JP4372777B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that is played with medals or pachinko balls.

  A slot machine generally includes three reels, three reel stop buttons corresponding to each reel, and a start lever for starting a game. When the player depresses the start lever, all the reels rotate at the same time, and each reel stops at the timing when the player depresses each reel stop button. Of the combinations of symbols arranged on the winning line in a state where the reels are stopped, a combination of symbols that gives a game value is called a role. When a combination of symbols composing a combination on the effective winning line is completed, a winning is made, and the player can obtain the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination. That is, when the state where the reels are stopped is a state (predetermined state) that is a combination of symbols constituting the winning combination, the winning combination is awarded and a game value corresponding to the winning winning combination is given.

  Here, the winning is generally determined by two steps. The first step is called internal lottery. In the internal lottery, the lottery is executed at the operation timing of the start lever to determine which prize is won or lost, and internal lottery information indicating the lottery result is generated. In this internal lottery, a lottery table for determining the winning probability is prepared for each of a plurality of prizes to be a lottery target, and internal lottery information is generated with reference to the lottery table.

  In the second step, the reel stop position is controlled in accordance with the operation of the reel stop button. If the internal lottery information indicates a loss, even if the player operates the reel stop button at the timing when the symbol that constitutes a certain role reaches the valid winning line, the reel stop timing is delayed, The reel is controlled so that the symbols constituting the winning combination do not stop on the valid winning line. The same applies to the combination corresponding to the prize that was not won in the internal lottery. Such control is called kicking control. On the other hand, if a prize group which is an internal lottery is won, even if the operation timing of the reel stop button is slightly early, the pull-in control is performed so that the symbols constituting the role corresponding to the prize group stop on the winning line. The However, if the operation timing of the reel stop button is significantly deviated, no prize will be awarded. In other words, in order for a player to win a prize, it is necessary to win a prize group by internal lottery and align the winning prize group on an effective prize line. Winning any prize group in the internal lottery is called winning, and not winning any prize group is called losing. And, the fact that the symbols stopped on the winning line make up the winning combination is called winning, and the non-winning is not forming the winning combination. In non-winning cases, when the internal lottery result is lost, even if the internal lottery is won, the operation timing of the reel stop button is greatly shifted, so that the role corresponding to the winning prize is not established, so-called Includes missing items.

  Such a slot machine can execute a plurality of types of games such as a big bonus game and a regular bonus game in addition to the normal game. The expected value of the number of medals that can be acquired per game is larger in the big bonus game and the regular bonus game than in the normal game. In this case, in the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, the internal lottery information is generated with reference to a lottery table different from the normal game. That is, in the conventional slot machine, an individual lottery table is prepared according to the type of game (Patent Document 1).

JP 2001-79148 A

  By the way, game types tend to increase due to diversification of player preferences. Along with this, the number of lottery tables also increases. However, as the number of lottery tables increases, the capacity of the memory for storing the lottery tables increases. That is, in the conventional slot machine, there is a trade-off relationship between the game type and the memory capacity.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances, and an object of the invention is to provide a slot machine that increases the types of games without increasing the memory capacity.

  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 embodiments.

In order to solve the above-described problems, the slot machine according to the present invention has a plurality of display columns (R1, R2) including a specific display column (R1) that can be variably displayed by arranging a plurality of types of symbols on a plurality of frames. , R3), a start operation means (12) for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display, and the variable display provided corresponding to the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). A plurality of stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) for a player to input an instruction to stop, a bet number input means (11) for a player to input a bet number, and the display columns ( R1, R2, and R3) are each provided with a winning line (L1 to L5) consisting of a set of display positions on which symbols are displayed, a normal game, a specific game that ends in one game, and a first that ends in one game Includes special games Several kinds of games can be executed, and when the stop mode on the winning lines (L1 to L5) in a state where the variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is stopped is a predetermined mode, Winning and giving a predetermined game value according to the winning prize, and the prize includes a small role prize having a game medium payment as the gaming value to be given, and a game as the gaming value to be given A re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without payment of a medium and a start award that shifts the game type as the game value to be given are included, and the start award starts the specific game A specific game start prize and a first special game start prize for starting the first special game, and each symbol constituting the replay prize in each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). Interval is A slot machine (1) in which symbols constituting the replay prize are arranged so as to be within a predetermined number of frames, wherein the first game is associated with the specific game start prize and the replay prize. In the base game and the first special game, including the second division associated with the first special game start prize, and the bet number input by the bet number input means (11) is a first number, First storage means (TBL12) each storing a plurality of division data defining a lottery probability for a plurality of divisions associated with a plurality of prizes to be drawn, and input by the betting number input means (11) In the base game in which the number of bets placed is the second number, the second data each storing a plurality of division data defining a lottery probability for a plurality of divisions associated with a plurality of prizes to be drawn. In the normal game and the first special game in which the betting number input by the storage means (TBL11) and the betting number input means (11) is the first number, refer to the first storage means (TBL12). Then, in the base game in which the lottery information indicating the prize or the winning selected by the lottery is generated and the bet number input by the bet number input means (11) is the second number, the second storage means (TBL11 ), The lottery means (101) for generating the lottery information indicating the prize or the prize won by the lottery, and the first section of the first storage means (TBL12) is selected by lottery, and the lottery information is Each of the plurality of stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c) is operated in the normal game showing the winning of the specific game start prize and the replay prize simultaneously. When the symbols constituting the replay prize and the symbols constituting the specific game start prize are located within the predetermined number of frames from the winning line (L1 to L5) at the determined timing, the replay prize is awarded. The constituent symbols are drawn into the winning lines (L1 to L5), and the first stop control is executed to stop the variable display of the plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3), respectively, and only the re-game prize is won. In the first special game, the first section of the first storage means (TBL12) is selected by lottery and the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize and the replay prize simultaneously. the display columns (R1, R2, R3) of, when the stop operation unit corresponding to the specific display row (R1) (13a) are operation, data in which the stop operation means (13a) is operated In the game, when the symbols constituting the replay prize are located within one frame from the winning line (L1 to L5), the symbols constituting the replay prize are drawn into the winning lines (L1 to L5), While the variable display of the specific display row (R1) is stopped, the symbols constituting the replay prize are not located within one frame from the winning line (L1 to L5) and constitute the specific game start prize. When the symbol is positioned within one frame from the winning line (L1 to L5), the symbol constituting the specific game start prize is drawn into the winning line (L1 to L5) and the specific display column (R1) is variable. to stop the display, among the plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3), said stop operation means (13b, 13c) corresponding to the other display column other than the specific display row (R2, R3) is operation Is And if, the stop operation means (13b, 13c) at a timing that is operated by symbol constructing the replay award is positioned within said number of predetermined frames from the winning lines (L1 to L5), the A second stop control is executed to draw the symbols constituting the replay prize into the winning line (L1 to L5) and stop the variable display of the other display columns (R2, R3), and the replay prize and the without winning simultaneously to both the particular game start award comprises a stop control means (101, S109) that allows winning any award of said replay award to the particular game start prize, the re The game award is composed of the first symbol of the specific display column and the common symbol of the other display column, and the specific game start prize is the second symbol of the specific display column and the common symbol of the other display column. Composed of, It is characterized by that.

  In the present invention, both the normal game with the first bet number and the first special game with the first bet number refer to the first storage means to indicate the winning or the loss won by lottery. Generate lottery information. Therefore, the storage means used for the lottery in different types of games can also be used. Then, in the base game in which the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize and the re-game prize at the same time, the symbols constituting the re-game prize are drawn with priority over the symbols constituting the specific game start prize. Here, since the symbols constituting the re-game award are arranged within the number of drawn-in frames, even if the first division is selected in the internal lottery, the re-game award is always won. As a result, it is the same as the case where the specific game start prize is excluded from the lottery target and the internal lottery is executed. On the other hand, in the first special game that simultaneously shows the winning of the specific game start prize and the re-game prize, the number of drawn-in frames is set to 1 and the symbols constituting the re-game prize are drawn with priority over the symbols constituting the specific game start prize . That is, only the number of drawn frames is changed in the same manner as the base game for the symbols to be prioritized. In this case, since the number of drawn frames is smaller than the interval between symbols constituting the re-game prize, it becomes possible to miss the re-game prize and win the first special game start prize depending on the timing of the stop operation. That is, it is possible to change the prize that can be won by changing the number of frames for stop control while reducing the memory capacity by using the storage means used for internal lottery in different types of games. Thereby, a slot machine rich in taste can be provided. Such a slot machine corresponds to the first embodiment. The first special game corresponds to the CB game, and the specific game start prize corresponds to the SB prize. Each of the first storage means and the second storage means may be stored in a separate memory, or both may be stored in a single memory.

  The slot machine described above starts one game by accepting a tangible or electrically or magnetically stored intangible game medium, and variably displays a plurality of display columns by operating the start operation means of the player. After the start, the variable display of each display row is stopped by the operation of each stop operation means, and in the state where the variable display of the plurality of display rows is stopped, the stopped symbol arrangement on the winning line is in a predetermined mode (predetermined In the stop mode), one of the prizes is won, a predetermined game value is given according to the prize that is won, and the game is ended. Here, a tangible game medium refers to a game medal or a game ball, and an intangible game medium refers to information that electrically or magnetically stores a tangible game medium that has been thrown in to play a game. More specifically, the slot machine includes a bet number specifying means (for example, a bet button) for specifying the bet number, and a payout means for paying out medals in accordance with a winning prize. One game is from when the bet number is designated by operating, until the medal payout is executed by the payout means and the next bet number designation means can be operated.

In the slot machine described above, the small part award includes the symbol of the specific display row (R1) on the winning line (L1 to L5) and the winning line (L1 to L5) in a state where variable display is stopped. A special small role award that is awarded when the arrangement of the symbols of the other display columns (R2, R3) is a specific arrangement is included, and the lottery means (101) is selected for the lottery in the first special game. Regardless of the result, the lottery information indicating the winning of the specific small role award is generated, and the stop control means (101, S109) performs the first stop of the first storage means (TBL12) as the second stop control. In the first special game in which the category is selected by lottery and the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize, the replay prize and the specific small role prize at the same time, the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) Of the case where the stop operation unit corresponding to the specific display row (R1) (13a) is operated at the timing when the stop operation means (13a) is operated, the symbol and the specific forming the replay award When the symbol constituting the game start prize is not located within one frame from the winning line (L1 to L5) and the symbol constituting the specific small role award is located within one frame, the specific small role award is The constituent symbols are drawn into the display positions on the winning lines (L1 to L5), the variable display of the specific display row (R1) is stopped, and the plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3) the stop operation means (13b, 13c) corresponding to the other display column (R2, R3) if is operated, the stop operation means (13b, 13c) at the timing when it is operated, configured the replay award By design the is positioned within said number of predetermined frames from said pay line, draw a symbol constructing the replay prize to the winning lines (L1 to L5), the other display column (R2, R3) By executing the process of stopping the variable display of the replay prize, the specific game start prize, and the specific small role prize are not simultaneously won, and the replay prize and the specific prize are not awarded simultaneously. It is possible to win any one of the game start prize and the specific small role award, and the specific small role award is composed of the third symbol of the specific display row and the common symbol of the other display row. that it is preferable.

  According to this invention, in the first special game, the specific small role prize is won regardless of the lottery. In this case, for the specific display row, the symbols constituting the replay prize or the specific game start prize are not located within one frame from the winning line, and the symbols constituting the specific small role award are located within one frame. Then, the symbols constituting the specific small role award are drawn into the winning line, and the variable display of the specific display row is stopped. That is, the symbols are drawn in priority in the order of re-game award → specific game start award → specific small role award. Compared to the number of drawn games in the normal game, the number of drawn games in the first special game is one, which is small. Therefore, it is possible to win a specific small role award. Various game characteristics can be realized by using the first storage means in different types of games and changing the number of drawn frames.

The terms used in this specification have the following meanings.
“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. As long as the start instruction can be input, the structure may be any structure such as a lever type, a push button type, or a touch sensor type.
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.
The “prize lottery table” refers to a collection of numerical values divided into one or a plurality of awards or loses, and defines a winning probability of a prize included in the category. One award may be associated with the division, or a plurality of awards may be associated with each division. Furthermore, there may be no division associated with the loss.
“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 This refers to determining the winning or losing of any prize corresponding to the category by comparing with the value related to the lottery 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 are cases where the combination of the winning buttons is not aligned on the valid winning line by the operation of the stop button, and there are cases where the prizes are not aligned in the case of a loss in the internal lottery. . 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 a game 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. A game carrying over the winning flag is called a carryover game, and there are a BB carryover game, an MB carryover game, and an RB carryover game corresponding to the BB prize, the MB prize, and the 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.
The “CB game” refers to a game in which the winning flag related to the small role prize is set regardless of the result of the internal lottery in the next game in which the CB prize is won.

“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.
“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 where the MB prize is won, and the winning probability of the CB prize varies A game that is played by playing a game, or a game that is played by continuously starting a CB game.

  In addition, “SB game”, “CB game”, “BB game”, and “MB game” in this specification are the rules concerning the recognition of the gaming machine and the type test, respectively (February 12th, 1960) “Regular Service”, “Class 1 Special Service” in Schedule 2 (meaning of terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as “Game Rules”) Things "," Type 2 special features "," Games in which a continuous action device related to Type 1 special features is operating "and" Activations of continuous action devices related to Type 2 special features " It is a term corresponding to “playing game”.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a slot machine that increases the types of games without increasing the memory capacity.

<A. First Embodiment>
<A-1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a slot machine 1 according to the present invention. The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 having an open front surface and a front door 3 disposed on the front surface of the main body 2. The main body 2 and the front door 3 are fixed on one side by a hinge so that they can be opened and closed. The front door 3 displays an operation unit OP on which buttons for a player to play a game, a reel window 20 for visually recognizing a symbol of the reel variable display device RL, and information for progressing the game. It consists of a panel display portion DP on which indicators are arranged, a liquid crystal display on which information for proceeding the game is displayed, an effect display portion TP on which an illumination device is arranged, and a saucer portion BP.

  The operation section OP includes a medal slot 10, a bet button 11, a start lever 12, a left stop button 13a, a middle stop button 13b, a right stop button 13c, a settlement button 14, a lending button 15, a return button 16, and a frequency indicator 17. Is provided. A medal slot 10 is arranged on the upper right side of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is arranged on the left side of the upper surface. The game of the slot machine 1 can be started by a medal insertion operation or a bet button operation. A start lever 12 for rotating the reels R1 to R3 is arranged on the front side of the lower position of the bet button 11, and a left stop button 13a for stopping the rotation of the left reel R1 and a middle reel are arranged on the right side thereof. The middle stop button 13b for stopping the rotation of R2 and the right stop button 13c for stopping the rotation of the right reel R3 are arranged, and the basic operation sequence of the game is the bet button operation → start lever operation → left stop button It is easy to perform a series of operations of operation → middle stop button operation → right stop button operation. On the left side of the start lever 12, a payment button 14 is provided for adjusting the credit stored in the storage device and paying out medals to the medal tray 40. This checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position that is out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the frequency of the operation is low and it is not accidentally operated during the game. Further, on the operation unit OP, a lending button 15 used when a prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1, a return button 16 for returning a prepaid card, and the number of prepaid cards that can be lent are displayed. A frequency indicator 17 is provided for performing the above. When the prepaid card type medal lending machine is connected to the slot machine 1 as described above, the operation of the prepaid card type medal lending machine by operating these buttons 15 and 16 of the slot machine 1 and the frequency display The frequency display by 17 is performed by controlling the prepaid card type medal lending machine.

