JP2017093607A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing amusement of games.SOLUTION: When in a bonus (jackpot) standby state, and if a winning number of "004" or "005" is determined which can lead out a replay combination with ready-to-win symbol arrangement, a main control CPU refers to a first stop table different from when a winning number of "003" which can lead out a normal replay combination is determined and specifies a combination to be stopped. Therefore, stopping can be performed by a stop control different from when only the normal replay combination is led out.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 16

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, in a slot machine (rotor-type game machine) which is a type of gaming machine, an internal lottery is performed to determine a combination of symbols that is allowed to be stopped and displayed on the active line when the start lever is operated. At the same time, the rotation of each reel is started to start the variable game. Then, in the slot machine, the rotation of the reel corresponding to the operation of each stop button is stopped, and medals are paid out or bonus games are generated according to the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the active line. For example, a predetermined game value is given.

  In such a slot machine, when stopping the rotation of the reel in response to the operation of the stop button, the reel stop control is performed so that the symbols to be stopped are different according to the lottery result of the internal lottery. As a reel stop control method, for example, there is a table method (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2003-325753 A

However, there is a possibility that the pattern stop mode becomes monotonous and the interest of the game is lowered.
This invention was made paying attention to the problem which exists in such a prior art, and the objective is to provide the game machine which can improve the interest of a game.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problems performs a lottery when the start operation is performed in a gaming machine in which a variable game performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols is started based on the start operation being performed. A lottery means, a stop operation means, a storage means for storing stop control data capable of specifying a stopable symbol, a stop control means for performing a stop control of a symbol based on an operation of the stop operation means, A state permitting means for permitting the provision of an advantageous gaming state; and a state providing means for imparting an advantageous gaming state. The stop control means is provided with the advantageous gaming state after the provision of the advantageous gaming state is permitted. When a special lottery result is determined as the lottery result of the role lottery until the previous time, stop by referring to the stop control data different from the case where the normal lottery result is determined as the lottery result of the role lottery Let Identifying a pattern, and summarized in that stopping the identified symbol.

  In the above gaming machine, a plurality of the stop operation means are provided according to the number of symbol rows, each corresponding to each symbol row, and the stop control means is operated when the stop operation means is operated. When the special lottery result is determined, each symbol row is arranged in a predetermined order according to the special lottery result. When the symbol is stopped, a special symbol combination may be stopped.

  In the above gaming machine, the stop control means is the case where the special lottery result is determined, and when the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to stop the special symbol combination. Different stop control data may be referred to.

  In the gaming machine, when the special lottery result is obtained, if the symbol sequence to be stopped first is appropriate, the symbols of the symbol sequences may be stopped in the predetermined order.

  According to the present invention, the interest of games can be improved.

The front view which shows a slot machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the arrangement | sequence of a symbol and a symbol number. The schematic diagram which shows the operation mode (push order) of a stop button. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. The schematic diagram which shows the specific example about the correspondence of the winning number and the symbol combination which can be derived | led-out in a variable game. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st stop table. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st stop table. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st stop table. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st stop table. The schematic diagram which shows a 1st stop table. The schematic diagram which shows the bit table of a left reel. The schematic diagram which shows the bit table of a middle reel. The schematic diagram which shows the bit table of a right reel. The schematic diagram which shows a selection table. The flowchart which shows a game progress main process. The flowchart which shows a reel stop process.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described. The slot machine according to this embodiment is a spinning machine that is also called a pachislot machine. In this specification, each of the upward, downward, left, right, front, and rear directions refers to each direction when viewed from a player who plays a game in a slot machine.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a square box-shaped main body cabinet 11. The main body cabinet 11 includes an opening (not shown) on the front surface. The slot machine 10 includes a front door 12 that covers an opening of the main body cabinet 11. The front door 12 is supported so as to be openable and closable with respect to the main body cabinet 11.

  The slot machine 10 executes on the front surface of the front door 12 an effect (hereinafter referred to as a light-emitting effect) of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter as one of the effects accompanying the game (hereinafter referred to as a game effect). A decorative lamp 13 is provided. The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, a speaker 14 that can execute an effect of outputting sound such as sound effects and music (hereinafter referred to as an audio effect) as one of game effects.

  The slot machine 10 includes, on the front surface of the front door 12, an effect display device 15 capable of executing an effect (hereinafter referred to as a display effect) for displaying an image imitating, for example, a character or a character as one of game effects. Yes. The effect display device 15 is, for example, a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like. The slot machine 10 includes a substantially rectangular display window 12a through which the player can see through the interior of the front door 12 and below the effect display device 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16. The reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. The reel unit 16 includes a left (first) reel 16a, a middle (second) reel 16b, and a right (third) reel 16c. The reels 16a to 16c are rotating drums also called drums.

  Each of the reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are identifiable along the outer peripheral surface thereof. The symbol row is provided by winding a strip-shaped translucent film on which a plurality of symbols are printed along the longitudinal direction, around the reels 16a to 16c. Each of the symbol rows of the reels 16a to 16c includes a total of 21 symbols from symbol number “z0” to symbol number “z20”.

  In addition, there are a plurality of types of symbols in this embodiment. For example, a plurality of types of symbols include a cherry symbol that is a symbol imitating cherry. There are several kinds of designs: watermelon design, which mimics a watermelon, bell design, which mimics a bell, red seven symbol, which mimics the red Arabic numeral “7”, and blue Arabic numerals. A blue seven symbol which is a symbol imitating “7” is included. In addition, the plurality of types of symbols include a BAR symbol that imitates the character “BAR” and a replay symbol that imitates the character “REPLAY”. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 2, a total of 21 symbols of symbol numbers “z0” to “z20” are arranged on the reels 16a to 16c.

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that rotates and stops the left reel 16a, an actuator that rotates and stops the middle reel 16b, and an actuator that rotates and stops the right reel 16c (none is shown). . These actuators that drive the reels 16a to 16c are, for example, stepping motors. The reels 16a to 16c can be rotated and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c rotate, the symbol row (plural types of symbols) that can be visually recognized through the display window 12a is changed, and thereby a variable game is performed. For example, the variation of the symbol sequence is as follows: symbol number “z0” → symbol number “z1” → symbol number “z2” →... → symbol number “z20” → symbol number “z0” →. In order from the symbol with the smallest number, the symbols are displayed in a vertically varying manner (scrolled) from the top to the bottom.

  The reel unit 16 detects the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a, the middle reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotational position of the middle reel 16b, and the rotational position of the right reel 16c. And a right reel sensor SE3 (shown in FIG. 4).

  The display window 12a has a size capable of displaying three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction on the reels 16a to 16c. In the display window 12a, an upper stop position, an intermediate stop position, and a lower stop position are set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 1, symbol stop positions D1 to D3 are set in the display window 12a in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages as symbol stop positions for stopping and displaying the symbols of the left reel 16a. Yes. In the display window 12a, symbol stop positions D4 to D6 are set in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages as symbol stop positions for stopping and displaying the symbols of the middle reel 16b. In the display window 12a, symbol stop positions D7 to D9 are set in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages as symbol stop positions for stopping and displaying the symbols of the right reel 16c.

  In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, it is possible to determine that the stopped symbol combination is a winning combination by a combination of stop positions selected one by one from the three stop positions set for each of the reels 16a to 16c. A combination of stop positions is set.

  In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting an effective stop position combination is simply indicated as a winning line L1 (shown by a solid line in FIG. 1). The winning line L1 is formed by symbol stop positions D2, D5, and D8. In this specification, “deriving” means that a symbol combination corresponding to the game result is displayed on the winning line L1 by stopping the symbol on the winning line L1.

  Here, when the symbol is simply indicated as “stop”, the symbol is stopped in the display window 12a, that is, at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Is meant to be. Further, “winning” means that a predetermined symbol combination necessary for winning a prize is displayed on the winning line L1. In the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, there is a case where a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on the winning line L1 is indicated as “combination”.

