JP2015150190A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of improving taste by allowing a player to select whether or not to execute a state transition to any of different game states.SOLUTION: The game machine includes symbols arranged in such a manner as to have, on a first reel, a first point and a second point with which a player can aim a different symbol according to depressing timing of a stop switch. When the player depresses the stop button aiming at the first point, a symbol combination of executing a state transition to a first replay time state (RT1) is completed and, when the player depresses the stop button aiming at the second point, a symbol combination of executing a state transition to a second replay time state (RT2) is completed. This configuration allows the player to select the state transition to the first replay time state where a cherry replay, for example, appears at a high frequency or to the second replay time state where a watermelon replay, for example, appears at a high frequency, thus providing a slot machine with improved taste.

Description

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

  In general, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, for example, a player operates rotation start of a plurality of reels on which symbols are arranged in a state where a game medium such as a medal is inserted. An internal lottery is performed in response to the rotation start operation, and the player operates the rotation stop, and performs stop control of each reel based on the result of the internal lottery. Then, a combination of symbols on the active line in a state where the reels are stopped is detected, and a replay (replay), a payout of a small part, or a detachment is determined according to the combination of symbols, a replay preparation, a medal A single game is completed without any processing such as payout or the like.

  In such a gaming machine, it has been proposed to execute a transition lottery in which a gaming state is shifted to an RT (replay time) state, triggered by a combination of symbols in which small roles are not aligned on the active line ( Patent Document 1). In addition, in the case of this patent document 1, when a small role is internally elected, for example, a combination of substitute symbols when a player who can not push up loses a small role, It is an opportunity.

JP 2006-305273 A

  By the way, what changes the gaming state to the RT state or the like as described above changes the gaming state depending on the pressing timing of the stop button by the player, but the gaming state to be shifted is not selectable by the player. , There is a possibility that lack of preference as a gaming machine.

  In view of the above, an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of increasing the taste by allowing the player to select whether to change the state to one of different gaming states.

A gaming machine (1) according to the present invention (see, for example, FIGS. 1 to 8) includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
A plurality of stop switches (B1, B2, B3) that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operate to stop the rotation while the reels are rotating;
The small combination (for example, batting order bell) associated with the correct batting order according to the operation order of the plurality of stop switches (B1, B2, B3), the first re-playing role (for example, cherry replay) and the second re-playing role. A plurality of internal lottery tables (A to F) including a first internal lottery table (B) and a second internal lottery table (C) in which winning probabilities of a plurality of types of roles including a game combination (for example, watermelon play) are recorded. An internal lottery means (120) for internal lottery with reference to one of
The plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are rotated for each game, and are being rotated in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation by the plurality of stop switches (B1, B2, B3). Reel control means (130) for performing stop control for stopping the reels of the reel,
In a state where the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a winning combination is awarded based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the active line (L1). Winning determination means (140) for determining,
A payout control means (150) for performing control for determining the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
One is selected from a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to RT3, bonus establishment state, bonus state) including the first gaming state (RT1) and the second gaming state (RT2), and according to the selected gaming state. Game state transition control means (170) for controlling state transition of the gaming state by selecting one from the plurality of internal lottery tables (A to E),
At least one of the plurality of reels (for example, R1) displays a symbol (for example, RPA, RPB) corresponding to the pressing timing according to the pressing timing of the stop switch (for example, B1) by the player. ) The multiple types of symbols are arranged so as to have a first point (POA) and a second point (POB) that can be aimed to stop on or near the active line (L1),
The reel control means (130) wins the small combination (for example, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, the batting order bell R2) associated with the correct batting order according to the operation order in the internal lottery. Is an incorrect answering order, and when the player presses the stop switch (for example, B1) aiming at the first point (POA), the state transition to the first gaming state (RT1) The stop control is performed so that the combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank A) is displayed on the active line (L1), and the player aims at the second point (POB). ) Is pressed, a combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank B) for performing state transition to the second gaming state (RT2) is displayed on the active line (L1). It performs a stop control to,
The first internal lottery table (B) is configured such that the winning probability of the first replaying role (for example, cherry replay) is higher than that of the second replaying role (for example, watermelon play),
The second internal lottery table (C) is configured such that the winning probability of the second replaying role (eg, watermelon play) is higher than that of the first replaying role (eg, cherry replay),
The gaming state transition control means (170) is capable of transitioning to the first gaming state (RT1) or the second gaming state (RT2), and transitioning to the first gaming state (RT1). When a combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank A) is displayed on the active line (L1), the state transitions to the first gaming state (RT1) for selecting the first internal lottery table (B). When the combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank B) that makes a state transition to the second gaming state (RT2) is displayed on the active line (L1), the second internal lottery table (C) The state transitions to the second gaming state (RT2) in which is selected.

  In addition, the gaming machine (1) according to the present invention (see, for example, FIG. 6), the first point (POA) and the second point (POB), the player presses the stop switch (eg, B1), As a symbol that can be drawn onto the effective line (L1) when the reel control means (130) performs stop control within a predetermined time from the timing when the stop switch (B1, B2, B3) is pressed, It is characterized in that it is a point where symbols of more types or all types of small roles than the positions of are arranged.

A gaming machine (1) according to the present invention (see, for example, FIGS. 1 to 8) includes a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
A plurality of stop switches (B1, B2, B3) that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operate to stop the rotation while the reels are rotating;
Numbers in which winning probabilities of a plurality of types of roles including a small role (for example, batting order bell), a first replaying role (for example, cherry replay) and a second replaying role (for example, watermelon play) are recorded. Internal lottery means (120) for internally lottering whether or not a winning combination is made with reference to one of a plurality of internal lottery tables (A to F) including one internal lottery table (B) and a second internal lottery table (C) )When,
The plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are rotated for each game, and are being rotated in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation by the plurality of stop switches (B1, B2, B3). Reel control means (130) for performing stop control for stopping the reels of the reel,
In a state where the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a winning combination is awarded based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination being displayed on the active line (L1). Winning determination means (140) for determining,
A payout control means (150) for performing control for determining the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
One is selected from a plurality of gaming states (RT0 to RT3, bonus establishment state, bonus state) including the first gaming state (RT1) and the second gaming state (RT2), and according to the selected gaming state. Game state transition control means (170) for controlling state transition of the gaming state by selecting one from the plurality of internal lottery tables (A to E),
At least one of the plurality of reels (for example, R1) displays a symbol (for example, RPA, RPB) corresponding to the pressing timing according to the pressing timing of the stop switch (for example, B1) by the player. ) The multiple types of symbols are arranged so as to have a first point (POA) and a second point (POB) that can be aimed to stop on or near the active line (L1),
The reel control means (130) is for a case where the lottery result by the internal lottery is a predetermined result (for example, a loss), and the player aims the first point (POA) and presses the stop switch (for example, B1). When the button is pressed, stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank A) that performs state transition to the first gaming state (RT1) is displayed on the active line (L1). When the player depresses the stop switch (for example, B1) aiming at the second point (POB), a combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank B) for making a state transition to the second gaming state (RT2) Is controlled so that is displayed on the effective line (L1),
The first internal lottery table (B) is configured such that the winning probability of the first replaying role (for example, cherry replay) is higher than that of the second replaying role (for example, watermelon play),
The second internal lottery table (C) is configured such that the winning probability of the second replaying role (eg, watermelon play) is higher than that of the first replaying role (eg, cherry replay),
The gaming state transition control means (170) is capable of transitioning to the first gaming state (RT1) or the second gaming state (RT2), and transitioning to the first gaming state (RT1). When a combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank A) is displayed on the active line (L1), the state transitions to the first gaming state (RT1) for selecting the first internal lottery table (B). When the combination of symbols (for example, RT fluctuation blank B) that makes a state transition to the second gaming state (RT2) is displayed on the active line (L1), the second internal lottery table (C) The state transitions to the second gaming state (RT2) in which is selected.

  In addition, although the code | symbol in the said parenthesis is for contrast with drawing, this is for convenience for making an understanding of invention easy, and has no influence on the structure of a claim. It is not a thing.

