JP2017000263A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine allowing players to select a game property by Meoshi (depressing a button at right timing), however, preventing players with little Meoshi skill from suffering a disadvantage.SOLUTION: The game machine is so configured that, during a normal game state, a player can select a high-base game and a low-base game by timing of a stop operation of a left reel to be stopped first. When the player selects the high-base game, the game machine reliably produces a win of a small winning combination with three-piece dividend when winning a depressing order winning combination, however, when the player selects the low-base game, produces a small winning combination with one-piece dividend when winning the depressing order winning combination or miss the small winning combination. A randomly-depressing base is intermediate therebetween. An AT transfer rate in the high-base game is set to substantially 1/860, the AT transfer rate in the low-base-game is substantially 1/260, and, the AT transfer rate in the randomly-depressing base is substantially 1/432.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 9

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  Conventionally, by operating the start lever while betting medals, an internal lottery that determines the winning combination from a plurality of roles is performed, the rotation of the plurality of reels is started, and a plurality of reels are operated by operating the stop button. There is known a slot machine in which a medal is paid as a privilege for a winning combination when a winning combination is won in an internal lottery.

  Many of the slot machines currently provided enhance the gameability by providing an element of technical intervention by the player. For example, you can make a winning combination by operating the stop button at the timing that the symbol combination related to the internal winning combination is aligned on the winning line, but if you operate the stop button at a different timing, Cannot win a prize.

  In addition, in a slot machine where a so-called DDT game method is recommended, in a normal gaming state, a stop button is always operated at a specific timing, so that a specific winning combination with a predetermined probability can be more reliably won. (For example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2014-083338 A

  However, the gameability based on the so-called eye-pushing, which operates the stop button at a specific timing for the spinning reel, is for players who do not push or cannot push the eye-opening. Since it is relatively disadvantageous, it tends to be avoided by players with low skills.

  Accordingly, it is an object of the present invention to provide a game with less burden even for a player having a low skill in the eye while having technical intervention by the eye.

  Means employed by the present invention to solve the above problems will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the drawings will be appended in parentheses for convenience in the following, but the present invention is not intended to be limited to the illustrated forms.

  The slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, and a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12). A plurality of stop operating portions (13a, 13b, 13c) provided to correspond to each of the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operated to stop each reel (R1, R2, R3); The role lottery means (Sa504) for performing the lottery in accordance with the operation of the start operation unit (12) and the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the rotation position and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504), and the reels (R1, R2, R3) are determined at the stop position. Reel stop means to stop (Sa506) and the reel stopping means (Sa506), when the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a predetermined set across the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) When a winning symbol combination showing winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the active line (L1), a payout for giving a payout according to the winning symbol combination Providing means (Sa507, Sa508), and the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is predetermined when the specific stop operation unit (13a) among the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated. (The timing when the symbol of PN = 1 to 6 or 19 to 21 is located on L1) is outside the predetermined range (the symbol of PN = 7 to 18 is located on L1) Taimin ) Is set so that the expected value of the dividend given by the dividend giving means is higher (in the former case, the combination of three dividends, in the latter case the combination of one dividend) To win).

  The slot machine according to the first aspect of the present invention further comprises a privilege granting unit (privilege relating to the transition to the AT state) for granting a privilege other than the dividend given by the dividend granting unit (Sa507, Sa508). When the specific stop operation section (13a) is operated, the giving means is such that the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is within a predetermined range (the symbols of PN = 1 to 6 or 19 to 21 are positioned on L1. If the timing is outside the predetermined range (the timing at which the symbols of PN = 7 to 18 are located on L1), the expected value for giving the other privilege is lower. It is characterized by being set to.

According to the slot machine of the first invention, when the specific reel is stopped within the predetermined range, the payout is given by the payout means, compared to the case where the specific reel is pressed outside the predetermined range. The expected dividend is higher.
On the other hand, when a specific reel is operated to stop within a predetermined range, an expected value to which another privilege is granted by the privilege granting unit, compared to when the target reel is pushed outside the predetermined range Becomes higher.
Therefore, when a specific reel is stopped, a player who seeks a payout is a game method that aims at the predetermined range, and a player who seeks another benefit is a game method that aims at the outside of the predetermined range. A game that suits the taste is possible by selection.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, it is difficult to select a gameability that suits the preference because the case of being within a predetermined range and the case of being outside are random when a specific reel is stopped. However, in the former case, the expected value of dividends is increased and the expected value for other benefits is reduced, and in the latter case, the expected value of dividends is lowered and other benefits are expected to be granted. Since the value becomes high, a player with a low level of workmanship does not suffer a disadvantage with respect to awarding of a payout and other benefits.

The slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, and a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12). ,
A plurality of stop operation portions (13a, 13b, 13c) provided to correspond to each of the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operated to stop the reels (R1, R2, R3); The role lottery means (Sa504) that performs the lottery in accordance with the operation of the start operation unit (12), and the rotation of the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the position and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504), and the reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined at the stop position. When the reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped by the reel stop means (Sa506) and the reel stop means (Sa506), the reels (R1, R2, R3) Straddle When a winning symbol combination indicating winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the predetermined effective line (L1) set, a payout according to the winning symbol combination And the expected value of the payout obtained by the winning lottery results by the winning lottery means (Sa504) according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c). In the game with different specific results (lottery targets 1 to 8), the operation order (eight payouts) of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) in which the expected value of payout is relatively high is obtained. In the game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is the specific result (lottery objects 1 to 8). When operating a specific stop operation part (13a) among a number of stop operation parts (13a, 13b, 13c), the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is within a predetermined range (PN = 1 to 6 or 19). The timing at which the symbols -21 are positioned on L1) is more than the case where the symbol is outside the predetermined range (timing at which the symbols PN = 7-18 are positioned on L1). The expected value of the payout awarded by the means (Sa507, Sa508) is set to be high (in the former case, a combination of 3 payouts and in the latter case, a combination of 1 payout is awarded).

Further, the slot machine of the second invention determines whether or not to shift to a special gaming state (AT state) during which the notification means (30, 32, etc.) is reported more frequently than the normal gaming state during the normal gaming state. Game state transition means for determining (S904, see FIG. 10),
The probability that the gaming state transition means (S904, see FIG. 10) decides to transition to the special gaming state (AT state) is the probability of the corresponding reel (R1) being operated when operating the specific stop operation unit (13a). When the rotational position is within a predetermined range (when PN = 1 to 6 or 19 to 21 is positioned on L1), it is out of the predetermined range (PN = 7 to 18 is L1). It is characterized in that it is set so as to be lower than that in the case of (timing positioned above).

According to the slot machine of the second aspect of the present invention, when the specific reel is stopped within the predetermined range, the payout is given by the payout means as compared with the case where the specific reel is pressed outside the predetermined range. The expected dividend is higher.
On the other hand, when the specific reel is operated to stop within a predetermined range, the gaming state transition means (see S904, see FIG. 10), compared to the case where the specific reel is pressed outside the predetermined range, The probability of being determined increases when a transition is made to a special gaming state (AT state) where the notification frequency by the notification means (30, 32, etc.) is high.
Therefore, when stopping a specific reel, a player who seeks a payout is aiming for a game within a predetermined range, and a player who seeks a transition to a special game state is aiming for a goal outside the predetermined range. By selecting a game method, a game that suits the taste is possible.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, it is difficult to select a gameability that suits the preference because the case of being within a predetermined range and the case of being outside are random when a specific reel is stopped. However, in the former case, the expected value of dividends is high and the probability of transition to the special gaming state is low, and in the latter case, the expected value of dividends is low and the probability of transition to the special gaming state is high. Therefore, a player with a low level of skill does not suffer a disadvantage with respect to the payout and the probability of transition to the special gaming state.

The slot machine according to the third aspect of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, and a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12). ,
A plurality of stop operation portions (13a, 13b, 13c) provided to correspond to each of the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operated to stop the reels (R1, R2, R3); The role lottery means (Sa504) that performs the lottery in accordance with the operation of the start operation unit (12), and the rotation of the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the position and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504), and the reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined at the stop position. When the reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped by the reel stop means (Sa506) and the reel stop means (Sa506), the reels (R1, R2, R3) Straddle When a winning symbol combination indicating winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the predetermined effective line (L1) set, a payout according to the winning symbol combination And the expected value of the payout obtained by the winning lottery results by the winning lottery means (Sa504) according to the operation order of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c). In the game with different specific results (lottery targets 1 to 8), the operation order (eight payouts) of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) in which the expected value of payout is relatively high is obtained. In the game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is the specific result (lottery objects 1 to 8). When operating a specific stop operation part (13a) among a number of stop operation parts (13a, 13b, 13c), the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is within a predetermined range (PN = 1 to 6 or 19). The timing at which the symbols -21 are positioned on L1) is more than the case where the symbol is outside the predetermined range (timing at which the symbols PN = 7-18 are positioned on L1). The expected value of the payout awarded by the means (Sa507, Sa508) is set to be high (in the former case, a combination of 3 payouts and in the latter case, a combination of 1 payout is awarded).

