JP2013202284A - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine having room for winning depending on player's skill even if no reel stop control for always winning a predetermined prize winning pattern is performed depending on predetermined conditions.SOLUTION: When a plurality of small prize winning patterns 1 including a small prize winning pattern 1A are won in a lottery for prize winning pattern, a symbol combination of the prize winning pattern can always be stopped at one effective line from among effective lines L1 to L8 but cannot be stopped at the effective line L9 unless a stop switch is operated at appropriate timing. Then, when the stop switch is operated in a correct operation order (S110, YES), reel stop control is performed with one of the effective lines L1 to L8 as a target (S112). In the meantime, when the stop switch is not operated in the correct operation order (S110, NO), reel stop control is performed with the effective line L9 as a target (S114).

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that shifts to a game state advantageous to a player in a game in which a result is determined by a combination of symbols displayed when a reel on which a plurality of symbols are drawn is stopped.

  Conventionally, slot machines are widely known as one of gaming machines. In this type of slot machine, the operation of the start switch becomes effective when the game start condition is satisfied, and the game is started when the player operates the start switch. As the game start condition, for example, a player inputs a specified number of game values such as medals or game balls, a game value stored in a recording medium such as a magnetic card, an IC card, or a memory of a mobile phone, In a server connected to the Internet, a certain amount of game value stored corresponding to each player may be consumed.

  When the game is started, a role lottery is performed in the slot machine, and a plurality of reels each having a plurality of symbols are started to rotate. When the rotational speed of the reel eventually reaches a predetermined speed (generally about 80 revolutions / minute), the operation of the stop switch provided for each reel becomes effective. Thus, each time the player operates the stop switch corresponding to each reel, the slot machine stops the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, and when all reels stop, Game results are determined. In other words, if the symbol combination displayed along the active line defined in the reel display window corresponds to the winning combination in the winning lottery (hereinafter referred to as winning winning combination), the winning combination has been won. As a result, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as winning combination) is given to the player. On the other hand, when the winning combination is not won, one game is finished without a privilege being given. In the following, one game described above is referred to as a unit game.

  In general, in this type of slot machine, the reel is stopped within a predetermined time (for example, 190 milliseconds) after the stop switch is operated. When the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination in the reel to be stopped (hereinafter referred to as the winning symbol or winning symbol) can be stopped at the position of the effective line Then, the winning symbol is stopped at the position of the active line. On the other hand, when the winning symbol cannot be stopped at the position of the active line, the reels are stopped so that a role other than the winning combination does not win. Here, when the winning symbol cannot be stopped at the position of the active line, the winning combination will not win, but such a state is called to be missed.

  If another reel is already stopped when a certain reel is stopped, if the symbol of the winning combination on the other reel is stopped at the position of the effective line, the reel to be stopped from now on Also, the winning symbol is stopped on the active line. In addition, when the symbol of the winning combination is not stopped at the position of the active line in the other reels (that is, when the possibility of winning the winning combination has already disappeared) The symbol based on the reel control data can be stopped.

  In general, the above-described roles are roughly classified into a small role, a replay role, and a special role. When a small role wins, a game value that is predetermined as a privilege is given. As a specific aspect of giving the game value, it is conceivable to pay out a predetermined number of medals or to add a predetermined amount of game value to the game value stored in the recording medium. When the re-game player wins, the unit game can be played once again without consuming the game value as a privilege (this game is called re-game). Also, when a special combination wins, a special game can be performed from the next game as a privilege until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. In this special game, a special game is performed because, for example, the probability of winning a small role is set higher than a game other than a special game (hereinafter, referred to as a normal game), and so on. It can be said that the game state that is present is an advantageous game state for a player who can easily acquire more game values.

For this reason, in a game in this type of slot machine, a special prize winning that will start a special game is one of the major concerns of the player. Therefore, usually, the symbol combination of the special role is constituted by a conspicuous symbol having an impact. Further, for example, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is devised so that, when a special combination is won in a combination lottery, at least depending on the operation timing of the stop switch by the player, there is no losing. Specifically, the number of symbols on each of the three reels is 21, and three symbols of “green 7”, “red 7”, and “blue 7” are arranged at equal intervals on each reel, Arbitrary combinations (3 ³ = 27) of these three symbols are defined as symbol combinations corresponding to special roles (hereinafter also referred to as symbol combinations of special roles). In addition, the reel display window has a size corresponding to three symbols, upper, middle, and lower, for each reel, and each reel has eight effective lines that pass arbitrarily through either the upper or lower of the reel display window. It has been established.

  With this configuration, if the “predetermined speed” is 80 revolutions / minute, if a special role is won in the role lottery, 190 milliseconds will elapse regardless of the timing of operating the stop switch. In the meantime, the special symbol (“green 7”, “red 7” or “blue 7”) can be stopped at the upper or lower stage of the reel display window. In other words, any one of the 27 symbol combinations corresponding to the special combination can be stopped and displayed along any one of the eight effective lines.

  Further, some slot machines of this type prevent winning of a winning combination that does not cause a miss by the reel stop control even when a winning feature that does not cause a missing strike as described above is won. For example, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, the reel stop control as described above is performed during a so-called big bonus (BB) game. In the BB game described in Patent Document 2, the SRB game is started when a shift regular bonus (SRB) combination that does not cause a loss in the general game in the BB game is won. Then, it is determined that the BB game ends when the general game is played 30 times or the SRB game is played 3 times during the BB game. In such a BB game, until the second SRB game is started, if the SRB combination is won, reel stop control is performed to ensure that the symbol is aligned with the effective line.

  On the other hand, when the second SRB game is over, until the remaining 7 general games in the BB game, even if the SRB role is won, the predetermined probability that the symbol will be aligned with the active line Reel stop control is performed to prevent it. This reel stop control that blocks with a predetermined probability is forced even if the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the symbol of the SRB can be stopped on the active line. Reel stop control (so-called kicking control) that does not stop on the effective line is performed.

JP 2011-41721 A JP 2002-136656 A

  By the way, increasing the degree of freedom of the symbol arrangement on each reel, and avoiding a significant divergence between the winning probability of special roles in the lottery drawing and the ratio of the number of special character combinations to all symbol combinations, and excessive player gambling In order to avoid this, it is desirable to make the ratio of the number of symbol combinations of special roles to all symbol combinations as small as possible. To achieve this, for example, the number of symbols for special roles in each reel may be reduced. However, if the number of symbols is reduced too much, the reel rotation speed (for example, 80 rpm) and the stop switch are operated. From the relationship with the permissible time (for example, 190 milliseconds) from the start to the stop, so-called missing is likely to occur.

  On the other hand, in order to deal with a wide range of players, there is a persistent need for a slot machine that can stop a special combination of symbols along an effective line, regardless of the so-called skill of pushing. However, in order to meet such needs, conventionally, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 has to increase the number of special roles in each reel, and the above-mentioned problems associated therewith can be solved. There wasn't.

  In addition, as described above, in the conventional slot machine, the kicking control is performed when the stop switch is operated at a specific timing, thereby causing the missing part to be missed. In other words, when the stop switch is operated at such timing, winning games will be prevented in areas where the skill related to the player's push is not reached, so that a fair game is not necessarily provided. That wasn't true.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and depending on a predetermined condition, even if the reel stop control for making a predetermined combination to be a prize is not performed, it is possible to win according to the skill of the player. The aim is to provide a slot machine that has room for it.

In order to solve the above-described problem, the present invention is based on a combination of symbols displayed along a winning line when rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged is stopped. It is a slot machine that determines whether or not a role has won,
A display window in which a part of the plurality of symbols is displayed and a plurality of stop positions corresponding to the displayed symbols are defined;
A role lottery means for determining a role;
Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in response to an operation from the outside, and
The winning line is a line formed by passing through any one of the stop positions in each reel among the plurality of stop positions corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
A winning line group consisting of a plurality of the winning lines, and when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning lottery means, the reels may be operated from the outside at any timing. A winning line group that always includes a winning line that can stop the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination by the stop control means;
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning lottery means, a plurality of specific winning lines that cannot be stopped by the reel stop control means if the predetermined symbol combination cannot be stopped unless operated from the outside at a predetermined timing. , Has been established,
The reel stop control means includes
When the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery means, any winning line included in the winning line group or any one of the plurality of specific winning lines is determined according to a predetermined condition. One of the slot machines is a stop target of the predetermined symbol combination.

  According to the present invention, a winning line that is composed of a plurality of winning lines and that can stop a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination by reel stop control regardless of the timing of external operation. A plurality of specific prizes that cannot be stopped by the reel stop control, unless a predetermined winning line group is included and the reel stop control is operated from the outside at a predetermined timing. Line is defined. Then, when the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery, the predetermined symbol combination is stopped at one of the winning lines included in the winning line group according to the operation mode from the outside, or a plurality of combinations Change whether to stop at one of the specific winning lines.

  This is a case where a predetermined symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination is not stopped on any of the winning lines included in the winning line group according to an external operation mode (for example, an operation order of stop switches). In addition, since the reel stop control is performed for a specific winning line that can stop the predetermined symbol combination by performing so-called pushing, the predetermined role can be won according to the skill of the player. There is room for it.

  If any of the plurality of specific pay lines is to be stopped, the player cannot stop the predetermined symbol combination on the pay line unless it is operated at a predetermined timing. The greater the number of specific winning lines, the wider the allowable range of “predetermined timing” and the lower the difficulty of pushing. Therefore, the difficulty of pressing can be changed according to the number of specific winning lines to be stopped.

  In other words, when performing reel stop control targeting a specific winning line, it can be said that if the player's skill is low, there is a high possibility that a predetermined combination will be missed. Therefore, in such a case, the “predetermined condition” that is a switching condition between the reel stop control that always wins a predetermined combination and the reel stop control that may cause a missing game is, for example, an operation of the player If the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery means, the predetermined combination is determined based on whether or not to notify the player of the operation mode that is the “predetermined condition”. It is possible to change the degree to be performed. In other words, if the content of the operation mode that is the “predetermined condition” is notified, the player can perform the stop operation in the operation mode in which the reel stop control is performed in which a predetermined role is surely won based on the notification content. It is expected to be. In this way, it is possible to control the state in which a privilege (for example, a game medal) is likely to be given to the player and the state in which it is difficult to be given by a factor different from the determination by the role lottery means. Can enhance the interest of

  In addition, when any one of the plurality of specific winning lines is set as a stop target of the predetermined symbol combination (in other words, a stop target), which winning line among the plurality of specific pay lines is to be stopped For example, it may be determined in advance, may be determined by lottery, or may be determined according to the timing or order of operating the stop switch. Further, the plurality of specific winning lines may include a winning line that passes through the same stop position in a part of the plurality of reels.

  Further, the present invention is characterized in that, in the above-described invention, the plurality of specific winning lines are winning lines that are not included in the winning line group.

  According to the present invention, when it is clear that the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery means, if the winning symbol of the predetermined combination stops on any of the specific winning lines, the predetermined combination Since the possibility that the symbol combination is stopped and displayed along the winning line included in the winning line group is denied, the player can recognize that the predetermined combination may be missed. Furthermore, it is possible to infer the winning line that should be the target of the winning from the stop position of the winning symbol.

  Further, the present invention is the invention described above, wherein the plurality of specific winning lines are a winning line not included in the winning line group and a part of the winning lines included in the winning line group. And a winning line.

  According to the present invention, when determining whether or not the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination is stopped and displayed in the unit game when the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery means, Since the number of winning lines can be reduced, the winning determination process can be reduced.

  As described above, according to the slot machine of the present invention, there is room for winning depending on the skill of the player even if the reel stop control for making sure to win a predetermined combination is not performed depending on a predetermined condition. Can leave.

It is a front view showing the appearance of the slot machine according to the present invention. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the effective line in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel with which the slot machine is provided. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the main control circuit which controls the slot machine. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the sub control circuit which controls the slot machine. It is a functional block diagram which shows the control function of the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of small combination in the slot machine, the symbol combination corresponding to it, and a payout. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the kind of special combination and re-game player in the slot machine, and the symbol combination corresponding to it. It is an explanatory view for explaining the contents of the special combination and small combination combination lottery table that is referred to in the combination lottery during a normal game in the same slot machine. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the contents of a re-game combination lottery table referred to in a combination lottery during a normal game and an MB game in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the content of the part lottery table referred by the part lottery in each RB game in the slot machine. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the relationship between the symbol on the reel in the slot machine, and reel stop control. FIG. 38 is a state transition diagram showing a transition of gaming state in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the main routine which controls the progress of the game performed with the main control circuit in the slot machine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the combination lottery process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel control process performed within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop control process in the normal game performed within the reel control process. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the aspect of the symbol stopped and displayed according to the operation sequence of a stop switch by the reel stop control process. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop control process in the special game performed within the reel control process. It is a schematic diagram which shows the structure of the combination lottery table used in each RT state. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process performed during a normal game within the main routine. It is a flowchart which shows the content performed during special game among the winning determination processes. 4 is a flowchart showing the contents of an ART notification process executed by a sub control circuit in the slot machine according to the present invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the penalty process performed with the same sub-control circuit.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. An appearance of a slot machine 10 according to an embodiment of the present invention is shown in FIG. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10. In FIG. 1, a display device 20 including a liquid crystal display panel is provided on the front surface of the casing of the slot machine 10. The display device 20 is not limited to the liquid crystal display panel described above, and any other image display device can be used as long as the player can visually recognize image information and text information during the game. The display device 20 is provided with an image reel display area GR for displaying movements of three reels (hereinafter referred to as image reels) displayed by an image. Also, for example, conventionally known game history information, medal insertion possible status, so-called waiting status, stop switch operational status, and re-playing execution status information are displayed, and unit games Various information regarding medals such as the number of medals inserted to perform a game, the number of medals paid out when a small role is won, and the number of medals stored in the slot machine 10 are displayed, or the result of a lottery drawing Effect images, notification images according to the progress of the game (medal insertion → start switch 36 operation → reel rotation → stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R operation → all reel rotation stop), etc. The

  A substantially horizontal operation panel unit 30 is provided below the display device 20. A medal insertion slot 32 for inserting medals into the slot machine 10 is provided on the upper right side of the operation panel 30. A medal sensor (not shown) is provided inside the medal insertion slot 32. When a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 32 is detected, a medal detection signal is output. By counting the number of outputs of the medal detection signal, the number of inserted medals can be recognized. Further, a 1-bet switch 34 and a maximum bet switch 35 that can insert credited (stored) medals into the slot machine 10 are provided on the upper left side of the operation panel 30. The slot machine 10 can store a maximum of 50 medals, and when the 1-bet switch 34 is operated once, one of the stored medals is targeted for gaming betting. It is thrown into. Further, when the maximum bet switch 35 is operated once, a prescribed number of medals according to the gaming state are inserted into the slot machine 10. Here, during the BB game (described later), two medals are inserted, and in other games, three medals are inserted.

  A start switch 36 is tiltably provided on the front left side of the operation panel 30. When the player inserts a predetermined number of medals into the slot machine 10 and then tilts the start switch 36, three reels 72L, 72C and 72R described later start to rotate at the same time. As a result, the symbols printed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 72L, 72C and 72R are moved (scrolled) from the top to the bottom in the display window 22. Three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are provided at the center of the front surface of the operation panel 30. The left stop switch 37L corresponds to the left reel 72L, the middle stop switch 37C corresponds to the middle reel 72C, and the right stop switch 37R corresponds to the right reel 72R. The stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated by the player when the rotational speeds of the three reels 72L, 72C, and 72R reach a predetermined steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rotations / minute). When the player pushes the left stop switch 37L, the left reel 72L stops. When the middle stop switch 37C is pushed, the middle reel 72C stops and the right stop switch 37R is pushed. Sometimes the right reel 72R stops.

  A lower panel 50 on which a model name of the slot machine 10 and characters adopted as a motif are drawn is disposed below the operation panel 30. A medal payout opening 60 for paying out medals to the player is provided at a substantially lower center of the lower panel 50. When a small role is won in one unit game, a hopper (not shown) installed in the slot machine 10 is activated, and a medal corresponding to the small role is paid out from the medal payout port 60. And stored in the tray 61. On the right side and the left side of the medal payout opening 60, sound transmission holes 62R and 62L are provided for allowing sounds emitted from speakers 64R and 64L (described later) housed inside the slot machine 10 to pass outside. Yes.

  An upper panel 70 is provided above the display device 20, and some of the symbols drawn on the reels 72L, 72C, 72R installed on the rear surface of the panel are displayed in the approximate center of the upper panel 70. A display window 74 that can be viewed is formed. Above the display window 74 is provided an upper effect lamp 76 that blinks in a pattern corresponding to the winning combination when a certain winning combination is won as a result of the unit game.

  The reels 72L, 72C, 72R are arranged side by side so that the respective rotation axes are aligned on the same straight line in the horizontal direction. Each reel has a ring-like shape, and a strip-like reel tape on which 20 symbols are printed at equal intervals is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. From the display window 74, when the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R are stopped, among the 20 symbols printed on each reel, six symbols that are continuous along the rotation direction of each reel are visually recognized. It is possible. In other words, 6 symbols (symbols) × 3 (reels) = total 18 symbols are stopped and displayed on the display window 74.