  According to the first and third aspects of the present invention, when the player presses the stop switch aiming at the first point of the reel for each game, the symbol for drawing the state transition to the first gaming state is selected. The frequency at which the combination is stopped increases, and it becomes easier to shift to the first gaming state in which the first internal lottery table having a higher probability of winning the first re-gamer than the second re-gamer is selected. If the stop switch is pushed down aiming at the second point of the reel for each game, the combination of symbols for drawing the state transition to the second gaming state will be stopped more frequently than the first re-gamer. 2 It becomes easy to shift to the second gaming state in which the second internal lottery table having a high winning probability of the re-gamer is selected. Thereby, depending on whether the player aims at the first point or the second point, it is possible to select whether to change the state to any of the different gaming states, and the preference as a gaming machine can be increased.

  According to the second aspect of the present invention, the first point and the second point are points where symbols of more types or all kinds of small roles are arranged than other positions, so that a game that can be promoted If it is a player, it is the point which aims at missing a small role, and can play a game in a natural form especially for a player who can push forward.

The perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the slot machine which concerns on this Embodiment. The block diagram explaining the game control means of this slot machine. The figure explaining the internal lottery table in this slot machine. The figure explaining the winning aspect of the internal lottery in this slot machine. The figure explaining the relationship between the pressing order of the stop button in this slot machine, and a winning combination. The figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in this slot machine. The figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and symbol combination in this slot machine. The state transition diagram of the gaming state in this slot machine.

  Embodiments according to the present invention will be described below. In the following description of the embodiments, first, the configuration of a slot machine (rotating game machine) as an example of a gaming machine to which the present invention can be applied and various controls in the game will be described, and then the present invention will be described. The characteristic part will be described. In this embodiment, a slot machine using medals as game media will be described. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention is also applied to a revolving game machine (so-called parrot or the like) using game balls as game media. Can do.

[Configuration of slot machine]
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 includes a reel formed of a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. Contains the unit. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower part of the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like are mounted in the casing of the slot machine 1 and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are divided into 21 (0 to 20, see FIG. 6) areas (each area is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface. Any one of plural kinds of symbols is arranged in each frame. Further, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by the stepping motor, and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the stepping motor, and by controlling the number of pulses of the driving pulse of the stepping motor, the pulse width, etc. It is provided so that it can be stopped on a frame-by-frame basis. That is, in this slot machine 1, the stepping motor rotates the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in response to the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and when the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is cut off, the stepping motor As the rotation stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (the upper symbol, the middle symbol, and the lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

  In the slot machine 1, upper, middle, and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbol through the display window DW, and an effective line is set according to the combination of the display positions of the reels. . In the slot machine 1, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called prescribed insertion number, is set to three, and when a medal corresponding to the prescribed insertion number is inserted, the first reels R1 to R3. The effective line L1 constituted by each middle stage of the reel R3 is activated.

  The game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the active line in the display window DW. If the symbol combination on the active line is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined symbol, the winning combination is won. As a result, a medal is paid out from the hopper unit, or a payout amount is added to a credit described later.

  In addition, a game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display unit DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and a credit display unit CR that displays the number of medal credits, and a payout display unit that displays the number of medals paid out or earned in one game. A total payout display portion TPO for displaying the total number of medals paid out or the total number of medals in the PO or bonus state is provided.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 made of, for example, liquid crystal for performing a game effect. On the display device 330, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or exciting the game are displayed. In the slot machine 1, a plurality of sound devices 340 (see FIG. 2) such as speakers for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. The sound device 340 outputs various sounds for assisting the game or for enlivening the game.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As operation means, a bet switch 220 for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, a bet button BT for performing one by one insertion, and an insertion of every three pieces which is the maximum number of insertions. Max bet button MB for performing, start lever SL (electrically start switch 230: refer to FIG. 2) for performing an operation to start the game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, Stop buttons (stop switches) B1 to B3, etc., are provided as stop switches 240 for performing operations that trigger the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the stepping motor. ing. The front lower door DD is also provided with a settlement button BS for settlement of the credited medal. For example, when the payment button BS is pressed while the credited medal is stored in the gaming machine, the number of credits corresponding to the number of credits (number of credited medals) from the hopper unit when the payment button BS is pressed. The settlement process for paying out medals is executed.

  In the slot machine 1, the player inserts medals into the medal insertion slot MI, or performs an operation of pressing the max bet button MB when, for example, a predetermined number or more of credits remain, the first reels R1 to R1. The preparation state is set such that the rotation control of the third reel R3 can be started. When the player depresses the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate by driving the stepping motor on the control board, and an internal lottery using a random number value is performed, so that the first reel R1 On the condition that the rotation speed of the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed, the pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated).

  Thereafter, when the player presses the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches 240 (for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure sensor, etc.) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 are displayed. An on operation is performed to change the reel stop signal input to the control board from the off state to the on state.

  Further, when the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch 240 corresponding to each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is turned off, and a reel stop signal input to the control board is sent. Change from on to off.

  And the control board is at a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

[Control of slot machine]
Next, the structure and operation of the control board of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. Note that each unit of the game control unit 100 shown in FIG. 2 functions when a program recorded and stored in a recording medium such as a ROM (not shown) is arithmetically controlled by an arithmetic unit such as a CPU (not shown). .

  The game control means 100 of the slot machine 1 includes input means such as a medal insertion switch 210 that detects a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, and the settlement switch 250. In response to the input signal, various calculations for executing the game are performed, and operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, and the acoustic device 340 is performed based on the calculation results.

  The game control means 100 includes a credit control means 103, an insertion acceptance means 105, a random number generation means 110, an internal lottery means 120, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, a game state. It includes a transition control means 170, a settlement execution means 175, an effect control means 180, and a storage means 190.

  The credit control means 103 allows the medal inserted into the medal insertion slot MI to be credited until reaching a predetermined credit upper limit number (for example, 50), and stores the number of credited medals as the credit number. Do. Specifically, medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI are not credited until medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions that can be selected in the game to be started are set in the inserted state as medals used in the game. In a situation where medals corresponding to the specified number of insertions are set in the insertion state, medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI up to the maximum number of credits until the game is started after the game start operation is performed on the start lever SL. Is stored as the number of credits. If the replay wins in the previous game, the number of medals used in the previous game is automatically inserted without waiting for the player's own medals, and the game starts waiting. In this state, even if a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the inserted medal may be returned from the medal payout slot MO without being credited, but is inserted in the same manner as other than the replay winning a prize. The medals may be credited.

  Then, the credit control means 103 stores the number of medals inserted into the medal insertion slot MI in a situation where medals corresponding to the predetermined insertion number selectable in the game to be started are set in the inserted state. The number of medals set to the inserted state based on the pressing operation on the max bet button MB among the credited medals is subtracted from the stored credit number.

  The insertion accepting unit 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, and performs a process of validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the prescribed number of insertions. In the present slot machine 1, the first depressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of medals corresponding to the predetermined number of insertions is accepted as the game start operation, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. And the opportunity to start the internal lottery.

  In the slot machine 1, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot MI, the medal insertion switch 210 is operated, so that the insertion accepting unit 105 displays the inserted medals up to the specified number of insertions. Set to the input state. Further, in the slot machine 1, when the max bet button MB is pressed once, the credit control means 103 subtracts the prescribed insertion number from the credit number and sets it as an insertion state.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts a numerical value so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The internal lottery means 120 determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation on the start lever SL (first press operation on the activated start lever SL). Means for performing an internal lottery, and performs a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, which internal lottery table is used to perform the internal lottery table among the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 is described in detail below. To be decided. In the present slot machine 1, the internal lottery table storage unit 191 stores six types of internal lottery tables A to F as shown in FIG. In each internal lottery table, for each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535), various roles such as replay, small role, and bonus, and losing (unauthorized) are found. It is associated.

  In this slot machine 1, bells (specific small roles), special small roles A1, special small roles A2, special small roles B, special small roles C, and cherries are prepared as small roles. The batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1 and batting order bell R2 in ~ E are for the same random number so that multiple types of small roles are won in a single internal lottery. It means that multiple types of small roles are associated.

  Each striking order bell will be described in detail with reference to FIG. 4. The striking order bell L indicates that the bell and the special small part B are won in duplicate. Further, the batting order bell C1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination B are won in duplicate. Further, the batting order bell C2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination B are duplicated. Further, the batting order bell R1 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A1, and the special small combination C are duplicated. Further, the batting order bell R2 indicates that the bell, the special small combination A2, and the special small combination C are duplicated. As described above, in this slot machine 1, the number of bells and one or two types of special small roles are won in each batting order bell, and the number and combination of special small roles to be won in duplicate with the bell are different. .