  Further, the slot machine of the third invention includes an updating means (see S1104 and FIG. 12) for updating a variable (point) as the game in the normal gaming state progresses, and the updating means during the normal gaming state. When the variable (points) updated by (S1104 and FIG. 12) becomes a value (see FIG. 12) corresponding to the lottery condition (see FIG. 12), the special gaming state (the notification frequency by the notification means is higher than the normal gaming state) Gaming state transition lottery means (see S1106 and FIG. 12) for lottery whether or not to shift to the AT state), and the result of the role lottery by the part lottery means (Sa504) is the specific result (the lottery objects 1 to 2). 8) In the game that has become, the updating means (see S1104 and FIG. 12) indicates that the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is within the predetermined range (PN) when operating the specific stop operation unit (13a). = 1 6 or 19 to 21 when the symbol is positioned on L1), the variable is updated so as to approach the value corresponding to the lottery condition, while the rotation position of the corresponding reel is the predetermined value. The variable is updated so as not to approach the value corresponding to the lottery condition when it is out of the range (timing at which the symbol of PN = 7 to 18 is positioned on L1). .

According to the slot machine of the third aspect of the invention, when the specific reel is stopped within the predetermined range, the payout is given by the payout giving means, compared with the case where the specific reel is pressed outside the predetermined range. The expected dividend is higher.
On the other hand, when the specific reel is operated to stop within a predetermined range, the updating unit updates the variable so as not to approach a value corresponding to the lottery condition, and the predetermined range When the user presses outside, the updating means updates the variable so as to approach a value corresponding to the lottery condition. Therefore, in the former case, the variable corresponds to the lottery condition compared to the latter case. The frequency of the value to be played, that is, the frequency of lottery by the game state transition lottery means decreases.
Therefore, when stopping a specific reel, a player who seeks a payout is aiming for a game within a predetermined range, and a player who seeks a transition to a special game state is aiming for a goal outside the predetermined range. By selecting a game method, a game that suits the taste is possible.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, it is difficult to select a gameability that suits the preference because the case of being within a predetermined range and the case of being outside are random when a specific reel is stopped. However, in the former case, the expected value of the dividend becomes higher and the frequency of the lottery by the game state transition lottery means decreases, and in the latter case, the expected value of the dividend becomes lower and the lottery by the gaming state transition lottery means decreases. Since the frequency increases, a player with a low level of skill does not suffer a disadvantage with respect to the payout and the probability of transition to the special game state.

  An object of the present invention is to realize a game with a low burden even for a player with a low skill in eye-opening while having technical intervention by the eye-opening.

2 is a perspective view showing an overview of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure of the variable display apparatus RL. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on reel band 58a-58c, (B) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the position of the symbol displayed in the reel window 20, and the winning line L1. . 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on one game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of a combination and a lottery value and a combination and a privilege. It is explanatory drawing which shows the structure content of a link table. The contents of the stop table are shown. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on AT lottery process. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of AT lottery processing. It is a flowchart which shows the flow of the process which concerns on other AT lottery processes. It is explanatory drawing which shows the content of the other AT lottery process.

<1. Definition of Terms> Terms used in this specification will be described below.

The “variable display device” refers to a display device that includes a plurality of display columns each composed of a plurality of symbols and variably displays the symbols of each display column. When the display row is composed of reels, the symbols arranged on the reels are variably displayed by rotating the reels. When the display row is composed of a display image by a liquid crystal display or the like, the design as the display image is variably displayed by changing the content of the display image.

The “symbol display window” allows a player to visually recognize a part of a plurality of symbols constituting a plurality of display columns included in the variable display device. The “reel window” refers to a symbol display window when a display row included in the variable display device is constituted by a reel.

“Stop display” means that when the variable display of symbols by the variable display device is stopped, a part of a plurality of symbols on the display row can be visually recognized by the player through the symbol display window.

“Game media” refers to medals or game balls used in gaming machines. Information indicating the number of game media electrically or magnetically stored in the gaming machine is called “credit”, and the number is called “credit number”.

“Bet” refers to setting a game medium necessary to start a game. The betting game medium is consumed at the start of the game. The set number of game media is called “the number of bets”.

“Game” refers to a series of processes from the start of variable display of symbols by the variable display device triggered by the operation of the start lever to the end of processing based on the result of the winning determination. “One game” and “one game” refer to one time of the series of processes.

The “start lever” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the start of a game.

The “stop button” refers to a device that a player operates to instruct the variable display device to stop the variable display of symbols. A plurality of stop buttons respectively corresponding to a plurality of display columns are provided in the gaming machine.

“Internal lottery” refers to determining, by lottery, a winning combination of one or a plurality of winning combinations or a winning combination that does not win any winning combination from a plurality of predetermined winning combinations with the start of the game.

“Winning” means that one or more winning combinations are determined as a winning state as a result of the internal lottery. “Lose” means that no winning combination is determined as a winning combination as a result of the internal lottery.

“Winning” means that a symbol combination related to a winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, and a privilege associated with the winning combination is given according to winning. The “winning line” is a combination of predetermined symbol display positions that are targets for determining the winning of a combination, and the winning determination changes from an invalid state to an effective state according to a bet.

“Combination” refers to a predetermined symbol combination associated with a predetermined privilege. When the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line, a privilege corresponding to the winning combination is given (in this specification, for example, the symbol “X”, the symbol from the left to the right of the display column on the winning line, A combination that gives a predetermined privilege when "Y" and the symbol "Z" are stopped and displayed is referred to as an "XYZ" combination). Depending on the type of privilege given in accordance with the winning combination, the type of combination is a bonus combination for shifting to a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state, a small role for paying out a predetermined number of gaming media, and consuming gaming media Rather, it is roughly classified into a re-player who can play a game with the number of bets of the previous game. Replay is also called “replay”.

"Push order" refers to the operation sequence of stop buttons. "Forward press" means left, middle, right order. "Scissor press" means left, right, middle order. "" Means that the stop button is operated in the order of right, middle and left. A pressing order other than “forward pressing” or “scissors pressing” is called “anomalous pressing order”.

Hereinafter, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described by taking a slot machine as an example.

<2. Appearance configuration of gaming machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 can be opened and closed by a hinge on one side. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for players to play, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing the symbols of the reels R1 to R3 included in the variable display device RL, and information related to the progress of the game. The display unit DP includes a display unit DP for displaying information, a liquid crystal display unit for displaying information related to the progress of the game, and an effect display unit TP including a lighting device, and a saucer unit BP.

  In the operation unit OP, a medal slot 10 is disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed on the left side of the upper surface. A bet can be placed on the slot machine 1 by inserting a medal into the medal slot 10 or operating the bet button 11. A start lever 12 for instructing the start of the game is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for instructing to stop the rotation operation of the left reel R1 is provided on the right side thereof. The middle stop button 13b for instructing the stop of the rotation operation of the reel R2 and the right stop button 13c for instructing the stop of the rotation operation of the right reel R3 are arranged, and the basic operation order for proceeding with the game is obtained. A series of operations such as the bet button 11, the start lever 12, the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c can be easily performed.

  On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 for paying out credits and paying out medals to the medal tray 40 is arranged. This checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game.

  Further, the operation unit OP includes a lending button 15 used when a medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card or cash inserted in the medal lending machine, and a lending of the medal lending machine. A frequency indicator 17 is provided to display possible frequencies. In this way, when a medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, the operation of the medal lending machine by the operation of the lending button 15 and the return button 16 of the slot machine 1 and the frequency by the frequency display 17. The display is performed by controlling the medal lending machine.

  The panel display portion DP is provided with a reel window 20 made of a transparent acrylic plate, in which three consecutive symbols can be seen per reel, and nine symbols can be seen by three reels. On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is provided. When three medals are inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is turned on.

  Further, as a result of stopping the rotation operation of the reel R, when the symbol combination relating to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the winning combination is won, and the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is displayed blinking. To inform the player. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 in which an indicator that is turned on when a winning combination is won, and an LED that is turned on in accordance with the game state. Further, on the lower side of the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits, an acquired number display 23b for displaying the number of acquired medals in a specific gaming state, and a medal given when a winning combination is won. It has a game value information display unit 23 comprising a payout number display 23c for displaying the number.

  The effect display unit TP has a liquid crystal display device 30 that displays the progress of the game as an image, an electric LED 31 that changes the color and lighting pattern according to the progress of the game, and changes according to the progress of the game. A speaker 32 for outputting an operation sound corresponding to the BGM to be performed and a button operation and a guide sound is disposed.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40a when the medal payout device is driven, and an ashtray is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

(1) Reel Variable Display Device FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the variable display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire variable display device RL, and FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel.

