JP2016220932A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of saving a storage capacity without needing advanced storage of the combination of winning drawing patterns in a combination of the same kind.SOLUTION: A game machine comprises: calculation means 270 for calculating a predetermined value (a drawing pattern calculated value) by substituting an in-group number into a predetermined calculation formula; and winning drawing pattern determining means 290 for determining a winning drawing pattern of each rotary reel 62 of a common group combination on the basis of the drawing calculated value. A game machine is characterized in that the combination of a winning drawing pattern of a common group combination is determined by the winning symbol determined by the winning drawing pattern determining means 290.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, and more specifically, it is possible to determine a combination of winning symbols without previously storing a combination of winning symbols (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbols”) in the same type of role. Related to a game machine.

  Conventionally, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, a plurality of rotating reels capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols, a start switch for starting a variation display of the symbols of the rotating reels by a player's operation, and a plurality of rotating reels, respectively. And a plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the change display of the symbols on the rotating reels by the player's operation after the start of the display of the change of the symbols on the plurality of rotating reels, and the progress and effect of the game And a control means for notifying the outside of various effects, and the control device is a lottery for winning or losing a role (hereinafter referred to as “role lottery”). The combination of symbols related to the winning combination is effective by stopping the rotation of the rotating reel based on the result of the winning lottery and the stop operation of the stop switch. Performed for determining whether or not aligned on a line, and so as to impart a predetermined benefit, depending on the result of the determination.

In recent years, in a gaming machine such as a slot machine, as a plurality of roles, in a bonus such as a regular bonus (RB) or a single bonus (ordinary character, SB), for example, RB1, RB2, RB3,. There are cases where many of the same type of combination such as SB1, SB2, SB3,. In such a case, for each combination of the same type, a combination of winning symbols is defined in advance, and a large amount of storage capacity is required as a data amount just to store the contents.
In addition, when the number of winning combinations increases as described above, when the table stop control using the stop table storing the stop position and the number of sliding frames is adopted in the stop control of the rotating reel, the number of stop tables becomes enormous. As a result, the amount of data in the stop table becomes large.

For this reason, even if the winning combination and the rotating reels to be stopped are different, if there is a portion where the stop position is the same in the stop table, there is one that attempts to reduce the amount of data by providing a common table (Patent Document) 1).
In such a prior art (Patent Document 1), a common table is used in a portion where the stop position in the stop table is the same, and a unique table is provided for each winning combination and each rotating reel in a portion where the stop position in the stop table is different, The stop process is performed by combining the common table and the unique table.

JP 2013-34783 A

In the related art (Patent Document 1) as described above, a common table is used in a portion where the stop position in the stop table is the same. However, if the stop position is greatly different for each combination, the ratio at which the common table can be created May occur or may not be created.
Furthermore, each role with a different stop position requires a unique table. Therefore, each role has a stop table that combines a common table and a unique table. In providing a stop table for a different pattern, there is a problem in that if the ratio at which a common table can be created is small or cannot be created, a great effect cannot be expected in reducing the amount of data.

  In stop control, in principle, when the flag based on the lottery is not established, the stop is immediately stopped, and when the flag is established, the rotating reel moves to the maximum to draw the symbol corresponding to the flag. When control control for stopping (sliding) is used, it is not necessary to have a stop table for each role as in the table stop control as described above, and the required storage capacity can be relatively suppressed (reduced). . However, in the case where a plurality of combinations of the same type such as RB1 to RB48 or SB1 to SB48 as described above are provided, a large number of storage capacities are required only for storing combinations of winning symbols of the combinations. There is a problem that the storage capacity may be insufficient.

Note that such winning symbol combination data is also required for determination of winning after the stop operation and determination of the number of medals to be paid out.
In view of the above problems, the invention according to claim 1 of the present application does not need to store a combination of winning symbols in the same type of combination in advance, and can save a storage capacity (memory) The purpose is to provide.
In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, an object of the invention described in claim 2 is to provide a gaming machine capable of easily specifying a target symbol by a predetermined calculation formula.

In the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2 above, the intragroup number can be set so as to increase by a predetermined unit starting from a good number. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can easily specify a target symbol that is regularly arranged with respect to an intra-group number by a calculation formula.
In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, the invention described in claim 4 does not impose a storage capacity burden on roles other than the same group role, and saves storage capacity in the same group role. An object is to provide a gaming machine that can be used.

In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2 or 3, the invention described in claim 5 performs a predetermined calculation process, so that the combination of winning symbols is not stored in advance. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can determine the amount of data that can be determined, can save the storage capacity required to store the combination of winning symbols, and can compress data.
In addition to the object of the invention described in claim 2, 3 or 5, the invention described in claim 6 is a group within the group based on the winning number without previously storing a combination of winning symbols in the same group combination. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of determining a winning symbol combination from a number, saving a storage capacity necessary for storing the winning symbol combination, and capable of compressing data. And

(Claim 1)
The invention described in claim 1 is characterized by the following points. That is, a plurality of rotating reels 62 each having a plurality of symbols 61 attached thereto, and a stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62 and for stopping the rotation of each rotating reel 62 by an operation. 50 and a role lottery means 120 for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles, and the rotation of the rotary reel 62 based on the result of the role lottery and the stop operation of the stop switch 50 To determine whether or not the combination of symbols 61 (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbols”) related to the winning combination is aligned on a valid line, and a predetermined profit is obtained according to the result of this determination. In the gaming machine 10 to be assigned, the winning lottery means 120 determines a number corresponding to each winning (hereinafter referred to as “winning number”) based on the result of the winning lottery, and the winning The predetermined range of numbers A plurality of roles belonging to the group (hereinafter referred to as “same group roles”) (specifically, for example, RB (RB1 to RB48) and SB (SB1 to SB48)) are set to correspond, Each combination in the same group combination is given an intra-group number (specifically, for example, 0 to 47) based on the winning number, and the winning symbol of each combination in the same group combination is included in the group The gaming machines 10 are arranged so as to be regularly arranged with respect to the numbers, and the gaming machine 10 substitutes the in-group numbers into a predetermined calculation formula (hereinafter referred to as “design calculation value”) ( Specifically, for example, based on the calculation unit 270 that calculates A, C, and D) described later, and the symbol calculation value, the winning symbol (specifically, for example, , RB1 with A = 0 Winning symbol determining means 290 for determining “red seven” of the left rotation reel 64), and the winning symbol determining means 290 does not store in advance the combination of the winning symbols of the respective roles in the same group role. The combination of the winning symbols of the same group combination is determined according to the determined winning symbol.

In the present invention, winning symbols for each combination in the same group combination are regularly arranged with respect to the intra-group number. The calculating means 270 calculates a predetermined value (symbol calculated value) by substituting the in-group number into a predetermined calculation formula, and the winning symbol determining means 290 calculates each rotation of the same group combination based on this symbol calculated value. The winning symbol of reel 62 is determined.
Thereby, the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination is determined by the winning symbols determined by the winning symbol determining means 290 without storing in advance the combinations of winning symbols of the respective roles in the same group combination.

As a result, even if the total number of the same group combination is large, the winning symbol of the combination is determined from the symbol calculation value calculated by the calculation means 270 based on the intragroup number of each combination in the same group combination. As a result, it is not necessary to previously memorize the winning symbol combinations for each role in the same group role, and the data can be compressed as compared with the case where the winning symbol combinations for all the roles are memorized in advance. Storage capacity (memory) can be saved.
In addition, the amount of data required in the stop control process using the winning symbol combination can be determined by calculating the winning symbol combination when necessary without storing the winning symbol combination of the same group role in advance. Can be reduced, and the storage capacity can be saved.

Furthermore, it is possible to calculate and determine a winning symbol combination when necessary without previously storing a winning symbol combination of the same group combination, so that the winning symbol is a predetermined winning symbol using the winning symbol combination. It is possible to reduce the amount of data required in the payout process for determining whether a predetermined payout number is determined by determining whether or not the combination is the same, and save the storage capacity.
Further, here, the “predetermined range of the winning numbers” may be formed as one lump in a predetermined range of consecutive winning numbers (set in a predetermined range and arranged in order). Alternatively, it may be arranged apart from each other and arranged with regularity.

(Claim 2)
The invention described in claim 2 is characterized by the following points in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 1 described above. That is, the winning symbols of the same group combination are a plurality of symbols 61 (hereinafter referred to as “target symbols”) predetermined for each rotating reel 62 (specifically, for example, a left rotating reel of SB). 64, “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”), and the plurality of target symbols are regularly arranged with respect to the group number. And

In the present invention, the winning symbol of the same group combination is composed of any one of a plurality of target symbols predetermined for each rotating reel 62, and the plurality of target symbols are regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number. Has been placed. Since the target symbol is regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number, the target symbol can be easily specified by a predetermined calculation formula.
The target symbol is preferably a part of all symbols 61 in order to be able to be specified by a calculation formula, but is not necessarily limited to this, and not all symbols but a whole symbol You may make it employ from 61.

Here, the target symbol may be different for each rotating reel 62, or may be common to all the rotating reels 62. In addition, when there are a plurality of the same group combination, the combination of the winning symbols of the two reels 62 is made different by making the target symbol of one of the rotating reels 62 different. be able to.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2 described above. That is, for the same group combination, a reference value that is the minimum value of the winning number of the same group combination and serves as a reference (specifically, for example, the reference value 6 of RB1 or the reference value 54 of SB1). The winning combination (specifically, for example, RB1 or SB1) is provided, and the winning number and the intra-group number are incremented by a predetermined unit (specifically, for example, the predetermined unit = 1, 0 , 1, 2, 3,..., And the intra-group number is a difference between the winning number of each combination in the same group combination and the reference value of the reference combination (specifically, For example, 0 to 47).

In the present invention, the in-group number is obtained as the difference between the winning number of each combination in the same group combination and the reference value of the reference combination. By setting the reference value for the standard combination to the minimum value of the winning numbers for the same group combination, the group number can be a good number (specifically, no matter which range the same group combination is in the winning number) Specifically, for example, it can be set to a serial number starting from 0). Thereby, it becomes possible to easily specify the target symbols regularly arranged with respect to the intra-group number by using a predetermined calculation formula using the intra-group number.
(Claim 4)
The invention described in claim 4 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 1, 2 or 3. That is, the winning symbol of a role other than the same group role (specifically, for example, a small role such as “Cherry” or “Bell”) is stored without storing the combination of the winning symbols of the same group role. Winning symbol storage means 280 for storing the combination of the winning symbols, and the winning symbol determination means 290 is the winning symbol corresponding to the winning number among those stored in the winning symbol storage means 280 except for the same group combination. A combination of symbols is extracted, and in the same group combination, the winning symbol of each rotating reel 62 is determined based on the calculated symbol value.

  In the present invention, the winning symbol combination is extracted from the winning symbol combinations stored in advance in the winning symbol storage means 280 except for the same group role, and the symbol calculated value calculated by the calculating means 270 is calculated for the same group role. Based on this, the winning symbol combination is determined. Usually, since the number of combinations other than the same group combination is smaller than the number of the same group combination, even if the winning symbol combinations of these combinations are stored in advance, the storage capacity is not burdened. In the present invention, even if the number of the same group combination increases, the storage capacity can be saved by not storing the combination of winning symbols of those combinations. In addition, the effect of saving increases as the number of the same group combination increases.

  For roles other than the same group role, the types of winning symbols are also different and become various and various types. For roles other than the same group role having such a winning symbol, the winning symbol is won. It is difficult to regularly arrange numbers, and it is difficult to calculate winning symbols from winning numbers. In other words, in a role other than the same group role having such various winning symbols, it is possible to avoid such an easy setting that the winning symbols are regularly arranged, and the winning symbol is determined from the numerical value based on such a winning number. It is possible to avoid an uneasy setting such as calculating.

(Claim 5)
The invention described in claim 5 is characterized by the following points in addition to the characteristics of the invention described in claim 2 or 3. That is, in the combination of the winning symbols of the same group role, each rotating reel 62 has a plurality of types of the target symbols, and when the winning symbol combinations are arranged as the number in the group increases, each rotation In the reel 62, as the number in the group increases, the same type of the target symbol is continuously arranged by a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “continuous number”) predetermined for each rotating reel 62. The target symbols of the same type are arranged so that the target symbols arranged in succession are selected from a plurality of types of the target symbols in order, and the calculation means is arranged in the group. A calculation process of calculating a quotient and a remainder by dividing a value calculated based on a number by the continuous number, and performing the symbol calculation in each rotary reel 62 based on the quotient and the remainder Characterized by being capable calculated values.

  In the present invention, in the combination of winning symbols of the same group role, each rotating reel 62 has a plurality of types of target symbols, and each rotating reel 62 has the same type of target symbol as the number in the group increases. A predetermined number (sequential number) predetermined for each rotating reel is continuously arranged, and the same type of target symbol is selected from a plurality of types of target symbols in order, and the number of target symbols arranged in succession is the number of types of target symbols. They are arranged side by side. A calculation process for calculating the quotient and the remainder by dividing the value calculated based on the intra-group number by the continuous number is performed, and the symbol calculated value for each rotary reel 62 can be calculated based on the quotient and the remainder.

  As described above, when the combinations of winning symbols are arranged as the number in the group increases, the arrangement is repeated regularly so that the same type of target symbols are arranged in succession on each rotating reel. In the present invention, by dividing the value calculated based on the number in the group by the continuous number and calculating the quotient and the remainder, the symbol calculated value in each rotary reel 62 is calculated based on the quotient and the remainder. It becomes possible to calculate, and based on this calculated symbol value, the winning symbol can be specified via the target symbol of each rotating reel of the same group combination. As a result, the correspondence between the group number and the winning symbol combination can be grasped, and the winning combination is selected from the group number based on the winning number without previously storing the winning symbol combination in the same group role. A combination of symbols can be determined. As a result, it is possible to save the storage capacity necessary for storing the winning symbol combination and to compress the data.