  The combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations (so-called invalid lines) in which the displayed symbol combinations cannot be determined as winning. For example, a line L2 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 1) formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D4, D7 is an invalid line. Similarly, a line L3 (indicated by a broken line in FIG. 1) formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9 is an invalid line. A line L4 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 1) formed by the symbol stop positions D1, D5, D9 is an invalid line. A line L5 (shown by a broken line in FIG. 1) formed by the symbol stop positions D3, D5, and D7 is an invalid line.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals as game media on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a bet button 18 on the front surface of the front door 12. The bet button 18 can be grasped as means for betting a predetermined number (three in the present embodiment) of medals from credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 (hereinafter referred to as a bet). The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 19 can be grasped as a means for operating when betting out medals and credits stored internally in the slot machine 10.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 20 can be grasped as a means for performing a start operation for starting the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. That is, a change game is started that is performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on the start operation.

  The slot machine 10 includes a left (first) stop button 21 a on the front surface of the front door 12. The left stop button 21a corresponds to the left reel 16a, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the left reel 16a after the variable game is started. The slot machine 10 includes a middle (second) stop button 21 b on the front surface of the front door 12. The middle stop button 21b corresponds to the middle reel 16b, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation to stop the rotation of the middle reel 16b after the variable game is started. The slot machine 10 includes a right (third) stop button 21 c on the front surface of the front door 12. The right stop button 21c corresponds to the right reel 16c, and can be grasped as a means for performing a stop operation for stopping the rotation of the right reel 16c after the variable game is started.

  As described above, the stop buttons 21a to 21c as stop operation means are provided in a plurality (three in the present embodiment) according to the number of symbol rows, and correspond to each symbol row. In the following description, after the variable game is started, the first stop operation among the reels 16a to 16c (stop buttons 21a to 21c) is referred to as a first stop operation, and the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation. The third stop operation is indicated as a third stop operation.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the operation order of the stop buttons 21a to 21c (hereinafter referred to as the pushing order) is a push in which the stop buttons for performing the first stop operation, the second stop operation, and the third stop operation are made different. There are a total of six orders from the first push order to the sixth push order. For example, the first pressing order is a pressing order in which the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated so that the rotation is stopped in the order of the left reel 16a → the middle reel 16b → the right reel 16c. In the following description, when the pressing order is indicated, the left reel 16a (left stop button 21a) is “left”, the middle reel 16b (middle stop button 21b) is “middle”, and the right reel 16c (right stop button 21c) is It may be shown as “Right”. For example, the first push order is a left middle right push order.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a medal payout opening 22 in the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 23 that receives medals paid out from the medal payout opening 22. The slot machine 10 includes a medal selector (not shown) inside the machine. The medal selector includes an insertion sensor SE4 that detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 17 (shown in FIG. 4). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of a payout operation for paying out medals from the medal payout opening 22 inside the machine.

The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 that can display information on the front surface of the front door 12.
The information panel 30 includes, for example, an insertion-possible display unit that displays whether or not the slot machine 10 is in a state in which medals can be inserted. In addition, the information panel 30 includes a replay display unit that displays whether or not it is a replay (replay). Replay will be described later.

  In addition, the information panel 30 includes a weight display unit that displays whether or not it is during the wait time. The wait time is the shortest game time set so that the number of executions of the variable game per unit time does not exceed a predetermined number of times. The information panel 30 also includes a status display unit that displays the status of the slot machine 10 such as an error code. The information panel 30 also has a bet display section that displays the number of medals bet (the number of bets). The information panel 30 also includes a credit display unit that displays the number of medals stored as credits inside the machine. In addition, the information panel 30 includes a payout display unit that displays information related to the number of medals to be paid out due to the occurrence of a win in the variable game.

Next, an example of a prize predetermined for the symbol combination (combination) will be described.
In the symbol combination, a symbol combination (small role, payout role) that determines the payout of medals as a prize, a symbol combination (replaying role) that determines replay as a prize, and a symbol combination (bonus role) that determines a bonus as a prize )

  The small role (payout role) includes, for example, a bell role. The bell role is, for example, a symbol combination of [Bell Bell Bell]. As a bell, a predetermined number (for example, eight) of medals is determined as a prize.

  As a bonus combination, for example, there is a red seven combination. The red seven role is, for example, a symbol combination of [red seven, red seven, red seven]. The bonus combination is determined to be given a bonus state (bonus game) as an award, but the medal payout is not specified.

  For example, the replay role includes a normal replay role and a reach replay role. The normal replay combination is, for example, a symbol combination of [Replay / Replay / Replay]. The reach replay role is a combination of symbols such as [Blue 7 / Replay / Replay], [Red 7 / Replay / Replay], [Bell / Blue 7 / Bell], [Bell / Red 7 / Bell], and the like. The reach replay combination is a symbol combination that can be derived only under a predetermined condition (a bonus standby state described later).

  Further, the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, when a stop operation is performed by each of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, stops the symbols located within a predetermined pull-in range and puts a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line L1. Stop control (so-called slip) to be derived can be executed. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, the reel stops at the timing of the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and the symbol is not necessarily stopped. The timing of the stop operation and the timing at which the reel corresponding to the stop operation stops. May not match.

  In the slot machine 10, the internal control state is controlled to the bonus state (bonus game) when a bonus combination is won in a variable game in a non-bonus state. In the slot machine 10, internal control is performed so that the bonus state is terminated and the non-bonus state is entered when the variable game in which the total number of medals paid out in the bonus state exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 360) is terminated. The state is controlled. Therefore, the bonus state is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the non-bonus state.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 inside the machine. The main board 40 performs a process related to the progress of the game and outputs a control signal (control command) according to the result of the process. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 inside the machine. The sub board 41 performs processing related to the execution of the effect based on the control signal input from the main board 40. That is, the sub-board 41 controls the display effect by the effect display device 15, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 13, and the sound effect by the speaker 14.

First, the main substrate 40 will be described in detail.
The main board 40 includes a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a mainly executes processing related to the progress of the game based on the main control program.

  The main board 40 is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c through an output port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c by controlling the output mode of the control signal (pulse signal) to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c make one rotation by the signal output of 504 times (steps), and the symbol fluctuation display of the symbol numbers “z0” to “z20” is completed (one round). .

  The main board 40 is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via an input port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4.

  The main control CPU 40a can detect the timing at which the symbol number z0 on the left reel 16a starts to pass the lower symbol stop position D3 and can input the first position signal output from the left reel sensor SE1. . The main control CPU 40a determines the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D3 from the number of output times (steps) of the control signal (pulse signal) after inputting the first position signal from the left reel sensor SE1. Alternatively, the symbol number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position D3 can be specified.

  The main control CPU 40a can input a second position signal output from the middle reel sensor SE2 by detecting the timing at which the symbol number z0 on the middle reel 16b starts to pass through the lower symbol stop position D6. The main control CPU 40a determines the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D6 from the number of output times (number of steps) of the control signal (pulse signal) after inputting the second stop signal from the middle reel sensor SE2. Alternatively, the symbol number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position D6 can be specified.

  The main control CPU 40a can input a third position signal output by the right reel sensor SE3 by detecting the timing at which the symbol of the symbol number z0 on the right reel 16c starts to pass the lower symbol stop position D9. The main control CPU 40a determines the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D9 from the number of output (step number) of the control signal (pulse signal) after inputting the third stop signal from the right reel sensor SE3. Alternatively, the symbol number of the symbol stopped and displayed at the symbol stop position D9 can be specified.

  The main board 40 is connected to the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c through an input port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input an operation signal that is output when the bet button 18, the settlement button 19, the start lever 20, and the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated. The main board 40 is connected to the information panel 30 via an output port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30.

  The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process for making a decision regarding the progress of the game, and the like. Further, the main control ROM 40b stores a stop table as stop control data capable of specifying a stopable symbol.