  The reels R1 to R3 are made of transparent ABS resin or the like, and are affixed to the reel frames 56a to 56c composed of a plurality of spoke portions and an annular frame extending radially from the shaft portion, and the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. It is composed of reel bands 58a to 58c on which 21 various symbols (symbol numbers PN: 1 to 21) are printed.

  The reels R1 to R3 are fixed to the stepping motors 54a to 54c and rotate. For the rotation operation of the reels R1 to R3, stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 504 steps are used, and the reels R1 to R3 are rotated and stopped by supplying predetermined pulses. Can do.

  Further, backlight devices 53a to 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) are provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c. In this way, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel bands 58a to 58c by the backlight devices 53a to 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel bands 58a to 58c stand out.

  In addition, the detection plates 57a to 57c are attached to one of the spoke portions, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c can output one pulse of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c for each rotation of the reels R1 to R3. It has become. The positions of the detection plates 57a-57c and the reel bands 58a-58c are set so that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 when the reel position detection signals 155a-155c are detected and 12 steps are advanced. It is set.

  In the variable display device RL, the reels R1 to R3, the stepping motors 54a to 54c to which the reels R1 to R3 are fixed, the backlight devices 53a to 53c, and the reel position detection sensors 55a to 55c are fixed to the base plates 52a to 52c, respectively. This is a single unit configuration. In addition, the variable display device RL is configured such that the base plates 52a to 52c are inserted along the guide rails 51a to 51c provided on the case body 50 of the variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50.

  FIG. 3A is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. On the left, middle, and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying a pulse of 504 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval between the symbols is 24 steps long. Further, when 12 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window, so the reel position detection signal 155a. If it advances 36 steps after detecting ~ 155c, symbol number PN = 2 will be located on the winning line L1, if it advances 60 steps, symbol number PN = 3 will be located on the winning line L1, and if it advances 492 steps The symbol number PN = 21 is positioned on the winning line L1. If the processing proceeds beyond step 492, the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Accordingly, a desired symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected.

  FIG. 3B shows a state in which the left reel R1 has advanced 372 steps from the reel position detection signal 155a, with the “bar” symbol (symbol number PN = 17) in the upper row and the “bell” symbol (symbol number PN = number in the middle row). 16) The “replay” symbol (symbol number PN = 15) is displayed at the bottom. The middle reel R2 shows a state advanced 420 steps from the reel position detection signal 155b, with the “seven” symbol (symbol number PN = 19) in the upper row, the “bell” symbol (symbol number PN = 18) in the middle row, and the lower row. A “replay” symbol (symbol number PN = 17) is displayed. The right reel R3 shows a state advanced 180 steps from the reel position detection signal 155b, with the “seven” symbol (symbol number PN = 9) in the upper row, the “bell” symbol (symbol number PN = 8) in the middle row, and the lower row. The “Cherry 3” symbol (symbol number PN = 7) is displayed. In these states, a “bell” symbol (left reel R1: symbol number PN = 8), a “bell” symbol (middle reel R2: symbol number PN = 14), a “bell” symbol (right reel R3) on the winning line L1. : Symbol number PN = 10) are lined up and indicate the winning state of the role of “bell-bell-bell”. The configuration of the combination in the slot machine 1 will be described later.

<3. Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display device 30 and displays an image, and LEDs and sound of the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP. There is provided an illumination control board 100C for effect control.

(1) Main control board The main control board 100A includes a CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, and data transmission. A circuit 106 and an input / output port 107 are included. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 need not be provided.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program starting with. Here, the timing of the INTR signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds.

  The CPU 101 stores various game information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains stored information by the battery, and when the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors, LEDs, and the like.

  The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. , A signal output in response to the player operating the checkout button 14, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101.

  Each of the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c corresponds to each reel of the variable display device RL, and is detected once every time the reel rotates once, and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Each of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c is a signal for driving a stepping motor that drives each of the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a signal that is output when the medal insertion sensor provided in the medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 communicating from the medal insertion slot 10 detects the inserted medal. The data is input to the CPU 101 via the output port 107. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a signal output when a medal payout sensor provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device detects a medal paid out by the medal payout device, and is output via the input / output port 107. Input to the CPU 101. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106. The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A, turns on the illumination device by the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, and the illumination LED 31, and the back provided in the variable display RL. Sounds such as lighting control of the light devices 53a to 53c and BGM are output from the speaker 32.

(2) Display control board The display control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, and a data input. A display circuit 197 including a circuit 196 and a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits is provided.

  The CPU 191 reads the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192, and sequentially executes the program. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit b193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program starting with. Here, the timing of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds.

  The CPU 191 stores various game information such as various flags and various counters in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program. Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Run.

<4. Basic game processing>
A flow of processing related to one game in the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG.

<4-1. Flow of processing>
(1) Medals Accepting Process When a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the slot machine 1 accepts the inserted medal and takes it into the slot machine 1 or accepts the inserted medal in the medal tray 40. (Step Sa501). Specifically, when a bet is 3 and the number of credits is less than 50, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, the CPU 101 takes the inserted medal into the slot machine 1 and calculates the credit number. to add. When the bet number is 3 and the credit number is 50, when a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10, the CPU 101 drives a solenoid provided in the medal detection device to insert the inserted medal into the medal tray 40. Return to

(2) Bet processing The slot machine 1 sets the number of bets necessary for the start of the game in accordance with the insertion of medals into the medal insertion slot 10, the operation of the bet button 11, or the winning of the re-gamer (step Sa502). ). Specifically, when a bet is less than 3, when a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10, the CPU 101 adds the bet number by the number of inserted medals. When the bet button 11 is operated when the bet number is less than 3, the CPU 101 subtracts the credit number and adds the bet number. Although details will be described later, when the re-gamer wins, the CPU 101 executes an automatic bet process for betting again the bet number bet on the game without subtracting the credit number.

(3) Lever Acceptance Processing The slot machine 1 starts the game when the start lever 12 is operated with three medals bet (step Sa503). Specifically, when the start lever 12 is operated with the bet number set to 3, the CPU 101 executes a game process after an internal lottery process described later. On the other hand, when the start lever 12 is operated with the bet number set to less than 3, the CPU 101 does not execute the game process after the internal lottery process.

(4) Internal lottery process As the game starts, the slot machine 1 determines information for deriving a game result by lottery (step Sa504). Specifically, when the start lever 12 is operated with the bet number set to 3, the CPU 101 executes an internal lottery process. Details of the internal lottery process will be described later.

(5) Reel Rotation Process After executing the internal lottery process, the slot machine 1 rotates each of the reels R1 to R3 in order to variably display the symbols arranged on the reel R (step Sa505). Specifically, the CPU 101 rotates each of the reels R1 to R3 by continuously supplying pulses to each of the stepping motors 54a to 54c.

(6) Reel Stop Processing The slot machine 1 stops the rotation operation of the reel R when the stop button 13 is operated during the rotation of the reel R (step Sa506). Specifically, when the stop button 13 corresponding to the rotating reel R is operated, the CPU 101 supplies a predetermined pulse to the stepping motor 54 to which the reel R corresponding to the operated stop button 13 is fixed. As a result, the rotation operation of the corresponding reel R is stopped. Details of the reel stop process will be described later.

(7) Symbol Determination Process The slot machine 1 determines the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed in the reel window 20 after all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped (step Sa507). Specifically, after all of the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the reel window 20 is a predetermined symbol combination. For example, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is a symbol combination related to a winning combination.

(8) Bonus Granting Process The slot machine 1 executes a process of granting a bonus previously associated with the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the reel window 20 (step Sa508). Specifically, when a predetermined privilege is associated with the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the reel window 20, the CPU 101 executes a process of giving the corresponding privilege. For example, the CPU 101 drives the medal payout device and pays out the number of medals according to the winning combination when it is determined that the small winning combination is determined. The slot machine 1 ends the game process related to one game after executing the privilege grant process. Details of the privilege grant processing will be described later.

<4-2. Detailed explanation of each processing>
Details of each process relating to the above-described one-time game will be described.

(1) Internal lottery process The internal lottery process in the slot machine 1 is a process for determining, by lottery, a winning combination of one or a plurality of roles or a loss in which no role is won from a plurality of predetermined roles. . FIG. 6 is a view for explaining the correspondence relationship between the combination and the lottery value and the combination and the bonus in the slot machine 1.

  In the internal lottery process, the CPU 101 acquires one random value from a range of 0 to 65535 using a random number generator (not shown). Next, the winning combination of the role associated with the specified lottery value is determined by specifying one lottery value while sequentially comparing the acquired random number value with a plurality of lottery values defined in advance. More specifically, the CPU 101 compares the random value acquired from the random number generator with the first lottery value among the plurality of lottery values arranged. As a result of the comparison, if the random value is less than the lottery value, the winning of the combination associated with the first lottery value is determined. If the random value is greater than or equal to the lottery value, the random value is compared with a value obtained by adding the second lottery value to the first lottery value. As a result of the comparison, if the random value is less than the total value of the first and second lottery values, the winning of the combination associated with the second lottery value is determined.

