JP4452758B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine.

  The slot machine generally includes three reels, a display window provided on the front surface of each reel, three reel stop buttons corresponding to each reel, and a start lever for starting a game. A plurality of symbols are arranged on each reel, and an area where one symbol is arranged is called a frame. In the display window, three symbols stop at symbol stop positions such as an upper stage, a middle stage, and a lower stage. A set of symbol stop positions of each display window is a winning position. Generally, the position of the winning position is as follows: the middle of each display window, the top of each display window, the bottom of each display window, the top of the left display window, the middle of the middle display window, the bottom of the right display window, the left display window There are the lower and middle display windows, the middle and right display windows, and each winning position is called a winning line.

  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 the second step, the reel stop position is controlled in accordance with the operation of the reel stop button. If the internal lottery information shows a loss, even if the player operates the reel stop button at the timing when the symbol that constitutes a certain role has reached the valid winning line, the reel stop timing is delayed, The reels are controlled so that the symbols constituting the combination do not stop on the valid pay 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 the prize which is an internal lottery is won, the drawing control is performed so that the symbols constituting the combination corresponding to the prize stop on the winning line even if the operation timing of the reel stop button is slightly early. In other words, in order for a player to win a prize, it is necessary to win a prize by an internal lottery and align the winning combination on an effective prize line.

  In addition, special games called big bonus games (hereinafter referred to as BB games) and replay time games (hereinafter referred to as RT games) are known as games executed on the slot machine. The BB game is a game that has a higher probability of winning the small role prize in the internal lottery than the normal game and can acquire a large amount of coins in a short time. In the RT game, a lottery is assigned by assigning a portion classified as lost in the lottery division in the internal lottery to the winning division of the re-game prize. When the re-game prize is won, the next game can be executed without inserting coins. Therefore, in the RT game, the coin reduction per game is less than that in the normal game.

  The player who has finished the BB game is satisfied that he has won many medals, but has a desire to have many medals before he can win the next BB award. For this reason, it would make the advance in stopping the game to the player. Therefore, a slot machine is known in which an RT game is played after the end of the BB game and the game is continued after the end of the BB game (see Patent Document 1).

JP 2004-261292 A

However, in the conventional slot machine, the end lottery (falling lottery) is executed in each game of the RT game, and when the lottery is won, the game state is returned to the normal game. If the game state is changed by lottery in this way, the game can be advanced while the player has a sense of expectation that the RT game can be continued, so that the fun of the game increases.
However, since it is necessary to execute the end lottery separately from the internal lottery, the processing load becomes excessive. In addition, since the end lottery is determined inside the slot machine, there is no room for the player to intervene.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can involve a player in the end of an RT game while reducing the processing load.

In order to solve the above problems, a slot machine according to the present invention has a plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged therein and capable of variable display, and an instruction to start the variable display. A start operation means (12) for the player to input and a plurality of instructions for the player to input instructions to stop the variable display provided corresponding to the plurality of display rows (R1, R2, R3) Stop operation means (13a, 13b, 13c), and a plurality of display positions (U1-U3, M1-M3, D1) as positions at which symbols are displayed for each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3). To D3), and each of the plurality of pay lines (L1 to L5) is a set of one display position specified for each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3), and as a result of the game, Game value to be given If there are a plurality of prizes and the stop mode on the pay 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, the prize is won. A predetermined game value is given according to the winning prize, a small role prize accompanied by a payout of the game medium as the game value to be given to the plurality of prizes, and the game medium as the game value to be given A re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without payment and a start award that shifts the type of game to a predetermined game as a given game value are included. The start award starts a special game A slot machine (1b) that can execute a plurality of types of games including a base game, a first replay winning high probability game, and the special game, Lottery result The lottery information shown is generated, and the lottery targets of the base game and the first replay winning high-probability game are a plurality of specifications that are part of the plurality of prizes and have different stopping modes. Including the award, the special game start award, and the re-game award, and the first re-game winning high-probability game is set such that the winning probability that the re-game award is selected by lottery is higher than that of the normal game A lottery means (101, S103 to S105), and a position for stopping variable display of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) so as to draw a symbol within a predetermined range from the winning line to the winning line. In the controllable stop control means (101, S109) and the first replay winning high probability game, when the stop mode of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is a specific stop mode, When the game is shifted to the first replay winning high probability game, and the stop mode of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is not the specific stop mode, the first replay winning high probability game Game management means (101, S110h1, S110h2) for continuing the game, the number of symbols in the predetermined range is the first number, and the number of display positions located on the plurality of winning lines is the second number Then, in each of the plurality of specific prizes, at least one interval among the intervals between the symbols constituting the specific prize and the symbols is arranged to be equal to or greater than the total number of the first number and the second number, The stop control means (101, S109) is configured so that, in the base game and the first replay winning high probability game in which the lottery information indicates one of the plurality of specific prizes, When a symbol constituting the specific prize indicated by the lottery information is located within a predetermined range, each of the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) is controlled so as to draw the symbol on the winning line, When the symbol constituting the specific prize indicated by the lottery information is not located within the predetermined range from the winning line (L1 to L5), the plurality of display columns (R1, R2, R3) are set to the specific stop mode. The specific stop mode comprises a set of symbols on the winning line, and the set of symbols constituting the specific prize and the set of symbols constituting the specific stop mode are defined in the plurality of display columns. Among the plurality of display columns, the symbols of the other display columns other than the specific display column are the same, and the specific prizes are configured in the specific display column. The interval between symbols At least one interval among them is arranged so as to be equal to or more than the total number, and in the other display row, an interval between the symbols constituting the specific stop mode and the symbols is arranged within the predetermined range, When a range of symbols on the display column that can be moved within the predetermined range to stop a symbol constituting a prize on the winning line in the specific display column is a winning range, according to each specific prize The plurality of types of games include a second replay winning high probability game, and the lottery means (101, S103 to S105) draws the second replay winning high probability game. The target includes a plurality of the small role awards, the special game start award, and the replay prize, and the winning probability that the replay prize in the second replay winning high probability game is selected by lottery. In the normal game In the first replay winning high probability game, the game management means (101, S110h1, S110h2) sets the replay award higher than the winning probability selected in the lottery. , R2, R3) when the stop mode is the specific stop mode, the first replay winning probability game is terminated in the game, and the game type from the next game is set to the second replay winning probability. When the mode is shifted to a game and the stop mode of the plurality of display rows is not the specific stop mode, the first replay winning probability game is continued . The set of symbols constituting the specific prize and the set of symbols constituting the specific stop mode may be different for a specific display row among the plurality of display rows.

According to the present invention, a plurality of specific prizes are drawn in the first replay winning high probability game. Then, if the specific prize is not won in the game won in any of the plurality of specific prizes, the stop mode becomes the specific stop mode. When the specific stop mode is entered, the first replay winning high probability game is terminated. That is, it is necessary for the first replay winning high probability game end condition to first win one of a plurality of specific prizes and secondly to not win the winning special prize. On the contrary, even if one of the plurality of specific prizes is won, the first replay winning high probability game can be continued if the selected special prize is won. Here, whether or not to win the specific prize by the lottery, which is the first condition, is executed inside the slot machine, so the player is not actively involved. On the other hand, the order of the stop operation, which is the second condition, is performed by the player himself. Therefore, according to the present invention, whether or not to continue the first replay winning high probability game can be left to the player's operation.
In addition, if the arrangement of symbols is different in all display columns, it is necessary to display a specific stop mode when a winning is missed in the second stop, but the specific stop mode is configured by the first stop already stopped. If the symbol is not displayed, it does not become a specific stop mode. In this case, it is impossible to display both the winning symbol and the symbol of the specific stop mode at the first stop stage in consideration of the second stop operation and after. According to this invention, since the symbols of the specific prize are arranged within the predetermined range in the other display columns, the symbols constituting the specific prize can be formed for the other display columns no matter what timing is executed. Pull in. On the other hand, since the symbols constituting the specific prize are arranged so that the total number is greater than or equal to the specific display row, there is an oversight. For this reason, the player can concentrate only on the specific display row in the stop operation. Note that, within the predetermined range, for example, in the embodiment, four frames are the same as the number of symbols that can be drawn on the winning line. The predetermined number of symbols is, for example, 6 frames. This second number differs depending on the number of display positions (upper, middle, and lower) including the winning line in a specific display row. If the number of stages is three as in the embodiment, the interval between the symbols is For example, it is 7 frames or more, but if there are 2 stages, it will be 6 frames or more. If it is 1 stage, it will be 5 frames or more.
Furthermore, since the symbols constituting the plurality of specific prizes in the specific display row are arranged at the symbol positions that are not drawn into each other, it is not possible to win a prize unless the selected specific prize is known. As a result, even a highly skilled player can always avoid winning and continuing the first replay winning high probability game.
In addition, according to the present invention, in the first replay winning probability game, the display sequence stop mode becomes the specific stop mode. It can be set as a condition for shifting to a game winning high probability game. Here, the second replay winning high probability game corresponds to, for example, the RT2 game of the embodiment. The number of games of the second replay winning high probability game may be set to several games (for example, 5 games) or less. In this case, the derivation of the specific stop mode can be substantially made the end condition of the replay winning probability game.

  Moreover, it is preferable that the slot machine described above is arranged so that the interval between symbols constituting the specific stop mode is within the predetermined range in the specific display row (R1). As a result, when no winning is made, the specific stop mode can be displayed regardless of the timing of the stop operation.

  The slot machine described above is determined to satisfy whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the lottery information is a part of a plurality of specific prizes. Alternatively, in a game showing any of the winnings, it is preferable to include notifying means for notifying the selected specific prize. If the winning of the specific prize is not notified, it is unclear whether any of the plurality of specific prizes has been won. Therefore, the player must perform a stop operation so as not to enter the specific stop mode by intuition. On the other hand, if there is a notification, the first replay winning high probability game can be easily continued by performing a stop operation according to the specific prize won in accordance with the notification. As a predetermined condition, for example, a period to be notified during the first re-game winning high probability game after the end of the BB game is set according to the game result of the BB game. Or the method of giving the game frequency notified in steps according to the net increase number in a BB game can be illustrated.