  Further, the main control RAM 40c can store various information rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. The information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a credit, and a timer. As the flag, there is a re-game flag indicating a winning of a re-game player. Further, the information stored in the main control RAM 40c includes the bet number for specifying the bet number (the bet number). The bet number can take a value from “0” to “3”. When the bet number is the specified bet number “3”, the variable game can be started. When the variable game is executed, the bet number is updated so that the bet number becomes the initial value “0”. Further, every time a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot (each time it is detected by the insertion sensor SE4), the bet number is updated so that the bet number is incremented by one until the specified bet number is reached. Each time the bet button 18 is operated (each time a control signal is input from the bet button 18), the bet number is updated so that the specified bet number is “3”.

  The main board 40 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process. For example, the random number may be generated as a hardware random number by providing a random number generation circuit that updates a value each time a clock signal is input. In addition to or instead of this, the random number may be generated as a software random number by executing, for example, a random number update process in which the main control CPU 40a updates a value every predetermined control cycle.

  Next, among the lottery tables stored in the main control ROM 40b, a winning number lottery table used for internal lottery (hereinafter referred to as a winning number lottery) for determining a winning number from a plurality of winning numbers; The winning numbers will be described in detail.

  First, the winning number will be described in detail. The winning number of this embodiment is control information in which one or a plurality of symbol combinations are determined as symbol combinations that can be displayed (derived) in the variable game. In other words, the winning number is a conditional device identifier (ID) in which one or a plurality of winning combinations are determined as possible winning combinations in the variable game.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, a plurality of winning numbers including winning numbers “001” to “005” are set. In the figure, “ALL” shown in the column of push order indicates that the push order of the reels 16a to 16c is not limited. In the figure, “ALL” shown in the column of the push position indicates that the push position (operation timing) does not matter. The pressed position is a symbol recommended to operate the stop buttons 21a to 21c so as to be stopped in the variable game.

  In the winning number “001”, a red seven combination (bonus combination) is defined as a combination that can be won in the variable game. In the case where the winning number “001” is won, each of the reels 16a to 16c is stopped at a pressing position where the red seven symbols can be stopped on the winning line L1 (hereinafter, referred to as a red seven pressing position). The reels are stopped to win the red seven role regardless of the order of pressing. On the other hand, when the reels 16a to 16c are stopped at a position different from the red seven-pressed position, the reels are stopped so that a deviated symbol combination is derived regardless of the pressing order.

  As the winning number “002”, a role of a bell is determined as a possible winning combination in a variable game. When the winning number “002” is won, the reels are stopped so as to win the bell role regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position.

  In the winning number “003”, a normal replay combination is defined as a combination that can be won in a variable game. When the winning number “003” is won, the reels are stopped so as to win the normal replay combination regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position.

  In the winning number “004”, a normal replay role and a reach replay role (left correct answer) are defined as winning roles in the variable game. When the winning number “004” is won and the stop operation is performed in the first push order (left middle right) or the second push order (left and right middle), regardless of the push position, the reach replay role The reels are stopped so that wins. On the other hand, when a stop operation is performed in a pressing order different from the first pressing order and the second pressing order, the reels are stopped so that the normal replay combination wins regardless of the pressing position.

  In this way, when the winning number “004” as the special lottery result is determined, each symbol sequence in a predetermined order (first pressing order or second pressing order) according to the winning number “004”. When the symbol is stopped, the reach replay combination as a special symbol combination is stopped (derived). If the left reel 16a is stopped first, the reach replay combination is derived. Therefore, when the winning number is “004”, if the symbol sequence to be stopped first is appropriate, the symbols are arranged in a predetermined order. It can be said that the symbol of the column has been stopped.

  In the winning number “005”, a normal replay role and a reach replay role (medium correct answer or right correct answer) are determined as possible winning combinations in the variable game. In the case where the winning number “005” is won, the third push order (middle left / right), the fourth push order (middle right / left), the fifth push order (right middle left), or the sixth push order (right middle left / right) ), The reel is stopped so that the reach replay wins regardless of the pushing position. On the other hand, when the stop operation is performed in the first push order (left middle right) or the second push order (left / right middle), the reel is stopped so that the normal replay combination wins regardless of the push position.

  Thus, when the winning number “005” as the special lottery result is determined, each symbol sequence in a predetermined order (the third pressing order to the sixth pressing order) according to the winning number “005”. When the symbol is stopped, the reach replay combination as a special symbol combination is stopped (derived). If the middle reel 16b or the right reel 16c is stopped first, the reach replay combination is derived. Therefore, when the winning number is “005”, if the symbol sequence to be stopped first is appropriate, the predetermined reel It can be said that the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in order.

  The winning number lottery table includes a winning number lottery table used for internal lottery in a non-bonus state. The winning number lottery table used for the internal lottery in the non-bonus state further includes the winning number lottery table used for the internal lottery in the bonus standby state and the winning number lottery table used for the internal lottery in the normal state not in the bonus standby state. are categorized. The winning number lottery table includes a winning number lottery table used for internal lottery in a bonus state. In the winning number lottery table, for a winning number that can be determined, a random number value (hereinafter referred to as a winning number random number) used for lottery of the winning number is predetermined from the values that the random number can take. It is sorted by number.

  In the winning number lottery table for the bonus state, the winning number is increased so that the probability that the decision number of the winning number for which the bell role is determined (winning probability) is added is higher than the winning number lottery table for the non-bonus state. Random numbers are assigned. Thereby, in the bonus state, the determination probability of the bell combination is changed with a higher probability than in the non-bonus state. Also, in the winning number lottery table for the bonus standby state, the winning number random number value is set so that the winning numbers “004” and “005” that are not won in the normal state winning number lottery table can be determined. Is distributed. That is, when the winning number lottery table for the bonus standby state is referred to, the reach replay combination can be derived. Accordingly, the winning numbers “004” and “005” as the special lottery results are from the time when the main control CPU 40a allows the bonus state to be granted until the main control CPU 40a grants the bonus state (that is, the bonus number). It can be determined during the standby state.

  Next, a stop table used for symbol stop control stored in the main control ROM 40b will be described. In the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stop tables are prepared.

As shown in FIGS. 6 to 10, the stop table includes a first stop operation stop table (hereinafter simply referred to as a first stop table) that is referred to when the first stop operation is performed.
The first stop table is provided for each winning number. The first stop table is provided for each reel 16a to 16c to be stopped. For example, as shown in FIG. 6, when the winning number “001” is won and the red seven role can be derived and the left reel 16a is stopped by the first stop operation, the first stop Reference is made to table a1. Further, when the winning number “001” is won and the red seven combination can be derived and the middle reel 16b is stopped by the first stop operation, the first stop table b1 is referred to. Further, when the winning number “001” is won and the red seven combination can be derived and the right reel 16c is stopped by the first stop operation, the first stop table c1 is referred to.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 7, when the winning number “002” is won and the bell role can be derived and the first stop operation is performed, the reels 16 a to 16 c to be stopped are stopped. Accordingly, the first stop tables a2 to c2 are referred to.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 8, when the winning number “003” is won and the normal replay combination can be derived and the first stop operation is performed, the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped are stopped. Accordingly, the first stop tables a3 to c3 are referred to.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 9, when the winning number “004” is won and the reach replay combination (left correct answer) can be derived and the first stop operation is performed, the stop is performed. The first stop tables a4 to c4 are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be driven.

  Similarly, as shown in FIG. 10, when the winning number “005” is won and the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived and the first stop operation is performed. The first stop tables a5 to c5 are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped.

  Each first stop table is searched based on the symbol number of the symbol passing through the lower symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9 corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c, and finally the lower symbol stop The symbol numbers of symbols to be stopped at positions D3, D6, and D9 are configured to be specified.

