JP2018130485A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a game machine capable of enhancing a player's interest.SOLUTION: A slot machine can win a normal bell combination defining putout of 15 prize tokens and a special bell combination defining 14 prize tokens in a big bonus game state (a BB game state) and, when winning frequency of the special bell combination until a total putout number in the BB game state is over a regulation number is a prescribed frequency (once or the like), a total of putout numbers of prize tokens in the BB game state becomes the largest. The slot machine stops on an effective line symbols different from symbols composing the special bell combination in a mode of stop operation using a stop button corresponding to two remaining reels even when in a first reel, the symbols composing the special bell combination are stopped on the effective line, so that winning of the special bell combination can be avoided.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 11

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, there is a gaming machine such as a slot machine that gives a big bonus gaming state when a big bonus combination is won (for example, Patent Document 1). The big bonus game state is ended by a variable game in which an end condition in which the number of paid-out medals exceeds a prescribed number (for example, 359) is satisfied.

  The slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1 is a combination of symbols of [cherry / ANY / ANY] in the big bonus game state, and generates a winning of a cherry role that determines payout of 14 cards twice. The maximum number of medals to be paid out during one big bonus game state can be maximized. In Patent Document 1, the winning of the cherry role may be stopped by aiming at the cherry symbol for the left reel, and may be achieved at any timing for the middle reel and the right reel.

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  However, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, when a stop operation for generating a winning of a specific combination such as the cherry combination is performed, means for avoiding the winning of the specific combination is provided. There wasn't. For this reason, in the case where the stop operation for generating the winning of the specific role is mistakenly performed even though the winning of the specific role has already been generated twice, the big bonus game state, etc. The number of medals paid out during the advantageous state cannot be maximized, and there is a possibility that the interest of the player is reduced.

  An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the interest of a player.

  A gaming machine that solves the above-mentioned problem can be shifted to an advantageous state when a predetermined transition condition is met, and a winning combination in a winning lottery in the advantageous state is awarded when a winning occurs. The first combination and the second combination having different numbers of game media are included, and the condition for ending the advantageous state is established when the total number of game media granted in the advantageous state exceeds a predetermined number. In the gaming machine capable of maximizing the total number of game media awarded in the advantageous state when the number of occurrences of winning of the second combination in the advantageous state is a predetermined number, a plurality of reels; Corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, a plurality of operation units capable of stopping operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reels, and rotation of the reels are stopped according to the mode of the stopping operation, and a symbol is derived. Make Deriving control means capable of deriving the symbols, and when the second combination is won, the one or more specific reels that are a part of the plurality of reels derive the symbols constituting the second combination Even in the case where the symbols constituting the second combination are derived in the specific reel, the second reel can be used depending on the stop operation by the operation unit corresponding to the reel different from the specific reel. The gist is that a symbol different from the symbols constituting the winning combination is derived, and the occurrence of the winning of the second winning combination can be avoided.

  With respect to the gaming machine, the first combination and the second combination can be won in the winning lottery in the advantageous state, and the first combination and the second combination are won in duplicate. Even when the symbol constituting the second role is derived in the specific reel, the first reel is operated according to the stop operation by the operation unit corresponding to the reel different from the specific reel. It is preferable that the symbols constituting the winning combination are derived and the first winning combination can be generated.

  Regarding the gaming machine, when the second combination is won, and when the operation unit corresponding to the specific reel is operated first, the symbols constituting the second combination can be derived, When an operation unit corresponding to a reel different from the specific reel is operated for the first time, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the second combination can be derived, and the occurrence of winning of the second combination can be avoided. It is good to be configured.

  The gaming machine includes an informing means for informing information relating to the mode of the stop operation, and after the number of occurrences of winning of the second combination in the advantageous state reaches a predetermined number, the winning of the first combination is generated. It is good to notify the information regarding the mode of stop operation required in order to perform.

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

The front view which shows a slot machine typically. The schematic diagram which shows the arrangement | sequence of a pattern. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of the relationship between a combination (symbol combination) and a prize. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of transition of a game state. The block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of a slot machine. Explanatory drawing which shows the role defined in the lottery number. Explanatory drawing which shows an example of a role lottery table. The flowchart which shows a game progress process. (A)-(e) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the relationship between the mode of stop operation of a stop button, and the symbol combination derived | led-out. (A)-(f) is a schematic diagram which shows an example of the relationship between the mode of stop operation of a stop button, and the symbol combination derived | led-out. (A)-(c) is a schematic diagram which shows the relationship between the winning combination in a big bonus game state, and the total payout number of a prize medal.

Hereinafter, a slot machine which is a kind of gaming machine will be described.
The slot machine according to the present embodiment is a rotary-type game machine that is also called a pachislot. In the present specification, the directions of up, down, left, right, front (front), and back (back) indicate directions 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 includes an effect display device 13 at a position on the front side of the front door 12 and visible from the player. As one of the effects, the effect display device 13 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “display effect”) for displaying an image imitating a character or a character, for example. For example, the effect display device 13 is a liquid crystal display, a plasma display, an organic EL display, or the like.

  The slot machine 10 includes a decorative lamp 14 at a position on the front side of the front door 12 and visible from the player. The decorative lamp 14 incorporates a light emitter (not shown). As one of the effects, the decoration lamp 14 is configured to be able to execute an effect (hereinafter, referred to as “light emission effect”) of turning on, turning off, and blinking a light emitter (not shown).

  The slot machine 10 includes a speaker 15 on the front side of the front door 12. As one of the effects, the speaker 15 is configured to be able to execute effects (hereinafter referred to as “audio effects”) for outputting sounds such as voices of humans and animals, sound effects, and music. In the present embodiment, the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15 realize means for executing the effect. In addition, the means for performing the production may be configured to include at least one of the production display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15.

  The slot machine 10 includes a reel unit 16 inside the machine. The reel unit 16 includes a first reel 16a, a second reel 16b, and a third reel 16c. The plurality of reels 16a to 16c are arranged in this order from the left, and are each a drum (drum) also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel.

  Each of the plurality of reels 16a to 16c includes a symbol row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged 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.

  As shown in FIG. 2, each of the plurality of symbol strings is composed of a total of 21 symbols from symbol number Z00 to symbol number Z20. There are a plurality of types of symbols in the present embodiment. For example, a plurality of kinds of symbols include a cherry symbol imitating cherry, a watermelon symbol imitating watermelon, a bell symbol imitating bell, a replay symbol imitating REPLAY characters, a BAR symbol imitating BAR characters, and Arabic. There is a 7 symbol imitating the number 7. For example, the plurality of types of symbols include character symbols imitating characters such as animals and princesses (hereinafter referred to as “character symbols”). The character symbols of this embodiment are set as symbols of three consecutive symbol numbers Z12, Z13, Z14 in the symbol row of the first reel 16a.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the reel unit 16 includes a first reel sensor SE1 for detecting the rotation angle of the first reel 16a, a second reel sensor SE2 for detecting the rotation angle of the second reel 16b, And a third reel sensor SE3 for detecting the rotation angle of the third reel 16c (shown in FIG. 5).

  The reel unit 16 includes an actuator that operates the first reel 16a, an actuator that operates the second reel 16b, and an actuator that operates the third reel 16c (all not shown). For example, the plurality of actuators that operate the reels 16a to 16c are stepping motors. In the present embodiment, the reels 16a to 16c can be rotated, rotated, and stopped in the vertical direction independently of each other by actuators provided corresponding to the reels 16a to 16c.

  The slot machine 10 is provided with a substantially rectangular display window 12a in the front door 12 below the effect display device 13 so that the reel unit 16 provided inside the machine is visible. That is, the reel unit 16 is disposed inside the machine so that the player can visually recognize it through the display window 12a. In the slot machine 10, when the reels 16a to 16c are rotated, the symbols visible through the display window 12a are changed. For example, the change of the symbol is performed in such a manner that the symbol row is scroll-displayed in the vertical direction from the upper side to the lower side. In the slot machine 10, a variable game as a game is performed by changing a symbol in at least a part of the period. In the present embodiment, the reel unit 16 realizes a means for executing a variation game accompanied by symbol variation.

  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. In the slot machine 10, an effective stop that can internally determine the stopped symbol combination as 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 positions is set. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of effective stop positions is simply referred to as an “effective line”. In the present embodiment, the middle stage line L1 connecting the middle stage stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c is set as an effective line (a combination of valid stop positions). The slot machine 10 of this embodiment is a so-called “one-line machine” having one effective line.

  On the other hand, combinations other than the effective stop position combinations are invalid stop position combinations in which the displayed symbol combination cannot be internally determined as a winning combination. In the following description, a line connecting a plurality of stop positions constituting a combination of invalid stop positions is simply referred to as an “invalid line”. In the present embodiment, the upper line L2 connecting the upper stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c and the lower line L3 connecting the lower stop positions of the reels 16a to 16c are invalid lines (a combination of invalid stop positions). Is set as In the present embodiment, the right downward line L4 connecting the upper stop position of the first reel 16a, the middle stop position of the second reel 16b, and the lower stop position of the third reel 16c is an invalid line (invalid stop position). Combination). In the present embodiment, the upper right line L5 connecting the first reel 16a lower stop position, the second reel 16b middle stop position, and the third reel 16c upper stop position is an invalid line (invalid stop position). Combination).