(Claim 6)
The invention described in claim 6 has the following features in addition to the features of the invention described in claim 2, 3 or 5. That is, the plurality of rotating reels 62 includes a first rotating reel (specifically, left rotating reel 64), a second rotating reel (specifically, intermediate rotating reel 66), and a third rotating reel (specifically, Is composed of three right rotating reels 68), and in the combination of the winning symbols of the same group role, the first rotating reel is P type, the second rotating reel is Q type, and the third rotating reel is There are R types of target symbols (wherein, P, Q and R are integers equal to or greater than 1) (specifically, for example, in RB, there are four types of “red seven, blue seven, white seven, Bar ”, RB has three types of“ Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3 ”, and RB has four types of R,“ Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar ”), P, Q, and R The product is the same as the total number of roles included in the same group role. (Specifically, for example, 48 RBs = P (4 types) × Q (3 types) × R (4 types)) and 48 SBs = P (4 types) × Q (4 types) × R (3 types)), when the combination of winning symbols is arranged as the number in the group increases, the first rotating reel has the same type of target symbol as the number in the group increases. Are arranged successively in S pieces, the target symbols of the same type are selected in order from the P types of target symbols, and the S target symbols are arranged so that the P types are arranged, In the two-revolution reel, as the number in the group increases, the same type of the target symbol is successively arranged in T pieces and the same type of the target symbol is sequentially selected from the Q types of target symbols. The T target The patterns are arranged so as to line up with the Q types, and this arrangement is repeated every S times. In the third rotating reel, as the number in the group increases, the R types of the target symbols are arranged one by one. Arranged ones are arranged so that this arrangement is repeated every T times (provided that S and T are integers of 1 or more, where S is larger than T and T is 1) Greater than (specifically, for example, 12 for RB, 4 for T, 12 for S and 12 for T), and the product of Q and R is the same as S (Specifically, for example, the S (12) of the RB indicates the Q (three types) of the medium rotation reel 66 and the R (four types) of the right rotation reel 68 of the target symbol number). This is the product of multiplication, and is used in the division of the RB group number described later. The value of 12 and the S (12) of the SB is a product obtained by multiplying the Q (four types) of the medium rotation reel 66 by the target symbol number and the R (three types) of the right rotation reel 68. The numerical value 12 is used in the division of the in-group number of SB, which will be described later. The R and the T are formed to be the same, (specifically, for example, in the RB, the T is a number 4 in which the target symbols are continuous in the intermediate rotating reel 66 and will be described later) The value 4 used in the division of B is the same as 4, which is the number R of the target symbol types of the right rotating reel 68. In SB, the target symbol is continuous on the intermediate rotating reel 66 in T. (3) which is the value 3 used in the division of B described later, and is the same as 3 which is the number R of the target symbol types of the right rotating reel 68). The calculation means 270 calculates the quotient A and the remainder B by dividing the intra-group number by the S, and calculates the quotient C and the remainder D by dividing the remainder B by the T (provided that the A, the B, C and D are integers of 0 or more), and the winning symbol determining means 290 uses the winning symbol of the first rotating reel as the symbol calculating value from the target symbols of the first rotating reel. Determining based on A, determining the winning symbol of the second rotating reel from the target symbol of the second rotating reel based on the C as the symbol calculation value, The winning symbol is determined based on the symbol D as the symbol calculation value from the target symbols of the third rotating reel.

  In the present invention, when combinations of winning symbols of the same group combination are arranged in the order in which the in-group number increases, the first rotating reel has P types corresponding to the in-group numbers (for example, 4 types for both RB and SB). The target symbols of S are each arranged in S pieces (for example, 12 pieces for both RB and SB), and in the second rotating reel, Q types (for example, 3 types for RB and 4 types for SB) corresponding to the in-group number. T symbols (for example, 4 for RB and 3 for SB) are arranged, and the third rotary reel has R types (for example, 4 types for RB and 4 types for SB) corresponding to the number in the group. Three types of target symbols are arranged one by one.

  The in-group number is the difference between the winning number and the reference value (first number, minimum number) and is an integer starting from 0. Therefore, in the first rotating reel, the in-group number is assigned to each target symbol. When the number is divided by S (for example, 12), the quotient is A (for example, 0, 1, 2, or 3). Corresponding to the in-group number, on the first rotating reel, P types of target symbols (for example, “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” in RB) are arranged in order of S (for example, 12). ing. For this reason, the target symbol of the first rotary reel can be specified in correspondence with the numerical value of the quotient A (for example, 0, 1, 2, 3) as the symbol calculation value (for example, when A is 0, “ “Red Seven”, “Blue Seven” when A is 1, “White Seven” when A is 2, “Bar” when A is 3.) When the remainder B at this time is divided by the number T (for example, 4 for RB) of the same target symbol of the second rotating reel, the quotient is C (for example, 0, 1, or 2 for RB). ) Corresponding to the in-group number, on the second rotating reel, Q types of target symbols (for example, “Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3” for RB) are arranged in order of T (for example, 4 for RB). ing.

  For this reason, the target symbol of the second reel can be specified corresponding to the numerical value of the quotient C (for example, 0, 1, 2) as the symbol calculation value at this time (for example, when C is 0) “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2” when C is 1, and “Watermelon 3” when C is 2. In the 3rd reel, different target symbols (for example, “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven”, “Bar”) corresponding to the number in the group are arranged one by one in order. Corresponding to the numerical value of the remainder D (for example, 0, 1, 2, 3) as the target symbol of the third rotating reel can be specified (for example, “Red Seven” when D is 0, D is 1) "Blue Seven" when D, "White Seven" when D is 2, and "Bar" when D is 3.

The relationship as described above is formed so that the product of P, Q, and R is the same as the total number of roles included in the same group role, and R and T are the same (in RB, In the case of R = T = 4 and SB, R = T = 3), so that it can be specified by the numerical values of the quotient and the remainder in the calculation as described above.
As described above, since the target symbols are regularly arranged corresponding to the numbers in the group, the numbers A, C, and D are calculated as symbol calculated values by substituting the numbers in the group into the above-described calculation formula. By doing so, it is possible to determine a target symbol corresponding to the in-group number, that is, a combination of winning symbols. Thereby, in the same group combination, it is possible to determine the winning symbol combination from the intragroup number based on the winning number without storing the winning symbol combination in advance. As a result, it is possible to save the storage capacity necessary for storing the winning symbol combination and to compress the data.

  In the present invention, the first rotating reel, the second rotating reel, and the third rotating reel of the plurality of rotating reels 62 are not fixed to the three rotating reels 62, but can be arbitrarily combined. It may be a thing. That is, the first rotation reel, the second rotation reel, and the third rotation reel may be the left rotation reel 64, the middle rotation reel 66, and the right rotation reel 68 in this order, and the left rotation reel 64, the right rotation reel 68, and the middle rotation reel in this order. 66, may be in turn the middle rotating reel 66, the right rotating reel 68, and the left rotating reel 64, and may be the middle rotating reel 66, the left rotating reel 64, and the right rotating reel 68 in this order, and in order, the right rotating reel 68 and the middle rotating reel 66. The left rotation reel 64 may be used, and the right rotation reel 68, the left rotation reel 64, and the middle rotation reel 66 may be sequentially arranged.

Since this invention is comprised as mentioned above, there exists an effect as described below.
According to the first aspect of the present invention, each winning combination in the same group combination is determined by determining the winning symbol of the winning combination from the calculated symbol value calculated by the calculating means based on the intra-group number of each winning combination in the same group winning combination. It is not necessary to store the winning symbol combination in advance, data can be compressed, and the storage capacity (memory) can be saved.
According to the second aspect of the invention, in addition to the effect of the first aspect of the invention, the target symbol is regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number, so that the target symbol is determined by a predetermined calculation formula. It is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating identification of the game machine.

According to the invention described in claim 3, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2, regardless of the range of the winning number, the group number starts with a good number. Then, it can be set to increase by a predetermined unit. Accordingly, it is possible to easily identify the target symbols regularly arranged with respect to the intra-group number by using a predetermined calculation formula using the intra-group number.
According to the invention described in claim 4, in addition to the effects of the invention described in claim 1, 2, or 3, since the number of roles other than the same group role is usually small, the combination of winning symbols of those roles is Even if it is stored in advance, it is possible not to become a burden on the storage capacity, and even if the number of the same group role increases, the combination of the winning symbols of those roles is not stored, thereby saving the storage capacity. It is possible to provide a gaming machine that can be achieved.

  According to the invention described in claim 5, in addition to the effect of the invention described in claim 2 or 3, it is possible to calculate a symbol calculation value for each rotating reel by performing a predetermined calculation process. Based on the symbol calculation value, the winning symbol can be specified through the target symbol of each rotating reel of the same group combination. As a result, the correspondence between the in-group number and the winning symbol combination can be grasped, and the winning symbol combination can be determined from the in-group number in the same group combination. As a result, it is possible to save the storage capacity necessary for storing the winning symbol combination and to compress the data.

  According to the invention of claim 6, in addition to the effect of the invention of claim 2, 3 or 5, the target symbol is regularly arranged corresponding to the group number, and the group number is added to the calculation formula. By substituting and calculating numerical values A, C, and D as symbol calculated values, the combination of winning symbols can be determined. In this way, in the same group combination, it is possible to determine the winning symbol combination based on the winning number without storing the winning symbol combination in advance, and to store the winning symbol combination. A gaming machine capable of saving necessary storage capacity and capable of compressing data can be provided.

1 is an external front view showing a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a symbol table showing the arrangement of symbols provided on each rotary reel. FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing the input, control and output of the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a block diagram showing reel control means. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a transition state in the main control device. It is an embodiment of the present invention and is a diagram showing a transition state during AT. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a part of winning number table which shows the correspondence of a part of winning combination lottery result and a winning number. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a symbol combination table which shows the combination of the winning symbol of RB1-RB48. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a symbol combination table which shows the combination of the winning symbol of SB1-SB48. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table which shows the target symbol of each rotation reel in RB. In the embodiment of the present invention, an expression for specifying a target symbol of each rotary reel from an RB group number and a calculation method using the formula are shown. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a table which shows the target symbol of each rotation reel in SB. In the embodiment of the present invention, an expression for specifying a target symbol of each rotating reel from an SB in-group number and a calculation method using the same are shown. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: The content of the special pull-in search data corresponding to the object symbol of RB is shown. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: The content of the special pull-in search data corresponding to the target symbol of SB is shown. FIG. 4 shows an embodiment of the present invention, in which (a) a special pull-in search table used for a medium rotation reel of SB and (b) a special pull-in search table used for a medium rotation reel of RB are shown. FIG. 2 shows an embodiment of the present invention, which shows a symbol pointer table for a medium-rotation reel. It is an embodiment of the present invention, and is a flowchart showing a control process of the main controller after the start switch is activated. It is embodiment of this invention, Comprising: It is a flowchart which shows a stop position determination process.

In the present specification, in each explanation location, when the definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it is seen from the gaming machine 10 to the player in front of the player that is facing the gaming machine 10. The direction toward the side is the “front” direction, and the opposite direction is the “rear” direction. Similarly, the left and right directions such as “left” and “right” mean the left direction and the right direction when viewed from the player. Similarly, in the description of each member, when a definition or the like about the direction is not shown, it means a direction viewed from the player in a state where each member is fixed at a predetermined position of the gaming machine 10.
A slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described below with reference to FIG. The slot machine as the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment includes a square box-shaped housing 12 having a front opening that opens in the front direction, and a front door 14 that covers the front opening of the housing 12 so as to be freely opened and closed. And.

  At the upper part of the front door 14, an upper panel 20 made of a thin resin is provided. A transparent symbol display window portion 16 through which the symbols 61 on the circumference of the three rotary reels 62 can be seen is formed at the approximate center of the upper panel 20. The three rotating reels 62 described above include a left rotating reel 64 on the left as viewed from the front as the first rotating reel, a middle rotating reel 66 in the center as the second rotating reel, and a third rotating reel as the third rotating reel. It is composed of a right rotating reel 68 on the right side. The symbol display window 16 is formed to show the player a total of nine symbols 61 arranged in three rows and three rows when the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 stops. . The symbol display window 16 is provided on the front side of the rotary reel 62, and is used for visually recognizing a plurality of symbols 61 stopped on an effective line 86 to be described later when the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is stopped. It is. The rotating reel 62 is capable of variably displaying a plurality of symbols 61 via the symbol display window 16.

In the rear direction (backward direction) of the symbol display window portion 16, there are three drive motors (not shown), a total of three rotary reels 62 respectively rotated by the respective drive motors, and the drive motors. And a reel unit 60 having a unit holder (not shown) for holding the rotary reel 62 is disposed.
The front door 14 is formed with notifying means 70 for notifying the player of various information such as winning of a lottery by sound, light, video, or the like. The notification means 70 is disposed on the front door 14 and includes a speaker 72, a display device 84, and an effect lamp 78. Note that the rotating reel 62 is normally used for the progress of the game, but in the state where the progress of the game is stopped, the notification means is provided by showing an effect (a so-called reel effect) by a behavior different from the normal rotation operation. It may be used as a kind of 70.

The speaker 72 includes an upper speaker 74 disposed on the upper left and right of the front door 14 and a lower speaker 76 disposed on the lower left and right of the front door 14.
The display device 84 is a display device for displaying various images on the screen, and constitutes an effect unit having a liquid crystal display device for displaying images including moving images.
The effect lamp 78 includes an upper lamp 80 disposed above the front door 14 and lower lamps 82 disposed on the left and right of the lower portion of the front door 14.

A lower panel 22 is provided at the lower part of the front door 14. The front door 14 includes an operation unit 30 that is located on the lower panel 22 and protrudes toward the front of the front door 14.
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a credit function (the number of inserted coins is electronically stored) as a medal in advance by inserting medals in advance from a medal slot 38, which will be described later, as a game start condition. A function of electronically storing and managing data as data). Note that the maximum number of credit medals that can be stored is 50, which is the maximum number of credit medals.

  Below the medal slot 38 is provided a settlement switch 36 for paying out all medals credited by the credit function. On the left side of the settlement switch 36, three stop switches 50 corresponding to the three rotary reels 62 are provided in order to stop the rotation of the corresponding rotary reels 62 by operation. The stop switch 50 includes a left stop switch L for stopping the left rotation reel 64, a middle stop switch C for stopping the middle rotation reel 66, and a right stop switch R for stopping the right rotation reel 68. have. That is, these stop switches 50 are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels 62, and after the start of the display of the variation of the symbols 61 of the plurality of rotating reels 62, the variation of the symbols 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation This is to stop the display individually.

  On the left side of the stop switch 50, a start switch 40 is provided for starting rotation of the rotary reel 62 on condition that a medal is inserted or a max bet switch 34 described later is operated. That is, the start switch 40 is for starting the change display of the symbol 61 of the rotating reel 62 by the player's operation. Above the start switch 40, there is provided a max bet switch 34 for substituting three medals by subtracting the number of medals that can be inserted until the maximum number of inserted medals (specifically, three) is reached from the number of credited medals. ing. In the RBB, which will be described later, the above-mentioned 3 sheets are set to 2 sheets.