  Here, symbols and effective lines displayed on the display window 74 will be described with reference to FIG. When the reels 72L, 72C and 72R are stopped, the display window 74 displays six consecutive symbols on each reel as shown in FIG. Hereinafter, the symbol stop positions of these six symbols are referred to as the lower D, middle M, upper U, upper frame U1, upper frame U2, and upper frame U3 in order from the lower side of the display window 74. The display window 74 has a winning line that passes through any one of the six symbol stop positions of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R. The winning line is a line that can be used as a reference when determining whether or not a symbol combination corresponding to a plurality of types of winning combinations (described later) is stopped (that is, determining winning). More specifically, among these winning lines, a symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along an activated winning line (hereinafter referred to as an effective line) is determined as a winning determination target. That is, when the symbol combination stopped and displayed along the active line matches a symbol combination corresponding to a certain combination, the combination is won.

  In the present embodiment, nine winning lines L1 to L9 are defined as shown in FIG. That is, in the order of the left reel 72L → the middle reel 72C → the right reel 72R, the winning line L1 passes through the upper frame U3 → the upper frame U3 → the upper frame U3, and the winning line L2 passes through the upper frame U3 → the upper frame U3 → the lower stage D3. The upper line U3 → the lower stage D → the winning line L3 passing through the upper frame U3, the upper line U3 → the lower stage D → the winning line L4 passing through the lower stage D, the lower stage D → the lower stage D → the winning line L5 passing through the lower stage D, the lower stage D → Lower stage D → Winning line L6 passing through the upper frame U3, Lower stage D → Upper frame U3 → Winning line L7 passing through the lower stage D, Lower stage D → Upper frame U3 → Winning line L8 passing through the upper frame U3, Upper U → Upper stage U → A winning line L9 passing through the upper stage U is defined. In games other than the BB game, which will be described later, when a prescribed number of medals (three) are inserted, all the winning lines L1 to L9 become valid lines, but during the BB game, a prescribed number of medals (two). When is entered, only the winning line L9 becomes an active line.

  In addition, the rotation direction of each reel in the present embodiment is a direction from the upper frame U3 to the lower stage D in FIG. Also, starting from a certain symbol stop position, the upper side (reverse direction to the reel rotation direction) is referred to as “upstream side”, and the lower side (reel rotation direction) is referred to as “downstream side”. In the present embodiment, the length of the display window 74 in the reel rotation direction is six symbols, but the range of the display window may be extended further upstream than the upper U3 on the frame. Further, it may be expanded further downstream.

  In the present embodiment, when the reels 72L, 72C and 72R are stopped, the six symbols of each reel always have six symbol stop positions (lower D, middle M, upper U, upper frame U1, upper frame) Stop control is performed so as to stop at U2, U3 on the frame. Specifically, among the symbol display areas partitioned on the reel, each of the six consecutive symbol display areas corresponds to each of the six consecutive symbol display areas predetermined in the display window 74. Stop the rotation of the reel at the position where It should be noted that the relative positions of each symbol display area defined in the display window 74 and the six consecutive symbol display areas on the stopped reel are preferably constant, but there is some variation (deviation). May be allowed. The allowable range of this variation may be determined as appropriate. For example, the reference is based on the point where each center of each symbol display area defined on the display window 74 and each center of six consecutive symbol display areas on the reel coincide. As an example, the stepping motor may have a range of several steps in the forward direction and the reverse direction of the stepping motor. Hereinafter, the range in which the variation in the stop position is allowed is referred to as a “stop region”. If the center of each symbol display area of the reel stops in the stop region, each symbol on the reel is changed to each “symbol” described above. It may be considered that the vehicle has stopped at the “stop position”.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel tape attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 72L, 72C and 72R will be described. As described above, 20 symbols are printed on each outer peripheral surface of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R. One design is printed. In addition, there are ten types of symbols displayed in each symbol display area, and a type code (not shown) is predetermined according to each type. The types of symbols in the present embodiment include “red 7” symbol RS, “white 7” symbol WS, and “BAR” symbol BR in which the characters “BAR” are displayed. “Cherry” design C with cherry motif, “Watermelon A” design WA and “Watermelon B” design WB with watermelon motif, “Bell” design BL with bell motif, and plum as motif The "Plum" design PL, the "Peach" design P with a peach motif, and the "Emblem" design EM depicting an imaginary emblem.

  In addition, symbol numbers “0” to “19” are set in advance in each symbol display area of the reel tape attached to each of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R, and each symbol number includes the symbol number. The symbol type code printed in the symbol display area corresponding to is associated with and stored in the ROM 108 described later. These pieces of information are used when the slot machine 10 identifies the symbols displayed at the symbol stop positions (lower D, middle M, upper U, upper frame U1, upper frame U2, upper frame U3) of the display window 74. Referenced. Hereinafter, the symbol number and the type code are collectively referred to as symbol identification information. When the reel tapes having the contents shown in FIG. 3 are attached to the outer peripheral surfaces of the corresponding reels 72L, 72C, and 72R, the symbols with the symbol numbers “0” and “1” are continuous in the symbol array of FIG. become.

[Description of control circuit]
A control circuit that controls the slot machine 10 includes a main control circuit 100 and a sub control circuit 200. Here, a block diagram of the main control circuit 100 is shown in FIG. 4, and a block diagram of the sub control circuit 200 electrically connected thereto is shown in FIG.

≪Description of main control circuit≫
A central processing unit (hereinafter referred to as a CPU) 106 shown in FIG. 4 executes various control programs stored in the ROM 108 in accordance with various types of information input via the input / output bus 104, thereby enabling the slot machine. The game is controlled at 10. The CPU 106 performs various control program processes. The ROM 108 stores a control program for controlling the entire flow of the slot machine and various data for executing the control program. As data stored in the ROM 108, in addition to the above-described symbol identification information, for example, symbol combinations corresponding to various roles described later (see FIGS. 7 and 8), various role lottery tables (see FIGS. 9 to 11). )and so on. The control program stored in the ROM 108 includes a main routine shown in FIG. 14 and programs for executing various processes shown in FIGS. 15 to 22 (excluding FIGS. 18 and 20).

  A RAM 110 is also connected to the input / output bus 104, and the CPU 106 refers to various flags (for example, a winning flag corresponding to a winning combination by a combination lottery described later, a replay prize) in the course of performing the above-described control program processing. Flag, etc.) and variable values (design number displayed on the display window 22, medal insertion number, credit number, medal payout number, etc.) are temporarily stored. The RAM 110 also stores game state information indicating the game state of the slot machine 10. This game status information includes information indicating six game statuses of “normal game”, “internal winning”, “MB game”, “RB game A”, “RB game B”, “BB game”, and RT status There is information indicating “non-RT”, “RT1”, “RT2”, “RT3”, “RT4”, “RT5”). In the slot machine 10, selection of the winning lottery table shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 and switching of reel stop control are performed in accordance with these gaming states. Each gaming state described above will be described in detail later.

  The various information input to the CPU 106 includes signals output from the 1-bet switch 34, the maximum bet switch 35, the start switch 36, and the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R shown in FIG. The data is input to the CPU 106 via the interface circuit 102 connected to the input / output bus 104. Further, the information input to the CPU 106 includes a random number (integer) generated by the random number generator 112 within a numerical range of 0 to 65535 (2 to the 16th power). Are input to the CPU 106.

  The CPU 106 controls various devices connected to the input / output bus 104 by executing the control program described above. First, the CPU 106 outputs an excitation pattern for each phase of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R to the motor drive circuit 114 to perform rotation control. Each of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R is provided on the inner peripheral side of the three reels 72L, 72C, and 72R, and the rotation centers of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R are attached to the rotation shafts of the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R. ing. The motor drive circuit 114 is connected to the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R, and rotationally drives each stepping motor one step at a time according to the excitation pattern output from the CPU 106.

  In addition, the CPU 106 inserts medals, results of lottery (type of winning combination, etc.), type of operated stop switch (left / middle / right), result of unit game (type of winning combination), current Various information such as a game state (normal game / internal winning / MB game / RB game A / RB game B / BB game) and RT state (non-RT, RT1 to RT5) is transmitted via the interface circuit 102 and the connection line 120. Sequentially, the data is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200. Here, various information exchanged between the main control circuit 100 and the sub control circuit 200 is always limited to one direction from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200. No information is transmitted to the control circuit 100.

≪Description of sub control circuit≫
Next, the configuration of the sub control circuit 200 will be described with reference to FIG. The connection line 120 described above is connected to the interface circuit 202 connected to the input / output bus 204 of the sub control circuit 200. Various types of information transmitted from the main control circuit 100 to the sub control circuit 200 are converted into predetermined signals by the interface circuit 202, supplied to the input / output bus 204, and temporarily stored in the RAM 210. A CPU 206, ROM 208, RAM 210, lamp driving circuit 218, display driving circuit 220, and speaker driving circuit 222 are also connected to the input / output bus 204.

  The ROM 208 stores a control program for controlling the lamp driving circuit 218, the display driving circuit 220, and the speaker driving circuit 222, and initial data for executing the control program. The ROM 208 also stores various image data to be displayed on the display device 20, musical tone data to be emitted from the speakers 64L and 64R, blinking pattern data for driving the upper effect lamp 76, and the like. Furthermore, the ROM 208 stores a control program (see FIGS. 22 to 24) for controlling various notifications and effects described later. In addition to the various information transmitted from the main control circuit 100, the RAM 210 also stores various data generated / varied in the process of executing the various control programs described above, on / off states of various flags, and the like.

  The lamp driving circuit 218 lights / flashes the upper effect lamp 76 in accordance with a driving command output from the CPU 206 based on various information supplied from the main control circuit 100. The display drive circuit 220 causes the display device 20 to display image data, character data, and the like read from the ROM 208 by the CPU 206 based on various information supplied from the main control circuit 100. Thereby, the display device 20 displays the movement of the image reel based on the image data, other effects / notification images, and the like. The speaker driving circuit 222 drives the speakers 64R and 64L according to the audio data read from the ROM 208 by the CPU 206 based on the information supplied from the main control circuit 100, and the audio is transmitted from the sound transmission holes 62R and 62L shown in FIG. Is output.

[Explanation of functional block diagram]
Next, a functional block diagram of the control circuit of the slot machine 10 is shown in FIG. In the following description, the same components as those shown in FIGS. 1, 4 and 5 are denoted by the same reference numerals, and detailed description thereof is omitted.

  The main control circuit 100 is electrically connected to the operation means 300 and the motor drive circuit 114. Further, the sub-control circuit 200 is electrically connected to the notification output means 600 including the speakers 64L and 64R, the display device 20, and the upper effect lamp 76. The operation unit 300 includes a rotation instruction unit 310 including a start switch 36 and a stop instruction unit 320 including three stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. The operation means 300 is not limited to a switch, and any means can be applied as long as it generates an operation signal based on an operation using the limbs of the player. In addition, the notification output means 600 is not limited to a device that provides auditory and visual notification of a player such as sound and light. For example, a vibration generating device such as a vibrator is provided inside the slot machine 10 to specify a specific part. You may make it perform the alerting | reporting recognized by a player's tactile sense by vibrating.

≪Description of main control circuit≫
The main control circuit 100 includes a combination lottery means 410, a reel control means 420, a winning determination means 430, and a winning processing means 440. The role lottery means 410 determines whether or not one or more of the predetermined roles are won by performing the role lottery. The predetermined roles described above are roughly classified into three types: small roles, replay (also called replay) roles, and bonus roles (special roles). A small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player when winning a prize, and a plurality of types of small combinations are determined according to corresponding symbol combinations. The re-playing role is a role that can be played again without inserting medals only for the next unit game when winning. The game that can be played again is called replay (replay), and the effective line in the replay is the same as the effective line in the unit game that the regame player has won. The bonus combination is a combination in which a special game is started from the next unit game when winning a prize during a normal game. This special game is a game in which a possibility that a medal can be obtained in each unit game is higher than that in a normal game until a predetermined end condition is satisfied (details will be described later).

<Description of role lottery means>
The role lottery means 410 extracts a random number generated by the random number generator 112 shown in FIG. 4 when the start switch 36 is operated by the player, and stores a role lottery table (FIGS. 9 to 9) stored in the ROM 108. Among the lottery tables corresponding to the current gaming state and RT state, and the extracted random numbers, the lottery for determining whether or not one or a plurality of combinations are successful is performed. Here, with reference to FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, the types of winning combinations that can be won in the slot machine 10 will be described. FIG. 7 shows the correspondence between the types of small combinations in the slot machine 10, the symbol combinations corresponding to each small combination, and the number of medals to be paid out to the player when the small combination wins. FIG. 8A shows the correspondence between the types of special roles, the symbol combinations corresponding to the special roles, and the special game end conditions corresponding to the special roles, and FIG. 8B shows the replays. The type of combination, the symbol combination corresponding to each re-game player, and the contents of the transition of the RT state when each re-game player wins are shown. The information shown in FIGS. 7 and 8 is stored in the ROM 108 of the main control circuit 100 shown in FIG.

  First, as shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 10 is provided with 40 types of small roles 1a to 1p, small roles 1A to 1Q, small roles 2A and 2B, small roles 3, and small roles 4A to 4D. It has been. When the small roles 1a to 1p, 1B to 1Q, 2A and 2B, 4A and 4B win, one medal is paid out as a payout. Further, four medals are paid out when the small role 1A wins, three when the small role 3 wins, and 14 medals when the small role 4C or 4D wins. If the symbol combination corresponding to each of these small roles is stopped and displayed along a plurality of active lines, the number of medals obtained by multiplying the number of payouts of that small role by the number of active lines that are stopped and displayed. To be paid out. For example, the symbol combination of the small role 2A or 2B is always displayed when stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L8 due to the relationship between the effective line shown in FIG. 2 and the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. Since all the effective lines L1 to L8 are stopped and displayed, 8 medals are paid out in 1 × 8 lines. In addition, when a plurality of small combinations of different types wins at the same time, the total number of payouts of each small combination is paid out. However, the number of medals to be paid out in one unit game is 15, and as a result of multiplying the number of payouts by the number of active lines, or the total number of payouts of winning small roles, Any excess is truncated.

  Of the symbol combinations of the small roles 2A and 2B, the small role 3 and the small role 4D, the symbol of the middle reel 72C is indicated as “ANY”, but this is any symbol on the middle reel. It is also good. As a result, if the “plum” symbol and the “cherry” symbol are stopped and displayed on the lower stage D of the left reel 72L and the right reel 72R, the effective lines L5 and L7 are displayed regardless of the stop display symbol of the middle reel 72C. Accordingly, the symbol combination of the small combination 3 is stopped and displayed. It should be noted that when the “Plum” symbol is stopped at the lower stage D of the left reel 72L due to the symbol arrangement of the left reel 72L shown in FIG. 3, the “Plum” symbol is also stopped on the upper frame U3. The symbol combination of the small combination 3 is stopped and displayed along the lines L2, L4, L5 and L7. As a result, the payout of 12 sheets × 4 (number of lines) = 28 sheets is cut off, and since the portion exceeding 15 sheets is discarded, 15 medals are paid out.

  Next, as shown in FIG. 8A, the slot machine 10 has four types of special roles: a big bonus (BB) role, a middle bonus (MB) role, a regular bonus (RB) role A, and an RB role B. Is provided. When the BB combination wins, the BB game is started from the next unit game, and the game state is changed from the normal game to the BB game. When the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 345, the BB game ends and the normal game is restored. When the MB combination wins, the MB game is started from the next unit game, and the game state shifts from the normal game to the MB game. When the number of medals paid out during the MB game exceeds 14, the MB game ends and the normal game returns. Furthermore, when RB combination A or RB combination B wins, the RB game starts from the next unit game, but when RB combination A wins, the game state shifts from normal game to RB game A. Then, when the small role is won five times or the unit game is played five times, the game returns to the normal game. Further, when the RB combination B wins, the game state shifts from the normal game to the RB game B, and when the small combination wins 8 times or plays the unit game 8 times, the game returns to the normal game.

  During normal games, internal winnings, RB games A / B, and BB games, reel stop control is performed to stop rotation of all reels within 190 milliseconds after the corresponding stop switch is operated. Done. On the other hand, during the MB game, the reel stop control is performed on the left reel 72L and the right reel 72R in the same manner as in other gaming states. However, the middle reel 72C is 75 mm after the stop switch is operated. Reel stop control is performed to stop rotation within seconds.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 8B, the slot machine 10 is provided with six types of special combinations A to F. As already described, when any re-game player wins, the next unit game can be performed without inserting medals. However, as will be described in detail later, re-players E and F are always drawn in the same way as other re-players. Reel stop control for winning another re-game player is performed. For this reason, even if the re-game players E and F win, these re-game players will not win.

  Further, when the re-game players B to D win, the current RT state is shifted to another RT state according to the RT state at that time. Here, in this embodiment, “RT” means a state in which the winning probability is different from the winning probability of the re-playing player serving as a reference in the role lottery. This state is called “non-RT”. Further, in the present embodiment, there are RT states “RT1” to “RT5” with respect to “non-RT”, and the winning probability of the re-gamer is different from “non-RT” in any state ( Details will be described later). “Non-RT” is also treated as one of the RT states.

  When the re-game player B wins at “RT1”, the RT state shifts to “RT2”. When the re-game player D wins at “RT2”, the RT state shifts to “RT3”. Furthermore, if the re-game player C wins at “RT1”, “RT2” or “RT3”, the RT state shifts to “non-RT”. In any RT state, when the re-gamer A wins, the current RT state is maintained, and no transition is made to another RT state.