  In this specification, when the symbol is simply indicated as “stop”, the symbol is stopped at any one of the upper stop position, the middle stop position, and the lower stop position set in the display window 12a, and is displayed so as to be visible to the player. Is meant to be. In this specification, when “deriving a symbol” is indicated, it means that the symbol is displayed on the effective line by stopping the symbol on the effective line. Similarly, in this specification, when “deriving a symbol combination” is indicated, it means that the symbol combination is displayed on the effective line by stopping the symbol combination on the effective line. In this specification, when “winning” is indicated, it means that a predetermined symbol combination that needs to be derived in order to win a prize is displayed on the active line.

  As will be described in detail later, in the slot machine 10, when a winning occurs, a predetermined prize is awarded to the winning symbol combination. In the following description, a symbol combination displayed on an active line or an invalid line is simply referred to as a “stop eye”, and among them, a symbol combination that can win a prize by being displayed on an active line is May be indicated.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal slot 17 for inserting medals on the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a 1 bet button 18 and a MAX bet button 19 on the front surface of the front door 12. The 1-bet button 18 is configured so that an operation for betting one medal out of the credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 to the variable game is possible. The MAX bet button 19 is configured to allow an operation to bet medals up to the maximum number of bets that can be bet on one variable game among the credits stored internally in the slot machine 10 on the variable game. ing.

  In this embodiment, the maximum number of bets that can be bet on a single floating game is two in a specific gaming state (BB gaming state described later), and three in other gaming states. is there. In the following description, betting one medal on a single variable game is referred to as “one bet”, betting two medals is referred to as “two bets”, and betting three medals. May be indicated as “3 bets”. In the following description, betting a medal on a variable game may be indicated as “bet”.

  In the present embodiment, the 1-bet button 18 and the MAX-bet button 19 constitute a means capable of performing an operation for betting medals on a variable game (hereinafter referred to as “betting operation”). The slot machine 10 may include only one of the 1 bet button 18 and the MAX bet button 19.

  The slot machine 10 includes a settlement button 20 on the front surface of the front door 12. The checkout button 20 is configured so as to be able to pay back medals or credits bet on the variable game.

  The slot machine 10 includes a start lever 21 on the front surface of the front door 12. The start lever 21 is configured to be operable to start the rotation of the reels 16a to 16c. The start lever 21 constitutes means capable of performing an operation (hereinafter, referred to as “start operation”) that triggers the start of the variable game.

  The slot machine 10 includes a first stop button 22a on the front surface of the front door 12. The first stop button 22a corresponds to the first reel 16a, and is configured to be able to be operated to stop the rotation of the first reel 16a. The slot machine 10 includes a second stop button 22b on the front surface of the front door 12. The second stop button 22b corresponds to the second reel 16b, and is configured to be capable of an operation for stopping the rotation of the second reel 16b. The slot machine 10 includes a third stop button 22 c on the front surface of the front door 12. The third stop button 22c corresponds to the third reel 16c, and is configured to be able to be operated to stop the rotation of the third reel 16c.

  The first stop button 22a, the second stop button 22b, and the third stop button 22c are arranged in this order from the left, and are also referred to as a left stop button, a middle stop button, and a right stop button, respectively. The stop buttons 22a to 22c correspond to the reels 16a to 16c, respectively, and constitute a plurality of operation units capable of an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reel (hereinafter referred to as “stop operation”). Yes.

  In the following description, among the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the first (first) stop operation in the variable game is referred to as a first stop operation, the second stop operation is referred to as a second stop operation, and the third (last) The stop operation is referred to as a third stop operation. The pressing order of the stop buttons 22a to 22c includes a total of six pressing orders with different stop buttons from the first stop operation to the third stop operation. In the following description, the pressing order and the pressing position (timing) of the stop buttons 22a to 22c may be collectively referred to as a “stop operation mode”.

  The slot machine 10 includes a medal payout port 23 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12. The slot machine 10 includes a tray 24 at the lower part of the front surface of the front door 12 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout opening 23. 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. 5). The slot machine 10 includes a hopper unit (not shown) capable of paying out medals from the medal payout port 23 inside the machine.

  The slot machine 10 includes an information panel 30 configured to display predetermined information on the front surface of the front door 12. For example, the information panel 30 may include a display unit for displaying the number of medals paid out, whether or not replaying (replay), the remaining number of credits, the number of bets in a variable game, and the like.

Next, the combination provided in the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 3, the combination includes a bonus combination in which a bonus (bonus game state) is determined as a prize. For example, the bonus combination includes a big bonus combination. In the following description, the big bonus may be abbreviated as “BB”. The big bonus combination (BB combination) is determined to be given a big bonus game state (BB game state) as an award.

  The BB role is not provided with a medal payout or a replay as a prize. Even if the slot machine 10 wins the BB role in the internal lottery (the role lottery described later) and does not win the BB role in the variable game won for the BB role, Until the occurrence occurs, the winning combination of the BB role is carried over to the next and subsequent variable games.

The combination includes a replay combination (replay combination) in which replay (replay) is given as an award. Replay is that the next variable game can be started without having to bet medals.
Among the roles, there is a payout role that determines the payout of medals as a prize. In this specification, “to pay out medals” is intended to include not only actually paying out medals from a medal payout port 23 described later, but also adding them to internally stored credits. In the following description, a medal to be paid out to a player as an award may be simply indicated as “award medal”. For example, the payout role includes a watermelon role, a cherry role, and a bell role.

  For the watermelon combination, a predetermined number (for example, 15) of medals is determined as a prize. For the cherry role, a predetermined number (for example, two) of medals is determined as a prize.

  For example, the bell role includes a normal middle bell role A, a normal middle bell role B, a normal lower bell role, a normal upper right bell role, a normal right down bell role, a special lower bell role, and a special upper bell role. There is a role. In the normal middle bell role A and the normal middle bell role B, medals of a predetermined number of prizes (for example, 10 for 3 bets and 15 for 1 or 2 bets) The payment of For the normal lower bell, normal upper right bell, and normal right down bell, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 15 for 1 bet and 2 bets) are determined to be paid out. Yes. In the special lower bell combination and the special upper bell combination, a predetermined number of medals (for example, 14 for two bets) are determined to be paid out.

  In the following description, a symbol combination different from a symbol combination (combination) that needs to be derived in order to win a prize will be collectively referred to as “outlier symbol combination (outage stop eye)”. The payout combination is a so-called “small combination”.

Next, the gaming state of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of gaming states in which at least some of the winning probabilities of the combination in the internal lottery (the combination lottery described later) are different. In the slot machine 10, the plurality of gaming states include a normal gaming state, a carryover gaming state, and a BB gaming state.

  In the BB gaming state, the winning probability of the combined payout combination is higher than in the normal gaming state and the carryover gaming state. Therefore, in the BB gaming state, a large number of award medals can be paid out, which corresponds to an advantageous state advantageous to the player as compared to the normal gaming state and the carryover gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning combination BB is won in the variable game in the normal gaming state, and the winning combination of the BB role does not occur, the slot machine 10 shifts from the next variable game to the carry-over gaming state.

  In the slot machine 10, when the winning combination BB is won in the variable game in the normal gaming state and the winning combination of the BB role is generated, the next changing game is shifted to the BB gaming state. In the slot machine 10, when a winning combination of BB occurs in the change game in the carryover game state, the next change game is shifted to the BB game state. That is, the slot machine 10 is configured to be able to shift to an advantageous state when a predetermined shift condition of “winning the BB winning” is satisfied.

  In the slot machine 10, when a predetermined end condition is satisfied in the variable game in the BB game state, the BB game state ends with the end of the variable game. In this case, the slot machine 10 shifts from the next variable game to the normal gaming state. The end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied when the total payout number of medals after shifting to the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined prescribed number. In other words, the end condition for the BB gaming state is satisfied when the total number of game media granted in the BB gaming state exceeds a predetermined number as a predetermined number. The specified number of sheets in this embodiment is set to 359 sheets.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described.
As shown in FIG. 5, the slot machine 10 includes a main board 40 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The main board 40 performs various processes and outputs a control command (control signal) according to the results of the processes. The slot machine 10 includes a sub-board 41 on the rear side (inside the machine) of the front door 12. The sub board 41 performs various processes based on control commands input from the main board 40. For example, the sub-board 41 performs processing for executing the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15.

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 performs various processes by executing a main control program. The main control ROM 40b stores a main control program, a lottery table used for a predetermined lottery, and the like. The main control RAM 40c is configured to be able to store various information that can be rewritten during the operation of the slot machine 10, such as the credit described above. Information stored in the main control RAM 40c is, for example, a flag, a counter, and a timer.

