JP4434722B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of playing using, for example, a medal as a game medium, and in particular, a game is executed using a plurality of reels (variable display portions) having a plurality of symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface. Relates to the slot machine configured in the above.

Conventionally, comprise a variable display device in which a plurality of symbols having a plurality of variation Table radical 113 of the reel or drum or the like displayed on the outer peripheral surface (for example, three), varies the plurality of symbols by rotating these variable display unit A variable display game to be displayed is performed, and a predetermined game value is played in association with forming a predetermined symbol combination mode on an active line in which a symbol stop display mode when the variable display game is ended is set in advance. A slot machine that is given to a person is generally known.

In such a slot machine, after a player inputs a bet amount based on a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3) of game media (for example, medal) insertion operations or bet button operations (bet operations) from credits. The reels are rotated by operating the start lever to display the symbols in a variable manner, and each reel is automatically operated after a certain period of time or the player operates the reel stop button provided for each reel. Are sequentially stopped to determine the symbol combination mode (stop display mode). When the reels stop, the symbol combination form formed on the activated line activated in response to the input of the number of bets becomes a predetermined symbol combination mode (winning mode) determined in advance. A winning is established and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is awarded to the player.
Here, the number of bets based on the player inserting a game medium to start a game and subtracting the number of credits according to the betting button operation from the number of stored game media (credits) deposited in the slot machine in advance. Are collectively referred to as a bet or bet input.

  Further, in a general slot machine, three symbols of each reel can be seen with respect to the display window installed on the front side, so that a total of nine symbols can be seen. As the effective line, a middle horizontal line is generally set for 1 bet (1 bet), and a middle horizontal line, an upper horizontal line, and a lower horizontal line for 2 bets (2 bets). A line is set, and in the case of 3 bets (3 bets), the upper, middle, and lower horizontal lines, the diagonal line that goes up to the right, and the diagonal line that goes down to the right are set.

  Also, in a general slot machine that uses medals, a plurality of types of winnings are prepared. For example, a small role winning in which only a predetermined number (for example, 10) of medals is paid out, one medal is bet A JAC prize where a relatively large number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, a replay prize that allows a game to be played again without betting medals, and a JAC game that is easy to obtain a JAC prize with a high probability. RB winning that generates a regular bonus that can be played (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) that can be played a predetermined number of times in a small role game and an RB game that are easy to obtain a small role winning with a high probability BB winning to be prepared is prepared. In particular, when an RB prize or a BB prize is established, a special game state is generated in which a large amount (100 or more) of game media can be obtained at a time as compared to the small role prize.

Usually, a slot machine is equipped with a function (lottery means) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win various prizes in relation to the game execution (start operation). Only when such a winning is won (the winning flag is established), the symbol corresponding to the established winning flag is allowed to stop on the active line to form a winning mode. In this way, the player is notified that any winning flag has been established in the internal lottery using display means other than the variable display section so that even a beginner can easily recognize that the winning flag has been established. There is also a slot machine (for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2002-355369 A

  By the way, in a conventional slot machine, it is generally possible to win a small role winning or a replay winning only in a game in which a flag corresponding to the winning is established, and it fails to win the winning depending on a reel stop timing. There are few things. On the other hand, RB winning and BB winning can be obtained after a game in which a flag corresponding to the winning (hereinafter referred to as a bonus flag) is established, but a symbol corresponding to the bonus winning (hereinafter referred to as a bonus symbol) is a small role winning. Since the number of symbols arranged is smaller than the symbol corresponding to the replay winning, the bonus winning cannot be established unless the reel stop operation is performed aiming at the desired symbol.

  Further, when any winning flag is established, reel stop control is performed so that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning flag is formed as much as possible on the active line. For example, when any winning flag is established in the internal lottery, the drawing control is performed within a predetermined number of frames (for example, 4 frames) so that the symbol corresponding to the established winning flag is drawn to the valid line. I have to.

For this reason, as long as the bonus winning flag such as the BB winning or the RB winning is not established, there is no great difference in the number of medals that can be obtained even if the reel stop operation is appropriately performed. Therefore, until the bonus winning flag is established. There are many players who are unconsciously playing a game with inertia without focusing on the reel stop operation. In this case, in a game in which a bonus winning flag is established, as a result of appropriately performing a reel stop operation, a specific symbol combination form called a so-called reach is derived, so that the player establishes the bonus winning flag. Will know.
In addition, there is a slot machine that uses a display means other than reels to notify the establishment of a winning flag as in the prior application technique.

  However, if the player does not know, the reach will not notify the establishment of the winning flag, and even if the winning flag is notified by sound or light, the player appropriately performs the reel stop operation. Therefore, there is a possibility of missing or not hearing those notifications.

  As described above, in the conventional slot machine, the reel stop operation is appropriately performed until it is determined that the bonus winning flag has been established by derivation of the reach in the variable display section or the bonus notification by the notification means. For this reason, in the game where the bonus winning flag is established, the bonus symbol combination mode may be accidentally derived even though the reel stop operation is appropriately performed, and the bonus winning may be established. In other words, the player will win a bonus prize without any preparations, so there will be no tension when winning the bonus prize and there will be no opportunity to enjoy the game. . Also, since you lose the opportunity to operate the reels with the aim of bonus symbols and derive bonus symbol combinations using your own technology to win bonus prizes, you lose the original fun of playing games on slot machines. The game will be lost.

  The present invention has been made to solve the above-described problems, and provides a slot machine capable of notifying the establishment of a bonus winning flag based on the behavior of the reels and capable of playing without impairing the original gaming characteristics of the slot machine. With the goal.

The invention according to claim 1 includes a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of sequentially displaying any one of a plurality of symbols, and a start operation for starting the variable display of the symbols in the variable display device. A lottery to determine whether or not to establish any one of the winning flags corresponding to each of a plurality of types of winnings that are set in relation to each other is performed, and the variation display unit is changed, and any of the winning results is determined. When the flag is established, it is possible to establish a winning by deriving and displaying a predetermined symbol combination form composed of symbols corresponding to the winning flag on the active line depending on the stop timing of the variation display section. Control means for controlling the game, and a slot machine configured to be able to give a predetermined predetermined game value when any of the winnings is established And the control means, when stopping the fluctuation display, if the symbol corresponding to the established winning flag is within a predetermined range, a pull-in control means capable of drawing the symbol on the active line; , A pullable determination means for determining whether or not the timing of the stop operation by the player for each of the variation display portions is a timing at which a symbol corresponding to the established winning flag can be drawn, and a bonus having a high value among the winnings In a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to winning is established and a bonus winning can be obtained, there is provided non-stop control means for performing non-stop control that does not stop the variable display even if there is a stop operation. , said the bonus flag is established corresponding to the bonus prize, in can be acquired game the bonus prize, the argument The saw can determining means, the timing of the stop operation by the player, if it is determined not to be the timing retractable bonus symbols corresponding to the bonus flag enable line on, based on the timing of the stop operation by the player The non-stop control by the non-stop control means is not performed by stopping the variable display, while the bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is established, and the pull-in is possible in a game where a bonus winning can be obtained When it is determined by the determination means that the timing of the stop operation by the player is a timing at which the bonus symbol corresponding to the bonus flag can be drawn on the active line, at least once the non-stop control by the non-stop control means To do.

