JP2019005163A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a new game machine capable of improving game properties and preventing a game from becoming monotonous.SOLUTION: In a game machine, when specific bonus winning occurs, a plurality of rotary reels are stopped in the way that winning of specific bonus is avoided on the condition of specific stop operation. When, in a normal game state or a specific bonus game state, a symbol combination corresponding to a first combination that causes shift to a first game state more advantageous than the normal game state is displayed on an effective line, shift to a first game state is caused. When a symbol combination corresponding to a second combination that causes shift to a second game state less advantageous than the normal game state is displayed on the effective line in the specific bonus game state, shift to the second game state is caused.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 8

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine including a rotating reel that is stopped by a stop operation.

  In this type of gaming machine, for example, a slot machine, in order to prevent the player from using a large amount of gaming media (medals, etc.) and the gambling ability becomes too high, for example, in the big bonus, medals etc. exceeding a predetermined upper limit number are used. There are various regulations such as prohibition of withdrawal. There is a concern that the slot machines provided under such regulations tend to be monotonous and cannot attract the player's attention sufficiently. Accordingly, development of an attractive gaming machine for players is being promoted while complying with regulations.

  For example, in Patent Document 1, when a normal replay is won in a normal gaming state, a transition is made to a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than in a normal gaming state, and if a cherry winning is missed when winning a cherry, A gaming machine is disclosed in which a specific symbol combination is displayed on a winning determination line, and the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state.

JP 2009-50421 A

  For example, according to a gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when a normal replay is won in a normal gaming state, the number of games can be increased by shifting to a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the normal gaming state without any restrictions from continuing for a long period of time, and to give up and down the number of medals obtained. Also, if you miss a cherry win when you win the cherry in the normal gaming state, a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning judgment line, and the gaming state shifts to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state By doing so, undulations can be given to the number of acquired medals. As a result, gameability can be improved and monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  However, in the conventional gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the normal replay is won in the normal gaming state, the game is shifted to a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than in the normal gaming state. When a winning is missed, it is only disclosed that a specific symbol combination is displayed on the winning determination line and the gaming state is shifted to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In other words, if it is possible to shift to a gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal gaming state or to shift to a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state by a configuration other than the above, the medal It is possible to give ups and downs to the obtained number of games, and to improve gameability and to prevent monotony of the game. Technology development for preventing monotony of games is a theme of the gaming industry, and technology development of various methods is required.

  In view of the above-described problems, an object of the present invention is to provide a new gaming machine that can improve gaming properties and prevent monotonous gaming.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention has the following configuration. That is, the present invention includes a plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a start switch that rotates the plurality of rotating reels, a plurality of stop switches that individually stop the rotating rotating reels, A lottery means for performing a lottery for determining whether or not to win a plurality of types of roles including a combination, a replay, and a bonus, and controlling the rotation of the rotating reel based on the input of the operation signal of the start switch. When the reel control means for controlling the stop of the rotating reel that is rotating based on the input and the plurality of reels that have started rotating by the operation of the start switch are all stopped by the operation of the stop switch, Determination means for determining whether or not the associated symbol combination is displayed on the active line, and the symbol associated with the winning combination in the winning lottery When the winning combination is displayed on the active line and the winning combination is won, the payout control means for paying out the number of game media corresponding to the payout set for the winning combination to the payout device, and the normal gaming state which is the normal gaming state Among the first gaming state, which is an advantageous gaming state over the normal gaming state, the second gaming state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the first gaming state, and a bonus that ends when one game ends. A gaming state control means for transferring a gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a specific bonus gaming state that is started when a bonus of the selected game is won, wherein the reel control means is a specific bonus winning unit. Sometimes, on condition of a specific stop operation, a plurality of rotating reels are stopped so as to avoid winning a specific bonus, and the gaming state control means is in a normal gaming state or a specific bonus gaming state. When the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination serving as a trigger for the transition to the first gaming state is displayed on the active line, the transition to the first gaming state is performed, and in the specific bonus gaming state, the transition trigger to the second gaming state is When the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the active line, the gaming machine shifts to the second gaming state.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a specific bonus is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the active line, the gaming state is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. By shifting to the second gaming state, it is possible to prevent a normal gaming state with no limit on the number of games from continuing for a long period of time, and to give a undulation to the number of acquired medals. Further, when the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination is displayed on the active line in the normal gaming state or the specific bonus gaming state, the first gaming state, which is a gaming state advantageous to the player over the normal gaming state, is entered. By shifting, it is possible to give an undulation to the number of medals acquired. Furthermore, the winning of a specific bonus can be avoided on condition of a specific stop operation. That is, in the gaming machine according to the present invention, when a specific stop operation is performed, it becomes easy to shift to the first game state, and when a specific stop operation is not performed, the game machine shifts to the second game state. Therefore, it is possible to give a large undulation to the number of medals obtained depending on the specific stop operation conditions. Therefore, according to the game according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, when the second combination is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination may be displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation.

  According to the gaming machine of the present invention, when the second combination is won, it is possible to surely shift to the second gaming state, which is a gaming state that is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal gaming state. As a result, it is possible to prevent the normal gaming state with no limit on the number of games from continuing for a long time. In addition, when a specific stop operation is performed, it becomes easier to shift to the first gaming state. On the other hand, if the second combination is won, the transition to the second gaming state is surely made. The undulations can be greatly increased by the number of medals acquired. Therefore, according to the game according to the present invention, it is possible to improve the game and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the first game state is set to have a higher replay win probability than the normal state and the second game state, and the second game state has a specified game count of the first game. More than the state, the game state control means may shift to the normal game state when the specified number of games is reached in the first game state and the second game state.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to give a large undulation to the number of acquired game media in the case of shifting to the first gaming state and in the case of shifting to the second gaming state. As a result, a sense of expectation for shifting to the first gaming state can be further increased. As a result, gameability can be improved and monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  According to the gaming machine according to the present invention, it is possible to provide a new gaming machine that can improve gaming performance and prevent monotonous gaming.

FIG. 3 is an external front view of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. FIG. 3 is a block diagram showing an input, output and control device of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the rotating reel of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a table | surface which shows the object of the lottery according to the gaming state of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure explaining the structure of the role lottery table of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment (1). It is a figure explaining the structure of the role lottery table of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment (2). FIG. 3 is a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a game control process in one game of the slot machine based on the control of the main controller of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the determination process in the CBB gaming state in the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment, and the process according to the determination result.

  Next, a gaming machine according to the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings, taking a slot machine as an example. The following description is an example, and the present invention is not limited to the following contents.

<First Embodiment>
<Configuration of slot machine>
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine S according to the first embodiment closes a rectangular casing B having an opening on the front side (front side facing the player) and the opening of the casing B. A front door D is provided. Inside the housing B, there is a control device 1 for controlling the operation of the slot machine S, a reel unit 2 having three rotary reels 61, 62, 63 with a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface, a medal (book) An example of the game medium of the invention is provided with a hopper unit 3 for storing and paying out stored medals, a power supply device 4 for supplying power to various devices provided in the slot machine S, and the like. .

  The front door D is formed with a symbol display window W through which the symbols of the three rotary reels 61 to 63 can be visually recognized. In the lower part of the symbol display window W and substantially in the center in the height direction of the slot machine S is an operation unit C provided with an operation switch for operating the slot machine S. A medal slot 5 is provided at the upper right end of the operation unit C, and a credit medal, which is a medal electronically stored in the slot machine S, is provided on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit C for playing a game. A bet switch 10 is provided to replace the bet.

  Further, a start switch 20 for starting rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 is provided on the front left side of the operation unit C, and three rotary reels 61 to 63 are individually provided in the center of the front of the operation unit C. Three stop switches 31, 32, 33 for stopping are provided. Specifically, the stop switch 31 positioned on the left side stops the rotary reel 61 positioned on the left side, the stop switch 32 positioned on the center stops the rotary reel 62 positioned on the center, and the stop switch 33 positioned on the right side. Stops the rotating reel 63 located on the right side. A settlement switch 40 is provided at the front left end of the operation unit C to refund credits.