  Next, the contents of the role lottery table that is referred to when the role lottery means 410 performs the role lottery will be described with reference to FIGS. Here, FIG. 9 and FIG. 10 show the contents of the combination lottery table referred to during the normal game and the MB game, FIG. 9 is the combination lottery table for the special combination and the small combination, and FIG. The contents of the lottery table are shown. Further, the role lottery table (FIG. 9) regarding the special role and the small role is commonly referred to in all RT states, but the role lottery table (FIG. 10) regarding the re-playing role stays at that time. A reference is made according to the RT state. Further, FIG. 11 shows the contents of the role lottery table that is referred to during RB game A, RB game B, and BB game, and is different between RB game A and RB game B and during BB game. The role lottery table is referenced.

  The combination lottery tables shown in FIG. 9 to FIG. 11 indicate the types of winning combinations and the number of random numbers assigned to each winning combination (hereinafter referred to as numbers). For example, in the winning lottery table shown in FIG. 9, among the 65536 random values (0 to 65535) that can be generated by the random number generator 112 shown in FIG. It shows that. Accordingly, the winning probability of the BB combination is 40/65536 = 1 / 161638.4. In addition, what is necessary is just to determine suitably what kind of value the 40 random numbers assigned to BB combination are made into. In addition, when a plurality of winning combinations are described in the “winning winning” column of the winning lottery table, it indicates that these winning combinations are won simultaneously. Accordingly, according to the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 9, the small combinations 1a to 1p are always won simultaneously, and the small combination 1A is won simultaneously with any two of the small combinations 1B to 1Q.

  Further, as described above, each combination lottery table regarding the re-game combination shown in FIG. 10 is referred to according to the RT state. The combination lottery table referred to when staying in “non-RT” is (a), and the combined winning probability of the re-game combination is the lowest as compared with other RT states. (B) is staying at “RT1”, (c) is staying at “RT2”, (d) is staying at “RT3”, (e) is “RT4” (F) shows the role lottery table which is referred to when staying at “RT5”. As shown in these figures, according to the RT state, the winning probabilities of the replaying game are different, and the types of replaying games that are the target of the lottery are also different. Note that, when a plurality of re-playing winning combinations are won at the same time, the combination of symbols corresponding to which winning combination will be stopped and displayed along the active line will be described in detail later.

  Next, in the role lottery table referred to during RB game A, RB game B, and BB game shown in FIG. 11, only small roles are targeted for lottery, and special roles and re-playing characters are targeted for lottery. Absent. In addition, since the probability of winning one of the small roles is about 1 / 1.19, which is much higher than the probability of winning a small role during normal gaming (about 1 / 1.28), It is easy for players to win and win medals. In addition, the winning probabilities of the small roles 2A, 2B, 3 and 4A are different between RB game A and RB game B, and among these three types of small roles, the winning probability of small role 2A is in RB game A. The winning probabilities of the small roles 3 and 4A are high during RB game B. Further, during the BB game, the small roles 2A, 2B, 3 and 4A are not subject to the role lottery.

  As described above, the role lottery means 410 corresponds to the random number value extracted by the random number generator 112 shown in FIG. 4 and the current game state and RT state in the role lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11. The winning combination is determined based on the combination lottery table. When a winning combination is determined as a winning combination, a flag corresponding to the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as a winning flag) is turned on (“1”). The on / off state of the winning flag corresponding to each combination is stored in the RAM 110 shown in FIG. The winning flag is basically turned off regardless of whether or not a winning combination corresponding to the winning flag that has been turned on has been won when one unit game is completed. However, once the winning flags of the BB combination, the MB combination, the BB combination A, and the RB combination B are turned on, they remain on until winning. As described above, the period in which the special combination winning flag is kept on is also referred to as “the bonus flag is being carried over”.

  In addition, when winning a BB role, MB role, BB role A or RB role B in a role lottery during “normal game”, or when winning BB role A or RB role B during “MB game” In any case, the gaming state shifts to “internal winning”. When the winning special role is won, the gaming state is changed from “internal winning” to the gaming state corresponding to the winning special role (“MB game”, “RB game A”, “RB game B” or “BB game”). Transition. In addition, when the special role won directly in the game in which the special role is won, the game state shifts to the game state corresponding to the winning special role without going through the “internal winning”. In addition, it can be said that the above-mentioned “while the bonus flag is being carried over” is that the gaming state is “internal winning”.

  In addition, if a small role or re-playing role is elected while carrying the bonus flag, the winning flag corresponding to that role is turned on, and the winning flag of the special role being carried over and the selected small role or re-playing The winning combination flag is turned on. Further, when another special combination is won while carrying the bonus flag, the winning flag corresponding to the special combination won at that time is not turned on. Therefore, the plurality of winning flags corresponding to the special combination are not turned on in parallel.

<Description of reel control means>
Returning to FIG. 6, the reel control means 420 includes a reel stop control means 422, and performs control related to the rotational drive of the reels 72 </ b> L, 72 </ b> C, 72 </ b> R. That is, when the reel rotation start signal transmitted from the start switch 36 is received, the stepping motors 80L, 80C, 80R are driven via the motor drive circuit 114, and the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are rotated. When the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, the reel stop control means 422 performs stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch.

  When the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated by the player, the reel stop control means 422 stops the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch within 190 milliseconds. However, during the MB game, the rotation of the middle reel 72C is stopped within 75 milliseconds after the stop switch 37C is operated only for the stop control of the middle reel 72C. If the winning symbol can be stopped at the position of the active line (upper frame U3, lower stage D or upper stage U) within the time described above after the stop switch is operated, it is stopped at the position of the effective line. . In this way, the control for stopping the winning symbol at the position of the effective line within a predetermined range is referred to as “retraction control”. When a certain reel is stopped, if the winning symbol on another reel is already stopped at the position of the active line, the winning symbol is stopped at the position of the active line where the winning symbol is already stopped. . For example, when the winning symbol on the left reel 72L is stopped on the frame U3, when the rotation of the middle reel 72C is stopped, the effective lines in which the winning symbol is already stopped are L1 to L4, and therefore these effective The winning symbol on the middle reel 72C is stopped at either the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D, which is the symbol stop position on the middle reel of the line.

  Here, the relationship between the symbol arrangement of each reel shown in FIG. 3 and the above-described reel stop control will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 12 shows a reel stop control mode in the case where, for example, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 72L becomes a winning symbol and the symbol is stopped at the position of the effective line. As shown in FIG. 3, the symbol numbers “4” and “14” of the left reel 72L are “cherry” symbols. Then, as shown in FIG. 12A, immediately after the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “4” has passed through the stop region described above on the frame U3 (corresponding to the highest determination stop position) (in the same figure). It is assumed that the stop switch 37L is operated.

  At this time, assuming that the left reel 72L is rotating at a speed of 80 revolutions / minute, if it is stopped within 190 milliseconds, the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “4” is displayed on the frame U2 and the frame U1. , Upper stage U, middle stage M, and lower stage D can be stopped at any of the symbol stop positions. For example, when the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “4” is stopped in the lower stage D, the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “14” is further more than U3 on the frame as shown in FIG. It will be located upstream by 5 symbols. The upper frame U2 is the latest symbol stop position when the stop switch 37L is operated. Lower D is a symbol stop position farthest from U3 on the frame among symbol stop positions at which the “cherry” symbol can stop, and corresponds to the lowest determination stop position.

  Based on the positional relationship of the “cherry” symbols of the symbol numbers “4” and “14”, the “cherry” symbol of the symbol number “4” is placed in the lower row as shown in FIG. A case will be considered where the stop switch 37L is operated immediately after the timing at which it can be stopped by D is missed (indicated by a broken line in the figure). In this case, the “cherry” symbol with symbol number “4” cannot be stopped at the lower stage D. Instead, the symbol “cherry” with symbol number “14” located upstream of U3 on the frame by 5 symbols. Can be stopped at the symbol stop position on the frame U3.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), immediately after the timing at which the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “14” can be stopped on the frame U3 is lost (indicated by a broken line in the figure), the stop switch When 37L is operated, the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “14” can be stopped at the lower stage D as in the case of FIG. In this case, the “cherry” symbol of symbol number “4” is located at a position 5 symbols upstream from U3 on the frame. That is, as in the case of FIG. 12B, when the stop switch 37L is operated immediately after the timing at which the “cherry” symbol of the symbol number “14” can be stopped at the lower stage D, the symbol number The “4” “cherry” symbol can be stopped on the frame U3.

  From the above, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 72L can be stopped at the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D regardless of the timing at which the left stop switch 37L is operated. Furthermore, not only the left reel 72L, but if two symbols of the same type are arranged with nine symbols in between, no matter which timing the stop switch is operated, It can be stopped at the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 2, eight lines passing through either the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D in each reel are defined as winning lines L1 to L8. Therefore, if a symbol combination corresponding to a combination is constituted by two symbols in which two symbols of the same type on each reel are arranged with nine symbols in between, it is possible to make a combination that does not miss. it can. Here, in consideration of the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when looking at the symbol combination of each role shown in FIG. 7 and FIG. 8, a small role 1A (“white 7-peach-emblem”), a small role 2A ( "Momo-ANY-emblem"), Minor role 2B ("Watermelon A-ANY- Emblem"), Minor character 4A ("Cherry-Peach-Plum"), Minor character 4B ("Cherry-ANY- Emblem"), MB Role ("White 7-Pel-Plum"), RB Role A ("Cherry-Watermelon A-Plum"), RB Role B ("Cherry-Watermelon A-Pell"), Replay Role A ("White 7-Plum" -Plum "), Re-Gamer B (" Plum-Bell-Emblem "), Re-Gamer C (" Watermelon A-Bell-Cherry ") and Re-Gamer D (" White 7-Cherry-Plum "), It is a role that does not cause missing. In addition, even if a winning combination is lost alone, it is possible to win a winning combination by winning a plurality of winning combinations at the same time.

  In this way, by arranging 20 symbols for each reel and placing 2 symbols of the same type with 9 symbols in between, no matter what timing the stop switch is operated Any one of the two symbols arranged can be stopped at the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D. As a result, for example, by simply placing two symbols on a reel, each of which consists of 10 symbols of different types, the desired switch among the 10 types of symbols can be operated by the stop switch. Regardless of the timing, it is always possible to stop at the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D. For example, a symbol string composed of 10 types of symbols “A”, “B”, “C”,..., “I”, “J” is placed on a reel with “A”, “B”, “C”, ..., “I”, “J”, “A”, “B”, “C”,... The desired design can be stopped on the frame U3 or the lower stage D. If three such reels are used, one desired symbol combination among the symbol combinations “AA” to “J-J-J” (10 types) constituted by the same type of symbols. Can be stopped at any of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In this way, it is possible to create a reel symbol arrangement that can stop and display 10 types of symbol combinations composed of the same types of symbols without missing them.

  If the winning symbol cannot be stopped at the position of the effective line even if the reel to be stopped is rotated by 5 symbols, the appropriately determined symbol is stopped at the position of the effective line while the reel is rotated. Let In this case, when all the reels are finally stopped, the stop control of each reel is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination does not stop along any one of the effective lines (that is, The result of the unit game will be missed). Further, if the winning combination lottery is deviated, stop control of each reel is performed so that a symbol combination corresponding to any combination along the effective line is not stopped and displayed regardless of the timing at which the stop switch is operated. Such reel stop control is called “kicking control”.

  Further, when a plurality of winning combinations are simultaneously won in the winning lottery, the reel stop control means 422 changes the winning combination according to the gaming state, the RT state, or the operation sequence of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R at that time. It is This will be described in detail later.

<Explanation of winning determination means>
Returning to FIG. 6, the winning determination means 430 has a gaming state control means 432, and when all of the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are stopped, a winning determination is made to determine whether or not any combination has won, and the gaming state control The means 432 controls the transition between the gaming state and the RT state according to the result of winning determination. In the winning determination means 430, when the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are stopped, the symbol combinations that are stopped and displayed along the effective lines L1 to L9 correspond to the symbol combinations shown in FIGS. 7 and 8. It is determined whether or not there is a match. If the matching symbol combination is stopped and displayed, it is determined that the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination has been won.

  The game state control means 432 receives “special game”, “internal winning”, “RB game A”, “RB game B”, “MB game”, and “BB” in accordance with the winning of the special role and the end of the special game. The game state of “game” is shifted appropriately. Further, the RT state of “non-RT”, “RT1” to “RT5” is appropriately shifted according to the RT state during the normal game and the type of winning combination. Here, with reference to the state transition diagram shown in FIG. 13, the transition of each gaming state and RT state will be described. First, immediately after the slot machine 10 is powered on, the game state is “normal game” and the RT state is “non-RT”. At this time, when a player wins a plurality of small roles 1 including a small role 1A in a role lottery and loses all of the winning small roles 1, a specific symbol combination (described later) becomes an active line. The RT state is shifted to “RT1”. Further, when the re-game player B wins at “RT1”, the process shifts to “RT2”, and when the re-game player D wins at “RT2”, the game shifts to “RT3”.

  In addition, when “RT2” or “RT3” is selected and the specific symbol combination displayed when the small combination 1 is missed is stopped and displayed, the process proceeds to “RT1”. Furthermore, when “RT1”, “RT2” or “RT3”, when the re-game player C wins, the game is shifted to “non-RT”. Next, when the MB combination is won in the combination lottery during the normal game, the game state is shifted from “normal game” to “internal winning” regardless of the RT state. When the MB combination wins, the game state is shifted from “internal winning” to “MB game”. When the MB combination is won during the normal game and the MB combination is won as it is, the game state is shifted directly from the “normal game” to the “MB game” (the same applies when other special combinations are won). Here, as will be described in detail later, during the MB game, for the RB combination A, the RB combination B, and the re-game combination, the combination lottery is performed, and the contents of the pull-in control change according to the result. Then, the role lottery performed during the MB game is performed using the RT lottery table in the RT state where the player stayed in the normal game immediately before the transition to the MB game. For this reason, when the MB combination is won in the combination lottery during a normal game, the gaming state shifts but the RT state is maintained.

  In addition, when the BB combination is won in the combination lottery during the normal game, the game state is shifted from “normal game” to “internal winning” and the current RT state is shifted to “RT4”. When the BB combination wins in this state, the game state is shifted from “internal winning” to “BB game”. In addition, when RB combination A or RB combination B is won in the role lottery during normal game or MB game, the game state is changed from “normal game” or “MB game” to “internal winning” and the current RT state To “RT5”. When the winning RB combination wins in this state, the gaming state is shifted from the “internal winning” to the winning RB game (“RB game A” or “RB game B”).

  When the gaming state shifts to “BB gaming”, “RB gaming A”, or “RB gaming B” and the transitioned gaming state ends, the gaming state control means 432 shifts the gaming state to “normal gaming”. The RT state is shifted to “non-RT”. The timing for shifting the RT state to “non-RT” may be when each special combination except the MB combination wins.

<Explanation of winning process means>
Returning to FIG. 6, the winning processing means 440 drives a hopper (not shown) provided inside the slot machine 10 when the winning determination means 430 determines that any small role has won. Control for paying out the number of medals (see FIG. 7) corresponding to the winning small combination is performed.

≪Description of sub control circuit≫
The sub-control circuit 200 mainly includes an effect control unit 510, a notification game control unit 520, and a notification control unit 530.

<Description of production control means>
The effect control unit 510 includes an effect data storage unit 512 and an effect lottery unit 514. The notification output unit 600 controls an effect executed during a unit game. The effect data storage means 512 stores image data, sound effects or musical sound data, and blink pattern data of the upper effect lamp 72 for executing various effects. The image data stores symbol image string data for displaying three image reels in the image reel display area GR shown in FIG. Thereby, the effect control means 510 refers to the symbol image data of each image reel, and displays three consecutive symbol images in the image reel display region GR. When the start switch 36 is operated, the three image reels are scroll-displayed, and every time the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated, the corresponding image reel scroll is stopped-displayed. Further, the effect control means 510 matches the display mode of the symbol image displayed when the scroll display of all the image reels is stopped with the result of the unit game determined by the reels 72L, 72C, 72L being stopped. .

  The above-described effect by the image reel describes the basic contents. The image reel displayed on the display device is scroll-displayed according to the operation of the start switch, and the scroll display is displayed for each stop switch. In a known slot machine that produces an effect that stops in response to the operation, a known effect that is performed using the image reel may be executed.

  The effect lottery means 514 determines the content of the effect to be executed in the display area other than the image reel display area GR by lottery according to the result of the winning lottery transmitted from the main control circuit 100 and the gaming state. As a result, the effect control unit 510 stores various data such as image (moving image or still image) data, sound effect or musical sound data, flashing pattern data, etc. corresponding to the effect content determined by the effect lottery unit 514. Based on the various data read out from 512, the display device 20, the speakers 64L and 64R, and the upper effect lamp 76 of the notification output means 600 are driven.

<Description of notification game control means>
The notification game control means 520 controls the game that is performed during the start and end of the operation information notification period and during the operation information notification period. The operation information notification period is an operation order that results in a unit game advantageous to the player when the result of the unit game differs depending on the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R during the normal game or the MB game. It is a period to be notified. Here, the result of the unit game advantageous to the player is, for example, that a small role with a larger number of payouts wins a prize, or a re-game character that shifts to an RT state where the winning probability of the re-game character is higher in normal games. Winning a prize (see FIG. 13). Hereinafter, a game during the operation information notification period is referred to as an ART game or simply ART. The operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R is notified by a known method using images, lamps, sounds, and the like.