  In this way, the combination associated with the Nth lottery value when the random number value is repeated until the random value becomes less than the total value of the first to Nth lottery values is determined as the winning combination. For example, when the random number value obtained from the random number generator is 4000, the random number value (4000) is equal to or greater than the first lottery value (1517), so the CPU 101 adds the second lottery value (1517) to this value. Add Since the random value (4000) is equal to or greater than the total value (3034) of the first and second lottery values, the third lottery value (1517) is added to this value. Since the random value (4000) is less than the total value (4551) of the first to third lottery values, the winning of the combination associated with the third lottery value (that is, the lottery object 3) is determined.

Specifically, the “bell-bell-bell” role, the “cherry 1-replay-bell” role, the “cherry 1-replay-replay” role, and the “watermelon 1-” roles that are associated with the lottery object 3. "Bell-Cherry 3" role, "Watermelon 1-Replay-Cherry 3" role, "Watermelon 1-Seven-Cherry 3" role, "Replay-Bell-Cherry 3" role, "Replay-Bell-Watermelon 3" role, Twelve types of winning roles are decided: "Cherry 1-Bell-Watermelon 3", "Cherry 1-Replay-Watermelon 3", "Cherry 1-Seven-Watermelon 3", and "Seven-Replay-Seven". The
Further, when the random number value is equal to or greater than the total value (38230) of the first to tenth lottery values, it is determined to be lost.

Although details will be described later, each of the lottery objects 1 to 8 in FIG. 6 has an operation order of the stop button 13 (hereinafter referred to as correct operation order) in which a winning of “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination with 8 payouts is obtained. Is determined in advance, and if the operation is performed in a sequence other than the correct operation order, a payout of 3 or 1 winning combination is won or a winning is not obtained. In other words, the lottery objects 1 to 8 have different expected payout values depending on the operation order of the stop button 13.
In addition, the lottery object 9 is a re-playing combination, and the lottery object 9 is a small combination whose expected value of payout is constant regardless of the operation order of the stop button 13, unlike the lottery objects 1 to 8.

(2) Reel stop processing The reel stop processing in the slot machine 1 is won by internal lottery processing within the range of the rotation amount of the reel for a maximum of 4 symbols from the timing when the operation of the stop button 13 for the rotating reel R is accepted. Is a process of stopping the rotation operation of the reel R so as to draw the symbols constituting the winning combination on the winning line L1. When there are a plurality of corresponding symbols, the symbol constituting the winning combination having the largest number of payouts or the symbol constituting the most winning combination is drawn onto the winning line L1 and stopped. Further, the winning combination determined by the internal lottery process is processed so that the same reel R stop result is always obtained according to the stop operation mode such as the pressing order and the operation timing. The slot machine 1 executes a reel stop process using a link table and a stop table, which will be described later, which are defined in advance to realize the above-described process.

  FIG. 7 shows the configuration contents of the link table used in the slot machine 1. In the link table, for each type of lottery object in the internal lottery process, a correspondence relationship between the operation order of the stop button 13, the stop result of the stopped reels, and stop data used for the stop process is defined.

  For example, when the lottery result by the internal lottery process is related to the lottery target 1, when the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the stop data SL1 is selected as stop data used for the stop process for the left reel R1. . In the stop process based on the stop data SL1, the “Cherry 1” symbol or the “Watermelon 1” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1. Next, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the second stop, when the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the "cherry 1" symbol, the stop processing for the middle reel R2 is performed. When the stop data SC2 is selected as the stop data to be used and the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the “watermelon 1” symbol, the stop data used for the stop processing for the middle reel R2 Stop data SC1 is selected.

  Next, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the third stop, and the stop data selected for the stop process for the middle reel R2 is the stop data SC2, it is used for the stop process for the right reel R3. When the stop data SR1 is selected as the stop data, and the stop data selected for the stop process for the middle reel R2 is the stop data SC1, the stop data SR3 is used as the stop data for the stop process for the right reel R3. Selected.

  FIG. 8 shows the configuration contents of a stop table used in the slot machine 1. The stop table is composed of a plurality of individual stop data. In each stop data, the symbol number of the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 when the stop button 13 is operated for each type of reel R and the content of the stop processing. A correspondence relationship is defined between PN and the number of sliding symbols (number of symbols) indicating the amount of rotation of the rotating operation that is continued from when the stop button 13 is operated until the reel R is stopped. 8A shows individual stop data (SL1, SL2,...) Used for the stop process for the left reel R1, and FIG. 8B shows individual stop data (SC1) used for the stop process for the middle reel R2. , SC2,..., FIG. 8C shows the contents of individual stop data (SR1, SR2,...) Used for the stop process of the right reel R3.

  For example, in the stop process using the stop data SL1, when the symbol of the symbol number PN = 1 (“bar” symbol) on the left reel R1 is positioned on the winning line L1 when the left stop button 13a is operated. The corresponding number of sliding symbols = 1 is acquired and the rotation operation is continued for one symbol, and the symbol of symbol number PN = 2 (“Watermelon 1” symbol) is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. Similarly, the relationship between the symbols positioned on the winning line L1 when the left top button 13a is operated and the symbols to be stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 is the same as the “watermelon 1” symbol of symbol number PN = 2. For the “Watermelon 1” symbol with symbol number PN = 2, for the “Replay” symbol with symbol number PN = 3, for the “Watermelon 1” symbol with symbol number PN = 6 and for the “Bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 4 Symbol number PN = 6 “watermelon 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 5 “bar” symbol), symbol number PN = 6 “watermelon 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 6 “watermelon 1” symbol ) For “watermelon 1” symbol with symbol number PN = 6, “replay” symbol with symbol number PN = 7) for “watermelon 1” symbol with symbol number PN = 11, “bell” with symbol number PN = 8 “Watermelon 1” with symbol number PN = 11 "Watermelon 1" symbol with symbol number PN = 11 for symbol "Bar" symbol with symbol number PN = 9), "Watermelon 1" with symbol number PN = 11 for symbol number PN = 10 "Replay" symbol) “Cherry 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 11 “Cherry 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 12 “Bell” symbol) “1” symbol, symbol number PN = 13 “Seven” symbol), symbol number PN = 14 “Cherry 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 14 “Cherry 1” symbol), symbol number PN = 14 “Cherry 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 15 “Replay” symbol) “Cherry 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 16 “Bell” symbol) Cherry 1 ”design, “Cherry 1” design with symbol number PN = 18 (design number PN = 17 “Bar” design), and “Cherry 1” design with design number PN = 18 for design number PN = 18 “Cherry 1” design) , Symbol number PN = 19 “Replay” symbol), symbol number PN = 2 “watermelon 1” symbol, symbol number PN = 20 “bell” symbol), symbol number PN = 2 “watermelon 1” symbol , Symbol number PN = 21 “seven” symbol), “watermelon 1” symbol with symbol number PN = 2.

(3) Bonus granting process The bonus granting process in the slot machine 1 is determined to be a predetermined symbol combination by a symbol determination process, in which the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the reel window 20 is a symbol combination associated with a predetermined privilege. In the case, a process of giving a corresponding privilege is executed. For example, when the CPU 101 determines that the symbol combination relating to the small combination is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, the CPU 101 executes a payout process for the number of medals corresponding to the small combination.

  A small role is a role associated with a payout of medals as a prize bonus. In the slot machine 1, for example, as a small role associated with the lottery object 1 in the internal lottery process, “Bell-Bell-Bell” "The payout of 8 medals," Cherry 1-Replay-Bell "pays out 3 medals," Cherry 1-Replay-Replay "pays out 3 medals," Watermelon 1-Belle-Cherry 3 " The combination pays out one medal, the “watermelon 1-replay-cherry 3” role pays out one medal, the “watermelon 1-seven-cherry 3” role pays out one medal, and “replay-bell-cherry 3” The combination pays out one medal, the “Replay-Bell-Watermelon 3” role pays out one medal, the “Cherry 1-Bell-Watermelon 3” role pays out one medal, and “Cherry 1-Replay-” The “squid 3” role is associated with a single medal payout, the “cherry 1-seven-watermelon 3” role is a single medal payout, and the “seven-seven-replay” role is associated with a single medal payout. (See FIG. 6). When the winning of the small role is determined by the symbol determination process, the CPU 101 adds the number of medals corresponding to the winning small role to the number of credits, or drives the medal payout device when the number of credits exceeds 50. Then, the medal tray 40 is paid out.

  In addition, when the CPU 101 determines that the symbol combination related to the re-gamer is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 by the symbol determination process, the CPU 101 executes an automatic bet process. In the automatic bet processing, the same number as the number of bets for starting the immediately preceding game is set as the number of bets without inserting additional medals or reducing credits. In the slot machine 1, a “bar-bar-bar” combination is defined as a re-playing combination. If the CPU 101 determines that the symbol combination related to the bonus combination has been stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 by the symbol determination process, the CPU 101 executes a transition process to the gaming state corresponding to the bonus combination. In the slot machine 1, the “seven-seven-seven” role is defined as a small role. In addition to the above processing, the CPU 101 executes predetermined processing associated with the symbol combination stopped and displayed in the reel window 20 in advance.