In addition to the max bet switch 34, or instead of the max bet switch 34, a single bet switch may be provided in which the number of credited medals is reduced by one and replaced with one medal.
It should be noted that between the max bet switch 34 and the medal slot 28, an operation means 31 such as a chance switch as a switch not involved in the progress of the game may be provided. Then, a predetermined privilege may be given by causing the player to operate the chance switch as the operation means 31 once or a predetermined number of times at a predetermined opportunity.

The above-described start switch 40, stop switch 50, checkout switch 36, and max bet switch 34 constitute an operation means 31 (see FIG. 3) that can be operated by the player.
A rearward direction (backward direction) of the lower portion of the front door 14 is a so-called hopper unit that can store medals and can pay out medals, as shown in FIG. A power supply device (not shown) for supplying power to each component is disposed along with a power switch that can be operated to turn on or shut off the power.
At the lower part of the front door 14, a medal payout port 28 through which medals are paid out from the storage payout means 24 is formed in a predetermined case. Below the medal payout port 28, a dish-shaped medal tray 26 that opens upward is formed to store medals paid out from the medal payout port 28. When the number of credited medals is less than the maximum number of credit medals, the acquired medals are added to the number of credit medals without being paid out from the medal payout exit 28 until the number reaches 50.

  The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment enables a game to be started by inserting a predetermined number of medals by operating the max bet switch 34 or inserting medals. Then, when the start switch 40 is pressed, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started to start the game, and a lottery is performed using a lottery table corresponding to each state of the main controller 110 described later. Then, based on the operation timing of the stop switch 50 corresponding to each rotary reel 62 and the result of the winning lottery, the gaming machine 10 stops the rotation of the rotating reel 62 so as to match the result of the winning lottery. The gaming machine 10 determines that the combination of the symbols 61 constituting the winning combination is a predetermined effective line according to the combination of the symbols 61 at the time of stoppage (when the combination of the symbols 61 of the predetermined role is aligned on the line) This is a line to which the profit is awarded, and is hereinafter referred to as the active line 86.) When the player stops on the line, the player is given a predetermined profit such as winning a prize and paying out a predetermined number of medals. . As a result, one game is completed.

“Effective line 86” means a line where a winning combination is given to a player when a winning combination is placed on the line, and “winning” for a small role described later is on the effective line 86. This means that the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the roles are prepared. The effective line 86 of the present embodiment is composed of only one diagonally upward line that connects the lower stage of the left rotating reel 64, the middle stage of the middle rotating reel 66, and the upper stage of the right rotating reel 68. .
As shown in the symbol table of FIG. 2, on the surface of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66 and the right rotating reel 68, “blue seven, bar, white seven, red seven, replay, bell, cherry, watermelon 1, A plurality of various patterns 61 of “watermelon 2 and watermelon 3” are formed. In the present embodiment, although not shown in particular, the combination a, combination b, combination c,..., Etc. are set in advance by the above-described combination of symbols (so-called winning combination).

In the present embodiment, not all of the symbol combinations described above are stored directly in the symbol arrangement, and some of the combinations do not directly store the symbol arrangement in advance, but have a predetermined numerical value. The combination of symbols can be specified from the above, and this content will be described in detail later.
Seven symbols “Blue Seven, Bar, White Seven, Red Seven” that constitute a combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred to a regular bonus (RB1 to RB48) and a single bonus (SB1 to SB48) as special roles (combinations) to be described later , "Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3" includes four symbols "blue seven, bar, white seven, red seven" on the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 62, symbol number 2 (blue seven, blue seven, blue seven) ), Symbol number 7 (bar, bar, bar), symbol number 12 (white seven, white seven, white seven), symbol number 17 (red seven, red seven, red seven) and each rotating reel 62 for every five symbols. Arranged regularly. It should be noted that the four symbols 61 ((blue seven, blue seven, blue seven), (bar, bar, bar), (white seven, white seven, white) arranged on the rotating reel 62 at equal intervals as described above. The symbol interval of (Seven), (Red Seven, Red Seven, Red Seven)) is not limited to being arranged every five symbols as described above, and the group numbers to be described later are regular. If it is arranged, it may be arranged for every 5 or more symbols, or may be arranged at intervals less than the number of 5 symbols (for example, 4 symbols).

In the present embodiment, the table (so-called symbol arrangement table) itself shown in FIG. 2 is stored as data as it is, but it is not particularly limited to this. For example, if a stop control method for selecting a plurality of stop tables using predetermined parameters is used, it is possible to eliminate the need to store the symbol arrangement table shown in FIG.
These designs 61 are formed by sticking a tape on which each design is printed on the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62. Note that the number (frame number) of the symbol 61 in FIG. 2 is not a physical number attached to the outer peripheral surface of the rotary reel 62, but is a virtual number for controlling the stop of each symbol 61. This is for specifying a specific symbol 61 in the program.

As shown in FIG. 3, a control device 100 for controlling the overall operation of the gaming machine 10 is formed inside the gaming machine 10. This control device 100 receives the information (command) from the main control device 110 that controls the state by advancing the game, and controls the effects according to the progress of the game. A sub-control device 300 that controls each state of the effect is provided in order to perform an effect of notifying the player of information related to game content.
The main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are connected by one-way communication from the main control device 110 to the sub control device 300 in order to prevent unauthorized operation of the main control device 110. Communication in the reverse direction from the control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed (that is, not bidirectional communication). The main controller 110 receives inputs from the start switch 40, the stop switch 50, the max bet switch 34, and the checkout switch 36, performs a lottery drawing, and controls the operations of the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24. The sub control device 300 receives a signal from the main control device 110 and controls the operation of the notification means 70 such as the display device 84. On the output side of the sub-control device 300, the display device 84, the speaker 72, and the effect lamp 78 as the notification means 70 are connected.

Although not particularly illustrated, the main board having the main control device 110 and the sub board having the sub control device 300 are housed in dedicated board cases, respectively. Specifically, the main control device 110 is housed in the main board case, and the sub control device 300 is housed in the sub board case. The main board case is fixed to the upper part inside the housing 12 and the sub board case is fixed to the left side from the front inside the housing 12.
The main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 are configured by a microcomputer including a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and an I / O port (not shown). The CPU has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes various programs by executing a program stored in the ROM. The ROM stores programs executed by the CPU and fixed data such as various tables, and the RAM stores a temporary storage area when the CPU executes the programs, for example, the state of the gaming machine 10 It is used as a storage area for storing the area and the lottery result of the role lottery.

In the main control device 110 of the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a normal state that is normally performed is provided. The main control device 110 is provided with a replay time (RT) state in which the probability of winning the re-game combination (replay combination) is set higher (or lower) than the normal state. This RT state is controlled by the main controller 110.
In the sub-control device 300, an assist time (AT) state for assisting to stop the combination of the symbols 61 that are useful on the effective line 86 by notifying the stop operation sequence of the stop switch 50, winning symbols, etc. Is provided. This AT state is mainly controlled by the sub-control device 300.

  Of course, the devices for controlling each state (main control device 110, sub-control device 300) are not limited to those described above, and each state may be controlled by the other control device, A part of the means may be partially controlled by another control device and may be controlled across both control devices. At this time, direct transmission from the sub-control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed, but the main control is performed by notifying the predetermined stop operation order from the sub-control device 300 and stopping the player. Information can be transmitted indirectly to the device 110.

The assist time (AT) state is formed so as to be in a special state that is more likely to give a benefit that is beneficial to the player than in the normal state (non-assist time state).
In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, it is possible to shift by winning the normal state which is a normal state and a lottery (transition lottery) on whether or not to shift in the normal state, and more than the normal state. And an assist time state (AT state) as a special state in which a special privilege can be granted.
The AT state as a special state can be started when a predetermined start condition is achieved, and can be ended when a predetermined end condition is achieved. Specifically, the AT state as a special state can be shifted when a lottery result of a combination lottery, a predetermined transition combination is won, or when a predetermined transition lottery is won by the transition lottery means 330 described later. . Further, in the AT state, the number of medals that the player has acquired (paid to the player) during the AT is set to a predetermined number of games (a so-called predetermined number of acquisitions, specifically 360). Of course, the number is not limited to this number.

The AT state as a special state can be executed until the number of medals acquired (paid out) by the player when it is executed according to the result of the predetermined transfer lottery reaches the specified number of acquisitions. The possible acquisition specified number is set so that it can be added by a predetermined lottery. When determining this addition, it is possible to execute an effect when adding to the specified number of acquisitions in the special state, a so-called additional effect, and as this additional effect, a reel effect using the rotary reel 62 and a display device 84. Both the display effect using and are formed to be executable.
In addition, it is not limited to these start conditions and end conditions. Instead of the number of payouts, the actual number calculated by subtracting the number of inserted medals from the number of paid out medals instead of the number of payouts. You may set with the net increase number which is the number of acquisition of medals. In addition, the number of games executed during AT may be set to other conditions such as reaching a predetermined number of games (so-called initial number of games or maximum number of games). . That is, the number of games during AT may be ended by executing a predetermined number of games (so-called initial number of games or maximum number of games). These conditions may be a combination of the number of games and the number of acquired medals (or a net increase).

In the addition, the number of medals to be added to the specified acquisition number (or net increase) is set. Of course, regarding this addition, the number of games that can be executed may be added instead of the number of acquired medals (net increase) as described above, and the number of games and the number of acquired medals (or net increase) And may be combined.
The reel effect is an effect using the rotating reel 62, and the three rotating reels 62 are rotated and stopped, the rotation direction is changed, the rotation speed is changed, the rotation acceleration is changed, and the predetermined symbol 61 is rotated. This can be done by various means. The display effect is an effect performed by a moving image or a still image displayed on the display device 84 which is the liquid crystal display device 84. Note that sound, music, sound effects, and the like from the speaker 72 are appropriately performed along with the display effect.

The AT state as a special state is shifted to the normal state during the AT that can be started repeatedly when the start condition of the AT state is achieved, and the normal state during the AT. States are provided (see FIG. 6).
The normal state during the AT is started with the start of the AT state, and the additional effect (addition game) can be executed in the additional effect state during the AT.
The main control device 110 includes a role lottery means 120, a calculation means 270, a winning symbol storage means 280, a winning symbol determination means 290, a reel control means 130 (start control means 135, stop control means 140), a normal state control means 160, RT Control means 170, bonus control means 180, freeze effect control means 230, extra effect determination execution means 390, special state determination means 200, acquisition prescribed number counting means 210, reel effect execution means 245, payout control means 250, transition lottery means 330 And transmission means 260. Details of each means will be described later.

  Note that these means are not limited to the main control device 110, but may be included in the sub-control device 300. For example, the special state determination unit 200, the acquisition specified number counting unit 210, the transition lottery unit 330, and the like may be included in the sub-control device 300 that mainly controls the production state. At that time, since direct transmission of data from the sub control device 300 to the main control device 110 is not performed for preventing unauthorized operation, if such transmission is necessary, the sub control device 300 performs a stop switch. 50 is notified to the player by the notification means 70, and the information from the sub-control device 300 is transmitted through indirect transmission means such as the player performing the stop operation in the stop operation order. It is transmitted to the control device 110.

  Further, the arrangement (distribution, separation) of each means with respect to the main control device 110 and the sub control device 300 is not limited to the above-described ones, and various arrangements (distribution, separation) can be made. For example, the reel unit 60 and the storage / dispensing means 24 are also controlled by the sub-control device 300, and the main control device 110 determines whether or not the role lottery means 120 or the lottery random number extraction of the role lottery has a function of determining the game win / loss. It is also possible to arrange all other means for performing the game progress and the effect progress based on the determination, in the sub-control device 300, leaving only the portion to be processed.

With the above configuration, the main control device 110 functions as means for performing a lottery of a combination, controlling rotation and stop of the rotary reel 62, and progressing the game.
The main control device 110 is mainly for controlling the game, and is mainly for making the game progress. Hereinafter, the game in the present embodiment will be described.
When the specified number of bets (three) is set, one active line 86 (see FIG. 1) is set. In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, 3 is set as the prescribed bet number. As a method for setting the bet number, there are a method for inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 38 and a method for setting a credit medal as the bet number by operating the max bet switch 34. Then, if the start switch 40 is operated on condition that the specified number of bets (3) is set, the number of bets is confirmed and either of a plurality of winning combinations is won by the winning lottery means 120 or A lottery lottery (role drawing) is performed. At almost the same time as the winning lottery, it is determined whether or not a predetermined time (4.1 seconds in this embodiment) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the rotary reel 62 in the previous game. When (4.1 seconds) elapses, all three rotary reels 62 start to rotate. In the present embodiment, the prescribed number is set to 2 only during a bonus game (RBB) described later.

In the present embodiment, when a role is roughly classified, a small role (a role accompanied by paying out medals), a re-playing role (a role that can start the next game without using a medal owned by the player, so-called replay Role) and a transitional role (a role accompanied by a transition of the state of the game or production).
After the rotation of the rotary reel 62 is started, a predetermined condition (in this embodiment, a process of accelerating the rotary reel 62 is executed, and then a predetermined sensor detects that the rotational position of the rotary reel 62 is the reference position. Is established, the stop switch 50 can be operated (stop operation enabled state).

Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 50 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 62 corresponding to the stop switch 50 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 50 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 62 is stopped.
The gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment is formed such that a profit is given to a player when a predetermined combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the winning combination on the active line 86 is aligned. For example, when the combinations of symbols 61 corresponding to the small combination are arranged on the active line 86, the number of medals corresponding to the small combination is awarded to the player.

  In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, as a state of the main control device 110, a normal state that is normally (generally) performed, and in this normal state, a bonus (RBB) is won by a role lottery of the role lottery means 120. If the symbol 61 related to the bonus transition combination does not stop on the active line 86 in spite of the fact, the internal winning state that shifts from the normal state (specifically, the RBB winning state and the RT1 state) In this internal winning state (RBB winning state, RT1 state), the game proceeds when the bonus transition symbol 61 stops on the active line 86, and the profit given to the player is greater than in the normal state. A possible bonus state (RBB state) and a SB (single bonus) state as a special role (specifically, an accessory) that can be transferred as a result of the role lottery from the normal state are provided (see FIG. 5).

In the present embodiment, SB (single bonus) is provided as a plurality of special combinations (combinations) that can be won according to the result of the combination lottery. Specifically, the SB (single bonus) belongs to the same type as the SB as the type (class) of the combination, but there are 48 different combinations of so-called winning symbols from SB1 to SB48. .
In the present embodiment, as in SB1 to SB48, there are a number of combinations of the same type that have different combinations of winning symbols, and those that do not store the winning symbol combinations in the winning symbol storage means 280 described later are “identical” It is defined as “Group role”. In the present embodiment, two types of SBs of SB1 to SB48 and RBs of RB1 to RB48 described later are formed as the same group combination.

