JP4269320B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  In this type of slot machine, when the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of special symbols (for example, a combination of “7-7-7”), the probability of occurrence of winning a prize It is generally possible to generate a special gaming state such as a big bonus that is advantageous to the player by increasing the rate of granting valuable value such as medals due to the occurrence of a prize or winning.

  The decision as to whether or not to generate these special gaming states has always been made with a certain probability, but since this does not change the game and becomes monotonous, it is possible to vary the occurrence probability of the special gaming state. A possible slot machine has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In addition, by increasing the probability of occurrence of a replay prize (so-called replay prize) in which a replay (so-called replay game) in which a game can be played without using a valuable value is given, the game is suppressed while reducing the decrease in the valuable value. There has been proposed a slot machine that is controlled so as to be able to perform (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  In addition, when the occurrence of a small role winning with a valuable value is allowed, an operation for deriving a display result from a variable display device in a situation advantageous to a player, for example, a winning with a valuable value A slot machine that decides whether or not to generate an assist time (so-called AT) that is advantageous to the player by notifying the operation procedure that satisfies the winning condition of the winning that cannot be arranged unless the procedure satisfies the winning condition is proposed (For example, see Patent Document 3).

JP-A-6-335560 (first page) JP 2001-137429 A (first page) JP 2004-41793 A (first page)

  In the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, although the probability of making a decision to generate a special gaming state varies, the decision to always generate a special gaming state is made. Cannot be resolved sufficiently. Further, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2, although the game can be played while suppressing the decrease in the valuable value by increasing the probability of the replay winning, the probability of the special gaming state itself is always constant, so the probability of the replay winning Even if it increases, it cannot raise the expectation for the special gaming state by itself. On the other hand, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 3, since it is determined whether or not a situation advantageous to the player is generated when the occurrence of the small role winning is permitted, it is more advantageous to the occurrence of the small role winning. Although the expectation for the situation to occur can be raised, the probability of winning a small role itself is always constant, so there is a problem that the game cannot be changed.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and when a re-game winning is generated, the expectation for occurrence of a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player can be enhanced, and the special gaming state It is an object to provide a slot machine that can enhance interest by giving sharpness to the occurrence rate.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be derived and displayed. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
The re-game win and the bet amount to which a re-game that can be played without using the valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount is given before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed. A normal-time pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of only a small prize winning with a valuable value that can be used to set
Re-game control means for controlling the re-game when the re-game winning is generated;
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed in the re-game, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning and the small role winning are allowed with the same probability as the normal-time predetermining means. A re-game pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a special prize that triggers a special gaming state advantageous to the player in addition to the re-game prize and the small role prize ,
Replay high probability state control means for controlling to a replay high probability state in which the normal time predetermining means and the regame time predetermining means make a decision to allow the occurrence of the replay prize with a higher probability than normal;
Equipped with a,
It is characterized in that a determination is made as to whether or not the special winning is allowed only in the re-game .
According to this feature, it is determined whether or not a special prize that triggers a special gaming state is allowed only in a re-game that is given when a re-game prize is generated. In addition to effectively increasing the player's expectation for the occurrence of a special gaming state due to occurrence, the probability of making a decision to allow the occurrence of a re-game prize by being controlled to the high probability state of re-game is higher than usual Since the occurrence rate of the special gaming state can be increased, the occurrence rate of the special gaming state can be given a sharpness and the interest can be enhanced.
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good.
The special gaming state advantageous to the player is, for example, a gaming state having a higher probability of winning a prize than usual or a gaming state in which more valuable value is given than usual when a winning occurs. Is applicable.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1,
Probability selecting means for selecting, from a plurality of different probabilities, the probability that the re-game pre-decision means and the re-game pre-decision means make a decision to allow the occurrence of the re-game win in the re-play high probability state,
The normal time predetermining means and the regame time predetermining means determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of the replay prize based on the probability selected by the probability selection means in the replay high probability state.
It is characterized by that.
According to this feature, it is possible to further change the occurrence rate of the replay winning in the replay high probability state, that is, the gaming state in which the replay winning occurrence rate is higher than normal based on the probability selected by the probability selecting means. Accordingly, the occurrence rate of the special game state in the replay high probability state can be further changed, so that the interest can be further enhanced.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The replay high probability state control means controls to the replay high probability state when a predetermined number of games have been executed since the end of the special game state.
According to this feature, the probability of making a decision to allow the occurrence of a replay prize is controlled more than usual when the predetermined number of games have been executed since the end of the special game state and the replay high probability state is controlled. Therefore, the player's expectation for the occurrence of the special gaming state can be maintained for a long time.
Note that the predetermined number of games are executed from the end of the special gaming state means that the special number of games are executed even when the predetermined number of games are executed including the period controlled from the end of the special gaming state to the high replay probability state. This includes the case where a predetermined number of games are executed excluding the period during which the gaming state is controlled to the re-gaming high probability state.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
The replay high probability state control means controls to the replay high probability state when a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device.
According to this feature, it is controlled to a re-game high probability state when a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device, and the probability of making a decision to allow the occurrence of a re-game winning is increased. In addition to making the trigger easy to understand, it is possible to sufficiently bring out the original fun of the slot machine that a value is given to the player according to the display result derived to the variable display device.