  More specifically, in each first stop table, as shown in the “stop frame number” column, among the symbol numbers z0 to z20, the symbol numbers of symbols that can be stopped at symbol stop positions D3, D6, and D9 are displayed. “1 (indicated by“ ● ”for convenience)” is set. On the other hand, in the first stop table, as shown in the “stop frame number” column, “0 (indicated by“ ↑ ”for convenience)” is set to the symbol number of the symbol to be passed. Also, in each first stop table, as shown in the “number of frames to be shifted” column, the number of symbols is shifted based on the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop (the symbol number of the symbol being passed). It is configured to be able to specify whether the symbol is stopped on the positions D3, D6, D9.

  For example, in the first stop table a1, when the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop is the symbol number “z6”, the symbol number “z8” (number of shifted frames = 2) is used as the symbol number of the symbol to be stopped. Identified. Similarly, for example, in the first stop table a1, when the symbol number at the time of accepting the stop is the symbol number “z12”, the symbol number of the symbol to be stopped is not the symbol number “z13” but the symbol number “Z16” (number of shifted frames = 4) is specified.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, the stop table includes a stop table (hereinafter simply referred to as a bit table) that is referred to when the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed.

  As shown in FIGS. 11 to 13, each bit table is provided for each reel 16 a to 16 c, and a plurality of bit tables are provided. Further, bit table numbers are assigned to the bit tables of the reels 16a to 16c, respectively. For example, in the bit table of the left reel 16a, the bit table “11” is associated with the bit table a11.

  Each bit table is searched based on the symbol number of the symbol passing through the lower symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9 corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c, and finally the lower symbol stop. The symbol numbers of symbols to be stopped at positions D3, D6, and D9 are configured to be specified.

  More specifically, in each bit table, as shown in the “stop frame number” column, among symbols “z0” to “z20”, symbols that can be stopped at symbol stop positions D3, D6, and D9. The number is set to “1 (indicated by“ ● ”for convenience)”. On the other hand, in the bit table, as shown in the “stop frame number” column, “0 (indicated by“ ↑ ”for convenience)” is set to the symbol number of the symbol to be passed. Then, in the bit table, by searching for a symbol number that is initially set to “1” in the direction in which the symbol number increases with reference to the symbol number of the symbol that is passing, the symbol stop position D3 in the lower stage is finally obtained. , D6, D9, the symbol number of the symbol to be stopped (that is, the number of shifted frames) can be specified.

  In addition, these bit tables are selected and referred to based on the winning number and the symbol number of the symbol stopped so far (that is, the symbol stopped first). Which bit table is referred to is selected by referring to a selection table stored in the main control ROM 40b.

  As shown in FIG. 14, the selection table is a bit corresponding to the bit table for each of the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped as to which bit table should be referred to based on the winning number and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first. The table number can be specified.

  For example, in the case where the winning number “001” is won and the red seven combination can be derived, the bit table is used to stop the left reel 16a regardless of the symbol number of the symbol stopped first. The bit table a11 of the left reel 16a corresponding to the number “1” is referred to. Similarly, when stopping the middle reel 16b, the bit table b11 of the middle reel 16b corresponding to the bit table number “1” is referred to, and when stopping the right reel 16c, the right reel corresponding to the bit table number “1”. Reference is made to the bit table c11 of 16c.

  Similarly, when the winning number “002” is won, the bit tables a12 to c12 corresponding to the bit table number “2” are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped, and the reels 16a to 16 to be stopped are stopped. When the winning number “003” is won according to 16c, the bit tables a13 to c13 corresponding to the bit table number “3” are referred to.

  For example, when the winning number “004” is won and the left reel 16a is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is the symbol number “z11”, the middle reel 16b is stopped. At this time, the bit table b14 of the middle reel 16b corresponding to the bit table number “4” is referred to. On the other hand, when the right reel 16c is stopped in the same situation, the bit table c14 of the right reel 16c corresponding to the bit table number “4” is referred to.

  In other cases, the bit tables a13 to c13 corresponding to the bit table number “3” are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped. That is, when the left reel 16a is not stopped first or when it is not the symbol number “z11”, the bit tables a13 to c13 corresponding to the bit table number “3” are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped. Is done.

  Further, for example, when winning number “005” is won, and the middle reel 16b is stopped first, and the symbol numbers of the symbols stopped first are symbol numbers “z0” and “z8”, the left When the reel 16a is stopped, the bit table number “4” is specified. Then, the bit table a14 of the left reel 16a corresponding to the bit table number “4” is referred to. On the other hand, when the right reel 16c is stopped in the same situation, the bit table c12 of the right reel 16c corresponding to the bit table number “2” is referred to.

  In addition, when the winning number “005” is won and the reach replay role (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, the right reel 16c is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol that is stopped first. Are the symbol numbers “z4” and “z12” (when the bell is stopped at the symbol stop position D7), the bit table number “4” is specified when the left reel 16a is stopped. Then, the bit table a14 of the left reel 16a corresponding to the bit table number “4” is referred to. On the other hand, when the middle reel 16b is stopped in the same situation, the bit table b12 of the middle reel 16b corresponding to the bit table number “2” is referred to.

  On the other hand, when the winning number “005” is won, and in cases other than the above, the bit tables a12 to c12 corresponding to the bit table number “2” are referred to according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped. The In other words, when the winning number “005” is won and the left reel 16a is stopped first, the bit table a12˜ corresponding to the bit table number “2” corresponds to the reels 16a˜16c to be stopped. Reference is made to c12. In addition, when the winning number “005” is won and the middle reel 16b is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is not the symbol number “z0” or “z8”, the reel to be stopped. Bit tables a12 to c12 corresponding to the bit table number “2” are referred to according to 16a to 16c. Even when the right reel 16c is stopped first and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is not the symbol numbers “z4” and “z12”, the bit table number “2” is set according to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped. The bit tables a12 to c12 corresponding to “” are referred to.

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 4, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. The sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect based on the sub control program.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 15 via an output port (not shown). The sub control CPU 41 a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 15. The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 13 via an output port (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 13. The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 14 via an output port (not shown). The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 14.

  The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for a lottery process for making a decision regarding production, and the like. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a display effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the display effect in the effect display device 15, and display effect data used to execute the display effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 14 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a light-emitting effect pattern that can specify the mode (contents) of the light-emitting effect in the decorative lamp 13, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c can store various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10. The information stored in the sub control RAM 41c is, for example, a flag, a counter, a timer, and the like. Similar to the main board 40, the sub board 41 is configured to be able to generate a random number used for a predetermined lottery process as a hardware random number or a software random number.

  Next, processing executed by the main control CPU 40a of the main board 40 will be described. The main control CPU 40a performs the following game progress main process as one of the processes related to the progress of the game.

  As shown in FIG. 15, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). In the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a stores information related to the internal control state of the slot machine 10 and information related to effects using the reel unit 16, or initializes a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. And so on. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Next, the main control CPU 40a checks the internal control state of the slot machine 10 (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a bet number updating process for updating the bet number in the current variation game (step S104). In the bet number updating process, the number of bets is determined based on the value of the re-game flag indicating the winning of the re-gamer in the previous variation game, the input of the medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, and the input of the control signal from the bet button 18. Updated.

  Specifically, when the medal detection signal is input from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S104, when the control signal is input from the bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a sets the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c to a predetermined bet number “3” and the added amount. Only the credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted. The main control CPU 40a stores information related to the updated credit in the main control RAM 40c and controls the credit display unit to display the updated credit. When the bet number is changed, the main control CPU 40a controls the bet display unit according to the bet number. In addition, when the re-game is activated (when the value of the re-game flag indicating the winning of the re-gamer is set), the main control CPU 40a determines the bet number in the previous variable game in the current variable game. The number of bets is set again in the main control RAM 40c.

  When the bet number update process in step S104 is completed, the main control CPU 40a matches the bet number updated by the bet number update process with the specified bet number X (= “3”) that allows the start of the variable game. It is determined whether or not the variable game can be started (step S105).