  Known start conditions can be adopted as the start conditions for the ART game. In the present embodiment, for example, in the lottery during a normal game, when the small role 2A, the small role 2B, the small role 3, the small role 3 • 4A, the small role 4A • 4B, or the small role 4C • 4D is won ( As shown in FIG. 9, the ART game is started when the ART lottery is performed based on the probability determined in advance according to the winning combination, and as a result, the ART is won and the RT state shifts to “RT3”. Shall be. In addition, when the ART lottery is won while staying at “RT1” or “RT2”, the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in which the re-gamer to shift to “RT3” wins is notified. Then, the transition to RT3 may be assisted.

  Also, the end condition of the ART game can be a known end condition. However, in this embodiment, when the BB combination, the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won in the combination drawing, It is assumed that the ART game ends when the game player C wins, or when a predetermined number of unit games have been performed since the start of the ART game.

  In addition, the notification game control means 520 includes penalty processing means 522, so that when the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are irregularly pressed when the ART game is not being performed, the player performs a disadvantageous control for the ART game. And penalize the player. Here, the irregular pressing refers to an operation sequence in which the first stop switch operated after the rotation of the reels 72L, 72C, 72R becomes the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R. Further, as a disadvantageous control for the player, for example, the above-mentioned ART lottery is not performed for a predetermined number of games. In addition to this, a known penalty may be adopted as a penalty imposed when the stop switch is operated in an operation order other than the predetermined operation order.

≪Explanation of control processing≫
Next, various controls performed in the control circuit described above will be described in detail with reference to flowcharts.
FIG. 14 is a flowchart of a main routine showing a control process performed by the main control circuit 100. 15 to 17, 19, 19, 21 and 22 are flowcharts of various subroutines executed in the main routine. Of these subroutines, FIG. 15 is a flowchart of the role lottery process for realizing the role lottery means 410 shown in FIG. FIG. 16 is a flowchart of a reel control process for realizing the reel control means 420 shown in FIG. 17 and 19 are flowcharts of the reel stop control process for realizing the reel stop control means 422 shown in FIG. 21 and 22 are flowcharts of the winning determination processing for realizing the winning determination means 430 and the gaming state control means 432 shown in FIG.

≪Description of control processing in main control circuit≫
<Description of main routine>
First, a description will be given of the control processing of the main routine executed by the CPU 106 of the main control circuit 100 with reference to the flowchart of FIG. This main routine shows a control process when a unit game is performed in which one step from when a player inserts a game medium until the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are rotated and stopped is performed once.

  When the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on, the CPU 106 performs a predetermined initialization process and sets initial values of various flags and control data stored in the RAM 110 (step S10). Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the re-game winning flag stored in the RAM 110 is turned on (step S12). The re-game winning flag is a flag that is turned on when a re-game player wins in the previous unit game. If it is determined that the re-game winning flag is off (NO), the CPU 106 performs a medal insertion process for starting a unit game in accordance with the player's operation (step S14).

  That is, when the bet switch 34 or 35 is operated by the player, the CPU 106 determines that the credit value stored in the RAM 110 is equal to or greater than the value of the number of medals (hereinafter referred to as the inserted number) corresponding to the operated bet switch. If it is, the value of the inserted number is subtracted from the credit value stored in the RAM 110. Then, the CPU 106 adds the value of the inserted number to the value of the bet number stored in the RAM 110, and transmits the inserted number information indicating the value of the bet number to the sub-control circuit 200. If the bet switch 34 or 35 is not operated, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, and a medal insertion is performed by a medal sensor installed inside the medal insertion slot 32. When a medal inserted through the slot 32 is detected, “1” is added to the value of the bet number stored in the RAM 110 and the number-of-insertion information indicating the value of the bet number is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. .

  When the above medal insertion process is performed, the CPU 106 next determines whether or not the value of the bet number stored in the RAM 110 has reached the specified number (step S16), and determines that the specified number has not been reached (NO). If it is determined, the process returns to step S14, and if it is determined that it has been reached (YES), it is determined whether or not the start switch 36 is operated by the player (step S18). Note that the prescribed number is 2 only during the BB game, and 3 for other games. Further, in a unit game where the prescribed number is two, only the winning line L9 is an effective line, and in a unit game where the prescribed number is three, all of the winning lines L1 to L9 are effective lines. Further, in the state where the number of inserted medals has reached the prescribed number (step S16, YES), when more medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 32, the CPU 106 stores the medal in the medal insertion process of step S14 in the RAM 110. The number of inserted medals is added to the credit value.

  On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that the re-game winning flag is on (YES) in step S12 described above, the process immediately proceeds to step S18 to determine whether or not the start switch 36 has been operated by the player. . Thereby, in the next game in which the re-game player wins, the unit game can be performed again without newly inserting medals or consuming the credited medals. Note that the number of bets in the re-game is the number of bets placed in the previous game stored in the RAM 110.

  In step S18, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a game start signal output by the start switch 36 being operated by the player has been received. If it is determined that the game start signal has not been received (NO), the process returns to step S12 again. In this way, the processing of steps S12 → S14 → S16 → S18 (step S12 → S18 in the case of replaying) is repeated until the start switch is operated by the player. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S18 that the CPU 106 has received the game start signal (YES), the re-game winning flag is turned off (step S20), and the random number is generated from the random number generator 112 shown in FIG. Acquire and perform a lottery process (step S22). That is, from the combination lottery tables shown in FIGS. 9 to 11 stored in the ROM 108, a combination lottery table corresponding to the current game state and RT state is selected, and the selected combination lottery table and random number generator Based on the random number for lottery acquired from 112, the role lottery is performed. If a winning combination is won as a result of the winning lottery, the winning flag of the winning combination stored in the RAM 110 is turned on. Further, the CPU 106 transmits to the sub-control circuit 200 role lottery result information indicating the result of the role lottery (the winning combination type or the loss). As a result, the sub-control circuit 200 starts a scroll display of the image reels and performs a process such as performing a lottery for determining the contents of the effect to be executed based on the received combination lottery result information.

  Next, the CPU 106 rotates the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R, operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R by the player, the result of the lottery performed in the process of step S22, the current gaming state and RT state. Based on the above, a reel control process for controlling the stop of each reel is performed (step S24). Then, when all of the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are stopped by the reel control process, the CPU 106 next determines whether or not any winning combination has been won, and a winning determination is performed in which a game state transition process is performed according to the determination result. Processing is performed (step S26). As a result, when it is determined that the small combination has won, a payout process (step S28) for paying out to the player the number of medals corresponding to the winning small combination. In this payout process, a hopper accommodated in the slot machine 10 may be driven to pay out real medals from the medal payout opening 60. It is also possible to add and store. The CPU 106 that performs the payout process in step S28 corresponds to the winning process means 440 shown in FIG. When the payout process in step S28 is completed, one unit game is completed, and the CPU 106 returns to the process in step S12 again. Thus, by repeating the control processing shown in the main routine, the player can continue to play unit games.

<Description of role lottery process>
Next, the role lottery process performed in step S22 of the main routine shown in FIG. 14 will be described in detail with reference to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, the CPU 106 refers to the current game state stored in the RAM 110 and determines whether the current game state is any one of the BB game, the RB game A, and the RB game B (step S40). If it is determined that the current game state is any one of BB game, RB game A, and RB game B (YES), the current game state in the combination lottery table shown in FIG. The table corresponding to is selected (step S42). On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process in step S40 that the current game state is neither BB game, RB game A, nor RB game B (NO), that is, it is determined that the game is a normal game or an MB game. In this case, the CPU 106 selects the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 9 and the combination lottery table corresponding to the current RT state from the combination lottery table shown in FIG. 10 (step S44).

  When the combination lottery table is selected by the processing of step S42 or S44, the CPU 106 first determines whether or not the current gaming state is MB gaming (step S46). When the CPU 106 determines that an MB game is being played (YES), the winning flags corresponding to all the small combinations stored in the RAM 110 are turned on. Next, the CPU 106 acquires the random number generated by the random number generator 112, and determines whether or not any of the winning combinations is won in comparison with the selected winning lottery table (step S50). If it is determined in step S46 that the current gaming state is not in the MB game (NO), the determination processing in step S50 is immediately performed. The CPU 106 first determines whether or not the BB combination or the MB combination has been won (step S52). When the CPU 106 determines that the BB role or MB role has been won (YES), the internal winning is being performed, and the winning flag of the BB role, MB role, RB role A or RB role B is turned on (that is, It is determined whether the bonus flag is being carried over) or the current MB game is being played (step S54).

  When the CPU 106 determines that it is not an internal winning and is not an MB game (NO), the winning flag corresponding to the combination determined as the winning combination of the BB combination and the MB combination is turned on (step S56). ). Then, the CPU 106 transmits combination lottery information indicating that the BB combination or the MB combination has been won to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S58), and proceeds to the reel control process of step S24 shown in FIG. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines in the determination process of step S54 that the internal winning or MB game is being played (YES), the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination (BB combination or MB combination) is turned on. Instead, the process proceeds to step S58. As a result, for the sub-control circuit 200, the winning combination is not determined in the current winning lottery, indicating that the internal winning is being continued (more precisely, the ON state of the winning flag is maintained). Role lottery information (indicating the type of special role) is transmitted.

  If it is determined in step S52 that the CPU 106 has not won both the BB combination and the MB combination (NO), it is next determined whether or not the RB combination A or the RB combination B has been won. (Step S60). When the CPU 106 determines that the RB combination A or the RB combination B has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the internal winning is being performed (step S62). When the CPU 106 determines that internal winning is not being performed (NO), the winning flag corresponding to the combination determined as the winning combination of the RB combination A or the RB combination B is turned on (step S64). Therefore, unlike when the BB combination or the MB combination is won, the RB combination A or the RB combination B may be won even during the MB game (however, the reel stop control in this case is different from that during the normal game (described later). To)). Then, the process proceeds to step S58, and the combination lottery information indicating that the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines in the determination process of step S62 that the internal winning is made (YES), the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination (RB combination A or RB combination B) is not turned on. Control goes to step S58. As a result, for the sub-control circuit 200, the winning combination is not determined in the current winning lottery, and the winning lottery information indicating that the internal winning is being continued is transmitted.

  If it is determined in step S60 that the CPU 106 has not won any of the RB combination A or RB combination B (NO), it is next determined whether or not any re-playing combination has been won. (Step S66). When the CPU 106 determines that the re-game player has been won (YES), after turning on the win flag corresponding to the selected re-game player (step S68), the process proceeds to step S58, and the re-game player who has won is selected. Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. Further, when the internal winning is being performed, the type of the special combination maintaining the ON state of the winning flag is also transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, if it is determined in the determination process in step S66 that the CPU 106 has not won any re-game player (NO), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an MB game. Judgment is made (step S70). When the CPU 106 determines that an MB game is in progress (YES), the process immediately proceeds to step S58, and the lottery information indicating that the winning flags of all the small roles are turned on by the processing of step S48. Transmit to the sub-control circuit 200.

  If it is determined in the determination process in step S70 that the CPU 106 is not playing an MB game (NO), it is next determined whether or not any small combination has been won (step S72). When the CPU 106 determines that the small role has been won (YES), the winning flag corresponding to the selected small role is turned on (step S74), and the process proceeds to step S58 to indicate the winning small role. The lottery information is transmitted to the sub control circuit 200. Further, when the bonus flag is being carried over, the special control type that maintains the ON state of the winning flag is also transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines in the determination process of step S72 that none of the small roles has been won (NO), the role lottery information indicating that is displayed in the sub-control circuit by the processing of step S58. 200. However, when the bonus flag is being carried over, the lottery information indicating the type of the special combination in which the winning flag is on is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200.

<Description of reel control processing>
Next, the reel control process performed in step S24 of the main routine shown in FIG. 14 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts and explanatory diagrams shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a predetermined shortest time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R started rotating in the previous game (step S80). When the CPU 106 determines that the shortest time has not elapsed (NO), the determination processing in step S80 is repeatedly executed. In this way, control is performed so that the number of medals consumed in a game performed within a certain period of time does not exceed a predetermined number so as not to proceed to the start of reel rotation, which is the next step, until the minimum time has elapsed. ing. When the CPU 106 determines that the shortest time has elapsed (YES), the stepping motors 80L, 80C, and 80R are driven to rotate the reels 72L, 72C, 72R all at once (step S82).

  Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not all of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R have reached the steady rotation speed (80 rotations / minute) (step S84). If it is determined that the reel rotation speed has not reached the steady rotation speed (NO), the determination processing in step S84 is repeated until the reel reaches the steady rotation speed. Therefore, even if the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R during this period, the corresponding reel stop control is not performed. In the determination process of step S84, if it is determined that the rotation speeds of all the reels have reached the steady rotation speed (YES), the CPU 106 turns on the lamps provided in the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, for example. Then, the player is notified that the operation of the stop switch has been accepted, and it is determined whether or not a reel stop signal has been received from any of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R (step S86). This reel stop signal is transmitted from each of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R when operated by the player.

  If it is determined in step S86 that the reel stop signal has been received (YES), the CPU 106 displays stop operation information (a left stop switch, a middle stop switch, or a right stop switch) indicating the stop switch that has transmitted the received reel stop signal. ) Is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 200 (step S88). Then, the CPU 106 stores in the RAM 110 information indicating the type of the stop switch that has been operated and the number of the stop switch that has been operated after the rotation of the reel (step S90). Next, the CPU 106 performs stop control of the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch based on the current gaming state and RT state, the result of the role lottery, the operated stop switch and the operated order (step S92). ).

  When the reel stop control is performed, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the rotation of all the reels is stopped (step S94). When the CPU 106 determines that all the reels are not stopped (NO), the CPU 106 returns to step S86 and determines again whether or not a reel stop signal has been received. If it is determined in step S86 that the reel stop signal has not been received (NO), the process immediately proceeds to step S94 to determine whether all reels have been stopped. As described above, the processes in steps S86 to S94 are repeated until all the reels are stopped. When the CPU 106 determines that all the reels are stopped (YES) in step S94, the CPU 106 performs the reel control process in FIG. Then, the process proceeds to a winning determination process in step S26 of FIG.

<Description of reel stop control processing>
Next, the contents of the reel stop control process performed in step S92 of the reel control process shown in FIG. 16 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 17A and 19 and the explanatory diagram shown in FIG. .

  In the flowchart shown in FIG. 17A, first, the CPU 106 refers to information indicating the current gaming state stored in the RAM 110, and determines whether or not a special game is in progress (step S100).

(1) Reel stop control during normal game In the determination process of step S100, when the CPU 106 determines that the special game is not in progress (NO), whether or not any small combination is won by the next combination lottery process. Is determined (step S102).
(1-a) Reel stop control when a small role is won When the CPU 106 determines that one of the small roles is won (YES) in the determination process of step S102, three types of small numbers including the small role 1A are selected. It is determined whether or not combination 1 is won at the same time (step S104).
(1-a-a) When a plurality of small roles 1 including a small role 1A are won In the determination process in step S104, the CPU 106 determines that three types of small roles 1 including a small role 1A are simultaneously selected (YES). When the determination is made, it is next determined whether or not the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of forward pressing or scissor pressing (step S106).

  Here, forward pressing means that the operation is performed in the order of the left stop switch 37L → the middle stop switch 37C → the right stop switch 37R after the operation of the stop switch is validated (step S84 in FIG. 16, YES). Also, scissor pressing means operating in the order of left stop switch 37L → right stop switch 37R → middle stop switch 37C. In any operation order, the left stop switch 37L is operated first. Hereinafter, for the three stop switches, the first operation is referred to as a first stop operation, the second operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the last operation is referred to as a third stop operation.

  In the determination process of step S106, when the CPU 106 determines that it is operated in the order of forward pressing or scissors pressing (YES), for the winning symbol on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, With respect to the position (upper U), pull-in control is performed with priority on the number (step S108). Here, the number-first pull-in control means that a plurality of winning symbols are stopped at a target symbol stop position within the restriction that the reels must be stopped within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. When it is possible, it is the pull-in control to stop the winning symbols related to more winning combinations.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18 (a), a case where the winning symbol is stopped on the active line L9 by the number-first pull-in control when the small roles 1A, 1B, and 1C are simultaneously won during the normal game will be described. . First, as a first stop operation, when the left stop switch 37L is operated, symbols of symbol numbers “14” to “19” on the left reel 72L are displayed on the display window 74. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning symbol of the small role 1A on the left reel 72L is the “white 7” symbol, and the winning symbols of the small roles 1B and 1C are both “watermelon A” symbols. Therefore, when the left stop switch 37L is operated in the state shown in the left diagram of FIG. 18A, the “white 7” symbol of symbol number “17” and the “watermelon A” symbol of symbol number “18” are displayed. Any of these can be stopped at the upper stage U.

  In this state, when the number-priority pull-in control is performed for the active line L9, the winning symbols of the two roles of the small roles 1B and 1C are selected rather than the “white 7” symbol which is the winning symbol of only the small role 1A. The “watermelon A” symbol is stopped at the position of the target effective line L9 (upper stage U). In the subsequent pull-in control according to the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the winning symbol of the small role that may win a prize is stopped at the position of the active line L9. For example, in the center diagram of FIG. 18A, the “watermelon A” symbol of symbol number “18” is stopped at the upper stage U in the left reel 72L, and symbol numbers “6” to “11” in the middle reel 72C. ”Is displayed, and when the symbols of symbol numbers“ 9 ”to“ 15 ”are displayed on the right reel 72R, the middle stop switch 37C and the right stop switch 37R are operated. In this case, in order to stop and display the symbol combination of the small role 1C along the effective line L9, the “red 7” symbol of the symbol number “9” on the middle reel 72C is stopped on the upper stage U, and the symbol number “ The “BAR” symbol of “13” is stopped at the upper stage U (refer to the diagram on the right side of FIG. 18A). As a result, the symbol combination ("Watermelon A-Red 7-BAR") corresponding to the small combination 1C is stopped and displayed along the active line L9, and one medal is paid out. When the “white 7” symbol on the right reel 72R can be stopped at the upper stage U when the right stop switch 37R is operated, the “white 7” symbol is stopped at the upper stage U, and the small part 1B May be awarded.

