JP3077720U - Gaming equipment - Google Patents

Abstract

(57) [Summary] [Problem] The winning probability of a lottery for setting an internal winning state is equal to or higher than the probability of winning an internal winning for any prize in a general game, and the winning rate is winning any prize in a general game. A specific game state in which a specific prize that is equal to or higher than the winning rate can be won is prevented from becoming a digestive game in which only a high prize of a specific prize is expected. SOLUTION: During an SB game, an RB game or a BB game, a control unit 50 performs a lottery for the BB prize, the RB prize, the SB prize, and the JP prize to determine whether or not the internal prize is won (however, the JP prize has a high probability). In the non-RB game during the BB game, a lottery is drawn for the BB prize, the RB prize and the SB prize (R
The control unit 50 performs a high probability for the B prize. The control unit 50 sets a flag for the winning prize. About BB prize, RB prize and SB prize, SB game,
The control unit 50 stores the RB game and the BB game until the ending.

Description

[Detailed description of the invention] [Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a slot machine or the like that can win a lottery for a prize other than a specific prize in a specific game state in which the probability of winning a lottery for setting an internal hit state is high and a winning rate is high. Related to a gaming device.

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming device is generally as follows. That is, for example, three reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery are provided, and after the medal is inserted, the reel is rotated at a speed at which the plurality of outer peripheral symbols can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like. Draw for each award on the program. If the player wins a prize having a relatively small profit (a prize based on a combination of a large number of symbols displayed on the reels) with a relatively small profit, the player will almost certainly win by controlling the reel stop position. If a player wins a prize (combination of a relatively small number of symbols displayed on the reels) that gives a large profit to the player and wins inside, the reel stops at a relatively high rate by controlling the reel stop position. . The control of the reel stop position is such that, after the player operates the stop button corresponding to each reel, the corresponding symbol is drawn to a position necessary for winning within a certain number of symbols after the player operates the stop button and stopped. . Prizes with relatively small profits include, for example, replays (the next time a game can be replayed under the same conditions without inserting medals), a predetermined number of medals (eg, ten or more or less), or SB ( Awards for executing a single bonus) can be given. Examples of a prize for obtaining a large profit include a prize for executing a special game such as a so-called big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), and a CT (challenge time). In any case, when a prize is won, processing according to the content of each prize is performed. In a general game, usually, one to three medals are paid in to play a game, and prizes such as payout of medals, re-games, and execution of various special games can be won. An example of the content of the special game as described above is as follows. SB [Single Bonus] (Accessory): Performed only in the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game. A specific prize (a prize in which only a combination of symbols that does not win in the general game is a prize, or a prize in which both such a combination and a combination of symbols that win in the general game are awarded) ) Is a game that can win a high percentage of prizes, and if a prize is won, a predetermined number of medals can be obtained. RB [Regular Bonus] (continuous actuating device): When a specific prize is won in a general game, SB up to a predetermined number of games is continuously performed from the next game, and a special prize (role). When a predetermined number of prizes have been awarded in the Prize, the process ends. BB [Big Bonus] (Rotary action increase device): a prize that starts RB up to a predetermined number of games from the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game (RB starts in a general game) The winning may be achieved by a combination of symbols different from the winning prize). When the prize for starting the RB has been won a predetermined number of times, the process ends. CT [Challenge time]: Special game execution It is possible to aim and win prizes other than the start of the game state depending on the skill of the player for a certain number of games. In addition, the probability of winning inside the prize for performing the SB during the fixed number of games or until the lottery is canceled by the lottery increases the probability of winning the SB execution prize up to 10 times that of the regular game. Is higher in the range. For example, if it is assumed that about 110 medals can be obtained in the RB and about 370 medals can be obtained in the BB, it is technically possible to pay out these medals at once. However, the maximum number of medals that can be paid out in one game must be set to, for example, 15, for reasons such as suppressing the ejaculation and increasing the continuity of the game. Therefore, in the case of RB, the above-mentioned bonus game is continuously performed and 110 medals are paid out. In this case, if there are 15 cards at a time, a minimum of eight times of the role play will be performed. In the case of BB, the probability of an internal hit of a prize for executing RB is increased, and the probability of an internal hit of a prize such as a medal payout or a replay is also increased so that 370 medals can be obtained. In this case, for example, 8 times × 3 times = 24 times of the role play. When a prize for executing RB in a general game is won, a large number of medals can be obtained as described above, but during that time, only a small game is played. During the role play, a lottery for setting the internal hit state of a specific prize in which about 15 medals are paid out is performed with a high probability and a winning is made with a high probability. Because no lottery was conducted, the game was a digestive game only for winning medals. In addition, in the case of a 10-times role where the lottery probability of the internal winning of the SB execution prize is about 10 times, the SB execution prize wins with a high probability, but in the role game in which the SB is executed, Since the SB execution prize, RB execution prize and BB execution prize were never won, the player felt like a digestive game only to hit or miss about 15 medals. The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and the purpose of the present invention is to determine whether the winning probability of the lottery for setting the internal hit state is one of the awards in a general game. In a specific game situation where the winning rate is equal to or higher than the probability of winning an internal hit and the winning rate is equal to or higher than any one of the prizes in a general game, only the high prize winning of the specific prize is expected in the specific game state that can win a specific prize. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine such as a slot machine, which can avoid being a digestive game.