  Here, “a game in which a bonus flag is established and a bonus prize can be obtained” means a game in which a bonus flag is established in the internal lottery process and a bonus prize can be established. For example, even if a bonus flag is established in the internal lottery process, a slot machine having a so-called stock time (ST) function in which the bonus flag is carried over until a predetermined condition is satisfied and a bonus winning cannot be established immediately. Is a game in which the ST game is canceled and a bonus prize can be obtained.

According to a second aspect of the present invention, the non-stop control means changes in a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is established and a bonus winning can be obtained , leaving one of the plurality of change display portions. When the display is stopped , the non-stop control is performed only when reaching a reach state in which the symbol combination form constituted by the bonus symbols can be formed on the effective line.

The invention according to claim 3 is characterized in that the non-stop control means performs the non-stop control only in a game in which a bonus flag is established and a bonus winning can be obtained as a result of the lottery by the control means. And In a game in which a bonus flag is established and a bonus prize can be obtained, non-stop control will not be performed unless a reel stop operation is performed at a timing when the game becomes reachable and a bonus symbol can be drawn, but a bonus prize is also established. First, the symbol combination mode in the game is a so-called reach, and the player can know that it is in a state where a bonus prize can be obtained. After knowing that it is possible to win a bonus prize in this way, the player performs a reel stop operation aiming at the bonus symbol, so if the stop operation is performed appropriately, the bonus prize will be established. The effect of non-stop control for preventing is reduced. Therefore, the non-stop control effect can be ensured by performing the non-stop control only in the game where the bonus winning can be obtained.

The invention according to claim 4, wherein the non-stop control means, the bonus flag is established, only once during from become possible win bonus prize to the bonus prize is satisfied, performs the non-stop control It is characterized by that.

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the control means includes a bonus notification means capable of notifying a player that a bonus flag is established and a bonus winning can be obtained, and the non-stop control means includes the bonus notification. after bonus notification by means is executed, characterized in that it does not perform the non-stop control. In other words, after knowing that a bonus prize can be obtained through bonus notification, the player performs a stop operation aiming at the bonus symbol, so the bonus prize is established when the reel stop operation is appropriately performed. Therefore, the non-stop control is not performed after the bonus notification by the bonus notification means is executed.

The invention according to claim 6 is provided with a function of giving a plurality of bonus winnings having different values, and the value of the established bonus winning is determined according to a bonus symbol constituting the bonus winning, and the non-stop control It means, if the stop operation at the timing retractable bonus symbols corresponding to less valuable bonus prize has been performed, and performing the non-stop control. In this case, if the same bonus flag is made to correspond to bonus prizes with different values, the player always aims for a bonus prize with a high value, and the existence of a bonus prize with a low value is lost and it is not realistic. It is desirable that the bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is set separately.

  The invention according to claim 7 is configured such that one bonus flag is associated with a plurality of bonus winnings having different values, and the value of the established bonus winning is determined by a bonus symbol constituting the bonus winning. And For example, for the BB winning, a hyper big bonus (HB) winning for notifying the kind of the small winning winning flag established in the small winning game, and a normal big bonus (NB for notifying the pushing order of the reels for obtaining the small winning award) ) It is constituted by winning, and the medal number that can be acquired in the BB game state is changed based on the skill of the player. At this time, the type of the small role winning flag established in the HB winning is notified. However, since a pressing operation is required, a larger number of award medals are set for the small winning award, and in the NB winning, the reel is pushed. Since the order is notified, no skill is required, but the number of prize medals is set to be smaller than the HB prize.

  The invention according to claim 8 is characterized in that one bonus flag is made to correspond to a plurality of bonus winnings having different values, and the value of the established bonus winning is determined by the stop timing of the variation display unit. To do. For example, a slot machine in which the BB winning is constituted by the above-described HB winning and NB winning and either one is selected depending on the stop timing of the reels can be considered. Also, a slot machine that has an AT (assist time) function and a CT (challenge time) function, and the presence or absence of the AT game or CT game after the bonus game is completed and the number of AT games are determined at the timing when the bonus winning is established. Alternatively, a slot machine that has an ST function and determines the next ST release game number at the timing when a bonus winning is established is also conceivable.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, the variable display portion (reel) is not stopped at least once by the non-stop control means even though the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the bonus symbol can be drawn. It is possible to prevent a situation in which bonus symbols have been prepared even though the person appropriately performs the reel stop operation. Therefore, it is possible to surely enjoy the moment of winning the bonus winning, and to increase the interest of the game. In addition, a special medal stop control is not performed to end the game without establishing a bonus prize, and a new medal is newly given in order to give a chance to perform a reel stop operation again in the game without simply stopping the reel. There is no need to run the game by throwing it in, so investment can be reduced. Further, the player can recognize that the bonus winning can be obtained by performing the non-stop control, and can enjoy the game by deriving so-called reach eyes without intentionally establishing the bonus winning. .

  According to the invention according to claim 2, when the first reel is stopped or when the second reel is stopped, it is notified that the player can win the bonus winning more reliably than the non-stop control. can do. In addition, since it is already in the reach state, it is possible to immediately perform a re-challenge for winning a bonus prize.

  According to the third aspect of the present invention, the non-stop control is performed only in the game in which the bonus winning can be obtained, so that it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being unnecessarily delayed.

  According to the invention according to claim 4, since the non-stop control is performed only once in the game after the bonus winning can be obtained, the player is tensed and the game is concentrated. Can increase the interest of the game. In other words, if you miss this one-time non-stop control, you will not be aware that there is a state where you can win bonus prizes, and you will miss the establishment of bonus prizes in the game, so game will be concentrated Become. In addition, since there is no situation where the reel stop operation becomes invalid many times over any number of games, there is no fear that the progress of the game will be unnecessarily slowed.

  According to the fifth aspect of the present invention, after the bonus notification is executed, excessive bonus notification to the player due to non-stop control can be suppressed.

  According to the invention of claim 6, it is avoided that a bonus prize with a low value is established once by an appropriate reel stop operation of the player, and the stop operation is performed again in the hope of achieving a bonus prize with a high value. Since it can be performed, the player is less likely to feel dissatisfied with the game.

  According to the invention of claim 7, since it is possible to avoid the bonus winning with the bonus symbol that the player does not want once, the possibility that the player will be disadvantaged is reduced and the interest of the game is impaired. Can be prevented. In other words, when the player is in a reach state with a bonus symbol that is not desired by the player, the bonus winning with the desired bonus symbol can be established in the next game without intentionally establishing a bonus winning.

  According to the eighth aspect of the present invention, the player can be given an opportunity to determine the timing of the reel stop operation. As a result of appropriately performing the stop operation, a bonus winning is established, and a low value bonus winning ( For example, it can be avoided that the player feels dissatisfied with the selection of “no AT game”. In a slot machine having such a function, it is difficult to determine the timing of the reel stop operation so as to achieve a high-value bonus winning, and it is not always possible to win a high-value bonus winning. However, if the result of the reel stop operation is the player's will, the result should be accepted and accepted.

Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
FIG. 1 is a front view of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied.
A display window portion 20 is provided at approximately the center of the upper half of the front panel 2 so that the player can visually recognize symbols that are displayed in a variable manner by rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. From the display window 20, three symbols can be visually recognized from among the symbol rows displayed on the outer peripheral surfaces of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c while the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped. Yes. That is, in a state where the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, a total of nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window portion 20.

  Above the display window section 20, a display device 5 including a liquid crystal display device or the like on which various information is displayed is provided. The display device 5 is controlled by the production control device 60 (FIG. 2), and is notified of the type of prize winning in the internal lottery.

