JP2011036308A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine having such an excellent game property that not only an experienced player but also a beginner can fully feel satisfaction. <P>SOLUTION: The slot machine 1 includes: a first special game execution means for executing a first special game in which a pull-in range is limited to a first pull-in range according to the winning of a first special symbol combination; a second special game execution means for executing a second special game in which the pull-in range is limited to a second pull-in range different from the first pull-in range according to the winning of a second special symbol combination; a special state generation means for generating a special state wherein the simultaneous drawing probability of the first special symbol combination and the second special symbol combination is high; a stop operation procedure reporting means for reporting a first stop operation procedure according to the first special hand or a second stop operation procedure according to the second special hand; and a reporting determination means for executing reporting drawing to determine whether or not to execute reporting by the stop operation procedure reporting means. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2011,JPO&INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that generates a so-called challenge bonus state, which is a gaming state in which a pull-in range when a reel that variably displays symbols stops is limited.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, for example, a slot machine that generates a challenge bonus state (CB state) in which a pull-in range at a stop is limited is known for some or all reels (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In this challenge bonus state, the reel pull-in range is limited, and high accuracy is required to win a prize. If you are an advanced player, you can win a prize relatively easily.

  However, the conventional slot machine has the following problems. In other words, advanced players who have a high level of skill can easily win a prize in the challenge bonus state, while beginners who are not good at winning can not easily win a prize, and the challenge bonus state There is a risk of dissatisfaction due to not being able to fully receive the benefits of.

JP 2008-206847 A

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned conventional problems, and provides a slot machine with excellent gaming properties that can be enjoyed sufficiently by not only advanced players but also beginners to obtain satisfaction. To do.

The present invention includes a symbol variation display means having a plurality of variation display units for varyingly displaying a plurality of types of symbols according to a predetermined arrangement in a predetermined symbol display area;
Game start operation means operated by the player to start the game with the game medium inserted;
Internal lottery for determining one or more internal winning combinations from a plurality of types including a first special combination, a second special combination and a small combination when the game start operation means is operated Internal lottery means for executing
Stop operation means for accepting a stop operation for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol by the symbol fluctuation display means for each fluctuation display section;
When the stop operation means is operated, a display control means for drawing a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination within a predetermined pull-in range and stopping and displaying it in the symbol display area;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of the symbol variation display means;
Profit granting means for granting a player a profit corresponding to the winning when the winning determining means determines that a winning has occurred;
First special game execution means capable of executing a first special game in which the pull-in range is limited to the first pull-in range in at least the next game in accordance with the winning of the first special role;
A second special game capable of executing a second special game in which the pull-in range is limited to a second pull-in range different from the first pull-in range in at least the next game according to the winning of the second special role Execution means;
A special state generating means capable of generating a special state with a high probability that both of the first special combination and the second special combination are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means according to establishment of a predetermined condition;
In a game in which both the first special combination and the second special combination are determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the first stop operation procedure for winning the first special combination and the second special combination are won. Operating procedure determining means for determining a second stopping operating procedure for
Stop operation procedure notifying means for notifying a player of at least one of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure;
Notification determination means for executing notification lottery for determining whether or not to perform notification by the stop operation procedure notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the stop operation procedure notification means so as to execute notification of at least one of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure in response to winning of the notification lottery. A slot machine is provided. (Claim 1)

  In the game of the slot machine of the present invention, the first special combination and the second special combination may be simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination. In particular, in the special state, the probability that the first special combination and the second special combination are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination is increased. In the game in which the first special combination and the second special combination are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination, the first stop operation procedure for winning the first special combination and the second special combination are won. The second stop operation procedure to be performed is determined by the operation procedure determination means.

  The first special combination is a combination that triggers the first special game in which the pull-in range is limited to the first pull-in range. The second special combination is a combination that triggers the second special game in which the pull-in range is limited to the second pull-in range. When the first pull-in range is wider than the second pull-in range, the first special game is easier to push, so it is advantageous to win the first special combination. On the other hand, when the first pull-in range is narrower than the second pull-in range, it is advantageous to win the second special combination instead of the first special combination.

  The notification determining means provided in the slot machine determines whether to perform notification of the first stop operation procedure or the second stop operation procedure by the notification lottery. When the notification lottery is won, at least one of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure is notified by the stop operation procedure notifying means.

  If there is a notification of the first stop operation procedure or the second stop operation procedure, an advantageous one of the first special combination and the second special combination is won or a disadvantageous one is avoided. Strategic gaming is possible. On the other hand, in the case where there is no notification of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure, it is entrusted which special combination wins. Thus, in the game of the slot machine, the winning ratio between the first special combination and the second special combination varies depending on the presence / absence of the notification, and as a result, the pull-in range in the special game varies. . Therefore, in the game of the slot machine, the special game with a narrow pull-in range and a high difficulty of pushing and a special game with a wide pull-in range and a relatively easy push are generated with an appropriate balance. .