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The gaming device of the present invention that achieves the above object has one or more display means capable of continuously changing various display contents and responding to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's operation. Display means for fixedly displaying the display content on each of the display means, and the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined prize prize condition and a prize. A gaming machine for executing a corresponding game, wherein an internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the predetermined lottery winning, and a specific game state capable of winning a specific prize. A special game state setting means for setting a prize to one of one or a plurality of kinds of specific game start prizes, wherein the display fixing means sets an internal hit state from a display fixing instruction. of The display contents that can achieve the prize conditions are fixedly displayed on each display means, provided that the period until the display contents that achieve the prize conditions can be fixedly displayed is within a predetermined range. Yes, when the specific game state is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for the specific prize and the specific game start prize, and the probability of the specific prize lottery is determined by the general game. In the general game, the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies the winning condition for a particular prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any internal prize in any prize. The feature is that the winning rate is higher than the winning rate. When the internal hit setting means sets the internal hit state for the prize corresponding to the winning by the predetermined lottery winning in the internal hit setting means, the display fixing means can display while changing various display contents continuously. When one or more display means display the display content in a fixed manner, the display means displays the display content that achieves the prize winning condition for which the internal hit state is set from the display fixing instruction. On the condition that the time until the winning is within a predetermined range, display contents that can achieve the winning condition are fixedly displayed on each display means. Such a so-called pull-in increases the winning rate of the prize for which the internal hit state is set. When one or more specific game start awards are won, the specific game state setting means sets a specific game state in which a specific award can be won. When the specific game state is set, the probability of winning the lottery of the specific prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any internal prize in the general game, and a display fixedly displayed by the display means. The rate of achieving the winning conditions for the specific prize is equal to or higher than the rate of winning any prize in a general game. Therefore, it can be expected that a specific prize will be won at a high rate in a specific game state. In addition, since the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for a specific prize and a specific game start prize, the specific game state is only expected to be a high prize of a specific prize. This is a game that is not expected to be a digestive game, and is expected to have another new prize-winning possibility for the player, such as the winning of the internal hit state lottery of the specific game start prize. (1) One or more (for example, three) display means capable of displaying the various display contents while continuously changing the display contents, and responding to predetermined display fixed instructions which can be output by the operation of the player. Display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display content on each of the display means, and the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined prize prize condition. A game machine that executes a game corresponding to, for example, one, two, or three or more display means for sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by an operation of a player A display fixing means for stopping the continuous display on each of the display means and fixing and displaying the symbols in response to the type of the symbol and the stop position of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means. Achieve predetermined prize conditions It is a winning and is Ru can be the corresponding game machine to run the game. As a preferable example of such a gaming machine, a rotatably supported rotator, on which a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface, and which allows a player to visually recognize one or more of the symbols in a rotation stopped state, And one, two, or three or more display devices (display means) comprising a rotary drive device for rotating the rotating body, and a rotary drive device in response to a predetermined display fixing instruction which can be output by a player's operation. A display fixing device (display fixing means) for stopping each of the rotating bodies and displaying symbols in a fixed manner, wherein the type of the symbol in the rotating body stopped by the display fixing apparatus and its stop position. A gaming machine such as a slot machine that achieves a predetermined winning condition and a winning corresponds. The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a sign, and the like. Examples of the symbol include a picture of a plum, a watermelon, a cherry, a bell, etc., a character of “7”, a character of “BAR”, Characters such as "RP" and "JP" can be exemplified. The display means for sequentially and continuously displaying the plurality of types of symbols includes, for example, a CRT or a liquid crystal panel in addition to a rotating body driven by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor as in the preferred example. A video display device such as the one described above may be used. The gaming machine may include one, two, or three or more such display units, and each display unit may display a set of symbol groups independently of each other. In the case of the rotator, one or more (for example, three) rotators rotate independently of each other, so that a symbol group displayed on each rotator is displayed independently of each other. can do. In the case of using a video display device, for example, one, two, or three or more symbol groups can be independently displayed on one video display device to provide one, two, or three or more display units. . As a general example of the rotating body, a reel in which various kinds of symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface can be given. The display fixing means responds to a display fixing instruction such as a stop signal generated by a stop button operated by a player or a stop signal generated when a predetermined time has elapsed in a state in which the player has not operated, for example, A rotation driving device such as a stepping motor for driving the rotation of such a rotating body is stopped at an appropriate timing, or a symbol display by a video display device is fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing. . Alternatively, for example, a controller inside the gaming machine stops the above-mentioned rotating body under a specific condition so that a specific symbol is located at a specific position, or a symbol by a video display device under a specific condition. The display may be fixed so as to be located at a specific position. When the number of display means is two or three or more, for example, fixed display of display contents by the display means may be performed in the order of a stop signal by a stop button provided for each display means, or a simultaneous stop signal may be canceled. Fixed display of the display contents by the display means by forcibly selecting one, or by having all the display means display the display contents in a fixed order sequentially by one stop button Can be sequentially performed for each display means. The display of the display content by the display means can be called a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for at least a time that can be visually recognized by the player. When the type of symbol and the stop position thereof, which are fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device, satisfy predetermined winning conditions, this corresponds to the winning of the game. In the game executed in the gaming device of the present invention, the display content fixedly displayed by the display means by the display fixing means achieves a predetermined prize condition and the game prize corresponds. The presence or absence and the type of prize are indicated to the player by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means. The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determining means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved. Achieving the prize condition means that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means such as the stop position of the fixedly displayed symbol and the type of the symbol satisfies the prize condition. (2) The internal hit setting means performs a predetermined lottery and, by the winning, sets an internal hit state for the prize corresponding to the winning. In the lottery, for example, random numbers can be sampled in each game, and the winning can be achieved when the obtained sampling value is a value in a specific range defined for each prize. The internal hit setting means determines the winning of the lottery and the winning prize, and when any of the prizes is won, sets an internal hit state for each prize by, for example, setting an appropriate flag. can do. Whether or not to refer to the flag set by the lottery winning in this way may be selected according to a predetermined condition. In this case, in order for the internal hit state to be set, the setting of the flag and the reference to the flag must be selected. The setting of the internal contact state can be performed immediately in the game in which the lottery has been performed, and can be performed after one or more games, for example, or can be performed after satisfying predetermined conditions. You can also. The internal hit state can be released, for example, after one game is over, or can be continued until the internal prize is won, depending on the number of times, time, and other conditions. It can be continued only for a predetermined period. In principle, it is desirable that all awards cannot be awarded unless the internal award condition is set for the award. (3) The display fixing means, when the internal hit state is set, from the display fixing instruction until the display content that achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is set can be fixedly displayed. Is displayed within a predetermined range (for example, a predetermined change amount of display contents such as a predetermined time or a predetermined number of symbol frames), display contents capable of achieving the winning condition are fixedly displayed on each display means. That is, it is assumed that the rate of winning the prize is increased by so-called pull-in, or that the prize is almost certain (in the present specification, “almost certain” means, for example, 70% or more, preferably 80% or more, more preferably Means a certainty of 90% or more, including the case where it is certain.) That is, the winning rate can be increased. If the appearance rate of the corresponding display content on the display means is higher, it is possible to win the prize at a higher rate. If the corresponding display content appears uniformly in each of the so-called allowable ranges of the pull-in, it is surely possible. Or you can almost certainly win. Taking the above slot machine as an example, when the lottery is won, for example, a symbol corresponding to the prize won in the lottery is displayed at a specific position from the time when a stop signal is received from a stop button operated by the player. The symbol can be stopped at a position necessary for winning on condition that the deviation until the symbol is within a predetermined range (so-called pull-in), so that the winning rate can be increased. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol in the rotating body is high, it is possible to win a higher rate of winning, and if the corresponding symbol is arranged evenly within the allowable range of so-called pull-in deviation, it is surely or possible. You will almost certainly be able to win. In order to prevent a prize for which the internal hit state is not set (that is, to prevent a prize) from being given, for example, a period between the display fixing instruction and the display means displaying the display content in a fixed range is set. It is possible to make each display means perform a fixed display, avoiding display contents that can achieve the prize winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is not set, provided that the condition is within. (4) The prize given to the player by winning is, for example, payout of game media such as medals and coins, addition of game media hold information (credit), addition of value information such as the number of possible replays (replays). Or the start of a special game with more favorable conditions for the player, or a combination of two or more of them. A special game is a game that generally has favorable conditions for a player, such as a higher winning probability than a general game. General games are games that are normally played without any special requirements. As the special game, for example, an SB (single bonus) that can win a prize for paying out a predetermined number of medals at a high rate, an RB (regular bonus) that can repeat the SB a predetermined number of times, and an award for executing the RB are high. In addition to the BB (Big Bonus) that can win RBs a predetermined number of times and execute the RB each time, it is possible for a certain period of time to be able to aim and win prizes other than the start of a special game depending on the skill of the player. (Challenge time), and a 10-times bonus item in which the SB winning probability becomes about 10 times during a predetermined period or until the SB is canceled by lottery. (5) The specific game state setting means sets a specific game state in which a specific prize can be won on condition that one or a plurality of types of specific game start prizes is won. The specific game start prize is an award for starting a specific game state. The specific game state that has started is, for example, one that ends in one game or a plurality of times (for example, 5, 6, 7, or 8 times). The game may end in a game, end by winning a certain number of prizes, or end when either the maximum number of games or the maximum number of prizes is satisfied. Note that the number of game media and the like required for the game in the specific game state can be the same as or different from that for the general game. The setting of the specific game state can be performed, for example, by setting a number corresponding to one or two or more games and / or the number of times a specific prize can be won. In this case, for example, the number set for each game to be played shall be decremented by one, and if it becomes 0, the specific game state shall be released, and the number set for each specific prize won. Is decremented by one, and when it becomes 0, the specific game state is released, or when either of them becomes 0, the specific game state is released. The winning of the specific game start prize can be premised on that the internal hit state is set for the specific game start prize by winning the lottery by the internal hit setting means. When the specific game state is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for a specific prize and a specific game start prize, and the probability of winning in the specific prize lottery is any one in a general game. (Eg, the sum of the winning probabilities for all prizes in a general game) (for example, 30 to 99.). 9%, preferably 80-99. The probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies the prize winning condition for a specific prize is a rate at which any prize is won in a general game (that is, a general probability). Sum of winning rates for all awards in the game) or more (for example, 30 to 99. 9%, preferably 80-99. 9% high probability), It is. If you win a lottery and the internal win status for a particular prize is set, If the display content corresponding to the specific prize appears uniformly in each of the so-called pull-in allowable ranges, the prize can be surely or almost certainly won.  As a specific example of the specific game state, Executed by winning the SB start award, SB (Single Bonus) that can win a prize (specific prize) for paying out a predetermined number of medals at a high rate, And executed by winning the RB start award, An RB (regular bonus) that can repeat SB a predetermined number of times can be given.  To qualify for a particular prize in a particular game state, For example, The internal winning state can be set in the specific game state by winning the lottery for the specific prize. To prevent a player from winning a specific prize when not in a specific game state, For example, It is only necessary that the setting of the internal hit state by the lottery winning for a specific prize be impossible except in the specific game state.  (6) If the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, The internal hit state setting by the internal hit setting means for the selected specific game start award is It is desirable to be performed in a state other than the specific game state (for example, after the end of the specific game state).  If the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize is won, When the internal hit state is set immediately for the specific game start award, The so-called pull-in increases the winning rate for the prize, During the execution of the specific game, a new specific game is started by winning the specific game start prize won by lottery, There is a possibility that the specific game being executed may be interrupted.  The setting of the internal hit state for the selected specific game start award is By being performed in a state other than the specific game state (for example, after the end of the specific game state being executed), Without compromising the benefits gained by the particular game state in which it is running, Profit from internal hits for a particular game start award, That is, a profit is obtained by winning a specific game start award and starting a new specific game.  It is also possible to accumulate two or more specific game start prizes.  The internal hit state setting by the internal hit setting means for the specific game start prize won in the specific game state, To be played after the end of that particular game state, For example, Set a flag for the specific game start prize by winning the lottery, Until the specific game state ends, the flag for the specific game start award is not referred to, It can then be done by reference. End of specific game state  For example, As aforementioned, Set the specific game state, By setting the number according to the number of one or more consecutive games and / or the number of times a particular prize can be won, Each set number shall be decremented by one for each game played and / or for each particular prize awarded, Based on this number (for example, when one of them becomes 0), it can be determined that the specific game state has ended.  (7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, Two or more kinds of winning information of one or more kinds of specific game starting awards can be accumulated respectively (before the internal winning setting based on one winning is made, furthermore, the same kind or another kind of the specific game starting award can be obtained). You can win one or more times Which can accumulate the winning information), Regarding the specific game start award corresponding to the accumulated winning information, After setting the internal hit or winning, Until the end of the specific game state (for example, when the internal hit is set, When winning, Or at the end of the specific game state), the winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information,  Internal hit setting means It is desirable to set the internal hit state for the specific game start award in a state other than the specific game state.  Such winning accumulation means, For example, The number of lottery winnings for one or more specific game starting awards can be added for each specific game starting award (winning information accumulation), The added number of wins may be subtracted (released win information) for each internal hit state setting for each specific game start prize. This winning accumulation means, For example, For one or more specific game start awards, Add the number of lottery wins, This can be realized by providing a counting means for subtracting the number of wins each time the internal hit state is set for each specific game start award.  In addition, such a winning accumulation means, For example, Winning information, Memorize sequentially with the type of the specific game start award, Based on the winning information, the internal hit setting means sequentially sets (for example, in order from the oldest one) the internal hit state of the corresponding specific game start prize, After setting the internal hit or winning, Until the end of the specific game state, the storage of the winning information can be erased to cancel the winning information.  In this gaming device, Internal hit setting means In a state other than the specific game state, When the number of winnings is one or more, the internal winning state of the corresponding prize can be set. It is preferable that two or more internal hit state settings are not performed simultaneously for the same or different specific game start awards.  (8) In the gaming machine of the above (6) or (7) or the following (11) or (12),  When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, In the selected game, a specific prize may not be awarded without an internal hit state.  