JP2020110558A - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

To provide a game machine capable of facilitating design of amusement.SOLUTION: A game machine includes: a token supply port part MI for supplying a token having φ25; and a wall part 42 extended upward from a rear part of the token supply port. An opening width of the token supply port part is formed to be shorter than the diameter of a token having φ30. The wall part is formed to be positioned such that an upper end of the wall part is lower than an upper end of the token having φ30 and is upper than the center in a vertical direction of the token having φ30 in a state in which the token having φ30 is hung on the token supply port part, and allows a player to touch a surface facing a wall part side of the token having φ30 in the state. The token supply port part is formed such that a lower end part of the token having φ30 in the state is inserted in front view.SELECTED DRAWING: Figure 5

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, there is known a gaming machine (a spinning machine, a slot machine) including a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. This type of gaming machine gives a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game to obtain such gaming media. In addition, this kind of gaming machine performs an internal lottery triggered by the player's rotation start operation and starts the rotation of a plurality of reels, and a player's stop operation as a trigger according to the result of the internal lottery. The control to stop a plurality of reels is performed. Then, the result of the game is determined by the symbol combination displayed on the winning determination line when the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of medals or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

In the gaming machine described above, the replay that starts the next game without using the game medium is set as the target of the internal lottery, and the gaming state is achieved by having a plurality of gaming states with different winning probabilities of the replay. A configuration is known in which the degree of advantage for the player can be changed for each (for example, Patent Document 1).

JP, 2018-140285, A

As in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, when the winning probability of replay is changed depending on the gaming state and a game in which the winning of replay is won is executed in each gaming state, the gaming state is 1/7.3. It is generally set to the above. For this reason, in such a gaming machine, the replay is treated as a combination of paying out the same number of game media as the prescribed number of insertions, and the replay is treated as a replay, that is, when the replay is won, the game is played. There is a difference in the performance of the gaming machine between the case where the state in which the medals have been inserted is continued until the next game and the game is restarted, which makes the game play design complicated and the design cost increases. was there.

Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine that can facilitate the design of gaming.

One aspect of the present invention is provided with a medal slot for inserting a φ25 medal and a wall extending upward from a rear portion of the medal slot, and a game using a φ25 medal is provided. In the game machine that can be played, the opening width of the medal insertion slot is formed to be shorter than the diameter of a medal of φ30, and the wall part has a medal of φ30 hanging on the medal insertion slot. In this state, the upper end of the wall portion is formed so as to be positioned below the upper end of the φ30 medal and above the vertical center of the φ30 medal. Allows the player to touch the surface facing the wall,
In the gaming machine, the medal slot is formed so that a lower end of a medal of φ30 in the above state is inserted in a front view.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, a medal slot for inserting a φ25 medal is provided, and a wall section that extends upward from a rear portion of the medal slot is provided. A gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein an opening width of the medal insertion opening is formed to be shorter than a diameter of a medal of φ30, and the wall has a medal insertion opening of a medal of φ30. The upper end of the wall portion in the vertical direction is formed so as to be the position of the central portion in the vertical direction of the φ30 medal, and the wall portion side of the φ30 medal in the above state. It is possible for a player to touch the surface facing to, and the medal slot is formed such that the lower end of the φ30 medal in the above state is inserted in a front view. It is a game machine.

According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of facilitating game play design.

It is a perspective view showing appearance composition of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining a functional block of a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a front view which shows the structure of the backlight of the reel of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a front view showing a medal slot of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA shown in FIG. 4. It is a figure which shows the internal lottery table of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination that can be won in the non-RT state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and the small winning combination that can be won depending on the batting order. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination that can be won in the bonus state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and the small winning combination that can be won depending on the batting order. It is a figure explaining the winning mode of the small winning combination that can be won in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state of the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and the small winning combination that can be won by the batting order. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement of the reel in the game machine of the execution form of this invention. It is a diagram showing a symbol combination displayed on the activated line at the time of winning a bonus, a shift combination, and a small combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a diagram showing a symbol combination displayed on the activated line at the time of winning the small winning combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability in a winning mode in the non-RT state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a random number setting amount of each winning combination in the non-RT state The figure showing the winning probability, (C) is a figure showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination in the non-RT state, and (D) is the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the non-RT state. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability of a winning mode in a bonus winning state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a random number setting amount of each winning combination in the bonus winning state. The figure showing the winning probability, (C) is a figure showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination in the bonus established state, and (D) is the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the bonus established state. FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability in a winning mode in the RBB operating general state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a disturbance of each winning combination in the RBB operating general state The figure which shows the numerical setting amount and the winning probability, (C) is a figure which shows the random value setting amount and the winning probability of all the small wins in the RBB operating general state, and (D) is the entire replay in the RBB operating general state. It is a figure which shows a random value setting amount and a winning probability. (A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability in a winning mode in an RBB operating RB establishment state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a role in the RBB operating RB establishment state Showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability, (C) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of all the small wins in the RBB operating RB establishment state, (D) is the RBB operating RB establishment state FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability of the entire replay in FIG. (A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability in the winning mode in the RB operating state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, and (B) is a random number setting amount of each winning combination in the RB operating state The figure showing the winning probability, (C) is a figure showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination in the RB operating state, and (D) is the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the RB operating state. FIG. It is a figure which shows the payout rate of replay inclusion and the payout rate of replay exclusion in each game state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention.

The present embodiment will be described below. The present embodiment described below does not unreasonably limit the content of the present invention described in the claims. Moreover, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are indispensable constituent features of the invention.

1. Overview of Configuration of Gaming Machine FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called spinning-roller type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs a game using medals as a game medium.

The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment includes a reel unit 310 (first reel R1 to third reel R3) as a plurality of reels in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. (See FIG. 2). A hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit 310 in the housing. Further, in the housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also housed.

The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are divided into 20 regions (hereinafter, each region is referred to as a "compartment") on the outer peripheral surface at regular intervals, and a plurality of types are provided for each frame. One of the symbols is arranged.

The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided such that they can be opened and closed individually. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among the plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface. The three symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) that are present can be observed from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper stage, the middle stage, and the lower stage are provided for each reel as display positions for observing the symbols through the display window DW, and the effective line depends on the combination of the display positions of the reels. It is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, that is, the so-called prescribed insertion number is set to 3 in any gaming state, and the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number are set. When loaded, the activated line L1 constituted by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is activated.

Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 in the display window DW, and when the symbol combination on the activated line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined winning combination, As a winning combination, the hopper unit 320 pays out medals.

A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and is the total or the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or obtained in one game, and the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. , A combination of information of winning combinations in this game, display of information indicating how to press the stop buttons B1 to B3 related to payout of medals, and other various game information are displayed.

The game information display section DS includes a main control display device 500 composed of a 7-segment display, and when a specified number of medals are inserted and the start lever SL is operated, the game is won in this time. When the notification display, which is a display corresponding to the winning command that is the control signal created based on the winning information that is the information on the winning combination, is displayed, and when the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop after the notification display is displayed. , The number of medals paid out or the number of medals acquired is displayed when the notification display is completed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a notification display in which each segment of the main control display device 500 is turned on and off is executed in a display mode according to the winning command.

Further, the main control display device 500 is a dot of a 7-segment display, and the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control means 200A (see FIG. 2) which will be described later, and the winning of the small winning role is assisted, thereby winning the medal. An advantageous period notification unit 500A is provided that lights up when the expected acquisition value is 1 or more. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of acoustic devices 340 for performing an effect using sound are provided on the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. The audio device 340 outputs various voices for assisting the game and enlivening the game.

Various operating means are provided on the front lower door DD. As the operating means, a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a specified number of medals, as an inserting operation means for performing an operation for inserting credited (stored) medals. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated and driven by a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing the player to execute a start operation that triggers a game to start, and a first stepping motor. A stop button B1 to a stop button B3 as stop operation means for causing the player to perform a stop operation that triggers each of the reels R1 to R3 and a clearing button BS for clearing the credited medals. Is also provided.

Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal receiving tray MP are provided below the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the result of the game is paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP. ing. If the clearing button BS is pressed while the credited medals are stored in the gaming machine, the amount of credits (the number of credited medals) from the hopper unit 320 is corresponding to the pressing of the clearing button BS. A clearing process for paying out the number of medals to be performed is executed, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal receiving tray MP.

FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of this embodiment. The slot machine 1 of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 10 as a control board. The game control means 10 receives the input signals from the input means of the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, the setting change switch 250 and the reset switch 260 as a plurality of operation detection means, and the game is played. Various operations for executing the above are performed, and the operations of the output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the audio device 340, and the main control display device 500 are controlled based on the operation results.

In addition, the game control means 10, the setting change means 100, the insertion acceptance means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state. It includes a transition control unit 170, a performance control unit 180, a storage unit 190, an advantageous period control unit 200A, and an instruction function state control unit 200B. Each means constituting the game control means 10 reads out and executes each control program stored in advance in the storage means 190 when executing each control processing.

The setting change unit 100 performs control (setting change control) of changing the set value stored in the set value storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. The setting change unit 100 receives the input signal from the reset switch 260 provided in the power supply device in the setting change permission state in which the setting change switch 250 is in the ON state and the setting change is permitted. Each time, the set value stored in the set value storage means 191 is cyclically changed in the order of setting 1→setting 2... Setting 6→setting 1→. Further, in the slot machine 1, the setting value stored in the setting value storage means 191 is confirmed based on the start signal from the start switch 230 operated by the operation of the start lever SL in the setting change permitted state, and the setting change permitted state is set. To finish. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of a part of the winning areas that can be won in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 is changed according to the set value determined in the set value storage means 191. It That is, the setting changing means 100 is configured to be able to change the set value which is a value with which the winning probability of the winning combination in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120 can be changed.

In the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the setting change control by the setting change means 100 is executed, the game state control executed by the game state transition control means 170 and the advantageous period control means 200A are executed. The control related to the advantageous period is configured to be initialized, and the gaming state is set to a non-replay time (hereinafter, also referred to as “RT”) state, which will be described later, so that the non- advantageous period is set. Is configured. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the instruction function state control means 200B is also configured to initialize the control related to the instruction function before the setting is changed. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, when the power supply to the game control means 10 is cut off (power cut) and then the power supply is restarted, the control relating to the game state executed by the game state transition control means 170. The control relating to the advantageous period executed by the advantageous period control means 200A is configured to be restarted from the state before the power interruption. Therefore, in the slot machine 1, even in the control related to the instruction function executed by the instruction function state control unit 200B, the state before the power interruption is maintained when the power interruption occurs and the power supply is resumed thereafter. Is configured to.