  In the slot machine 1, normal replay, cherry replay (first replaying role), watermelon play (second replaying role), and batting order replay are prepared as replays (see FIG. 7), and an internal lottery table. In A, normal replay is set as a lottery target, and in internal lottery table B (first internal lottery table), cherry replay, batting order replay and watermelon play are set as lottery targets, and internal lottery table C (second internal lottery table). In, the watermelon play, batting order replay and cherry replay are set as the lottery targets, and the internal lottery table D and the internal lottery table E are set as the normal replay targets, but in the internal lottery table F, all replays are lottery. Excluded from the target. As for the batting order replay, the cherry replay or watermelon play and the batting order replay are won in the same manner as in the above batting order bells. In this slot machine 1, cherry replay, batting order replay and other special replays (not shown), or watermelon play, batting order replay and other special replays (not shown) are the same as in the above batting order bells (same as in FIG. 4). B), the correct hit order is assigned according to the hit order 1 to 6. For example, “batting order replay” is assigned to the position of “bell” of batting order 5 in batting order bell R1 and “bell” position of batting order 6 in batting order bell R2, and “cherry replay” and “other specials” are assigned to other positions. It means that “Replay” or “Watermelon Play” and “Other Special Replay” are assigned.

  In the slot machine 1, a big bonus (BB) is prepared as a bonus. In the internal lottery tables A to D, the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery object. Bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery.

  In the slot machine 1, the gaming state includes an RT0 state (initial replay time state), an RT1 state (first gaming state, first replay time state), an RT2 state (second gaming state, second replay time state), The RT3 state (third replay time state), the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state can be set (see FIG. 8). In the lottery table selection process, one of the internal lottery tables A to F is selected according to the gaming state. One is selected as an internal lottery table to be used in the internal lottery.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal from the start switch 230, a random number value (lottery random number) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game, and the internal lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190 for the acquired random number value. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the internal lottery table stored in the table.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won is set from the non-winning state (off state) to the winning state (on state) based on the result of the random number determination process. In the slot machine 1, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning winning combinations is set to a winning state. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  In addition, in this slot machine 1, a lottery flag (possible carryover flag) that can carry on the winning state for the next game until winning, and a non-winning state without carrying the winning state for the next game regardless of winning. A lottery flag (carry-over impossible flag) to be reset to the state is prepared. The combination associated with the former carry-over possible flag is a big bonus (BB), and the small combination and replay are associated with the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery, the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over until the big bonus (BB) wins. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small role and replay are successful even in a game in which the winning state of the big bonus (BB) lottery flag is carried over. In other words, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game where the winning state of the lottery flag of the big bonus (BB) is carried over, if the small role or replay is won, the lottery of the big bonus (BB) already won A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of combinations consisting of a flag and a small combination won in the internal lottery or a replay lottery flag is set in a winning state.

  The reel control means 130 starts rotation driving of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by a stepping motor based on a start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated by a game start operation to the start lever SL by the player. Press the stop buttons B1 to B3 (stop operation means) corresponding to the reels in which the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are normally rotating at a predetermined speed (about 80 rpm: a rotation speed of about 80 rotations per minute). The control which makes the stop operation by this effective is performed, and the control which stops the 1st reel R1-3rd reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the aspect according to the setting state (result of an internal lottery) of a lottery flag I do.

  Then, when the stop switch 240 is activated by the player pressing the stop buttons B1 to B3 in a state where the stop operation for the stop buttons B1 to B3 is validated, the reel control means 130 releases the reel from the stop switch 240. Based on the stop signal, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped to perform control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  That is, the reel control means 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. Control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position. In the slot machine 1, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 corresponds to an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Then, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. That is, in the slot machine 1, when the pressing order (stopping order) of the stop buttons B1 to B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  Further, in this slot machine 1, in principle, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotating corresponding to the pressed stop button within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. In the bonus state, the reels are stopped and, as an exception, the first reel R1 stops within 75 ms from when the stop button B1 is pressed, and the stop buttons B2 and B3 are stopped for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. The rotating reel corresponding to the pressed stop button is stopped within 190 ms (within a predetermined time) from the time of pressing. When the rotating reel is stopped within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is 0. It is determined in the range of 4 frames to 4 frames (predetermined drawing range). Further, when the rotating reel is stopped within 75 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the number of frames required from the time when the stop button is pressed until the reel stops is determined in the range of 0 frame to 1 frame. The reel control means 130 displays the symbol corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button that has been pressed among the stop buttons B1 to B3. Within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (when stopped within 190 ms), or within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (stops within 75 ms) with respect to the display position on the active line ), The symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is displayed at the display position on the active line. The reel is stopped.

  Specifically, the reel control unit 130 obtains the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190 and the process for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic calculation (logic calculation process). A process for determining the stop position of the rotating reel (table reference process) is performed with reference.

  First, in the logic operation processing, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 (when the pressing of the stop button is detected) according to the priority order data determined for each combination. Priorities are obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames existing in the range. In the bonus state, with respect to the first reel R1, priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for two frames existing within the range of 0 frame to 1 frame from the pressing detection position, and the second reel R2 and the third reel For the reel R3, the priority is obtained for the stop position candidates for five frames corresponding to the pressed detection position in the same manner as described above. Then, the stop position candidate with the highest priority among the priorities of the respective stop position candidates is determined as the actual stop position. However, in the logic calculation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the pressed detection position, etc., and there are a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority. If this happens, the actual stop position is determined by a table reference process described later.

  In particular, in this slot machine 1, the priority order is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the logic operation processing, when lottery flags regarding two or more types of roles are set to the internal winning state. Is a candidate for a stop position that includes a symbol that constitutes a winning form for a combination with a low priority for a candidate for a stop position that includes a symbol that constitutes a winning pattern for a combination with a high priority according to the priority associated with each combination The priority is calculated so that the priority is higher than the priority.

  In the slot machine 1, when a plurality of types of small roles are won in the internal lottery, the priority for the stop position candidate is determined according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the active line. And a case where the priority is calculated according to the number of medals paid out based on a predetermined payout for the small role, and the stop position candidate according to the type of symbol combination that can be displayed on the effective line. When determining the priority, the priority for each stop position candidate is determined so that the priority becomes higher as the stop position where the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning pattern that can be displayed on the active line increase, and the medal When determining the priority of the stop position candidates according to the number of payouts, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small role corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the active line is large. Becomes the stop position determining the priority for the candidate of each stop position so as priority (stop position capable of winning a prize is often small win) increases. However, when the priority for the candidate stop position is determined according to the number of medals paid out, if a small role with the same payout is won twice, the stop position where each small role can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  And in this slot machine 1, when the batting order bell associated with the correct batting order is won, a logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is performed. Specifically, the correct answer hit order is set for each of the hit order bell L, the hit order bell C1, the hit order bell C2, the hit order bell R1, and the hit order bell R2, and an order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. . Then, when any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, a logic operation is performed to determine the priority according to the number of medals paid out, and the number of medals paid out is the largest. The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate stop position becomes the highest. Also, if any of the hitting bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the priority for the stop position candidates according to the types of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line The priority is calculated so that the priority of the stop position candidates that can display the symbol combinations constituting the most winning patterns is the highest. In the slot machine 1, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the first reel When stopping the game, the candidate of the stop position where the number of payouts of medals is the largest is the candidate of the stop position that can display the symbol combination constituting the most winning form, and stops after the second. If the reels are in the correct answer order, the priority of the stop position candidate with the highest number of medals will be higher, and the highest prize will be given when the reels stop in the second and subsequent stops. The priority of the candidate of the stop position which can display the symbol combination which comprises a form becomes high.

  In the slot machine 1, among the plurality of types of small roles included in each batting order bell, the bell has a payout of, for example, 8 pieces, and the special small roles A1 and A2 each have a payout of, for example, 1 piece. Thus, both the special small combination B and the special small combination C have a payout of, for example, one, and the RT change blank A and the RT change blank B have both a payout of, for example, 0 (see FIG. 5). For this reason, if any of the batting order bells is won and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win the bell with the increased number of payout medals is given. If the logic operation is performed so as to be the highest and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, a candidate for a stop position that can win a special small role that increases the types of symbol combinations indicating the winning mode. The logic operation is performed so that the priority of is the highest.

