JP2019013278A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of increasing privileges which a player can receive after a special game state, according to skill of a player in the special game state, thereby improving an amusement of a game.SOLUTION: A game machine is configured so that, in a special game state (CBB actuation state) to which a state is shifted with winning of a second special role (CBB) in which variation trigger of an RT state does not occur, as trigger, a special role (RBB, CBB) is excluded from objects of internal lottery, RT control means 110 can shift a state to a second state (non-RT) with finish because of a fact that a game number related to a first state (RT) reached a prescribed number as trigger, counting means 110 counts a game number in a first state in the special game state, reel control means 110 stop controls reels 3L-3R so that a combination of patterns related to a small role or replay can be displayed according to a mode of stop operation of the reels 3L-3R when the replay and small role are won simultaneously, in the special game state.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 12

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  Conventionally, as one of the gaming machines, a plurality of reels having a plurality of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface are rotated and stopped, and a game medium (for example, a medal) is paid out according to the combination of the displayed symbols. 2. Description of the Related Art A spinning machine (hereinafter referred to as a slot machine) that performs processing is known.

  In this type of gaming machine, as a bonus for allowing a player to give a lot of medals in a short time, a big bonus (a continuous action device for a first type special accessory, hereinafter also referred to as RBB), Some of them are equipped with a challenge bonus (a continuous action device for type 2 special features, hereinafter also referred to as CBB), etc., and can be replayed after completion of RBB (replay without requiring medal insertion) As a lottery state of a role, the player can shift to a replay time (hereinafter also referred to as RT) in which the winning probability of replay is improved (see Patent Document 1). In addition, in this RT, the number of games that can be executed is determined in advance (finite), and is not ended (changes) triggered by CBB winning, winning and ending, and during the game related to the CBB (special game) In some cases, the number of remaining RT games is subtracted every time a game is played. Further, during the game related to the CBB, all of the set small roles are in a winning state, while bonuses such as RBB are not subject to lottery.

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However, when such a gaming machine plays a game related to CBB during RT, if the game related to CBB is prolonged, the number of games related to RT in an unfavorable state where it is not possible to receive a bonus lottery. As a result, the number of remaining games related to RT is reduced (or eliminated), so that the benefits of RT (for example, the bonus lottery is performed in a state where the number of consumed medals with improved winning probability of replay is low) May not be able to receive enough).
Therefore, it is desirable to end the game related to the CBB as early as possible (with a small number of times) during RT.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and its purpose is to enable an increase in the benefits that the player can enjoy after the special gaming state, according to the skill of the player in the special gaming state. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine that can improve the fun of gaming.

  According to a first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of reels in which symbols are arranged, reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the reels, a small role in which a game medium is paid out, and a new game medium are not inserted next. Internal lottery means for performing a replay capable of executing a game, and an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of different combinations including a first special combination and a second special combination that can be shifted to a state that facilitates winning of the small combination And a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on a stop pattern combination of the reels, and a plurality of states including a first state and a second state in which the replay lottery states are different from each other. In a gaming machine comprising controllable replay time control means and at least counting means capable of counting the number of games played in the first state, the second special role is the replay lottery state In a special gaming state that does not become a variable opportunity and starts when the second special combination is won and ends when the upper limit of the number of payouts of the game medium is exceeded, the first special combination and the The second special combination is excluded from the target of internal lottery, and the replay time control means is allowed to shift to the second state when triggered by the number of games reaching a predetermined number in the first state, The counting means counts the number of games even in the special game state in the first state, and the reel control means is in the special game state where the replay and the small part are simultaneously selected. In this case, the reel is controlled to stop so that either the small combination or the symbol combination related to the replay can be displayed according to the mode of the reel stop operation.

  In the first invention, the game proceeds in parallel in a special gaming state (predetermined bonus state, for example, CBB operating state) that shifts in response to the winning of the second special combination (predetermined bonus, for example, challenge bonus (CBB)). When the replay lottery state is the first state, the number of played (digested) games is counted.

  Therefore, in the first state and the special game state (CBB operating state), the reel is operated to stop (push) the small part (preferably the small part having the highest payout) to win the small part. As a result, the special game state is quickly terminated (shortened) based on the fact that the number of payouts of game media has reached the upper limit, and the number of games in which the first state is consumed during the special game state can be reduced. Thereby, the gaming state (for example, normal state) in which the first special combination (for example, big bonus (RBB)) and the second special combination (for example, challenge bonus (CBB)) after the special gaming state are not excluded from the target of the internal lottery. The remaining game according to the first state can be played longer (more times).

  On the other hand, in the first state and the special game state (CBB operation state), the replay can be won, and even if the replay is won by performing a stop operation aiming at the replay, Since the re-game that does not require re-insertion is performed, the game according to the first state can be digested (extended) without any loss in paying out the game medium. It is possible to shift to the second state when the transition to the state is approached or the game related to the first state that has been digested has reached a predetermined number of times.

  In this way, the special game state can be extended or shortened by targeting the replay and the small role in the special game state and positively winning either the replay or the small role. This makes it possible to vary the stay period (start time) in the replay lottery state after the special game state. In other words, depending on the skill of the player, the game in the replay lottery state desired by the player can be performed for a long time, or the game can be quickly shifted to the desired replay lottery state. A game can be provided.

  In a second aspect based on the first aspect, the first state is more advantageous than the second state.

  In the second invention, since the first state is set to be advantageous over the second state, in the case of the special game state in the first state, the reel is operated to stop the small portion and the small portion is played. By winning a prize, the special game state can be ended as soon as possible (with a small number of times), and the number of games in which the first state is consumed in the special game state can be reduced. As a result, after the special gaming state, the first special role (for example, big bonus (RBB)) and the second special role (for example, challenge bonus (CBB)) are not excluded from the internal lottery. One state can be performed longer (more times).

That is, the first state that can be executed by the player after the special gaming state can be increased according to the skill of the player in the special gaming state.
As a result, it is possible to give motivation to appropriately stop the reels in order to positively win a small role, and it is possible to incorporate appropriate technical intervention elements and enhance the interest of the game. .

  According to a third invention, in the first invention, the second state is more advantageous than the first state, and if the first state is not the special gaming state, the second state is more disadvantageous than the first state. It is possible to display a specific symbol combination that triggers a change to three states, and in the case of the special game state in the first state, display of the specific symbol combination can be avoided.

  In the third invention, the second state is set to be advantageous over the first state, and when the first state is not the special gaming state, the display shifts to an unfavorable third state by displaying a specific symbol combination. In the case of the special game state in the first state, for example, by performing a stop operation aiming at a predetermined small role or replay, a specific trigger that causes an adverse change to the third state Display of symbol combinations can be avoided.

  Therefore, in the special game state, the player can shift to an unfavorable third state without losing the payout due to the replay due to the replay winning and avoiding the display of a specific symbol combination depending on the player's skill. Since the game according to the first state can be digested, it is possible to stably proceed to the advantageous second state. This makes it possible to incorporate appropriate technical intervention elements and enhance the interest of the game.