The throw-in acceptance means 105 performs processing for validating the game start operation for the start lever SL based on the fact that the medals corresponding to the specified throw-in number (three coins) have been thrown within the throw-in acceptance period for accepting the throw-in of medals. To do. Specifically, when a medal has been inserted into the medal insertion slot MI (see FIG. 1), the insertion acceptance means 105 has been inserted up to the specified number of insertions, along with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. Set the medal to the inserted state. Further, when the bet operation of pressing the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is executed in a state where the medals are credited, the throw-in acceptance means 105 operates the bet switch 220, and accordingly, the specified throw-in number. The credited medal is set to the inserted state, up to the limit.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL that is activated based on the insertion of the medals corresponding to the specified insertion number is accepted as the game starting operation by the player, and the first operation is performed. This is an opportunity to start the rotation of the reels R1 to R3 and an opportunity for the internal lottery means 120 described later to execute the internal lottery.

The random number generation means 110 is means for generating random numbers for lottery. Note that in the present embodiment, the “random number” is not limited to a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular, so A value that can function as a random number is also included.

The internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery for determining whether or not a winning combination is made, based on a start signal output by the player performing a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detecting the start operation. This is a means for performing a lottery table selection process, a random number determination process, a lottery flag setting process, and the like.

In the lottery table selection process, which of the plurality of internal lottery tables stored in the internal lottery table storage means 192 of the storage means 190 is used to select which internal lottery table is to be used for the internal lottery based on the current gaming state. To do. In each internal lottery table, each of a plurality of random numbers (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535) is associated with various winning combinations such as replays, small winning combinations, and bonuses, and unfavorable winnings. ..

In the following description, a bonus means a role that activates an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device by winning, and a bonus means that a bonus is won and an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device is activated. It means to operate, and the bonus state means a state in which an accessory or an accessory continuous operation device has operated.

In the random number determination process, based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, a random number (random number for lottery) generated by the random number generation means 110 for each game is acquired, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process. Based on the comparison result, it is determined whether or not the winning combination is won by comparing with the lottery table.

In the lottery flag setting process, based on the result of the random number determination process, the lottery flag corresponding to the winning combination determined to be won is changed from the non-established state (first flag state, OFF state) to the established state (second flag state). , ON state). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won, the lottery flags corresponding to the two or more types of winning combinations that have been won are set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the lottery flag (carry-over possible flag) that can be carried over to the next and subsequent games until the prize is won, and the established state is not carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of winning. A lottery flag (flag that cannot be carried over) that is reset to the non-established state is prepared. The lottery flag setting information is stored in the lottery flag storage means 193 of the storage means 190.

The reel control means 130 drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to rotate based on the output of the start signal from the start switch 230 that is activated by the player performing a start operation on the start lever SL. Start. In addition, the reel control means 130, when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 becomes a rotation state in which the reels steadily rotate at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm), the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel. ~ When the stop button B3 is pressed, control for validating the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed. Then, when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 that detects the stop operation, the reel control means 130 corresponds to each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that corresponds to the stop switch 240 that detects the stop operation. Control for stopping (reel stop control).

In the following description, the reel control means 130 starts the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the player presses the valid stop button B1 to stop button B3 respectively. The operation is also referred to as a first stop operation, the second pressing operation as a second stopping operation, and the third pressing operation as a third stopping operation.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, with respect to the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the stop button that has been pressed from the time when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 was pressed until 190 ms as a predetermined time has elapsed. The spinning reel corresponding to is stopped. Here, when stopping the spinning reels within 190 ms from the time when the stop button is pressed, the stop position of each rotating reel depends on the diameter and rotation speed of each reel and the reel stops from the time when the stop button is pressed. By the time it is configured to be able to rotate up to 4 frames, a total of 5 frames from the frame displayed on the activated line L1 at the time of pressing the stop button to the rotated 4 frames, the symbol on the activated line L1 Is a range in which can be pulled in (pull-in range).

At the time of executing the reel stop control, the reel control means 130 pulls in the spinning reel so as to win the winning combination whose lottery flag is set to the winning state as much as possible, and the lottery flag is not set. Logic calculation to determine the stop position of the spinning reel based on a preset priority by a logic calculation that includes a kicking process that stops the spinning reel so that the winning combination set in the established state cannot be won The process and the table reference process of determining the stop position of the rotating reel by referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190 are performed to stop the rotating reel. A symbol is displayed on the activated line L1 (hereinafter, displaying the symbol on the activated line L1 by stopping the spinning reel by reel stop control is also referred to as a "stop display").

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the method of determining the priority of the candidate of the stop position when a plurality of types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1. There is a method for obtaining the priority (number priority control) and a method for obtaining the priority according to the number of medals paid out based on a dividend predetermined for the small winning combination (number priority control). However, in the case of executing the number priority control, if small wins with the same dividend are won in duplicate, the priority of the stop position candidates that can win each small win will be the same. Treated

The winning determination unit 140 performs a winning determination process for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 195 of the storage unit 190, the winning line is displayed on the activated line L1 when all the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination being performed is a predetermined winning pattern of a winning combination. Then, a winning combination determination table is provided so that the presence or absence of a bonus, a replay, or a small winning combination can be determined (hereinafter, referred to as “winning determination”) by the symbol combination displayed on the activated line L1 in a state where each reel is stopped. It is prepared.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each processing is executed based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140 in the winning determination processing. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when a small winning combination is won, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out to the payout control means 150 is performed, and when a replay is winning. Causes the replay processing means 160 to perform processing to be executed in the next game without consuming medals, and when a winning combination that triggers the transition of the gaming state such as a bonus is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 is played. Is performed.

The payout control means 150 performs payout processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a small winning combination is won, the number of medals to be paid out in the game is determined based on a dividend predetermined for each winning combination, and medals corresponding to the determined number of payouts are set as a payout device. The hopper unit 320 is controlled to be paid out.

The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out medals of the payout number instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a payout medal detection switch 325 that operates each time one medal is paid out. The payout control unit 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320, based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. In addition, when the credit of the medal is permitted, instead of actually paying out the medal by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 is given. The credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of medals) is performed to virtually pay out medals.

When the replay processing means 160 determines that the winning combination determining means 140 has stopped and displayed the symbol combination indicating the winning of one of the replays of a plurality of types of replay combinations described later on the activated line L1, and the replay is winning, For the next game, a replay process (re-game process) for setting a ready state in which the game can be executed without inserting medals is performed. That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting a specified number of medals without using a player's hand-held medals (including credit medals) is performed. In the state where the same effective line L1 as the previous game is set, the next start operation for the start lever SL is waited.

The game state transition control means 170 performs a process of transitioning the game state among a plurality of game states, and a process relating to the operation and the end of the bonus. Here, as the transition condition of each gaming state, one condition may be determined or a plurality of conditions may be determined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, a game is performed based on that one of the plurality of predetermined conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of predetermined conditions are satisfied. The state can be transferred to another gaming state.

Based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 196, the effect control unit 180 controls the effect related to the game, such as the audio effect performed using the audio device 340. Specifically, when a player operates each configuration of the slot machine 1 to insert a medal, operate a single bet button BT, a max bet button MB, a start lever SL, a stop button B1 to a stop button B3, or a game. When a game event such as a change in state occurs, lighting or blinking of a lamp and an LED, sound output from the audio device 340, and a start signal from the start switch 230 are output to the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. By executing an effect or the like using the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that delays the start of rotation, the effect of exciting the game and the execution control of the effect for assisting the game are performed.

In addition, the performance control unit 180 causes each configuration of the performance device 300 to perform a performance based on each performance state. In the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 acquires a random number from the random number storage area of the random number generation unit 110 for each lottery process using a random number, and a plurality of effect lottery items stored in the effect lottery table storage unit 197. Among the tables, each lottery process is executed using the effect lottery table necessary for each lottery process.

The advantageous period control means 200A has an advantageous period (advantageous period), which is a period during which a game in which the prize assist control that assists the winning of a specific combination can be executed, is executed, and a period in which a game in which the prize assist control is not executed is executed. The control relating to the transition between a certain non-advantageous period (non-advantageous period) is executed using the data stored in the advantageous period control data storage means 198.

When the condition for ending the advantageous period is satisfied, the advantageous period control means 200A ends the advantageous period and starts the non- advantageous period from the next game, and initializes various flags, numerical values, etc. set within the advantageous period. A termination process, which is a process, is executed. Further, the advantageous period control means 200A turns on the advantageous period informing section 500A when the expected winning value of the medal becomes 1 or more by starting the advantageous period and executing the winning assistance control. For this reason, the advantageous period control means 200A informs the advantageous period even when the advantageous period is started, in a case where the instruction function state control means 200B, which will be described later, does not execute the winning assistance control. The part 500A can be turned off.

When the advantageous period is started by the advantageous period control unit 200A, the instruction function state control unit 200B executes processing related to the operation of the instruction function for assisting the winning of a specific winning combination (winning assistance control) and winning assistance control. A process relating to the transition of the instruction function state among a plurality of instruction function states including the AT state which is a possible state, and control relating to the instruction function (assist time control) are performed. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the instruction function state control data of the storage unit 190 is stored for the program data and the data table used in the assist time control by the instruction function state control unit 200B, the counter, and various flags set to the ON state or the OFF state. It is stored in the storage unit 199. In the present embodiment, the instruction function state control unit 200B is different depending on the winning area won by the internal lottery unit 120 as the instruction function operation process when the instruction function state is a state in which the winning assistance control can be executed. By creating a winning command and transmitting the created winning command to the main control display device 500, it is notified which winning area is the winning area selected by the internal lottery, and the player is notified of the stop button B1 to stop. The notification display, which is a function (instruction function) for instructing the operation method of the button B3, is configured to be able to execute the winning assistance control, which is the control executed by the main control display device 500.

2. Configurations Provided to the Gaming Machine in this Embodiment Next, details of each configuration provided in the slot machine 1 in this embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 3 to 19.

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FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a state of the first reel R1 of the present embodiment excluding a tape provided with symbols on the peripheral surface. As shown in FIG. 3, a cylindrical frame 401, which is formed in a cylindrical shape and has a plurality of spaces on its side surface, is axially supported by a stepping motor (not shown), and is rotationally driven as the stepping motor is driven. In the slot machine 1, when the cylindrical frame 401 is rotationally driven, the tape arranged on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical frame 401 on which the symbols are arranged also rotates.