  The bet switch 10 is a button switch that can move in the vertical direction. A detection unit that detects the movement of the button position is provided inside the housing of the bet switch 10, and a detection signal from the detection unit is a bet signal. It is handled as an operation signal of the switch 10.

  The start switch 20 is a lever switch that can swing in the vertical direction, and a detection unit (not shown) that detects the movement of the lever by a pressing operation is provided on the inside of the housing of the start switch 20. Therefore, the detection signal of the detection unit is handled as an operation signal of the start switch 20.

  The stop switches 31 to 33 are button switches that can move in the front-rear direction, and a detection unit (not shown) that detects the movement of the button position by a pressing operation is provided inside the housing of each of the stop switches 31 to 33. Are provided, and the detection signal of the detection unit is handled as an operation signal of each stop switch 31-33. As an operation switch provided in the operation unit C, an effect switch that allows the player to select the content of the effect may be provided.

  In the front door D, an image display unit 70 such as a display device is provided above the symbol display window W, and the side portion of the front door D and the upper end portion of the front door D located on both sides of the symbol display window W are A lamp 80 is provided. In addition, a lower tray 6 capable of storing medals is provided at the lower portion of the front door D, and medals paid out from the hopper unit 3 are discharged to the lower tray 6 on the back wall of the lower tray 6. For this purpose, a medal discharge port 8 and speakers 90 arranged on both sides of the medal discharge port 8 are provided. A medal selector 7 is provided below the medal insertion slot 5 and behind the front door D for detecting the inserted medal and determining the medal.

  The reel unit 2 includes three reel motors M1, M2, and M3 (see FIG. 2) fixed to a frame (not shown), and three rotary reels 61 fixed to the drive shafts of the reel motors M1 to M3. To 63 and a motor drive board (not shown) for driving the reel motors M1 to M3. Although not shown, a rotating reel 61 is fixed to the reel motor M1, a rotating reel 62 is fixed to the reel motor M2, and a rotating reel 63 is fixed to the reel motor M3.

  Each of the reel motors M1 to M3 is a stepping motor, and includes a rotor (not shown) coupled to a drive shaft and a four-phase coil, and the rotor is rotated and driven by sequentially exciting the coils. The shaft rotates, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 fixed to the drive shaft rotate. The four-phase coil is excited when a predetermined drive pulse is supplied to the motor drive board, and the number of drive pulses and the pulse width are controlled, whereby the symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63 are controlled. So that the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be rotated (forward rotation) so as to pass through the symbol display window W from the upper side to the lower side, and the rotary reels 61 to 63 can be stopped in symbol units. It has become.

  As shown in FIG. 3, “Red 7”, “White 7”, “Black 7”, “Replay”, “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B”, “Bell” "," Cherry "," Dummy "symbols are attached to each of the 21 rotating reels. Here, an area for one symbol displayed on the rotating reel is referred to as one frame, and each of the rotating reels 61 to 63 has 21 frames equally divided corresponding to 21 symbols. Then, three symbols arranged continuously on the outer peripheral surface of each of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are visible from the symbol display window W.

  Here, as the display positions for visually recognizing the symbols through the symbol display window W, the upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each of the rotary reels 61 to 63, and an effective line is obtained depending on the combination of the display positions of the respective rotary reels 61 to 63. Is set. The effective line is associated with the winning combination in the winning lottery among the lines that can connect 9 symbols in total, 3 in the vertical direction and 3 in the horizontal position at each display position of the three rotating reels 61 to 63. It is a regulation line for determining whether or not a given symbol combination is displayed. The effective line L according to the first embodiment includes the effective line L1 (a combination of the upper stage of the rotating reel 61, the middle stage of the rotating reel 62, and the upper stage of the rotating reel 63), and the effective line L2 (the upper stage of the rotating reel 61, the rotating reel 62). Middle stage and the lower stage of the rotating reel 63), the effective line L3 (lower stage of the rotating reel 61, the middle stage of the rotating reel 62, and the lower stage of the rotating reel 63), the effective line L4 (the lower stage of the rotating reel 61, rotating) The middle stage of the reel 62 and the upper stage of the rotary reel 63). The number and types of effective lines are not limited to the above and can be set as appropriate. In the first embodiment, it is possible to bet (hang) three medals in order to perform one game. The number of medals inserted (specified number) may be changed according to the gaming state. In addition, the slot machine S starts rotating by the operation of the start switch 20 and stops the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 which are stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33, so that the symbol combination associated with the combination becomes the effective line L. When displayed, a privilege according to the combination is granted. Note that when a plurality of types of prescribed insertion numbers are set, the number and types of the effective lines L may be different depending on the prescribed number of insertions.

<Control device 1>
The control device 1 includes a main board unit that houses a main board in a main board case (not shown), and a sub board unit that houses a sub board in a sub board case (not shown). The main board and the sub board are control boards on which various electronic components such as an IC are mounted. The main board constitutes a main control device 100 (see FIG. 2) that controls the game of the slot machine S. And a sub-control device 200 (see FIG. 2) that performs control related to notification. In addition, between the main control device 100 and the sub control device 200, commands and data are output only to one side from the main control device 100 to the sub control device 200, and from the sub control device 200 to the main control device 100. Command and data are not output.

<Main control device>
The main control device 100 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20 and the stop switches 31 to 33. As shown in FIG. 2, a medal sensor 7A, a reel sensor 2A, a payout sensor 3A, a bet switch 10, a start switch 20, stop switches 31 to 33, and a settlement switch 40 are connected to the input side of the main controller 100. Yes. Here, as shown in FIG. 1, the medal sensor 7 </ b> A is a detection unit provided in the medal selector 7 and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 5 and transferred to the hopper unit 3. Although not shown, the reel sensor 2A is a detection unit provided on the frame of the reel unit 2, and detects the start index provided on the rotary reels 61 to 63 to detect the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63. . Although not shown, the payout sensor 3A is a detection unit provided in the hopper unit 3 and detects medals paid out from the medal payout device.

  On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 2, reel motors M1 to M3, a hopper motor 3B, a blocker 7B, a bet display unit 11, and a credit display unit 12 are connected to the output side of the main control device 100. Although not shown, the hopper motor 3B drives a medal payout device that discharges medals stored in the hopper unit 3 one by one. Although not shown, the blocker 7B is a medal canceling device for discharging medals passing through the medal selector 7 to the outside of the medal selector 7 before being detected by the medal sensor 7A. The discharged medals are returned to the lower plate 6. As shown in FIG. 1, the bet display unit 11 is a light emitting display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and emits light that emits the number of medals placed (bet) for one game. Display by the number of areas. Similarly, the credit display unit 12 is a 7-segment display unit provided below the symbol display window W, and displays the number of credited medals in numbers.

  Although not shown, the main board constituting the main control device 100 is a ROM that stores a program and data related to a game, a main CPU that performs control related to the progress of the game based on a program stored in the ROM, and the like. Various electronic components such as an RWM and an I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the game are provided. Then, the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, and as shown in FIG. 2, the insertion control means 110, the role lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the determination means 140, the payout control means 150, and the game state control means. 160 and the game number management means 170.

<Input control means 110>
The insertion control unit 110 inserts medals from the medal insertion slot 5 or operates the bet switch 10 (hereinafter referred to as insertion operation) and medals for performing one game based on the determination result of the determination unit 140. The set state (bet state) is set.

  Specifically, the insertion control unit 110 inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 5 and the medal sensor 7A detects the medal. And set the bet state. The bet number is displayed on the bet display section 11. The prescribed number is the number of medals that can be used in one game (three). Further, when medals are inserted in excess of the prescribed number, the inserted medals are handled as being stored (credited) electronically in the slot machine S up to a predetermined number (50). The number of credits is displayed on the credit display unit 12. In addition, when the number of credits reaches a predetermined number, the blocker 7B is activated and the medal inserted from the medal slot 5 is canceled.