If a specific game state is set, The probability of winning a particular prize lottery is It is more than the probability of winning any internal prize in the general game, The winning rate for that particular prize is It is higher than the rate of winning any prize in the general game. for that reason,  If the display content fixedly displayed by the display means does not win a specific prize, This indicates that there is a possibility that the lottery for the specific game start award has been won.  When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, In order to ensure that no particular prize is awarded and won inside the selected game, For example, Only one prize will be won in the lottery in the specific game state, Prizes not won in the lottery may be prevented from winning by the display fixing means as described above.  (9) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, The winning means may be provided with a notification means for notifying the player of the fact of the winning from the time of winning to the time when the prize corresponding to the winning is won.  When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, The internal hit state for the selected specific game start prize is set after the end of the specific game state being executed. for that reason, Until that particular game state ends, The winning rate of the winning specific game start prize does not increase due to so-called pull-in, It is when you win the specific game start prize that you know the winning inside.  However, in this gaming device, Between the time of winning and the time of winning the prize corresponding to the winning, We will notify the fact of the winning selection by notification means, The fact of the lottery winning for the specific game start award, The player can know before winning the specific game start prize. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player It is possible to play a specific game or a game after the end of a specific game state, while expecting a special game start award with an internal hit state to be won, As long as the notification is not given, The specific game or the game after the end of the specific game state can be performed while expecting that the lottery for the specific game start prize will be won and notified by the notification means.  There is no particular limitation on the device constituting the notification means, A display device using one or more lamps or LEDs (light emitting diodes); A display device using a liquid crystal panel, 7-segment digital display with LED, etc. A device (one or a combination of two or more of them) for informing visual content such as one or more reels (which may be separately provided reels unrelated to winning in the game), It can be performed by any one of a speaker or other device for informing the auditory contents by a sound generating device (one or a combination of two or more of them) or a combination thereof. In the case of a combination of visual and auditory content, More effective.  As contents to notify, For example, letter, Meaningful visual content such as figures, Auditory content such as words and melodies, Or, it may adopt visual or auditory content that is not very meaningful in itself. If there are multiple specific game start awards, For each specific prize, the content of the notification (including the case where the notification content changes due to the change of the notification means) or the notification time can be set.  In addition, If the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, Notification means, From the winning selection, The fact of the winning may be notified to the player before the game performed after the end of the specific game state. in this case, Until the game played after the end of the specific running game state, The player can know the fact of the lottery win for the specific game start award. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player It is possible to play a specific game or a game after the end of a specific game state, while expecting a special game start award with an internal hit state to be won, As long as the notification is not given, It is possible to play the specific game while expecting that the lottery for the specific game start prize is won and notified by the notification means.  Also, If the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, Notification means, From the winning selection to the next game after the winning game, the fact of the winning may be notified to the player. in this case, Before the specific running game state ends, The player can know the fact of the lottery winning for the specific game starting prize. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player It is possible to play a specific game while expecting the internal game state to be set to the specific game start prize after completion of the specific game state being executed, and While the notification by the notification means is not performed, The specific game can be played with the expectation that the lottery for the specific game start prize will be won and reported by the notification means.  (10) The above gaming device For at least one of one or more specific game start awards, A specific game high rate start state in which a prize can be won at a higher rate than the prize rate of the specific game start prize in the general game, A specific game high rate start state setting means for setting a prize to one of one or more specific game high rate start awards,  When the specific game high rate start state is set, Lottery by internal hit setting means at least, It is held for specific game start award and specific game high rate start award,  If a specific game state is set, Lottery by internal hit setting means, at least, Specific awards, It is held for the specific game start award and the specific game high rate start award, The probability of winning the lottery of the specific prize is More than the probability of winning an internal prize in any of the prizes in a general game, The rate at which the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves the prize winning condition for a specific prize is: In the general game, the winning rate may be equal to or higher than any one of the prizes.  If you win one or more of the specific game high rate start awards, The specific game high rate start state setting means, For at least one specific game start award,  A specific game high rate starting state in which a winning rate higher than the winning rate of the specific game starting prize in the general game is set.  If the specific game high rate start state is set, Lottery by internal hit setting means at least, Since it is awarded for the specific game start award and the specific game high percentage start award, The specific game high rate start state is Although it is expected that the specific game start prize will be won at a high rate, the game will not be a digestive game that cannot win the specific game start prize, The internal game of the specific game high rate start award This is a game that is expected to have another new winning possibility for players.  Also, If you win one or more specific game start awards, The specific game state setting means, A specific game state in which a specific prize can be won is set.  If a specific game state (including a specific game high rate start state) is set,  Lottery by internal hit setting means, at least, Specific awards, Since it will be held for the specific game start award and the specific game high percentage start award, The specific game state is Eliminating a game like a digestive game where only high prizes for a particular prize are expected, Winning of the internal game state lottery of the specific game start prize or the specific game high percentage start prize, This is a game that is expected to have another new winning possibility for players.  The specific game high rate start state setting means, The specific game high rate start state, This is set on condition that a prize is won in one or a plurality of specific game high rate start prizes. The specific game high rate start award is For at least one of one or more specific game start awards, This is an award for setting a specific game high rate start state in which a winning rate higher than the winning rate of the specific game start award in the general game can be achieved. In addition,  The number of game media required for the game in the specific game high rate start state is It can be the same as in the general game or different.  The specific game high rate start state is Multiple times (eg, 5, 6, 7 or 8 games) A game that ends when a specific game start prize is completed a predetermined number of times (preferably two or three times). The game may be terminated when one of the maximum number of games or the maximum number of winnings is satisfied.  The setting of the specific game high rate start state is For example, the number can be set by setting a number corresponding to one or two or more games and / or a number of times that a specific game start prize can be won. in this case, For example, it is assumed that the number set for each game played is counted down by one. If it becomes 0, the specific game high rate start state shall be canceled. The number set for each winning of the specific game start award shall be counted down by one. If it becomes 0, the specific game high rate start state shall be released, Or If either of them becomes 0, the specific game high rate start state can be canceled.  In the specific game high rate start state, For at least one of one or more specific game start awards, To be able to win at a higher rate than the specific game start award in the general game, The probability of the lottery by the internal hit setting means for the specific game high This can be realized by making the probability higher than that in a general game (for example, 15 to 50%). In addition, In this case, it is possible to win the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize. Also, It is also possible to enable a lottery to be won for so-called small items such as a medal payout only prize or replay. If necessary, the winning probability can be made higher than that of the general game.  As a specific example of the specific game high rate start state, Executed by winning the BB start award, A prize for executing RB can be won a predetermined number of times at a high rate, and a BB (big bonus) for executing RB can be given each time.  (11) In the gaming machine of (10) above, If the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the internal game setting means wins the specific game high rate start prize or the lottery for the specific game start prize,  The internal hit setting by the internal hit setting means for the selected specific game high percentage start award or specific game start award is In neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state (for example, If the game is won in the specific game high rate start state, after the specific game high rate start state ends, In a specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, it is desirable to be performed (after the end of the specific game state).  When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is won, If the internal hit state is immediately set for the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award, The so-called pull-in increases the winning rate for the prize, During the execution of the specific game or the specific game high rate start state, a new specific game is started by winning the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize which has been won in the lottery, The running of the specific game or the specific game high rate start state may be interrupted.  The setting of the winning state of the specific game high percentage start prize or the specific game start prize In a state that is neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state (for example, In the specific game high rate start state (including the specific game state in the specific game high rate start state), after the end of the specific game high rate start state, Specific game In a specific game state other than the high rate start state, after the end of the specific game state), By doing so, Without impairing the profit obtained by the specific game high rate start state or the specific game state during the execution, Profit from internal winnings for the specific game high percentage start award or the specific game start award, In other words, a profit can be obtained by winning a specific game high rate start prize or a specific game start prize and starting a new specific game.  The internal hit setting for the selected specific game high rate start prize or specific game start prize In a specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, to be performed after the end of the specific game state, For example, Set a flag for the specific game high percentage start prize or the specific game start prize by the lottery winning, Until the specific game state ends, the flag is not referred to, This can then be done by referring to it. End of specific game state For example, The determination can be made by canceling the specific game state described in the above (5).  The internal hit setting for the selected specific game high rate start prize or specific game start prize To be performed after the end of the specific game high rate start state in the specific game high rate start state, For example, Set a flag for the specific game high percentage start prize or the specific game start prize by the lottery winning, Until the specific game high rate start state ends, the flag is not referred to, This can then be done by reference. End of specific game high rate start state, For example, The determination can be made by canceling the specific game high rate start state described in (10) above, The end of the specific game state For example, The determination can be made by canceling the specific game state described in the above (5).  (12) In the gaming machine of (10) above, One or more kinds of specific game start awards and / or two or more kinds of winning information of one or more kinds of specific game high percentage start awards can be stored respectively (internal winning setting based on one win is performed). May be elected once or more than once for the same or different specific game start award or specific game high percentage start award, Which can accumulate the winning information), Regarding the specific game start prize and / or specific game high rate start prize corresponding to the accumulated winning information, After winning or winning Until the end of the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state (for example, when setting an internal hit, When winning, Or at the end of a specific game state or a specific game rate start state), the winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information.  Internal hit setting means Regarding both the specific game start award and the specific game high percentage start award, It is desirable to set the internal hit state in a state other than the specific game high rate start state or the specific game state.  Such winning accumulation means, For example, The number of lottery wins for one or more specific game start awards and / or one or more specific game high rate start awards is determined for each specific game start award and / or each specific game high rate start award. Addition (winning information accumulation) A winning accumulation means for subtracting the winning number for each internal game winning state setting for each specific game start prize and / or each specific game high rate start prize (winning information release);  Internal hit setting means Regarding both the specific game start award and the specific game high percentage start award, The internal hit state setting can be performed in a state other than the specific game state. This winning accumulation means, For example, For one or more specific game start awards and / or one or more specific game high percentage start awards, Add the number of lottery wins, This can be realized by providing a counting means for subtracting the number of wins each time the internal hit state is set for each specific game start award and / or each specific game high rate start award.  In addition, such a winning accumulation means, For example, Winning information, The specific game start prize or the specific game high rate start prize is sequentially stored together with the type thereof, Based on the winning information, the internal hit setting means performs an internal hit state setting for the corresponding specific game start prize or specific game high rate start prize sequentially (for example, in order from the oldest one), After the internal hit setting or winning, The winning information may be canceled by erasing the storage of the winning information until the end of the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state.  In this gaming device, Internal hit setting means In neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state, When the number of winnings is one or more, the internal winning state of the corresponding prize can be set. It is preferable that two or more of the same or different specific game high rate start prizes and specific game start prizes are not set at the same time.  (13) In the gaming machine of (11) or (12) above, When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and a lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, A notification means may be provided to notify the player of the fact of the winning from the time of winning to the time when the prize corresponding to the winning is won.  When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is won, The setting of the internal winning state for the winning specific game high percentage start award or the specific game start award is In the specific game high rate start state, after the specific game high rate start state ends, In a specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, after the end of the specific game state, Each is done. for that reason, Until the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state ends, The winning rate of the winning specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize does not increase due to so-called pull-in, It is only when a specific game high percentage start prize or a specific game start prize is won that the internal winning is known.  However, in this gaming device, Between the time of winning and the time of winning the prize corresponding to the winning, We will notify the fact of the winning selection by notification means, The fact of the lottery winning for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize, The player can know before winning the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player A game in a specific game high rate start state or a specific game, or a specific game high rate start state or specific game state while expecting to win with the internal hit state set for the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award You can play the game after the end, As long as the notification is not given, A game in a specific game high rate start state or a specific game or a specific game high rate start, with the expectation that the lottery for the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award will be won and reported by the notification means The game after the end of the state or the specific game state can be performed.  For notification means and notification contents, It is the same as the one described in (9) above.  In addition, When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, Notification means, From the winning selection, In the specific game high rate start state, before the game played after the end of the specific game high rate start state,  In a specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, before the game played after the end of the specific game state, Each may be provided with a notification means for notifying the player of the fact of the winning. in this case, The specific game that is running Before the game played after the high rate start state or the specific game state ends, The player can know the fact of the lottery winning for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player A game in a specific game high rate start state or a specific game, or a specific game high rate start state or a specific game, while expecting a special game high rate start award or a specific game start award with an internal hit state to win You can play the game after the end of the state, As long as the notification by the notification means is not performed, The game in the specific game high rate start state or the specific game can be played while expecting that the lottery for the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award is won and the notification means informs the lottery.  Also, When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and a lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, Notification means, After this selection, Until the next game after the winning game, The fact of the election may be notified to the player. in this case, Before the running of the specific game high rate or the specific game state ends, The player can know the fact of the lottery winning of the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize. for that reason, If there is notification by the notification means, The player The specific game high rate start state in which the specific game high rate start state or the specific game start award is completed and the internal hit state is set to the specific game start award after completion of the specific game state Games or specific games, While the notification by the notification means is not performed, It is possible to win a lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize and play the game in the specific game high rate start state or the specific game while expecting that it will be notified by the notification means. it can.