  A combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred corresponding to SB1 to SB48 (for example, SB1 is a combination of symbols on the effective line 86 of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 "Red Seven, Red Seven , “Watermelon 1”) are aligned on the active line 86, and only one game is started from the next game of the aligned games. The symbols 61 constituting the combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred to SB1 to SB48 are composed of seven types of red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3. The combinations of symbols 61 that can be transferred from SB1 to SB48 are regularly arranged on each rotary reel 62. Specifically, the combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred to SB1, SB2,... Is a special role (the symbol 61 of the left rotating reel 64, the symbol 61 of the middle rotating reel 66, the symbol 61 of the right rotating reel 68). In the form of, using the above seven kinds of symbols in order, SB1 (red seven, red seven, watermelon 1), SB2 (red seven, red seven, watermelon 2), SB3 (red seven, red seven, watermelon 3) ), SB4 (Red Seven, Blue Seven, Watermelon 1), SB5 (Red Seven, Blue Seven, Watermelon 3), SB6 (Red Seven, Blue Seven, Watermelon 3), ... SB48 (Bar, Bar, Watermelon 3) (See FIG. 9). Of course, the combination of the symbols 61 is not limited to this, and other symbols 61 may be regularly combined.

  In the present embodiment, RBs (regular bonuses) are provided as a plurality of special combinations (combinations) that can be won according to the result of the combination lottery. Specifically, the RB (regular bonus) belongs to the same type as the RB as the type (type) of the combination, but there are 48 different combinations of so-called winning symbols from RB1 to RB48. . These RB1 to RB48 are also a plurality of the same types of combinations having different combinations of winning symbols, and are “same group roles” in which the winning symbol combinations are not stored in the winning symbol storage means 280 described later.

  A combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred corresponding to RB1 to RB48 (for example, RB1 is a combination of symbols on the effective line 86 of the left rotation reel 64, the middle rotation reel 66, and the right rotation reel 68 "Red Seven, Watermelon 1 , “Red Seven”) are arranged on the active line 86, and the game is started a predetermined number of times from the next game of the arranged games. Similar to SB1 to SB48, the symbols 61 constituting the combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred to RB1 to RB48 are composed of seven types: red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3. . The combinations of symbols 61 that can be transferred from RB1 to RB48 are regularly arranged on each rotary reel 62. Specifically, the combination of symbols 61 that can be transferred to RB1, RB2,... Is a special role (the symbol 61 of the left rotating reel 64, the symbol 61 of the middle rotating reel 66, the symbol 61 of the right rotating reel 68). In the form of the above, RB1 (red seven, watermelon 1, red seven), RB2 (red seven, watermelon 1, blue seven), RB3 (red seven, watermelon 1, white seven) using the above seven kinds of symbols in order. ), RB4 (red seven, watermelon 1, bar), RB5 (red seven, watermelon 2, red seven), RB6 (red seven, watermelon 2, blue seven), RB7 (red seven, watermelon 2, white seven), RB8 (Red Seven, Watermelon 2, Bar)... RB48 (Bar, Watermelon 3, Bar) (see FIG. 8). Of course, the combination of the symbols 61 is not limited to this, and other symbols 61 may be regularly combined.

The bonus state is selected when a bonus transition combination as a transition combination is selected and a combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination (for example, “Red Seven, Red Seven, Red Seven”) is aligned on the active line 86. The game starts from the next game of the game.
In addition, even if the combination of the symbols 61 corresponding to the bonus transition combination is not prepared on the active line 86 in the game at the time of winning, the bonus transition combination is not compatible with the bonus transition combination on the effective line 86 after the next game. The state of winning the bonus transition combination is valid until 61 combinations are complete (SB is not valid). Other combinations (including SB) will be invalid after the next game if the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the combination is not available on the active line 86 in the game at the time of winning. The bonus state ends when the total number of medals paid out to the player during the bonus state exceeds a preset number (specifically, for example, 200).

  In the present embodiment, as a bonus state, a big bonus state (RBB state, so-called first type BB) mainly controlled by the main control device 110 is provided. The big bonus state facilitates winning of a small role because the lottery probability of all small roles is higher than the normal state. The big bonus state according to the present embodiment ends with a payout number exceeding 200. Of course, this termination condition is not limited to 200 sheets, and other sheets may be used. In the present embodiment, there are five types of RBBs, RBB1, RBB2, RBB3, RBB4, and RBB5, depending on the contents of the effects.

In addition, when the combination of symbols 61 corresponding to the re-playing role (replaying role) is prepared on the active line 86, the medal is not paid out, but in the next game, the bet number is automatically used without using the medal owned by the player. Can be set and played.
The role lottery means 120 is a means provided in the main control device 110, and is for performing a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a plurality of roles in response to an operation of the start switch 40. . The role lottery means 120 uses a lottery table for determining whether or not a winning combination has been made as a main classification for a normal state, for a bonus state (RBB state), for an internal winning state (RBB winning state), SB A plurality of devices are provided for each of the devices, and are stored in the ROM of the main controller 110. The role lottery means 120 compares a predetermined lottery data with a random number extracted from random numbers generated by a predetermined random number generator (random number generator circuit) having a loop counter that repeatedly counts integer values within a predetermined range. Then, it is determined whether or not it is won. The process by the combination lottery means 120 is performed in step 111 (see FIG. 18) described later.

  The lottery probability used for the role lottery of the role lottery means 120 is formed to be changeable by the manager of the game hall within a preprogrammed range. Specifically, a plurality of setting values (specifically, by operating a setting change switch (not shown) in the housing 12 for changing a setting value that is a value for defining the lottery probability) Can change the lottery probability by selecting any one of 1 to 6). In the present embodiment, six set values 1 to 6 are provided, and the lottery probability is defined to be advantageous to the player in principle as the set value increases.

In the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, in order to classify the types of each combination including a loss, a winning number is assigned in advance to each combination including a loss. The combination lottery means 120 determines a winning number corresponding to each combination based on the result of the combination lottery.
Specifically, five types of bonuses RBB1 to RBB5, 48 types of RB1 to RB48, and 48 types of SB1 to SB48 are provided as bonus types in the bonus. The total number of these bonuses is 101, and a winning number is assigned in advance to the 101 types of bonuses and loses. Specifically, the winning number 0 is assigned to the lose, the winning numbers 1 to 5 are sequentially assigned to the RBB1 to RBB5, the winning numbers 6 to 53 are sequentially assigned to the RB1 to RB48, and the SB1 to SB1. Winning numbers 54 to 101 are sequentially assigned to the SB 48 (see FIG. 7). In the range of winning numbers 6 to 53, RB1 to RB48, which are RBs as the same group role, are set to correspond one by one, and in the range of winning numbers 54 to 101, SB as the same group role is set. SB1 to SB48 are set so as to correspond one by one.

  The same group combination is provided with a reference combination having a reference value which is the minimum value of the winning numbers of the same group combination and serves as a reference. Specifically, in RB1 to RB48, which are the same type of combination (same group combination) as RB, 6 which is the minimum value in the range of winning numbers (6 to 53) of the same group combination of the RB. RB1, which is a reference value and has this winning number 6, serves as a reference combination (see FIG. 7). In addition, in SB1 to SB48 which are the same type of combination (same group combination) as SB, 54 which is the minimum value in the range of winning numbers (54 to 101) of the same group combination of the SB is a reference value. Yes, SB1 having the winning number 54 becomes the reference combination (see FIG. 7).

  Here, the reference combination is set to the combination corresponding to the first combination (the combination having the smallest winning number in the same group combination) in the predetermined range of the winning numbers set as the same group combination. The winning number is set as a reference value, but is not necessarily limited to this. For example, the standard combination is set to the combination corresponding to the end of the predetermined range of winning numbers set as the same group combination (the combination having the largest winning number in the same group combination), and the winning combination of the combination is selected. The number may be set as a reference value, and not limited to these, the reference combination is set to a combination corresponding to a winning number in the middle of a predetermined range of winning numbers set as the same group combination. The winning number of the combination may be set as a reference value. Further, the reference value is not limited to the winning number of the selected reference combination, and may be set to another predetermined numerical value. In this way, even if the position of the reference combination is different, if the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination is regularly arranged as the winning number increases, the symbol calculation value described later is calculated. By adjusting the formula, it is possible to determine the combination of each winning symbol by the group number to be described later.

Each combination in the same group combination of SB and RB is given an in-group number based on the winning number.
The winning number and the intra-group number are provided so as to increase by a predetermined unit (specifically, 1). Note that the predetermined unit is not limited to 1, but may be other numerical values such as 2 and 0.1. The predetermined unit is not limited to increasing by the predetermined unit number, and is subtracted by a predetermined unit. It may be something that performs, multiplication or division.
Specifically, the intra-group number is calculated by the calculation means 270 described later as the difference between the winning number of each combination in the same group combination and the reference value of the reference combination.

For example, the winning number of RB1 is 6, and the difference 0 from the reference value 6 is the in-group number of RB1. Also, the winning number of RB2 is 7, and the difference 1 from the reference value 6 is the in-group number of RB2. Similarly, the winning number of RB48 is 53, and the difference 47 from the reference value 6 is the in-group number of RB48 (see FIGS. 7 and 8).
For example, the winning number of SB1 is 54, and the difference 0 from the reference value 54 is the in-group number of SB1. The winning number of SB2 is 55, and the difference 1 from the reference value 54 is the in-group number of SB2. Similarly, the winning number of SB48 is 101, and the difference 47 from the reference value 54 becomes the intra-group number of SB48 (see FIGS. 7 and 9).

In the present embodiment, the plurality of target symbols described above for each group combination is regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number on each rotary reel 62.
In the present embodiment, the combination of winning symbols for the same group combination (RB, SB) includes P types for the left rotating reel 64, Q types for the middle rotating reel 66, and R types for the right rotating reel 68. (However, P, Q and R are integers of 1 or more).
More specifically, when the same group combination is RB (RB1 to RB48), there are four types (P = 4) of the left rotating reel 64 of “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar” in the combination of winning symbols. ), The middle rotating reel 66 is “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3” (Q = 3), and the right rotating reel 68 is “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar” (R = 4) ) (See FIG. 10).

  It should be noted that the target symbol number is assigned to the target symbol in each rotary reel 62 of the same group combination. Specifically, when the same group combination is RB, the target symbol number is assigned to each corresponding symbol on each rotary reel 62 as follows. In the left rotating reel 64, the target symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned in order to the target symbols of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar”. , The target symbol numbers “0”, “1”, and “2” are assigned in order to the target symbols “Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3”, and “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven” are assigned to the right rotating reel 68. , Bar ”, the target symbol numbers“ 0 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”, and“ 3 ”are assigned in order (see FIG. 10).

When the same group combination is SB (SB1 to SB48), the left rotating reel 64 has four types (P = 4) of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” and medium rotation for the combination of winning symbols. The reel 66 has four types (Q = 4) of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”, and the right rotating reel 68 has three types (R = 3) of “Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3”. (See FIG. 12).
As in the case of RB, when the same group combination is SB, the target symbol number is assigned to each corresponding symbol on each rotary reel 62 as follows. In the left rotating reel 64, the target symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned in order to the target symbols of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar”. , “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” are assigned the target symbol numbers “0”, “1”, “2”, “3” in order, and the right rotating reel 68 has “Watermelon 1, The target symbol numbers “0”, “1”, and “2” are sequentially assigned to the target symbols of “watermelon 2 and watermelon 3” (see FIG. 12).

  Here, in each same group combination, the product of P, Q, and R described above is formed to be the same as the total number of combinations included in each same group combination. That is, when the same group combination is RB (RB1 to RB48), the total number is formed from 48 RB1 to RB48, and the product of P, Q, and R is P (4 types) × Q (3 types). × R (4 types) is 48 so that the total number of RB roles is 48. When the same group combination is SB (SB1 to SB48), the total number is formed from 48 SB1 to SB48, and the product of P, Q, R is P (4 types) × Q (4 types). It is formed to be 48 by xR (3 types) and match the total number of SB roles of 48.

When winning symbols (or in-group numbers) for each same group combination (in-group number) are lined up in combination with winning symbols (or in-group numbers), In the left rotation reel 64, the same types of target symbols are successively arranged S by one, and the same type of target symbols are selected one by one from the P types of target symbols, and as the winning number increases, The S target symbols are arranged so as to be arranged in P types (P).
When winning symbols (or in-group numbers) for each same group combination (in-group number) are lined up in combination with winning symbols (or in-group numbers), In the middle rotating reel 66, the same types of target symbols are successively arranged in T pieces, and the same type of target symbols are sequentially selected from the Q types of target symbols, and the T pieces of target symbols are arranged in Q types. The arrangement of the target symbols corresponding to the number of products of T and Q (specifically, 12) is repeated every S (12) as the winning number increases. (See FIG. 8 and FIG. 9).

When winning symbols (or in-group numbers) for each same group combination (in-group number) are lined up in combination with winning symbols (or in-group numbers), The right rotating reel 68 is arranged such that R types of target symbols are arranged one by one, and this arrangement is repeated every T as the winning number increases. However, S and T are provided for each identical group combination, and are integers of 1 or more, and S is larger than T and T is larger than 1.
More specifically, when the same group combination is RB, when winning symbols (or RB48) are arranged in combination with winning symbols (or group numbers), the winning number (or group number) ), The number of the same types of target symbols (specifically, “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar”) is continuously increased by 12 (ie, S = 12) on the left rotating reel 64. These same types of target symbols are selected from four types (P = 4) of target symbols one by one in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”, and the winning number (or group number) ), The 12 (S = 12) target symbols arranged in 4 types (4 sets, P = 4), that is, a total of 48 target symbols are arranged (see FIG. 8). .

  Furthermore, when the same group combination is RB, when winning symbols (or RB48) are arranged in combination with winning symbols (or group numbers), the winning number (or group number) will increase. Along with this, on the intermediate rotating reel 66, the same type of target symbols (specifically, three types of “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3”) are successively arranged four by four (ie, T = 4). The same type of target symbol is selected in order from three types of target symbols (three types of “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3”, Q = 3), and the same target symbols are arranged in the order of four (T = 4). Are arranged so that three types (3 sets, Q = 3) are arranged, and this arrangement (3 × 4) is repeated four times every 12 pieces (S = 12), and as a result, a total of 48 pieces are arranged. Is arranged (see FIG. 8).

