Or it ends by winning a special role and moving to BB or RB. Note that RT (4) will not end even if a special role is won before the specified number of games is consumed. In this case, the game continues until the special role is won or the specified number of games is consumed. Transfer to RT (0) after digestion.

  When the process shifts to RT (4), [04] indicating RT (4) is stored as the RT flag of the RT work. Specifically, the RT flag is updated from [00] to [04] indicating RT (4) at the timing when the game where the replay (1) wins in RT (0) ends, and the process proceeds to RT (4). The prescribed game number [0040] is stored in the RT remaining game number counter for counting the number of games digested from the above, and the process proceeds to RT (4).

  While controlled by RT (4), when one game is finished, that is, when the game does not involve the medal payout, when all reels stop, when the game involves the medal payout, the medal payout At the timing when is completed, 1 is subtracted from the number of remaining RT games.

  When RT (4) is completed after digesting the specified number of games, RT is finished at the timing when the final game for which the specified number of games has elapsed, that is, the game with the RT remaining game count of [0000] is completed. The flag is updated from [04] to [00] indicating RT (0), RT (2) is terminated, and the process proceeds to RT (0). Also, when RT (4) ends when BB, RB wins, the RT flag is changed from [04] to [00] indicating RT (0) at the timing when the game where BB, RB wins ends. Update and end RT (4). At this time, the RT flag becomes [00] indicating RT (0), but the gaming state shifts to BB or RB.

  The winning probability of replay (1) in RT (4) is high (approximately 1 / 1.3), and replay GR (1) (2) is not a lottery target. RT (4) has a medal payout rate of 1 or more per game, which is more advantageous to the player than RT (2).

  As described above, in this embodiment, there is a possibility that in RT (0), there is a possibility of shifting to both RT (2) where an increase in medals cannot be expected and RT (4) where an increase in medals can be expected. Since RT (4) returns to RT (0) again after completion, once the transition from RT (0) to RT (4) occurs, the opportunity to transition to RT (4) again even after RT (4) is completed. Is provided, and it becomes possible to periodically control to RT (4). On the other hand, when transitioning from RT (0) to RT (2), there is no transition to RT (4) until the end of RT (2). However, when RT (2) ends, RT (0) is set again. Therefore, even in such a case, an opportunity to periodically shift to RT (4) comes. That is, RT (0) functions as a chance zone that can be shifted to RT (4) where an increase in medals can be expected, and even when such a chance zone shifts to RT (2), it shifts to RT (4). Even if you move, you will visit periodically.

  In addition, in this embodiment, after RT (4) where an increase in medals can be expected, if any special role is won before reaching the specified number of games, RT (4) is not terminated. RT (4) is terminated when any special role wins or when the specified number of games is reached without winning any special role. After RT (4) starts, Even if one of the special roles wins before the specified number of games is reached, if the selected special role does not win, RT (4) will not end with the special role winning, and the selected special role If you don't win, you can continue to control RT (4) until you reach the specified number of games, so even if you win a special role in RT (4) Otherwise, RT (until the specified number of games is reached. ) It is possible to digest.

  In addition, since the winning flag of the special role is carried over after the next game until the special role is won, after the RT (4) reaches the specified number of games, the special role won during that time is won. It becomes possible. In addition, when a special combination and a re-playing role are won at the same time, priority is given to the control of aligning the re-playing role on the winning line over the special role. While continuing, it is difficult to determine whether the special role is won or not, and it is possible to increase the player's expectation that the special role is won at the end of RT (4). it can.

  In the first embodiment described above, the second value is the specified number of games from the time when the BB and RB are finished, and then the transition is made to the RT (2) where the transition is made after passing only the RT (1) and RT (0). In the present embodiment, the number of games is not constant after completion of BB and RB, in addition to RT (1) and RT (0), and RT (0). In the case of transition from RT to RT (4), the second value is given by digesting 999G, which is the specified number of games, from the transition to RT (4), RT (0) RT (2). Therefore, even in this case, the period after the end of BB and RB is not constant.