  The panel display portion DP is provided with a reel window 20, winning lines L1 to L5, winning line display 21, a game guide display 22, and a game value information display 23. The game value information display unit 23 includes a credit number display 23a, a payout number display 23c, and an obtained number display 23b. The reel window 20 is made of a transparent acrylic plate that allows three consecutive symbols per reel, and the player can view nine symbols of the three reels through the reel window 20. As shown in FIG. 6 (B), the positions at which these 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 left reel R1, respectively. Lower display position (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 These are called the middle display position (M3) of the right reel R3 and the lower display position (D3) of the right reel R3. Further, on the reel window 20, horizontal winning lines L1 (M1-M2-M3), L2 (U1-U2-U3) and L3 (D1-D2-D3) and diagonal winning lines L4 (U1-M2) are displayed. -D3) and L5 (D1-M2-U3). On the left side of the reel window 20, a winning line display 21 corresponding to each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided, and when one game medal is inserted, a winning line display corresponding to the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided. The device 21 is lit. Even if more than one game medal is inserted, the winning line display is kept on. In this embodiment, when one game medal is inserted, all the winning line indicators are turned on. However, in a slot machine with different winning lines to be activated according to the number of game medals inserted, The winning line indicator may be turned on as it is activated. For example, when one game medal is inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is turned on, and when two game medals are inserted, the winning line corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 is added to the winning line L1. When the line indicator 21 is turned on and three game medals are inserted, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 may be turned on in addition to the winning lines L1 to L3.

  Further, 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 is blinked to notify the player. Further, on the right side of the reel window 20, there is provided a game guide display 22 on which a plurality of LEDs such as a display that lights up when winning a prize and an LED that lights up according to the game state are arranged. Further, on the lower side of the reel window 20, a credit number display 23a for displaying the number of credits stored in the storage device, a payout number display 23c for displaying the number of payouts awarded when winning, and a predetermined game are displayed. The game value information display unit 23 is configured by an acquired number display 23b that displays the acquired number by accumulating the number of awarded dividends.

  The effect display unit TP has a liquid crystal display 30 that displays the progress of the game as an image, an illumination LED 31 that displays the game state by changing the color and lighting pattern according to the game state, and a change according to the game state. A speaker 32 is provided for outputting an operation sound corresponding to BGM or button operation and a guide voice.

  The medal tray BP is provided with a medal tray 40 for storing game medals discharged from the medal payout opening 40 a by driving the medal payout device, and an ashtray 41 is provided on the left side of the medal tray 40.

<A-2: Configuration of reel variable display device>
FIG. 2 is an explanatory view showing the structure of the reel variable display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. 2A shows the structure of the entire reel variable display device RL, and shows a state in which the right reel R3 is removed to show the inside of the reel variable display device. FIG. 2B shows the detailed structure of the right reel R3.

  The reels R1 to R3 are provided with 21 various symbols (symbol number PN = 1) on reel frames 56a to 56c made of transparent ABS resin or the like having a plurality of spoke portions radially extending from the shaft portion and an annular frame. To 21) are printed on the peripheral surfaces of the reel frames 56a to 56c. The reels R <b> 1 to R <b> 3 are inserted along guide rails 51 a to 51 c corresponding to the respective reels provided above and below the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL, and are accommodated in the case body 50. The reel R3 will be described with reference to FIG. 2B, but the reels R1 and R2 have the same structure. The reel R3 is fixed to the stepping motor 54c and rotates. For the rotation of the reel R3, a stepping motor 54c that rotates once by supplying a pulse of 400 steps is used. By supplying a predetermined pulse, a predetermined symbol can be displayed on the reel window 20. Further, a backlight device 53c provided with LEDs (not shown) is provided so that light can be irradiated from the inside of the reel band 58c. Thus, by irradiating light from the inside of the reel band 58c by the backlight device 53c, the player can make the symbols on the reel band 58c stand out.

  A detection plate 57c is attached to one of the spoke portions, and a reel position detection signal 55c can be output by the reel position detection sensor 55c every time the reel R3 rotates once. The position of the detection plate 57c and the reel band 58c is such that the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after detecting the reel position detection signal 155c. It is set.

  The reel R3, the stepping motor 54c to which the reel R3 is fixed, the backlight device 53c, and the reel position detection sensor 55c are fixed to the base plate 52c to form one unit. Further, the reel variable display device RL is configured such that the base plate 52c is inserted along the guide rail 51c provided on the case body 50 of the reel variable display device RL and accommodated in the case body 50. Although the stepping motor 54c, the backlight device 53c, the detection plate 57c, the reel position detection sensor 55c, and the reel position detection signal 155c are not shown, in the reel R1, the stepping motor 54a, the backlight device 53a, the detection plate 57a, the reel The reel R2 corresponds to the position detection sensor 55a and the reel position detection signal 155a, and the reel R2 corresponds to the stepping motor 54b, the backlight device 53b, the detection plate 57b, the reel position detection sensor 55b, and the reel position detection signal 155b.

  FIG. 3 is an explanatory diagram showing the arrangement of symbols printed on the reel bands 58a to 58c. On the left, middle and right reels, 21 symbols are printed at equal intervals. Since stepping motors 54a to 54c that rotate once by supplying pulses of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval between symbols is 19 steps. Further, since the symbol number PN = 1 is positioned on the winning line L1 at the center of the reel window 20 when 10 steps are advanced after the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected, the reel position detection signal 155a. If the process proceeds 29 steps after detecting ~ 155c, the symbol number PN = 2 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step 48 is advanced, the symbol number PN = 3 is positioned on the winning line L1, and if the step is advanced 390 steps The symbol number PN = 21 is positioned on the winning line L1. When the processing proceeds beyond step 390, reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected again. Thereby, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced based on the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected. As shown in parentheses in FIG. 3, the symbol arrangement on the reel band is “01” for the “red 7” symbol and “07” for the “plum” symbol. Stored in data.

<A-3: Electrical configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes a main control board 100A that performs the main control of the game, a display control board 100B that performs display control on the liquid crystal display 30 and displays an image, and LEDs and sound of the panel display unit DP or the effect display unit TP. The illumination control board 100 </ b> C for controlling the production is provided. The main control board 100A includes a central processing unit (CPU) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a read-only memory (ROM) 104, a random-access memory (RAM) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. A CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be used. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required. The ROM 104 stores a prize lottery table which will be described later.

  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 sequentially executes the program. 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 counters, or various game information in the RAM 105 according to the execution of the program. Even when the power supplied from the outside is cut off, the RAM 105 retains the stored information by the battery. When the power is restored after that, the RAM 105 resumes from the state immediately before the occurrence of the power cut. The CPU 101 reads the state of various buttons and sensors via the input / output port 107 and drives various motors and LEDs.

The bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c, the start operation instruction signal 112, the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and the settlement operation instruction signal 114 are respectively a bet button 11, a start lever 12, and stop buttons 13a to 13c provided in the operation unit OP. This signal is detected in response to the player operating the checkout button 14 and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.
The display control signals 123a to 123c are display signals to be displayed on the credit number display 23a, the earned number display 23b, and the payout number display 23c provided in the panel display unit DP, respectively, via the input / output port 107. Driven by the CPU 101. The reel position detection signals 155a to 155c correspond to the respective reels of the variable reel display device RL, and are detected once every time the reel rotates once, and are sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The reel drive signals 154a to 154c are stepping motor drive signals that drive the reels R1 to R3 of the variable reel display device RL, and are driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

  The medal insertion signal 160 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in a medal detection device provided inside the front door 3 that passes the inserted game medal from the medal insertion slot 10. To the CPU 101. The medal block signal 161 is a signal for driving a solenoid provided in the medal detection device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The medal payout signal 162 is a sensor signal for detecting a medal provided in the medal discharge unit of the medal payout device, and is sent to the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107. The payout drive signal 163 is a signal for driving a motor provided in the medal payout device, and is driven by the CPU 101 via the input / output port 107.

The CPU 101 outputs various commands to the display control board 100B and the illumination control board 100C via the data transmission circuit 106. The illumination control board 100C receives various commands from the main control board 100A, and is provided to the winning line display 21, the game guide display 22, the lighting control of the illumination device by the illumination LED 31, and the reel variable display device RL. The lighting of the backlight devices 53a to 53c and sound such as BGM are output from the speaker 32.
The display control board 100B includes a CPU (central processing unit) 191, a clock generation circuit c192, a clock generation circuit d193, a ROM (read-only memory) 194, a RAM (random-access memory) 195, a data input circuit 196, and a graphic LSI. A display circuit 197 including the peripheral circuits is provided. The CPU 191 reads 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 the program. 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. The CPU 191 stores various flags, various counters, or various game information in the RAM 195 in accordance with the execution of the program.
Also, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit 106 of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address at the timing of this INTR2 signal Execute.

<A-4: Slot machine games>
<A-4-1: Slot machine gaming method>
FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention.
(1) Insertion bet processing A game in the slot machine 1 starts when a player inserts a game medal into the medal insertion slot 10 (insertion operation). With this insertion operation, the winning line is activated as five (L1 to L5) winning lines are selected when the first game medal is inserted (insert bet operation). Even if more than one game medal is inserted, the activated pay line does not change. In this embodiment, when one or more game medals are inserted, it is activated as five winning lines (L1 to L5) are selected. However, one winning line is inserted when the first gaming medal is inserted. (L1) Activated as it is selected, and two more winning lines (L2, L3) are activated when the second card is inserted, and two more winning lines when the third card is inserted (L4, L5) You may design so that it may become effective as it is selected.
(2) Insertion credit processing When the player further inserts game medals, up to 50 game medals are stored in the storage device as credits. If the player inserts more game medals after the number of stored game medals reaches 50, the game medals are returned to the medal tray 40.
(3) Storage bet processing In order to start the game, the winning line is activated when the player presses the bet button 11 for the credit stored in the storage device in addition to the input operation (storage bet operation). The storage bet operation and the insertion bet operation are collectively referred to as a bet operation.

(4) Dividend credit processing When the player depresses the start lever 12, the rotation of the three reels R1 to R3 is started, and when the player depresses the stop buttons 13a to 13c, the reel corresponding to each stop button R1 to R3 are stopped. When all the reels R1 to R3 are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated winning line, a winning is awarded and a game value determined for each symbol combination (combination) is given. When a game medal is awarded as a game value as a game value, the game medal is first stored as a credit in the storage device.
(5) Dividend payout process When the number of stored game medals reaches 50 in the process of giving a dividend, the remaining game medals are paid out to the medal tray 40 by driving the medal payout device.
(6) Automatic betting process When the game results in a re-game prize, the same number of game medals as in the previous game are automatically bet.

(7) Return payout process After the winning line is activated by the bet operation and before the player presses the start lever 12, the player presses the checkout button 14 to drive the medal payout device. As a result, the game medals corresponding to the activated winning line are paid out to the medal tray 40.
(8) Settlement / Payout Processing In the case where game medals are stored as credits in the storage device, the player presses the checkout button 14 before the player presses the start lever 12, whereby the medal payout device The game medals for the amount stored by driving is paid out to the medal tray 40. When the payment button 14 is received, if there are game medals for which the winning line is validated and game medals for the stored amount, the return payout process and the payment payout process are performed together.
(9) Lending credit processing When the slot machine 1 is connected to a gaming medium lending machine such as a medal lending machine, when the player presses the lending button 15, the lending game medals are credited to the storage device. As stored.
(10) Lending / dispensing process 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 game for lending is activated by driving the medal dispensing apparatus. The medals may be paid out to the medal tray 40.
The

<A-4-2: Slot machine awards and roles>
FIG. 6 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize and a combination in the slot machine 1. FIG. 6A shows a configuration of a prize type and a combination (combination of symbols). The slot machine 1 wins when a predetermined symbol combination is aligned on the activated pay line, and a small combination to which a maximum payout of 15 medals is awarded based on the number of payouts determined for each combination. There are a prize, a start prize for starting another type of game from the base game, and a replay prize for giving a game value for starting the next game without a betting operation.

(1) Start Award The BB Award is a start award for starting a BB game, and includes a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” (also referred to as “red 7 role”) as a role. The CB award (first special game start award) is a start award for starting a CB game (first special game), and a combination of symbols “white 7-white 7-white 7” (“white 7 role”) (Also called). The SB award (specific game start award) is a start award for starting an SB game (specific game), and is composed of a combination of symbols “BAR-plum-plum” (also referred to as “BAR plum role”). .

The small role A prize (special small role award) is a small role award that pays out 4 medals, and consists of a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (also called “watermelon role”). The The small role B prize (special small role award) is a small role award with 8 medals as a dividend, and is composed of a combination of symbols “bell-bell-bell” (also called “bell role”) as a role. The The small role C award is a small role award that uses two medals as a payout, and includes a combination of symbols “cherry-ANY-ANY” (also referred to as “cherry role”). ANY indicates that any symbol may be used. This “cherry role” is awarded only when the “cherry” symbol of the left reel R1 is aligned on the winning line, and the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the middle display position (M1) of the left reel R1. Wins on the winning line L1 and obtains a payout of two medals, but when displayed at the upper display position of the left reel R1, it wins on the two winning lines of the winning lines L2 and L4. Such a simultaneous winning combination on a plurality of winning lines is called a double winning, and it is possible to obtain a payout corresponding to a maximum of 15 payouts corresponding to the overlapping winning combination. A dividend of medals can be obtained. The small role D prize (special small role award) is a small role award with 15 medals as a dividend, and a combination of symbols of “red 7-plum-plum” (also referred to as “red 7 plum role”) as a role. Consists of. The small role E award (special small role award) is a small role award with 15 medals as a dividend, and consists of a combination of “watermelon-plum-plum” symbols (also referred to as a “watermelon role”) as a role. Is done.

(3) Re-game award The re-game award is an award that gives a game value for starting the next game without a betting operation, and a combination of symbols “Plum-Plum-Plum” (“Plum Role”) Consists of).

(4) 100% retractable design The “Plum” design and the “Bell” design are the same “Plum” design and the next “Plum” design on the same reel, as shown in the design layout of FIG. The interval between symbols up to “symbols”, and the interval between symbols from one “bell” symbol to the next “bell” symbol, are arranged within 4 symbols (4 frames). In this slot machine 1, the symbols constituting the prize can be drawn and stopped at the maximum four frames on the winning line by reel stop control described later. Therefore, no matter what timing the player operates the reel stop buttons 13a, 13b, 13c by arranging the “plum” symbol and the “bell” symbol so that the interval is within 4 frames, The symbol can be drawn on the winning line and stopped. Such a “plum” symbol and a “bell” symbol are referred to as 100% drawable symbols or 100% winning symbols. The “bell role” and “plum role”, where all the combinations of symbols that make up the award are 100% drawable symbols, are the reels at any timing in the game where only those awards are won. Even if the stop buttons 13a, 13b, 13c are operated, a prize is always awarded. Prizes composed of such roles are called prizes that can be awarded 100%.

  In the above, the “plum role” constituting the replay prize, the “BAR plum role” constituting the SB prize, the “red 7 plum role” constituting the small role D prize, and the small role E prize are constituted. “Swivel Caps” means that the symbol on the left reel R1 (specific display column) is different between the “Plum” symbol, the “BAR” symbol, the “Red 7” symbol, or the “Watermelon” symbol, and the middle reel R2 And the symbols in the other reels (the other display columns) are the same as the “Plum” symbols. Therefore, even if the “plum” symbol is displayed on the predetermined winning line of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3, which of the winning combinations is established on the winning line until the symbol of the left reel R1 is displayed. The player will not know. Further, regarding the left reel R1, during the CB game in which the stop control is performed to draw and stop a symbol constituting a combination to be described later on the winning line at most one frame, Needless to say, when the player operates the reel stop buttons 13a, 13b, and 13c at a predetermined timing, the symbol may not be drawn on the winning line and stopped.

<A-4-3: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 7 is an explanatory diagram showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1. FIG. 7A shows a transition between a plurality of games performed in the slot machine 1.
(1) Start and end of BB game When a BB prize is won by an internal lottery while a normal game is being executed, and "Red 7 role" is established on the winning line, the BB game starts from the next game. The BB game is ended when the acquired number of sheets in the BB game exceeds the specified number. The prescribed number of BB games is 465. In the BB game, the number of medals required to start the game is set to three.
(2) BB carryover game If “Red 7 role” is not established on the winning line even if the BB prize is won by internal lottery during the normal game, until the next game is established and won, It becomes a BB carryover game that carries the winning flag of the BB prize. When the winning combination is established on the winning line while the BB carryover game is being executed, the BB game starts from the next game. Note that in the BB carryover game, the player can set either one or three medals required for starting the game for each game.

(3) CB game A CB game (first special game) is started from the next game when a winning combination of WHITE 7 is established on the winning line in a game in which a CB prize is won by internal lottery. One game ends the CB game. In the CB game, the number of medals required to start the game is set to one.
(4) SB game In a game where the SB prize is won in the internal lottery, when the "BAR plum" is established on the winning line and the prize is won, the SB game (specific game) starts from the next game. One game ends the SB game. Note that in the SB game, the number of medals required to start the game is set to one.

