JP3850432B1 - Game machine - Google Patents

Abstract

Provided is a gaming machine capable of providing a player with an opportunity to continue playing by providing high playability even after a special game capable of acquiring a large number of game media is completed. To do.
A plurality of re-game awards including a first re-game award associated with a first role and a second re-game award associated with a second role, and a special start award associated with a special role One of the lottery targets including the first regame prize win probability in the first probability variation game based on the first replay prize win probability and the second replay prize win probability in the base game. The winning probability of the second re-game prize in the second probability variation game is set higher than the winning probability of the second re-game prize and the winning probability of the first re-game prize in the normal game, As a result of the game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result is generated, if the winning mode indicates the second combination, the next game is started without accepting the game medium and the game state is set to the first probability variation game.
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Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine, and more particularly to a gaming machine in which a re-game award is associated with a plurality of roles and their winning probabilities change according to a game state.

  Conventionally, this type of gaming machine has a plurality of symbols such as “plum”, “bell”, “watermelon”, “cherry”, “7”, “BAR”, etc., as disclosed in, for example, Patent Document 1 shown below. A variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions that are variably displayed in order is provided, and variable display of each variable display portion is stopped based on a predetermined display stop condition being satisfied. When the combination of symbols stopped on the winning line set so as to straddle each variable display portion constitutes a specific combination, the game state is switched from the normal game to the special game until a predetermined condition is satisfied. In this special game, a game is provided that makes it easier to establish a prize than in the case of a normal game.

  For example, in a slot machine, winning is easily achieved by switching a lottery table used for a lottery in a winning mode from that for a normal game to that for a special game. Specifically, the slot machine stops the variable display of each variable display unit based on a stop command from the player such as a stop button operation, and a game medal that is a game value when a winning combination is established on the winning line. Pay to the player. However, no matter when the stop command is issued, the “small role award”, “replay award”, “BB award”, “MB award”, “SB award”, “RB award”, If the winning mode such as “CB Award” is not won, stop control called “kicking” is performed so that a winning combination is not established on the winning line.

  In the slot machine having such a configuration, in order for a winning to be generated by the formation of a winning combination, at least the winning mode must be won, such as “BB Award”, “MB Award”, “SB Award”, “RB Award”, When the game state is switched to a special game based on a winning such as the “CB Award”, the winning probability such as the “Small Award” is higher than that in the normal game, so that the winning is easily established.

  In such a gaming machine, although winning a prize frequently occurs in a game in a special game, it is general that a certain amount of variation is generated in the number of times to cause a slight difference in a game value payout amount.

  For example, in a slot machine, when a BB prize or the like is won, an RB prize or a small role award is won with a very high probability. Alternatively, when the number of game executions reaches a predetermined upper limit, the game state is returned to the normal game. Therefore, the number of game implementations may reach the upper limit before a prescribed number of winnings occurs. Of course, in this case, the medal payout amount is smaller than when the prescribed number of winnings is properly consumed.

As described above, in gaming machines that generate a variation in the number of winnings in a special game, there are not a few situations where the specified number of winnings cannot be properly digested and the specified amount of payout cannot be obtained. appear. For this reason, the advanced player generally confirms whether or not a specified amount of payout has been obtained by sequentially confirming the number of winnings in a game in a special game. Specifically, for example, the number of winnings of a small role prize or RB prize in the BB game is confirmed. And when the prescribed number of winnings is properly digested, in addition to the sense of fulfillment due to the acquisition of a large amount of game value, there is a sense of achievement due to the fact that the amount obtained can be increased to a prescribed level.
JP 2002-360765 A

  In the conventional slot machine, the RT game is always started after the end of the BB game, or the start lottery is executed after the BB game, and the RT game is started when the start lottery is won. In addition, when the RT game is started by the start lottery, the game can be advanced while the player has a sense of expectation that the RT game will start, so that the fun of the game can be increased. However, since the starting lottery is determined inside the slot machine, there is no room for the player to intervene. Therefore, there is a problem that the player can play only according to the given result.

  Therefore, the present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of further improving playability by involving a player in starting an RT game. .

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the present invention, reference numerals in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the illustrated embodiment.

In order to achieve this object, the first invention has a plurality of display rows (R1 to R3) each having a plurality of types of symbols and capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and a variable display of the plurality of display columns. Start accepting means (12) for accepting an instruction to start the display and a plurality of stop accepting means (13a to 13a) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3) and accepting each stop instruction of variable display 13c) and a winning line (L1 to L5) composed of a plurality of display rows (R1 to R3) of symbols which each of the stopped display rows (R1 to R3) has a predetermined display position ( U1-3, M1-3, D1-3), and a combination of symbols on the winning line (L1 to L5) shows a combination that is a predetermined winning mode and wins an award. A predetermined game value is given according to the normal game, The game management means (101, S110 to S111) for managing a plurality of types of games including a 1st probability variation game, a 2nd probability variation game, and a special game is provided. A gaming machine (1) that starts a game upon receipt of a body (medal) or an intangible (credit) game medium stored electrically or magnetically, and the award is the first combination When the game value to be given to the game is the first re-game prize for starting the game without accepting the game medium and the second role, the game value to be given is to start the game without accepting the game medium. includes a plurality of replay Award, a game worth winning is given to the case was a special role and a special start Prize is to transition from the normal game to a special game, including, run the lottery The lottery information indicating the lottery result is generated, and the first regame prize, the second regame prize, and the special start prize are included in the lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, and the second probability variation game, and the first probability A winning probability of selecting the first replay prize in the floating game by lottery is set higher than a winning probability of selecting the first replay prize in the base game by lottery and a winning probability of selecting the second replay prize in the lottery; Lottery means (101, S103 to S105) for setting a winning probability for selecting the second regame prize in the second probability variation game by lottery higher than a winning probability for selecting the second regame prize in the base game by lottery; The symbol which acquires the symbol information (PN) which shows the symbol position on a display row | line | column (R1-R3) at the timing which the stop reception means (13a-13c) corresponding to a display row | line | column (R1-R3) received the instruction | indication of a stop. Information acquisition means (101, S109c, S109j, S109p) and stop for moving the display sequence (R1 to R3) to a predetermined display position by moving within a predetermined range (4 frames) from the symbol position indicated by the acquired symbol information Control means (101, S109), and the stop control means (101, S109) is a game in which lottery information is generated in which the lottery information indicates the winning result of the second re-game prize, and the acquired symbol information indicates When the symbol constituting the second role can be displayed on the winning line (L1 to L5) in the display row (R1 to R3) when the symbol is moved within the predetermined range (four frames) from the symbol position, the symbol is displayed as the winning line. The display row (R1 to R3) is moved and stopped so as to be displayed on (L1 to L5), and the game management means (101, S110 to S111) indicates that the lottery information indicates the winning result of the second regame prize. Lottery In the second probability change game but generated, if the prize mode indicates the second roles, it starts the next game without accepting the game media, the type of game and the first probability change game, again second The game award is composed of a plurality of individual second re-game awards each having a different individual second combination as a winning mode, and each individual second combination is a specific display column (R1 to R3). The symbols in R3) are different from each other, and the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) gives each individual second re-game prize to the lottery target of the base game, the first probability variation game, and the second probability variation game for the second time. Symbol positions that can be displayed as winning prizes, and the symbols that make up each individual second combination in a specific display row (R3) can be moved within a predetermined range (four frames) and displayed on the winning line The range of It can, so as not to overlap movement allowable range corresponding to each respective individual second roles, are arranged in a specific display row (R3).

  In the present invention, the trigger for starting the first probability variation game that is an RT game is a case where a specific outcome (a combination of symbols) is displayed. However, if this particular outcome is set as a part of the stop mode of the lost game that is not the winning mode of the winning mode or the stopped mode of the prize that is the lottery target in the normal game, in any game of the normal game, There is a possibility that this specific outcome will be displayed. Therefore, it cannot be configured to display a specific outcome in the game after the end of the special game. Therefore, in the present invention, a second probability variation game in which a specific game is assigned to the winning mode of the re-game award (second re-game award) and the re-game award has a high probability and a specific game is displayed. Provided after the special game ended. Thereby, the game nature which can make a specific appearance appear frequently in the 2nd probability variation game after the end of a special game was able to be provided. In addition, for example, by setting the probability of the re-game award (second re-game award) in the normal game to be extremely low, the frequency at which a specific outcome is displayed in the normal game can be extremely reduced. Further, as in the present invention, a winning game of a replay award (second replay award) without a medal payout as in the present invention makes it possible to increase the winning probability of this in the second probability variation game. Even if it is set to, there will be no effect on the game machine's appearance (number of acquisitions). Furthermore, in the present invention, even if the second re-game prize is won in the second probability-changing game, the first probability-changing game is started when the player can not win the second role depending on the stop operation of the player. Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of involving a player in starting an RT game.

In addition, the second re-game award is composed of a plurality of individual second re-game awards, and the symbols constituting the respective roles are arranged so that the movement allowable ranges do not overlap, so that one of the individual second re-game awards is arranged. It is possible to avoid a decrease in gameability that the second re-game prize can always be won when the re-game prize is won. That is, for example, even when one individual second regame prize is won, in order to win the second regame prize, the player's skill and luck are required, and the player is provided with higher gameability. Is possible.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the second invention is the gaming machine according to the first invention , wherein the second re-game award includes the first role in addition to the second role as a winning mode, and the combination of symbols that is the first role Is composed of a first symbol that a specific display column (R3) has and a common symbol that a display column (R1 to R2) other than the specific display column has among the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3), A combination of symbols that are roles is a common symbol that a display column (R1 to R2) other than the second role symbol and the specific display column that the specific display column (R3) has among the plurality of display columns (R1 to R3). The specific display row (R3) has a plurality of first role symbols and a plurality of second role symbols, and at least one of the intervals between the second role symbols in the specific display row (R3). Are arranged in excess of a predetermined number of symbols (6 frames), and in a specific display row (R3) The interval between the first role symbols is arranged within a predetermined range (4 frames), the display columns (R1 to R2) other than the specific display column have a plurality of common symbols, and the display columns other than the specific display column In (R1 to R2), the interval between the common symbols is arranged within a predetermined range (four frames), and the stop control means (101, S109) has lottery information indicating that the lottery information indicates the winning result of the second regame prize. In the generated game, when the stop receiving means (13c) corresponding to the specific display row (R3) first receives a stop instruction, the second role symbol is predetermined in the specific display row (R3). When it can move on the winning line (L1 to L5) within the range (4 frames), the second role symbol is displayed on the winning line (L1 to L5), and the second role symbol is displayed within the predetermined range (4 frames). When you cannot move on the winning line (L1-L5), win the first role symbol When the second symbol is displayed at a predetermined display position of a specific display column in a display column other than the specific display column, the symbol is displayed on the in (L1 to L5). A display in which the first symbol is displayed when the common symbol is displayed and the second symbol is not displayed at the predetermined display position of the specific display row (R3) and the first symbol is displayed. A common symbol is displayed on the winning line including the position, and the lottery information corresponds to the display columns (R1 to R2) other than the specific display column in the game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second replay prize is generated. When the stop accepting means (13a to 13b) to receive the first stop instruction, the common symbol is displayed on the winning line (L1 to L5) in the display row (R1 to R2), and a specific display row ( In R3), a display column (R1) other than the specific display column To R2), the second role symbol is within a predetermined range (4 frames) on the winning line (L1 to L5) including the display position (U1 to 2, M1 to 2, D1 to 2) where the common symbol is displayed. When it can move, the second role symbol is displayed on the winning line (L1 to L5), and when the second role symbol cannot be moved within the predetermined range (four frames), the first role symbol is displayed as the winning line (L1 to L5). Display above.

  In the present invention, as the winning mode of the second replay prize, not only the second combination but also the first combination that can be surely won is associated. That is, in the game where the second regame prize is won, if the second combination cannot be won due to the player's stop operation, the first combination is always won. Thus, it is possible to prevent the so-called “missing” that the re-game prize is not won when the second re-game prize is won.

The gaming machine according to a third aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect, wherein the award further includes a third re-game award in which the third role is a winning mode, and the game management means is a third The probability variation game is further managed, and the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) reissues the third replay prize to the lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, the second probability variation game, and the third probability variation game. The lottery is executed by including it as a game prize, and the winning probabilities for selecting the first regame prize and the third regame prize in the first probability variation game by lottery are determined as the first regame prize and the third regame in the normal game. Winning probability for selecting a prize by lottery and winning probability for selecting the first replaying prize and the second replaying prize in the third probability variation game by setting the second replaying prize higher than the winning probability for selecting by lottery The first in the normal game The winning probability for selecting the game prize and the second re-game prize by lottery and the winning probability for selecting the first re-game prize by lottery are set higher, and the game management means (101, S110 to S111) sets the third re-game prize. In the first probability variation game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result is generated and the winning mode indicates the third role, the next game is started without accepting the game medium, and the game type is changed to the third probability variation game. In the third probability variation game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second re-game prize is generated, and the winning mode indicates the second role, the next game is started without accepting the game medium, and the game The type is a first probability variation game.

  Providing a third re-game award, and setting a win probability of the third re-game award in the first probability variation game higher than a win probability of the first re-game award and a win probability of the third re-game award in the normal game Thus, it is possible to give the player the possibility of playing the first probability variation game and the third probability variation game alternately and repeatedly.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the fourth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to the first aspect of the present invention, which is determined by the determining means (101, S105b) for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied and the determining means (101, S105b). Informing the player of the selected individual second re-game prize in a game in which the lottery information is determined to satisfy the above conditions and the lottery information indicates any or all of the plurality of individual second re-game prizes. Means (101, S105c).

  Informing means for notifying the player that the second re-game prize is composed of a plurality of individual second re-game prizes and any one of them is won and a predetermined condition is subordinate. Provide. If the winning of the second replay prize is not notified, it is unclear which one of the plurality of second replay prizes has been won, so that the player will be awarded with the second role displayed by intuition. You must stop operation. On the other hand, when there is a notification, the second combination can be easily established and won by performing a stop operation according to the second re-game prize won in accordance with the notification. For example, as a predetermined condition, for example, by responding to the game result of the BB game, it is possible to give the player a high gameability of seriously playing in order to satisfy the predetermined condition.

Further, the gaming machine according to the fifth invention is the game machine according to the first or fourth aspect, the game management unit (101, S110~S111) is a second probability change game, from the start of the second probability change game While the number of games is managed and continued until the predetermined number of games is reached, if the winning mode shows the second role in the game, the second probability variation game is terminated in this game, and the type of game from the next game is changed. In the first probability variation game, the predetermined number of games is the reciprocal of the combined probability of the winning probabilities in which each award included in the second replay award in the second probability variation game is selected by lottery. Less than the number multiplied by the number of each award type included.

  The number of games of the second probability game is the reciprocal of the combined probability of the winning probabilities that each prize included in the second game prize in the second probability game is selected by lottery. By making the value smaller than the number obtained by multiplying the number of types of prizes, when the second replay prize is won in the second probability variation game to be performed after the special game is over, It is possible to avoid a situation in which the probability variation game starts. If the number of games of the second probability variation game is set to be large, even if the player does not know the type of each prize included in the winning second replay prize, even if the stop operation by intuition is repeated This is because the second combination wins. Thereby, it can prevent that game property falls.

The gaming machine according to the sixth invention is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to fifth inventions, wherein the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) wins the special start prize after the special start prize is won. The winning probability of selecting the second replay prize by lottery in the carry-over game until the game is set higher than the winning probability of selecting the second replay prize by lottery in the base game, and the game management means (101, S110 to S111) However, if the lottery information is a carryover game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second re-game prize is generated and the winning mode indicates the second role, the next game is started without accepting the game medium, Is not transferred to the first probability variation game.

  The winning probability that the second replay prize in the carry-over game (in the embodiment, “internal game”) after winning the special start prize and winning the prize as a special role is selected by lottery By setting the second regame prize higher than the winning probability selected in the lottery, it becomes easy to win the second regame prize in the carryover game. Therefore, for example, in the normal game, if the probability of the second regame prize is set to be extremely low in order to extremely reduce the frequency at which the specific event that triggers the start of the first probability variation game is displayed, Even if the probability of the second replay prize is not set high as in the replay game, the frequency of displaying the specific outcome can be increased. In addition, when a specific outcome is displayed in the carryover game, control is performed so that the carryover game is continued without starting the first probability variation game. By not becoming a probability variation game, the player can grasp that the special start prize has been won. In this way, even if the same specific appearance is made, the second probability variation game functions as an opportunity to start the first probability variation game, and the means for notifying that the special start prize is won in the carryover game Can function as.

A gaming machine according to a seventh aspect is the gaming machine according to any one of the first to sixth aspects, wherein the game management means (101, S110 to S111, S105d2, S105e2, S105f2) is a first probability variation game. When the lottery information is generated in which the lottery information indicates the winning result of the special start prize, the first probability variation game is terminated in this game.

  When the special start prize is won by lottery before the predetermined number of first probability variation games has passed, the first probability variation game is suspended by interrupting the first probability variation game. However, the player can grasp that the special start prize has been won because the first probability variation game has ended.

In addition, in the gaming machine according to the eighth invention, in the gaming machine according to any of the first to sixth inventions, the special start prize includes a first special start prize and a second special start prize, and each special start prize However, the special roles as the winning modes are different from each other, and the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) specially start each special start prize for the base game, the first probability variation game, and the second probability variation game. The lottery is executed by including it as a prize, and the game management means (101, S110 to S111, S105d2, S105e2, S105f2) is a lottery in which the lottery information indicates the winning result of each special start prize in the first probability variation game. When the information is generated, the first probability variation game is terminated in this game.

  Before a predetermined number of first probability variation games has elapsed, a predetermined first probability variation is suspended by interrupting the first probability variation game when any of a plurality of special start prizes is won by lottery. Even if the number of games has not elapsed, the first probability variation game is completed, so that the player can grasp that the special start prize has been won. In addition, by suspending the first probability variation game when the special start award is won instead of when the special start award is won, the player can determine which special start award is won among the multiple special start awards. Therefore, the carry-over game until the selected special start prize is won can advance the game with the expectation of which special start prize is won. For example, a slot having a plurality of special start prizes including a first special start prize for starting the second probability variation game after the end of the special game and a second special start prize for not starting the second probability change game after the end of the special game. In the case of a machine, depending on the type of the special start prize, it can be expected that the first probability variation game will be started again, so that it is possible to provide the player with highly interesting game characteristics. In addition to the examples, the first special start award and the second special start award are provided with a difference, and the first probability variable game number is made different. ), Or different winning probabilities (for example, a thirteenth invention to be described later) in which the second replay prize in the second probability variation game is selected by lottery.

A gaming machine according to a ninth aspect is the gaming machine according to the eighth aspect, wherein the game management means (101, S110 to S111) can be acquired during a special game that starts when the second special start prize is won. The value acquisition number is set to be smaller than the number of game value acquisitions that can be acquired during the special game started by the first special start prize, and the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) receives the second special start prize. The winning probability to be selected by lottery is set higher than the winning probability to select the first special start prize by lottery.

  As described above, when there are the first special start prize and the second special start prize as the special start prize for starting the second probability variation game after the end of the special game, the number of acquired game values that can be obtained in each special game Depending on the special start award, if the winning probabilities selected in the lottery are made different, the special start award, that is, the special start award with a small number of game values acquired in the special game is set. The winning probability that is selected by lottery can be increased according to the reduced number of acquisitions. For example, among a plurality of special start awards, the number of game value acquired that can be acquired in a special game started with the second special start award is set to be small. An example of this special game is a special game that ends when the number of acquired games is 16. As the number of medals that can be obtained in this special game is set to be small, the winning probability that the second special start prize is selected by lottery can be set high. Therefore, since the probability that the second special start prize is won during the first probability variation game is increased, it is possible to provide many opportunities to interrupt the first probability variation game. Moreover, since the player is not sure which special start award was won among the multiple special start awards, which special start award was won in the carryover game until the selected special start award was won The game can be advanced with expectations.

In addition, the gaming machine according to the tenth invention is the gaming machine according to the eighth or ninth invention, wherein the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) receives the first special start award after the special game starts. A winning probability of selecting the second replay prize in the two-probability variation game by lottery and a second replay prize in the second probability-changing game after the special game started by winning the second special start prize are selected by lottery The lottery is executed so that the winning probability is different.