  In the first embodiment described above, a continuous effect is executed only at RT (2), whereas in this embodiment, a continuous effect is also executed at RT (4). However, the continuous performance executed in RT (4) does not indicate whether or not the special role is won in the final game, unlike the continuous performance executed in RT (2). The continuous production started in the situation where the number of remaining games in 4) exceeds 6 games indicates whether or not there is a high possibility of winning the special role in the final game, and the number of remaining games in RT (4) is 6 games. The continuous performance started in the following situation definitely indicates whether or not the special role is won in the final game.

  When the sub CPU 91a performs a continuous effect lottery in the same manner as in the first embodiment when winning a winning combination of cherry, cherry + 1, and bell that may be simultaneously selected as a special role in RT (4), Perform continuous production. In continuous production lottery, the probability of continuous production is higher as the winning combination of a role or combination of roles that is likely to be elected simultaneously with a special role is higher, and in order of the winning probability of continuous production, cherry + 1 sheet, cherry, bell . At that time, if the special role is won, the probability of continuous production is higher than the case where the special role is not won. It can be done.

  It should be noted that the winning probability of the continuous effect at RT (4) is lower than the winning probability at RT (2), and even if the continuous effect is not executed at RT (4), the special role is won at the end of the event. Can be expected.

  In the present embodiment, as in the first embodiment, X represents the number of special roles that do not overlap each other for the operation procedure for winning a prize, and the winning probability of the re-playing role in the continuous performance (RT (2), RT (4)). Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z is satisfied, where Y1 is the winning probability of the small role in the continuous production (RT (2), RT (4)), and Y is the number of continuous games in the continuous production. The number of continuous games for continuous production is defined. In this embodiment, when the continuous performance is executed at RT (2), X = 3 (BB (1), BB (2), RB), Y1 = 1 / 7.3, Y2 = 1 / Therefore, in order for Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z to be satisfied, Z needs to be a value less than about 4.31, of which continuous production continues for the maximum of 4 games. Yes. Further, when the continuous effect is executed at RT (4), X = 3 (BB (1), BB (2), RB), Y1 = 1 / 1.3, and Y2 = 1/6. Therefore, in order for Z <X + (Y1 + Y2) · Z to be satisfied, Z needs to be a value less than about 46.88, of which continuous production continues over the number of games of 6 games or less. .

  As described above, in this embodiment, the number of games ((Y1 + Y2) · Z) in which the winning of the re-playing role and the small role that makes it difficult to win the special role during the continuous performance is expected, and the prize for winning. Continuous production over the number of games less than the number of special roles that do not overlap each other, that is, the number of games necessary to determine whether any special role is won or not. Since it will be executed, it will be difficult to reliably determine whether or not the special role suggested by the continuous performance has been won until the end of the continuous performance. In addition to sustaining the player's expectation for the game, the number of games for continuous production will be determined in consideration of the winning probabilities of re-gamers and small roles that make it difficult to win special roles during continuous production. , Winning Without operating procedures that increase the number of different special role each of the order to, we are possible to increase the number of continuation game of continuous production more than that. In particular, in this embodiment, since the continuous effect is executed at RT (4) where the winning probability of the re-gamer is increased, the number of continuous games of the continuous effect can be further increased.

  In addition, the continuous production is started by winning the continuous production lottery at the time of winning of Cherry, Cherry + 1, and Bell, but the remaining number of games of RT (4) is the maximum number of continuous games of continuous production. When the number of games is 6 or less, the following restrictions are imposed on the execution of continuous effects.

  First, when the remaining number of games in RT (4) is one game, execution of all continuous effects and single game effects is prohibited regardless of whether or not BB and RB are won. However, the continuous performance started before the remaining number of games of RT (4) becomes one game is continuously executed as it is even when the number of remaining games of RT (4) becomes one game.

  In addition, even if the remaining number of games of RT (4) is 2-6, if neither BB nor RB is won, execution of continuous production is prohibited regardless of the number of continued games (however, The continuous performance that has already been performed is continuously executed as it is). In these cases, only the execution of the single game effect is allowed as the bonus winning notification effect, and the presence or absence of the bonus winning is notified by the single game effect.