A side frame 402 for fixing the stepping motor is provided on the right side of the cylindrical frame 401 in a front view. The upper end and the lower end of the side frame 402 are fixed to a frame (not shown) of the reel unit. Further, the side frame 402 supports a reflector 403 that reflects light at a position facing a display window DW (see FIG. 1) provided on the front upper door UD.

The reflector 403 is made of a material that has a light-shielding property and that easily reflects light (for example, white synthetic resin), supports the LED substrate 404 on the back surface, and is configured as a facing member that faces the surface of the LED substrate 404. Has been done. Further, the reflector 403 is, regarding the LEDs 404a to 404i arranged on the LED substrate 404, the LEDs 404a to 404c arranged in the upper stage, the LEDs 404d to 404f arranged in the middle stage, and the LEDs 404g to 404i arranged in the lower stage. And an upper opening 403a, a middle opening 403b, and a lower opening 403c.

The LED substrate 404 is supported by the reflector 403, and has LEDs 404a to 404i as the backlights of the first reel R1 installed on the surface by illuminating the tape (not shown) arranged on the cylindrical frame 401 from the back surface. Further, on the LED substrate 404, LED number identification indicators 405a to 405i as identification indicators made of character strings that allow the LEDs 404a to 404i to be identified and LED's are arranged near the LEDs 404a to 404i. LED direction identification display 406a to LED direction identification display 406i, which are identification symbols for identifying the correct orientation, are printed (arranged). The LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i are printed (arranged) so that the character strings have the same orientation. The “character string” in this embodiment means a character, a number, or the like, and includes one character.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the first reel R1 of the present embodiment, with respect to the LED number identification display 405a to LED number identification display 405i and the LED direction identification display 406a to LED direction identification display 406i, the LED substrate 404 is mounted on the reflector 403. Even when installed, it is configured to be visible from each of the upper opening 403a to the lower opening 403c. That is, the upper opening 403a to the lower opening 403c of the reflector 403 expose the LEDs 404a to 404i as the light emitting source, and the LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i and the LED direction identification display 406a to the LED direction identification display. And 406i are exposed.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the worker can confirm the states of the LEDs 404a to 404i without removing the reflector 403, only by removing the tape on which the symbols are arranged from the reel unit 310, for example, It is possible to improve the workability when performing the above-mentioned identification and confirmation such as the semi-finished state of the slot machine 1 in the manufacturing line, the partially disassembled used article returned from the market, and the like.

Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i are arranged in the same direction, so that the operator can display the characters of the LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i. The column can be easily read, and the workability in identifying each of the plurality of installed LEDs 404a to 404i can be improved.

As shown in FIG. 3, in the first reel R1 of the present embodiment, the LEDs 404a to 404c located in the upper stage are arranged below the central line h1 in the vertical direction of the upper stage opening 403a, and in the middle stage. The positioned LEDs 404d to 404f are arranged on the vertical center line h2 of the middle opening 403b, and the lower positioned LEDs 404g to 404i are positioned above the vertical center line h3 of the lower opening 403c. It is arranged. As a result, the slot machine 1 arranges the LEDs 404a to 404c on the line h1 and the LEDs 404g to 404g to about the range in which the tape arranged with the symbols arranged on the peripheral surface of the cylindrical frame 401 by the LEDs 404a to 404i is irradiated. Light can be emitted in a wider range in the vertical direction than when the LED 404i is arranged on the line h3.

Although the first reel R1 is shown in FIG. 3, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 have substantially the same configuration. Further, in each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the reel unit 310 having the reflector 403 and the LED substrate 404 constitutes a light emitting unit that emits light in accordance with the progress of the game in the present embodiment.

<Medal slot>
FIG. 4 is a front view of the medal insertion slot MI (medal insertion slot) in which a large-diameter medal M of φ30 is hung, and FIG. 5 is a sectional view taken along the line AA of FIG. It is a figure. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, medals of φ25 are used as game media required for games.

The medal slot MI of the present embodiment is formed with a width that allows the insertion of medals of φ25, and when a large-diameter medal M of φ30, which is larger than φ25, is to be inserted into the medal slot MI, it has a large diameter. The medal M is configured to be caught in the medal insertion slot MI. Specifically, the left and right ends (portions indicated by points P and Q in FIG. 4) of the lower portion of the side surface of the large-diameter medal M come into contact with the edge (short side) of the medal insertion slot MI, so that the large-diameter medal is formed. M is designed to be caught in the medal slot MI. At this time, the left and right end portions of the lower end portion of the front surface of the large diameter medal M are also caught in the medal insertion slot MI. The medal slot MI is configured so that the left and right end portions of the front surface of the large-diameter medal M are hooked at the points where the front surface of the large-diameter medal M is hooked. The large diameter medal M is more stably hooked by being configured so that at least a part thereof is hooked.

Further, the large-diameter medal M has its lower end inserted into the medal-insertion opening MI in a state of being hooked on the medal-insertion opening MI, and the lower end of the front surface of the large-diameter medal M is more than the front edge of the medal-insertion opening MI. It is located below. In other words, the lower end of the front surface of the large-diameter medal M in the state of hanging on the medal insertion slot MI is a medal passage for communicating the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot MI to the hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) in the slot machine 1. It is located below the upper edge of the front surface of the connected insertion opening side medal passage 45, and the lower end portion of the front surface of the large-diameter medal M is covered by the front surface of the insertion opening side medal passage 45. There is. Specifically, the distance T1 from the lower end of the large diameter medal M to the front edge (medal guide portion 43) of the medal insertion slot MI is 1.5 mm or more, and the lower end of the front surface of the large diameter medal M is the medal. It is located 1.5 mm or more below the front edge of the inlet MI. The area 1.5 mm from the lower end of the large-diameter medal M is covered with the front surface of the insertion opening side medal passage 45.

Further, the curvature of the rear end portion of the medal guide portion 43 for guiding the medal to the medal insertion slot MI is equal to or less than the curvature of the large diameter medal M. Therefore, in the large-diameter medal M whose lower end is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the lower end on the front side is firmly supported along the circumferential direction of the large-diameter medal M, and is stably inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. It is designed to get caught.

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, even when an attempt is made to insert the large-diameter medal M into the medal insertion slot MI, the lower end of the large-sized medal M is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI. Since the large diameter medal M hooked on the medal insertion slot MI is prevented from falling down, the large diameter medal M hanging on the medal insertion slot MI is stable. Is supported by. Although the distance T1 is set to 1.5 mm or more in the above example, it is preferably 0.5 mm or more and 5.0 mm or less.

The lower end of the large diameter medal M is configured to be located above the lower end of the insertion opening side medal passage 45 when the large diameter medal M is hooked on the medal insertion slot MI. Therefore, in the state where the large-diameter medal M is hung on the medal insertion slot MI, the lower end of the large-diameter medal M does not reach the boundary (connection portion) between the insertion-portion-side medal passage 45 and the medal passage, so that the large-sized medal M is large. Since the lower end of the diameter medal M does not hit the boundary and is in a floating state, and is reliably in contact with the edge of the medal insertion slot MI, the large diameter medal M mistakenly or intentionally inserted is stable. Therefore, it is possible to easily take out the large-diameter medal M.

Further, when the large-diameter medal M is placed on the medal insertion slot MI, the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M collides with the medal moved along the medal guide portion 43 to stop the movement of the medal in the front-rear direction. It is a wall portion for inserting medals from the medal slot MI, and is in a state of being close to or in contact with the medal stop wall 42 extending upward from the rear part of the medal slot MI, and at least a part of the medal stop wall 42. It will be covered with. Further, the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is positioned above the center of the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M hanging in the medal insertion slot MI (the center in the up-down direction: shown by a chain line C in FIG. 4). It is formed so as to cover an area of 15 mm or more from the lower end of the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M.

The medal stop wall 42 is formed such that the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is located below the upper end of the large medal M when the large medal M is hooked on the medal slot MI. When viewed from the back side of the blocking wall 42, a part of the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M is exposed, so that in this state, the player has a rear surface of the large-diameter medal M, that is, a large-diameter medal M. It can be taken out easily by touching the surface facing the medal stop wall 42 side (wall portion side).

If the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 can touch the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M hanging on the medal insertion slot MI, the player can pinch the large-diameter medal M, It does not necessarily have to be formed so as to be located below the upper end of the large-diameter medal M hanging on the medal insertion slot MI. However, it is preferable that the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 has a protrusion amount T2 of the upper end of the large-diameter medal M hanging from the medal insertion opening 41 from the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 to be about 6 mm or more. .. With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1, it becomes easy to pinch the large-diameter medal M, and the large-diameter medal M can be taken out more easily. Even if the protrusion amount T2 from the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is about 6 mm or less and about 3 mm (a length corresponding to 10% of the diameter of the medal of φ30), the large-diameter medal hooked on the medal slot MI. M can be easily pinched.

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is formed so as to be located above the center in the up-down direction of the large-diameter medal M hooked on the medal slot MI. As a result, when the large-diameter medal M tends to tilt rearward, the upper side of the vertical center of the large-diameter medal M is supported by the medal stop wall 42, so that the large-diameter medal M may fall backward. The large-sized medal M is prevented, the large-sized medal M is stably supported, and the attitude of the large-sized medal M is stabilized.

The slot machine 1 may not be formed so as to be positioned strictly above the center of the rear surface of the large-diameter medal M hanging on the medal insertion slot MI. For example, at the upper end of the medal stop wall 42, The position in the vertical direction may be formed within ±1.5 mm from the position of the central portion in the vertical direction of the large-diameter medal M hanging on the medal insertion slot MI. It may be formed so as to be positioned. Even with such a configuration, the attitude of the large-diameter medal M can be stabilized.

<Internal lottery means>
FIG. 6 is a view showing an internal lottery table A to an internal lottery table E which are internal lottery tables selected in each game state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The internal lottery table A is selected when the gaming state is the non-RT state. In the internal lottery table A, a winning area to win a small win, an winning area to win a replay, and a regular big as a bonus continuously operating device related to the type 1 special bonus prepared as a bonus in the present embodiment. A random number is associated with the winning area “RBB” for winning the RBB which is a bonus (hereinafter, a regular big bonus is also referred to as “RBB”).

The internal lottery table B is selected when the RBB is set in the established state and the bonus established state is the gaming state to which the game is transferred. In the internal lottery table B, the random numbers associated with the small winning combination in the internal lottery table A are associated with the small winning combinations, and the random numbers associated with the replay in the internal lottery table A are associated with the replay. Therefore, the random number associated with the bonus in the internal lottery table A is associated with the unwinning.