  Furthermore, when the same group combination is RB, when the winning symbol combinations of RB (RB1 to RB48) are arranged in accordance with the increase of the winning number (or in-group number), the right rotating reel 68 has four types (R = 4). ) Of the target symbols (specifically, four types of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”) are arranged one by one, and this arrangement is 3 for every four (T = 4). By repeating the process twice, 12 target symbols are arranged, and when the 12 target symbols are similarly repeated 4 times, as a result, a total of 48 target symbols are arranged (see FIG. 8).

  In addition, when the same group combination is SB, when winning symbols (or group numbers) are arranged in combination with winning symbols (or group numbers), the winning numbers (or group numbers) will increase. Accordingly, the same type of target symbols (specifically, four types of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar”) are continuously arranged in twelve (ie, S = 12) on the left rotating reel 64, The same types of target symbols are selected in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” from the four types (P = 4) of target symbols, and these 12 (S = 12) target symbols are arranged. Four types (four sets, P = 4) are arranged in a line, that is, a total of 48 are arranged (see FIG. 9).

  Furthermore, when the same group combination is SB, when winning symbols (or group numbers) are arranged in combination with winning symbols (or group numbers), the winning numbers (or group numbers) will increase. Accordingly, the same type of target symbols (specifically, four types of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar”) are arranged in succession on each of the middle rotating reel 66 (ie, T = 3). This same type of target symbol is selected from the four types (Q = 4) of target symbols in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”, and these three (T = 3) are arranged. The target symbols are arranged so as to be arranged in 4 types (4 sets, Q = 4), and this arrangement (3 × 4) is repeated 4 times every 12 pieces (S = 12). As a result, a total of 48 pieces are arranged. (See FIG. 9).

  Furthermore, when the same group combination is SB, when winning symbols (or group numbers) are arranged in combination with winning symbols (or group numbers), the winning numbers (or group numbers) will increase. Along with this, there are arranged three types (specifically, three types of “watermelon 1, watermelon 2 and watermelon 3”) on the right rotating reel 68 one by one. By repeating the arrangement four times every three (T = 3), twelve target symbols are arranged, and the twelve target symbols are similarly repeated four times, resulting in a total of 48 It arrange | positions so that a target symbol may be located in a line (refer FIG. 9).

Here, in any of the same group combination of RB and SB, the product of Q (number of target symbol types of the middle rotating reel 64) and R (number of target symbol types of the right rotating reel 68) is S It is formed so as to be the same as (the number of the same type of target symbols arranged continuously with the increase in the winning number in the left rotating reel 64).
Specifically, in the case of SB (SB1 to SB48), S is set to 12, and Q (4 types) of the medium rotation reel 66 and R (3 types) of the right rotation reel 68 of the target symbol number are set. It is the same as the multiplied number. In the case of RB (RB1 to RB48), S is set to 12, and the number obtained by multiplying Q (3 types) of the medium rotation reel 66 and R (4 types) of the right rotation reel 68 by the number of target symbols. Be the same.

Also, here, R (the number of types of target symbols of the right rotating reel 68) and T (the number of target symbols of the same type continuously arranged as the winning number in the middle rotating reel 66 increases) and Are formed to be the same.
Specifically, in the case of RB (RB1 to RB48), the number R of target symbol types of the right rotation reel 68 is four types (R = Reven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar) (R = 4), and the number T of the same type of target symbol is continuously arranged with the increase of the winning number in the middle rotating reel 66 (for example, four “watermelons 1” are arranged in RB1 to RB4). Are set identically (see FIG. 8).

In the case of SB (SB1 to SB48), the number R of target symbol types of the right rotation reel 68 is three types (R = 3) of “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3”. With the increase in the winning number in the middle rotating reel 66, the number T of the same type of target symbols continuously arranged is 3 (for example, 3 “Red Seven” are arranged in SB1 to SB3), They are set identically (see FIG. 9).
As a result of the role lottery, the calculation means 270 determines that when the same group role is won, that is, when the winning number is a numerical value (6 to 101) corresponding to the same group role (RB, SB), The winning number is corrected to the group number. Specifically, when the winning number is a numerical value (6 to 53) corresponding to RBs (RB1 to RB48) of the same group role as a result of the role lottery, the calculating means 270 calculates the RB from the winning number. The reference value 6 of the reference combination RB1 is subtracted and corrected to the in-group number of RB (any of 0 to 47). In addition, when the winning number is a numerical value (54 to 101) corresponding to the SBs (SB1 to SB48) of the same group combination as a result of the combination lottery, the calculating means 270 determines the SB reference combination from the winning number. The reference value 54 of SB1 is subtracted and corrected to the in-group number (any of 0 to 47) of SB.

  Note that the process of correcting the winning number to the intra-group number when the same group winning combination is won as a result of the winning lottery is not necessarily limited to the calculation means 270 performing. For example, the arithmetic processing may be performed by newly provided arithmetic processing means, or the arithmetic processing may be performed by the role lottery means 120 holding the winning number. Furthermore, in this embodiment, the intra-group number is not stored in advance, and is calculated from the winning number by a calculation process in a predetermined case (when the same group combination is won) each time. As a result, the storage capacity can be saved and the data can be compressed as compared with the case where all the numbers in the group are stored from the beginning. Of course, the present invention is not limited to this. In each case, the intra-group number corresponding to the winning number is preliminarily stored in the role lottery means 120 or the like without calculating the intra-group number by the arithmetic processing as described above. It may be remembered.

Further, the calculation means 270 substitutes the intra-group number into a predetermined calculation formula for each of RB and SB of the same group combination (RB, SB), and determines a predetermined value (specifically, a calculated symbol value A described later). , C, D).
The calculating means 270 calculates a predetermined number (continuous) for each rotary reel 62 with a value calculated based on the intra-group number (specifically, the intra-group number or a remainder calculated by a calculation formula described later). A calculation process of calculating a quotient and a remainder by dividing by S, T) as the number is performed, and a symbol calculation value in each rotary reel 62 can be calculated based on the quotient and the remainder.

  The calculation means 270 is the same group combination (RB, SB) for each of RB and SB. The quotient A and the remainder B are calculated by dividing by the number), and the remainder B is divided by the above-described T (the continuous number, which is the number of the same type of target symbols continuously arranged on the intermediate rotating reel 66). And the remainder D is calculated (however, A, B, C and D are integers of 0 or more). Thereby, the symbol calculated values A, C, and D are calculated in the same group combination. In each of the same group combination, the calculated symbol values A, C, and D become the target symbol numbers of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68.

The winning symbol storage means 280 stores in advance combinations of winning symbols of roles other than the same group role without storing winning symbol combinations of the same group role. In addition, for the roles other than the same group role, by arranging the winning symbol combinations in the same manner as in the same group role, the winning symbol is assigned by the winning number without memorizing the winning symbol combinations. You may make it ask | require each time.
The winning symbol determining means 290 determines a winning symbol combination for each rotary reel 62 of the same group role based on the symbol calculated value.

Specifically, the winning symbol determination means 290 extracts a winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning number from the stored winning symbol storage means 280 except for the same group combination. Further, the winning symbol determining means 290 determines the winning symbol of each rotating reel 62 based on the symbol calculated value in the same group combination. The winning symbol determination means 290 stores a target symbol corresponding to a target symbol number of each rotary reel 62 in each same group combination (see FIGS. 10 and 12).
That is, in the gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, the winning symbol of the same group combination is determined based on the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means 290 without storing in advance the combination of winning symbols of each role in the same group role. Is determined.

The winning symbol determining means 290 matches the winning symbol of each rotating reel 62 of each same group role with the symbol calculated value (A, C or D) from the target symbols of each rotating reel 62 in each same group role. The target symbol of the target symbol number to be determined is determined.
Specifically, the winning symbol determination means 290, for each same group combination, converts the winning symbol of the left rotating reel 64 to the target symbol of the target symbol number that matches the symbol calculated value A from the target symbols of the left rotating reel 64. decide.
More specifically, when the same group combination is RB, the winning symbol determining means 290 determines that the winning symbol of the left rotating reel 64 is the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64 (“Red Seven” of the target symbol number “0”, Targets that match the symbol calculated value A (0-3) from “blue seven” of symbol number “1”, “white seven” of symbol number “2”, “bar” of symbol number “3”) The target symbol of the symbol number (“0”, “1”, “2” or “3”) is determined (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

Further, when the same group combination is SB, the winning symbol determining means 290 uses the winning symbol of the left rotating reel 64 as the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64 (“red seven” of the target symbol number “0”, the target symbol number “1”). "Blue Seven", "White Seven" of the target symbol number "2", "Bar" of the target symbol number "3"), the target symbol number (" 0 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”, or“ 3 ”) (see FIGS. 12 and 13).
The winning symbol determining means 290 determines the winning symbol of the middle rotating reel 66 as the target symbol of the target symbol number that matches the symbol calculated value C from the target symbols of the middle rotating reel 66 in the same group combination.

Specifically, when the same group combination is RB, the winning symbol determining means 290 uses the winning symbol of the middle rotating reel 66 as the target symbol of the middle rotating reel 66 (“watermelon 1” with the target symbol number “0”, target symbol). The target symbol number (“0”, “1” or “2”) that matches the symbol calculated value C (0 to 2) from among the “watermelon 2” of the number “1” and the “watermelon 3” of the target symbol number “2”) ]) Is determined as the target symbol (see FIGS. 10 and 11).
In addition, when the same group combination is SB, the winning symbol determining means 290 selects the winning symbol of the intermediate rotating reel 66 as the target symbol of the intermediate rotating reel 66 (“red seven” of the target symbol number “0”, the target symbol number “1”). "Blue Seven", "White Seven" of the target symbol number "2", "Bar" of the target symbol number "3"), the target symbol number (" 0 ”,“ 1 ”,“ 2 ”, or“ 3 ”) (see FIGS. 12 and 13).

The winning symbol determining means 290 determines the winning symbol of the right rotating reel 68 as the target symbol of the target symbol number that matches the symbol calculated value D from the target symbols of the right rotating reel 68 in the same group combination.
Specifically, when the same group combination is RB, the winning symbol determining means 290 uses the winning symbol of the right rotating reel 68 as the target symbol of the right rotating reel 68 (“red seven” of the target symbol number “0”, target symbol). The target symbol that matches the symbol calculated value D (0-3) from among “blue seven” with the number “1”, “white seven” with the symbol number “2”, and “bar” with the symbol number “3”) The target symbol of the number (“0” “1” “2” or “3”) is determined (see FIGS. 10 and 11).

Further, when the same group combination is SB, the winning symbol determining means 290 selects the winning symbol of the right rotating reel 68 as the target symbol of the right rotating reel 68 (“watermelon 1” of the target symbol number “0”, target symbol number “1”). "Watermelon 2", "watermelon 3" of the target symbol number "2") of the target symbol number ("0""1" or "2") that matches the symbol calculated value D (0-2) The target symbol is determined (see FIGS. 12 and 13).
The winning symbol determination means 290 includes a search bit (“0” or “1”) in a special pull-in search table described later (see FIG. 16) and a pointer value (“0” or “1”) in a symbol pointer table described later ( 17) is logically obtained for each symbol number (AND (AND condition)), and the data “1” is established at the position of the valid symbol 61, and finally valid. Extract symbol combinations.

The reel control means 130 is a means provided in the main control device 110, and a start control means 135 for starting the rotation of each rotary reel 62 and a stop control for performing a stop control for stopping the rotation of each rotary reel 62. Means 140.
The normal state control means 160 controls the progress of the normal state. Here, the normal state in the main control device 110 means a state other than a replay time (RT) by an RT control unit 170 described later and an RBB by a bonus control unit 180. In addition, the winning probability of the re-gamer in the normal state is set lower than the replay time (RT) in the internal winning state (RBB winning state, RT1 state).

In the present embodiment, the RT control means 170 controls the replay time (RT) state.
The bonus control means 180 controls a bonus game, specifically, an RBB state.
The freeze effect control means 230 is for executing a freeze effect that temporarily stops the progress of the game. Specifically, when it is determined that the transition lottery of the transition lottery means 330 is won, the freeze effect control means 230 executes the freeze effect. Note that during the freeze effect, the reel effect execution means 245 may execute a spinning effect that combines rotation, stop, reverse rotation, and the like of the rotary reel 62.

In the normal state during the AT in the special state (AT), the additional effect determination execution means 390 is performed according to a predetermined trigger (specifically, an operation timing of the start switch 40 in each game in the normal state during the AT). A determination is made by lottery as to whether or not to shift to the extra stage production state during AT (so-called extra game).
The extra effect determination execution means 390 is a predetermined trigger in the extra game in which the extra effect is executed during the AT (specifically, the trigger of the operation timing of the start switch 40 in each game during the extra game, Depending on the result of the lottery during the game, it may be triggered by a pre-determined predetermined role), whether the special state (AT) is added or not, and the specified number of medals to be added in the special state (the extra game) It is decided by acquisition lottery).

The special state determining means 200 is used for determining the end of the game section in the special state.
Specifically, the special state determination means 200 is a game in a special state on condition that the predetermined number of medals counted by the predetermined number-of-acquisition counting means 210 described later has reached a predetermined medal number (specifically, 0). End the section.
Note that when a winning lottery of the transferring lottery means 330 described later is won, the special state determining means 200 sets the maximum number of medals that can be acquired during the special state (AT) (initial acquisition specified number).

The acquisition specified number counting means 210 is for counting the acquired specified number by subtraction (or addition) during a special game section.
In the present embodiment, although not particularly illustrated, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 counts and stores the initial acquisition specified number (360) that is initially set as the number of medals that can be acquired as a special state. Both the counting means and the counting means for counting and storing the number of acquired special states (additional acquisition specified number) obtained by the addition game are added.

The acquisition specified number counting means 210 is not particularly shown, but every time a medal is paid out, a calculation means for subtracting the payout number from the acquisition specified number, and a storage means for storing a numerical value calculated by the calculation means It is equipped with.
Further, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 may count and store the total acquisition specified number obtained by adding up both the above-described initial acquisition specified number and the additional acquisition specified number.
The initial specified number of sheets is set in advance to 360, but is not particularly limited to this, and may be less than 360 or more than 360. In addition, the specified number of initial acquisitions may be determined each time by lottery using random numbers.

In addition, the acquisition specified number counting means 210 is not limited to the one that subtracts the number of payouts from the initial acquisition specified number as described above, and every time a medal is paid out to the player, The special state determination means 200 may determine that the special state is terminated when the predetermined number of acquisitions is reached by adding the payout number.
The acquisition specified number counting means 210 counts the number of payouts acquired during the extra game when the extra game is entered during the game section in the special state, but is not particularly limited to this, The payout may not be counted.