  Before a predetermined number of first probability variation games has elapsed, a predetermined first probability variation is suspended by interrupting the first probability variation game when any of a plurality of special start prizes is won by lottery. Even if the number of games has not elapsed, the first probability variation game is completed, so that the player can grasp that the special start prize has been won. In addition, by suspending the first probability variation game when the special start award is won instead of when the special start award is won, the player can determine which special start award is won among the multiple special start awards. Therefore, the carry-over game until the selected special start prize is won can advance the game with the expectation of which special start prize is won. For example, after the end of the special game, the first special start prize for starting the second probability variation game in which the winning probability of selecting the second replay prize by lottery is set to a predetermined probability, and after the end of the special game, In the case of a slot machine having a plurality of special start awards of the second special start award for starting the second probability variation game in which the winning probability of selecting the game award by lottery is set lower than the predetermined probability, the type of the special start award Depending on the game, the expectation that the game can be shifted to the first probability variation game is different, so that the player can advance the game with the expectation of which special start prize is won.

A gaming machine according to an eleventh aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of the eighth to tenth aspects, wherein the game management means (101, S110 to S111) starts with the first special start prize winning. In the post-game second probability variation game, the number of games from the start of the second probability variation game until reaching the predetermined number of games and ending, and the second after the special game that starts when the second special start prize is won In the probability variation game, the number of games from the start of the second probability variation game to the end of the game is reached and managed.

  Before a predetermined number of first probability variation games has elapsed, a predetermined first probability variation is suspended by interrupting the first probability variation game when any of a plurality of special start prizes is won by lottery. Even if the number of games has not elapsed, the first probability variation game is completed, so that the player can grasp that the special start prize has been won. In addition, by suspending the first probability variation game when the special start award is won instead of when the special start award is won, the player can determine which special start award is won among the multiple special start awards. Therefore, the carry-over game until the selected special start prize is won can advance the game with the expectation of which special start prize is won. For example, after the end of the special game, the first special start prize for starting the second probability variation game that sets the number of games to a predetermined number, and the second probability that the number of games is set shorter than the predetermined number after the end of the special game. In the case of a slot machine having a plurality of special start awards of the second special start award for starting a variable game, the player may have different expectations depending on the type of the special start award. The game can be advanced with the expectation of which special start prize was won.

A gaming machine according to a twelfth aspect of the present invention is the gaming machine according to any of the seventh to ninth aspects of the present invention, wherein the prize includes a fourth re-game prize with the fourth role as a winning mode, and the game management means (101 , S110 to S111) further manage the fourth probability variation game, manage the number of games of the fourth probability variation game from the start of the fourth probability variation game, and have a predetermined number shorter than the number of games of the first probability variation game. The lottery means (101, S103 to S105) repeats the fourth re-game prize for lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, the second probability variation game, and the fourth probability variation game. The game management means (101, S110 to S111) is a first probability variation game in which lottery information indicating a winning result of the fourth re-game prize is generated, and the winning mode is the first. Show 4 roles If, with the start of the next game without the acceptance of game media, the type of game and the fourth probability change game.

  When the start outcome (fourth role) for starting a new probability variation game is displayed during the first probability variation game, the fourth probability variation game is started by starting the fourth probability variation game. Move to the game. In addition, by setting the number of the fourth probability variation games as short as 1 to 2 games, the transition from the first probability variation game to the fourth probability variation game results in the first probability variation game being changed. It can be configured to mean termination. Further, when the winning probability at which the first replay prize is selected in the lottery is set high in the fourth probability variation game in the same manner as the first probability variation game, the transition is made from the first probability variation game to the fourth probability variation game. It becomes possible to make it difficult to notice. In addition, when the first probability variation game is configured to be terminated when the special start prize is won, the fourth probability variation game can be terminated before the prescribed number of games is consumed. Here, for example, when it is difficult for the player to determine the transition from the first probability variation game to the fourth probability variation game, the number of games of the fourth probability variation game is shorter than the number of games of the first probability variation game. It is possible to give the player an image as if the ongoing first probability variation game has ended. Thereby, it can be considered that the first probability variation game has ended when one of the plurality of special start prizes has been won by lottery, and the gameability that allows the game to proceed with expectation can be provided.

  According to the present invention, even after a special game capable of acquiring a large number of game media is completed, a game that can give a player an opportunity to continue to play by providing high gameability. Machine can be realized.

  In the following, the best mode for carrying out the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. First, terms used in the following description will be described.

Explanation of terms “Game media” refers to game medals or game balls.
The “storage device” refers to a device that can electrically or magnetically store a game medium that has been thrown in to play a game. The storage device stores the game media that has been input and the payout that has been paid out by winning.
“Credit” refers to information on a game medium stored electrically or magnetically in the storage device, and the number is referred to as the number of credits.
The “winning line” refers to a line that combines the symbols in the display row or a line that indicates a position where the symbols in the display row become a combination.
The “reel” refers to a display row in which a plurality of symbols are arranged on the peripheral surface.
“Variable display device” refers to a display device having a plurality of display columns and capable of variably displaying each. When the display row is a reel, it is called a reel variable display device, and when the display row is displayed on a screen such as a liquid crystal display, it is called an image variable display device.
The “start lever” is a device for the player to input an instruction to start variable display of the display row of the variable display device.
The “stop button” is a device that is provided corresponding to each display row to be variably displayed, and for the player to input an instruction to stop variable display of each display row.
“Bet operation” means that a pay line corresponding to the number of bets (the number of bets) is validated by inserting game media or credits. Control according to the bet operation is called bet processing, and the same bet line as the previous game is automatically enabled in the next game that won the bet processing by inserting the game media, the storage bet processing by inserting the credit, and the re-game prize. Includes automatic bet processing.
A “game” refers to a series of processes from when a bet process is started until the next bet process becomes possible.
The “game value” is a privilege that is granted by winning a prize, and there is one that gives a condition for starting another type of game or a dividend.
“Combination” refers to a combination of symbols (arrangement of symbols) necessary for giving a game value among the symbol combinations. For example, red 7 and 7-7-7.
The “prize” means a type of game value given as a result of one game. Start prizes that give conditions to start other types of games, small prizes that give only dividends without giving conditions to start other types of games, and the next game without game media or credits It is divided into replay prizes that give conditions to start. The start prize includes a BB prize, an MB prize, an SB prize, an RB prize, and a CB prize. A single prize may have a plurality of combinations.
“Prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into awards or loses, and defines a probability of winning a prize.
“Internal lottery” is to acquire one number from a number of numerical values generated from a sequence generator that is configured by hardware or software (random number extraction), and the number (obtained random number value) and the prize lottery table Refers to determining the winning or losing of any prize by comparing with the value related to winning in the recorded data.
“Winning” means that the obtained random number value belongs to a range of numerical values corresponding to any one of the prize categories in the prize lottery table.
“Lose” means that the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category of loss in the prize lottery table, or does not belong to the range of numerical values corresponding to any category of prize.
The “symbol” refers to a character, figure, symbol, color, or a combination thereof, which is displayed on the display column or a unit of the constituent elements of the role.
“Winning” means that a combination of symbols displayed on a winning line that is validated by a betting operation is determined to be a predetermined combination.
“Non-winning” means that the combination of symbols displayed on the winning line validated by the betting operation is determined not to be a predetermined combination. For non-winning prizes, even if one of the prizes is won in the internal lottery, there is a case where the combination of the winning button is not aligned on the valid winning line by the operation of the stop button, and there are cases where the combination of the internal lottery is lost. . Even if a prize is won, a case where the winning combination is not on the effective winning line is called “missing”.
The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination of symbols to be awarded based on the winning of the internal lottery or the state of the game. The winning flag set in the game is cleared at the end of the game, regardless of whether a prize is won or it is missed.
“Carrying a winning flag” means that in a specific prize, even if the winning flag of the specific prize is set, even if the winning flag is missed and the winning flag is not cleared, the next game Also means that the winning flag remains set. In addition, a game carrying over the winning flag is referred to as an internal game or a carry-over game, and there are a BB internal game, an MB internal game, and an RB internal game corresponding to the BB prize, MB prize, and RB prize.
“Stop control” refers to control for stopping a display row that is variably displayed in accordance with the timing of operation of a stop button, or control for automatically stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed.
“Normal game” refers to a basic game in which one of a plurality of prizes or loses is drawn by an internal lottery. The probability of winning the small role award is based on the probability in the normal game.
The “SB game” is the next game in which the SB award is won. Compared with the normal game, the number of symbols (combination) for the small role award is increased or the winning probability of the small role award is changed. A game to be played.
“RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special object in the game rules.
The “CB game” is a game in which a CB prize is won and a winning flag related to the small role prize is set regardless of the result of the internal lottery.
“BB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award, compared to a normal game until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the BB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability, a game played by increasing the number of symbol combination (role) related to the RB award, or by changing the winning probability of the RB award, or a game played by continuously starting the RB game Say.
The “MB game” is a game that sets the winning flag for the small role award, regardless of the result of the internal lottery until the predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the MB prize is won, and changes the winning probability of the CB prize. Or a game played by starting a CB game continuously.
The “SB game”, “RB game”, “CB game”, “BB game”, and “MB game” in this specification are the rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type test, respectively (Showa 60 February 12, 2012 National Public Safety Commission Regulation No. 4) "Appendix 2" (meaning terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "game rules"), "Type 1 Specials", "Type 2 Specials", "Games in which the continuous action device related to Type 1 Specials is operating" and "Types 2 Specials" It is a term corresponding to “game in which a continuous operation device is operating”.

  Next, the gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. In this embodiment, a slot machine 1 that allows a player to play using a medal, which is a tangible game medium, or a credit, which is an intangible game medium, will be described as an example of the gaming machine.

(1) External Configuration of Slot Machine First, the external configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 has a main body 2 and a front door 3 as its main components.

-Body 2
The main body 2 has a box shape with an open front surface. The front surface refers to the surface on the side facing the player during the game. The front door 3 is disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The front door 3 is attached to the main body 2 with a hinge on one side, and can be opened and closed by this.

・ Front door 3
The front door 3 includes an operation unit OP, a panel display unit DP, an effect display unit TP, and a saucer unit BP.

..Operation unit OP
The operation unit OP has, for example, a shape that protrudes toward the player side with respect to the panel display unit DP, and is provided at substantially the center of the front door 3. That is, the operation unit OP is positioned slightly lower than the shoulder of a player seated in front of a slot machine 1 installed in a store (generally a tall player) (this position is determined by the seated player). The position is easy to operate. The operation unit OP includes buttons and the like for a player to play a game. More specifically, the operation unit OP has a front surface, an upper surface, right and left side surfaces, a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, and a right stop button. 13c and a settlement button 14 are provided.

  The medal insertion slot 10 is a configuration for a player to bet (also referred to as “injection”) a medal, which is a tangible game medium, and is arranged on the upper right side of the operation unit OP.

  The bet button 11 is a configuration for a player to bet credits, which are intangible game media, stored electrically or magnetically in a storage device (not shown), and is arranged on the upper left side of the operation unit OP. The As will be described later with reference to FIG. 4, the bet button 11 includes a single bet button for betting one credit, a two bet button for betting two credits at a time, A MAX bet button for betting the maximum number of credits that can be bet in one game at a time is included. In this embodiment, the game of the slot machine 1 is performed by an operation in which a player inserts a game medal from the medal insertion slot 10 (hereinafter referred to as an insertion bet operation) or an operation in which the bet button 11 is pressed (hereinafter referred to as a storage bet). It is possible to start by performing (operation).

  The start lever 12 is configured to allow a player to input an instruction to start rotation of reels described later (corresponding to the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3), and a bet button on the operation unit OP. 11 on the front left side of the front surface.

  The left stop button 13a is a configuration for the player to input an instruction to stop the rotation of the left reel R1 arranged on the left side when viewed from the player. The left stop button 13a is below the left reel R1 in the operation unit OP. Are arranged to the right of the start lever 12. The right stop button 13c is a configuration for the player to input an instruction to stop the rotation of the right reel R3 arranged on the right side when viewed from the player, and is located below the right reel R3 in the operation unit OP. Are arranged to the right of the start lever 12. The middle stop button 13b is configured to stop the rotation of the middle reel R2 disposed between the left reel R1 and the right reel R3, and is located below the middle reel R2 in the operation unit OP and left stop. They are arranged in a row between the button 13a and the right stop button 13c.

  In this manner, the start lever 12, the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c are arranged in a line in order from the left, whereby a basic operation procedure (hereinafter referred to as a basic operation procedure) performed by the player after a bet operation is arranged. The operation procedure) can be configured to be easily performed by the player. That is, the rotation start of the reels (R1 to R3) (operation of the start lever 12) included in the basic operation procedure → the rotation stop of the left reel R1 (operation of the left stop button 13a) → the rotation stop of the middle reel R2 (medium stop button 13b) Operation) → A game environment in which a player can easily perform a series of operation procedures such as rotation stop of the right reel R3 (right stop button operation 13c) can be realized. Further, by arranging the bet button 11 above the start lever 12 in addition to the above-described arrangement, including the bet button 11 operation (bet operation) performed before the above basic operation procedure, the basic operation procedure will be described. It is possible to realize a gaming environment in which a player can easily perform a series of operations.

  The settlement button 14 is configured to settle a credit stored in the storage device and pay out a game medal to a medal tray 40 described later, and is arranged on the left side of the start lever 12. This checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and a position deviating from the flow of the above series of operations (for example, for the above-mentioned use so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game). It is preferable to arrange it on the left side of the start lever 12.

  Furthermore, the operation unit OP includes a lending button 15, a return button 16, and a frequency display 17 that are used when a prepaid card type medal lending machine (not shown) is connected to the slot machine 1. The lending button 15 is configured to allow a player to borrow a game medal from the prepaid card type medal lending machine via the slot machine 1 when a prepaid card is inserted in the prepaid card type medal lending machine. The return button 16 is a configuration for allowing the player to return the prepaid card inserted in the prepaid medal lending machine. The frequency display unit 17 is configured to display the frequency (also referred to as a balance) of the prepaid card that can be lent to the prepaid card type medal lending machine.

  When the prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1 in this way, the operation of the prepaid card type medal lending machine by the operation of the lending button 15 and the return button 16 and the frequency display by the frequency display unit 17 are performed. Is performed under the control of the prepaid card type medal lending machine.

..Panel display part DP
The panel display unit DP is provided above the operation unit OP. That is, the panel display unit DP is provided so as to be at a height approximately equal to the line of sight of the player seated in the slot machine 1 installed in a store or the like. The panel display unit DP includes a reel window 20 for visually recognizing the symbol of the reel variable display device RL, a display for displaying information for proceeding with the game, and the like. More specifically, the panel display unit DP includes a reel window 20, a winning line display device 21, a game guide display device 22, and a game value information display unit 23.

  The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate for seeing through three consecutive symbols (symbol rows) for each of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. Therefore, the player can see a total of nine symbols through the reel window 20. In this description, the arranged symbols that can be seen through from one reel window 20 correspond to the display columns. In the following description, the positions at which each of the nine symbols are displayed are the upper display position (U1) of the left reel R1, the middle display position (M1) of the left reel R1, and the lower display position of the left reel R1 ( D1), upper display position (U2) of middle reel R2, middle display position (M2) of middle reel R2, lower display position (D2) of middle reel R2, upper display position (U3) of right reel R3, right reel R3 Middle display position (M3) and right reel R3 lower display position (D3). Further, on the reel window 20, one or more (five in this embodiment) winning lines connecting the positions where the nine symbols are displayed are drawn. The winning lines include a winning line L1 corresponding to the middle horizontal line (M1-M2-M3), a winning line L2 corresponding to the upper horizontal line (U1-U2-U3), and a lower horizontal line (D1). -A winning line L3 corresponding to -D2-D3), a winning line L4 corresponding to a downward sloping diagonal line (U1-M2-D3), and a winning corresponding to a sloping upward line (D1-M2-U3) Line L5 is included.

  The winning line indicator 21 is configured to visually represent a valid winning line or a winning line in which a predetermined combination of symbols is established, and the winning line on the left side of the reel window 20 in the panel display portion DP. Each of L1 to L5 is provided corresponding to one to one. For example, when one game medal is inserted, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is turned on to express that the winning line L1 is an effective winning line. Similarly, when two game medals are inserted, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 in addition to the winning line L1 are turned on to indicate that these are valid winning lines. When three game medals are inserted, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 are turned on in addition to the winning lines L1 to L3, thereby expressing that these are valid winning lines. . Also, when a predetermined combination of symbols is established as a result of the game, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the established winning line blinks to indicate that the player has won a predetermined combination in the winning line. To inform.

  The game guide indicator 22 has a plurality of light emitting units such as an indicator that lights up when a winning combination is won in any of the winning lines L1 to L5 and an LED (Light Emitting Diode) that lights up according to the game state. Composed. The game guide indicator 22 is provided on the right side of the reel window 20, for example.

  The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b, and is provided below the reel window 20. The credit number display 23a is a configuration for displaying the number of credits (credit number) stored in the storage device. The payout number display 23c is configured to display the number of game media (payouts) given to the player according to the winning combination. The acquired number display 23b is used for the player during a period in which the same specific type of game is continuously executed based on the number of game media acquired by the player during the period in which the specific type of game is continuously executed. This is a configuration for displaying a number obtained by subtracting the number of game media consumed (hereinafter referred to as “acquired number”).

..Direction display section TP
The effect display unit TP is provided, for example, above the panel display unit DP, and includes a liquid crystal display 30 on which information for progressing the game is displayed, and other illumination devices. More specifically, the effect display unit TP includes a liquid crystal display unit 30, an illumination LED 31, and a speaker 32.

  The liquid crystal display unit 30 is configured to display a game progress state, a guide during the game, and the like as images. The illumination LED 31 is configured to display a game state, a game effect, and the like by changing a color and a lighting pattern according to the game state. The speaker 32 is configured to output BGM to be changed according to the game state, operation sound according to button operation, guide sound, and the like.

..Sauce part BP
The tray portion BP includes a medal tray 40 that is provided under the operation unit OP, that is, at a height approximately equal to the abdomen of the seated player and receives a game medal paid out to the player. The medal tray 40 is configured to store game medals discharged from the medal discharge port 41a when a later-described medal payout driving motor 63 provided in the slot machine 1 is driven. Moreover, it is also possible to provide the ashtray 41 on the left side of the tray part BP, for example.

(2) Internal Configuration of Slot Machine 1 Next, the internal configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described in detail below with reference to the drawings. FIG. 2 is an explanatory diagram showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL that is one of the internal configurations of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the overall structure of the variable reel display device RL. However, for the sake of explanation, FIG. 2A shows a state in which the right reel R3 and the drive unit D3 for driving the right reel R3 in the variable reel display device RL are removed. FIG. 2 (b) shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3 and the drive unit D3 removed in FIG. 2 (a).

-Overall Configuration of Reel Variable Display Device RL First, the overall configuration of the reel variable display device RL will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 2A, the reel variable display device RL includes a case body 50 that houses at least a part of each of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3. The case body 50 has a pair of groove-shaped guide rails 51a to 51c provided one by one corresponding to the reels (R1 to R3) and the drive unit D3 on the inner upper and lower sides. Therefore, for example, the drive unit D1 to which the left reel R1 is rotatably attached is inserted along the pair of guide rails 51a so that at least a part thereof is accommodated in the case body 50. Similarly, the drive unit D2 to which the middle reel R2 is rotatably attached is inserted along the pair of guide rails 51b, and the drive unit D3 to which the right reel R3 is rotatably attached is inserted along the pair of guide rails 51c. Thus, at least a part of them is accommodated in the case body 50.

.. Configuration of Reel (R1 to R3) and Drive Units D1 to D3 Next, with reference to FIG. 2B, the configuration of the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3, and the reels (R1 to R1) The configuration of the drive units D1 to D3 for driving R3) will be described. However, since the configurations of the reels (R1 to R3) and the drive units D1 to D3 are the same, in FIG. 2 (b) and the following description, only the right reel R3 and the drive unit D3 to which the right reel R3 is attached will be described. To do.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the right reel R3 includes a reel frame 56c, a shaft portion 56c1, and a spoke portion 56c2. The reel frame 56c has a cylindrical shape configured by arranging two annular frames having the same radius in parallel. The two annular frames are fixed to each other by a beam-like member. The shaft portion 56c1 is the rotation center of the reel frame 56c and has a recess or a hole. A convex rotation shaft 54c1 of a right reel drive motor 54c, which will be described later, is fitted into the recess or hole. As a result, the right reel R3 is rotatably attached to the right reel drive motor 54c. The spoke part 56c2 is configured to fix the reel frame 56c to the shaft part 56c1. Each spoke part 56c2 has a shape extending radially from the shaft part 56c1. In addition, a detection plate 57c, which will be described later, is formed on at least one of the spoke portions 56c2.