  The insertion control means 110 bets credited medals up to a specified number in accordance with the operation of the bet switch 10 and the input of the operation signal of the bet switch 10 in a state where the credit is made. Handle as a medal and set the bet state. That is, in accordance with the input of the operation signal of the bet switch 10, the numerical value displayed on the credit display unit 12 is displayed by being reduced by the specified number, and the specified number of bets is displayed on the bet display unit 11. In the first embodiment, a single medal is bet each time the bet switch 10 is operated once. Each time the bet switch 10 is operated once, for example, three medals may be bet. In this case, a single bet switch for betting one medal every time it is operated may be separately provided. Further, when the determination unit 140 determines that the replay (the symbol combination related to the re-game operation) is displayed on the active line L, the insertion control unit 110 automatically uses the same bet number as the previous game. Set the bet state. The operation of replay means that the betting state is automatically set by the insertion control means 110.

<Role lottery means 120>
The combination lottery means 120 performs a combination lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of “combinations” are associated with predetermined symbol combinations based on symbols attached to the rotating reels 61 to 63. The combination lottery unit 120 includes a random number generation unit, a random number extraction unit, a combination lottery table, a combination lottery table lottery unit, a winning determination unit, and a winning state setting unit (not shown). The random number generation means is a loop counter that repeatedly counts a predetermined number (for example, 0 to 65535) for a fixed time, and the random number extraction means calculates the count value of the loop counter at the timing when the operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. Read and store. Although the loop counter does not generate random numbers, random number extraction means can extract random numbers by reading the count value of the loop counter. The winning lottery table defines the winning area for each winning with the numerical values counted by the loop counter (all random numbers that can be generated by the random number generating means) as the entire area. The role lottery table lottery means determines which of the plurality of role lottery tables is to be used for lottery. The winning determination means collates the count value read by the count value extracting means with the winning area of the role lottery table, and when the count value belongs to a predetermined winning area, determines the winning corresponding to the winning area, If the value belongs to any wrong area, “Lose” is determined. The winning state setting means sets the winning state by establishing a winning flag corresponding to the winning when the determining means determines winning.

  As a combination, a bonus, a replay, and a small combination are provided. The bonus is activated by winning the combination lottery and displaying the combination of symbols (for example, red 7, red 7 and red 7) associated with the bonus on the active line L until the specified number of game medals are paid out. The game can be executed in the bonus game state. The replay is won by winning the role lottery, and the symbol combination related to the operation of the re-game is displayed on the active line L, so that the next game can be played again without performing the input operation. . The replay may include one that operates when operated in an operation mode (for example, operation order) that is an operation condition. The small combination wins the winning combination by displaying the symbol combination necessary for winning the combination lottery and acquiring the game medal on the active line L, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. The small role may include a winning combination when operated in an operation mode (for example, operation order) which is a winning condition.

  Here, FIG. 4 shows symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. In the first embodiment, RBB (Big Bonus) associated with a symbol combination of “Red 7, Red 7, and Red 7” and a symbol combination of “White 7, White 7, and White 7” are associated as bonuses. CBB (also referred to as middle bonus or challenge big bonus), RB (also referred to as regular bonus) associated with symbol combinations of “Black 7, Black 7, Black 7”, “Red 7, Watermelon A / Watermelon B, An SB (an example of a specific bonus of the present invention, also referred to as a single bonus) associated with the symbol combination “watermelon A / watermelon B” is provided.

  When the RBB is won and the symbol combination “Red 7, Red 7, Red 7” associated with the RBB is displayed on the active line L, the RBB is activated (winning), and the RBB bonus game (RBB gaming state) Also called). The RBB bonus game ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number. In addition, when the symbol combination “white 7, white 7, white 7” associated with the CBB is won and displayed on the active line L, the CBB is activated (winning), and the CBB bonus game is played from the next game. (Also called CBB gaming state) is started. In the CBB gaming state, the small role is won regardless of the lottery result of the winning lottery, and the CB as a special game in which the number of sliding frames is less than the maximum number of sliding frames for at least one rotating reel is 4 frames. A game (challenge bonus game) is continuously performed. Specifically, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, in the CBB gaming state, the number of sliding frames on the rotating reel 61 is changed to one frame. The CB game ends with one game digestion. In the CBB bonus game, the CB game starts unconditionally, and when one CB game ends, the next CB game starts again unconditionally. Is done. In CBB bonus games, RB and SB combination lotteries are possible. The CBB bonus game ends when the total number of paid-out medals exceeds a predetermined number or a winning combination of RB or SB.

  When the symbol combination “black 7, black 7, black 7” associated with the RB is displayed on the active line L, the RB is activated (winning) and the RB bonus game (RB game state) Also called). The RB bonus game ends when the total number of payout medals exceeds a predetermined number. When winning the SB and the symbol combination “Red 7 / Watermelon A / Watermelon B / Watermelon A / Watermelon B” associated with the SB is displayed on the effective line L, the SB is activated (winning), A bonus game (which is an example of a specific bonus game state of the present invention and is also referred to as an SB game state) is started. The SB bonus game ends when one game ends.

  Replay is an opportunity to shift to Replay 1, Replay 2, RT1 gaming state (an example of the first gaming state of the present invention) that is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state that is the normal gaming state. RT1 transition replay (an example of the first role of the present invention) is provided. Details of each gaming state including the RT1 gaming state will be described later. Replay 1 is associated with the symbol combination “Replay / Replay / Replay”, Replay 2 is associated with the symbol combination “Black 7 / Replay / Replay”, and RT1 transition replay is associated with “Replay / Replay / Replay”. The symbol combination “V” is associated. When the winning combination is won and the symbol combination relating to the re-game is displayed on the active line L, the replay is activated, and the next game can be played again without performing the throwing operation.

  As small roles, JAC, bell, watermelon, and cherry are provided. JAC (an example of the second combination of the present invention) is a small combination that can be won in the SB gaming state, and is an RT2 gaming state that is a disadvantageous gaming state than the RT1 gaming state (an example of the second gaming state of the present invention). The opportunity to move to. The JAC is associated with a symbol combination of “bell / replay / replay”.

  The bell is associated with the symbol combination “bell bell bell”. The watermelon is associated with a symbol combination obtained by combining watermelon A and watermelon B. The symbol combination “ANY, ANY, cherry” is associated with the cherry (ANY may be any symbol). The number of medals to be paid out by winning a small combination is set in advance for each small combination. With regard to JAC, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set to 1 for the specified number of inserted 3 sheets. For the bell, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set to 15 for the specified number of inserted coins, and for the watermelon, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set to 3 for the specified number of inserted coins. For the cherry, the number of medals to be paid out by winning is set to 3 for the specified number of inserts. The winning combination is won, and a combination of symbols associated with each small combination is displayed on the active line L to win a prize, and a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Note that symbol combinations other than the symbol combinations described above are symbol combinations corresponding to “losing” (unfair election).

  The winning state setting means establishes a small role flag (bell flag, watermelon flag, cherry flag) if a small role is won as a result of a lottery drawing, and a bonus flag (RBB flag, CBB flag, RB) if a bonus is won. Flag, SB flag) is established, and when the replay is won, the replay flag is established. In addition, when an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously, winning flags corresponding to all the winning combinations included in the area are established. The small role flag and the replay flag are reset only for one game. In the bonus flag, the SB flag cannot be carried over, but other bonus flags are not reset until the bonus is won. In other words, when SB, small role, and replay are won, the winning state is not carried over to the next game, but when RBB, CBB, RB is won, the winning state is carried over after the next game. Yes.