  Further, in the slot machine described above, the game management means (101, S110h1, S110h2) plays a game from the game transferred to the first replay winning high probability game until the first game number elapses. The game is managed as one replay winning high probability game, and when the first replay winning high probability game ends, the game type is changed to the normal game, and the special game start prize is drawn by lottery. It is preferable to set it larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability selected in. The first replay winning high-probability game that starts after the end of a special game (for example, a BB game) is preferably continued up to the game that wins the special game start prize, but may be managed by the number of games. The reciprocal of the probability that the special game start prize is won indicates the number of probabilistic games from when a special game start prize is won until the next special game start prize is won. Accordingly, by increasing the special game start award as the first replay winning high probability game number, the first replay winning high probability game is substantially set until the next special game start award is won. Is equivalent to When the special game start prize includes a plurality of individual prizes, the winning probability that the special game start prize is selected by lottery is a combined probability that is the sum of the winning probabilities that each of the plurality of individual prizes is selected by lottery. .

Further, in the slot machine described above, the game management means (101, S110h1, S110h2) plays the game from the game transferred to the second replay winning high probability game until the second game number elapses. 2 as a replay winning high probability game, and when the second replay winning high probability game is over, the game type is shifted to a normal game, and the second game number is included in the small role award. It is preferable that each prize is set to be smaller than the reciprocal of the composite probability that is the sum of the winning probabilities selected in the lottery. The second replay winning high probability game is for ending the first replay winning high probability game and returning to the base game via the second replay winning high probability game. According to this invention, since the number of second replay winning high probability games is smaller than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the small role prize, the possibility that the second replay winning high probability games continue continuously is reduced. be able to. A suitable example of the number of second replay winning high probability games is within a few games including one game.

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.
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 the 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. A single prize may be associated with the category, or a plurality of prizes may be associated with each category. 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 the prize corresponding to the category by comparing with the value related to the lottery in the recorded data. When a plurality of prizes are associated with one category and the acquired random number value belongs to the range of numerical values corresponding to the category, it means that each of the plurality of prizes is won.

“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 winning combination is not achieved in the case of the internal lottery . Even if a prize is won, a case where the winning combination is not on the effective winning line is said to be missed.
The “winning flag” refers to data for storing the right to display a combination of symbols to be awarded based on the winning of the internal lottery or the state of the game. The winning flag set in the game is cleared at the end of the game, regardless of whether a prize is won or it is missed.

“Carrying a winning flag” means that in a specific prize, even if the winning flag of a specific prize is set, even if the winning flag is missed and the winning flag is not cleared, the next game Also means that the winning flag remains set. In addition, games that carry over the winning flag are referred to as internal games, and there are BB internal games, MB internal games, and RB internal games corresponding to the BB Award, MB Award, and RB Award.
“Stop control” refers to control for stopping a display row that is variably displayed in accordance with the timing of operation of a stop button, or control for automatically stopping after a predetermined time has elapsed.
“Normal game” refers to a basic game in which one of a plurality of prizes or loses is drawn by an internal lottery. The probability of winning the small role award is based on the probability in the normal game.

The “SB game” is the next game in which the SB award is won. Compared with the normal game, the number of symbols (combination) for the small role award is increased or the winning probability of the small role award is changed. A game to be played.
“RB game” refers to an increase in the number of symbol combination (role) related to a small role award or a small role award compared to a normal game until a predetermined condition is satisfied from the next game in which the RB award is won. A game played by changing the winning probability. The RB game is referred to as a first type special character in the game rules.
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 that is performed by changing the winning probability, a game that is performed 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 that is performed 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.
“RT game” refers to a game in which the winning probability that the replay prize is selected by lottery in the internal lottery is larger than that in the normal game.

  The “SB game”, “RB game”, “CB game”, “BB game”, and “MB game” in this specification are the rules regarding the recognition of the gaming machine and the type test, respectively (Showa 60 February 12, 2012 National Public Safety Commission Regulation No. 4) "Appendix 2" (meaning terms in technical standards) (hereinafter referred to as "game rules"), "Type 1 Specials", "Type 2 Specials", "Games in which the continuous action device related to Type 1 Specials is operating" and "Types 2 Specials" It is a term corresponding to “game in which a continuous operation device is operating”.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the slot machine which can make a player participate in completion | finish of RT game can be provided, reducing processing load.

1 is a perspective view showing an overview of a slot machine 1 according to the present invention. 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 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 winning flag set process of step S105. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the stop link table group selection process of step S106. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of a stop link table. It is explanatory drawing which shows an example of stop data table group TBL31. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of the right reel R3. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the reel stop process of step S109. FIG. 17 is a flowchart illustrating the content of a reel stop process in step S109 following FIG. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining stop control that is performed based on the reel stop control in step S109 in the winning line L4 when the small role B prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game and the stop operation sequence is forward pressed. is there. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining stop control that is performed based on the reel stop control in step S109 in the winning line L2 when the small role B prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game and the stop operation sequence is reversely pressed. is there. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop aspect in the game where the small role A prize or the small role B prize was elected. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop aspect in the game won by the specific prize. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning determination process of step S110. FIG. 23 is a flowchart illustrating the contents of a winning determination process in step S110 following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the game end determination process of step S111. FIG. 25 is a flowchart illustrating the content of the game end determination process in step S111 following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the content of the winning flag clear process of step S112. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the prize and combination in 2nd Embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the data structure of the stop data table used for the stop of the left reel R1 in the game in which the small role D prize or the small role E prize was won in the normal game or the RT1 game. In the game in which the small role D prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game, when the left reel → middle reel → right reel is pressed, the symbol is stopped on the winning line L1 based on the reel stop control in step S109. It is a figure explaining control. It is explanatory drawing for demonstrating the stop aspect in the game where the small part D prize or the small part E prize in 2nd Embodiment was elected. It is explanatory drawing which shows the kind of game concerning a modification. It is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a symbol display position and a winning line.

<1. First Embodiment>
<1: External configuration of slot machine>
FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an overview 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 disposed on the right side of the upper surface of the operation unit OP, and a bet button 11 is disposed 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 a medal to the medal tray 40. The checkout button 14 is used when the game is stopped, and is arranged at a position out of the flow of the above series of operations so that the operation frequency is low and the operation is not mistaken during the game. Further, the operation unit OP displays 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 a frequency of prepayable card lending. A frequency indicator 17 is provided. 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 section 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. 32A, 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 R1, 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 indicator 21 corresponding to each of the winning lines L1 to L5 is provided. When one game medal is inserted, the winning line indicator 21 corresponding to the winning line L1 is provided. Is turned on, and when two game medals are inserted, the winning line display 21 corresponding to the winning lines L2 and L3 is lit in addition to the winning line L1, and when three gaming medals are inserted, the winning lines L1 to L3 are displayed. In addition, the winning line indicators 21 corresponding to the winning lines L4 and L5 are turned on.

  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, below 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.

<2: Configuration of variable reel 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 have 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 and radial frames extending radially from the shaft portion. 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 set so 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 a pulse of 400 steps are used, when 21 symbols are arranged, the interval of symbols becomes 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. Accordingly, a predetermined symbol can be positioned on the winning line L1 by the number of steps to be advanced with the timing at which the reel position detection signals 155a to 155c are detected as a base point. 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.

<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 CPU (central processing unit) 101, a clock generation circuit a102, a clock generation circuit b103, a ROM (read-only memory) 104, a RAM (random-access memory) 105, a data transmission circuit 106, and an input / output port. 107. Note that a CPU 101 incorporating a ROM or RAM can be employed. In that case, the external ROM 104 and RAM 105 are not required.

  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 stored information by the battery, and 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.
Further, an INTR2 signal is generated based on a strobe signal transmitted in synchronization with the data transmission timing from the data transmission circuit of the main control board 100A, and an interrupt program starting from a predetermined address is generated at the timing of the INTR2 signal. Execute.

<4: Slot machine games>
<4-1: Slot Machine Game 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). By this insertion operation, one winning line (L1) is selected and activated when the first game medal is inserted, and two more winning lines (L2, L3) are selected and activated when the second sheet is inserted. When the third piece is inserted, two more winning lines (L4, L5) are selected and activated (inserted bet operation).
(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 a game, a winning line is activated when the player presses the bet button 11 for a 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 gaming medals for lending are credited to the storage device. As stored.
(10) Lending / dispensing processing 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

<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 Prize The BB1 prize is a start prize for starting the BB1 game, and is composed of a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” (also referred to as “red 7 role”) as a role. The BB2 prize is a start prize for starting the BB2 game, and is composed of a combination of symbols of “white 7-white 7-white 7” (also referred to as “white 7 role”) as a role. The RB award is a start prize for starting an RB game, and includes a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” (also referred to as “BAR combination”) as a combination. In addition, the BB1 game and the BB2 game may be games in which the winning probabilities of the internal lottery of the small role award are different from each other, may be different from each other in the number of acquired medals as end conditions, or may be exactly the same. It may be a game. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between BB1 and BB2, they are collectively referred to simply as BB.

(2) Small role award The small role A award (first specified award) is a small role award with 10 medals as a dividend, and a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” symbols (“watermelon role”) (Also called). The small role B prize (second specific award) is a small role award with 15 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.

(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% retractable 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%.

(5) RT start outcome FIG. 6B shows a configuration of a specific outcome (specific stop mode) among combinations of symbols (also referred to as “losing outcomes”) that do not constitute the above-mentioned role in the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 includes RT1 games and RT2 games as RT games. As will be described later, the RT1 game ends when the end of the BB game is a start condition, and when the RT2 game starts or a predetermined number (500 in this example) has elapsed. On the other hand, when the RT start game is derived, only the next one game is executed in the RT2 game. More specifically, in the game where the small role A prize in the normal game or the RT1 game is won, the winning “watermelon role” is aligned on the winning line, and a specific “Plum-Plum-Bell” is specified. When the outcomes (also referred to as RT start outcomes) are aligned on the winning line, and in the game where the small role B prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game, the winning “Bell” is on the winning line. If a specific outcome of “Plum-Plum-Watermelon” (RT start outcome) is aligned on the winning line, the winning probability of the re-game award from the next game is changed. Only one RT2 game is given. If any RT start result is displayed during the RT1 game, the RT1 game is terminated in this game, and the next game is shifted to the RT2 game. Both the small role A prize and the small role B prize as specific prizes are patterns that can be drawn in by 100% of the symbols constituting the award, and can be awarded 100%. Therefore, as a method of switching whether or not to display the RT start outcome in the game where the small role A prize or the small role B prize is won, when a winning mode is displayed on a specific winning line in a plurality of winning lines. The RT start outcome is displayed, and the RT start outcome is not displayed when a winning mode is displayed on a winning line excluding a specific winning line among a plurality of winning lines. Furthermore, the winning line which should display the winning mode in association with the stop operation order is specified. As a result, according to the stop operation order, the winning line displaying the winning mode and the RT start result, or the winning line displaying only the winning mode is specified.