  On the left side of the display window 20 is provided a bet line display unit 13 for displaying bet lines activated in accordance with the number of medals inserted by the player or the number of bets placed from credits (up to 3). It has been.

  For example, when the bet number is one, the bet line display unit 13 indicates that “1” in the center of the bet line display unit 13 is lit and only the middle horizontal line is an active line, and the medal bet number is 2 In the case of the number of cards, “1” in the center of the bet line display portion 13 and “2” positioned above and below it are lit, indicating that the three horizontal lines in the upper, middle and lower rows are valid lines, When there are three, “1”, “2”, and “3” in the bet line display section 13 are all lit, and three horizontal lines and two diagonal lines that go down to the right and up to the right are a total of five active lines. It shows that.

  On the right side of the display window 20, a gaming state display unit 14 for displaying various gaming states is provided. The game state display unit 14 displays, for example, an “INSERT_MEDALS” display indicating that the gaming machine is in a state where the game can be executed and suggesting the insertion of a medal, that the replay winning is obtained, and that the game currently being performed receives the replay winning. “REPLAY” display indicating a replay game after winning, “WAIT” display indicating that there is a waiting time until the reel starts rotating after the player inserts a medal and operates the start lever Composed. Also, below the gaming state display unit 14, a BB winning notification unit 40 is provided for notifying the player that the player is in a state where a BB winning can be obtained. The BB winning notification unit 40 is turned on based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied later.

  Below the display window section 20, a payout display section 8 that displays the number of payouts when the player wins various prizes and receives a payout of medals, a game progress display section that displays the number of remaining BB and RB games, etc. 11. A credit number display section 12 for displaying the number of credits of medals is provided side by side. In addition, each of these display parts 8, 11, and 12 can be comprised using 7 segment LED and a liquid crystal device.

  A front cover member 25 having translucency is mounted on the upper portion of the front panel 2, and a decorative display section 37 (FIG. 2) made of a light emitting member such as a lamp or LED or a speaker is mounted on the back of the front cover member 25. A sound output unit 26 is provided.

  A medal insertion slot 15 for inserting medals is provided in the inclined base part 22 between the upper half and the lower half of the front panel 2, and a player can play a game by inserting medals into the slot. It becomes like this. In addition, the tilt table 22 has a 1-bet button 10 that can bet medals one by one from the number of credits (credit data) by a pressing operation and a betable number (for example, the number of credits) from the number of credits by one pressing operation A maximum bet button 9 is provided for betting medals for 3 bets if the number is 3 or more and 2 bets if the number of credits is 2. With the medal bet buttons 9 and 10, medals can be bet within the credit amount displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 without inserting medals from the medal insertion slot 15. Is set.

  A rectangular decorative panel 19 is provided in the lower half portion of the front panel 2. Above the decorative panel 19, either a credit state in which medals can be stored as credits or a non-credit state in which medals cannot be stored is provided. A credit selection button 18 that can be selectively switched to a state, a start lever 6 for starting the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c and a reel stop button 7a for stopping the rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c. , 7b, 7c are provided.

  Each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b and 7c has a built-in stop button lamp 39 (FIG. 2) for notifying whether or not the reel stop button is operable. For example, the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c cannot be operated while these stop button lamps 39 are not lit, and the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c can be operated after the lamps are lit. Further, whether or not the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operable can be notified by the lighting color of the operation information lamp 39.

Further, front cover members 24, 24 having translucency are mounted on the left and right sides of the decorative panel 19, and lamps, LEDs, and the like are disposed on the back portions of the front cover members 24, 24.
Further, below the decorative panel 19, a tray 23 that can store medals paid out from the medal payout unit 3 (FIG. 2) on the back of the front panel 2, an ashtray 21, and the like are provided.

FIG. 2 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine.
In the figure, the game control device 50 includes a CPU 51, a read-only ROM 52, a read / write RAM 53, an input / output interface (I / F) 54, and a random number generator 55.

  In addition to performing various arithmetic controls by the control unit and the arithmetic unit, the CPU 51 permits the reels 4a, 4b, 4c to be stopped so that a predetermined symbol combination mode is formed on the reel 4 by the lottery means. An internal lottery to determine whether or not.

  Specifically, the lottery means performs an internal lottery using the random number generated and output from the random number generator (random number generating IC) 55 as a random number for internal lottery. Instead of the random number generator 55, an internal lottery random number may be generated by software processing of the CPU 51.

  Further, the game control device 50 performs pull-in control means for performing stop control of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c so that a predetermined symbol combination aspect is formed (or not formed) based on the lottery result of the lottery means. Is provided. Further, the game control device 50 determines whether or not the timing of the stop operation by the player for each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c is the timing at which the symbol corresponding to the winning flag established by the internal lottery process can be drawn. A possible determination means is provided. Thus, for example, in a normal game state (other than the BB game state and the RB game state), a position advanced by a maximum of four frames from the timing at which the player operated the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c (about from the detection of the reel stop switch). Pull-in control for stopping the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is executed within 190 ms). Therefore, if there is a symbol corresponding to the winning flag established in the symbol on the active line and the subsequent four frames at the timing when the player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c, the symbol is forced. Is automatically drawn on the active line and stopped.

The ROM 52 stores control programs and control data, as well as determination values for internal lottery.
The RAM 53 stores a random number storage area for internal lottery generated by the random number generator 55, a storage area for other various data (for example, the number of credits for medals, the number of bets for medals, the winning prize type, etc.), and the CPU 51. It has a work area.

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 is connected to a inserted medal detection sensor 15S, a start lever switch 6S, reel stop switches 7Sa, 7Sb, 7Sc, reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, through a low-pass filter and a buffer gate (not shown). 31c 1 bet switch 10S for giving one bet command for each one, Max bet switch 9S for giving a bet command for the maximum bet number (for example, 3), credit selection switch 18S, payout medal detection sensor 3S, probability setting Various detection signals output from the device 32, the reset switch 33, the front frame opening detection switch 34, and the like are output to the CPU 51.

  Here, the inserted medal detection sensor 15S is a sensor for detecting a medal inserted from the medal slot 15, and the start lever switch 6S is a switch for detecting that the start lever 6 is operated, and a reel stop switch. 7Sa, 7Sb, and 7Sc are provided for each of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c, and are switches for detecting that the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c are operated.

  The reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c are provided inside the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, respectively, and the position specifying portions 41a, 41b, and 41c provided on the inner peripheral side of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c. Is detected (see FIG. 3). In the CPU 51, the reel position can be accurately determined by the time after the reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, 31c detect the passage of the position specifying parts 41a, 41b, 41c.

  The 1-bet switch 10S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 10 is pressed. The max-bet switch 9S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 9 is pressed. The credit selection switch 18S. Is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 18 is pressed, and the payout medal detection sensor 3S is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out from the medal payer (medal payout unit) 3, and is a probability setting device. 32 is a slot machine setting (settings 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities for each winning are prepared, and the winning probability becomes higher as the setting probability becomes the lowest and the setting value becomes larger. For example, a table of winning probabilities There are 6 switches for each setting), and the reset switch 33 resets the gaming state of the slot machine. In order to switch the front frame opening detection switch 34 is a switch for detecting that the front panel 2 is opened.

  The input / output interface (I / F) 54 sends a control signal output from the CPU 51 to an effect control device (sub control means) 60, a medal payout unit 3, a reel motor via an output port and a driver (not shown). 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc, the external signal output unit 38, the stop button lamp 39, the BB winning notification unit 40, and the like.