  Here, FIG. 5 is a table showing the lottery targets for each gaming state of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5, whether or not a lottery is possible depends on the gaming state. A circle indicates that it is a lottery target. In the normal gaming state (indicated as “normal (non-RT)” in FIG. 5), RBB, CBB, RB, SB, Replay 1, RT1 transition replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, unfair (losing) are subject to lottery. It has become. In the RT1 gaming state (indicated by “RT1” in FIG. 5) and the RT2 gaming state (indicated by “RT2” in FIG. 5), RBB, CBB, RB, SB, Replay 1, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry, Unauthorized ( Loss) is a lottery target. The inside is a state in which any of RBB, CBB, RB, and SB is won, and in the inside, replay 1, bell, watermelon, cherry, unfair (losing) is a lottery target. In the RBB gaming state (shown as “RBB” in FIG. 5) and the RB gaming state (shown as “RBB” in FIG. 5), the lottery targets are the same as in the inside. In the CBB gaming state (indicated as “CBB” in FIG. 5), RB, SB, Replay 2, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry, Unfair (Lossing) are targeted for lottery. In the SB gaming state (indicated as “SB medium” in FIG. 5), RBB, CBB, RB, SB, Replay 1, RT1 transition replay, JAC, Bell, Watermelon, Cherry, Unfair selection (losing) are subject to lottery. It has become.

  In addition, a plurality of combination lottery tables are provided according to the gaming state. Furthermore, a plurality of table groups provided for each gaming state are provided for each setting of the game. The role lottery table defines the area occupied by a plurality of winning areas (winning areas) with numerical values of 0 to 65535 as all areas, and the ratio of each winning area to the total area indicates the winning probability of the winning area. It is meant to represent. Here, FIG. 6 and FIG. 7 are diagrams for explaining the configuration of the role lottery table of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. 6A is a normal table used in the normal gaming state, FIG. 6B is an RT1 table used in the RT1 gaming state, and FIG. 6C is RT2 used in the RT2 gaming state. FIG. 7D is a table during the CBB used in the CBB gaming state, and FIG. 7E is the SB gaming state when the SB is won and the SB is activated in the normal gaming state. FIG. 7F is an SB medium table (RT1) that is also used in the SB gaming state, and FIG. 7G is an SB board that is also used in the SB gaming state. It is a middle table (RT2). The winning area includes a winning area composed of only a single role and a winning area composed of a plurality of roles. For example, the normal table is composed of a winning area consisting of only a single role, but the CBB middle table has a winning area of “Replay 2”, and in the CB, a small role is won without performing a lottery. Therefore, “Replay 2” and the small role “Bell / Watermelon / Cherry” (not shown in the table in the CBB) are selected at the same time. A winning area consisting of only a single role forms a single winning area where a single winning combination is won, and a winning area consisting of a plurality of winning combinations forms an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously.

<Reel control means 130>
The reel control unit 130 controls the rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the operation signals of the start switch 20 and the stop switches 31 to 33. Hereinafter, rotation control and stop control of the rotary reels 61 to 63 by the reel control unit 130 will be described.

<Rotation control>
The reel control means 130 drives the reel motors M1 to M3 to rotate the rotary reels 61 to 63 when a valid operation signal of the start switch 20 is input. That is, when an operation signal of the start switch 20 is input in a state where a predetermined number of medals are bet, a predetermined time (4.1 seconds, so-called wait time) from the start of rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63 in the previous game. ), All the rotating reels 61 to 63 are started to rotate all at once or in a predetermined order. When the rotational speeds of all the rotary reels 61 to 63 reach a steady rotational speed (for example, 80 rpm) set in advance to enable the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33, the steady rotational speed is maintained. It is intended to rotate.

<Stop control>
The reel control unit 130 grasps the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 based on the detection signal of the reel sensor 2A (see FIG. 2), and detects the operation point of the stop switches 31 to 33 (operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is detected). The symbol located on the effective line L can be specified (hereinafter referred to as symbol) from the rotation angle of the rotary reels 61 to 63 at the time when the operation is performed = the timing of the stop operation. Then, the reel control means 130 uses the symbol of the rotating reels 61 to 63 at a predetermined position (for example, the upper position) at the time when the stop operation is performed as a reference symbol, and the rotation angle of the rotating reels 61 to 63 determines the reference symbol in advance. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped so that the number of frames (the number of frames that can be pulled in, for example, 5 frames) moved in the rotation direction by a predetermined number of frames (the maximum number of sliding frames, for example, 4 frames) is within the range. Can do.

  Specifically, when the reference symbol may be stopped at a predetermined position (upper position), a stop signal for stopping the driving of the reel motors M1 to M3 is output at the timing of the stop operation and is output as it is. The rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. In addition, when a symbol that should not be stopped on the effective line L is stopped by stopping the reference symbol at a predetermined position, the timing of outputting the stop signal is delayed and the symbol is kicked off from the effective line L. Perform kick-off process. In addition, if the symbol (winning symbol) that constitutes the symbol combination associated with the winning combination is included within the range of the number of drawable frames, the timing for outputting the stop signal is delayed and effective. A drawing process for drawing the winning symbol into the line L is performed.

  The reel control means 130 rotates these reels 61 to 63 by rotating these processes by the number of frames from the reference symbol based on a predetermined priority order for specifying the stop position candidates of the reels 61 to 63. Whether to stop is determined using a stop table defined on the table for each symbol according to the result of the lottery and the timing of the stop operation. In the first embodiment, the priority order for the winning combination is determined in the order of “replay> small role> bonus”, and in the stop table, when the bonus and the small role are won at the same time (the small role in the bonus internal state). Is selected), the symbol associated with the small role is preferentially drawn to the active line L, and if the bonus and replay are selected at the same time (if the replay is selected in the bonus internal state), the replay is performed. The associated symbol is formed so as to be preferentially drawn into the effective line L. Therefore, in the bonus internal state, the symbol associated with the bonus is preferentially drawn only when the result of the lottery is lost.

  In addition, as the stop table, the stop positions of the rotating reels 61 to 63 are defined so that the winning symbol is drawn into the effective line L within the range of the number of drawable frames and the symbols other than the winning symbol are kicked off from the effective line L. A winning symbol drawing table and a loss table in which the stop positions of the rotary reels 61 to 63 are defined so that symbol combinations corresponding to any combination are not aligned with the effective line L within the range of the number of drawable frames are provided. ing. The stop table is provided corresponding to each of the three rotary reels 61 to 63, and the stop table of the non-stop rotary reels 61 to 63 is provided in accordance with the stop pattern of the rotary reels 61 to 63 stopped previously. It is to be selected.

  Here, as described above, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, the effective line L is the combination of the effective line L1 (the upper stage of the rotary reel 61, the middle stage of the rotary reel 62, and the upper stage of the rotary reel 63. ), Effective line L2 (combination of upper stage of rotating reel 61, middle stage of rotating reel 62, and lower stage of rotating reel 63), effective line L3 (lower stage of rotating reel 61, middle stage of rotating reel 62, and lower stage of rotating reel 63) ) And an effective line L4 (a combination of the lower stage of the rotating reel 61, the middle stage of the rotating reel 62, and the upper stage of the rotating reel 63). Therefore, with respect to the rotating reel 61 and the rotating reel 63, when the drawing range is 0 frame to 4 frames (except for the CBB gaming state), the symbols arranged at intervals of 6 frames are displayed on the stop switches 31 and 33. Regardless of the operation timing, the symbols arranged at intervals of 6 frames can be drawn on the effective line L. As for the reel 62, the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames are 4 frames regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch 32 when the drawing range is 0 frame to 4 frames (other than the CBB gaming state). The symbols arranged at intervals can be drawn on the effective line L. Specifically, for winning combinations of Replay 1, RT1 transition replay, JAC, Bell, Watermelon, and Cherry, symbol combinations corresponding to these winning combinations are displayed on the active line L regardless of the stop operation. The On the other hand, for the winning combinations of RBB, CBB, RB, SB, and Replay 2, when the player wins, the player performs a pushing operation to perform a stop operation within the pull-in range, and corresponds to these winning combinations. The symbol combination is displayed on the active line L.

(Determination means 140)
When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped by the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33, the determination unit 140 determines the result of the game (whether or not a prize has been won and a specific symbol combination is displayed). Specifically, a combination of symbols aligned with the effective line L is associated with a predetermined combination based on information on a stopped symbol stored in a predetermined storage unit when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped. It is determined whether or not. When it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the predetermined combination is displayed on the active line L, the determination result information is transmitted to the payout control means 150 and the gaming state control means 160.