<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 the BB game When the BB prize is won by internal lottery during the normal game, and the BB 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. After the end of the BB game, the RT1 game with the upper limit of 500 games is started from the next game.
(2) BB inside game When the BB prize is not established on the winning line even if the BB prize is won in the internal lottery during the normal game, the BB prize is won until the BB role is established and won after the next game. This is a BB inside game that carries the winning flag. When the BB combination is established on the winning line while the BB inside game is being executed and the prize is won, the BB game starts from the next game.
(3) Start and end of RB game When an RB prize is won by an internal lottery while a normal game is being executed and an RB role is established on the winning line, the RB game starts from the next game. A maximum of 12 RB games are played, and when the RB game is won eight times during execution, the RB game is terminated.
(4) RB inside game If the RB winning combination is not established on the winning line even if the RB winning is won by the internal lottery during the normal game, the RB winning is won until the RB winning is established and won after the next game. This is an RB inside game that carries the winning flag. When an RB combination is established on the winning line while the RB internal game is being executed, the RB game starts from the next game.
(5) RT1 game When the BB game (special game) is completed, an RT1 game with an upper limit of 500 games is started from the next game. When the RT start game is aligned on the winning line in the game where the small role A prize or the small role B prize in the RT1 game is won, the RT1 game is ended in this game. As a special game, not only a BB game but also an RB game and an MB game can be exemplified. The number of games of the RT1 game is preferably set to a number larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the BB prize (the combined probability of the winning probability of the BB1 prize and the winning probability of the BB2 prize). This is because the RT1 game can be continued until the next BB game if the RT start game is not completed during the RT1 game. In this embodiment, since the winning probabilities of the BB1 award and the BB2 award are both “25/16384”, the reciprocal of the combined probability is approximately “328”, so the number of games is set to “500”.
(6) RT2 game As shown in FIG. 7 (B), when the RT start outcome is aligned on the winning line in the game in which the small role A prize or the small role B prize is won during the normal game or the RT1 game, An RT2 game with only one game is started from the game. The next game after the RT2 game of only one game returns to the normal game. The number of games of this RT2 game is preferably set to a number smaller than the reciprocal of the winning probability of the specific prize (the combined probability of the winning probability of the watermelon prize and the winning probability of the Bell prize). By doing so, it is possible to prevent the RT2 game from being started continuously. In this embodiment, since the winning probabilities of the watermelon prize and the bell prize are both “600/16384”, the reciprocal of the combined probability is approximately “14”, so the number of games is set to “1”.

(7) Modification Example of BB FIG. 7C is a modification example of the BB game performed in the slot machine 1. When the BB prize is won by the internal lottery during the normal game and the BB role is established on the winning line and the prize is won, the BB game is started from the next game, and the BB normal game is started first. The BB normal game is a game in which the winning probability of the RB prize varies as compared with the normal game. During the BB regular game, the RB prize is won by internal lottery. When the RB role is established on the winning line and the prize is won, the RB game (RB game in the BB) is started from the next game. End the game. The BB game is terminated when the number obtained in the BB game reaches the prescribed number or exceeds the prescribed number in the next payout.

  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 the BB1 game in-progress flag, it indicates that the BB1 game is in progress, and when bit 1 is set to the BB2 game in-progress flag and “1” is set, it indicates that the BB2 game is in progress Show. When bit 2 is set as an RB game flag and set to “1”, it indicates that an RB game is in progress. Further, when bit 3 is set to "1" as an RT1 game flag, it indicates that an RT1 game is being performed, and when bit 4 is RT2 game flag and is set to "1", it indicates that an RT2 game is being played. When bit 5 is set as “1” in the BB internal game flag, “1” indicates that the game is in BB internal game, and when bit 6 is set as “1” in the RB internal game, the RB internal Indicates the middle game. If any bit indicates “0” without being set, it indicates that a normal game is being played. In addition, during the BB RB game, bit 0 or bit 1 and bit 2 are simultaneously set to “1”. Hereinafter, when it is not necessary to distinguish between the BB1 in-game flag and the BB2 in-game flag, they are collectively referred to simply as the BB game flag.

<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.

<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). Using the selected prize lottery table, the CPU 101 determines which numerical range set for each prize on the prize lottery table the acquired random number value belongs to, and sets a winning flag for that prize ( S105). Next, when the small role A prize or the small role B prize is won in the internal lottery, the CPU 101 determines whether the conditions for notifying the player of which prize is won based on the winning prize are satisfied. A determination is made (S105a), and if the condition is satisfied, a display for notifying the liquid crystal display 30 is made (S105b). Examples of conditions for notification include 1) until 500 games have elapsed after the end of the BB game, 2) a predetermined time zone such as in the morning, and 3) when winning in the notification lottery. Next, a stop link table to be referred to in stop control is selected based on the winning flag set in step S105 (S106). The detailed data structure of the stop link table will be described later (see FIG. 13).

  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 to the value (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 is started, 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 generation), a method of assuming that a constant rotation speed has been reached by outputting pulses at regular intervals to the stepping motor, a predetermined time after the reel rotation starts, or a predetermined time has elapsed since the reel rotation start ( 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, and the braking force is applied by all-phase excitation that excites all winding phases simultaneously. Reel stop processing is performed for each reel to rotate and stop at a inertia equivalent to 15 steps from the start of excitation. When the automatic stop time elapses from the reference time point (when the remaining time runs out), the stop operation is performed. The reel that was not performed is 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 the flag can be carried over, 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 a game medal can be inserted or the input of the bet button 11 can be accepted, and the next game is started. Therefore, the process returns to step S100.

<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. During the normal game, the winning probabilities for determining either the small role C prize, the small role B prize, the small role A prize, the RB prize, the BB2 prize, the BB1 prize, the replay prize or the lost game by the internal lottery are respectively set. 210/16384 "," 600/16384 "," 600/16384 "," 50/16384 "," 25/16384 "," 25/16384 "," 2250/16384 "," 12624/16384 " An internal lottery is performed using the prize lottery table TBL11 storing data indicating the winning probability, and a winning flag of the winning prize is set.

  In the prize lottery table TBL11, the lottery classification data “210” of the small role C prize is stored in the first memory area of the prize lottery table indicated by the table storage address ADR11, and the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 0 to 209. The case indicates that the small role C prize has been won. In the storage area offset by 02H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery B prize lottery classification data “600” is stored. If the obtained random number value falls within the range of 210 to 809, the prize is assigned to the small role B prize. Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset by 04H from the head of the prize lottery table, the lottery classification data “600” of the small role A prize is stored, and when the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 810 to 1409, the small role A prize is selected. Shows that you have won. In the storage area offset by 06H from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery classification data “50” of the RB prize is stored. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1410 to 1459, it means that the RB prize is won. Show. The storage area offset by 08H from the top of the prize lottery table stores the BB2 prize lottery classification data “25”, and if it belongs to the range of 1460 to 1484, it indicates that the BB2 prize has been won. In the storage area offset by 0 AH from the top of the prize lottery table, the lottery classification data “25” of the BB1 prize is stored. If the obtained random number value belongs to the range of 1485 to 1510, it means that the BB1 prize is won. Show. The re-game prize lottery classification data “2250” is stored in the storage area offset by 0CH from the top of the prize lottery table. If the obtained random number value is in the range of 1510-3759, the re-game prize is won. It shows that. In addition, the data of the range of the numerical value belonging to the lose is not stored, and the acquired random number value is sequentially compared with the lottery classification data from the small role C prize to the re-game prize, and determined not to belong to any range. If you are lost. The prize lottery tables TBL12 to 16 described later are the same as the prize lottery table TBL11 except that the prizes to be drawn and the range of numerical values are different.

  The result of the internal lottery is stored by a winning flag shown in FIG. Bit 0 of the winning flag indicates the BB1 winning flag, bit 1 indicates the BB2 winning flag, and bit 2 indicates the RB winning flag. Bit 8 indicates a replay winning flag, bit 9 indicates a small role A winning flag, bit 10 indicates a small role B winning flag, and bit 11 indicates a small role C winning flag. When the flag is set to “1”, the winning of the corresponding prize is shown. Further, the BB 1-2 winning flag and the RB winning flag are carried over with the winning flag set in the next game until the winning is made when the corresponding prize cannot be won in the game won in the internal lottery. When a game with a 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. During the normal game, the prize lottery table TBL11 indicated by the ADR 11 is selected. During the RT1 game and the RT2 game, the prize lottery table TBL12 indicated by the ADR 12 is selected. During the BB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL13 indicated by the ADR 13 is selected, and during the RB internal game, the prize lottery table TBL14 indicated by the ADR 14 is selected. During the BB1 game and the BB2 game, the prize lottery table TBL15 indicated by ADR15 is selected, and during the RB game, the prize lottery table TBL16 indicated by ADR16 is selected.

  The winning probability of the replay prize during the RT1 game and the RT2 game is “12250/16384”, which is set higher than the winning probability during the normal game. On the other hand, the winning probabilities other than the replay prize during the RT1 game and the RT2 game (BB1 prize, BB2 prize, RB prize, small role A prize, small role B prize, small role C prize) Same as winning probability. Therefore, the probability of being classified into the loss in the RT1 game and the RT2 game is lower than the probability in the normal game by the amount that the winning probability of the re-game prize is higher.

  The winning probability of prizes other than the start prize in the BB internal game and RB internal game (small role A prize, small role B prize, small role C prize, replay prize) is the same as the winning probability in the normal game It is set. In addition, the winning probability of the start prize (BB 1 prize / BB 2 prize / RB prize) during the BB internal game and the RB internal game is set to “0/16384” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery.