The special state determination means 200 determines the end of the game section in the special state on condition that the predetermined acquisition number counted by the acquisition predetermined number counting means 210 has reached a predetermined number (specifically, 0).
That is, the number of sheets counted during the game section in the special state by the acquisition prescribed number counting means 210 is a direct parameter for determining the end of the AT game section in the special state. The special state determining means 200 determines whether or not to determine the end of the game section in the special state depending on whether or not the number of acquired medals has reached the maximum number of medals that can be acquired in the special state.

  Note that, as described above, the number of medals acquired (specified number of acquisitions) is used as a parameter for determining a game section in a special state, but the present invention is not necessarily limited thereto. Other parameters may be used as long as they can be parameters that ultimately determine a game section in a special state (influence the length of the game section (which affects and limits the length)). Specifically, the number of direct games may be used as the parameter. The maximum number of games that can be executed during the AT as a special state (so-called maximum number of games) is determined, and the AT as a special state is that the number of games executed during the AT reaches the maximum number of games. (In this case, the number of games is added, but in the case of subtraction, the number of games executed is subtracted from the maximum number of games, and the value after the subtraction is obtained. May end when the number reaches 0). In addition, other direct or indirect parameters that can determine (limit) the final game section, or a combination of these parameters may be used.

The reel effect execution means 245 is for executing the reel effect as an additional effect by the rotating reel 62 that is operating as the notification means 70 in the freeze state. This reel effect execution means 245 executes the reel effect of the extra effect.
The payout control means 250 is for performing predetermined processing such as medal payout. The payout control means 250 pays out medals of the payout number determined based on a value such as a prescribed number (2 or 3).
The payout control means 250 according to the present embodiment, when determining whether or not the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination is stopped on the active line 86, as a combination of the winning symbols, at the time of stop control The winning symbol determination means 280 collects the winning symbol combinations calculated from the winning numbers, but is not particularly limited thereto. For example, as the winning symbol determination means 280 determines the winning symbol combination by the calculation formula based on the winning number, the payout control means 250 similarly obtains the winning symbol combination by the calculation formula based on the winning number. You may do it.

  The transfer lottery means 330 performs a transfer lottery during non-AT using a predetermined transfer lottery probability, and determines whether or not to shift to the AT state as a special state by lottery (transfer lottery). It is. Specifically, the transfer lottery means 330 is set to perform a transfer lottery in each game during non-AT. Of course, the trigger for carrying out the transfer lottery is not limited to this, but other predetermined triggers (for example, the timing at which a predetermined state starts or ends, or the timing at which a predetermined number of games have elapsed from a predetermined trigger) , When a predetermined role is won, etc.).

The transmission means 260 is for transmitting a signal to the sub-control device 300.
The sub-control device 300 includes a receiving unit 310 and an AT control unit 320.
The receiving unit 310 receives a signal from the transmitting unit 260.
The AT control means 320 controls the effect in the AT state. Specifically, the AT control means 320 includes a display effect execution means 370.
The display effect executing means 370 is for executing a display effect performed by the display device 84.

Note that these means may be arranged in the main control device 110, and the display effect execution means 370 may be arranged in the main control device 110 instead of the sub control device 300.
With the above configuration, the sub control device 300 receives a signal from the main control device 110 and performs an effect accompanying the progress of the game.
As shown in FIG. 4, the reel control means 130 rotates according to the start control means 135 for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 62, the result of the role lottery of the role lottery means 120 and the stop operation timing of the stop switch 50. Stop control means 140 that performs stop control of the reel 62 is provided.

The stop control means 140 performs stop control by so-called control control. When the predetermined flag is not established, the control control is stopped when the bitter stops (no frame is slipped). If the predetermined flag is established, the stop position is shifted (sliding) and stopped in order to draw the symbol corresponding to the flag onto the effective line 86.
The stop control performed by the stop control means 140 is not limited to this control control, and the stop control may be performed by table control for stopping the rotary reel 62 by selecting a stop table having a predetermined stop position. Alternatively, stop control processing in which both control control and table control are mixed may be used.

The start control means 135 is set so as to start the rotation of the all-revolution reel 62 by the operation of the start switch 40 by the player and maintain the rotation speed in a state where a predetermined rotation speed is reached in advance. Yes.
The stop control means 140 is based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 120 and the rotation position (stop operation timing of the stop switch 50) of the corresponding rotation reel 62 when each stop switch 50 is operated. Stop rotation of 62.
Note that the stop control means 140 may set a condition for stopping whether or not the order (stop operation order) when each stop switch 50 is stopped is matched with a predetermined condition as necessary. Processing by the stop control means 140 is performed in step 114 (see FIG. 18) described later.

As shown in FIG. 5, the transition states in the main controller 110 include a normal state, an internal winning state (bonus winning state), a bonus state (bonus operating state), and an SB state.
The normal state is controlled by the normal state control means 160. When the bonus (RBB, RB) is won by the winning lottery by the winning lottery means 120 in the normal state or the SB state, the normal state or the SB state is shifted to the internal winning state (RBB winning state, RB winning state). In this internal winning state (RBB winning state, RB winning state), the replay lottery probability is higher than the normal state (RT1 state).

The RT state in the internal winning state (RBB winning state, RB winning state) is a state in which replay controlled by the RT control means 170 is won with high probability. In the RT state, when the combination of the RBB and the RB bonus transition symbol 61 is completed, the RBB winning state and the RB winning state shift to the bonus state (RBB state, RB state). This bonus state (RBB state, RB state) is controlled by bonus control means 180. In this bonus state (RBB state, RB state), the replay lottery probability is set to zero.
In the present embodiment, in the normal state, if any of the combinations SB1 to SB48 is won as a result of the role lottery and the combination of winning symbols corresponding thereto can be stopped on the active line 86, the SB state is entered. Transition.

In the present embodiment, in the normal state, if any of RBB1 to RBB5 or any of RB1 to RB48 is won as a result of the role lottery, the internal winning state (inside RBB, inside RB) If the combination of winning symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the active line 86 in this internal winning state (inside RBB, inside RB), the bonus state (RBB state, (RB state).
Further, in the present embodiment, in the RBB state in the bonus state, three states are provided: a general game during RBB, an inside of RB during RBB, and an RB during RBB operation. In this bonus state, if any of the roles RB1 to RB48 is won in the RBB general game role lottery, the game moves to the inside of the RB during the RBB, and the winning symbol corresponding to this winning combination is inside the RB during the RBB. If the combination can be stopped on the effective line 86, the RB operation is performed during the RBB.

  In this embodiment, there are two types of RBs, RBs that are won in the normal state and RBs that are won in the RBB general game in the bonus state (RBB state). However, it is possible to use only one of the RBs. In other words, in the present embodiment, as described above, there are two cases where the RB1 to RB48 are won: the normal state and the bonus state (general game during RBB), but only one of them, that is, the normal state It may be set to win only during the state, or only during the bonus state (during general game during RBB).

In the present embodiment, a predetermined calculation formula (formula) based on the winning number is determined by the winning symbol determination means 290 in both the RB won in the normal state and the RB won in the bonus state (RBB state). The combination of winning symbols is calculated (determined) using 1) and (Formula 2).
Furthermore, the above-described two RBs may be combined. Specifically, for example, when one of RB1 to RB48 is won during the normal state, the state is shifted to the internal winning state. If the symbol 61 corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the active line 86 during the winning state, the bonus state is entered. In this bonus state, the bonus general game and the bonus RB inside In the bonus general game, when one of RB1 to RB48 is won, the inside of the bonus RB is shifted to the inside of the bonus RB. When the symbol 61 corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped on the active line 86, it may be possible to shift to the bonus RB operation.

  When a predetermined number, for example, 240 sheets (RBB state) or 45 sheets (RB state) is paid out in the bonus state (RBB state, RB state), the state shifts from the RBB state or the RB state to the normal state. Note that the end condition of the bonus state (RBB, RB) is not limited to the case where the payout number reaches the predetermined number as described above, and that the game in the bonus state has reached the predetermined number of games, The end condition may be that the number of winnings has been reached. Specifically, for example, the end condition for the RB state may be that the player has reached either a winning in 8 games or an end of 12 games.

The SB state is a so-called single bonus, which can be shifted from the normal state, and is played only once, and if it is not won even if it is won, the right to win (winning flag) It is not carried over to the game of.
In the present embodiment, the main control device 110 is in a state other than the bonus state and the SB state (that is, the normal state and the internal winning state), and the sub control device 300 is in a state other than the AT state (that is, the non-AT state). (State) is “normal game”.
As shown in FIG. 6, the transition state (effect state) in the special state (AT) includes two states, a normal state during AT and an additional effect state during AT.

When shifting to the special state (AT), the normal state during the AT is entered. In the normal state during AT, if the winning effect determination execution means 390 is selected to shift to the adding effect state during AT in the lottery of whether or not to shift to the adding effect state during AT, if the winning effect is determined to enter the adding effect state during AT Transition is determined, and the transition to the extra performance state (additional game) during the AT is performed.
Note that the special state (AT) is set to end when it is determined that the end condition has been achieved when a predetermined number of medals (specified number of acquisitions) has been paid out.
The extra game is executed in the extra stage during AT.

  As shown in FIG. 7, in the winning number table showing the correspondence between a part of the lottery results (outside, RBB1 to RBB5, RB1 to RB48, SB1 to SB48) and the winning numbers, the winning numbers (0 to 101) , Type (disconnected, BB, RB, SB) and name (HZ, RBB1 to RBB5, RB1 to RB48, SB1 to SB48) are set. Here, in the same group combination RB (RB1 to RB48), “RB1” is set as the reference combination, and this reference combination “RB1” is the minimum value of the winning number of the same group combination RB and serves as a reference It has the value “6”. In the same group combination SB (SB1 to SB48), “SB1” is set as the reference combination, and this reference combination “SB1” is the minimum value of the winning number of the same group combination SB and serves as a reference value. It has “54”.

The group number in each same group combination is calculated by subtracting the reference value of the reference combination from the winning number of each same group combination.
As shown in the symbol combination table of FIG. 8, in the same group role RB (type is RB and names are RB1 to RB48), the winning numbers are set to “6” to “53”, and the in-group number is “ It is set to “0” to “47”. In addition, combinations of winning symbols of RBs are regularly arranged using seven types of “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3” as target symbols.

  Here, in the left rotating reel 64, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, 12 (S = 12) of the same type of target symbol (for example, “Red Seven”) are continuously arranged, Forty-eight target symbols are arranged by arranging four types of 12 pieces each in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”. Further, in the middle rotating reel 66, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, four (T = 4) of the same type of target symbol (for example, “watermelon 1”) are continuously arranged, Twelve target symbols are arranged by arranging three kinds of four each in the order of “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, watermelon 3”, and a total of 48 symbols are obtained by repeating these 12 target symbols four times. The target design is lined up. On the right rotating reel 68, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, one different target symbol is repeated three times in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”. By arranging the 12 target symbols, the 12 target symbols are repeated four times as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, so that a total of 48 target symbols are arranged.

As shown in the symbol combination table of FIG. 9, in the same group combination SB (type is SB and names are SB1 to SB48), the winning numbers are set to “54” to “101”, and the in-group number is “0”. "To" 47 ". Further, the combinations of winning symbols are regularly arranged using seven types of “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar, watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3” as target symbols.
Here, in the left rotating reel 64, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, 12 (S = 12) of the same type of target symbol (for example, “Red Seven”) are continuously arranged, A total of 48 target symbols are arranged by arranging four types of 12 pieces each in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”. Further, in the middle rotating reel 66, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, three (T = 3) target symbols of the same type (for example, “Red Seven”) are continuously arranged, Twelve target symbols are arranged by arranging four kinds of three each in the order of “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar”, and these 12 target symbols are the winning numbers (or group numbers). A total of 48 target symbols are lined up by repeating 4 times as the number increases. On the right rotating reel 68, as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, one different type of target symbol is repeated four times in the order of "Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3" one by one. Thus, 12 target symbols are arranged, and these 12 target symbols are repeated four times as the winning number (or in-group number) increases, so that a total of 48 target symbols are arranged.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the same group combination RB (RB1 to RB48), “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” is set as the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64, and each target symbol number is “ “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” are set, and “watermelon 1, watermelon 2, and watermelon 3” are set as the target symbols of the middle rotating reel 66, and the target symbol numbers are “0” and “1”, respectively. “2” is set, and “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar” is set as the target symbol of the right rotating reel 68, and the target symbol numbers are “0”, “1”, “2”, “3”. Is set to The data having the contents shown in FIG. 10 is stored in advance by the winning symbol determination means 290.

As shown in FIG. 11, the calculation means 270 performs the following arithmetic processing using (Formula 1) and (Formula 2) in RB. In (Expression 1), the calculation means 270 sets the quotient obtained by dividing the RB in-group number by S = 12 as A and the remainder as B. In (Expression 2), a quotient obtained by dividing the remainder B by T = 4 is set as C, and the remainder is set as D. A, C, and D are symbol calculated values, A is a target symbol number of the left rotating reel 64, C is a target symbol number of the middle rotating reel 66, and D is a target symbol number of the right rotating reel 68. .
As a specific example, when 28 is determined as the winning number as a result of the role lottery, the RB reference value 6 is subtracted from the winning number 28 and 22 is determined as the in-group number. When the intra-group number is 22, as shown in FIG. 11, when the intra-group number 22 is divided by S = 12, the quotient A becomes 1 and the remainder B becomes 10. When the remainder 10 is divided by T = 4, the quotient C becomes 2 and the remainder D becomes 2. That is, A = 1, C = 2, and D = 2 are calculated as symbol calculated values. As a result, the target symbol numbers of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are 1, 2, and 2, respectively. The winning symbol determination means 290 associates the symbols 61 corresponding to these target symbol numbers with the target symbol numbers of the respective rotating reels 62 in FIG. 10, so that the target symbol is “blue seven” on the left rotating reel 64. In the middle rotating reel 66, the target symbol is “watermelon 3”, and in the right rotating reel 68, the target symbol is “white seven”. As a result, the winning symbol combination of the group number 22 is “blue seven, watermelon 3, white seven”.