<Payout control means 150>
The payout control means 150 operates the hopper motor 3B to pay out medals from the hopper unit 3 based on the determination result of the determination means 140 and the operation of the settlement switch 40. That is, when the determination unit 140 determines that the small role is won, the medal corresponding to the small role is paid out, and when the operation signal of the settlement switch 40 is input when the credit is 1 or more, the credit As a result, the medal that is stored as is to be paid out. The medals to be paid out by winning may be stored electronically as credits, and the payout amount exceeding the credits may be paid out from the hopper unit 3.

<Game state control means 160>
The gaming state control means 160 controls the transition between a plurality of gaming states with respect to the gaming state based on the difference in the lottery mode of the role lottery among the control states of the slot machine S. Then, based on the determination of the gaming state control means 160, the winning lottery means 120 acquires the winning lottery table corresponding to the gaming state and performs the winning lottery, whereby a predetermined gaming state is activated.

<Transition of gaming state>
FIG. 8 shows a transition diagram of the gaming state of the slot machine according to the first embodiment. The gaming state of the slot machine S according to the first embodiment includes a normal gaming state (non-RT gaming state), an RT gaming state (RT1, RT2), an inside, and a bonus gaming state.

  The normal gaming state is a gaming state that is the initial gaming state of the gaming machine, and is a gaming state that shifts after the bonus gaming state ends. The winning area “Replay 1” (normal replay) and the winning area “RT1 transition replay” The combined winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3. In the normal gaming state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the normal table (FIG. 6A).

  The RT1 gaming state is a normal gaming state, which is a gaming state that is started by winning the RT1 transition replay and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay on the active line L, and the replay 1 (normal replay) The winning probability is higher than that in the normal gaming state, and is set to about 1 / 3.3. In the RT1 gaming state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the RT1 table (FIG. 6B). In the RT1 gaming state, the prescribed number of games is set to 30 (G: game), and when the prescribed number of games is completed, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state. In the RT2 gaming state, the SB is won in the normal gaming state, the symbol combination corresponding to the SB is displayed on the active line L, the SB is activated, the JAC is won in the SB gaming state, and the symbol combination corresponding to the JAC Is a gaming state started by being displayed on the active line L. In the RT2 gaming state, the winning probability of the replay 1 (normal replay) is almost the same as the normal gaming state, in other words, lower than the RT1 gaming state, and is set to about 1 / 7.3. In the RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the RT2 table (FIG. 6C). In the RT2 gaming state, the prescribed number of games is set to 500, and when the prescribed number of games is over 500, the normal gaming state is entered. Inside is a gaming state in which a bonus is won and the bonus flag is carried over. The inside includes the inside of the RBB, the inside of the CBB, and the inside of the RB. The bonus game state (in operation) is a game state in which a bonus is won and the symbol combination associated with the bonus (RBB, CBB, RB, SB) is displayed on the active line. The bonus gaming state includes an RBB gaming state (in operation), a CBB gaming state (in operation), an RB gaming state (in operation), and an SB gaming state (in operation). For example, in the CBB gaming state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the CBB mid-table (FIG. 7D) in which the winning probability of Replay 2 is set high. In the SB gaming state and the normal gaming state, the SB mid-table ( Non-RT) (see FIG. 7E), an internal lottery is performed. In the SB gaming state and the RT1 gaming state, the internal lottery is performed with reference to the SB mid-table (RT1) (FIG. 7F). In the SB gaming state and the RT2 gaming state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to the SB in-progress table (RT2) (FIG. 7G). The RBB gaming state (in operation), the CBB gaming state (in operation), and the RB gaming state (in operation) are terminated when the total payout number of medals reaches the predetermined number. The CBB gaming state is also ended when RB or CB is won. The SB gaming state ends when one game is finished.

  Specifically, the gaming state control means 160 wins “RT1 transition replay” in the normal gaming state (non-RT gaming state) or the SB gaming state transitioned from the normal gaming state, and corresponds to “RT1 transition replay”. When the attached symbol combination is displayed on the activated line L, a determination is made to shift the gaming state to the RT1 gaming state. In addition, the gaming state control means 160 determines to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the prescribed number of games 30 have been completed in the RT1 gaming state. The prescribed number of games is not limited to 30 and can be changed as appropriate.

  In addition, in the SB gaming state shifted from the normal gaming state, the gaming state control means 160 wins “JAC”, and when the symbol combination associated with “JAC” is displayed on the active line L, the gaming state control means 160 A decision is made to transition the state to the RT2 gaming state. In addition, the gaming state control means 160 determines to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the prescribed number of games 500 ends in the RT2 gaming state. The prescribed number of games is not limited to 500, and can be changed as appropriate.

  The game state control means 160 wins a bonus (RBB, CBB, RB), and if the symbol combination associated with the bonus is not displayed on the active line L in the game, the game state is displayed inside the bonus. Make a decision to move to the state. In addition, when the game state control means 160 wins the bonus (RBB, CBB, RB, SB) and the symbol combination associated with the bonus in the game is displayed on the active line L, the game state is displayed as a bonus. Make a decision to enter the gaming state. In addition, for the RBB, CBB, and RB among the bonuses, the gaming state control means 160 determines to shift the gaming state to the normal gaming state when the total payout number of medals reaches a predetermined number. Further, when the RB is won in the CBB gaming state and the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is displayed on the active line L, the gaming state control means 160 determines to shift to the RB gaming state. In addition, when the game state control means 160 wins the SB in the CBB game state and the symbol combination corresponding to the SB is displayed on the active line L, the game state control means 160 determines to shift to the SB game state. Further, when the JAC is won in the SB gaming state (non-RT) and the symbol combination corresponding to JAC is displayed on the active line L, the gaming state control means 160 determines to shift to the RT2 gaming state. The gaming state control means 160 is determined to shift to the RT1 gaming state when the RT1 transition replay is won in the SB gaming state (non-RT) and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the active line L. I do. In addition, when the game state control means 160 wins the bell, watermelon, and cherry in the SB game state (non-RT) and the symbol combination corresponding to these winning combinations is displayed on the active line L, the game state control means 160 enters the normal game state. Make a decision to migrate. Further, the game state control means 160 determines to shift to the RT1 game state when one game is finished in the SB game state (RT1), and when one game is finished in the SB game state (RT2). , A decision to shift to the RT2 gaming state is made.

<Game number management means 170>
The game number management means 170 includes a counter (not shown), and sets the number of games in the RT1 gaming state and the RT2 gaming state and counts the number of games set. The number of games in the RT1 gaming state will be described as an example. When the number-of-games management means 170 wins the RT1 transition replay and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the active line L, the RT1 gaming state is displayed in the counter. The prescribed number of games 30 is set and stored, and the stored value of the counter is decremented by 1 each time the game is started from the next game in which the transition to the RT1 game state is determined. When the stored value of the counter becomes 0 by subtraction based on game digestion, the RT1 gaming state is terminated. Whether or not the stored value of the counter has become 0 is determined at the end of the game.

<Sub-control device 200>
The sub control device 200 is effect control means for controlling a sub effect accompanying the game based on commands and data (game control information) output from the main control device 100. The game control information output from the main control device 100 to the sub control device 200 includes information related to operation of operation switches such as the start switch 20, information related to lottery results of the role lottery, rotation and stop of the rotary reels 61 to 63, etc. Information on the reel unit 2, information on game results such as a display pattern of stop symbols, information on transition of game state, and the like.

  As shown in FIG. 2, an image display unit 70, a lamp 80, and a speaker 90 are connected to the output side of the sub control device 200. Although not shown in the figure, the sub-board constituting the sub-control device 200 is a ROM that stores programs and data related to effects, a sub CPU that controls the progress of effects based on programs stored in the ROM, and the like. Various electronic components such as a RAM and an I / O that temporarily store data for performing control related to the progress of the production are provided. Then, when the CPU reads the program stored in the ROM, as shown in FIG. 2, the CPU functions as an effect state transition unit 210 and an effect execution control unit 220.