  In the logic calculation process, so-called pull-in process and kick-out process are performed as processes for obtaining reel stop position candidates. The pull-in process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state can be won as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining reel stop position candidates so that a combination whose lottery flag is set to a non-winning state cannot be won. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the winning state while winning the symbol of the winning combination with the lottery flag set in the non-winning state. Logic calculation processing is performed to obtain a candidate stop position of the reel so as not to stop.

  In the slot machine 1, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index 315 including a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 is based on a reference position signal detected by the reel index 315 every time the reel rotates once. The rotation state of the current reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the stepping motor) from the reel reference position (the frame detected by the reel index 315). ing. That is, the reel control means 130 can obtain the position of the reel when the stop switch 240 is operated by obtaining the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel.

  In the table reference process, when a plurality of stop position candidates with the highest priority are obtained as a result of the logic operation process, the stop control table storage means of the storage means 190 indicates which position is set as the stop position. This is determined with reference to the stop control table stored in 193.

  Here, in the stop control table, according to the setting state of the lottery flag, the actual position is detected from the press detection position that is the position of the reel at the time when the stop switch 240 is activated (when the stop button is pressed) and the actual press detection position. A correspondence relationship with the number of sliding frames indicating the amount of rotation to the stop position is set. In the stop control table, a correspondence relationship between the pressed detection position and the actual stop position may be set according to the setting state of the lottery flag.

  In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the BAR symbol “BAR” are formed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. , Black star symbol “BST”, white star symbol “WST”, replay symbol A “RPA”, replay symbol B “RPB”, bell symbol “BL”, watermelon symbol “WM”, and cherry symbol “CH”. In particular, the bell symbol “BL” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less (within a drawing range of 0 to 4 frames) on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. For this reason, when a symbol existing within 5 frames including the pressed detection position is drawn, the bell symbol “BL” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressed detection position. .

  In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay symbol B “RPB” is arranged at intervals of 5 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1. . For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 5 frames including the pressing detection position, the replay symbol A “RPA” or the replay symbol B “RPB” is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. Be able to.

  In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the replay symbol A “RPA” is adjacent to the bell symbol “BL” arranged on the outer peripheral surfaces of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3. Are arranged. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 5 frames including the pressing detection position, the replay symbol A “PRA” can be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. Yes.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the cherry symbol “CH” or the watermelon symbol “WM” is present within 5 frames including the pressing detection position on the outer peripheral surface of the second reel R2. Is arranged. For this reason, when a symbol existing within 5 frames including the pressing detection position is drawn, the cherry symbol “CH” or the watermelon symbol “WM” may be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. It can be done.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, the BAR symbol “BAR” or the watermelon symbol “WM” seems to exist within five frames including the pressing detection position on the outer peripheral surface of the third reel R3. Is arranged. For this reason, when drawing a symbol existing within 5 frames including the pressing detection position, the BAR symbol “BAR” or the watermelon symbol “WM” may be displayed on the effective line regardless of the pressing detection position. It can be done.

  Further, in the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 6, on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1, there are more types of small-choice symbols than other positions within five frames including the pressing detection position. One point “POA” and a second point “POB” are arranged. For this reason, when the cherry symbol “CH” at the first point “POA” is aimed on the active line L1 and the stop button B1 is pressed, all kinds of small role symbols (here, the replay symbol A and the replay symbol B are the same type). The symbol “Ch”, the replay symbol “RPA”, the bell symbol “BL”, and the watermelon symbol “WM” on the effective line L1 according to the internal lottery result. Alternatively, it can be drawn in the vicinity of the effective line L1 (preferably a position displayed inside the display window DW). Further, if the cherry symbol “CH” at the second point “POB” is aimed on the active line L1 and the stop button B1 is pressed, all kinds of small role symbols (here, the replay symbol A and the replay symbol B are the same type). Depending on the internal lottery result, either the cherry symbol “CH”, the replay symbol B “RPB”, the bell symbol “BL”, or the watermelon symbol “WM” which is the replay symbol) It can be drawn in the vicinity of the effective line L1 (preferably the position displayed inside the display window DW). In other words, the first point “POA” and the second point “POB” are more small characters than other timings (other positions) within the above-described pull-in range (from the pressing detection position) at the pressing timing. Or, it can be said that all the small role symbols exist.

  Then, in the stop control table that is referred to when any of the batting order bell L, batting order bell C1, batting order bell C2, batting order bell R1, and batting order bell R2 is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. The correct answer hit order is set for the bell, and a pressing order different from the correct answer hit order is treated as an incorrect answer hit order. And in this slot machine 1, when the hitting order bell L is won, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct answer order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressing detection position is set so that the bell wins, When the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that the special small role B wins. Further, in this slot machine 1, when any one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won, the bell wins when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct batting order. Thus, when the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the incorrect hit order, the special small combination A1 is used in the hit order 1 and the hit order 2 in which the stop button B1 is first pressed. Or a special small role A2 wins, and a press detection position so that there is a case where RT fluctuation blank A or RT fluctuation blank B (a combination of symbols for performing state transition) to be described later is aligned on the effective line L1. In the strike order 3 to 6 in which the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed, the special small role B or the special small role C wins a prize. The number of sliding frames is set for the pressed detection position so that. In the stop control table, the number of sliding symbols for the pressed detection position is set so that it is the stop position where the most medals are paid out in the correct answer order, and the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line in the incorrect answer order. The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that the stop position has the largest number of types.

  Further, in the stop control table that is referred to when the cherry replay or the watermelon play and the batting order replay are won in the internal lottery table B or the internal lottery table C in the internal lottery, each batting order described with reference to FIG. As with the bell, stop control is performed. That is, for example, a replaying role including cherry replay or batting order replay corresponding to the batting order 5 or batting order 6 or a replaying role including watermelon play or batting order replay is won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are in a specific batting order ( B3 → B1 → B2 and B3 → B2 → B1: the order in which the stop button B3 is first pressed), the batting order replay is won, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in an order other than this specific batting order. In such a case, the number of sliding frames with respect to the pressed detection position is set so that cherry replay or watermelon play is won. In addition, for example, when the cherry replay or the watermelon play corresponding to the batting order 1 to batting order 4 is won, the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed regardless of the batting order of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The number of sliding frames for the pressed detection position is set so that Cherry Replay or Watermelon Play wins.

  In the slot machine 1, as shown in FIG. 7, the first combination of “red 7 symbol“ red 7 ”, bell symbol“ BL ”, bell symbol“ BL ”is used as the symbol combination of“ cherry replay ”. The second combination of “BAR symbol“ BAR ”, Bell symbol“ BL ”, Bell symbol“ BL ””, “Watermelon symbol“ WM ”, Bell symbol“ BL ”, Bell symbol“ BL ”” third combination In the first combination and the second combination, the first reel R1 is arranged in a cherry pattern under the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the BAR symbol “BAR”. Since “CH” is arranged (see FIG. 6), when the red 7 symbol “red 7” and the BAR symbol “BAR” are aligned on the effective line L1, the cherry symbol “CH” appears in the display window DW. , The player visually understands that "Cherry Replay" It has become possible way. If the red 7 symbol “red 7” or the BAR symbol “BAR” is not within the pull-in range at the timing of pressing the stop button B1, “cherry replay” will be pulled in with the third combination, The watermelon symbol “WM” is stopped on the active line L1, and the cherry symbol “CH” does not appear in the display window DW. However, in the slot machine 1, this third combination is also included inside. Is treated as "cherry replay".

  The winning determination means 140 performs a process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop mode of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, the display is made on the active line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination that has been set is a predetermined winning combination. The big bonus (BB), normal replay, cherry replay, watermelon play, batting order replay, bell, special small combination A1, and special small combination A2 depending on the symbol combination displayed on the active line L1 in a state where each reel is stopped. In addition, a winning determination table is prepared so that it is possible to determine whether or not there is a special small combination B, special small combination C, or cherry winning.