  Further, the main board 40 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the main board 40. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the main control CPU 40a. The random number data generated in the slot machine 10 includes random number data (hereinafter, referred to as “random number data for role lottery”) used for the role lottery described later. In the present embodiment, the random number data for the lottery drawing is 16-bit numerical data, and is a total of 65536 integer values from 0 (0000H) to 65535 (FFFFH).

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to input detection signals output from the sensors SE1 to SE4 via a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is connected to each actuator of the reels 16a to 16c via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operation of each actuator individually via a drive circuit (not shown). That is, the main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the operations of the reels 16a to 16c separately.

  The main control CPU 40a is connected to a 1-bet button 18, a MAX bet button 19, a settlement button 20, a start lever 21, and stop buttons 22a to 22c through a port (not shown). The main control CPU 40a can input an operation signal that is output when the 1-bet button 18, the MAX bet button 19, the settlement button 20, the start lever 21, and the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated through a port (not shown). It is configured. The main control CPU 40a is connected to the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown). The main control CPU 40a is configured to be able to control the display contents of the information panel 30 via a drive circuit (not shown).

Next, the sub-board 41 will be described in detail.
As shown in FIG. 6, the sub-board 41 includes a sub-control CPU 41a, a sub-control ROM 41b, and a sub-control RAM 41c. For example, the sub control CPU 41a executes a process related to the effect by executing a sub control program. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sub-control program, a lottery table used for lottery, 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 13, and display effect data used to execute the display 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 14, and light-emitting effect data used to execute the light-emitting effect. The sub-control ROM 41b stores a sound effect pattern that can specify a sound effect mode (contents) in the speaker 15 and sound effect data used to execute the sound effect.

  The sub-control RAM 41c is configured to be able to 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.

  Further, the sub-board 41 of the present embodiment is configured to be able to generate random number data. For example, the random number data may be a hardware random number generated by a random number generation circuit provided on the sub-board 41. For example, the random number data may be a software random number generated by the sub control CPU 41a.

  The sub board 41 is connected to the effect display device 13. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the display mode of the effect display device 13. The sub board 41 is connected to the decorative lamp 14. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the lighting mode of the decorative lamp 14. The sub board 41 is connected to the speaker 15. The sub-control CPU 41a is configured to be able to control the output mode of the speaker 15.

  Next, the role lottery table for performing the role lottery and the lottery number will be described. The role lottery table is stored in the main control ROM 40b. As will be described in detail later, the winning lottery in the slot machine 10 is realized by determining a lottery number from a plurality of lottery numbers by lottery using random number data for winning lottery.

First, the lottery number will be described.
As shown in FIG. 6, each of the plurality of lottery numbers is defined with one or a plurality of winning combinations as winning combinations that allow winning in the variable game. That is, for each of a plurality of lottery numbers, one or more symbol combinations that determine a prize are defined as symbol combinations that are allowed to be derived in the variation game.

  In this specification, when it is indicated that “a winning of a specific role is permitted” or “a winning of a specific role” is indicated, the specific role is defined as a role allowing a winning. It means that you have won the lottery number. That is, the lottery number can be grasped as combination information defining a combination of combinations corresponding to the condition device (condition device combination).

  In the lottery number N01 (BB), a BB combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N02 (replay), a replay combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N03 (watermelon), a watermelon combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. In the lottery number N04 (cherry), a cherry combination is defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game.

  In the lottery number N05 (ordinary bell 1), a normal middle bell combination A and a normal middle bell combination B are defined as a combination that allows winning in a variable game. The lottery number N06 (ordinary bell 2) includes the normal middle bell role A, normal middle bell role B, normal lower bell role, normal upper right bell role, and right It is defined as a descent bell role.

  In the lottery number N07 (special bell 1), a normal middle bell role A, a normal middle bell role B, a normal lower bell role, and a special lower bell role are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. ing. In the lottery number N07 (special bell 2), as a role allowing a winning in a variable game, a normal upper right bell role, a normal right down bell role, and a special upper bell role are defined.

Next, the role lottery table will be described.
As shown in FIG. 7, the slot machine 10 includes a plurality of combination lottery tables. The plurality of combination lottery tables are associated with the gaming state and the number of bets. The plurality of combination lottery tables include combination lottery tables T11 to T13 associated with the normal gaming state, combination lottery tables T21 to T23 associated with the carryover gaming state, and combination lottery associated with the BB gaming state. There is a table T3. The winning lottery tables T11 and T21 are associated with the betting number = 1 (one bet), and the winning lottery tables T12, T22, and T3 are associated with the betting number = 2 (two bets). The combination lottery tables T13 and T23 are associated with the number of bets = 3 (three bets).

  In each of the plurality of lottery tables, probability data is associated with each of a plurality of lottery numbers as numerical data for determining whether or not to win. For example, in the winning lottery table T13, if it is assumed that “4285” is associated with the lottery number N02 as the probability data, the winning probability of the lottery number N02 is the case where the betting number = 3, and in the normal gaming state. At some point, it is 4285/65536.

  In the plurality of winning lottery tables, an order for determining whether or not to win is determined for each lottery number. In the following description, the determination as to whether or not to win may be indicated as “winning determination”, and the order for the determination of winning may be indicated as “determination order”. For example, in the lottery tables T11 to T13, T21 to T23, and T3, the order of the lottery numbers N01 → N02 → N03 → N04 → N05 → N06 → N07 → N08 →. If none of the lottery numbers are won, it is a so-called “out”.

  Then, in the multiple lottery tables, probability data is associated with the multiple lottery numbers so that the lottery number (role) that can be won according to the gaming state and the number of bets is different from the winning probability. It has been.

  For example, when the player is in the normal gaming state or the carry-over gaming state and is betting one or two, the lottery number N01 (BB), the lottery number N02 (replay), and the lottery number N06 (normal bell 2 ). For example, in the case of a normal gaming state or a carryover gaming state, when three bets are placed, a lottery number N01 (BB), a lottery number N02 (replay), a lottery number N03 (watermelon), a lottery number N04 (cherry) , And lottery number N05 (usually Bell 1). For example, when the player is in the BB gaming state and bets two, the lottery number N07 (special bell 1) and the lottery number N08 (special bell 2) can be won.

  Therefore, in this embodiment, in the normal gaming state and the carry-over gaming state, when one bet and two bets, winning a watermelon role or cherry role that can be won at the time of three bets do not do. In the present embodiment, in the BB gaming state, the lottery numbers N05 and N06 (ordinary bells) are not won, and only the lottery numbers N07 and N08 (special bells) can be won.

  Here, as described above, in the lottery numbers N07 and N08, a normal bell combination and a special bell combination are determined as winning combinations in the variable game. Therefore, it can be said that the combination that can be won in the BB gaming state (advantageous state) includes a normal bell combination corresponding to the first combination and a special bell combination corresponding to the second combination. Further, the normal bell combination and the special bell combination can be won in the combination lottery during the BB gaming state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, in the case of the normal gaming state and the carryover gaming state, when one bet and two bets, the sum of the BB roles is greater than when three bets are placed. Probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the winning probability and the winning probability of the sum of the bell combination are lowered. Accordingly, the slot machine 10 has a choice of the number of bets from 1 to 3 bets in the normal game state or the carry-over game state, but the number of bets is 3 instead of 1 or 2 bets. It is configured such that the player's profits are increased by playing the variable game by betting.

  For example, if there are the same number of bets in the normal game state and the carry-over game state, the winning combination probability for the BB role, the winning probability for the Bell role, the winning combination for the watermelon role will be displayed in the multiple role lottery tables. Probability data is associated with a plurality of lottery numbers so that the probability and the combined winning probability of the cherry roles are the same. In this embodiment, there is no “missing” in the BB gaming state, but it may be “missing”.

Next, the game progress process executed by the main control CPU 40a will be described.
As shown in FIG. 8, in the game progress process, the main control CPU 40a performs a game start set process (step S101). For example, in the game start set process, the main control CPU 40a deletes or updates information in a predetermined storage area in the main control RAM 40c. Next, the main control CPU 40a starts receiving a medal bet (step S102). Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a checks the gaming state (step S103).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is a re-game operation (step S104). The main control CPU 40a determines that the re-game operation flag is stored when the re-game operation flag is stored in the main control RAM 40c, and determines that the re-game operation is not performed when it is not stored. Note that the main control CPU 40a resets the number of bets in the previous variable game as the number of bets in the current variable game when the re-game is in operation.

  If it is not during the re-game operation (step S104: NO), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal management process for setting the number of bets in the current variable game (step S105). In the process of step S105, when the main control CPU 40a receives a medal detection signal from the insertion sensor SE4, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the betting number stored in the main control RAM 40c. In the process of step S105, when the operation signal is input from the 1-bet button 18, the main control CPU 40a adds 1 to the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c, and the added amount is added to the main control RAM 40c. Subtract the stored credit. In the process of step S105, when the operation signal is input from the MAX bet button 19, the main control CPU 40a adds to the bet number so that the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c becomes the specified bet number X. At the same time, the credit stored in the main control RAM 40c is subtracted by the added amount.