  In addition, when the remaining number of games of RT (4) is 2 to 6 and any of BB and RB is won, continuous production that continues for a longer period than the number of remaining games of RT (4) Execution is prohibited. For example, when the number of remaining games of RT (4) is 3, the continuous effects of 2 games or 3 games can be executed, but the continuous effects of 4 or more games are executed. It is not possible. Execution of single game production is not prohibited.

  In addition, when the number of remaining games of RT (4) is 2 to 6 and the winning game is either BB or RB, the number of continuing games is not more than the number of remaining games of RT (4). The pattern of the continuous performance performed as is a pattern that cannot be selected in other cases. That is, the continuous effect performed during this period is a premier continuous effect that definitely indicates that either BB or RB is won.

  Also, there are a plurality of types of single game effects (a plurality of patterns when at least BB and RB are selected), and when a single game effect is selected as the type of bonus winning notification effect to be executed, Any pattern is selected depending on whether or not RB is won.

  In the single game effect, except for what is executed in RT (4), after performing a series of effects for only one game, it is notified whether or not BB and RB are won. In addition, the single game effect pattern that is selected when the remaining number of games of RT (4) is 2 to 6 and BB and RB are won is not specified in other cases. These specific single game effects are premier single game effects that definitely indicate that one of them has been won.

  After the completion of RT (4), it becomes RT (0), and the winning probability of the re-playing role is lower than RT (4), and if the special role is won, it becomes easy to win the special role. If the continuous performance continues after the end of RT (4) in a state where the special role is not won even though the stop operation was performed aiming at the special role during that time, In this embodiment, when the remaining number of games is less than 6 games, which is the maximum number of continuous games for continuous production, as described above, RT ( The continuous production of the number of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games in 4) is not executed, and the continuous production will also be finished by the end of RT (4). The player's expectation for winning the special role It is possible to continue.

  As described above, execution of a single game effect is not prohibited regardless of the number of remaining games of RT (4), so the number of remaining games in RT (4) is 6 games or less, which is the maximum number of continuous games of continuous effects. After that, even if the execution frequency of the continuous performance is low, the player's expectation for the special role winning can be enhanced by the single game performance.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of remaining games at RT (4) is 6 or less, which is the maximum number of continuous games of continuous production, the continuous production of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games of RT (4). However, when the number of remaining games in RT (4) is 6 games or less, which is the maximum number of continuous games in RT (4), at least when the special role is not won, RT (4) It is sufficient that the continuous production of the number of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games is not executed, and when the special role is won, the continuous production of the number of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games of RT (4) is executed. Even with the configuration, it is possible to reliably maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role until the continuous performance ends.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the number of remaining games at RT (4) is 6 or less, which is the maximum number of continuous games of continuous production, the continuous production of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games of RT (4). The game number Z ′ of the continuous performance that continues even after the end of RT (4) is won, but the re-gamer wins during the continuous performance (RT (0)) that continues after the end of RT (4). If the probability of winning is Y1, and the winning probability of a small role in a continuous performance (RT (0)) that continues even after the end of RT (4) is Y2, Z ′ <(Y1 + Y2) · Z ′ holds. For example, even if the continuous production of the number of continuous games exceeding the number of remaining games of RT (4) is executed, it is possible to reliably maintain the player's expectation for winning the special role until the continuous production ends. , Z ′ <(Y1 + Y2) · Z ′ does not hold Because if only may be limiting the execution of the continuous effect, it is possible to reduce as much as possible of the continuous presentation restriction.

  As described above, the second embodiment of the present invention has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to the second embodiment, and changes and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say. Further, the same or similar configuration as the first embodiment has the same effect as that described in the first embodiment. Further, the modified example illustrated for the first embodiment is also applicable to the second embodiment.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is an internal structure figure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the structure of the combination defined as winning. It is a figure which shows the object combination of the internal lottery classified by game state. It is a figure which shows the combination of the re-game player who comprises replay GR. It is a figure which shows the recombination player who matches a winning line according to an operation procedure at the time of replay GR winning, a small role which matches a winning line according to an operation procedure at the time of a small role GR winning, etc. It is a figure which shows the transfer condition of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of RT. It is a figure which shows the outline | summary of a ceiling (1) (2). It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag and RT remaining game number. It is a timing chart which shows the update condition of RT flag. (A) (b) is a timing chart which shows the update state of RT flag at the time of a setting change, and RT remaining game number. It is a figure which shows the transition state of RT in Example 2. FIG.