[Embodiment of the invention]

 An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. 1 to 3 illustrate a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine. FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the processing operation from the start of the game to the lottery. (1) The front of the slot machine that the player faces will be described with reference to FIG. Hit lamps 10 are provided at three locations (left, right, and center) at the upper end. Slightly above the center in the vertical direction, three symbol display windows 12 arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction are provided, and at each corresponding position inside the slot machine, three reels 14 are arranged with respect to each other about the horizontal rotation axis. It is independently rotatably supported. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14, various symbols (pictures such as orange, plum, bell, ☆, and cherry, letters “7”, letters “BAR”, letters “RP”, letters “JP”) are displayed. , Etc.) are displayed in order at regular intervals in the circumferential direction, and any three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction are displayed at upper, lower, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when each reel 14 stops. The position is displayed for each reel 14. Players can see these symbols. Each of the reels 14 is rotationally driven by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotary driving device, not shown), and is stopped and held. The symbol display window 12 indicates an alignment position that is valid according to the number (1 to 3) of paid medals in the winning determination with respect to the three symbols displayed with the three reels 14 stopped. Five lines 16 (lines) are drawn. At the left end of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of paid medals is provided. In this example, when one medal is paid, the effective horizontal line lamp 18 of “1MEDAL” is lit to indicate that the center horizontal line 16 is valid. When two medals are paid, “1MEDAL” is displayed. "And two" 2MEDALS "effective line lamps 18 indicate that all three horizontal lines 16 are valid. If there are three medal, the" 3MEDALS "effective line lamps 18 are included. Illumination of all active line lamps 18 indicates that all lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 are active. The player sees what symbols on each reel 14 are located on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines the result of the game (whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize won). ). The result of the game is also notified by lighting or blinking of the hit lamp 10 or sound output from the speaker 20. In order to pay medals, the medals are inserted through the medal insertion slot 22 provided in the right part of the upper and lower central part, or if there is a medal reserved in the slot machine, the BET button 24 is pressed to set the required number of medals. Pay in. The BET button 24 is provided to the left of the medal slot 22. A start lamp 26 (START) is provided below the effective line lamp 18 to indicate that the rotation of the reels 14 can be started, and below the BET button 24, the rotation of the three reels 14 is simultaneously performed. There is provided a start lever 28 for starting the operation. Below each reel 14, there are three stop lamps 32 (STOP) that are turned on to indicate that each reel 14 is rotating and that the rotation can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30. Is provided. Three stop buttons 30 are provided below the stop lamps 32 so as to correspond to the respective reels 14. Above the medal insertion slot 22, a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that a medal can be inserted is provided. Above that, a digital display for internal hit display 36 (LUCKY), a reserved number display 38 (CREDIT), and a payout number display 40 (PAYOUT) are provided in order from the top. A medal receiving portion 42 is provided at a lower end portion, a medal payout opening 44 is provided above a central portion thereof, and a speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof. (2) Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG. The control unit 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for executing a game, controlling peripheral devices, and reading and writing various data, a RAM, programs and various data for executing the game, controlling peripheral devices, and the like. ROM, and an input / output interface (not shown) for connection to peripheral devices and the like. The display means, display fixing means, and internal Functions such as setting means, notification means, specific game state setting means, specific game high rate start state setting means, winning determination means, and winning accumulation means are realized. The medal insertion lamp section 34a causes the medal insertion lamp 34 to blink by a blink instruction signal given from the control section 50 when a medal can be inserted. The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50. The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time it is pressed. The start lamp unit 26a turns on the start lamp 26 according to a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when the rotation of the reel 14 can be started. The start lever 28 outputs a rotation start signal to the control unit 50 by depressing the start lever 28 when the rotation of the three reels 14 is started simultaneously in a state where the rotation of the reel 14 can be started. When the reel 14 is rotating and the rotation thereof can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30, the stop lamp section 32 a outputs the stop lamp section 32 a according to a lighting instruction signal given from the control section 50 for each reel 14. The stop lamp 32 is turned on. The stop button 30 (stop button) is pressed for each reel 14 when stopping the rotating reel 14, and when the stop button 30 is pressed, a stop signal for stopping the corresponding reel 14 is generated. Output to the control unit 50. The active line lamp unit 18a turns on the corresponding active line lamp 18 according to a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 in accordance with the number of medals bet (paid). The reel unit 14 a drives the three reels 14, three stepping motors for rotatingly driving or stopping and holding the respective reels 14, and drives these stepping motors according to a stepping motor drive signal from the control unit 50. And a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a constant rotation position (not shown). The control unit 50 counts, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received, for each rotation of the reel 14, thereby grasping the rotation angle of the reel 14, that is, the position of each symbol. (That is, the display content of the display means can be detected). The hit lamp unit 10a turns on or off the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50. The audio output unit 52 outputs audio from the speaker 20 according to the audio output signal output from the control unit 50. The internal hit display digital display unit 36a displays "S" indicating the internal hit of the SB prize, "R" indicating the internal hit of the RB prize, and the internal hit of the BB prize according to the display signal output from the control unit 50. One of the set characters out of the three characters “B” shown is fixedly displayed. The reserved number display unit 38a displays a number corresponding to the number of medals retained in the slot machine in accordance with a display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number stored in the control unit 50 as the number of retained medals. It is displayed on the display 38. The medal payout unit 44a pays out medals corresponding to the number of the medals from the medal payout exit 44 according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number of medal payouts calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result. put out. The payout number display unit 40a displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40 according to a display signal output from the control unit 50 according to the medal payout number calculated by the control unit 50 according to the game result. I do. (3) Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIG. In step S1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When medals can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is blinking, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 or one or more medals are held and the number of held medals is displayed on the display 38. If one or more medals are paid out by pressing the BET button 24 when displayed, the determination in step S1 is Y (YES). Accordingly, the start lamp 26 is turned on (S2), and the effective line lamp 18 is turned on according to the number of inserted media, and the process proceeds to step S3. When the start lever 28 is depressed, step S3 becomes Y, the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 in the next step S4, and simultaneously rotates the three reels 14 in step S5. Further, when the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game is not being performed (S6-N), the BB prize (prize for executing the big bonus) [red 7-red 7-red 7, or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7] ], RB prize (prize for performing a regular bonus), and SB prize (prize for performing a single bonus), and prizes (small items) that have relatively small profits for other players, such as orange, plum, bell, cherry, etc. Alternatively, the control unit 50 performs a lottery to determine whether or not the replay is an internal hit, that is, a lottery (S7) during the general game. In this example, all awards are internal hit target awards. The lottery is performed by executing random number sampling, and determining whether or not a winning has occurred and the type of the prize by comparing the obtained sampling value with data written in the ROM. Lottery by other methods is also possible. When a lottery wins the inside of any prize, the flag corresponding to that prize is set. When the player wins the RB (regular bonus), that is, when the player hits the inside of the RB, the RB flag is set in the control unit 50. Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, the control unit 50 outputs a stop signal which is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the inoperable state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Upon detection, the control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated at the time of the reel stop operation to the sound output unit 52, and the sound output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14. (3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14, the internal winning state of any prize such as the BB prize, the RB prize, the SB prize, the replay, and other small articles is obtained. If none of the flags indicating this is set, the control unit 50 stops the reel 14 at a certain timing after receiving a stop signal by pressing the stop button 30 (or leaving it for a predetermined time). However, if the winning condition of any prize is to be achieved when the reel 14 stops at the above-mentioned fixed timing, the reel 14 is advanced by one frame (extra rotation by one symbol). If a prize is still won for any prize, repeat frame advance of reel 14 until the prize is no longer awarded. That is, the removal control is performed. In this case, since the combination of the symbols related to the winning is not displayed on the activated line 16 with the three reels 14 stopped, the process returns to step S1. (3-2) When a flag indicating that any of the prizes is in the internal hit state is set, the control unit 50 starts the internal hit from the time when a stop signal is received by pressing the stop button 30 or the like. If the difference between the symbols required for winning the prize in the state and reaching the position required for winning is within the specified number of stop frames, the reel 14 is displayed so that the symbol is displayed at the required position. To stop. That is, the symbol is drawn into a required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal hit state is set, the winning rate of the prize is increased or the winning rate is increased so that the winning is almost assured. When the number is not within the specified number of stopped frames, the reels 14 are fed one by one and stopped as necessary so as not to win other prizes. When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the types and arrangement of the symbols on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines whether or not a winning has occurred and the type of the winning prize. Is determined. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won. When it is determined that the winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the content of the prize, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40. To the payout number display section 40a, and further clears a flag indicating an internal hit of the prize. Next, if the prize does not start a special game, the process returns to step S1. If the prize starts a special game such as RB or BB, the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the effect from the speaker 20 are performed. The result of the sound output indicates that a prize for starting each special game has been won, the game is shifted to the special game, and after the end of the special game, the process returns to step S1. If it is determined that there is no winning when the BB flag or the RB flag is not set, the internal hit flags for all the awards except the BB flag and the RB flag are cleared. Next, returning to step S1, the game is repeated. (3-2) When the RB flag is set, the control unit 50 determines whether or not [BAR-BAR-BAR] and the symbol are arranged on the valid line 16 indicated by the valid line lamp 18. Then, it is determined whether or not the RB prize has been won. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won. When it is determined that a winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal payout unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays the number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40. The display unit 40a is instructed, and a flag indicating the internal hit of the prize is cleared. Then, it is notified that the prize for executing the RB game has been won by the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect output from the speaker 20, and the process shifts to the RB game. In the RB game, the control unit 50 counts that the SB game (specific game) has been performed 12 times, or wins by arranging [JP-JP-JP] and the symbols on the activated line 16 to obtain 15 prizes. When the control unit 50 counts that the JP prize (specific prize) receiving the medal payout has been won eight times, the process is finished. The SB (gear) game in the RB game (the same applies to SB games other than the RB game) is executed as follows. First, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When a medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is blinking, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 or there is a medal being held and the number of medals display 38 is displayed. When one or more medals are displayed and one or more medals are paid by pressing the BET button 24, the start lamp 26 is turned on and the activated line lamp 18 is turned on in accordance with the number of inserted medals. For example, all the lines can be made valid by paying one medal, and the relationship between the valid lines and the number of paid medals can be set to other than these. Next, when the start lever 28 is pressed, the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 and rotates the three reels 14 simultaneously. Further, the control unit 50 performs a lottery (S8) during the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game by random number sampling or the like. In this case, the BB prize, the RB prize, the SB prize, and the JP prize are randomly selected to determine whether or not they have an internal hit (however, the JP prize has a high probability (eg, 60 to 95%)). In, the JP award flag is set, and the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. After that, the control unit 50 outputs a stop signal which is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the inoperable state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Upon detection, the control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated during a reel stop operation to the audio output unit 52, and the audio output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14 while performing control to draw the “JP” symbol on the activated line. When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the types and arrangement of the symbols on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines whether or not a JP prize has been won. Since the "JP" symbols are arranged evenly within the pull-in range of each reel 14, a prize is almost certainly won. When it is determined that a winning is made along with [JP-JP-JP], the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays a number corresponding to the number. The payout number display section 40a is instructed to display a certain “15” on the payout number display 40. In both the case of winning and the case of no winning, the flag of the JP prize is cleared and the process returns to step S1. During the RB game, the SB game is repeated until the RB game ends. When the BB prize is won in the lottery (S8) during the SB game, the RB game or the BB game, the BB prize flag is stored in the control unit 50 until the RB game being executed ends. In this case, since the JP prize flag is not set, each reel 14 is stopped by the removal control, and it is determined that there is no winning without a winning arrangement. In the general game after the end of the RB game, the flag of the stored BB prize is set and the BB prize is hit inside, and the BB prize is won in the stop control of the reel 14 [red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7] are lined up on the active line. When it is determined that the BB prize has been won, the control unit 50 instructs the medal payout unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40. To the payout number display section 40a, and further clears a flag indicating the internal winning of the BB prize. Then, it is notified that the prize for executing the BB game has been won by the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect output from the speaker 20, and the process shifts to the BB game. In the lottery (S8) in the non-RB game (the game in which the RB game wins the lottery with a high probability (specific game high rate start state)) in the BB game executed after winning the BB prize, the BB prize and the RB For the prize and the SB prize, a lottery is performed (however, for the RB prize, a high probability [for example, 15 to 50%]) is performed. In the RB game performed during the BB game, the BB prize and the RB The lottery is performed for the prize, the SB prize, and the JP prize (however, the JP prize has a high probability (for example, 60 to 95%)). In the BB game, the control unit 50 counts that the non-RB game (the game in which the RB game wins the lottery with a high probability) is performed 30 times, or the control unit 50 counts that the RB game is performed 3 times. To end. When a BB prize, an RB prize, or an SB prize is won in a lottery performed in the SB game, the SB game in the RB game, or the SB game in the RB game in the BB game, the internal hit flags of those awards are respectively executed. Are stored until the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game (and the RB game in the BB game) ends. Further, when a BB prize or an SB prize is won in a lottery in a non-RB game of the BB game, the internal hit flags of those prizes are set by the control unit until the running BB game (and the RB game in the BB game) ends. Stored at 50. Such storage can be performed, for example, by setting a flag later, or by setting a flag and referring to the flag later. When the internal hit of the prize storing the flag is obtained in this way, the control unit 50 indicates “S” indicating the internal hit of the SB prize, “R” indicating the internal hit of the RB prize, and indicating the internal hit of the BB prize. By instructing the internal hit display digital display unit 36a to fix and display the corresponding character among the three characters of "B" on the internal hit display digital display 36, the player wins the next internal win of each prize. Notify before game. It is also possible to store the winnings of two or more of the BB prize, the RB prize, and the SB prize, and store a plurality of wins for one or more of the prizes. In that case, a counter (counting means) is provided for each prize, and the number of winnings in the lottery can be added, and the number of winnings can be subtracted each time the internal winning state is set for each prize. In addition, the present invention may be implemented by an electric circuit or an electronic circuit instead of the means using software, or by using a mechanical means, and may be implemented by software instead of the electric circuit or electronic circuit or the mechanical means. May be performed.

[Effect of the invention]

 In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning probability of the lottery for setting the internal hit state is equal to or higher than the probability of winning an internal hit for any prize in the general game, and the prize winning rate is one of the prizes in the general game. A specific game state that can win a specific prize that is equal to or higher than the rate at which a specific prize is won will not be a kind of digestive game where only a high prize of a specific prize is expected, and a specific game start prize This is a game that is expected to have another new prize-winning possibility for the player, such as the winning of the internal hit state lottery. Further, in the gaming machine according to claim 6 of the present invention, the specific game state is prevented from being a digestive game in which only a high winning rate of a specific prize is expected. This is a game that is expected to have a new possibility of winning for the player, such as the winning of the internal winning state lottery of the specific game high rate start award, which is higher than the winning rate of the specific game start award in general games The starting state of the specific game high rate that can be won at a specific rate does not become a digestive game that is expected to win the specific game high rate starting prize but cannot win the specific game high rate starting prize. This is a game in which the player is expected to have another new prize-winning possibility, that is, the winning of the internal winning state lottery of the game high rate start prize.

[Submission date] November 15, 2000 (2000.11.15)

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[0001]

[Technical field to which the invention belongs]

 The present invention relates to a slot machine or the like that can win a lottery for a prize other than a specific prize in a specific game state in which the probability of winning a lottery for setting an internal hit state is high and a winning rate is high. Related to a gaming device.

[0002]

[Problems to be solved by conventional techniques and devices]

 A slot machine as an example of a conventional gaming device is generally as follows.

In other words, the reel has, for example, three reels having a plurality of symbols on the outer periphery, and a speed at which the plurality of symbols on the outer periphery can be generally identified by operating a start lever or the like after the medal is inserted. Rotate to perform lottery for each prize on the program. If the player wins a prize having a relatively small profit (a prize based on a combination of a large number of symbols displayed on the reels) with a relatively small profit, the player will almost certainly win by controlling the reel stop position. If a player wins a prize (combination of a relatively small number of symbols displayed on the reels) that gives a large profit to the player and wins inside, the reel stops at a relatively high rate by controlling the reel stop position. . The control of the reel stop position is such that, after the player operates the stop button corresponding to each reel, the corresponding symbol is drawn to a position necessary for winning within a certain number of symbols after the player operates the stop button and stopped. .

[0004] Prizes with relatively small profits include, for example, replays (the next time a game can be replayed under the same conditions without inserting medals), a predetermined number of medals (for example, ten or more or less), or , SB (single bonus) or the like. Examples of a prize for obtaining a large profit include a prize for executing a special game such as a so-called big bonus (BB), a regular bonus (RB), and a CT (challenge time). In any case, when a prize is won, processing according to the content of each prize is performed.

In a general game, usually, one to three medals are paid to play the game, and prizes such as payout of medals, re-games, and execution of various special games can be won.

An example of the content of the special game as described above is as follows. SB [Single Bonus] (Accessory): Performed only in the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game. A specific prize (a prize in which only a combination of symbols that does not win in the general game is a prize, or a prize in which both such a combination and a combination of symbols that win in the general game are awarded) ) Is a game that can win a high percentage of prizes, and if a prize is won, a predetermined number of medals can be obtained. RB [Regular Bonus] (continuous actuating device): When a specific prize is won in a general game, SB up to a predetermined number of games is continuously performed from the next game, and a special prize (role). When a predetermined number of prizes have been awarded in the Prize, the process ends. BB [Big Bonus] (Rotary action increase device): a prize that starts RB up to a predetermined number of games from the next game by winning a specific prize in a general game (RB starts in a general game) The winning may be achieved by a combination of symbols different from the winning prize). When the prize for starting the RB has been won a predetermined number of times, the process ends. CT [Challenge time]: Special game execution It is possible to aim and win prizes other than the start of the game state depending on the skill of the player for a certain number of games.

[0007] In addition, the 10-fold bonus has a high probability of winning inside the SB for a certain number of games or until it is released by lottery, and the winning rate of the SB execution prize is always higher. It increases in the range up to 10 times.

In the case of the RB, for example, about 110 medals can be obtained, and in the BB, for example, about 370 medals can be obtained. Although it is technically possible, the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game needs to be set to, for example, 15, for reasons such as suppressing the ejaculation and increasing the continuity of the game.

[0009] Therefore, in the case of RB, the above-mentioned bonus game is continuously performed and 110 medals are paid out. In this case, if there are 15 cards at a time, a minimum of eight times of the role play will be performed. In the case of BB, the probability of an internal hit of a prize for executing RB is increased, and the probability of an internal hit of a prize such as a medal payout or a replay is also increased so that 370 medals can be obtained. In this case, for example, 8 times × 3 times = 24 times of the role play.

[0010] When a prize for executing RB in a general game is won, a large amount of medals can be obtained as described above, but during that time, only a bonus game is played. During the role play, a lottery for setting the internal hit state of a specific prize in which about 15 medals are paid out is performed with a high probability and a winning is made with a high probability. Because no lottery was conducted, the game was a digestive game only for winning medals.