  When the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S105: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variable game matches the specified bet number X (= “3”) (step S105: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 20 has been accepted. (Step S106). In the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 20, and makes a negative determination when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 20. When the start operation has not been received (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeatedly executes (waits) the process of step S106 until the start operation is received.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is accepted (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a updates the bet number so that the bet number becomes the initial value “0”, and the display contents according to the updated bet number and The bet display unit is controlled so as to become (step S107).

  Then, the main control CPU 40a performs a winning number lottery process for determining a winning number as the internal lottery described above (step S108). The winning number lottery process is as follows.

  The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the internal control state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c, so that the current internal control state is the normal state (non-bonus state) and the bonus standby state (non-bonus state). And a bonus state. The main control CPU 40a selects a winning number lottery table determined in the specified internal control state. The main control CPU 40a acquires the value of the winning number random number generated in the main board 40. Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the selected winning number lottery table based on the acquired winning number random number value, and determines the winning number to which the acquired winning number random number value is distributed. To do.

  As described above, in this embodiment, the winning combination has a symbol combination (combination) that can be won in a variable game. Therefore, the process of step S108 (winning number lottery process) corresponds to a result determination process of determining a symbol combination (combination) as a game result that can be derived in the variable game. Then, the main control CPU 40a executes a winning number lottery process, thereby realizing a result determining means for determining a symbol combination (combination) that can be derived in the variable game. The winning number lottery process is a so-called role lottery. Therefore, when the start operation is performed, the main control CPU 40a functions as a lottery unit for performing the lottery.

  When the winning number lottery is performed, the main control CPU 40a sets a winning number flag stored in the main control RAM 40c to a value (information) that can identify the determined winning number. The main control CPU 40a can specify the determined winning number by referring to the winning number flag. In addition, when the winning number “001” is won, the main control CPU 40a stores a bonus flag indicating that the bonus combination is won in the main control RAM 40c. That is, the main control CPU 40a functions as a state permitting unit that allows a bonus state (advantageous game state) to be granted when the winning lottery result is the winning number "001".

Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the winning number lottery process and returns to the game progress main process.
When the process of step S108 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S109). In the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a stores an effect command corresponding to the winning number in the transmission buffer. In the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the command stored in the transmission buffer is transmitted to the sub board 41 by a predetermined transmission process. The production command includes, for example, a command for notifying that the winning number “001” (red seven role) is won.

  When the process of step S109 (effect command transmission process) is completed, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest gaming time (wait time) has elapsed (step S110). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S110: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S110: YES), the main control CPU 40a controls each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c so that the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c is started (step S111). That is, the process of step S111 corresponds to a start process for starting a variable game by controlling the reel unit 16. In the process of step S111, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and the stop operation by the stop buttons 21a to 21c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c has been received (step S112). In the process of step S112, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c, and inputs an operation signal from any of the stop buttons 21a to 21c. If not, a negative determination is made. When the stop operation is not received (step S112: NO), the main control CPU 40a waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation is accepted (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process (reel stop control) for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input. (Step S113). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to acceptance of the stop operation, and stops the symbols on the reel corresponding to the accepted stop operation. For this reason, the main control CPU 40a functions as a stop control means for performing the stop control of the symbol based on the operation of the stop button. Further, it can be said that when the stop button is operated, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbols in the symbol row corresponding to the operated stop button.

  In the process of step S113, when the operation signal is input from the stop buttons 21a to 21c, the main control CPU 40a generates an operation command that can specify the stop button to which the operation signal is input and stores it in the transmission buffer. . The reel stop process will be described later.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S114). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S114: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S112. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S114: YES), a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination stopped on the winning line L1 is performed (step S115). In the process of step S115, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbol combination (combination) that determines a prize on the winning line L1, or stops the symbol combination (combination) that determines a prize on the winning line L1. If so, the type of the symbol combination is determined. The main control CPU 40a specifies the type of symbols to be stopped on the winning line L1 based on the position signals detected by the reel sensors SE1 to SE3. In other words, the symbol number next to the symbol number of the symbol identified based on the position signal (the symbol number obtained by adding 1) is identified as the symbol number of the symbol stopped on the winning line L1.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S116). In the process of step S116, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when winning a payout combination, and makes a negative determination when not winning a payout combination. When a medal is paid out (step S116: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a medal payout process for driving a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out a medal (step S117). In step S117, the main control CPU 40a adds the number of medals to be paid out to the credit. Incidentally, when the credit upper limit number is exceeded when added to the credit, the main control CPU 40a outputs a control signal to the hopper unit in order to drive the hopper unit so as to pay out medals in excess of the credit upper limit number. To do. As described above, the slot machine 10 can generate medals as a predetermined game value in accordance with the symbol combination stopped on the winning line L1.

Further, in the process of step S117, the main control CPU 40a controls the payout display unit so as to display information relating to the number of medals to be paid out when a winning occurs.
When the main control CPU 40a does not pay out medals (step S116: NO) and when the process of step S117 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process of ending one variation game (step S118). In the process of step S118, the main control CPU 40a generates a variable game end command for instructing the end of the variable game and stores it in the transmission buffer. The variable game end command can specify the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning symbol combination (combination). The change game end command is not output until the symbol combination is derived.

  In addition, when the main control CPU 40a wins a bonus combination in a non-bonus state, a value (information) that can be specified to control the bonus state is set in an internal control state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. To do. That is, the main control CPU 40a functions as a state giving means for giving a bonus state.

  The main control CPU 40a sets an internal control state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c so as to shift to the normal state (non-bonus state) when the bonus condition end condition is satisfied.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a deletes the bonus flag indicating that the bonus combination is won when the winning number “001” is won and the bonus combination is not won. Carry over to the next floating game without having to. That is, when the bonus flag is carried over, the main control CPU 40a executes the reel stop process even when the winning number “001” is not won in the winning number lottery process in the current variable game. Thus, it is possible to generate a bonus combination. The internal state where the bonus flag is carried over is the bonus standby state (bonus preparation state). Further, when the bonus flag is carried over in the non-bonus state, the main control CPU 40a stores the internal control stored in the main control RAM 40c with a value (information) that can be specified to control the bonus standby state. Set the status flag.

  Further, in the end process, the main control CPU 40a does not carry over the information related to winning about the winning combination other than the bonus winning combination by clearing the winning number flag. In addition, when the re-game player has won a prize, the main control CPU 40a sets a re-game flag indicating the winning of the re-game player stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  Then, when the end process is ended, the main control CPU 40a ends the game progress main process related to the execution of one variation game, and returns to the process of step S101 again. As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment starts the variable game when the start operation is accepted, and stops the symbol sequence when the stop operation is accepted.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a of the sub board 41 will be described.
When the sub-control CPU 41a inputs various control signals (control commands), the display content of the effect display device 15, the audio output content of the speaker 14, and the decoration so that various effects are executed based on the content instructed by the command. The light emission mode of the lamp 13 is controlled. Further, the sub-control CPU 41a can identify a winning combination based on the control command, and can execute various effects based on the winning combination. Further, since the sub-control CPU 41a can also specify the stop status of each reel based on the control command, it can also specify the winning combination based on the stop status, and can execute various effects based on the winning combination. it can.

Next, the reel stop process will be described with reference to FIG.
When the main control CPU 40a executes the reel stop process, first, according to the stop buttons 21a to 21c that have been operated to stop (in response to the operation signals from the stop buttons 21a to 21c), the main control CPU 40a sends the push order to the main control RAM 40c. Store (step S201). That is, the main control RAM 40c stores the first stop operation to the third stop operation and the type of stop button (left middle right type) subjected to the stop operation.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a, based on the position signals from the reel sensors SE1 to SE3 for detecting the rotational positions of the reels 16a to 16c corresponding to the stop buttons 21a to 21c that are operated to stop, the lower symbol stop position. The symbol number of the symbol that is passing through D3, D6, and D9 is retrieved and acquired (step S202). For example, when the left stop button 21a is stopped, the main control CPU 40a, based on the first position signal from the left reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotational position of the left reel 16a corresponding to the left stop button 21a, The symbol number of the symbol passing the symbol stop position D3 in the lower stage of the left reel 16a is acquired. Then, the main control CPU 40a stores the acquired symbol numbers in the main control RAM 40c in association with the reels 16a to 16c.

Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a first stop operation has been performed (step S203).
When it is the first stop operation (step S203: YES), the main control CPU 40a specifies the first stop table based on the winning number and the reels 16a to 16c corresponding to the operated stop buttons 21a to 21c (step). S204).

  For example, when the winning number is “001” and the left stop button 21a is operated, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first stop table a1. Similarly, when the winning number is “003” and the middle stop button 21b is operated, the main control CPU 40a specifies the first stop table b3. In step S204, when the winning numbers [004] and [005] (special lottery results) from which the reach replay combination can be derived are determined, the main control CPU 40a can only derive the normal replay combination. [003] A first stop table different from (normal lottery result) is specified. That is, even when the same prize (replay role) can be won, the main control CPU 40a is different from the winning number [003] when the winning numbers [004] and [005] are determined. 1 Specify the stop table.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a refers to the identified first stop table based on the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop positions D3, D6, D9, and determines the number of stop frames (and the number of shifted frames). Specify (step S205). That is, the main control CPU 40a refers to the stop table and identifies the symbol to be stopped.

  For example, when the left stop button 21a is first operated and the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D3 is “z8” and the winning number is “004”, the main control CPU 40a Referring to the first stop table a4, the symbol number of the stop frame number is “z11” and the shift frame number is “3”.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a moves the specified number of shifted frames based on the symbol number of the passing symbol as a reference, and stops the symbol of the symbol number corresponding to the specified number of stopped frames. 16c is controlled (step S206). For example, when the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D3 is “z8” and the symbol number of the number of stopped frames is “z11” (when the number of shifted frames is “3”), the main control The CPU 40a controls to move the three symbols and stop the left reel 16a so as to stop the symbol of the symbol number “z11”.

Further, the main control CPU 40a stores the symbol number of the stopped symbol in the main control RAM 40c in association with the stopped reels 16a to 16c (step S207).
On the other hand, if it is not the first stop operation (step S203: NO), the main control CPU 40a refers to the selection table based on the winning number and the symbol number of the symbols stopped so far, and sets the bit table number. Identify. For example, in the case where the winning number “001” is won and the red seven combination can be derived, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol number of the symbol stopped so far is the left reel 16a. Is stopped (when the left stop button 21a is operated), the bit table number “1” is specified. Further, for example, when winning number “004” is won and the left reel 16a is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is symbol number “z11”, the middle reel 16b is stopped. The main control CPU 40a identifies the bit table number “4”. In addition, when the winning number “004” is won and the left reel 16a is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is the symbol number “z11”, when the right reel 16c is stopped, The main control CPU 40a identifies the bit table number “4”. Further, when the winning number “004” is won and the left reel 16a is not stopped first, or the symbol number of the symbol that is first stopped after the left reel 16a is stopped first is the symbol number “ If it is not “z11” (other than the above), the main control CPU 40a identifies the bit table number “3”.

  Further, for example, when the winning number “005” is won, the middle reel 16b is stopped first, and the symbol numbers of the symbols stopped first are the symbol numbers “z0” and “z8”, the left reel 16a is stopped. When this is done, the main control CPU 40a identifies the bit table number “4”. In the same situation, when the right reel 16c is stopped, the main control CPU 40a specifies the bit table number “2”.

  If the winning number “005” is won and the right reel 16c is stopped first, and the symbol numbers of the symbols stopped first are the symbol numbers “z4” and “z12”, the left reel 16a is stopped. At this time, the main control CPU 40a identifies the bit table number “4”. In the same situation, when the middle reel 16b is stopped, the main control CPU 40a specifies the bit table number “2”. When the winning number “005” is won and the left reel 16a is first stopped, the main control CPU 40a specifies the bit table number “2”. Further, when the winning number “005” is won, the middle reel 16b is stopped first, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped first is not the symbol number “z0” or “z8”, or the right reel 16c. Is stopped first, and when the symbol number of the symbol first stopped is not the symbol number “z4” or “z12”, the main control CPU 40a specifies the bit table number “2”.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit table corresponding to the bit table number, and specifies the number of stopped frames (and the number of shifted frames) based on the symbol number of the symbol being passed. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a refers to the bit table corresponding to the bit table number, and the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop positions D3, D6, and D9 corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c to be stopped. As a reference, the symbol number of the symbol that can be stopped first is specified.

  For example, when the bit table number is “2” and the symbol number of the symbol passing the symbol stop position D6 is “z10” when the middle stop button 21b is operated, the main control CPU 40a. Specifies the symbol number “z13” as the stop frame number with reference to the bit table b12.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the processes of step S206 and step S207.
Hereinafter, the effect | action by a reel stop process is described.

  When the first stop operation is performed by performing this reel stop process, the first stop table shown in FIGS. 6 to 10 is referred to, unlike the case where the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed. The The first stop table is provided for each winning number and for each reel 16a to 16c to be stopped. For this reason, when the first stop operation is performed, it is possible to vary the stop mode of the symbols for each winning number and for each reel 16a to 16c to be stopped.

  Further, unlike the bit table that is referred to when the second stop operation or the third stop operation is performed, the first stop table is designed so that the design of the number of stop frames is specified by specifying the number of shifted frames. It is configured. That is, in the bit table, the symbol that can be stopped first is stopped in the moving direction with reference to the searched symbol number. In the first stop table, the number of frames to be shifted is specified based on the searched symbol number. Thus, the symbol to be stopped is specified.

  For this reason, for example, when referring to the first stop table a4 in FIG. 9 and the acquired symbol numbers are “z3” and “z4”, the symbol that can be stopped first in the traveling direction is displayed. Beyond that, the symbol may be stopped. As a result, when the winning number “004” is won and the reach replay combination (left correct answer) can be derived, the symbol number of the symbol that is passing the symbol stop position D3 is received when the operation of the left stop button 21a is accepted. In the case of “z3” and “z4”, the number of frames to be shifted increases, and the symbols that can be stopped first are exceeded. Thereby, when a symbol stops at the time of 1st stop operation, a sense of incongruity and a surprise can be given.

  Further, the first stop table a4 has a larger total number of shifted frames than the first stop table a3 (the total is “38” in the first stop table a4, while the total “36” in the first stop table a3. ]), The number of shifted frames is likely to increase when the first stop table a4 is referred to. That is, when the left stop button 21a is operated for the first stop, the winning number “004” from which the reach replay combination (right answer) can be derived is the winning number from which only the normal replay combination can be derived. Compared to the case of “003”, the movement distance of the symbol from when the operation is accepted until the symbol is stopped tends to be shorter. Therefore, when the reach replay combination (right correct answer) can be derived, when the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 21a, it is easy to give the player a sense of incongruity, and it is easy to surprise the player.

  Similarly, in the first stop table a4, the total number of shifted frames is larger than the bit tables a11 to a14 (total “30” in the bit table a11 and total “36” in the bit tables a12 to a14). When the first stop table a4 is referred to, the number of shifted frames tends to increase. For this reason, when a reach replay combination (left correct answer) can be derived, the first stop operation is more effective than the second stop operation or the third stop operation until the symbol is stopped. The distance traveled tends to be long. Therefore, in the first stop operation that is easily noticed by the player, it is easy to give the player a sense of discomfort and to be surprised by the pattern stop mode.