  As described above, the slot machine of the present invention has a game property that can win a prize relatively easily in the special game and satisfy beginners if there is a notification of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure. Realized. On the other hand, if there is no notification of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure, a special game with a narrow pull-in range and a so-called high difficulty of pushing and a special game that is easy to push are appropriate. It will be generated at a high rate, and a game that can be satisfied by advanced players will be realized.

The slot machine of the present invention may be a slot machine in a narrow sense using medals and coins as game media, or a parrot (R) using pachinko balls as game media.
In addition, when the first special combination wins, the pull-in range corresponding to the first stop operation procedure is set as the first pull-in range, and when the second special combination wins, the second stop operation procedure is set. It is preferable to include a pull-in range setting means for setting a pull-in range according to the second pull-in range (claim 2).
In this case, even if the type of the special combination won is the same, the pull-in range varies according to the stop operation procedure at the time of winning. Furthermore, if a case is set in which the magnitude relationship between the first pull-in range and the second pull-in range is reversed, a special role that is advantageous among the special role and the second special role may be switched. Games will become more diverse and interesting.

Moreover, it is preferable that the said 1st stop operation procedure and the 2nd stop operation procedure are the order of the stop operation with respect to the said some fluctuation | variation display part (Claim 3).
As an order of the stop operation with respect to the plurality of variable display portions, for example, when the variable display portions are arranged in three places in the horizontal direction, the following order may be considered. In addition to the order of the three variable display sections such as left → right → middle and middle → left → right, it may be the order of which one of left and right is stopped first. In the latter case, the stop operation of the middle fluctuation display portion may be first, last or middle, and does not affect the order of the left and right stop operations.

  The slot machine according to the present invention is a slot machine having excellent gaming characteristics that can satisfy not only advanced players but also beginners sufficiently.

FIG. 3 is a front view illustrating an appearance of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing explaining the winning line in Example 1. FIG. Explanatory drawing which shows the role of a slot machine, a winning symbol, and profit in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is a development view showing a developed arrangement of symbols arranged on the outer periphery of the reel in the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine in the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the internal winning combination lottery table in Example 1. FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram illustrating an AT activation lottery table according to the first embodiment. Explanatory drawing for demonstrating distribution of the winning combination according to the 1st stop reel at the time of the simultaneous winning pattern of SCT combination in Example 1. FIG. The front view which shows the screen in CB during AT activation in Example 1. FIG. The front view which shows the CB middle screen in AT non-activation in Example 1. FIG. The state transition diagram for demonstrating a mode that the gaming state changes in Example 1. FIG.

The embodiment of the present invention will be specifically described with reference to the following examples.
Example 1
In this example, the slot machine 1 is capable of executing an SCT game (special game) in which the pull-in range is limited as compared with the normal state. The contents will be described with reference to FIGS.

  First, the external configuration of the slot machine 1 of this example will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 1, the front portion facing the player is formed by a front frame body 10 having a substantially rectangular symbol display window 11 provided substantially at the center. The front frame 10 is configured by arranging a liquid crystal display unit 53, a pair of left and right speakers 520, and a decorative lamp unit 56 on the upper side of the symbol display window 11. A base 100 that forms the base of the slot machine 1 is formed below the symbol display window 11. On the right side of the symbol display window 11, a payout number display portion 551 for displaying the payout number of medals (game media) and a credit display portion 552 for displaying the credit amount are arranged.

  The base portion 100 is formed so as to protrude relatively with respect to the symbol display window 11 located behind the player. The base portion 100 has a table-like operation surface 14 at the upper end adjacent to the symbol display window 11, a medal tray 15 for paying out medals at the lower end, and between the operation surface 14 and the medal tray 15. An operation panel 13 is provided.

  On the operation surface 14, a bet button 64 for inserting a medal credited (stored) by a credit function, a settlement button 65 for paying out a credited medal, and a medal insertion for directly inserting a medal A mouth 630 is arranged. The operation panel 13 is provided with a start lever 62 (game start operation means) for starting the symbol fluctuation of the reel 21 and a stop button 61 (stop operation means) for stopping the symbol fluctuation.

  The bet button 64 is a button for inserting a predetermined number of medals out of credited medals. In a non-bonus state in which a three-bet game is set, a 3-bet signal indicating the number of insertions 3 is generated in accordance with the operation of the bet button 64. On the other hand, in a bonus state in which a two-bet game is set, a 2-bet signal is generated in response to the operation of the bet button 64. However, if the remaining credit is insufficient, a 1 bet signal or the like is generated, and if the credit is zero, no bet signal is generated.

  The start lever 62 is an operation lever that generates a game start signal that is a control signal for the reel 21 in accordance with the player's operation. In the slot machine 1, the start lever 62 is set to the valid state on the premise that a medal is inserted directly or a medal is inserted by operating the bet button 64. When the replay winning combination is won, a state is set in which a medal is directly inserted or a medal is automatically inserted without a betting operation, that is, a state where the next game can be started.

