JP2012170581A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To improve a game playing fun in consideration of common application.SOLUTION: A game machine constitutes an SP mode constituted of a replay time SP-RT504 and a regular bonus SP-RB505. performances at SP-RT504 and performances at SP-RB505 are made common as much as possible. Additionally, figure patterns of SP-JACIN to be transformed to SP-RT504 at prize wining and figure patterns of SP-replay to be transformed to SP-RB505 at prize winning are made common as much as possible. In addition, a lottery probability of prize winning role winning a prize during a play at the SP-RT504 and a lottery probability of the prize winning role winning a prize during a play at the SP-RB505 are made common as much as possible. Further, a finish condition of playing game at the SP-RT504 and a finish condition of playing game at the SP-RB505 are made common as much as possible. With this system, an apparently single game playing state referred to as the SP mode is initiated from any game playing state and a game player is given a feeling as if he or she were playing an apparent one game for SP modes.

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  Conventionally, there are many gaming machines such as slot machines (hereinafter also simply referred to as “slot machines”), and they are played by many players. The slot machine includes a plurality of (for example, three) reels on which symbols are arranged, and the plurality of reels rotate when a player inserts medals (for example, three) and depresses a start lever. Each spinning reel is stopped by the player's operation of the reel stop button, and a winning is determined based on a symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as “symbol combination”) that appears when all reels stop rotating. And a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  A winning combination corresponding to the type of symbol combination is determined in advance for each type of slot machine. If the symbol combination stops on the winning line, a payout corresponding to the winning combination is made. In addition, if the stopped symbol combination is a special game such as a big bonus (BB) or a regular bonus (RB), that is, a symbol combination that shifts to a bonus, the game moves to BB, RB, etc., and there are many players. Medals can be earned. The number of medals acquired by the player is, for example, about 300 for BB and about 100 for RB.

In addition, in the slot machine, there is a game called replay time (RT) in which the lottery probability of a re-game player (replay), which is one of the winning combinations, is different from the lottery probability of a normal game. An RT having a relatively large re-game player lottery probability is less likely to win (no win), and therefore has a gaming state advantageous to the player. In games such as RT, a plurality of re-games can be set, and a lottery probability corresponding to each of these re-games can be set.
In RT, there is a game called assist replay time (ART) that is combined with assist time (AT) for assisting (notifying the player by display or sound) so that the winning combination can be won. In the present specification, the explanations made about RT also apply to ART.

  Patent Documents 1 and 2 disclose a technique for improving the fun of a game by sharing the effects executed in each of a plurality of game states including RT.

JP 2007-319318 A (refer mainly to summary, claim 1, paragraphs 0008, 0009, etc.) JP 2010-131188 A (refer mainly to summary, claim 1, paragraphs 0009, 0010, FIG. 16, FIG. 18, etc.)

  However, it cannot be said that the improvement of the interest of the game brought about by the techniques disclosed in Patent Documents 1 and 2 is so great.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Document 1 shares the effect executed during the bonus game and the effect executed during the replay time after the bonus game operation ends. More specifically, the effect during the replay time is the same as the effect during the bonus game. In this way, at the replay time after the end of the bonus game operation, the game interest can be improved by showing the player as if the operation of the bonus game is continuing.

  In many slot machines, the game progresses in the order of .fwdarw.bonus game.fwdarw.replay time.fwdarw ...., and the progress of such a game is determined and cannot be changed basically. Considering this point, as shown in Patent Document 1, even if the effect during the bonus game is executed at the replay time after the bonus game operation ends, such effect is in accordance with the above-described game progression order. It is only a thing. That is, as in the game, the effects continue in the order of effects during the bonus game → effects during the replay time after the bonus game operation ends →. For this reason, from the viewpoint of the player, such an effect is not surprising, so it cannot be said that the improvement of the interest of the game is so great.

  The technique disclosed in Patent Literature 2 shares an effect executed during a predetermined initial game state and an effect executed during a replay time after the game in the initial game state. More specifically, the replay (1) win shifts from the initial gaming state to RT (1), and the replay (2) win wins the game from the initial gaming state or RT (1) to RT (1). In the slot machine that makes the transition to RT (2), which is advantageous to the user, the effects during the few games before or after the end of RT (2) are made the same as the effects during the initial stage corresponding to the initial gaming state. In this way, the fact that RT (2) is in progress is concealed, and the player is discouraged even when the condition for shifting to RT (1) is satisfied when the initial stage performance is being executed. While reducing the degree, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation for not being controlled by RT (1).

  However, in the slot machine of Patent Document 2, the progress of the game is determined in the following manner except for the fine points: initial game state → (RT (1)) → RT (2) → initial game state →. In view of this point, as shown in Patent Document 2, even if an effect during the initial stage is executed during RT (2), such an effect is only in accordance with the above-described game progression order. That is, similar to the game, the production continues in the order of initial production in the initial gaming state → (production of RT (1)) → RT (2) production → initial production in the initial gaming state →. For this reason, from the viewpoint of the player, such an effect is not surprising, so it cannot be said that the improvement of the interest of the game is so great.

  In general, there is a limit to achieving improvement in the fun of games by contriving only the production.

  Therefore, in view of such circumstances, an object of the present invention is to improve the interest of a game from the viewpoint of sharing in a gaming machine.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine of the present invention provides:
A plurality of reels with symbols arranged on the outer periphery;
Reel driving means for individually rotating the plurality of reels;
A plurality of reel stop means corresponding to the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of reels individually;
For each game, lottery means for drawing a winning combination that gives a predetermined profit to the player by winning,
As a result of lottery by the lottery means, when the winning combination is won, the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the effective winning line within a range of reel drawing control for a predetermined number of symbols, and the winning combination is stopped. A symbol stop control means for winning the winning combination,
Control means for controlling a game in a plurality of types of gaming states in which the lottery probability is determined for each winning combination;
Storage means for storing data of effects performed in the game;
A gaming machine comprising
The gaming state includes a first common gaming state and a second common gaming state,
The winning combination includes a first transition winning combination that shifts to the first common gaming state by winning, and a second transition winning shift that shifts to the second common gaming state by winning. Including roles,
In the effects performed in the game in the first common game state and the effects performed in the game in the second common game state, the common effects are shared, and the storage means is shared I remember the data of the production,
In the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first transition winning combination and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second transition winning combination, the symbols that can be shared are shared,
In the lottery probability of the winning combination determined in the first common gaming state and the lottery probability of the winning combination determined in the second common gaming state, the common lottery probability is shared. ,
In the ending condition for ending the game in the first common gaming state and the ending condition for ending the game in the second common gaming state, common ending conditions are shared,
The control means includes
Control of games in the first common gaming state and the second common gaming state in which the common lottery probability is determined;
The common performance is executed in a game in the first common game state and in a game in the second common game state.