  The right reel R3 configured in this way can be formed of, for example, a transparent ABS (acrylonitrile, butadiene, styrene) resin or the like. Note that the reel frame 56c, the shaft portion 56c1, and the spoke portion 56c2 may be formed integrally or separately.

  A cylindrical side surface (hereinafter, referred to as the periphery) formed by the reel frame 56c, a periphery of the reel frame 56a (see FIG. 2A) that forms the left reel R1, and a middle reel R2 are configured. Around the reel frame 56b (see FIG. 2A), reel bands 58a to 58c on which, for example, 21 various symbols are printed are attached. The 21 symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c are associated with the 1st to 21st symbol numbers PN on a one-to-one basis, as will be described later with reference to FIG. These symbols are arranged in the order of No. 1 to No. 21 in the reel bands 58a to 58c. However, in each reel band 58a to 58c, the same symbol number PN is not always associated with the same symbol. That is, in each reel band 58a-58c, the arrangement of the symbol numbers PN is the same, but the symbols associated with the individual symbol numbers PN are not necessarily the same.

  As shown in FIG. 2B, the drive unit D3 includes a base plate 52c, a backlight device 53c, and a reel position detection sensor 55c in addition to the right reel drive motor 54c described above.

  A right reel drive motor 54c, a backlight device 53c, and a reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c. Further, the base plate 52c has an end 52c1 that engages with the groove-shaped guide rail 51c of the kale body 50 at the upper and lower portions when the base plate 52c is in a standing state, that is, when the base plate 52c is attached to the case body 50. When the drive unit D3 is inserted into the case body 50, the end 52c1 slides while engaging with the guide rail 51c.

  The right reel drive motor 54c is a stepping motor and has the rotating shaft 54c1 as described above. As described above, the rotation shaft 54c1 is fitted to the shaft portion 54c1 of the right reel R3. Therefore, the right reel R3 rotates with the rotation of the rotation shaft 54c1 of the right reel drive motor 54c. In the present embodiment, for example, when a pulse of 400 steps (corresponding to reel drive signals 154a to 154c described later) is supplied, the right reel drive motor 54c in which the rotation shaft 54c1 makes one rotation is used. The rotation angle of the rotation shaft 54c1 rotated by one pulse is the same. Therefore, by controlling the number of steps of the supplied pulse, the rotation angle of the right reel R3 can be controlled so that a desired symbol row is displayed on the reel window 20.

  The backlight device 53c is attached to the base plate 52c inside the right reel R3 attached to the right reel drive motor 54c so as not to disturb the rotation of the right reel R3. The backlight device 53c can emit light from the inside of the reel band 58c. In this way, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, any of the symbols seen through the reel window 20 can be made conspicuous to the player as necessary.

  The reel position detection sensor 55c has a sensor portion, and this sensor portion is attached to the base plate 52c so as to sandwich one point on the circumference drawn by the detection plate 57c provided in the spoke portion 56c2. A sensor part is comprised from LED and a photodiode, for example, and a photodiode receives the light irradiated periodically or continuously from LED. In this configuration, when the detection plate 57c passes between the LED and the photodiode, the light from the LED is blocked by the detection plate 57c. The photodiode obtains this timing as an electrical signal. That is, the photodiode outputs a pulsed signal (hereinafter referred to as a reel position detection signal 155c) at the timing when the detection plate 57c passes. In this way, the reel position detection sensor 55c can output one pulse of the reel position detection signal 155c every time the right reel R3 makes one rotation. Further, in this embodiment, when a pulse of 10 steps is supplied to the right reel drive motor 54c after the reel position detection signal 155c is detected (this is advanced 10 steps after the reel position detection signal 155c is detected). The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is set so that the symbol associated with the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20. Shall. In addition, the sensor part of the reel 1 detection sensor 55c is not limited to that described above, and may be configured using, for example, a coil and a conductor plate.

  Note that the right reel R3 and the drive unit D3 in the above description may be defined as a set constituting one unit. Although omitted in the description and drawings, the right reel drive motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c related to the right reel R3 and the drive unit D3 The left reel drive motor 54a, the backlight unit 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel position detection sensor 55a, and the reel position detection signal 155a for the drive unit D1 respectively correspond to the middle reel R2 and the middle reel drive motor 54b for the drive unit D2, and the backlight. This corresponds to the device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

.. Explanation of Symbol Arrangement Next, symbols printed on the reel bodies 58a to 58c will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on each of the reel bands 58a to 58c. As shown in FIG. 3, on the reel band 58a for the left reel R1, the reel band 58b for the middle reel R2, and the reel band 58c for the right reel R3, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals and printed. Has been. In this embodiment, since stepping motors (54a to 54c) that rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps are used, if 21 symbols are evenly arranged on the side surfaces of each reel (R1 to R3), The symbol interval is 19 steps. In the present embodiment, when the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected and 10 steps are advanced, the symbol associated with the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20. Therefore, the symbol associated with the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1 by advancing 29 steps after detecting the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c, and advancing 48 steps. Thus, the symbol associated with the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and by proceeding 390 steps, the symbol associated with the symbol number PN = 21 is positioned on the winning line L1. In addition, if it progresses ahead of 390 steps, the reel position detection signals 155a-155c will be detected again. Thus, according to the present embodiment, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by controlling the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected. it can. As shown in parentheses in FIG. 3, the symbol arrangement on each of the reel bands 58a to 58c is symbol code PC = “01” for the “red 7” symbol and symbol code PC for the “plum” symbol. = “07” is stored as data of a symbol code PC to be described later.

(3) Electrical Configuration of Slot Machine 1 Next, an electrical configuration mounted inside the slot machine 1 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

  As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A, a display control board 100B, and an illumination control board 100C.

・ Main control board 100A
The main control board 100A is a circuit board on which a processing device for performing main control of the game is mounted. The display control board 100B is a circuit board on which a processing device for performing display control on the liquid crystal display 30, a processing device for displaying an image, and the like are mounted. The illumination control board 100 </ b> C is a circuit board on which a LED for the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP, a processing device for controlling sound effects, and the like are mounted.

  More specifically, the main control board 100A includes a CPU 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-onlymemory) 104, a RAM (random-accessmemory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port 107. I have. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM may be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 need not be installed.

  The CPU 101 reads out the program stored in the ROM 104 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit a102 and executes it sequentially. When the power is turned on, the CPU 101 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR signal generated by the clock generation circuit b103 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit a102. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval between INTR signals is, for example, 2 milliseconds. The CPU 101 stores various flags, various counter values, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. The RAM 105 is supplied with power from an internal battery (not shown). Therefore, the RAM 105 can retain stored information even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off. As described above, even when the power is shut off, the RAM 105 is configured to retain the stored information, so that when the power is turned off and then returned, the CPU 101 can resume processing from the state immediately before the power is cut off. it can. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors and LEDs.

  The input / output port 107 is a configuration for controlling input / output of signals exchanged between the CPU 101 and other components. Signals exchanged through the input / output port 107 include bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, a start operation instruction signal 112, a stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, a settlement operation instruction signal 114, and a display control signal. 123a to 123c, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c, reel drive signals 154a to 154c, a medal insertion signal 160, a medal block signal 161, a medal payout signal 162, and a payout drive signal 163.

  In the various signals, the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are signals generated when the player operates the one-bet button, the two-bet button, or the MAX-bet button that constitute the bet button 11. For example, when a single bet button is operated, a bet operation instruction signal 111 a is generated by detecting this and is input to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. Similarly, when the two-bet button is operated, a bet operation instruction signal 111b is generated, and when the MAX bet button is operated, a bet operation instruction signal 111c is generated, and each is input via the input / output port 107. Input to the CPU 101.

  The start operation instruction signal 112 is a signal generated when the start lever 12 is operated. When the start operation instruction signal 112 is input, the CPU 101 generates reel drive signals 154a to 154c, which will be described later, and outputs them to the left reel drive motor 54a, the middle reel drive motor 54b, and the right via the input / output port 107. Each is input to the reel drive motor 54c. The reel drive motors (54a to 54c) rotate the reels (R1 to R3) by using the reel drive signals 154a to 154c as electric power.

  The stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are signals generated when the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c are each operated. When any of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is input, the CPU 101 executes control (stop control) for stopping the reel drive motors (54a to 54c) corresponding to the operated stop button. That is, after satisfying a predetermined condition, supply of the reel drive signals (154a to 154c) to the corresponding reel drive motors (54a to 54c) is stopped.

  The settlement operation instruction signal 114 is a signal generated when the settlement button 14 is operated. When the settlement operation instruction signal 114 is input, the CPU 101 executes a process (settlement payout process) for settlement of credits stored in the storage device.

  The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals for controlling display of the credit number display 23a, the obtained number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively.

  The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are signals corresponding to the respective reels (R1 to R3) in the reel variable display device RL. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are generated once every time each reel rotates once and input to the CPU 101. is there.

  The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals for rotating the reels (R1 to R3) by driving the reel drive motors (54a to 54c) in the reel variable display device RL.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a signal generated when the medal detection sensor 60 provided in the front door 3 communicating with the medal insertion slot 10 detects that a regular game medal has been inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. is there. The medal insertion sensor 60 detects whether or not the game medal inserted from the medal insertion slot 10 by the player is a regular game medal. If the game medal is a regular game medal, the fact that the regular game medal has been inserted is detected. The medal insertion signal 160 for notifying is generated and input to the CPU 101. On the other hand, when the inserted game medal is not a regular game medal, the medal insertion sensor 60 generates a medal insertion signal for notifying that an illegal game medal has been inserted, and inputs this to the CPU 101.

  The medal block signal 161 is a signal generated by the CPU 101 when a medal insertion signal 160 indicating that an illegal game medal is inserted from the medal insertion sensor 60 is input. When the inserted game medal is an irregular game medal, the CPU 101 generates a medal block signal 161 and outputs it to the medal block solenoid 61. When the medal block signal 161 is input, the medal block solenoid 61 blocks the illegal game medal inserted. Thereby, the inserted irregular game medal is discharged from the medal discharge port 41a.

  The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a medal payout drive motor 63 provided inside the front door 3 that communicates with the medal discharge port 41a. When the settlement button 14 is operated, the CPU 101 generates a payout drive signal 163 and outputs it to the medal payout drive motor 63. The medal payout drive motor 63 is provided in the lower part of the storage device, and when a payout drive signal 163 is input, the game medal is discharged from the storage device to the medal discharge port 41a.

  The medal payout signal 162 is a signal generated when the medal payout sensor 62 provided in the front door 3 communicating with the medal discharge port 41a detects the discharge of the game medal to the medal discharge port 41a. The medal payout sensor 62 generates one medal payout signal 162 for each game medal discharged to the medal discharge port 41a, and inputs this to the CPU 101. The CPU 101 can count the number of game medals returned to the player by counting the medal payout signal 162 input from the medal payout sensor 62.

  Further, the CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106.

・ Electric decoration control board 100C
The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A via the bus, controls lighting of the illumination device by the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, and the illumination LED 31, and the variable reel display RL. The lighting of the backlight devices 53 a to 53 c provided in the sound and sound such as BGM are output from the speaker 32.

・ Display control board 100B
The display control board 100B includes a CPU 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM 194, a RAM 195, a data input circuit 196, and a display circuit 197 including a graphic LSI and its peripheral circuits. The CPU 191 reads out the program stored in the ROM 194 based on the timing of the CLK signal generated by the clock generation circuit c192 and sequentially executes it. When the power is turned on, the CPU 191 executes the main program from a predetermined address, and starts from a predetermined address at the timing of the INTR1 signal generated by the clock generation circuit d193 different from the cycle of the clock generation circuit c192. Run the interrupt program. Here, the interval of the INTR1 signal is, for example, 2 milliseconds. Further, the CPU 191 outputs a strobe signal. This strobe signal is a signal for storing various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program.

  The data input circuit 196 generates an INTR2 signal based on the strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit 106 in the main control board 100A, and inputs this to the CPU 191. The CPU 191 executes an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address at the timing when the INTR2 signal is input.

(4) Control of Slot Machine 1 (4-1) Game Method of Slot Machine 1 Next, control of the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of game media when playing a game using the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention.

(4-1-1) Inserted bet process (1)
As a method for starting a game in the slot machine 1, there is a method in which a player inserts a game medal into the medal slot 10 (bet operation). This betting operation is particularly referred to as an insertion betting operation. When the inserted bet operation is performed, the slot machine 1 executes the inserted bet process (1) in the bet process shown in FIG. In this insertion bet process (1), one winning line (L1) is selected and activated when the first game medal is inserted, and two more winning lines (L2, L3) are selected when the second is inserted. It is selected and activated, and two more winning lines (L4, L5) are selected and activated when the third sheet is inserted.

(4-1-2) Input credit processing (2)
When more game medals are inserted from the medal slot 10 than the maximum bet number (three in this embodiment), the slot machine 1 executes the inserted credit process (2) shown in FIG. In the inserted credit process (2), the fourth and subsequent game medals are stored in the storage device as credits. However, when the number of stored game medals reaches 50, the inserted credit process (2) is not executed for the game medals inserted thereafter, and the game medals are returned to the medal tray 40.

(4-1-3) Storage bet processing (3)
As another method for starting a game in the slot machine 1, there is a method for betting (bet operation) credits stored in the storage device in addition to the above-described bet operation. This betting operation is particularly referred to as a storage betting operation. The storage bet operation is performed when the player presses the bet button 11. When the bet button 11 is pressed, the slot machine 1 executes a stored bet process (3) shown in FIG. In this stored betting process (3), credits are consumed and the winning line is activated according to the type of bet button (3) button 11 pressed (one bet button, two bet buttons, MAX bet button). Is done. For example, when the one-sheet bet button is pressed, the number of credits is decremented by one, and one winning line (L1) is selected and activated. If the two-bet button is pressed, the credit number is decremented by two, and three more winning lines (L1, L2, L3) are selected and activated. Further, when the MAX bet button is pressed, the credit number is decremented by three, and all winning lines (L1 to L5) are selected and activated.

(4-1-4) Dividend credit processing (4)
When the betting operation is performed as described above, the player then presses the start lever 12 to start the rotation of the three reels R1 to R3, and the player presses the stop button (13a to 13c). By depressing, the reels (R1 to R3) corresponding to the respective stop buttons are stopped. In a state where all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, if a predetermined combination (combination) of symbols is aligned on the activated winning line, it becomes a winning and determined for each combination (combination) of symbols. The game value (that is, the game value determined for each prize corresponding to the combination) is given to the player. When a game medal payout is awarded as the game value, the slot machine 1 executes the payout credit process (4) in FIG. In this payout credit process (4), credits given to the player as a payout are stored until the number of credits managed by the storage device reaches 50. However, when the number of credits managed by the storage device reaches 50, the slot machine 1 executes a payout process (5) described later.

(4-1-5) Dividend payout processing (5)
When the number of credits managed by the storage device reaches 50, the slot machine 1 executes the payout process (5) shown in FIG. 5 as described above. In this payout payout process (5), by driving the medal payout drive motor 63, game medals that cannot be stored in the storage device are paid out to the medal tray 40 through the medal discharge port 41a.

(4-1-6) Automatic bet processing (6)
Further, when all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, when the winning combination corresponding to the re-game prize is aligned on the activated pay line, the slot machine 1 performs the automatic betting process (6 ). In this automatic betting process (6), the same number of game medals as in the previous game are automatically bet. That is, the same winning line as the previous game is automatically activated in the next game.

(4-1-7) Return payout process (7)
After the winning line is activated by the betting operation and the player presses the settlement button 14 before pressing the start lever 12, the slot machine 1 performs the return payout process (7) shown in FIG. Execute. In this return payout process (7), bet credits are canceled, and thereafter, the medal payout drive motor 63 is driven to pay out game medals for the activated pay line to the medal outlet medal tray 40. .

(4-1-8) Checkout process (8)
If there is a credit balance in the storage device and the player presses the checkout button 14 before pressing the start lever 12, the slot machine 1 executes the checkout process (8) shown in FIG. . In the settlement payout process (8), by driving the medal payout drive motor 63, game medals corresponding to the balance stored in the storage device are paid out to the medal tray 40 through the medal discharge port 41a. When the payment button 14 is received, if there are game medals corresponding to the activated pay line and game medals stored in the storage device, the slot machine 1 performs the adjustment payout process (8). In addition, the return payout process (7) described above is executed.

(4-1-9) Lending credit processing (9)
When the slot machine 1 is connected to a gaming media lending machine such as a medal lending machine and a prepaid card with a balance is inserted in the medal lending machine, when the player presses the lending button 15, The machine 1 executes the lending credit process (9) shown in FIG. In this loan credit process (9), game medals set as one loan are stored as credits in the storage device. However, when there are game medals that cannot be stored in the storage device, the slot machine 1 drives the medal payout drive motor 63 to pay out the corresponding game medals to the medal tray 40 through the medal discharge port 41a. .

(4-1-10) Lending and payout processing (10)
Further, when the slot machine 1 is connected to a game medium lending machine such as a medal lending machine, when the player presses the lending button 15, the slot machine 1 performs the lending / dispensing process (10) shown in FIG. It may be configured to execute. In the lending / dispensing process (10), the medal payout driving motor 63 is driven to pay out the game medals set as one lending amount to the medal tray 40 through the medal discharge port 41a.

(4-2) Prizes and combinations of the slot machine 1 Next, awards and combinations set in the slot machine 1 in this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 6 is a diagram for explaining the types of awards set in the slot machine 1 and the roles associated with the awards. A winning combination is obtained when a predetermined combination (combination) of symbols as shown in FIG. 6 is aligned on the winning line activated in the game. In the case of winning a prize, based on the number of payouts determined for each winning combination, a small role award that gives a maximum payout of 15 game medals, a start prize that starts a period during which a specific type of game is executed, A re-game award that gives the right to start the next game without a betting operation is given to the player as a game value.

(4-2-1) Start Award The start award according to the present embodiment includes a BB1 award, a BB2 award, and an RB award. Both the BB1 prize and the BB2 prize are special start prizes for starting a BB game (also referred to as a special game) advantageous to the player. The BB1 award is associated with, for example, a role composed of a combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” symbols (also referred to as “red 7 role (special role)”). In the following description, the BB game started by the BB1 prize is referred to as a BB1 game. The BB2 award is associated with, for example, a role composed of a combination of “white 7-white 7-white 7” (this is also referred to as “white 7 role (special role)”). In the following description, the BB game started by the BB2 prize is referred to as a BB2 game. The RB award is a start prize for starting an RB game, and is associated with, for example, a combination composed of a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” (this is also referred to as “BAR combination”). It should be noted that the BB1 game and the BB2 game may be games with different winning probabilities of the internal bonus for the small role award, or may be games with different numbers of acquired game medals as end conditions, or exactly the same. It may be a game. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between BB1 and BB2, these are simply referred to as BB.

(4-2-2) Small role award The small role award according to this embodiment includes a small role A prize, a small role B prize, and a small role C prize. The small role A award is a small role award with 15 game medals as dividends. For example, a role composed of a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (this is also called “watermelon role”) is supported. It is attached. The small role B award is a small role award with 8 game medals as dividends. For example, a role composed of a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbols (this is also called “Bell role”) is supported. It is attached. The small role C award is a small role award that uses two game medals as dividends. For example, a role composed of a combination of symbols “Cherry-ANY-ANY” (this is also called “Cherry role”) is supported. It is attached. ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. This “cherry role” is awarded only when the “cherry” symbols of the left reel R1 are aligned on the winning line. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the middle display position (winning line L1 position) of the left reel R1, a winning is made on the winning line L1 and two game medals are distributed to the player. In addition, when displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1, the player wins on the two winning lines L2 and L4, and when displayed at the lower display position of the left reel R1, the winning lines L3 and L5 are displayed. Will be awarded on the two winning lines. As described above, the simultaneous winning on a plurality of winning lines is a duplicate winning. However, the number of payouts corresponding to the duplicate winning combination is set to a total number up to 15 pieces. For example, when the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1, a total of four game medals are obtained as a payout.