The internal lottery table C is selected in the RBB operating general state, which is a game state to be transferred when the RBB operates. In the internal lottery table C, a regular bonus as a winning area for winning a small winning combination and a first-class special accessory prepared as a shift winning combination that operates during the operation of the RBB in the present embodiment (hereinafter, the regular bonus will be referred to as " Random numbers are associated with the winning area “RB” for winning RB1 and RB2 (also described as “RB”).

The internal lottery table D is selected when the RB is operating and the RB is established, which is a game state to which the RB1 or RB2 is set when the RBB is set. In the internal lottery table D, the random numbers associated with the small winning combination in the internal lottery table C are associated with the small winning combination. In addition, in the internal lottery table D, random numbers are associated with replays and wins, respectively.

The internal lottery table E is selected when the RB is in the RB operating state, which is the game state to be transferred when the RB operates while the RBB is operating. The internal lottery table E is set so that the winning probability of the small winning combination is higher than the winning probability of the small winning combination set in any of the internal lottery tables A to D. The details of the winning probability of the small winning combination and the winning probability of the replay in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table E will be described later.

FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a winning area that includes only small wins among the winning areas that can be won when the gaming state is the non-RT state, and the small wins that can be won in each batting order. As shown in FIG. 7, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, Bell A to Bell F, and 1-card combination A are available as small wins (hereinafter, referred to as “winning wins”) when an internal lottery is won. ~ One winning combination P, cherry and watermelon are prepared, and the winning areas "Battle Order Bell 1" to "Battle Order Bell 12" are available as the winning area (winning mode) for small wins where multiple types of winning combinations are won. The winning area "all small wins" and the winning area "all one wins" are set.

Here, the “batting order” means the order in which the pressing operation is performed on the stop buttons B1 to B3. As shown in FIG. 7, batting order 1 as the first batting order is a batting order called so-called forward pressing, in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B1→stop button B2→stop button B3. Further, batting order 2 as the second batting order is a so-called scissor batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B1→stop button B3→stop button B2. In addition, batting order 3 as the third batting order is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2→stop button B1→stop button B3. In addition, batting order 4 as the fourth batting order is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of stop button B2→stop button B3→stop button B1. In addition, batting order 5 as the fifth batting order is a batting order in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3→stop button B1→stop button B2. Further, batting order 6 as the sixth batting order is a batting order called so-called reverse pressing, in which stop operations are executed in the order of stop button B3→stop button B2→stop button B1.

In the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” to the winning area “Batting Order Bell 12”, winning prizes corresponding to the batting order shown in FIG. 7 can be won. In the following description, the batting order in which Bell A to Bell F can be won at the time of winning the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” to the winning area “Batting Order Bell 12” is also referred to as the correct batting order, and a batting order different from the correct batting order is not included. Also described as the correct answer order. In addition, the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 12" are configured such that the combinations of the small winning combinations that are duplicated are different.

When the stop area B1 to the stop area B3 of the slot machine 1 is pressed down in the correct hit order in the winning area "Bat Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Bat Order Bell 12", reel stop control by the reel control means 130 is performed. As a result, the number-of-sheets priority control is executed, and the bells A to F are surely won. Further, in the slot machine 1, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the incorrect batting order that is common only to the correct batting order and the first stop operation (for example, batting order 2 when winning in the winning area “Batting order Bell 1”). In this case, reel stop control using the stop control table is executed by the reel control means 130 at the time of executing the second stop operation, and one-piece winning combination A to one winning combination L is won with a probability of ½. Then, in the slot machine 1, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 have an incorrect batting order different from the correct batting order from the first stop operation (for example, any one of batting order 3 to batting order 6 at the time of winning of the winning area “batting order bell 1”). ), the reel priority control is executed as reel stop control by the reel control means 130, and there is a probability of 1/4, that is, 1-sheet combination A, 1-sheet combination B, 1-sheet combination M, 1-sheet combination N, One-hand combination O and one-hand combination P are won. It should be noted that the one-piece combination A to one-piece combination P certainly wins when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, and the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is one sheet combination A to one. If it is the timing when the single winning combination P cannot be won, none of the winning combinations wins (non-winning prize). More details will be described later.

The winning area “cherry” is configured to be able to win the cherry when the timing to press the stop button B1 is appropriate, and the timing to press the stop button B1 is the timing when the cherry cannot be won. In this case, none of the roles will be won (non-winning prize). In the winning area “watermelon”, the watermelon is won, and the watermelon can be won regardless of the batting order and the pressing timing. In addition, the internal lottery means 120 of the present embodiment, with respect to the winning probability of each winning mode including a small win, the probability of winning the winning area "watermelon" is a probability of winning any of the winning modes including other small wins. It is configured as a so-called rare role with a lower probability than.

The winning area "All Small Wins" wins all small wins such as Bell A ~ Bell F, Single Winning A ~ One Winning P, Cherry, and Watermelon, and Bell D can win regardless of batting order and pressing timing. It is configured. In the winning area "all one-role combination", all one-role combinations of one-role combination A to one-role combination P are won, and any one of the one-role combination A-one-role combination D is won regardless of batting order and pressing timing. It is configured to be possible.

FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a winning area that includes only a small winning combination and a small winning combination that can be won in each batting order among the winning areas that can be won when the gaming state is the bonus-established state. As shown in FIG. 8, in the bonus-established state, the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 is changed so that two kinds of correct batting order are assigned to the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6”. It As a result, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the bell A to the bell C is higher and the expected value of payout of medals is higher in the bonus-established state than in the non-RT state.

FIG. 9 shows a winning area that includes only small wins among the winning areas that can be won and a small win that can be won in each batting order when the gaming state is the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state. It is a figure. As shown in FIG. 9, in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state, reel control is performed so that two types of correct batting order are assigned to the winning area “bat order bell 7” to the winning area “bat order bell 12”. The reel stop control by the means 130 is changed. As a result, in the slot machine 1, the probability of winning the bell D to the bell F is higher in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state than in the non-RT state, and the expected medal payout value is higher. Becomes higher.

Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there are RBB, RB1, and RB2 as the roles to which the carry-over possible flag is associated, and the small winning combination and the replay are associated with the carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when the winning area including any of RBB, RB1 or RB2 is won in the internal lottery, RBB, RB1 or RB2 wins the established state of the lottery flag of the winning RBB, RB1 or RB2. Perform processing to carry over. At this time, the internal lottery means 120 carries out an internal lottery for determining whether or not the small winning combination and the replay are successful, even in the game in which the established state of the lottery flag of RBB, RB1 or RB2 has been carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in a game in which the established state of the lottery flag of RBB, RB1 or RB2 is carried over, when a small win or replay is won, the lottery of the already-winned RBB, RB1 or RB2 is drawn. A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winning combinations, which is a flag and a small winning combination that has been won in the internal lottery and a lottery flag for replay, is set to the established state.

<Design arrangement>
FIG. 10 is a diagram showing each symbol arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, the red 7 symbol "red 7", the BAR symbol "BAR", the replay symbol "RP", and the bell A symbol " BLA”, bell B symbol “BLB”, cherry symbol “CH”, watermelon A symbol “WMA”, watermelon B symbol “WMB”, blank A symbol “BKA” and blank B symbol “BKB” are arranged. Further, symbols of 20 frames are arranged on the peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, respectively.

<Reel control means>
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in any gaming state, the priority order of the winning combination to be stopped on the activated line L1 in the reel stop control is "replay>small winning combination>bonus". Has been.

<Bonus, shift winning combination, winning combination of small winning combination and small winning combination>
FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 are diagrams showing bonus symbol combinations of shift combinations and small combinations and the payouts of small combinations, which the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has. As shown in FIG. 11, the winning symbol combination of RBB is “WMB-RP-BAR (BKB)”. As shown in FIG. 10, on the first reel R1, the watermelon B symbol “WMB” is arranged in the frame with the stop number 19, and on the third reel R3, the BAR symbol “BAR” is the stop number 9. The blank B symbol “BKB” is arranged in the frame with stop number 19.

As described above, in the reel stop control of the present embodiment, in the reel stop control, a total of 5 frames from the frame displayed on the active line L1 to the rotation of 4 frames at the time of pressing the stop button are effective lines. It is a range in which the symbols can be drawn onto L1 (withdrawal range). For example, when the watermelon B symbol “WMB” on the first reel R1 is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, the watermelon with stop number 15 is displayed. It is necessary to press the stop button B1 at the timing when the A symbol “WMA” to the watermelon B symbol “WMB” with the stop number 19 are rotationally displayed on the activated line L1.

Therefore, the RBB wins when the timing of pressing the stop button B1 and the stop button B3 is appropriate, and the RBB does not win when the timing of pressing the stop button B1 or the stop button B3 is not appropriate. It is configured.

As shown in FIG. 11, the winning symbol combination of RB1 is "WMB-WMB-BAR", and the winning symbol combination of RB2 is "WMB-WMB-BKB". As shown in FIG. 10, on the second reel R2, the watermelon B symbol “WMB” is arranged in the frame with stop number 17. Therefore, the RBB wins when the pressing timing of each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is appropriate, and when at least one of the stop buttons B1 to B3 has an inappropriate pressing timing, RB1 Alternatively, the RB2 is configured not to win the prize.

The payouts of Bell A to Bell F are set to the number of payouts (e.g., 8) larger than the prescribed number of payouts (3). Further, the payouts for the one-to-one hand combination A to the one-to-one hand combination P are set to the payout numbers (for example, one) which are smaller than the prescribed insertion number. Further, the cherry payout is set to the number of payouts (for example, two) that is smaller than the prescribed number of inputs. Further, the watermelon payout is set to the same number as the prescribed number of inputs (for example, three).

Referring to FIGS. 7 and 10 to 12, if the correct hit order is Bell A to Bell F, and only the first stop operation is an incorrect hit order that overlaps with the correct hit order, 1/2 is given. If there is a probability that one winning combination A to one winning combination L is won and the incorrect hitting order is different from the correct hit order from the first stop operation, there is a 1/4 probability of one hitting role A, one hitting B, and one hit The configuration in which the winning combination M, the winning combination N, the winning combination O, the winning combination P, and the winning combination P are won will be described by way of example when the winning in the winning area "Batting order bell 1" is won.

At the time of winning the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1”, the slot machine 1 wins the bell A, the one-role combination A, the one-role combination D, the one-role combination M, and the one-role combination O in duplicate. First, a case where the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 will be described. When the stop button B1 is pressed as the first stop operation, the reel control means 130 can win the bell A, which is paid out at the time of winning, if the replay symbol “RP” is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. Therefore, if the bell A symbol “BLA” or the blank A symbol “BKA” is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, it is possible to win the one-role combination M or the one-role combination O in which one coin is paid out at the time of winning. As shown in FIG. 10, since the replay symbols “RP” are arrayed at intervals of 4 frames or less on the peripheral surface of the first reel R1, the number of reels controlled by the reel control means 130 does not depend on the pressing timing of the stop button B1. The replay symbol "RP" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 by the priority control.