  Further, in the first stop table a4, the total number of shifted frames is larger than the first stop tables b4 and c4 (the total is “36” in the first stop tables b4 and c4). The number of shifted frames is likely to increase when referenced. That is, when the reach replay combination (right answer) can be derived, when the left stop button 21a is first stopped, the middle stop button 21b or the right stop button 21c is compared with the first stop operation. Thus, the movement distance of the symbol from when the operation is accepted until the symbol is stopped tends to be short. Therefore, when the reach replay combination (left correct answer) can be derived, when the first stop operation is performed on the left stop button 21a whose push order is correct, it is easy to give the player a sense of incongruity and surprise the player. Easy to be able to. That is, the main control CPU 40a is the case where the winning number “004” is determined, and each of them in a predetermined order (first push order or second push order) in order to derive (stop) the reach replay combination. When the symbols in the symbol row are stopped, the first stop table a4 different from the normal one is referred to. Specifically, a stop table is referred to that makes the symbol movement distance from the time of accepting an operation to the stop of the symbol tend to be short.

  Further, for example, when referring to the first stop table b5 of FIG. 10, the symbols that exceed the first stoptable symbol in the traveling direction are exceeded as in the case where the acquired symbol numbers are “z7” and “z8”. The design may be stopped. As a result, when the winning number “005” is won and the reach replay role (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, when the operation of the middle stop button 21b is accepted, the symbol passing the symbol stop position D6 is displayed. When the symbol numbers are “z7” and “z8”, the number of frames to be shifted increases, exceeding the symbols that can be stopped first. Thereby, when a symbol stops, it can give a player a sense of incongruity.

  In the first stop table b5, the total number of shifted frames is larger than in the first stop table b3 (the total is “45” in the first stop table b5, whereas the total “36” in the first stop table b3. Therefore, when the first stop table b5 is referred to, the number of shifted frames tends to increase. That is, when the middle stop button 21b is operated for the first stop, only the normal replay combination can be derived in the case of the winning number “005” from which the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived. Compared to the case of a certain winning number “003”, the symbol movement distance from when the operation is accepted to when the symbol is stopped tends to be short. When the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, when the middle stop button 21b is operated for the first stop, it is easy to give the player a sense of incongruity and easily surprise the player.

  Similarly, in the first stop table b5, the total number of shifted frames is larger than the bit tables b11 to b14 (total “32” in the bit table b11, total “36” in the bit tables b12 and b13, bit In the table b14, “29”), the number of shifted frames is likely to increase when the first stop table b5 is referred to. That is, when the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, the first stop operation is longer than the second stop operation or the third stop operation until the symbol stops from the time the operation is accepted. The movement distance of the pattern tends to be long. Therefore, in the first stop operation that is easily noticed by the player, it is easy to give the player a sense of discomfort and to be surprised by the pattern stop mode.

  Further, in the first stop table b5, the total number of shifted frames is larger than the first stop tables a5 and c5 (the total is “36” in the first stop tables a5 and c5). The number of shifted frames is likely to increase when referenced. That is, when the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, when the middle stop button 21b is first stopped, the left stop button 21a or the right stop button 21c is first stopped. Compared to, the movement distance of the symbol from when the operation is accepted until the symbol stops tends to be short. Accordingly, when the reach replay combination (middle correct answer or right correct answer) can be derived, when the middle stop button 21b whose push order is correct is operated for the first stop, it is easy to give the player a sense of discomfort. It is easy to surprise people. That is, the main control CPU 40a is the case where the winning number “005” is determined, and in order to derive (stop) the reach replay combination, each in a predetermined order (third push order or fourth push order). When the symbols in the symbol row are stopped, the first stop table b5 different from the normal one is referred to. Specifically, a stop table is referred to that makes the symbol movement distance from the time of accepting an operation to the stop of the symbol tend to be short.

  Further, as shown in the selection table, the bit table is partially shared. For this reason, the storage amount of the bit table can be reduced. In the bit table, since the number of shifted frames is not associated, the control and storage amount can be reduced.

As described above in detail, the present embodiment has the following effects.
(1) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived are determined in the bonus standby state, the main control CPU 40a determines the winning number “003” from which only the normal replay combination can be derived. A symbol to be stopped is specified with reference to a first stop table different from the first stop table. For this reason, it becomes possible to stop by different stop control from the case where only the normal replay combination is derived.

  (2) Depending on the pattern stop mode, it may be recognized that the winning numbers “004” and “005” have been won and that the reach replay combination can be won. Then, when winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay role can be derived are recognized, it is possible to recognize that the bonus waiting state is allowed to be given a bonus state, and surprise the player. , You can improve the fun of the game.

  (3) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay role can be derived are won, the symbols of each symbol row are displayed in a predetermined order according to the winning numbers “004” and “005”. If stopped, a reach replay combination is derived. For example, when the winning number “004” is won, when the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in the first pressing order or the second pressing order, the reach replay combination is derived. In addition, when the winning number “005” is won and the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in the third to sixth pressing order, the reach replay combination is derived. Therefore, when the reach replay combination is derived, it is possible to recognize that the winning numbers “004” and “005” have been won, and that the symbols in each symbol row have been stopped in an appropriate order, The interest of the player can be improved.

  (4) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived have been won, the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to derive the reach replay combination. In this case, the first stop table different from the normal one is referred to. For this reason, when the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order to win the winning numbers “004” and “005” and to derive the reach replay combination, The symbol can be stopped. Therefore, the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to allow the player to win the winning numbers “004” and “005” based on the symbol stop mode and to derive the reach replay role. You can be aware of this and surprise the player before the symbol combination is stopped.

  (5) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived are selected, the reach replay combination is derived if the symbol sequence to be stopped first is appropriate. For this reason, it is possible to focus attention on which symbol row should be stopped first, and to attract more attention on the symbol to be stopped first.

  (6) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived have been won, the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to derive the reach replay combination In this case, the symbols to be stopped are specified with reference to the first stop tables a4 and b5 that are exclusively used for deriving the reach replay combination. For this reason, the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to derive the reach replay combination even when winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived have been won. In this case, the symbol can be stopped by a dedicated stop control for deriving a reach replay combination. Accordingly, when the symbol is stopped by the dedicated stop control for stopping the reach replay combination, the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived are determined. In order to derive the eye replay combination, it can be recognized that the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order.

  (7) There are a plurality of types of winning numbers from which the reach replay combination can be derived that have different pushing orders for deriving the reach replay combination. For this reason, it can be enjoyed about what kind of pushing order should stop the symbol sequence.

  (8) The stop table includes a bit table that can be referred to in common when the second and subsequent symbol sequences are stopped after the start of symbol variation. Then, when stopping the symbols in the second and subsequent columns, the main control CPU 40a selects a bit table from among commonly accessible bit tables based on the winning number and the symbol number of the already stopped symbols. Determine and refer to the bit table. In this way, since the bit table that can be referred to in common when the symbols in the second column and thereafter are stopped, the storage amount of the stop table can be reduced.

  (9) When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay role can be derived are won, the stop button 21a is compared to the case where the winning number “003” from which only the normal replay role can be derived is won. The moving distance of the symbol during the period from when -21c is operated to when the symbol is stopped tends to be long. When the movement distance of the symbol from when the stop operation is performed to when the symbol is stopped becomes longer, it can be realized that the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived have been won.

  (10) When winning symbols “004” and “005” are won and symbols in each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order (push order) in order to derive a reach replay combination, Compared with the case where the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in an order other than the predetermined order, the movement distance of the symbols between the time when the symbol is stopped and the time when the symbols are stopped tends to be longer. When the movement distance of the symbol from when the stop button 21a to 21c is operated until the symbol is stopped, the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to derive a reach replay combination. You can be reminded of what you could do.