  When the main control CPU 40a is in a re-game operation (step S104: YES), or when the process of step S105 is finished, the bet number in the current variable game is the specified bet number X that allows the start of the variable game. (Step S106). In the present embodiment, the prescribed bet number X in the normal game state and the carry-over game state is set to 1, 2, and 3. Further, the prescribed bet number X in the BB gaming state is set to two.

  When the bet number does not match the specified bet number X (step S106: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103. In other words, in the process of step S106, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not it is possible to start the variable game.

  On the other hand, when the bet number in the current variable game matches the specified bet number X (step S106: YES), the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the start operation by the start lever 21 has been accepted (step S107). ). In the process of step S107, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when an operation signal is input from the start lever 21, while a negative determination is made when an operation signal is not input from the start lever 21. When the start operation has not been received (step S107: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S103.

  On the other hand, when the start operation is received (step S107: YES), the main control CPU 40a acquires random data for the role lottery among the random number data generated in the main board 40, and for main control. The data is stored in a predetermined storage area in the RAM 40c (step S108).

  Next, the main control CPU 40a performs a role lottery process (step S109). In the role lottery process, the main control CPU 40a selects a role lottery table associated with the current betting number and the current gaming state from a plurality of role lottery tables. The main control CPU 40a identifies the current gaming state by referring to the value of the gaming state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c. The main control CPU 40a identifies the current bet number by referring to the information indicating the bet number stored in the main control RAM 40c.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a selects the combination lottery table T11 when the gaming state is the normal gaming state and the betting number = 1, and selects the combination lottery table T12 when the betting number = 2. When = 3, the winning lottery table T13 is selected. The main control CPU 40a selects the winning lottery table T21 when the gaming state is the carryover gaming state and the betting number = 1, and selects the winning lottery table T22 when the betting number = 2, and the betting number = 3. If it is, the combination lottery table T23 is selected. The main control CPU 40a selects the combination lottery table T3 when the gaming state is the BB gaming state and the betting number = 2.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the lottery number based on the selected winning lottery table and the random number data for winning lottery acquired in step S108. Judgment of the lottery number when determining and winning. When the main control CPU 40a determines that any lottery number is won, the main control CPU 40a stores the winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the lottery number determined to be the winning. When the main control CPU 40a determines that all the lottery numbers are non-winning, the main control CPU 40a may store the non-winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can identify the loss, and store the winning flag in the main control RAM 40c. Just don't let it go.

Here, a specific example of the role lottery process will be described.
First, the main control CPU 40a sets the lottery number having the first (first) determination order as the target of the winning determination, and therefore reads the random number data for the lottery acquired in the process of step S108, In the storage area (hereinafter referred to as “working area”). This work area may be a register (not shown) or a storage area set in the main control RAM 40c.

Then, the main control CPU 40a executes the following unit determination process as a process for making a winning determination.
In the unit determination process, the main control CPU 40a adds the numerical data stored in the work area and the probability data associated with the lottery number that is the object of the winning determination to generate calculation data. The main control CPU 40a stores the generated calculation data in the work area and updates the stored contents in the work area. The main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to win the lottery number to be determined this time based on the generated calculation data and predetermined determination data. For example, the main control CPU 40a may determine that the winning calculation is made when the generated calculation data exceeds the numerical data “65536” as the determination data, while the non-winning determination is made if it does not exceed the numerical data “65536”. When it is determined that the lottery number to be determined this time is winning, the main control CPU 40a stores a winning flag in the main control RAM 40c as information that can specify the lottery number determined to be winning. Thereafter, the main control CPU 40a ends the unit determination process and the role lottery process.

  When the main control CPU 40a determines that the lottery number to be determined this time is not winning and the unit determination processing for all the lottery numbers has not been completed, the main control CPU 40a The lottery number next to the lottery number is set as a new determination target, and the above-described unit determination process is executed. The main control CPU 40a ends the lottery process when it is determined that the lottery number to be determined this time is non-winning and the unit determination process for all the lottery numbers is completed. In other words, in this case, the lottery number (combination) has not been won.

  As described above, the main control CPU 40a performs lottery according to the determination order in the selected lottery table until it is determined that any lottery number is won or until the winning determination for all lottery numbers is completed. Unit determination processing (winning determination) can be repeated for each number. As described above, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes the role lottery process, thereby realizing the role lottery means for performing the role lottery for lottery.

  When the main control CPU 40a completes the role lottery process in step S109, the main control CPU 40a performs a specific lottery process for performing a specific lottery different from the role lottery (step S110). For example, does the specific lottery allow a transition to a state (so-called assist time) in which a stop operation mode using the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for generating a winning combination of a winning combination in the winning lottery is notified? It may be a lottery of no. The specific lottery may be a lottery for determining whether or not to generate a freeze effect. For example, the freeze effect is an effect performed by delaying the progress of the variable game by extending the time until the stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted. For example, the freeze effect may include at least one of causing the reels 16a to 16c to rotate and stop the effect and causing the effect display device 13 to display a predetermined image.

  When the specific lottery process is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an effect command transmission process (step S111). For example, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the game state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and identifies the current game state. Then, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter referred to as “gaming state command”) that can identify the current gaming state, and stores it in the output buffer. In the present embodiment, the control command stored in the output buffer is output to the sub board 41 (sub control CPU 41a) by a predetermined output process.

  For example, in the effect command transmission process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “start command”) that can specify the start of a variable game or the winning lottery number, and stores it in the output buffer. In this embodiment, when the main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery number (in the case of a loss), the main control CPU 40a may or may not generate a control command that can identify the loss.

  When the effect command transmission process ends, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112). When the shortest game time has not elapsed (step S112: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S112 and waits until the shortest game time has elapsed. When the shortest game time has elapsed (step S112: YES), the main control CPU 40a sets the shortest game time (step S113).

  Thereafter, 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 S114). In the process of step S114, the main control CPU 40a waits until the rotation speed of the reels 16a to 16c becomes constant at a predetermined rotation speed and a stop operation by the stop buttons 22a to 22c can be accepted.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c has been received (step S115). In step S115, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c shifts from a state where no operation signal is input to a state where it is input. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a makes a negative determination when no operation signal is input from any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. When the stop operation is not received (step S115: NO), the main control CPU 40a repeats the determination process of step S115 and waits until the stop operation is received.

  On the other hand, when a stop operation is received (step S115: YES), the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the stop button to which the operation signal is input (step S116). That is, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator in response to reception of the stop operation, and stops the symbol by stopping the rotation of the reel corresponding to the received stop operation. Details of the reel stop process will be described later. In the process of step S116, when the main control CPU 40a receives a stop operation by any of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the control command (hereinafter referred to as “operation command”) that can identify the stop button that has received the stop operation. And store it in the output buffer.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not all of the reels 16a to 16c have been stopped (step S117). When one or more of the reels 16a to 16c are not stopped (step S117: NO), the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S115. On the other hand, when all of the reels 16a to 16c are stopped (step S117: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a display symbol determination process for determining a symbol combination displayed on the active line. (Step S118).

  In the display symbol determination, the main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol combination (combination) for which a prize is determined is displayed on the active line (in the present embodiment, the middle line L1). That is, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not a winning has occurred. In the display symbol determination, the main control CPU 40a determines the type of symbol combination when the symbol combination (combination) that determines the prize is displayed on the active line.

  Next, the main control CPU 40a determines whether or not to pay out medals to the player (step S119). In the process of step S119, the main control CPU 40a makes an affirmative determination when a payout combination is won, and a negative determination when the payout combination does not win. When a medal is paid out (step S119: YES), the main control CPU 40a performs a medal payout process for driving a hopper unit (not shown) to pay out a medal (step S120). Thereby, the payout of medals is given as a prize.

  When the medal is not paid out (step S119: NO) and when the process of step S120 is completed, the main control CPU 40a performs an end process for ending the variable game (step S121). When the end process is completed, the main control CPU 40a proceeds to the process of step S101.

  In the end process, the main control CPU 40a generates a control command (hereinafter, referred to as “end command”) for instructing the end of the variable game, and stores it in the output buffer. The end command can also specify the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning symbol combination (role). The end command is output regardless of the gaming state.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a stores the re-game operation flag in the main control RAM 40c when the re-game is won. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates replay (replay). Thereby, a re-game is awarded as a prize.

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of shifting the gaming state. The main control CPU 40a updates the value of the gaming state flag stored in the main control RAM 40c and shifts the gaming state. Therefore, in the present embodiment, means for controlling the state of the slot machine 10 as a gaming machine is realized by the main control CPU 40a.

  The main control CPU 40a updates the value of the game state flag to a value that can identify the carry-over gaming state when the BB combination is won in the normal gaming state and the BB combination does not win. That is, the main control CPU 40a carries over the gaming state and shifts to the gaming state. In the carryover gaming state, the main control CPU 40a continues the carryover gaming state without updating the value of the gaming state flag when the BB combination does not win.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the BB combination in the normal game state or the carry-over game state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the game state flag to a value that can identify the BB game state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the BB gaming state.