A slot machine according to claim 5 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 4,
Derivation operation means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device by a player's operation;
Derivation control means capable of deriving the display result by varying the identification information within a range of a predetermined maximum fluctuation amount from when the deriving operation means is operated to deriving the display result;
With
The derivation control means always causes the specific display result to be derived regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted.
According to this feature, when a specific display result can be derived, a specific display result is always derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop operation means. A specific display result that triggers a high probability state can be derived.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes reels 2L, 2C in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are the slots machine 1 It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through | perspective window 3 provided in the front.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R (see FIG. 2) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. In addition to the display being changed, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a one-BET switch 5 and a MAXBET switch 6 which are operated when setting a bet number using credits, a game is started. A start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or the bet number is set using credits. To use credits, the MAX BET switch 6 or the single BET switch 5 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets are set, the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′ (see FIG. 1) are enabled according to the set bets, and the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled That is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, the game can be started when the maximum bet number 3 is set as the bet number. The predetermined number of bets may be at least one bet number.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. If any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and is determined in advance on any of the pay lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′ activated according to the number of bets. When the given symbol combination stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit Is done. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout hole 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game state is mainly controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

  The game control board 40 is connected with the above-described single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal sensor 31, a payout sensor 33 for detecting a medal paid out from the medal payout hole 9, and a reel sensor 35 for detecting a reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are connected. Detection signals of these connected switches and sensors Is entered.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R described above, and is connected to a hopper motor 32 for paying out medals from the medal payout hole 9. It is driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a CPU that performs calculations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM that stores CPU control programs and various data tables, a main control unit 41 that includes a RAM that writes and reads necessary data, and a game control board. 40, a switch circuit 42 to which a detection signal input from the sensor is input, a motor circuit 43 for controlling the driving of the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, and the like are mounted. In response to detection signals from switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40, various controls are performed in accordance with the progress of the game.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front surface of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel lamp 55. It is driven on the basis of control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the control board 90.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 having the same CPU, ROM, and RAM as the main control unit 41, a liquid crystal drive circuit 92 that controls the driving of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and an effect. A lamp drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the LED 52, a sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like are mounted, and the sub-control unit 91 is a main control mounted on the game control board 40. In response to a command transmitted from the unit 41, various controls are performed to produce an effect.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R has “black 7”, “1” to “21” corresponding to each symbol number. 21 symbols of “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Replay” are arranged.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, a single winning in which the combination of “cherry-any-any” is activated in the normal game state, the replay time (to be referred to as RT hereinafter) and the BB game to be described later. When they are aligned on the line, a cherry prize is awarded in which two medals are paid out. In addition, when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on one activated pay line, a watermelon winning in which six medals are paid out occurs. Further, when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on one activated pay line, a bell winning in which eight medals are paid out occurs. In this embodiment, the cherry prize, the watermelon prize, and the bell prize are also referred to as small role prizes.

  In addition, when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is enabled on one winning line in the normal gaming state and RT described later, the next game is executed with the same bet number as the game. A replay (replay) prize to which a replay game (regame) that can be performed is given is generated.

  Further, in the BB game described later, when the combination of “Replay-Replay-Replay” is aligned on one winning line, nine medals are paid out and an RB occurrence trigger described later The JacIn winning will occur. Further, in the RB game described later, when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is aligned on one winning line, a Jac winning in which 15 medals are paid out occurs.

  In addition, when a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is arranged on the normal game state and any winning line activated in RT described later, one medal is paid out and the above-mentioned Jac winning is made. Is a regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB) consisting of an RB game with a high probability of occurrence, that is, an RB winning that triggers the generation of a gaming state in which more medals can be expected than in the normal gaming state.

  In addition, when a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” or “white 7-white 7-white 7” is arranged on any winning line activated in the normal gaming state and RT described later. , 15 medals are paid out, and the above-mentioned BB game where the small role winning and JacIn winning occur with high probability and the big bonus (hereinafter referred to as BB) consisting of RB accompanying the occurrence of the JacIn winning, that is, from the normal gaming state In other words, a BB prize is generated as a trigger for the occurrence of a gaming state in which many medals can be expected.

  In addition, when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” symbols is arranged on the winning line activated in the normal gaming state, the replay time (RT) in which the probability of occurrence of the replay winning is higher than in the normal gaming state. Occurs. It should be noted that the consideration for the combination of the symbols “Bell-Bell-Replay” is only RT, and no medal is given.

  In addition, not only when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” symbols is complete, but also after the end of the BB or RB, the number of waiting games to be selected at the end of the BB or RB (excluding games during RT) is RT occurs even when it is executed. In this embodiment, the number of games waiting for activation does not include the number of games in RT, but the number of games in RT may be included in the number of games waiting for activation.