<Production state transition means 210>
The effect state transition means 210 controls the transition between a plurality of effect states for the effect state based on the difference in the execution mode of the effect among the control states of the slot machine S. And based on the determination of the production | presentation state transfer means 210, a production | presentation execution control means 220 performs the production | presentation execution process according to the production | presentation state, and a predetermined production | presentation state is activated.

<Transition of production state>
The effect state according to the first embodiment is executed in a normal effect state executed in the normal game state, a bonus effect state executed in the bonus game state, an RT1 effect state executed in the RT1 game state, and an RT2 game state. Includes RT2 performance state. The production state transition means 210 makes a decision to transition the production state in accordance with the transition of the game state. The transition to the bonus effect state will be described as an example. When the bonus (RBB, CBB, RB, SB) is won, the effect state transition means 210 determines to shift the effect state to the bonus effect state. When the bonus is over, a decision is made to shift to the normal performance state.

<Production execution control means 220>
The effect execution control means 220 controls the operation of effect devices such as the image display unit 70, the illumination lamp 80, and the speaker 90, and the effect data stored in the ROM based on the determination of the effect determination means (not shown). Based on the above, the production according to the production state is performed. The effect according to the effect state is an effect that excites the game by a moving image or the like displayed on the display screen 71 of the image display unit 70.

<Operation of slot machine S>
A process based on the control of the main control device 100 of the slot machine S having the above configuration will be described. Here, the main control device 100 basically operates the bet operation (the insertion of medals or the operation of the bet switch 10) during the rotation of the rotary reels 61 to 63, during the payout of medals by winning, or during the replay operation. ) Is invalid. That is, the medal selector 7 is set in the medal cancel state, and the operation of the bet switch 10 is invalidated (the operation signal is not accepted or is ignored even if it is accepted; the same applies hereinafter). In addition, when the rotary reels 61 to 63 are rotating, as well as when the bet is not placed even if the rotary reels 61 to 63 are stopped, the operation of the start switch 20 is invalidated and a predetermined wait time elapses. Until the rotation start of the rotating reels 61 to 63 based on the operation of the start switch 20 is suspended. That is, even if an operation signal for the start switch 20 is input before the wait time elapses, the drive signal is not output to the reel motors M1 to M3 until the wait time elapses. However, the winning lottery process based on the operation signal of the start switch 20 is performed, and the rotation reels 61 to 63 start rotating without the operation of the start switch 20 again after the wait time elapses. Of course, when the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped, after the rotation of the rotating reels 61 to 63 starts, the rotation speed reaches a steady rotation speed, and the start index is detected for all the rotating reels 61 to 63. Until the symbol can be referred to, the operation of the stop switches 31 to 33 is invalidated.

  FIG. 9 shows a game control process in one game based on the control of the main control device 100. In the slot machine S, when a predetermined number of medals are bet (Yes in S100) and the start switch 20 is turned on (Yes in S101), a role lottery process is performed (S102) and a lottery is selected. The accompanying process is performed (S103). For the process related to the role lottery, the random number generation means generates a random number, the random number extraction means extracts a random number, the role lottery table lottery means determines the winning lottery table, the winning determination means determines whether the winning or not won, and the winning status setting This includes setting a winning flag by means. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when any of the stop switches 31 to 33 is turned ON, stop control (processing) of the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed. Are performed (S105, S106).

  S105 to 106 are repeated until all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (S105 to S107). When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), the determination processing and the determination result are performed. Processing is performed (S108). Specifically, when it is determined that the small role is won, the corresponding medal payout process is performed, and when it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the bonus is displayed on the active line L, the bonus is displayed. Processing for shifting to the gaming state (acquisition of a bonus table, etc.) is performed. In addition, when it is determined that the symbol combination associated with the replay is displayed on the active line L, re-game operation processing is performed, and the symbol combination associated with the bonus in the game related to the bonus winning is determined. If it is not displayed on the active line L, processing for shifting to the bonus internal state (acquisition of an internal medium table, etc.) is performed. In addition, when the bonus game ends in the game, or when a game result that triggers the transition of the game state occurs, the transition process of the game state is performed, which corresponds to the transition trigger of the production state In that case, a transition process of the production state is performed.

  Next, further description will be given below centering on characteristic processing of the slot machine S according to the first embodiment.

<Processing in CBB gaming state>
Processing in the CBB gaming state is performed after the gaming state has shifted to the CBB gaming state. When three prescribed medals are bet (Yes in S100) and the start switch 20 is turned on (Yes in S101), a part lottery process is performed (S102) and a process associated with the part lottery is performed (S103). ). Specifically, a CBB in-progress table (see FIG. 7D) is determined as a role lottery table to be referred to. The CBB middle table is configured so that Replay 2 and the small role “Bell / Watermelon / Cherry” are won simultaneously. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when the stop switches 31 to 33 are turned on, stop control (processing) is performed for the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). ). In the processing in the CBB gaming state, stop control is performed in a state where the number of sliding frames on the rotating reel 61 has been changed to one frame. When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), a determination process and a process corresponding to the determination result are performed (S108).

  Here, FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing a determination process and a process according to the determination result in the CBB gaming state in the slot machine according to the first embodiment. In S110, it is determined whether “1. RB / SB was won”, “2. Replay 2 was displayed” or “3. When it is determined that “1. RB / SB is won”, the process proceeds to S111, and the CBB gaming state ends. If it is determined that “2. Replay 2 is displayed”, the process proceeds to S112, the re-game is activated, and the CBB game state is continued. On the other hand, if it is determined that “3. small role wins”, the process proceeds to S113, and a corresponding medal is paid out. When the medals are paid out, the process proceeds to S114, and it is determined whether the predetermined number of medals paid out in the CBB gaming state has been paid out. If the predetermined number of medals has been paid out, the process proceeds to S115, and the CBB gaming state ends. If the predetermined number of medals has not been paid out, the CBB gaming state is continued. When the CBB gaming state is continued, the next game is started in the CBB gaming state. In S110, when it is determined that “1. RB / SB is won” and the CBB gaming state is ended, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning RB or SB is displayed on the active line L, the RB gaming state or The game state is shifted to the SB game state, and the game is started in the shifted game state (RB game state or SB game state).

  Here, when the winning area “Replay 2” is won, the player places “Black 7” of the rotating reel 61 within one frame of the effective line L for Replay 2 “Black 7 Replay Replay”. When the stop switch 31 is operated so as to stop (a pushing operation), the symbol combination of the replay 2 is displayed on the effective line L without performing the pushing operation on the rotating reel 62 and the rotating reel 63, and the replay The process of operation is performed (S112). However, the symbol combination of Replay 2 cannot be displayed on the active line L when the winning area “unauthorized” is won. On the other hand, in the CB, since the small role is in the winning state without performing the lottery, for example, for the bell “Bell Bell Bell”, the player places the “Bell” of the rotating reel 61 within one frame of the effective line L. When the stop switch 31 is operated so as to stop at the same time (the pressing operation), the symbol combination of the bells is displayed on the effective line L without corresponding to the pressing operation on the rotating reel 62 and the rotating reel 63, and correspondingly. Medals are paid out (S113). The payout of the bell symbol combination is 15 pieces. By displaying the bell symbol combination on the active line L, the medal can be obtained most efficiently, but the symbol combinations of other small roles (watermelon, cherry) May be displayed on the active line L. If the stop switch 31 cannot be operated so as to stop the “bell” of the rotary reel 61 within one frame of the effective line L, or if it is not intentional, the “bell” of the rotary reel 61 is It is not displayed on the active line L, and the winning of the bell is avoided. With respect to other small combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to these small combinations cannot be operated so as to be displayed on the active line L or if it is not intentional, winning of the small combinations is avoided. As described above, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the player performs a push operation, in the CBB gaming state, when the winning area “unauthorized” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is selected. It is possible to select whether to display on the active line L (whether or not to win a small role) or to avoid winning a small role. If the winning area “Replay 2” is won, It is possible to select whether to win a small role or to display the replay 2 on the active line L.