(4-2-3) Replay Award The replay award according to the present embodiment includes a replay 1 award (first replay award), a replay 2A award (individual second replay award), and a replay 2B award ( Individual second replay prize). The re-game 1 award is a re-game award that gives a player the right to start the next game without inserting a game medal or credit. For example, a role composed of a combination of symbols “plum-plum-plum” ( This is also referred to as “plum role (first role)”. The re-game 2A award (individual second re-game award) is a re-game award that gives the player the right to start the next game without inserting a game medal or credit. For example, “Plum-Plum-Red 7” A role composed of a combination of symbols (this is also called “Plum Red 7 Role (Individual Second Role)”) and a role composed of a combination of symbols “Plum-Plum-Plum” (this is called “Plum Role”) (Also referred to as “first role”). The re-game 2B award (individual second re-game award) is a re-game award that gives a player the right to start the next game without inserting a game medal or credit. For example, “Plum-Plum-White 7” A role composed of a combination of symbols (this is also called “Plum White 7 Role (Individual Second Role)”) and a role composed of a combination of symbols “Plum-Plum-Plum” (this is called “Plum Role”) (Also referred to as “first role”).

  Here, in the “plum role” (first role), “plum red 7 role” (individual second role) and “plum white 7 role” (individual second role), the symbols on the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 are The same “plum” design is used for both roles. In the present embodiment, such a symbol used in common is called a common symbol. The symbols on the right reel R3 are “Plum” symbols (first role symbols) in the first role, and “Red 7” symbols and “White 7” symbols (second role symbols in the two individual second roles, respectively. ). In the following, for the sake of clarification, the symbols in the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2 among the symbols constituting the first role are referred to as common symbols, and the left reel R1 and the symbols in the symbols constituting the individual second role. The symbol constituting the middle reel R2 is referred to as a first symbol. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the replay 2A prize and the replay 2B prize, these are collectively referred to as a replay 2 prize (second regame prize).

  Further, the slot machine 1 displays a predetermined number of games (for example, 100 games) from the next game when “Plum Red 7 Role” and “Plum White 7 Role” are displayed on the winning line among the roles related to the replay award. ), The RT1 game (first probability variation game) in which the winning probability of the internal lottery of the replay 1 prize is varied is executed. In other words, “Plum Red 7 Role” and “Plum White 7 Role” function as RT start outcomes that trigger the start of the RT1 game.

(4-2-4) 100% Retractable Symbol In this example, the “Plum” symbol and the “Bell” symbol are on the same reel in any reel as shown in the symbol arrangement of FIG. The interval between symbols from the “Plum” symbol to the next “Plum” symbol and the interval between the symbols from one “Bell” symbol to the next “Bell” symbol are both within 4 symbols (4 frames). ing. Further, the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment can draw up to four symbols at maximum when the symbols constituting the prize are stopped on the winning line by the reel stop control described later. Therefore, by placing the “Plum” symbol and the “Bell” symbol on the reel bands 58a to 58c so that the interval between the same symbols is within 4 frames, the player can select the stop button (13a , 13b, 13c), it is possible to draw and stop the “plum” symbol or the “bell” symbol on the winning line. Such a “plum” symbol and a “bell” symbol are referred to as 100% retractable symbols in this embodiment. The combination of symbols that make up the award, all of which can be drawn 100% "Bell role" and "Plum role", in the game that only those awards are won, how the player Even if the stop button (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated at any timing, a prize is always awarded. An award composed of such a role is referred to as a 100% prize winning in this embodiment.

(4-3) Description of Various Games in Slot Machine 1 FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing games played in the slot machine 1. FIG. 7A shows a transition between a plurality of types of games performed in the slot machine 1. FIG. 7B shows transition between games after the BB game. FIG. 7C shows a modified example of the BB game performed in the slot machine 1. FIG. 7D shows a game type flag for managing the type of game.

(4-3-1) BB Game When a BB prize is won by an internal lottery while a normal game is being executed and a BB role is established on the winning line, the slot machine 1 starts from the next game. BB game (special game) is started. Further, the slot machine 1 ends the BB game when the acquired number of games in the BB game exceeds the specified number. In this embodiment, after the end of the BB game, an RT2 game (second probability variation game) with the upper limit of 3 games is started from the next game.

(4-3-2) BB internal game As shown in FIG. 7A, when the BB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game and the BB combination is not established on the winning line. After the next game, the slot machine 1 executes the BB internal game in which the winning flag of the BB prize is carried over until the BB combination is established and won. Further, the slot machine 1 starts the BB game from the next game when the BB combination is established on the winning line during the execution of the BB internal game.

(4-3-3) RB game As shown in FIG. 7A, when the RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, the RB role is established on the winning line and the prize is won. In this case, the slot machine 1 starts the RB game from the next game. The slot machine 1 plays a maximum of 12 RB games. However, when winning 8 times during execution of this RB game, the slot machine 1 ends the RB game.

(4-3-4) RB internal game As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the RB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game, the RB combination is not established on the winning line. In this case, after the next game, the slot machine 1 executes the RB internal game in which the winning flag of the RB prize is carried over until the RB combination is established and won. Further, the slot machine 1 starts the RB game from the next game when the RB combination is established on the winning line while the RB internal game is being executed and a winning is made.

(4-3-5) RT2 Game As shown in FIG. 7 (a), when the BB game is finished, the slot machine 1 has an RT2 game (second game) up to three games from the next game after the last BB game. Start the probability variation game. The RT2 game is a game in which the winning probability in the internal lottery of the replay 2 prize is set to a very high probability. For this reason, the probability of displaying “Plum Red 7 Roles” and “Plum White 7 Roles”, which are RT start outcomes, is also increased. That is, this RT2 game functions as a game that triggers the start of the RT1 game.

(4-3-6) RT1 Game As shown in FIG. 7 (b), when the RT start outcome is aligned on the winning line in the game in which the replay 2 prize is won, the slot machine 1 is 100 from the next game. The game RT1 game (first probability variation game) is started. The RT1 game is a game in which the winning probability in the internal lottery of the replay 1 prize is set to a very high probability. Therefore, it becomes less likely that the internal lottery will be lost compared to the base game. Thereby, since the betting operation required for the player is reduced, it is possible to suppress the consumption of game medals owned by the player. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game when the BB game that has acquired many game medals ends. That is, even after a special game such as a BB game or an RB game is finished, it is possible to continuously provide high game playability.

(4-3-7) Modified example of BB In the modified example of the BB game shown in FIG. 7C, the BB prize is won on the winning line when the BB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game. When is established and winning, the slot machine 1 starts the BB game from the next game. In this BB game, a BB normal game is started first. The BB normal game is a game in which the winning probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. When the RB prize is won in the internal lottery during the BB regular game and the RB role is established on the winning line, the slot machine 1 starts the RB game (RB game in BB) from the next game. To do. This RB game ends when 12 games are consumed or when 8 wins have been won. If the slot machine 1 determines that the acquired number in the BB game reaches the specified number or exceeds the specified number in the next payout, the BB game is terminated.

(4-3-8) Game Type Flag Further, the slot machine 1 manages the type of game provided to the player using the game type flag shown in FIG. In the game type flag, bit b0 corresponds to the BB1 in-game flag. When this bit b0 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the BB1 game is in progress. Bit b1 corresponds to a BB2 in-game flag. When the bit b1 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the BB2 game is in progress. Bit b2 corresponds to an RB game flag. When this bit b2 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that an RB game is in progress. Bit b3 corresponds to the RT1 in-game flag. When this bit b3 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the RT1 game is in progress. Bit b4 corresponds to an RT2 in-game flag. When the bit b4 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the RT2 game is being played. Bit b5 corresponds to a BB internal game flag. When this bit 5 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the BB internal game is being played. Bit b6 corresponds to an RB internal game flag. When this bit b6 is set to “1”, the game type flag indicates that the RB internal game is being played. In addition, when neither bit is set to “1” but “0” is set, the game type flag indicates that a normal game is being played. Further, during the BB in-game, bit b0 or bit b1 and bit b2 are simultaneously set to “1”. In the following description, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the BB1 in-game flag and the BB2 in-game flag, they are simply referred to as a BB game flag.

(5) Operation of Slot Machine Next, details of the overall operation of the slot machine 1 will be described.

(5-1) Flow of one game FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by the CPU 101 when one game is executed.

Step S100: Determination of Bet Operation As shown in FIG. 8, the CPU 101 first stores a bet operation by inserting a game medal or pressing a bet button 11 based on a medal insertion signal 160 or bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c. It is determined whether or not a bet operation has been performed (S100) and waits until any signal is detected (NO in S100).

Step S101: Determination of Start Lever Operation If any signal is detected in step S101 (YES in S100), the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, and has the start lever been operated based on the start operation instruction signal 112? It is determined whether or not (S101) and waits until a signal is detected (NO in S101).

Step S102: Bet operation prohibition In step S102, when the start operation instruction signal 112 is detected (YES in S101), the CPU 101 prohibits the bet operation (S102). Specifically, by turning off the medal block solenoid 61 by the medal block signal 161, the path through which the game medal passes is switched. Thereby, the game medals newly inserted from the medal slot 10 are discharged from the medal outlet 41a to the medal tray 40. In this step, control is also performed so that the bet operation instruction signals 111 a to 111 c generated when the CPU 101 presses the bet button 11 are not accepted.

Steps S103 to S105: Internal Lottery Processing Next, the CPU 101 determines a prize to be won by executing the internal lottery processing. In this internal lottery process, the CPU 101 first obtains one numerical value included in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH (0 to 16383) by performing random number lottery (S103). In this random number lottery, a counter circuit (not shown) is used. The counter circuit increments the counter value by 1 every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH (0 to 16383), and goes around the range of 0000H to 3FFFH (0 to 16383) in about 1.6 milliseconds. The operation is continuously repeated. Further, the CPU 101 refers to the counter circuit at the timing when the start operation instruction signal 112 generated when the start lever 12 is operated, for example, and acquires the counter value at this time via the input / output port 107. As described above, when the random number value is acquired by performing the random number lottery, the CPU 101 next selects a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the winning game with reference to each game type flag (S104). Thereafter, the CPU 101 uses the selected prize lottery table to determine which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the random number value acquired in step S103 belongs to. A winning flag is set (S105).

Steps S105a to S105c: Re-game 2 Prize Winning Process As described above, when the internal lottery process is executed and one of the prizes is drawn, the CPU 101 then performs the results of the internal lottery process in steps S103 to S105. Then, it is determined whether or not the re-game 2A prize or the re-game 2B prize is won (S105a). As a result of this determination, if any one of the two replay prizes is won (YES in S105a), the CPU 101 has a condition for notifying the player which prize has been won based on the winning prize. It is determined whether or not it is satisfied (S105b). As a result of this determination, if the condition for notifying the player of which prize has been won is satisfied (YES in S105b), the CPU 101 performs a display for informing the liquid crystal display 30 (S105c). ). The conditions for notification are as follows: (1) When the net number of game medals in the BB game (acquired number-inserted number) is a predetermined number or more, (2) When it is in a predetermined time zone such as in the morning, (3 ) For example, when winning in the process of lottery of notification availability. On the other hand, as a result of the determination in step S105a, if the re-game 2 prize is not won by the internal lottery process (NO in S105a), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S106. Further, as a result of the determination in step S105b, when the condition for notifying the player of which prize has been won is not satisfied (NO in S105b), the CPU 106 proceeds to step S106.

Step S106: Stop Link Table Selection Processing In step S106, the CPU 101 selects a stop link table to be referred to in stop control based on the winning flag set in step S105 (S106). The detailed data structure of the stop link table will be described later (see FIG. 12).

Step S107: 4.1 Second Elapsed Determination Next, the CPU 101 determines the elapsed time after detecting the operation of the start lever 12, that is, the elapsed time since the start operation instruction signal 112 was input (this description). Then, it is determined whether or not it is 4.1 seconds or longer (S107). In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the elapsed time required for one game is set to a predetermined time, for example, 4.1 seconds or more, in order to prevent the player from consuming many game medals in a short time. In this way, by setting the minimum elapsed time of one game to 4.1 seconds, the player cannot play more than 15 games per minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, the start of reel rotation is waited until the timer value reaches 0. When the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is reset to the initial value (2050) corresponding to 4.1 seconds. Therefore, even if the start lever is operated in step S101, if 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the start of the rotation of the reel of the previous game, the reels R1 to R3 are in a standby state without being rotated and are in a standby state. The player is informed by a lamp and sound.

Step S108: Reel Rotation Start Next, the CPU 101 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c to drive the three reels, and rotates the stepping motor sequentially or simultaneously (S108). Specifically, the CPU 101 transmits reel drive signals 154a to 154c in a predetermined phase pattern to each reel drive motor (54a to 54c) via a plurality of drive signal lines for exciting a plurality of winding phases. To supply. The reel drive motors (54a to 54c) rotate the reels (R1 to R3) by receiving the reel drive signals 154a to 154c, which are pulse signals. Thereafter, the CPU 101 shifts all three reels (R1 to R3) to a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. Next, the CPU 101 sets a time point at which it is detected that the three reels (R1 to R3) have reached a constant rotational speed as a reference time point, and measures the remaining time until a predetermined automatic stop time elapses from this reference time point Is started, and the LED built in each stop button (13a to 13c) is turned on to inform the player that the stop button (13a to 13c) can be received. Specifically, the CPU 101 detects that the pulse widths of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c supplied to the drive signal lines of the reel drive motors (54a to 54c) that are stepping motors are constant, and this detection time point. Is set as a reference time, and a value indicating an automatic stop time of 30 seconds is set as an initial value of a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds. At this time, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to each reel is turned on.

  As a method for detecting that the three reels (R1 to R3) have reached a constant rotational speed, in addition to the method described above, a predetermined number of steps have elapsed since the start of reel rotation, or a predetermined number of times from the start of reel rotation. After a certain amount of time (the number of interrupts has been generated), a method of assuming that a constant rotation speed has been reached by outputting pulses at regular intervals to the stepping motor, or after a predetermined number of steps have elapsed since the start of reel rotation, or reel rotation After a predetermined time has elapsed since the start (occurrence of a predetermined number of interrupts), a certain rotation speed has been reached when a predetermined time has elapsed, a predetermined number of steps have elapsed, a stepping motor has made one revolution, or an index has been detected. There are ways to consider that. That is, in this embodiment, the time point at which the constant rotational speed is detected is set as the reference time point, but the time point at which it is considered that the constant rotational speed is reached may be set as the reference time point.

Step S109: Reel Stop Process Next, the CPU 101 performs a reel stop process for stopping the three reels (R1 to R3) (S109). As will be described in detail later, in the reel stop process, the CPU 101 detects stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and when the player has operated each stop button (13a to 13c), the CPU 101 selects it in step S106. Based on the stop link table, the symbol number PN to be stopped is determined from the symbol position on the reel obtained at the operation timing of each stop button (13a to 13c) and the stop data in the stop data table group, and all winding phases are determined. Reel stop processing is performed on each reel by applying a braking force by all-phase excitation that is excited simultaneously, and rotating and stopping by inertia corresponding to 15 steps after starting all-phase excitation, while automatically starting from the reference time point. When the stop time elapses, the reels (R1 to R3) that have not been stopped are automatically stopped.

Step S110: Winning Determination Process Next, the CPU 101 executes a winning determination process after all reels are stopped (S110). In this winning determination process, the CPU 101 determines whether a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line, and if a winning combination has been won, a game value set for each winning combination is assigned.

Steps S111 to S112: Game End Determination Process and Winning Flag Clear Process Next, the CPU 101 performs a game end determination process (S111), and subsequently performs a win flag clear process (S112). However, in the winning flag clear process, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize that can carry over the flag, the CPU 101 clears the winning flag only when winning and loses without winning The winning flag is not cleared and is left as it is. On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize or small role award that the flag cannot be carried over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning prize is won or not missed.

Step S113: Canceling the bet operation prohibition Next, the CPU 101 cancels the prohibition of the bet operation performed in Step S102 (S113) so that the game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted. To prepare for the start of the game, the process returns to step S100.

(5-2) Prize lottery table determination processing Next, the prize lottery table according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 9A is an explanatory diagram illustrating an example of a prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. In the example shown in FIG. 9A, during the normal game, the small role C prize, the small role B prize, the small role A prize, the RB prize, the BB2 prize, the BB1 prize, the replay prize, the replay 2A prize, and the replay 2A. The winning probabilities for determining either an award or a loss by internal lottery are “120/16384”, “510/16384”, “64/16384”, “30/16384”, “25/16384”, “ 25/16384 "," 2244/16384 "," 1/16384 "," 1/16384 ", and" 13364/16384 ". As shown in FIG. 9A, the CPU 101 performs an internal lottery using the prize lottery table TBL11 in which data indicating the winning probability is stored, thereby setting the winning flag of the winning prize.

・ Prize lottery table TBL11
The prize lottery table TBL11 shown in FIG. 9A will be described in more detail. In the prize lottery table TBL11, the lottery classification data “120” for the small role C prize is stored in the top storage area of the prize lottery table indicated by the table storage address ADR11. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 0 to 119, it indicates that the small role C prize is won. In the storage area offset by 02H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery classification data “510” for the small role B prize is stored. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 120 to 629, it indicates that the small role B prize is won. In the storage area offset by 04H from the top of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “64” for the small role A prize is stored. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 630 to 693, it indicates that the small role A prize is won. RB prize lottery classification data “30” is stored in the storage area offset by 06H from the top of the prize lottery table. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 694 to 723, it indicates that the RB prize is won. In the storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “25” for the BB2 prize is stored. Therefore, when it belongs to the range of 724 to 748, it indicates that the BB2 prize is won. In the storage area offset by 0 AH from the head of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “25” for the BB1 prize is stored. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 749 to 773, it indicates that the BB1 prize is won. In the storage area offset by 0 CH from the head of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “2244” for the replay 1 prize is stored. Therefore, when the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 774 to 3017, it indicates that the replay 1 prize is won. In the storage area offset by 0 EH from the top of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “1” for the re-game 2B prize is stored. Therefore, when the acquired random number value matches 3018, it indicates that the replay 2B prize is won. In the storage area offset by 10H from the head of the prize lottery table, lottery classification data “1” for the re-game 2A prize is stored. Therefore, if the acquired random number value matches 3019, it indicates that the replay 2A prize has been won. However, the prize lottery table TBL11 shown in FIG. 9 does not store data of numerical widths belonging to loses. Therefore, the CPU 101 sequentially compares the acquired random number value with the lottery classification data from the small role C prize to the replay 2A prize, and determines that it is lost when it is determined that it does not belong to any range. Since prize lottery tables TBL12 to 17 described later are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that the prizes to be lottery and the range of numerical values are different, detailed description thereof is omitted here.

-Winning flag The result of the internal lottery is stored by the winning flag shown in FIG. In FIG. 9B, bit b0 of the winning flag indicates the BB1 winning flag, bit b1 indicates the BB2 winning flag, and bit b2 indicates the RB winning flag. Bit b8 indicates a replay 1 winning flag, bit b9 indicates a replay 2A winning flag, and bit b10 indicates a replay 2B winning flag. Bit b11 indicates a small role A winning flag, bit b12 indicates a small role B winning flag, and bit b13 indicates a small role C winning flag. Each flag indicates winning of the corresponding prize when “1” is set. Further, the BB 1-2 winning flag and the RB winning flag are carried over with the winning flag set in the next game until the winning is made when the corresponding prize cannot be won in the game won in the internal lottery. When a game with a carry-over flag from the previous game is won and another prize is won by lottery, a plurality of flags including a carry-over flag and a newly won flag are set. Further, in this embodiment, by assigning a prize to each bit, the information on whether or not the prize has been won by the internal lottery is managed using a flag. , “02H” can be replaced with a configuration managed numerically, such as winning a small role A prize.

FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104 and the type of game being executed. . During the normal game, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL11 indicated by the table storage address ADR11. During the RT1 game, the prize lottery table TBL12 indicated by the table storage address ADR12 is selected, and during the RT2 game, the prize lottery table TBL13 indicated by the table storage address ADR13 is selected. During the BB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL14 indicated by the table storage address ADR14 is selected, and during the RB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL15 indicated by the table storage address ADR15 is selected. During the BB1 game and the BB2 game, the prize lottery table TBL16 indicated by the table storage address ADR16 is selected, and during the RB game, the prize lottery table TBL17 indicated by the table storage address ADR17 is selected.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the replay 1 prize in the RT1 game is set to “10923/16384”, so that the winning probability is set higher than the winning probability in the normal game. On the other hand, the winning probabilities of other prizes (BB1 prize, BB2 prize, RB prize, small role A prize, small role B prize, small role C prize) other than the replay prize in the RT1 game are the winning probability in the normal game. Set the same. The winning probabilities of the replay 2A award and the replay 2B award are set to be the same as the winning probabilities in the normal game, but if the probabilities are low, the winning probabilities need not necessarily be the same. Therefore, the winning probability classified into the loss in the RT1 game is lower than the winning probability in the normal game by the amount that the winning probability of the replay 1 prize is high.