  As shown in FIG. 12, in the same group combination SB (SB1 to SB48), “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar” is set as the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64, and each target symbol number is “ “0”, “1”, “2”, and “3” are set, and “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, and Bar” are set as the target symbols of the middle rotating reel 66, and the respective target symbol numbers are “0”, “ 1 ”,“ 2 ”and“ 3 ”are set, and“ watermelon 1, watermelon 2 and watermelon 3 ”are set as the target symbols of the right rotating reel 68, and the respective target symbol numbers are“ 0 ”,“ 1 ”and“ 2 ”. Is set to The data shown in FIG. 12 is stored in advance by the winning symbol determination means 290.

As shown in FIG. 13, the calculation means 270 performs the following arithmetic processing using (Formula 3) and (Formula 4) in SB. In (Equation 3), the calculation means 270 sets the quotient obtained by dividing the SB in-group number by S = 12, and sets the remainder as B. In (Expression 4), the quotient obtained by dividing the remainder B by T = 3 is set as C, and the remainder is set as D. A, C, and D are symbol calculated values, A is a target symbol number of the left rotating reel 64, C is a target symbol number of the middle rotating reel 66, and D is a target symbol number of the right rotating reel 68. .
As a specific example, when 69 is determined as the winning number as a result of the role lottery, the SB reference value 54 is subtracted from the winning number 69 and 15 is determined as the in-group number. When the intra-group number is 15, as shown in FIG. 13, when the intra-group number 15 is divided by S = 12, the quotient A becomes 1 and the remainder B becomes 3. When the remainder 3 is divided by T = 3, the quotient C becomes 1 and the remainder D becomes 0. That is, A = 1, C = 1, and D = 0 are calculated as symbol calculated values. As a result, the target symbol numbers of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are 1, 1, 0. The winning symbol determining means 290 associates the symbols 61 corresponding to these target symbol numbers with the target symbol numbers of the respective rotating reels 62 of FIG. In the middle rotating reel 66, the target symbol is “blue seven”, and in the right rotating reel 68, the target symbol is “watermelon 1”. As a result, the winning symbol combination of group number 15 is determined as “blue seven, blue seven, watermelon 1”.

  As shown in FIG. 14, when the same group combination is RB, the position of the target symbol on each rotary reel 62 is shown as special pull-in search data. “0” or “1” in FIG. 14 is used to specify which symbol number (frame number) the target symbol is on each rotary reel 62, and “1” is the target symbol. The position of the symbol, and “0” indicates the position of the symbol other than the target symbol. In the case of the in-group number 22 described with reference to FIG. 11 described above, the target symbol numbers of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are 1, 2, and 2, respectively, and are indicated by dotted lines in FIG. The enclosed special pull-in search data will be used.

  As shown in FIG. 15, when the same group combination is SB, the position of the target symbol on each rotary reel 62 is shown as special pull-in search data. “0” or “1” in FIG. 15 is used to identify the position of the symbol number (frame number) of each rotary reel 62, and “1” is the target symbol. The position of the symbol, and “0” indicates the position of the symbol other than the target symbol. In the case of the group number 15 described with reference to FIG. 13 described above, the target symbol numbers of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are 1, 1, 0 in order, and are indicated by dotted lines in FIG. The enclosed special pull-in search data will be used.

  As shown in FIG. 16, based on the special pull-in search data shown in FIGS. 14 and 15 described above, when actually used, the symbol to be pulled in is 20 bits (3 bytes) for each rotating reel 62. A special pull-in search table expressed in data is used. The first byte is a search bit corresponding to symbol numbers 0 to 7 (“0” or “1”), and the second byte is a search bit corresponding to symbol numbers 8 to 15 (“0” or “1”). In the third byte, a search bit (“0” or “1”) corresponding to symbol numbers 16 to 19 is set. The search bit “1” means a symbol to be drawn in, and the search bit “0” means a symbol not to be drawn in. Here, FIG. 16 is a special pull-in search table for SB and RB in the middle rotation reel 62, and the left rotation reel 64 and the right rotation reel 68 are omitted. Since the effective line 86 of the left rotating reel 64 and the right rotating reel 68 is rising to the right, the data is corrected in advance.

A numerical value such as a numerical value $ 04 (dotted line in the figure) below the search bit “0” or “1” is a numerical value indicating the position of the number of digits in each byte where the search bit “1” is established. ing.
As shown in FIG. 17, in the symbol pointer table storing the pointer value (“0” or “1”) for referring to the symbol table of each rotary reel 62, the symbol used for RB and the symbol used for SB are used. “1” is arranged at the position with the target symbol, and “0” is arranged at other positions. Note that the symbol pointer table shown in FIG. 17 is for the middle rotating reel 66, and the symbol pointer tables for the left rotating reel 64 and the right rotating reel 68 are omitted.

  The search bit (“0” or “1”) in the special pull-in search table in FIG. 16 and the pointer value (“0” or “1”) in the symbol pointer table in FIG. By making the AND (AND condition)), the data “1” is established at the position of the effective symbol 61, and finally the effective symbol combination can be extracted. In the case of RB in FIGS. 16 and 17, “1” (dotted line in the figure) is established at the position (watermelon 3) of symbol number 3 (dotted line in the figure), and in case of SB, symbol number 2 (dotted line in the figure). ) (1) (dotted line in the figure) is established at the position (blue seven), and stop control by the stop control means 140 is performed for an effective symbol for which this “1” flag is established. Become.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 18, a general game control process executed by the main controller 110 for each game will be described.
In step 110, the main controller 110 determines whether or not the start switch 40 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has been operated, the main controller 110 makes it impossible to set the number of bets. Thereafter, the process proceeds to the next step 111. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 40 has not been operated, step 110 is performed again.

As a premise of this step 110, a betting number setting process is performed. In this betting number setting process, it is determined whether or not a prescribed betting number is set as the betting number. Specifically, the main controller 110 determines whether or not the number of medals set as the number of bets on the game has reached a specified number of bets (2 or 3).
In step 111, the role lottery means 120 performs a role lottery process. The winning number is determined by the lottery process. Further, the transfer lottery means 330 performs a transfer lottery process. At this time, the results of the role lottery and the transfer lottery are transmitted from the main control device 110 to the sub-control device 300. When these processes are completed, the process proceeds to the next step 112.

  In step 112, rotation variation processing (rotation start processing) of the rotating reel 62 in the reel unit 60 is performed. When the main control device 110 operates the stop switch 50 corresponding to the rotating reel 62 after the rotating reel 62 reaches a predetermined rotation speed and then enters a so-called steady rotation, the stop control means By 140, the rotation of each rotary reel 62 is stopped. The stop operation sequence corresponding to the winning combination of the stop switch 50 (left stop switch L, middle stop switch C, right stop switch R) at this time is stored in a predetermined storage area formed in the main controller 110. Then, it is read out in the subsequent processing.

Further, after all stop operations are completed, the rotation stop information of all the rotation reels 62 is transmitted from the transmission unit 260 of the main control device 110 to the reception unit 310 of the sub control device 300. Then, when the rotation variation process for all the rotary reels 62 is completed, the process proceeds to the next step 113.
In step 113, the player operates the stop switch 50, and the stop operation is performed by operating the stop switch 50. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 114.
In step 114, stop position determination processing is performed. This stop position determination process will be described in detail with reference to FIG. Then, the process proceeds to the next step 115.

In step 115, the stop control means 140 performs rotation stop processing of the rotary reel 62 at the determined stop position.
In the present embodiment, the stop control means 140 performs stop control by so-called control control. When the flag “1” is not established, this control control stops in principle with a bitter stop (no frame is slipped), and when the flag “1” is established, this control control corresponds to the flag. In order to draw the symbol on the effective line 86, it slides as much as possible (the stop position shifts due to the stop timing being delayed) and stops. In addition, when the flag “1” is not established at the time of bitter stop, but the symbols 61 related to any of the combinations are stopped and aligned on the active line 86, the stop timing is delayed. The stop position is shifted (sliding), so-called kicking stop control is performed. The stop control is not limited to this control control. A plurality of stop tables having predetermined stop positions are prepared in advance, and a stop table corresponding to the result of the lottery is selected from the plurality of stop tables. Then, stop control may be performed by table control for stopping the rotating reel 62. Further, a stop control process in which both control control and table control using a stop table are mixed may be used. Note that the control control and the table control in the stop control described above have been conventionally performed, and detailed description of the processing contents is omitted.

Then, the process proceeds to the next step 116.
In step 116, a rotation stop process is performed on all the rotary reels 62, and it is determined whether or not the rotation is stopped. When it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 62 is stopped, the process proceeds to the next step 117, and when it is determined that the rotation of all the rotating reels 62 is not stopped, the process returns to step 113.
In step 117, when the symbol related to the winning combination is stopped on the active line 86 by the payout control means 250, a payout process of the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination is performed. In the case where payout is not required, payout processing is not performed. Then, the process ends.

Based on the flowchart shown in FIG. 19, the stop position determination process in step 114 of FIG. 18 will be described.
In step 211, the winning symbol determination means 290 determines whether or not the winning number is in the range of 6 to 101 (6 or more and 101 or less). If it is determined that the winning number is in the range of 6 to 101, the process proceeds to step 213. If it is determined that the winning number is not in the range of 6 to 101, the process proceeds to step 212.
In step 213, the winning symbol determination means 290 determines whether or not the winning number is in the range of 6 to 53 (6 or more and 53 or less). If it is determined that the winning number is in the range of 6 to 53, the process proceeds to step 214. If it is determined that the winning number is not in the range of 6 to 53, the process proceeds to step 217.

In step 217, the calculation means 270 calculates the target symbol number of the SB of each rotary reel 62 using the winning number. Specifically, the reference value is subtracted from the winning number to calculate the in-group number, and the symbol calculated values A, C, and D are calculated from the in-group number and (Expression 3) and (Expression 4). SB target symbol numbers A, C, and D of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are calculated. Then, the process proceeds to Step 215.
On the other hand, if the winning number is in the range of 6 to 53 in step 213, the calculation means 270 calculates the target symbol number of the RB of each rotary reel 62 using the winning number in step 214. Specifically, the reference value is subtracted from the winning number to calculate the in-group number, and the symbol calculated values A, C, and D are calculated from the in-group number and (Expression 1) and (Expression 2). RB target symbol numbers A, C, and D of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 are calculated. Then, the process proceeds to Step 215.

  In step 215, the winning symbol determination means 290 collects special pull-in search data corresponding to the target symbol number in each rotary reel 62, and the special pull-in search data is determined from the special pull-in search data. A special pull-in search table is determined. Further, the winning symbol determination means 290 performs logical product (AND processing) for each symbol number with the search bit of the special pull-in search table and the pointer of the symbol pointer table to determine an effective symbol position. Then, the process proceeds to next Step 216.

In step 216, the stop control means 140 determines whether or not the target symbol can be drawn onto the active line 86 at the pressed position, and the stop position is determined. Then, the process ends.
On the other hand, if the winning number is not in the range of 6 to 101 (6 or more and 101 or less) in step 211, in step 212, the winning number, the stopped rotating reel 62, and the player operates the stop switch 50. The stop control means 140 determines the stop position based on the timing (pressed position). Note that the winning symbol combinations in this case are collected from those previously stored in the winning symbol storage means 280. Then, the process ends.

  In the present embodiment, combinations of winning symbols for each combination in the same group combination (RB, SB) are regularly arranged with respect to the intra-group number. In other words, in RB1 to RB48 and SB1 to SB48, the target symbols of each rotating reel 62 are regularly arranged as the winning number (or in-group number) increases. The calculation means 270 substitutes the intra-group number into the calculation formulas (Formula 1) and (Formula 2) in RB, and substitutes them in (Formula 3) and (Formula 4) in SB, and calculates the symbol calculated values A, C, and D. The winning symbol determining means 290 calculates the winning symbol of each rotating reel 62 of the same group combination based on the symbol calculated value.

In the present embodiment, the winning symbol combination of the same group role is determined by the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determining means 290 without directly storing the winning symbol combination of each symbol in the same group role beforehand. Is done.
As a result, even if the total number of the same group combination is 48 in RB and 48 in SB, the symbol calculation values A, C and C calculated by the calculation means 270 based on the intra-group number of each combination in the same group combination From D, the winning symbol combination of the combination is determined. Thereby, it is not necessary to directly memorize beforehand the combination of winning symbols of each combination in the same group combination. That is, for example, in RB1, it is not necessary to store the winning symbol combination (red seven, watermelon 1, red seven) directly, and only the winning number “6” needs to be stored. As a result, the data can be compressed and the storage capacity (memory) can be saved as compared with the case where the winning symbol combinations of all the combinations are directly stored in advance.

In the stop control process using the winning symbol combination, the winning symbol combination can be calculated and determined from the winning number when necessary without directly storing the winning symbol combination of the same group role in advance. The amount of necessary data can be reduced, and the storage capacity can be saved.
Furthermore, the winning symbol combination can be calculated and determined from the winning number when necessary without directly storing the winning symbol combination of the same group role in advance. It is possible to reduce the amount of data required in the payout process for determining whether a symbol is a combination of predetermined winning symbols and determining a predetermined payout number, thereby saving storage capacity.

In the present embodiment, the winning symbol of each group role is configured by any one of a plurality of target symbols predetermined for each rotating reel 62, and the plurality of target symbols are associated with the in-group number. Arranged regularly. Since the target symbol is regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number, the target symbol can be easily specified by a predetermined calculation formula.
In the present embodiment, the in-group number is obtained as a difference between the winning number of each combination of the same group combination and the reference value of the reference combination. By setting the reference value for the standard combination to the minimum value of the winning numbers for the same group combination, the group number can be a good number (specifically, no matter which range the same group combination is in the winning number) Specifically, it can be set to a serial number starting from 0). As a result, using the intra-group number, the target symbol regularly arranged with respect to the intra-group number by the calculation formula ((Formula 1) (Formula 2)) or ((Formula 3) (Formula 4)) Is easily identified.

  In the present embodiment, the winning symbol combination is extracted from the winning symbol combinations stored in advance in the winning symbol storage means 280 except for the same group role, and the symbol calculation calculated by the calculating means 270 is performed for the same group role. Based on the values A, C and D, the winning symbol combination is determined. Usually, since the number of combinations other than the same group combination is smaller than the number of the same group combination, even if the winning symbol combinations of these combinations are stored in advance, the storage capacity is not burdened. In the present embodiment, the same group combination (RB, SB) does not store the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination even if the number increases such as RB (RB1 to RB48) and SB (SB1 to SB48). Thus, the storage capacity can be saved. Note that this saving effect increases as the number of the same group combination increases.