  In the slot machine 1, the game type is managed by the game type flag shown in FIG. When bit 1 of the game type flag is set to “1” as a BB game in-progress flag, it indicates that the BB game is in progress, and when bit 1 is set to a CB game in-progress flag and “1” is set, it indicates that the CB game is in progress. Show. When bit 2 is set to “1” with the SB game flag set to “1”, it indicates that the SB game is being played. Show. The game type flag is managed by the CPU 101 and functions as game information indicating the type of game.

<A-5: Operation of slot machine>
Next, details of the overall operation of the slot machine 1 will be described. The CPU 101 performs an initialization process after turning on the power, and executes the process of the flowchart shown in FIG.

<A-5-1: 1 game flow>
FIG. 8 is a flowchart showing the contents of the flow of one game. First, the CPU 101 determines based on the medal insertion signal 160 or the bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c whether or not an insertion bet operation by inserting a medal or a storage bet operation by pressing the bet button 11 has been performed, (S100). If any signal is detected, the CPU 101 proceeds to the next step, determines whether a start lever operation has been performed based on the start operation instruction signal 112, and waits until a signal is detected (S101). If the CPU 101 detects a signal, it prohibits the betting operation (S102). More specifically, the solenoid of the medal selector device is turned off by the medal block signal 161, the passage route of the medal selector device is switched, and the game medal is discharged to the medal tray 40 even when it is inserted from the medal insertion slot 10. Also, bet operation instruction signals 111a to 111c are not accepted.

  Next, the CPU 101 sequentially increments every 10 nanoseconds in the range of 0000H to 3FFFH, acquires a counter value from the counter circuit that makes one round in about 1.6 milliseconds via the input / output port 107, and makes it a random value. (S103). Next, referring to each game type flag, a prize lottery table corresponding to the type of the game is selected (S104). The CPU 101 uses the selected prize lottery table to determine which numerical range set for each lottery category on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and for the prize corresponding to the lottery category A winning flag is set (S105). Next, when any prize is won in the internal lottery, the CPU 101 determines whether a condition for notifying the player of which prize has been won is satisfied based on the winning prize ( When the condition is satisfied (S105a), a display for notifying the liquid crystal display 30 is performed (S105b). Examples of conditions for notification include 1) when winning in the notification pass / fail lottery, 2) a predetermined time zone such as in the morning, and 3) until 100 games have elapsed after the BB game is over. Next, the CPU 101 refers to the game type flag to determine whether or not a CB game is in progress (S106A). If it is determined that a CB game is in progress, the winning flag and CB set in step S105 are then determined. Based on the fact that the game is in progress, a stop link table to be referred to in stop control during the CB game is selected (S106C). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106A that the CB game is not being played, the CPU 101 next selects a stop link table to be referred to by stop control based on the winning flag set in step S105 (S106B). The detailed data structure of the stop link table will be described later (see FIGS. 17 and 19).

  In the slot machine 1, the elapsed time required for one game is measured in order to prevent the player from consuming a lot of game medals in a short time. In this embodiment, the minimum consumption time of one game is 4.1 seconds, and 15 games or more cannot be executed in one minute. Specifically, referring to a timer value that counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds indicating the elapsed time of one game, when the timer value reaches 0, the timer value is an initial value corresponding to 4.1 seconds Reset the value to “2050”. 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 or sound (S107). Then, the CPU 101 supplies pulses to the reel drive signals 154a to 154c and drives the stepping motors sequentially or simultaneously to rotate the three reels (S108). Specifically, the reel drive signals 154a to 154c include a plurality of drive signal lines for exciting a plurality of winding phases, and the reels are supplied by supplying a pulse signal to each drive signal line in a predetermined phase pattern. Rotate.

  Next, the CPU 101 shifts all three reels R1 to R3 to a constant rotational speed through an acceleration period of 10 steps. It is detected that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, this detection time is set as a reference time, measurement of the remaining time until the automatic stop time elapses from this reference time, and the stop buttons 13a to 13 The LED built in the stop button is turned on to notify that 13c can be received. Specifically, it is detected that the pulse width of the reel drive signals 154a to 154c supplied to the drive signal line of the stepping motor is constant, and this detection time is used as a reference time, and counts down to 0 every 2 milliseconds. A value indicating a predetermined automatic stop time (for example, 30 seconds) is set as an initial value of the timer value. At this time, the LED built in the stop button corresponding to each reel is turned on.

  In addition, as a method for detecting that the three reels R1 to R3 have reached a constant rotational speed, a predetermined time after the start of reel rotation or a predetermined time after the start of reel rotation (predetermined number of interruptions). After the occurrence of a predetermined number of steps from the start of rotation of the reel, or a predetermined time after the start of rotation of the reel ( After a predetermined number of interruptions), a method that considers that 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 is. 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.

  Then, 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, when stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected and the stop button is operated by the player, the stop button is selected based on the stop link table selected in step S106. The symbol number PN to be stopped is determined from the symbol position on the reel obtained at the operation timing and the stop data in the stop data table group. Each reel is subjected to a reel stop process that rotates and stops at a inertia equivalent to 15 steps after the excitation is started. The reels that were not performed are automatically stopped.

  Next, when all the reels are stopped, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a winning combination has been established on a valid winning line (S110), and if it has won, a game value set for each winning combination is given. To do. Next, the CPU 101 performs a game end determination process (S111), and subsequently performs a winning flag clear process (S112). Here, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize that can carry the flag, the winning flag is cleared only when winning, and the winning flag is not cleared if it is missed without winning. . On the other hand, if the winning flag established in the game is a start prize or a small role award that the flag cannot carry over, the winning flag is cleared regardless of whether the winning prize is won or not missed. Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a re-game prize has been won (S113). If it is determined that a prize has been won, automatic bet processing is performed (S100a), and the process returns to step S101. If it is determined that the player has not won a prize, the prohibition of the betting operation performed in step S102 is canceled (S114) so that the insertion of a game medal or the input of the bet button 11 can be performed, and the next game is started Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

<A-5-2: Prize lottery table determination process>
FIG. 9 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of an internal lottery using the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104. In the case of a normal game with three bets, the selection probabilities for determining one of the lottery categories from “lottery category 1” to “lottery category 10” by internal lottery are “50/16384”, respectively. , “5/16384”, “5/16384”, “300/16384”, “1500/16384”, “600/16384”, “1000/16384”, “50/16384”, “2250/16384”, “ 10624/16384 ", an internal lottery is performed using the prize lottery table TBL11 storing data indicating the selection probability, and a winning flag corresponding to the selected lottery category is set. The selection probability of each lottery section is synonymous with the winning probability of a prize corresponding to each lottery section. In addition, the selection probability of “lottery category 10” means the probability of losing which is not any prize.

  In the prize lottery table of the present embodiment, one or a plurality of prizes are associated with the lottery classification. In the prize lottery table TBL11, the top storage area of the prize lottery table indicated by the table storage address ADR11 corresponds to “lottery category 1”. This storage area stores lottery classification data “50”. The “lottery category 1” is associated with an SB prize (specific game start prize) and a re-game prize. When the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 0 to 49, “lottery category 1” is selected and the SB prize and the replay prize are won. The storage area offset by 02H from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 2”, and lottery category data “5” is stored there. “Lottery category 2” is associated with a small role E prize. When the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 50 to 54, “lottery category 2” is selected and the small role E prize is won. The storage area offset by 04H from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 3”, in which lottery category data “5” is stored. “Lottery category 3” is associated with a small role D prize. When the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 55 to 59, “lottery category 3” is selected and the small role D prize is won. The storage area offset by 06H from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 4”, in which lottery category data “300” is stored. “Lottery category 4” is associated with a small role C prize. If the acquired random number value is in the range of 60 to 359, “lottery category 4” is selected and the small role C prize is won. The storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 5”, in which lottery category data “1500” is stored. “Lottery category 5” is associated with a small role B prize. When the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 360 to 1859, “lottery category 4” is selected and the small role B prize is won. The storage area offset by 0 AH from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 6”, in which lottery category data “600” is stored. “Lottery category 6” is associated with a small role A prize. If the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 1860 to 2459, “lottery category 6” is selected and the small role A prize is won. The storage area offset by 0 CH from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 7”, and lottery category data “1000” is stored there. “Lottery category 7” is associated with a CB prize. If the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 2460 to 3459, “lottery category 7” is selected and the CB prize is won. The storage area offset by 0 EH from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 8”, and lottery category data “50” is stored there. “Lottery category 8” is associated with a BB prize. If the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 3460-3509, “lottery category 8” is selected and the BB prize is won. The storage area offset by 10H from the top of the prize lottery table corresponds to “lottery category 9”, and lottery category data “2250” is stored there. “Lottery category 9” is associated with a re-game prize. When the acquired random number value belongs to the range of 3510-5759, “lottery category 9” is selected and a re-game prize is won. Note that the lottery category data of “lottery category 10” is not stored, and the obtained random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery category data from “lottery category 1” to “lottery category 9” and belongs to any range. If it is determined that it is not, it is regarded as “lottery category 10” and is lost. Prize lottery tables TBL12 to 16 described later are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that prizes and numerical values included in lottery classifications to be lottery are different. In FIG. 9, the lottery section 10 and the lottery section data 10624 in TBL11 are enclosed in parentheses for the above-mentioned meaning.

  The result of the internal lottery is stored by a winning flag shown in FIG. Bit 0 of the winning flag indicates the BB winning flag, bit 1 indicates the CB winning flag, bit 2 indicates the SB winning flag, and bit 3 indicates the re-game winning flag. Bit 8 indicates a small role A winning flag, bit 9 indicates a small role B winning flag, bit 10 indicates a small role C winning flag, bit 11 indicates a small role D winning flag, and bit 12 is small. A role E winning flag is shown. When the flag is set to “1”, the winning of the corresponding prize is shown. In addition, when the corresponding prize cannot be won in the game won in the internal lottery, the BB winning flag is carried over with the winning flag set in the next game until winning. When a game with a flag carried over from the previous game is won and another prize is won in the internal lottery, a plurality of flags of the flag carried over and the newly won flag are set. In addition, as a result of the internal lottery, a flag is managed as information on whether or not a prize is assigned to each bit. However, if it is “01H”, a re-game prize is won, and if it is “02H”, a small role A prize is won. You may make it manage with a numerical value.

  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, and FIG. FIG. 5B shows the relationship between the game type and the flag set according to the game type and the game type. In FIG. 5A, the prize lottery table in the base game is selected with one prize lottery table TBL11 and three bets selected according to the number of bets selected by the player. There is a prize lottery table TBL12. In the prize lottery table TBL11 selected with three bets, the probability of selecting the lottery classification corresponding to the small role prize and some start prizes in the internal lottery is larger than that of TBL12 selected with one bet. Is set high. This is because when a player chooses 3 cards with a large number of bets compared to when he chooses 1 card with a small number of bets, the prize becomes a small prize or a start prize that gives a large game value for payout. It will be easier to win.

  As the prize lottery table during the CB game, the prize lottery table TBL12 in which the number of bets is selected by one is used. That is, the prize lottery table TBL12 is selected and used in common for both the base game and the CB game where the number of bets is one. Thus, the storage capacity of the ROM 104 can be reduced by using the prize lottery table TBL12 in different types of games. In FIG. 5B, when any of the lottery category 2 to the lottery category 6 is selected in the internal lottery during the CB game, the winning flag of the small role prize corresponding to each lottery category is set. The winning flags of all small role awards (small role A prize to small role E prize) not selected in the lottery are also set.

  As the prize lottery table during the SB game, the prize lottery table TBL13 in which the number of bets is selected by one is used. In the prize lottery table TBL13, the probability of winning the small role A to E prize is higher than the prize lottery table TBL12 selected with one bet in the regular game. It is a game that has the potential to acquire more game value than a game that is played with several.

  In the prize lottery table during the BB carryover game, there are a prize lottery table TBL14 selected with three bets and a prize lottery table TBL15 selected with one bet according to the number of bets selected by the player. is there. In the prize lottery table TBL14 and prize lottery table TBL15, prizes other than the start prize (small award A, small role B prize, small role C prize, small role D prize, small role E prize, The winning probability of the replay award is set to be the same as the winning probability in the normal game. Further, the winning probability of the start prize (SB prize / CB prize / SB prize) in the game is set to “0/16384” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery. In particular, although the lottery category 1 corresponding to the SB prize is a lottery object for internal lottery, the winning flag for the SB prize is not set as shown in FIG. (See Figure 12)

  As the prize lottery table during the BB game, the prize lottery table TBL16 selected with three bets is used. In the prize lottery table TBL16, the probability of winning the small role B prize is higher than in the prize lottery table TBL12 having three bets in the normal game, and the player performs with three bets in the normal game. It is a game that has the potential to acquire more game value than a game. Further, the winning probability of the start prize (SB prize / CB prize / SB prize) in the game is set to “0/16384” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery. In particular, although the lottery category 1 corresponding to the SB prize is a lottery object for internal lottery, the winning flag for the SB prize is not set as shown in FIG. (See Figure 12)

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the contents of the prize lottery table determination process corresponding to the game type in step S104. First, the CPU 101 refers to the SB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the SB game is in progress (S104a), and if it is determined that the SB game is in progress, selects the prize lottery table TBL13 indicated by the ADR 13 (S104a1). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 104a that the SB game is not being played, the CPU 101 refers to the BB game flag to determine whether or not the BB game is being played (S104b). The prize lottery table TBL16 indicated by the ADR 16 is selected (S104b1). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 104b that the BB game is not being played, the CPU 101 refers to the BB carryover game flag to determine whether or not the BB carryover game is being played (S104c), and then the number of bets selected by the player Is determined to be one (S104c1). When the CPU 101 determines in step S104c1 that the number of bets is one, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL15 indicated by the ADR 15 (S104c2). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines that the number of bets is not 1 in step 104c1, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL14 indicated by the ADR 14 because the number of bets is 3 (S104c3). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 104c that the BB carryover game is not in progress, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB game is in progress (S104d). If the CPU 101 determines that the CB game is being played in step S104d, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL12 indicated by the ADR 12 (S104e1). On the other hand, if it is determined in step 104d that the CB game is not being played, the CPU 101 subsequently determines whether or not the number of bets selected by the player is one (S104e). If the CPU 101 determines that the number of bets is one in step S104e, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL12 indicated by the ADR 12 (S104e1). On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step 104e that the bet number is not 1, the CPU 101 selects the prize lottery table TBL11 indicated by the ADR 11 because the bet number is 3 (S104e2). Therefore, in step S104e1, the prize lottery table TBL12 used in common when the bet number is 1 in the normal game and in the CB game is selected.

<A-5-3: Winning flag set processing>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag setting process in step S105. In this winning flag setting process, a winning flag effective for the game is set from the acquired random number and the prize lottery table corresponding to the type of game determined in step S104. If the prize lottery table is different, the winning flag to be set is also different. Even if the same prize lottery table is different, the winning flag to be set is 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.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 1” range of the prize lottery table (S105a). It is determined whether a game or a BB carryover game is in progress (S105a1). If the CPU 101 determines in step S105a1 that it is during the BB game or the BB carryover game, it sets a re-game winning flag (S105a3). On the other hand, when it is determined in step S105a1 that the BB game or the BB carryover game is not being performed, the CPU 101 sets both the SB winning flag and the re-game winning flag at the same time (S105a2).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the game type flag to determine whether or not the CB game is being played (S105b), and if it is determined that the CB game is being played, sets all winning flags for the small roles A to E. (S105b1). Here, all the winning flags of the small combination A to the small combination E are set in order to perform stop control that can win all the small combination prizes during the CB game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 2” range of the prize lottery table (S105c). The E winning flag is set (S105c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 3” range of the prize lottery table (S105d). The D winning flag is set (S105d1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 4” range of the prize lottery table (S105e). The C winning flag is set (S105e1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range of “lottery category 5” in the prize lottery table (S105f). The B winning flag is set (S105f1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 6” range of the prize lottery table (S105g). A winning flag is set (S105g1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 7” range of the prize lottery table (S105h). A flag is set (S105h1). In the BB game and the BB carryover game, the lottery classification data corresponding to the CB award is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 8” range of the prize lottery table (S105j). A flag is set (S105j1). In the BB game and the BB carryover game, the lottery classification data corresponding to the BB prize is “0” and is not included in the lottery object of the internal lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the “lottery category 9” range of the prize lottery table (S105k). A winning flag is set (S105k1) and the process is terminated.