  The effect control device 60 as sub-control means includes a control CPU, RAM, ROM, and the like, and performs overall control of information display and sound output related to the effect of the display device 5. In addition, during the bonus game state in which a bonus prize is won and a flashy presentation is performed, if the game is not executed for a certain period of time, the presentation display on the display device 5 and the output from the sound output unit 26 are reduced or stopped. Control is also performed. In addition, control signals are output to the bet line display unit 13, the credit number display unit 12, the payout number display unit 8, the game progress display unit 11, the game state display unit 14, the decoration display unit 37, and the like.

  The display device 5 displays an effect mode corresponding to the gaming state based on the display control signal transmitted from the effect control device 60, and the sound output unit 26 plays a game based on the sound control signal transmitted from the effect control device 60. Outputs sound effects corresponding to the state.

  The communication mode between the game control device 50 and the effect control device 60 is such that a control signal is transmitted only in one direction from the game control device 50 to the effect control device 60. An illegal signal is prevented from being input.

  FIG. 4 is an arrangement diagram of symbols written on the reels 4 included in the slot machine of the present embodiment, and FIG. 5 is a diagram showing winning types, symbol combinations corresponding to each winning combination, and winning contents based on winning combinations. FIG.

  As shown in FIG. 4, in the present embodiment, “black 7” located at array numbers 0 and 6 of the left reel 4a, “white 7” located at array numbers 1 and 10 of the left reel 4a, “Crown” located at SEQ ID NO: 2, 8, 11,... “Plum with sword (hereinafter simply referred to as plum)” located at SEQ ID NO: 3, 7, 12,. 7 of "BAR" located in the array number 4 of the left reel 4a, "watermelon" located in the array number 5, 14, ... of the left reel 4a, and "cherry" located in the array numbers 9 and 20 of the left reel 4a Types of symbols are arranged on the reels according to a predetermined rule. Then, when the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped, if the symbols stopped on the active line form any of the symbol combination modes shown in FIG. 5, a corresponding winning is established.

  In this embodiment, in the normal game state, “Big Bonus (BB) Winning”, “Regular Bonus (RB) Winning”, “Replay Winning”, “Watermelon Winning”, “Crown Winning”, One of “Crown”, “Cherry” or “Lose” is won by internal lottery.

  In the BB winning, any one of the three bonus symbol combination modes “black 7, black 7, black 7”, “white 7, white 7, white 7” and “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the winning is confirmed, 15 medals are paid out and a BB game (30 small-games + 3 sets of RB games) is given as a special game value.

  The RB winning is a winning determined when one of the two bonus symbol combinations of “black 7, black 7, BAR” and “white 7, white 7, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line. 15 medals are paid out and an RB game is given as a special game value. In this RB game, a JAC game that can be obtained with a high probability as described later is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), or a JAC game is acquired a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in the JAC game. It ends when it is done.

  In the present embodiment, as described above, there are a plurality of types of symbol combination modes corresponding to the BB winning and the RB winning, but the types of the bonus winning flags established by the internal lottery are the same. For example, when the bonus flag for the BB winning is established, three types (“black 7, black 7, black 7”, “white 7, white 7, white 7”, “BAR” are determined based on the reel stop timing of the player. , BAR, BAR "), the stop control is performed such that any one of the symbol combination modes is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the present embodiment, when the bonus winning flag is established, the bonus winning can be immediately obtained.

  The replay winning is a winning determined when “Plum, Plum, Plum” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and the replay game is performed after the reels are stopped. In this replay game, the number of medals bet this time is carried over to the next game, so the game can be started without newly betting medals. The watermelon winning is a winning determined by “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” being stopped and displayed on the active line, and 10 medals are paid out. The crown prize is a prize determined when “crown, crown, crown” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and eight medals are paid out. Cherry winning is a winning that is confirmed when “Cherry, ANY, ANY” (any symbol can be used for “ANY”) is displayed on the active line. Medals are paid out.

  The JAC in winning is a winning that is determined when “Plum, Plum, Plum” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the above-mentioned small role game in the BB game, and two medals are paid out. The RB game is started. JAC winning is when “Plum, Plum, Plum” is stopped and displayed on the active line (for example, the middle line) when one medal is bet in the RB game started by the RB winning or JAC in winning. 15 medals will be paid out in the winning prize. However, in the JAC in winning and the JAC winning, “Plum, Plum, Plum” is stopped and displayed on the active line, but the replay game is not given.

  Next, main control processing in the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 6 is a flowchart of the main control processing program of the slot machine 100.

  When control by this program is started, initialization processing is first performed in step S1. In this initialization processing, initialization processing of work memory, registers, and various flags in the RAM 53 and initialization processing of other devices are performed.

  Next, in step S2, it is determined whether or not the RB game state is set. If it is determined that the RB game state is set, the process proceeds to step S3 to execute the RB game process. Here, whether or not the RB game state is set is determined by the RB game state flag set in the initialization process of the RB game state (for example, step S127 in FIG. 10). The initialization process for the RB game state is performed not only when the RB winning is established in the normal game state but also when the JAC in winning is established in the BB game state. In the RB game process in step S3, a JAC game that can acquire a JAC prize with a high probability is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times), or a JAC game is won a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) in the JAC game. ) Is acquired and the RB game state flag is cleared.

If it is determined in step S2 that the game is not in the RB game state, the process proceeds to step S4 to determine whether or not the game is in the BB game state. And when it determines with it being a BB game state, it transfers to step S5 and performs a BB game process. Here, whether or not the BB game state is set is determined by the BB game state flag set in the initialization process of the BB game state (for example, step S131 in FIG. 10). The BB game process of step 5 occurs when a small role game that can be obtained with a high probability of winning a small role is digested a predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) or when a JAC in winning is achieved in the small role game When the RB game to be played is completed a predetermined number of times (for example, 3 sets), the game ends and the BB game state flag is cleared. If a JAC in prize is established in the small role game, the RB game state initialization process is performed, the RB game process (step S3) is performed from the next game, and the BB game process is performed after the RB game process is completed. (Step S5) is resumed (however, after the third set of RB games is completed, the normal game process is performed).
If it is determined in step S4 that the BB game state is not set, the process proceeds to step S6 to execute the normal game process.

  As described above, the game executed in the slot machine 100 has three game states, that is, the RB game state, the BB game state, and the normal game state, and the game control process is performed according to each game state.

FIG. 7 is a flowchart specifically showing the game control process in the normal game state according to step S6 of FIG.
In this normal game process, first, in step S11, a process of determining whether or not a medal is bet is performed. In this process, when a replay game right is generated as a result of the previous game (when there is a carryover of medals bet in the previous game), at least one medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 A bet is placed when either the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated with at least one medal stored in the RAM 53 as a credit. It is determined that it is in a state.

  For example, when a medal is inserted from the medal slot 15, the inserted medal is first detected by the medal detection sensor 15S, and the detection signal is input to the game control device 50. However, a predetermined upper limit value (for example, three) is set for the bet amount. For example, in a state where the “non-credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18, a medal exceeding the upper limit value of the bet number is set. Is inserted from the medal slot 15, the surplus medals are returned to the tray 23 without being added to the bet amount. On the other hand, when a “credit state” is selected by the credit selection button 18 and a medal exceeding the upper limit of the betting number is inserted from the medal insertion slot 15, the surplus medal is added to the credit amount. At the same time, the addition result is displayed on the credit amount display unit 12 as the credit amount.