  According to the present invention, according to the skill of the player in the special game state, it is possible to increase the interests of the game by making it possible to increase the benefits that the player can enjoy after the special game state.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on one Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of a slot machine. Similarly, it is the figure which shows the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination and the payout. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the structure of the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the stop control of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the stop control of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the stop control of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the stop control of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the transition opportunity of the gaming state and gaming state of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the transition aspect of each state of the gaming state and RT state of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the transition mode of each state of the gaming state of a slot machine, RT state, and a lottery state of a bonus. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition opportunity of the gaming state of the slot machine which concerns on the modification 4, and a gaming state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment of a slot machine S which is a gaming machine of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. In addition, this embodiment is an example and does not limit this invention. In the following description, the reference direction of each part of the slot machine S will be described in accordance with the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the slot machine S.

(External configuration of slot machine S)
The slot machine S of the present embodiment can accept or pay out inserted game media (for example, medals), and as shown in FIG. 1, a box-shaped housing 1 and an opening on the front side of the housing 1 A front door 2 that can be opened and closed, and a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R) that are housed in the housing 1 and are provided with a plurality of types of symbols. I have.

  On the front surface of the front door 2, a display window 4 that allows the symbols of the reels 3 </ b> L to 3 </ b> R accommodated in the housing 1 to be visible from the front at the upper position, the middle position, and the lower position, Game information comprising a credit indicator for displaying the number of credit medals (upper limit is 50), which will be described later, and a 7-segment display having a payout indicator for displaying the number of payout medals at the time of winning. A display unit 8 is provided.

  A medal detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3) is provided on the upper surface of the operation unit OP projecting forward from the front surface of the front door 2. The medal detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3) can be inserted and is switched from the off state to the on state when the inserted medal passes. Based on the fact that the built-in medal slot 10 and the built-in bet switch 11a (see FIG. 3) are switched from an off state to an on state, a medal for performing one game from a credit medal described later Of the game effects displayed on the bet button 11 to be set in the game ready state (hereinafter referred to as a bet) and the effect display device 5 described later, a player is set. In a selection effect that can be selected, a jog dial JD that can select an effect by a rotation operation and determine the effect by a pressing operation is provided.

  Here, the credit medal means that a medal is inserted into the medal slot 10 when the slot machine S permits the medal credit (for example, the bet button 11 can be switched to allow or not). The medal information (one credit per medal) stored in the credit medal storage means (not shown) of the main memory 200 (see FIG. 3) to be described later.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the start switch 15a (see FIG. 3), which is provided on the front surface of the operation unit OP so as to protrude forward and is incorporated by pressing down in the game preparation state, is turned on from the off state. The start lever 15 that can start the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R based on the change to the state and the stop switch 16a (FIG. 3) provided corresponding to each of the reels 3L to 3R and built in by a pressing operation. The left stop button 16L, the middle stop button 16C, and the right stop button 16R (hereinafter collectively referred to as “stop”) can stop the rotation of the rotating reels 3L to 3R based on the change from the off state to the on state. Stop buttons 16L to 16R). A medal tray 19 for collecting medals paid out from the medal payout opening 18 is provided below the operation unit OP.

  Above the display window 4 in the front door 2, an effect display device 5 capable of displaying a plurality of types of moving images or still images constituting the effect device 600 (see FIG. 3), and a plurality of types of sound effects and music are output. The speaker 6 and the effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of flashing patterns are provided, so that information related to the game and the effect can be executed.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the display window 4 has a winning determination line L1 that descends to the right passing through the reels 3L to 3R, a winning determination line L2 that passes through the upper positions of the reels 3L to 3R, and each of the reels 3L to 3R. A winning determination line L3 passing through the lower position and a rightward winning determination line L4 passing through the reels 3L to 3R are set. The winning determination lines L1 to L4 become effective when a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals are inserted. When a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination (indicating a winning pattern) (hereinafter also referred to as a symbol combination relating to a combination) is stopped and displayed on any of the valid winning determination lines L1 to L4, it is determined that a winning combination has occurred. Thus, processing corresponding to winning of the winning combination (winning processing described later) is executed.

(Internal configuration of slot machine S)
Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 31 (see FIG. 3) including a reel 3L to 3R and a drive source (for example, a stepping motor (not shown)) for rotating the reels 3L to 3R, and inserted medals are placed. A medal storage tank (not shown) for storing, a hopper unit 32 (see FIG. 3) capable of paying out medals stored in the medal storage tank in units of one unit, and supplying power from the outside to the slot machine S A possible power supply device (not shown), a main board 100 to be described later, and a sub board 500 (both see FIG. 3) are provided. The main board 100 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication capable of transmitting a signal only from the main board 100. Note that a single control board may be used in which the functions of the main board 100 and the sub board 500 are combined.

  As shown in FIG. 2, the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 3L to 3R in the reel unit 31 are divided into 21 regions (the regions are referred to as “frames”) in the rotation direction. ~ 20 are set, and multiple types of symbols, for example, replay symbol RP, bell symbol BL, red 7 symbol R7, white 7 symbol W7, black 7 symbol B7, and dummy symbol DM are arranged in a predetermined order. ing.

Next, the control and function of the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.
(Main board 100)
The main board 100 is a control board that controls the game in an integrated manner, and an on signal (switched from an off state to an on state) from the medal detection switch 10a, the bet switch 11a, the start switch 15a, or the stop switch 16a shown in FIG. (Signals transmitted at the time of playing), various kinds of arithmetic processing for advancing the game are performed, and output operations of the reel unit 31 and the hopper unit 32 are controlled based on the result of the arithmetic processing. Do.
The function of the main board 100 is realized when the CPU executes software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

The main board 100 includes a game control means 110 and a main memory 200.
The main memory 200 stores a ROM (not shown) in which a system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various types of information such as flags used in the system program generated in the main board 100 and calculated values. And a RAM (not shown) used as a work area.

  Specifically, the main memory 200 stores information required for processing by the game control means 110 and the like, and as storage areas for reference, for example, an internal lottery table storage means 201, a main flag storage means 202, an RT counter ( 204 (counting means) is set.

  In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, a power-on process is performed when a power switch (not shown) of the power supply device is turned on by a predetermined operation and the power is turned on. In the power-on processing, initial processing such as the above-described RAM read / write check processing is performed. When the power-on process is completed, the slot machine S is in a playable state (medal insertion or betting is valid).