  Among these RTs, the RTs that are generated when the combination of the symbols “Bell-Bell-Replay” are prepared, a game with a prescribed number of games (50, 100, 150, 200 G in this embodiment) is executed. RT that ends when the BB flag or RB flag is won, and is referred to as RT1 or RT2.

  Note that RT1 is an RT with a specified game number of 50 or 100G, RT2 is an RT with a specified game number of 150 or 200, that is, an RT having a larger number of continuous games than RT1, and further replay than RT1. RT with a high probability of winning. In addition, after the end of BB and RB, RT that occurs when the number of games waiting to be activated is triggered is RT that continues until the BB flag or RB flag is won, and is referred to as RT3. RT3 is the RT having the same replay winning probability as RT.

  In the present embodiment, the control for generating the RB described above in response to the occurrence of the RB winning in the normal gaming state and RT, the control for generating the BB described above in response to the occurrence of the BB winning in the normal gaming state and RT, and the normal game In the state, the main control unit 41 controls the generation of RT when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” is aligned on the winning line, or after the BB and RB are finished, the number of games waiting to be activated is executed. Done.

  In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 executes an internal lottery process for determining whether or not a prize is allowed to be generated by random lottery, and this internal lottery process. When any one of the winnings is permitted, an internal winning flag indicating that is set (hereinafter also referred to as flag winning).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the internal winning flag is determined corresponding to each winning, and a combination of winning symbols corresponding to the condition that each corresponding internal winning flag has been won by the internal lottery processing is displayed on the winning line. It is allowed to align. In other words, the winning corresponding to the condition that the internal winning flag is won is allowed.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a combination of cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, JacIn winning, Jac winning is an internal winning flag (cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, The combination of winning symbols is the timing at which the replay flag, JacIn flag, Jac flag) are won and the stop conditions (detection of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, elapse of automatic stop time) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R are satisfied Within the drawing-in range of symbols constituting the symbol (a maximum of four symbols excluding symbols displayed at the timing when the stop condition is satisfied) is aligned with the activated pay line.

  The combination of the BB winning and the RB winning is based on the condition that the internal winning flag (BB flag, RB flag) allowing the corresponding winning is won by the internal lottery process and no other internal winning flag is won. If the timing at which the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped is within the drawing range of the symbols constituting the winning symbol combination, they are aligned with the activated winning line.

  Of these internal winning flags, the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, Jac flag, and JacIn flag are valid only in the game in which the internal winning flag is won, and are permitted by the internal winning flag. Regardless of whether or not a prize has occurred, it is cleared after the game ends. On the other hand, the BB flag or the RB flag can be carried over to the next game when the BB winning or the RB winning allowed by the internal winning flag does not occur. In the subsequent games, the BB winning or the RB flag can be carried over. Cleared by winning. In addition, in a state where the BB flag or the RB flag is carried over, the BB flag and the RB flag are not drawn by the internal lottery process. A game in which the BB flag or the RB flag is won is also called a game in which the BB flag or the RB flag is established. After the BB flag or the RB flag is won, the state in which the BB flag or the RB flag is carried over is referred to as the BB flag or the RB flag. It is also called the flag establishment state.

  Also, among the internal winning flags targeted in the normal gaming state and RT, the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, and replay flag are drawn every game, while the BB flag and RB flag are replay games, That is, the lottery is performed only in the game given by the occurrence of the replay winning.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether to generate RT1 or RT2 by random lottery when none of the internal winning flags has been won after the execution of the internal lottery process described above. When the occurrence of RT1 or RT2 is determined in this RT lottery process, RT winning flag 1 or RT winning flag 2 indicating that is set (hereinafter referred to as RT1 winning or RT2 winning). Say).

  In the combination of “bell-bell-replay”, RT1 or RT2 is won by RT lottery processing, and each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped (detection of stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, elapse of automatic stop time) If the timing at which the symbol is established is within the drawing range of the symbols constituting the “bell-bell-replay” combination, the winning line is aligned. That is, it is allowed to derive the combination of “bell-bell-replay” to the winning line by winning RT1 or RT2. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting the “bell-bell-replay” combination, that is, “bell” of the left reel and middle reel and “replay” of the right reel are all within the pull-in range. Therefore, the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” is always available regardless of the timing when the stop condition of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is established by winning RT1 or RT2. Yes.

  After executing the internal lottery process and the RT lottery process described above, the main control unit 41 selects a reel control table for selecting a reel control table applied in the game according to the result of the internal lottery process and the result of the RT lottery process. Perform minute processing. The reel control table is a table that defines a control pattern of a reel stop process performed by the main control unit 41 when a stop condition for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied. The number of drawn symbols is determined every time the 2R stop condition is satisfied. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reel control tables having table numbers 01 to 08 are applied.

