JP4675917B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine, a program, and an information storage medium.

  2. Description of the Related Art Conventionally, a gaming machine (rotational gaming machine, slot machine) having a plurality of reels having symbols arranged on an outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain game value to game media such as medals and pachinko balls, and performs a game for acquiring such game media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on the player's operation, and displays the game result using a combination of symbols arranged on the reel based on the result of the internal lottery. In addition, it has a function of paying out medals when a winning combination is won.

In addition, the probability of winning a small role (a role that pays out medals, etc. when winning a prize) or bonus (a role that triggers a transition to a bonus state where a large amount of medals can be acquired in a short time) has been maintained. There is a gaming machine in which the player is allowed to perform a replay time game by controlling the winning probability of replay (a role that does not require the insertion of medals etc. in the next game due to winning). (See Patent Document 1). In this replay time game, generally, control for increasing the winning probability of replay is performed, and the game can be digested under conditions advantageous to the player by winning the replay with high frequency. For this reason, as a specification for giving ups and downs to the player's medal acquisition situation, control is adopted that varies the winning probability of replay in many gaming machines.
JP 2006-334120 A

  However, with conventional gaming machines, if the winning probability of replay is increased with a high probability, the replay time game has been played a predetermined number of times, and the bonus is won or won in the replay time game. As an exceptional change opportunity, control was performed to change the winning probability of replay to a low probability. For this reason, if a bonus is won before a predetermined number of replay times have been played, or if the bonus has been won, internal lottery will be performed with a lower replay win probability in subsequent games. As a result, the benefits of replay time games could not be fully received.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine, a program, and a game machine for controlling the winning probability of replay so that the player can obtain an ups and downs in the acquisition status of game media than before. An object is to provide an information storage medium.

  (1) In the present invention, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a small role in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize, and a next game without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize A lottery means for performing an internal lottery that determines whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations are to be performed, a control for rotating the plurality of reels, and a control for stopping the plurality of reels according to the result of the internal lottery. Reel control means for performing a game state transition control means for performing a control for shifting a gaming state between a normal state and a plurality of types of bonus states in which the winning probability of the small part is increased from the normal state, Replay probability control means for performing control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery with a predetermined change opportunity, and a combination of symbols showing a winning form of a combination in a stopped state of the plurality of reels A gaming machine in which a winning combination is won based on what is displayed, and the lottery means, in the internal lottery in the normal state, in addition to the small role and the replay, The game state transition control means determines whether or not the special bonus of the plurality of types of bonuses is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and the selected special bonus is won. The game state is shifted to the special bonus state, and the special bonus state is terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state in accordance with establishment of a predetermined termination condition of the special bonus state, and the replay probability control means includes: Before the special bonus winning, the special bonus winning, and the end of the special bonus state. As change trigger is related gaming machine for controlling to vary the probability of winning the replay.

  “Increasing the winning probability of a small role” means that the winning probability of a small role in the internal lottery is increased compared to the normal state, and the type of small role that is the subject of the internal lottery is increased compared to that in the normal state. As a result, the winning combination probability of a small combination is increased, or control of stopping a plurality of reels as a small combination having been won regardless of the result of the internal lottery is included.

  According to the present invention, the control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed by using a trigger that is different from any of the winning of the special bonus, the winning of the special bonus, and the end of the special bonus state. For this reason, even if a special bonus is won in a game in which the winning probability of replay is controlled with a high probability in the normal state, a game that is waiting for a special bonus later, a special bonus state, and a special bonus In the game after the end of the bonus state, the winning probability of replay can be maintained at a high probability. As described above, in the present invention, since the winning probability of the replay can be taken over even in the game after the winning of the special bonus, the winning probability of the replay is increased until a predetermined fluctuation opportunity comes. The player can fully receive the benefits, and as a result, it is possible to give a undulation to the player's situation of acquiring the game media than before.

  (2) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the replay probability control means may perform control to change the winning probability of replay with the end of a bonus state different from the special bonus state as the change opportunity.

  In this way, the end of the bonus state different from the special bonus state can be used as a variable opportunity to increase the winning probability of replay or a variable opportunity to decrease the winning probability of replay. Can give ups and downs to the acquisition situation.

  (3) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, a first bonus state and a second bonus state are set as bonus states different from the special bonus state, and the replay probability control means is configured to perform the first bonus state. The end probability of replay is set to the first probability with the end of the change being set as a first probability, and the end probability of the second bonus state is set to the second probability lower than the first probability with the end of the second bonus state being set as the time of change. You may make it perform control to set.