(Game control means 110)
The game control means 110 determines that a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 after the power-on process or that the bet button 11 has been pressed. Based on the bet of the credit medal, the pressing operation to the start lever 15 and the medal acceptance process for enabling the winning determination lines L1 to L4 are performed, and the slot machine S is set in the game ready state. Subsequently, when the start lever 15 is pressed (start operation), the game is started, reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R is performed, and an internal lottery described later is executed to rotate the reels 3L to 3R. On condition that the speed has increased to a predetermined speed, a process for validating the operation on the stop buttons 16L to 16R is performed. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed (stop operation), the stop control table set in the main memory 200 so that the reels 3L to 3R are stopped at the stop positions corresponding to the result of the internal lottery. Reel stop control is performed with reference to (not shown). Then, with reference to a winning determination table (not shown) set in the main memory 200, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination related to the winning combination is displayed on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4. When it is determined that the winning combination has been won based on the display of the symbol combination related to the winning combination, the winning process such as paying out a medal from the medal paying outlet 18 to the medal tray 19 is performed, and the game ends. .

  The game control means 110 transmits information relating to the result of the above processing relating to internal lottery, gaming state, etc. to the sub-board 500 as a command signal.

  In this specification, after the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by the pressing operation of the start lever 15, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R. As a result, on the winning determination lines L1 to L4. A description will be given of a unit game, that is, one game (one game, hereinafter referred to as “G”) until a later-described winning-time process based on the symbol combination displayed on either side is completed.

Hereinafter, main processing and control performed by the game control unit 110 will be described in detail.
(Medal reception process)
The game control means 110 determines that the start lever 15 is based on whether a predetermined number (for example, three) of medals has been inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 or a predetermined number (for example, three) of credit medals has been bet. And the process of enabling the winning determination lines L1 to L4 are performed, and the slot machine S is set to the game ready state.

  In addition, when no medal is inserted, the game control means 110 bets the first three cards when a specified number of medals or more (three or more) are inserted. Is stored as medal information (credit medal) in the credit medal storage means of the main memory 200. When the bet button 11 is pressed when medal information is stored for a predetermined number (three) or more when no medals are inserted, the game control means 110 causes the specified number of insertions ( 3 bets), and the processing for deleting the medal information for three from the credit medal storage means is performed.

(Internal lottery)
The game control means 110 acquires one value from the random number values (0 to 65535) generated by the random number generation means (not shown) set on the main board 100 and stores it in the internal lottery table storage means 201. Refer to one internal lottery table corresponding to the gaming state to be described later from a plurality of internal lottery tables 1 to 5 (see FIG. 5), or win a winning combination (small role, replay, bonus) according to the acquired value or An internal lottery will be performed to determine unfair election (outage).

  Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the winning combination line in the order of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R is given to the small combination (the combination in which there is a payout and the payout process described later is performed upon winning). As a symbol that can be displayed on any of L1 to L4, “BELL”, which is a symbol combination of “BL, BL, BL”, a red 7 symbol R7 is displayed on the left reel 3L, and a middle reel 3C and a right reel 3R "Special small role 1" consisting of a symbol combination in which a bell symbol BL is displayed, a red 7 symbol R7 is displayed in the left reel 3L, and a replay symbol RP is displayed in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. “Special small role 2” consisting of a combination, a white 7 symbol W7 is displayed on the left reel 3L, and a bell symbol BL is displayed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R. "Special Small Win 3", has been set (hereinafter also referred to collectively as simply special Small Win). In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the payout for the bell and special small roles 1 and 3 among the small roles is set to 15 for example, and the payout for the special small role 2 is set to 4 for example ( Hereinafter, the bell and special small roles 1 and 3 are also referred to as “15-sheet roles” and the special small role 2 is also referred to as “4-sheet roles”).

  Further, as the winning mode of the small role, an overlapping winning area in which the bell and the special small roles 1 and 3 are won in a single internal lottery is set in the internal lottery table (see FIG. 5). When winning in the overlapping winning area, the winning combination is different according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (either Bell, Special 1 or Special 3 will win) Is set. In addition, when winning the overlapping winning area, the winning flags described later for the bell and special small roles 1 and 3 are established (set).

  The replay has no payout and is a role in which a replay process is performed instead of a payout process to be described later, and consists of a symbol combination of “RP / RP / RP” as shown in FIG.

  The bonus (special role) is a feature and a feature continuous action device in which a game in which a winning combination of a small role has been raised for a predetermined period of time for a predetermined period of time when there is no payout is executed. A first bonus consisting of a symbol combination of "R7, R7, R7" and a first bonus consisting of a symbol combination of "B7, B7, B7" 2. A special bonus, which is a special bonus, is a continuous action device (CBB) associated with a second special bonus.

  Here, the challenge bonus (CBB) adopts a so-called RT penetration type, and the lottery state of the replay described later is not changed regardless of whether the challenge bonus (CBB) is won, won or ended ( Maintain) is a bonus.

  The game control means 110 sets a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200 for the winning combination determined by the internal lottery. The winning flag includes a maintenance flag that maintains the winning state until winning, and a temporary flag that is canceled at the end of the game in which the winning combination is won regardless of whether or not the winning state is made (to be in a non-winning state) A maintenance flag is used for the bonus (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB), and a temporary flag is used for the small role or replay. When winning in the overlapping winning area, all of the temporary flags related to the bell and special small roles 1 and 3 are set.

  As shown in FIG. 5, among the internal lottery tables in which these combinations are set, the internal lottery tables 1 to 4 include a bell and special small roles 1 to 3 as the winning mode of the small role, and the replay has a table value. In the internal lottery table 5, in addition to the bells and special small roles 1 to 3 are set in the internal lottery table 5, in addition to the bells and special small roles 1 to 3, the replay is excluded from the lottery target. Has been.

  The winning combination probability of the small role in the internal lottery table is the same in the internal lottery tables 1 to 4, and the internal lottery table 5 is provided with an overlapping winning area, so it is set higher than the internal lottery tables 1 to 4. .

  In addition, the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery table is the same in the internal lottery tables 1 and 3 or the internal lottery tables 2 and 4, and the internal lottery tables 2 and 4 are more than the internal lottery tables 1 and 3. It is set high. In the internal lottery table 5, replay is excluded from the internal lottery targets.

  The internal lottery tables 1 and 2 are set with a big bonus (RBB) and a challenge bonus (CBB), respectively, but these bonuses are not set in any of the internal lottery tables 3 to 5.

(Reel control processing)
The game control means 110 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R.
In the reel control process, mainly in the game preparation state, based on the pressing operation of the start lever 15, the reel rotation control for rotating the reels 3L to 3R at a predetermined rotation speed (for example, about 80 rpm) and the stop buttons 16L to 16L The reels 3L to 3R are controlled by performing reel stop control (hereinafter also simply referred to as stop control) for stopping the reels 3L to 3R during the steady rotation in a manner corresponding to the result of the internal lottery based on the pressing operation of 16R. The symbols attached to are fluctuated and stopped.