  Thereby, the gaming machine of the present invention can show the game contents in the first common game state and the game contents in the second common game state to the player in substantially the same manner. Therefore, the first game state that apparently realizes one game state and is configured with the common symbol regardless of the game state other than the first common game state and the second common game state. If one of the transition winning combinations or the second transition winning combination is won, it is possible to give the player a sense of entering one game state and apparently playing one game. In other words, an apparently different game progression order is realized.

In the prior art shown in Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2, etc., only the production is performed in common, and the symbols constituting the winning combination, the lottery probability of the winning combination, and the game end condition are common as in the present invention. It does not become a thing. Therefore, even if the effects are standardized, the player can easily determine in which game state the game is played if attention is paid to other than the effects. As a result, as described above, the game is not surprising, and the interest of the game is not greatly improved.
Details will be described later.

  According to the present invention, in the gaming machine, the interest of the game can be improved from the viewpoint of commonality.

It is an external view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a block diagram which shows the hardware constitutions in the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a figure which shows an example of a reel arrangement | sequence. It is a figure which shows the detail of a winning combination. It is a figure which shows the transfer path | route of a gaming state. It is a flowchart which shows the process in non-RT. It is a flowchart which shows the process in non-RB. It is a flowchart which shows the process in RB. It is a flowchart which shows the process in SP-RT. It is a flowchart which shows the process in SP-RB.

Hereinafter, modes for carrying out the present invention (hereinafter referred to as “embodiments”) will be described with reference to the drawings.
First, the configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is an external view of the slot machine of this embodiment, and FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a hardware configuration of the slot machine of this embodiment.

≪Configuration (Appearance) ≫
As shown in FIG. 1, a front panel is attached to the front door 2 of the slot machine 1. The player can visually recognize the three reels 4 to 6 arranged inside the slot machine 1 through the three transparent display windows 7 to 9 in the front panel. For convenience of explanation, the reel 4, the reel 5, and the reel 6 may be referred to as “left reel”, “middle reel”, and “right reel”, respectively.
For example, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 4-6. The symbols include, for example, a bonus symbol, a small role symbol, a replay (replay) symbol, and the like (details will be described later in FIG. 3). Each reel 4 to 6 has a different symbol arrangement, and the player can draw a total of nine, three drawn from the display windows 7 to 9 on the upper, middle and lower sides of each reel 4 to 6, respectively. The symbol, that is, the eye is visible. That is, these display windows 7 to 9 constitute a symbol display area.

  In the display windows 7 to 9, three winning lines (L1, L2, L3) are displayed in the horizontal direction along the top and bottom. The reels 4 to 6 are sequentially stopped, and when a specific symbol is arranged on any of the winning lines, a winning is won and a predetermined number of medals (game media) are paid out.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is set by operating (pressing) the BET switch 49 when the number of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 3 or when medals are credited (stored) in the credit medal display unit 20. In accordance with the number of medals inserted, control is performed so that the effective number of the winning line is different. For example, when one medal is inserted, the number “1” of the winning line display lamp 10 is lit and one winning line L1 is displayed. When two medals are inserted, the number “2” of the winning line display lamp 10 is lit, and two winning lines L1 and L2 are displayed. When three medals are inserted, the number “3” of the winning line display lamp 10 is lit and all three winning lines are displayed.
Although the number of winning lines is three here, it may be two or less or four or more.

  Side lamps 18 and side speakers 11 are provided on both sides of the front door 2, and an upper lamp 16 is provided above the front door 2. A liquid crystal display unit 17 is provided above the display windows 7 to 9, and LED (Light Emitting Diode) display units 23 and 24 and a BET display lamp 21 are provided below the display windows 7 to 9. . The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays, for example, an effect executed during the game as a video. The LED display units 23 and 24 display the number of games and the number of winnings. The BET display lamp 21 is lit up for the number of medals inserted. These are driven through each drive circuit and output general winning notifications during games, sound effects of machine operations, sound effects, etc., as well as displays for notifying players of the results of various internal lotteries Functions as a means. In addition, the notification of internal winning during the game may be performed by providing a separate dedicated notification display unit in addition to the display means.

  In the center of the front surface of the slot machine 1, there is provided a start lever 12 that is operated when the reels 4 to 6 are rotated. Further, reel stop buttons 13 to 15 (reel for stopping the rotation of the reels 4 to 6). There are three stop means corresponding to each of the reels 4-6.

  In addition, a medal tray 25 is provided at the lower front portion of the slot machine 1. The medal tray 25 stores medals discharged from a return port (not shown) for returning inserted medals and a medal payout outlet (not shown) for paying out medals when winning a prize.

  The reels 4 to 6 are configured as a reel unit, and a stepping motor 27 (see FIG. 2), which is a part of reel driving means, is connected to each of the reels 4 to 6. The reels 4 to 6 are rotated by the driving of the stepping motor 27 to move and display the reels 4 to 6 in the display windows 7 to 9. Three lamp cases (not shown) are respectively provided inside the reels 4 to 6. A backlight 29 (see FIG. 2) is attached in each lamp case. Each backlight 29 is individually controlled to light through a lamp driving circuit (not shown), and illuminates three symbols from the back (inside) for each of the reels 4 to 6.

A medal hopper 30 (see FIG. 2) and a power supply unit 31 for power supply (see FIG. 2) are provided below the reel unit. The power supply unit 31 (see FIG. 2) includes a setting stage selection switch 32 (see FIG. 2), a setting key switch 33 (see FIG. 2), a stop setting switch 52 (see FIG. 2), and an automatic checkout setting switch 53 (see FIG. 2). See).
The setting stage selection switch 32 is an input means for changing the set value of the winning probability of internal lottery. For example, there are six levels of setting values from setting 1 to setting 6. The setting key switch 33 is an input means for enabling the operation of the setting stage selection switch 32. The stop setting switch 52 is an input means for setting whether to stop after the bonus ends, that is, whether to stop the game until a predetermined release operation is performed. The automatic settlement setting switch 53 is an input means for setting whether or not to perform automatic settlement, that is, payout of credits after the bonus ends.

≪Configuration (Hardware) ≫
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 includes a main control unit 34 and a sub control unit 35 as control means. The main control unit 34 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) 36, a clock generation circuit 37, a ROM (Read Only Memory: storage unit) 38, a RAM (Random Access Memory: storage unit) 39, a lottery processing unit 40 (lottery unit), The game control unit 41 (control unit), the game number counting unit 42 (control unit), a transmission timing control circuit 43 for transmitting data to the sub-control unit 35, a data transmission circuit 44, and the like.