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The game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game using the game value, and the display result is displayed on a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols each identifiable. A slot machine in which one game is completed by being derived and a winning can be generated according to the display result derived to the variable display device,
Before the display result is derived to the variable display device, a plurality of types of winnings including a plurality of types of special display results accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state advantageous to the player and a priority display result different from the special display results. A pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow display results to be derived;
Stop operation means operated by the player to stop the change display of the symbol,
When it is determined by the prior decision means that the derivation of the special display result is allowed and the special display result is not derived, the decision to permit the derivation of the special display result is carried forward from the next game onward. Carry-over means,
Derivation control means for causing the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means and an operation procedure of the stop operation means;
Continuous production execution means for executing a continuous production suggesting the possibility of allowing the derivation of the special display result over a plurality of games;
The first value advantageous to the player when the first granting condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is ended and the predetermination means is not determined to permit the derivation of the special display result. A first value providing means for providing
After the special gaming state ends, when the second granting condition different from the first granting condition is satisfied without being determined by the predetermining means to permit the derivation of the special display result, A second value providing means for providing a second value advantageous to the player;
With
The derivation control means, when the prior determination means determines simultaneously that the derivation of the special display result is allowed and the derivation of the priority display result is allowed, the priority display result is more than the special display result. Including priority display result derivation control means that prioritizes derivation of
The operation procedure for deriving the special display result is determined so that the number of types of the special display result is not overlapped with each other: X, and the priority display result is allowed to be derived by the predetermining means during the continuous production. Probability: Y, and the number of continuous games in the continuous production: Z, Z <X + Y · Z is established,
Expected value of the number of games required from the end of the special gaming state to the establishment of the first grant condition, and a game required from the end of the special gaming state to the establishment of the second grant condition The expected value of the number is different,
A slot machine characterized by that. A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a first specific gaming state that is advantageous for a player whose number of games is not constant after the special gaming state has ended;
A second specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a second specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the first specific gaming state after the first specific gaming state has ended;
With
Either the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of games have elapsed after the first specific gaming state has ended.
The slot machine according to claim 1. Either the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied when a predetermined number of games have elapsed after the special gaming state ends.
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, characterized by the above-mentioned. Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. Later, the grant rate per game, which is the ratio of the number of game values obtained as a result of the game to the number of game values used to set the bet number, is set as the first grant condition or the Higher than the grant rate per game before the second grant condition is satisfied,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3. Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The advantage of the special gaming state associated with the subsequent derivation of the special display result is determined as the advantage of the special gaming state associated with the derivation of the special display result before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied. Higher than advantage,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4. Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The advantage after the special gaming state with the subsequent derivation of the special display result is determined as the advantage with the derivation of the special display result before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is established. Make it higher than the advantage after the special gaming state ends,
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein: Either the first value giving means or the second value giving means has established the first giving condition or the second giving condition as the first value or the second value. The probability that the player will be in an advantageous state later is higher than the probability that the player is in an advantageous state before the first grant condition or the second grant condition is satisfied.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6. At least one of the first value giving means and the second value giving means may be configured to display the special display result by the pre-decision means after a predetermined counting condition is satisfied after the special gaming state is completed. When the predetermined number of games has passed without being determined to allow derivation, the first value or the second value is given,
An advantage setting means for setting an advantage for the player by selecting one of a plurality of set values based on an operation of a predetermined setting operation means;
Game number counting means for counting the number of games digested after the predetermined counting condition is satisfied;
With
After the special gaming state is over, the slot machine has the advantage before the predetermined number of games elapses without being determined by the predetermining means to permit the derivation of the special display result. When a setting value is newly set by the setting means, the number of games counted by the game number counting means is maintained before the new setting value is set.
The slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 7. After the special game state is over, before the game is over before the predetermined number of games has passed without the pre-determining means not deciding to allow the occurrence of the special prize. When a new set value is set by the advantage setting means, the game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets without restarting the game interrupted by the new set value. And the game number counting means restarts counting from the number of games that have been counted before the start of the interrupted game.
The slot machine according to claim 8.

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