  Also, in this embodiment, the winning probabilities of the replay 2A prize and the replay 2B prize in the RT2 game are both “3380/16384”, which is higher than the winning probabilities in the normal game and the RT1 game. Probability is set. On the other hand, the winning probabilities of other prizes (BB1 prize, BB2 prize, RB prize, small role A prize, small role B prize, small role C prize) other than the replay prize in the RT2 game are determined as the winning probability in the normal game. Set the same. Therefore, the probability of winning that is classified as a loss in the RT2 game is the probability that the winning probability of the replay 2 prize becomes high and the winning probability of the replay 1 prize becomes low compared to that in the normal game. It has fluctuated. Also, by making the winning probabilities of the Re-Game 2A Award and the Re-Play 2B Award the same, it becomes difficult for the player to predict which of the awards is won. Can be prevented.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of prizes other than the start prize in the BB internal game and the RB internal game (small role A prize, small role B prize, small role C prize, each replay prize) Same as winning probability. In addition, the winning probability of the start prize (BB 1 prize / BB 2 prize / RB prize) in the BB internal game and the RB internal game is set to “0/16384”, so that it is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery.

  Further, in this embodiment, during the BB game and the RB game, the winning probabilities for determining any of the small role C prize, the small role B prize, the small role A prize or the loss by the internal lottery are set to “120”, respectively. / 16384 "," 510/16384 "," 15753/16384 "and" 1/16384 ", and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. Thus, during the BB game and during the RB game, the winning probability of the small role A prize is set to a high probability compared with the winning probability during the normal game and the internal game. However, in the BB game (or RB game) in this embodiment, only the small role A prize has a high probability of winning, but the small role A prize to the small role C prize may have all winning probabilities as high probabilities. In addition, the small winning combination A prize to the small winning combination C prize may be the same winning probability as that of the base game or the internal game, and a dedicated small winning combination may be provided in the BB game (or RB game). In any case, during the BB game (or during the RB game), the combination probability of the small role award (the sum of the winning probabilities of a plurality of small role awards) is higher than that during the normal game and the internal game.

(5-3) Winning Flag Set Processing Next, the winning flag set processing shown in step S105 of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag setting process in step S105 of FIG. In the winning flag setting process, the CPU 101 sets a winning flag effective for the game from the acquired random number value and the prize lottery table corresponding to the type of game determined in step S104. At this time, even if the random number is the same, the winning lottery table is different depending on the type of game, so the winning flags to be set are also different. Even if the same prize lottery table is used, if the random number value is different, the winning flags to be set are also different. When there is a winning flag carried over from the previous game, the winning flag is set by combining the winning flag carried over with the winning flag set from the random value acquired in the game.

Steps S105a1 to S105a2: Small role C prize winning determination to small role C winning flag set As shown in FIG. 11, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won based on whether the acquired random number is a prize lottery. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role C prize in the table (S105a1). If it is determined that it belongs (S105a1 NOYES), the small role C winning flag is set (S105a2). When the small role C prize is not won (NO in S105a1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105b1.

Steps S105b1 to S105b2: small role B prize winning determination to small role B winning flag set Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data (S105b1). If it is determined that the lottery classification data belongs (YES in S105b1), the small role B winning flag is set (S105b2). If the small role B prize has not been won (NO in S105b1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105c1.

Steps S105c1 to S105c2: small role A prize winning determination to small role A winning flag set Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A prize has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data (S105c1). If it is determined that it belongs (YES in S105c1), the small role A winning flag is set (S105c2). When the small role A prize is not won (NO in S105c1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105d1.

Steps S105d1 to S105d2: RB Award Winning Determination to RB Winning Flag Set Next, the CPU 101 indicates whether or not the RB award has been won, the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the RB award lottery classification data in the award lottery table (S105d1), the RB winning flag is set, and the RT1 in-game flag and the RT2 in-game flag are cleared (S105d2). If the game in which the RB prize is won is in the RT1 game or the RT2 game, the RT game is terminated in this game. In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the RB prize lottery classification data is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery. If the RB prize is not won (NO in S105d1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105e1.

Step S105e1S105e2: BB2 Award Winning Determination to BB2 Winning Flag Set Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the BB2 award is won or not, and whether the acquired random number value is within the range indicated by the BB2 award lottery classification data in the award lottery table (S105e1), and when it is determined that it belongs (YES in S105e1), the BB2 winning flag is set, and the RT1 in-game flag and the RT2 in-game flag are cleared (S105e2). If the game in which the BB2 prize is won is an RT1 game or an RT2 game, the RT game is terminated in this game. In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the lottery classification data of the BB2 award is “0” and is not included in the lottery target of the internal lottery. If the BB2 prize is not won (NO in S105e1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105f1.

Steps S105f1 to S105f2: BB1 Award Winning Determination to BB1 Winning Flag Set Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 award has been won, the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the BB1 award lottery classification data in the award lottery table (S105f1), and if it is determined that it belongs (YES in S105f1), the BB1 winning flag is set, and the RT1 in-game flag and the RT2 in-game flag are cleared (S105f2). If the game in which the BB1 prize is won is an RT1 game or an RT2 game, the RT game is terminated in this game. In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the lottery classification data of the BB1 award is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery. If the BB1 prize is not won (NO in S105f1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105g1.

Steps S105g1 to S105g2: Replay 1 Award Winning Determination to Replay 1 Win Flag Set Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the replay 1 award has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data (S105g1). If it is determined that it belongs (YES in S105g1), the replay 1 winning flag is set (S105g2). In the BB game and the RB game, the lottery classification data of the replay 1 prize is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery. If the replay 1 prize is not won (NO in S105g1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105h1.

Steps S105h1 to S105h2: Re-game 2B Award Winning Determination to Re-Game 2B Win Flag Set Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game 2B award has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data (S105h1), and when it is determined that it belongs (YES in S105h1), both the replay 2B winning flag and the replay 1 winning flag are set simultaneously ( S105h2). In the BB game and the RB game, the lottery classification data of the replay 2B award is “0” and is not a lottery target. On the other hand, when the replay 2B prize is not won (NO in S105h1), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S105i1.

Steps S105i1 to S105i2: Re-game 2A Award Winning Determination to Re-Game 2A Win Flag Set Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game 2A award has been won. It is determined whether it belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data (S105i1), and when it is determined that it belongs (S105i2), both the replay 2A winning flag and the replay 1 winning flag are simultaneously set (S105i2). . In the BB game and the RB game, the lottery classification data of the replay 2A award is “0” and is not a lottery target. Thereafter, the CPU 101 ends the winning flag setting process.

(5-4) Structure of Stop Link Table and Stop Data Table Next, the structure of the stop link table and stop data table according to this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings.

Data structure of stop link table First, the data structure of the stop link table according to this embodiment will be described with reference to the drawings. However, since all the stop link tables have the same basic structure, only the stop link table TBL121 for replay 1 will be described in detail in this description. FIG. 12 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the stop link table selected in the stop link table selection process in step S106 of FIG. Note that the stop link table is classified for each prize to be a lottery target of the internal lottery. 12A shows a stop link table TBL21 for replay 1, FIG. 12B shows a stop link table TBL22A for replay 2A, and FIG. 12C shows a stop link table for replay 2B. TBL22B is shown, FIG.12 (D) shows stop link table TBL28 for BB1. Further, the stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 provided for each award include, for each reel that is first stopped, the data group, (a) the first stop operation is the left reel R1, and (b) the first stop. The operation is divided into three parts: middle reel R2, (c) first stop operation is right reel R3, and based on whether the symbols constituting the prize are displayed in any of the upper, middle, and lower display positions. It is further divided.

  As shown in FIG. 12 (A), the stop link table TBL21 for replay 1 is the (a) of the stop link table TBL21 when the first stop operation is the left reel R1 in the game won the replay 1 prize. When the first stop operation is the middle reel R2, the data group (b) in the stop link table TBL21 is selected, and when the first stop operation is the right reel R3, The data group c) is selected.

  As described above, when any one of the data groups (a), (b), and (c) is selected, the “plum” symbol constituting the next replay 1 prize is selected from the upper stage, the middle stage, or the lower stage. The stop data table used for the first left reel R1 is selected based on whether the display position is displayed at the position. Here, as a method of selecting the display position of the “plum” symbol, the display position corresponding to the symbol position corresponding to the stop operation timing of the player is set in advance, and the display position of the upper, middle or lower level is set in advance. For each symbol position according to the method to be set and the player's stop operation timing, determine whether the “plum” symbol should be displayed at the upper, middle or lower display position, and select multiple display positions. If there is, there is a method of determining by lottery. In the case of a game where the winning line is only one line (L1), the middle display position is automatically determined.

  For example, when the left reel R1 is selected by the first stop operation and the data group (a) in the stop link table TBL21 is selected, and the “Plum” symbol is displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1, When the stop data table TBL102 is selected and displayed at the middle display position, the stop data table TBL101 is selected, and when displayed at the lower display position, the stop data table TBL103 is selected. Here, the case where the stop data table TBL103 is selected and the “plum” symbol is displayed at the lower display position will be described. The winning lines L3 and L5 including the lower display position of the left reel R1 are candidates. Therefore, when the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, either the stop data table TBL203 displayed at the lower display position or the stop data table TBL201 displayed at the middle display position is selected as a selection candidate. Become. On the other hand, when the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, either the stop data table TBL303 displayed at the lower display position or the stop data table TBL302 displayed at the upper display position is a candidate for selection. . As described above, when there are a plurality of selection candidates, as in the case of the left reel R1, which one to select is determined by lottery or the like. Here, the case where the stop data table TBL201 is selected and the “plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2 will be described. The stop data table TBL302 that becomes the upper display position of the remaining right reel R3 in the third stop operation. Is selected. As a result, “plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L5.

  When the middle reel R2 is selected in the first stop operation and the data group (b) in the stop link table TBL21 is selected, only the stop data table TBL201 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position is selected. I can't. This is to prevent simultaneous display of the “cherry” symbol and the “plum” symbol on the left reel R1. If the “Plum” symbol is displayed at the upper or lower display position on the left reel R1, the “Cherry” symbol may be displayed at the lower or upper display position. The winning line including the display position of can no longer be selected. When the stop data table TBL201 is selected in this way, in the next second stop operation, when the left reel R1 is selected, the stop data table TBL101 is selected, and in the third stop operation, the stop data table TBL301 is selected. The Further, when the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, the stop data table TBL301 is selected, and in the third stop operation, the stop data table TBL101 is selected. As a result, “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L1.

  For the same reason, when the right reel R3 is selected in the first stop operation and the data group (c) in the stop link table TBL21 is selected, only the stop data table TBL301 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position is available. I can't choose. Therefore, when the left reel R1 is selected in the next second stop operation, the stop data table TBL101 is selected, and further, the stop data table TBL201 is selected in the third stop operation. Further, when the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, the stop data table TBL201 is selected, and in the third stop operation, the stop data table TBL101 is selected. As a result, “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L1.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 12B, the stop link table TBL22A for the replay 2A has a “(a) data group in the stop link table TBL22A selected on any of the pay lines L1 to L5. “Plum Red 7” is displayed. On the other hand, when the data group (b) or (c) in the stop link table TBL22A is selected, the winning line is displayed for the purpose of preventing simultaneous display of the “cherry” symbol and the “plum” symbol on the left reel R1. “Plum red 7 role” is displayed only on L1.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12C, the stop link table TBL22B for the replay 2B is displayed on any of the pay lines L1 to L5 when the data group (a) in the stop link table TBL22B is selected. “Plum white 7 role” is displayed. On the other hand, when the data group (b) or (c) in the stop link table TBL22B is selected, the winning line is displayed for the purpose of preventing simultaneous display of the “cherry” symbol and the “plum” symbol on the left reel R1. “Plum red 7 role” is displayed only on L1.

  Furthermore, as shown in FIG. 12D, the stop link table TBL27 for BB1 is the player regardless of which data group (a), (b), or (c) is selected. "Red 7 combination" is displayed on any of the pay lines L1 to L5 in accordance with the stop operation timing.

  As described above, the stop link table stores the table number indicating the stop data table to be selected, the address storing the table, or the like according to the operation sequence of the stop operation and the display position of the upper, middle or lower stage.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of a stop data table group TBL31 that stores a plurality of stop data tables. As shown in FIG. 13, the stop data table group TBL31 is composed of reels (R1 to R3) and stop data tables TBL101 to TBL199, TBL201 to TBL299, and TBL301 to TBL399 corresponding to each prize and loss.

  The stop data table group TBL31 in this embodiment is divided according to each prize or loss, but it is not always necessary to make such a division. In addition, stop data tables having the same data structure can also be used in different prizes.

Data structure of stop data table Next, the data structure of the stop data table used for stopping the right reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 14A shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band, and FIGS. 14B, 14C, and 14D respectively show the stop data table TBL301 for replay 1 that displays the symbols at the middle display position. The stop data table TBL341 for the small role B and the stop data table TBL381 for the BB1 are shown.

  The CPU 101 obtains a symbol number PN indicating the symbol position on the reel corresponding to the reference position at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, and obtains the symbol number PN as the “stop operation symbol number”. " As shown in FIG. 14, the stop data table indicates from “0” to “4” which indicates the number of frames ahead of the symbol position indicated by the acquired stop operation symbol number to stop the reel from rotating. The number of advance frames is stored. For example, the number of advance frames = “0” means to stop at the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and the advance frame number = “4” is the symbol position four symbols ahead of the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Means to stop. By controlling the stop position based on the stop data table in which the number of advance frames is associated with each symbol number PN in this way, the middle stage with the symbol corresponding to the symbol position designated by the number of advance frames as the reference position. It can be displayed at the display position. That is, the number of advance frames associated with the stop operation symbol number acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected can be easily obtained from the stop data table. The stop data table only needs to be able to instruct where the symbol position is advanced to stop the reel, so that the symbol number PN to be stopped is stored instead of the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. It may be configured.

  For example, the stop data table TBL301 for replay 1 is configured so that a “plum” symbol can be displayed at the middle display position regardless of the number of the stop operation symbol number acquired. The stop data table TBL 321 for the small role B is also configured so that the “bell” symbol can be displayed at the middle display position regardless of the obtained stop operation symbol number. In other words, the “Plum” symbol and the “Bell” symbol occupy 5 of the 21 symbols arranged as shown in FIG. 14A, and these symbols are arranged within an interval of 4 frames. For this reason, in this embodiment, the “plum” symbol and the “bell” symbol can always be displayed at the predetermined display position. That is, the “plum” symbol and the “bell” symbol are 100% retractable symbols.

  On the other hand, the stop data table TBL381 for BB1 can display the “red 7” symbol at the middle display position only at the five locations “2” to “6” where the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. It is configured to be able to. According to the stop data table TBL381, when the acquired stop operation symbol numbers are “9” to “13” and “16” to “20”, the “white 7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are respectively displayed in the middle row. If it is displayed at a position other than those, a “cherry” symbol is displayed at the middle display position.

  For example, a case where the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing of the player is “5” will be described. When the stop data table TBL301 for the re-game 1 is selected, the advance frame number “3” is As a result, the left reel R1 is stopped by advancing three frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. As a result, the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is displayed at the middle display position. Further, when the stop data table TBL341 for the small role B is selected, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the left reel R1 is stopped without advancing the frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Thereby, the “bell” symbol of symbol number PN = 5 is displayed at the middle display position. Further, when the stop data table TBL361 for BB1 is selected, the advance frame number “1” is acquired, and the left reel R1 is stopped by one frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. As a result, the “red 7” symbol with symbol number PN = 6 is displayed in the middle. Thus, depending on the stop data table to be selected, even when the acquired stop operation symbol numbers are the same, the symbols displayed at the middle display position are different.

(5-5) Stop Link Table Selection Processing Next, the stop link table selection processing shown in step S106 of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop link table selection process in step S106. In this stop link table selection processing, stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 set for each award used in stop control are selected from the winning flags set in step S105, and a stop data table for specifying the display position according to the stop operation sequence is created. Stop control is performed while selecting sequentially.

Steps S106a1 to S106a2: Replay 1 Winning Flag Set Determination to Replay 1 Stop Link Table TBL21 Selection As shown in FIG. If it is determined (S106a1) that it is set (YES in S106a1), the stop link table TBL21 for replay 1 is selected (S106a2), and this process is terminated. In addition, when it determines with the winning flag regarding the replay 1 not being set (NO of S106a1), it transfers to step S106b1.

Steps S106b1 to S106b2: Replay 1 & 2A winning flag set determination to replay 2A stop link table TBL22A selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether both the winning flag related to replay 2A and the winning flag related to replay 1 are set. If it is determined whether or not it is set (YES in S106b1), the stop link table TBL22A for replay 2A is selected (S106b1), and this process is terminated. When it is determined that the winning flags relating to the replay 1 and the replay 2A are not set (NO in S106b1), the process proceeds to step S106c1.

Steps S106c1 to S106c2: Replay 1 & 2B Winning Flag Set Determination to Replay 2B Stop Link Table TBL22B Selection Next, whether the winning flag related to replay 2B and the winning flag related to replay 1 are both set by the CPU 101 If it is determined whether or not it is set (YES in S106c1), the stop link table TBL22B for replay 2B is selected (S106c1), and this process is terminated. When it is determined that the winning flags relating to the replay 1 and the replay 2B are not set (NO in S106c1), the process proceeds to step S106d1.

Steps S106d1 to S106d2: RB winning flag set determination to RB stop link table TBL26 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an RB winning flag is set (S106d1) and determines that it is set. If so (YES in S106d1), the stop link table TBL26 for RB is selected (S106d2), and this process ends. In addition, when it determines with the winning flag regarding RB not being set (NO of S106d1), it transfers to step S106e1.

Steps S106e1 to S106e2: BB2 winning flag set determination to BB2 stop link table TBL27 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning flag related to BB2 is set (S106e1), and determines that it is set. If so (YES in S106e1), the stop link table TBL27 for BB2 is selected (S106e2), and this process ends. In addition, when it determines with the winning flag regarding BB2 not being set (NO of S106e1), it transfers to step S106f1.

Steps S106f1 to S106f2: BB1 winning flag set determination to BB1 stop link table TBL28 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning flag related to BB1 is set (S106f1), and determines that it is set. If so (YES in S106f1), the stop link table TBL28 for BB1 is selected (S106f2), and this process is terminated. In addition, when it determines with the winning flag regarding BB1 not being set (NO of S106f1), it transfers to step S106g1.

Steps S106g1 to S106g2: small role C winning flag set determination to small role C stop link table TBL23 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning flag related to the small role C is set (S106g1) and set. If it is determined that the stop link table TBL23 for the small role C is selected (S106g2), the process is terminated. If it is determined that the winning flag relating to the small combination C is not set (NO in S106g1), the process proceeds to step S106h1.

Steps S106h1 to S106h2: Small role B winning flag set determination to small role B stop link table TBL24 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning flag related to the small role B is set (S106h1) and set. If it is determined that the stop link table TBL24 for the small role B is selected (S106h2), the process is terminated. If it is determined that the winning flag for the small combination B is not set (NO in S106h1), the process proceeds to step S106i1.

Steps S106i1 to S106i2: small role A winning flag set determination to small role A stop link table TBL25 selection Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning flag related to the small role A is set (S106i1) and set If it is determined that the stop link table TBL25 for the small role A is selected (S106j2), the process is terminated. If it is determined that the winning flag relating to the small combination A is not set (NO in S106i1), the process proceeds to step S106j.

Step S106j: Selection of Lost Stop Link Table TBL29 Finally, if any winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects a stop link table TBL29 for losing (S106j), and ends this processing.

  In addition, when each prize is classified into three types, such as a start prize, a small role prize, and a replay prize, as shown in FIG. 6, for example, when different types of winning flags are set together (for example, BB1 award and replay 1 award), in this process, which winning flag is prioritized is ordered. For example, in the slot machine 1, the re-game prize, the start prize, and the small role prize are set as the determination order. The games in which different types of winning flags are set together are a BB internal game and an RB internal game.

(5-6) Reel Stop Processing Next, the reel stop processing shown in step S109 in FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 16 to 17 are flowcharts showing the contents of the reel stop process in step S109. The reel stop process includes an operation stop control process for stopping the reels according to the stop data in the stop data table group, and an automatic stop if no stop operation is performed between the reference time and the automatic stop time. An automatic stop process for controlling the reel, and a stop control management process for managing the stop control so that the reel is stopped by an operation stop control process when a stop operation is performed between the reference time and the automatic stop time. including. The details will be described below.