  The CPU 36 (design stop control means: control means) includes an input port 45 and an output port 46, through which the medal sensor 47, the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, the start lever 12, the first and second , 3 reel index 48, BET switch 49 and the like. Further, peripheral devices such as a medal block solenoid 50, a start lever LED 51, a winning line display lamp 10, a BET display lamp 21, LED display units 23 and 24, and a stepping motor 27 are electrically connected to the output port 46. .

  The three stepping motors 27 are coaxially connected to the reels 4 to 6 and rotate the reels 4 to 6 at a constant step angle. The first, second, and third reel indexes 48 detect a reset pulse that is generated each time the reels 4 to 6 make one rotation, and determine a predetermined reference position based on the detected timing. Then, the rotation angle from the predetermined reference position is counted as each rotation position of the reels 4 to 6, and the counted value is input to the CPU 36 via the input port 45.

  In addition to the game sequence program (main program) executed in the slot machine 1, the ROM 36 includes a symbol table (such as a symbol stop control table), a winning combination table, and a lottery probability table. ) Is stored. The RAM 39 is used as a temporary data storage area for programs executed by the CPU 36.

  The sub-control unit 35 includes a CPU 54 (control means), an audio LSI (Large Scale Integration) 55, a data input circuit 56, a clock generation circuit 57, a control ROM (storage means) 58, a RAM 59, and an audio ROM (storage means) 60. And an amplifier circuit 61 and the like. The sub-control unit 35 is connected to the upper lamp 16, the liquid crystal display unit 17, the side lamp 18, the backlight 29, the side speaker 11, and the like. The control ROM 58 stores effect data for causing these connected devices to execute an effect including an announcement such as winning of a winning combination.

  The CPU 36 of the main control unit 34 outputs an output timing information signal to the data transmission circuit 44 according to the game situation. The data transmission circuit 44 temporarily stores the output timing information signal and then outputs the output timing information signal to the data input circuit 56 of the sub control unit 35 based on the output signal from the transmission timing control circuit 43.

  Furthermore, the CPU 36 reads out necessary data from the fixed data stored in the ROM 38 according to the progress of the game, and controls the operation of the slot machine 1. In addition, the CPU 36 controls the operation of the slot machine 1 based on input / output signals from peripheral devices connected to the input port 45 and the output port 46.

  Next, an outline of a gaming method related to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described. First, the player inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 3 or, if there is a credited medal on the credit medal display section 20, operates the BET switch 49 to select the number of medals to be inserted (for example, three). Determine arbitrarily. Then, the winning line is activated according to the number of inserted medals, and the game is started by operating the start lever 12. The activated pay line may be referred to as an “effective line”. A winning line that has not been validated may be referred to as an “invalid line”.

When the start lever 12 is operated, the reels 4 to 6 are rotated, and the player operates the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 corresponding to the reels 4 to 6 to stop the rotation of the reels 4 to 6. Further, immediately after the start lever 12 is operated, a random number is sampled by the lottery processing unit 40 and an internal lottery is performed. As a result of the internal lottery by sampling, a win is awarded when a predetermined winning combination is won, and when all the reels 4 to 6 are stopped and a specific symbol is arranged on any of the three winning lines. The combination corresponding to the type of symbol combination is determined in advance, and medals are paid out according to the combination.
The game control unit 41 controls the progress of the game in the gaming state in which the lottery probability of the winning combination and the payout of the winning combination determined by the lottery processing unit 40 are determined, and the transition between the gaming states, according to a command from the CPU 36. To do. In addition, the game number counting unit 42 measures the number of games (G) digested in the gaming state controlled by the game control unit 41 in accordance with a command from the CPU 36.

≪Game contents≫
Next, the reel arrangement of the slot machine 1, details of the winning combination, and details of each gaming state will be described with reference to FIGS. 3, 4, and 5 (see FIGS. 1 and 2 as appropriate). FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating an example of a reel arrangement. FIG. 4 is a diagram showing details of the winning combination. FIG. 5 is a diagram illustrating a game state transition path.

[Details of winning prizes]
As shown in FIG. 3, in the reels 4a (4), 5a (5) and 6a (6), the symbols are arranged at positions of symbol numbers 0 to 20, respectively. There are 6 types of designs: red 7, white 7, JAC, bell, cherry, and blank. The red 7 symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the symbol number 19 position on the reel 4a. The white 7 symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the position of symbol number 17 on the reel 4a. The JAC symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the symbol number 18 position on the reel 4a. The bell symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the position of symbol number 20 on the reel 4a. The cherry symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the symbol number 16 position of the reel 4a. The blank symbol is, for example, a symbol arranged at the position of symbol number 12 on the reel 4a.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the winning combination used in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is set with a symbol combination, name, performance, and a lottery probability in each gaming state. The symbol combination is a symbol combination shown in FIG. Further, the performance refers to a payout (a profit given to a player) obtained by winning the winning combination. The lottery probability is a lottery probability at a certain set value selected by operating the setting stage selection switch 32. The gaming state will be described later in the description with reference to FIG.

The winning combination “Bell” is a small role that pays out four pieces when winning.
The winning combinations “Replay”, “SP-Replay” (first transition winning combination), and “White 7 complete replay” can be replayed so that the player can play the next game without inserting medals. It is a re-game player who plays a game. The payout when winning is 0.

The winning combinations “BIG BONUS”, “JACIN”, and “SP-JACIN” (second transition winning combination) are special combinations that realize a bonus (BB) that is more advantageous than usual for a player when winning. The payout when winning is 0.
If you win a special role, in the game when you win, even if the player does not arrange the corresponding symbol combination, the flag indicating the winning result, that is, the bonus flag will be displayed until the symbol combination is completed. Carry over to the game. The small combination and replay combination flags are valid only for that game, and are not carried over to the next and subsequent games. For example, the bonus flag is stored and managed in a storage unit.

[Details of gaming state]
As shown in FIG. 5, the gaming states used in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment are non-RT501, non-RB502, RB503, SP-RT504 (first common gaming state) and SP-RB505 (second common). There are a total of 5 types of game state). A player plays a game in one of the five game states. A flag indicating the gaming state is set for each gaming state, and a corresponding flag is set for the gaming state in which the game is in progress. The flag indicating the gaming state is stored and managed, for example, in a storage unit.

  (1) to (8) in FIG. 5 are transition conditions for transitioning from an ongoing gaming state to another gaming state. Details of the information processing accompanying the transition of the gaming state will be described later in the description with reference to FIGS.

  The non-RT 501 is a gaming state in which a predetermined lottery probability and performance are determined for the winning combination. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability of each winning combination determined in the gaming state is the lottery probability described in the column “Non-RT” in FIG. In non-RT501, effect A is executed.