  When the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied in the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a updates the value of the gaming state flag to a value that can identify the normal gaming state. That is, the main control CPU 40a shifts the gaming state to the normal gaming state. As described above, the end condition for the BB gaming state in the present embodiment is established when the total payout number of award medals in the BB gaming state reaches a predetermined number. As described above, the specified number of sheets in the present embodiment is 359 sheets. In the BB gaming state, the main control CPU 40a continues the BB gaming state without updating the value of the gaming state flag when the BB gaming state end condition is not satisfied.

  Here, the main control CPU 40a accumulates and counts the number of award medals paid out in the processing of step S120 in the BB gaming state, and counts the total number of award medals paid out after shifting to the BB gaming state. Is configured to do. Specifically, when the main control CPU 40a pays out the award medals in the process of step S120, the value of the payout counter stored in the main control RAM 40c is added to the total number after adding the number of the award medals paid out. The payout number is updated to a value that can be specified. The main control CPU 40a refers to the value of the payout counter stored in the main control RAM 40c, and can grasp the total payout number of award medals after shifting to the BB gaming state.

  Therefore, the main control CPU 40a ends the BB gaming state when the total number of award medals paid out in the current BB gaming state exceeds 359 as a result of the awarding of award medals in the process of step S120. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a continues without terminating the BB gaming state if the total number of award medals paid out in the current BB gaming state does not exceed 359 as a result of the awarding of award medals in the process of step S120. Let

  In the termination process, the main control CPU 40a performs a process of erasing (clearing) some or all of the winning flags stored in the main control RAM 40c. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a wins a lottery number (for example, lottery number N01) for which a BB role is won as a role allowing a winning in a variable game, and does not win a BB role. In this case, information that can specify that the BB combination is won is not deleted from the winning flag. That is, when the main control CPU 40a has won the BB combination and the BB combination has not won, the main control CPU 40a carries over the BB combination.

  In the carry-over gaming state, the main control CPU 40a does not erase information that can specify that the BB combination is won in the winning flag even if the BB combination does not win. That is, when the main control CPU 40a carries over the winning combination of the BB combination, the main control CPU 40a continues to carry over the winning combination of the BB combination until the winning combination of the BB combination. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a deletes information that can specify that a combination different from the BB combination is selected from the winning flags regardless of whether or not the combination has won. That is, the main control CPU 40a does not carry over the winning of a role different from the BB role regardless of whether or not a winning of the role has occurred.

  In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes a medal payout process (step S120) and an end process (step S121), thereby giving an award as an advantageous value according to the symbol combination derived in the variable game. The means to do is realized. In other words, in the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a realizes a function as a means for giving a privilege when a predetermined display result is derived as the plurality of reels 16a to 16c are stopped. Yes.

  Next, the reel stop process (step S116) performed in the game progress process will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, the main control CPU 40a executes a reel stop process, thereby realizing a function as a derivation control means capable of stopping the rotation of the reel in accordance with the mode of the stop operation and deriving the symbol. ing. Details will be described below.

  In the reel stop process, the main control CPU 40a, based on the result of the role lottery and the mode of the stop operation using the stop buttons 22a to 22c, from among the symbols within a predetermined pull-in range (for example, 4 symbols), Search for symbols that can be stopped on the active line. Then, the main control CPU 40a controls the actuator so that one of the searched symbols or a plurality of symbols is stopped on the effective line. The main control CPU 40a displays such a symbol combination on the effective line according to the result of the role lottery and the mode of the stop operation by performing such control regarding the stop operation using the stop buttons 22a to 22c. Can do.

  Hereinafter, regarding the relationship between the lottery numbers won in the role lottery and the mode of the stop operation using the stop buttons 22a to 22c and the symbol combinations (stop eyes) displayed on the active line, the BB role and the bell It explains in detail focusing on the role.

  As shown in FIG. 6, the main control CPU 40a is the stop button 22a at the pushing position (timing) where the lottery number N01 (BB) is won in the normal gaming state and the seven symbols are within the pull-in range. When .about.22c is operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the stop of the BB combination is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the pressing position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range, the main control CPU 40a stops the disengagement stop eye on the effective line regardless of the pressing order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  The main control CPU 40a does not win any lottery numbers other than the lottery number that determines only the BB role, such as in the case of losing in the carryover gaming state, and at the pushing position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range. When the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the stop of the BB combination is displayed on the active line regardless of the pressing order. On the other hand, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are not operated at the pressing position where the seven symbols are within the pull-in range, the main control CPU 40a displays the discontinuation stop eyes on the effective line regardless of the pressing order. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped.

  When the lottery number N05 (normal bell 1) is won, the main control CPU 40a does not stop the normal middle bell role A or the normal middle bell role B, regardless of the pressing order of the stop buttons 22a to 22c. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the mark is displayed on the effective line. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol stopped on the active line in response to the first stop operation constitutes the stop eye of the normal middle bell role A or the stop eye of the normal middle bell role B The stop eye to be finally displayed on the active line may be determined.

  For example, in the present embodiment, a symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the effective line (middle line L1) as the stop point of the normal middle bell role A. For example, on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination of “character symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed as a stop of the normal middle bell role B.

  When the main control CPU 40a wins the lottery number N06 (ordinary bell 2), regardless of the pushing order and the pushing position of the stop buttons 22a to 22c, the stop eye of any normal bell is displayed on the active line. Then, the reels 16a to 16c are stopped. When the lottery number N06 is won, the stop that can be derived is usually the stop of the middle bell role A, the stop of the normal middle bell role B, the stop of the normal lower bell role, the stop of the normal upper right bell role There is an eye, and a stop eye that usually plays a right down bell. The main control CPU 40a determines the stop eye to be finally displayed on the effective line according to which of the symbols constituting the normal bell role is the symbol stopped on the active line triggered by the first stop operation. Good.

  For example, in the present embodiment, when a stop of a normal lower bell is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol consisting of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the lower line L3. The combination is displayed. For example, when a stop of a right upper bell is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination of “character design-bell design-bell design” is displayed on the upper right line L5, or A symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed. For example, when a stop of the right down bell is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination of “bell design-bell design-bell design” is displayed on the right down line L4. Is done.

  As shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 9, when the lottery number N07 (special bell 1) is won, the main control CPU 40a displays on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation using the stop buttons 22a to 22c. Different symbol combinations. In the present embodiment, the lottery number N07 is a lottery number that can be won in the BB gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 9A and 9B, the main control CPU 40a is the case where the first stop operation is performed by the first stop button 22a, and the character design with the symbol number Z13 is the first. The first reel 16a is stopped so that the character symbol stops at all of the three stop positions of the first reel 16a when the push position reaches the middle stop position of the reel 16a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops the character symbol of symbol number Z12 at the lower stop position of the first reel 16a, stops the character symbol of symbol number Z13 at the middle stop position, and stops at symbol number Z14 at the upper stop position. The first reel 16a is stopped so that the character design of is stopped. That is, the main control CPU 40a stops the first stop button 22a at the middle stop position of the first reel 16a, aiming at the character symbol of the symbol number Z13, that is, even in the so-called "eye push" When “press” is made, the three character symbols of symbol numbers Z12 to Z14 are stopped at the respective stop positions of the first reel 16a.

  In the following description, “operating the stop button at a pressing position at which the three character symbols of symbol numbers Z12 to Z14 can be stopped at each stop position of the first reel 16a” is simply “pressing the character symbol bitterly”. May indicate "success". In the following description, “operating the stop button at the push position where the three character symbols Z12 to Z14 cannot be stopped at each stop position of the first reel 16a” is simply “pressing the character symbol bitterly”. May indicate "failed".

  In the present embodiment, the pressing position (operation timing) at which the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 reaches the middle stop position of the first reel 16a corresponds to the specific pressing position (specific operation timing). In the present embodiment, the “specific pressing position” refers to the pressing position where the character design with the symbol number Z12 approaches the lower stop position of the first reel 16a, or the character design with the design number Z14 is the upper stop position of the first reel 16a. This is the same push position as the push position where is approached. In this specification, the “push position (operation timing) at which a specific symbol reaches a specific stop position” means that the specific symbol stops at a specific stop from the time immediately before the specific symbol reaches the specific stop position. Of the period up to the point of time when passing through the position, it may be the entire period or a part of the period.

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the main control CPU 40a stops the character symbol at each stop position of the first reel 16a, in the order of the second stop button 22b → the third stop button 22c. When the stop operation is performed, the reels 16b and 16c are stopped so that the stop mark of the special lower bell is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pushing position. That is, the main control CPU 40a derives the stop of the special lower bell role when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated by forward pressing and when the character symbol is successfully pressed. For example, when a special lower bell role stop is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination “character symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the lower line L3. .