  If it is determined in step S11 that a medal is bet, the process proceeds to step S12. If not, the process of step S11 is repeated until a medal is bet. In step S12, based on the detection signal detected by the medal detection sensor 15S, the bet number of medals is stored, and a bet number update process for setting an active line corresponding to the bet number is performed.

  Next, in step S13, it is determined whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated based on a signal from the start lever switch 6S. If it is determined that the start lever 6 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S14. If not, the processes in steps S11 to S13 are repeated until the start lever 6 is operated. That is, an additional bet can be made until the start lever 6 is operated.

  In step S14, a random number for internal lottery is extracted based on the operation of the start lever 6, and the extracted random number and a determination value stored in advance in the ROM 52 (the random number value to be won; the number of bets and the setting value of the gaming table) The internal lottery process is performed by comparison with the above. In addition to the operation of the start lever 6, a random number for internal lottery may be extracted when the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is started, when a medal is inserted or when a credit is bet. That is, it is only necessary to draw lots as to whether or not any winning is won every time the game accompanied by the variable display by the plurality of reels 4a, 4b, 4c is executed.

  Next, in step S15, it is determined whether or not a certain time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of each reel 4a, 4b, and 4c in the previous game, and it is determined that the certain time has elapsed. If so, the process proceeds to step S16. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, this process is repeated until the predetermined time has elapsed, and the process proceeds to step S16 when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed. Here, during the waiting time until the game starts in step S15, the “WAIT” display of reference numeral 14 in FIG. 1 is turned on.

  In step S16, a reel fluctuation start process is performed in which a control signal is sent to the reel driving motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc to start rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 8, based on the input of the detection signal from the start lever switch 6S, the rotation leaving monitoring timer is set to 60 seconds (step S101), and the reel driving motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc are set. Is transmitted to the reels 4a, 4b, 4c to start rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c all at once (step S102). Then, after a predetermined time has elapsed since the start lever 6 was operated, the stop button lamps 39 corresponding to the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are turned on, and the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c can be operated. (Step S103).

  Next, in step S17, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined based on the timing at which the player has stopped the reels by using the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c and the established state of the winning flags. Based on this determination, a reel fluctuation stop process for outputting a control signal to the reel driving motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc is performed.

  Specifically, as shown in FIG. 9, it is first determined in step S111 whether or not a reel stop operation has been performed by the player. If it is determined that the reel stop operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step S113. If it is determined that the reel stop operation has not been performed, the process proceeds to step S112. In step S112, it is determined whether the time set in the rotation leaving monitoring timer (set to 60 seconds in step S101 in FIG. 8) has elapsed. If it is determined that the time has elapsed, the process proceeds to step S113, and has not elapsed. If it is determined, the process returns to step S111.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not a winning flag is established by the internal lottery process (step S14 in FIG. 7). If it is determined that the winning flag is established, a stop process at the time of winning is performed (step S114). If it is determined that the winning flag has not been established, a stop process upon loss is performed (step S115). Basically, in the reel stop process, for each of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c, a combination of a reel position when the player performs a reel stop operation and a reel position to be stopped at that time is set in advance. This is done based on the stop table. Also, there is a distinction between when the winning flag is established (when winning) and when none of the winning flags are established (when lost), and a stop table at the time of winning is further provided for each type of winning It has been. In some cases, the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are set in a plurality of patterns depending on the order in which the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped. Based on this stop table, for example, in a state where any winning flag is established, the reel pull-in control is performed so that the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning flag is stopped and displayed on the active line. Is called. In other words, when a player operates the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c, a winning is established in a symbol that should originally be stopped on the active line, or a symbol for several frames (for example, four frames) that follows. When a symbol corresponding to the flag is included, pull-in control of each reel 4a, 4b, 4c is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning is forcibly stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Next, the reel stop switch corresponding to the reel that has been stopped in step S116 is invalidated. In step S117, it is determined whether all reels have been stopped. If it is determined that all reels have been stopped, the reel fluctuation stop process is terminated. If it is determined that all reels have not been stopped, step S117 is performed. Returning to S111, the above-described processing is repeated.

  After the reel fluctuation stop process described above is executed in step S17 of FIG. 7, a winning determination process is performed based on the reel stop display mode in step S18. In this winning determination process, the reel stop position is accurately determined by the time after the reel position detection sensors 31a, 31b, and 31c detect the passage of the position specifying portions 41a, 41b, and 41c, and are formed on the effective line. By specifying the symbol combination mode, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination mode corresponding to any winning (for example, a small combination, BB, RB, replay, etc.) has been established.

  Specifically, the winning determination process shown in FIG. 10 is executed. That is, first, in step S121, it is determined whether or not the symbol combination mode corresponding to the winning flag is established on the active line while the winning flag is established. If it is determined that no winning has been established, the process proceeds to step S133, the bet for the game is cleared, and the process ends. On the other hand, if it is determined that any winning is achieved, the process proceeds to step S122.

  In step S122, it is determined whether the established winning is a replay winning. If it is determined that the winning is a replay winning, the process proceeds to step S123, the replay winning flag is cleared, and the process is terminated. Here, when the replay winning is established, the bet for the game is not cleared, and the next game can be executed without making a new bet. When a replay winning is established, the betting process may be automatically performed after the betting for the game is once cleared.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S122 that it is not a replay winning, the process proceeds to step S124, and a payout process corresponding to the established winning is performed. For example, a process of paying out the number of medals according to a winning established by sending a control signal to the medal paying unit 3 or a process of adding the number of medals according to the winning to the storage of the number of credits is performed. Also included is a process of discharging the remaining award medals to the medal tray 23 when the credit limit (for example, 50) is exceeded.

  Next, in step S125, it is determined whether or not the established winning is an RB winning. If it is determined that the winning is an RB winning, the process proceeds to step S126 to clear the RB winning flag, and in step S127, the RB game state is determined. Perform initialization processing. In the initialization process of the RB game state, an RB game state flag, the number of executable games in the RB game state (for example, 12 games), and the number of JAC prizes that can be acquired in the RB game (for example, 8 times) are set. Based on the RB game process (step S3 in FIG. 6) is executed. Then, the process proceeds to step S133, the bet for the game is cleared, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S125 that it is not an RB prize, the process proceeds to step S128. In step S128, it is determined whether or not the established winning is a BB winning. If it is determined that the winning is a BB winning, the process proceeds to step S129, the BB winning flag is cleared, and the continuous rotation flag is set in step S130. At the same time, the BB game state is initialized in step S131. In the initialization process of the BB game state, the BB game state flag, the number of executable small role games (for example, 30 games) in the BB game state, and the number of executable RB games (for example, 3 sets) are set. The BB game process (step S5 in FIG. 6) is executed. The “continuous rotation flag” in step S130 is a flag that can invalidate the reel stop when the player performs a specific reel stop operation after the game in which the BB winning flag is established. The details will be described later. Then, the process proceeds to step S133, the bet for the game is cleared, and the process ends.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S128 that the game is not a BB prize, the process proceeds to step S132, and various winning flags are cleared. Then, in step S133, the bet for the game is cleared and the process ends.

  As described above, one game in the normal game state is completed by the series of game control processes described with reference to FIGS. Note that the RB game process and the BB game process have some differences in the reel variation process and the winning determination process, but a series of game control processes are almost the same as the normal game process, and thus the description thereof is omitted.