<A-5-4: Stop link table selection process>
13 to 14 are flowcharts showing the contents of the stop link table selection process in step S106B. In this stop link table selection process, stop link tables TBL20 to TBL45 set for each award used in the stop control shown in FIG. 16 are selected from the winning flags set in step S105. FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop link table selection process during the CB game in step S106C. In the stop link table selection process during the CB game, stop link tables TBL51 to TBL55 set for each award used in the stop control shown in FIG. 16 are selected from the winning flag set in step S105. Based on the selected stop link table, stop display is performed while sequentially selecting stop data tables for specifying display positions in accordance with the stop operation sequence. FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of the data structure of the stop link table. The stop link table is classified for each prize to be a lottery target of the internal lottery, and FIG. 9A shows the stop link table TBL21 for SB / regame. The stop link tables TBL21 to TBL45 including the TBL 21 are arranged such that (a) the first stop operation is the left reel R1, (b) the first stop operation is the middle reel R2, and (c). The first stop operation is divided into three parts, that is, the right reel R3, and further, the first stop operation is further divided depending on which of the upper, middle, and lower display positions the symbols constituting the prize are displayed.

  FIG. 17 is an explanatory diagram of a table structure using the stop link table TBL21 for SB / replay. In FIG. 6A, in the game won for the SB prize and the replay prize, when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the data group (a) of the stop link table TBL21 is selected, and the first stop operation is in progress. When the reel R2, the data group (b) of the stop link table TBL21 is selected, and when the first stop operation is the right reel R3, the data group (c) of the stop link table TBL21 is selected. The stop link table TBL21 is used in a game won for the SB award and the replay award. However, the stop link table TBL21 constitutes a part for winning the replay award rather than the “BAR” symbol constituting the part for winning the SB award. The "Plum" design is given priority and displayed on the winning line. Specifically, the “plum” symbols are arranged to be 100% retractable on the left reel R1, the middle reel R2, and the right reel R3 in FIG. Therefore, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line in preference to the “BAR” symbol, and the “Plum” symbol is arranged so that it can be drawn 100%. It is not displayed on the winning line. The stop control for displaying the “Plum” symbol on the winning line with priority will be described later in detail (see FIG. 18).

  Next, the stop data table to be used for the first left reel R1 is selected depending on whether the “plum” symbols constituting the combination relating to the re-game prize are displayed at any one of the upper, middle and lower display positions. Here, the display position of the “Plum” symbol is selected according to the symbol position corresponding to the stop operation timing of the player, and the display position of any one of the upper, middle and lower levels is set in advance. Use a selection table.

  FIG. 16 is a list of stop link tables. For example, the TBL 41 is a stop link table “for BB / small role A” that is selected when the small role A prize is won during the BB carryover game, that is, when the winning flag of the BB prize and the small role A prize is generated. "Stop link table", and TBL 51 is selected when the SB prize and the replay prize are won during the CB game, that is, when the winning flags of the SB prize, the replay prize and the small roles A to E prizes are generated. The stop link table “SB / replay / small role A to E stop link table” is shown.

  FIG. 18A is an explanatory diagram showing a selection table 010R1 for SB / replay when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, and a stop data table defined in the selection table. (B) is an explanatory view showing a selection table 0A0R1 for SB / replay / small roles A to E and a stop data table defined in the selection table when the first stop operation is the left reel R1 during the CB game. is there. The selection table 010R1 in FIG. 5A shows the stop data table TBL111 when the player's stop operation timing is symbol numbers PN = 1, 5-9, and 14-18, and symbol numbers PN = 3, 4 In the case of 11 to 13 and 20 to 21, the stop data table TBL112 is selected, and in the case of the symbol numbers PN = 2, 10 and 19, the stop data table TBL113 is selected. In the case where the timing of the player's stop operation is symbol number (stop operation symbol number) PN = 7, for example, it is decided to select TBL111 as the stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and the plum symbol is in the middle Displayed at the display position.

  The selection table 0A0R1 in FIG. 5B is the stop data table TBL1A1 when the timing of the player's stop operation is symbol number PN = 1, 4, 5, 9, 10, 13, 14, 17, 18 and 21. When the symbol numbers PN = 8, 16, and 20, the stop data table TBL1A2 is selected. When the symbol numbers PN = 6, 15, and 19, the stop data table TBL1A3 is selected. Further, in the case of the symbol numbers PN = 2, 3, 11, and 12, it indicates that the stop data table TBL1A3 is selected. Further, when the symbol number PN = 7, the stop data table TBL1B1 is selected. In the case where the timing of the player's stop operation is a symbol number (stop operation symbol number) PN = 7, it is decided to select TBL1B1 as a stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and the “BAR” symbol is selected. Is displayed at the middle display position. Therefore, in FIG. 18 (A) and FIG. 18 (B), even if the timing of the player's stop operation is the same symbol number (stop symbol number) PN = 7, different symbols are displayed in the middle display position. Will be displayed. Here, (A) and (B) are selected when the number of bets is one in the normal game and during the CB game, using the same prize lottery table TBL12. This is when an internal lottery is performed and the same “lottery category 1” is selected.

  Returning to FIG. In FIG. 17, when the left reel R1 is selected by the first stop operation and the data group (a) of TBL21 is selected, the “plum” symbol is displayed in the upper display position of the left reel R1 in the selection table 010R1. When the displayed stop data table TBL112 is selected and displayed at the middle display position, the stop data table TBL111 defined in the selection table 010R1 is selected, and when displayed at the lower display position, the stop data table TBL113 defined in the selection table 010R1 is selected. Select. Here, when the stop data table TBL113 is selected and the “plum” symbol is displayed at the lower display position, the lower display position of the left reel R1 is a candidate for the L3 line and the L5 line included in the winning line. Therefore, when the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, the selection table 113R2 used in the second stop is selected. The selection table 113R2 is used when the middle reel R2 is selected by the second stop operation after the stop data table TBL113 is selected by the first stop. In the selection table 113R2, the stop data table to be selected is determined according to the symbol number (stop operation symbol number) of the stop operation timing of the player, like the selection table 010R1 in FIG. The selection table 113R2 defines a stop data table TBL213 to be displayed at the lower display position or a stop data table TBL211 to be displayed at the middle display position, and either one is selected.

On the other hand, when the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, the selection table 113R3 used in the second stop is selected. In the selection table 113R3, the stop data table TBL313 displayed at the lower display position or the stop data table TBL31 displayed at the middle display position.
1 is set and either one is selected. Here, the case where the stop data table TBL211 is selected and the “plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2 will be described. In the third stop operation, the stop data table that becomes the upper display position of the remaining right reel R3. The TBL 312 is selected, and “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L5.

  When the middle reel R2 is selected by the first stop operation and the data group (b) of the TBL 21 is selected, only the TBL 211 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position can be selected. In order 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 lower or upper symbol is displayed. This is because there is a possibility that the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the display position, and the winning line including the display position at the upper or lower stage of the left reel R1 cannot be selected. TBL111 is selected when the left reel R1 is selected in the second stop operation, and TBL311 is selected in the third stop operation. When the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, TBL311 is selected, and in the third stop operation, TBL111 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) of the TBL 21 is selected, only the TBL 311 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position can be selected. TBL111 is selected when the left reel R1 is selected in the second stop operation, and TBL211 is selected in the third stop operation. When the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, TBL211 is selected, and in the third stop operation, TBL111 is selected. As a result, “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L1.

  FIG. 19 is an explanatory diagram of the table structure of the stop link table TBL51 for SB / replay / small roles A to E used in the CB game. In the stop link table TBL51 for SB / replay / small roles A to E, when the data group (a) of TBL51 is selected, the symbol number (stop operation symbol number) detected by the player's stop operation is displayed. In response, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on any of the winning lines (L1 to L5) by displaying the “Plum” symbol at any display position of the left reel R1. Alternatively, by displaying the “BAR” symbol at the middle display position of the left reel R1, “BAR plum role” is displayed on the winning line L1. Alternatively, the “cherry” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1 by displaying the “cherry” symbol at the middle display position of the left reel R1, and the “bell role” or “watermelon role” is displayed on the winning line excluding the winning line L1. May be displayed. There is a possibility that one of a plurality of winning combinations or a plurality of winning combinations is displayed on the winning line in this way because the left reel R1 performs stop display with a maximum of one frame pull-in during the CB game. is there. (See FIGS. 27 to 30)

  The stop link table TBL51 includes a left reel stop button 13a (FIG. (A)), a middle reel stop button 13b (FIG. (B)), and a right reel stop button 13c (FIG. Each of c)) is associated with the selection tables 0A0R1, 0A0R2, and 0A0R3. In other words, the stop link table TBL51 stores a reel stop button operated first and one selection table used for the first stop control among the plurality of selection tables in association with each other.

  Further, the stop link table TBL51 associates the stop table 1C1 with the selection tables 1C1R2 and 1C1R3. Here, the selection table 1C1R2 is selected when the stop table 1C1 is used in the first stop control and the reel stop button 13b of the middle reel R2 is operated in the second stop control. This is selected when the stop table 1C1 is used in the first stop control and the reel stop button 13c of the middle reel R3 is operated in the second stop control. In other words, the stop link table TBL51 includes an order in which the plurality of reel stop buttons 13a to 13c are operated, a stop table that has already been used for controlling the reels, and one selection table that is used for the current stop control. It is stored in association.

In addition, the selection table 0A0R1 stores selection data for designating one stop table used for control among the plurality of stop tables 1A1 to 1A3, 1B1, and 1C1 and a stop operation symbol number in association with each other (FIG. 18). reference).
Therefore, when the reel stop button 13a is first operated, the CPU 101 refers to the stop link table TBL51 and specifies the selection table 0A0R1 from among the plurality of selection tables 0A0R1, 0A0R2, and 0A0R3. Next, the CPU 101 refers to the selection table 0A0R1, and selects one stop table from a plurality of stop tables based on selection data corresponding to the stop operation symbol number at the first timing when the reel stop button 13a is operated. Select. The “plum” symbol that constitutes the re-game prize and the “BAR” symbol that constitutes the SB award are not located within one frame from the winning line and the small part C award “ When the “cherry” symbol is located within one frame from the winning line, the stop table 1C1 is selected, and when the symbol is a predetermined stop operation symbol number different from the stop operation symbol number, the stop tables 1A1 to 1A3 are selected.

  Then, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop table, acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the stop operation symbol number at the first timing, and stops the left reel R1 according to the acquired advance frame number. Here, if the selected stop table is the stop table 1C1, the left reel R1 is controlled so that the “cherry” symbols constituting the small role C prize are stopped on the winning line with reference to the stop table 1C1. When the selected stop tables are the stop tables 1A1 to 1A3, the left reel R1 is controlled so that the “plum” symbols constituting the re-game prize are stopped on the winning line with reference to the stop tables 1A1 to 1A3.

  When the data group (b) of TBL 51 is selected in FIG. 6A, the “Plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, thereby allowing any one of the winning lines (L1 to L5) to be displayed. ) Display the “Plum” combination. Alternatively, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1 by displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2. By displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, “Cherry” is displayed on the winning line L1, and “Bell” or “Watermelon” is displayed on the winning line excluding the winning line L1. May be displayed. Alternatively, the “Plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, thereby displaying “Red 7 Plum combination” on the winning line L1. Alternatively, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the pay line L1 by displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2. There is a possibility that any one of a plurality of combinations or a plurality of combinations may be displayed on the winning line in this way because the left reel R1 displays a stop at a maximum of one frame during the CB game. .

  In addition, when the data group (c) of TBL 51 is selected in FIG. 9A, a “Plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, and any of the winning lines (L1 to L1) is displayed. L5) displays a “plum” combination. Alternatively, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1 by displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2. By displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2, “Cherry” is displayed on the winning line L1, and “Bell” or “Watermelon” is displayed on the winning line excluding the winning line L1. May be displayed. Alternatively, “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1 by displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2. Alternatively, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the pay line L1 by displaying the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position of the middle reel R2. The reason why one of a plurality of winning combinations or a plurality of winning combinations may be displayed on the winning line is that the left reel R1 performs a stop display with a maximum of one frame drawing during the CB game. .

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a selection table group TBL71 that stores a plurality of selection tables. The selection table group TBL71 includes a selection table for each reel R1 to R3 corresponding to the SB / replay prize, and each reel R1 to R1 corresponding to the SB / replay / small role A to E prize used in the CB game. A selection table for R3 is shown. The TBL71 includes a selection table (TBL010R1 to TBL010R3) used for the first stop of the SB / replay prize, a selection table (TBL111R2 to TBL313R2) used for the second stop, and a selection table (TBL111-211R3 to TBL311) used for the third stop. -211R2). Selection table (TBL0A0R1 to TBL0A0R3) used in the first stop of the SB / replay / small roles A to E prizes, selection table (TBL1A1R2 to TBL3A3R2) used in the second stop, and selection table (TBL1A1-3A1R2) used in the third stop To TBL3A1-1C1R2). In the selection table group TBL71 of FIG. 20, only the selection table of the SB / replay prize and the SB / replay / small role A to E prizes is shown, but the other stop link tables TBL20 to TBL55 shown in FIG. Similarly, the selection table determined for each table is also configured in the selection table group TBL71.

  FIG. 21 is an explanatory diagram showing an example of a stop data table group TBL81 that stores a plurality of stop data tables. As shown in the stop data table group TBL81, the reels R1 to R3 and stop data tables TBL101 to TBL399 and TBL1A1 to TBL3C1 corresponding to each prize and loss are configured. The stop data table used during the CB game in FIG. 4 includes “re-game (in CB)”, “SB / re-game / small role A to E (in CB)”, “SB (in CB)”, “ As the “small roles A to C (in CB)” and “small roles D to E (in CB)”, there is data that may win one prize or a plurality of prizes. Here, only the stop data tables (TBL2A1 to TBL2A3 and TBL3A1 to TBL3A3) used for the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 exist as the stop data table for “SB / replay / small roles A to E (in CB)”. This is the stop data table of the left reel R1 of “re-game (in CB)”, “SB (in CB)”, “small roles A to C (in CB)” and “small roles D to E (in CB)”. This is because they are used in the stop link table together with (TBL1A1 to TBL1A3, TBL1B1, TBL1C1, and TBL1D1). In addition, the stop data table of the left reel R1 of “SB (in CB)”, “small roles A to C (in CB)” and “small roles D to E (in CB)” is a stop data table used at the middle display position. Only (TBL1B1, TBL1C1, and TBL1D1) exist, and the stop data table used at the upper display position and the stop data table used at the lower display position do not exist because they are not used in this embodiment. Therefore, a stop data table used at the upper display position and a stop data table used at the lower display position of these left reels R1 may be appropriately determined. Although the stop data table group TBL81 in this embodiment is divided according to each prize or loss, it is not always necessary to make such a division, and if the same stop data table is used, the award data table group TBL81 is not necessarily divided. Even if they are different, they can be used together.

  The description returns to FIGS. First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106Ba). If it is determined that the replay winning flag is set, the CPU 101 subsequently determines whether or not the SB winning flag is set (S106Ba1). ). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Ba1 that the SB winning flag has been set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL21 for SB / replay (S106Ba2), and ends the process. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106Ba1 that the SB winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the replay stop link table TBL20 (S106Ba3) and ends the process. In the present embodiment, in step S106Ba1, it is determined whether or not the SB winning flag is set, and a different stop link table is selected according to the determination. However, as described with reference to the SB / replay stop data table selection table TBL010R1 in FIG. 18A described above, since the winning combination for winning the SB prize is not displayed on the winning line, step S106Ba1 May be omitted and the same stop link table (replay stop link table TBL20) may be selected.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Ba that the re-game winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB winning flag is set (S106Bb). When it is determined in step S106Bb that the BB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the small role A winning flag is set (S106Bb1). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bb1 that the small role A winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL41 for BB / small role A (S106Bb2), and ends the processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106Bb1 that the small role A winning flag is not set, it is further determined whether the small role B winning flag is set (S106Bb3).