  Further, since there is only one “red 7” symbol on the middle reel 72C, there is a case where it cannot be stopped at the upper stage U (that is, missed) depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 37C. In such a case, when the middle stop switch 37C is the second stop operation (ie, forward pressing), the “white 7” symbol (symbol number “14”) of the middle reel 72C is stopped at the upper stage U, and the third If the operation is a stop operation (ie, pressing the scissors), the “peach” symbol of the middle reel 72C is stopped at the upper stage U. In this way, when all three small combinations are missed when three types of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A are simultaneously elected, one of the eight symbol combinations shown in FIG. The reel stop control is performed so that the stop display is performed along the line L9. These symbol combinations are transition conditions for the RT state. As shown in FIG. 13, when “non-RT”, “RT2”, or “RT3”, any one of these symbol combinations is When the stop line is displayed on the valid line L9, the process shifts to “RT1” in any case.

  Returning to FIG. 17A, in the determination process of step S106, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are not operated by forward pressing or scissor pressing (in other words, the first stop operation is not the left stop switch 37L). If the CPU 106 determines that the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R have been operated in the correct operation sequence (step S110). Here, the correct operation sequence is an operation sequence associated in advance with the winning combination when three types of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A are simultaneously selected.

  That is, as shown in the “Remarks” column of FIG. 9, the three types of small roles 1 to be simultaneously elected are “small roles 1A, 1B, 1C”, “small roles 1A, 1D, 1E”, “small roles 1A”. , 1F, 1G ”,“ small roles 1A, 1H, 1I ”,“ small roles 1A, 1J, 1K ”,“ small roles 1A, 1L, 1M ”,“ small roles 1A, 1N, 1O ”and“ small roles 1A ” , 1P, 1Q ”, the operation order of middle pressing (middle → left → right or middle → right → left) is associated with the winning combination as the correct operation order. When these small combinations 1 are won at the same time, the operation sequence of reverse pressing (right → middle → left) or reverse scissors pressing (right → left → middle) is an incorrect operation sequence.

  The three types of small roles 1 to be simultaneously elected are “small roles 1A, 1B, 1F”, “small roles 1A, 1C, 1G”, “small roles 1A, 1D, 1H”, “small roles 1A, 1E, 1I”. ”,“ Small roles 1A, 1J, 1N ”,“ small roles 1A, 1K, 1O ”,“ small roles 1A, 1L, 1P ”and“ small roles 1A, 1M, 1Q ” On the other hand, the operation sequence of reverse push or reverse scissors is associated as the correct operation sequence. When these small combinations 1 are won at the same time, the middle pressing operation order becomes the incorrect operation order.

  In the determination process in step S110, the CPU 106 matches the actual operation order for the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R with the correct operation order associated with the three types of small roles that are selected at the same time ( When it is determined (YES), with respect to the winning symbol on the reel corresponding to the operated stop switch, the drawing priority control is performed with respect to the positions of the effective lines L1 to L8 (upper frame U3 or lower stage D) ( Step S112). Here, the number-preferred pull-in control is to stop a plurality of winning symbols at a target symbol stop position within the restriction that the reel must be stopped within 190 milliseconds after the stop switch is operated. If it is possible, the winning control is to stop the winning symbol from which more medals are paid out.

  Here, with reference to FIG. 18B, when the small roles 1A, 1B, and 1C are simultaneously won during the normal game, the winning symbols are stopped on the effective lines L1 to L8 by the number-first pull-in control. explain. As described above, for the small roles 1A, 1B, and 1C, the middle pressing operation order is associated with the correct operation order. For example, as shown in the diagram on the left side of FIG. 18B, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated as the first stop operation, symbols of symbol numbers “6” to “11” in the middle reel 72C are displayed on the display window 74. Is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning symbol of the small role 1A on the middle reel 72C is a “peach” symbol, and the winning symbols of the small roles 1B and 1C are both “red 7” symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 37C is operated in the state shown in FIG. 18B, both the “peach” symbol of symbol number “8” and the “red 7” symbol of symbol number “9” are in the lower stage. D can be stopped.

  In this state, when the drawing priority control is performed for the valid lines L1 to L8, the payout number of the small combination 1A is 4, and the payout numbers of the small combinations 1B and 1C are both 1 (FIG. 7). Reference), the “peach” symbol which is the symbol of the small role 1A is stopped at the lower stage D (positions of the effective lines L3 to L6). Then, in the pull-in control according to the subsequent second stop operation and third stop operation, the winning symbol of the small role with the possibility of winning is stopped at the position of the effective line (in this case, the positions of the effective lines L3 to L6). Let For example, in the middle diagram of FIG. 18B, in the middle reel 72C, the “peach” symbol of symbol number “8” is stopped in the lower stage D, and the symbol numbers “1” to “6” in the left reel 72L. When the symbols of symbol numbers “13” to “18” are displayed on the right reel 72R, the middle stop switch 37C and the right stop switch 37R are operated. In this case, in order to stop and display the symbol combination of the small role 1A along any of the effective lines L1 to L8, the “white 7” symbol of the symbol number “2” on the left reel 72L is placed in the lower stage D, and the symbol number “7 "White 7" symbol of "" is stopped on the frame U3. Further, the “emblem” symbol of symbol number “15” in the right reel 72R is stopped at the lower stage D, and the “emblem” symbol of symbol number “0” is stopped at the upper frame U3. When such stop control is performed, the symbol combination (“white 7-peach-emblem”) of the small role 1A is stopped and displayed along the active lines L3 to L6, and 15 medals (15 The portion exceeding the number is cut off).

  Returning to FIG. 17A again, in the determination process of step S110, when the CPU 106 determines that the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are not operated in the correct operation order (NO), the operated stop switch is changed. With respect to the winning symbols on the corresponding reels, the above-mentioned number-of-pieces priority pull-in control is performed on the position of the effective line L9 (step S114). Here, with reference to FIG. 18 (c), a case where the winning symbol is stopped on the active line L9 by the pull-in control with priority on the number when the small roles 1A, 1B, and 1C are simultaneously won during the normal game will be described. . As described above, when the small roles 1A, 1B, and 1C are elected simultaneously, the operation order that is neither forward press, scissor press, nor correct answer operation order is reverse press or reverse scissors press (incorrect answer operation order).

  For example, as shown in the diagram on the left side of FIG. 18C, when the right stop switch 37R is operated as the first stop operation, the symbols of the symbol numbers “19” to “4” in the middle reel 72R are displayed on the display window 74. Is displayed. Here, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning symbol of the small role 1A on the right reel 72R is the “emblem” symbol, the winning symbol of the small role 1B is the “white 7” symbol, and the winning symbol of the small role 1C is the “BAR” symbol. is there. Therefore, when the right stop switch 37R is operated in the state shown in FIG. 18C, both the “white 7” symbol of symbol number “3” and the “emblem” symbol of symbol number “5” are in the upper stage. U can be stopped.

  In this state, when performing the drawing priority control with respect to the effective line L9, as described above, the “emblem” symbol of the symbol number “5” which is the symbol of the small role 1A is set to the upper U (position of the effective line L9). ). In the subsequent pull-in control according to the second stop operation and the third stop operation, the winning symbol of the small role that may win a prize is stopped at the position of the active line L9. For example, in the center of FIG. 18B, the “emblem” symbol of symbol number “5” is stopped at the upper stage U in the right reel 72R, and the symbol numbers “13” to “18” of the left reel 72L. When the symbols are displayed and symbols of symbol numbers “6” to “11” are displayed on the middle reel 72C, the left stop switch 37L and the middle stop switch 37C are operated.

  In this case, in order to stop and display the symbol combination of the small role 1A along the effective line L9, the symbol number “17” of the symbol number “17” in the left reel 72L is placed in the upper stage U, and the symbol number “12” in the middle reel 72C. The “peach” symbol of is stopped in the upper U. When such stop control is performed, the symbol combination (“white 7-peach-emblem”) of the small role 1A is stopped and displayed along the active line L9, and four medals are paid out. become. The “white 7” symbol on the left reel 72L, the “peach” symbol on the middle reel 72C, and the “emblem” symbol on the right reel 72R, which constitute the symbol combination of the small role 1A, are arranged in the symbol arrangement of each reel. Thus, the active line L9 can always be stopped. Therefore, even when the reel stop control in step S114 is performed, the small part 1A is not overlooked.

  As described above, when a plurality of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A are won in the lottery during the normal game, the contents of the reel stop control (retraction control) and the retraction control according to the operation sequence of the stop switch. By switching the target effective line, the result of the unit game is made different. When the reel stop control described above is performed, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process in step S94 shown in FIG.

(1-a-i) When a small combination other than a plurality of small combinations 1 including a small combination 1A is won In the determination processing in step S104, the CPU 106 does not win a plurality of small combinations 1 including a small combination 1A. When it is determined as (NO), pull-in control is performed according to the small combination won in the combination lottery. That is, as described in the “Remarks” column of the role lottery table shown in FIG. 9, when the small roles 1a to 1p are simultaneously selected, these are irrespective of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to any one of the winning combinations is always stopped and displayed along the active line L9. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is one. When the small combination 2A or 2B is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 2A or 2B is stopped and displayed along the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Reel stop control is performed. In this case, the medal payout number is 1 × 8 (lines) = 8. In addition, when the small role 3 is won alone, or when the small role 3 and the small role 4A are simultaneously won, the symbol combinations corresponding to the small role 3 are irrespective of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. However, the reel stop control is performed so that the stop display is performed along the effective line L9. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is 12.

  Further, when the small roles 4A and 4B are simultaneously elected, any one symbol combination is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Such reel stop control is performed. In this case, due to the symbol arrangement of each reel, the “watermelon A” symbol on the middle reel 72C and the “white 7” symbol or “BAR” symbol on the right reel 72R, only U3 on the frame or the lower stage D are stopped. Although not possible, the “watermelon A” symbol on the left reel 72L always stops on both the upper U3 and the lower stage D of the frame. Therefore, when the small combination 4A or 4B wins, the winning combination is always double, and the medal payout number is 15. When the small roles 4C and 4D are simultaneously selected, the symbol combination of the small role 4C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Such reel stop control is performed. In this case, the small combination 4C is not missed at any timing, but the symbol combination of the small combination 4C is stopped and displayed along only one of the effective lines L1 to L8. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out is 14.

  As described above, when the reel stop control is performed according to the selected various small roles, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(1-b) Reel Stop Control when Re-Gamer is Winned In the determination process of step S102, when the CPU 106 determines that no small role has been won (NO), It is determined whether or not the winning is made (step S118). If the CPU 106 determines that the re-game player has been won (YES) in the determination process in step S118, reel stop control is performed in accordance with the current RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R ( Step S120). Hereinafter, the contents of the reel stop control in each RT state will be described with reference to the combination lottery table shown in FIG.

(1-b-a) When the current RT state is “non-RT” When it is “non-RT”, as shown in FIG. 10A, “re-game player A” alone, “re-game player A, Any one of “C”, “re-game player A, E”, “re-game player A, F” or “re-game player A, C, E” can be won. When any of the re-game players is won, the combination of symbols of the re-game player A (“white 7-plum-plum”) is applied to the active lines L1 to L, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. Reel stop control is performed so that stop display is performed along any of L8.

(1-b-a) When the current RT state is “RT1” When “RT1”, as shown in FIG. In addition to “Re-Gamer A, C”, “Re-Gamer A, E”, “Re-Gamer A, F” and “Re-Gamer A, C, E”), Any of the three groups of “Game A, B, C”, “Re-Game A, B, C, E” and “Re-Game A, B, C, F” can be won. Then, when the same type of re-game player as in the case of “non-RT” is elected, the symbol combination of the re-game player A is set to one of the effective lines L1 to L8 as in the reel stop control in “non-RT”. The reel stop control is performed so that the stop display is performed along the line.

  On the other hand, when any group of “re-gamer A, B, C, F”, “re-gamer A, B, C, E” and “re-gamer A, B, C, F” wins Changes the type of re-gamer to be awarded according to the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. That is, as shown in FIG. 10B, when the first stop operation is the left stop switch 37L, the combination of symbols of the replaying combination A is one of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of which group is won. The reel stop control is performed so that stop display is performed along the line.

  In addition, when “re-gamer A, B, C” is won, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, the combination of symbols of re-gamer B is an effective line. Reel stop control is performed so that the reel is stopped and displayed along any of L1 to L8, but operated in any other order (middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left) Performs a reel stop control such that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along any of the effective lines L1 to L8.

  In addition, when “re-gamer A, B, C, E” is elected, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → right → left, the combination of symbols of re-gamer B The reel stop control is performed so that is stopped and displayed along any one of the effective lines L1 to L8, but operation is performed in other order (middle → left → right, right → left → middle or right → middle → left). When this is done, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

  Furthermore, when “re-gamer A, B, C, F” is won, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of right → left → middle or right → middle → left, The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the game player B is stopped and displayed along any of the effective lines L1 to L8, but operated in the other order (middle → left → right or middle → right → left). When this is done, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

(1-b-c) When the current RT state is “RT2” When it is “RT2”, as shown in FIG. 10C, “re-game player A” alone, “re-game player C, D” Any one of “Re-Gamer C, D, E” and “Re-Gamer C, D, F” can be won. When “re-gamer A” is elected alone, the combination of symbols of re-gamer A stops along one of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. Perform reel stop control as displayed. On the other hand, when “re-game player C, D” is won, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, replay The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the combination D is stopped and displayed along any of the effective lines L1 to L8, but in other order (middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → Middle or right → middle → left), the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

  In addition, when “re-game player C, D, E” is elected, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right or middle → right → left, the re-game player The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of D is stopped and displayed along any one of the effective lines L1 to L8, but other orders (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, right → left → When operated in the middle or right → middle → left), the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

  Further, when “re-game player C, D, F” is won, the re-game player is operated when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of right → left → middle or right → middle → left. The reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of D is stopped and displayed along any of the effective lines L1 to L8, but in other order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → When operated in the right or middle → right → left), reel stop control is performed such that the symbol combination of the re-gamer C is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

(1-b-d) When the current RT state is “RT3” When it is “RT3”, as shown in FIG. In addition to “re-playing role C, D, E” and “re-playing role C, D, E” and “re-playing role C, D, F”), “re-playing role D”, “re-playing” Any of the three groups of “combination D, E” and “re-playing combination D, F” can be won. If the same type of re-gamer as in “RT2” is elected, the symbol combination of the re-gamer D or C is set to one of the effective lines L1 to L8 as in the reel stop control in “RT2”. The reel stop control is performed so that the stop display is performed along the line.

  On the other hand, if any of the groups “re-game player D”, “re-game player D, E” and “re-game player D, F” wins, the operation sequence of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R Regardless, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-playing combination D is stopped and displayed along any one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

(1-b-e) When the current RT state is “RT4” or “RT5” In this case, as shown in FIGS. 10 (e) and 10 (f), only the re-gamer A can be won, so Regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the re-gamer A is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8.

  As described above, when the re-game player is elected, the CPU 106 performs reel stop control according to the current RT state and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in the process of step S120, and then FIG. The process proceeds to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(1-c) Reel stop control when a special combination is won In the determination process of step S118, if the CPU 106 determines that no re-playing combination has been won (NO), the special combination (BB It is determined whether or not the combination, MB combination, RB combination A or RB combination B) has been won (step S122). If the CPU 106 determines that the special combination has been won (YES) in the determination process of step S122, the symbol combination corresponding to the selected special combination is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8. Reel stop control is performed (step S124). Even if the result of the lottery is lost, if the bonus flag is being carried over, the determination result in step S122 is YES.

  Here, among the symbol combinations of each special combination shown in FIG. 8B, the symbol combination of the BB combination is composed of only “red 7” symbols. As is apparent from the symbol arrangement of each reel shown in FIG. 3, only one “red 7” symbol exists on each reel. For this reason, depending on the operation timing of the player's stop switch, the BB combination will be missed. However, when the “Red 7” symbol is present between the position where the “Red 7” symbol can be stopped at the lower stage D and the position that is five symbols away from the U3 on the frame and upstream. If the stop switch is operated, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped at the lower stage D or the upper frame U3, so that the required pressing skill is low.

  In addition, when it is not desirable that the BB role cannot be won in a state where the winning flag of the BB role is carried over (while the on state is maintained), the winning flag of the BB role is not carried over. Or prevent it from being lost. In other words, in the case where the former is configured, in the unit game in which the BB role is won in the role lottery, if the BB role cannot be won, the winning flag for the BB role will be displayed when the unit game ends. Turn off. In the latter case, at least two BB symbols may be arranged at equal intervals on each reel. With this configuration, the symbol combination of the BB combination can be stopped and displayed along any one of the effective lines L1 to L8 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch.