When the stop button B2 is pressed as the second stop operation, the reel control means 130 wins the bell A, which is paid out at the time of winning, if the watermelon A symbol "WMA" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. It becomes possible, and if the watermelon B symbol "WMB" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, it is possible to win the bell A, which is paid out eight pieces at the time of winning, and the red 7 symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. If you do so, you can win a single winning combination A that will be paid out at the time of winning, and if you display the blank A symbol "BKA" on the activated line L1, you will be able to win a single winning combination A when winning. It becomes possible to win the prize, and if the BAR symbol "BAR" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, it is possible to win the one-piece winning combination D that is paid out at the time of winning, and the blank B symbol "BKB" is stopped on the activated line L1. If it shows, it becomes possible to win the one-piece winning combination D in which one piece is paid out at the time of winning. As shown in FIG. 10, since the watermelon A symbol “WMA” or the watermelon B symbol “WMB” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the peripheral surface of the second reel R2, the stop button B2 is pressed at the timing. Regardless, the watermelon A symbol “WMA” or the watermelon B symbol “WMB” is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 by the number priority control by the reel control unit 130.

Then, as shown in FIG. 10, since the replay symbols “RP” are arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the peripheral surface of the third reel R3, when the third stop operation is performed by the stop button B3, The replay symbol "RP" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 by the reel stop control by the reel controller 130 regardless of the timing of pressing the stop button B3, and the winning symbol combination "RP-WMA(WMB)-RP" of the bell A is displayed. It will be stopped.

Next, a case where the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 2 will be described. When the stop button B3 is pressed as the second stop operation, the reel control means 130 stops and displays the replay symbol “RP” on the activated line L1, and the winning symbol combination “RP-WMA-RP” of the bell A is displayed. , "RP-WMB-RP" two winning symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. If the red 7 symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, one winning combination of the winning combination A is won. It is possible to stop and display two winning symbol combinations of the symbol combination "RP-red 7-red 7" and "RP-BKA-red 7" on the activated line L1, and the bell A symbol "BLA" on the activated line L1. If it is stopped and displayed, it is possible to stop and display the two winning symbol combinations of the winning symbol combination “RP-red 7-BLA” and “RP-BKA-BLA” of the single hand combination A on the activated line L1, and the bell B symbol. If "BLB" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, two winning symbol combinations of the winning symbol combination "RP-BAR-BLB" and "RP-BKB-BLB" of the one-card combination D are activated line L1. If the blank A symbol "BKA" can be stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, the winning symbol combination "RP-BAR-BKA" and "RP-BKB-BKA" of the winning combination of one hand D can be obtained. The symbol combination can be stopped and displayed on the activated line L1.

The reel control means 130 has the same number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1 for the bell A, the one-card combination A, and the one-card combination D. Since it is not possible to prioritize the single winning combination A and the single winning combination D, as a winning symbol combination on the activated line L1 by the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 194. Red 7 symbol "Red 7" which is the symbol of the third reel R3 of the one-hand combination A, Bell A symbol "BLA", and Bell B symbol "BLB" which is the symbol of the third reel R3 of one-hand combination D , The blank A symbol "BKA", and the reel stop control for displaying either of them.

As shown in FIG. 10, on the third reel R3, the bell A symbol "BLA" is arranged in the frame with stop number 1 and the stop number 6, and the red 7 symbol "red 7" is frame with the stop number 4. , The bell B symbol “BLB” is arranged in the frame with stop number 11 and the stop number 16, and the blank A symbol “BKA” is arranged in frame with the stop number 14. Therefore, the reel control means 130, the pressing timing of the stop button B3 is the replay symbol "RP" of stop number 17 ~ blank B symbol "BKB" of stop number 19 and watermelon A symbol "WMA" of stop number 0. ~ When the Bell A symbol "BLA" of the stop number 6 is rotated and displayed on the activated line L1, the red 7 symbol "Red 7" or the bell A that constitutes the winning symbol combination of the single-use combination A The symbol "BLA" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, and the replay symbol "RP" of the stop number 7 to the bell B symbol "BLB" of the stopped number 16 is the timing that is rotationally displayed on the activated line L1. In this case, the bell B symbol “BLB” or the blank A symbol “BKA” that constitutes the winning symbol combination of the one-card combination D is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1.

By executing the second stop operation, the winning combination in the slot machine 1 is limited to the one-card combination A or one-card combination D. The winning symbol combination of the one-card combination A and the winning symbol combination of the one-card combination D are 10 frames in which the retractable ranges do not overlap for the symbols arranged on the second reel R2 (the one-card combination A is Stop number 0 to stop number 4, stop number 10 to stop number 14 and 10 frames, and one-sheet combination D is stop number 5 to stop number 9, stop number 15 to stop number 19 Since it is set to (frame), the timing of pressing the stop button B2 is 10 frames out of 20 frames including the winning symbol combination of the winning combination of one winning combination A or one winning combination that is confirmed by the second stop operation. If it is within the range of 1), the one-piece combination A or the one-piece combination D is won, and if the timing is other than that, it is missed (non-winning).

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1, when the batting order "Bell 1" is won in the non-RT state, when the batting order 2 is pressed, the stop button B2 is pressed at a timing of 10 frames out of 20 frames. If it is within the range of the frame, one winning combination A or one winning combination D is won, that is, one winning combination A or one winning combination D is won with a probability of 1/2.

Next, a case where the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 5 will be described. When the stop button B3 is pressed as the first stop operation, the reel control means 130 stops and displays the replay symbol “RP” on the activated line L1, and the winning symbol combination “RP-WMA-RP” of the bell A is displayed. , "RP-WMB-RP" two winning symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. If the red 7 symbol "red 7" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, one winning combination of the winning combination A is won. Of the symbol combination "RP-red 7-red 7", "RP-BKA-red 7", and the winning symbol combination "BLA-CH-red 7", "BKA-CH-red 7" of the one-sheet winning combination M It becomes possible to stop and display the four winning symbol combinations on the activated line L1, and if the Bell A symbol "BLA" is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, the winning symbol combination "RP-Red 7-BLA" of one hand A , "RP-BKA-BLA" and the winning symbol combination "BLA-CH-BLA" and "BKA-CH-BLA" of the one-role combination M, four winning symbol combinations are stopped and displayed on the activated line L1. It becomes possible, and if the cherry symbol “CH” is stopped and displayed on the activated line L1, the winning symbol combination “BLA-BKA-CH”, “BKA-BKA-CH”, “BLA-red 7-CH” of one winning combination O is obtained. ," BKA-red 7-CH", four winning symbol combinations can be stopped and displayed on the activated line L1.

The reel control means 130 executes the number priority control and determines to stop and display one of the red 7 symbol "red 7", the bell A symbol "BLA", and the cherry symbol "CH". Then, the reel control means 130 has the same number of winning symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1 with the red 7 symbol “red 7”, the bell A symbol “BLA”, and the cherry symbol “CH”. Therefore, it is not possible to prioritize among the red 7 symbol "red 7", the bell A symbol "BLA", and the cherry symbol "CH" by the number priority control, and therefore the stop control table storage means 194 is stored. The reel stop control for displaying the cherry symbol “CH” as the winning symbol combination on the activated line L1 is executed by the stored stop control table.

By executing the first stop operation, in the slot machine 1, the winning combination that can be won is limited to the one-card combination O. In the winning symbol combination of the one-piece winning combination O, with respect to the symbols arranged on the first reel R1, the retractable range is 10 frames (stop number 0, stop number 1, stop number 9 to stop number 13). No., stop number 17 to stop number 19 is set to 10), and for the symbols arranged on the second reel R2, the retractable range is 10 frames (stop number 0 to stop number 4, stop) Since the number 10 to the stop number 14 are set to 10 frames), the timing of pressing the stop button B1 is within the range of 10 frames out of 20 frames including the winning symbol combination of the one-hand combination O, and When the timing of pressing the stop button B2 is within the range of 10 frames out of 20 frames including the winning symbol combination of 1-card combination O, 1-card combination O is won, and when it is the timing other than that, it is missed (non-prize) ).

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1, when the batting order "Bell 1" is won in the non-RT state, when the batting order 5 is pressed, the stop button B1 and the stop button B2 are respectively pressed. When the timing is within the range of 10 out of 20 frames, the one-role combination O wins, that is, the one-role combination O wins with a probability of 1/4.

With such a configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, in the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 12”, if the correct hit order is given, Bell A to Bell F wins, and the correct hit order is determined. In the case of an incorrect batting order common only to the first stop operation, when one winning combination A to one winning combination L wins with a probability of 1/2, and an incorrect batting order different from the correct batting order from the first stopping operation In the probability of 1/4, one winning combination A, one winning combination B, one winning combination M, one winning combination N, one winning combination O, and one winning combination P are won. Further, in the slot machine 1, even if the batting order is set in the non-RT state as the correct batting order and the common incorrect batting order only for the first stop operation, the gaming state is the bonus establishment state, the RBB operating general state, the RBB operating state. When the medium RB is established, Bell A to Bell F win by switching from reel stop control using the stop control table to number priority control.

<Game state transition control means>
FIG. 13 is a state transition diagram showing a game state that can be shifted from each game state in the control relating to the game state shift executed by the game state shift control means 170 of the present embodiment.

As shown in FIG. 13, the non-RT state is a gaming state (initial gaming state, normal gaming state) corresponding to an initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states, and a non-bonus state in which a bonus is not activated and is not established. Has become. In the non-RT state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table A. As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery table A, a random number is associated with the winning area “normal replay” and the winning area “rare replay” as the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/7. It is set to 3.

The bonus-established state is a gaming state in which the winning area “RBB” is won by internal lottery in the non-RT state, and when the RBB is set in the established state, the game state shifts. In the bonus state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table B. As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery table B, a random number is associated with the winning area “normal replay” and the winning area “rare replay” as the replay, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1/7. It is set to 3.

The bonus state is a gaming state that is shifted by winning an RBB, and in the bonus state, it is possible to shift to an RBB operating general state, an RBB operating RB established state, and an RB operating state. There is. When shifting the game state from the bonus-established state to the bonus state, the game state shift control means 170 shifts the bonus state to the RBB operating general state. In the bonus state, the gaming state transition control means 170 satisfies the bonus state ending condition by the total number of medals paid out in the RBB operating general state, the RBB operating RB establishment state, and the RB operating state. If more than a predetermined payout number (for example, 200 coins) is paid out, the bonus state is ended by ending the operation of the RBB, and the game state is a non-bonus. Shift to the state.