<5. About the game state>
(1) Normal Game State The slot machine 1 includes a normal game state that is a normal game state and a special game state that is advantageous to the player as compared to the normal game state. More specifically, the special gaming state is an AT that informs the player of the push order for winning a predetermined small role when a winning combination related to a predetermined lottery is determined by the internal lottery process. This is a state, and the player can acquire more medals compared to the normal game state in which the push order is not notified. The slot machine 1 shifts the gaming state to the AT state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state, and shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the AT state. In this way, the slot machine 1 advances the game while switching the game state between the normal game state and the AT state.

  In the slot machine 1, forward push or scissor push is recommended as the push order in the normal gaming state. By playing a game in the order of pushing forward or scissors, disadvantages due to penalties can be avoided. On the other hand, if the game is played in the irregular push order as the push order in the normal gaming state, a penalty will be incurred. The penalty will be described later.

  The reel stop process in the normal gaming state will be described below. A case will be described in which the stop button 13 is pushed forward in a state where the winning of the combination corresponding to the lottery object 1 is determined in the internal lottery process. When the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data and executes a stop process based on the stop data SL1 on the left reel R1. As described above, in the stop process of the left reel R1 using the stop data SL1, the symbol that may stop on the winning line L1 is the “cherry 1” symbol or the “watermelon 1” symbol.

  More specifically, the left stop button at the timing when the symbol located on the winning line L1 in the left reel R1 is the symbol number PN = 1 to 6 or 19 to 21 (hereinafter referred to as “first timing”). When 13a is operated, the “watermelon 1” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the left reel R1 is a timing of symbol numbers PN = 7-18 (hereinafter referred to as the symbol “PN”). When the left stop button 13a is operated at “second timing”), the “cherry 1” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  Next, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the second stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data, and the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the “cherry 1” symbol. In the case, the stop process based on the stop data SC2 is executed for the middle reel R2, and when the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the "watermelon 1" symbol, the middle reel R2 Is stopped based on the stop data SC1. In the stop process based on the stop data SC2, even if the middle stop button 13b is operated at any timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle reel R2 is “replayed” on the winning line L1. "Stop the symbol display. In the stop process based on the stop data SC1, even if the middle stop button 13b is operated at any timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle reel R2 is “bell” on the winning line L1. "Stop the symbol display.

  Next, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the third stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data, and the stop data SC2 is selected as the stop data used for the stop process for the middle reel R2 in the second stop. If the stop data SC1 is selected as stop data used for the stop process for the middle reel R2 in the second stop, the stop process based on the stop data SR1 is executed for the right reel R3. In the stop process based on the stop data SR1 for executing the stop process based on the stop data SR3, the right stop button 13c is operated at a timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the right reel R3 is any symbol. Even if it is, the “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1. In the stop process based on the stop data SR3, when the right stop button 13c is operated at a timing when the symbol located on the winning line L1 in the right reel R3 is the symbol number PN = 3-14, the symbol is placed on the winning line L1. When the “Cherry 3” symbol is stopped and displayed and the right stop button 13c is operated at the timing when the symbol located on the winning line L1 on the right reel R3 is the symbol number PN = 1 to 2, or 15 to 21, The “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  In this way, when the stop button 13 is pressed in the state where the winning of the combination corresponding to the lottery object 1 is determined in the internal lottery process, the left stop is performed at the first timing with respect to the left reel R1 of the first stop. When the button 13a is operated, the timing of operating the stop button 13b for the second reel R2 in the second stop is not questioned, but according to the timing of operating the stop button 13c for the right reel R3 of the third stop. The results differ depending on whether the “Watermelon 1-Bell-Cherry 3” combination corresponding to the payout of one medal is won or not.

  On the other hand, when the left stop button 13a is operated at the second timing with respect to the first reel R1, the timing when the stop button 13b is operated with respect to the middle reel R2 in the second stop, and the third Regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13c is operated with respect to the stopped right reel R3, the “CHERRY 1-REPLAY-BELL” role corresponding to the payout of three medals is won.

  A case where the stop button 13 is pressed with scissors in a state where the winning of the combination corresponding to the lottery object 1 is determined in the internal lottery process will be described. When the left stop button 13a is operated as the first stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data and executes a stop process based on the stop data SL1 on the left reel R1. As described above, in the stop process of the left reel R1 using the stop data SL1, the symbol that may stop on the winning line L1 is the “cherry 1” symbol or the “watermelon 1” symbol.

  Next, when the right stop button 13c is operated as the second stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data, and the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the “cherry 1” symbol. In this case, the stop process based on the stop data SR1 is executed for the right reel R3, and when the symbol stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 of the left reel R1 is the “watermelon 1” symbol, the right reel R3 Is stopped based on the stop data SR3. In the stop process based on the stop data SR1, as described above, even if the right stop button 13c is operated at any timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the right reel R3 is the winning line, The “bell” symbol is stopped and displayed on L1. In the stop process based on the stop data SR3, as described above, when the right stop button 13c is operated at the timing when the symbols located on the winning line L1 in the right reel R3 are symbol numbers PN = 3 to 14, The “Cherry 3” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1, and the right stop button 13c is operated at the timing when the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 on the right reel R3 is symbol number PN = 1 to 2, or 15 to 21. If it is, the “replay” symbol is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  Next, when the middle stop button 13b is operated as the third stop, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link data, and the stop data SR1 is selected as the stop data used for the stop process for the right reel R3 in the second stop. If the stop data SR3 is selected as stop data to be used for the stop process for the right reel R3 in the second stop, the stop process based on the stop data SC2 is executed for the middle reel R2. Is stopped based on the stop data SC1.

  Thus, in the state where the winning of the combination corresponding to the lottery object 1 is determined in the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is pressed, the left stop at the first timing with respect to the left reel R1 of the first stop. When the button 13a is operated, the timing of operating the stop button 13b for the second reel R2 in the third stop is not questioned, but according to the timing of operating the stop button 13c for the right reel R3 of the second stop. The results differ depending on whether the “Watermelon 1-Bell-Cherry 3” combination corresponding to the payout of one medal is won or not. On the other hand, when the left stop button 13a is operated at the second timing with respect to the first reel R1, the timing when the stop button 13c is operated with respect to the second reel R3, and the third Regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13b is operated with respect to the reel R2 being stopped, the “Cherry 1-Replay-Bell” combination corresponding to the payout of three medals is won.

  As described above, when the winning combination of the combination corresponding to the lottery object 1 is determined in the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is pushed forward or scissors, that is, as the first stop, it is left with respect to the left reel R1. When the stop button 13a is operated, depending on the timing at which the left stop button 13a is operated, the winning combination may be a “watermelon 1-bell-cherry 3” combination corresponding to the payout of one medal. Or “Cherry 1-Replay-Bell” role corresponding to payout of 3 medals. Further, when the left stop button 13a is operated at the first timing with respect to the first reel R1, the "watermelon 1-bell-cherry" depends on the timing when the stop button 13c for the right reel R3 is operated. When the 3 ”combination wins and the case where no win is awarded, the left stop button 13a is operated at the second timing with respect to the first stop left reel R1, and the middle reel R2 and the right reel Regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13 is operated for R3, the "Cherry 1-Replay-Bell" role wins.

(2) AT lottery process The slot machine 1 shifts the gaming state to the AT state when a predetermined start condition is satisfied in the normal gaming state. Specifically, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the slot machine 1 determines by lottery whether or not to start the AT state according to the lottery probability associated with the result of the internal lottery process. When it is determined to start the AT state as a result of the AT lottery process, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to the AT state.

  The AT lottery process during the normal gaming state will be described with reference to FIG. As a result of the internal lottery process (S901), the CPU 101 determines whether or not the lottery objects 1 to 8 have been won (S902). If it is determined as YES, it is determined whether or not the three-piece combination has won (S903). As described above, in the game in which the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won, the three-piece combination wins when the stop button 13a is operated at the second timing for the first reel R1 that is stopped first. If the three winning combination wins (when it is determined YES in S903), the AT lottery process (S904) is not executed and the process ends. On the other hand, if the three-piece winning combination is not won (when it is determined NO in S903), that is, when the stop button 13a is operated at the first timing for the left reel R1 of the first stop, The AT lottery process (S904) is executed. The AT lottery process will be described later.

Returning to S903, if it is determined NO in S903, it is determined whether or not the lottery object 10 has been won (S907), and if it is won, AT lottery processing (S904) is executed. When it is determined NO in S907, that is, when the lottery object 9 is won or lost, the process ends.
After the AT lottery process (S904), it is determined whether or not the AT lottery process has been won (S905), and if it has been won, the right to transfer to the AT state is determined (S906), and the process ends. . On the other hand, if the AT lottery process is not completed, the process ends.