<Processing in normal gaming state>
Processing in the normal gaming state is performed after the gaming state has shifted to the normal gaming state. When the difference from the process in the CBB gaming state described above is mainly described, in the process accompanying the lottery (S103), the normal table (see FIG. 6A) is determined as the reference lottery table to be referred to. The normal table is the winning areas “RBB”, “CBB”, “RB”, “SB”, “Replay 1”, “RT1 transition replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “Unfairly selected”. It is configured. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when the stop switches 31 to 33 are turned on, stop control (processing) is performed for the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). ). In the process in the normal gaming state, stop control is performed with the number of sliding reels 61 to 63 being four. When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), a determination process and a process corresponding to the determination result are performed (S108).

  Here, “SB” is included in the winning area of the normal table, but the symbol combination “Red 7 / Watermelon A / Watermelon B / Watermelon A / Watermelon B” is associated with SB. The rotating reel 61 is provided with two red 7s. When the player operates the stop switch 31 so that the “red 7” of the rotary reel 61 is stopped within 4 frames of the effective line L (the push operation), the push operation is performed on the rotary reel 62 and the rotary reel 63. Even if not, the symbol combination of SB is displayed on the effective line L, and SB is activated. On the other hand, two red 7s are provided on the rotating reel 61. However, since the interval is 6 frames or more, even when SB is won, for example, the player activates “red 7” on the rotating reel 61. If the player cannot push the line L to stop within 4 frames of the line L, or intentionally, the player presses the “red 7” of the rotating reel 61 to stop within 4 frames of the active line L. When operated (an example of a specific stop operation of the present invention), the symbol combination of SB is not displayed on the effective line L, and SB does not operate. Therefore, in this case, the normal gaming state is maintained. As described above, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, the player can select whether to activate the SB by causing the symbol combination corresponding to the SB to be displayed on the effective line L when the player performs a pressing operation. Yes.

  The winning area of the normal table includes “RT1 transition replay”, but the RT1 transition replay is associated with the symbol combination “replay / replay / V”. When the RT1 transition replay is won, the symbol combination corresponding to “RT1 transition replay” is displayed on the active line L regardless of the stop operation. As a result, a transition is made to the RT1 gaming state, which is a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state.

<Processing in SB gaming state>
Processing in the SB gaming state is performed after the gaming state has shifted to the SB gaming state. Transition to the SB gaming state is made by winning the SB in the normal gaming state (non-RT) or the CBB gaming state. When the difference from the process in the normal gaming state described above is mainly described, in the process accompanying the lottery (S103), the SB mid-table (non-RT) (see FIG. 7E) as the reference lottery table to be referred to. Is determined. The SB table is in the winning areas “RBB”, “CBB”, “RB”, “SB”, “Replay 1”, “RT1 transition replay”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, “JAC” The winning area “JAC” occupies the largest area. Therefore, it can be said that it is easy to win JAC. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when the stop switches 31 to 33 are turned on, stop control (processing) is performed for the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). ). In the processing in the SB gaming state, stop control is performed in the state where the number of sliding frames on the rotating reels 61 to 63 is four, as in the normal gaming state. When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), a determination process and a process corresponding to the determination result are performed (S108).

  Here, the symbol combination corresponding to the JAC occupying the largest area in the SB middle table (non-RT) is “bell replay replay”. When the JAC is won, the symbol corresponding to the JAC regardless of the stop operation. The combination is displayed on the active line L. As a result, the game state shifts to the RT1 gaming state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state compared to the normal gaming state.

<Processing in RT1 gaming state>
Processing in the RT1 gaming state is performed after the gaming state has shifted to the RT1 gaming state. To the RT1 gaming state, in the normal gaming state or in the SB gaming state (non-RT) transitioned from the normal gaming state, the RT1 transition replay is won, and the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the active line L. To explain mainly the difference from the process in the normal gaming state described above, in the process (S103) associated with the role lottery, the RT1 table (see FIG. 6B) is determined as the role lottery table to be referenced. The RT1 table is composed of winning areas “RBB”, “CBB”, “RB”, “SB”, “Replay 1”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Unauthorized”. The area of Replay 1 is configured larger than the normal table, making it easier to win Replay 1. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when the stop switches 31 to 33 are turned on, stop control (processing) is performed for the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). ). In the processing in the RT1 gaming state, stop control is performed in a state where the number of sliding reels 61 to 63 on the rotating reels 61 to 63 is four, as in the normal gaming state. When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), a determination process and a process corresponding to the determination result are performed (S108).

  Here, “SB” is also included in the winning area of the RT1 table, but for the SB, when the player performs a pressing operation, the symbol combination of the SB is displayed on the effective line L, and the SB is activated. On the other hand, even if SB is won, for example, if the player cannot push the eye, or intentionally, the “red 7” of the rotating reel 61 does not stop within 4 frames of the active line L. When the push operation is performed, the symbol combination of SB is not displayed on the effective line L, and SB does not operate. Therefore, in this case, the RT1 gaming state is maintained. For example, an effect may be provided that encourages the player to stop the “black 7” of the tenth reel 61 on the active line L so that “red 7” does not stop within 4 frames of the active line L. Examples of such effects include an effect of displaying an image or the like suggesting “Black 7” on the image display unit 70, or an effect of suggesting “Black 7” by blinking a specific lamp. In the RT1 gaming state, the prescribed number of games is set to 30 (G: game), and when the prescribed number of games is completed, the game state shifts to the normal gaming state.

<Processing in RT2 gaming state>
Processing in the RT2 gaming state is performed after the gaming state has shifted to the RT2 gaming state. To the RT2 gaming state, in the SB gaming state (non-RT) shifted from the normal gaming state, JAC is won, and the symbol combination corresponding to JAC is displayed on the active line L to shift. The difference from the processing in the normal gaming state and the RT1 gaming state described above will be mainly described. In the processing accompanying the lottery (S103), the RT2 table (see FIG. 6C) is used as a reference lottery table. It is determined. The RT2 table is composed of winning areas “RBB”, “CBB”, “RB”, “SB”, “Replay 1”, “Bell”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry”, and “Unauthorized”. The area of the replay 1 is almost the same as that of the normal table and is configured to be smaller than the RT1, and it is difficult to win the replay 1 compared to the RT1. Thereafter, start control (processing) of the rotating reels 61 to 63 is performed (S104), and when the stop switches 31 to 33 are turned on, stop control (processing) is performed for the corresponding rotating reels 61 to 63 (S105, S106). ). In the processing in the RT2 gaming state, stop control is performed with the number of sliding reels 61 to 63 on the rotating reels 61 to 63 as in the normal gaming state and the RT1 gaming state. When all the rotating reels 61 to 63 are stopped (Yes in S107), a determination process and a process corresponding to the determination result are performed (S108).

  The winning area of the RT2 table also includes “SB”, but for the SB, the player can operate the SB by performing a push operation, or if the player cannot perform the push operation, or intentionally In addition, if the “red 7” of the rotary reel 61 is pressed so as not to stop within 4 frames of the effective line L, the SB does not operate. Therefore, in this case, the RT2 gaming state is maintained. In the RT2 gaming state, the prescribed number of games is set to 500 (G: game), and when the prescribed number of games is over 500, the normal gaming state is entered.

<Effect>
According to the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, in the CBB gaming state, by performing a pushing operation so that the replay 2 is displayed on the active line L, until the winning of RB or SB is won, the small role is won. Can be avoided. Since the small role and the replay 2 are won in duplicate, the player can make sure that the replay 2 is displayed on the active line L in addition to a predetermined number of medals paid out by winning the CBB in the CBB gaming state. By performing the pressing operation, it is possible to obtain further benefits such as winning RB or SB without reducing the medals. Therefore, compared with the case where the CBB gaming state is ended by paying out a predetermined number of medals, it is possible to improve a sense of expectation for further benefits in the CBB gaming state. In other words, in particular, the gameability in CBB can be improved, and the monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  In addition, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the player performs a push operation, it is possible to display the symbol combination corresponding to SB on the effective line L and select whether to activate SB. . Specifically, even when the SB is won, the SB can be prevented from operating by the player's pushing operation.