Steps S109a to S109b: Automatic Stop Time Elapse Determination to First Button Stop Determination As shown in FIG. 16, the CPU 101 first refers to a timer value indicating the remaining time, and automatically stops automatically from the reference time point. Is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c. (S109a) and whether or not the first stop button stop operation has been performed (S109b). In this example, stop button numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the left stop button 13a, the middle stop button 13b, and the right stop button 13c, respectively. Accordingly, in step S109b, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is detected, the CPU 101 determines that the first stop button stop operation has been performed.

Steps S109c to S109c1: Acquisition of a pressed stop button number and acquisition of a stop operation symbol number to acquisition of a stop button number = “3” and acquisition of a symbol number immediately after elapse When it is determined that the first stop button is pressed as described above, Next, the CPU 101 acquires any one of the stop button numbers “1” to “3” indicating the type of the stop button from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the timing at which the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected. The stop operation symbol number is acquired (S109c). However, if it is determined in step S109a that the stop button has not been pressed even after the automatic stop time has elapsed (NO in step S109a), the CPU 101 determines that the stop button number “ 3 ”and the symbol number are acquired (S109c1), and the process proceeds to step S109d.

Step S109d: Limit the data group to be used from the stop link data table group Next, the CPU 101 starts from the stop button number in the stop link table based on the winning flag selected in the reel stop link table selection process in step S106 of FIG. The data group of the stop link table that can be used is limited (S109d). Specifically, based on the acquired stop button number, the stop link table (a) for the left reel R1, the stop link table (b) for the middle reel R2, or the stop link table (c) for the right reel R3. The data group to be used is limited from any one.

Step S109e: Determination of a stop data table to be used for the first stop Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the symbol to be stopped can be displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower display positions (S109e). . In the case of the left reel R1, the winning line L2 or L4 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, or the winning line L3 if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L5 is a winning line candidate. In the case of the middle reel R2, the winning line L2 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1, L4 or L5 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, and the winning line if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L3 is a winning line candidate. In the case of the right reel R3, the winning line L2 or L5 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, or the winning line L3 if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L4 is a winning line candidate. If display is possible at a plurality of display positions, one stop data table for a predetermined line is selected by lottery or the like from among the winning line candidates that combine them.

Steps S109f to S109g: Determine advance frame number based on stop data table-Stop corresponding reel at position according to advance frame number Next, CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table and acquires the stop operation symbol The advance frame number corresponding to the number is acquired (S109f), and the reel on which the stop operation has been performed is stopped by advancing the rotation based on the advance frame number (S109g).

Steps S109h to S109i: Automatic stop time elapse determination to second button stop determination Next, the CPU 101 refers to the timer value indicating the remaining time to determine whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (S109h) and 2 It is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c whether or not the stop operation of the second stop button has been performed (S109i). In step S109i, if any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, the CPU 101 determines that the second stop button stop operation has been performed.

Steps S109j to S109j1: Acquisition of a pressed stop button number and acquisition of a stop operation symbol number to acquisition of a stop button number and acquisition of a symbol number immediately after it is determined that the second stop button has been pressed as described above, then the CPU 101 Acquires any one of stop button numbers “1” to “3” indicating the type of the stop button from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and performs stop operation at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected. The symbol number is acquired (S109j). However, if it is determined in step S109h that the stop button has not been pressed even after the automatic stop time has elapsed (NO in step S109h), the CPU 101 determines that the reel from the rightmost side among the remaining reels rotating at that time. The reel stop button number and symbol number are acquired (S109j1), and the process proceeds to step S109k. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the right reel R3, the middle reel R2, and the left reel R1 are rotating in this order. For example, when the middle reel R2 and the left reel R1 are rotating, the CPU 101 selects the middle reel R2. Then, the stop button number “2” is acquired. For example, when the right reel R3 and the middle reel R2 or the left reel R1 are rotating, the CPU 101 selects the right reel R3 and acquires the stop button number “3”.

Step S109k: Determination of stop data table to be used for the second stop Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number acquired in step S109j or S109j1. To do.

Steps S109l to S109m: Advance frame number is determined based on stop data table. Corresponding reel is stopped at a position corresponding to the advance frame number. Next, as shown in FIG. 17, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table. Then, the number of advance frames corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number is acquired (S109l), and the reel that has been stopped is rotated based on the advance frame number and stopped (S109m).

Steps S109n to S109o: Automatic stop time elapsed determination to third button stop determination Next, the CPU 101 refers to the timer value indicating the remaining time to determine whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (S109n) and 3 It is determined based on the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c whether or not the stop operation of the second stop button has been performed (S109o). In step S109o, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, the CPU 101 determines that the stop operation of the third stop button has been performed.

Steps S109p to S109p2: Acquisition of a pressed stop button number and acquisition of a stop operation symbol number to determination of a prize or loss that allows 100% winning When determining that the third stop button has been pressed as described above, Then, one of the stop button numbers “1” to “3” indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected. The number is acquired (S109p), and the process proceeds to step S109q. However, if it is determined in step S109n that the stop button has not been pressed even after the automatic stop time has elapsed (NO in step S109n), the CPU 101 determines the stop button numbers and symbols of the remaining reels rotating at that time. The number is acquired (S109p1), and then it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (step S109p2). Here, when it is determined that the internal lottery has been lost or it is determined that the prize is 100% winable (YES in step S109p2), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S109q. On the other hand, if it is determined that the result of the internal lottery is neither a loss nor a prize that allows 100% winning (NO in step S109p2), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S109t1.

Step S109q: Determines a stop data table to be used for the third stop. In Step S109q, the CPU 101 determines stop data adapted to the stop position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number acquired in Step S109p or S109p1. Determine the table.

Steps S109r to S10s: Advance frame number is determined based on stop data table. Corresponding reel is stopped at a position corresponding to the advance frame number. Next, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table and acquires the stop operation symbol acquired. The number of advance frames corresponding to the number is acquired (S109r), and the reel that has been stopped is rotated based on the advance frame number and stopped (S109s), and the process is terminated.

Steps S109t1 to S109t2: Identification of unstopped reels to automatic stop processing When it is determined in step S109t that the result of the internal lottery is neither lost nor a 100% winning prize (NO in step S109p2), the CPU 101 Sets the automatic stop flag to ON, specifies a reel that has not stopped yet (S109t1), and starts an automatic stop process for this reel (S109t2).

  Here, the data structure of the stop data table used for controlling the right reel R3 selected in the game in which the replay 2A prize or the replay 2B prize is won in the present embodiment will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 18 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stop control of the right reel R3 selected in the game in which the replay 2A prize or the replay 2B prize is won. 18A shows a symbol arrangement of the reel band 58c attached to the right reel R3. FIGS. 18B1 to B3 are for stopping the upper display position for the replay 2A award, respectively. A stop data table TBL322, a stop data table TBL321 for stopping the middle display position, and a stop data table TBL323 for stopping the lower display position are shown. Further, (D1) to (D3) in FIG. 18 respectively indicate a stop data table TBL312 for stopping the upper display position of the replay 2B award, a stop data table TBL311 for stopping the middle display position, and stop data for stopping the lower display position. A table TBL313 is shown. These stop data tables instruct the number of frames ahead of the symbol position on the reel indicated by the stop operation symbol number acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signal 113c is detected to indicate the number of frames ahead to stop the reel. The number of advance frames from “0” to “4” is stored. For example, the number of advance frames = “0” means to stop at the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and the advance frame number = “4” is the symbol position four symbols ahead of the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Means to stop.

  Here, for example, in the game where the replay 2A prize is won, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “1”, the stop data table TBL322 is selected, and based on this, the “red 7” symbol is displayed. It is displayed at the upper display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “2”, the stop data table TBL322 or TBL321 is selected, and based on this, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the upper or middle display position. In addition, when the stop operation symbol number indicates “3” to “5”, the stop data table TBL322, TBL321, or TBL323 is selected, and based on this, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the upper, middle, or lower display positions. Is done. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “6”, the stop data table TBL321 or TBL323 is selected, and based on this, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the middle or lower display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “7”, the stop data table TBL323 is selected, and based on this, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. In addition, when the right reel R3 is first stopped and operated in a plurality of winning lines, since it is not limited to one winning line, the “red 7” symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, or lower stage. Can be displayed at any of the positions. That is, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “1” to “7”, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on any winning line. However, when there are a plurality of selectable stop data tables, such as when the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “2” to “6”, which stop data table is selected is determined by lottery. Or you may comprise so that the stop data table previously matched with the stop operation symbol number may be acquired and determined. On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol numbers acquired at the stop operation timing indicate “8” to “21”, the “red 7” symbol cannot be displayed at any of the upper, middle, or lower display positions. For this reason, the “plum” symbol is displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower display positions.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18 (C), these stop data tables have 4 frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing to the symbol position of the “red 7” symbol. If it is within the range, the “Red 7” symbol that is the RT start appearance is displayed, and if the “Red 7” symbol cannot be displayed because the number of frames exceeds the range of 4 frames, the “Plum” symbol is displayed. Such stop data is stored. Further, when the “red 7” symbol can be displayed at any of the upper, middle, and lower display positions, any one of the plurality of stop data tables is appropriately selected. Thereby, when the stop operation symbol numbers acquired at the stop operation timing are “1” to “7” (range of 7 frames), the “red 7” symbol can be displayed on the winning line.

  For example, in the game where the replay 2B award is won, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “8”, the stop data table TBL 312 is selected, and based on this, the “white 7” symbol is displayed in the upper row. It is displayed at the display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “9”, the stop data table TBL312 or TBL311 is selected, and based on this, the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the upper or middle display position. When the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “10” to “12”, the stop data table TBL312, TBL311 or TBL313 is selected, and based on this, the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the upper, middle or lower display position. Is done. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “13”, the stop data table TBL311 or TBL313 is selected, and based on this, the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the middle or lower display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “14”, the stop data table TBL 313 is selected, and based on this, the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. In addition, when the right reel R3 is first stopped and operated in a plurality of winning lines, since it is not limited to one winning line, the “white 7” symbol is displayed in the upper, middle or lower stage. Can be displayed at any of the positions. That is, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “8” to “14”, the “white 7” symbol can be stopped on any winning line. However, when there are a plurality of selectable stop data tables, such as when the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “9” to “13”, which stop data table is selected is determined by lottery. Or you may comprise so that the stop data table previously matched with the stop operation symbol number may be acquired and determined. On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “1” to “7” or “15” to “21”, the “white 7” symbol is displayed in any of the upper, middle, or lower display positions. It cannot be displayed. For this reason, the “plum” symbol is displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower display positions.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 18E, these stop data tables include four frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing to the symbol position of the “white 7” symbol. If it is within the range, the “White 7” symbol that is the RT start outcome is displayed, and if the “White 7” symbol cannot be displayed because the number of frames exceeds the range of 4 frames, the “Plum” symbol is displayed. Such stop data is stored. Further, when the “white 7” symbol can be displayed at any of the upper, middle, and lower display positions, any one of the plurality of stop data tables is appropriately selected. Thereby, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing is “8” to “14” (range of 7 frames), the “white 7” symbol can be displayed on the winning line.

  Further, in this embodiment, in the game where the replay 2A prize is won, the stop operation symbol number that can display the “red 7” symbol that constitutes the “plum red 7 role” that becomes the RT start appearance is “1”. "To" 7 ". However, in the game in which the replay 2B award is won, when the stop operation symbol number indicates “1” to “7”, the “Plum” symbol constituting the “Plum combination” that does not become the RT start appearance is displayed. On the other hand, in the game in which the replay 2B award is won, the stop operation symbol numbers that can display the “white 7” symbols constituting the “plum white 7 role” that will be the start of RT are “8” to “14”. It is. However, in the game in which the replay 2A prize is won, when the stop operation symbol number indicates “8” to “14”, the “Plum” symbol constituting the “Plum combination” that does not become the RT start appearance is displayed. In other words, in the present embodiment, the re-operation 2A award and the re-game 2B award have a relationship in which the stop operation symbol numbers for displaying the RT start result do not overlap each other. In other words, there is no symbol position on the common reel that displays the RT start result both when the replay 2A prize is won and when the replay 2B prize is won. This is to prevent the player from specifying the stop operation timing for displaying the RT start result. If the player does not know whether the Replay 2A Award or the Replay 2B Award is won, the position of the symbol on the reel that displays the RT start outcome corresponding to the Replay 2A Award or the Replay 2B Award is specified. Can not. For this reason, the player has no choice but to rely on whether the re-game 2A prize or the re-game 2B prize is won, thereby preventing a decrease in gameability of always displaying the RT start result. .

  FIG. 19 shows a case where a stop operation is performed in the order of left reel → middle reel → right reel in the game where the replay 2A prize is won, and corresponds to the replay 1 prize or the replay 2A prize on the winning line L1. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining stop control performed by the CPU 101 based on the reel stop process in step S109 in FIG. 8 when winning a winning combination. FIGS. 19A1 to 19A3 respectively show the symbol arrangement of the left reel band, the symbol arrangement of the middle reel band, and the symbol arrangement of the right reel band. FIG. 19B shows a stop data table TBL121 for middle stage stop that is selected when the left reel R1 is stopped by the first stop operation, and FIG. 19C shows the middle reel R2 by the second stop operation. FIG. 19D shows a stop data table TBL321 for stopping at the middle stage selected when stopping the right reel R3 by the third stop operation. FIG. 19D shows the stop data table TBL221 for stopping at the middle stage selected when stopping. Show.

  Here, with respect to all reels (R1 to R3), when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing of the player is “4”, the left reel R1 is stopped as a stop data table. The data table TBL121 is selected, and the number of frames advanced from this is acquired. Therefore, the left reel R1 is stopped by one frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and as a result, the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 5 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, the stop data table TBL 221 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, and the advance frame number = “3” is acquired from the selected stop data table TBL221. Therefore, the middle reel R2 is stopped three frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and as a result, the “Plum” symbol having the symbol number PN = 7 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, the stop data table TBL321 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, and the advance frame number = “2” is acquired from the table. Accordingly, two frames are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, the right reel R3 is stopped, and the “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 6 is displayed at the middle display position. That is, stop control is performed so that “Plum-Plum-Red 7”, which is the RT start outcome, is arranged on the winning line L1, and as a result, the re-game 2A prize is won and the RT1 game is started from the next game. The

  On the other hand, for the case where the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “9” for all reels (R1 to R3), the stop control of the left reel R1 is the number of advance frames = “ 1 "is acquired, and the" plum "symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed at the middle display position by one frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Next, in the stop control of the middle reel R2, the number of advance frames = “3” is acquired. As a result, the “plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 12 is displayed in the middle row by advancing three frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Displayed in position. Next, in the stop control of the right reel R3, the advance frame number “3” is acquired, and the “plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 12 is displayed at the middle display position by advancing 3 frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Is done. In other words, stop control is performed so that “plum-plum-plum” that is not the RT start result is arranged on the winning line L1, and as a result, only the replay 2A prize is won. As described above, regarding the right reel R3, depending on the stop operation timing of the player, there are a case where the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the winning line and a case where the “plum” symbol is displayed. Specifically, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “2” to “6”, the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1, and the stop operation symbol number PN is displayed. When “1” is “1” and “7” to “21”, a “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1. When the stop operation is performed in the order of left reel → middle reel → right reel, even when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing of the player is “9”, the stop operation timing of the player Similarly to the case where the acquired stop operation symbol number PN is “4”, the stop data tables TBL121, TBL221, and TBL321 are respectively selected.

  As described above, the stop data table referred to by the replay 2A award stop link table TBL22A becomes the RT start outcome when the replay 2A award is won according to the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing. It is data that displays either “Plum-Plum-Red 7” (“Plum Red 7”) or “Plum-Plum-Plum” (“Plum”), which is the only prize for the Replay 2A Award. .

Stop Mode of Replay 2A Award or Replay 2B Award FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stop mode in a game in which the replay 2A award or the replay 2B award is won. As described above, in the slot machine 1, the replay 2A award and the replay 2B award are provided as the second replay award, and the replay 2A award is selected according to the symbol position on the reel of the right reel R3. And the replay 2B award, the stop mode displayed on the winning line is switched. That is, when the stop operation symbol number is “1” to “7” (symbol position 1), in the winning game of the replay 2A prize shown in FIG. “Plum-Plum-Red 7” is displayed, and “Plum-Plum-Plum” which is the role of the Re-Game 2A Award is displayed in the winning game of the Re-Game 2B Award shown in FIG. When the stop operation symbol number is “8” to “14” (symbol position 2), the “Plum-” that is the role of the replay 2B award in the replay 2A award winning game shown in FIG. "Plum-Plum" is displayed, and in the re-game 2B prize winning game shown in FIG. 20D, the role of the re-game 2B prize and "Plum-Plum-White 7" which is the RT start appearance are displayed. Symbol position 1 becomes stop operation symbol numbers “1” to “7” and symbol position 2 becomes stop operation symbol numbers “8” to “14” when the right reel R3 is stopped first. It is. On the other hand, when the right reel R3 is stopped at the end, the range of symbol positions to be won is reduced from 7 frames to 5 frames, and the symbol positions at which the RT start result is not displayed are increased. Since there is no common symbol position for displaying the RT start result in both the re-game 2A prize and the re-game 2B prize, there is no inconvenience in control. As described above, in this embodiment, there is no symbol position on the common reel that displays the RT start result both when the replay 2A prize is won and when the replay 2B prize is won.

(5-7) Winning Determination Processing Next, the winning determination processing shown in step S110 of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 21 to 22 are flowcharts showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, after the reels are stopped, the combination of symbols arranged on the activated winning line is checked to determine whether or not a winning combination has been established. When it is determined that a winning combination has been won and the winning combination has been won, the CPU 101 performs a process of starting another type of game if the winning winning combination is a start winning prize, and gives a dividend if it is a small winning prize. If it is determined that a combination that is an RT start outcome has been established, processing for starting an RT game is performed.

Steps S110a to S110b: Winning determination table with reference to creation of winning determination table to winning determination table As shown in FIG. 21, the CPU 101 first configures a display row displayed by all the stopped reels R1 to R3. A winning determination table is created from the symbol position and symbol number (S110a). Next, the CPU 101 performs a winning determination with reference to the winning determination table created in step S110a (S110b).

Steps S110c to S110c1: Replay 1 Winning Determination to Replay 1 Winning Flag Clear Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a replay 1 prize has been won (S110c), and if it is determined that a win has been won (YES in S110c) ), The replay 1 winning flag is cleared (S110c1). Subsequently, automatic bet processing (6) (see FIG. 5) is performed (S100a in FIG. 8), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the replay 1 prize has not been won (NO in S110c), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110d.

Steps S110d to S110d4: Replay 2A Winning Determination—RT1 Number of Games = 100 Sets Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the replay 2A prize has been won (S110d), and if it is determined that a win has been won (YES in S110d) ), The winning flag of replay 2A and the winning flag of replay 1 are cleared (S110d1). Subsequently, in the normal game and each RT game, it is determined whether or not “Plum red 7 role” that is the RT start appearance is displayed and won (S110d2), and it is determined that “Plum red 7 role” is displayed. (S110d2), the RT1 in-game flag is set (S110d3), and the number of RT1 games is set to 100 (S110d4). Therefore, even if the replay 2A award is won during the internal game and the “plum red 7 role” that is the RT start appearance is displayed, the game does not shift to the RT1 game. In other words, the player can know that he / she has won one of the BB1 prize, BB2 prize or RB prize by not shifting to the RT1 game even if “Plum Red 7” is displayed. Subsequently, automatic bet processing (6) (see FIG. 5) is performed (S100a in FIG. 8), and the process returns to step S101. On the other hand, if it is determined that the replay 2A award has not been won (NO in S110d), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110e.

Steps S110e to S110e4: Replay 2B Winning Determination to RT1 Number of Games = 100 Sets Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a replay 2B award has been won (S110e), and if it is determined that a win has been won (YES in S110e) ), The winning flag of replay 2B and the winning flag of replay 1 are cleared (S110e1). Subsequently, in the normal game and each RT game, it is determined whether or not “Plum white 7 role”, which is the RT start roll, is displayed (S110e2), and it is determined that “Plum white 7 role” is displayed. (YES in S110e2), the RT1 in-game flag is set (S110e3), and the number of RT1 games is set to 100 (S110e4). Therefore, even if the replay 2B award is won during the internal game and the “plum white 7 role” that is the RT start outcome is displayed, the RT1 game is not shifted. In other words, the player can know that he / she has won one of the BB1 award, BB2 award or RB award by not shifting to the RT1 game even when “Plum White 7” is displayed. Subsequently, automatic bet processing (6) (see FIG. 5) is performed (S100a in FIG. 8), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the replay 2B prize has not been won (NO in S110e), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110f shown in FIG.