  The symbol display window 11 is a display window including symbol display areas 110L, C, and R. Each of the symbol display areas 110L, C, and R is a symbol display area for three symbols. In the entire symbol display window 11, symbol display regions for nine symbols arranged in a two-dimensional matrix composed of three rows and three columns are formed. The symbol display window 11 is formed of a transparent resin plate so that the symbol 20 can be seen from the player side. In the symbol display area in which nine symbols 20 are arranged in a two-dimensional matrix, winning lines 211 to 215 that are the arrangement direction of winning symbols to be awarded are set.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the winning line in this example includes a middle horizontal winning line 211, diagonal winning lines 212 and 213, a V-shaped winning line 214, and an inverted V-shaped winning line 215. It consists of five irregular lines. In the symbol display areas 110L and R on both sides, all three symbols in the upper middle stage and lower stage correspond to symbols on any winning line, while in the central symbol display area 110C, only one symbol in the middle stage corresponds to symbols on the winning line. .

  Reels 21L, C, and R constituting the symbol variation display means 2 are arranged on the back side of the symbol display areas 110L, C, and R, respectively. As will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4, the reels 21L, C, and R are rotary reels having a cylindrical shape and 21 symbols 20 arranged on the outer peripheral surface thereof at substantially constant intervals. . The reel 21 may be an image-type reel that displays the symbols on the liquid crystal display in place of the rotary reel of this example.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the stop button 61 is an operation button that generates a fluctuation stop signal that is a control signal for the reel 21 in accordance with the player's operation. The stop button 61 of this example is a combination of a left stop button 61L corresponding to the left reel 21L, a middle stop button 61C corresponding to the middle reel 21C, and a right stop button 61R corresponding to the right reel 21R.

The speaker 520 and the decorative lamp unit 56 are rendering means for rendering a game with sound or light.
The payout number display unit 551 is a display unit that displays the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize.
The credit display unit 552 is a display unit that displays the number of medals credited (stored) by the credit function.

  The liquid crystal display unit 53 includes a liquid crystal display. The liquid crystal display unit 53 can display various effect screens including the CB middle screens 710 and 720. The contents of the on-CB screens 710 and 720 by the stop operation procedure notifying unit 71 will be described in detail later with reference to FIGS.

Next, the role of the slot machine 1 of this example, the symbol arrangement on each reel 21, and the outline of game play will be described.
In the slot machine 1 of this example, as shown in FIG. 3, a bonus combination (BIG, CB, three types of SCT combination), a plurality of types of small combinations, and a replay combination are set. In FIG. 3, the name of each combination is shown in the left column, a winning symbol that is a combination of symbols 20 corresponding to each combination is shown in the middle column, and the profit given to the player according to the winning is shown in the right column. CB is a trigger for the CB state (special state). As SCT roles, there are SCT1 role (first special role) and SCT2 role (second special role), as well as SCT3 role with no winning potential. The winning symbol for the SCT1 role and the winning symbol for the SCT2 role are common in that the corresponding symbol of the left reel 21L and the middle reel 21C is “R”, while the corresponding symbol of the right reel 21R is “sun”. It is different whether it is "cherry". In the slot machine 1, when the SCT combination is won internally, any one of the simultaneous selection of the SCT1 combination and the SCT2 combination and the simultaneous selection of the SCT1 combination to the SCT3 combination is generated.

In each reel 21L, C, R, symbols are arranged as shown in FIG.
In the left reel 21L, the maximum interval of the symbol “R” is 6 symbols. Here, in the slot machine 1 of this example, as described later, a range corresponding to four symbols is set as a normal pull-in range when the reel 21 stops. In addition, as described above, in the symbol display area 110L, a winning line is set for three symbols in the upper middle stage and the lower stage. Therefore, in the case of a non-SCT game in which the normal pull-in range is set, “R” in the left reel 21L is always present within the pull-in range regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the corresponding combination can be won. If there is any, it is a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In the right reel 21R, the maximum interval of the symbol “sun” and the maximum interval of the symbol “cherry” are both 6 symbols. As in the case of the left reel 21L, in the case of a non-SCT game, the “sun” and “cherry” in the right reel 21R are always present within the draw-in range regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and the corresponding role can be won. If it is in a state, it is always a symbol that is stopped and displayed on the winning line.

  In the middle reel 21C, the maximum interval of the symbol “R” is 4 symbols. The drawing range when the reel 21 is stopped is for 4 symbols. On the other hand, in the symbol display area 110C as described above, a winning line is set for only one symbol in the middle stage. Therefore, in the case of a non-SCT game, “R” in the middle reel 21C is always present within the drawing range regardless of the timing of the stop operation, and is always on the winning line if the corresponding winning combination is in a winning state. It is a symbol that is stopped and displayed.