  If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bb3 that the small role B winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL42 for BB / small role B (S106Bb4), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when determining in step S106Bb3 that the small role B winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the small role C winning flag is set (S106Bb5).

  If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bb5 that the small role C winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL43 for BB / small role C (S106Bb6), and ends this processing. On the other hand, when it is determined in step S106Bb5 that the small role C winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the small role D winning flag is set (S106Bb7).

  If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bb7 that the small combination D winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL44 for BB / small combination D (S106Bb8), and ends this processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106Bb7 that the small role D winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the small role E winning flag is set (S106Bb9).

  If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bb9 that the small combination E winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL45 for BB / small combination E (S106Bb10), and ends this processing. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S106Bb9 that the small role E winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL27 for BB (S106Bb11), and ends this processing.

  Next, when determining in step S106Bb that the BB winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB winning flag is set (S106Bc). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bc that the CB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the CB stop link table TBL31 (S106Bc1) and ends the process.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Bc that the CB winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A winning flag is set (S106Bd). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bd that the small role A winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the small role A stop link table TBL24 (S106Bd1), and ends this processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Bd that the small role A winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B winning flag is set (S106Be). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Be that the small role B winning flag has been set, the CPU 101 selects the small role B stop link table TBL23 (S106Be1) and ends the processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Be that the small role B winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C winning flag is set (S106Bf). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bf that the small role C winning flag has been set, the CPU 101 selects the small role C stop link table TBL22 (S106Bf1), and ends this processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Bf that the small role C winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role D winning flag is set (S106Bg). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bg that the small role D winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the small role D stop link table TBL26 (S106Bg1) and ends the processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Bg that the small role D winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role E winning flag is set (S106Bh). When the CPU 101 determines in step S106Bh that the small role E winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the small role E stop link table TBL25 (S106Bh1), and ends this processing.

  Finally, when one winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL29 for losing (S106Bj), and ends the process.

  FIG. 15 will be described. First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106Ca). If it is determined that the replay winning flag is set, the CPU 101 subsequently determines whether or not the SB winning flag is set (S106Ca1). ). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Ca1 that the SB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL51 for SB / replay / small roles A to E (S106Ca2), and ends the processing. On the other hand, if the CPU 101 determines in step S106Ca1 that the SB winning flag has not been set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL52 for replay / small roles A to E (S106Ca3) and ends the processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Ca that the re-game winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB winning flag is set (S106Cb). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Cb that the CB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL53 for CB / small roles A to E (S106Cb1), and ends this processing.

  Next, when it is determined in step S106Cb that the winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the SB winning flag is set (S106Cc). If the CPU 101 determines in step S106Cc that the SB winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL54 for SB / small roles A to E (S106Cc1), and ends the processing.

  Finally, when it is determined in step S106Cc that the SB winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the small role A to E stop link table TBL55 (S106Cc2), and ends the process.

  FIG. 22 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the left reel R1. FIG. 4A shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel band. FIGS. 4B, 4C, and 4D show the stop data table TBL111 for SB / replay, and the stop data table TBL131 for the small role B, respectively. And BB stop data table TBL171. In the slot machine 1, at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113 a to 113 c are detected, the middle display position is used as a reference position, and a symbol number PN indicating the symbol position on the reel corresponding to the reference position is acquired and “stop operation symbol number” is displayed. " Here, the symbol number PN indicating the symbol position on the reel corresponding to the reference position is the middle display position that is the reference position when the reel is immediately stopped at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected. This means a symbol number that can be displayed on the screen. The stop data table in the figure shows the number of advance frames from “0” to “4” instructing to stop the rotation of the reel from the symbol position indicated by the acquired stop operation symbol number to the symbol position ahead. Is remembered. “0” means stop at the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and “4” means stop at the symbol position four frames ahead of the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. To do. As a result, it is possible to display at the middle display position with the symbol corresponding to the symbol position designated by the advance frame number as the reference position. That is, the advance frame number associated with the stop operation symbol number acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected is obtained from the stop data table. Since the stop data table only needs to be able to indicate to which symbol position the reel is to be stopped, the symbol number PN to be stopped is stored, not the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. May be. The stop operation symbol number functions as a stop operation symbol position indicating the symbol position of each reel R1, R2, R3 at the timing when the reel stop buttons 13a, 13b, 13c are operated.

  The stop data table TBL111 for SB / replay is stop data that can display a “plum” symbol at the middle display position regardless of the number of the stop operation symbol number acquired. The stop data table TBL 131 for the small role B is stop data that can display the “bell” symbol at the middle display position regardless of the number of the stop operation symbol number acquired. As shown in the same figure (A), five of the 21 “Plum” and “Bell” symbols are placed within an interval of 4 frames, so the “Plum” and “Bell” designs are It is a 100% retractable symbol that can be displayed at a predetermined display position.

  On the other hand, the stop data table TBL 171 for BB can display the “red 7” symbol at the middle display position only at the six locations “12” to “16” where the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. Stop data. When the acquired stop operation symbol number is “6” to “7”, the “watermelon” symbol is displayed at the middle display position, and when it is not, the “plum” symbol is displayed at the middle display position.

  When the stop operation symbol number PN at the stop operation timing of the player is “7”, for example, when the stop data table TBL111 for SB / regame is selected, the advance frame number “3” is acquired. Then, three frames are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed at the middle display position. When the stop data table TBL131 for the small role B is selected, the advance frame number “4” is acquired, and the “bell” symbol of symbol number PN = 11 is advanced by four frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Is displayed at the middle display position. When the stop data table TBL171 for BB is selected, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the “watermelon” symbol of the symbol number PN = 7 is not displayed in the middle row from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Display at the display position. Depending on the stop data table selected in this way, even when the acquired stop operation symbol numbers are the same, the symbols that stop at the middle display position are different.

  FIG. 23 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the left reel R1 during the CB game. (A) shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel band, and (B), (C), (D), and (E) show stop data tables TBL1A1 and SB (CB) for replay (in CB), respectively. Stop data table TBL1B1 for medium), stop data table TBL1C1 for small roles A to C, and stop data table TBL1D1 for small roles D to E. The stop data table in the figure shows the number of advance frames from “0” to “1” instructing to stop the rotation by rotating the reel from the symbol position indicated by the acquired stop operation symbol number to the symbol position ahead. Is remembered.

  In the stop data table TBL111 for replay (in CB), the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates “4” to “5”, “9” to “10”, “13” to “14”, This is stop data that can display the “plum” symbol at the middle display position in the range of “17” to “18” and “21” to “1”. In other cases, the data is not selected because it is not selected in the present embodiment, but data that is not selected may be included for the purpose of organizing the data storage area.

  The stop data table TBL1B1 for SB (in CB) is a stop that can display the “BAR” symbol at the middle display position in the range of “7” to “8” where the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. It is data. In other cases, the data is not selected because it is not selected in the present embodiment, but data that is not selected may be included for the purpose of organizing the data storage area.

  The stop data table TBL1C1 for the small roles A to C displays the “cherry” symbol in the middle in the range of “2” to “3” and “11” to “12” where the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. The stop data can be displayed at the position. In other cases, the data is not selected because it is not selected in the present embodiment, but data that is not selected may be included for the purpose of organizing the data storage area. When the “cherry” symbols with symbol numbers PN = 3 and 12 are displayed at the middle display position, the “bell” symbols with symbol numbers PN = 2 and 11 adjacent to the “cherry” symbol are at the lower display position. In addition, since the “watermelon” symbols with symbol numbers PN = 4 and 13 are displayed at the upper display position, depending on the stop operation order, there is a case where the small role A prize or the small role B prize is won.

  The stop data table TBL1D1 for the small roles D to E can display the “red 7” symbol at the middle display position only when the acquired stop operation symbol number is in the range of “15” to “16” indicating the winning pull-in range. Stop data that can be displayed at the middle display position within the range of “6” to “7” and “20” to “21” in which the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. It has become. In the present embodiment, stop data that can be awarded to either the small role D prize or the small role E prize is provided in one stop data table TBL1D1, but stop data of the small role D prize or the small role E prize is provided. You may have a table for each award separately.

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24 to 25 are flowcharts showing the contents of the reel stop process in step S109. This reel stop process is an operation stop control process for stopping the reels according to the stop data in the stop data table group, and is stopped after the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time until the last stop reel is automatically stopped. If the stop operation is performed between the automatic stop process for controlling the reel so that it automatically stops if no operation is performed, and the automatic stop time from the reference time until the last stop of the reel is automatically stopped. It includes a stop control management process for managing stop control so that the reel is stopped by the operation stop control process. The details will be described below.

  First, the CPU 101 refers to the timer value indicating the remaining time and determines whether or not the automatic stop time has elapsed from the reference time (S109a) and whether or not the first stop button stop operation has been performed. It judges based on 113a-113c (S109b). In this example, stop button numbers “1”, “2”, and “3” are assigned to the stop buttons 13a, 13b, and 13c, respectively.

  In step S109b, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c is detected, it is determined that the first stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, a stop button number indicating the type of the stop button is acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c, and stop operation symbol numbers “1” to “3” immediately after the stop operation are acquired. Further, the stop operation symbol number is acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected (S109c).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109a that the automatic stop time has elapsed, the stop button number “3” and the symbol number of the right reel R3 at that time are acquired (S109c1), and the process proceeds to step S109d.

  Next, the CPU 101 limits the data group of the stop link table that can be used from the stop button number among the stop link tables based on the winning flag selected in the stop link table selection process of step S106 (S109d). Specifically, from the acquired stop button number, which data group from 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 use is limited.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines by referring to the selection table in the stop link table whether the symbol to be stopped is to be displayed at any of the upper, middle or lower display positions. Specifically, the stop data corresponding to the stop operation symbol number immediately after the stop operation defined in the selection table is selected. (S109f)

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table, acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S109g), advances the reel where the stop operation has been performed, and advances the rotation based on the frame number. To stop (S109h).

  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 (S109j) and whether or not the second stop button stop operation has been performed. Determination is made based on the instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109k).

  In step S109k, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the second stop button stop operation has been performed. In this case, stop button numbers “1” to “3” indicating the types of stop buttons are acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c. Further, the stop operation symbol number is acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected (S109m).

  On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S109h, the stop button number and symbol number of the rightmost reel among the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109m1). Specifically, it is determined whether 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 middle reel R2 is selected and stopped. The 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 right reel R3 is selected and the stop button number “3” is acquired.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table adapted to the display position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number by referring to the selection data (S109p). Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table, acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S109q), advances the reel where the stop operation is performed, and advances the rotation based on the frame number. To stop (S109r).

  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 (S109s) and whether or not the third stop button stop operation has been performed. Determination is made based on the instruction signals 113a to 113c (S109t).

  In step S109t, when any one of the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c other than those already detected is detected, it is determined that the stop operation of the third stop button has been performed. In this case, stop button numbers “1” to “3” indicating the types of stop buttons are acquired from the detected stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c. Further, the stop operation symbol number is acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected (S109u).

  On the other hand, if the automatic stop time has elapsed in step S109s, the stop button number and symbol number of the remaining reels rotating at that time are acquired (S109u1). Next, it is determined whether or not the result of the internal lottery is a loss or a prize that allows 100% winning (S109z). Here, if it is determined that the internal lottery is lost or the prize is 100%, the process proceeds to step S109w.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines a stop data table adapted to the display position of the already stopped reel based on the stop button number by referring to the selection data (S109w). Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the selected stop data table, acquires the advance frame number corresponding to the acquired stop operation symbol number (S109x), advances the reel where the stop operation is performed, and advances the rotation based on the frame number. (S109y), and the process is terminated.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S109z that the internal lottery did not result in a loss and 100% winning is not possible, the CPU 101 sets an automatic stop flag to ON and specifies a reel that has not stopped ( S109z1), automatic stop processing is started (S109z2).

  FIG. 26 shows a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the normal game with one bet, and the stop operation sequence is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order) It is a figure explaining stop control performed based on reel stop control of Step S109 to winning line L1. (A1) to (A3) in the figure 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. 5B shows a stop data table TBL111 that is selected when the left reel R1 is stopped by the first stop operation, and FIG. 4C is selected when the middle reel R2 is stopped by the second stop operation. FIG. 4D shows a stop data table TBL311 that is selected when the right reel R3 is stopped by the third stop operation.

  For example, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “8”, TBL111 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and the advance frame number “2” is acquired. Then, two frames are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, the left reel R1 is stopped, and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, TBL211 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, the number of advance frames “3” is acquired, and the middle reel R2 is stopped by advancing three frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. The “Plum” symbol of PN = 11 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, TBL311 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, the two reels are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, the right reel R3 is stopped, and the symbol is stopped. The “Plum” symbol of number PN = 10 is displayed at the middle display position. That is, the “plum roles” are displayed on the winning line L1, and the re-game prize is won.

  FIG. 27 shows a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game, and the reel stop control in step S109 is performed when the stop operation order is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order). In stop control performed based on this, it is a figure explaining a mode that a "plum combination" is materialized on one of winning lines (L1-L5). In FIG. 19A, according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, so that the selection table TBL0A0R1 in FIG. A state in which the stop data table is selected from the selection table TBL0A0R1 according to the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the operation timing is shown. When the stop operation symbol number PN = 17 or 18, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL1A1 according to (A1) in the figure, and stops as shown in FIG. Data “0” or “1” is acquired and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 18 is displayed at the middle display position. Further, when the stop operation symbol number PN = 16, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL1A2 according to (A1) in the figure, and the stop data in the figure (A2) as stop data defined in the stop data table. Data “1” is acquired and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 18 is displayed at the upper display position. Further, when the stop operation symbol number PN = 15, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL1A3 according to (A1) in the figure, and stops as shown in FIG. Data “0” is acquired and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 14 is displayed at the lower display position. The stop mode corresponding to the subsequent stop operation is shown in (B) to (D) in the figure by the stop data table selected in each first stop.

  FIG. 5B shows a stop mode in which a “plum combination” is established on the winning line L1. When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 stops the “plum” symbol at the middle display position based on the stop data set in the stop data table TBL1A1. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A1R2 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the second stop operation selection table TBL1A1R2, specifies the stop data table TBL2A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, and displays the middle stage Stop the “Plum” symbol in position. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A1-2A1R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the third stop operation selection table TBL1A1-2A1R3, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, Stop the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position. In accordance with the reel stop control in step S109, the CPU 101 performs stop control to display the “plum” symbol at a predetermined display position of each reel (R1 to R3) to establish a “plum combination” on the winning line L1. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols at the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of each reel (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

  FIG. 6C shows a stop mode in which a “plum combination” is established on the winning line L4. When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 stops the “plum” symbol at the upper display position based on the stop data in the stop data table 1A2. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A2R2 in accordance with the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 identifies the stop data table TBL2A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the second stop operation selection table TBL1A2R2, acquires the stop data from the identified stop data table, and displays the middle stage Stop the “Plum” symbol in position. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A2-2A1R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3A3 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the third stop operation selection table TBL1A2-2A1R3, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, Stop the “Plum” symbol at the lower display position. In accordance with the reel stop control in step S109, the CPU 101 performs stop control to display the “plum” symbol on the predetermined display position of each reel (R1 to R3) so that the “plum combination” is established on the winning line L4. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols that are the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of the reels (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

  FIG. 4D shows a stop mode in which a “plum combination” is established on the winning line L3. When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 stops the “plum” symbol at the lower display position based on the stop data in the stop data table 1A3. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A3R2 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19 described above. Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the selection table TBL1A3R2 for the second stop operation, specifies the stop data table TBL2A3 to be used according to the symbol number PN, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, and displays the lower row. Stop the “Plum” symbol in position. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1A3-2A3R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3A3 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the selection table TBL1A3-2A3R3 of the third stop operation, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, Stop the “Plum” symbol at the lower display position. In accordance with the reel stop control in step S109, the CPU 101 performs stop control to display the “plum” symbol on a predetermined display position of each reel (R1 to R3) to establish a “plum combination” on the winning line L3. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols that are the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of the reels (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

  With the stop control illustrated in FIGS. 9A to 9D, the “plum combination” is established on any winning line. Here, reference is made to the “red 7” symbol of symbol numbers “16” and “17” in FIG. The “red 7” symbol of the left reel R1 constitutes the “red 7 plum role” (small role D award) as described above with reference to the award and the role in FIG. However, as illustrated in FIGS. 9A to 9D, when the stop operation symbol number PN is in the range of 14 to 18, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at any of the display positions (upper, middle, Even if it is displayed in the lower row, control is performed so that the “red 7 plum combination” is not established on the winning line including the display position where the “red 7” symbol is displayed, according to the subsequent stop operation. ing. In order to perform the control, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at any display position in the stop control in which the stop data used in the left reel R1 in the CB game is only “0” or “1”. Accordingly, the “plum” symbol is also realized by displaying it at one of the display positions. Specifically, the interval between the symbols in the “plum” symbol arranged in a predetermined frame on the left reel R1 is set to three frames, and the “red 7” symbol is arranged in the three frames. In the “Plum” symbol, the “Red 7” symbol is arranged within the range of three symbols between symbols, and the stop control is performed only when the stop data in the CB game is “0” or “1”. Thus, when the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the “red 7 plum combination” is not established. In other words, the small role D prize is not won. In addition, for the “watermelon” symbol of symbol number PN = 21 on the left reel R1, the same control as the “red 7” symbol of symbol numbers “16” and “17” is performed, and the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1. If this is done, the “swivel coupler” symbol is not established. In other words, it does not win the small role E prize. Note that stop control that allows winning of the small role D prize during the CB game won for the SB prize and the replay prize will be described later (see FIG. 29).