  In this way, if the winning probability of replay is set to a high first probability by the end of the first bonus state, then the second probability that the winning probability of replay is low by the end of the second bonus state in the game thereafter. Until the special bonus is won and won, the replay winning probability is maintained at the first probability and the replay winning probability is maintained at the first probability. If transition is made, the winning probability of replay is set to the first probability again by the end of the first bonus state. That is, according to this aspect, once the winning probability of replay is set to a high state, the control that makes it easy to increase the player's expectation for the acquisition of game media that the winning probability of replay is difficult to be set low Can be realized.

  (4) In the gaming machine of the present invention, the replay probability control means displays a predetermined symbol combination different from a symbol combination indicating a winning form of the special bonus in a stopped state of the plurality of reels. You may make it perform control which fluctuates the winning probability of a replay as the said change opportunity.

  The “predetermined symbol combination different from the symbol combination indicating the special bonus winning pattern” may be a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern for a role other than the special bonus subject to the internal lottery, It may be a symbol combination that is not associated with the winning combination.

  In this way, the winning probability of the variable trigger replay is fluctuated that the predetermined symbol combination is displayed and the specific winning combination is won, or the predetermined symbol combination is displayed and the winning of the specific winning combination is missed By changing the winning probability of replay based on the game, it is possible to give a undulation to the player's acquisition status of the game media.

  (5) Further, in the gaming machine of the present invention, the replay probability control means performs control to change the winning probability of replay using the winning of a bonus different from the special bonus in the internal lottery in the normal state as the change opportunity. You may do it.

  In this way, the player's acquisition of game media can be achieved by using a bonus that is different from the special bonus as a variable opportunity that increases the winning probability of replay or a variable opportunity that decreases the winning probability of replay. Can give ups and downs to the situation.

  (6) The present invention also provides a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface, a small role in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize, and a game medium in accordance with a prize without requiring a game medium. A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations including a replay for playing a game, a control for rotating the plurality of reels, and a control for stopping the plurality of reels according to the result of the internal lottery Reel control means for performing a game state transition control means for performing a control for shifting a game state between a normal state and a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal state, and the internal lottery Replay probability control means for performing control to change the winning probability of replay at a predetermined fluctuation opportunity, and a combination of symbols indicating a winning form of a combination in a stopped state of the plurality of reels is displayed. A game machine in which a winning combination is awarded based on the fact that the lottery means triggers a transition to the bonus state in addition to the small role and the replay in the internal lottery in the normal state The game state transition control means controls the game state to shift from the normal state to the bonus state when the bonus is won in the internal lottery in the normal state and the winning bonus is won. And a replay probability control means for performing control for changing the winning probability of the replay, using the opportunity for the bonus, the winning of the bonus, and the end of the bonus state as the changing opportunity. It is.

  “Increasing the winning probability of a small role” means that the winning probability of a small role in the internal lottery is increased compared to the normal state, and the type of small role that is the subject of the internal lottery is increased compared to that in the normal state. As a result, the winning combination probability of a small combination is increased, or control of stopping a plurality of reels as a small combination having been won regardless of the result of the internal lottery is included.

  According to the present invention, the control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed with a trigger that is different from any of the winning of the bonus, the winning of the bonus, and the end of the bonus state as the changing trigger. For this reason, even if a bonus is won in a game in which the winning probability of replay is controlled with a high probability in the normal state, a game waiting for winning a bonus or a bonus state and the end of the bonus state In later games, the replay winning probability can be maintained at a high probability. As described above, in the present invention, since the winning probability of replay can be taken over even in the game related to the winning of the bonus, the benefit of increasing the winning probability of replay until a predetermined change opportunity comes. Can be sufficiently received by the player, and as a result, the player can obtain an ups and downs in the situation of acquiring the game medium.