FIG. 10 shows the contents of the AT lottery process. As a result of the internal lottery process, when the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won and the operation timing of the stop button 13a for the first reel R1 is the first timing, the AT lottery process is executed. . The winning probability at this time is set to 1/69. On the other hand, as a result of the internal lottery process, if the operation timing of the stop button 13a with respect to the first stop left reel R1 is the second timing even if the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won, the AT lottery process is executed. Not.
When the lottery object 10 is won as a result of the internal lottery process, the AT lottery process is executed regardless of the operation timing of the stop button 13a for the first reel R1 that is stopped first. The winning probability at this time is set to 1/10.

As shown in FIG. 6, as a result of the internal lottery process, the probability of winning lottery objects 1 to 8 is set to about 1 / 5.4, and the probability of winning lottery object 10 is set to about 1/86.
Accordingly, the probability of winning the lottery objects 1 to 8 and winning the AT lottery is about 1 / 372.6, and the probability of winning the lottery object 10 and winning the AT lottery is about 1/860.

  Also, if the stop button 13a for the first stop left reel R1 is always operated at the first timing, the AT lottery will always be executed in the game where the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won. The expected value for winning the lottery is about 1/260 (1 / 372.6 + 1/860). On the other hand, if the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the second timing, since the AT lottery is not always executed in the game that is won for the lottery objects 1 to 8, the AT lottery is won. The expected value is about 1/860. In addition, when the stop button 13a for the first reel R1 at the first stop is operated randomly without pressing, the number of frames at the first timing is 9 frames and the number of frames at the second timing is 12 frames. Therefore, the expected value for winning the AT lottery is about 1 / 432.3 (1 / 372.6 × 9/21 + 1/860).

However, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the first timing, one payout or a payout obtained in the game won for the lottery objects 1 to 8 cannot be obtained. Relatively poor ball holding.
On the other hand, if the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the second timing, three payouts can be obtained in the game won for the lottery objects 1 to 8, so The ball holding is improved. Further, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated randomly without pressing the eyes, the ball holding is relatively good and intermediate, and is intermediate.

As described above, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated at the second timing, the expected value of the payout to be awarded is higher than when operated at the first timing.
On the other hand, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated at the first timing, the probability of winning the AT lottery is higher than when the stop button 13a is operated at the second timing.
Accordingly, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is reached, the player who seeks the payout pushes in line with the second timing, and the player who seeks the transition to the AT state has the first timing. By selecting a gaming method that matches the game, a game that suits the taste is possible.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, the first timing and the second timing are randomly generated at the time of the stop button 13a with respect to the first reel L1, which is the first stop. However, in the former case, the expected value of the dividend is low and the winning probability in the AT lottery is high. In the latter case, the expected value of the dividend is high and the AT lottery is selected. Therefore, a player with a low skill is not penalized with respect to the payout and the winning probability of the AT lottery.

(3) Penalty In the slot machine 1, when playing a game in an irregular pushing order in the normal gaming state, a penalty is incurred. Specifically, the CPU 101 does not execute any AT lottery process when the operation order of the stop button 13 is an irregular pressing order. As described above, the slot machine 1 suffers from the penalty that the AT lottery is not executed when the game is played in the irregular push order in the normal gaming state by the processing related to the penalty.

(4) Special gaming state (AT state)
In the AT state, the slot machine 1 notifies the player of the pressing order for winning a predetermined small combination. When the winning of a plurality of small roles related to a predetermined lottery is determined in the internal lottery process, the slot machine 1 performs a pressing order for winning a winning combination having the highest payout among the selected small roles. Then, the player is notified by the liquid crystal display device 30.

  Specifically, the CPU 101 transmits information related to the lottery object determined by the internal lottery process to the display control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. In the display control board 100B, the lottery target and the notification contents for notifying the push order corresponding to the type of the lottery target are stored in advance, and the CPU 191 refers to the data, The notification content corresponding to the lottery target information received from the CPU 101 is acquired and displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  For example, if the CPU 191 receives information from the CPU 101 that indicates that the winning combination of the lottery object 1 has been determined by the internal lottery process, the CPU 191 has previously defined the information corresponding to the lottery object 1 and The contents prompting the user to operate the stop buttons in the order of the middle stop button 13b → the right stop button 13c → the left stop button 13a are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30.

  On the other hand, in the case where the winning combination of the lottery object 1 is determined, the CPU 101 stops the middle reel R2 when the pressing order is the middle stop button 13b → the right stop button 13c → the left stop button 13a. It is defined in advance that a stop process that knows stop data SR1 for data SC1 and right reel R3 and stop data SL2 for left reel R1 is executed (see FIG. 7). In the stop process based on the stop data SC1, even if the middle stop button 13b is operated at any timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the middle reel R2 is “bell” on the winning line L1. "Stop the symbol display. In the stop process based on the stop data SR1, even if the right stop button 13c is operated at any timing at which the symbol positioned on the winning line L1 in the right reel R3 is “bell” on the winning line L1. "Stop the symbol display. In the stop process based on the stop data SL2, even if the left stop button 13a is operated at any timing at which the symbol located on the winning line L1 in the left reel R1 is “Bell” "Stop the symbol display.

  As described above, when the winning combination of the lottery object 1 is determined, the slot machine 1 operates each stop button 13 in the order of the middle stop button 13b → the right stop button 13c → the left stop button 13a. Regardless of the timing at which the button 13 is operated, the “bell-bell-bell” combination with the highest payout among the plurality of small combinations related to the lottery object 1 is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1.

  In the slot machine 1, when the lottery object 1 or the lottery object 2 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is operated in the order of the middle stop button 13b → the right stop button 13c → the left stop button 13a, Regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13 is operated, the link table and the stop table are set in advance so that the “bell-bell-bell” combination with the highest payout among a plurality of winning combinations is won. When the lottery object 3 or the lottery object 4 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is operated in the order of the middle stop button 13b → the left stop button 13a → the right stop button 13c, each stop button Regardless of the timing of the 13 operations, the link table and the stop table are set in advance so that the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination with the highest payout among the plurality of winning combinations is won. When the lottery object 5 or the lottery object 6 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is operated in the order of the right stop button 13c → the left stop button 13a → the middle stop button 13b, each stop button Regardless of the timing of the 13 operations, the link table and the stop table are set in advance so that the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination with the highest payout among the plurality of winning combinations is won. When the lottery object 7 or the lottery object 8 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is operated in the order of the right stop button 13c → the middle stop button 13b → the left stop button 13a, each stop button 13 Regardless of the timing of the 13 operations, the link table and the stop table are set in advance so that the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination with the highest payout among the plurality of winning combinations is won.

  In addition, even when any of the lottery objects 1 to 8 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the stop button 13 is operated by a forward press or a scissor press, the left reel R1 is operated at the first timing. When the left stop button 13a is operated, the “watermelon 1-bell-cherry 3” combination corresponding to the payout of one medal is awarded according to the timing at which the stop button 13c for the right reel R3 is operated. The link table and the stop table are set in advance so that the result is divided according to the case where no winning is made. On the other hand, when the left stop button 13a is operated at the second timing for the left reel R1, it corresponds to paying out three medals regardless of the timing at which the stop button 13 is operated for the other reels R. A link table and a stop table are set in advance so as to win the “Cherry 1-Replay-Bell” role.

  Moreover, even if any of the lottery object 1 to the lottery object 8 is determined by the internal lottery process, the push order other than the push order for winning the “Bell-Bell-Bell” role among the irregular push orders. When the stop button 13 is operated, the “Rip-Ceri-2-Bell” role corresponding to the payout of one medal or the “Rip-Watermelon 2-Bell” regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 13. A link table and a stop table are set in advance so that any of the winning combinations is won.

  Thus, in the state where any of the lottery object 1 to the lottery object 8 is determined by the internal lottery process, when the gaming state is the AT state, the “bell-bell- Since the push order for winning the “bell” role is displayed on the liquid crystal display device 30, the player can surely win the “bell-bell-bell” role. On the other hand, when the gaming state is the normal gaming state, the liquid crystal display device 30 does not display the push order for winning the “Bell-Bell-Bell” combination with the highest payout among the plurality of winning combinations. A person cannot reliably win the “Bell-Bell-Bell” role.

(5) Another example of AT lottery processing (second example)
Next, another AT lottery process that can be employed instead of the above-described AT lottery process will be described with reference to FIGS.
As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won as a result of the internal lottery process (S1101) (S1102). If it is determined as YES, it is determined whether or not the three-piece combination has won (S1103). As described above, in the game in which the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won, the three-piece combination wins when the stop button 13a is operated at the second timing for the first reel R1 that is stopped first. If the three winning combination wins (when it is determined YES in S1103), the subsequent process is skipped and the process ends.
On the other hand, when the three-piece winning combination is not won (when it is determined NO in S1103), that is, when the stop button 13a is operated at the first timing for the left reel R1 of the first stop, Addition point determination processing and point addition processing (S1104), and then AT lottery processing (S1106) are executed. The addition point determination process and the point addition process will be described later.