  From the above, the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role in the slot machine 1 of the present example are roles in which corresponding symbols are arranged at intervals that can be drawn on the winning line in all reels 21. As described above, in this example, the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role are always won simultaneously. At the time of simultaneous winning of the SCT combination, one of the SCT1 combination and the SCT2 combination is selectively awarded according to the stop operation procedure.

  Next, the outline of the playability of the slot machine 1 of this example will be described. The gaming state generated by the slot machine 1 includes a BIG bonus state, a CB state, and an SCT state in addition to the normal state. The CB state is a gaming state in which the internal winning probability of the SCT combination is high. The SCT state is a gaming state in which it is possible to aim for winnings of all small roles by so-called pushing. In the SCT state, any one of two types of SCT games (special games) having different difficulty levels for pressing is executed. The game state transition will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 of this example will be described with reference to FIG. For the control unit 3 that controls the overall operation of the slot machine 1, in addition to the above-described configuration, the inserted medal detection unit 63 that detects a medal inserted directly through the medal slot 630 (FIG. 1), the reel 21 A reel driving unit 22 constituting the symbol variation display means 2, a reference position detecting unit 66 for detecting the rotational position of the reel 21, a medal paying unit 54 for paying out medals, a payout number display unit 551 and a credit number display unit 552 are included. Various display units 55, a set value operation unit 68 for setting a set value representing the player's degree of advantage, an audio output unit 52 for controlling the speaker 520, and the like are electrically connected.

  The inserted medal detection unit 63 is a detection unit for a medal inserted directly from the medal insertion port 630. The inserted medal detection unit 63 outputs an insert signal every time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 630. In the slot machine 1 of this example, when a predetermined number of medals are inserted by direct insertion of medals or operation of the bet button 64, the start lever 62 is set to an effective state and a new game can be started. It becomes a state.

The reel driving unit 22 includes a stepping motor (not shown) that can be controlled in units of steps, and is means for rotating the reel 21 by the rotational driving force of the stepping motor.
The reference position detection unit 66 is a detection unit that detects the passage of the reference position piece for each of the reels 21L, 21C, and R and outputs a detection signal.

The medal payout unit 54 is a payout unit that pays out a predetermined number (see FIG. 3) of medals in accordance with winning.
The set value operation unit 68 is an operation unit for changing the set values 1 to 6 having different internal winning probabilities such as bonus combinations using the setting key 680.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the control unit 3 includes a CPU 31, ROM 33 and RAM 34 as memory means, an I / O unit 32 as an input / output interface, a random number extraction unit 35 that extracts a random number for internal lottery, a random number And a random number generator 350 for generating. The CPU 31 executes a software program read from the ROM 33, thereby executing an internal lottery means 41 for lottering an internal winning combination, a flag control means 410 for controlling an internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination, and a display control for controlling the reel 21. Means 42, winning determination means 43 for determining a winning symbol, profit granting means 44 for giving a profit corresponding to the winning, first special game executing means 451 for executing the first SCT game in response to winning of the SCT1 role, and SCT2 role The second special game executing means 452 for executing the second SCT game in accordance with the winning, the special state generating means 46 for generating the CB state having a high simultaneous winning probability of the SCT role, and the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role in the SCT role simultaneous winning game. Operation procedure determining means 47 for determining a stop operation procedure for winning a prize, AT activation lottery (notification lottery Realizes each function as a pull-in range setting means 49 for setting the pull-in range of the notification control unit 482, SCT game which trigger the AT according to the winning in the notification determination unit 481, AT implementation sampling to perform.

  The ROM 33, which is a memory means, includes an internal winning combination lottery table (FIG. 6) used by the internal lottery means 41 for the internal winning combination lottery, an AT activation lottery table (FIG. 7) used for the AT activated lottery, and the display control means 42 as a reel. A reel control table (not shown) used for stop control 21 is stored.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the internal winning combination lottery table is a data table in which winning random numbers for each combination are defined from among random numbers for lottery of 0 to 65535. The internal winning combination lottery table includes a table applied to a normal state, a table applied to a CB state, a table applied to an SCT state, and a table applied to a BIG bonus state (not shown). An internal winning combination lottery table for each gaming state excluding the BIG bonus state is prepared for each set value of 1-6. In the figure, among the columns corresponding to each gaming state, the left column in the vertical direction indicates the number of winning random numbers, and the right column indicates the internal winning probability by the denominator (x of 1 / x).

  In the table for the normal state and the CB state, simultaneous winning random numbers for the SCT1 role and SCT2 role and simultaneous winning random numbers for the SCT1 role to SCT3 role are set as the winning random numbers for the SCT role. On the other hand, the number of winning random numbers of each combination excluding the SCT combination is set similarly. In the table for the CB state, 20000 pieces of the two types of simultaneous winning random numbers which are winning random numbers for the SCT role are defined. On the other hand, in the table for the normal state, the two types of simultaneous winning random numbers are 250 each.