[0011] In the case of a 10-times role where the lottery probability of the internal winning of the SB execution prize is about 10 times, the SB execution prize wins with a high probability. However, since the SB execution prize, the RB execution prize, and the BB execution prize are never won, the player has a feeling of a digestive game in which only about 15 medals are hit or missed.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned problems in the prior art, and an object of the present invention is to determine whether the winning probability of the lottery for setting the internal hit state is any one of ordinary games. Prize is more than the probability of winning an internal prize and the prize rate is more than the rate of winning any prize in a general game. It is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine such as a slot machine which can avoid becoming a digestive game which is expected only.

[0013]

[Means for Solving the Problems]

 The gaming device of the present invention that achieves the above object has one or more display means capable of continuously changing various display contents and responding to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's operation. Display means for fixedly displaying the display content on each of the display means, and the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined prize prize condition and a prize. A gaming machine for executing a corresponding game, wherein an internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the predetermined lottery winning, and a specific game state capable of winning a specific prize. A special game state setting means for setting a prize to one of one or a plurality of kinds of specific game start prizes, wherein the display fixing means sets an internal hit state from a display fixing instruction. of The display contents that can achieve the prize conditions are fixedly displayed on each display means, provided that the period until the display contents that achieve the prize conditions can be fixedly displayed is within a predetermined range. Yes, when the specific game state is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for the specific prize and the specific game start prize, and the probability of the specific prize lottery is determined by the general game. In the general game, the probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies the winning condition for a particular prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any internal prize in any prize. The feature is that the winning rate is higher than the winning rate.

[0014] When the internal hit setting means sets the internal hit state for the prize corresponding to the winning by the predetermined lottery winning in the internal hit setting means, the display fixing means changes the various display contents continuously. When one or more display means that can be displayed fixedly display the display content, the display means that the display means achieves the winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is set from the display fixing instruction is fixed. The display contents capable of achieving the winning condition are fixedly displayed on each display means on condition that the time until the display can be performed within the predetermined range. Such a so-called pull-in increases the winning rate of the prize for which the internal hit state is set.

When one or more specific game start awards are won, the specific game state setting means sets a specific game state in which a specific award can be won.

[0016] When the specific game state is set, the winning probability of the lottery of the specific prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any internal prize in the general game, and the display means is fixed. The rate at which the displayed content satisfies the prize winning conditions for a specific prize is equal to or higher than the rate of winning any prize in a general game. Therefore, it can be expected that a specific prize will be won at a high rate in a specific game state. In addition, since the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for a specific prize and a specific game start prize, the specific game state is only expected to be a high prize of a specific prize. This is a game that is not expected to be a digestive game, and is expected to have another new prize-winning possibility for the player, such as the winning of the internal hit state lottery of the specific game start prize.

(1) One or more (for example, three) display means capable of displaying the various display contents while continuously changing the display contents, and a predetermined display fixed finger which can be output by the operation of the player Display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display content on each display means in response to the indication, wherein the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined winning condition. A game machine that executes a game corresponding to a win and a prize includes, for example, one, two, or three or more display means for sequentially and sequentially displaying a plurality of types of symbols; A display fixing means for stopping the continuous display on each of the display means in response to the display fixing instruction and fixing the display of the symbol, and the type of the symbol fixedly displayed by the display means; The stop position is a predetermined prize Be a winning and to achieve the matter is Ru can be the corresponding game machine to run the game.

As a preferred example of such a gaming machine, a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface, and one or two or more of the symbols are rotatably supported so that a player can visually recognize one or more of the symbols when the rotation is stopped. One, two, or three or more display devices (display means) each including a rotating body and a rotary driving device for rotating the rotating body; and in response to a predetermined display fixing instruction which can be output by a player's operation. A display fixing device (display fixing means) for stopping each of the rotating bodies driven to rotate and fixedly displaying a symbol, and the type of the symbol in the rotating body stopped by the display fixing apparatus and its type. A gaming machine such as a slot machine in which a stop position achieves a predetermined winning condition and a winning corresponds.

The symbol means a figure, a picture, a character, a sign, and the like. , The character “RP”, the character “JP”, and the like.

The display means for sequentially and continuously displaying the plurality of types of symbols includes, for example, a CRT in addition to a rotating body driven by a rotation driving device such as a stepping motor as in the preferred example. Or a video display device such as a liquid crystal panel. The gaming machine may include one, two, or three or more such display units, and each display unit may display a set of symbol groups independently of each other. In the case of the rotator, one or more (for example, three) rotators rotate independently of each other, so that a symbol group displayed on each rotator is displayed independently of each other. can do. In the case of using a video display device, for example, one, two, or three or more symbol groups can be independently displayed on one video display device to provide one, two, or three or more display units. .

A general example of the rotating body is a reel on which various kinds of symbols are displayed one by one in the circumferential direction of the outer peripheral surface.

The display fixing means responds to a display fixing instruction such as a stop signal generated by a stop button operated by the player or a stop signal generated when a predetermined period of time elapses without the player operating. In addition, a rotation drive device such as a stepping motor for rotatingly driving a rotating body as described above is stopped at an appropriate timing, or a symbol display on a video display device is fixedly displayed at an appropriate timing. be able to. Alternatively, for example, a controller inside the gaming machine stops the above-mentioned rotating body under a specific condition so that a specific symbol is located at a specific position, or a symbol by a video display device under a specific condition. The display may be fixed so as to be located at a specific position. When the number of display means is two or three or more, for example, fixed display of display contents by the display means may be performed in the order of a stop signal by a stop button provided for each display means, or a simultaneous stop signal may be canceled. Fixed display of the display contents by the display means by forcibly selecting one, or by having all the display means display the display contents in a fixed order sequentially by one stop button Can be sequentially performed for each display means.

The display of the display content by the display means can be referred to as a fixed display as long as the display content is displayed in a fixed state for at least a time that can be visually recognized by the player.

If the type of symbol and the stop position thereof, which are fixedly displayed by the display means such as the rotating body or the video display device, satisfy predetermined prize conditions, this corresponds to a game prize.

In the game executed in the gaming device of the present invention, the display content fixedly displayed by the display means by the display fixing means achieves a predetermined winning condition, and the game winning corresponds. The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize are indicated to the player by the display contents fixedly displayed by the display means.

The presence or absence of a prize and the type of the prize can be determined by providing a prize determining means for determining whether or not a prize condition is achieved. Achieving the prize condition means that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means such as the stop position of the fixedly displayed symbol and the type of the symbol satisfies the prize condition.

(2) The internal hit setting means performs a predetermined lottery and, by the winning, sets an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to the winning.

In the lottery, for example, random number sampling is executed in each game, and the winning can be achieved when the obtained sampling value is a value in a specific range defined for each prize.

The internal hit setting means determines the winning of the lottery and the winning prize, and when any of the prizes is won, for example, sets an appropriate flag to set an internal hit state for each prize. You can do it. Whether or not to refer to the flag set by the lottery winning in this way may be selected according to a predetermined condition. In this case, in order for the internal hit state to be set, the setting of the flag and the reference to the flag must be selected.

The setting of the internal hit state can be performed immediately in the game in which the lottery is performed, or can be performed after, for example, one or more games, or after the predetermined condition is satisfied. It can also be done.

The internal hit state can be released, for example, after one game is over, or can be continued until a prize that has become an internal hit can be won. May be continued only within a predetermined period determined by the above conditions.

It is desirable that all prizes cannot be won unless an internal hit state is set for the prize in principle.

(3) When the internal hit state is set, the display fixing means can fixedly display the display content that achieves the prize winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is set from the display fixing instruction. Up to a predetermined range (for example, a predetermined amount of change in the display content such as a predetermined time or a predetermined number of symbol frames), the display contents capable of achieving the winning condition are fixedly displayed on each display means. Display. That is, it is assumed that the rate of winning the prize is increased by so-called pull-in, or that the prize is almost certain (in the present specification, “almost certain” means, for example, 70% or more, preferably 80% or more, more preferably Means a certainty of 90% or more, including the case where it is certain.) That is, the winning rate can be increased. If the appearance rate of the corresponding display content on the display means is higher, it is possible to win the prize at a higher rate. If the corresponding display content appears uniformly in each of the so-called allowable ranges of the pull-in, it is surely possible. Or you can almost certainly win.

Taking the slot machine as an example, when the lottery is won, for example, when a stop signal is received from a stop button operated by the player, a symbol corresponding to the prize won in the lottery is placed in a specific position. It is possible to realize an increase in the winning rate by stopping the symbol at a position required for winning (so-called pull-in), provided that the deviation until the symbol is displayed is within a predetermined range. If the appearance rate of the corresponding symbol in the rotating body is high, it is possible to win a higher rate of winning, and if the corresponding symbol is arranged evenly within the allowable range of so-called pull-in deviation, it is surely or possible. You will almost certainly be able to win.

In order to prevent a prize for which the internal hit state is not set (ie, to prevent the prize from being won), for example, a period from a display fixing instruction to a time when the display means displays the display contents in a fixed manner. On the condition that is within a predetermined range, it is possible to make each display means perform fixed display while avoiding display contents that can achieve the prize winning condition of the prize for which the internal hit state is not set.

(4) The prize given to a player by winning is, for example, payout of game media such as medals and coins, addition of game media hold information (credit), and values such as the number of possible replays (replays). This may include adding information, starting a special game with more favorable conditions for the player, or a combination of two or more of them.

[0037] The special game is a game that generally has advantageous conditions for the player, such as a higher winning probability than a general game. General games are games that are normally played without any special requirements. As the special game, for example, an SB (single bonus) that can win a prize for paying out a predetermined number of medals at a high rate, an RB (regular bonus) that can repeat the SB a predetermined number of times, and an award for executing the RB are high. In addition to the BB (Big Bonus) that can win RBs a predetermined number of times and execute the RB each time, it is possible for a certain period of time to be able to aim and win prizes other than the start of a special game depending on the skill of the player. (Challenge time), and a 10-times bonus item in which the SB winning probability becomes about 10 times during a predetermined period or until the SB is canceled by lottery.

(5) The specific game state setting means sets a specific game state in which a specific prize can be won on condition that one or a plurality of types of specific game start prizes is won. . The specific game start prize is an award for starting a specific game state. The specific game state that has started is, for example, one that ends in one game or a plurality of times (for example, 5, 6, 7, or 8 times). The game may end in a game, end by winning a certain number of prizes, or end when either the maximum number of games or the maximum number of prizes is satisfied. Note that the number of game media and the like required for the game in the specific game state can be the same as or different from that for the general game.

The setting of the specific game state can be performed, for example, by setting the number corresponding to one or more game times and / or the number of times a specific prize can be won. In this case, for example, the number set for each game to be played shall be decremented by one, and if it becomes 0, the specific game state shall be released, and the number set for each specific prize won. Is decremented by one, and when it becomes 0, the specific game state is released, or when either of them becomes 0, the specific game state is released.

The winning of the specific game start prize can be based on the assumption that the internal hit state is set for the specific game start prize by winning the lottery by the internal hit setting means.

When a specific game state is set, a lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for a specific prize and a specific game start prize, and the winning probability of the specific prize lottery is determined by the general game. In the above, the probability of winning an internal prize for any prize (that is, the sum of the winning probabilities for all prizes in a general game) or more (for example, 30 to 99.9%, preferably 80 to 99.9%) The probability that the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies the prize winning condition for a specific prize is a rate at which any prize is won in the general game (that is, the general game). The sum of the winning rates of all the prizes in the game is equal to or more than 30% (for example, 30 to 99.9%, preferably, a high probability of about 80 to 99.9%). If the internal winning state for a specific prize is set by winning the lottery, if the display content corresponding to the specific prize appears uniformly within the so-called allowable range of pull-in Possibly or almost certainly.

As a specific example of the specific game state, an SB (single bonus) that can be won at a high rate for an award (specific award) for paying out a predetermined number of medals, which is executed by winning an SB start award. And an RB (regular bonus) that is executed by winning the RB start award and that can repeat the SB a predetermined number of times.

In order to be able to win a specific prize in the specific game state, for example, it is only necessary to make it possible to set the internal hit state by winning the lottery for the specific prize in the specific game state. In order to make it impossible to win a specific prize in a state other than the specific game state, for example, it is only necessary to make it impossible to set an internal hit state by winning a lottery for a specific prize in a state other than the specific game state.

(6) When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, the internal hit state by the internal hit setting means for the selected specific game start prize is obtained. It is desirable that the setting be made in a state other than the specific game state (for example, after the end of the specific game state).

When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize is won, if the internal hit state is set immediately for the specific game start prize, the winning rate for the prize is increased by so-called pull-in. During the execution of the specific game, a specific game start prize won by a lottery may be won to start a new specific game, and the specific game being executed may be interrupted.

By setting the internal hit state for the selected specific game start prize in a state other than the specific game state (for example, after the end of the specific game state being executed), depending on the specific game state being executed, Without losing the profits obtained, it is possible to obtain the profit from the internal hit for the specific game start prize, that is, the profit from starting the specific game start prize and starting a new specific game.