  Also, according to the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the SB is won and the symbol combination corresponding to JAC is displayed on the active line L, it is more disadvantageous for the player than the normal gaming state. By shifting to the RT2 gaming state, which is a gaming state, it is possible to prevent the normal gaming state with no limit on the number of games from continuing for a long period of time, and to give an undulation to the number of acquired medals. In addition, when winning the SB and winning the RT1 transition replay, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the active line L, and in the normal gaming state, there is a symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay. When displayed on the active line L, it is possible to give an undulation to the number of acquired medals by shifting to the RT1 gaming state, which is a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal gaming state. In particular, when the game is performed so that the SB is not always activated by the eye pressing operation and the game in which the SB is operated without the eye pressing operation, the undulation of the number of acquired medals becomes remarkable. As described above, according to the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, it is possible to improve the game performance and prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

<Other embodiments>
In the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, the prescribed number of inserted medals is set to three regardless of the gaming state, but the prescribed number of inserted medals is changed according to the gaming state, and further, according to the prescribed number of inserted medals. You may change the winning probability of the role. Specifically, in the CBB gaming state, the winning probability of the small combination, RB or SB may be changed according to the number of inserted medals. For example, regarding the role lottery table used in the CBB gaming state, a role lottery table in the case where the prescribed number of inserted medals is 2 and a role lottery table in the case where the prescribed number of inserted medals is 3 are newly provided. . In the combination lottery table in the case where the specified number of insertions is two, the winning region is configured such that the winning probability of the small role (bell, watermelon, cherry) is higher than the winning probability of RB or SB. Further, in the combination lottery table when the specified number of inserts is 3, the winning area can be configured so that the winning probability of RB or SB is higher than the winning probability of the small role. Thereby, for example, it is possible to play a small number of medals by playing a game with two inserted medals. In addition, when the total payout number of medals in the CBB game state approaches the predetermined number, playing medals with 3 medals is more than RB or SB compared to playing with 2 medals. It will be easier to win. As a result, the digestion speed in the CBB gaming state can be improved. Further, since it becomes easy to win RB, even if the gaming state is the RT2 gaming state, winning the RB makes it easy to shift from the RT2 gaming state to the normal gaming state.

  Further, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, the CBB table is configured with the winning areas “RB”, “SB”, “Replay 2”, and “Unfairly elected”, but the “Unfairly elected” area May be filled with “Replay 2”. That is, the CBB in-progress table may be composed of winning areas “RB”, “SB”, and “Replay 2”. In this case, unless the winning area “RB” or “SB” is won, the symbol combination corresponding to “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line L in order to win “Replay 2”. When the eye-push operation is performed, the symbol combination of the replay 2 is displayed on the active line L, and the replay operation process is performed. Therefore, while maintaining the CBB gaming state, it is possible to wait for the winning of RB or SB without further reducing medals. It should be noted that “Replay 2” may be won in duplicate for the winning areas “RB” and “SB”. Thereby, in the winning area 2, “Replay 2” is always won.

  In the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, one kind of JAC is provided as a small combination that can be won in the SB gaming state. This JAC is associated with a symbol combination of “bell / replay / replay”. When the JAC is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the JAC is displayed on the active line L regardless of the stop operation. Therefore, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the JAC is won, the slot machine S always shifts to the RT2 gaming state, which is a more disadvantageous gaming state than the RT1 gaming state. On the other hand, for example, when JAC is separately provided (for example, JAC2), JAC and JAC2 are selected and won, and the symbol combination corresponding to JAC2 is displayed on the active line L, the RT2 gaming state You may not make it move to. Thereby, when JAC is won in the SB gaming state, the gameability can be widened as compared with the case of shifting to the RT2 gaming state. As a result, gameability can be improved and monotonization of the game can be prevented. For example, a symbol combination “bell / replay / red 7” can be associated with JAC2. Since the red 7 of the rotating reel 63 cannot be displayed on the active line L unless the eye pressing operation is performed, it is possible to avoid the transition to the RT2 gaming state by performing the eye pressing operation.

  Further, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the RT1 transition replay is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the RT1 transition replay is displayed on the active line L, the transition is made to the RT1 gaming state. It is not limited to. For example, a winning combination of RT1 transition replay itself is used as a transition opportunity, a winning combination or winning of a role other than RT1 transition replay is used as a transition opportunity, or a combination of lost symbols that does not correspond to any role is displayed on the active line. It is good also as a transition opportunity. In addition, in the slot machine S according to the first embodiment, when the JAC is won and the symbol combination corresponding to the JAC is displayed on the activated line L, the gaming machine transitions to the RT2 gaming state, but the transition opportunity is not limited to this. That is, as in the case of the transition to the RT1 gaming state described above, the JAC win itself is used as a transition opportunity, or a winning or winning of a role other than JAC is used as a transition opportunity, or a loss that does not correspond to any role. The symbol combination may be displayed on the active line as a transition trigger.

  In addition, the slot machine S according to the first embodiment has RBB, CBB, RB, and SB as bonuses, but the types and combinations of bonuses are not limited thereto. For example, a slot machine S, a bonus having only RBB and SB, a bonus having only CBB and RB, a bonus having only CBB and SB, and a bonus having CBB, RB, and SB may be used.

  In addition, the slot machine S according to the first embodiment has an assist time effect state (AT effect state) in which an assist effect assisting a winning of a small role is performed, and a replay is in a high probability state in parallel with the assist time effect state. A gaming machine having an assist replay time gaming state (ART gaming state) may be used.

  The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, but includes modifications and improvements as long as the object of the present invention can be achieved. Further, the present invention may appropriately combine or recombine items described in the above-described embodiments and modification examples as long as no contradiction occurs. Furthermore, the present invention can also be applied to gaming machines other than slot machines. For example, the present invention can be applied to a parrot game machine that uses a game ball (pachinko ball) as a game medium to perform a game similar to a slot machine.

S slot machine 1 control device 10 bet switch 20 start switch 31-33 stop switch 31-63 rotating reel 100 main control device 120 role lottery means 130 reel control means 140 winning judgment means 160 game state control means 170 game number management means 200 sub Control device

Claims (2)

A plurality of rotating reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer peripheral surface;
A start switch for rotating a plurality of rotating reels;
A plurality of stop switches for individually stopping the rotating reels, and
Role lottery means for performing lottery for determining whether or not to win multiple types of roles including a small role, replay, and bonus,
Reel control means for controlling the rotation of the rotating reel based on the input of the operation signal of the start switch, and controlling the stop of the rotating reel based on the input of the operation signal of the stop switch;
When a plurality of reels that have started rotating by the operation of the start switch are all stopped by the operation of the stop switch, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination associated with the winning combination by the winning lottery is displayed on the effective line. A determination means;
A payout control that causes the payout device to pay out a number of game media corresponding to the payout set for the winning combination when the combination of symbols associated with the winning combination in the winning combination is displayed on the active line and the winning combination is won. Means,
One of the normal gaming state, which is a normal gaming state, the first gaming state, which is a more advantageous gaming state than the normal gaming state, the second gaming state, which is a disadvantageous gaming state than the first gaming state, and a bonus A gaming state control means for transitioning a gaming state between a plurality of gaming states including a specific bonus gaming state that is started when a specific bonus that ends when the game ends is won,
The reel control means stops a plurality of rotating reels so as to avoid winning a specific bonus on condition of a specific stop operation when a specific bonus is won,
The gaming state control means shifts to the first gaming state when the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination that triggers the transition to the first gaming state is displayed on the active line in the normal gaming state or the specific bonus gaming state. A gaming machine that shifts to the second gaming state when the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination that triggers the transition to the second gaming state is displayed on the active line in a specific bonus gaming state.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the second combination is won, the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is displayed on the active line regardless of the stop operation.

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