Next, the winning stop process performed in step S114 of FIG. 9 will be described in detail with reference to FIGS.
FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing a first embodiment of a stop process at the time of winning a prize. In the first embodiment, in the game after the BB winning flag is established by the internal lottery process, the symbol combination mode corresponding to the BB winning is effective when the two variable displays of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped. A reach state that can be formed on the line is generated, and a symbol corresponding to the BB winning (white 7, black 7, or BAR is limited by the reach state, hereinafter referred to as BB symbol) can be drawn. When the third reel stop operation is performed, the reel non-stop control process is executed.

  First, in step S201, it is determined whether or not the stop process is based on the time-up of the rotation leaving monitoring timer. When it is determined that the stop process is due to the time-up of the rotation leaving monitoring timer, that is, when a predetermined time (rotation leaving time, for example, 60 seconds) has elapsed without the reel stop operation being performed by the player, In step S207, stop processing is performed based on the stop table. Specifically, the display is stopped and displayed with the symbols set in the stop table based on the reel position at the timing when the rotation leaving monitoring timer expires.

  In step S202, it is determined whether or not the continuous rotation flag is on. If it is determined that the continuous rotation flag is on, the process proceeds to step S207 to perform stop processing based on the stop table. This continuous rotation flag is a flag that is set when the reel is not stopped even though a reel stop operation is performed in step S206 described later (non-stop control process). That is, in step S202, it is determined whether or not the reel non-stop control is performed after the BB winning flag is established. Thus, in this embodiment, the reel non-stop control is performed only once in the game after the establishment of the BB prize flag (not limited to the game where the BB prize flag is established).

  In step S203, it is determined whether the BB winning flag is established. If it is determined that the BB winning flag is not established, the process proceeds to step S207, and the stop process is performed based on the stop table.

  In step S204, when any two of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, it is determined whether or not a reach state has occurred that can form a symbol combination mode corresponding to the BB winning on the active line, When it is determined that the reach state has not occurred, the process proceeds to step S207 and the stop process is performed based on the stop table. That is, the stop process based on the normal stop table is performed as long as the reach state is not reached even if the BB winning flag is established.

  For example, when the fluctuation display of the first and second reels 4a and 4b is stopped, the symbols "black 7, black 7,-", "white 7, white 7,-", "BAR, BAR,-" When the combination mode is formed on the effective line (for example, the middle horizontal line), the reach state is reached. Further, a reach state that occurs when the variable display of the second and third reels 4b and 4c or the first and third reels 4a and 4c is stopped is also included.

  In step S205, after the reach state has occurred, it is determined whether the third reel stop operation has been performed at a timing at which the symbol corresponding to the BB winning can be withdrawn (withdrawable determination means), and it is not at a timing at which the bonus symbol can be withdrawn. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S207 and the stop process is performed based on the stop table. In other words, even if a reach state occurs, if the timing is not at which the bonus symbol can be drawn, a BB prize is not established in the game, so non-stop control is performed to prevent the BB prize from being established against the player's will. There is no need to do it.

  For example, when the variation display of the first and second reels 4a and 4b is stopped, the symbol combination form of “black 7, black 7,-” is formed on the effective line (for example, the middle horizontal line) and reaches the reach state. When the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed at the timing when any of the symbols of array numbers 0 to 4 comes on the effective line, the BB symbol (here, black 7 of array number 0) can be drawn. Judge that there is. Similarly, in the reach state of “white 7, white 7, −”, when the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed at the timing when any of the symbols of array numbers 5 to 9 is on the active line, “BAR” In the reach state of “, BAR, −”, when the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed at the timing when any of the symbols of array numbers 13 to 17 comes on the active line, the BB symbol can be drawn. to decide. The same applies to the reach state that occurs when the variable display of the second and third reels 4b and 4c or the first and third reels 4a and 4c is stopped.

  In step S206, the continuous rotation flag is turned on without stopping the reel even though the third reel stop operation is performed (non-stop control process). By turning on the continuous rotation flag, the stop process based on the stop table (step S207) is performed by the determination process in step S202. Therefore, a reach state occurs in the game after the game, and the timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn Thus, every time the third reel stop operation is performed, a non-stop control process is executed to prevent the progress of the game from being delayed unnecessarily. Note that the continuous rotation flag that is turned on is cleared and turned off after the BB winning is established (step S130 in FIG. 10).

  Reel non-stop control processing in the first embodiment will be described with reference to a timing chart shown in FIG. First, as a result of the internal lottery process being performed based on the operation of the start lever 6 at the timing (a), the BB winning flag is established, and the first and second reels 4a and 4b are stopped at the timings (c) and (d). The reach state occurs at the time of the release, and the non-stop control is performed when the timing of the stop operation of the third reel 4c is the timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn at the timing (e) (steps S201 to S206). . When the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed again at the timing (f), the reel is stopped. The stop process at this time is performed based on the stop table. When the BB symbol can be drawn, a BB winning is established and a BB game state is generated (step S202 → step S207).

  It should be noted that at the timings (a) to (b), the reach state does not occur, or the timing of the reel stop operation to be stopped third when the reach state occurs is not the timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn. This indicates that the continuous rotation flag remains off. In this case, the non-stop control of the reel is not performed, and a stop process based on a normal stop table is performed (step S204 → step S207, step S205 → step S207).

  As described above, according to the winning stop process according to the first embodiment, in the game after the BB winning flag is established, the reel stop operation is performed at a timing when the reach state occurs and the BB symbol can be drawn. Since the reel non-stop control process is performed only in the case, the player does not notice the establishment of the BB winning flag, and as a result of appropriately performing the reel stop operation in the same manner as the normal game, the BB winning is suddenly established. It is possible to avoid losing the opportunity to establish a BB prize with his / her skill. In addition, since non-stop control is performed only when the reach state is reached, it is possible to reliably notify the player that the BB winning flag has been established, and since the reach state has already been reached, a re-challenge for winning the BB prize is achieved. It will be possible immediately.

  Further, the non-stop control is performed only once in the game after the BB winning flag is established by the continuous rotation flag, so that the player can feel tense and concentrate the game. Can enhance the interest of In addition, since there is no situation where the reel stop operation becomes invalid many times over any number of games, there is no fear that the progress of the game will be unnecessarily slowed.

  FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a second embodiment of a stop process when winning. In the second embodiment, in a game in which the BB winning flag is established by the internal lottery process, a reach state occurs when any two of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, and the BB symbol can be drawn. When the third reel stop operation is performed at a proper timing, the reel non-stop control process is executed.

  In the first embodiment, the non-stop control process is performed only once in the game after the BB winning flag is established, whereas in the second embodiment, the reel non-stop control is possible only in the game in which the BB winning flag is established. Is different. That is, in step S203 in FIG. 11, it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is established, whereas in step S213 in FIG. 13, it is determined whether or not the game has the BB winning flag established. Yes. Since other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In a game in which the BB winning flag is established, the non-stop control is not performed unless the third reel stop operation is performed at a timing when the BB symbol is drawn and the BB symbol can be drawn. However, the BB winning is not established, and the symbol combination mode in the game becomes a so-called reach, and the player can know that the BB winning flag is established. In the game after the player knows that the BB winning flag has been established through the reach, the player performs a reel stop operation aiming at the BB symbol. Nevertheless, the fact that the reel stop operation is invalidated by the non-stop control process is not only the fact that the original effect of the non-stop control cannot be obtained, but also that the bonus winning is prevented. Therefore, in the second embodiment, in the game in which the BB winning flag is established, the reel non-stop control process is performed only when the reach state occurs and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn. .