  For roles other than the same group role, the types of winning symbols are also different and become various and various types. For roles other than the same group role having such winning symbols, the winning symbol is assigned to the winning number. On the other hand, it is difficult to arrange regularly, and it is difficult to calculate a winning symbol from a winning number. In other words, in a role other than the same group role having such various winning symbols, it is possible to avoid such an easy setting that the winning symbols are regularly arranged, and the winning symbol is determined from the numerical value based on such a winning number. It is possible to avoid an uneasy setting such as calculating.

  In the present embodiment, when the combinations of winning symbols of the same group combination are arranged in the order in which the in-group number increases, the left rotating reel 64 has P types corresponding to the in-group number (both 4 types in RB and SB). ) Target symbols are arranged for each of the S symbols (12 for both RB and SB), and in the middle rotating reel 66, Q types (3 types for RB and 4 types for SB) corresponding to the numbers in the group. However, each of T (4 for RB, 3 for SB) is arranged, and the right rotation reel 68 has R types (4 types for RB and 3 types for SB) corresponding to the numbers in the group. Each one is arranged.

  Further, the in-group number is the difference between the winning number and the reference value (first number, minimum number) and is an integer starting from 0. ) Is divided by the number of target symbols S (12 for both RB and SB), the quotient is A (both RB and SB are 0, 1, 2, 3). Corresponding to the number in the group, on the left rotating reel 64, P types of target symbols (both RB and SB, "Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar") are sequentially S (12 for both RB and SB) It is arranged one by one. Therefore, the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64 can be specified in correspondence with the numerical value of the quotient A (both RB and SB are 0, 1, 2, 3) as the symbol calculated value (both RB and SB, for example, , “Red Seven” when A is 0, “Blue Seven” when A is 1, “White Seven” when A is 2, “Bar” when A is 3.

  When the remainder B (0 to 11) at this time is divided by the number T (4 for RB, 3 for SB) of the same target symbol of the intermediate rotating reel 66, the quotient is C (0 for RB). , 1, 2 or 0 for SB. Corresponding to the number in the group, Q kinds of target symbols are used in the middle rotating reel 66 ("Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3" for RB, "Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar" for SB) Are arranged in order of T (4 for RB, 3 for SB). Therefore, the intermediate rotation reel corresponds to the numerical value of the quotient C (0, 1, or 2 for RB, 0, 1, 2, or 3 for SB) as the symbol calculation value at this time. 66 target symbols can be identified (RB is “watermelon 1” when C is 0, “watermelon 2” when C is 1, “watermelon 3” when C is 2, and SB is (When C is 0, “Red Seven”, when C is 1, “Blue Seven”, when C is 2, “White Seven”, when C is 3, “Bar”).

  On the right rotating reel 68, there is one different symbol ("Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar" for RB, "Watermelon 1, Watermelon 2, Watermelon 3" for SB) corresponding to the number in the group. Since the symbols are arranged in order, the symbol D corresponding to the calculated value D (0, 1, 2, or 3 for RB, 0, 1, or 2 for SB) corresponds to the numerical value. The target symbol of the right rotating reel 68 can be specified (in RB, “Red Seven” when D is 0, “Blue Seven” when D is 1, “White Seven” when D is 2, and D is 3. "Bar", SB, "Watermelon 1" when D is 0, "Watermelon 2" when D is 1, "Watermelon 3" when D is 2.

As described above, the product of P, Q, and R (4 × 3 × 4 = 48 for RB, 4 × 4 × 3 = 48 for SB) is the total number of roles included in the same group role. (48 for both RB and SB), and R and T are the same (R = T = 4 for RB, R = T = 3 for SB). Therefore, it can be specified by the numerical value of the quotient and the remainder in the above-described calculation.
As described above, since the target symbols are regularly arranged corresponding to the in-group numbers, the calculation formula ((Expression 1) (Expression 2)) or ((Expression 3) (Expression 4)) described above is used. By substituting the intra-group number and calculating the numerical values A, C, and D as the symbol calculated values, it is possible to determine the target symbol corresponding to the intra-group number, that is, the winning symbol combination. Thereby, in each same group combination, the combination of winning symbols can be determined from the intragroup number based on the winning number without storing the winning symbol combinations in advance. As a result, it is possible to save the storage capacity necessary for storing the winning symbol combination and to compress the data.

  In the present embodiment, the number of target symbol types of the left rotating reel 64, the middle rotating reel 66, and the right rotating reel 68 of the plurality of rotating reels 62 is set to P, Q, and R types in order, respectively. The winning symbol combinations are regularly arranged in order from the left side, S pieces in succession, T pieces in succession, and one piece each. However, the combination is not particularly limited to the above, and the three rotating reels 62 Is not fixed to those described above. Specifically, for example, the number of target symbols of the right rotating reel 68, the middle rotating reel 66, and the left rotating reel 64 is P, Q, and R types, and the winning symbol combination of each rotating reel 62 is changed to the right rotating reel 68, The middle rotating reel 66 and the left rotating reel 64 may be regularly arranged in the order of S, S, and T. Further, the rotary reel 62 may be any other combination as long as it has the above-described relationship.

Here, the same group combination is arranged in the range of winning numbers 6 to 53 in RB (RB1 to RB48), and is arranged in the range of winning numbers 54 to 101 in SB (SB1 to SB48). Are arranged as a lump in a predetermined range of consecutive winning numbers (set in a predetermined range and arranged in order), but is not particularly limited thereto. The same group combination may be such that, for example, the winning numbers are arranged apart from each other and arranged with regularity.
In the stop control according to the present embodiment, what is called so-called priority control is adopted that preferentially stops a symbol that increases the player's profit when determining the stop position (stop symbol). However, the winning symbol combination is uniquely determined by determining the winning number, but it is also possible to combine such priority control.

In the present embodiment, RB (RB1 to RB48) and SB (SB1 to SB48) are adopted as the same group combination. However, the present invention is not particularly limited to this, and other combinations as the same group combination. It can also be used. Specifically, for example, a number of bell roles may be provided such as bell 1 to bell 48 so that a combination of winning symbols can be calculated based on the winning number.
In this embodiment, the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination is regularly arranged as the winning number increases, and the winning symbol combination is determined from the winning number using a predetermined calculation formula. However, the method of determining the winning symbol combination from the winning number is not limited to the stop control process. It may be adopted for other processing using a combination of winning symbols. Specifically, in the payout process, in the determination process for determining whether or not the stopped symbol stopped on the active line 86 is a winning symbol combination, the winning symbol combination is determined from a winning number by a predetermined calculation formula. Therefore, it may be used by calculating and obtaining each time.

  In the above-described embodiment, the winning symbol of each same group role is configured by “any one” of a plurality of target symbols predetermined for each rotating reel 62, but it is not necessarily a plurality of target symbols. It is not limited to “any one”, and each target symbol may be a set of a plurality of target symbols. Specifically, for example, in the present embodiment, the target symbol of the left rotating reel 64 of the RB is configured by any one of four types of target symbols of “red seven, blue seven, white seven, bar”. However, it may be any of multiple (two or more) target symbols (“Bar 1 or Bar 2”), such as “Red Seven, Blue Seven, White Seven, Bar 1 / Bar 2”. However, the same effect can be obtained as long as the combination of the in-group number and the winning symbol is as described above.

In the above-described embodiment, the same group combination is set as one same group combination with a single type of combination such as SB1 to SB48 or RB1 to RB48. It is not limited to a single type of combination, and multiple types of combinations may be combined into the same group combination. That is, if the combination of winning symbols and the relationship between the numbers in the group are as described above, the same effect can be obtained even if different types of roles are combined into one same group combination.
In the above-described embodiment, the winning numbers in the same group combination are consecutive numbers. However, the winning numbers are not necessarily limited to this, and the winning numbers are separated by one interval or two or more. Even if the winning numbers are spaced apart from each other, the spacing between the winning numbers is randomly separated, or the winning numbers are composed of multiple groups and the winning numbers between the groups are randomly separated, If what is given the internal number increases by a predetermined unit, it can be calculated by the predetermined calculation formula as described above. In this way, the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained even when a winning number that is invalid (missing number) is not inserted between consecutive winning numbers.

In addition, if the in-group number also increases by a predetermined unit, it is possible to obtain a winning symbol combination by a predetermined calculation formula, and invalid (missing number) in the middle of the in-group number Can be dealt with by using a complementary processing program capable of performing arithmetic processing to complement the case.
In the above-described embodiment, the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 62 is regularly arranged at equal intervals between the target symbols. However, the symbol arrangement of the rotating reel 62 is not necessarily regular. No, it is possible to calculate a winning symbol combination by a predetermined calculation formula if the winning symbol combination has a correspondence relationship that is regularly arranged based on the group number. It is.

10 gaming machine 12 chassis
14 Front door 16 Symbol display window
20 Upper panel 22 Lower panel
24 Storage and withdrawal means 26 Medal tray
28 Medals outlet 30
31 Operating means 34 Max bet switch
36 Checkout switch 38 Medal slot
40 Start switch 50 Stop switch
L Left stop switch C Middle stop switch
R Right stop switch 60 reel unit
61 Design 62 Rotating reel
64 Left rotation reel (first rotation reel) 66 Middle rotation reel (second rotation reel)
68 Right-handed reel (third-handed reel) 70 Production equipment
72 Speaker 74 Upper speaker
76 Lower speaker 78 Production lamp
80 Upper lamp 82 Lower lamp
84 Display device 86 Effective line
100 Controller 110 Main controller
120 Role lottery means 130 Reel control means
135 Start control means 140 Stop control means
160 Normal state control means 170 RT control means
180 Bonus control means 200 Special game end decision means
210 Specified number-of-acquisition counting means 245 Reel effect execution means
250 Discharge control means 260 Transmission means
270 Calculation means 280 Winning symbol storage means
290 Winning symbol determination means 300 Sub-control device
310 Receiving means 320 AT control means
330 Transition lottery means 370 Display effect execution means
390 Addition production decision execution means

Claims (6)

A plurality of rotating reels with a plurality of symbols around,
A stop switch provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotating reels and for stopping rotation of each rotating reel by an operation;
A role lottery means for performing a lottery of winning or losing one of a plurality of roles,
The rotation of the rotating reel is stopped based on the result of the lottery drawing and the stop operation of the stop switch, and combinations of symbols related to the winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbols”) are aligned on an effective line. A game machine that determines whether or not and grants a predetermined profit according to the result of the determination,
The combination lottery means determines a number (hereinafter referred to as “winning number”) corresponding to each combination based on the result of the combination lottery.
A plurality of combinations belonging to the same group (hereinafter referred to as “same group combination”) are set to correspond to the predetermined range of the winning numbers,
Each combination in the same group combination is given a group number based on the winning number,
The winning symbol of each role in the same group role is formed to be regularly arranged with respect to the number in the group,
The gaming machine is
Calculating means for calculating a predetermined value (hereinafter referred to as “symbol calculated value”) by substituting the intra-group number into a predetermined calculation formula;
A winning symbol determining means for determining a winning symbol of each rotating reel of the same group role based on the symbol calculated value;
The combination of the winning symbols of the same group combination is determined by the winning symbol determined by the winning symbol determination means without storing in advance the combination of the winning symbols of each combination in the same group role. A gaming machine characterized by that. The winning symbol of the same group role is
It is configured by any one of a plurality of symbols (hereinafter referred to as “target symbols”) predetermined for each rotating reel, and the plurality of target symbols are regularly arranged with respect to the in-group number. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the gaming machine is arranged. The same group combination is provided with a reference combination having a reference value which is a minimum value of the winning number of the same group combination and serves as a reference.
The winning number and the intra-group number are provided to increase by a predetermined unit,
The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the intra-group number is obtained as a difference between the winning number of each combination in the same group combination and the reference value of the reference combination. Without storing the combination of winning symbols of the same group role, comprising a winning symbol storage means for storing in advance the combination of winning symbols of roles other than the same group role,
The winning symbol determination means
In a case other than the same group combination, the winning symbol combination corresponding to the winning number is extracted from the winning symbol storage means stored in the winning symbol storage means,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, 2, or 3, wherein in the same group combination, the winning symbol of each rotating reel is determined based on the symbol calculation value. In the combination of winning symbols of the same group role, each rotating reel has a plurality of types of the target symbols,
When the winning symbol combinations are arranged as the number in the group increases,
In each rotating reel, as the number in the group increases, the same type of target symbol is continuously arranged in a predetermined number (hereinafter referred to as “continuous number”) predetermined for each rotating reel. The target symbols of the same type are arranged so that the target symbols arranged in succession are selected from a plurality of types of the target symbols in order, and are arranged in the number of types of the target symbols,
The calculation means performs a calculation process of calculating a quotient and a remainder by dividing a value calculated based on the in-group number by the continuous number, and calculates the symbol calculated value in each rotary reel based on the quotient and the remainder. The gaming machine according to claim 2 or 3, wherein calculation is possible. The plurality of rotating reels are constituted by three, a first rotating reel, a second rotating reel, and a third rotating reel,
In the combination of winning symbols of the same group combination, the first rotating reel has P types, the second rotating reel has Q types, and the third rotating reel has R types of target symbols (however, the P , Q and R are integers of 1 or more),
The product of P, Q and R is formed to be the same as the total number of the roles included in the same group role,
When the winning symbol combinations are arranged as the number in the group increases,
In the first rotating reel, as the number in the group increases, the same type of the target symbol is successively arranged S by one, and the same type of the target symbol is sequentially from the P type of the target symbol. The target symbols selected and arranged in S are arranged so as to be arranged in the P types,
In the second rotating reel, as the number in the group increases, the target symbols of the same type are successively arranged in T pieces, and the target symbols of the same type are sequentially ordered from the Q types of target symbols. The target symbols selected and arranged in T pieces are arranged so as to be arranged in the Q types, and this arrangement is repeated every S pieces,
In the third rotating reel, as the in-group number increases, the R types of the target symbols are arranged one by one, and this arrangement is repeated every T times ( However, S and T are integers of 1 or more, and S is larger than T and T is larger than 1).
The product of Q and R is formed to be the same as S,
R and T are formed to be the same,
The calculating means calculates the quotient A and the remainder B by dividing the intragroup number by the S, and calculates the quotient C and the remainder D by dividing the remainder B by the T (provided that the A, B , C and D are integers of 0 or more),
The winning symbol determination means
The winning symbol of the first rotating reel is determined based on A as the symbol calculation value from the target symbols of the first rotating reel,
The winning symbol of the second rotating reel is determined based on the C as the symbol calculation value from the target symbols of the second rotating reel,
6. The winning symbol of the third rotating reel is determined based on the D as the symbol calculation value from the target symbols of the third rotating reel. Gaming machine.