In the reel stop control, the range of stop positions of the rotating reels 3L to 3R varies depending on the gaming state.
For example, when the gaming state to be described later is a normal state, an RBB internal state, a CBB internal state, and an RBB operating state, the reels 3L to 3R that are rotating in the reel stop control are within 190 ms from the time when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed. The reels 3L to 3R are controlled to the normal control state to be stopped, and the stop positions of the reels 3L to 3R are the reels 3L to 3L when the stop switch 16a is activated by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R and the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is detected. It is determined in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (5 frames in total) from the pressed detection position that is the 3R position.

  Further, when the gaming state is the CBB operating state (special gaming state), the reels 3L to 3R that are rotating in the reel stop control are at least one of the reels 3L to 3R, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment. The left reel 3L is controlled to a special control state that stops within 75 ms from the time when the left stop button 16L is pressed, and the stop position of the left reel 3L is the position of the left reel 3L at the time when the pressing operation of the left stop button 16L is detected. It is determined in the range of 0 frame to 1 frame (2 frames in total) from the pressed detection position which is the position. Note that the reels controlled in the special control state are not limited to the left reel 3L, and the middle reel 3C, the right reel 3R, or any of the reels 3L to 3R, or all reels are controlled in the special control state. You may make it do.

  On the other hand, even in the CBB operating state, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R that are rotating in the reel stop control are controlled to the normal control state, so that the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are stopped at the middle stop button 16C. Also, it is determined in the range of 0 frame to 4 frames (5 frames in total) from the pressed detection position which is the position of the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R at the time when the pressing operation of the right stop button 16R is detected.

Here, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the replay priority is set such that the priority order of the winning combination when a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously is “replay> small role> bonus”. Is adopted.
For example, when a small role and a replay are won simultaneously, the replay is awarded based on the replay priority.

  In addition, when a plurality of small combinations are elected redundantly, a payout priority in which a priority order is determined according to the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small roles is adopted, and when the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by the payout priority, It is set so that the priority order of a small combination with a larger number of payouts of small medals corresponding to symbols that can be displayed on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4 becomes higher. Therefore, in the payout priority, the 15 bells and the special small roles 1 and 3 with a payout are handled so that the priority is higher than the special small role 2 with 4 payouts.

  Further, the game control means 110 performs a so-called pull-in process and kick-off process as processes for stopping the reels 3L to 3R.

  In the pull-in process, the symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the winning state can be drawn in at most one frame or four frames ahead according to the gaming state, and any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4 The reels 3L to 3R are controlled so as to stop at the same time. That is, in the pull-in process, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop so that the winning combination can be won by pulling the symbols within the pullable range according to the gaming state.

  Here, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the replay is targeted for internal lottery in the CBB operating state (see FIG. 5), and as a result of the internal lottery, the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop when the replay is won. This is different from the case where replay is not won.

  Specifically, as described later, in the CBB operation state, all the small roles are set to the winning state, but if the replay is not won at that time, the replay priority does not work, As shown in FIG. 6A, in a state where the reels 3L to 3R are rotating, the left stop button 16L is pressed at the timing when the seventh red 7 symbol R7 is positioned at the middle position on the left reel 3L. In order to win the special small role 1 or 2 (see FIG. 4) whose symbol corresponding to the left reel 3R is composed of the red 7 symbol R7, as shown in FIG. The stop control is performed so that the red 7 symbol R7 is drawn to the lower position positioned one frame ahead and displayed on the winning determination lines L3 and L4.

  Subsequently, when the middle stop button 16C and the right stop button 16R are pressed, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are positioned within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position in order to win the special bonus 1 or 2. The stop control is performed so that the bell symbol BL or the replay symbol RP to be displayed is displayed on any of the winning determination lines L3 and L4.

  In the case of the slot machine S of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6 (C), in order to give priority to paying a special small combination 1 with a higher payout of the special small combination 1 or special small combination 2 according to payout priority. In addition, in the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, stop control is performed so that the bell symbol BL positioned within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position is displayed on the winning determination line L4 (or L3). As a result, special small role 1 wins.

  Further, when the replay is won in the CBB operation state, as shown in FIG. 7A, the seventh red 7 symbol R7 is placed in the middle of the left reel 3L while the reels 3L to 3R are rotating. When the left stop button 16L is pressed at the position of the position, the replay priority is given, and as shown in FIG. 7B, the 5th replay symbol is drawn to the upper position in the left reel 3L, and the winning determination is made. Stop control is performed to display on the lines L1 and L2.

  Subsequently, when the middle stop button 16C and the right stop button 16R are pressed, the replay priority is given as described above, and as shown in FIG. 7C, the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are set to 0 from the depression detection position. Stop control is performed so as to display the replay symbol RP located within the frame-4 frame range on the winning determination line L1 (or L2). As a result, Replay wins.

  Further, when the replay is won in the CBB operation state, as shown in FIG. 8A, the seventh red 7 symbol R7 is placed on the left reel 3L while the reels 3L to 3R are rotating. When the left stop button 16L is pressed at the position at the position, as described above, the replay priority is to be pulled in the left reel 3L with replay priority, but the fifth replay symbol may even be pulled into the upper position. Can not. In this way, when the possibility of winning a replay disappears, the special small role 1 or 2 in which the symbol corresponding to the left reel 3R is composed of the red 7 symbol R7 as described above can be won. As shown in FIG. 8B, stop control is performed so that the red 7 symbol R7 is stopped as it is in the upper position and displayed on the winning determination lines L1 and L2 in the left reel 3L.

  Subsequently, when the middle stop button 16C and the right stop button 16R are pressed, as shown above, the special small combination 1 having a higher payout is given priority over the special small combination 2 according to the payout priority, as shown in FIG. C) In the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, stop control is performed so that the bell symbol BL located within the range of 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position is displayed on the winning determination line L1 (or L2). Is done. As a result, special small role 1 wins.

  Further, when the replay is won in the CBB operating state, the middle stop button 16C and the right stop button 16R are pressed down before the left stop button 16L with the reels 3L to 3R rotating. With the replay priority as described above, as shown in FIG. 9A, the replay symbol RP located within the range of 0 frame to 4 frames from the pressing detection position is set to the middle position in the middle reel 3C and to the right reel 3R. Is controlled so as to be displayed on the winning determination line L4 (or L1) at the upper position (or lower position).

  Subsequently, when the rotating left reel 3L is stopped, as shown in FIG. 9B, the left stop button 16L is pressed at the timing when the seventh red 7 symbol R7 is positioned at the middle position on the left reel 3L. Then, the 5th replay symbol RP is not drawn into the lower position. In this way, when the possibility of winning a replay disappears, among the small roles in the winning state at the same time, the symbols corresponding to the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R are the special small roles 2 configured by the replay symbol RP. Since there is a possibility of winning, as shown in FIG. 9C, on the left reel 3L, the red 7 symbol R7 is drawn to the lower position positioned one frame ahead and displayed on the winning determination lines L3 and L4. Thus, stop control is performed. As a result, special small role 2 wins.

  On the other hand, in the kicking process, the symbol corresponding to the combination for which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state does not stop on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4, in other words, the combination that has not been won is awarded. The reels 3L to 3R are controlled so as not to be able to be performed.