  Then, when drawing-in control of the symbol combination corresponding to the special combination won in the process of step S124 is performed, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(1-d) Reel stop control when no winning combination is won In the determination process of step S122, when the CPU 106 determines that no special winning combination has been won (NO), the winning combination is It will not exist. Therefore, the CPU 106 performs kicking control so that a symbol combination corresponding to any combination along the active line is not stopped and displayed (step S126). Here, of the first to third stop operations, the timing at which kick control is to be performed may be appropriately determined. However, in the present embodiment, kick control is performed when stop control of the last reel is performed. And if kick control is performed by the process of step S126, CPU106 will transfer to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(2) Reel stop control during special game In the determination process of step S100 of FIG. 17, when the CPU 106 determines that the special game is being performed (YES), the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 19 is performed. That is, first, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an MB game (step S130).
(2-a) Reel stop control during MB game When the CPU 106 determines that the MB game is being played (YES) in the determination process of step S130, the reel stop control is performed by the process of steps S132 to S142 described below. Do. Before that, the reel stop control during MB game will be schematically described based on the diagram schematically showing the structure of the winning lottery table used in each of the non-RT and RT1 to RT3 shown in FIG. In FIG. 20, (a) is a non-RT, (b) is RT1, (c) is RT2, and (d) RT3 is a configuration of the lottery table. The numerical value range for corresponds to the number in the combination lottery table in each RT state shown in FIG. 9 and FIGS.

  Basically, during the MB game, the winning flags of all the small combinations are turned on regardless of the combination lottery, so that the small combination wins according to the operation timing of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. However, in actuality, the pull-in control is also performed during the MB game, and the small role that is the target of the pull-in control is awarded. The contents of the pull-in control differ depending on the result of the role lottery performed during the MB game and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. Note that the role lottery table used in the role lottery during the MB game is the RT lottery table in the RT state where the user stayed immediately before the transition to the MB game.

  Therefore, it becomes the target of the pull-in control in the case of transitioning from the normal game when staying at the non-RT to the MB game and the case of transitioning from the normal game when staying at the RT1 to the MB game. Explain the difference between small roles. When the configuration of the non-RT combination lottery table shown in FIG. 20A and the configuration of the combination lottery table in RT1 shown in FIG. 20B are compared, the special combination winning area (random number: 0-8149), small combination The winning area (random number: 8150 to 14522) and the partial area (random number: 23502 to 65535) of the disparity coincide with each other. As a result, when the extracted random number value belongs to the above-mentioned area in the lottery drawing during the MB game, whether the transition from the non-RT to the MB game or the transition from the RT1 to the MB game, the same contents are drawn. Take control. For example, in the present embodiment, except for the case where RB combination A or RB combination B is won, when the left stop switch 37L is first stopped, the small combination 2B makes a single winning (1 medal payout number), When the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is operated for the first stop, it is assumed that any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins quadruple (5 medal payout number) and pull-in control is performed.

  On the other hand, when looking at the winning area of the replaying combination, the non-RT combination lottery table and the RT1 combination lottery table match for the region of random numbers 14523 to 16001, but the random value For the winning areas from 16002 to 23501, the types of winning combinations are different. That is, in the role lottery table in the non-RT, the re-gamer A is won alone, but in the role lottery table in RT1, “re-gamer A, B, C”, “re-gamer A, B, C, E”. ”Or“ Re-Gamer A, B, C, F ”will win.

Thereby, in the winning lottery during MB game, when the extracted random number value belongs to the winning area from 16002 to 23501, when the transition from non-RT to MB game and when transition from RT1 to MB game The contents of the pull-in control are different. Specifically, when transitioning from non-RT to MB gaming, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins four times, and the small role 2A is single. The pull-in control for winning a prize is performed (refer to the “Draw-in control during MB game” column in the row in which the re-gamer A alone wins in the role lottery table of FIG. 10A).
On the other hand, when shifting from RT1 to MB game, when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the first stop, the small role 2B wins a single prize, and the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is the first stop When operated, a draw-in control is performed in which any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins a quadruple and the small role 2A wins a single (in the role lottery table in FIG. A, B, C ”,“ Re-players A, B, C, E ”and“ Re-players A, B, C, F ”(see the“ Retraction control during MB game ”column).

  Thus, it can be said that when shifting from a normal game staying at non-RT or RT1 to an MB game, there is a high possibility of paying out one or five even if winning a small role.

On the other hand, in the configuration of the RT2 role lottery table shown in FIG. 20C, compared to the non-RT, the winning area of the replaying role is greatly expanded (random number: 14523 to 44522), and the winning combination The types are also different. Therefore, when a transition is made from a normal game staying at RT2 to an MB game, if the random number extracted in the winning lottery during the MB game belongs to the winning area from 14523 to 44522, a non-RT or RT1 normal game The pull-in control is different from the case where the game is shifted from MB to MB game. Specifically, the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R belong to the winning area of “re-playing roles C, D”, “re-playing roles C, D, E” or “re-playing roles C, D, F”. 4C wins a single prize or double prizes 4D according to the order of operations (in the role lottery table of FIG. 10C, “re-games C, D”, “re-games C , D, E ”and“ Re-players C, D, F ”(see the“ Retraction control during MB game ”column in the row won).
In addition, when belonging to the winning area of “re-gamer A”, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins four times, and the small role 2A The pull-in control for single winning is performed (refer to the “Draw-in control during MB game” column in the row in which the “re-gamer A” wins in the role lottery table of FIG. 10C).

  As shown in FIG. 20 (d), in the configuration of the RT3 combination lottery table, the winning area for the re-game combination is further expanded than the RT2 combination lottery table (random number: 14523-65522). Thus, as shown in the role lottery table in FIG. 10D, when the normal game staying at RT3 is shifted to the MB game, the small role 4C is changed according to the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. The tendency to win a single prize or double wins for a small role 4D becomes even stronger.

  In this way, when the transition from the normal game staying at RT2 or RT3 to the MB game is different from the transition from the normal game staying at non-RT or RT1 to the MB game, It can be said that the possibility of paying out 14 sheets or 15 sheets increases. As described above, the MB game of the present embodiment differs in the type of small role that is easy to win and the ease of winning according to the RT state before the transition.

In the example of each combination lottery table shown in FIG. 20, the same special combination and small combination correspond to the range of random numbers from 0 to 14522 in any RT state. For this reason, when a random number value within this numerical range is extracted in the winning lottery during the MB game, the reel stop control (especially the pull-in control) having the same content regardless of which RT state the MB game is started from Is done. However, regarding the numerical range in which special roles (BB role and MB role) that are not the target of lottery during MB game are associated, a predetermined re-game character is associated only during MB game. Anyway. Here, in the following, a special role is associated with a normal game, but a numerical range in which a re-game character is associated with a transition to an MB game is referred to as an “extended re-game character region”. Then, for example, in FIG. 20C and FIG. 20D, an “extended re-game area” is provided, and when a random value corresponding to the “extended re-game area” is extracted during the MB game, When a transition is made from non-RT to MB game, different pull-in control (for example, pull-in control in which the small role 4C or the small role 4D wins according to the operation sequence of the stop switches as shown in FIGS. 10 (c) and 10 (d)) ) May be performed.
20 (c) and 20 (d) are associated with different types of re-game players, and a random value of the “extended re-game player region” is extracted during the MB game. When it is done, the contents of the pull-in control may be different between when the game is shifted from RT2 to MB game and when the game is transferred from RT3 to MB game.

  Hereinafter, the reel stop control during the MB game by the processing of steps S132 to S142 in FIG. 19 will be described.

(2-a-a) Reel stop control when a re-game combination is won First, the CPU 106 determines whether or not a re-game combination is won as a result of a combination lottery (step S132). When the CPU 106 determines that the re-game player has been won (YES), the CPU 106 next controls the reel stop according to the RT state when the MB game is started and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. Is performed (step S134). Hereinafter, the contents of the reel stop control in each RT state will be described with reference to the combination lottery table shown in FIG. In addition, when staying at RT4 or RT5, the BB role, RB role A or RB role B is in a winning state (internal winning), and MB game starts from these RT states Absent. Therefore, the RT state when the MB game is started is any one of “non-RT”, “RT1”, “RT2”, or “RT3”.

(I) When the RT state at the start of the MB game is “non-RT” When it is “non-RT”, as shown in FIG. 10A, “re-game player A” alone, “re-game players A, C ”,“ Re-Gamer A, E ”,“ Re-Gamer A, F ”or“ Re-Gamer A, C, E ”can be won. When “re-playing combination A” is won, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R, the symbol combination corresponding to any combination of the small combinations 1a to 1p is selected from any of the effective lines L1 to L8. The reel stop control is performed so that the stop display is performed along the gap. Here, according to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, when any symbol combination of the small roles 1a to 1p is stopped and displayed along any of the effective lines L1 to L8, any of the small roles 1a to 1p is displayed. As a result, the symbol combination of the small combination 2A is always stopped and displayed along the active line L9. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is 5.

  Next, when “re-game player A, C” is elected, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, Reel stop control is performed so that the combination (“Plum-ANY-Cherry”) is stopped and displayed along the effective line L9. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is 12. On the other hand, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small roles 1a to 1p. The reel stop control is performed such that any symbol combination is stopped and displayed along one of the effective lines L1 to L8. Therefore, in this case, any one of the small combinations 1a to 1p wins four times, and the small combination 2A makes a single winning, and the medal payout number is five.

  If the stop switch 37L, 37C, 37R is operated in the order of left-> middle-> right or left-> right-> middle when "re-gamer A, E" is won, the small role 3 is simply activated on the active line L9. Reel stop control is performed to win a prize. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is 12. On the other hand, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small roles 1a to 1p. The reel stop control is performed so that one of the two wins a single prize and the small combination 2A wins a single prize.

  When the “re-game player A, F” is elected, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, the small role 2A becomes the active lines L1 to L8. The reel stop control is performed so that the player wins eight times. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is eight. On the other hand, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small roles 1a to 1p. The reel stop control is performed so that one of the two wins a single prize and the small combination 2A wins a single prize.

  When “re-playing combination A, C, E” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, the small combination 2B becomes the active line L1. The reel stop control is performed so as to win eight times at L8. Therefore, the medal payout number in this case is eight. On the other hand, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small roles 1a to 1p. The reel stop control is performed so that one of the two wins a single prize and the small combination 2A wins a single prize.

(Ii) When the RT state at the start of the MB game is “RT1” When it is “RT1”, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), the same type of replaying player (“replaying” In addition to “Replay A, C, E”, “Replay A, E”, “Replay A, F” and “Replay A, C, E”), Any of the three groups of “combination A, B, E”, “re-playing combination A, B, C, E” and “re-playing combination A, B, C, F” may be won. Then, when the same type of re-playing combination as in “non-RT” is won, reel stop control is performed so that a small combination similar to the reel stop control during MB game in “non-RT” is won.

  In addition, when any of the groups “Re-Gamer A, B, C”, “Re-Gamer A, B, C, E” and “Re-Gamer A, B, C, F” is elected, stop When the switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small role 2B is stopped and displayed along the active line L9. Do. Thereby, the small combination 2B wins a single prize, and one medal is paid out. On the other hand, when the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small roles 1a to 1p. The reel stop control is performed so that one of the two wins a single prize and the small combination 2A wins a single prize.

(Iii) When the RT state at the start of the MB game is “RT2” When it is “RT2”, as shown in FIG. 10 (c), “re-game player A” alone, “re-game player C, D”, Any one of “Re-Gamer C, D, E” and “Re-Gamer C, D, F” may win. Then, when “re-gamer A” is elected alone, regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R, any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins four times, and the small role 2A Reel stop control is performed to win a prize.

  On the other hand, when “re-playing combination C, D” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, the small combination 4C The reel stop control is performed such that the symbol combination of the symbol is stopped and displayed along any one of the effective lines L1 to L8 (that is, the small combination 4C makes a single prize). Therefore, in this case, 14 medals are paid out. In addition, when operated in any other order (middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left), the symbol combination of the small role 4D becomes the effective line L1 to L8. Of these, reel stop control is performed so that stop display is performed along any two lines (that is, the small combination 4D is double-winned). Therefore, in this case, 15 medals are paid out (the portion exceeding 15 is discarded).

  When “re-game player C, D, E” is elected, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right or middle → right → left, the small role 4C is single. Reel stop control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out after winning. In addition, when operated in any other order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, right → left → middle or right → middle → left), the small role 4D double-wins and 15 medals The reel stop control is performed so that is paid out.

  When “re-playing combination C, D, F” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small combination 4C is single. Reel stop control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out after winning. In addition, when operated in any other order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right or middle → right → left), the small role 4D wins twice and 15 medals. The reel stop control is performed so that is paid out.

(Iv) When the RT state at the start of the MB game is “RT3” When it is “RT3”, as shown in FIG. 10 (d), the same type of regame player (“regame player” as in “RT2”) A ”,“ re-playing roles C, D ”,“ re-playing roles C, D, E ”and“ re-playing roles C, D, F ”), in addition to“ re-playing roles D ”,“ re-playing roles Any of the three groups “D, E” and “Re-player D, F” may be won. Then, when the same type of small role as that in “RT2” is won, reel stop control similar to the reel stop control in “RT2” is performed.

  In addition, when “re-game player D”, “re-game player D, E” or “re-game player D, F” is elected, “re-game player C, D”, “re-game player” in “RT2”. The reel stop control is performed in the same manner as when “C, D, E” or “re-game player C, D, F” is won. That is, when “re-playing combination D” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of left → middle → right or left → right → middle, the small combination 4C wins a single prize. The reel stop control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out. In addition, when operated in any other order (middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → left → middle or right → middle → left), the small role 4D wins twice and 15 medals. The reel stop control is performed so that is paid out.

  When “re-playing combination D, E” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of middle → left → right or middle → right → left, the small combination 4C wins a single prize. The reel stop control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out. In addition, when operated in any other order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, right → left → middle or right → middle → left), the small role 4D double-wins and 15 medals The reel stop control is performed so that is paid out.

  When “re-playing combination D, F” is won, if the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R are operated in the order of right → left → middle or right → middle → left, the small combination 4C wins a single prize. The reel stop control is performed so that 14 medals are paid out. In addition, when operated in any other order (left → middle → right, left → right → middle, middle → left → right or middle → right → left), the small role 4D wins twice and 15 medals. The reel stop control is performed so that is paid out.

  As described above, when a re-game player is won during the MB game, the CPU 106 performs reel stop control according to the RT state at the start of the MB game and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R by the process of step S134. Then, the process proceeds to the determination process in step S94 shown in FIG.

(2-a-i) Reel stop control when RB combination A or RB combination B is won In the determination process of step S132, if the CPU 106 determines that the re-game combination is not won (NO), then the CPU 106 Then, it is determined whether or not RB combination A or RB combination B has been won (step S136). When the CPU 106 determines that the RB combination A or the RB combination B has been won (YES), any of the small combinations 1a to 1p is a quadruple prize regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. At the same time, the reel stop control for single winning of the small combination 2A is performed (step S138). Then, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process in step S94 shown in FIG. In addition, when RB combination A or RB combination B wins during the MB game and the selected RB combination A or RB combination B does not win in the unit game (even if the small combination wins) In the winning determination process shown in FIG. 22 to be described later, processes of steps S230 (YES) → S238 (YES) → S240 → S242 are performed. As a result, when the unit game in which the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won ends, the game state shifts to “internal winning”, the RT state becomes “RT5”, and the RB combination A or the RB combination B wins. The state is carried over in subsequent unit games.

(2-a-c) Reel stop control when the re-playing combination, RB combination A or B is not won In the judgment process of step S136, neither RB combination A nor RB combination B is won (NO) Then, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated in the order of forward pressing or scissor pressing (step S140). Then, when the CPU 106 determines that the operation is performed in the order of forward pressing or scissors pressing (YES), the reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination of the small part 2B is stopped and displayed along the effective line L9. (Step S142). On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines in the determination process of step S140 that the operation order of the forward pressing or the scissor pressing is not performed (NO), the process proceeds to the process of step S138, and the small roles 1a to 1p are processed. One of them wins a quadruple, and the small stop 2A performs a reel stop control for single winning. When the reel stop control is performed by the process of step S138 or S140, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(2-b) Reel stop control during special games other than MB games (2-b-a) Reel stop control when a small role is won In the determination process of step S130, the CPU 106 is not in the MB game (NO) Is determined, that is, when it is determined that the player is in the BB game, RB game A or RB game B, whether or not any small role has won as a result of the role lottery table based on the role lottery table shown in FIG. Is determined (step S144). Then, when the CPU 106 determines that any small combination has won (YES), the drawing combination is controlled according to the selected small combination (step S146). Here, the small roles that can be won during the RB game A or the RB game B are the small roles 2A, the small roles 2B, the small roles 3 and 4A, the small roles 4C and 4D, as shown in the role lottery table of FIG. And all the small roles other than the small roles 4C and 4D. In addition, the small roles that can be won during the BB game are the small roles 4C and 4D and all the small roles other than the small roles 4C and 4D.

  Then, during the RB game A or RB game B, when the small role 2A or the small role 2B is won in the role lottery, the symbol combination corresponding to the selected small role 2A or the small role 2B is set to the stop switches 37L, 37C, Regardless of the operation order of 37R, stop display is performed along the effective line L9. Further, when the small combinations 3 and 4A are simultaneously won in the combination lottery, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 3 is stopped and displayed along the active line L9 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. .