  The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays a video described as “normal stage” drawn in a block indicating the non-RT 501 in FIG. The data of effect A is stored and managed, for example, in a storage unit.

The non-RB 502 is one of gaming states that constitute a bonus (BB). In the present embodiment, the lottery probability of each winning combination determined in the gaming state is the lottery probability described in the column “Non-RB” in FIG. In non-RB502, effect B1 is executed.
As for the bonus, as shown in the transition condition (2) in FIG. 5, a so-called payout number method is adopted in which the bonus ends when the payout number reaches the specified number. This “specified number” is, for example, 360 sheets.

The RB 503 is one of the gaming states constituting the bonus (BB). The lottery probability of each winning combination determined in the gaming state is the lottery probability described in the column “in RB” of FIG. 4 in the present embodiment. In RB503, effect B2 is performed.
Note that RB 503 is a first-type special bonus that is activated when a winning combination “JACIN” wins during non-RB 502, that is, a regular bonus. The RB 503 continuously operates until the specified number of sheets indicated by the transition condition (2) is reached in the BB.

  The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays, as part or all of the effects B1 and B2, for example, in a block showing non-RB 502 and RB 503 in FIG. In addition, the number of images until reaching the specified number indicated by the transition condition (2) is also displayed and displayed on this video. In FIG. 5, “16 sheets remaining until the end” is displayed. That is, the production B1 and the production B2 are common in the video display. However, the effects B1 and B2 may be made common in points other than video display. The data of the effect B1 and the effect B2 is stored and managed, for example, in a storage unit. In addition, the reason why the display of the video is made common for the effects B1 and B2 is to make the effects in the SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 stand out.

  The SP-RT 504 is a replay time constituting an SP mode to be described later. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability of each winning combination determined in the gaming state is the lottery probability described in the column “in SP-RT” of FIG. In SP-RT504, effect C1 is executed.

The SP-RB 505 is one of the gaming states that constitute the bonus (BB) and one of the gaming states that constitute the SP mode. In the present embodiment, the lottery probability of each winning combination determined in the gaming state is the lottery probability described in the column “in SP-RB” of FIG. In SP-RB 505, effect C2 is executed.
Note that the SP-RB 505 is a first type special bonus that is activated when a winning combination “SP-JACIN” wins during the non-RB 502, that is, a regular bonus. The SP-RB 505 operates continuously until the specified number of sheets indicated by the transition condition (2) is reached in BB.

  The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays an image described as “SP mode” drawn in a block showing SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 in FIG. 5 as part or all of the effects C1 and C2. This video also displays the number of games until the SP mode ends. In FIG. 5, “3 games remaining until completion” is displayed. That is, the production C1 and the production C2 are common in video display. The data of the production C1 and the production C2 are stored and managed in a storage unit, for example.

  The SP mode will be described. The SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 constituting the SP mode show substantially the same behavior to the player, although there are significant differences in the game between replay time and regular bonus.

  For example, as already described, the display of the images by the effects C1 (effects that can be shared) and the effects C2 (effects that can be shared) are shared, and the same image for the SP mode is shown to the player. Further, the lighting display of the light by the side lamp 18 and the upper lamp 16 is made common, and the same lighting display for the SP mode is performed for the player. Sound output from the side speakers 11 and the like is also shared, and the same sound output for the SP mode is performed for the player. The data of the production C1 and the production C2 have these common video display, light lighting display, and sound output as components of the production. Further, what has been described above is basically the effect by the sub-control unit 35, but the effect by the main control unit 34 is also applicable. For example, the method of rotating the reels 4 to 6 by the stepping motor 27 that is one of the components of the production can be shared. Specifically, the rotation speed, the rotation direction, the rotation order of the reels 4 to 6, the stopping method of the rotating reels 4 to 6, the stop order, and the like can be mentioned. The same applies to the lighting display of the winning line display lamp 10 or the like.

  However, there are some production components that cannot be shared between the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 due to constraints such as the design of the slot machine 1, the rules of the game, and the rules established by the national institution. In this case, the components are made as similar as possible between the two. Specifically, the display of the outcomes by the reels 4 to 6 cannot be made common. According to FIG. 4, in SP-RT504, BIG BONUS indicated by “red 7 red 7 red 7” is aligned on the active line with a lottery probability of 1 / 297.891. At this time, for example, in SP-RB 505, the outcomes may be made similar so that the symbol combination “red 7 red 7 red 7” is aligned on the invalid line with the same lottery probability.

  Furthermore, in the SP mode, not only the effects are shared and similar as described above, but also the progress of the game is standardized and similar. An example of the progress of the game is an opportunity to shift to the SP mode.

  Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, when the SP-replay is won in the non-RT501, the process proceeds to the SP-RT504 (transition condition (3)), and when the SP-JACIN is awarded in the non-RB502, the process proceeds to the SP-RT504 (transition condition). (7)). The symbol combination of SP-Replay is “Cherry JAC JAC”, and the symbol combination of SP-JACIN is “Cherry JAC blank”. Therefore, in both SP-Replay and SP-JACIN, the symbol of the left reel (the symbol that can be shared) and the symbol of the middle reel (the symbol that can be shared) are shared, and the symbol combinations of both are similar. . Further, the only winning combinations using cherries are SP-replay and SP-JACIN. For this reason, in either SP-RT504 or SP-RB505, for example, if the cherries are aligned on the effective line on the left reel for the first time, the transition to the SP mode is confirmed. The game state transition opportunity can be shared. The forward pressing means that the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated in order from the left. Further, according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 3, if the cherry is aligned on the effective line on the left reel, SP-replay or SP-JACIN is aligned regardless of the order in which the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are pressed.

  Further, for example, the lottery probabilities in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 can be made common and similar. Referring to the “in SP-RT” column and the “in SP-RB” column of FIG. 4, the lottery probabilities for replays of white 7 in both SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 (can be shared) (The lottery probability) is 1/2. Further, the replay and SP-replay lottery probabilities (lottery probabilities that can be shared) of other replaying players are both zero. Therefore, with regard to replay, the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 exhibit a common behavior.

  In addition, white replay with white 7 shows the effects for SP mode (C1, C2), guesses the set value, and replays with white 7 and rendition for other winning roles to increase the number of appearances. Or the like.

  On the other hand, due to the above-mentioned restrictions, the lottery probability of a winning combination with a payout of medals needs to be different depending on the game state, and therefore the lottery probability cannot be shared. However, in such a case, it is as similar as possible. According to FIG. 4, the winning combination with the medal payout is Bell, but the bell lottery probability in the SP-RT 504 is 1/8. At this time, the bell lottery probability in the SP-RB 505 is set to 1 / 7.999 to make the bell lottery probability similar. With such a difference in the lottery probability, the player rarely feels the above-described difference in the winning of the bell in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505. Also, there is almost no difference in the number of medals earned as the game progresses.