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the main control CPU 40a stops the character symbol at each stop position of the first reel 16a, in the order of the third stop button 22c → the second stop button 22b. When the stop operation is performed, the reels 16b and 16c are stopped so that the stop mark of the normal middle bell combination B is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pushing position. That is, the main control CPU 40a operates the stop buttons 22a to 22c with forward scissors, and when the character symbol has been successfully pressed, the normal middle bell role B is derived.

  Accordingly, when the player succeeds in pressing the character symbol by the first stop operation using the first stop button 22a, the player can operate the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c by pressing them in order. While it is possible to generate a win for the bell role, it is possible to generate a normal win for the middle bell role B by operating with forward scissors. That is, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, even if the character design has been successfully pressed, the player selects at his own will whether to win the special lower bell role or the normal middle bell role B It is configured to be possible.

  As shown in FIG. 9C, the main control CPU 40a is a case where the first stop operation is performed by the first stop button 22a, and the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 is the middle stage of the first reel 16a. When it is not the push position that reaches the stop position, the symbol that normally constitutes the stop of the lower bell is stopped on the effective line. For example, the main control CPU 40a sets the character symbol of symbol number Z12 to the middle stop position when the character symbol of symbol number Z13 is a pushing position slightly earlier than the pushing position reaching the middle stop position of the first reel 16a. Stop. For example, the main control CPU 40a pulls the BAR symbol of the symbol number Z18 and stops the middle stage when the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 is a pushing position slightly later than the pushing position reaching the middle stop position of the first reel 16a. Stop in position.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a stops the symbols that normally constitute the lower-level bell stop on the active line, regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position of the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c. As a result, on the effective line (middle line L1), the stop point of the normal lower bell is displayed. For example, when a stop of the normal lower bell is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination of “bell symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the lower line L3. .

  As shown in FIGS. 9D and 9E, the main control CPU 40a operates on the active line regardless of the pressing position when the pressing order of the stop buttons 22a to 22c is neither forward pressing nor forward scissor pressing. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the stop eye of the normal middle bell role A or the stop eye of the normal middle bell role B is displayed. The main control CPU 40a determines whether the symbol stopped on the active line in response to the first stop operation constitutes the stop eye of the normal middle bell role A or the stop eye of the normal middle bell role B The stop eye to be finally displayed on the active line may be determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 and 10, the main control CPU 40a displays on the active line according to the mode of the stop operation using the stop buttons 22a to 22c when the lottery number N08 (special bell 2) is won. Different symbol combinations. In the present embodiment, the lottery number N08 is a lottery number that can be won in the BB gaming state.

  As shown in FIGS. 10A and 10B, the main control CPU 40a performs the first stop operation by the first stop button 22a, and the character symbol of symbol number Z13 stops at the middle stage of the first reel 16a. When the push position is approaching the position, the first reel 16a is stopped so that the character symbol stops at all three stop positions of the first reel 16a. Specifically, the main control CPU 40a stops the character symbol of symbol number Z12 at the lower stop position of the first reel 16a, stops the character symbol of symbol number Z13 at the middle stop position, and stops at symbol number Z14 at the upper stop position. The first reel 16a is stopped so that the character design of is stopped. That is, the main control CPU 40a stops the three character symbols of the symbol numbers Z12 to Z14 at each stop position of the first reel 16a when the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 is successfully pressed.

  As shown in FIG. 10 (a), the main control CPU 40a is the case where the character symbol is stopped at each stop position of the first reel 16a, in the order of the second stop button 22b → the third stop button 22c. When the stop operation is performed, the reels 16b and 16c are stopped so that the stop mark of the special upper bell role is displayed on the effective line regardless of the pushing position. That is, the main control CPU 40a derives the stop eye of the special upper bell role when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated by forward pressing and when the character symbol is successfully pressed. For example, when the special upper bell stop symbol is displayed on the active line (middle line L1), a symbol combination of “character symbol-bell symbol-bell symbol” is displayed on the upper line L2. .

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the main control CPU 40a stops the character symbol at each stop position of the first reel 16a, in the order of the third stop button 22c → the second stop button 22b. When the stop operation is performed, the reels 16b and 16c are stopped so that the stop mark of the bell role B is usually displayed on the upper right line on the active line regardless of the pushing position. In other words, the main control CPU 40a operates the stop buttons 22a to 22c with forward scissors, and when the character symbol has been successfully pressed, the main control CPU 40a usually derives the stop of the upper right bell role B.

  Therefore, if the player succeeds in pressing the character symbol by the first stop operation using the first stop button 22a, the player can operate the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c by pressing them in order. While it is possible to generate a winning combination for the bell role, it is possible to generate a winning combination for the bell role at the upper right by operating with the forward scissors. That is, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, even if the character design has been successfully pressed, the player chooses whether to win the special upper-level bell role or the normal upper-right bell role. It is configured to be possible.

  As shown in FIGS. 10C and 10D, the main control CPU 40a performs the first stop operation by the first stop button 22a, and the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 stops at the middle stage of the first reel 16a. When it is not the push position that reaches the position, the symbols that constitute the stop eye of the normal right down bell role or the stop eye of the normal upper right bell role are stopped on the effective line.

  For example, the main control CPU 40a sets the character symbol of symbol number Z12 to the middle stop position when the character symbol of symbol number Z13 is a pushing position slightly earlier than the pushing position reaching the middle stop position of the first reel 16a. Stop. For example, the main control CPU 40a pulls in the watermelon symbol of the symbol number Z16 and stops the middle stage when the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 is a pushing position slightly later than the pushing position reaching the middle stop position of the first reel 16a. Stop in position.

  Then, the main control CPU 40a configures a normal right-down bell stop or a normal right-up bell stop on the effective line regardless of the pressing order and the pressing position of the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c. Stop the symbol to be used. Thereby, a stop eye of the normal right down bell role or a stop eye of the normal upper right bell role is displayed on the active line (middle line L1). The main control CPU 40a, depending on whether the symbol stopped on the active line in response to the first stop operation constitutes the stop eye of the normal right down bell role or the normal upper right bell role stop eye The stop eye to be finally displayed on the active line may be determined.

  As shown in FIGS. 10E and 10F, the main control CPU 40a determines that the stop button 22a to 22c is on the active line regardless of the pressing position when the pressing order of the stop buttons 22a to 22c is neither forward pressing nor forward scissor pressing. The reels 16a to 16c are stopped so that the stop eye of the bell role is displayed on the upper right.

  Therefore, if the player wins any of the lottery numbers N07 and N08, and the first stop operation using the first stop button 22a succeeds in pressing the character symbol, the player continues to press the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c. By operating by pushing, it is possible to generate a special bell winning prize. On the other hand, the player can generate a normal bell winning combination by operating the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c by pressing forward. That is, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment is configured so that the player can select whether to win a special bell role or a normal bell role by his / her own intention even when the character pattern is successfully pressed. Has been.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the special bell combination (second combination) is won, the first reel 16a among the plurality of reels 16a to 16c can derive the character symbol constituting the special bell combination. It is. Further, in the present embodiment, even when the character symbol constituting the special bell role is derived in the first reel 16a, the mode of the stop operation by the stop button corresponding to the reels 16b and 16c different from the first reel 16a. Accordingly, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the special bell role is derived, and the occurrence of a special bell role winning can be avoided. In the present embodiment, the first reel 16a corresponds to a specific reel that is a part of the plurality of reels.

  Further, in the present embodiment, even when the normal bell combination and the special bell combination are won and the character pattern constituting the special bell combination is derived in the first reel 16a, the reel 16b , 16c according to the mode of the stop operation by the stop button, the symbol constituting the normal bell role is derived, and the normal bell role can be generated.

  Furthermore, in the present embodiment, when the special bell combination is won and the first top button 22a operation section corresponding to the first reel 16a is operated for the first time, the character symbols constituting the special bell combination are displayed. Derivation is possible. On the other hand, in the present embodiment, when the stop button corresponding to the reels 16b and 16c is operated first, a symbol different from the character symbol constituting the special bell role is derived, and the special bell role is generated. It is configured to be able to avoid.

  Further, the main control CPU 40a of the present embodiment is configured to derive a symbol within a range that can be derived when a stop operation is performed. In the slot machine 10, the character pattern constituting the special bell role is within a range that can be derived when the first stop button 22a corresponding to the first reel 16a is operated and the stop operation is performed. In some cases, the character design is derived. On the other hand, when there is no character symbol constituting the special bell role in the range that can be derived when the stop operation is performed, the slot machine 10 derives a symbol different from the character symbol constituting the special bell role. It is configured.

Next, processing performed by the sub control CPU 41a will be described.
When the sub control CPU 41a inputs various control commands from the main control CPU 40a, the sub control CPU 41a controls the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the speaker 15 so as to execute various effects based on the control command.