  During the BB game and the RB game, the winning probabilities for determining any one of the small role C prize, the small role B prize or the small role A prize by lottery are “210/16384”, “15574/16384”, “ 600/16384 "and the winning flag of the winning prize is set. As described above, during the BB game and during the RB game, the winning probability of the small role B prize is higher than that during the normal game and the inside game. In this embodiment, in the BB game, only the small role B prize has a high probability of winning, but the small role A prize to the small role C prize are all highly probable, or the small role A prize to the small role C prize are normal games. Alternatively, a small winning prize dedicated to the BB game or the RB game may be provided with the same winning probability as the inside game. In any case, during the BB game, the combination probability of the small role award (the sum of the winning probabilities of a plurality of small role awards) is increased as compared to the normal game and the internal game.

<5-3: Winning flag set processing>
FIG. 11 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 award lottery table corresponding to the acquired random value and 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.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role C prize has been won based on whether the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the small role C prize in the prize lottery table (S105c). Is determined, the small role C winning flag is set (S105c1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role B prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role B in the prize lottery table (S105d). If it is determined that the small role B winning flag is set (S105d1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the small role A prize is won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery division data of the small role A prize in the prize lottery table (S105e). Is determined, the small role A winning flag is set (S105e1).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB award has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the RB award in the award lottery table (S105f). Sets the RB winning flag (S105f1). In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the RB prize lottery classification data is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB2 prize in the prize lottery table (S105g). If so, the BB2 winning flag is set (S105g1). In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the lottery classification data of the BB2 award is “0” and is not included in the lottery object of the internal lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the lottery classification data of the BB1 prize in the prize lottery table (S105h). If so, the BB1 winning flag is set (S105h1). In each internal game, BB game, and RB game, the lottery classification data of the BB1 prize is “0” and is not included in the lottery for the internal lottery.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game prize has been won based on whether or not the acquired random number value belongs to the range indicated by the re-game prize lottery classification data in the prize lottery table (S105j). If so, a re-game winning flag is set (S105j1). In the BB game and the RB game, the lottery classification data of the re-game prize is “0” and is not included in the lottery target of the internal lottery. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

<5-4: Stop link table selection process>
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing the contents of the stop link table selection process in step S106. In this stop link table selection processing, stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 set for each award used in stop control are selected from the winning flags set in step S105, and a stop data table for specifying the display position according to the stop operation sequence is created. Stop display while selecting sequentially. FIG. 13 is an explanatory diagram showing the data structure of the stop link table. The stop link table is classified for each prize to be a lottery for the internal lottery. FIG. 4A shows a stop link table TBL21 for replay, and FIG. 3B shows a stop link table for the small role A. FIG. 10C shows the stop link table TBL23 for the small role B, and FIG. 10D shows the stop link table TBL27 for BB1. The stop link tables TBL21 to TBL29 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 is performed, depending on the reel that is stopped first. The operation is divided into three parts, that is, the right reel R3, and further, it is divided according to whether the symbols constituting the prize are displayed at the display positions of the upper, middle, or lower stages.

  The structure of the table will be described using the replay stop link table TBL21 shown in FIG. In the game won the replay prize, the data group (a) of TBL21 is selected when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, and the data group (b) of TBL21 is selected when the first stop operation is the middle reel R2. When the first stop operation is the right reel R3, the data group (c) of the TBL 21 is selected.

  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 replay prize are displayed on the upper, middle or lower level. Here, the display position of the “Plum” symbol is selected according to the symbol position corresponding to the player's stop operation timing, and the upper, middle or lower display position is set in advance. When there is a plurality of display position candidates, it is determined whether the “plum” symbol should be displayed at the upper, middle, or lower display position for each symbol position according to the player's stop operation timing. There is a method of determining by lottery. In the case of a game where the winning line is one line (L1 line), the display position is determined as the middle stage.

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

  When the middle reel R2 is selected in the first stop operation and the data group (b) of the TBL 21 is selected, only the TBL 201 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position can be selected. In order to prevent the “cherry” symbol and the “plum” symbol from being displayed at the same time 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 a “Cherry” symbol may be displayed at the display position, so that a winning line including the upper or lower display position of the left reel R1 cannot be selected. TBL101 is selected when the left reel R1 is selected in the second stop operation, and TBL301 is selected in the third stop operation. When the right reel R3 is selected in the second stop operation, TBL301 is selected, and in the third stop operation, TBL101 is selected. As a result, “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L1.

  For the same reason, when the right reel R3 is selected in the first stop operation and the data group (c) of the TBL 21 is selected, only the TBL 301 that displays the “plum” symbol at the middle display position can be selected. When the left reel R1 is selected in the second stop operation, TBL101 is selected, and in the third stop operation, TBL201 is selected. TBL201 is selected when the middle reel R2 is selected in the second stop operation, and TBL101 is selected in the third stop operation. As a result, “Plum combination” is displayed on the winning line L1.

  In the stop link table TBL24 for the small combination A shown in FIG. 13B, when the data group (a) of the TBL 24 is selected, “watermelon symbols” are displayed so as to be aligned with the pay line L1 or L3. On the other hand, when the data group of (b) of TBL24 or (c) of TBL24 is selected, the “watermelon” symbol is displayed for the reason of preventing the “cherry” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol from being displayed simultaneously on the left reel R1. In order to make it necessary to display in the lower row and not to display the RT start result, “watermelon combination” is displayed so as to be limited to the winning line L5. As described above, when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the stop operation order is determined as “forward press”, and the “watermelon” symbols are aligned on the winning line L1 or L3. On the other hand, if the first stop operation is the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3, the stop operation order is determined to be “abnormally pressed”, and the “watermelon role” is aligned on the pay line L5. In the case where the stop operation order is “forward push” and the watermelon symbols are arranged on the winning line L1 or L3, “Plum-Plum-Bell” serving as the RT start appearance is aligned on the winning line L2 or L1.

  In the stop link table TBL23 for the small role B shown in FIG. 13C, when the data group (a) of the TBL 23 is selected, the “bell” is arranged so as to be aligned with any of the pay lines L3, L4, or L5. Display the symbol. On the other hand, when the data group (b) of TBL23 or (c) of TBL23 is selected, the “Bell” symbol is used for the purpose of preventing simultaneous display of the “Cherry” symbol and the “Bell” symbol on the left reel R1. In order to display the fact that it is necessary to display in the upper row and the RT start result, “Bell combination” is displayed so as to be limited to the winning line L2. In this way, when the first stop operation is the left reel R1, the stop operation order is determined to be “forward press”, and the “bell” symbols are aligned on the winning line L3, L4 or L5. On the other hand, when the first stop operation is the middle reel R2 or the right reel R3, the stop operation order is determined to be “abnormally pressed”, and the “bell” symbols are aligned on the winning line L2. In the case where the stop operation order is “irregular push” and “bell” symbols are arranged on the winning line L2, “plum-plum-watermelon” serving as an RT start outcome is aligned on the winning line L1.

  In the stop link table TBL27 for BB1 shown in FIG. 13D, even if the data group of (a) of TBL27, (b) of TBL27, or (c) of TBL27 is selected, it depends on the stop operation timing of the player. "Red 7 role" is displayed on any of the pay lines L1 to L5.

  As described above, the stop link table stores the table number indicating the stop data table to be selected according to the operation sequence of the stop operation and the display position of the upper, middle or lower stage, the address storing the table, or the like. As an example of a stop data table group TBL31 storing a plurality of stop data tables, as shown in FIG. 14, stop data tables TBL101 to TBL199, TBL201 to TBL299 corresponding to each reel R1 to R3, and each prize and loss, It consists of TBL301 to TBL399. Although the stop data table group TBL31 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 TBL31 is not necessarily divided. Even if they are different, they can be used together.

  Returning to FIG. First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the re-game winning flag is set (S106a). If it is determined that the re-game winning flag is set, the CPU 101 selects the re-game stop link table TBL21 (S106a1) and performs this process. finish. Similarly, when it is determined that the RB winning flag is set (S106c), the stop link table TBL25 for RB is selected (S106c1). When it is determined that the BB2 winning flag is set (S106d), the stop link table TBL26 for BB2 is selected (S106d1). When it is determined that the BB1 winning flag is set (S106e), the stop link table TBL27 for BB1 is selected (S106e1). When it is determined that the small role C winning flag is set (S106f), the stop link table TBL22 for the small role C is selected (S106f1). If it is determined that the small role B winning flag is set (S106g), the small link B stop link table TBL23 is selected (S106g1). When it is determined that the small combination A winning flag is set (S106h), the stop link table TBL24 for the small combination A is selected (S106h1). Finally, if one winning flag is not set, the CPU 101 selects the stop link table TBL29 for losing (S106k), and ends the process.

  As shown in FIG. 6, when each prize is classified into three types, that is, a start prize, a small role prize, and a replay prize, and different types of winning flags are set together (for example, BB1 prize and replay 1 Award), the order of determination of winning flags in the winning process orders which winning flag has priority. In the slot machine 1, the re-game award, the start award, and the small role award are used as the determination order. The games in which different types of winning flags are set together are the BB inside game and the RB inside game.

  FIG. 15 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the right reel R3. FIG. 15A shows the symbol arrangement of the right reel band. FIGS. 15B, 15C, and 15D show the stop data table TBL301 for replay, the stop data table TBL321 for small role B, and The stop data table TBL361 for BB1 is shown. In the slot machine 1, the middle display position is set as a reference position at the timing when the stop operation instruction signals 113a to 113c are detected, and a symbol number PN indicating the symbol position on the reel corresponding to the reference position is obtained and “stop operation symbol number” is obtained. " 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 stores 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. ing. “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, the symbol corresponding to the symbol position designated by the advance frame number can be displayed at the middle display position with the symbol 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 instead of the number of advance frames such as “0” to “4”. May be.

  The replay stop data table TBL301 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 321 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 FIG. 15 (A), “Plum” design and “Bell” design are arranged within 4 frames at 5 out of 21 designs. It is a 100% retractable symbol that can be displayed at a predetermined display position.

  On the other hand, the stop data table TBL361 for BB1 can display the “red 7” symbol at the middle display position only at the five locations “5” to “9” where the acquired stop operation symbol number indicates the winning pull-in range. Stop data. When the acquired stop operation symbol numbers are “14” to “18”, the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the middle display position, and otherwise, the “cherry” symbol is displayed at the middle display position. .

  In the case where the stop operation symbol number PN at the player stop operation timing is “7”, for example, when the re-game stop data table TBL301 is selected, the advance frame number “4” is acquired, Four frames are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 11 is displayed at the middle display position. When the stop data table TBL321 for the small role B is selected, the advance frame number “1” is acquired, and the “bell” symbol of symbol number PN = 8 is advanced by one frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Is displayed at the middle display position. When the stop data table TBL361 for BB1 is selected, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 9 is obtained by advancing two frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Display at the middle 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.