  Reel non-stop control processing in the second embodiment will be described with reference to a timing chart shown in FIG. First, as a result of the internal lottery process being performed based on the operation of the start lever 6 at timing (a), a BB winning flag is established, and the first and second reels 4a and 4b are stopped at timing (b) and (c). When the reach state occurs and the timing at which the third reel 4c is stopped at the timing (d) is a timing at which the BB symbol can be pulled in, non-stop control is performed (steps S211 to S216). ). When the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed again at the timing (e), the reel is stopped. The stop process at this time is performed based on the stop table. If the BB symbol can be drawn, a BB winning is established and a BB game state is generated (step S212 → step S217).

  In the second embodiment, if the game is not a game with the BB winning flag established, the non-stop control of the reel is not performed even if the reach state occurs in the subsequent game and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn. The BB winning will be established as it is.

  As described above, according to the winning stop processing according to the second embodiment, in the game in which the BB winning flag is established, only when the reach state occurs and the stop operation is performed at a timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn. Since the reel non-stop control process is performed, it is possible to prevent the progress of the game from being unnecessarily slowed.

  FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a third embodiment of a stop process at the time of winning a prize. In the third embodiment, in the game after the BB winning flag is established by the internal lottery process, a reach state occurs when two variable displays of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are stopped, and the BB symbol can be drawn. When the third reel stop operation is performed at a proper timing, the reel non-stop control process is executed. Then, after the non-stop control process of the reel is executed, the establishment of the BB winning flag is notified by turning on the BB winning notification unit 40 (step S227), which is different from the first embodiment. Since other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  In the game after the player knows that the BB winning flag is established by the BB winning notifying unit 40, the player performs a reel stop operation aiming at the BB symbol. Nevertheless, the fact that the reel stop operation is invalidated by the non-stop control process is not only the fact that the original effect of the non-stop control cannot be obtained, but also that the BB winning is prevented. In addition, excessive bonus information may cause the player to feel annoyed. Therefore, in the third embodiment, the non-stop control process of the reel is not performed after the bonus notification.

  A reel non-stop control process according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to a timing chart shown in FIG. First, as a result of the internal lottery process being performed based on the operation of the start lever 6 at timing (a), a BB winning flag is established, and the first and second reels 4a and 4b are stopped at timing (b) and (c). When the reach state occurs and the timing at which the third reel 4c is stopped at timing (d) is the timing at which the BB symbol can be drawn, non-stop control is performed and the BB winning flag establishment information Is notified (steps S221 to S227). When the stop operation of the third reel 4c is performed again at the timing (e), the reel is stopped. The stop process at this time is performed based on the stop table. If the BB symbol can be drawn, a BB winning is established and a BB game state is generated (step S212 → step S217).

  As described above, according to the stop processing at the time of winning according to the third embodiment, after the BB winning notification unit 40 notifies that the BB winning flag is established, the player is excessively controlled by performing non-stop control. Bonus notifications can be suppressed.

  By the way, the slot machine 100 of the above embodiment does not change the value given to any of the three types of BB symbols, but the number of BB prizes that have different values is provided. The reel non-stop control according to the present invention is also effective in the slot machine configured such that the value is determined by the BB symbol constituting the BB winning. For example, there is a slot machine in which the number of award medals that a player can acquire is made different by diversifying the playability of the small role game in the BB game state.

  FIG. 17 is a list showing types of winning modes in the slot machine in which the BB winning is composed of two types of hyper big bonus (HB) winning and normal big bonus (NB) winning. HB winning established when “Black 7, Black 7, Black 7” is stopped and “White 7, White 7, White 7” or “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped. The NB winning and BB winning make up. Specifically, in the HB winning, a so-called navigation function for notifying the kind of the small role winning flag established in the small role winning game or notifying the pressing order of the reels for winning the small role winning becomes effective. As long as the reel operation is not mistaken, the medal can be surely obtained. On the other hand, in the NB winning, since the navigation function is invalidated, it is possible to predict the type of the small role winning flag that has been established and the pushing order of the reels, and to obtain medals only when the winning is successful. For this reason, the HB prize is higher in value than the NB prize.

  In such a slot machine, if a BB prize is accidentally established when the player appropriately performs a reel stop operation, the BB prize desired by the player is not necessarily established. That is, the player may always win a high-value HB prize, but the NB prize may be established by an appropriate reel stop operation. Thus, in the case where a plurality of BB prizes having different values depending on the established symbols are provided as described above, the non-stop control of the reel is performed when a low-value BB prize (NB prize) is established. desirable. In addition, if the same BB winning flag is made to correspond to the HB winning and NB winning as described above, the player always aims for the HB winning, and the existence of the NB winning is no longer realistic, so the HB winning and the NB winning The winning flag should be set separately. In this case, since the BB winning that can be established by the internal lottery process is determined, just because the HB symbol corresponding to the HB winning is aimed, the HB winning can not always be obtained.

  FIG. 18 is a flowchart showing a fourth embodiment of stop processing at the time of winning a prize. In the fourth embodiment, a BB winning flag (HB winning flag or NB winning flag) is established by the internal lottery process (step S233), and two variable displays of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c are stopped. When the reach state by (white 7, BAR) occurs (step S234) and the third reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the NB symbol can be drawn (step S235), the non-stop control process of the reel is executed. (Step S236). Since other parts are the same as those in the first embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Thereby, it is avoided once that a low-value BB prize (NB prize) is established by an appropriate reel stop operation of the player, and a stop operation is performed again in the hope of establishing a high-value BB prize (HB prize). Therefore, the player is less likely to feel dissatisfied with the game. In the fourth embodiment, if the player appropriately performs the reel stop operation and the HB winning is established, the non-stop control of the reel is not performed. This is the reach state with the HB symbol, and if the third reel stop operation is performed at the timing when the HB symbol can be pulled in, the player will win the BB prize with his technique This is because there is a possibility of being discouraged if it may be an NB prize because the HB prize has been denied once.

  In the fourth embodiment, the winning flags corresponding to the HB winning and the NB winning are set separately. However, the same BB winning flag may be associated with the HB winning and the NB winning. In this case, the difference in the medal earned between HB winning and NB winning should not be increased. For example, in the HB winning, the type of the small role winning flag established in the small role game is notified, and in the NB winning, the pressing order of the reels for acquiring the small role winning is notified, and the BB is determined based on the skill of the player. It is sufficient to change the number of medals that can be acquired in the game state. In other words, the type of the small role winning flag established in the HB winning is informed, but since a pressing operation is required, a larger number of award medals are set for the small winning winning, and in the NB winning, the reel pushing order Is not required at all, but the number of award medals is set to be smaller than the HB prize. In short, the HB prize is more valuable for players who are skilled in the push operation, and the NB prize is more valuable for beginners who cannot do the push operation because the HB prize may miss the small role prize. It can be said that it is expensive.

  In such a slot machine, a player can avoid obtaining a BB prize with an undesired BB symbol at a time, so that the player is less likely to be disadvantaged and can prevent the game from being spoiled. . In other words, when the player is in a reach state with a BB symbol that is not desired by the player, it is possible to establish a BB winning with a desired BB symbol in the next game without intentionally establishing a bonus winning. The reel non-stop control process in this case follows the flowchart of FIG.