  Therefore, when the replay is not won in the CBB operation state, the replay symbol RP is not drawn in any of the reels 3L to 3R. The winning combination or the symbol combination relating to the winning combination cannot be displayed, and the stop control is performed so that the winning combination does not win any winning combination.

(Winning determination process)
The game control means 110 determines whether or not the winning combination is based on the symbol combination displayed on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4 when the reels 3L to 3R are controlled to stop. Process. In the winning determination process, with reference to a winning determination table (not shown) set in the main memory 200, a big bonus (RBB), a challenge bonus (CBB), a bell, a special small role, a replay winning or any combination Whether or not a prize is not won is determined based on whether or not the symbol combination indicates a winning combination shown in FIG.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the winning process is performed based on the result of the winning determination process. As the winning process, a replay process, a medal payout process, a game state transition process, an RT state transition control, etc., which will be described later, are performed.

(Replay process)
Based on the winning of the replay, the game control means 110 does not insert the medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player, and the same number of medals as the number inserted or bet in the previous game. A replay process is automatically performed to enter the input state.

(Payment processing)
When the small combination wins, the game control means 110 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the payout of the winning small combination (see FIG. 4), and stores the determined number of payouts in the hopper unit 32. Performs payout control for payout.
If medal credits are permitted, instead of the payout process, a credit addition process for adding the payout number to the credit number (medal information) stored in the credit medal storage means is performed and virtual The process of paying out medals is performed.

(Game state transition process)
As shown in FIG. 10, the game control means 110 performs a game state transition process for transitioning a plurality of game states having different internal lottery states based on a predetermined transition condition being satisfied. As the gaming state, a normal state, an RBB internal state, an RBB operating state, a CBB internal state, and a CBB operating state (special gaming state) are provided. The game control means 110 performs control to shift (start and end) the game state between the normal state and the RBB internal state and the RBB operation state, or between the normal state and the CBB state (CBB internal state and CBB operation state). Do.

  The normal state is an initial state that is assigned when each of the bonuses described above ends, and the replay lottery state described above is either a replay low probability state (non-RT) or a replay high probability state (RT). The internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 1 or 2 (see FIG. 5), which progresses in parallel and the big bonus (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB) are targets of the internal lottery.

  Specifically, in a normal state, when a replay lottery state to be described later is a replay low probability state (non-RT to be described later), an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 1, and the replay lottery state is a replay. In the case of a high probability state (RT described later), the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 2 in which the winning probability of replay is set higher than the internal lottery table 1.

  The RBB internal state is a gaming state in which a big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the winning probabilities of the internal lottery table 1 and the small role and replay are the same, and the big bonus The internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 3 (see FIG. 5) in which (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB) are excluded from the internal lottery targets.

  In the RBB operating state, in the RBB internal state, “R7 / R7 / R7”, which is a symbol combination indicating the winning mode of the big bonus (RBB), is displayed on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4, and the big bonus (RBB) ) Until the number of medals paid out by the game in the RBB operating state exceeds a predetermined number (a predetermined payout number, for example, 250). The RBB operation state is terminated when a medal exceeding the payout number is paid out. After the RBB operation state is finished, control for returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed.

  In the RBB operating state, the bell and special small roles 1 to 3 are each subject to internal lottery, but replay is excluded from the internal lottery, and instead the bell and special small roles 1 and 3 are duplicated. Then, the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 5 (see FIG. 5) in which the overlapping winning area to be won is set and the big bonus (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB) are excluded from the internal lottery targets. Therefore, the game state is advantageous to the player in that the small role is won more frequently than other game states.

  The CBB internal state is a gaming state that shifts in the normal state when a challenge bonus (CBB) is won in the internal lottery. It should be noted that the replay lottery state, which will be described later, does not change when the challenge bonus (CBB) is won (transition to the CBB internal state).

Further, the CBB internal state is a gaming state that progresses in parallel with either the replay low probability state (non-RT) or the replay high probability state (RT) as the replay lottery state, as in the normal state.
For example, when the replay lottery state is the replay low probability state (non-RT) in the CBB internal state, the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 3 (see FIG. 5) as in the RBB internal state, When the lottery state is the high replay probability state (RT), the winning probability of the small lottery is the same as that of the internal lottery table 3 and the bonus is excluded from the internal lottery, but the internal probability that the winning probability of replay is set high An internal lottery is performed based on the lottery table 4 (see FIG. 5).
In addition, the symbol combination related to the challenge bonus (CBB) is composed of symbols arranged at intervals of four frames or less on the reels 3L to 3R, so that a winning game is always won and the CBB internal state is changed. It may be omitted.

  In the CBB operating state (special game state), in the CBB internal state, “W7 / B7 / B7”, which is a symbol combination indicating a challenge bonus (CBB) winning pattern, is displayed on any of the winning determination lines L1 to L4. The gaming state is shifted to the opportunity that the challenge bonus (CBB) is won. The CBB operation state continues until the number of medals paid out by the game in the CBB operation state exceeds a predetermined number (a predetermined payout number, for example, 125), and medals exceeding the predetermined payout number are paid out. Exit. After the end of the CBB operating state, control for returning the gaming state to the normal state is performed. It should be noted that the replay lottery state, which will be described later, does not change in response to a challenge bonus (CBB) winning (transition to the CBB operating state).

  For example, in the CBB operating state, it is possible to finish the game with a minimum of 9 G (the number of payouts is 135) by continuously winning any one of 15 bells and special small roles 1 or 3 in a payout. In addition, the special payroll 2 is won once, and the remaining 9 times the special bonus 1 is awarded, so that the maximum payout number (139) can be obtained with 10G. Even if the replay is won, the replay is performed without consuming medals, so the actual number of medals paid out is the same, but it takes time until the end of the CBB operation state. It will be.

  The CBB operating state is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in that all the small roles are in a winning state, so that it is possible to win a small role as described above over other gaming states. .

Also, the CBB operating state proceeds in parallel with either the replay low probability state (non-RT) or the replay high probability state (RT) as the replay lottery state, as in the normal state or the CBB internal state.
For example, in the CBB operating state and the replay lottery state is the low replay probability state (non-RT), the RBB internal state and the replay low probability state CBB operating state are based on the internal lottery table 3 (see FIG. 5). The internal lottery is performed, and when the replay lottery state is the replay high probability state (RT), the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 4 (see FIG. 5), as in the CBB internal state in the replay high probability state.

  As described above, in the RBB internal state, the RBB operating state, the CBB internal state, and the CBB operating state, the big bonus (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB) are excluded from the internal lottery (no bonus lottery state) It has become.

  In the CBB operation state, in the replay low probability state (non-RT), the internal lottery table 1 is performed, and in the replay high probability state (RT), the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 2. It may be. In this case, since the big bonus (RBB) and the challenge bonus (CBB) are not subject to the internal lottery in the CBB internal state and the CBB operating state, the winning region of the big bonus (RBB) or the challenge bonus ( When winning in the winning area of CBB), a calculation process that treats it as unsuccessful is performed. Thereby, the internal lottery table 4 can be omitted.