<5-5: Reel stop processing>
16 to 17 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 as to automatically stop if no operation is performed, and the automatic stop time from the reference time to the last stop of the reel. 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 whether the symbol to be stopped can be displayed at any one of the upper, middle, and lower display positions. In the case of the left reel R1, the winning line L2 or L4 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, or the winning line L3 if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L5 is a winning line candidate. In the case of the middle reel R2, the winning line L2 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1, L4 or L5 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, and the winning line if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L3 is a winning line candidate. In the case of the right reel R3, the winning line L2 or L5 if it can be displayed at the upper display position, the winning line L1 if it can be displayed at the middle display position, or the winning line L3 if it can be displayed at the lower display position. L4 is a winning line candidate. If display is possible at a plurality of display positions, one stop data table for a predetermined line is selected by lottery or the like from among the winning line candidates obtained by combining them (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 passed 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 (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 (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).

  The operation order of the reel stop buttons 13a to 13c is left / middle / right (push order 1), left / right / middle (push order 2), right / left / middle (push order 3), right / middle / left. There are a plurality of stop operation sequences such as (push order 4), right / left / middle (push order 5), and right / middle / left (push order 6). Here, push order 1 and push order 2 are referred to as “forward push”, push order 1 and push order 2 are referred to as “middle push”, and push order 1 and push order 2 are referred to as “reverse push”. The combination of “middle press” and “reverse press” is also called “anomalous press”. As described above, since the CPU 101 acquires the stop button number when the reel stop button is operated (S109c, etc.), the CPU 101 determines that the operation order of the reel stop buttons 13a to 13c is a plurality of stop operation orders. It functions as a push order detecting means for detecting which one of these.

  FIG. 18 is a game in which the small role B prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game, and the stop operation sequence is forward pressed (left reel → middle reel → right reel push order). It is a figure explaining the stop control performed based on the reel stop control of S109. (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, respectively. FIG. 5B shows a stop data table TBL122 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 TBL 323 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”, the TBL 122 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and the advance frame number “4” is acquired. The left reel R1 is stopped four frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, the “Plum” symbol with symbol number PN = 12 is displayed at the middle display position, and the “bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 13 is displayed. Displayed at the upper display position. Next, TBL 221 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, the number of advance frames “0” is acquired, the middle reel R2 is stopped without advancing the frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, and the symbol is The “bell” symbol of number PN = 8 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, TBL323 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, the advance frame number “1” is acquired, the right reel R3 is stopped, and the symbol number PN is advanced by one frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. = 9 “red 7” symbol is displayed at the middle display position, and “bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 8 is displayed at the lower display position. In other words, the “bell role” is displayed on the winning line L4 so that the small role B prize is won. Although the detailed description is omitted, even if the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing is in other cases, the “bell role” is displayed on the winning line L4.

  FIG. 19 is a game in which the small role B prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game, and when the stop operation order is reverse push (right reel → middle reel → left reel push order), the step to the winning line L2 is performed. It is a figure explaining the stop control performed based on the reel stop control of S109. (A1) to (A3) in the figure show the symbol arrangement of the right reel band, the symbol arrangement of the middle reel band, and the symbol arrangement of the left reel band. FIG. 19B shows a stop data table TBL322 that is selected when the right reel R3 is stopped by the first stop operation, and FIG. 19C is selected when the middle reel R2 is stopped by the second stop operation. FIG. 19D shows a stop data table TBL122 that is selected when the left reel R1 is stopped by the third stop operation.

  In the case where the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing of the player is “8”, for example, TBL322 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, and the advance frame number “4” is acquired. , Stop the right reel R3 by proceeding 4 frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number, display the “watermelon” symbol with symbol number PN = 12 at the middle display position, and display the “bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 13. Displayed at the upper display position. Next, the TBL 222 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, the number of advance frames “4” is acquired, and the middle reel R2 is stopped by advancing four frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. The “Plum” symbol with PN = 12 is displayed at the middle display position, and the “Bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 13 is displayed at the upper display position. Next, the TBL 122 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, the advance frame number “4” is acquired, and the left reel R1 is stopped by advancing four frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. The “Plum” symbol with PN = 12 is displayed at the middle display position, and the “Bell” symbol with symbol number PN = 13 is displayed at the upper display position. In other words, “Bell role” is displayed on the winning line L2 and “Plum-Plum-Watermelon” which is the RT starting outcome is displayed on the winning line L1, and the small role B prize is won, and the RT start / output is displayed. Show eyes. Although a detailed description is omitted, even if the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing is other than “Pell-Plum” which is “Bell” on the winning line L2 and RT starts on the winning line L1. “Watermelon” is displayed in a line.

  FIG. 20 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stop mode in a game in which a small role A prize or a small role B prize is won. As described above, in the slot machine 1, two small prizes A (first specific prize) and small part B prize (second specific prize) are provided as a plurality of specific prizes, and according to the stop operation order. The stop mode for stopping and displaying on the winning line is switched between the small role A prize and the small role B prize. In the switching of the stop mode, the stop data table used for stop control is selected according to the stop operation order with reference to the stop link table TBL24 for small role A and the stop link table TBL23 for small role B shown in FIG.

In other words, when the stop operation order indicates “forward press” (stop operation order 1), in the small role A prize winning game, “watermelon role” and RT start output “Plum-Plum-Bell” are displayed (same as above). Figures (A1) to (A2)), in the small role B prize winning game, the winning mode "bell role" is displayed ((B1) to (B3) in the figure). When the stop operation order indicates “irregular pressing” (stop operation order 2), the winning role “watermelon role” is displayed in the small role A prize winning game ((C) in the figure), and the small role B prize winning game is displayed. Then, the winning mode “Bell role” and the RT start result “Plum-Plum-Watermelon” are displayed ((D) in the figure). Here, the stop operation order 1 is a “forward push” which is a left reel → middle reel → right reel push order and a left reel → right reel → middle reel push order, and the stop operation order 2 is “order push”. “Anomalous push” means a push order other than “push”. “Reverse pressing”, which is the pressing order of the right reel → middle reel → left reel, is also an example of the “abnormal pressing”.
Here, among the plurality of stop operation sequences, “forward press” is a specific stop operation sequence of the small role B prize, and “anomaly press” is a specific stop operation sequence of the small role A prize, which are for the small role A. It is indirectly determined by the stop link table TBL24 and the small role B stop link table TBL23. In this case, a different stop operation order corresponding to each of the small role A prize and the small role B prize is defined as the specific stop operation order.

  In the game where the small role A prize or the small role B prize is won, it is possible to switch between which winning line only the winning mode is displayed on the winning line, or whether the winning mode and the RT start result are simultaneously displayed on the winning line. This means specifying whether or not to display the winning mode. This is executed by referring to the small role A stop link table TBL24 and the small role B stop link table TBL23. The details of the processing are as follows.

  In this example, in the game in which the small role A prize is won, if the stop operation order is “forward press” and not the specific stop operation order of the small role A prize, the winning line L1 or L3 is selected. When the “watermelon” is drawn on the winning line L1 or L3 and the winning mode is displayed, the RT start result is displayed at the same time (FIGS. 20A1 to 20A2). As shown in FIG. 3, in each reel R1 to R3, the symbol “Plum-Plum-Bell” constituting the RT start outcome is arranged on one frame of “Watermelon” constituting the small role A prize. Because. As a result, when the symbol constituting the small role A prize is drawn into the winning line L3, the RT start result is always displayed on the winning line L1, and the symbol constituting the small role A prize is drawn into the winning line L1. In this case, the RT start / output is always displayed on the pay line L2. On the other hand, in the game in which the small role A prize is won, the winning line L5 is selected when the stop operation order is “abnormal push” and the specific stop A order is the specific stop operation order. Thus, when the winning mode is displayed on the winning line L5, the RT start outcome is not displayed at the same time (FIG. 20C).

  Next, in the game in which the small role B prize is won, when the stop operation order is “irregular pressing” and not the specific stop operation order of the small role B prize, the winning line L2 is selected. When the “bell” is drawn into the winning line L2 and the winning mode is displayed, the RT start outcome is displayed at the same time (FIG. 20D). As shown in FIG. 3, in each reel R1 to R3, the symbol “Plum-Plum-Watermelon” constituting the RT start output is arranged one frame below “Bell” constituting the small role B prize. Because. As a result, when the symbols constituting the small role B prize are drawn into the winning line L2, the RT start result is always displayed on the winning line L1. On the other hand, in the game where the small role B prize is won, the winning lines L3 to L5 are selected when the stop operation order is “forward press” and the specific stop B order is the specific stop operation order. As described above, when the winning mode is displayed on the winning lines L3 to L5, the RT start result is not displayed at the same time (FIG. 20 (B1) to (B3)).

The processing referring to the small role A stop link table TBL24 and the small role B stop link table TBL23 described above has the following functions.
The first function is to determine whether or not the stop operation order of the reel stop buttons 13a to 13c is a specific stop operation order corresponding to the small role A prize or small role B prize won in the internal lottery.
The second function is to associate a part of a plurality of winning lines in advance with a specific stop operation order corresponding to a small role A prize or a small role B prize, and to win a small role A prize or a small role B prize won by an internal lottery. The winning line corresponding to the corresponding specific stop operation order is specified.
The third function is, when it is determined that the stop operation order is a specific stop operation order corresponding to the small role A prize or the small role B prize won in the internal lottery, the symbol of the small role A prize or the small role B prize When the stop data table is selected so as to be drawn on the specified winning line, when the stop operation order other than the specific stop operation order is determined, the symbol of the small role A prize or the small role B prize is specified. The stop data table is selected so as to be drawn on the winning line and to be the RT start outcome.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 21A, in the first specific prize and the second specific prize, the stop operation order in which the stop mode is only winning, and the stop mode is both the winning and the RT start and output. The stop operation order is not consistent with each other. However, as shown in FIG. 21B, the stop operation order with the stop mode of only winning is the same for the first specific prize and the second specific prize. Instead, there may be a common stop operation sequence (middle press) in which the stop mode is both a winning and an RT start / out. It is sufficient that at least the first specific award and the second specific award are different in the stop operation order in which the stop mode is a winning only. Further, in this example, the case where there are two of the plurality of specific prizes is illustrated, and the stop operation order is two choices. However, three of the plurality of specific prizes may be provided and the stop operation order may be three choices. In this case, the stop operation order is determined based on whether the first stop operation is the reel stop button 13a, the reel stop button 13b, or the reel stop button 13c.