The general state during RBB operation is a gaming state (bonus general state) corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of gaming states in the bonus state. In the RBB operating general state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table C. As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery table C, a random number is not associated with a replay, and the replay winning probability is set to 0.

In the RBB operating state, the RBB operating state is a gaming state (shift winning state established) that shifts when the winning area “RB” is won by internal lottery in the RBB operating general state and RB1 and RB2 are set to the established state. is there. In the RB established state during RBB operation, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table D. As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery table D, a random number is associated with the winning area “rare replay” as a replay, and the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1/8192.

The RB operating state is a gaming state (shift combination operating state) that is shifted by winning the RB1 or RB2. In the RB operating state, the game state transition control means 170 causes the internal lottery means 120 to execute an internal lottery using the internal lottery table E. As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery table E, random numbers are associated with the winning area “JAC1” that wins all small wins and the winning area “JAC2” that wins all single wins. .. The gaming state transition control means 170 terminates the operating RB1 or RB2 when the small winning combination is won eight times or the game is executed twelve times in the RB operating state, and the gaming state is changed from the RB operating state to the RBB. During operation, shift to general condition.

<Instruction function state control means>
In the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B, in the internal lottery by the internal lottery means 120, when the advantage period is started by the advantage period control means 200A and the winning assistance control can be executed, the instruction function state control means 200B will be described with reference to FIGS. The winning assistance control can be executed based on the fact that the winning area in which the winning combination changes depending on the batting order of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 shown in FIG. Here, the winning combination (specific winning combination) that increases the probability of winning by the prize assist control is Bell A to Bell F at the time of winning in the winning area "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 12".

In addition, in the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B indicates the instruction function when the gaming state is the RBB operating RB establishment state and the internal lottery means 120 has won the winning area “rare replay” in the internal lottery. As a control relating to, in the non-AT state, an AT lottery for deciding whether or not to shift to the AT state is executed, and in the AT state, whether or not to add (add) a period in which the AT state continues Perform an additional lottery.

<Details of winning probability of winning combination in each game state>
FIG. 14 is a diagram showing the details of the winning probability of the winning combination in the non-RT state, and FIG. 14A shows the amount of random numbers (random value setting amount) and the winning probability associated with each winning area in the non-RT state. FIG. 14B shows the random number setting amount and winning probability of each winning combination in the non-RT state, and FIG. 14C shows the random number setting amount and winning probability of all the small winning combinations in the non-RT state. FIG. 14D is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the non-RT state. The winning probability is a value obtained by dividing the random number setting amount by the total number of random numbers “65536”.

The winning probability for each role will be described using Bell A as an example. As shown in FIGS. 14(A) and 14(B), since Bell A wins in the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1”, the winning area “Batting Order Bell 2”, and the winning area “All Small Wins”, The random number setting amount of Bell A is “4520” in the winning area “Battle Order Bell 1”, the random number setting amount of “4520” in the winning area “Batting Order Bell 2”, and the winning area “All Small Wins”. The random number setting amount “3000” and the random number setting amount “12040” are summed up.

FIG. 15 is a diagram showing the details of the winning probability of the winning combination in the bonus realized state, and FIG. 15(A) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of each winning area in the bonus realized state, FIG. 15(B). Is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of each winning combination in the bonus winning state, FIG. 15C is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of all the small winning combinations in the bonus winning state, and FIG. It is a figure showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the bonus-established state.

FIG. 16 is a diagram showing details of the winning probability of a winning combination in the RBB operating general state, and FIG. 16(A) is a diagram showing a random number setting amount and a winning probability of each winning area in the RBB operating general state. 16(B) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of each winning combination in the RBB operating general state, and FIG. 16(C) is a random number setting amount and winning probability of all the small winning combinations in the RBB operating general state. FIG. 16D is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the general state during RBB operation.

FIG. 17 is a diagram showing the details of the winning probability of the winning combination in the RB established state during RBB operation, and FIG. 17A is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of each winning area in the RB established state during RBB operation. FIG. 17(B) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of each winning combination in the RBB operating RB establishing state, and FIG. 17(C) is the random number setting amount of all the small winning combinations in the RBB operating RB establishing state. FIG. 17D is a diagram showing the winning probability, and FIG. 17D is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the entire replay in the RB established state during the RBB operation.

FIG. 18 is a diagram showing details of the winning probability of the winning combination in the RB operating state, and FIG. 18(A) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and the winning probability of each winning area in the RB operating state, FIG. 18(B) Is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of each winning combination in the RB operating state, FIG. 18(C) is a diagram showing the random number setting amount and winning probability of all the small winning combinations in the RB operating state, and FIG. 18(D) is It is a figure which shows the random number setting amount and the winning probability of the whole replay in the RB operating state.

<Relationship of winning probability of small wins in each game state>
With reference to FIG. 14 to FIG. 18, details of the configuration relating to the winning probability of the small winning combination in each gaming state in the present embodiment will be described. As shown in FIG. 18A, in the RB operating state, the probability of winning the winning area “JAC1” is set to 12041/65536, and the probability of winning the winning area “JAC2” is set to 33408/65536. ing. For this reason, in the RB operating state, the winning probabilities of the bells A to F in which the payout is greater than the specified number of coins are set to 12041/65536, and at least one of the bells A to F is set. The winning probability of the winning area including one is set to 12041/65536. Further, in the RB operating state, the winning probabilities are set to 12041/65536 for cherry and watermelon, respectively, and the winning probabilities are set to 45449/65536 for one-card combination A to one-card combination P, respectively. In the RB operating state, the winning probability of all the small winning combinations is set to 45449/65536.

On the other hand, as shown in FIGS. 14 to 17, the non-RT state, the bonus established state, the RBB operating general state, the RBB operating RB established state (hereinafter, the non-RT state, the bonus established state, the RBB operating general state, the RBB operating state, In the operating RB establishment state is also collectively referred to as “non-RB operating state”), the winning probabilities of Bell A to Bell C are set to 12040/65536, and at least one of Bell A to Bell C is set. The winning probability of the winning area including the winning area is 30120/65536, which is the sum of the random number setting amounts of the winning area "Battle Bell 1" to the winning area "Battle Bell 6" and the random area setting amount of the winning area "All Small Wins". It is set. In the non-RB operating state, the winning probabilities of the bells D to F are set to 7640/65536, and the winning probability of the winning area including at least one of the bells D to F is the winning area. It is set to 16920/65536, which is the sum of the random number setting amount of "Battle Order Bell 7" to the winning area "Battle Order Bell 12" and the random number value setting amount of the winning area "All Small Wins". Also, in the non-RB operating state, the winning probability is set to 3808/65536 for cherry, the winning probability is set to 3500/65536 for watermelon, and the winning probability is maximum for one-role combination A to one-role combination P. It is set to 23620/65536, which is a single-use combination A and a single-use combination B. Then, in the non-RB operating state, the winning probability of all the small winning combinations is set to 45448/65536.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has all of the small numbers in the RB operating state in which the RB1 or RB2 operates, compared to the case where the RB1 or RB2 is in the non-RB operating state in which the RB1 or RB2 is inactive. As the winning probability of the winning combination increases, the probability of winning one of the small winning combinations also increases. Further, in the slot machine 1, in the RB operating state, the winning probability of the winning area including the bell A to bell F in which the payout more than the specified number is set is at least the bell A to bell F in the non-RB operating state. It is lower than the winning probability of the winning area including one. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the expected value of the medal acquisition rate is less than 100% in the RB operating state.

Here, in the non-RB operating state, when the winning area “batter order bell 1” to the winning area “batter order bell 12” are won, if the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are not pressed in the correct order, the bell A to bell F will be pressed. Since it is not possible to win the prize, the probability that any of Bell A to Bell F will win is when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 can be pressed in the correct batting order from three or six batting orders. Limited. On the other hand, when the assist time game (hereinafter, the assist time is also referred to as “AT”) in which the prize assist control is executed by the instruction function state control means 200B is executed, the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “ Since the correct batting order is notified when the batting order Bell 12” is won, the probability that any of Bell A to Bell C will win is 30120/65536, and the probability that any of Bell D to Bell F will win is 16920/65536. Therefore, the probability that any of Bell A to Bell F will win is 47040/65536.

As described above, in the present embodiment, six types of bells A to F are set as winning combinations (specific small winning combinations) that pay out more medals than the specified number of coins to be won when the stop operation is performed in the correct hit order. doing. Then, the probability that the winning mode including the specific winning combination (second specific winning mode) in the RB operating state is obtained is about 1/3.9 of the probability that the winning mode including the specific winning combination is obtained in the non-RB operating state. It is compressed. As a result, the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the RB operating state can be reduced to less than 100%, and the medal acquisition performance relating to the AT game in the non-RB operating state can be designed. The design flexibility of the provided slot machine 1 can be dramatically improved.

In the present embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out in accordance with the winning is larger than the prescribed number of coins required to start the game, the bells A to F do not overlap each other, and other small wins (1 piece) Winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” to winning area “Batting Order Bell 12” that are duplicated with winning hand A to one hand P) make up a plurality of types of first winning mode, and Bell A to Bell F are duplicated The winning area “JAC1” to be won constitutes the second winning mode.

In addition, in the present embodiment, when the winning area “all small roles” is won, Bell A to Bell F are won, and the winning probability of each of the winning area “Batting Order Bell 1” to the winning area “Batting Order Bell 6” is obtained. Although the winning probabilities of the winning areas “Batting Order Bell 7” to the winning areas “Batting Order Bell 12” are set to be different, the present invention is not limited to this. The slot machine 1 has, for example, a winning probability of each of the winning area "Bat Bell 1" to a winning area "Bell Bell 6" and a winning probability of each of the winning area "Bat Bell 7" to a winning area "Bell 12". , And by setting the winning probability to be the same and not having the winning area "all small wins", a mode is provided in which N kinds of specific small wins are won without overlapping each other in the non-RB operating state. By performing an internal lottery, and providing a mode in which N kinds of specific winning combinations are won in the RB operating state in duplicate, by performing an internal drawing, the probability that the winning mode including the specific winning combination in the RB operating state is obtained, It can be reduced to about 1/N of the probability that the winning mode including the specific winning combination is obtained in the non-RB operating state.

<Relationship probability of replay in non-RB operating state>
As shown in FIG. 14D and FIG. 15D, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the replay winning probability is 8978/65536 (about) in the non-RT state in which the RBB is not operating and the bonus is established. 1/7.3). On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16(D) and FIG. 17(D), in the slot machine 1, among the gaming states in which the RBB is operating, the winning probability of replay is set to 0 in the RBB operating general state. , In the state where the RBB is operating during the RBB operation, the winning probability of the replay is set to 8/65536 (about 1/8192).