  (7) Further, the present invention determines whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize and a replay in which a next game is performed without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize. Reel control means for performing lottery means for performing internal lottery, control for rotating a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and control for stopping the plurality of reels in accordance with the result of the internal lottery And a game state transition control means for performing a control for shifting the game state between the normal state and a plurality of types of bonus states in which the winning prize of the small part is higher than the normal state, and replay in the internal lottery The computer of the gaming machine is made to function as a replay probability control means for performing control for changing the winning probability with a predetermined change opportunity, and the winning combination of the combination is shown in the stopped state of the plurality of reels A program for a gaming machine in which a winning combination is awarded based on the display of a combination of patterns, wherein the lottery means in the internal lottery in the normal state, in addition to the small part and the replay, It is determined whether or not a plurality of types of bonuses that will trigger a transition to a bonus state, and the gaming state transition control means wins when a special bonus is won among the plurality of types of bonuses in the internal lottery in the normal state When the special bonus is won, the gaming state is shifted to the special bonus state, and the special bonus state is terminated when the predetermined termination condition of the special bonus state is satisfied, and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state. The replay probability control means is configured to win the special bonus, win the special bonus, and end the special bonus state. As one and the change triggered by different trigger also show, and a program for controlling to vary the probability of winning the replay.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (6) can be appropriately adopted, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (6). May be.

  (8) Further, the present invention determines whether or not a plurality of types of combinations including a small combination in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize and a replay in which a next game is performed without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize. Reel control means for performing lottery means for performing internal lottery, control for rotating a plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface, and control for stopping the plurality of reels in accordance with the result of the internal lottery A game state transition control means for performing a control of transitioning the game state between a normal state and a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small role is higher than the normal state, and a winning probability of replay in the internal lottery A combination of symbols that indicates a winning combination of a combination in a stopped state of the plurality of reels by causing the computer of the gaming machine to function as a replay probability control means for performing control to change at a predetermined change opportunity A program for a gaming machine in which a winning combination is based on what is displayed, wherein the lottery means in the internal lottery in the normal state, in addition to the small role and the replay, The game state transition control means determines whether or not the bonus that becomes the transition opportunity is won, and the game state is changed from the normal state to the bonus state by winning the bonus in the internal lottery in the normal state and winning the winning bonus The replay probability control means performs control to change the winning probability of the replay, using the trigger that is different from the winning of the bonus, the winning of the bonus, and the end of the bonus state as the changing opportunity. It relates to the program to be performed.

  The present invention also relates to an information storage medium that is readable by a computer and stores a program that causes the computer to function as each of the means described above.

  In the program and the information storage medium according to the present invention, each aspect shown in the above (2) to (6) can be appropriately adopted, and the computer functions as the means shown in (2) to (6). May be.

  Hereinafter, this embodiment will be described. In addition, this embodiment demonstrated below does not unduly limit the content of this invention described in the claim. In addition, all the configurations described in the present embodiment are not necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an external configuration of a gaming machine according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a so-called slot machine or spinning-type gaming machine, and is a type of gaming machine that performs games using medals as gaming media.

  In the gaming machine according to the present embodiment, a reel unit including a first reel R1 to a third reel R3 (a plurality of reels) is housed in a box-shaped casing including a storage box BX, a front upper door UD, and a front lower door DD. It has been. A hopper unit (not shown) as a medal payout device is housed in the lower portion of the reel unit in the housing. In the gaming machine casing of the present embodiment, a CPU, ROM (an example of an information storage medium), RAM, and the like are mounted, and a control board for controlling the operation of the gaming machine is also housed.

  Each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 is divided into 21 regions (each region is referred to as “frame”) at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface, and each frame has a plurality of types of symbols. One is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are pivotally supported by a step motor (reel driving means: not shown), and are each driven to rotate around the axis of the step motor. By controlling the width or the like, it is possible to stop in units of frames (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the step motor rotates and drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 in accordance with the drive pulse supplied from the control board, and the supply of the drive pulse from the control board is interrupted, As the rotation of the step motor stops, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 stop.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided so as to be individually openable and closable, and the front upper door UD has a display window DW that allows observation of the rotation state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Is provided. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, three (three frames) of a plurality of types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. The symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) can be observed from the front of the gaming machine through the display window DW. The player's game result is determined by the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the five active lines L1 to L5 in the display window DW, and the combination of the symbols on the effective line corresponds to a predetermined combination. In the case of, medals are paid out from the hopper unit as the winning combination.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, it is possible to insert (bet) up to 3 medals per game, and the effective lines L1 to L5 are valid according to the number of inserted medals (number of bets). The line to be converted is determined. First, when no medal is inserted or when the number of inserted medal is one, as shown in FIG. 2A, none of the lines are validated and remain invalidated. . When the number of inserted medals is 2, as shown in FIG. 2B, only one effective line L1 is activated, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, As shown in 2 (C), all five effective lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a game information display section DS. The game information display section DS is composed of an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and displays various game information such as the number of medals credited, the number of medals paid out or earned in one game, and the number of remaining bonus games. The

  In addition, the front upper door UD is provided with a liquid crystal display LCD for performing game effects. On the liquid crystal display LCD, various videos (or images) for assisting the game or for exciting the game are displayed. Further, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for performing a game effect are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or for exciting the game are output.