<5-6: Winning determination process>
22 to 23 are flowcharts 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. When it is determined that a combination that will make an RT start appears, a process for starting the RT game is performed.

  First, the CPU 101 creates a winning determination table from 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 a small role C prize has been won (S110c). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for two medals is performed (S110c1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the small role B prize has been won (S110d). If it is determined that the prize has been won, a payout process for 15 medals is performed (S110d1). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not a small role A prize has been won (S110e). If it is determined that a prize has been won, a payout process for 10 medals is performed (S110e1). In these payout giving processes, 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), and a payout for paying out medals from the medal payout device to the medal tray 40 for the portion exceeding the credit upper limit value. Switch to processing.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not an RB prize has been won (S110f). If it is determined that a prize has been won, an RB game flag is set (S110f1). Subsequently, the maximum small part winning number (remaining winning number) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 (S110f2).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 award to the BB2 award have been won (S110g). If it is determined that the BB game has been won, the CPU 101 sets a BB game in-progress flag corresponding to the award (S110g1), and the acquired number counter Is cleared (S110g2).

  Next, the CPU 101 further sets an RB game flag (S110g3). Subsequently, the maximum small role winning number (remaining winning number) in the RB game is set to 8 times, and the maximum game number (remaining maximum game number) is set to 12 times (S110g4). By the processing in steps S110g3 and S110g4, the RB game can be started from the first game of the BB game. If steps S110g3 to S110g4 are omitted, the RB game is not executed immediately after the start of the BB game, the BB base game is executed as shown in FIG. It can be a BB game to be started.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to each game type flag to determine whether the game is in the normal game or the RT1 game (S110h). If it is determined that the game is not in the normal game or the RT1 game, the process ends. If it is determined in step S110m that the base game is being played or the RT1 game is being played, it is determined whether or not the RT start is displayed (S110h1), and if it is determined that it is being displayed, the RT1 in-game flag is displayed. Is cleared and the RT2 in-game flag is set (S110h2). Subsequently, the number of games to be RT2 game is set to 1 (S110h3). Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Also, the number of RT2 games is because the RT2 game start condition is the RT1 game end condition, and there is no point in staying in the RT2 game for a long game, and “1” is set in order to quickly return to the normal game. It is set to.

<5-7: Game end determination process>
24 to 25 are flowcharts showing the contents of the game end determination process in step S111. In this game end determination process, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied in the game for which the end condition is set.

  First, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB game is in progress with reference to the RB game in-progress flag (S111a). If it is determined that the RB game is not in progress, the process proceeds to step S111h.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111a that the RB 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 a prize is awarded after winning the small role award, the remaining small role winning number is subtracted (S111c), and then it is determined whether the remaining small role winning number has reached 0 (S111d). If it is determined that the small role winning count has reached 0, the RB game flag is cleared (S111g).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111d that there is a remaining small role winning number, the remaining winning number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b, and the remaining game number is subtracted (S111e). Subsequently, it is determined whether or not the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S111f). If it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0, the RB game flag is cleared (S111g), and there is a remaining number of games. Is determined, the remaining number of games is displayed on the acquired number display 23b.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the BB game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the BB game is in progress (S111h). If it is determined that the BB game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111q.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111h that the BB game is in progress, it is determined whether or not a small role prize is won and a dividend is awarded in this game (S111j). When the small prize is awarded and a payout is awarded, the payout is added to the acquired number counter value (S111k), and the acquired number is displayed on the acquired number display 23b (S111m).

  Next, the CPU 101 compares the acquired number counter value with the acquired number upper limit determination value determined in each BB game (S111n). 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, determined in each BB game. If the acquired number upper limit determination value is exceeded in step S111n, the BB game flag and RB game flag are cleared (S111o). Subsequently, an RT1 in-game flag is set, and the number of games to be RT1 game is set to 500 (S111p).

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the BB game flag and the RB game flag to determine whether the BB game is in progress and not in the RB game (S111q), and whether the BB game is in progress or is in progress. If it is determined that the RB game is in progress, the process proceeds to step S111t.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S111q that the game is in the BB game but not in the RB game, the RB game in-progress flag is set again (S111r), and the maximum number of small winnings (the number of remaining winnings) in the RB game is subsequently set. Eight times, the maximum number of games (remaining maximum number of games) is set to 12 (S111s). By the processing of steps S111r and S111s, in the BB game, a new next RB game is started from the next game after one RB game is completed, and the RB game is continuously executed. If steps S111r to S111s are omitted, the RB game is not continuously executed, and the RB game can be started when the RB game is won as shown in FIG. 7C. The game that is in the BB game but not in the RB game is a game in which one RB game is completed by satisfying the end condition of the maximum number of small winnings or the maximum number of games in the game, as described above. The game in which the RB game flag is cleared in step S111g. Therefore, in this game, the RB game flag is once cleared in step S111g, and the RB game flag is set again in step S111r. Since the slot machine 1 outputs a game type signal synchronized with the RB game flag or the BB game flag to the hall computer connected to the outside, this RB game segment is clearly defined. The flag processing is performed.

  Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RT1 game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the RT1 game is in progress (S111t). If it is determined that the RT1 game is not in progress, the CPU 101 proceeds to step S111u. If it is determined in step S111t that the RT1 game is being played, the number of games to be RT1 game is subtracted (S111t1), and if it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S111t2), the RT1 game flag is set. Clear (S111t3). Next, the CPU 101 refers to the RT2 game in-progress flag to determine whether or not the RT2 game is in progress (S111u). If it is determined that the RT2 game is not in progress, the process is terminated. If it is determined in step S111u that the RT2 game is being played, the number of games to be RT2 game is subtracted (S111u1), and if it is determined that the remaining number of games has reached 0 (S111u2), the RT2 game flag is set. It is cleared (S111u3) and this process is terminated.

<5-8: Winning flag clear process>
FIG. 26 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 clears each winning flag in one game regardless of the winning of the replay winning flag, the small role A winning flag, the small role B winning flag and the small role C winning flag (S112a).

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB1 winning flag is set (S112b). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not a BB1 prize has been won (S112c). If it is determined that the BB1 combination has been won and the prize has been won, the BB inside game flag and the BB1 winning flag are cleared (S112d). If it is determined in step S112c that the game has not been won, a BB internal game flag is set (S112e), and the next game is changed to the BB internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the BB2 winning flag is set (S112f). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not a BB2 prize has been won (S112g). When it is determined that the BB2 combination is won and the prize is won, the BB internal game flag and the BB2 winning flag are cleared (S112h). If it is determined in step S112g that the game has not been won, a BB internal game flag is set (S112j), and the next game is changed to the BB internal game.

  Next, the CPU 101 determines whether or not the RB winning flag is set (S112k). If it is determined that the flag is set, the CPU 101 further determines whether or not the RB prize is won (S112m). When it is determined that the RB combination has been established and won, the RB inside game flag and the RB winning flag are cleared (S112n). If it is determined in step S112m that no winning has been won, the RB inside game flag is set (S112p), the next game is changed to the RB inside game, and the process ends.

<2. 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 slot machine 1b differs from the slot machine 1 in the following two points.
(Α) In place of the small role A prize (first specific prize) and the small role B prize (second specific prize) as the specific prize, the small role D prize (first specific prize) and the small role E prize (second specific prize) (Β) Points for which the start of the RT is displayed. The point where the winning of the specific prize is missed instead of the case where the stop operation sequence in the winning game of the specific prize matches is displayed. In the description, the points where the slot machine 1b is different from the slot machine 1 in relation to these points will be described.

  FIG. 27 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a prize and a combination in the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6A, the symbols constituting the small role award D (first specific award) and the small role E award (second specific award) are the symbols constituting the small role D award on the left reel R1. Is different from “Red 7” design, the design of the small role E prize is “White 7” design, and each design is placed on one or two on the reel. Depending on the timing, the symbols constituting the prize may not be stopped and displayed on the winning line. On the other hand, in the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3, both prizes have a common "bell" symbol, and since five or more "bell" symbols are arranged on the reel, regardless of the operation timing of the player, The stop display can be made on any of the plurality of winning lines. In other words, in the game that won the small role award D or the small role E prize, whether or not an appropriate stop operation according to each award can be performed only on the left reel R1, whether or not the result of the game is a prize, It is determined whether it will be missed. When the winning operation is missed because the proper stop operation cannot be performed, the “Plum” symbol (RT start appearance) is displayed on the left reel R1, as shown in FIG. Since the “Plum” symbol of the left reel R1 is a 100% retractable symbol arranged on the reel, the “Red 7” symbol or the “White 7” symbol that should be pulled in depending on the stop timing of the reel stop button. When is not located in the range of 4 frames from the winning line, the “Plum” symbol (RT start outcome) can always be displayed on the winning line. In addition, in the middle reel R2 and the right reel R3, the symbols constituting the winning and the symbols constituting the specific stop mode are both common to the “bell” symbols, so that the symbols that always constitute the winning are not affected by the stop operation sequence. An arrangement or a symbol arrangement constituting an RT start outcome can be displayed on the winning line.

  FIG. 28 is an explanatory diagram showing a data structure of a stop data table used for stopping the left reel R1 in a game in which the small role D prize or the small role E prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game. (A) shows the symbol arrangement of the left reel band, and (B1) to (B3) show the stop data table TBL172 for the small part D upper stage, the stop data table TBL171 for the small part D middle stage, The stop data table TBL173 for the lower stage of the combination D is shown. (D1) to (D3) respectively show a stop data table TBL182 for the upper part of the small role E, a stop data table TBL181 for the middle part of the small role E, and a stop data table TBL183 for the lower part of the small role E. These stop data tables indicate “0” to “0” indicating that the frame is moved forward from the symbol position on the reel indicated by the stop operation symbol number acquired at the timing when the stop operation instruction signal 113a is detected, to the symbol position ahead. The number of advance frames up to “4” is stored. “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.