  Also, during the BB game, the RB game A, or the RB game B, when the small roles 4C and 4D are simultaneously elected, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role 4C is set regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. , Stop display along the effective line L9. Further, when all the small combinations other than the small combinations 4C and 4D are simultaneously elected, the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 is stopped along the active line L9 regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R. Display. Then, when the reel stop control is performed by the process of step S146, the CPU 106 proceeds to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

(2-b-i) Reel stop control when a small role is not won (losing) In the determination process of step S144, when the CPU 106 determines that no small role is won (NO), The winning combination does not exist, and the CPU 106 performs kicking control so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination along the active line is not stopped and displayed (step S148). And if kick control is performed by the process of step S148, CPU106 will transfer to the determination process of step S94 shown in FIG.

<Description of the winning determination processing subroutine>
Next, the winning determination process performed in step S26 of the main routine shown in FIG. 14 will be described in detail with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 106 refers to information indicating the current gaming state stored in the RAM 110, and determines whether or not the current gaming state is a special game (step S150). If it is determined that the current gaming state is not in a special game (NO), that is, it is not in any gaming state among “BB gaming”, “MB gaming”, “RB gaming A” and “RB gaming B”, Next, the CPU 106 determines whether or not the current gaming state is “internal winning” (step S152). When the CPU 106 determines that the current gaming state is not “internal winning” (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game player has won a prize (step S154). That is, each symbol combination that is stopped and displayed along the active lines L1 to L9 is compared with the symbol combinations of the re-game players A to D shown in FIG. to decide. When the CPU 106 determines that the re-game player has won (YES), the re-game winning flag stored in the RAM 110 is turned on (step S156). Next, the CPU 106 determines the type of the re-game player who has won the prize. First, it is determined whether or not the re-game player C has won (step S158), and if it is determined that the re-game player C has won (YES), the current RT state stored in the RAM 110 is “non-RT”. Is determined (step S160).

  Here, the current RT state is represented by the value of the variable RT stored in the RAM 110. That is, when the RT value is “0”, it represents “non-RT”, and each value from “1” to “5” represents “RT1” to “RT5”. Therefore, when the value of RT is “0”, the determination result in step S158 is (YES), and the current RT state is maintained. On the other hand, when the value of RT is any one of “1” to “5”, the value of RT is updated to “0” and the process proceeds to “non-RT” (step S162).

  If the CPU 106 determines in the determination process of step S158 that the re-gamer C has not won (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-gamer B has won (step S164). When it is determined that the re-game player B has won (YES), it is determined whether or not the current RT state stored in the RAM 110 is “RT1” (step S166), and the RT value is “ When it is determined that it is other than “1” (NO), the current RT state is maintained. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT value is “1” (YES), the RT value is updated to “2” and the process proceeds to “RT2” (step S168).

  If it is determined in step S164 that the CPU 106 has not won the re-game player B (NO), it is next determined whether or not the re-game player D has won (step S170). When it is determined that the re-game player D has won (YES), it is determined whether or not the current RT state stored in the RAM 110 is “RT2” (step S172). If it is determined that it is other than “2” (NO), the current RT state is maintained. On the other hand, when it is determined that the RT value is “2” (YES), the RT value is updated to “3” and the process proceeds to “RT3” (step S174).

  When the processing of steps S158 to S174 described above is performed to change the RT state in accordance with the current RT state and the type of the replaying player who has won a prize, the CPU 106 stores all the small amounts stored in the RAM 110. The winning flag for the winning combination and the replaying combination is turned off (step S176). Then, the CPU 106 sends game result information indicating the result of the unit game (whether or not a prize has been won and the type of winning combination in the case of winning) and game status information indicating the current game state and RT state to the sub-control circuit 200. (Step S178), and the winning determination process is terminated.

  If it is determined in the above-described determination process of step S154 that the CPU 106 has not won a re-playing combination (NO), the CPU 106 determines whether or not a special combination has been won (step S180). When it is determined that the CPU 106 has won any of the BB role, MB role, RB role A, or RB role B (YES), the winning flag winning flag stored in the RAM 110 is turned off. (Step S182). Next, the CPU 106 sets a special game ending condition corresponding to the winning special combination in the RAM 110 (step S184). Here, the BB game end condition is satisfied when the total number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 345, and the MB game end condition is the medals paid out during the MB game. It is established when the total number exceeds 14. The RB game A end condition is satisfied when the unit game is played five times after the start of RB game A or the small role winning count is five, and the RB game B end condition is RB game. It is established when the unit game is played 8 times after B starts or when the number of winnings of the small role is 8 times. Then, the CPU 106 updates the current game state stored in the RAM 110 to a special game corresponding to the special game won from the “normal game” or “internal winning” (step S186), and after the above-described step S176 and subsequent steps. Process.

  If the CPU 106 determines that the special combination has not been won (NO) in the determination process in step S180 described above, the CPU 106 determines whether any small combination has won (step S188). When the CPU 106 determines that any of the small combinations has won (YES), the medal payout number corresponding to the type of the winning small combination is stored in the RAM 110 (step S190). Accordingly, when the payout process in step S28 of the main flow shown in FIG. 14 is performed, the payout number stored by the process in step S190 is referred to, and the referenced number of medals is paid out.

  On the other hand, in the determination process of step S188, when the CPU 106 determines that no small combination has been won (NO), it is determined whether or not the BB combination is won in the combination lottery (step S192). . When the CPU 106 determines that the BB combination is won (YES), that is, when the BB combination is missed, the RT value stored in the RAM 110 is updated to “4” (step S194). On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that the BB combination has not been won (NO) in the determination process in step S192, it is next determined whether the RB combination A or the RB combination B has been won. (Step S196). When CPU 106 determines that either RB combination A or RB combination B is won (YES), that is, when either RB combination A or RB combination B is missed, it is stored in RAM 110. The value of RT is updated to “5” (step S198).

  Then, when the RT state is updated by the process of step S194 or S198, the CPU 106 updates the gaming state stored in the RAM 110 to “internal winning” (step S200), and performs the processes after step S176 described above. Here, since the winning flag for the special combination is not turned off in the process of step S176, the ON state of the winning flag corresponding to the BB combination or the winning RB combination is maintained.

  Next, in the determination process of step S196, when the CPU 106 determines that the RB combination A or the RB combination B is not won (NO), the small combination 1A to 1A along any of the active lines L1 to L9. It is determined whether or not the specific symbol combination (see FIG. 17B) displayed when 1Q is missed is stopped (step S202). When the CPU 106 determines that the above-described specific symbol combination (hereinafter also referred to as a small part 1A to 1Q spill) has not been stopped (NO), the processing immediately after step S176 is performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that the small parts 1A to 1Q have been stopped (YES), whether or not the current RT state stored in the RAM 110 is “non-RT”. Is determined (step S204). When it is determined that the RT value is other than “0” (NO), the RT value is set to “0” and the current RT state is set to “non-RT” (step S206). On the other hand, if it is determined that the RT value is “0” (YES), the RT value is set to “1” and the current RT state is set to “RT1” (step S208). As described above, when the process of step S206 or S208 is performed, the CPU 106 performs the processes after step S176.

  Next, in the determination process of step S152 described above, when the CPU 106 determines that the current gaming state is “internal winning” (YES), first, the special combination (BB combination, MB combination, RB combination A or RB combination B). ) Is determined whether or not a prize has been won (step S210). If it is determined that any special combination has won (YES), the processing from step S182 described above is performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that no special combination has been won (NO) in the determination process of step S210, it is next determined whether or not the re-game combination has won (step S212). ). When the CPU 106 determines that the re-game player has won (YES), the re-game winning flag stored in the RAM 110 is turned on (step S214), and the processing after step S176 is performed.

  When the CPU 106 determines that the re-game combination has not won (NO) in the determination process of step S212, it is next determined whether any small combination has won (step S216). When the CPU 106 determines that none of the small roles has been won (NO), the processing from step S176 is performed as it is. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that one of the small roles has won (YES), the process proceeds to the above-described step S190, and the number of medals to be paid out according to the type of the winning small role (see FIG. 7). ) Is stored in the RAM 110, and then the processes in and after step S176 are performed. If it is determined in step S216 that the CPU 106 has not won any small role (NO), the process immediately proceeds to step S176 and subsequent steps.

  Next, in the determination process of step S150 described above, when the CPU 106 determines that the current game state is a special game (YES), the process of the flowchart shown in FIG. 22 is performed. First, the CPU 106 adds “1” to the value of the number of unit games performed during the special game stored in the RAM 110, and counts the number of games (step S220). Then, the CPU 106 determines whether or not any small role has won (step S222), and when it is determined that the winning has been made (YES), the number of times that the small role has won during the special game stored in the RAM 110. "1" is added to the value of, and the number of winnings is counted (step S224).

  Next, the CPU 106 stores, in the RAM 110, the number of medals to be paid out by the payout process in step S28 of the main flow shown in FIG. 14 according to the type of the winning combination (step S226). Next, the CPU 106 adds the payout number corresponding to the winning small role to the value of the total number of medals paid out during the special game stored in the RAM 110 (step S228), and whether or not the MB game is in progress. Is determined (step S230). When the CPU 106 determines that the MB game is not currently being played (NO), it is determined whether or not the termination condition for the special game currently being executed is satisfied (step S232). When the CPU 106 determines that the end condition is satisfied (YES), the current RT state stored in the RAM 110 is updated to “non-RT” (RT = 0) (step S234). Then, the game state is updated to “normal game” (step S236), and the values of the number of games, the number of winnings and the number of payouts counted by the processes of steps S220, S224, and S228 are cleared. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step S176 in FIG. 21, and the winning flags of all the small combinations and replaying combinations stored in the RAM 110 are turned off.

  If it is determined in step S230 that the CPU 106 is in the MB game (YES), it is determined whether or not RB combination A or RB combination B is won in the current combination lottery (step S238). ). When CPU 106 determines that RB combination A or RB combination B has been won (YES), the current RT state is updated to “RT5” (RT = 5) (step S240). Next, the process proceeds to the process of step S242, the game state is updated to “internal winning”, and the values of the number of games, the number of winnings and the number of payouts counted by the processes of steps S220, S224, and S228 are cleared. Then, the process proceeds to the process of step S176 in FIG. 21, and the winning flags of all the small combinations and replaying combinations stored in the RAM 110 are turned off. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that the RB combination A or the RB combination B is not won (NO) in the determination process in step S238, it is determined whether or not the termination condition for the currently running MB game is satisfied. Judgment is made (step S244). When the CPU 106 determines that the MB game end condition is satisfied (YES), the process proceeds to the process of step S236 described above, and after the game state is updated to “normal game”, the process proceeds to the process of step S176 in FIG. Transition. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that the MB game end condition is not satisfied (NO) in the determination process of step S244, the process proceeds to the process of step S176 in FIG. As a result, when the MB game is finished and the normal game is resumed, the RT state is the RT state stored in the RAM 110, that is, the RT state that was staying during the normal game immediately before the MB game is started. It becomes.

  When the CPU 106 determines that no small role has been won (NO) in the determination process of step S222 described above, it is next determined whether or not the RB role A or RB role B has been won (step S246). ). When the CPU 106 determines that neither of the RB combination A or the RB combination B has been won (NO), the processing after step S230 described above is performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 106 determines that either the RB combination A or the RB combination B has won (YES), first, the winning flag state of the winning RB combination stored in the RAM 110 is turned off. (Step S248). Next, the CPU 106 sets an end condition for the winning RB combination in the RAM 110 (step S250). Then, the CPU 106 updates the current game state stored in the RAM 110 to the RB game (RB game A or RB game B) corresponding to the RB combination won from the “normal game” (step S252), FIG. The process after step S176 is performed.

≪Description of control processing in sub control circuit≫
Next, with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIG. 23 and FIG. 24, various processes relating to notifications and effects executed in the sub-control circuit 200 will be described. Here, FIG. 23 is a flowchart showing the contents of the ART notification process for notifying the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R during the ART. FIG. 24 is a flowchart showing the contents of penalty processing performed during a unit game.

<Description of ART notification processing>
First, the contents of the ART notification process will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. This ART notification process is a process that is periodically executed.
First, the CPU 206 of the sub control circuit 200 shown in FIG. 5 determines whether or not the role lottery information (see FIG. 14, step S54) is received from the main control circuit 100 (step S300). If the CPU 206 determines that the lottery information has not been received (NO), the ART notification processing is terminated and other processing is performed. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S300 that the CPU 206 has received the winning lottery result information (YES), the CPU 206 determines whether or not the penalty flag stored in the RAM 210 shown in FIG. Is determined (step S302). Here, the penalty flag indicates to the player when the player operates the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R in an order other than the predetermined operation order when playing a game other than the ART game. It is a flag indicating whether or not a penalty is imposed.

  When the CPU 206 determines that the penalty flag is on (NO), the ART notification process is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 206 determines that the penalty flag is off (YES), an ART lottery is performed to determine whether or not to start the ART game (step S304). This ART lottery is a random lottery performed when the lottery information received from the main control circuit 100 indicates that the small role 2A, the small role 2B, the small role 3, or the small roles 3 and 4A has been won. is there. When the random number lottery is won, the CPU 206 turns on the ART flag stored in the RAM 210 and starts the ART game. The winning probability of the ART lottery is different for each type of winning combination (small combination 2A, small combination 2B, small combination 3, or small combination 3 and 4A).

  Next, the CPU 206 determines whether or not the state of the above-mentioned ART flag is on (step S306). When the CPU 206 determines that the ART flag is off (NO), the ART notification process in FIG. 23 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when it is determined that the ART flag is on (YES), it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal game (step S308). This determination is made based on the gaming state information (assumed to be stored in the RAM 210 when received) transmitted from the main control circuit 100 by the process of step S176 of FIG. If the CPU 206 determines that the current gaming state is a normal game (YES), then the CPU 206 determines whether or not the current RT state is “non-RT” (step S310). When the CPU 206 determines that the current RT state is “non-RT” (YES), the ART notification process in FIG. 23 is terminated and other processes are performed.

  On the other hand, if it is determined that the current RT state is not “non-RT” (NO), the CPU 206 next determines whether or not the re-game combination is won based on the combination lottery information received from the main control circuit 100. Is determined (step S312). Then, when the CPU 206 determines that any re-game player is won (YES), the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, 37R that the re-game player C does not win is notified (step S314). That is, when the current RT state is “RT1”, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the re-players A, B, and C are simultaneously elected, the operation sequence of middle → left → right is notified. When re-players A, B, C, and E are elected at the same time, the operation sequence of middle → right → left is notified, and when re-players A, B, C, and F are elected at the same time, right → The operation sequence of left → middle or right → middle → left is notified.

  Further, when the current RT state is “RT2”, as shown in FIG. 10C, when the re-game players C and D are simultaneously elected, left → middle → right or left → right → middle When the operation order is notified and the re-players C, D, E are simultaneously selected, the operation order of the middle → left → right or middle → right → left is notified and the re-players C, D, and F are simultaneously selected. When this is done, the operation sequence of right → left → middle or right → middle → left is notified. Further, when the current RT state is “RT3”, as shown in FIG. 10D, the replaying combination C, D, the replaying combination C, D, E, or the replaying combination C, D, When F wins at the same time, an operation sequence similar to that for “RT2” is notified. When the process of step S314 is completed, the CPU 206 ends the ART notification process of FIG. 23 and performs other processes.

  If the CPU 206 determines in step S312 that the re-playing combination has not been won (NO), it is next determined whether or not three types of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A have been won (step S312). S316). When the CPU 206 determines that the three types of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A have not been won (NO), the ART notification processing of FIG. 23 is terminated and other processing is performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 206 determines that the three types of small combinations 1 including the small combination 1A have been won (YES), the operation order for winning the small combination 1A is notified (step S318). That is, as shown in the “remarks” column in the role lottery table of FIG. 9, “small roles 1A, 1B, 1C”, “small roles 1A, 1D, 1E”, “small roles 1A, 1F, 1G”, “small” "Combination 1A, 1H, 1I", "Combination 1A, 1J, 1K", "Combination 1A, 1L, 1M", "Combination 1A, 1N, 1O" or "Combination 1A, 1P, 1Q" When winning, a notification is made that the middle stop switch 37C is first stopped.

  Also, “small roles 1A, 1B, 1F”, “small roles 1A, 1C, 1G”, “small roles 1A, 1D, 1H”, “small roles 1A, 1E, 1I”, “small roles 1A, 1J, 1N” ”,“ Small 1A, 1K, 1O ”,“ Small 1A, 1L, 1P ”or“ Small 1A, 1M, 1Q ”is selected, the right stop switch 37R is first stopped. Is notified. And if CPU206 alert | reports by the process of step S318, it will complete | finish the ART alerting | reporting process of FIG. 23, and will perform another process.

  If the CPU 206 determines that the current game state is not a normal game (NO) in the determination process of step S308 described above, it next determines whether or not an MB game is being played (step S320). When the CPU 206 determines that the MB game is not in progress (NO), the ART notification process in FIG. 23 is terminated and other processes are performed. On the other hand, when the CPU 206 determines that the MB game is being played (YES), it is determined whether or not the re-game combination is won based on the combination lottery information received from the main control circuit 100 (step S322). ). Then, when the CPU 206 determines that any re-game player has been won (YES), it is next determined whether or not the current RT state is “non-RT” (step S324). If the CPU 206 determines that the current RT state is “non-RT” (YES), it terminates the ART notification processing of FIG. 23 and performs other processing. On the other hand, when it is determined that the current RT state is not “non-RT” (NO), the player is notified of an operation order in which an advantageous unit game result is obtained (step S326). Then, when the operation order is notified by the process of step S326, the CPU 206 ends the ART notification process of FIG. 23 and performs other processes.