  Further, according to FIG. 4, the SP-RT504 and SP-RB505 have different BIG BONUS lottery probabilities. In SP-RT504, it is 1 / 297.891, whereas in SP-RB505, it is 0. This difference is mainly due to the restriction described above that the bonus cannot be restarted during the regular bonus of SP-RB505. That is, the BIG BONUS lottery probability in the SP-RB 505 cannot be set to other than zero. However, if the BIG BONUS lottery probability in the SP-RT 504 is about 1 / 297.891, it can be said that the lottery probability itself is similar, although there is a difference whether or not a bonus may be started. Note that the BIG BONUS lottery probability in the SP-RT 504 may be set to 0 to be shared with the BIG BONUS lottery probability in the SP-RB 505.

  In addition, for example, the game end conditions in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 can be made common and similar. According to FIG. 5, the game in SP-RT504 ends when 12G is digested (transition condition (4)). On the other hand, in the game in SP-RB 505, when the payout number of medals reaches 8 times or reaches 12G before reaching the specified number (JAC end condition), or when the payout number of medals reaches the specified number (bonus end condition) (Transition conditions (8) and (2)). The termination condition of SP-RB 505, which is a regular bonus, conforms to the above-described restrictions and cannot be changed. However, in both SP-RT504 and SP-RB505, the point of 12G digestion (communicable end conditions; digestion of the maximum number of digestions) is common. Further, the bonus end condition is not satisfied unless a game number much larger than the number of games consumed by SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 is digested. For this reason, the bonus end condition is not satisfied at least for a while after the bonus starts. Therefore, basically, the game end conditions in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 are similar.

  As described above, for both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 constituting the SP mode, for example, the effects including the video display, the trigger for the transition to the SP mode, the lottery probability of the winning combination, and the termination conditions of the SP mode game Make common and similar. This makes it possible for the player to feel that, from any gaming state, the player suddenly enters the apparently one gaming state called the SP mode and apparently one game is realized. From the point of view of the player, it seems that one game for the SP mode is suddenly started regardless of whether it is during the bonus or not. For this reason, the impact that the SP mode has on the player is much greater than that of the prior art.

  As can be seen from FIG. 5, since there is no direct transition from the RB 503 to the SP mode, the SP mode does not always start suddenly from any gaming state. However, “from any game state” here means, for example, “from any video” regarding the video displayed by the liquid crystal display unit 17. The liquid crystal display unit 17 displays the video described as “normal stage” of the production A shown in FIG. 5 or displays the video described as “BIG BONUS” of the production B1 and the production B2. Also, during the game, the video described as “SP mode” of the effects C1 and C2 is displayed suddenly. In this way, no matter what kind of game is being played, the SP mode appears to suddenly start.

  Therefore, as described above, there is no direct transition from the RB 503 to the SP mode, but such a transition can be realized on a video, for example. According to FIG. 5, the video by the effect B2 in the RB 503 is the same as the video by the effect B1 in the non-RB502. Therefore, the transition from the RB 503 to the SP mode can be regarded as the same as the actual transition from the non-RB 502 to the SP mode (transition condition (7)).

  Such “identification” on the video can also be applied to the game end conditions in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 described above. Both are common in the point of “12G digestion”, but there is a difference depending on the presence / absence of “8 times winning” in the JAC end condition and “reach the specified number” in the bonus end condition. However, this difference is concealed on the video, and the game ending conditions in both can be identified on the video. Thereby, the end condition can be apparently shared.

  In addition, regarding the start of the SP mode, an effect in the case of winning SP-Replay in the non-RT501 and an effect in the case of winning SP-JACIN in the non-RB 502 may be made common and similar. For example, the liquid crystal display unit 17 may display a common video when the SP-replay is won in the non-RT501 and when the SP-JACIN is won in the non-RB502. This common video is, for example, a video that is dark-displayed during a period from when each SP-Replay or SP-JACIN is won until each SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 game starts. By this dark display, the transition to the SP mode can be realized so as to appear smoothly on the video. That is, this dark display is a display showing a sign when the SP mode suddenly starts.

Also, the fact that one game is realized as an SP mode composed of SP-RT 504 that is a replay time and SP-RB 505 that is a regular bonus means that the regular bonus behaves as if it is a replay time. . According to the restriction described above, the replay time cannot be executed during the bonus. However, if the SP mode of the present embodiment is used, the lottery probability of white 7-match replay in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 is the same. For this reason, it is possible to simulate the replay time in the bonus by assuming the game of SP-RB 505 as SP-RT 504.
This is the end of the description of the slot machine configuration.

<< Process >>
Next, the processing of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 6 to 10 (refer to other figures as appropriate). In the present embodiment, processing in each gaming state described above will be mainly described.
FIG. 6 is a flowchart showing processing in non-RT. FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing processing in non-RB. FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing processing in the RB. FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing processing in SP-RT. FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing SP-RB.

  The main body of these processes is mainly the CPU 36 of the main control unit 34. The processing shown in these flowcharts includes processing executed mainly by the CPU 54 of the sub-control unit 35. However, since the CPU 54 executes such processing based on a command from the CPU 36, the CPU 36 is substantially the main body of all processing.

  Note that when describing these processes, the processes similar to those described once are basically omitted unless there is a particular difference. However, explanations to be omitted are appropriately replaced as necessary.

[Non-RT processing]
As shown in FIG. 6, the non-RT process starts from the process of step S601. First, the CPU 36 reads the data of the effect A from the storage unit and executes the effect A. After step S601, the process proceeds to step S602.

In step 602, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the operation signal from the start lever 12 has been received via the input port 45, that is, whether or not the start lever 12 has been operated. If there is no operation (No in step S602), the process of step S602 is continued. If there is an operation (Yes in step S602), the process proceeds to step S603.
In step S <b> 603, the CPU 36 performs an internal lottery by the lottery processing unit 40. After step S603, the process proceeds to step S604.

  In step S604, the CPU 36 determines whether or not BIG BONUS has been won. If it is elected (Yes in Step S604), the process proceeds to Step S608, and if not elected (No in Step S604), the process proceeds to Step S605. If a winning combination including BIG BONUS is won, the CPU 36 arranges the winning combinations on the active line by reel pull-in control (so-called “slip control”) for up to four symbols by the stepping motor 27. To process.

  In step S605, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the SP-replay has been won. If it has been won (Yes in Step S605), the process proceeds to Step S610, and if it has not been won (No in Step S605), the process proceeds to Step S606.

  In step S606, the CPU 36 determines whether or not another winning combination has been won. If it has been won (Yes in Step S606), the process proceeds to Step S612. If it has not been won (No in Step S606), the process proceeds to Step S607. As can be understood from the column “Non-RT” in FIG. 4, “other winning combinations” in step S606 is bell and replay.