  As shown in FIG. 10, in the game state transition process, in the normal state (non-internal state), the big bonus (RBB) is won (RBB win), and the game is shifted to the RBB internal state. (RBB) winning (RBB winning) makes the transition to the RBB operating state, and the RBB operating state is terminated when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number in the RBB operating state. Then, control to shift to the normal state is performed. Also, in the normal state, the CBB is activated when the challenge bonus (CBB) is won (CBB win), and the CBB is activated when the challenge bonus (CBB) is won (CBB win) in the CBB internal state. Control is performed to terminate the CBB operation state and shift to the normal state when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number in the CBB operation state.

  The game control means 110 performs control to shift (start / end) each game state by setting or clearing a flag corresponding to the game state in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200. Any one of the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 referred to at the time of the internal lottery performed in each gaming state is determined based on the flag and the RT flag described later.

(RT state transition control)
The game control means 110 has a plurality of RT states (for example, non-RT (second state) and RT (first state) that have different replay lottery states (different replay winning probabilities) based on establishment of a predetermined transition condition. )) Is performed (starts and ends), and RT state transition control is performed.

As shown in FIG. 10, the winning and ending of the big bonus (RBB) is an opportunity to change the RT state. Specifically, for example, in the RT state transition control, in the non-RT which is the initial state, Control is made to shift to RT, which is a high probability of replay, when the winning big bonus (RBB) ends. Thus, the transition from non-RT to RT is possible only via the big bonus (RBB).
In addition, control is performed to shift to non-RT when the number of games executed in RT reaches a specified number of games (for example, 100G). Therefore, RT is finite.
In addition, when the winning and winning big bonus (RBB) is finished in RT, the RT is temporarily terminated and the RT is started again from the beginning.

  Specifically, the game control means 110 corresponds to the specified number of games in the RT counter (count means) 204 set in the main memory 200 when the big bonus (RBB) ends as the RT state transition control. A value (for example, “100”) is set and control to start RT is performed. Also, every time a game is played in RT, the RT game count process is performed to decrement the count value of the RT counter 204, the game related to RT is counted (counted), and the count value of the RT counter 204 reaches “0”. In response to this, control to shift to non-RT is performed.

  In the challenge bonus (CBB), unlike the big bonus (RBB), the winning and ending of the challenge bonus (CBB) is not an opportunity to change the RT state. In addition, the RT state proceeds in parallel with the CBB internal state that shifts when the challenge bonus (CBB) is won and the CBB operation state that shifts similarly when winning.

  The game control means 110 switches between RT and non-RT by setting and clearing the RT flag for the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200.

  In non-RT, an internal lottery based on the internal lottery table 1 or 3 (see FIG. 5) in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 is performed.

  In RT, an internal lottery based on the internal lottery table 2 or 4 (see FIG. 5) in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 2.2 is performed. Therefore, RT (first state) is advantageous because the winning probability of replay is higher than non-RT (second state).

(Sub-board 500)
The sub board 500 is generated when various arithmetic processes for executing an effect corresponding to the progress of the game or a predetermined operation on the jog dial JD is performed based on the input of the command signal from the main board 100. Based on the input of the operation signal, arithmetic processing such as displaying game information or the like is performed, and based on the result of these arithmetic processing, the effect display device 5, which is the effect device 600, the speaker 6, the effect lamp 7, and the like ( Control of the output operation such as production by the method shown in FIGS.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub board 500 includes an effect control unit 510 and a sub memory 520.

  Here, the sub memory 520 stores a ROM (not shown) in which a program related to the effect in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, flags used in the program related to the effect in the sub board 500, calculated values, and the like. Various types of information are stored, and a RAM (not shown) used as a work area is used. Specifically, the sub memory 520 is set with a table or the like for storing information necessary for each processing performed by the effect control means 510 provided on the sub substrate 500, information related to the processing result, and the like.

(Production control means 510)
The effect control means 510 performs control to shift (set) the effect state according to the game state from a plurality of types of effect states in order to execute the effect in accordance with the progress of the game.

  Specifically, the effect control means 510 sets a flag corresponding to the effect state in the sub flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 520 based on a command signal related to the game state or the like from the main board 100. By setting or clearing, control to shift (start / end) to an effect state corresponding to the command signal is performed.

  The production state includes a normal production state corresponding to the normal state, an RBB internal production state corresponding to the RBB internal state, an RBB operation production state corresponding to the RBB operation state, a CBB internal production state corresponding to the CBB internal state, and a CBB operation state. The CBB operation effect state corresponding to is set.

  For example, when the production state is the normal production state, the production control unit 510 suggests winning of a role, winning, etc. using the character of the slot machine S of this embodiment, a big bonus (RBB), a challenge bonus ( CBB) is executed to execute a finalization effect or the like that displays the finalization of the winning.

  In addition, when the production state is the RBB internal production state, the production control means 510 gives priority to notification of winning of a small role or the like until a big bonus (RBB) is won in a special production mode different from the normal production state. In the case of the CBB internal performance state, the Big Bonus (RBB) win is continuously notified, and in the same manner as the RBB internal performance state, the special bonus is different until the challenge bonus (CBB) is won. While giving priority to the notification of winning of a role, etc., the winning of the challenge bonus (CBB) is continuously notified. Also, when the production state is the RBB operation production state, the winning of the small role (bell or special small role) is notified in a special production mode different from the normal production state, and the medal earned with the big bonus (RBB) In the CBB operation effect state, the number of payouts is notified, and in the special effect mode that is different from the normal effect state, for example, the left reel 3L is on the winning determination lines L1 to L4 with the symbol related to the role that the left reel 3L is to win To the left stop button 16L at a timing (within a range of 0 frame to 1 frame) that can be drawn into any of the above, and a challenge bonus (CBB) Control is performed to produce an effect that informs the number of medals paid out in.

  The effect control means 510 is an effect information storage area (illustrated) in the sub-memory 520 in which effect information is stored based on a command signal related to winning of a role from the main board 100, winning, etc., and a staying effect state. With reference to (omitted), specific effect control related to the display effect performed via the effect display device 5, the sound effect performed via the speaker 6, or the illumination effect performed via the effect lamp 7 or the like is performed.

(Slot machine S RT state and game state game flow)
With reference to FIGS. 11-12, the flow of the game in RT state and game state of the slot machine S of this embodiment is demonstrated.

  As shown in FIG. 11, when the gaming state is the normal state and the RT state is not RT, the big bonus (RBB) is won in the internal lottery, and when the RBB operation state is finished by winning and winning, the gaming state is the normal state. The RT state shifts to RT which is a replay high probability state. This RT ends when a big bonus (RBB) is won or a game related to RT is played 100G.