  FIG. 28 shows a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game, and the reel stop control in step S109 is performed when the stop operation order is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order). It is a figure explaining a mode that "SB combination" is formed on winning line L1 in stop control performed based on. In FIG. 19A, according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, so that the selection table TBL0A0R1 in FIG. A state in which the stop data table is selected from the selection table TBL0A0R1 according to the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the operation timing is shown. When the stop operation symbol number PN = 7, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL1B1 according to (A1) in the figure, and the stop data “A2” in FIG. 1 ”is acquired and the“ BAR ”symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is displayed at the middle display position. In the case of the stop operation symbol number PN = 6, 8, 9, 10, “Plum Symbol” is displayed at any of the display positions (upper, middle, lower). Here, only when the stop operation symbol number PN = 7, the “BAR” symbol is displayed at the middle display position because the stop data of the left reel R1 in the CB game is “0” or “1”. This is because the “plum” symbol to be preferentially displayed cannot be displayed at any display position. The stop mode corresponding to the subsequent stop operation based on the stop data table selected in the first stop is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5B shows a stop mode in which a “BAR plum role” is established on the winning line L1. When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 stops the “BAR” symbol at the middle display position based on the stop data in the stop data table TBL1B1. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1B1R2 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the second stop operation selection table TBL1B1R2, specifies the stop data table TBL2A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, and displays the middle stage Stop the “Plum” symbol in position. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1B1-2A1R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the selection table TBL1B1-2A1R3 for the third stop operation, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, Stop the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position. In accordance with the reel stop control in step S109, the CPU 101 displays the “BAR” symbol and the “plum” symbol at the predetermined display position of each reel (R1 to R3), thereby establishing the “BAR plum role” on the winning line L1. Perform stop control. In the stop control of the second stop and the third stop, the stop data tables (TBL2A1 to TBL2A3 and TBL3A1 to TBL3A3) of “SB / replay / small roles A to E (in CB)” shown in FIG. One of these is used. This is because the symbols constituting the “BAR plum role” in the second reel R2 in the second stop and the right reel R3 in the third stop are the same as the “plum role”, the “red 7 plum role” and the “water coupler role”. This is because of the design. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols at the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of each reel (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

  FIG. 29 shows a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game, and the reel stop control in step S109 is performed when the stop operation order is irregularly pressed (middle reel → right reel → left reel push order). It is a figure explaining a mode that "red 7 plum combination" is formed on a winning line in the stop control performed based on. In FIG. 19A, according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19, the third stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, so that the selection table TBL2A1-3A1R1 in FIG. 19A is selected, and then the player It shows how the stop data table is selected from the selection table TBL2A1-3A1R1 according to the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing. When the stop operation symbol number PN = 16 or 17, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBLTBL2A1-3A1R1 according to (A1) in the figure and displays the stop data defined in the stop data table (A2) in FIG. Stop data “0” or “1” is acquired, and the “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 16 is displayed at the middle display position. When the stop operation symbol number PN = 14, 17, or 18, “Plum Symbol” is displayed at the middle display position. Here, when the stop operation symbol number PN = 16 or 17, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the middle display position because the stop data of the left reel R1 in the CB game is “0” or “1”. This is because the “plum” symbol that should be preferentially displayed in the stop control cannot be displayed on the winning line where the “plum combination” should be established. The stop mode according to the stop operation by using the stop data table TBL2A1-3A1R1 selected in the third stop is shown in FIG.

  FIG. 5B shows a stop mode in which “red 7 plum combination” is established on the winning line L1. When the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 stops the “plum” symbol at the middle display position based on the stop data in the stop data table 2A1. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the right reel R3, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL2A1R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19 described above. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3A1 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the second stop operation selection table TBL2A1R23, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, and displays the middle display position. Stop the “Plum” symbol. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL2A1-3A1R1 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL1D1 to be used by referring to the selection table TBL2A1-3A1R1 based on the symbol number PN of the third stop operation, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, The “Red 7” symbol is stopped at the display position. The CPU 101 displays the “red 7” symbol and the “plum” symbol at the predetermined display position of each reel (R1 to R3) according to the reel stop control in step S109, thereby “red 7 plum role” on the winning line L1. Perform stop control to establish In the first stop and the second stop, one of the stop data tables (TBL2A1 to TBL2A3 and TBL3A1 to TBL3A3) of “SB / replay / small roles A to E (in CB)” shown in FIG. Is used. This is because the symbols constituting the “red 7 plum role” in the middle reel R2 of the first stop and the right reel R3 of the second stop are the same as the “plum role”, the “BAR plum role”, and the “water coupler role”. This is because of the design. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols at the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of each reel (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

  With the stop control exemplified in FIGS. 7A to 7B, the “red 7 plum combination” is established on the winning line L1. Here, reference is made to the “red 7” symbol of symbol numbers “16” and “17” in FIG. The “red 7” symbol of the left reel R1 constitutes the “red 7 plum role” (small role D award) as described above with reference to the award and the role in FIG. As illustrated in FIGS. 5A to 5B, when the stop operation symbol number PN is in the range of 15 to 16, the “red 7” symbol is displayed at any of the display positions (upper, middle, “Red 7 Plum combination” is established on the winning line including the display position where the “red 7” symbol is displayed. The example of the stop control in FIG. 27 described above and the example of the stop control in FIG. Specifically, in FIG. 29, when the first stop operation and the second stop operation are respectively performed on the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3, the CPU 101 determines that “the stop link table TBL51 of FIG. Display the “Plum” symbol at the middle display position. Subsequently, when the third stop operation is R1 of the left reel and the stop operation symbol number PN = 15-16, the stop data of the left reel R1 is “0” or “1” in the CB game. In the stop control by “”, the “Plum” symbol that should be preferentially displayed cannot be displayed at the middle display position. Therefore, by displaying the “Red 7” symbol at the middle display position, “Red 7” is displayed on the winning line. "Plum role" is established. For the “watermelon” symbol of symbol number PN = 21 on the left reel R1, the same control as the “red 7” symbol of symbol numbers “16” and “17” is performed, and the third stop operation is performed on the left reel R1. Can be won in the "Swiap Cap Rum" role. Therefore, when the player knows that the SB prize and the re-game prize have been won during the CB game, the game is given more game value during the CB game by setting the stop operation for the left reel R1 as the third stop. In the small role D prize, 15 medals can be paid out, or in the small role E prize, 15 medals can be paid out.

  FIG. 30 shows a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game, and the reel stop control in step S109 is performed when the stop operation order is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order). In stop control performed based on this, it is a figure explaining a mode that "cherry part" is formed on the winning line L1. In FIG. 19A, according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. 19, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, so that the selection table TBL0A0R1 in FIG. A state in which the stop data table is selected from the selection table TBL0A0R1 according to the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the operation timing is shown. When the stop operation symbol number PN = 2 or 3, the CPU 101 selects the stop data table TBL1C1 according to (A1) in the figure, and the stop data in the figure (A2) as stop data defined in the stop data table. Data “1” or “0” is acquired, and the “cherry” symbol of symbol number PN = 3 is displayed at the middle display position. In the case of the stop operation symbol numbers PN = 1, 4 and 5, “Plum Symbol” is displayed at the middle display position. Here, in the case of the stop operation symbol number PN = 2 or 3, the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the middle display position because the “cherry role” indicates the middle reel R2 and the middle reel R2, as shown in FIG. This is because any symbol on the right reel R3 may be established on the winning line. In other words, the “cherry role” is determined to win the small role C prize as long as the “cherry” symbol is displayed on the left reel R1. Therefore, in a game in which it is decided to win the small role C prize when the symbol of at least one reel is not displayed, stop control to avoid simultaneously winning both the small role prize and the replay prize is performed. Done. The stop mode corresponding to the subsequent stop operation is shown in FIG. 5B by the stop data table selected in the first stop when the stop control is performed.

  FIG. 5B shows a stop mode in which “cherry role” is established on the winning line L1, “watermelon role” is established on the winning line L2, and “bell role” is established on the winning line L3. . When the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, the CPU 101 stops the “cherry” symbol at the middle display position based on the stop data in the stop data table TBL1C1. When the “cherry” symbol with symbol number PN = 3 is displayed at the middle display position, the “bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 2 adjacent to the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the lower display position, and The “watermelon” symbol of symbol number PN = 4 is displayed at the upper display position. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1C1R2 in accordance with the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 refers to the selection table TBL1C1R2 for the second stop operation, specifies the stop data table TBL2C1 to be used according to the symbol number PN, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table TBL2C1, The “bell” symbol is displayed at the display position. Here, the “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position because the “cherry” symbol is displayed at any of the display positions as shown in the stop mode of the left reel R1 in FIG. Since it was decided to win the role C prize, priority is given to the small role A prize and the small role B prize that may be won so that a “plum role” is not established and as much dividend as possible can be obtained. This is because it is displayed on the winning line. Depending on the stop operation symbol number PN, the “bell” symbol may be displayed at the upper display position as the “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. FIG. 5B shows a case where the “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position and the “watermelon” symbol is displayed at the upper display position. Subsequently, when the second stop operation is performed on the middle reel R2, the CPU 101 selects the selection table TBL1C1-2C1R3 according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Subsequently, the CPU 101 specifies the stop data table TBL3C1 to be used according to the symbol number PN by referring to the selection table TBL1C1-2C1R3 of the third stop operation, acquires stop data from the specified stop data table, The “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. Depending on the stop operation symbol number PN, the “bell” symbol may be displayed at the upper display position as the “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. FIG. 5B shows a case where the “bell” symbol is displayed at the lower display position and the “watermelon” symbol is displayed at the upper display position. Therefore, in the present embodiment, when the “Cherry” symbol is displayed on the winning line of the left reel R1 during the CB game, winning the small role B prize and / or the small role A prize other than the small role C prize. Is possible. Since the stop mode changes according to the timing of the stop operation, the nine symbols at the display positions (upper, middle, and lower) of each reel (R1 to R3) are not necessarily the stop mode shown in FIG. Does not stop at.

<A-5-6: Winning determination process>
FIG. 31 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process in step S110. In this winning determination process, the combination of symbols arranged on the winning line activated after the reels are stopped is checked to determine whether or not a winning combination has been established. If it is determined that a winning combination has been won and a winning combination is made, a process for starting another type of game is performed if it is a starting prize, and a dividend is awarded if it is a small winning prize.

  First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table from the stop operation symbol numbers of all reels R1 to R3 (S110a). Next, the CPU 101 performs a winning determination with reference to the winning determination table created in step S110a (S110b).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role E prize has been won (S110c). If it is determined that the prize has been won, the payout count value for 15 medals is added (S110c1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role D prize has been won (S110d). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout count value for 15 medals is added (S110d1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role C prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout count value for two medals is added (S110e1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role B prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout count value for eight medals is added (S110e1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role B prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout count value for four medals is added (S110e1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the payout count value is greater than 0 (S110h). If it is determined that the payout count value is greater than 0, the CPU 101 performs a payout giving process with an upper limit of 15 (S110h1). In the payout process, a payout credit process is performed in which the number of payouts is added to the credit up to the credit upper limit value (50 cards). Switch to.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a BB prize has been won (S110j). If it is determined that a prize has been won, the CPU 101 clears the BB carryover flag and sets the BB game flag (S110j1). Subsequently, the acquired number counter is cleared (S110j2). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the SB award has been won (S110k). If it is determined that the SB award has been won, the CPU 101 sets a SB in-game flag (S110k1). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a CB award has been won (S110m). If it is determined that a CB award has been won, the CPU 101 sets a CB game flag (S110m1). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<A-5-7: Game end determination process>
FIG. 32 is a flowchart 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.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB game is in progress with reference to the BB game in-progress flag (S111a).

On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111a that the BB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a prize has been awarded by winning the small role prize in this game (S111b). When the small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S111c), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S111d).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the BB game (S111e). 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 the BB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S111e, the BB game flag is cleared (S111f). Next, the CPU 101 clears the payout count value to 0 (S111g).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the SB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the SB game is in progress (S111h). If it is determined that the SB game is in progress, the CPU 101 clears the SB game in-progress flag (S111j). Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB game is in progress with reference to the CB game in-progress flag (S111k). If it is determined that the CB game is in progress, the CPU 101 clears the CB game in-progress flag (S111m). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<A-5-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 33 is a flowchart showing the contents of the winning flag clear process in step S112. In this winning flag clearing 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. Do things.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether the replay winning flag, the SB winning flag, the CB winning flag, the small role A winning flag, the small role B winning flag, the small role C winning flag, the small role D winning flag, and the small role E winning flag may be selected. First, each winning flag is cleared in one game (S112a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB winning flag is set (S112b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not a BB prize is won (S112c). If it is determined that “Red 7 role” has been established and won, the BB winning flag is cleared (S112d). If it is determined in step S112b that no winning is made, the BB carryover game flag is set (S112e), and the BB carryover game is set from the next game. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<A-6: Summary of First Embodiment>
FIG. 38 shows an outline of the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 1A, the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment can execute a plurality of types of games such as a base game, a CB game, and an SB game.
In the base game, an internal lottery is executed for a plurality of sections including the lottery section 1 (first section) to which the SB prize and the replay prize are assigned, and in the CB game, the SB prize and the replay are similarly performed. An internal lottery is executed for a plurality of categories including a lottery category 1 (first category) to which a prize is assigned.
Here, although the type of game is different between the one-game (first number) betting normal game and the one-game CB game, the internal lottery is executed using the same prize lottery table TBL12. In the lottery category 1, an SB prize and a re-game prize are assigned as shown in FIGS.

When the lottery category 1 is selected in the base game, the CPU 101 sets winning flags for the SB prize and the replay prize. The reel stop control is executed with reference to the winning flag, and when the symbol constituting the prize corresponding to the winning flag is within the number of frames drawn from the winning line (in this example, “4”), the symbol is won. Pull the line to stop the reel.
The SB award is made up of the symbols “BAR-Plum-Plum”, while the replay award is “Plum-Plum-Plum”. Therefore, the design of the left reel R1 (specific display column) is different, and the design of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 is the same. In all reels R1 to R3, an arbitrary plum symbol and the next plum symbol are arranged within the number of drawn frames. Therefore, in the base game, the plum symbol can be stopped on the winning line no matter what timing the reel stop buttons 13a to 13c are depressed. However, in the CB game, the number of drawn frames is set to 0 frame or 1 frame for the left reel R1 in order to reflect the skill of the player's mainstream in winning.

  At the timing when the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is pushed down, when “BAR” and “Plum” are located within the range of the number of frames drawn in from the pay line, “Plum” is changed to “BAR” in the normal game. Pull in prior to. For this reason, in the base game, as shown in FIG. 5B, the winning symbol is always stopped on the winning line, and the re-game prize is won. That is, in the normal game, the SB prize is not won. In the slot machine 1, winning can be obtained by aligning the winning prizes in the internal lottery on the winning line, so that in the normal game, the internal lottery of the SB prize is not substantially performed.