  FIG. 7 shows a big bonus (BB), normal replay, cherry replay, watermelon play, batting order replay, special small part A1, special small part A2, special small part B, special small part C, bell, cherry, blank 1A, blank The symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 when 1B, blank 2A, and blank 2B are determined as winning is shown. The blank 1A and the blank 2A are “RT fluctuation blank A” to be described in detail later, and the blank 1B and the blank 2B are “RT fluctuation blank B” to be described in detail later. In addition, the special small combination A1 and the special small combination A2 are symbol combinations in which the bell symbol “BL” is arranged in a straight line inside the display window DW other than the effective line L1, but the payout at the time of winning is more than the payout of the bell. Is set to be less.

  In the present embodiment, four types of winning combinations are set for the special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, and special small combination C, each of which is a Bell winning combination. There are more types of symbol combinations indicating the form, and the Bell winning form and the special small role B winning form are assigned a common pattern for the second reel R2, and the Bell winning form and special small With the winning combination of the combination C, a common symbol is assigned to the third reel R3.

  As for the bell, as shown in FIG. 6, the bell symbol “BL” constituting the bell winning form in each reel is arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. Therefore, it is a role that can be awarded regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small combination A1, as shown in FIG. 6, in the first reel R1, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 and the second reel R2 The watermelon symbol “WM” and cherry symbol “CH” constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 in FIG. 3, and the watermelon symbol “WM” and BAR symbol “BAR” constituting the winning shape of the special small role A1 in the third reel R3. Are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position, and can be awarded if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed at an appropriate pressing timing. However, when each reel is stopped in the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) or batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2), for example, the last reel (batting order 1 Does not win unless the stop button B3 and the stop button B2 in the batting order 2 are pressed at an appropriate timing (for example, the symbol on the effective line of the second reel R2 is stopped at the watermelon symbol “WM”). For example, when the stop button B3 for stopping the reel R3 is pressed at the pressing timing of the BAR symbol “BAR”), the blank 1A or the blank 1B is won instead.

  As for the special small combination A2, as shown in FIG. 6, in the first reel R1, the replay symbol A “RPA” and the replay symbol B “RPB” that constitute the winning form of the special small role A1 and the second reel R2 The cherry symbol “CH” and watermelon symbol “WM” constituting the winning form of the special small role A1 in FIG. 3 and the watermelon symbol “WM” and BAR symbol “BAR” constituting the winning shape of the special small role A1 in the third reel R3. Are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position, and can be awarded if the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed at an appropriate pressing timing. However, when each reel is stopped in the batting order 1 (B1 → B2 → B3) or batting order 2 (B1 → B3 → B2), for example, the last reel (batting order 1 Does not win unless the stop button B3, stop button B2 in batting order 2) is pressed at an appropriate timing (for example, the symbol on the effective line of the second reel R2 stops at the cherry symbol “CH”, For example, when the stop button B3 for stopping the reel R3 is pressed at the pressing timing of the BAR symbol “BAR”), the blank 2A or the blank 2B is won instead.

  As for the special small role B, as shown in FIG. 6, the watermelon symbol “WM” and the BAR symbol “BAR” constituting the winning form of the special small role B in the first reel R1, and the special character in the second reel R2. The bell symbol “BL” composing the winning mode of the small role B, and the replay symbol A “RPA” and the red 7 symbol “red 7” composing the winning mode of the special small role B in the third reel R3 are both. Since they are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the special small role C, as shown in FIG. 6, the watermelon symbol “WM” and the BAR symbol “BAR” constituting the winning form of the special small role C in the first reel R1, and the special character in the second reel R2. The replay symbol A “RPA” and the red 7 symbol “red 7” constituting the winning combination of the small role B, and the bell symbol “BL” constituting the special small role B winning type in the third reel R3 are both included. Since they are arranged in a positional relationship that can be displayed on the active line regardless of the pressed detection position, it is possible to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3.

  As for the cherry, as shown in FIG. 6, since the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 may have any design, the timing of pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 may be any timing. In the first reel R1, the cherry symbol “CH” that constitutes the cherry winning pattern is on the active line L1, so that the player cannot win a prize unless the stop button B1 is pressed at an appropriate timing.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 5, in the state where the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 are won by internal lottery, the batting order 1 (stop button B1 → B2 → B3) or batting order 2 (stop button) When each reel is stopped by B1 → B3 → B2) and the special small combination A1 is not pressed at an appropriate timing as described above, the RT fluctuation blank A (blank 1A or blank 2A) Alternatively, the RT variation blank B (blank 1B or blank 2B) is displayed on the active line L1, and in particular, the payout is, for example, 0, but is treated as a winning of the RT variation blank A or RT variation blank B.

  In the slot machine 1, the winning process is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140. As a process at the time of winning, for example, when a small combination (bell, special small combination A1, special small combination A2, special small combination B, special small combination C, cherry) is won, the payout control means 150 performs medal payout control. When the process is performed and the replay (normal replay, cherry replay, watermelon play, batting order replay) is won, the replay processing unit 160 performs the replay process and the RT fluctuation blank A or the RT fluctuation blank B is won or When the big bonus (BB) is won, a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state by the gaming state transition control means 170 is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small combination wins, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a predetermined payout for each combination, and the medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are assigned to the hopper unit 320 ( The payout device is controlled to pay out. In the slot machine 1, there is an upper limit (for example, 6) for the number of medals to be paid out in one game, and when the total number of payouts exceeds the upper limit, the number corresponding to the upper limit is played. Determined as the number of medals to be paid out.

  In this slot machine 1, the payout for the small role is determined by the specified number of inputs, and when the specified input number is 3, the bell payout is set higher than the specified input number. Dividends for roles are set lower than the prescribed number of inputs.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates every time a medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is actually operated from the hopper unit 320 based on an input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. It is configured to be able to manage the number of medals paid out.

  In the case where medal credits are permitted, instead of actually paying out medals by the hopper unit 320, payout is made with respect to the number of credits stored in the storage means 190 (the number of credited medals). A credit addition process for adding numbers is performed to virtually pay out medals.

  When the replay is won, the replay processing means 160 performs a replay process (regame process) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring insertion of medals owned by the player for the next game. That is, in this slot machine 1, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous game without using the medals (including credit medals) held by the player. And the next game start operation for the start lever SL is awaited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is set.

  As shown in FIG. 8, the gaming state transition control means 170 has an RT0 state (initial replay time state), an RT1 state (first replay time state), an RT2 state (second replay time state), and an RT3 state (third replay). A gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the time state), the bonus establishment state, and the bonus state is performed. In this embodiment, the game condition transition condition is defined as one condition, but a plurality of conditions may be defined. In the case where a plurality of conditions are determined, the gaming state is determined based on the fact that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. It is possible to shift to another gaming state.

  The RT0 state (initial replay time state) is a game state (so-called “normal game state”) corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and is changed from the RT0 state (initial replay time state) to the RT1 state (first replay time state). Replay time state), RT2 state (second replay time state), and bonus establishment state are possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank A described above is displayed in the RT0 state (initial replay time state), the state shifts to the RT1 state (first replay time state) and the RT0 state (initial replay time state). When the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank B described above is displayed in the state), the state shifts to the RT2 state (second replay time state), and the big bonus (BB) is won in the RT0 state (initial replay time state). In this case, the state shifts to a bonus establishment state. In the RT0 state (initial replay time state), among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the normal replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 and the big bonus (BB) is set. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A set as a lottery target is performed.

  The RT1 state (first replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank A is displayed, and the RT2 state (second replay time state) is changed from the RT1 state (first replay time state). Time state), RT3 state (third replay time state), and bonus establishment state are possible. Specifically, when the RT variation blank B wins in the RT1 state (first replay time state), the state shifts to the RT2 state (second replay time state), and the batting order replay in the RT1 state (first replay time state). When the player wins, the state shifts to the RT3 state (third replay time state), and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the RT1 state (first replay time state), the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the RT1 state (first replay time state), among the internal lottery table A through the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table B which is set to /7.3 and the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target. In this internal lottery table B, the winning probability of cherry replay is set higher than that of watermelon play, that is, cherry replay appears frequently in the RT1 state (first replay time state).