The winning of the specific game start prize two or more times may be accumulated.

In order for the internal hit state setting by the internal hit setting means for the specific game start prize won in the specific game state to be performed after the end of the specific game state, for example, it is specified by the lottery winning. The flag for the game start prize is set, and the flag for the specific game start prize is not referred to until the specific game state ends, but is referred to thereafter. For example, as described above, the end of the specific game state is set by setting the specific game state to a number corresponding to one or more consecutive game times and / or a number of times a specific prize can be won. The set number is decremented by one for each game played and / or for each prize of a particular prize, and this number (for example, when one of them becomes zero, ) It can be determined that the specific game state has ended.

(7) In the gaming machine of (6) above, two or more kinds of winning information of one or more kinds of specific game starting awards can be accumulated (internal winning based on one winning). Before the game is set, the same or another specific game start prize may be won one or more times, and the winning information may be accumulated.), The specific game start prize corresponding to the accumulated winning information. The winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information between the internal winning setting or winning and the end of the specific game state (for example, at the time of setting the internal winning, winning, or at the end of the specific game state). It is desirable that the setting means sets the internal hit state for the specific game start prize in a state other than the specific game state.

Such a winning accumulation means can, for example, add (winning information accumulation) the number of lottery winnings for one or more kinds of specific game starting awards for each specific game starting award. The number of winnings may be subtracted (release of winning information) for each internal hit state setting for each specific game start prize. The winning accumulation means adds, for example, the number of lottery wins for each of one or more types of specific game start awards, and subtracts the number of wins each time the internal hit state is set for each specific game start award. This can be realized by providing a counting means that performs the counting.

Further, such a winning accumulation means stores, for example, the winning information together with the type of the specific game starting prize, and sequentially (for example, from oldest one) corresponding to the specific game starting prize based on the winning information. The internal hit state setting is performed by the internal hit setting means, and after the internal hit setting or prize, the storage of the winning information is erased and the winning information is released between the end of the specific game state.

In this gaming machine, the internal hit setting means can set an internal hit state of a prize corresponding to a winning number of 1 or more in a state other than the specific game state. It is preferable that two or more internal hit state settings are not performed simultaneously for the same or different specific game start awards.

(8) In the gaming machine of the above (6) or (7) or the following (11) or (12), the specific game state is set and the internal game setting means selects a specific game start award. In the event that the game is won, the specified prize may not be awarded without an internal hit state.

When the specific game state is set, the probability of winning a lottery of a specific prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any internal prize in a general game, and the winning rate of the specific prize is determined. Is higher than the rate of winning any prize in the general game. Therefore, when the display content fixedly displayed by the display means does not result in the winning of the specific prize, it can be understood that there is a possibility that the lottery of the specific game start prize has been won.

When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, in the selected game, the specific prize does not enter the internal hit state and does not win. For example, only one of the prizes in the specific game state may be won, and the prize not won in the lottery may be prevented from winning by the display fixing means as described above. And it is sufficient.

(9) In the gaming machine of (6) or (7) above, when the specific game state is set and the internal hit setting means wins the lottery for the specific game start prize, And a notification means for notifying the player of the fact of the winning from before the player wins the prize corresponding to the winning.

When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize is won by the internal hit setting means, the internal hit state for the selected specific game start prize is set to the specific game state being executed. Is performed after the end of. Therefore, until the specific game state ends, the winning rate of the selected specific game starting prize does not increase due to so-called pull-in, and it is only the winning of the specific game starting prize that the internal winning is known without fail. It is when I did.

However, in this gaming machine, the fact of the winning is notified by the notification means from the time of the winning until the winning of the prize corresponding to the winning, so that the lottery of the specific game starting prize is determined. The facts can be known by the player before winning the specific game start award. Therefore, when the notification is made by the notification means, the player may play the specific game or the game after the end of the specific game state while expecting that the internal hit state is set to the specific game start award and winning. If the notification by the notification means is not performed, the lottery for the specific game start prize is won and the game after the end of the specific game state while having the expectation of being notified by the notification means. Can be performed.

There is no particular limitation on the device constituting the notifying means, and a display device using one or more lamps or LEDs (light emitting diodes), a display device using a liquid crystal panel, a 7-segment digital using an LED or the like. A device (one or a combination of two or more of them) for displaying visual contents such as a display, one or more reels (which may be separately provided reels unrelated to winning in the game), This can be performed by any one of a speaker or other device that notifies the auditory content by a sound generation device (one or a combination of two or more of them), or a combination thereof. Combining visual and auditory content is more effective.

The contents to be informed include, for example, meaningful visual contents such as characters and figures, auditory contents such as words and melodies, or visual or audible meanings that are not very meaningful per se. Contents can be adopted. When there are a plurality of specific game start prizes, the content of the notification (including the case where the notification content changes due to a change in the notification means) or the notification time can be set for each specific prize.

When the specific game state has been set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means has been won, the notifying means starts the winning after the end of the specific game state. Until the game played, the fact of the winning may be notified to the player. In this case, the player can know the fact of the lottery winning for the specific game start prize before the game to be played after the end of the running specific game state. Therefore, when the notification is made by the notification means, the player may play the specific game or the game after the end of the specific game state while expecting that the internal hit state is set to the specific game start award and winning. If the notification by the notification means is not performed, the specific game can be played while expecting that the lottery for the specific game start prize will be notified and notified by the notification means.

If the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, the notification means sets the time from the winning to the next game after the won game. In addition, the fact of the winning may be notified to the player. In this case, the player can know the fact of the lottery winning regarding the specific game start prize before the running of the specific game state ends. Therefore, when the notification is given by the notification means, the player must play the specific game while expecting the internal game state to be set to the specific game start award after completion of the specific game state being executed and winning. As long as the notification is not performed by the notification means, the specific game can be played with the expectation that the lottery for the specific game start prize will be won and that the notification means will be notified.

(10) The above-mentioned gaming machine is capable of winning at least one of one or more specific game start awards at a higher rate than a win rate of the specific game start award in a general game. A specific game high rate start state setting means for setting the game high rate start state on condition that one or more kinds of specific game high rate start awards are won; Is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for the specific game start prize and the specific game high rate start prize. When the specific game state is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed. At least for a specific prize, a specific game start prize, and a specific game high rate start prize. The rate at which the display content fixedly displayed by the display means satisfies the winning conditions for a particular prize is equal to or higher than the probability of winning any prize in a general game. Things.

When one or more specific game high rate start prizes are won, the specific game high rate start state setting means sets at least one specific game start prize to the specific game start prize in the general game. A specific game high rate start state in which a winning rate higher than the winning rate for the game start award is set.

When the specific game high rate start state is set, since the lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed at least for the specific game start award and the specific game high rate start award, the specific game high rate start state is set. However, it is expected that a high game rate of the specific game start prize is expected, but it will not be a digestive game that cannot win the specific game high rate start prize. In addition, this is a game that is expected to have another possibility of winning for players.

When one or more specific game start prizes are won, the specific game state setting means sets a specific game state in which a specific prize can be won.

When a specific game state (including a specific game high rate start state) is set, at least a lottery by the internal hit setting means is performed for at least a specific prize, a specific game start award, and a specific game high rate start award. Therefore, the specific game state is prevented from becoming a digestive game in which only a high prize of a specific prize is expected, and the specific game start prize or the specific game high prize start prize is not performed. This is a game in which another new possibility of winning is expected for the player, such as the winning of the internal hit state lottery.

The specific game high rate start state setting means sets the specific game high rate start state on condition that one or more specific game high rate start prizes are won. The specific game high rate start prize is a specific game height at which at least one or more kinds of specific game start prizes can be won at a higher rate than the prize rate of the specific game start prize in a general game. It is an award for setting the rate start state. Note that the number of game media and the like required for the game in the specific game high rate start state can be the same as or different from that of the general game.

The specific game high rate start state is a state where the specific game high rate start state is continuous for a plurality of games (for example, 5, 6, 7 or 8 times), and the specific game start prize is a predetermined number of times (preferably 2 or 3 times or the like). ) The game may end when the game ends, or when one of the maximum number of games or the maximum number of winnings is satisfied.

The specific game high rate start state may be set by, for example, setting a number corresponding to one or two or more game times and / or a number of times a specific game start prize can be won. it can. In this case, for example, the number set for each game to be executed is decremented by one, and when the count reaches 0, the specific game high rate start state is released. The specific game high rate start state shall be canceled if the number set in the counter is decremented by 1, and if it becomes 0, the specific game high rate start state will be released if either of them becomes 0. May be canceled.

In the specific game high rate start state, at least one of one or more specific game start awards can be won at a higher rate than the win rate of the specific game start award in the general game. This can be achieved by making the probability of the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize by the internal hit setting means higher than the probability in the general game (for example, 15 to 50%). In this case, it is also possible to win the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize. In addition, it is possible to enable a lottery to be won for so-called small items such as a prize for only paying out medals or a replay, and the winning probability can be made higher than that of a general game if necessary.

As a specific example of the specific game high rate start state, a prize for executing RB, which is executed by winning a BB start award, can be awarded a predetermined number of times at a high rate, and each time the RB is executed. BB (Big Bonus).

(11) In the gaming machine of the above (10), the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state are set, and the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means. When the lottery is won, the internal hit setting by the internal game setting means for the selected specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state In the state (for example, in the case of winning in the specific game high rate start state, after the end of the specific game high rate start state, in the specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, after the end of the specific game state) It is desirable that this be done.

When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award is won, the specific game high rate start award or the specific game If the internal win state is set immediately for the start prize, the winning rate for that prize will increase due to so-called pull-in, and the specific game high rate start prize or the specific prize won in the lottery during the execution of the specific game or the specific game high rate start state There is a possibility that a new specific game is started upon winning the game start prize, and the specific game or the specific game high rate start state being executed is interrupted.

In a state where the selected specific game high rate start award or the internal hit state for the specific game start award is neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state (for example, the specific game high rate In the start state (including the specific game state in the specific game high rate start state), after the end of the specific game high rate start state, in the specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state, the specific game state is not changed. ) After completion, without impairing the specific game high rate start state or the profit obtained by the specific game high rate start state or the specific game high rate start prize, Winning profit, that is, profit from starting a new specific game by winning the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize Is obtained.

The internal hit setting of the selected specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award by the internal hit setting means is performed after the specific game state ends in a specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state. In order to be performed, for example, a flag for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is set by the lottery winning, and the flag is not referred to until the specific game state ends, and thereafter referred to This can be done by doing the following. The end of the specific game state can be determined, for example, by releasing the specific game state described in (5) above.

The internal hit setting by the internal hit setting means for the selected specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award is performed after the specific game high rate start state ends in the specific game high rate start state. For example, a flag for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is set by the lottery winning, and the flag is not referred to until the specific game high rate start state ends, and thereafter referred to. This can be done by doing so. The end of the specific game high rate start state can be determined, for example, by canceling the specific game high rate start state described in (10) above. The determination can be made by canceling the specific game state described in (2)).

(12) In the gaming machine of (10), two or more pieces of winning information of one or more kinds of specific game start prizes and / or one or more kinds of specific game high percentage start prizes (Even before the internal hit setting based on one winning is made, the same or different specific game starting prize or specific game high rate starting prize can be won once or twice or more. The specific game start prize and / or the specific game high rate start prize corresponding to the stored winning information can be accumulated from the internal hit setting or winning until the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state ends. A winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information during the interval (for example, at the time of setting an internal hit, at the time of winning, or at the end of a specific game state or a specific game rate start state). It is preferable that the internal hit state is set in a state other than the specific game high rate start state or the specific game state for both the specific game start award and the specific game high rate start award.

Such a winning accumulation means may determine, for example, one or more kinds of specific game start prizes and / or one or more kinds of specific game high rate start prizes in the number of lotteries selected for each particular game start. The prize and / or each specific game high rate start prize can be added (winning information accumulation), and the added number of winnings is an internal hit state for each specific game start prize and / or each specific game high rate start prize. It has a winning accumulation means for decrementing (setting the winning information) for each setting, and the internal hit setting means sets the internal hit state for any of the specific game start award and the specific game high rate start award other than the specific game state. It can be done in the state. The winning accumulation means adds, for example, the number of lottery winnings for each of one or more kinds of specific game start awards and / or one or more kinds of specific game high rate start awards, and starts each specific game start. This can be realized by providing a counting means for subtracting the number of wins each time the internal hit state is set for each prize and / or each specific game high rate start prize.

Further, such a winning accumulation means, for example, sequentially stores the winning information together with the type of the specific game starting prize or the specific game high rate starting prize, and sequentially (for example, from the oldest one) based on the winning information. The internal hit setting means sets the internal hit state for the corresponding specific game start prize or specific game high rate start prize, and from the internal hit setting or winning until the end of the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state. In addition, the winning information may be canceled by deleting the storage of the winning information.