In step S607, the CPU 36 executes a losing process indicating that no winning combination has been won. In the losing process, when the corresponding reels 4 to 6 are stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, nothing is aligned on the active line using the reel pull-in control so as not to win any combination. Control to not. After step S607, the process of the entire flowchart ends.
6 to 10, when the corresponding reels 4 to 6 are stopped by operating the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, assuming that one game is completed, the number of games in the corresponding gaming state (G) Is incremented.

  In step S608, the CPU 36 executes a bonus process corresponding to BIG BONUS. In the bonus process, if the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated (pressed) at the timing when the special combination is won, the special combination is won by reel pull-in control, and then a bonus is performed. Further, if the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated (pressed) at other timings, the bonus flag is carried over without reeling in the special combination by reel pull-in control. After step S608, the process proceeds to step S609.

In step S609, if BIG BONUS wins, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for a flag F (non-RT) indicating non-RT501 by the winning (transition condition (1) in FIG. 5), and flag F indicating non-RB502. While substituting 1 for (non-RB), the data of effect B1 is acquired from the storage means. As a result, the gaming state shifts from non-RT501 to non-RB502, and an effect for non-RB502 is started.
In the present embodiment, when 1 is assigned to a flag F (game state) indicating a game state, it means that the game is in progress in that game state. For game states in which no game is in progress, 0 is assigned to the flag F (game state).
After step S609, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If BIG BONUS does not win, this step S609 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart is terminated.

  In step S610, the CPU 36 executes a re-game process corresponding to SP-replay. In the re-game process, if the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated (pressed) at the timing when the re-game player wins, the re-game player is won by reel pull-in control and the next one game is re-played. After step S610, the process proceeds to step S611.

In step S611, if the SP-replay wins, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (non-RT) by the winning (transition condition (3) in FIG. 5), and indicates the flag F (SP indicating SP-RT504). -RT) is substituted with 1 and data of effect C1 is acquired from the storage means. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from non-RT501 to SP-RT504, and the effect for SP-RT504 is started.
After step S611, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If the SP-replay is not won, this step S611 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart ends. However, according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 3, if the SP-replay is won, 100% is won regardless of the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, and thus the skip cannot occur.

In step S612, the CPU 36 executes stop control processing corresponding to other winning combinations. The stop control process is a process in which if the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated (pressed) at the timing when the winning combination is won, the winning combination is won by reel pull-in control and a medal is paid out. After step S612, the process of the entire flowchart ends.
This is the end of the description regarding the non-RT processing.

[Non-RB processing]
As illustrated in FIG. 7, the process in the non-RB 502 starts from the process in step S701. First, the CPU 36 reads out the data of the effect B1 from the storage unit and executes the effect B1. After step S701, the process proceeds to step S702.

  The processes in steps S702 and S703 are the same as the processes in steps S602 and S603, respectively. After the process of step S703, the process proceeds to step S704.

  In step S704, the CPU 36 determines whether or not JACIN has been won. If it has been won (Yes in Step S704), the process proceeds to Step S708, and if it has not been won (No in Step S704), the process proceeds to Step S705.

  In step S705, the CPU 36 determines whether or not SP-JACIN has been won. If it has been won (Yes in Step S705), the process proceeds to Step S710, and if it has not been won (No in Step S705), the process proceeds to Step S706.

  In step S706, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the bell as a winning combination has been won. If it is elected (Yes in Step S706), the process proceeds to Step S712. If it is not elected (No in Step S706), another is won as understood from the column “Non-RB” in FIG. Since there is no winning combination, the process proceeds to step S707.

  In step S707, the CPU 36 executes a loss process. After step S707, the process of the entire flowchart ends.

  In step S708, the CPU 36 executes a JAC process corresponding to JACIN. The JAC process is the same process as the bonus process, and if a prize is won, a regular bonus is performed thereafter. After step S708, the process proceeds to step S709.

In step S709, if JACIN wins, CPU 36 substitutes 0 for flag F (non-RB) and 1 for flag F (RB) indicating RB 503 according to the win (transition condition (5) in FIG. 5). While substituting, the data of production B2 is acquired from a memory | storage means. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from non-RB 502 to RB 503, and the effect for RB 503 is started.
After step S709, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If JACIN does not win, this step S709 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart ends. However, according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 3, if JACIN is won, 100% is won regardless of the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, so the skip cannot occur.

  In step S710, the CPU 36 executes a JAC process corresponding to SP-JACIN. After step S710, the process proceeds to step S711.

In step S711, if SP-JACIN wins, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for flag F (non-RB) according to the win (transition condition (7) in FIG. 5), and flag F (SP indicating SP-RB505). -RB) is substituted with 1 and the data of effect C2 is acquired from the storage means. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from non-RB 502 to SP-RB 505, and the effect for SP-RB 505 is started.
After step S711, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If SP-JACIN has not won a prize, this step S711 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart ends. However, according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 3, if SP-JACIN is selected, 100% is won regardless of the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 13 to 15, and therefore the skip cannot occur.

  In step S712, the CPU 36 executes a stop control process corresponding to the bell as a winning combination. After step S712, the process proceeds to step S713.

In step S713, if the bonus end condition is satisfied, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (non-RB) and sets 1 for the flag F (non-RT) according to the satisfaction (transition condition (2) in FIG. 5). While substituting, data of effect A is acquired from the storage means. As a result, the gaming state shifts from non-RB 502 to non-RT 501 and an effect for non-RT 501 is started. After step S713, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If the bonus end condition is not satisfied, step S713 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart ends.
This is the end of the description regarding the non-RB processing.

[Processing in RB]
As shown in FIG. 8, the process in RB503 starts from the process of step S801. First, the CPU 36 reads the data of the effect B2 from the storage unit and executes the effect B2. After step S801, the process proceeds to step S802.

  The processes in steps S802 and S803 are the same as the processes in steps S602 and S603, respectively. Here, in step S803, as understood from the column “in RB” of FIG. 4, if an internal lottery is performed, 100% Bell is won. After the process of step S803, the process proceeds to step S804.

  In step S804, the CPU 36 executes a stop control process corresponding to the bell as a winning combination. After step S804, the process proceeds to step S805.

  In step S805, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the bonus end condition is satisfied by paying out medals. If satisfied (Yes in step S805), the process proceeds to step S806 (transition condition (2) in FIG. 5). If not satisfied (No in step S805), the process proceeds to step S807.

  In step S806, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (RB), substitutes 1 for the flag F (non-RT), and obtains data of the effect A from the storage unit. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from RB503 to non-RT501, and the effect for non-RT501 is started. After step S806, the process of the entire flowchart ends.