  Here, the operation order in which advantageous unit game results are obtained is the operation order in which a small role where more medals are paid out wins when an MB game is started while staying at “RT1”. Become. For example, as shown in FIG. 10 (b), when the re-players A, B, C, the re-players A, B, C, E or the re-players A, B, C, F are elected, the middle stop switch It is notified that the first stop operation of 37C or the right stop switch 37R is performed.

  On the other hand, when MB game is started while staying at “RT2” or “RT3”, if the total number of medals paid out during the MB game is 0, small The operation order for single winning combination 4C is notified, and when the number is one or more, the operation order for double winning combination 4D is notified (see FIGS. 10C and 10D). In other words, in MB games, more than 14 medals are paid out. Therefore, in the first unit game in which MB games are started, when the small role 4D wins twice and 15 medals are paid out, The MB game ends just by playing the unit game. On the other hand, if the small role 4C wins a single prize in the first unit game in which the MB game is started, there are 14 medals to be paid out, so the MB game end condition is not satisfied. Then, if the small role 4D wins twice in the next unit game, a total of 29 medals are paid out in 14 pieces in the first unit game and 15 pieces in the next unit game, and the MB game ends. In this way, at the first small role winning opportunity, the maximum number of payouts (14) that does not satisfy the MB game end condition is won, and at the next small role winning opportunity, the largest payout number (15) ) To win a small role.

  If the CPU 206 determines that the re-game combination is not won (NO) in the determination process of step S322 described above, it is next determined whether or not the RB combination A or RB combination B has been won (step S328). . When the CPU 206 determines that the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won (YES), as described above, any one of the small combinations 1a to 1q is performed regardless of the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R. In addition to winning a quadruple, the small combination 2A wins a single, so the ART notification process of FIG. 23 is terminated without particularly notifying the operation order. On the other hand, when the CPU 206 determines that neither the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won (NO) in the determination process in step S328, as described above, the left stop switch 37L is the first stop switch 37L. When the stop operation is performed, the small combination 2B wins a single and one medal is paid out. When the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is operated for the first stop, the small combination 1a to 1q One of them wins four times, and the small role 2A makes a single winning and five medals are paid out. For this reason, the CPU 206 issues a notification indicating that the stop switch for the first stop operation is the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R (ie, irregular pressing) (step S330). And if CPU206 alert | reports by the process of step S330, it will complete | finish the ART alerting | reporting process of FIG. 23, and will perform another process.

<Description of penalty processing>
Next, the contents of penalty processing will be described using the flowchart shown in FIG. First, the CPU 206 determines whether stop operation information (see step S88 in FIG. 16) has been received from the main control circuit 100 (step S340). When the CPU 206 determines that the stop operation information has been received (YES), it is determined whether or not the received stop operation information is due to the first stop operation (step S342). When the CPU 206 determines that the received stop operation information is due to the first stop operation (YES), it is determined whether or not the stop switch indicated by the stop operation information is the left stop switch 37L (step). S344). When the CPU 206 determines that it is not the left stop switch 37L, it determines whether or not the ART flag stored in the RAM 210 is on (step S346). When the CPU 206 determines that the ART flag is turned off (NO), the penalty flag stored in the RAM 210 is turned on while the unit game is performed 500 times (step S348). Then, the CPU 206 ends the penalty process of FIG.

  When it is determined that the stop operation information is not received from the main control circuit 100 (NO) in the determination process in step S340, the received stop operation information in the determination process in step S342 is based on the first stop operation. (NO), if the received stop operation information indicates that the left stop switch 37L is out (YES), and further in the determination process of step S346. When it is determined that the ART flag stored in the RAM 210 is turned on (YES), the penalty process of FIG. 24 is terminated without turning on the penalty flag.

  As described above, when the left stop switch 37L is operated during the first stop operation in a state where the ART game is not being performed, the penalty flag is turned on for 500 games. Therefore, in the ART notification process shown in FIG. 23, the ART lottery is not performed during this period, which is in a disadvantageous state for the player. For this reason, for example, when the stop switch other than the left stop switch 37L is not operated for the first stop as in the case of staying at RT1 during the normal game, the player shifts to the RT state where the winning probability of the re-gamer is higher. Even in a situation where this is not possible (see FIG. 10B and FIG. 13), it is possible to make the player hold the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L. Needless to say, not only “do not execute ART lottery” as penalty contents, but also known penalties (measures disadvantageous to the player) in the technical field of gaming machines can be applied.

Next, the RB game and the MB game in the slot machine 10 described above will be described.
(1) RB game playability In conventional slot machines, the “Red 7” symbol, the “White 7” symbol, the “BAR” symbol, etc. are often used for symbol combinations of special roles. It is widely recognized as a bonus symbol. In addition, in order to make it easy to push these bonus symbols, the size of the symbols is increased, and a light-transmitting area is provided in a part of the symbols so that the light of the backlight installed on the back side of the reel tape can be visually recognized. It has been devised to make the design stand out, such as making it possible.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 10, as shown in FIG. 8A, the symbol combination corresponding to the RB combination A is “Cherry-Watermelon A-Plum”, and the symbol combination corresponding to the RB combination B is “ Cherry-Watermelon A-Bell ". The “cherry” symbol, the “watermelon A” symbol, the “bell” symbol, and the “plum” symbol, which are used for these symbol combinations, are generally often used for symbol combinations of small roles or replaying characters. For this reason, even if the symbol combination corresponding to the RB combination A or the RB combination B is stopped and displayed along the active line, it is difficult to understand that the RB combination has won a prize at first glance.

  Further, in the slot machine 10, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 72L, the “watermelon A” symbol on the middle reel 72C, the “bell” symbol, and the “plum” symbol on the right reel 72R are stopped at any timing. Can be stopped at either the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D. In addition, the winning lines passing through the upper frame U3 or the lower stage D corresponding to each reel are effective lines L1 to L8. As a result, in the slot machine 10, even if the RB combination A or the RB combination B is won in the combination lottery during the normal game, even if the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R are operated at any timing (that is, do not push up). However, the symbol combination of RB combination A or RB combination B won by the reel stop control can be stopped and displayed along the effective line.

  That is, the player can win the RB combination A or the RB combination B without paying special attention, and the RB combination A or the RB combination B depending on the form of the symbol displayed when all the reels are stopped. It is difficult to recognize that the player has won (in other words, the transition from the normal game to the RB game).

  In addition, from the combination lottery tables shown in FIG. 9 and FIG. 11, during the RB game, the winning probability of the small combination 2A, the small combination 2B, and the small combination 3 / 4A that trigger the ART lottery is higher than during the normal game. In addition, the possibility that the small role 3 wins is also significantly increased. Thereby, it is possible to make the player feel the unexpectedness that the prize winning frequency of the small role 3 suddenly increases during the normal game, and the game player changes to a state where it is easy to shift to the ART game. Furthermore, RB game A ends when the unit game is played five times or the small role is won five times, and RB game B ends when the unit game is played eight times or the small role is won eight times. It becomes difficult to determine how long the above-described state will last. As a result, the player can expect that this state will continue indefinitely, and may have anxiety that this state may end with the next unit game, and it can be expected to improve the interest related to the game.

(2) Gameability of MB game Basically, during MB game, winning flags for all small roles are turned on regardless of the role lottery. Further, in the slot machine 10, for the RB combination A, the RB combination B, and each re-playing combination, a combination lottery based on the combination lottery table used immediately before the MB game is started is performed, and the RB combination A and the RB combination B are performed. Alternatively, when each re-gamer wins, the type of winning combination for which the pull-in control is performed is switched according to the type of the winning combination and the operation order of the stop switches 37L, 37C, and 37R (FIG. 19, step). (See S132 (YES) → S134 and FIG. 10). If none of the RB combination A, RB combination B or each replay combination is won, the small combination 2B is made a single prize on the active line L9 when the left stop switch 37L is operated for the first stop. (The medal payout number is 1) (FIG. 19, Step S140 (YES) → S142). On the other hand, when the middle stop switch 37C or the right stop switch 37R is operated for the first stop, any one of the small roles 1a to 1p is won four times, and the small role 2A is single-winned (the medal payout number is 5). Sheets) (FIG. 19, step S140 (NO) → S138). Further, in the slot machine 10, the left stop switch 37L is substantially forced to be first stopped except during the ART game by the penalty process shown in FIG.

  Under such a premise, for example, it is assumed that the MB game is started when the ART game is not being executed and the RT state is “non-RT” or “RT1”. In this case, referring to the role lottery tables in FIG. 9 and FIGS. 10 (a) and 10 (b), in most unit games, any of the small roles 1a to 1p wins four times, and at the same time, the small role 2A is single. One medal is awarded and five medals are paid out, or the small role 2B is awarded a single prize and one medal is paid out. Therefore, in the case where the profit is the least, the MB game is not completed unless the single winning of the small role 2B having only one medal payout is repeated 15 times. In addition, the processing of steps S52 and S54 of the winning lottery process shown in FIG. 15 will treat the BB winning combination even if winning the winning BB winning combination during the MB game, so that the BB winning combination may be won. There is no. For this reason, the longer the MB gaming state is, the longer the period during which the BB combination is not won, and the MB game in this case is never an advantageous state for the player. In addition, since the winning probability of the MB combination in the normal game is about 1/8, it cannot be said that the frequency of shifting to the MB gaming state is low.

  However, the symbol combination corresponding to the MB role (“white 7-bell-plum”) is also not conspicuous as the symbol combination of the special role, although the “white 7” symbol is used in the left reel 72L. Like the RB combination A and the RB combination B, it is difficult to understand that the prize has been won. Therefore, it can be said that the player is highly likely to play the unit game without being aware that the player is in the MB game.

  On the other hand, when the RT state is “RT2” or “RT3”, when the MB game is started, it has a high probability (about “2.276 when“ RT2 ”, when“ RT3 ”) About 1 / 1.287) The pull-in control of the small role 4C or 4D is performed. However, when the ART game is not in progress, the first stop operation of the left stop switch 37L is required to avoid the penalty, so that the MB game may end immediately after the small role 4D wins twice. Yes, it is hard to say that you can fully enjoy the benefits of MB games.

  However, when an MB game is started during an ART game, for example, when a unit game in which a plurality of re-game players are simultaneously elected continues, an operation sequence in which the small role 4C first wins is notified, and then The operation order in which the small role 4D wins twice is notified. That is, a total of 29 medals can be obtained in two unit games. In this way, even in the same MB game, the profits that can be obtained can vary greatly depending on whether the RT state is just before the start and whether the ART game is in progress. In addition, as described above, during MB games, it can be said that the BB role is not won in the role lottery, but since such a period ends with two unit games, the winning opportunity of the BB role is not inhibited as much as possible. can do.

  In this way, the possibility that the player can obtain more profits can be varied depending on factors other than the role lottery, so that the state relating to the profitability can be diversified.

Next, a modified example of the above-described slot machine 10 will be described.
(1) In the front view of the slot machine 10 shown in FIG. 1, the reels 72L, 72C, 72R are provided at the position of the upper panel 70. However, instead of the display device 20, larger reels 72L, 72C, 72R are provided. The small display device 20 may be provided at the position of the upper panel 70.
(2) Although the visual recognition area in the rotation direction of each reel of the display window 74 is set to 6 symbols, a larger number of symbols may be configured to be visible.

(3) The symbol combination corresponding to the BB combination is composed of “red 7” symbols arranged only one on each reel. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and two symbols are sandwiched by nine symbols in between. By configuring with the arranged symbols, it is possible to prevent the BB combination from being missed. Thus, in a slot machine using three reels with 20 symbols on each reel, when a symbol combination corresponding to the BB role is constituted by two symbols drawn on each reel, the following advantages are obtained. There is a point.

In general, the technical standards for slot machines are stipulated in the National Public Safety Commission Rules (hereinafter simply referred to as rules). In this rule, the number of medals to be paid out in one BB game is 360. The number of symbol combinations of the BB role (a continuous action device related to the first type special character) that will start a BB game that does not exceed must not exceed 2/1500 of the total number of symbol combinations. It is stipulated. Therefore, since the number of all symbol combinations in this embodiment is 20 ³ = 8000, the number of symbol combinations of the above-mentioned BB combination must not exceed 10. In the present embodiment, if the symbol combination is configured by two symbols arranged on each reel, the symbol combination corresponding to the symbol combination is not missed. ³ = 8 can be provided. Therefore, by setting the symbol combination to the symbol combination of the above-mentioned BB combination (the number of medals paid out is 360 or less), one BB combination that does not miss out can be provided.

In addition, the above-mentioned rule stipulates that the number of symbol combinations of the RB role (first type special object) in the slot machine equipped with the BB role must not exceed 1/500 of the total number of symbol combinations. Yes. Therefore, 1 when the number of symbols per reel and 20, symbol number of combinations of RB role is maximum at ¹⁶ (20 3/500 = 16). Further, in the present embodiment, missing symbols can be eliminated by a combination of two symbols arranged on each reel (ie, 2 ³ = 8 symbol combinations). As a result, two types of RB combinations that do not miss out can be provided in eight ways × 2 ≦ 16.

On the other hand, it is stipulated that the number of symbol combinations of the RB role should not exceed 3/500 of the number of all symbol combinations in the slot machine that does not have the BB role described above. Therefore, in this case, the maximum number of symbol combinations for the RB combination is 48 (20 ³ × 3/500 = 48). As described above, according to the present embodiment, the missing symbols can be eliminated by the eight combinations of symbols. Therefore, when the BB role is not installed, a maximum of 48/8 = 6 types of RB roles that do not cause missing are provided. it can.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, one type of BB combination and two types of RB combination that do not cause missing, or six types of RB combination (no BB combination) can be mounted. Thus, the following effects can be expected by mounting a plurality of RB combinations or BB combinations that do not cause missing.

  (A) Since the BB combination and various RB combinations can be won without requiring so-called pressing, a game with the display device 20 as a main body can be performed as in the present embodiment. In other words, the player is not aware of the reels 72L, 72C, and 72R, and even if the game is advanced while paying attention to the image (for example, the image reel) displayed on the display device 20, no trouble occurs. As a result, it is possible to realize a slot machine that mainly produces effects as if the image reel fluctuates according to the player's operation and the result of the unit game is determined according to the stop display mode. Further, by executing various movements that cannot be realized with a mechanical reel in accordance with the result of an effect lottery or the like, it is possible to provide a more interesting game.

  (A) Since the winning probabilities of the small combinations in the BB game and various RB games can be made different for each type of small combination, the characteristics in each game can be diversified. For example, the winning (or winning) of a specific small role is used as an ART lottery execution condition, and the winning probability of the ART lottery varies depending on the type of a specific small role that is won (or won) in the winning lottery. Keep it. Thereby, the expectation for the start (so-called first hit) or addition of the ART game can be changed according to the type of the special game transferred from the normal game.

(4) Aside from the effective lines L1 to L8, this is an effective line that is subject to pull-in control independently, and the winning symbol can be pulled in depending on the operation timing of the stop switch (in other words, it can be missed) Although the effective line L9 is defined as the line, the number of such effective lines is not limited to one, and a plurality of effective lines may be provided. In this case, it goes without saying that the probability that the winning symbol can be drawn to the position of one of the effective lines is increased as compared with the case where there is only one effective line. In this case, a plurality of effective lines different from the effective lines L1 to L8 may be defined, or the effective line L9 and some effective lines of the effective lines L1 to L8 may be combined.

(5) For example, in the case of the reel stop control shown in steps S104 to S114 in FIG. 17, when the effective line that is the target of the pull-in control is switched according to the operation order of the stop switch, the effective target that is the target of the pull-in control. The player may be notified of which line is the line. Such notification is, for example, in the case where the effective line (L9) that cannot stop the winning symbol at the position of the effective line depending on the operation timing of the stop switch, as in step S114 of FIG. It is beneficial for the player because the target to be clarified becomes clear.

10 slot machine 20 image display device 37L, 37C, 37R stop switch 72L, 72C, 72R reel 74 display window 100 main control circuit 106, 206 CPU
108, 208 ROM
110, 210 RAM
200 Sub-control circuit 410 Role lottery means 420 Reel control means 422 Reel stop control means 430 Winning determination means 432 Game state control means 520 Notification game control means 522 Penalty processing means

Claims (3)

A slot machine that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a combination of the symbols displayed along a winning line when rotation of a plurality of reels on which a plurality of symbols are arranged stops. And
A display window in which a part of the plurality of symbols is displayed and a plurality of stop positions corresponding to the displayed symbols are defined;
A role lottery means for determining a role;
Reel stop control means for stopping rotation of the plurality of reels in response to an operation from the outside, and
The winning line is a line formed by passing through any one of the stop positions in each reel among the plurality of stop positions corresponding to each of the plurality of reels,
A winning line group consisting of a plurality of the winning lines, and when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning lottery means, the reels may be operated from the outside at any timing. A winning line group that always includes a winning line that can stop the predetermined symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination by the stop control means;
When the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning lottery means, a plurality of specific winning lines that cannot be stopped by the reel stop control means if the predetermined symbol combination cannot be stopped unless operated from the outside at a predetermined timing. , Has been established,
The reel stop control means includes
When the predetermined combination is determined by the combination lottery means, any winning line included in the winning line group or any one of the plurality of specific winning lines is determined according to a predetermined condition. One of the slot machines is a stop target of the predetermined symbol combination.   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the plurality of specific winning lines include winning lines that are not included in the winning line group.   The plurality of specific winning lines are configured by a winning line that is not included in the winning line group and a part of the winning lines that are included in the winning line group. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein:

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