Returning to S1102, if it is determined NO in S1102, it is determined whether or not the lottery object 10 has been won (S1109). If it is selected, the addition point determination process and the point addition process (S1104), and then the AT A lottery process (S1106) is executed. If it is determined NO in S1109, that is, if the lottery object 9 is won or lost, the process ends.
After the AT lottery process (S1106), it is determined whether or not the AT lottery process has been won (S1107), and when winning, the point is reset to zero and the right to transfer to the AT state is determined. (S1108), the process ends. On the other hand, if the AT lottery process is not completed, the process ends.

Hereinafter, each process of S1104 to S1106 in FIG. 11 will be described.
FIG. 12A shows the contents of the addition point determination process and the point addition process, and FIG. 12B shows the contents of the AT lottery process.
As shown in FIG. 12A, in the addition point determination process and the point addition process (S1104), as a result of the internal lottery process, the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won and the stop button for the left reel R1 of the first stop When the operation timing of 13a is the first timing, the addition point is determined to be 1, and 1 is added to the point before the addition. On the other hand, as a result of the internal lottery process, when the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won and the operation timing of the stop button 13a for the first stop left reel R1 is the second timing, points are added. The point before addition is maintained.
In addition, when the lottery object 10 is won as a result of the internal lottery process, the addition points are selected from 5, 6, 7, 8, 9 and 10, and the determined points are added to the points before the addition. The

In FIG. 12B, the number of points at which the AT lottery process is executed is shown in the left column, and the winning probability in the AT lottery process at the number of points is shown in the right column.
In S1105, for example, if the point in the previous game is 63 points and 1 point is added in the game, the point becomes 64 points, which satisfies the lottery condition in the first row in FIG. It is determined that the point condition value has been reached (YES in S1105), and an AT lottery process with a winning probability of 1/256 is executed.
As shown in FIG. 12 (B), the lottery conditions for executing the AT lottery process are set every 64 points, and 256 points are obtained by comparing the winning probabilities with the number of points corresponding to each lottery condition. And before and after that, 512 points and before and after, 768 points and before and after that, 1024 points and around that are higher than the winning probability at other points. Also, with 1280 points, the winning probability is set to 100%, so-called ceiling.

The number of points is reset to zero when the slot machine 1 is initialized and when it is determined that the AT lottery process is won and the AT state is entered.
The current point value is transmitted from the CPU 101 to the CPU 191 of the display control board 100B via the data transmission circuit 106. The CPU 191 of the display control board 100B causes the liquid crystal display device 30 to display the current point value received from the CPU 101. Therefore, the player can grasp the current point value by confirming this.

  As shown in FIG. 6, as a result of the internal lottery process, the probability of winning lottery objects 1 to 8 is set to about 1 / 5.4, and the probability of winning lottery object 10 is set to about 1/86. Therefore, the main opportunity for acquiring points in relation to the size of the winning probability is winning lottery objects 1 to 8 as a result of the internal lottery process.

  Here, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the first timing, it is possible to enjoy the addition of one point in the game where the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won. On the other hand, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the second timing, points are not added in the game where the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won.

However, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the first timing, one payout or a payout obtained in the game won for the lottery objects 1 to 8 cannot be obtained. Relatively poor ball holding.
On the other hand, if the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is always operated at the second timing, three payouts can be obtained in the game won for the lottery objects 1 to 8, so The ball holding is improved.
Further, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated randomly without pressing the eyes, the ball holding is relatively good and intermediate, and is intermediate.

As described above, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated at the second timing, the expected value of the payout to be awarded is higher than when operated at the first timing.
On the other hand, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is operated at the first timing, points are more easily added than in the case of the operation at the second timing. In the latter case, as long as the points do not win the lottery object 10 with a win probability of 1/86, the points will be AT lottery as the points approach the value corresponding to the lottery conditions for AT lottery. The value corresponding to the lottery condition is not approached.

Accordingly, when the stop button 13a for the left reel R1 of the first stop is reached, the player who seeks the payout pushes in line with the second timing, and the player who seeks the transition to the AT state has the first timing. By selecting a gaming method that matches the game, a game that suits the taste is possible.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, the first timing and the second timing are randomly generated at the time of the stop button 13a with respect to the first reel L1, which is the first stop. However, in the former case, the expected value of payout is low and the frequency of AT lottery is high. In the latter case, the expected value of payout is high and the frequency of AT lottery is high. Therefore, a player with a low level of workmanship will not suffer a penalty regarding the payout and the winning probability of the AT lottery.

  Each form mentioned above can be variously modified. Specific modifications are exemplified below. One or more aspects arbitrarily selected from the following examples can be appropriately combined as long as they do not contradict each other.

  For example, regarding the AT lottery process, the two embodiments described above may be combined. Specifically, as a result of the internal lottery process, the AT lottery process shown in FIGS. 9 and 10 is executed only for the game won for the lottery object 10, and in the game where the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won, FIG. 11 and FIG. You may comprise so that the AT lottery process of description may be performed.

  In addition, in the AT lottery process of the second embodiment, the trigger of the point addition is a game that has won the lottery objects 1 to 8 and 10 as a result of the internal lottery process. For example, when the game is lost as a result of the internal lottery process Alternatively, 1 may be added to a game won as the lottery object 9, that is, 1 game may be added. However, in this case as well, it is necessary to branch whether or not points are added depending on whether the operation timing of the stop button 13a for the first reel R1 at the first stop is the first timing or the second timing. Therefore, for example, as a result of the internal lottery process, a game in which the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won and the operation timing of the stop button 13a with respect to the first reel R1 at the first stop is the second timing, i.e. From the winning game, the point addition process is interrupted, and then, as a result of the internal lottery process, the lottery objects 1 to 8 are won, and the operation timing of the stop button 13a for the first reel R1 is the first timing. The point addition process may be resumed from the game that has been, i.e., the game in which a single winning combination has won or a game has occurred.

1 ... slot machine, 12 ... start lever, 13a-13c ... stop button,
R1 to R3: Reel, 20: Reel window, L1: Winning line, 30: Liquid crystal display device, 100A: Main control board, 101: CPU, 104: ROM, 105: RA
M, 100B ... display control board, 191 ... CPU, 194 ... ROM, 195 ... RA
M

The slot machine according to the second aspect of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, and a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12). the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) provided in correspondence with each of the reels (R1, R2, R3) a plurality of stop operation portion for operating to stop the (13a, 13b, 13c), The role lottery means (Sa504) for performing the lottery in accordance with the operation of the start operation unit (12) and the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the rotation position and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504), and the reels (R1, R2, R3) are determined at the stop position. Reel stop means to stop (Sa506) and the reel stopping means (Sa506), when the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a predetermined set across the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) When a winning symbol combination showing winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the active line (L1), a payout for giving a payout according to the winning symbol combination The result of the winning lottery by the granting means (Sa507, Sa508) and the winning lottery means (Sa504) wins simultaneously for a plurality of types of winnings having different payouts, and the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The plurality of stop operation units (13a) in which the expected value of the payout becomes relatively high in the game in which the expected result of the payout obtained depending on the order has a specific result (lottery targets 1 to 8) , 13b, 13c) informing means (30, 32, etc.) for notifying the operation order (operation order for obtaining 8 payouts), and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504) is the specified result. In the game that is the (lottery object 1 to 8), the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) when the specific stop operation unit (13a) of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated. Is within the predetermined range (when PN = 1-6 or 19-21 symbol is positioned on L1), outside the predetermined range (PN = 7-18 symbol is on L1) The expected value of the payout awarded by the payout awarding means (Sa507, Sa508) is set to be higher than in the case of (positioning timing) (in the former case, the combination of 3 payouts and in the latter case) In that case, a single winning combination will be awarded).

The slot machine according to the third aspect of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, and a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12). the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) provided in correspondence with each of the reels (R1, R2, R3) a plurality of stop operation portion for operating to stop the (13a, 13b, 13c), The role lottery means (Sa504) for performing the lottery in accordance with the operation of the start operation unit (12) and the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the rotation position and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504), and the reels (R1, R2, R3) are determined at the stop position. Reel stop means to stop (Sa506) and the reel stopping means (Sa506), when the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a predetermined set across the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) When a winning symbol combination showing winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the active line (L1), a payout for giving a payout according to the winning symbol combination The result of the winning lottery by the granting means (Sa507, Sa508) and the winning lottery means (Sa504) wins simultaneously for a plurality of types of winnings having different payouts, and the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) are operated. The plurality of stop operation units (13a) in which the expected value of the payout becomes relatively high in the game in which the expected result of the payout obtained depending on the order has a specific result (lottery targets 1 to 8) , 13b, 13c) informing means (30, 32, etc.) for notifying the operation order (operation order for obtaining 8 payouts), and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504) is the specified result. In the game that is the (lottery object 1 to 8), the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) when the specific stop operation unit (13a) of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated. Is within the predetermined range (when PN = 1-6 or 19-21 symbol is positioned on L1), outside the predetermined range (PN = 7-18 symbol is on L1) The expected value of the payout awarded by the payout awarding means (Sa507, Sa508) is set to be higher than in the case of (positioning timing) (in the former case, the combination of 3 payouts and in the latter case) In that case, a single winning combination will be awarded).