In addition, the said embodiment can be actualized in another embodiment (another example) as follows.
In the above embodiment, the advantageous gaming state advantageous to the player need not be limited to the bonus state. For example, a high probability state in which the winning probability of the replay role is high may be given as the advantageous gaming state. By providing a role with a pressing order and a pressing position corresponding to the winning number and executing a navigation effect that informs the pressing order and the pressing position, the winning probability of the role having the pressing order and the pressing position corresponding to the winning number is improved. The navigation effect execution state to be performed may be given as an advantageous game state. And, after granting these advantageous game states, it is possible to win special lottery results such as winning numbers “004”, “005”, etc. from which the reach replay role can be derived between the time of granting It may be configured. For example, the winning number table used for the role lottery may be changed. Further, the possibility of deriving the reach replay combination may be increased by increasing the execution probability of the navigation effect for deriving the reach replay combination during the bonus standby state.

  Note that the control related to the navigation effect, such as whether or not to execute the navigation effect and the period during which the navigation effect is executed, may be performed by the main board 40 or the sub board 41. When the sub board 41 allows the navigation effect execution state to be given, the sub board 41 functions as a state determination unit. Moreover, when the sub board | substrate 41 provides a navigation effect execution state, the sub board | substrate 41 functions as a state provision means. Further, if an advantageous gaming state other than the bonus state is given, the bonus state may not be given.

  In the above embodiment, the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay role can be derived are configured to be able to win only during the bonus standby state, but even if they can be won during the normal state good. However, if the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won in the normal state, the normal stop tables (first stop tables a3, b3, c3 and the like referred to when the winning number “003” is won) It is necessary to refer to the bit tables a13, b13, c13). When the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won during the bonus standby state, the stop tables (first stop tables a4, b4, c4, a5, b5, which are different from the normal ones as in the above embodiment). c5 etc.).

  In the above embodiment, when winning numbers “004” and “005” are won, if the pressing order is not correct, the reach replay combination is not derived. However, regardless of the pressing order, the winning number “004” , “005”, the reach replay combination may be derived.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won, the reach replay combination is derived regardless of the pressing position. However, if the pressing position is not correct, the reach replay combination is performed. May not be derived.

In the above embodiment, when the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won, the reach replay combination may be derived only when the pressing order and the pressing order are correct.
In the above embodiment, when the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won and the pressing order is not correct, the first stop tables a3, b3 and c3 for deriving the normal replay combination are displayed. You may make it refer. Thereby, a part of 1st stop table can be shared and the memory | storage amount of a 1st stop table can be decreased.

  In the above embodiment, when winning numbers “004” and “005” are won, if the symbol sequence to be stopped first is correct, the reach replay role has been derived, but the first stop operation— The reach replay combination may be derived only when all the pressing orders are correct until the third stop operation.

In the above embodiment, the type of reach replay combination may be arbitrarily changed, and the number may be changed.
In the above embodiment, the types of winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived may be arbitrarily changed, and the number may be arbitrarily changed. For example, only the winning number “004” from which the reach replay combination can be derived may be used. Further, for example, a winning number may be provided for every full-pressing order (six types in the present embodiment). In addition, the number of winning numbers may be increased corresponding to the pressed position.

  In the above embodiment, when the second stop operation and the third stop operation are performed, the bit table is referred to, but as in the first stop operation, the operation order, the winning number, and the reel to be stopped You may provide a stop table for every 16a-16c.

  In the above embodiment, when the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won, the stop buttons 21a to 21c are operated compared to the case where the winning number “003” from which only the normal replay role can be derived is won. The movement distance of the symbol from when the symbol is stopped until the symbol is stopped is made easier. As another example, it may be easily shortened. Moreover, you may make it derive | lead-out the symbol which is not derived | led-out by a normal replay combination. Further, it is only necessary to change the stop mode of the symbol. For example, a special stop control may be possible, for example, when returning and stopping, when stopping after fluctuation, or when the reel is shaken and stopped. .

  In the above embodiment, when the winning numbers “004” and “005” are won and the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order to derive the reach replay combination, the predetermined number Compared with the case where the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in an order other than the above sequence, the movement distance of the symbols is likely to be longer. As another example, it may be easily shortened. Further, it is only necessary to change the stop mode of the symbol. For example, a special stop control may be possible, for example, when returning and stopping, when stopping after fluctuation, or when the reel is shaken and stopped. .

  In the above embodiment, the normal lottery result is not limited to the winning number that gives the same prize (replay combination), but may be a winning number that can derive a bonus combination or a winning number that can derive a payout combination. When the winning numbers “004” and “005” from which the reach replay combination can be derived are won, it is only necessary to refer to a stop table different from the stop table referred to in these lottery results.

The above-described embodiment may be embodied in a revolving game machine (slot machine) that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium.
-In the above-mentioned embodiment, you may provide the bet button which can bet 1 from a credit by operating.

In the above embodiment, the type of combination, the type of winning number, and the relationship between the winning number and the corresponding combination may be arbitrarily changed.
-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the winning probability of each combination and the winning probability of a winning number.

-In the said embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the pushing order and pushing position corresponding to a winning number.
In the embodiment described above, the function of the main board 40 may be realized by being divided into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

  In the embodiment described above, the function of the sub-board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, a display board that specially controls the effect display device 15, an audio board that specially controls the speaker 14, and a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 13 may be provided. An integrated board may be further provided. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(A) In the gaming machine, the stop control means is stop control data corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery, and refers to stop control data corresponding to the symbol sequence corresponding to the operated stop operation means. Then, the design to be stopped is specified, and the specified design is stopped.

  (B) In the above gaming machine, the stop control means is a case where a special lottery result is determined, and the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order to stop a special symbol combination. The design to be stopped is specified by referring to the stop control data used exclusively for stopping the special symbol combination.

(C) The gaming machine is characterized in that as a special lottery result, there are a plurality of types having different symbol sequences to be stopped in order to stop a special symbol combination.
(D) In the above gaming machine, the stop control data may be referred to in common when stopping the second and subsequent symbol sequences after the start of symbol variation. When stopping the second and subsequent symbol sequences, based on the lottery result of the lottery and the already stopped symbols, stop control data is determined from stop control data that can be referred to in common, and the stop control is performed. It is characterized by referring to business data.

  (E) In the above gaming machine, when the special lottery result is determined, the stop control means stops the symbol from when the stop operation means is operated, compared to the case where the normal lottery result is determined. It is characterized in that the moving distance of the symbols during the period of time is easily increased.

  (F) In the above gaming machine, when a special lottery result is determined and the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to stop the special symbol combination, the predetermined order Compared to the case where the symbols in each symbol row are stopped in an order other than, the movement distance of symbols between the time when the stop operation means is operated and the time when the stop control means stops the symbols tends to be longer. It is characterized by that.

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Claims (4)

In a gaming machine in which a variable game that is performed by changing a plurality of rows of symbols based on the start operation being performed,
When the start operation is performed, lottery means for performing a lottery,
Stop operation means;
Storage means for storing stop control data capable of specifying a stoppable symbol;
Stop control means for performing stop control of the symbol based on the operation of the stop operation means;
A state permitting means for allowing granting of an advantageous gaming state;
Comprising state giving means for giving an advantageous gaming state,
If the special lottery result is determined as the lottery result of the role lottery after the granting of the advantageous gaming state is permitted and before the advantageous gaming state is granted, the stop control means A gaming machine characterized by referring to stop control data different from a case where a normal lottery result is determined as a lottery result, specifying a symbol to be stopped, and stopping the specified symbol. A plurality of the stop operation means are provided according to the number of symbol rows, each corresponding to each symbol row,
The stop control means is configured to stop the symbols in the symbol row corresponding to the operated stop operation means when the stop operation means is operated,
When the special lottery result is determined, and when the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order according to the special lottery result, the special symbol combination is stopped. The gaming machine according to claim 1.   The stop control means is a case where the special lottery result is determined, and when the symbols of each symbol row are stopped in a predetermined order in order to stop the special symbol combination, stop control different from normal 3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the game data is referred to.   The symbol of each symbol row is stopped in the predetermined order if the symbol row to be stopped first is appropriate in the case of the special lottery result. The gaming machine described in 1.

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