  Among these reel control tables, the reel control table with the table number 01 is a table in which a pattern for drawing a combination of “cherry-any-any” preferentially into any pay line is determined. Selected. The reel control table of table number 02 is a table that defines a pattern for drawing a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” preferentially to any winning line, and is selected when the watermelon flag is won. The reel control table of table number 03 is a table that defines a pattern for preferentially drawing the combination of “bell-bell-bell” into any winning line, and is selected when the bell flag is won.

  The reel control table of table number 04 is a table in which a pattern for drawing a combination of “replay-replay-replay” preferentially into any winning line is determined. In the normal game state and RT, a replay flag is set. Selected at the time of winning, selected at the time of winning the JacIn flag that allows the occurrence of a JacIn prize that triggers the transition to RB in the BB game, and selected at the time of winning the Jac flag that allows the occurrence of a Jac prize during RB The

  Further, the reel control table of table number 05 is a table in which a pattern for drawing a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” preferentially into any winning line is determined, and is selected when the RB flag is established. . The reel control table of table number 06 defines a pattern for drawing a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” and “white 7-white 7-white 7” preferentially into any winning line. This table is selected when the BB flag is established.

  Further, the reel control table of table number 07 is a table in which a pattern for drawing the combination of “bell-bell-replay” preferentially into any winning line is selected, and is selected when RT1 or RT2 is won. .

  The reel control table of table number 08 is a table that defines a pattern that does not draw any winning symbol combination or “Bell-Bell-Replay” combination into any winning line. Selected when not winning.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 in this embodiment as the game progresses will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an initial process for preparing for a game start is executed as the power is turned on. Specifically, the connection of various devices, the operation status, and the like are checked, and if it is possible to return to the gaming state before the power is cut off, a recovery process is performed (Sa1).

  Next, a BET process (Sa2), an internal lottery process (Sa3), an RT lottery process (Sa4), a reel control distribution process (Sa5), a reel rotation process (Sa6), a reel stop process (Sa7), and a winning determination process (Sa8) ), The payout process (Sa9), and the game state update process (Sa10) are transferred to a loop process that is repeatedly executed.

  In the BET process in step Sa2, the system stands by in a state where medals and credits can be received, sets the number of bets according to the reception of medals and credits, and determines the number of bets when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. Execute the process. Further, when a replay game flag to be described later is set, that is, when a replay winning is generated in the previous game, the same bet number as that of the previous game is set.

  In the internal lottery process in the step Sa3, a winning is generated based on a comparison result between a random value acquired at the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step Sa2 and an internal winning probability table that determines the winning probability of each winning. Whether or not to allow is determined, and processing for setting an internal winning flag is executed according to the result.

  In the RT lottery process in the step of Sa4, it is determined whether or not to generate RT1 or RT2 by random lottery, and the process of setting the RT winning flag is executed according to the result.

  In the reel control distribution process in the step Sa5, a process of confirming the internal winning flag and the winning of the RT and selecting a reel control table corresponding to the winning status of the internal winning flag and the RT is executed.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa6, a process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is executed. In this reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

  In the reel stop process in the step of Sa7, the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected from the time when the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected or the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed. The processing for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed in response to the fact that the automatic stop time has elapsed without detecting the operation, that is, the stop condition of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is satisfied. To do. In this reel stop process, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled based on the reel control table selected in step Sa5.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sa8, when it is determined in the step Sa7 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in the step Sa9, when it is determined in the step Sa8 that a winning with a medal is given, a process of adding a credit and paying out a medal is performed based on the payout number corresponding to the winning. If it is determined in step Sa8 that a replay winning has occurred, a replay game flag indicating that a replay game that can be played with the same number of bets as the previous game is used without using a medal is set. Process.

  In the game state update process in step Sa10, a flag update process for clearing or carrying over the internal winning flag won in step Sa3, a game state transition process, a replay time process, and the like are performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing detailed control contents of the internal lottery process of Sa3.

  In the internal lottery process, first, a random value sampled with detection of the start switch 7 is obtained from a random number generation circuit (not shown) (Sb1). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the game is a BB game (Sb2). If the game is a BB game, the winning probability of the internal winning flag (cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, JacIn flag) targeted in the BB game is determined. The determined BB table (not shown) is set as an internal winning probability table in the game (Sb3).

  If the game is not a BB game in step Sb2, it is checked whether the game is an RB game (Sb4). If the game is an RB game, an internal winning flag (Jac) An RB table (not shown) in which the winning probability of the flag) is determined is set as an internal winning probability table in the game (Sb5).

  If the game is not an RB game in step Sb4, it is checked whether the BB flag or RB flag is being carried over (winning) (Sb5), and if the BB flag or RB flag is being carried over As shown in FIG. 8, among the internal winning flags (BB flag, RB flag, cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag) that are targeted in the normal gaming state, the internal winning flags except for the BB flag and the RB flag The normal table in which the winning probability is determined is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb7).