In this gaming machine, the internal winning setting means sets the internal winning state of the prize corresponding to the case where the number of winnings is 1 or more in neither the specific game high rate start state nor the specific game state. Can be performed. It is preferable that two or more of the same or different specific game high rate start prizes and specific game start prizes are not set at the same time.

(13) In the gaming machine according to (11) or (12), the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state are set, and the specific game high rate start by the internal hit setting means is performed. When a lottery for a prize or a specific game start prize is won, a means for notifying the player of the fact of the prize from the time of the prize until the prize corresponding to the prize is won. can do.

When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is won, the selected specific game high rate start prize or the specific The internal hit state for the game start award is set after the end of the specific game high rate start state in the specific game high rate start state, and in the specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state. After the end of the, respectively. Therefore, until the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state ends, the winning rate of the selected specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize does not increase due to so-called pull-in. What we know for sure is when we win the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award.

However, in this gaming machine, the fact of the winning is notified by the notification means from the time of the winning until the prize corresponding to the winning is won, so that the specific game high rate start award or the specific game The player can know the fact of the lottery winning regarding the start prize before winning the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize. Therefore, when the notification is given by the notification means, the player starts the specific game high rate start while expecting the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize to be set with an internal hit state and winning. State game or a specific game or a specific game high rate start state or a game after the end of the specific game state, and as long as the notification means is not informed, the specific game high rate start award or the specific game start award A game with a specific game high rate start state or a specific game, or a game after a specific game high rate start state or a specific game state end, with the expectation that the lottery will be announced by the notification means. be able to.

The notification means and the notification content are the same as those described in the above (9).

When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state are set and the internal game setting means selects the specific game high rate start prize or the lottery for the specific game start prize, the notification means is provided. During the period from the winning to the game played after the end of the specific game high rate start state in the specific game high rate start state, the specific game state of the specific game state other than the specific game high rate start state is A notification means for notifying the player of the fact of the winning may be provided before the game to be played after the end. In this case, before the specific game high rate start state or the game played after the end of the specific game state, the player is notified of the fact that the specific game high rate start prize or the lottery winning for the specific game start prize has been won. You can know. Therefore, when a notification is given by the notification means, the player expects that the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize is set to the internal hit state and wins the specific game high rate start state. A game, a specific game, or a specific game high rate start state or a game after the end of the specific game state can be played, and the special game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize can be performed as long as the notification means is not performed. Of the specific game high rate start state or the specific game while having the expectation that the lottery will be won by the notification means and be notified.

If the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and the internal game setting means wins the specific game high rate start prize or the lottery for the specific game start prize, The notification means may notify the player of the fact of the winning after the winning and before the game following the winning game. In this case, before the specific game high rate start state or the specific game state being executed is completed, the player can know the fact of the specific game high rate start prize or the lottery winning for the specific game start prize. For this reason, when the notification is made by the notification means, the player is in a state in which the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize has an internal hit state after the specific game high rate start state or the specific game state ends. A game in a specific game high rate start state or a specific game can be played while expecting to be set and a prize, and a specific game high rate start prize or a specific game can be performed as long as the notification means is not informed. It is possible to play a game or a specific game in a specific game high rate start state while expecting that the lottery for the start prize will be won and reported by the notification means.

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 An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.

FIG. 1 to FIG. 3 show a slot machine as an example of an embodiment of the present invention.

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing the outline of the configuration of the slot machine, and FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of the processing operation from the start of the game to the lottery.

(1) The front of the slot machine that the player faces will be described with reference to FIG.

The hit lamps 10 are provided at three positions (left, right, and center) at the upper end.

Slightly above the center in the vertical direction, three symbol display windows 12 arranged at equal intervals in the horizontal direction are provided. At each corresponding position in the slot machine, three reels 14 are provided with a horizontal rotation axis. They are rotatably supported independently of each other as centers. On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 14, various symbols (pictures such as orange, plum, bell, ☆, and cherry, letters “7”, letters “BAR”, letters “RP”, letters “JP”) are displayed. , Etc.) are displayed in order at regular intervals in the circumferential direction, and any three symbols that are continuous in the circumferential direction are displayed at upper, lower, middle, and lower positions in the symbol display window 12 when each reel 14 stops. The position is displayed for each reel 14. Players can see these symbols. Each of the reels 14 is rotationally driven by a separate stepping motor (an example of a rotary driving device, not shown), and is stopped and held.

In the symbol display window 12, regarding the three symbols displayed in a state where the three reels 14 are stopped, the alignment determined to be valid according to the number of paid medals (1 to 3) in the winning determination. Five lines 16 (lines) indicating positions are drawn. At the left end of each line 16, an effective line lamp 18 indicating which line 16 is effective according to the number of paid medals is provided. In this example, when one medal is paid, the effective horizontal line lamp 18 of “1MEDAL” is lit to indicate that the center horizontal line 16 is valid. When two medals are paid, “1MEDAL” is displayed. "And two" 2MEDALS "effective line lamps 18 indicate that all three horizontal lines 16 are valid. If there are three medal, the" 3MEDALS "effective line lamps 18 are included. Illumination of all active line lamps 18 indicates that all lines 16 including the diagonal line 16 are active. The player sees what symbols on each reel 14 are located on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines the result of the game (whether or not a prize has been won and the type of prize won). ). The result of the game is also notified by lighting or blinking of the hit lamp 10 or sound output from the speaker 20.

To pay the medals, the medals are inserted through the medal insertion slot 22 provided at the right part of the upper and lower central part, or when there is a medal reserved in the slot machine, the BET button 24 is pressed. Pay the required number. The BET button 24 is provided to the left of the medal slot 22.

Below the effective line lamp 18, there is provided a start lamp 26 (START) that lights up to indicate that the rotation of the reel 14 can be started, and below the BET button 24, A start lever 28 for simultaneously starting the rotation is provided.

Below each reel 14, three stop lamps 32 ( STOP) is provided. Three stop buttons 30 are provided below the stop lamps 32 so as to correspond to the respective reels 14.

Above the medal insertion slot 22, a medal insertion lamp 34 (INSERT MEDALS) that blinks to indicate that a medal can be inserted is provided. Above that, a digital display for internal hit display 36 (LUCKY), a reserved number display 38 (CREDIT), and a payout number display 40 (PAYOUT) are provided in order from the top.

A medal receiving portion 42 is provided at a lower end portion, a medal payout opening 44 is provided above a central portion thereof, and a speaker 20 is provided on the right side thereof.

(2) Next, an outline of the configuration of the slot machine will be described mainly with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

The control unit 50 includes a CPU (Central Processing Unit) for executing a game, controlling peripheral devices and the like, and reading and writing various data, a RAM, and programs for executing the game and controlling the peripheral devices and the like. And a ROM in which various data are written, and an input / output interface (not shown) for connection to peripheral devices and the like. The functions of internal hit setting means, notification means, specific game state setting means, specific game high rate start state setting means, winning determination means, winning accumulation means, and the like are realized.

The medal insertion lamp unit 34a blinks the medal insertion lamp 34 in response to a blink instruction signal given from the control unit 50 when a medal can be inserted.

The medal detection unit 51 detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 and outputs a detection signal to the control unit 50.

The BET button 24 is pressed once for each medal when betting a medal held in the slot machine, and outputs a signal to the control unit 50 each time the bet is pressed.

The start lamp section 26a turns on the start lamp 26 in response to a turn-on instruction signal given from the control section 50 when the rotation of the reel 14 can be started.

The start lever 28 outputs a rotation start signal to the control unit 50 when pressed to start the rotation of the three reels 14 simultaneously in a state where the rotation of the reels 14 can be started.

The stop lamp section 32a is provided with a lighting instruction signal given from the control section 50 for each reel 14 when the reel 14 is rotating and its rotation can be stopped by pressing the stop button 30. Thereby, each stop lamp 32 is turned on.

The stop button 30 (stop button) is pressed for each reel 14 when stopping the rotating reels 14, and is used to stop the corresponding reel 14 by pressing each stop button 30. A stop signal is output to the control unit 50.

The activated line lamp unit 18a turns on the activated line lamp 18 in response to a lighting instruction signal given from the control unit 50 in accordance with the number of medals bet (paid).

The reel section 14 a includes three reels 14, three stepping motors for rotatingly driving or holding the reels 14, and those stepping motors according to a stepping motor drive signal from the control section 50. And a reset signal output unit for outputting a reset signal to the control unit 50 at a constant rotation position (not shown). The control unit 50 counts, for example, the number of pulses of the stepping motor drive signal from the time when the reset signal is received, for each rotation of the reel 14, thereby grasping the rotation angle of the reel 14, that is, the position of each symbol. (That is, the display content of the display means can be detected).

The hit lamp unit 10a turns on or off the hit lamp 10 according to a lighting instruction signal or a blinking instruction signal given from the control unit 50.

The sound output unit 52 outputs sound from the speaker 20 according to the sound output signal output from the control unit 50.

The internal hit display digital display unit 36a displays “S” indicating the internal hit of the SB prize, “R” indicating the internal hit of the RB prize, and BB prize according to the display signal output from the control unit 50. One of the set characters out of the three characters "B" indicating the internal hit is fixedly displayed.

The reserved number display section 38a displays a number corresponding to the number of medals retained in the slot machine in accordance with a display signal output from the control section 50 in accordance with the number stored in the control section 50 as the number of medals retained in the slot machine. Is displayed on the hold number display 38.

The medal payout unit 44a outputs medals corresponding to the number of medals according to the payout signal output from the control unit 50 according to the number of medal payouts calculated by the control unit 50 according to the result of the game. Pay out from 44.

The payout number display section 40a displays a number corresponding to the number of payouts in accordance with a display signal output from the control section 50 in accordance with the medal payout number calculated by the control section 50 in accordance with the result of the game. Display at 40.

(3) Next, an outline of the game execution processing operation will be described with reference to FIG.

In step S1, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When medals can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is blinking, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 or one or more medals are held and the number of held medals is displayed on the display 38. If one or more medals are paid out by pressing the BET button 24 when displayed, the determination in step S1 is Y (YES). Accordingly, the start lamp 26 is turned on (S2), and the effective line lamp 18 is turned on according to the number of inserted media, and the process proceeds to step S3.

When the start lever 28 is depressed, step S3 becomes Y, the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 in the next step S4, and simultaneously rotates the three reels 14 in step S5.

Further, when the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game is not being performed (S6-N), the BB prize (prize for executing the big bonus) [red 7-red 7-red 7, or blue 7-blue 7] -Blue 7], RB prize (prize for performing a regular bonus), and SB prize (prize for performing a single bonus), and oranges, plums, and bells that are prizes (small items) that have relatively small profits for other players. In the control unit 50, a lottery for determining whether or not an internal hit is made for a cherry or the like or a replay, that is, a lottery in a general game (S7). In this example, all awards are internal hit target awards. The lottery is performed by executing random number sampling, and determining whether or not a winning has occurred and the type of the prize by comparing the obtained sampling value with data written in the ROM. Lottery by other methods is also possible.

If the internal winning of any prize is achieved by the lottery, a flag corresponding to the prize is set. When the player wins the RB (regular bonus), that is, when the player hits the inside of the RB, the RB flag is set in the control unit 50.

Next, the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. Thereafter, the control unit 50 outputs a stop signal which is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the inoperable state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Upon detection, the control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated at the time of the reel stop operation to the sound output unit 52, and the sound output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14.

(3-1) When the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14, the internal winning state of any prize such as BB prize, RB prize, SB prize, replay, and other small items is determined. If none of the flags indicating that the reel 14 has been set is set, the control unit 50 stops the reel 14 at a fixed timing after receiving a stop signal due to the pressing of the stop button 30 (or left for a predetermined time). However, if the winning condition of any prize is to be achieved when the reel 14 stops at the above-mentioned fixed timing, the reel 14 is advanced by one frame (extra rotation by one symbol). If a prize is still won for any prize, repeat frame advance of reel 14 until the prize is no longer awarded. That is, the removal control is performed.

In this case, since the combination of symbols related to winning is not displayed on the activated line 16 when the three reels 14 are stopped, the process returns to step S1.

(3-2) When a flag indicating that any prize is in an internal hit state is set, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a stop signal is received by pressing the stop button 30 or the like. If the difference between the symbol required to win the prize in the internal hit state and the position required for winning is within the specified number of stop frames, the symbol is displayed at the required position. Then, the reel 14 is stopped. That is, the symbol is drawn into a required position of the symbol display window 12. In this way, when the internal hit state is set, the winning rate of the prize is increased or the winning rate is increased so that the winning is almost assured. When the number is not within the specified number of stopped frames, the reels 14 are fed one by one and stopped as necessary so as not to win other prizes.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the types and arrangement of the symbols on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines whether or not a winning has been achieved, and whether or not the winning has been achieved. Determine the type of prize. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won.