  In the table for the SCT state, the winning random number for the bonus combination is not defined. Therefore, in the SCT game to which this table is applied, the possibility that the bonus combination is won internally is zero. However, in the SCT game, all the small roles are won internally regardless of the internal lottery, so that it is possible to win a specific small role by a so-called push. The winning random number for the replay role is common to the table for the normal state and the table for the CB state.

  A reel control table (not shown) is a data table in which a stop position that can be stopped on the winning line is defined. As the reel control table, in addition to the two types of reel control tables A and B for the SCT game, a table for the non-SCT game is set. The non-SCT game reel control table is a table in which a pull-in range corresponding to four symbols is set for all reels 21. In the reel control table A for the SCT game, a pull-in range corresponding to four symbols is set for the middle and right reels 21C and 21R, while a pull-in range is limited to three symbols for the left reel 21L. In the reel control table B for the SCT game, the pull-in range for all the reels 21 is set to zero.

  The AT activation lottery table is a data table in which winning random numbers for the AT activation lottery are defined as shown in FIG. In the AT activation lottery table, 50 out of 100 CB winning random numbers are defined as winning random numbers for AT activation lottery, and the remaining 50 are defined as lost random numbers.

The random number generator 350 is a part for generating random numbers belonging to a predetermined integer range as shown in FIG. The random number generated by the random number generation unit 350 is a random number for internal winning combination lottery belonging to a range of 0 to 65535 for lottering an internal winning combination. In this example, an AT activation lottery, a transfer lottery, etc. are executed using a random number for internal winning combination lottery. Instead of this example, a dedicated lottery random number may be set for each lottery.
The random number extraction unit 35 is a part for extracting random numbers for lottery. The random number extraction unit 35 extracts random numbers for lottery from the random numbers generated by the random number generation unit 350. The random number extraction unit 35 extracts a random number for internal winning combination lottery triggered by a game start signal corresponding to the operation of the start lever 62.

  The internal lottery means 41 is a means for determining an internal winning combination by internal lottery and establishing an internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination. The internal lottery means 41 collates the winning random numbers for each winning set in the internal winning combination lottery table (FIG. 6) with the random numbers for the internal winning combination lottery to determine the internal winning combination. The internal lottery means 41 selectively uses any of the internal winning combination lottery tables according to the gaming state.

  The flag control means 410 is a means for controlling an internal winning flag corresponding to the internal winning combination determined by the internal lottery means 41. The flag control means 410 is in an off state (zero) until the next game is started, regardless of whether or not the internal winning flag of a combination other than the bonus winning combination is won in the game in which the internal winning flag is established for the first time. Reset to). Therefore, if each combination other than the bonus combination is not won in the internal winning game, all will be missed. On the other hand, for the bonus combination flag which is an internal winning flag of the bonus combination (BIG, CB), the established state of the internal winning flag is sequentially carried over to the next game until winning, and is reset to the off state according to winning. The

  The notification determination unit 481 is a unit that executes an AT activation lottery. The AT activation lottery is executed at the time of internal winning of the CB. If this AT activation lottery is won, then the AT will be activated when the CB state occurs. In addition, since CB is not missed, after winning the AT activation lottery, the CB state always occurs and the AT is activated.

  As shown in FIG. 5, the display control means 42 is a means for starting the symbol fluctuation of the reel 21 in response to the game start signal and stopping the symbol fluctuation of the reel 21 in response to the fluctuation stop signal. The display control means 42 inputs a control pulse to the stepping motor that constitutes the reel driving unit 22 and rotates the stepping motor by one step for each pulse. The display control means 42 counts the number of control pulses input to the reel driving unit 22, that is, the number of steps rotated by the stepping motor. In particular, the display control means 42 of this example counts the number of steps generated after the most recent detection signal by resetting the number of steps to zero each time the detection signal of the reference position piece of each reel 21 is fetched.

  The display control means 42 performs so-called pull-in control in which symbols within a predetermined pull-in range determined by rules (rules for game machine authorization and type verification, etc.) are stopped on the winning line. In this example, a range corresponding to 4 symbols is set as the maximum drawing range. The display control means 42 determines the stop position by collating the number of steps when the variable stop signal is taken into the reel control table in which the stop position that can be stopped on the winning line is defined. The display control means 42 pulls the symbol corresponding to the internal winning flag to the determined stop position and stops the reel 21.

  In addition, the display control means 42 of this example changes the reel control table applied according to whether it is a non-SCT game or an SCT game. When the reel control table for the non-SCT game is used, a normal pull-in range corresponding to 4 symbols is set for all reels 21. In the SCT game under the SCT state, one of the reel control tables A and B for the SCT game is applied. When the reel control table A is used, a pull-in range corresponding to four symbols is set for the middle and right reels 21C and 21R, while a pull-in range is limited to three symbols for the left reel 21L. On the other hand, when the reel control table B is used, the pull-in range for all the reels 21 is set to zero.