  Here, as described above, the CBB state (the CBB internal state and the CBB operating state) is a bonus no lottery state (BNS no lottery state), and a game relating to RT progresses (the count of the RT counter 204 is counted). In order to play the game efficiently, if the challenge bonus (CBB) is won and won, the challenge bonus (CBB) may be terminated as quickly as possible (with a small number of times). Necessary.

  Therefore, in order to finish the internal state of the CBB in a short period (small number of times), it is made to win as soon as the challenge bonus (CBB) is won. Or, it is necessary to push to win either of the three, and by continuously winning these small roles, the CBB state (BNS no lottery state) is completed in the shortest number of games (for example, 10G) (See FIG. 12A).

  On the other hand, when the replay is won in the CBB operating state, even when the replay wins by appropriately pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R without pressing the small role, the player actually There is no effect on the total number of medals that can be earned, but unless the medals are paid out, the CBB operation state does not satisfy the end condition, so the CBB operation state (BNS no lottery state) does not proceed and only the replay is awarded. In some cases, a considerable period (for example, about 30 G) is required (see FIG. 12B).

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), more games related to RT in the BNS lottery state after the end of the challenge bonus (CBB) can be performed by ending the CBB operation state (BNS no lottery state) in a short period of time. Therefore, it is possible to receive the benefits of RT (a state in which a replay is in a high probability state and a bonus lottery can be received) for a longer period (more times). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 12 (B), if it takes time to end the CBB operation state (BNS no lottery state), it relates to RT in the BNS lottery state that can be performed after the challenge bonus (CBB) ends. Since the number of games is reduced, the benefits of RT cannot be fully received.

  As described above, the greater the number of remaining games related to RT after the end of the challenge bonus (CBB), the more chances of lottery for the challenge bonus (CBB) and the big bonus (RBB) can be obtained in the high probability of replay. . In addition, during the RT, since the RT is started again from the beginning (from the count value of the RT counter 204 = “100”) after the winning and winning big bonus (RBB) ends, the benefits of RT can be received again. it can.

  As mentioned above, although embodiment of this invention was described, it is possible to give the following deformation | transformation and change with respect to these embodiment within the range which does not deviate from the summary of this invention. Moreover, it is possible to combine suitably each structural member, process, conditions, etc. in said one Embodiment of this invention, and the following modification.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the game control means 110 performs medal acceptance processing, internal lottery, reel control processing, winning determination processing, replay processing, payout processing, game state transition processing, RT state transition control, RT game count processing, and the like. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and means corresponding to each process may be provided. For example, the medal acceptance process is performed by the insertion acceptance unit, the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery unit, the reel control process is performed by the reel control unit, the reel rotation position detection process is performed by the reel rotation position detection unit, and the winning determination process is performed by a prize The determination means performs, the replay processing is performed by the replay processing means, the payout processing is performed by the payout control means, the gaming state transition processing is performed by the gaming state control means, and the RT state transition control and the RT game count processing are performed by the replay time control means ( RT control means).

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the replay priority in which replay is given the highest priority is adopted as the priority order of the winning combinations when a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously. Small role priority may be adopted. In this case, in the CBB operation state, when the replay is won while the stop control of the predetermined reel is limited to the special control state, not only the small role but also the replay may be won. The symbol arrangement of No. 3, the setting position of the winning determination line, the symbol combination related to replay, and the like are appropriately set.

(Modification 3)
As a gaming state, an AT control means (not shown) for controlling an assist time (hereinafter referred to as AT) for assisting winning a winning combination with an auxiliary effect is provided on the main board 100 (or the sub board 500).

  Here, in order to play a game related to AT, as a role, a prize is awarded according to the correct answer pressing order or the incorrect answer pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (hereinafter, description of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is omitted). There are multiple types of batting order small roles and batting order replays that change the hand. When a winning operation is performed for a batting order small role or a batting order replay, if a pressing operation is performed in the wrong answer pressing order, for example, a transition to a specific small role (for example, one payout) or a replay low probability state (non-RT) (fall) When the first variable replay as an opportunity wins and is pressed down in the correct pressing order, for example, a special small role with a higher payout than a specific small role (for example, 15 payouts) or a replay high probability state (special RT described later) ) Is controlled so as to win the second variable replay, which is an opportunity to shift to (promotion). During the AT, when the batting order small role or batting order replay is elected, the production control means 510 performs a special production (auxiliary production) that suggests the correct pushing order through the production device 600, so Facilitates winning two-variable replays.

  In the present modification, the game control means 110 (the RT control means in the modification 1) is pressed in the correct push order when the predetermined batting order replay is won in the non-AT (for example, the normal state), and the second When the variable replay is won (the symbol combination related to the second variable replay is displayed (for example, “B7 / B7 / B7”)), the non-RT of the replay low probability state is changed to the replay high probability state and When the transition probability to the AT is set high (for example, the state that the winning probability of the AT lottery is improved or the display probability of the symbol combination that triggers the transition to the AT is improved), the AT control means, When the transition condition to the AT is satisfied in the special RT, the AT flag is set in the main flag storage means 202, the process proceeds to the AT, and an AT game (pseudo bonus) is performed. It is way.

  In the case of such game play, when a predetermined batting order replay is won in a non-AT, a display effect that prompts the player to press the correct display in the correct pressing order using the display display device 5 or the like (for example, “press the correct pressing order in the correct pressing order”). ”) So that the player can obtain a transition to a special RT that is advantageous by his / her own operation by pressing the correct answer in the correct order. It is possible to improve the interest. Also, in this case, an auxiliary performance that suggests the correct order of pushing when a predetermined condition is satisfied (predetermined opportunity role or lottery win, or when the number of winning of a predetermined role in a bonus exceeds a predetermined number, etc.) As for the correct answer pressing order, for example, an auxiliary effect may be performed so as to reduce the degree of difficulty of pressing in the correct answer pressing order so that the choice of three options is limited to two options.

  The AT control means performs an initial number lottery in order to determine the initial number of games of the AT game at a predetermined trigger when shifting to the AT, and a value corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the initial number lottery (for example, “50”). ") Is set to the count value of an AT end determination counter (not shown) set in the main memory 200. Also, every time an AT game is played, a process of decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter is performed, and when the count value of the AT end determination counter reaches “0”, the AT flag is cleared and AT is End the AT game.

  When the AT-related functions are installed as described above, the AT-related processes such as AT lottery and the above-mentioned special effects can be performed only in the advantageous section having the AT performance (performance related to the instruction function). In this way, it may be limited so that no AT-related processing can be performed in the non-favorable section. In this case, the game control means 110 controls the advantageous section and the non-favorable section.

(Modification 4)
In the above-described embodiment, the RT state is provided with the non-RT of the replay low probability state and the RT of the high probability of replay, and the winning probability of the replay is set to be different from each other in the non-RT and RT. However, the present invention is not limited thereto, and the winning probability of replay in non-RT and RT may be set to be substantially the same (or the same).