When it is determined that a winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out a predetermined number of medals, for example, according to the content of the prize, and displays a number corresponding to the number of payouts. It instructs the number-of-payouts display section 40a to display the number at 40, and further clears a flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Next, if the prize does not start a special game, the process returns to step S1. If the prize starts a special game such as RB or BB, the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the effect from the speaker 20 are performed. The result of the sound output indicates that a prize for starting each special game has been won, the game is shifted to the special game, and after the end of the special game, the process returns to step S1.

If it is determined that there is no winning when the BB flag or the RB flag is not set, the internal hit flags for all the awards except the BB flag and the RB flag are cleared. Next, returning to step S1, the game is repeated.

(3-2) When the RB flag is set, the control unit 50 determines whether or not [BAR-BAR-BAR] and the symbol are aligned on the valid line 16 indicated by the valid line lamp 18. It is determined whether the RB prize has been won or not. At that time, the player also knows whether or not a prize has been won, and the type of prize that has been won.

When it is determined that a winning is achieved, the control unit 50 instructs the medal payout unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display unit 40. To the payout number display section 40a, and further clears a flag indicating the internal winning of the prize. Then, it is notified that the prize for executing the RB game has been won by the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect output from the speaker 20, and the process shifts to the RB game. In the RB game, the control unit 50 counts that the SB game (specific game) has been performed 12 times, or wins by arranging [JP-JP-JP] and the symbols on the activated line 16 to obtain 15 prizes. When the control unit 50 counts that the JP prize (specific prize) receiving the medal payout has been won eight times, the process is finished.

The SB (gear) game during the RB game (the same applies to SB games other than the RB game) is executed as follows. First, the control unit 50 determines whether or not a medal has been paid. When a medal can be inserted and the medal insertion lamp 34 is blinking, one to three medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 22 or there is a medal being held and the number of medals display 38 is displayed. When one or more medals are displayed and one or more medals are paid by pressing the BET button 24, the start lamp 26 is turned on and the activated line lamp 18 is turned on in accordance with the number of inserted medals. For example, all the lines can be made valid by paying one medal, and the relationship between the valid lines and the number of paid medals can be set to other than these.

Next, when the start lever 28 is pressed, the control unit 50 turns off the start lamp 26 and rotates the three reels 14 simultaneously. Further, the control unit 50 performs a lottery (S8) during the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game by random number sampling or the like. In this case, the BB prize, the RB prize, the SB prize, and the JP prize are randomly selected to determine whether or not they have an internal hit (however, the JP prize has a high probability (eg, 60 to 95%)). In, the JP award flag is set, and the control unit 50 turns on all the stop lamps 32. After that, the control unit 50 outputs a stop signal which is output when the player presses each stop button 30 at an appropriate timing (or when the inoperable state continues without pressing the stop button 30 for a predetermined time). Upon detection, the control unit 50 outputs an output signal of a stop sound generated during a reel stop operation to the audio output unit 52, and the audio output unit 52 outputs a stop sound from the speaker 20 in response thereto. Next, the control unit 50 stops the stepping motor of the corresponding reel 14 while performing control to draw the “JP” symbol on the activated line.

When the third reel 14 stops, the control unit 50 grasps the types and arrangement of the symbols on the activated line 16 indicated by the activated line lamp 18 and determines whether or not a JP prize has been won. judge. Since the "JP" symbols are arranged evenly within the pull-in range of each reel 14, a prize is almost certainly won. When it is determined that a winning is made along with [JP-JP-JP], the control unit 50 instructs the medal paying unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays a number corresponding to the number. The payout number display section 40a is instructed to display a certain “15” on the payout number display 40. In both the case of winning and the case of no winning, the flag of the JP prize is cleared and the process returns to step S1. During the RB game, the SB game is repeated until the RB game ends.

When the BB prize is won in the lottery (S8) during the SB game, the RB game, or the BB game, the BB prize flag is stored in the control unit 50 until the RB game being executed ends. In this case, since the JP prize flag is not set, each reel 14 is stopped by the removal control, and it is determined that there is no winning without a winning arrangement.

In the general game after the end of the RB game, the stored flag of the BB prize is set, the BB prize is hit inside, and the BB prize is won in the reel 14 stop control [red 7-red 7-red 7 or blue 7-blue 7-blue 7] are drawn in line on the active line. When it is determined that the BB prize has been won, the control unit 50 instructs the medal payout unit 44a to pay out 15 (predetermined number) medals, and displays a number corresponding to the number on the payout number display 40. To the payout number display section 40a, and further clears a flag indicating the internal winning of the BB prize. Then, it is notified that the prize for executing the BB game has been won by the blinking of the hit lamp 10 and the sound effect output from the speaker 20, and the process shifts to the BB game.

In the lottery (S8) in the non-RB game (the game in which the RB game wins the lottery with a high probability [specific game high rate start state]) in the BB game executed after winning the BB prize, For the prize, the RB prize, and the SB prize, the lottery is performed (however, the RB prize has a high probability (for example, 15 to 50%)). A lottery is performed for the prize, the RB prize, the SB prize, and the JP prize (however, a high probability [for example, 60 to 95%] is performed for the JP prize). In the BB game, the control unit 50 counts that the non-RB game (the game in which the RB game wins the lottery with a high probability) is performed 30 times, or the control unit 50 counts that the RB game is performed 3 times. To end.

When a BB prize, an RB prize, or an SB prize is won in a lottery performed in the SB game, the SB game in the RB game, or the SB game in the RB game in the BB game, the internal hit flags of those awards are set as follows. These are stored until the currently executed SB game, RB game, or BB game (and the RB game during the BB game) ends. Further, when a BB prize or an SB prize is won in a lottery in a non-RB game of the BB game, the internal hit flags of those prizes are set by the control unit until the running BB game (and the RB game in the BB game) ends. Stored at 50.

Such storage can be performed, for example, by setting a flag later, or by setting a flag and referring to the flag later.

When the internal hit of the prize for storing the flag is thus obtained, the control unit 50 sets “S” indicating the internal hit of the SB prize, “R” indicating the internal hit of the RB prize, and the inside of the BB prize. By instructing the internal hit display digital display unit 36a to display the corresponding character out of the three letters "B" indicating the hit on the internal hit display digital display 36, the player can win the internal hit of each prize. Is notified until the next game.

It is also possible to store the winnings for two or more of the BB prize, the RB prize, and the SB prize, and to store the winnings for one or more of the above prizes. It is. In that case, a counter (counting means) is provided for each prize, and the number of winnings in the lottery can be added, and the number of winnings can be subtracted each time the internal winning state is set for each prize.

Further, the present invention may be implemented by using an electric circuit or an electronic circuit or using a mechanical means instead of the means using software. Alternatively, it may be performed by software.

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[Effect of the invention]

 In the gaming machine according to the present invention, the winning probability of the lottery for setting the internal hit state is equal to or higher than the probability of winning an internal hit for any prize in the general game, and the prize winning rate is one of the prizes in the general game. A specific game state that can win a specific prize that is equal to or higher than the rate at which a specific prize is won will not be a kind of digestive game where only a high prize of a specific prize is expected, and a specific game start prize This is a game that is expected to have another new prize-winning possibility for the player, such as the winning of the internal hit state lottery.

In the gaming machine according to the sixth aspect of the present invention, the specific game state is prevented from becoming a digestive game in which only a high winning percentage of a specific prize is expected. This is a game in which the player is expected to have another possibility of winning, such as the winning of the start prize or the internal winning state of the specific game high rate starting prize, and the winning rate for the specific game starting prize in general games A special game high rate start state that can win at a higher rate than that of a specific game start award can be expected, but it does not become a digestive game that cannot win the specific game high rate start award. In addition, this is a game that is expected to have another new prize-winning potential for the player, such as winning the internal lottery state of the specific game high rate start prize.

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation from a game start to a lottery.

[Explanation of symbols]

 14 reel

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[Procedure amendment]

[Submission date] November 15, 2000 (200.11.
15)

[Procedure amendment 1]

[Document name to be amended] Statement

[Correction target item name] Full text

[Correction method] Change

[Correction contents]

[Document Name] Statement

[Name of device] Gaming device

[Utility model registration claims]

[Brief description of the drawings]

FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of a configuration of a slot machine.

FIG. 2 is a front view of the appearance of the slot machine.

FIG. 3 is a flowchart showing an outline of a processing operation from a game start to a lottery.

[Explanation of Signs] 14 reel

Claims (11)

[Utility model registration claims] 1. One or more display means capable of displaying various display contents while continuously changing them, and each display means responding to a predetermined display fixing instruction which can be output by an operation of a player. A display fixing means for fixedly displaying the display content, wherein the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves a predetermined prize condition and a game corresponding to a prize is executed. An internal hit setting means for setting an internal hit state for a prize corresponding to a predetermined lottery by a predetermined lottery, and specifying one or more types of a specific game state in which a specific prize can be won. Specific game state setting means for setting a prize to one of the game start prizes as a condition, wherein the display fixing means is a display content for achieving a prize prize condition of a prize whose internal hit state is set from a display fixing instruction. Fix The display content that can achieve the winning condition is fixedly displayed on each display means on condition that the time until it can be displayed on the display unit is fixed, and when a specific game state is set In addition, the lottery by the internal win setting means is performed at least for a specific prize and a specific game start prize, and the winning probability of the specific prize lottery is equal to or more than the probability that any of the prizes will be an internal hit in a general game. The rate at which the display content fixedly displayed by the display means achieves the winning conditions for a specific prize,
A gaming device characterized by having a rate of winning any prize in a general game or higher. 2. When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, the internal hit state setting by the internal hit setting means for the selected specific game start prize is performed. 2. The gaming device according to claim 1, which is performed in a state other than the specific game state. 3. A method for accumulating two or more kinds of winning information of a lottery for one or more kinds of specific game starting awards, and for a specific game starting award corresponding to the stored winning information,
It has a winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information until the end of the specific game state after the internal hit setting or winning,
3. The gaming machine according to claim 2, wherein the internal hit setting means sets an internal hit state for the specific game start prize in a state other than the specific game state. 4. When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, in the selected game, the specific prize is not set to the internal hit state and the prize is won. The gaming device according to claim 2, wherein the gaming device is not provided. 5. In the case where the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, from the time of the prize until the prize corresponding to the prize is won. The gaming device according to claim 2 or 3, further comprising an informing means for informing a player of a winning fact. 6. A specific game high rate start state in which at least one of one or more types of specific game start awards can be won at a higher rate than a win rate of the specific game start award in a general game, A specific game high rate start state setting means for setting a prize to one of one or a plurality of types of specific game high rate start awards; The lottery by the hit setting means is performed at least for the specific game start prize and the specific game high rate start prize, and when the specific game state is set, the lottery by the internal hit setting means at least the specific prize, the specific The game start prize and the specific game high rate start prize are performed, and the probability of winning the lottery of the specific prize is equal to or less than the probability that any of the prizes will be internally won in the general game. , And the rate at which display contents and the display means is displayed fixedly to achieve winning conditions for a particular prize, the game apparatus according to claim 1, wherein at a rate above that winning in any of the prizes in the general game. 7. When a specific game high rate start state and / or a specific game state is set and a lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, the winning specification is selected. The internal hit setting by the internal hit setting means for the game high rate start award or the specific game start award is performed in the specific game high rate start state after the end of the specific game high rate start state. The gaming device according to claim 6, wherein the game is performed after the specific game state ends in the specific game state. 8. Winning information of one or more kinds of specific game starting awards and / or lottery information of one or more kinds of specific game high percentage starting awards can be stored, respectively, and the stored winning information can be stored. Winning accumulation means for canceling the winning information of the specific game start prize and / or the specific game high rate start prize corresponding to the above, after the internal hit setting or winning, until the specific game state or the specific game high rate start state ends. The internal win setting means performs the internal win state setting for both the specific game start award and the specific game high rate start award in a state other than the specific game high rate start state and the specific game state. The gaming device according to claim 7. 9. When the specific game state is set and the lottery for the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, in the selected game, the specific prize does not enter the internal hit state and does not win. A gaming device according to claim 7. 10. When the specific game high rate start state and / or the specific game state is set and a lottery for the specific game high rate start prize or the specific game start prize by the internal hit setting means is won, the winning is determined. 9. The gaming device according to claim 7, further comprising a notification unit that notifies a player of the fact of the winning from time to when a prize corresponding to the winning is won. 11. A rotatably supported rotatable body, wherein a plurality of symbols are displayed on an outer peripheral surface of the gaming machine and one or more of the symbols can be visually recognized by a player in a rotation stopped state. One or two or more display devices comprising a rotation drive device for rotationally driving the rotator, and stopping the rotator being rotationally driven in response to a predetermined display fixing instruction that can be output by a player's operation. And a display fixing device for fixedly displaying the symbol by the display fixing device. A slot in which the type of the symbol in the rotating body stopped by the display fixing device and the stop position attains a predetermined prize condition and a prize corresponds to the prize. The gaming device according to any one of claims 1 to 10, which is a machine.