  Further, the non-stop control of the reel is configured such that one BB winning flag is associated with a plurality of BB winning values having different values, and the value of the established BB winning is determined by the stop timing of the variable display unit. Is also effective. For example, it has an AT function and a CT function, a slot machine in which the presence or absence of an AT game or a CT game after the end of the BB game and the number of games are determined at the timing when the BB winning is established, and an ST function A slot machine in which the number of ST release games for the next time is determined at the timing when the BB winning is established can be considered. Further, there can be considered a slot machine that has HB winning and NB winning that differ in the number of award medals that can be acquired in the BB game state, and is determined as one of them according to the timing of establishment of the BB winning (reel stop timing).

  In such a slot machine, it is possible to give an opportunity for the player to determine the timing of the reel stop operation by performing non-stop control of the reel, and as a result of appropriately performing the stop operation, a BB prize is established. , It can be avoided that the player feels dissatisfied with the selection of a low-value BB prize (for example, an NB prize). In a slot machine having such a function, it is impossible to determine the timing of the reel stop operation so that a high-value BB winning is achieved, and a high-value BB winning cannot always be obtained. However, if the player performs the reel stop operation at his / her own will, the player should be satisfied and accept the result. The reel non-stop control process in this case follows the flowchart of FIG.

  According to the present invention, since the non-stop control of the reel is performed based on the establishment of the predetermined condition in the game after the bonus flag is established and the bonus winning can be obtained, the player can appropriately stop the reel stop. As a result of the operation, it is possible to prevent the bonus winning from being established. Therefore, the moment of winning the bonus prize can be tasted again, and the fun of the game can be enhanced.

As mentioned above, although the invention made | formed by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.
For example, in the above embodiment, the non-stop control of the reel is performed based on the establishment of a predetermined condition when the BB winning flag is established, but the non-stop of the reel is similarly performed when the RB winning flag is established. Control may be performed.

  In addition, when the third reel stop operation is performed at the timing when the reach state occurs and the bonus symbol can be drawn, the non-stop control of the reel is performed. You may make it perform non-stop control when making it stop. In this case, it is appropriate to perform non-stop control when a reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the bonus symbol cannot be drawn. In other words, if a reel stop operation is performed at a timing at which the bonus symbol cannot be drawn, it will not be possible to obtain a bonus prize in the game, so an opportunity to win a bonus prize in the game will be given and a bonus prize will be given. It is also effective to notify the establishment of the flag.

In the slot machine having the ST function, the non-stop control of the reel is executed in a state where the ST game is released and the bonus winning can be obtained.
The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  Moreover, although the example applied to the slot machine which plays a game using a medal as a game medium was shown in the said embodiment, it can apply also to the slot machine which uses a pachinko ball as another game medium. In addition to the reel, the fluctuation display means may be constituted by a belt, a liquid crystal display device, a CRT, or the like.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. 4 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a schematic sectional drawing of the reel apparatus which shows the positional relationship of a reel position detection sensor and a position specific part. It is a figure which shows the symbol row | line | column displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. It is a list figure showing the kind of winning mode of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main control performed by the game control device 50. It is a flowchart which shows a normal game process sequence. It is a flowchart which shows a reel fluctuation start process procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a reel fluctuation stop process procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination process procedure. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process at the time of winning a prize which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a timing chart of the non-stop control of the reel which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process at the time of winning a prize which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a timing chart of the non-stop control of the reel which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process at the time of winning a prize which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a timing chart of the non-stop control of the reel which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a list figure which shows the kind of winning mode of the slot machine provided with the several BB winning. It is a flowchart which shows the stop process at the time of winning based on 4th Embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main-body part 2 Front panel 3 Medal payer 4 Reel apparatus (variation display means)
DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 5 Display apparatus 6 Start lever 7 Reel stop button 8 Payout display part 9 Max bet button 10 1 bet button 12 Credit number display part 13 Bet line display part 14 Game state display part 15 Medal slot 18 Credit selection button 19 Makeup panel 20 Display Window part 21 Ashtray 22 Inclined base part 23 Medal storage tray 24 Front cover member 25 Front cover member 26 Sound output part 40 BB winning notification part 50 Game control device (main control means, lottery means, draw-in control means, draw-in determination means, Non-stop control means)
60 Production control device (sub control means)
100 slot machine

Claims (8)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of sequentially displaying any one of a plurality of symbols,
In addition to performing a lottery to determine whether or not to establish a winning flag corresponding to each of a plurality of winnings set in relation to a start operation for starting a variable display of symbols in the variable display device, Fluctuating the display area, if any winning flag is established as a result of the lottery, depending on the stop timing of the variable display section, the predetermined symbol combination mode consisting of the symbols corresponding to the winning flag is valid Control means for controlling a game that can be derived and displayed on a line to establish a prize,
In a slot machine configured to be able to give a predetermined predetermined game value when any of the winnings is established,
The control means includes
At the time of stopping the variation display, if the symbol corresponding to the established winning flag is within a predetermined range, a pull-in control means capable of pulling the symbol on the active line;
Retractability determining means for determining whether or not the timing of the stop operation by the player for each of the variation display portions is a timing at which the symbol corresponding to the established winning flag can be retracted;
In a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to a bonus prize having a high value among the prizes is established and a bonus prize can be obtained, non-stop control is performed so that the variable display is not stopped even if there is a stop action. Non-stop control means,
In a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is established and the bonus winning can be obtained , a timing of a stop operation by the player is drawn on the active line by the pull-in enable determination means on the bonus line corresponding to the bonus flag. When it is determined that it is not possible timing, the non-stop control by the non-stop control means is not performed by stopping the variation display based on the timing of the stop operation by the player ,
In a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is established and the bonus winning can be obtained , a timing of a stop operation by the player is drawn on the active line by the pull-in enable determination means on the bonus line corresponding to the bonus flag. A slot machine that performs non-stop control by the non-stop control means at least once when it is determined that the timing is possible. The non-stop control means includes
In a game in which a bonus flag corresponding to the bonus winning is established and the bonus winning can be obtained, when the variable display is stopped except for one of the plurality of variable display portions, the bonus symbol is configured. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein the non-stop control is performed only when a reach state is reached in which a symbol combination mode can be formed on an effective line. The non-stop control means includes
The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the non-stop control is performed only in a game in which a bonus flag is established as a result of the lottery by the control means and a bonus winning can be obtained. The non-stop control means includes
Bonus flag is established, only once during from become possible win bonus prize to the bonus prize is established, according to claim 1 or claim 2, characterized in that the non-stop control Slot machine. The control means includes
A bonus notification means capable of notifying a player that a bonus flag has been established and a bonus winning can be obtained;
The non-stop control means includes
Wherein after the bonus notification is executed by the bonus information means, according to claim 1, 2 or 4 slot machine according to, characterized in that does not perform the non-stop control. It has a function of giving a plurality of bonus prizes having different values, and the value of the established bonus prize is determined according to the bonus pattern constituting the bonus prize,
The non-stop control means includes
6. The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein the non-stop control is performed when a stop operation is performed at a timing at which a bonus symbol corresponding to a bonus winning with a low value can be drawn.   2. The system according to claim 1, wherein one bonus flag is associated with a plurality of bonus prizes having different values, and the value of the established bonus prize is determined according to a bonus symbol constituting the bonus prize. The slot machine according to any one of 5.   6. The system according to claim 1, wherein one bonus flag is made to correspond to a plurality of bonus winnings having different values, and the value of the established bonus winning is determined by the stop timing of the variable display unit. The slot machine described in Crab.

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