  In the game where the small role D prize is won, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “5”, TBL 172 is selected and the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the upper display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “6”, TBL172 or TBL171 is selected and the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the upper or middle display position. When the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “7” to “9”, TBL172, TBL171, or TBL173 is selected, and the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the upper, middle, or lower display positions. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “10”, TBL 171 or TBL 173 is selected, and the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the middle or lower display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “11”, TBL173 is selected and the “red 7” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. In a game performed with a plurality of winning lines, when the left reel R1 is first stopped, one winning line is not specified, so the “red 7” symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, or lower stages. Can be displayed at any of the display positions. That is, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “5” to “11”, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped on any winning line. When there are a plurality of selectable stop data tables, such as when the stop operation symbol number indicates “6” to “10”, it is determined by lottery or in association with the stop operation symbol number. It may be. On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “1” to “4” or “12” to “21”, the “red 7” symbol is displayed in any of the upper, middle, or lower display positions. The “Plum” symbol is displayed at any one of the upper, middle and lower display positions.

  In other words, as shown in FIG. 28 (C), these stop data tables have an interval of 4 frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing to the symbol position of “Red 7” symbol. If it is within the range, the “Red 7” symbol that will be the start of RT will be displayed, and the “Red 7” symbol will be displayed when the interval of the number of frames to the symbol position of the “Red 7” symbol exceeds the range of 4 frames If it is not possible, stop data is stored so as to display a “plum” symbol. In addition, when the “Red 7” symbol can be displayed at any of the upper, middle or lower display positions, the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing by appropriately selecting a plurality of stop data tables. When “5” to “11” (range of 7 frames), the “red 7” symbol can be displayed on the winning line. In other words, when the “red 7” symbol constituting the small role D prize is located in the range of 4 frames from the winning line at the operation timing of the reel stop button, the “red 7” symbol is stopped on the winning line. When the left reel R1 is controlled and the “red 7” symbol is not located in the range of 4 frames from the winning line, the stopping mode on the winning line is non-winning for any award and the display column is stopped. The left reel is controlled so that becomes the RT start result.

  In the game where the small role E prize is won, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “12” or “19”, TBL182 is selected and the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the upper display position. To do. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “13” or “20”, TBL182 or TBL181 is selected, and the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the upper or middle display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “1” to “2”, “14” to “16” or “21”, select TBL182, TBL181 or TBL183, and select “White 7” symbol in the upper, middle or Displayed at the lower display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “3” or “17”, TBL 181 or TBL 183 is selected, and the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the middle or lower display position. When the stop operation symbol number indicates “4” or “18”, TBL 183 is selected and the “white 7” symbol is displayed at the lower display position. In a game played with a plurality of pay lines, when the left reel R1 is first stopped, since one pay line is not specified, the “white 7” symbol is displayed in the upper, middle, or lower stages. Since the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing indicates “1” to “4” or “12” to “21”, any “white 7” symbol is displayed. It becomes possible to stop on the winning line. In addition, when there are a plurality of selectable stop data tables, such as when the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “1” to “3”, “13” to “17”, and “20” to “21”, lottery Or may be determined in association with the stop operation symbol number. On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol numbers acquired at the stop operation timing indicate “5” to “11”, the “white 7” symbol cannot be displayed in any of the upper, middle, or lower display positions. , “Plum” symbols are displayed at any one of the upper, middle and lower display positions.

  That is, as shown in FIG. 28 (E), these stop data tables have an interval of 4 frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing to the symbol position of the “white 7” symbol. If it is within the range, the “White 7” symbol that will be the start of RT will be displayed, and the “White 7” symbol will be displayed when the interval of the number of frames to the symbol position of the “White 7” symbol exceeds the range of 4 frames If it is not possible, stop data is stored so as to display a “plum” symbol. Furthermore, when the “white 7” symbol can be displayed at any of the upper, middle, or lower display positions, the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing by appropriately selecting a plurality of stop data tables. When “12” to “18” (range of 7 frames) or “19” to “4” (range of 7 frames), the “white 7” symbol can be displayed on the winning line. In other words, when the “white 7” symbol constituting the small role E prize is located in the range of 4 frames from the winning line at the operation timing of the reel stop button, the “white 7” symbol is stopped on the winning line. When the left reel R1 is controlled and the “white 7” symbol is not located in the range of 4 frames from the winning line, the stopping mode on the winning line is not winning any prize, and the display column is stopped. The left reel is controlled so that becomes the RT start result.

  In the case where the stop operation symbol number indicates “18” to “20” in the stop data table TBL 172 for the upper part D, the “plum” symbol whose symbol number is “1” is displayed at the upper display position. In addition, the “cherry” symbol having the symbol number “20” is displayed at the lower display position (stop data written in parentheses in FIG. 28 (B1)). Similarly, in the stop data table TBL173 for the lower part D, when the stop operation symbol number indicates “16” to “18”, the “Plum” symbol with the symbol number “18” is displayed at the lower display position, In addition, when the “cherry” symbol with the symbol number “20” is displayed at the upper display position and the stop operation symbol numbers indicate “3” to “5”, the “plum” with the symbol number “5” is displayed. "The symbol is displayed at the lower display position and the symbol" CHERRY "having the symbol number" 7 "is displayed at the upper display position (stop data written in parentheses in FIG. 28 (B3)). Therefore, when the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing is a symbol number corresponding to these, the stop data table is not selected. The same applies to the stop data table TBL183 for the lower part of the small role E.

  In this example, in the game in which the small role D prize is won, the stop operation symbol number for displaying the “red 7” symbol that constitutes “red 7-bell-bell” for which the small role D prize is won is “5”. In the game in which the small role E prize is won and the stop operation symbol number indicates “5” to “11”, the small role E prize does not win and the RT start appears. “Plum” symbol composing “Plum-Bell-Bell” is displayed. On the other hand, in the game in which the small role E prize is won, the stop operation symbol number for displaying the “white 7” symbol constituting “white 7-bell-bell” for which the small role E prize will be won is “1”- When the stop operation symbol number indicates “1” to “4” or “12” to “21” in the game where “4” or “12” to “21” and the small role D prize is won, The “Plum” symbol composing “Plum-Bell-Bell”, which is the RT start outcome without winning the role D prize, is displayed. In other words, the small role D prize and the small role E prize are not related to each other in the stop operation symbol numbers for winning without displaying the RT start result. In other words, it means that there is no symbol position on the common reel to be won without displaying the RT start result both when the small role D prize is won and when the small role E prize is won. . In other words, when the symbol range on the reel band that can be moved within the symbol drawing range and can stop the symbols constituting the award on the winning line is defined as the winning range, a prize corresponding to the small role D prize is awarded. The range (PN = 5 to 11) and the winning range (PN = 1 to 4, 12 to 21) corresponding to the small role E prize do not overlap. This is because the player does not display the RT start result so that the stop operation timing is not specified, and the player must know whether the small role D prize or the small role E prize is won. For example, the symbol position on the reel to be won cannot be specified without displaying the RT start result corresponding to the small role D prize or the small role E prize, and the player can determine which of the small role D prize and the small role E prize. Relying on intuition as to whether or not the winner has been won, it is possible to prevent winning without displaying the RT start result.

  FIG. 29 is based on the reel stop control in step S109 in the winning line L1 when the left reel → middle reel → right reel is pressed in the game in which the small role D prize is won in the normal game or the RT1 game. It is a figure explaining stop control of a symbol. (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, respectively. FIG. 5B shows a stop data table TBL171 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 the stop data table TBL 371 that is selected when the right reel R3 is stopped by the third stop operation.

  In the case where the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the stop operation timing of the player is “7”, TBL 171 is selected as the stop data table for stopping the left reel R1, and 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 “red 7” symbol of symbol number PN = 10 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, TBL 271 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the middle reel R2, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and two frames are advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. The symbol is displayed at the middle display position. Next, TBL371 is selected as a stop data table for stopping the right reel R3, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the “bell” of the symbol number PN = 7 is not advanced from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. "The symbol is displayed at the middle display position. That is, “red 7-bell-bell” is displayed on the winning line L1, and the small role D prize is won.

  On the other hand, when the stop operation symbol number PN at the player's stop operation timing is “3”, for example, the left reel R1 obtains the advance frame number “2” and 2 from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. The frame is advanced and the “Plum” symbol of symbol number PN = 5 is displayed at the middle display position. Next, in the middle reel R2, the advance frame number “2” is acquired, and the “bell” symbol of symbol number PN = 5 is displayed at the middle display position by advancing two frames from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. Next, in the right reel R3, the advance frame number “0” is acquired, and the “bell” symbol of symbol number PN = 3 is displayed at the middle display position without advancing the frame from the symbol position indicated by the stop operation symbol number. In other words, the RT start result where “Plum-Bell-Bell” is arranged on the winning line L1 is displayed. As described above, regarding the left reel R1, depending on the player's stop operation timing, the case where the “red 7” symbol is aligned on the winning line and the case where the “plum” symbol is aligned are recognized. Specifically, when the stop operation symbol number PN acquired at the player's stop operation timing is “6” to “10”, the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1, and “1” to “ In the case of “5” and “11” to “21”, the “Plum” symbol is displayed on the winning line L1. As described above, the stop data table referred to by the small role D prize stop link table TBL27 is “red 7-bell-bell” which is a prize for the small role D according to the stop operation symbol number acquired at the stop operation timing. Or “Plum-Bell-Bell”, which is the starting point of RT.

  FIG. 30 is an explanatory diagram for explaining a stop mode in a game in which the small role D prize or the small role E prize is won. As described above, in the slot machine 1b, two small prizes D prize (first specific prize) and small role E prize (second specific prize) are provided as a plurality of specific prizes, and the reels of the left reel R1 are provided. Depending on the symbol position, the stop mode for stopping and displaying on the winning line is switched between the small role D prize and the small role E prize.

  That is, when the stop operation symbol numbers are “5” to “11” (symbol position 1), in the small role D prize winning game, as shown in FIG. In the small role E prize winning game, the RT start item “Plum-Bell-Bell” is displayed as shown in FIG. When the stop operation symbol numbers are “1” to “4” and “12” to “21” (symbol position 2), in the small role D prize winning game, as shown in FIG. “Plum-Bell-Bell” is displayed, and in the small role E prize winning game, the winning mode “White 7-Bell-Bell” is displayed as shown in FIG. Symbol position 1 becomes stop operation symbol numbers “5” to “11”, and symbol position 2 becomes stop operation symbol numbers “1” to “4” and “12” to “21”. Is the first stop operation, and when the left reel R1 is the last stop operation, the range of symbol positions to win is reduced from 7 frames to 5 frames, and the RT start outcome is displayed. The number of symbol positions will increase, and in both the small role D prize and the small role E prize, there will be no inconvenience in terms of control because there is no common symbol position for winning without displaying the RT start outcome. Absent. In this example, there are two specific prizes. However, if the symbols are placed so that there is no symbol position for winning without displaying the RT start outcome, the number of specific prizes will be as follows. The number of specific prizes can be increased without being limited to two.