  In this case, in RT and in the CBB operating state, if the CBB operating state can be ended early based on the payout of medals by continuously winning the small part aiming for the small part, the RT after the CBB operating state is changed. It can be done as long as possible, and by continuously replaying aiming for replay, the CBB operation state is actively digested by delaying the end of the CBB operation state and actively digesting the game related to RT The later transition to non-RT can be accelerated.

  As described above, in this modified example, in the CBB operation state (special game state), the replay and the small role are aimed separately, and either the replay or the small role is positively won. Shortening can be achieved. This makes it possible to vary the stay period (start time) in the RT state after the CBB operating state. In other words, depending on the skill of the player, it is possible to play a game in the RT state desired by the player for a long time or to quickly shift to the desired RT state, and to provide a highly playable game incorporating technical intervention elements It becomes possible.

  Note that, in the RT state, a state having a different advantage other than the winning probability of replay, for example, an advantageous RT and a normal RT may be set. For example, when the advantageous section capable of performing processing related to the AT and the advantageous RT are set in a superposed manner in the third modification, the advantageous section and the normal RT are superposed by shifting to the AT (making it easier). When set to, the state is shifted to or maintained in a state where it is difficult to shift to the AT.

(Modification 5)
In the above-described embodiment, control for shifting to non-RT is performed based on the fact that the specified number of games (for example, 100 G) has been performed in RT that shifts when the big bonus (RBB) ends. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the RT state may be the following modes.
That is, as shown in FIG. 13, non-RT, RT1, and RT2 are provided as RT states, and the replay lottery probability of each RT state is expressed as “non-RT (third state, for example, about 1 / 7.3) <RT1 (first 1 state, for example, about 1/5) <RT2 (second state, for example, about 1 / 2.2) ”. Therefore, in this case, RT1 is more advantageous than non-RT, and RT2 is more advantageous than RT1.

In the RT state transition control of this modification, the non-RT that is in the low replay probability state is set as the initial state, and the transition to RT1 that is in the replay probability state is triggered by the end of the big bonus (RBB) won and won in the non-RT. . Then, control is performed to shift to RT2, which is in a replay high probability state, when a specified number of games (for example, 50G) is performed in RT1. In RT1, for example, control is performed to shift to non-RT when a specific variation condition is satisfied (establishment of the specific variation condition).
Note that the replay lottery probability of RT1 may be more disadvantageous than the above setting (for example, about 1 / 7.3) or may be advantageous (for example, about 1 / 2.2).

By configuring the game as described above, it is possible to improve the interest of the game as follows.
As a first example, an RT fluctuation replay (for example, “B7, RP, RP”) including a symbol combination (for example, “B7, RP, RP”) that allows a specific fluctuation condition from RT1 to non-RT to be awarded (drawn) without fail. Winning probability (1/25) win (design combination display). In this case, when RT variation replay is won in RT1 in a normal state or the like, RT variation replay always wins, and therefore, it shifts to non-RT. However, in the CBB operating state, even if the RT fluctuation replay is won, the left stop button 16 is displayed at the timing when the red 7 symbol R7 is positioned at the lower position in the pressing order for winning the special role 2 shown in FIG. By pressing the button, it is possible to avoid winning the RT variation replay and to win the special small role 2, and to avoid the transition to non-RT in RT1 and advance the game to RT2. Can do.
In this way, in the CBB operating state, in order to avoid the transition to non-RT, in order to avoid winning of RT fluctuation replay, motivation to push the small role (special small role 2) may be given. Can improve the interest of the game.

Further, as a second example, a specific change condition (change opportunity) from RT1 to non-RT (third state) is changed to a batting order small combination (for example, winning probability 1/17) in the third modification equipped with the above-described AT function. ) When a winning operation is performed by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R in the wrong answer pressing order (for example, 2/3), winning a specific small combination that can be won (displaying a combination of symbols related to the specific small combination) or missing a specific small combination In this case, the RT fluctuation blank is displayed. In this case, in RT1, when the stop button 16L to 16R is pressed in the wrong answer pressing order when the batting order small role is selected, the specific small role wins (the symbol combination related to the specific small role is displayed) or the RT fluctuation blank. Such a symbol combination is displayed, and a transition to non-RT occurs. However, in the CBB operating state, when a replay is not won, a combination of symbols related to the winning of the specified small role and the RT variation blank is made by awarding the other small roles by looking for a small role other than the specified small role. Display (display of a specific symbol combination) can be avoided. In addition, when winning a replay, by pushing for replay, it is possible to avoid the display of the symbol combination (display of a specific symbol combination) related to the winning of the specific small role and the RT fluctuation blank, and the CBB operating state is not advanced. In addition, RT1 can be advanced, and the game can be surely advanced to RT2 in the CBB operating state.
In this way, in the CBB operating state, in order to avoid the transition to non-RT, in order to avoid winning of a specific small role, it is possible to give motivation to look for other small roles and replays, It is possible to improve the fun of gaming.

1 housing, 3L, 3C, 3R reel, 5 effect display device, 6 speaker, 7 effect lamp, 15 start lever, 16L, 16C, 16R stop button,
100 main board, 110 game control means, 200 main memory, 201 internal lottery table, 202 main flag storage means, 204 RT counter 500 sub board, 530 effect control means, 590 sub memory, 600 effect device JD jog dial, S slot machine

Claims (3)

A plurality of reels on which symbols are arranged;
Reel control means for controlling rotation and stop of the reel;
A small role in which a game medium is paid out, a replay in which a next game can be executed without inserting a new game medium, and a different first special role and a first special character that can be shifted to a state that facilitates winning of the small role. (2) Internal lottery means for performing an internal lottery to determine whether or not a plurality of roles including special roles are successful;
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on a stop pattern combination of the reels;
Replay time control means capable of controlling a plurality of states including a first state and a second state in which the replay lottery states are different from each other;
In a gaming machine comprising at least counting means capable of counting the number of games played in the first state,
The second special role is a role that does not become a chance to change the lottery state of the replay,
In the special gaming state that starts when the second special combination is won and ends when the upper limit of the number of payouts of the game media is exceeded, the first special combination and the second special combination are subject to internal lottery. Excluded,
The replay time control means is capable of shifting to the second state when triggered by an end due to the number of games reaching a predetermined number in the first state,
The counting means counts the number of games even in the special game state in the first state,
The reel control means, in the special gaming state, when the replay and the small combination are simultaneously elected, the combination of symbols related to the small combination or the replay according to the mode of the reel stop operation. A gaming machine, wherein the reels are controlled to be stopped so that any one of them can be displayed.   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the first state is more advantageous than the second state. The second state is more advantageous than the first state,
In the first state, if it is not the special gaming state, it is possible to display a specific symbol combination that triggers a change to the third state, which is more disadvantageous than the first state,
2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the display of the specific symbol combination can be avoided in the special gaming state in the first state.

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