  The RT2 state (second replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank B is displayed, and the RT1 state (first replay time state) is changed from the RT2 state (second replay time state). Time state), RT3 state (third replay time state), and bonus establishment state are possible. Specifically, when the RT fluctuation blank A wins in the RT2 state (second replay time state), the state shifts to the RT1 state (first replay time state), and the batting order replay in the RT2 state (second replay time state). When the player wins, the state shifts to the RT3 state (third replay time state), and when the big bonus (BB) is won in the RT2 state (second replay time state), the state shifts to the bonus establishment state. Also, in the RT2 state (second replay time state), among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table C which is set to /7.3 and the big bonus (BB) is set as a lottery target. In this internal lottery table C, the winning probability of watermelon play is set higher than that of cherry replay. That is, watermelon play appears frequently in the RT2 state (second replay time state).

  The RT3 state (third replay time state) is a gaming state that transitions when the batting order replay wins, and is changed from the RT3 state (third replay time state) to the RT1 state (first replay time state), RT2 state ( Transition to the second replay time state) and bonus establishment state is possible. Specifically, when the symbol combination indicating the RT fluctuation blank A is displayed in the RT3 state (third replay time state), the state shifts to the RT1 state (first replay time state), and the RT3 state (third replay time state). When the symbol combination indicating RT variation blank B is displayed in the state), the state shifts to the RT2 state (second replay time state), and the big bonus (BB) is won in the RT3 state (third replay time state). Shifts to the bonus establishment state. In the RT3 state (third replay time state), among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the normal replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.5, and the big bonus (BB) is set. The internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table D set as the lottery target is performed.

  The bonus establishment state is a gaming state that shifts when the big bonus (BB) is won in the internal lottery. In the bonus establishment state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. 3, the normal replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3, and the big bonus (BB) is excluded from the lottery target. An internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table E is performed.

  In the bonus establishment state, the lottery flag corresponding to the big bonus (BB) is maintained in the winning state until the big bonus (BB) is won, and the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line. Then, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state from the bonus establishment state to the bonus state.

  The bonus state is a gaming state that shifts when the symbol combination indicating the big bonus (BB) winning pattern is displayed on the active line L1. In the bonus state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table F in which all random numbers are associated with the random lot value among the internal lottery tables A to F shown in FIG. 3 is performed. Regardless of the result, the lottery flags for all the small combinations are forcibly set to the winning state, the drawing range of the symbols for the first reel R1 is set to 0 frame to 1 frame, and the second reel R2 and the third reel For the reel R3, the symbol drawing range is set to 0 frame to 4 frames, and the reel is stopped. In the bonus state, the game state is more advantageous to the player than the other game states in that the lottery flag of the small role becomes a winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.

  Further, in the bonus state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state, and when a predetermined number of medals (for example, 100) are paid out, The state transition control means 170 performs control to end the bonus state and return the gaming state to the normal state.

  The effect control means 180 uses the display effect performed using the display device 330 (an example of the effect device) or the audio device 340 (an example of the effect device) based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage means 195. Control related to the sound effect to be performed For example, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked in response to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, operation on the max bet button MB, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state. By changing the display content or outputting sound from the sound device 340, execution control of effects for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed.

  Particularly in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 changes the effect state among a plurality of types of effect states, and the effect state is set by setting the AT flag in the effect flag storage unit 196 under a predetermined condition. Is set to the assist time state (AT state), the AT state end condition is determined based on the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198, and the AT flag is cleared when the AT state end condition is satisfied. Control to end the state.

  More specifically, the effect control means 180 performs AT lottery (predetermined effect lottery) when a cherry is won in the internal lottery. In the AT lottery, any of 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is acquired, and the acquired random number value is compared with the AT lottery table stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197, and according to the comparison result. It is determined whether or not the AT lottery is won. In the AT lottery table, for example, each of the 32768 random values from 0 to 32767 is associated with either normal winning, special winning or losing, and the random value acquired in the AT lottery is the AT lottery. When the table is associated with the normal winning or the special winning, it is determined that the AT lottery has been won, and the AT flag is set in the effect flag storage unit 196. Note that an opportunity other than the cherry win (for example, a big bonus (BB) win) may be separately provided as an AT lottery.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a process of adding a given addition value to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 based on the winning of the AT lottery. In particular, in this embodiment, the added value is different between the case where the result of the AT lottery is a normal winning and the case where the result is a special winning, and when the result of the AT lottery is a normal winning, the added value is For example, if the value corresponding to 100 games is set to “100” and the result of the AT lottery is a special win, the added value is set to “500” as a value corresponding to 500 games, for example. Is done. The added value is not limited to the above example, and can be arbitrarily set. In addition, when a cherry is won in an AT state game, the given added value is added to the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. You may be able to.

  In addition, each time the game in the AT state is performed, the effect control means 180 performs a decrement update by subtracting a value (for example, 1) corresponding to the number of games for one game from the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198. In the present embodiment, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is performed for the next game (in the RT1 state (first replay time state) or RT2 state (second replay time state) in which the batting order replay wins ( The first game in the RT3 state (third replay time state) is started. However, the decrement update of the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 is performed in the next game (RT1 state (the first replay time state) in which the symbol combination indicating the RT variation blank A or the RT variation blank B is displayed in the RT0 state (initial replay time state). (1 replay time state) or RT2 state (first game in the second replay time state) may be started. When the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 reaches a threshold value (for example, 0), it is determined that the AT condition end condition is satisfied, and the AT flag set in the effect flag storage unit 196 is cleared. Then, control for terminating the AT state is performed. In the present embodiment, when the big bonus (BB) is won, it is determined that the update interruption condition of the AT end determination counter 198 is satisfied. In this case, the AT is maintained while maintaining the effect state in the AT state. The decrement update regarding the stored value of the end determination counter 198 is interrupted, and the decrement update of the AT end determination counter 198 is resumed when the gaming state shifts to the RT3 state (third replay time state) after the bonus state ends. Let the undigested game be played. When the big bonus (BB) is won, even if the stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 has not reached the threshold value, the AT flag set in the effect flag storage means 196 is cleared and the AT state is set. The stored value of the AT end determination counter 198 may be reset to an initial value (for example, 0) when the big bonus (BB) is won.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT state and the gaming state is not the normal state, the production control unit 180 informs the stop button pressing order and assists the winning of the bell when the batting order bell is won. Control is performed to cause the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute the first prize assisting effect. Various effects can be adopted as the first winning assistance effect. For example, an effect image for notifying the correct batting order according to the winning batting order bell is displayed on the liquid crystal display LCD, or according to the winning batting order bell. It is possible to turn on a lamp for notifying the correct hit order, or to output a sound for notifying the correct hit order according to the selected hit order bell from the speaker.

  In addition, when the production state is the AT state, the production control unit 180 informs the stop button pressing order and assists the winning of the batting order replay when the cherry replay or the watermelon play and the batting order replay are selected and won. Control that causes the display device 330 and the audio device 340 to execute a prize winning effect is performed. Various effects can be adopted as the second winning assistance effect, for example, a specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: stop button B3 can be first pressed) that can win the batting order replay. A specific striking order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first pressing the stop button B3) that allows the display device 330 to display an effect image for notifying the order of performing the striking order). The sound device 340 transmits a sound for notifying a specific batting order (B3 → B1 → B2, B3 → B2 → B1: order of first depressing the stop button B3) that can turn on the lamp for informing the player or win the batting order replay. Can be output.

  Further, the effect control means 180 performs a penalty process that generates a penalty that is disadvantageous to the player when the second reel R2 or the third reel R3 stops for the first time in a game in which the effect state is not the AT state. Penalty processing includes, for example, processing for prohibiting execution of AT lottery until a certain number of games are consumed, processing for discarding the results of AT lottery until the number of games is consumed, and winning an AT lottery. It is possible to perform a process of deferring the transition to the AT state until a certain number of games are consumed. In other words, in this embodiment, when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is first pressed when not in the AT state, the opportunity to shift to the AT state is lost until a certain number of games are consumed, or the AT state is entered. There is a penalty for delaying the transition.