  Further, when the BB flag or the RB flag is not carried over in the step of Sb6, the game is a replay game, that is, a game given by the occurrence of a replay prize based on whether or not the replay game flag is set. (Sb8), and if the game is a replay game, whether or not RT is in progress based on whether any of RT flags 1 to 3 indicating that RT is in progress is set (Sb9), if not in RT, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of all the internal winning flags that are the target in the normal gaming state are determined, and the BB flag and the RB flag are excluded A normal table R in which the winning probability of the internal winning flag is set to be the same as the normal table described above is used as the internal winning probability table in the game. To set in (Sb10).

  If it is during RT in step Sb9, it is confirmed whether or not the RT is RT1 (Sb11). If the RT is RT1, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of all the internal winning flags that are targeted in the normal gaming state are determined, and the winning probability of the replay flag is set higher than that of the normal table. The RT table 1R thus set is set as an internal winning probability table in the game (Sb12).

  Further, if it is not RT1 in the step of Sb11, that is, if the RT is RT2 or RT3, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probabilities of all the internal winning flags that are targeted in the normal gaming state are determined. The RT table 2R in which the winning probability of the replay flag is set higher than the above-described RT table 1 is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb13).

  If the game is not a replay game in step Sb8, it is confirmed whether or not the game is in RT (Sb14). If the game is not in RT, the above-described normal table is set as the internal winning probability table in the game ( Sb18).

  Further, if it is during RT in the step of Sb14, it is confirmed whether or not the RT is RT1 (Sb15). If the RT is RT1, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the internal winning flag excluding the BB flag and the RB flag among the target internal winning flags in the normal gaming state is determined and the replay is performed. The RT table 1 in which the winning probability of the flag is set higher than the normal table is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb16).

  Further, if it is not RT1 in the step of Sb15, that is, if the RT is RT2 or RT3, as shown in FIG. 8, the internal winning flags that are the target in the normal gaming state except the BB flag and the RB flag are excluded. The RT table 2 in which the winning probability of the winning flag is determined and the winning probability of the replay flag is set higher than the RT table 1 described above is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb17).

  Next, the random value acquired in the step of Sb1 is compared with the set internal winning probability table (Sb19), and it is confirmed whether or not there is an internal winning flag that has been won based on the comparison result. If so, the internal winning flag is set (Sb20).

  Thus, in the internal lottery process, the internal winning probability table in which the winning probabilities of the BB flag and the RB flag are determined only in the replay game. In other words, the BB flag and the RB flag are drawn only in the replay game awarded when the replay prize is generated.

  During RT, RT table 1, RT table 1R, RT table 2, and RT table 2R, in which the winning probability of the replay flag is set higher than the normal table, are applied as the internal winning probability table. As a result, the occurrence probability of the replay winning during RT is increased.

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the RT lottery process in step Sa4.

  In the RT lottery process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the normal gaming state is set (Sc1). In the normal gaming state, that is, in the case of BB, RB, or RT, any of the internal winning flags is set. It is confirmed whether or not it is won (Sc2).

  If none of the internal winning flags have been won, that is, if the game is lost, it is checked whether the RT has won based on whether the RT winning flag indicating the RT winning is set. (Sc3) When the RT is not won, RT lottery for determining whether to generate RT1 or RT2 by random lottery is executed (Sc4).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not RT1 has been won in the RT lottery at step Sc4 (Sc5). If RT1 has been won, the RT winning flag 1 indicating that RT1 has been won is set (Sc6). If RT1 is not won in step Sc4, it is confirmed whether or not RT2 is won (Sc7). If RT2 is won, RT winning flag 2 indicating that RT2 is won is set (Sc8). .

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the reel control distribution process in step Sa5.

  In the reel control distribution process, first, it is confirmed whether any one of the cherry flag, the watermelon flag, the bell flag, the replay flag, the JacIn flag, and the Jac flag is won (Sd1), and the cherry flag, the watermelon flag, the bell flag, If any one of the replay flag, the JacIn flag, and the Jac flag is won, the corresponding reel control table is selected from the reel control tables having the table numbers 01 to 04 according to the won internal winning flag (Sd2). .

  If none of the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, JacIn flag, and Jac flag is won in step Sd1, whether or not the BB flag or RB flag is won, that is, the BB flag or It is confirmed whether or not the RB flag is established (Sd3). If the BB flag or the RB flag is won, the table number depends on whether the BB flag is won or whether the RB flag is won. A corresponding reel control table is selected from the reel control tables 05 and 06 (Sd4).

  If neither the BB flag nor the RB flag is won in the step of Sd3, it is confirmed whether RT1 or RT2 is won (Sd5), and when RT1 or RT2 is won. Selects a reel control table having a table number 07, that is, a reel control table capable of aligning a combination of “bell-bell-replay” (Sd6).

  If RT1 or RT2 is not won in step Sd5, the reel control table with table number 08 is selected (Sd9).