  The winning determination means 43 is a means for determining whether or not the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the three reels 21L, 21C, 21R is a predetermined winning symbol. Specifically, the winning determination means 43 determines the winning combination according to the combination of symbols stopped on the winning lines 211 to 215 set so as to cross the three reels 21L, 21C, 21R. The winning determination means 43 takes in the number of steps of each corresponding stepping motor (reel drive unit 22) after each reel 21L, C, R stops. The winning determination means 43 obtains the type of the symbol 20 stopped on the winning lines 211 to 215 based on the number of steps, and determines whether or not a winning combination is established for the combination of the symbols 20.

  The profit granting means 44 is a means for giving a profit according to the winning combination determined by the winning determination means 43. For example, in the case where the 10 winning combination is a winning combination, a profit of paying out 10 medals is given. Further, when the SCT1 role or the SCT2 role is a winning combination, a benefit of executing the SCT game is given.

The first special game execution means 451 is a means for executing the first SCT game in response to winning of the SCT1 role. The first special game executing means 451 executes one first SCT game in response to winning of the SCT1 role.
The second special game executing means 452 is means for executing the second SCT game in response to winning of the SCT2 combination. The second special game execution means 452 executes one second SCT game in response to winning of the SCT2 role.

  The special state generating means 46 is a means for generating a CB state in response to a CB winning. The CB state is an advantageous gaming state with a high internal winning probability of the SCT combination. As described above, there are the following two patterns for the internal winning of the SCT combination. These are a simultaneous winning pattern of the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role and a simultaneous winning pattern of the SCT1 role to the SCT3 role. The special state generating means 46 ends the CB state when the payout of medals in the CB state exceeds 180 sheets. Further, the special state generating means 46 generates the most advantageous BIG bonus state according to the BIG winning. The BIG bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 360.

  The operation procedure determining means 47 is a means for determining a first stop operation procedure for winning the SCT1 combination and a second stop operation procedure for winning the SCT2 combination. As shown in FIG. 8, the operation procedure determining means 47 of the present example, according to the combination of the SCT combination won simultaneously, the first stop operation procedure corresponding to the SCT1 combination and the second stop operation corresponding to the SCT2 combination. Determine the procedure. In the case of simultaneous winning of only the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role, it is determined as the first stop operation procedure that the left reel 21L is the first stop reel, and the right reel 21R is the first stop reel. 2 Determined as a stop operation procedure. In the case of simultaneous winning of SCT1 role to SCT3 role, it is determined as the first stop operation procedure that the right reel 21R is the first stop reel, and the second reel that the left reel 21L is the first stop reel. It is determined as a stop operation procedure.

  In the slot machine 1 of this example, the first stop operation procedure for winning the SCT1 role and the second stop for winning the SCT2 role depending on whether or not the SCT role including the SCT3 role is won simultaneously. The operating procedure is switched. The first stop reel means a reel that is stopped first among the left reel 21L and the right reel 21R. Even when the middle reel 21C is stopped first, the reel 21 that has been stopped first among the left reel 21L and the right reel 21R becomes the first stop reel.

  The pull-in range setting means 49 is a means for setting a pull-in range in the SCT game. The pull-in range setting means 49 in this example sets the pull-in range according to the type of the SCT winning combination. Specifically, the pull-in range is set depending on which of the reel control tables A and B for the SCT game is applied. The reel control table A is applied to the first SCT game corresponding to the winning of the SCT1 role, while the reel control table B is applied to the second SCT game corresponding to the winning of the SCT2 role.

  In the first SCT game to which the reel control table A is applied, the drawing ranges of the left reel 21L, the middle reel 21C, and the right reel 21R are 3 symbols, 4 symbols, 4 symbols (hereinafter referred to as “3-4-4”, respectively). Range). On the other hand, in the second SCT game to which the reel control table B is applied, the pull-in range of each reel 21 is all zero (hereinafter referred to as “0-0-0” pull-in range), and the so-called difficulty of pushing is the highest level. It becomes. As described above, in the game of the slot machine 1, an advantageous “3-4-4” pull-in range (first pull-in range) is set according to the winning of the SCT1 role, while the player is looking forward according to the winning of the SCT2 role. Is set to a pull-in range (second pull-in range) of “0-0-0”.

The notification control unit 482 is a unit that activates the AT by controlling the stop operation procedure notification unit 71. The notification control means 482 activates the AT according to the winning in the AT activation lottery.
The stop operation procedure notifying means 71 is a means for notifying the first stop operation procedure for winning the SCT1 combination. The stop operation procedure notifying means 71 performs a notification effect when an internal winning of the SCT combination occurs in the CB state during AT activation. In addition, the 2nd stop operation procedure corresponding to SCT2 combination can also be alert | reported. In this case, by performing a stop operation procedure other than the second stop operation procedure, winning of the SCT2 combination can be avoided with high certainty, thereby increasing the possibility of winning the SCT1 combination. Furthermore, both the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure can be notified.