Steps S110f to S110f1: Small role C winning determination to dividend awarding processing Next, as shown in FIG. 22, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won (S110f), and has determined that it has been won. In the case (YES in S110f), a payout process for two game medals is performed (S110f1). On the other hand, if it is determined that the small role C prize has not been won (NO in S110f), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110g.

Steps S110g to S110g1: Small role B winning determination to dividend awarding processing Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize has been won (S110g), and if it is determined that the prize has been won (YES in S110g), the game A payout process for eight medals is performed (S110g1). If it is determined that the small role B prize has not been won (NO in S110g), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110h.

Steps S110h to S110h1: Small role A winning determination to dividend awarding processing Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small role A prize has been won (S110h). A payout process for 15 medals is performed (S110h1). On the other hand, when it is determined that the small role A prize has not been won (NO in S110h), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S110i.

  In the payout award process in steps S110f1, S110g1, and S110h1, a payout credit process (4) (see FIG. 5) for adding the number of payouts to the credit up to the credit upper limit value (50) is executed and stored in the storage device. The portion exceeding the credit upper limit value is paid out by switching to a payout payout process (5) (see FIG. 5) for paying out game medals from the medal payout device to the medal tray 40.

Steps S110i-S110i2: RB winning determination-maximum small part winning number setting (8 times) and maximum game number setting (12 times)
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB award has been won (S110i). If it is determined that the RB has been won (YES in S110i), the RB game flag is set (S110i1). Subsequently, the maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 times (S110i2).

Steps S110j to S110j4: BB 1 to 2 winning determination to setting a maximum small role winning number (8 times) and maximum game number (12 times)
Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 award to the BB2 award has been won (S110k). If it is determined that a prize has been won (YES in S110j), the BB game in-progress flag corresponding to the award is set (S110k1). The acquired number counter is cleared (S110k2). Next, the CPU 101 further sets an RB game flag (S110k3). Subsequently, the maximum number of small role winnings (remaining winnings) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum number of games (remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S110k4). By the processing in steps S110k3 and S110k4, the RB game can be started from the first game of the BB game. If steps S110k3 to S110k4 are omitted, the RB game is not executed immediately after the start of the BB game, the BB base game is executed as shown in FIG. It can be a BB game to be started.

(5-8) Game End Determination Process Next, the game end determination process shown in step S111 of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 23 to 24 are flowcharts showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S111. In this game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied in the game for which the end condition is set.

Step S111a: Determination during RB game As shown in FIG. 23, the CPU 101 first determines whether or not the RB game is in progress with reference to the RB game in-progress flag (S111a). (NO in S111a), the process proceeds to step S111h.

Steps S111b to S111c: Dividend award determination-Remaining small role winning number subtraction (-1)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111a that the RB game is in progress (YES in S111a), the CPU 101 determines whether or not a small role award has been won and a dividend has been awarded in this game (S111b), and the small role award has been won. If it is determined that a payout has been awarded (YES in S111b), the remaining small role winning count is subtracted (S111c). If it is determined that no payout has been awarded (NO in S111b), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111e.

Steps S111d to S111g: Remaining small role winning number = 0 determination-RB game flag clear Next, the CPU 101 determines whether the remaining small role winning number has reached 0 (S111d), and the small role winning number becomes 0 If it is determined that it has been reached (YES in S111d), the RB game flag is cleared (S111g).
Step S111e: Remaining game count subtraction (-1)
On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S111d that there is a remaining small role winning number (NO in S111d), or if it is determined in step S111b that no payout has been awarded (NO in S111b), the remaining winning number is obtained. Displayed on the display 23b, the remaining number of games is subtracted (S111e).

Step S111f: Remaining game count = 0 determination Subsequently, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the remaining game count has reached 0 (S111f), and determines that the remaining game count has reached 0 (YES in S111f). When the RB game flag is cleared (S111g) and it is determined that there is a remaining number of games (YES in S111f), the remaining number of games is displayed on the acquired number display 23b.

Step S111h: Determination during BB game Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB game is in progress with reference to the BB game flag (S111h). The process proceeds to step S111o shown in FIG.

Step S111i to Step S111k: Dividend Grant Determination—Acquired Number Display On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S111h that the BB game is in progress (YES in S111h), whether or not the small role prize has won in this game and the dividend has been awarded (S111i), and if it is determined that a prize has been awarded after winning the small role prize (YES in S111i), the dividend is added to the acquired number counter value (S111j). Subsequently, the CPU 101 displays the acquired number on the acquired number display 23b (S111k). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111i that no payout has been awarded (NO in S111i), the CPU 101 skips step S111j and proceeds to step S111k.

Step S111l: Acquired number counter value> Acquired number upper limit determination value determination Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in each BB game (S111l), and the acquired number counter value is If it is less than or equal to the acquired number upper limit determination value (NO in S111l), the process proceeds to step S111o shown in FIG. The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit value that must not be exceeded during the game, which is determined in each BB game.

Step S111m to Step S111n: BB game flag clear to RT2 game flag set and RT2 game count = 3
On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S111l that the acquired number upper limit determination value has been exceeded (YES in S111l), it clears the BB game flag and the RB game flag (S111m). Subsequently, the CPU 101 sets an RT2 in-game flag and sets the number of games to be RT2 as 3 (S111n). Since this RT2 game is intended to function as a game that triggers the start of the RT1 game, it is preferably completed in several games. Preferably, it depends on the number of replay 2 awards (2 in this example) and the winning probability (composition probability) of the replay 2 awards, but the reciprocal of the winning probability of the replay 2 awards is multiplied by the number of replay 2 awards. Set the number of games not to exceed the specified value. As a result, depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, the RT start game may not be displayed, so the RT1 game can be started as a result of reflecting the player's skills.

Step S111o: Determining whether the game is in the BB game and not in the RB game Next, the CPU 101 refers to the flag in the BB game and the flag in the RB game to determine whether the game is in the BB game and not in the RB game. (S111o) If it is determined that the BB game is not being played, or the BB game is being played and the RB game is being played (NO in S111o), the process proceeds to step S111r.

Steps S111p to S111q: RB game flag set to maximum small role winning number setting (8 times) and maximum game number setting (12 times)
On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S111o that the BB game is in progress and is not in the RB game (NO in S111o), the CPU 101 sets the RB game in-progress flag again (S111p), and then the maximum small role winning number in the RB game is reached. The (number of remaining winnings) is set to 8 times, and the maximum number of games (remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S111q). Through the processing of steps S111p and S111q, in the BB game, it is possible to continuously execute the RB game such that a new next RB game is started from the next game after one RB game is completed. . If steps S111p to S111q are omitted, the RB game is not continuously executed, and the RB game can be started when the RB game is won as shown in FIG. 7C. The game that is in the BB game but not in the RB game is a game in which one RB game is completed by satisfying the end condition of the maximum number of small winnings or the maximum number of games in the game. This is a game in which the RB game flag is cleared in step S111g. Therefore, in this game, the RB game flag is once cleared in step S111g, and the RB game flag is set again in step S111p. Since the slot machine 1 outputs a game type signal synchronized with the RB game flag or the BB game flag to the hall computer connected to the outside, this RB game segment is clearly defined. It is necessary to process such a flag.

Step S111r: Determination during RT1 Game Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RT1 game flag to determine whether or not the RT1 game is in progress (S111r). As a result of this determination, if the RT1 game is not being played (NO in S111r), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111s.

Steps S111r1 to S111r3: RT remaining game count subtraction (-1)
On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S111r that the RT1 game is being played (YES in S111r), the CPU 101 subtracts the number of games to be the RT1 game (S111r1) and determines whether the remaining number of games is 0 (S111r2). ). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0 (YES in S111r2), the CPU 101 clears the RT1 in-game flag (S111r3), ends the RT1 game in this game, and then performs step The process proceeds to S111s. If it is determined that the remaining number of games has not reached 0 (NO in S111e2), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111s as it is.

Step S111s: Determination during RT2 Game Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RT2 game flag to determine whether or not the RT2 game is in progress (S111s). As a result of this determination, when the RT2 game is not being played (NO in S111s), the CPU 101 ends the process.

Steps S111s1 to S111s3: RT remaining game count subtraction (-1) to RT2 in-game flag clear On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the RT2 game is being played in step S111s (YES in S111s), Subtraction is performed (S111s1), and it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games is 0 (YES in S111s2). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0 (in S111s2), the RT2 game in-progress flag is cleared (S111u3), the RT2 game is terminated in this game, and this process is terminated. If it is determined that the remaining number of games has not reached 0 (S111s3), the CPU 101 ends the process as it is.

(5-9) Winning Flag Clear Processing Next, the winning flag clear processing shown in Step S112 of FIG. 8 will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S112. In this winning flag clear process, the winning flag set by internal lottery or the like during one game is cleared at the end of one game based on the type of winning flag and the result of the game, or carried over to the next game without being cleared. I do.

Step S112a: Winning flag clear of small role award and replay prize As shown in FIG. 25, first, the CPU 101 first wins a small role A winning flag, a small role B winning flag, a small role C winning flag, and a replay 1 winning flag. Each winning flag is cleared in one game regardless of whether or not the replay 2A winning flag and the replay 2B winning flag are won (S112a).

Step S112b: RB Winning Flag Set Determination Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an RB winning flag is set (S112b). As a result of this determination, if it is determined that the RB winning flag is not set (NO in S112b), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S112f.

Steps S112c to S112e: Winning determination to flag setting during RB internal game On the other hand, when the CPU 101 determines that the flag is set in step S112b (YES in S112b), the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the RB award has been won. (S112c) When it is determined that the RB combination has been established and won (S112: YES), the RB winning flag and the RB internal game flag are cleared (S112d). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112c that no winning has been made (NO in S112c), the CPU 101 sets an RB internal game in-progress flag (S112e), and starts the next game from the RB internal game.

Step S112f: BB2 Winning Flag Set Determination Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 winning flag is set (S112f). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the winning flag of BB2 is not set (NO in S112b), the CPU 101 proceeds to step S112j.

Steps S112g to S112i: Winning determination to BB internal game flag setting On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the flag is set in step S112f (YES in S112f), it further determines whether or not the BB2 prize has been won. (S112g) When it is determined that the BB2 combination has been established and won (S112g, YES), the winning flag of BB2 and the BB internal game flag are cleared (S112h). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S112g that no winning has been made (NO in S112g), the CPU 101 sets a BB internal game in-progress flag (S112i), and starts the next game from the BB internal game.

Step S112j: BB1 Winning Flag Set Determination Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 winning flag is set (S112j). As a result of this determination, when it is determined that the winning flag of BB1 is not set (NO in S112j), the CPU 101 ends the process.

Steps S112m to S112p: Winning determination to BB internal game flag set On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the flag is set in step S112j (YES in S112j), it further determines whether or not the BB1 prize has been won. (S112k) If it is determined that the BB1 combination is established and the prize is won (YES in S112k), the BB1 winning flag and the BB internal game in-progress flag are cleared (S112l), and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S112k that the game has not been won (NO in S112k), the CPU 101 sets a BB internal game in-progress flag (S112m), changes to the BB internal game from the next game, and ends this processing.

<Modification>
The present invention is not limited to the first embodiment described above. For example, various modifications described below are possible.

First Modification In the above-described first embodiment, the re-game 2 award (second re-game award) is a re-game 2A award (individual second re-game award) and a re-game 2B award (individual second re-game award). As shown in FIG. 26 (a), the replay 2A award (individual second regame award), the replay 2B award (individual second regame award), and the replay 2C award are shown. There may be three (individual second regame prize). Even in the case of this modification, the symbol arrangement of the right reel band shown in FIG. In this modified example, in the game in which the replay 2A award is won, the “red 7” symbol constituting the “plum red 7 role” which is the RT start appearance is displayed, and the stop operation symbol number to be awarded is “ 1 ”to“ 7 ”, and in the game where the replay 2B award is won, the“ white 7 ”symbol that constitutes“ plum white 7 role ”that becomes the RT start appearance is displayed, and the stop operation symbol number that becomes a winning is “8” to “14”, and in the game in which the re-game 2C prize is won, the “BAR” symbol constituting the “Plum BAR role” that is the RT start appearance is displayed, and the stop operation symbol number that becomes a prize is “ 15 ”to“ 21 ”. Therefore, there is a relationship in which the stop operation symbol numbers which are won in the re-game 2A prize, the re-game 2B prize and the re-game 2C prize and which display the RT start result do not overlap each other. In other words, the symbol position on the common reel that displays the RT start result is the same in both cases where the replay 2A prize is won, the replay 2B prize is won, and the replay 2C prize is won. Means no. This is to prevent the player from specifying the stop operation timing for displaying the RT start result, and the player wins either the Re-Game 2A Award, the Re-Game 2B Award, or the Re-Game 2C Award. If you don't know, you can't identify the position of the symbol on the reel that displays the RT start outcome for each award, and the player can only rely on intuition as to which of the awards is winning. It is possible to prevent the RT start output from being displayed.

-2nd modification Moreover, in Example 1 mentioned above, it is an RT start appearance with respect to a re-game 2 prize (2nd re-game prize), and a winning combination (2nd role) and an RT start outcome are not. Two winning roles (first role) are provided, but as shown in FIG. 26 (b), it is the start of RT for the replay 2 award (second replay award) and the win It is also possible to provide only the combination (second combination). The intent of providing the two roles in the above-described embodiment is to prevent the re-game prize from becoming non-winning when the stop mode of the winning game that becomes the RT start result cannot be displayed by the player's stop operation. This is to make it possible to win a game in which the second regame prize is won regardless of whether or not the RT start result is displayed.

Third Modification In addition, in the above-described first embodiment, the replay 2 award (second regame award) is a replay 2A award (individual second regame award) and a replay 2B award (individual second replay award). In the example shown in FIG. 26C, there may be one replay 2 award (second regame award). In this case, it is preferable that the symbols constituting the replay 2 award are configured with 100% drawable symbols. In such an example, the winning probability of the internal lottery of the replay 2 prize can be regarded as the winning probability of starting the RT game. In other words, there is a merit that the lottery for the replay 2 award becomes a function for starting the RT game, and it becomes unnecessary to newly provide a lottery device for determining the start of the RT game. If there is one replay 2 award (second regame award), the number of RT2 games is preferably set to a number that does not exceed the reciprocal of the winning probability of the replay 2 award.

  That is, in this modification, for example, the RT2 game is continued from the start of the RT2 game until the number of games is managed and reaches a predetermined number of games. Alternatively, in the case of “Plum White 7”, the RT2 game is ended in this game, and the game type from the next game is set to the RT1 game. In this case, it is preferable that the predetermined number of games is smaller than the reciprocal of the winning probability that the replay 2 prize in the RT2 game is selected by lottery. This is because if the number of RT2 games is set to a value larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability that the replay 2 prize in the RT2 game is selected by lottery, This is because the possibility of winning the second regame prize may become very high. Therefore, by setting the value smaller than the reciprocal of the winning probability, the player can easily win the replay 2 prize through the RT2 game that is performed after the BB game ends, and the “Plum Red 7” or “Plum White 7” wins. It is possible to avoid the situation of starting the RT1 game.

-4th modification Moreover, in Example 1 mentioned above, although the RT1 game (1st probability fluctuation | variation game) started, when the predetermined number of RT1 games was performed, the game which returns to a normal game was illustrated, As shown in FIG. 27A, the RT1a game (third probability variation game) may be started when the RT start game for starting a new RT game (RT1a game) is displayed during the RT1 game. Good. As a method for displaying the RT start outcome during the RT1 game, a method for displaying the RT start outcome for starting the RT1 game during the RT2 game can be applied. That is, as shown in FIG. 28, RT1a is selected as a replay award for the replay 1 award and the replay 2 award (second regame award) that functions as the RT start appearance (second role) of the RT1 game. An internal lottery is performed in addition to a replay 3 award (third regame award) that functions as an RT start outcome (third role) of the game (third probability variation game). Specifically, the winning probability of the replay 3 prize is set to a low probability during the normal game or the RT2 game, and the winning probability of the replay 3 prize is set to a high probability during the RT1 game. As a result, in the RT1 game, when the timing of the player's stop operation is appropriate, “Plum-Red 7-Plum” (Individual Third Role) or “Plum-White 7-Plum” (Individual Third Role) Can be displayed, the RT1 game is interrupted and the next game becomes the RT1a game. Further, in the RT1a game, the winning probability of the replay 2 award that functions as the RT start outcome of the RT1 game is set high. As a result, as shown in FIG. 27B, it is possible to provide a game in which the RT1 game and the RT1a game can be executed alternately, such as BB game → RT2 game → RT1 game → RT1a game → RT1 game.

  The prize lottery table in this modification is shown in FIG. The winning probability of the replay 1 prize in the RT1 game is set to “8192/16384”, which is set to a higher probability than the winning probability in the normal game. In addition, the winning probabilities of the replay 3A award and the replay 3B award are both set to “589/16384”, and are set to a higher probability than the winning probabilities during the normal game, the RT1a game, and the RT2 game. For this reason, during the RT1 game, the probability that the RT start appearance of “Plum-Red 7-Plum” or “Plum-White 7-Plum”, which is the start timing of the RT1a game, is increased. On the other hand, the winning probability of the replay 1 prize in the RT1a game is set to “8192/16384”, which is set higher than the winning probability in the normal game. In addition, the winning probabilities of the replay 2A award and the replay 2B award are both set to “589/16384”, which is set to a higher probability than the winning probabilities during the normal game, the RT1 game, and the RT2 game. For this reason, during the RT1a game, the probability of displaying the “Plum-Plum-Red 7” or “Plum-Plum-White 7” RT start appearance that is the start opportunity of the RT1 game is increased.

-Fifth Modification Also, in the above-described first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 10, the replay 2 awards (replay 2A award and replay 2B award) during the BB internal game and the RB internal game are performed by internal lottery. The winning probability is set to a very low probability (“1/16384”), similar to the winning probability in the internal lottery of the replay 2 prize in the normal game, and “Plum red 7 role” that becomes the RT start appearance And “Plum White 7” is not displayed, but the winning probability of the Replay 2 Award in the BB internal game and the RB Internal Game is based on the winning probability in the internal lottery of the Replay 2 Award in the normal game. A high winning probability may be set. For example, it is about the same as the winning probability (“2244/16384”) in the internal lottery of the replay 1 prize. In addition, during the BB internal game and the RB internal game, even if the “Plum red 7 role” and “Plum white 7 role”, which will be the RT start outcome after winning the replay 2 prize, are displayed, Will not be transferred to the RT1 game. Therefore, even if “Plum red 7 role” and “Plum white 7 role” are displayed, the RT1 game will not be entered, so that either the BB1 prize, BB2 prize or RB prize will be won. The player can know that The same applies even if there is only one second regame award (second regame award).

  As described above, in this modification, the winning probability of selecting the replay 2 prize in the internal game from the winning of the BB prize until the winning of the BB prize is selected by lottery, and the replay 2 prize is selected by lottery in the normal game. If the winning mode is “Plum Red 7” or “Plum White 7” in the Replay 2 Award winning internal game, the next game is started without accepting medals. The game type is not shifted to the RT1 game. The winning probability that the replay 2 prize in the internal game is selected by lottery after the BB prize is won and the winning mode becomes the BB role, and the winning probability that the replay 2 prize is selected by lottery in the normal game By setting it higher, it becomes easier to win the second replay prize in the internal game. Therefore, for example, in the normal game, the replay 2 is performed in order to extremely reduce the frequency at which the specific outcomes ("Plum Red 7 Role" and "Plum White 7 Role") that trigger the start of the RT1 game are displayed. If the prize winning probability is set very low, the frequency of displaying a specific outcome can be increased in the internal game without setting the winning probability of the replay 2 prize high as in the RT2 game. In addition, when a specific outcome is displayed in this carryover game, the internal game is controlled without starting the RT1 game, so that the RT1 game is not changed to the next game although the specific outcome is displayed. Thus, the player can grasp that the BB prize has been won. In this way, even for the same specific appearance, it can function as a trigger for starting the RT1 game in the RT2 game, and can function as a means for notifying that the BB prize is won in the internal game.