  For example, the sub control CPU 41a performs control to shift the effect mode (effect state) based on the lottery state command. Specifically, the sub-control CPU 41a notifies the effect display device 13, the decoration lamp 14, and the effect mode information (effect information) indicating the effect mode according to the lottery state that can be specified from the lottery state command. At least one of the speakers 15 is controlled. The effect mode information can be notified by making at least one of the display effect by the effect display device 13, the light emission effect by the decoration lamp 14, and the sound effect by the speaker 15 different from other effect modes.

Next, the operation of the slot machine 10 configured as described above will be described.
In FIG. 11 (a), in the BB gaming state, when either of the lottery numbers N07 and N08 is won, only the normal bell combination is generated without generating the special bell combination. The continued situation is shown.

  In this case, the slot machine 10 pays out 15 award medals every time a variation game is performed in accordance with the occurrence of a normal bell combination for each variation game. In the slot machine 10, the total number of payouts is 345 with the 23rd regular bell winning in the BB gaming state, and the total number of payouts is 360 with the 24th normal bell winning. It becomes. That is, in the floating game in which the 24th regular bell winning is generated, the total number of award medals paid out in the BB gaming state exceeds 359 as the prescribed number, and the BB gaming state termination condition is satisfied.

  For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 11A, the number of award medals that the player acquires in one BB gaming state is 360. In other words, in the BB gaming state, when only winning a normal bell combination is generated, the number of award medals earned by the player is one more than the prescribed number.

  In FIG. 11B, in the BB gaming state, when winning one of the lottery numbers N07 and N08, the special bell role is generated once, and the rest continues to generate only the normal bell role. The situation is shown.

  In this case, the slot machine 10 pays out 14 award medals in a variation game in which a special bell role win has occurred, while in a variation game in which a normal bell role win occurs, the slot machine 10 receives 15 award medals. Make a withdrawal. For example, the total number of award medals to be paid out is one less than when the first prize is a normal bell role and the second prize is a special bell role, compared to the case where both are normal bell roles29 It becomes a sheet. After that, when only the normal bell role win occurs, the total payout number becomes 344 with the 23rd normal bell win, and the total payout with the 24th normal bell win The number of sheets is 359.

  That is, unlike the situation shown in FIG. 11A, with the 24th regular bell winning, the total payout number does not exceed 359, so the BB gaming state end condition is not satisfied. Then, with the 25th regular bell winning, the total payout number becomes 375, so that the total payout number of award medals in the BB gaming state exceeds the specified number of 359, and the BB gaming state ends. The condition is met.

  Therefore, in the example shown in FIG. 11B, the number of award medals that the player acquires in one BB gaming state is 375. That is, the number of award medals earned by a player is 16 more than the prescribed number when a special bell combination is generated once in the BB gaming state and only the normal bell combination is generated. . In addition, the number of award medals that a player can earn is only a special bell winning when the special bell winning is generated once in the BB gaming state and the remaining is a normal bell winning only. It will be 15 more than when you keep it.

  In FIG. 11 (c), in the BB gaming state, when either of the lottery numbers N07 and N08 is won, the special bell role is generated twice, and the rest continues to generate only the normal bell role. The situation is shown.

  In this case, the slot machine 10 pays out 14 award medals in a variation game in which a special bell role win has occurred, while in a variation game in which a normal bell role win occurs, the slot machine 10 receives 15 award medals. Make a withdrawal. For example, the total number of award medals to be paid out is 2 when the first win is a normal bell role and the second and third wins are a special bell role, compared to when both are normal bell roles. There will be 43 sheets less. After that, if only the normal bell role is generated, the total payout number is 343 with the 23rd normal bell role, and the total payout is with the 24th normal bell role. The number of sheets is 358.

  That is, unlike the situation shown in FIG. 11A, with the 24th regular bell winning, the total payout number does not exceed 359, so the BB gaming state end condition is not satisfied. Then, with the 25th regular bell winning, the total payout number becomes 374, so that the total payout number of award medals in the BB gaming state exceeds the specified number of 359, and the BB gaming state ends. The condition is met.

  For this reason, in the example shown in FIG. 11C, the number of award medals that the player acquires in one BB gaming state is 374. That is, the number of award medals earned by a player is 15 more than the specified number when a special bell combination is generated twice in the BB gaming state and only the normal bell combination is generated. .

  In addition, the number of award medals earned by a player is generated only twice when a special bell role is generated in the BB game state, and the remaining is a normal bell role only. It will be 14 more than when you keep it. However, the number of award medals earned by the player is, when the number of special bell roles in the BB gaming state is two, compared to when the number of special bell roles in the BB gaming state is one. One less.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, the prize medal in the BB gaming state (when the special bell combination (second combination) wins in the BB gaming state (advantageous state) is a predetermined number of times. The total number of game media) can be maximized. The predetermined number of times in the present embodiment corresponds to 1 time and 16 times.

  As described above, the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment uses the stop buttons corresponding to the remaining reels 16b and 16c even when the character symbol constituting the special bell role is derived in the first reel 16a. Depending on the mode of operation, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a special bell combination winning. Therefore, in the present embodiment, even if the character symbol of the symbol number Z13 is stopped accidentally or accidentally at the middle stop position of the first reel 16a, it is possible to avoid winning the special bell combination.

  Therefore, in the slot machine 10 of this embodiment, the prize medal that can be obtained in the BB gaming state when the number of wins for the special bell role is 2 to 15 times or 17 times or more in the BB gaming state. It will be possible for the player's will to avoid reducing the number of cards.

  By the way, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, in order to generate a special bell combination prize, the first stop button 22a must be operated with the character symbol of symbol number Z13 aimed at the middle stop position. For this reason, in order to stop the character design on the effective line in the first reel 16a, it is generally necessary to have a certain technical skill.

  For this reason, some players want to practice the above-mentioned “biting on specific symbols” even after the special bell role has been won a predetermined number of times in the BB gaming state. Some think. In the present embodiment, even when the number of wins for the special bell role has already reached the predetermined number in the BB gaming state, the symbol number Z13 is intentionally placed at the middle stop position of the first reel 16a when the special bell role is won. It is possible to practice to operate the first stop button 22a aiming at. Even if the character design on the first reel 16a has been successfully pushed, the remaining stop buttons 22b and 22c can be operated by pushing the scissors in a simple and reliable manner. Can be avoided. Therefore, in the present embodiment, it is possible to make the practice of pressing the character design bitter.

According to the slot machine 10 of the above-described embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) According to the present embodiment, when the number of times the special bell combination (second combination) is won is a predetermined number (1 or 16 times), a prize medal (game) in the BB gaming state (advantageous state) The total number of media) is maximized. With this premise, in the present embodiment, even when the symbols constituting the special bell role are derived in the first reel 16a (specific reel), the stop button corresponding to the reels 16b and 16c is stopped. Depending on the mode, it is possible to derive a symbol different from the symbols constituting the special bell combination, so that it is possible to intentionally avoid the special bell combination winning. Therefore, it is possible to protect the player's interest and improve the player's interest.

  (2) According to the present embodiment, it is possible to generate a normal bell combination (first combination) winning by avoiding occurrence of a special bell combination (second combination) winning. Therefore, it is possible not only to intentionally avoid the special bell winning, but at the same time, the normal bell winning can be generated, thereby protecting the player's interests and further improving the player's interest. Can be made.

  (3) According to the present embodiment, whether or not the symbol constituting the special bell role is derived depends on whether or not the first stop button 22a corresponding to the first reel 16a (specific reel) is operated. Therefore, it is possible to provide gameability that is easy to understand for the player.

  (4) According to the present embodiment, even when the first stop button 22a corresponding to the first reel 16a (specific reel) is operated, if the so-called “eye push” is not performed, a special bell role ( The symbol constituting the second role) cannot be derived. For this reason, some players want to practice pushing the “design of the special bell role”. However, in the conventional slot machine, after the number of occurrences of winning the special bell role (second role) has reached a predetermined number, it is impossible to push the “designs that make up the special bell role”. . On the other hand, in the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment, it is possible to avoid the occurrence of a special bell role winning even after the “design that constitutes the special bell role” has been made, so there is an opportunity to practice the aiming. Can be provided.

For example, the embodiment described above may be changed to another example as follows.
The slot machine 10 may be configured to be able to execute an effect that presents the first specific information. For example, the first specifying information is information that can specify that the total payout number of award medals in the BB gaming state can be maximized by generating a special bell combination for a predetermined number of times in the BB gaming state. For example, the first specific information specifies information that can specify that the character design is pushed on the first reel 16a when the special bell role is won, or that the stop buttons 22a to 22c are sequentially pressed. Possible information may be used. For example, the first specific information includes an image imitating a character pattern to be pressed and an arrow indicating the pressing order, a sound such as a human voice such as “Aim at the character pattern in the middle by pressing forward”, and a specific light emission pattern. You may be comprised independently or in combination. That is, a notification means for notifying information related to the mode of the stop operation can be realized by one or a combination of the effect display device 13, the decorative lamp 14, and the speaker 15. Such control of the notification means may be executed by the main control CPU 40a or the sub control CPU 41a.