Next, the mid-CB screens 710 and 720 displayed by the stop operation procedure notification unit 71 will be described with reference to FIGS. 9 and 10.
A CB in-screen 710 shown in FIG. 9 is a screen displayed when an internal winning of the SCT combination occurs in the CB state with AT. The CB in-progress screen 710 notifies the first stop operation procedure corresponding to the SCT1 role that triggers the first SCT game in which the pull-in range of “3-4-4” is set. The CB mid-screen 710 includes a status notification column 711 indicating a chance to shift to an SCT game, that is, an internal winning of an SCT combination, and an SCT combination notification column 712 for notifying that an advantageous SCT combination is an SCT1 combination. A stop operation procedure notification column 713 for notifying the first stop reel (first stop operation procedure) for winning the SCT1 combination, and a difference number display column 714 for displaying the difference number after the occurrence of the CB state , Including the screen.

  A CB in-screen 720 shown in FIG. 10 is a screen that is displayed when an SCT combination is simultaneously won in a CB state without an AT. The difference from the mid-CB screen 710 is that the stop operation procedure for winning the SCT1 combination that triggers the SCT game in the pull-in range “3-4-4” is not notified. In the middle CB screen 720, instead of the SCT role notification column 712 and the stop operation procedure notification column 713 in the CB screen 710, an internal winning combination notification column 722 for displaying a winning symbol for the SCT1 role and a winning symbol for the SCT2 role are displayed. An internal winning combination notification column 723 is arranged. The mid-CB screen 720 only informs that simultaneous winning including the SCT1 role and SCT2 role has occurred, and it is not certain whether or not the SCT3 role has been simultaneously won. Therefore, it is very difficult to specify whether the first stop reel for winning the SCT1 role is the left reel 21L or the right reel 21R only by the effect on the CB medium screen 720.

Next, the transition of the gaming state in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. In the slot machine 1, the following game states occur.
(Normal state)
The normal state occurs in response to the end of any of the BIG bonus state, the SCT state, and the CB state. Also, the process ends in response to the occurrence of a BIG bonus state or CB state corresponding to a BIG or CB winning, and the occurrence of an SCT state corresponding to an SCT winning combination. In the normal state, the AT activation lottery is executed according to the internal winning of the CB.

(CB state)
The CB state occurs in response to a CB winning, and ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 180. If the triggering CB wins the AT lottery when the internal winning is won, the AT is activated when the CB state occurs. When the SCT combination wins in the CB state, the SCT state occurs.

(SCT state)
The SCT state is generated according to the winning of the SCT combination in the normal state and the CB state. The SCT game executed under the SCT state includes a first SCT game with a pull-in range “3-4-4” to which the reel control table A is applied, and a first pull-in range with a pull-in range to which the reel control table B is applied. There is a 2SCT game. While the latter SCT game has the highest level of difficulty, the former SCT game is relatively easy to see. The SCT state ends when one SCT game is executed and returns to the original gaming state.

(AT)
When the SCT combination is won internally in the CB state during AT activation, a first stop reel (first stop operation procedure) for winning the SCT1 combination is notified. The SCT1 combination to be notified is an advantageous SCT combination that triggers the first SCT game in the pull-in range “3-4-4”. If the stop operation is performed in accordance with the notification, the first SCT game with a low difficulty level can be executed according to the winning of the SCT1 role.
(BIG bonus status)
The BIG bonus state occurs in response to a BIG winning, and ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 360.

  In the game of the slot machine 1 configured as described above, the first SCT game in which the draw-in range of “3-4-4” is set by winning the SCT1 role is executed. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, the first stop reel for winning the SCT1 role is switched between the right and left depending on whether the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role are simultaneously won, or the SCT1 role to the SCT3 role.

  Here, in the game of the slot machine 1, the type of simultaneous winning of the SCT combination cannot be specified from the player side. Therefore, it is difficult for the player of the slot machine 1 to specify the stop operation procedure for winning the SCT1 combination when the simultaneous winning of the SCT combination occurs. If there is a notification of the first stop operation procedure, it is possible to shift to the first SCT game that has a wide pull-in range and is easy to push, so that a game can be achieved relatively easily and a beginner can be satisfied. On the other hand, if there is no notification of the first stop operation procedure, the second SCT game with a narrow pull-in range and a high level of difficulty in pushing and the first SCT game that is easy to push will occur at an appropriate ratio. , Game play that can satisfy even advanced players.

As described above, the slot machine 1 of the present example has excellent gaming properties that can be fully enjoyed by not only advanced players but also beginners and can be satisfied.
In this example, three types of SCT combinations are set, but four or more types of SCT combinations may be set.
In this example, “3-4-4” and “0-0-0” are set as the pull-in range in the SCT game, but the pull-in range can be set as appropriate.
In this example, the number of continuing games in the SCT1 state and the SCT2 state is set to one game, but instead, the number of continuing games can be set to two or more games.