Here, in general, in a gaming machine, when the condition device (RBB in the present embodiment) related to the operation of the accessory continuous operation device related to the first-class special accessory is operated, the replay winning probability can be changed. Has become. Further, in the gaming machine, when the first-class special accessory and the accessory continuous operation device are not operating, it is required that the replay win probability is a predetermined value from 10/73 or more. However, when the type 1 special accessory and the accessory continuous actuating device are operating, the winning probability of a predetermined replay is sufficient, and the specific winning probability is not limited.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of replay is 1/7.3 in the RBB operating general state in which the RBB as the accessory continuously operating device relating to the first type special accessory is in operation. It is preset to 0, which is lower than that, and the winning probability of replay in the RB established state during RBB operation is preset to 1/8192, which is lower than 1/7.3. The RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state in which the replay is won by the internal lottery means 120 with a probability of 0 or more and less than 1/7.3 constitute a specific state in the present embodiment.

FIG. 19 shows the payout rate (the payout rate including replay) and the replay when the replay is treated as a combination in which the same number of payouts as the prescribed number of throws (three payouts and three payouts) are executed. It is treated as a re-game rather than a role in which the same number of payouts as the specified number is paid out, that is, when a replay is won, it is treated as a state in which medals have been inserted in the game until the next game and the game is restarted. It is a figure which shows the value in each game state about the payout rate in a case (the payout rate without replay).

Here, the payout rate is a predetermined number of games when a predetermined number of games (for example, 17,500 games), which is a number of games that can sufficiently ignore the influence of a temporary probability bias, is executed. It is the ratio of the total payout number of medals acquired during a predetermined number of games to the total number of inserted medals. The payout rate in each gaming state is based on the assumption that the winning combination in the internal lottery is played in a state where the winning combination is won at the winning probability set in the gaming machine.

For example, at the time of winning the winning area “cherry”, the winning symbol combination “BAR(WMB)-CH-CH” of the cherry is arranged in the first reel R1, and the drawable range is 10 frames ( Since it is set to stop number 4 to stop number 8 and stop number 15 to stop number 19 (10 frames), it is calculated as winning with a probability of 1/2.

In addition, in the non-RT state, when the winning area “Batting order bell 1” to the winning area “Batting order bell 12” are won, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed with a probability of 1/6 in the correct answer order. With a probability of /6, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an incorrect hit order that is common only to the correct hit order and the first stop operation, and there is a 1/2 probability that one winning role wins and a 2/3 probability It is calculated that the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an incorrect hit order different from the correct hit order from the first stop operation, and that one winning combination is won with a probability of 1/4.

In addition, in the state where the bonus is achieved, the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed in the correct hit order with a probability of 1/3 when the winning area "batter order bell 1" to the winning area "bat order bell 6" are won. With a probability of /3, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an incorrect hit order that is different from the correct hit order from the first stop operation, and it is calculated that there is a 1/4 chance that one winning combination will win the winning area. When "Batting Order Bell 7" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 12" are won, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed with the correct answer order with a probability of 1/6, and the correct answer order and the first with a probability of 1/6. The stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an incorrect hit order that is common only to the stop operation, and a winning combination is won with a probability of 1/2, and the correct hit order from the first stop operation with a probability of 2/3 It is calculated that the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in different incorrect hitting orders and that one winning combination is won with a probability of 1/4.

In addition, in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state, the stop button B1 to the correct hitting order with a probability of 1/6 when the winning area “batting order bell 1” to the winning area “batting order bell 6” is won. When the stop button B3 is pressed, the correct hit order and the first stop operation are common to the correct hit order with a probability of 1/6, and the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed with a probability of 1 and a probability of 1 is one. And the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed with an incorrect hit order different from the correct hit order from the first stop operation with a probability of 2/3, and one winning combination is won with a probability of 1/4. With a probability of 1/3, when the winning area “Bat Order Bell 7” to a winning area “Bat Order Bell 12” is won, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the correct answer order and the probability is 2/3. It is calculated that the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in an incorrect hit order different from the correct hit order from the first stop operation, and that one winning combination is won with a probability of 1/4.

As described above, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the winning area including the small winning combination is any of the non-RT state, the bonus established state, the RBB operating general state, and the RBB operating RB established state. The same winning probability is set in. On the other hand, in the slot machine 1, in the non-RT state, the bonus established state, the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state, the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 12” are won. By changing the reel stop control by the reel control means 130 at the time so that the winning combination shown in FIGS. 7 to 9 can be won, the payout rate excluding replay and the payout rate including replay in each gaming state. Is configured to change.

As shown in FIG. 19, in the non-RT state in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1/7.3 and the bonus-established state, the payout rate including replay is higher than the payout rate excluding replay. It is about 4.7 to 4.8% higher.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1, the game performance using the AT function in the non-RT state and the bonus established state, specifically, the winning assistance control by the instruction function state control means 200B is executed, so that the winning area "in the internal lottery. When designing for playability that can surely win Bell A to Bell F when winning the batting order Bell 1” to the winning area “Batting Bell 12”, if you design based on the ball output rate excluding replay, replay Since the medals are not consumed at the time of winning the prize, there is a possibility that excessive payout of medals occurs and gambling performance becomes high. Further, in the slot machine 1, when designing game play using the AT function in the non-RT state and the bonus established state on the basis of the payout rate including replay, the payout rate excluding replay when the AT function is not executed Is the value shown in FIG. 19, the payout number of medals may be too low, and the performance of the gaming machine may not be sufficient.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 19, the RBB operation general state in which the replay winning probability is set to 0 and the probability that the replay winning probability is about 1/8192, which is significantly lower than about 1/7.3. In the set RBB in-operation RB establishment state, the payout rate excluding replays and the payout rate including replays are both about 64.1%.

Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is no difference or a very small difference between the replay-included payout rate and the replay-excluded payout rate in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state. Therefore, when designing a game using the AT function, when designing based on either one of the payout rate including replay and the payout rate excluding replay, the other is not the standard Since the behaviors of the gaming machines in are substantially the same, it becomes easy to design the game using the AT function in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state, and it is possible to reduce the game design cost. ..

3. Summary of the present embodiment As described above, the gaming machine (1) of the present embodiment,
A plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3),
Internal lottery means (120) for performing internal lottery of roles,
Reel control means (130) for controlling the rotation mode and stop mode of the reel;
And a game state transition control means (170) for executing control relating to the transition of the game state,
The game state is
Normal gaming state,
In the normal game state, a bonus winning state that shifts based on a bonus being won and set in the winning state,
Including a bonus state that shifts based on that the bonus is won in the bonus-established state,
The bonus status is
Bonus general condition,
In the bonus general state, the shift winning combination is established based on the fact that the shift winning combination is won and is set to the established winning combination,
A shift combination operating state that shifts based on the fact that the shift combination has won in the shift combination establishment state,
The internal lottery means executes the internal lottery for winning the replay with a probability of 0 or more and less than 1/7.3 in the bonus general state and the shift winning combination state.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is no difference or a very large difference between the payout rate including replay and the payout rate excluding replay in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state. Since it is minute, even if the game play is designed based on either the payout rate with replay or the payout rate without replay, the behavior of the gaming machine in the other, which is not the reference, is almost the same. Therefore, the game design in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state becomes easy, and the game design cost can be reduced.

Further, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery means is
Performing the internal lottery to determine whether or not to win a plurality of types of winning modes including at least one of a plurality of types of winning combinations,
The plurality of types of winning modes,
The number of payouts of game media accompanying a prize is greater than the number of game media input required when starting a game.Multiple types of specific small wins that do not overlap with each other The first winning mode,
A second winning mode in which the plurality of types of specific winning combinations are won in duplicate,
The internal lottery means,
In the normal game state, the bonus establishment state, the bonus general state and the shift combination establishment state, the internal lottery is performed so that the plurality of types of first winning modes exist.
In the shift combination operating state, the internal lottery is performed so that the second winning mode is present,
The probability of winning the second winning mode in the internal lottery in the shift combination operating state is the plurality of types in the internal lottery in the normal game state, the bonus establishment state, the bonus general state and the shift combination operating state. Lower than the probability of winning one of the first winning modes,
The winning probabilities of all the small wins in the internal lottery in the shift combination operation state are all small prizes in the internal lottery in the normal game state, the bonus establishment state, the bonus general state and the shift combination establishment state. It is more than the winning probability of each role,
The winning probability of all the small wins in the internal lottery in the shift combination operating state is the winning of all the small wins in the internal lottery in the normal game state, the bonus establishment state, the bonus general state and the shift combination operating state. Higher than the probability.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment lowers the lower limit of the expected value of the medal acquisition rate in the RB operating state to less than 100%, and further improves the medal acquisition performance regarding the AT game in the non-RB operating state. Since it can be designed, the design flexibility of the slot machine 1 having the AT function can be dramatically improved.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment,
A light emitting unit (310) that emits light according to the progress of the game is provided,
The light emitting unit,
A substrate having a light emitting source (404a to 404i) installed on a surface and an identification display (405a to 405i, 406a to 406i) arranged near the light emitting source on the surface and capable of identifying the light emitting source. (404),
A facing member (403), which is arranged so as to face the surface of the substrate and has openings (403a to 403c) formed at positions corresponding to the light emitting source;
The opening exposes the light emitting source and at least a part of the identification display.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the operator can check the states of the LEDs 404a to 404i without removing the reflector 403, only by removing the tape on which the symbols are arranged from the reel unit 310, for example, It is possible to improve the workability when performing the above-mentioned identification and confirmation such as the semi-finished state of the slot machine 1 in the manufacturing line, the partially disassembled used article returned from the market, and the like.

Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment,
The substrate has a plurality of the light emitting sources, and a plurality of the identification indicators (405a to 405i) provided on each of the plurality of light emitting sources,
The identification display is configured to include a character string,
The plurality of identification displays are arranged so that the respective character strings have the same direction.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i are arranged in the same direction, so that the operator can perform the LED number identification display 405a to the LED number identification display 405i. The character string can be easily read, and the workability in identifying each of the plurality of installed LEDs 404a to 404i can be improved.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment,
a medal slot (MI) for inserting a φ25 medal; and a wall (42) extending upward from the rear of this medal slot,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using φ25 medals,
The width of the medal insertion slot is formed to be smaller than the diameter of a medal of φ30 that can be used in a game in another gaming machine,
With the φ30 medal hanging on the medal slot, the upper end of the wall section is below the upper end of the φ30 medal and above the vertical center of the φ30 medal. It is formed to be located,
It allows the player to touch the surface of the φ30 medal in the above state that faces the wall portion side.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is formed to be located above the center in the vertical direction of the large-diameter medal M hooked on the medal insertion slot MI. When the large-diameter medal M is likely to tilt rearward, the upper side of the vertical center of the large-diameter medal M is supported by the medal stop wall 42, so that the large-diameter medal M is prevented from falling backward. As a result, the large diameter medal M is stably supported, and the attitude of the large diameter medal M is stabilized, so that the large diameter medal M can be taken out easily.