  The functional block configuration of the slot machine 1 can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the slot machine 1 from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. can do. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.) or a controller. This can be realized by assigning to In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units have their functions virtually controlled by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

[Operation of this slot machine]
Next, the operation of the slot machine 1 will be described. When a game is started in the slot machine 1, for example, when the gaming state is the RT0 state (initial replay time state) (see FIG. 8), an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table A (see FIG. 3) in each game. Is called. At this time, for example, if the player continues the game in which the aim is the first point POA shown in FIG. 6 and the target is pushed in the batting order 1, the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, the batting order bell One of R2 wins by internal lottery. Then, one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 will be played in an incorrect answer batting order. At this time, the first reel R1 is pushed at the first point POA. Therefore, the symbol combination in which the blank 1A (see FIG. 7) in which the replay symbol A (RPA) is drawn on the effective line L1 is aligned on the effective line L1 is displayed. Since this blank 1A is one type of RT variation blank A, the game state transition control means 170 executes a state transition to the RT1 state (first replay time state). For example, in the state where there is no penalty due to the batting order (or when the batting order 2 is not a penalty target), if the aim is continued in the batting order 2 aiming at the first point POA, the symbol combination of the blank 2A becomes the effective line L1 Also in this case, since the blank 2A is one type of the RT fluctuation blank A, the state transition to the RT1 state (first replay time state) is executed by the gaming state transition control means 170. The

  In the RT0 state (initial replay time state), in each game, when the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table A, for example, the player aims at the second point POB shown in FIG. In any game, one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 is won by internal lottery. Then, one of the batting order bell C1, the batting order bell C2, the batting order bell R1, and the batting order bell R2 will be played in an incorrect answer batting order. At this time, the first reel R1 is pushed at the second point POB. Therefore, the symbol combination in which the blank 1B (see FIG. 7) in which the replay symbol B (RPB) is drawn on the effective line L1 is aligned on the effective line L1 is displayed. Since this blank 1B is one type of RT variation blank B, the game state transition control means 170 executes state transition to the RT2 state (second replay time state). For example, in a state where there is no penalty due to the batting order (or when the batting order 2 is not a penalty target), if the aim is continued in the batting order 2 aiming at the second point POB, the symbol combination of the blank 2B becomes the effective line L1. Also in this case, since the blank 2B is one type of RT fluctuation blank B, the state transition to the RT2 state (second replay time state) is executed by the gaming state transition control means 170. The

  Therefore, if the player continues the game in which the player is aiming at the first point POA, the gaming state changes to the RT1 state (first replay time state), and the player is aiming at the second point POB. If the game which performs is continued, a game state will change to RT2 state (2nd replay time state). As described above, the internal lottery table B is selected in the RT1 state (first replay time state), and the internal lottery table C is selected in the RT2 state (second replay time state) (see FIG. 3). If the player continues to play the game aiming at the first point POA, cherry replay will appear in a gaming state in which it appears frequently, and if the player continues the game aiming at the second point POB, Becomes a gaming state that appears frequently.

  In addition, if the player changes the way of playing in the RT1 state (first replay time state) so that the player performs a game aiming at the second point POB, the symbol combination of the blank 1B is effective between As a result, the gaming state changes to the RT2 state (second replay time state). On the other hand, if the player changes the way of playing in the RT2 state (second replay time state) so that the player performs a game aiming at the first point POA, the symbol combination of the blank 1A is effective during either As a result, the gaming state changes to the RT1 state (first replay time state).

  Further, in this slot machine 1, the state transition probability (AT state start probability) from the RT1 state (first replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state) is the RT2 state (second replay time state). Is set to be higher than the state transition probability (AT state start probability) from the RT2 state (third replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state). The state transition probability to the state) is set lower than the state transition probability from the RT1 state (first replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state). Then, when the state transition is made from the RT1 state (first replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state), when the cherry is won in the RT3 state (third replay time state), the AT end determination counter 198 Is set to be lower than the case where the state transition is made from the RT2 state (second replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state). On the contrary, when the state transition is made from the RT2 state (second replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state), when the cherry is won in the RT3 state (third replay time state), the AT end determination counter The probability of adding to the stored value of 198 is set to be higher than when the state transition is made from the RT1 state (first replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state).

  Therefore, if the player continues the game aiming at the first point POA, it is easy to shift to the AT state, but it is difficult for the player to add the number of times the AT state is continued. If the game that keeps aiming at the second point POB is continued, it is difficult to shift to the AT state, but it becomes a state in which an additional number of times of continuing the AT state is likely to occur. As described above, the gameability of the slot machine 1 can be selected depending on whether the player plays the game aiming at the first point POA or playing the game aiming at the second point POB.

  Also, after the AT state has ended in the RT3 state (third replay time state), etc., if the player presses the first point RPO with the first reel R1, the blank is between The symbol combination of 1A or blank 2A is aligned on the effective line L1, and the state transition to the RT1 state (first replay time state) is performed. Also, after the AT state has ended in the RT3 state (the third replay time state), etc., when the player performs a target aiming at the second point POB with the first reel R1, a blank is generated between them. The symbol combination of 1B or blank 2B is aligned on the effective line L1, and the state transition to the RT2 state (second replay time state) is performed. As a result, after the AT state has ended, the gameability when aiming for the transition to the next AT state, that is, the state where it is easy to transition to the AT state but the number of times of continuing the AT state is difficult to occur, The player can select whether to make a state where it is difficult to shift to the AT state but an additional number of times of continuing the AT state is likely to occur.

  Similarly, whether or not the player makes a state transition to the RT1 state (first replay time state) depending on whether to continue aiming at the first point POA or continuing aiming at the second point POB, Since it is possible to select whether or not the state transition is made to the RT2 state (second replay time state), the gaming property of the slot machine 1 can be freely selected.

  As described above, according to this slot machine 1, when the player presses the stop button B1 aiming at the first point POA of the first reel R1 for each game, the player enters the RT1 state (first replay time state). RT variation state (first replay time state) in which the RT variation blank A, which is a combination of symbols for lottery of state transitions, is stopped more frequently and the internal lottery table B having a higher probability of winning the cherry replay than the watermelon play is selected On the contrary, if the player presses the stop button B1 aiming at the second point POB of the first reel R1 for each game, the state transitions to the RT2 state (second replay time state) RT variation blank B, which is a combination of symbols for drawing lots, will be stopped more frequently, and the winning probability of watermelon play than cherry replay Easily shifted to RT2 state of selecting the high internal lottery table C (second replay time state). Thereby, depending on whether the player aims at the first point POA or the second point POB, it is possible to select whether to change the state to one of different gaming states, and the preference as a gaming machine can be increased. .

  Further, the first point POA and the second point POB are points where symbols of small roles of many types (all types if the replay symbol A and the replay symbol B are the same type) than other positions are arranged. Therefore, if it is a player who can push forward, it is a point that aims to reduce the missing of small roles, and the game can be advanced in a natural manner, especially for a player who can push forward.

[Possibility other than this slot machine]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment described above, the probability of state transition from the RT1 state (first replay time state) to the RT3 state (third replay time state) and the RT2 state (second replay time state) ) To the RT3 state (third replay time state), and the probability of transition to the RT3 state (third replay time state) is further different. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and all of these probabilities may be set to be the same. In this case, there is no difference in playability regarding the play rate, but by selectively aiming at the first point POA and the second point POB, the RT1 state (first replay time state) and the RT2 state (second replay) As a gaming machine, it is possible to change the appearance frequency of cherry replay and watermelon play, and to change the gameplay visually. You can increase your taste.

  Also, in this slot machine 1, the player aims at the symbol arrangement of the first reel R1 to selectively stop different symbols on or near the effective line according to the timing of pressing the stop button B1. In the above description, the first point POA and the second point POB that can be played at two locations have been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In this case, you may prepare the game state which changes a state according to the number of points.

  Further, in the present slot machine 1, the first point POA and the second point POB (so-called DDT point) are provided on the first reel R1, but not limited to this, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 A plurality of points that can be aimed by the player may be provided. In short, a plurality of points (so-called DDT points) that can be aimed by the player are provided on any one of the plurality of reels, and the player can selectively determine the transfer destination by pushing forward. It only has to be.

  In the slot machine 1, the combination of symbols (RT variation blank) for performing the state transition of the game state in the batting order 1 and the batting order 2 is described as being aligned on the active line. You may make it the symbol combination (RT fluctuation blank) which performs the state transition of a game state align on an active line. In short, it is only necessary that the symbol combinations (RT variation blanks) that perform the state transition of the gaming state in the batting order in which the player plays normally are aligned on the active line.