  The front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As the operation means, a bet button B0 (an example of an insertion operation means) for performing an operation for putting a stored medal into an insertion state, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are rotated to trigger a game. A start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means) for performing an operation, and a stop button B1 for performing an operation that triggers each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 being rotationally driven by a step motor. To B3 (an example of a stop operation means) are provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the player is set in a ready state in which a game can be started by inserting a medal into the medal insertion slot MI or performing an operation of pressing the bet button B0. When the player depresses the start lever SL, an internal lottery using a random number value is performed on the control board, and the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 start rotating by driving the step motor, and the first reel The pressing operation of the stop buttons B1 to B3 is permitted (validated) on condition that the rotation speed of the R1 to the third reel R3 has increased to a predetermined speed and a predetermined standby time (wait time) has elapsed. .

  Thereafter, when the player presses down the stop buttons B1 to B3 at an arbitrary timing, stop switches (stop signal output means: for example, a photo sensor, a continuity sensor, a pressure) built in each of the stop buttons B1 to B3 A sensor or the like) performs an ON operation, and changes a reel stop signal input to the control board from the OFF state to the ON state.

  When the player releases the stop buttons B1 to B3 that are in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch of each button is turned off, and the reel stop signal input to the control board is changed from the on state to the off state. .

  And the control board is a stop position according to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the OFF state to the ON state of the reel stop signal whose signal state changes according to the pressing timing and release timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped.

  Further, a medal payout opening MO and a medal tray MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and a number of medals according to the game result are paid out from the medal payout opening MO to the medal tray MP. Yes.

  FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram of the gaming machine of the present embodiment.

  The gaming machine of this embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100. The game control means 100 receives input signals from input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations for executing the game, and based on the calculation results. Thus, operation control of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, the speaker 340, and the like is performed. The functions of the game control means 100 are realized by various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of an information storage medium), or hardware such as RAM, or software comprising a given program. Is done.

  The game control means 100 includes a random number generation means 110, a lottery table selection means 120A, a lottery means 120B, a flag setting means 120C, a reel control means 130, a winning determination means 140, a payout control means 150, a replay processing means 160, and a game state transition. It includes a control means 170, an effect control means 180, and a storage means 190.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating random numbers for lottery. The random value can be generated based on, for example, a count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In this embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value that is randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing and the like are irregular. Includes a value that can function as a random number.

  The lottery table selection unit 120A determines which lottery table to use for the internal lottery among a plurality of lottery tables stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, a plurality of types of gaming states such as a normal state, a bonus establishment state, a bonus state, etc. can be set, and the storage means 190 has a lottery table for internal lottery in each gaming state. It is remembered. In the lottery table for each gaming state, it is necessary to replay each of a plurality of random values (for example, 65536 random values from 0 to 65535) (replay: no need to insert medals in the next game with winning) Will be: Replay 1, Replay 2), small role (the role where a predetermined number of medals will be paid out when winning a prize: bell, cherry, special small role 1 to special small role 9), and bonus (to the bonus state) Any of the various roles such as the role that becomes the transition opportunity) or the loss is associated. In this embodiment, the first big bonus (RBB1: an example of the first bonus), the second big bonus (RBB2: an example of the second bonus), and the third big bonus (CBB: an example of the special bonus) are used as bonuses. Three types of bonuses are prepared, and the first big bonus state (RBB1 state: an example of the first bonus state) and the second big bonus state (RBB2 state: an example of the second bonus state) according to winning of each bonus. The third big bonus state (CBB state: an example of a special bonus state) is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the lottery table selecting unit 120A performs a control for changing the winning probability of the replay in the internal lottery (the winning probability of at least one of the replay 1 and the replay 2) at a predetermined change opportunity. 122 is included. Here, the lottery table storage unit 191 stores lottery tables in which the winning probabilities of the roles other than replay are the same and only the winning probability of the replay is different in association with the same gaming state, and the replay probability control unit 122 increases the winning probability of replay by switching the lottery table used in the internal lottery among a plurality of lottery tables having different winning probabilities of replay as a predetermined change opportunity comes Control to move or lower. In the present embodiment, as a change opportunity for changing the winning probability of replay, a change opportunity linked with a game state transfer opportunity and a change opportunity not linked with a game state transfer opportunity are set.