In addition, the gaming machine of the present embodiment,
a medal slot (MI) for inserting a φ25 medal; and a wall (42) extending upward from the rear of this medal slot,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using φ25 medals,
The width of the medal insertion slot is formed to be smaller than the diameter of a medal of φ30 that can be used in a game in another gaming machine,
The wall portion is formed so that the vertical position of the upper end of the wall portion is the central position of the φ30 medal in the vertical direction when the φ30 medal is hooked on the medal slot. And
It allows the player to touch the surface of the φ30 medal in the above state that faces the wall portion side.

With this configuration, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the upper end of the medal stop wall 42 is formed so as to be located at the center in the up-down direction of the large-diameter medal M hooked on the medal insertion slot MI. When the large diameter medal M is about to tilt backward, the vertical center of the large diameter medal M is supported by the medal stop wall 42, so that the large diameter medal M is prevented from falling backward, and the large diameter medal M is prevented. Is stably supported, and the attitude of the large-diameter medal M is stabilized, so that the large-diameter medal M can be taken out easily.

4. Modified Example In the present embodiment, the instruction function state control means 200B is configured to execute the winning assistance control regardless of whether it is in the AT state or in the non-RB operating state. Not limited. The instruction function state control means 200B is, for example, in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state in which the payout rate including replay is lower than in the bonus established state, than in the non-RT state or the bonus established state. It may be configured to execute the control related to the instruction function that is advantageous to the person.

Specifically, when the gaming state in the AT state is the non-RT state or the bonus-established state, the instruction function state control means 200B uses the internal lottery means 120 for internal lottery to win the winning area from "bat order bell 1" to the winning area. When the player wins one of the "bat order bells 12", the control related to the instruction function for deciding whether or not to execute the prize assist control is executed, and the game state in the AT state is the RBB operating general state or RBB. When the operating RB is established, when the internal lottery means 120 performs an internal lottery to win one of the winning areas "Batting Order Bell 1" to the winning area "Batting Order Bell 12", the winning assistance control is always executed. It may be configured to execute a control related to the instruction function that is advantageous to the player.

In other words, the gaming machine
An instruction function state control means (200B) for controlling an instruction function is provided,
The instruction function state control means makes the instruction function more advantageous to the player when the gaming state is the bonus general state or the shift combination establishment state than when the gaming state is the normal game state or the bonus establishment state. Perform such control.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 shifts to the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state in which the probability of winning the replay is lower than in the non-RT state and the bonus established state, whereby the instruction function state control means 200B plays the game. Since the control related to the instruction function that is advantageous to the player is executed, the player can promptly promptly win the RBB, and the intention of the game machine designer to keep the game state in the bonus-established state. It is possible to prevent the non-playing game from being executed and the aggressiveness being created.

In the case of such a configuration, the instruction function that is more advantageous to the player when the gaming state is the bonus general state or the shift combination establishment state is more advantageous than when the gaming state is the normal game state or the bonus establishment state. The content of the control is not limited to the above-mentioned configuration, and for example, the configuration may be such that the transition probability to the AT state is higher in the specific state, and the gaming state is more than in the normal gaming state or the bonus establishment state. The specific configuration of the control relating to the instruction function may be any as long as the configuration is more advantageous to the player in the bonus general state or the shift combination established state.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has an RBB operating general state and an RBB operating RB established state as the gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay is set to a probability of less than 1/7.3. Yes, but is not limited to. If the slot machine 1 has at least one of the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state as a gaming state in which the probability of winning a replay is set to a probability of less than 1/7.3 Good.

In the slot machine 1, the winning probability of one of the replays of the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state is set to less than 1/7.3, and the other replay winning probability is 1/7.3. As for the configuration set as above, for example, the winning probability of replay in the general state during RBB operation is set to less than 1/7.3, and in the state where the RB is operating during RBB, the small win or the replay is surely won. The replay winning probability is set to a winning probability of 1/7.3 or more. When configured in this way, the slot machine 1 is composed of a winning symbol combination that always wins at the time of winning, with respect to the RB that is a shift winning combination in the RBB operating general state, and can win the RB in the RB operating state. Is preferably configured.

With such a configuration, the slot machine 1 shifts to the RBB in-operation RB establishment state in which each RB wins in the small winning combination or replay after the RB in operation ends by winning the RB in the RB operating state. To be done. When configured in this way, the instruction function state control means 200B controls the instruction function advantageous to the player, such as starting the AT state without fail when the gaming state is the RBB operating RB established state. Is preferably performed.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine 1, the winning probability of replay is set to approximately 1/8192 in the RB established state during RBB operation, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the winning probability of replay may be 0. Any winning probability may be used as long as the winning probability is less than /7.3.

Further, in the present embodiment, in the slot machine 1, the replay winning probability is set to about 0 in the RBB operating general state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the replay winning probability is 1/65536 or the RBB operating RB. It may be 1/8192 which is the same as the established state, or may be any winning probability as long as the winning probability is less than 1/7.3.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery to win a replay with a probability of 0 or more and less than 1/7.3 in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB operating state. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and for example, in the general state during RBB operation and the RB operating state during RBB operation, even if it is configured to execute the internal lottery without including the replay in the lottery target. Good.

In other words, the gaming machine
A plurality of reels (R1, R2, R3),
Internal lottery means (120) for performing internal lottery of roles,
Reel control means (130) for controlling the rotation mode and stop mode of the reel;
And a game state transition control means (170) for executing control relating to the transition of the game state,
The game state is
Normal gaming state,
In the normal game state, a bonus winning state that shifts based on a bonus being won and set in the winning state,
Including a bonus state that shifts based on that the bonus is won in the bonus-established state,
The bonus status is
Bonus general condition,
In the bonus general state, the shift winning combination is established based on the fact that the shift winning combination is won and is set to the established winning combination,
A shift combination operating state that shifts based on the fact that the shift combination is won in the shift combination establishment state,
The internal lottery means executes the internal lottery in which the replay is not included in the lottery target in the bonus general state and the shift combination established state.

With this configuration, the slot machine 1 has no difference between the replay-included payout rate and the replay-excluded payout rate in the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating RB established state. Even if the game play is designed based on either the in-ball output rate or the replay-excluded ball output rate, the behavior of the gaming machine in the other, which is not the reference, is almost the same, so the RBB operation is performed. It is easy to design the game in the medium general state and the RBB operating state and the RB is established, and it is possible to reduce the design cost of the game.

In addition, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a non-RT state, a bonus established state, an RBB operating general state and an RBB operating RB established state, in a winning area “bat order bell 1” to a winning area “bat order”. Although it is configured to change the reel stop control by the reel control unit 130 at the time of winning the "bell 12", the present invention is not limited to this, and the non-RT state, the bonus establishment state, the RBB operating general state and the RBB operating state. In any of the gaming states of the RB established state, the common reel stop control may be executed at the time of winning in the winning area “bat order bell 1” to the winning area “bat order bell 12”.

Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has two shift combinations of RB1 and RB2 as shift combinations, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the slot machine 1 may have at least one RB.

1 slot machine (game machine)
120 internal lottery means 130 reel control means 170 game state transition control means 200B instruction function state control means R1 first reel R2 second reel R3 third reel

One aspect of the present invention is provided with a medal slot for inserting a φ25 medal and a wall extending upward from a rear portion of the medal slot, and a game using a φ25 medal is provided. In the game machine that can be played, the opening width of the medal insertion slot is formed to be shorter than the diameter of a medal of φ30, and the wall part has a medal of φ30 hanging on the medal insertion slot. in state, below the upper end of the medals upper end phi 30 of the wall portion, or one than the center in the vertical direction of the phi 30 medals are formed so as to be located above, the medal insertion slot portion In the above state, the lower end of the φ30 medal is formed so that the lower end of the φ30 medal is the distance from the upper end of the wall portion to the upper end of the φ30 medal in the above state. greater than the insertion distance into the slot part, made it possible the player touches the surface facing the wall portion side of the medal of φ30 in the state, it is a game machine according to claim.

Further, according to an aspect of the present invention, a medal slot for inserting a φ25 medal is provided, and a wall section that extends upward from a rear portion of the medal slot is provided. A gaming machine capable of playing a game, wherein an opening width of the medal insertion opening is formed to be shorter than a diameter of a medal of φ30, and the wall has a medal insertion opening of a medal of φ30. in applied condition, the position in the vertical direction of the upper end of the wall portion are formed such that the position of the center in the vertical direction of medals phi 30, the medal insertion slot portion, 0 30 in the state Is formed so that the lower end of the medal of φ30 is inserted, and the distance from the upper end of the wall to the upper end of the medal of φ30 is such that the lower end of the medal of φ30 is inserted into the medal slot. The gaming machine is characterized in that it allows the player to touch a surface of the φ30 medal in the above state facing the wall portion side, which is larger than the distance .

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a medal insertion opening for inserting a φ25 medal, and a wall extending upward from the rear of the medal insertion opening,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using φ25 medals,
The opening width of the medal insertion opening is formed to be shorter than the diameter of a medal of φ30,
With the φ30 medal hanging on the medal slot, the upper end of the wall section is below the upper end of the φ30 medal and above the vertical center of the φ30 medal. It is formed to be located,
In this state, the player can touch the surface of the φ30 medal facing the wall side,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the medal slot is formed so that a lower end of a φ30 medal in the above state is inserted in a front view. a medal insertion opening for inserting a φ25 medal, and a wall extending upward from the rear of the medal insertion opening,
A gaming machine capable of playing games using φ25 medals,
The opening width of the medal insertion opening is formed to be shorter than the diameter of a medal of φ30,
The wall portion is formed so that the vertical position of the upper end of the wall portion is the central position of the φ30 medal in the vertical direction when the φ30 medal is hooked on the medal slot. And
In this state, the player can touch the surface of the φ30 medal facing the wall side,
The gaming machine is characterized in that the medal slot is formed so that a lower end of a φ30 medal in the above state is inserted in a front view.

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