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the detailed control content of the replay time process executed in the game state update process of step Sa10.

  In the replay time process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the BB is in progress (Se1), and if it is in the BB, whether or not the BB is finished in the game, that is, whether or not the next game is shifted to the normal gaming state. Confirm (Se2). When BB ends in the game, the number of waiting games is selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers of games (Se3), and the selected number of waiting games is set (Se4).

  If it is not in BB in the step of Se1, it is confirmed whether or not RB is in progress (Se5). If in RB, whether or not RB ends in the game, that is, transition from the next game to the normal gaming state. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (Se6). When the RB ends in the game, the number of waiting games is selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers of games (Se3), and the selected number of waiting games is set (Se4).

  If it is not RB in the step of Se5, it is confirmed whether or not RT is in progress based on whether or not the RT flag 1 to 3 is set (Se7). If it is RT, the BB flag or RB It is confirmed whether or not the flag is won, that is, whether or not the BB flag or the RB flag is established (Se8). If the BB flag or the RB flag is won, it is confirmed whether or not the RT is RT3, that is, whether or not the set RT flag is the RT flag 3 indicating that RT3 is in progress (Se9). If it is RT3, the RT flag is cleared and RT is terminated (Se13).

  If the BB flag or RB flag is not won in the Se8 step, whether or not the RT is RT1 or RT2, that is, the RT flag being set is in the RT flag 1 or RT2 indicating that RT1 is in progress. Whether or not the flag is 2 during RT (Se10). If the RT is RT1 or RT2, 1 is subtracted from the remaining RT game number indicating the remaining game number of the RT (Se11). It is confirmed whether or not the number of remaining RT games is 0, that is, whether or not a predetermined number of RTs have been executed (Se12). If the number of remaining RT games is 0, the RT flag is cleared and RT is terminated (Se13).

  If it is not in RT at the step of Se7, that is, if it is a normal game state, it is confirmed whether or not the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” is aligned on any winning line (Se14). If the combination of “Bell-Replay” is on the winning line, it is confirmed whether RT1 is winning, that is, whether the combination of “Bell-Belle-Replay” is aligned on the winning line based on the winning of RT1 (Se15). If RT1 is won, the RT flag 1 is set (Se16), one of the 50G or 100G games is selected (Se17), and the selected number of games is set as the number of remaining RT games (Se20). ), The RT winning flag is cleared (Se21). That is, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to RT1.

  If RT1 is not won in the step of Se15, that is, if the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is aligned on the winning line based on the winning of RT2, the flag 2 during RT is set (Se18), One game number is selected from 150G or 200G (Se19), the selected game number is set as the remaining RT game number (Se20), and the RT winning flag is cleared (Se21). That is, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to RT2.

  If the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is not aligned on the winning line in step Se14, the number of waiting games is decremented by 1 (Se22), and whether the number of waiting games is 0, that is, BB or It is confirmed whether or not the number of games waiting for activation selected after the completion of RB has been executed (Se23). If the number of games waiting for activation is 0, an RT flag 3 indicating RT3 is set (Se24). That is, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to RT3.

  As described above, in the replay time processing, the RT1 or RT2 is controlled so as to continue for the prescribed number of games when the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is prepared in the normal gaming state. In addition to the case where the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is prepared in the normal gaming state, after the completion of BB and RB, a game of the number of waiting games selected at the end of the BB and RB is executed. Sometimes, RT3 is controlled until the next BB flag or RB flag is won.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, the BB flag and the RB flag are drawn only in the replay game that is given when the replay winning is generated. That is, since it is determined whether or not the BB winning or RB winning is permitted only in the replay game, the player's expectation for the occurrence of BB or RB can be effectively enhanced by the occurrence of the replay winning. By controlling the RT, the probability of winning the replay flag, that is, the probability of occurrence of a replay winning is increased, and the occurrence rate of BB and RB can be increased accordingly, so the occurrence rate of BB and RB is increased. It is possible to have sharpness and enhance interest.

  In this embodiment, both the BB flag and the RB flag are applied as the internal winning flags that are subject to the lottery only in the replay game. However, either one of the BB flag and the RB flag is lottery only in the replay game. It may be applied as an internal winning flag as a target, and the other internal winning flag may be applied as an internal winning flag as a lottery target regardless of whether or not it is a replay game. By doing so, the occurrence rate of only one of BB and RB can be increased.

  Further, in this embodiment, BB winning as an opportunity for BB or RB winning as an opportunity for RB is applied as a special winning, but any winning may be used as an opportunity for a gaming state advantageous to the player. By restricting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels, the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are informed by the assist time (AT) that informs the reel stop operation method that satisfies the derivation condition for generating a specific winning. The game is controlled so that the displayed symbols are easy to stop when operated, and the game state such as challenge time (CT) that allows the player to derive a combination of winning symbols by pushing forward You may apply the winning prize which becomes an opportunity as a special prize.