In step S807, if the JAC termination condition is satisfied, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (RB) and 1 for the flag F (non-RB) according to the satisfaction (transition condition (6) in FIG. 5). At the same time, the data of the effect B1 is acquired from the storage means. As a result, the gaming state shifts from RB 503 to non-RB 502, and the effect for non-RB 502 starts. After step S807, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If the JAC termination condition is not satisfied, step S807 is skipped and the process of the entire flowchart is terminated.
Above, the description regarding the process in RB is complete | finished.

[Processing in SP-RT]
As shown in FIG. 9, the processing in the SP-RT 504 starts from the processing in step S901. First, the CPU 36 reads the data of the effect C1 from the storage unit and executes the effect C1. After step S901, the process proceeds to step S902.

  The processing of step S902, step S903, step S904, and step S905 is the same as the processing of step S602, step S603, step S604, and step S606, respectively. If BIG BONUS has been won (Yes in step S904), the process proceeds to step S908. If not selected (No in step S904), the process proceeds to step S905. If another winning combination is won (Yes in step S905), the process proceeds to step S910. If not won (No in step S905), the process proceeds to step S906. As can be understood from the column “in SP-RT” of FIG. 4, “other winning combination” in step S 905 is a replay with a bell and 7 whites.

  The processing of step S906, step S908, and step S910 is the same as the processing of step S607, step S608, and step S612, respectively. After step S906, the process proceeds to step S907. After step S908, the process proceeds to step S909. After step S910, the process proceeds to step S907.

  In step S907, if the CPU 36 digests 12G, the digestion (transition condition (4) in FIG. 5) substitutes 0 for the flag F (SP-RT) and 1 for the flag F (non-RT). At the same time, data of effect A is acquired from the storage means. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from SP-RT504 to non-RT501, and the effect for non-RT501 is started. After step S907, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If 12G has not been digested yet, this step S713 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart ends.

In step S909, if BIG BONUS wins, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (SP-RT) and 1 for the flag F (non-RB) according to the win (transition condition (1) in FIG. 5). While substituting, the data of effect B1 is acquired from a memory | storage means. As a result, the gaming state shifts from SP-RT504 to non-RB502, and the non-RB502 effect starts.
After step S909, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If BIG BONUS does not win, this step S909 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart is terminated.
Above, the description regarding the process in SP-RT is complete | finished.

[Processing in SP-RB]
As illustrated in FIG. 10, the processing in the SP-RB 505 starts from the processing in step S1001. First, the CPU 36 reads the data of the effect C2 from the storage unit and executes the effect C2. After step S1001, the process proceeds to step S1002.

  The processes in steps S1002 and S1003 are the same as the processes in steps S602 and S603, respectively. After the process of step S1003, the process proceeds to step S1004.

  In step S1004, the CPU 36 determines whether or not a winning combination has been won. If it is elected (Yes in step S1004), the process proceeds to step S1007. If not elected (No in step S1004), the process proceeds to step S1005. As can be understood from the column “in SP-RB” of FIG. 4, the “winning combination” in step S1004 is a replay of bells and whites 7 aligned.

  In step S1005, the CPU 36 performs a loss process. After step S1005, the process proceeds to step S1006.

  In step S1006, if the JAC termination condition is satisfied, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (SP-RB) and 1 for the flag F (non-RB) according to the satisfaction (transition condition (8) in FIG. 5). And the data of the effect B1 is acquired from the storage means. Thereby, the gaming state shifts from SP-RB 505 to non-RB 502, and the effect for non-RB 502 starts. After step S1006, the process of the entire flowchart ends. If the JAC termination condition is not satisfied, step S1006 is skipped, and the process of the entire flowchart is terminated.

  In step S1007, the CPU 36 executes a stop control process corresponding to the winning combination. After step S1007, the process proceeds to step S1008.

  In step S1008, the CPU 36 determines whether or not the bonus end condition is satisfied by paying out medals. If satisfied (Yes in step S1008), the process proceeds to step S1009 (transition condition (2) in FIG. 5). If not satisfied (No in step S1008), the process proceeds to step S1006.

In step S1009, the CPU 36 substitutes 0 for the flag F (SP-RB), substitutes 1 for the flag F (non-RT), and obtains data of the effect A from the storage unit. As a result, the gaming state shifts from SP-RB 505 to non-RT501, and the effect for non-RT501 starts. After step S1009, the process of the entire flowchart ends.
This is the end of the description of the processing in the SP-RB, and the description of the processing of the slot machine is finished.

≪Summary≫
As described above, according to the present embodiment, in the gaming machine, the interest of the game can be improved from the viewpoint of sharing.
Specifically, in both the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 constituting the SP mode, the gaming state such as effects including video display, the transition to the SP mode, the winning lottery probability, and the game end condition The components that can be shared are shared, and the components that cannot be shared are made as similar as possible. By performing such sharing and similarity, the contents of replay time games and regular bonus games that are remarkably different as games can be shown to the players in substantially the same manner. As a result, an apparent one gaming state called SP mode is realized, and any game state other than SP-RT 504 and SP-RB 505 suddenly enters the SP mode and apparently plays one game. A feeling can be given to the player.

  In the prior art, except for the details, the game progress procedure of which game state to transition to which game state is basically determined not only for the game itself but also for the production. For this reason, the player has an expectation of what kind of effect will be executed as the game progresses, and the effect itself is not surprising, and it is difficult to say that the interest of the game can be greatly improved. Since the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment appears to enter the SP mode from any gaming state other than the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505, the slot machine 1 has sufficient surprise and can greatly enhance the interest of the game. .

≪Others≫
The above-described embodiment is suitable for carrying out the present invention, but the embodiment can be variously modified without departing from the gist of the present invention.

  For example, in the present embodiment, like the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505, the components of the gaming state are made common and similar for the replay time and the regular bonus. However, similarities and similarities can be made for other combinations of gaming states. For example, there are a combination of a first replay time and a second replay time, a combination of non-RT and non-RB, and the like. Further, there may be three or more game states to be shared and similar.

  In the present embodiment, the replay time used in the gaming state is only SP-RT504. However, one or more additional replay times may be added and used. For example, the replay time to be added may be one that can be transferred from the non-RT 501 and the SP-RT 504 to the non-RT 501 and the SP-RT 504 if a predetermined transfer condition is satisfied. Moreover, the replay time which comprises SP mode other than SP-RT504 may be sufficient.

  Further, the replay time including the SP-RT 504 may be an ART (assist replay time) for performing a predetermined navigation effect. In the case of using ART, for example, when a replay with 7 whites wins, a function of stocking the number of ART games may be provided. At this time, the control associated with the stock is executed by the CPU 54 of the sub-control unit 35, for example. As for the navigation effect, when the navigation effect is performed in the SP mode, the navigation effects performed by the SP-RT 504 and the SP-RB 505 can be made common or similar.