  On the other hand, when the lottery category 1 is selected in the CB game, the CPU 101 sets winning flags for the SB prize and the replay prize and forcibly sets the winning flags for the small role A prize to the small role E prize. Here, in the left reel R1, the priority of the pull-in control prioritizes the plum symbol over the BAR symbol as in the normal game. In the stop control of the left reel R1, the CPU 101 may win a replay prize at the timing when the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is operated, and the plum symbol is positioned within one frame from the winning line. When doing so, the plum symbol is drawn into the winning line, and the variable display of the left reel R1 is stopped. On the other hand, if there is a possibility of winning the re-game prize and the SB game start prize, and the plum symbol is not located within one frame from the winning line, and the BAR symbol is located within one frame from the winning line, the BAR symbol Is drawn into the winning line, and the variable display of the left reel R1 is stopped. In the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3, if there is a possibility that a replay prize will be won at the timing when the reel stop button 13b or 13c corresponding to each reel is operated, the plum symbol is drawn into the prize line. Then, the variable display of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 is stopped.

  As described above, the prize lottery table is also used in different types of games, and various games are provided while reducing the number of prize lottery tables by executing stop control with different numbers of drawn frames depending on the type of game. It becomes possible. Moreover, since the priority order of the symbols to be drawn can be made the same in different types of games, there is no need to switch the symbols to be given priority according to the type of game, and the stop control is executed according to the internal lottery information. . That is, it is possible to provide various games by simply switching the stop table used for stop control.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 3, in the left reel R1, the plum symbols constituting the re-game prize are arranged as follows. There are PN = 5 and PN = 10 as the first section where the plum symbol is 4 frames apart, and PN = 1 and PN = 5, PN = 10 and PN = 14 as the second interval where the plum symbol is 3 frames apart. PN = 14 and PN = 18, and PN = 18 and PN = 1. The BAR symbols constituting the SB game start prize are arranged only in the second section, and are not arranged in the first section. This is because, when the BAR symbol is arranged in the first section, the plum symbol is preferentially drawn in the range of one frame, so that the SB game start prize cannot be won.

  In the CB game, when the CPU 101 wins the lottery category 1, the winning flags of the small role A prize, the small role B prize, the small role C prize, the small role D prize, and the small role E prize are set. Among these, the small role D award and the small role E award are common to the symbols constituting the replay award, as shown in FIG. 6A, the symbols of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 are plum symbols. On the other hand, for the left reel R1, the small role D prize is a red 7 symbol and the small role E award is a watermelon symbol, which is different from the plum symbol. Here, assuming that the small role D prize and the small role E prize are specific small role awards, the symbol constituting the specific small role award for the left reel R1 is a specific symbol different from the symbols constituting the replay award, The reel R2 and the right reel R3 have a common symbol common to the replay prize.

In this case, in the CB game won in the lottery category 1, the CPU 101 executes the following stop control. When the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is first operated, if the plum symbol (replay symbol) and the specific symbol are within one frame from the winning line, the plum symbol is given priority over the specific symbol. The variable display of the left reel R1 is stopped so as to be drawn on the line. When the reel stop button 13b or 13c is operated for the second and subsequent times, the variable display of the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3 is stopped so that the plum symbol which is a common symbol is drawn into the winning line.
On the other hand, when the reel stop button 13b or 13c is operated first, the variable display of the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3 is stopped so that the common symbol is drawn on the winning line. When the reel stop button 13a is operated after the second time, if the plum symbol is not within one frame from the winning line and the specific symbol is within one frame from the winning line, the specific symbol is drawn into the winning line. Thus, the variable display of the left reel R1 is stopped.
This makes it possible to provide a game with a different taste while using the same prize lottery table in the single-bet CB game as in the single-bet regular game.

<B. Second Embodiment>
A slot machine 1B according to a second embodiment of the present invention will be described. The slot machine 1B has the same configuration as the slot machine 1 described above. Therefore, in the following description, the names and symbols of the respective parts used in the description of the slot machine 1 are used as they are. The main difference between the slot machine 1B and the slot machine 1 is that there is an MB game as a game type. Hereinafter, differences between the slot machine 1B and the slot machine 1 will be described.

<B-1: Game of slot machine 1B>
<B-1-1: Award and role of slot machine 1B>
FIG. 34 is an explanatory diagram for explaining the configuration of prize types and their roles (combination of symbols) in the slot machine 1B. The slot machine 1B is different from the slot machine 1 in that the slot machine 1B has an MB game and no SB game. In the second embodiment, there is no SB game, but there is no problem even if an SB game is provided as in the first embodiment.

(1) Start prize The MB prize (second special game start prize) is a start prize for starting an MB game (second special game), and a combination of symbols "Bell-Plum-Bell" ”). Since the “bell plum role” is composed of 100% drawable symbols, a game that is won the MB prize in the normal game always wins the MB prize when the “bell plum role” is established on the winning line. Therefore, there is no MB carryover game in this embodiment. It should be noted that a combination of symbols for winning the MB award may include a symbol that is not 100% drawable, and an MB carryover game may be provided. The CB award (first special game start award) is a start award for starting a CB game, and includes a combination of symbols “BAR-plum-plum” (also referred to as “BAR plum role”) as a role.

<B-1-2: Explanation of various games in the slot machine>
FIG. 35 is an explanatory diagram for showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1 and the prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104, the type of game being executed and the type of game. It is explanatory drawing which shows the flag to set. FIG. 35A shows a transition between a plurality of games performed in the slot machine 1B.

(1) Start and end of MB game When an MB prize is won by an internal lottery while a normal game is being executed, and the “bell bell role” is established on the winning line, the MB game starts from the next game. The MB game is terminated when the number of acquired games exceeds the specified number during the MB game. The prescribed number of MB games is 238. In the MB game, one or three medals required for starting the game can be set by the player for each game.
(2) CB Game A CB game (first specific game) is started from the next game when a “BAR Plum Role” is established on the winning line in a game won by the internal lottery and a CB prize is won. One game ends the CB game. In the CB game, the number of medals required to start the game is set to one.

  In the slot machine 1B, similar to the slot machine 1, the game type is managed by the game type flag shown in FIG. When bit 4 is the MB game in-progress flag and is set to “1”, it indicates that the MB game is in progress, but when the bit 1 CB game in-progress flag is also set to “1” at the same time, it is executed during the MB game CB game to be played (also referred to as CB game in MB). In this MB CB game, the next game that has not won the CB award is performed by setting only the bit 4 MB game in-game flag to “1”.

<B-2: Operation of slot machine>
<B-2-1: Prize lottery table>
FIG. 35B shows a prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process, the type of game being executed, and a winning flag that is set according to the type of game. The prize lottery table determination process is selected in the same manner as the prize lottery table selection process of FIG. 11 described above according to the type of game shown in FIG. 35A, although the type of game differs between the slot machine 1 and the slot machine 1B. Shall be. In FIG. 5B, the prize lottery table in the MB game includes a prize lottery table TBL17 corresponding to three bets and a prize corresponding to one bet according to the number of bets selected by the player. There is a lottery table TBL18. In the prize lottery table TBL18, the probability of selecting lottery classifications corresponding to the small role prize and some start prizes in the internal lottery is set high. This is because when a player chooses 3 cards with a large number of bets, he / she wins a small role prize or a start prize that gives out a large game value. This is because it is easy to do.

  As the prize lottery table during the CB game, the prize lottery table TBL18 in which the number of bets is selected by one is used. That is, the prize lottery table TBL18 is selected and used in common for both the normal game and the CB game with one bet.

<B-2-2: Reel stop processing>
In the slot machine 1B, in the MB game in which the number of bets is one, in the game where both the CB award and the replay award are won at the same time, the stop link table shown in FIG. Is controlled as a CB / replay stop link table. That is, as in FIG. 26 described above, in an MB game with one bet, a game in which both the CB award and the replay award are won at the same time will display “ Is established, and stop control for winning the re-game prize is performed.

  On the other hand, in the slot machine 1B, in the MB CB game where the number of bets is one, in the game where both the CB prize and the replay prize are won at the same time, the above-described FIG. The stop link table shown is used as a stop link table for CB / replay / small roles A to E, and stop control is performed. That is, in the same way as in FIGS. 27 to 30 described above, in a CB-in-MB game with one bet, in a game where both the CB award and the replay award are simultaneously won, The “plum role” is established above. Alternatively, a “BAR plum role” is established on the winning line L1. Alternatively, any one of “Red 7 Plum Role”, “Swiap Cap Rum Role”, or “Cherry Role” can be established on the winning line L1.

<B-2-3: Game end determination process>
FIG. 36 is a flowchart showing the contents of the game end determination process. The slot machine 1B and the slot machine 1 are different in that there is an MB game end process.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB game is in progress with reference to the BB game in-progress flag (S211a). If it is determined that the BB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S211g.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S211a that the BB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a prize is awarded by winning the small role prize in the game (S211b). When a small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S211c), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S211d).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the BB game (S211e). 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 the BB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S211e, the BB game flag is cleared (S211f).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the MB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the MB game is in progress (S211g). If it is determined that the MB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S211p.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S211g that the MB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a prize has been awarded by winning the small role prize in this game (S211h). In the process of referring to the MB game in-progress flag, the CPU 101 determines that the MB game is in progress in step S211g even if the CB game flag is set at the same time, and performs the subsequent processes. Subsequently, when the small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S211j), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S211k).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in the MB game (S211m). The acquired number upper limit determination value is a value that is 15 smaller than the acquired number upper limit that must not be exceeded during the game, which is determined in the MB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S211m, the MB game in-progress flag is cleared (S211n). Next, the CPU 101 clears the payout counter value to 0 (S211p).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the CB game is in progress with reference to the CB game flag (S211k). If it is determined that the CB game is in progress, the CPU 101 clears the CB game flag (S211r). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<B-3: Gameability of the second embodiment>
In the slot machine 1B in the second embodiment, the prize lottery table in the MB game with one bet is shared with the prize lottery table in the CB game with one bet (in the CB game in MB), Stop control with different maximum number of frames is performed during the MB game and during the CB game (in the MB CB game), and the MB game is terminated with a predetermined number of acquisitions. Therefore, during a CB game with one bet (in a CB game during MB), it is possible to win a small role A to E prize in a game where both the CB prize and the re-game prize are won at the same time. By performing the stop operation so that the player wins the small roles A to E as much as possible, the gameability to end the number of MB games with a smaller number of games is born.

<B-4: Summary of Second Embodiment>
FIG. 39 shows an outline of the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 5A, the slot machine 1B of the second embodiment can execute a plurality of types of games such as a base game, an MB game, and a CB game.
In this slot machine 1B, when the MB game start prize is won during the normal game, the game shifts to the MB game (second special game), and when the MB game wins the CB game start prize, the CB game (first special game) is entered. Transition. In the MB game, an internal lottery is executed for a plurality of divisions including the lottery division 1 (first division) to which the CB award and the replay award are assigned. In the CB game, the CB award and the replay award are similarly given. Internal lottery is executed for a plurality of sections including the assigned lottery section 1 (first section).
Here, although the type of the game is different between the one (first number) betting MB game and the one betting CB game, an internal lottery is executed using the same prize lottery table TBL18. The lottery category 1 is assigned a CB prize and a re-game prize as shown in FIGS.

In the MB game, when the lottery category 1 is selected, the CPU 101 sets a winning flag for the CB prize and the re-game prize. The reel stop control is executed with reference to the winning flag, and when the symbol constituting the prize corresponding to the winning flag is within the number of frames drawn from the winning line (in this example, “4”), the symbol is won. Pull the line to stop the reel.
The CB Award is made up of the symbols “BAR-Plum-Plum”, while the Replay Award is “Plum-Plum-Plum”. Therefore, the design of the left reel R1 (specific display column) is different, and the design of the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3 is the same. In all reels R1 to R3, an arbitrary plum symbol and the next plum symbol are arranged within the number of drawn frames. For this reason, when the lottery category 1 is selected in the MB game, the plum symbol can be stopped on the winning line no matter what timing the reel stop buttons 13a to 13c are depressed. However, in the CB game, the number of drawn frames is set to 0 frame or 1 frame for the left reel R1 in order to reflect the skill of the player's mainstream in winning.

  At the timing when the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is pushed down, when “BAR” and “Plum” are positioned within the number of frames drawn from the winning line, “Plum” is changed to “BAR” in the MB game. Pull in prior to. For this reason, in the base game, as shown in FIG. 5B, the winning symbol is always stopped on the winning line, and the re-game prize is won. That is, the MB game won in the lottery category 1 will not win the CB prize. However, since the CB award is independently assigned to the lottery category 7, when the lottery category 7 is selected by lottery in the MB game, it is possible to win the CB award.

  On the other hand, when the lottery category 1 is selected in the CB game, the CPU 101 sets the winning flags of the CB prize and the replay prize and forcibly sets the winning flags of the small role A prize to the small role E prize. Here, in the left reel R1, as for the priority order of the pull-in control, the plum symbol is given the highest priority as in the MB game, and then the BAR symbol and then the specific symbol of the specific small role award are prioritized. Specifically, in the stop control of the left reel R1, the CPU 101 may win a replay prize, a CB prize, and a specific small role prize at the timing when the reel stop button 13a corresponding to the left reel R1 is operated. If the Plum symbol and the BAR symbol are not located within one frame from the winning line and the specific symbol is located within one frame from the winning line, the specific symbol is drawn into the winning line and the variable display of the left reel R1 Stop. Further, if there is a possibility of winning a re-game prize at the timing when the reel stop button 13b or 13c is operated, the plum symbol is drawn into the winning line and the variable display of the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3 is stopped.

  As described above, the prize lottery table is also used in different types of games, and various games are provided while reducing the number of prize lottery tables by executing stop control with different numbers of drawn frames depending on the type of game. It becomes possible. Moreover, since the priority order of the symbols to be drawn can be made the same in different types of games, there is no need to switch the symbols to be given priority according to the type of game, and the stop control is executed according to the internal lottery information. . That is, it is possible to provide various games by simply switching the stop table used for stop control.

<C. Modification>
The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and for example, various modifications described below are possible.
(1) In the first embodiment described above, only one CB prize is provided, but a plurality of CB prizes may be provided. This will be specifically described below. FIG. 37 is an explanatory diagram of the modified example (1). FIG. 6A shows the roles corresponding to the plurality of CB prizes provided in the modification example (1). FIG. 5B conceptually shows a state of a plurality of games in which one of the CB1 prize to the CB3 prize is won and one of the CB1 prize to the CB3 prize is won.

(1-1) Start Prize The CB1 prize (second special game start prize) is composed of a combination of symbols “Plum-Bell-Red 7” (also referred to as “Plum Bell Red 7”) as a role. “Plumbell red 7 role” is composed of symbols that can be drawn 100% of the symbols of the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2. The CB2 award (second special game start award) is composed of a combination of symbols “Plum-Bell-White 7” (also referred to as “Plumbell Red 7”) as a role. “Plumbell white 7 role” is composed of symbols that can be drawn 100% of the symbols of the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2. The CB3 award (second special game start award) is composed of a combination of symbols “Plum-Bell-BAR” (also referred to as “Plumbell BAR combination”) as a combination. The “Plumbell BAR combination” is composed of symbols that can be pulled in by 100% of the symbols of the left reel R1 and the middle reel R2. Here, the lottery classification of the CB1 prize, the CB2 prize, and the CB3 prize is the above-described FIG. 10, and the division that was the “lottery division 7” in the slot machine 1 is divided into three lottery “lottery division 7− 1 ”,“ lottery category 7-2 ”and“ lottery category 7-3 ”,“ lottery category 7-1 ”as CB1 award,“ lottery category 7-2 ”as CB2 award, and“ lottery category 7-3 ” Is associated with the CB3 award. In addition, even if it is a case where it wins any prize among CB1 prize-CB3 prize, the next game performs the same CB game.