  In the BB gaming state, the slot machine 10 may execute the notification of the first specific information until the number of special bell winnings reaches a predetermined number. On the other hand, the slot machine 10 can specify the mode of the stop operation of the stop buttons 22a to 22c necessary for generating the normal bell winning after the special bell winning number has been reached. Such information (hereinafter referred to as “second specific information”) may be notified by the notification means. Such control of the notification means may be executed by the main control CPU 40a or the sub control CPU 41a. According to this example, after the number of occurrences of the special bell combination in the BB gaming state (advantageous state) reaches a predetermined number of times, the stop necessary for generating the normal bell combination (first combination) is generated. Since the information regarding the mode of operation is reported, it is possible to prevent erroneous winning of the special bell combination (second combination).

  -Even if the slot machine 10 causes the symbols constituting the special bell role to be derived on a plurality of specific reels that are a part of the plurality of reels, the slot machine 10 can perform the special bell role depending on the mode of the remaining third stop operation. It may be configured to be able to avoid the occurrence of a prize. For example, with respect to the reel corresponding to the third stop operation, the symbols may be arranged so as to provide a specific pressing position at which the symbols constituting the special bell role cannot be stopped on the effective line. Then, when the third stop operation is performed at the specific push position, the main control CPU 40a displays the normal bell combination on the effective line, while the third stop operation is different from the specific push position. When performed at the position, the last reel may be stopped so that a special bell combination is displayed on the active line.

  As a mode of the stop operation for stopping the symbols constituting the special bell role on a specific reel such as the first reel 16a, only a predetermined pressing order may be determined. For example, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are operated by forward pressing, the main control CPU 40a displays a special bell role on the active line, but when operated in a pressing order different from the forward pressing. It is good to display a normal bell combination on the active line.

  In the above embodiment, the winning probability of the special bell combination in the BB gaming state is 100%, but it may be set to a probability of less than 100%. That is, the lottery number that can be won in the BB gaming state may include a lottery number for which a special bell combination is not defined. The winning probability of the special bell role is preferably set to a probability that the expected value of the number of wins of the special bell role in the BB gaming state is 1 or more, but may be set to a probability that the expected value is less than 1. Is possible. When the winning probability of the special bell role in the BB gaming state is set to less than 100%, the slot machine 10 can identify that the special bell role has been won in the variable game that has won the special bell role, and the special It is good to be comprised so that alerting | reporting at least one is possible among the information which can specify the aspect of stop operation required in order to generate | occur | produce the winning of a bell combination.

  -The lottery number that can be won in the BB gaming state may include a lottery number that defines only the special bell combination. When the lottery number for which only this special bell role is determined is won, the main control CPU 40a, when it has been pushed forward and the character design has been successfully pushed, the special bell role is stopped. Display on the active line. On the other hand, the main control CPU 40a, when the stop buttons 22a to 22c are performed in a pressing order different from the forward pressing, or when the character design bitter pressing has failed even in the case of the forward pressing, It is advisable to display an off-line stop on the active line.

  -You may change suitably the frequency | count of winning of the special bell combination required in order to become the maximum payout number in BB game state. For example, the predetermined number of times is not limited to two ways of 1 time and 16 times, but by adjusting the winning probability of the special bell role, the number of payout of each bell role, and the prescribed number in the BB gaming state, any number of times Can be set to For example, the predetermined number of times may be one time only, or three times.

-The specified number of sheets, which is the ending condition for the BB gaming state, does not have to be 359, and may be changed as appropriate.
-The number of award medals determined for each payout combination including a special bell combination and a normal bell combination may be changed as appropriate.

  The advantageous state may be an assist replay time state (so-called ART state). In the ART state, information indicating that the winning probability of the combined replay combination is higher than that in the normal state, and the mode of the stop operation for generating a payout of the payout combination when the predetermined payout combination is selected ( Hereinafter, the game state can be displayed). For example, as an ART condition termination condition, it may be set that the total number of award medals to be paid out in the ART state exceeds a predetermined number. When the slot machine 10 has the ART state, the slot machine 10 may not have the bonus game state.

  The slot machine 10 may include a plurality of effective lines. The effective line need not be a straight line formed by stop positions arranged in a line along the left-right direction, and may be a bent line.

-The prescribed bet number X required for starting a variable game may be changed as appropriate. For example, the specified bet number X in the normal gaming state or the carryover gaming state may be three.
-The drawing range of the symbols in the reel stop process may be changed according to the gaming state. For example, the drawing range of the symbols in the normal gaming state is 4 symbols except for the symbols that have reached the active line, while in the gaming state in which the specified bet number X is changed to a betting number different from the normal gaming state. The symbol may be one symbol excluding the symbol that has reached the effective line.

  The slot machine 10 determines a regular bonus role (RB role) that defines a regular bonus game state (RB game state) as a prize and a single bonus game state as a prize as a bonus role in addition to or instead of the BB role A single bonus combination (SIN combination) and a challenge time may be provided.

The plurality of lottery numbers may include a lottery number that defines a bonus combination and a payout combination.
-The number and types of symbol combinations (combinations) that determine the award may be changed as appropriate. For example, the slot machine 10 may have two or more types of watermelon roles with different stop eyes, may have two or more types of cherry roles with different stop eyes, and may have two or more types of replays with different stop eyes. You may be equipped with a game player.

-The symbol combination (combination) defined in the lottery number may be changed as appropriate.
・ The lottery order of lottery numbers may be changed as appropriate.
The slot machine 10 may include four or more reels.

  The slot machine 10 may include a single control board that integrates the functions of the main board 40 and the sub board 41. The function of the main board 40 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. The main control CPU 40a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may include a one-chip microprocessor having functions of a main control CPU 40a, a main control ROM 40b, and a sub control RAM 41c.
The function of the sub board 41 may be realized by dividing it into a plurality of boards. For example, the slot machine 10 may include a display board that specially controls the effect display device 13, a lamp board that specially controls the decorative lamp 14, and an audio board that specially controls the speaker 15. You may further provide the control board which controls a group collectively. The sub control CPU 41a may be composed of a plurality of CPUs mounted on a single substrate.

The slot machine 10 may be a gaming machine that uses a gaming medium different from medals. For example, the game medium may be a game ball.
The following technical idea can be understood from the above-described embodiment.

  (A) The derivation control means is configured to derive a symbol within a range that can be derived when the stop operation is performed, and this is a case where an operation unit corresponding to the specific reel is operated. When there is a symbol that constitutes the second role in a range that can be derived when the stop operation is performed, the symbol is derived, and on the other hand, a range that can be derived when the stop operation is performed. When there is no symbol constituting the second role, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the second role may be derived.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 13 ... Production display device, 14 ... Decoration lamp, 15 ... Speaker, 16a ... 1st reel, 16b ... 2nd reel, 16c ... 3rd reel, 22a ... 1st stop button, 22b ... 2nd stop Button, 22c ... Third stop button, 40 ... Main board, 40a ... Main control CPU.

Claims (4)

It becomes possible to shift to an advantageous state triggered by the establishment of a predetermined transition condition,
The winning combinations in the winning combination lottery in the advantageous state include a first combination and a second combination that are different in the number of game media to be awarded when a winning occurs,
The termination condition of the advantageous state is established when the total number of game media granted in the advantageous state exceeds a predetermined number,
In the gaming machine capable of maximizing the total number of game media awarded in the advantageous state when the number of occurrences of the second winning combination in the advantageous state is a predetermined number of times,
Multiple reels,
A plurality of operation units corresponding to each of the plurality of reels, and capable of a stop operation for stopping rotation of the corresponding reels;
Derivation control means capable of stopping the rotation of the reel in accordance with the mode of the stop operation and deriving the symbol,
When the second combination is won, the symbols constituting the second combination can be derived from one or more specific reels that are a part of the plurality of reels. Even when the symbol constituting the combination is derived, the symbol different from the symbol constituting the second combination is derived according to the mode of the stop operation by the operation unit corresponding to the reel different from the specific reel. The gaming machine is configured to be able to avoid the occurrence of the second winning combination. The first combination and the second combination can be won in the combination lottery during the advantageous state,
Even if the first combination and the second combination are won in duplicate, and even when the symbols constituting the second combination are derived in the specific reel, the reel is different from the specific reel. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein a symbol constituting the first combination is derived in accordance with a stop operation by a corresponding operation unit, and a winning of the first combination can be generated.   In the case where the second combination is won and the operation unit corresponding to the specific reel is first operated, the symbols constituting the second combination can be derived, while the specific reel is When an operation unit corresponding to a different reel is operated for the first time, a symbol different from the symbol constituting the second combination is derived, and the occurrence of winning of the second combination can be avoided. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or claim 2. Informing means for informing information on the mode of the stop operation,
The information regarding the mode of stop operation required in order to generate the 1st winning combination is notified after the number of times that the winning combination of the 2nd winning combination has reached a predetermined number in the advantageous state. 4. The gaming machine according to any one of three.

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