  In this embodiment, whether or not to control to RT is determined by the RT lottery process different from the internal lottery process and the reel control distribution process, but is determined by the internal lottery process and the reel control distribution process. You may make it do. In other words, the combination of symbols that triggers the RT control in the reel control distribution process is determined by the winning of the internal winning flag that allows the occurrence of a winning that is controlled by the RT. It is also possible to decide to control to RT by selecting a reel control table that can arrange the same, and thus the RT lottery process can be omitted, so the control of the main control unit 41 is simplified. can do.

  Further, in this embodiment, the replay time (RT) in which the probability of occurrence of a replay winning is increased when the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is arranged on a winning line effective as a display result of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. ), The opportunity to generate RT can be easily understood, and the original interest of the slot machine that the player is given value according to the display results derived on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is sufficient. Can be pulled out.

  Further, in this embodiment, when the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” is aligned with the winning line, the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” is awarded because there is no medal grant although it is controlled by RT. It is possible to prevent the euphoria from increasing by aligning with the line.

  In this embodiment, when the RT1 or RT2 is won, that is, when the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is possible, the “bell-bell-replay” is always set regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch 7. Since the combination is derived, the combination of “bell-bell-replay” that triggers RT can be aligned on the winning line regardless of the skill of the player.

  Note that the present invention is not limited to this, and the symbols of the combination of symbols that trigger the occurrence of RT are arranged at intervals exceeding the pull-in range for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, If the stop conditions for the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are not satisfied within the drawing range of the constituent symbols, the combination of symbols that will trigger the RT may not be prepared. In order to align the combinations of symbols, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R (so-called pushing) aiming at the configuration symbols, and technical intervention is added, so that interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, in addition to the case where the combination of “bell-bell-replay” is aligned on the winning line, the number of games waiting for activation selected at the end of the BB and RB after the end of the BB and RB. Since the control is performed by RT3 when is executed, the player's expectation for the occurrence of BB and RB can be maintained for a long time.

  In the present embodiment, the number of waiting games to be activated is selected from a plurality of games. However, a single number of games may be applied as the number of games waiting to be activated. In this embodiment, after the end of BB or RB, the game is always controlled to RT3 by executing the number of games waiting for activation. For example, the number of games waiting for activation is executed after the end of BB or RB. It may be controlled to RT3 at a certain rate when it is performed, or may be controlled to RT3 when a game of the number of waiting games is executed after completion of either BB or RB. Also, in this embodiment, after the end of BB or RB, it is controlled by RT3 when the number of games waiting to be activated is executed except for the period controlled by RT, but BB or RB After completion of the above, the game may be controlled by RT3 when the number of games waiting to be activated including the period controlled by RT is executed.

  Further, in this embodiment, the control is performed by a plurality of types of RTs having different numbers of continuous games, that is, RT1 to RT3, and the number of continuous games, that is, the probability of occurrence of BB or RB is high depending on the type of RT. Since the number of games that can be expected changes, the interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the number of continued games differs depending on the type of RT. For example, the configuration is such that RT continues until the end lottery is won, and the winning of the end lottery depends on the type of RT. The probabilities may be varied. In this case, the number of games that can be expected with a high probability of occurrence of BB and RB changes by changing the RT continuation rate according to the type of RT. be able to.

  Further, in this embodiment, control is made to a plurality of types of RTs having different replay flag winning probabilities (replay winning occurrence probabilities), that is, RT1 and RT2 (RT3), and the replay is performed according to the type of RT. Since the probability of occurrence of a prize changes and the occurrence rate of BB and RB in RT can be further changed accordingly, the interest can be further enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, RT is interrupted when the BB flag or RB flag is won while being controlled by RT1 or RT2, and after completion of BB or RB based on the winning of the BB flag or RB flag, RT As long as RT1 or RT2 continues, the BB flag or RB flag has a high probability of winning, so multiple BB or The occurrence of RB can also be expected, and the player's sense of expectation for the occurrence of BB and RB can be effectively enhanced by being controlled by RT.

  In this embodiment, the number of BBs and RBs generated during one RT is not limited, but an upper limit may be set for the number of BBs and RBs generated during one RT. An excessive increase in euphoria can be prevented. Furthermore, in this case, the upper limit of the number of BBs and RBs generated during one RT may be changed based on the number of games since the last occurrence of BBs and RBs. Even when RB and RB do not occur, the player's expectation for BB and RB can be maintained.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above embodiment, a normal slot machine capable of playing a game using medals and credits as a valuable value is used, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko ball is used as a valuable value. Slot machines for playing games, complete credit type slot machines that can be played using credits without medals being discharged to the outside, and image type slot machines in which variable display devices are displayed as images Needless to say, the types of gaming machines are not limited.

  Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.