  Also, in this embodiment, two gaming states that are the transition source when transitioning to the SP mode are used, such as transitioning from non-RT501 to SP-RT504 and transitioning from non-RB502 to SP-RB505. . However, there may be one gaming state as such a transition source, or three or more gaming states.

  In this embodiment, the regular bonus by RB503 is used. However, in the present invention, since the RB 503 is not an essential invention specific matter, a game in which the RB 503 is omitted can be realized.

  In the present embodiment, the winning combination of the winning combination, the game condition end condition, the related effects, and the like are controlled by the CPU 36 of the main control unit 34 and the CPU 54 of the sub control unit 35. Therefore, the sharing and similarity of the components of the gaming state are executed by both the CPU 36 of the main control unit 34 and the CPU 54 of the sub control unit 35. However, this commonality and similarity is a process based on the idea of making two game states appear as one game state to the player, and is a kind of performance. The appearance due to the sharing and the similarity can be realized only by the CPU 54 of the sub-control unit 35.

  In this embodiment, the SP-replay and SP-JACIN, which are winning combinations, are designed to win according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. . However, if the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are not pressed in the correct pressing order, the SP-replay and the SP-JACIN are designed not to win, and the commonization and similarity can be realized for the winning requesting the pressing order. it can.

  For example, the first symbol combination constituting the SP-JACIN and the second symbol combination constituting the SP-Replay are configured using a reel arrangement different from the reel arrangement shown in FIG. Then, by pressing the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 in the correct pressing order, SP-JACIN wins if the first symbol combination is aligned on the active line. Also, if the first symbol combination is aligned on the invalid line by pressing the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 in the correct pressing order, the second symbol combination is aligned on the effective line, and SP-Replay wins. . In this way, the SP-replay and SP-JACIN winnings can be made similar by using the first symbol combination in common for the SP mode.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the dark display that is performed when each of the SP-replay and SP-JACIN is won is performed during a period until one game is completed until the SP-replay or SP-JACIN wins. . However, this dark display can be displayed over a period of two or more games. For example, simultaneous lottery of SP-JACIN and “JAC JAC JAC” replay is set. Then, after the simultaneous lottery is made, the dark display is started, and the control of achieving the SP-JACIN winning through the replay winning for two or more games may be executed.

  Also, it is possible to perform a so-called gassing effect that is once dark-displayed but does not eventually shift to the SP mode. For example, simultaneous lottery of SP-replay and “JAC JAC JAC” replay is set. Then, after the simultaneous lottery is made, the dark display is started, and if the replay is won, the dark display is terminated.

Further, in the present embodiment, the means configured by hardware can be configured by software, and the means configured by software can also be configured by hardware.
In addition, it is possible to realize a technique in which various techniques described in this embodiment are appropriately combined.

  In addition, specific configurations such as hardware and flowcharts can be changed as appropriate without departing from the spirit of the present invention.

1 Slot machine 4, 5, 6 Reel 13, 14, 15 Reel stop button (reel stop means)
17 Liquid crystal display unit 27 Stepping motor (reel drive means (part))
34 main control unit 35 sub control unit 36 CPU (design stop control means: control means)
40 lottery processing section (lottery means)
41 game control unit 42 game number counting unit 54 CPU (control means)

Referring to FIGS. 4 and 5, when the SP-Replay is won in the non-RT 501, the process proceeds to the SP-RT 504 (transition condition (3)), and when the SP-JACIN is awarded in the non-RB 502, the process proceeds to the SP-RB 505 (transition condition). (7)). The symbol combination of SP-Replay is “Cherry JAC JAC”, and the symbol combination of SP-JACIN is “Cherry JAC blank”. Therefore, in both SP-Replay and SP-JACIN, the symbol of the left reel (the symbol that can be shared) and the symbol of the middle reel (the symbol that can be shared) are shared, and the symbol combinations of both are similar. . Further, the only winning combinations using cherries are SP-replay and SP-JACIN. For this reason, in either SP-RT504 or SP-RB505, for example, if the cherries are aligned on the effective line on the left reel for the first time, the transition to the SP mode is confirmed. The game state transition opportunity can be shared. The forward pressing means that the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are operated in order from the left. Further, according to the reel arrangement shown in FIG. 3, if the cherry is aligned on the effective line on the left reel, SP-replay or SP-JACIN is aligned regardless of the order in which the reel stop buttons 13 to 15 are pressed.

Claims (5)

A plurality of reels with symbols arranged on the outer periphery;
Reel driving means for individually rotating the plurality of reels;
A plurality of reel stop means corresponding to the plurality of reels and operated to stop the plurality of reels individually;
For each game, lottery means for drawing a winning combination that gives a predetermined profit to the player by winning,
As a result of lottery by the lottery means, when the winning combination is won, the corresponding symbol combination is stopped on the effective winning line within a range of reel drawing control for a predetermined number of symbols, and the winning combination is stopped. A symbol stop control means for winning the winning combination,
Control means for controlling a game in a plurality of types of gaming states in which the lottery probability is determined for each winning combination;
Storage means for storing data of effects performed in the game;
A gaming machine comprising
The gaming state includes a first common gaming state and a second common gaming state,
The winning combination includes a first transition winning combination that shifts to the first common gaming state by winning, and a second transition winning shift that shifts to the second common gaming state by winning. Including roles,
In the effects performed in the game in the first common game state and the effects performed in the game in the second common game state, the common effects are shared, and the storage means is shared I remember the data of the production,
In the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the first transition winning combination and the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the second transition winning combination, the symbols that can be shared are shared,
In the lottery probability of the winning combination determined in the first common gaming state and the lottery probability of the winning combination determined in the second common gaming state, the common lottery probability is shared. ,
In the ending condition for ending the game in the first common gaming state and the ending condition for ending the game in the second common gaming state, common ending conditions are shared,
The control means includes
Control of games in the first common gaming state and the second common gaming state in which the common lottery probability is determined;
A game machine, wherein the common effect is executed by a game in the first common game state and a game in the second common game state. The common symbol includes a symbol that is determined to shift to the first common game state and the second common game state when stopped on the effective winning line. The gaming machine according to claim 1. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the common end condition is a digestion of a maximum number of times of gaming in each of the first common game state and the second common game state. . The winning combination includes a re-playing role in which the next game is re-played when winning,
The game according to claim 1, wherein the common lottery probability is a lottery probability of the re-gamer in each of the first common game state and the second common game state. Machine. The first common gaming state is a replay time or an assist replay time,
The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4, wherein the second common gaming state is a regular bonus that operates during a bonus advantageous to a player.