Note that the winning probability of the AT activation lottery can be set as appropriate.
Further, it may be configured such that in a normal state, an AT high probability state with a high winning probability of AT activation lottery and an AT low probability state with a low winning probability are selectively generated.
Moreover, this example is an example in which all the small combinations are won internally regardless of the internal lottery in the CB state. Alternatively, the combination for setting the internal winning state under the CB state can be limited to some small combinations.
In addition, depending on the reel stop order and the size of the pull-in range, the type of the small combination for setting the internal winning state may be determined.

Note that this example is an example in which the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role are always won at the same time without being independently won internally. Instead, it is possible to set a case where at least one of the SCT1 combination and the SCT2 combination is won internally.
Moreover, this example is an example in which either one wins according to the stop order at the time of simultaneous winning of the SCT1 role and the SCT2 role. Instead of this, either the SCT1 combination or the SCT2 combination may be awarded according to the operation timing of the stop button 61 regardless of the stop order.
In addition, this example is an example in which the AT activation lottery is executed at the time of the internal winning of the CB. Other timings may be set as the AT activation lottery execution timing. For example, the AT activation lottery can be executed when the transition to the CB state is confirmed according to the time of winning the CB.

  It is also possible to set the case where the reel control table A is applied to the first SCT game corresponding to the SCT1 combination and the case where the reel control table B is applied. Furthermore, the above two cases may be switched depending on whether the first stop reel when the SCT1 winning combination is the left reel 21L or the right reel 21R. In this case, the pull-in range according to the combination of the type of SCT winning combination and the first stop reel (stop operation procedure) at the time of winning will be set, realizing even more versatility. it can. The same applies to the SCT2 combination. It is also possible to set a case where the magnitude relationship between the first drawing range corresponding to the SCT1 combination and the second drawing range corresponding to the SCT2 combination is reversed. In this case, it is possible to realize a wider variety of games and to enhance the interest.

  As described above, specific examples of the present invention have been described in detail as in the first embodiment, but these specific examples merely disclose an example of the technology included in the scope of claims. Needless to say, the scope of the claims should not be construed as limited by the configuration, numerical values, or the like of the specific examples. The scope of the claims includes techniques obtained by variously modifying or changing the specific examples using known techniques, knowledge of those skilled in the art, and the like.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 110 Symbol display area 2 Symbol fluctuation display means 21 Reel 20 Symbol 3 Control part 35 Random number extraction part 41 Internal lottery means 410 Flag control means 42 Display control means 43 Prize determination means 44 Profit grant means 451 1st special game execution means 452 Second special game execution means 46 Special state generation means 47 Operation procedure determination means 481 Notification determination means 482 Notification control means 49 Retraction range setting means 53 Liquid crystal display 61 Stop operation means (stop button)
62 Game start operation means (start lever)
71 Stop operation procedure notification means 710, 720 CB medium screen

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A symbol variation display means having a plurality of variation display units for varying and displaying a plurality of types of symbols according to a predetermined arrangement in a predetermined symbol display area;
Game start operation means operated by the player to start the game with the game medium inserted;
Internal lottery for determining one or more internal winning combinations from a plurality of types including a first special combination, a second special combination and a small combination when the game start operation means is operated Internal lottery means for executing
Stop operation means for accepting a stop operation for stopping the fluctuation display of the symbol by the symbol fluctuation display means for each fluctuation display section;
When the stop operation means is operated, a display control means for drawing a symbol corresponding to the internal winning combination within a predetermined pull-in range and stopping and displaying it in the symbol display area;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning has occurred based on a combination of symbols stopped and displayed in each symbol display area of the symbol variation display means;
Profit granting means for granting a player a profit corresponding to the winning when the winning determining means determines that a winning has occurred;
First special game execution means capable of executing a first special game in which the pull-in range is limited to the first pull-in range in at least the next game in accordance with the winning of the first special role;
A second special game capable of executing a second special game in which the pull-in range is limited to a second pull-in range different from the first pull-in range in at least the next game according to the winning of the second special role Execution means;
A special state generating means capable of generating a special state with a high probability that both of the first special combination and the second special combination are simultaneously determined as the internal winning combination by the internal lottery means according to establishment of a predetermined condition;
In a game in which both the first special combination and the second special combination are determined as the internal winning combination at the same time, the first stop operation procedure for winning the first special combination and the second special combination are won. Operating procedure determining means for determining a second stopping operating procedure for
Stop operation procedure notifying means for notifying a player of at least one of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure;
Notification determination means for executing notification lottery for determining whether or not to perform notification by the stop operation procedure notification means;
Notification control means for controlling the stop operation procedure notification means so as to execute notification of at least one of the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure in response to winning of the notification lottery. A slot machine characterized by comprising.   When the first special combination wins, the pull-in range corresponding to the first stop operation procedure is set as the first pull-in range, while when the second special combination wins, the second stop operation procedure is set according to the second stop operation procedure. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a drawing range setting means for setting a drawing range as the second drawing range.   3. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the first stop operation procedure and the second stop operation procedure are an order of stop operations with respect to a plurality of the change display units.

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