  First, as shown in FIG. 4, the replay probability control means 122 determines that the gaming state is RBB1 based on winning the first big bonus (RBB1) or the second big bonus (RBB2) in the internal lottery in the normal state. When the state or the RBB2 established state is entered, control for setting the replay winning probability to about 1/3 is performed. That is, the replay probability control means 122 performs control to change the winning probability of replay by using a winning of a bonus different from the third big bonus (CBB) in the internal lottery in the normal state as a change opportunity.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, the replay probability control means 122 performs control for setting the winning probability of replay to 0 based on the winning of the first big bonus or the winning of the second big bonus. In other words, the replay probability control means 122 has a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of the first big bonus different from a symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the third big bonus in the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, or the second combination. Control is performed to change the winning probability of replay on the occasion that the combination of symbols indicating the big bonus winning pattern is displayed. In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in the first big bonus state and the second big bonus state, the replay winning probability is 0, so that the replay is not set for the internal lottery.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 4, the replay probability control means 122 sets the winning probability of replay to about 1 / 1.3 (an example of the first probability) with the end of the first big bonus state (RBB1 state) as a change opportunity. At the same time, control is performed to set the winning probability of replay to about 1 / 7.3 (an example of the second probability) with the end of the second big bonus state (RBB2 state) as a change trigger. That is, the replay probability control means 122 performs control to change the winning probability of replay with the end of a bonus state different from the third big bonus state as a change trigger.

  Further, the replay probability control means 122 uses a different opportunity from the winning of the third big bonus (CBB), the winning of the third big bonus (CBB), and the end of the third big bonus state (CBB state) as a variable opportunity. Control to change the winning probability of replay. That is, the replay probability control means 122 determines the replay winning probability before the third big bonus is won from the time of winning the third big bonus until after the end of the third big bonus state that shifts with the winning of the third big bonus. Control to maintain the winning probability.

  The lottery means 120B performs an internal lottery that determines whether or not a winning combination is made based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is activated when a player presses a start lever SL (an example of a stop operation means).

  In the internal lottery, a random number value (random number for lottery) is acquired for each game based on a game start signal from the start switch 230, and the acquired random number value is stored in the lottery table storage unit 191 of the storage unit 190. It is determined whether or not the winning combination is won with reference to the lottery table.

  Based on the result of the internal lottery, the flag setting unit 120C changes the winning combination flag determined from the non-internal winning state (first flag state, off state) to the internal winning state (second flag state, on State), and the flag setting information is stored in the flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190. Also, in this embodiment, a flag that can carry on the internal winning state for the next game until the prize is won (carry-over possible flag) and a non-internal winning without carrying the internal winning state for the next game regardless of the winning. A flag to be reset to a state (carry-over impossible flag) is prepared. There are bonuses (the first big bonus, the second big bonus, and the third big bonus) that are associated with the former carry-over possible flag, and the other roles (for example, small role, replay, etc.) are the latter. It is associated with the carry-over impossible flag.

  Further, when the gaming state is the third big bonus state, the flag setting means 120C is associated with each of a plurality of types of small roles in each game regardless of the result of the internal lottery by the lottery means 120B. Process to set the flag is set to the internal winning state.

  The reel control means 130 steps the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 based on a game start signal from a start switch 230 that is actuated when the player depresses a start lever SL (an example of a game start operation means). In addition to performing control to rotate by the motor, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 that are rotationally driven by the step motor in accordance with the setting state of the flag (whether or not the winning combination).

  Then, the reel control means 130 is in a state in which the pressing operation (an example of the stop operation) with respect to the stop buttons B1 to B3 (an example of the stop operation means) is validated (in principle, the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3). In a state where the speed has reached a predetermined speed and a wait time is set, the fact that the wait time has elapsed may be an additional condition for validation) When the stop switch 240 is actuated by pressing B3, the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the step motor of the reel unit 310 is stopped based on the reel stop signal from the stop switch 240. Control is performed to stop each of the reels R1 to R3.

  That is, the reel controller 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed button of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop buttons B1 to B3 are pressed. The reel is stopped at the stop position. Specifically, referring to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage unit 193 of the storage unit 190, the first reels R1 to R1 corresponding to the press timings of the stop buttons B1 to B3 (mode of stop operation) and the like. The stop position of the third reel R3 is determined, and control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 at the determined stop position.