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The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and for example, various modifications described below are possible.
(1) In the above-described embodiment, the RT1 game is illustrated as being started after the BB1 game and the BB2 game are finished. However, as shown in FIG. 31, the RT1 game is finished even if one BB game (BB1 game) is finished. It is possible to return to the base game without shifting to, and shift to the RT1 game when the other BB game (BB2 game) ends. In this case, the BB2 game can be a bonus game advantageous to the original player, but the number of acquisitions as the BB2 game end condition is set to 15. Therefore, even if the BB2 game is started, the game ends in 1-2 games and shifts to the RT1 game. Therefore, the BB2 award that starts the BB2 game can be as highly probable as the small role award because there are few balls in the BB2 game. That is, executing the lottery including the BB2 prize in the internal lottery functions as determining the start of the RT1 game by the lottery. On the other hand, since the number of payouts of the small part D prize and the small part E prize, which are specific prizes that become a function for ending the RT1 game, is set as low as, for example, three, which is the same as the inserted number, it does not affect the appearance The probability of the small role D prize and the small role E prize can be set high. Therefore, by controlling the winning notification of the small role D prize and the small role E prize, it is possible to easily continue the RT1 game according to the content of the notification, and whether or not the RT1 game can be continued depending on the player's intuition. It is possible to provide a highly playable slot machine equipped with a fun mode. Further, the winning rate may be controlled by controlling the winning notification. Specifically, the frequency of winning notification is increased when the payout rate falls below a certain value, and the frequency of winning notification is reduced when the payout rate exceeds a certain value.

(2) In the above-described embodiment, a plurality of small prizes are illustrated as specific prizes, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, a plurality of replay prizes or SB prizes may be used. Further, in a slot machine equipped with an SB game, a small role award (SB increase small role award) mounted only during the SB game may be used. When the symbol that constitutes the prize that functions as the specific prize is configured with 100% pullable symbols, the switching control based on the stop operation sequence described in the first embodiment is adopted to constitute the prize that functions as the specific prize. When the symbol includes a symbol that is not 100% drawn, the switching control based on the stop operation symbol position described in the second embodiment may be employed.

(3) In the above-described embodiment, a winning line that is a set of display positions in which the symbol arrangement constituting the specific prize is aligned and a winning line that is a set of display positions in which the RT start and output are aligned are the same in FIG. Although the winning lines L1 to L5 shown in A) are shown, the winning lines where the symbols constituting the specific prize are aligned are L1 to L5, the winning lines where the RT start outcome is aligned are L1 to L5, and FIG. 32 (B). You may employ | adopt the winning lines L1-L10 which added the winning lines L6-L10 which are the groups of the other display position shown in FIG. For example, the winning line may be a broken line as shown in FIG. In this case, the winning line L6 is composed of display positions M1, U2, and U3, the winning line L7 is composed of display positions M1, D2, and D3, and the winning line L8 is composed of display positions U1, M2, and U3, L9 includes display positions D1, M2, and D3, and the winning line L10 includes display positions D1, U2, and D3.

(4) In the second embodiment described above, one red 7 constituting the small role D prize is arranged in the symbol arrangement of the left reel R1, and an interval of 20 frames from one red 7 to the next red 7 is arranged. The white 7 composing the small role E prize has an interval of 13 frames from one white 7 to the next white 7. In the stop control of this example, it is important to derive the RT start output by missing. Since the pull-in range (predetermined range) in the stop control is 4 frames, symbols constituting the small role D prize and small role E prize may be arranged at intervals of 5 frames or more exceeding this.

(5) Further, in each of the above-described embodiments, the CPU 101 determines whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied, is determined to satisfy the predetermined condition, and a part or all of a plurality of specific prizes are determined by internal lottery. In the game showing any one of the above, the selected specific prize may be notified. In the first embodiment described above, in order to avoid deriving the RT start outcome of the RT2 game, in the RT1 game, the stop operation is performed in the specific stop operation order in the game that has won one of the plurality of specific prizes. There is a need to do. In the second embodiment, it is necessary to win a prize. Here, since the stop operation order or the selected special prize is unknown, the player performs the stop operation depending on intuition. In this case, by notifying the selected specific prize, the player can continue the RT1 game by a stop operation.

(6) Also, in each of the above-described embodiments, the RT start outcome, which is a specific outcome of winning the small role B prize (specific prize) in the RT1 game starting after the end of the BB game is won. When (specific stop mode) is aligned on the winning line, one RT2 game is started. However, the normal game may be returned without going through the RT2 game. In this case, the specific outcome (specific stop mode) functions as the RT end outcome of the RT1 game. Specifically, in the flowchart showing the contents of the winning determination process shown in FIG. 23, the process for setting the RT2 game flag in step S110h2 and the process for setting the number of games to be RT2 game in step S110h3 are executed once. By not doing so, the CPU 101 can control to return to the normal game when a specific outcome (specific stop mode) is displayed.

1 Slot machine 13a, 13b, 13c Reel stop button 12 Start lever 101 CPU
L1-L5 Winning line R1 Left reel R2 Middle reel R3 Right reel

Claims (5)

Provided in correspondence with the plurality of display columns, a plurality of display columns each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged therein and capable of variable display, a start operation means for a player to input an instruction to start the variable display, and A plurality of stop operation means for allowing a player to input an instruction to stop the variable display, and there are a plurality of display positions as positions where symbols are displayed for each of the plurality of display columns, and a plurality of winning prizes. Each of the lines is a set of one display position specified for each of the plurality of display columns, there are a plurality of prizes as game values given to the player as a result of the game, and the variable display of the plurality of display columns is When the stop mode on the winning line in the stopped state is a predetermined mode, a prize is won, a predetermined game value is given according to the won prize, and a game value is given to the plurality of prizes As play A small prize with medium payout, a re-game award that gives a condition for starting the next game without paying the game medium as a game value to be given, and a game type given as a game value to be given A start award to be transferred to a game, and the start award includes a special game start award for starting a special game, and a plurality of types including a normal game, a first replay winning high probability game, and the special game A slot machine capable of running
A lottery is executed to generate lottery information indicating a lottery result, and the lottery targets of the base game and the first replay winning high-probability game are a part of the plurality of prizes and a winning stop A plurality of specific prizes having different aspects, the special game start prize and the replay prize are included, and the winning probability that the replay prize is selected by lottery is selected in the first replay win high probability game. Lottery means to set it higher than the normal game;
Stop control means capable of controlling a position at which the variable display of the plurality of display columns is stopped so as to draw a symbol within a predetermined range from the winning line to the winning line;
In the first replay winning probability game, when the stop mode of the plurality of display sequences is a specific stop mode, the first replay winning probability game is terminated in the game, and the plurality of display sequences If the stop mode is not the specific stop mode, the game management means for continuing the first replay winning high probability game,
When the number of symbols in the predetermined range is a first number and the number of display positions located on the plurality of winning lines is a second number, the symbols constituting the specific prize in each of the plurality of specific prizes; Arrange at least one of the symbol intervals to be equal to or greater than the total number of the first number and the second number;
The stop control means includes
In the base game and the first replay winning high probability game in which the lottery information indicates winning of any of the plurality of specific prizes,
When a symbol constituting the specific prize indicated by the lottery information is located within the predetermined range from the winning line, each of the plurality of display columns is controlled so as to draw the symbol on the winning line,
When the symbol constituting the specific prize indicated by the lottery information is not located within the predetermined range from the winning line, each of the plurality of display columns is controlled to be the specific stop mode,
The specific stop mode is composed of a set of symbols on the winning line, and the set of symbols constituting the specific prize and the set of symbols configuring the specific stop mode are a specific display column among the plurality of display columns. And the symbols of the other display columns except the specific display column are the same among the plurality of display columns,
In the specific display row, at least one interval among the intervals between the symbols constituting each specific prize is arranged so as to be equal to or more than the total number,
In the other display row, the interval between the symbols constituting the specific stop mode is arranged so as to be within the predetermined range,
In the specific display row, when the range of the symbols on the display row that can be moved within the predetermined range and stop the symbols constituting the prize on the winning line is set as the winning range, The winning ranges are not duplicated ,
The plurality of types of games include a second replay winning high probability game,
The lottery means includes a plurality of the small role award, the special game start award, and the replay award as the lottery objects of the second replay win high probability game, and the second replay win A winning probability at which the replay prize in the high probability game is selected by lottery is set higher than a winning probability at which the replay prize in the normal game is selected by lottery;
In the first replay winning high probability game, the game management means ends the first replay winning high probability game in the game when the stop mode of the plurality of display columns is a specific stop mode. When the game type from the next game is shifted to the second replay winning high probability game and the stop mode of the plurality of display columns is not the specific stop mode, the first replay winning high probability game is A slot machine characterized by being continued .   2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein in the specific display row, the interval between symbols constituting the specific stop mode is arranged so as to be within the predetermined range. Determining means for determining whether or not a predetermined condition is satisfied;
In a game in which the determination means determines that the predetermined condition is satisfied, and the lottery information indicates any or all of a plurality of specific prizes, an informing means for notifying the selected special prize;
The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising:   The game management means manages a game from the game transferred to the first replay winning high probability game until the first number of games elapses as the first replay winning high probability game, When the replay winning high-probability game ends, the game type is changed to the normal game, and the first game number is set to be larger than the reciprocal of the winning probability that the special game start prize is selected by lottery. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein the slot machine is characterized in that: The game management means manages a game from the game transferred to the second replay winning high probability game until the second number of games elapses as the second replay winning high probability game, When the replay winning high-probability game is completed, the game type is changed to the normal game, and the second game number is a sum of winning probabilities that each prize included in the small role prize is selected by lottery. 5. The slot machine according to claim 1 , wherein the slot machine is set to be smaller than the reciprocal of the probability .

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