  Furthermore, in this slot machine 1, the explanation was made that the symbol combination (RT variation blank) for performing the game state transition in the batting order 1 and the batting order 2 is arranged on the active line, but the lottery by the internal lottery means 120 In the case where the result is a predetermined result such as a loss, for example, the symbol combinations (RT variation blank) for performing the state transition of the gaming state may be aligned on the active line. The point is that the lottery result by the internal lottery means 120 can be controlled by the stop control by the reel control means 130 so that the symbol combinations (RT variation blanks) for changing the game state are aligned on the active line (predetermined) As a result, the symbol combination (RT variation blank) for performing the state transition of the gaming state in any result may be arranged on the active line.

  Further, in the present slot machine 1, a case has been described in which the player makes a state transition to a different gaming state by selectively aiming at the first point POA and the second point POB. (1 replay time state) and state transition to RT2 state (second replay time state) in batting order 2, that is, the state of gaming state according to the stop button operation order (batting order) Transitions may be selected. In this slot machine 1, when each reel is stopped aiming at the first point POA in the batting order 1 with the batting order bell C 1, batting order bell C 2, batting order bell R 1, batting order bell R 2 winning by internal lottery, If each reel is stopped aiming at the second point POB in the batting order 1, it is blank 1B, and if each reel is stopped aiming at the first point POA in the batting order 2, it is blank 2A, and each reel is stopped aiming at the second point POB in the batting order 2. Then, since it is the blank 2B, for example, the RT variation blank A is changed to the blank 1A and the blank 1B, and the RT variation blank B is simply changed to the blank 2A and the blank 2B. State transition to state (first replay time state) and state transition to RT2 state (second replay time state) It is able to select.

  Also, in this slot machine 1, a case has been described in which the player makes a transition to a different gaming state by selectively aiming at the first point POA and the second point POB, but the player does not look forward to it. By pressing the stop button, it is possible to change the gaming state at random, thereby increasing the preference as a gaming machine.

  In the slot machine 1, when each reel is stopped in the batting order 1 or batting order 2 with the batting order bell C 1, batting order bell C 2, batting order bell R 1, batting order bell R 2 won by internal lottery, We have explained that one of “Pocket A1”, “Special Bonus A2”, “RT Fluctuation Blank A”, and “RT Fluctuation Blank B” is aligned on the active line. Any one of “blank A” and “RT fluctuation blank B” may be arranged on the effective line.

  Further, in the present slot machine 1, the description has been given of the case where the state transition of the replay time state can be selected by selectively aiming at the first point POA and the second point POB, but not limited to this, the first point POA And the second point POB may be selectively aimed to change the state of the AT state (game state in a broad sense). Specifically, for example, if you are aiming at the first point POA, cherry replay is easy to align, and if you are aiming at the second point POB, it is set so that watermelon play is easy to align. In addition, when playing a special game that adds the number of AT state continuations at the start of the AT state or during the AT state, the number of continuations of the AT state is likely to increase in Cherry Replay, and the number of games of the special game itself in Watermelon Play It is also conceivable that the setting is made so that the number is likely to increase.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effective line L1 has been described as a straight line in which the middle symbols are arranged. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the effective lines are the upper symbol, middle symbol, and lower symbol in order from the left reel. May be on a straight line in which the lower symbol, middle symbol, and upper symbol are arranged in order from the left reel, or may be on a straight line in which the upper symbol is arranged, or lower It may be on a straight line in which symbols are arranged. In short, any line may be set as an effective line as long as it is a line on a straight line in which symbols are arranged in the display window DW.

1 gaming machine (slot machine): 120 internal lottery means: 130 reel control means: 140 winning judgment means: 150 payout control means: 170 game state transition control means: A internal lottery table: B first internal lottery table, internal lottery table : C 2nd internal lottery table, internal lottery table: D Internal lottery table: E Internal lottery table: F Internal lottery table: B1 Stop switch (stop button): B2 Stop switch (stop button): B3 Stop switch (stop button) : L1 Effective line: POA First point: POB Second point: R1 Reel: R2 Reel: R3 Reel: RT1 First gaming state (first replay time state): RT2 Second gaming state (second replay time state)

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A plurality of stop switches that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels and operate to stop the rotation while the reels are rotating;
The winning probabilities of a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination associated with a correct hit order according to the operation order of the plurality of stop switches, and a first re-playing role and a second re-playing role that are re-playing roles are recorded. An internal lottery means for internal lottery with reference to one of a plurality of internal lottery tables including one internal lottery table and a second internal lottery table;
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing stop control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation by the plurality of stop switches;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control for determining the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
By selecting one from a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and selecting one of the plurality of internal lottery tables according to the selected gaming state, Game state transition control means for controlling the state transition of the gaming state,
At least one of the plurality of reels can be aimed by the player to stop the symbol corresponding to the pressing timing on or near the effective line according to the pressing timing of the stop switch. The plurality of types of symbols are arranged to have a first point and a second point,
In the internal lottery, the reel control means is a case where the operation order is an incorrect answering order while winning a small role associated with the correct answering order according to the operation order in the internal lottery, and the player aims at the first point. When the stop switch is pressed, stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols for performing state transition to the first gaming state is displayed on the active line, and the player aims at the second point. When the stop switch is pressed, stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols for performing state transition to the second gaming state is displayed on the active line,
The first internal lottery table is configured such that the winning probability of the first replaying combination is higher than that of the second replaying combination,
The second internal lottery table is configured such that the winning probability of the second replaying combination is higher than that of the first replaying combination,
The gaming state transition control means displays a combination of symbols on the active line for performing the state transition to the first gaming state in a state where the state transition to the first gaming state or the second gaming state is possible. When the symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the state transitions to the first gaming state for selecting the first internal lottery table and the state transition to the second gaming state is displayed. The state transitions to the second gaming state for selecting the second internal lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by that. The first point and the second point are drawn onto the active line when the player presses the stop switch and the reel control means performs stop control within a predetermined time from the timing when the stop switch is pressed. It is a point where symbols of more types or all types of small roles than other positions are arranged as possible symbols,
The gaming machine according to claim 1. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A plurality of stop switches that respectively correspond to the plurality of reels and operate to stop the rotation while the reels are rotating;
A plurality of internals including a first internal lottery table and a second internal lottery table in which winning probabilities of a plurality of types of roles including a small role, a first replaying role and a second replaying role that are replaying roles are recorded Referring to one of the lottery tables, an internal lottery means for internal lottery of whether or not the winning combination is won,
Reel control means for rotating the plurality of reels for each game and performing stop control to stop the rotating reels in a manner according to the result of the internal lottery, triggered by a stop operation by the plurality of stop switches;
In a state where the plurality of reels are stopped, a winning determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning being displayed on the active line;
A payout control means for performing control for determining the number of payouts of game media based on the payout of the winning small combination in accordance with the winning of the small role;
By selecting one from a plurality of gaming states including a first gaming state and a second gaming state, and selecting one of the plurality of internal lottery tables according to the selected gaming state, Game state transition control means for controlling the state transition of the gaming state,
At least one of the plurality of reels can be aimed by the player to stop the symbol corresponding to the pressing timing on or near the effective line according to the pressing timing of the stop switch. The plurality of types of symbols are arranged to have a first point and a second point,
When the lottery result by the internal lottery means is a predetermined result and the player presses the stop switch aiming at the first point, the reel control means enters the first gaming state. When stop control is performed so that a combination of symbols for performing state transition is displayed on the active line, and when the player presses the stop switch aiming at the second point, the player enters the second game state. Perform stop control so that the combination of symbols performing state transition is displayed on the effective line,
The first internal lottery table is configured such that the winning probability of the first replaying combination is higher than that of the second replaying combination,
The second internal lottery table is configured such that the winning probability of the second replaying combination is higher than that of the first replaying combination,
The gaming state transition control means displays a combination of symbols on the active line for performing the state transition to the first gaming state in a state where the state transition to the first gaming state or the second gaming state is possible. When the symbol combination is displayed on the active line, the state transitions to the first gaming state for selecting the first internal lottery table and the state transition to the second gaming state is displayed. The state transitions to the second gaming state for selecting the second internal lottery table.
A gaming machine characterized by that.

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