-Sixth Modification In the above-described first embodiment, the BB1 game and the BB2 game are both set to the same number of acquired game medals, but the number of acquired game medals may be different. Specifically, the acquired number of sheets as the end condition of one BB2 game is set to 16. That is, even if the BB2 game is started, the BB game is ended in about 2-3 games. In this case, the BB1 game is a bonus game advantageous to the original player, but the BB2 game is not a bonus game advantageous to the player. Therefore, since the BB2 game does not affect the appearance (the number of acquired games), the probability of winning the BB2 prize for starting the BB2 game can be increased accordingly. Therefore, in the base game, it is possible to advance the game in anticipation of a chance that the BB2 prize is won and the RT1 game is started. In addition, when the BB2 is won in the RT1 game and the opportunity to end the RT1 game increases, the game can be advanced while feeling anxious about when the RT1 game will end. However, even if the RT1 game is interrupted by winning the BB1 prize or the BB2 prize, a chance to start the RT1 game can be obtained again, so that it is possible to provide a highly interesting game to the player. . In this example, the RT2 game that triggers the start of the RT1 game that starts after the BB2 game has a smaller number of RT2 games than the RT2 game that starts after the BB1 game, or the Replay 2 award. It is preferable to make the difficulty of transition to the RT1 game stricter, such as a low probability of winning in internal lottery. It should be noted that as a game that does not affect the appearance (the number of acquired games), an RB game may be used instead of the BB2 game.

  As described above, in this modification, for example, the number of game values acquired during the BB2 game started by winning the BB2 prize, and the number of game values acquired during the BB1 game started by winning the BB1 prize, are obtained. The winning probability for selecting the BB2 prize by lottery is set higher than the winning probability for selecting the BB1 prize by lottery. BB1 game or BB2 game is selected by lottery according to the number of game value acquired in BB1 game or BB2 game when there are BB1 prize and BB2 prize as BB prize to start RT2 game after BB game is over If there is a difference in the winning probabilities to be won, these BB awards, that is, the winning probabilities that the winning probabilities selected in the lottery for the BB awards with a small number of game values that can be obtained in the BB game are reduced by the lottery are obtained. Can be increased according to. For example, among a plurality of BB prizes, the number of acquired game values that can be obtained in the BB2 game starting with the BB2 prize is set to be small. An example of the BB2 game is a BB game that ends when the number of acquired games is 16. As the number of medals that can be acquired in the BB game is set to be small, the winning probability that the BB2 prize is selected by lottery can be set high. Therefore, since the probability that the BB2 prize is won during the RT1 game is increased, it is possible to provide many opportunities to interrupt the RT1 game. Moreover, since the player does not know which BB award is won among a plurality of BB awards (BB 1 award, BB 2 award), which BB award is won for the internal game until the winning BB award is won. The game can be advanced with the expectation that it was done.

-Seventh Modification In the above-described first embodiment, if the BB1 award, BB2 award or RB award is won during the RT1 game, even if the predetermined number of RT1 games has not been reached, this game The RT4 game is ended at the end of the game, but the RT4 game (fourth probability fluctuation) that ends in a few games when the RT start game for starting a new RT game (fourth probability fluctuation game) is displayed during the RT1 game. Game) may be started, the game may be shifted to the normal game via the RT4 game, and the RT1 game may be terminated as a result. In this case, the number of RT4 games is preferably about 1 to 2 games. As a method for displaying the RT start outcome during the RT1 game, a method for displaying the RT start outcome for starting the RT1 game during the RT2 game can be applied. RT4 game (4th probability variation game) as replay award 1 and replay 2 award (2nd regame award) functioning as RT start appearance (2nd role) of RT1 game An internal lottery is performed in addition to the 4th re-game award (4th re-game award), which functions as the RT start outcome (fourth role). Specifically, the winning probability of the replay 4 prize is set to a low probability during the normal game or the RT2 game, and the winning probability of the replay 4 prize is set to a high probability during the RT1 game. In this case, it is preferable that the symbols constituting the replay 4 prize are configured with 100% drawable symbols. As a result, in the RT1 game, when the replay 4 prize is won, the combination of the symbols of the fourth role can be displayed, and the RT1 game is interrupted and the next game is passed through the RT4 game with a short number of games, Return to the normal game. If the winning probability of the replay 1 prize (first replay prize) is set high for the RT4 game in the same manner as the RT1 game, it is difficult for the player to detect that the RT1 game has switched to the RT4 game. You will assume that the RT1 game is over. The RT1 game ends even if one of the start prizes of the BB1 prize, the BB2 prize or the RB prize is won, so that the player can proceed with the game with a higher expectation that one of the start prizes has been won. A game can be provided.

  As described above, in this modification, the RT4 game is further managed as a lottery target, including the 4 replay awards in which the winning combination (fourth winning combination) assigned as the starting outcome of the RT4 game is included. The game is managed from the start of the RT4 game until the predetermined number of games shorter than the number of games of the RT1 game is reached, and the replay 4 prize is given to the lottery objects of the normal game, the RT1 game, the RT2 game, and the RT4 game. In the RT1 game in which the lottery information including the replay prize is executed and the lottery information indicating the winning result of the replay 4 prize is generated and the winning mode indicates the fourth role, the next game is not accepted without receiving the game medium. At the same time, the game type is set to RT4 game. When the start appearance (fourth role) for starting a new probability variation game (RT4 game) is displayed during the RT1 game, the RT4 game is started, thereby shifting from the RT1 game to the RT4 game. In addition, by setting the number of RT4 games as short as 1 to 2 games, the transition from the RT1 game to the RT4 game means that the first probability variation game is ended as a result. Is done. Furthermore, when the winning probability that the replay 1 prize is selected by lottery is set high for the RT4 game in the same manner as the RT1 game, it becomes difficult to notice that the RT1 game has shifted to the RT4 game. If the RT1 game is configured to end when the BB prize is won, the RT4 game can be ended before the prescribed number of games is consumed. Here, for example, when it is difficult for the player to determine the transition from the fourth probability variation game to the first probability variation game, the number of games of the fourth probability variation game is shorter than the number of games of the first probability variation game. Since the game gives the player the image of an ongoing RT1 game, the RT1 game is considered to have ended when one of the multiple BB prizes has been won by lottery. It is possible to provide a game that can be played.

  Moreover, the said Example 1 is only an example for implementing this invention, This invention is not limited to these, It is within the scope of the present invention to modify these Examples variously, and It is obvious from the above description that various other embodiments are possible within the scope of the present invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the slot machine 1 concerning Example 1 of this invention. (A) is a figure which shows the structure of the reel variable display apparatus RL which is one of the internal structures of the slot machine 1 by Example 1 of this invention, (b) is the right reel R3 and drive unit which were removed in (a). It is a figure which shows the detailed structure of D3. It is a figure which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel bodies 58a-58c by Example 1 of this invention. It is a block diagram which shows the electrical constitution of the slot machine 1 by Example 1 of this invention. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of game media when playing a game using the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention; It is a figure for demonstrating the kind of prize set to the slot machine 1 by Example 1 of this invention, and the role matched with each prize. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a game played in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention. 4 is a flowchart showing a flow of processing executed by a CPU 101 when a game is executed once in the slot machine 1 according to Embodiment 1 of the present invention. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the prize lottery table by Example 1 of this invention, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the winning flag by Example 1 of this invention. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104 of FIG. 8, and the kind of game in execution. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S105 of FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop link table selected by the stop link table selection process of step S106 of FIG. It is a figure which shows an example of the stop data table group TBL31 which memorize | stored the several stop data table by Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of the right reel R3 in Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop link table selection process of step S106 of FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109 of FIG. 8 (1). It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109 of FIG. 8 (2). It is a figure which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for stop control of the right reel R3 selected in the game where the re-game 2A prize or the re-game 2B prize was won in Example 1 of this invention. In the game in which the replay 2A award is won in the first embodiment of the present invention, when the stop operation is performed in the order of left reel → middle reel → right reel, the replay 1 award or replay 2A award is placed on the winning line L1. It is a figure for demonstrating the stop control which CPU101 performs based on the reel stop process of step S109 in FIG. 8 when winning a corresponding winning combination. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop aspect in the game which won the re-game 2A prize or the re-game 2B prize in Example 1 of this invention. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110 of FIG. 8 (1). It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110 of FIG. 8 (2). It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111 of FIG. 8 (1). It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111 of FIG. 8 (2). It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S112 of FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a first modification of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, in which a re-game 2 award (second re-game award) is a re-game 2 A award (individual second re-game award) and a re-game It is explanatory drawing which shows the case where it is comprised by 3 of 2B prize (individual 2nd regame prize) and 2nd game 2C prize (individual 2nd regame prize). It is a figure which shows the 2nd modification of the slot machine 1 by Example 1 of this invention, Comprising: It is a figure which shows the game performed in the 2nd modification of the slot machine 1 by Example 1 of this invention. It is a figure showing the 4th modification of slot machine 1 by Example 1 of the present invention, and functions as a re-game 1 prize and RT start game (the 2nd role) of RT1 game as a re-game prize lottery object. In addition to the Re-Game 2 Award (2nd Re-Game Award), the Re-Game 3 Award (3rd Re-Game Award) that functions as the RT start (third role) of the RT1a game (3rd probability variation game) was added It is a figure which shows a case. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing a fourth modification of the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment of the present invention, and the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process shown in step S104 of FIG. 8 and the type of game being executed It is explanatory drawing which shows these relationships.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Slot machine 2 Main body 3 Front door 10 Medal insertion slot 11 Bet button 12 Start lever 13a-13c Stop button 14 Checkout button 15 Lending button 16 Return button 17 Frequency indicator 20 Reel window 21 Winning line indicator 22 Game guide indicator 23 Game value information display section 23a Credit number display 23b Acquired number display 23c Dividend number display 30 Liquid crystal display 31 Illumination LED
32 speaker 40 medal tray 41a medal outlet 41 ashtray 50 case body 51a-51c guide rail 52a-52c base plate 52c1 end portion 53a-53c backlight device 54a left reel drive motor 54b middle reel drive motor 54c right reel drive motor 54c1 rotation Axis 55a to 55c Reel position detection sensor 56a to 56c Reel frame 56c1 Shaft part 56c2 Spoke part 57a to 57c Detection plate 58a to 58c Reel band 60 Medal insertion sensor 61 Medal block solenoid 62 Medal payout sensor 63 Medal payout drive motor 100A Main board 100B Display control board 100C Illumination control board 101, 191 CPU
102, 103, 192, 193 Clock generation circuit 104, 194 ROM 105, 195 RAM
106 Data transmission circuit 107 Input / output port 111a to 111c Bet operation instruction signal 112 Start operation instruction signal 113a to 113c Stop operation instruction signal 114 Settlement operation instruction signal 123a to 123c Display control signal 154a to 154c Reel drive signal 155a to 155c Reel position detection Signal 160 medal insertion signal 161 medal block signal 162 medal payout signal 163 payout drive signal 196 data input circuit 197 display circuit BP saucer part DP panel display part OP operation part RL reel variable display device TP effect display part R1 left reel R2 middle reel R3 Right reel D1-D3 Drive unit L1-L5 Winning line ADR11-ADR17 Table storage address TBL11-TBL17 Award lottery table TBL21-TBL29 Stop link Table TBL31 Stop data table group TBL101-TBL199, TBL201-TBL299, TBL301-TBL399 Stop data table PC Symbol code PN Symbol number (1) Insert bet processing (2) Insert credit processing (3) Reservation bet processing (4) Dividend credit processing (5) Dividend payout processing (6) Automatic bet processing (7) Return payout processing (8) Settlement payout processing (9) Lending credit processing (10) Lending payout processing

Claims (12)

A plurality of display columns each having a plurality of types of symbols and capable of variably displaying the plurality of types of symbols, start receiving means for receiving an instruction to start variable display of the plurality of display columns, and the plurality of display columns A plurality of stop receiving means provided corresponding to each of the variable displays and receiving a stop instruction for each of the variable displays, and an arrangement of the symbols of each of the display columns in a stopped state over the plurality of display columns A prize line that is set in a predetermined display position, and a combination of symbols on the prize line indicates a role that is a predetermined prize mode, and a game that is predetermined according to the prize that is won A game management means for providing a value and managing a plurality of types of games including a base game, a first probability variation game, a second probability variation game, and a special game is provided, and the second probability variation game is displayed after the special game ends. Start with, a gaming machine to start the game at the reception of tangible or electrical or magnetically memorized intangible of game media,
The award is awarded when the game value to be given when the winning mode is the first combination is the first re-game award and the second combination for starting the game without accepting the game medium. A plurality of re-game prizes including a second re-game prize that causes the game value to be started without accepting the game medium and the game value to be given when the winning mode is a special role is obtained from the base game. Including a special start prize which is to shift to the special game,
A lottery is performed to generate lottery information indicating a lottery result, and the first regame prize, the second regame prize, and the lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, and the second probability variation game are selected. Including the special start prize, the winning probability of selecting the first replay prize in the first probability variation game by lottery, the winning probability of selecting the first replay prize in the base game by lottery, and the second The replay prize is set higher than the winning probability of selecting by lottery, and the winning probability of selecting the second replay prize by lottery in the second probability variation game is selected by lottery. Lottery means to set higher than the winning probability to do,
Symbol information acquisition means for acquiring symbol information indicating a symbol position on the display sequence at a timing when the stop reception unit corresponding to the display sequence receives an instruction to stop;
Stop control means for moving within a predetermined range from the symbol position indicated by the acquired symbol information and stopping the display row at the predetermined display position;
When the lottery information is moved within the predetermined range from the symbol position indicated by the acquired symbol information in the game in which the lottery information is generated in the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second re-game prize. When the symbols constituting the second role can be displayed on the winning line in the display row, the display row is moved and stopped so as to display the symbols on the winning line,
In the second probability variation game in which the lottery information is generated as the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second re-game prize, and the winning mode indicates the second combination, the game management means The next game is started without acceptance, the game type is the first probability variation game ,
The second re-game award is composed of a plurality of individual second re-game awards each having a different individual second role as a winning mode.
The individual second combination is different from each other in a particular display column among the plurality of display columns,
The lottery means executes the lottery by including the individual second replay prize as the second replay prize in the lottery targets of the base game, the first probability varying game, and the second probability varying game. And
The symbols constituting each of the individual second roles in the specific display row are moved within the predetermined range and the range of symbol positions that can be displayed on the winning line is set as a movement allowable range. The gaming machine is arranged in the specific display row so that the movement allowable ranges corresponding to every two roles do not overlap . The second re-game prize includes the first combination in addition to the second combination as a winning mode,
The combination of symbols that are the first role is composed of a first symbol that a specific display column has among the plurality of display columns and a common symbol that a display column other than the specific display column has,
The combination of symbols that are the second role is composed of a second symbol that a specific display column has among the plurality of display columns and a common symbol that a display column other than the specific display column has,
The specific display column has a plurality of the first symbols and a plurality of the second symbols.
In the above specific display column, at least one of said second roles symbol between intervals is disposed beyond the predetermined symbol number,
Wherein in certain display columns, the first roles symbol interval each other are disposed within the predetermined range,
Display columns other than the specific display column have a plurality of the common symbols,
Wherein the display sequence other than the specific display columns, spacing of the common symbol together is disposed within the predetermined range,
The stop control means is a game in which the lottery information is generated for the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second replay prize, and the stop accepting means corresponding to the specific display row receives a stop instruction first. When the second role symbol can be moved on the winning line within the predetermined range in the specific display row, the second role symbol is displayed on the winning line, and the second role symbol is displayed. When it is not possible to move on the winning line within the predetermined range, the first role symbol is displayed on the winning line, and the display line other than the specific display line is placed at a predetermined display position of the specific display line. When the second role symbol is displayed, the common symbol is displayed on a winning line including the display position, and the second role symbol is not displayed at a predetermined display position of the specific display row. The first symbol is displayed When it is, to display the common symbols on the winning line including a display position of the first roles symbol is displayed, lottery information the lottery information indicates winning result of the second replay award is generated In the game, when the stop receiving means corresponding to a display row other than the specific display row receives a stop instruction for the first time, the common symbol is displayed on the winning line in the display row, and the specific row is displayed. When the second symbol can be moved within the predetermined range to a winning line including a display position where the common symbol is displayed in a display column other than the specific display column, the second symbol the symbol is displayed on the pay line, when it can not move the second roles symbol within the predetermined range, the game according to the first roles symbol in claim 1, characterized in that to display on the pay line Machine. The award includes a third replay award with a third role as a winning mode, and the game management means further manages a third probability variation game,
The lottery means includes the third replay prize as the replay prize in the lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, the second probability variation game, and the third probability variation game. And the winning probabilities for selecting the first re-game prize and the third re-game prize in the first probability-changing game by lottery, and the first re-game prize and the third re-game prize in the normal game. The winning probability selected by lottery and the second replay prize are set higher than the winning probability selected by lottery, and the first replay prize and the second replay prize in the third probability variation game are selected by lottery. A winning probability is set higher than a winning probability for selecting the first re-game prize and the second re-game prize in a base game by lottery and a winning probability for selecting the first re-game prize in a lottery;
In the first probability variation game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result of the third re-game prize is generated in the first probability varying game, the game management means performs the next without receiving the game medium when the winning mode indicates the third role. The game is started, the game type is the third probability variation game, and the lottery information indicating the winning result of the second replay prize is generated. The winning mode is the second probability variation game. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when a combination is indicated, the next game is started without receiving the game medium, and the type of the game is the first probability variation game. Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied;
In the game in which the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the lottery information indicates any or all of the plurality of individual second re-game prizes, the selected individual second re-game prize The gaming machine according to claim 1 , further comprising notification means for notifying a player of the game. The game management means continues the second probability variation game from the start of the second probability variation game until the predetermined number of games is reached by managing the number of games, while the winning mode is the second role in the game. , The second probability variation game is terminated in this game, and the type of game from the next game is the first probability variation game,
The predetermined number of games is the reciprocal of the combined probability of winning probabilities in which each prize included in the second replay prize in the second probability variation game is selected by lottery, and each included in the second replay prize. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 4 , wherein the gaming machine is smaller than a number obtained by multiplying the number of types of prizes. The lottery means determines the winning probability of selecting the second replay prize by lottery in the carry-over game from when the special start prize is won until the special start prize is won. Set the prize higher than the winning probability of selecting by lottery,
In the carry-over game in which the lottery information is generated in the lottery information in which the lottery information indicates the winning result of the second re-game prize, and the winning mode indicates the second combination, the game management means performs the next without receiving the game medium. The game machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5 , wherein the game type is not shifted to the first probability variation game while the game is started. The game management means ends the first probability varying game in the game when the lottery information is generated in the first probability varying game and the lottery information indicates the winning result of the special start prize. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6 . The special start award is composed of a first special start award and a second special start award,
Each special start award has different special roles as the winning mode,
The lottery means includes the special start prizes as the special start prizes in the lottery targets of the base game, the first probability variation game, and the second probability variation game, and executes the lottery.
The game management means ends the first probability varying game in the game when the lottery information indicating the winning result of any of the special start prizes is generated in the first probability varying game. the gaming machine according to any one of claims 1 to 6, characterized in that. The game management means is a game that can be acquired during a special game that starts when the first special start prize is won, and the number of game values that can be acquired during the special game that starts when the second special start prize wins. Set less than the number of value acquisitions,
The game according to claim 8 , wherein the lottery means sets a winning probability for selecting the second special start prize by lottery higher than a winning probability for selecting the first special start prize by lottery. Machine. The lottery means wins the winning probability of selecting the second replay prize in the second probability-changing game after the special game started by winning the first special start prize, and the second special start prize is won. according to claim 8 or 9, characterized in that running the lottery the second replay award in the second probability change game after the special game to be different and winning probability of selecting by lottery starting with Gaming machine. The game management means is a game in the second probability variation game after the special game that starts when the first special start prize is won, from the start of the second probability variation game until the game reaches a predetermined number of games. And the number of games from the start of the second probability variation game to the end of the second probability variation game in the second probability variation game after the special game started by winning the second special start prize. The gaming machine according to any one of claims 8 to 10 , wherein the gaming machine is managed differently. The award includes a fourth re-game award in which the fourth role is a winning mode,
The game management means further manages the fourth probability variation game, manages the number of games of the fourth probability variation game from the start of the fourth probability variation game, and is shorter than the number of games of the first probability variation game. Continue until you reach a certain number of games,
The lottery means includes the fourth replay prize as the replay prize in the lottery objects of the base game, the first probability variation game, the second probability variation game, and the fourth probability variation game. Run
In the first probability variation game in which the lottery information indicating the winning result of the fourth re-game prize is generated in the first probability varying game, the game management means performs the next without receiving the game medium when the winning mode indicates the fourth role. The game machine according to any one of claims 7 to 9 , wherein a game is started and the type of the game is the fourth probability variation game.

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