The slot machine of the present invention includes a start operation unit (12) operated at the start of a game, a plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit (12) , A plurality of stop operation portions (13a, 13b, 13c) provided to correspond to each of the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) and operated to stop each reel (R1, R2, R3), and the start The position lottery means (Sa504) for performing the lottery in accordance with the operation of the operation unit (12), and the rotation positions of the corresponding reels (R1, R2, R3) when operating the stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) And the stop position of the corresponding reel (R1, R2, R3) is determined according to the result of the part lottery by the part lottery means (Sa504), and the reels (R1, R2, R3) are determined at the stop position. Reel stop means for stopping (Sa 506) and the reel stopping means (Sa506), when the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) are stopped, a predetermined set across the plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3) When a winning symbol combination indicating winning of the winning combination in the winning lottery by the winning lottery means (Sa504) is established on the active line (L1), a payout for giving a payout according to the winning symbol combination The winning lottery results of the means (Sa507, Sa508) and the winning lottery means (Sa504) are won simultaneously for a plurality of types of winning combinations having different payouts, and the operation order of the plurality of stop operating sections (13a, 13b, 13c) is determined. The plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13) in which the expected value of the payout becomes relatively high in the game having the specific result (the lottery objects 1 to 8) having different expected values of the payout obtained by b, 13c) notifying means (30, 32, etc.) for notifying the operation order (operation order for obtaining 8 payouts), and the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means (Sa504) is the specified result ( In the game that is the lottery object 1 to 8), when the specific stop operation unit (13a) of the plurality of stop operation units (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated, the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is If it is within a predetermined range (when PN = 1-6 or 19-21 symbol is positioned on L1), it is outside the predetermined range (PN = 7-18 symbol is positioned on L1) Is set so that the expected value of the payout given by the payout giving means (Sa507, Sa508) is higher than in the case of the former (in the case of the former, the combination of three payouts, in the case of the latter) Will win a single payout combination).

In the slot machine of the present invention, in the game in the normal gaming state where the result of the role lottery by the role lottery means is the specific result (lottery objects 1 to 8) , the specific stop operation unit (13a) When the rotation position of the corresponding reel (R1) is within the predetermined range during operation (PN = 1 to 6, or when the symbol of 19 to 21 is positioned on L1), it is out of the predetermined range. Point granting means (see S1104 and FIG. 12) for determining the number of points to be awarded so that the expected value is smaller than when PN = the timing at which the symbols of 7 to 18 are positioned on L1 . The total number of points awarded by the point granting means (see S1104 and FIG. 12) during the normal gaming state has reached one of a plurality of preset point condition values (see FIG. 12). In case, Based on the winning probability corresponding to the point condition value, gaming state transition lottery means for lottering whether to shift to a special gaming state (AT state) with a higher notification frequency by the notification means than the normal gaming state, It is characterized by having prepared.

According to the slot machine of the present invention, when a specific reel is operated to stop within a predetermined range, the payout is given by the payout award unit, compared to a case where the specific reel is pressed outside the predetermined range. The expected value of dividends increases.
On the other hand, the point providing means, upon stopping the operation of the particular reel, said when pressed eye within a predetermined range as compared with the case where the observation push outside the range of the predetermined, as the expected value is decreased In order to determine the number of points to be given, in the former case, the total number of points given by the point giving means is one of a plurality of preset point condition values compared to the latter case . , I.e., the lottery frequency by the game state transition lottery means is reduced.
Therefore, when stopping a specific reel, a player who seeks a payout is aiming for a game within a predetermined range, and a player who seeks a transition to a special game state is aiming for a goal outside the predetermined range. By selecting a game method, a game that suits the taste is possible.
In addition, in the case of a player with a low level of skill, it is difficult to select a gameability that suits the preference because the case of being within a predetermined range and the case of being outside are random when a specific reel is stopped. However, in the former case, the expected value of the dividend becomes higher and the frequency of the lottery by the game state transition lottery means decreases, and in the latter case, the expected value of the dividend becomes lower and the lottery by the gaming state transition lottery means decreases. Since the frequency increases, a player with a low level of skill does not suffer a disadvantage with respect to the payout and the probability of transition to the special game state.
In the specific configuration, the plurality of point condition values are set for each predetermined number of points, and the winning probability corresponding to the maximum point condition value among the plurality of point condition values is set to 100%. May be.

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A start-up operation unit operated at the start of the game;
A plurality of reels that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit;
A plurality of stop operation portions that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operate to stop each reel;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery according to the operation of the start operation unit;
A reel that determines a corresponding reel stop position and stops the reel at the stop position according to the rotation position of the corresponding reel and the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means when each stop operation unit is operated. Stop means;
When the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop means, a winning combination of the winning combination in the part lottery by the part lottery means is indicated on a predetermined effective line set across the plurality of reels. When a winning symbol combination is established, a payout award means for giving a payout according to the winning symbol combination is provided, and rotation of the corresponding reel when operating a specific stop operation unit among the plurality of stop operation units When the position is within a predetermined range, in the slot machine set so that the expected value of the payout awarded by the payout giving unit is higher than when the position is outside the predetermined range,
A privilege granting means for granting a bonus other than the dividend given by the dividend granting means;
The privilege granting means, when operating the specific stop operation part, if the rotation position of the corresponding reel is within a predetermined range, the other privilege is more than when it is out of the predetermined range. A slot machine that is set so that an expected value for giving a low value is set. A start-up operation unit operated at the start of the game;
A plurality of reels that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit;
A plurality of stop operation portions that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operate to stop each reel;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery according to the operation of the start operation unit;
A reel that determines a corresponding reel stop position and stops the reel at the stop position according to the rotation position of the corresponding reel and the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means when each stop operation unit is operated. Stop means;
When the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop means, a winning combination of the winning combination in the part lottery by the part lottery means is indicated on a predetermined effective line set across the plurality of reels. When a winning symbol combination is established, a dividend giving means for giving a dividend according to the winning symbol combination;
In the game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means is a specific result in which the expected value of payout obtained by the operation order of the plurality of stop operation units is different, the plurality of expected payout values are relatively high Informing means for informing the operation order of the stop operation unit,
In a game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means is the specified result, the rotation position of the corresponding reel is within a predetermined range when the specific stopping operation unit among the plurality of stopping operation units is operated. If the slot machine is set so that the expected value of the payout awarded by the payout award means is higher than when it is outside the predetermined range,
A game state transition means for deciding whether or not to shift to a special game state in which a notification frequency by the notification means is higher than that in the normal game state during the normal game state;
The probability that the gaming state transition means determines to shift to the special gaming state is that the predetermined reel operating position is within the predetermined range when the corresponding reel rotation position is within the predetermined range. A slot machine that is set to be lower than when it is out of range. A start-up operation unit operated at the start of the game;
A plurality of reels that start rotating in response to an operation of the start operation unit;
A plurality of stop operation portions that are provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels and operate to stop each reel;
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery according to the operation of the start operation unit;
A reel that determines a corresponding reel stop position and stops the reel at the stop position according to the rotation position of the corresponding reel and the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means when each stop operation unit is operated. Stop means;
When the plurality of reels are stopped by the reel stop means, a winning combination of the winning combination in the part lottery by the part lottery means is indicated on a predetermined effective line set across the plurality of reels. When a winning symbol combination is established, a dividend giving means for giving a dividend according to the winning symbol combination;
In the game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means is a specific result in which the expected value of payout obtained by the operation order of the plurality of stop operation units is different, the plurality of expected payout values are relatively high Informing means for informing the operation order of the stop operation unit,
In a game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means is the specified result, the rotation position of the corresponding reel is within a predetermined range when the specific stopping operation unit among the plurality of stopping operation units is operated. If the slot machine is set so that the expected value of the payout awarded by the payout award means is higher than when it is outside the predetermined range,
Updating means for updating variables as the game progresses during normal gaming;
Whether or not to shift to the special gaming state where the notification frequency by the notification means is higher than the normal gaming state when the variable updated by the updating means becomes a value corresponding to the lottery condition during the normal gaming state Game state transition lottery means for lottery,
In the game in which the result of the winning lottery by the winning lottery means is the specified result, the updating means is configured such that the rotation position of the corresponding reel is within the predetermined range when operating the specific stop operation unit. On the other hand, the variable is updated so as to approach the value corresponding to the lottery condition, and when the rotation position of the corresponding reel is outside the predetermined range, the value approaches the value corresponding to the lottery condition. A slot machine, wherein the variable is updated so that there is not.