Claim 1 of the present invention provides
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and variable display devices (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) is a slot machine 1 in which one game is completed by deriving and displaying a display result, and winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed, a re-game (replay game) that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value (medal) that can be used for setting the bet amount is given. Normal pre-determining means for determining whether or not only a small prize winning to which a valuable value (medal) that can be used for setting the number of bets and a game winning (replay winning) is given is allowed {main control unit 41 (Internal lottery process based on normal table, RT table 1, RT table 2)},
Re-game control means {main control unit 41 (BET process)} for controlling the re-game when the re-game winning is generated;
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed in the re-game, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning and the small role winning are allowed to occur with the same probability as the normal time predetermining means. And whether to allow the occurrence of a special prize (BB prize, RB prize) that triggers a special gaming state (BB, RB) advantageous to the player in addition to the re-game prize and the small role prize. Re-game prior determination means {main control unit 41 (internal lottery process based on normal table R, RT table 1R, RT table 2R)},
Replay high probability that the pre-determination means for normal time and the pre-determination means for re-game make a decision allowing the occurrence of the re-game winning with a higher probability (1 / 4.5, 1 / 1.2) than usual Replay high probability state control means {main control unit 41 (replay time processing)} for controlling to the state (RT);
Equipped with a,
It is determined whether or not the special prize (BB prize, RB prize) is allowed only in the re-game .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, the normal predetermination means {main control unit 41 (internal lottery processing based on the normal table, RT table 1, RT table 2)} and the replay high probability state (RT) Predetermining means during game {main control unit 41 (internal lottery process based on normal table R, RT table 1R, RT table 2R)} The probability (replay flag) of making a determination to allow the occurrence of the replay winning (replay winning) Probability selection means {main control unit 41 (RT lottery process)} for selecting a plurality of different probabilities (1 / 4.5, 1 / 1.2), and the normal time prior determination means and The re-game pre-determining means determines whether or not to allow the re-game winning to be generated based on the probability selected by the probability selecting means in the re-game high probability state.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, the re-gaming high probability state control means {main control unit 41 (replay time processing)} is a predetermined number (the number of waiting games to be activated) from the end of the special gaming state (BB, RB). When the game is executed, the replay high probability state (RT) is controlled.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, the replay high probability state control means {the main control unit 41 (replay time processing)} is configured to display a specific display result as a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). When the “bell-bell-replay” combination is derived, the replay high probability state (RT) is controlled.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) for deriving and displaying a display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R) by a player's operation, and the derivation Derivation capable of deriving the display result by varying the identification information (symbol) within a predetermined maximum variation range (withdrawal range) from when the operating means is operated until the display result is derived. Control means {main control unit 41 (reel stop processing)}, and the derivation control means performs the derivation when the derivation of the specific display result ("bell-bell-replay" combination) is permitted. The specific display result is always derived regardless of the operation procedure (stop order, stop timing) of the operation means.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the combination etc. of a winning symbol. It is a figure which shows the control content defined in the reel control table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content which a main control part performs with progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the winning probability according to an internal winning probability table. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of RT lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the reel control distribution process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the replay time process performed in the game state update process shown in FIG.

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1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main controller 91 Sub controller

Claims (5)

A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable can be derived and displayed. 1 is a slot machine in which one game is completed and a winning can be generated according to the display result of the variable display device,
The re-game win and the bet amount to which a re-game that can be played without using the valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount is given before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed. A normal-time pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of only a small prize winning with a valuable value that can be used to set
Re-game control means for controlling the re-game when the re-game winning is generated;
Before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed in the re-game, it is determined whether or not the re-game winning and the small role winning are allowed with the same probability as the normal-time predetermining means. A re-game pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow the occurrence of a special prize that triggers a special gaming state advantageous to the player in addition to the re-game prize and the small role prize ,
Replay high probability state control means for controlling to a replay high probability state in which the normal time predetermining means and the regame time predetermining means make a decision to allow the occurrence of the replay prize with a higher probability than normal;
Equipped with a,
The slot machine is characterized in that it is determined whether or not the special winning is allowed only in the re-game . Probability selecting means for selecting, from a plurality of different probabilities, the probability that the re-game pre-decision means and the re-game pre-decision means make a decision to allow the occurrence of the re-game win in the re-play high probability state,
The normal time predetermining means and the regame time predetermining means determine whether or not to allow the occurrence of the replay prize based on the probability selected by the probability selection means in the replay high probability state.
The slot machine according to claim 1.   The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2, wherein the replay high probability state control means controls the replay high probability state when a predetermined number of games have been executed since the end of the special game state.   4. The replay high probability state control means according to claim 1, wherein the replay high probability state control means controls the replay high probability state when a specific display result is derived as a display result of the variable display device. Slot machine. Derivation operation means for deriving and displaying the display result of the variable display device by a player's operation;
Derivation control means capable of deriving the display result by varying the identification information within a range of a predetermined maximum fluctuation amount from when the deriving operation means is operated to deriving the display result;
With
5. The slot machine according to claim 4, wherein the derivation control means always derives the specific display result regardless of an operation procedure of the derivation operation means when derivation of the specific display result is permitted.

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