  In the modification (1), a reel band having the same symbol arrangement as that of the first embodiment of FIG. 3 is used. Here, attention is paid to the arrangement of symbols on the right reel R3. The “Red 7” symbol combination in the “Plum-Bell-Red 7” symbol combination for winning the CB1 award and the “White 7” symbol combination in the “Plum-Bell-White 7” symbol combination for winning the CB2 award In the symbol combination “Plum-Bell-BAR” for winning the CB3 award, the “BAR” symbols are separated from each other by 6 frames or more. Therefore, even if the maximum number of frames to be drawn is four, the drawing ranges of the symbols do not overlap each other, and the player has no choice but to stop for any of the symbols. In other words, it is not possible to perform an operation for simultaneously drawing two winning symbols and drawing the winning winning symbol. Therefore, even if the player displays an image notifying that the CB prize has been won on the liquid crystal display 30, it is difficult to win if the player cannot know which type of CB prize has been won. It is.

  In FIG. 37 (B), in a game that does not notify which type of CB award (CB1 award to CB3 award) is won by a player in a normal game, the winning CB award (CB1 award to CB3 award) is won. Therefore, the player does not know which of the “red 7” symbol, “white 7” symbol, or “BAR” symbol should be aimed. Accordingly, it is difficult to win the selected CB award without notification of the type of the CB award in a game won for any CB award (CB1 award to CB3 award). On the other hand, the player has won one of the CB awards (CB1 award to CB3 award) by displaying the type of which CB award has been won as an image on the liquid crystal display 30 and notifying the player. Since it can be known whether it is a game, the possibility of winning the winning CB prize is increased. Note that the possibility of the player winning the CB award can be changed by notifying or not performing the type of which CB award is won during a predetermined number of games. In addition, by winning one of the CB prizes (CB1 prize to CB3 prize), it is possible to win any one of the small roles A to E during the CB game as shown in the first embodiment. . Therefore, it is possible to adjust the appearance by notifying or not performing which type of CB prize is won during a predetermined number of games.

(2) Further, the slot machine according to the present invention includes not only medals but also those capable of executing a game by inserting pachinko balls. In this case, the pachinko balls stored in the tray are taken into the slot machine by operating the bet button. When five pachinko balls are taken in, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 lights up, and when ten pachinko balls are taken in, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 in addition to the winning line L1 is displayed. Is turned on, and when 15 pachinko balls are taken in, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 may be turned on in addition to the winning lines L1 to L3. In this way, in the case of a pachinko ball, it is not necessary to perform an operation for a player to directly hold it by hand and insert it into the slot machine's medal slot.

(3) In the first and second embodiments of the slot machine according to the present invention, the internal lottery process is performed using the prize lottery table shown in FIG. Specifically, in the prize lottery table shown in the figure, lottery classifications from “lottery classification 1” to “lottery classification 10” are associated with the types of winning flags corresponding to one or more prizes, The lottery classification was determined by the internal lottery process shown in FIG. Here, one or a plurality of winning flags may be set as a result by performing an internal lottery process for each award.
For the sake of explanation, FIG. 40 shows a prize lottery table TBL11 ′. In the prize lottery table TBL11 ′ shown in FIG. 5, the random number extracted in step S103 is associated with the type of winning flag corresponding to the prize, and is stored in the top storage area of the prize lottery table TBL11 ′ indicated by the table storage address ADR11 ′. Stores prize lottery data “2300” corresponding to the re-game prize. The prize lottery data “50” corresponding to the SB prize is stored in the storage area of the prize lottery table TBL11 ′ offset by 02H from the head of the table storage address.

For example, if the random value extracted in step S103 is “40”, the CPU 101 sets a winning flag for the re-game prize and the SB prize. Similarly, if the random number value extracted in step S103 is “1800”, the CPU 101 sets only the re-game prize winning flag.
That is, when the extracted random number value is from “0” to “50”, the CPU 101 sets the winning flag for both the re-game prize and the SB prize, and the extracted random value is from “51” to “2300”. "", The CPU 101 sets winning flags for both the re-game prize and the SB prize.

  From these, the range of random numbers extracted from “0” to “50” is “lottery category X”, and the range of random numbers extracted from “51” to “2300” is “lottery category Y”. is there. Therefore, setting the winning flag for one or a plurality of prizes using the prize lottery data corresponding to the prize without using the lottery classification data corresponding to the lottery classification may also mean “one or more prizes or loses” in the present invention. The lottery is executed for a plurality of divisions associated with each other, and lottery information indicating winning or losing of one or more prizes is generated based on the division selected by the lottery and the type of game. . Furthermore, if the lottery section X and the lottery section Y are combined into a lottery section A, the lottery section X associated with the SB prize is included in the lottery section A associated with the re-game prize. That is, the prize lottery data of the re-game prize and the SB prize are stored separately in the storage area of the data storage address, and the internal lottery process is performed for each prize so that one or a plurality of winning flags are set as a result. May be. If the game type is a BB carryover game or an MB carryover game, the winning flag for the SB prize is not set.

(4) In the above-described first and second embodiments of the slot machine according to the present invention, not only the winning flag of the prize won in the internal lottery but also the winning flags of all the small role prizes are set during the CB game. Was.
Therefore, in the first embodiment, the prize lottery table TBL12 selected with one bet in the base game is also selected during the CB game. The internal lottery concerned may not be performed, and only the lottery section excluding the lottery section related to the small role prize in the prize lottery table TBL11 may be used.
Specifically, in the above-described winning flag setting process of FIG. 12, if it is determined in step S105b that the CB game is being played, the process proceeds to step S105h, and thus step S105c, step S105d, step S105e, step S105f, and step S105g are performed. There is no need to go through the process of drawing lots of small prizes. That is, in the explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table of FIG. 10A and the type of game being executed, as the lottery section excluding the lottery section showing the winning of the small role prize in the prize lottery table TBL12, At least the lottery category 1, the lottery category 7, the lottery category 8 and the lottery category 9 may be used both when the number of bets in the normal game is selected as one and when selected in the CB game.
Further, in the second embodiment, the prize lottery table TBL18, which is selected with one bet in the MB game, is also selected during the CB game, but as in the first embodiment. In the CB game, the internal lottery relating to the small role prize is not performed, and in the explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the prize lottery table in FIG. 35B and the type of game being executed, the small role prize in the prize lottery table TBL18 is shown. As a lottery category excluding the lottery category indicating the winning of the game, at least lottery category 1, lottery category 7, lottery category 8, lottery category 9 and lottery category 10 are selected when the number of bets in the MB game is selected as one. What is necessary is just to combine with the case where it selects in a CB game.

(5) In the above-described first embodiment of the slot machine according to the present invention, in the game in which the SB prize and the replay prize are won in the CB game, the stop operation sequence is performed according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. Accordingly, stop control for winning the replay prize, SB prize or small role prize was performed (FIGS. 27, 28, 29 and 30). Here, in the stop control for winning the small role A prize, the small role B prize, and the small role C prize in FIG. 30, the first stop, the second stop, and the third stop as shown in FIG. A stop data table selection table (TBL0A0R1, TBL1C1R2, and TBL1C1-2C1R3) was used for all stop control of each reel to be stopped. However, if there is no possibility of winning the SB award and the possibility of winning the replay award before the third stop to stop at the end, stop control without using a part of the stop data table selection table is performed. May be.
Specifically, in FIG. 5B, the first stop operation is performed on the left reel R1, thereby stopping the “cherry” symbol at the middle display position based on the stop data in the stop data table TBL1C1. Then, as shown in FIG. 5B, the “Plum” symbol constituting the re-game prize and the “BAR” symbol constituting the SB award are not displayed at the display position of the left reel R1. And the possibility of winning the re-game award is lost. In other words, there is no need to select a stop data table that enables winning of the SB award and a stop data table that enables winning of the re-game prize.
In this regard, in the first embodiment, the stop data table TBL1C1 is selected from the stop data table selection table TBL0A0R1 in the first stop and the stop data table selection table TBL1C1R2 is selected in the second stop according to the stop link table TBL51 in FIG. The stop data table TBL2C1 is selected, and the stop data table TBL3C1 is selected from the stop data table selection tables TBL1C1-2C1R3 in the third stop. However, since it is not necessary to select a stop data table that enables winning of the SB award and a stop data table that enables winning of the replay prize, the stop link table is selected after the stop data table TBL1C1 is selected in the first stop. With reference to TBL51, the stop data table TBL2C1 in the second stop and the stop data table TBL3C1 in the third stop may be directly selected without going through the stop data table selection table. In this case, the selection table 1C1R2 for the second stop and the selection table TBL1C1-2C1R3 for the third stop may not be defined in the stop link table TBL51.

2 is a perspective view showing an appearance of the slot machine 1 according to the present invention. FIG. 4 is an explanatory diagram showing a structure of a variable reel display device RL of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is explanatory drawing which shows arrangement | positioning of the symbol printed on the reel belt | band | zones 58a-58c. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. FIG. 11 is an explanatory diagram showing a flow of game medals in the game method of the slot machine 1 according to the embodiment of the present invention. FIG. 10 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize and a combination in the slot machine 1. FIG. 46 shows the types of games played on the slot machine 1. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the flow of 1 game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the internal lottery using the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize lottery table selected by the prize lottery table determination process of step S104, and the kind of game in execution. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the prize lottery table determination process according to the kind of game of step S104. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag set process of step S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop link table selection process of step S106C. FIG. 14 is a flowchart illustrating details of stop link table selection processing in step S <b> 106 </ b> C following FIG. 13. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop link table selection process in CB game of step S106B. It is a list of stop link tables. It is explanatory drawing of the structure of the table using stop link table TBL21 for SB and replay. SB / replay selection table 010R1 when the first stop operation is the left reel R1 and an explanatory diagram showing the stop data table included in the selection table, and when the first stop operation is the left reel R1 during the CB game It is explanatory drawing which shows the stop data table contained in the selection table 0A0R1 for SB, replay, and small roles A to E and the selection table table. It is explanatory drawing of the structure of the table of stop link table TBL51 for SB, replay, and small roles AE used in a CB game. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of selection table group TBL71 which memorize | stored the some selection table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of the stop data table group TBL81 which memorize | stored the several stop data table. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of the left reel R1. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of left reel R1 during CB game. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the reel stop process in step S <b> 109 following FIG. 24. In a game where the SB award and replay award are won in the normal game with one bet, and the stop operation sequence is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order), the winning line L1 It is a figure explaining the stop control performed based on the reel stop control of step S109. In a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game and the stop operation sequence is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order), this is performed based on the reel stop control in step S109. It is a figure explaining a mode that "plum combination" is formed on a winning line in stop control. In a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game and the stop operation sequence is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order), this is performed based on the reel stop control in step S109. It is a figure explaining a mode that "SB combination" is materialized on a winning line in stop control. This is based on the reel stop control in step S109 when the stop operation sequence is irregular push (middle reel → right reel → left reel push order) in the game in which the SB prize and the replay prize are won in the CB game. It is a figure explaining a mode that "red 7 plum combination" is materialized on a winning line in stop control. In a game in which the SB award and the replay award are won in the CB game and the stop operation sequence is forward push (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order), this is performed based on the reel stop control in step S109. It is a figure explaining a mode that "cherry part" is formed on winning line L1 in stop control. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S112. FIG. 26 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a configuration of prize types and their roles (combination of symbols) in the slot machine 1B. An explanatory diagram for showing the types of games played in the slot machine 1, a prize lottery table selected in the prize lottery table determination process in step S104, a type of game being executed, and a flag to be set according to the type of game FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process. It is explanatory drawing of a modification (1). It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of 1st Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the outline | summary of 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing of a modification (3).

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 12 Start levers 13a, 13b, 13c Reel stop button 101 CPU
R1-R3 Left / Middle / Right reel TBL12, 18 prize lottery table

Claims (2)

A plurality of types of symbols arranged in a plurality of frames and capable of variable display, a plurality of display columns including a specific display column, start operation means for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display, A plurality of stop operation means provided corresponding to a plurality of display rows for allowing a player to input an instruction to stop the variable display; a betting number input means for allowing a player to input a bet number; A plurality of types of games including a base game, a specific game that ends in one game, and a first special game that ends in one game. Is possible and
When the stop mode on the winning line in a state where the variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped is a predetermined mode, a prize is awarded, and a predetermined game value is given according to the winning prize,
The award includes a small role award in which a game medium is paid as the game value to be given, and a re-game award to give a condition for starting the next game without paying a game medium as the game value to be given. The game prize to be given includes a start prize for transferring a game type, and the start prize includes a specific game start prize for starting the specific game and a first special game for starting the first special game. Including start prizes,
A slot machine in which each symbol constituting the replay award is arranged such that an interval between symbols constituting the replay award is within a predetermined number of frames in each of the plurality of display rows,
The betting number input by the betting number input means includes a first section associated with the specific game start prize and the replay prize and a second section associated with the first special game start prize. 1st memory which each stored several division data which prescribes | regulates the probability of a lottery about the some division matched with the some prize used as the lottery object in the said base game and said 1st special game which are the number of 1 Means,
In the base game in which the betting number input by the betting number input means is the second number, a plurality of pieces of division data defining a lottery probability with respect to a plurality of divisions associated with a plurality of lottery prizes Second storage means each storing
In the base game and the first special game in which the bet number input by the bet number input means is the first number, lottery information indicating a prize or a loss won by lottery with reference to the first storage means In the base game in which the bet number input by the bet number input means is the second number, the lottery information indicating the winning or the loss won by the lottery is generated with reference to the second storage means Lottery means to
In the base game in which the first section of the first storage means is selected by lottery and the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize and the replay prize simultaneously, each of the plurality of stop operation means is operated. When the symbol constituting the replay prize and the symbol constituting the specific game start prize are located within the predetermined number of frames from the winning line, the symbol constituting the replay prize is selected as the prize. Pull in to the line, execute the first stop control to stop each variable display of the plurality of display rows, it is possible to win only the re-game prize,
In the first special game in which the first section of the first storage means is selected by lottery and the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize and the re-game prize at the same time. If the said stop operation unit corresponding to the specific display columns are operation, at the timing when the stopping operation means is operated, the might win the replay award, the symbols and constituting the replay award When positioned within one frame from the winning line, the symbols constituting the replay prize are drawn into the winning line to stop the variable display of the specific display row, while the replay prize and the specific game start prize are stopped. And the symbol constituting the replay prize is not located within one frame from the winning line, and the symbol constituting the specific game start prize is the winning prize When located within one frame from down, draw the symbol constructing the particular game start prize to the winning line, to stop the variable display of the specific display column,
Among the plurality of display rows, if the stop operation means corresponding to the other display column other than the specific display column is operation, at the timing when the stopping operation means is operated, constituting the replay award by symbols located within said number of predetermined frames from said pay line, said symbol constructing the replay award draws on the pay line, second stop control for stopping the variable display of the other display column A stop control means that, when executed, does not allow the player to win both the re-game prize and the specific game start prize at the same time, and allows winning of one of the re-game prize and the specific game start prize; , equipped with a,
The re-game award is composed of a common symbol of the first symbol of the specific display column and the other display column, and the specific game start prize is the second symbol of the specific display column and the symbol of the other display column Consists of common symbols,
A slot machine characterized by that. In the small role award, when the display of the specific display column on the winning line and the pattern of the other display column on the winning line are in a specific sequence when the variable display is stopped, Specific small role award is included,
The lottery means generates the lottery information indicating the winning of the small role award regardless of the result of the lottery in the first special game,
The stop control means, as the second stop control,
In the first special game, the first section of the first storage means is selected by lottery, and the lottery information indicates the winning of the specific game start prize, the replay prize and the specific small role prize simultaneously.
Among the plurality of display rows, the case where the stop operation unit corresponding to the specific display columns are operation, at the timing when the stopping operation means is operated, the start symbol and the specific game constituting the replay award When the symbol constituting the prize is not located within one frame from the winning line, and the symbol constituting the specific small role award is located within one frame, the symbol constituting the specific small role award is designated as the winning line. Pull in the display position above to stop the variable display of the specific display row,
Wherein among the plurality of display rows, if the stop operation means corresponding to the other display column is operation, at the timing when the stopping operation means is operated, symbols the pay line constituting the replay award by positioned within said number of predetermined frames from said symbol constructing the replay award is pulled to the display position on the pay line, then executes a process of stopping the variable display of the other display column , Any one of the replay prize, the specific game start prize, and the specific small role prize is not awarded simultaneously to any one of the replay prize, the specific game start prize, and the specific small role prize. Can win one prize ,
The specific small role award is composed of the third symbol of the specific display row and the common symbol of the other display row.
The slot machine according to claim 1.

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