  In the stop control table, the position of each reel at the time of operation of the stop switch 240 according to the priority order determined for each combination in the table selected when two or more types of combination flags are set to the internal winning state. And the actual correspondence position of each reel is set. In particular, in this embodiment, the priority order is determined in the order of “Replay> Bonus> Board”. For example, in a table selected when both the replay and bonus flags are in the internal winning state, a replay winning is obtained. The stop position of each reel is set so that the symbols constituting the form are displayed on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the bonus winning form. Also, for example, in the table selected when both the bonus and small role flags are in the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the bonus winning pattern are placed on the active line in preference to the symbols constituting the small role winning pattern. The stop position of each reel is set so as to be displayed. That is, the reel control means 130, when the flags relating to two or more types of winning combinations are set to the internal winning state, the symbols constituting the winning combination having a low priority according to the priority set for each winning combination. Control is performed so that the reels are stopped so that symbols constituting a combination with higher priority are displayed on the active line.

  The reel control means 130 performs so-called pull-in processing and kick-out processing as control for stopping the reel. The pull-in process is a control process for stopping the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the internal winning state is stopped on the active line (so that the winning combination can be won). On the other hand, the kicking process is a control to stop the reel so that the symbol corresponding to the combination whose flag is set to the non-internal winning state does not stop on the active line (so that the winning combination cannot be won). It is processing. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, in order to realize the above-described pull-in process and kick-off process, the flag setting state, the press timing of the stop buttons B1 to B3, the press order, the stop position of the reel that has already stopped (or the effective line) The stop control table is set so that the stop position of each reel changes according to the types of symbols stopped on L1 to L5. In this way, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the internal winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the combination for which the flag is set to the non-winning state is in the form of winning. Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so as not to stop.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, the reel unit 310 includes a reel index (not shown) made of a photosensor, and the reel control means 130 detects a reference position signal detected by the reel index every time the reel rotates once. The rotation state of the current reel can be monitored by obtaining the rotation angle (the number of rotation steps of the rotation shaft of the step motor) from the reference position of the reel (the frame detected by the reel index) based on It has become.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, in the stop control table for determining the stop position of each rotating reel, the number of frames required for each reel R1 to R3 to stop after the stop button B1 to B3 is pressed is determined. The upper limit is set to 5 frames (0 frame to 4 frames), and the reel control means 130 is an opportunity to stop the stop buttons B1 to B3 in the pull-in process and kick process regarding the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Control is performed to stop the reel so that a symbol of a maximum of four frames ahead can be drawn from a frame located in the display window DW when the operation is performed. For this reason, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, for the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, a plurality of replay symbols “RP” and bell symbols “BEL” arranged on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. ”And the like are arranged so that the interval is within 5 frames, and when the replay is won or the bell is won, the replay symbol“ RP ” It has a symbol arrangement that allows the bell symbol “BEL” to be drawn on the active line.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the third big bonus state (CBB state: an example of the special bonus state), the reel control means 130 sets the first reel R1 to the special control state, Control is performed to stop the first reel R1 uniformly within 75 msec from the timing of pressing the stop button (corresponding to the time required to rotate about one frame). That is, for the first reel R1 set to the special control state in the third big bonus state, the position within one frame from the position of the reel corresponding to the pressing timing of the stop button B1 corresponding to the first reel R1 is the stop position. A stop control table for the third big bonus state is set as determined.

  In the third big bonus state (CBB state), the reel control means 130 is within 190 ms from the timing of pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 for the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 (approximately four frame rotations). In the stop control table for the third big bonus state, the symbol pull-in process and the kick-off process as described above are executed in the normal control state in which control is performed to stop each reel during the time required for movement). The stop positions of the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are set so that they can be performed.

  The winning determination unit 140 performs processing for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped, referring to the winning determination table stored in the winning determination table storage unit 194 of the storage unit 190, each reel is stopped. It is determined whether or not the combination of symbols stopped on the active line is a predetermined winning combination.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, the RBB1 symbol “7”, the RBB2 symbol “BAR”, and the CBB symbol “CHA” with respect to the outer peripheral surfaces of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310. ”, Bell symbol“ BEL ”, replay symbol“ RP ”, cherry symbol“ CHE ”, and dummy symbol“ DUM ”. Then, depending on the combination of symbols displayed on the active line when each reel is stopped, as shown in FIG. 6, the first big bonus (RBB1), the second big bonus (RBB2), the third big bonus ( CBB), replay (replay 1: normal replay, and replay 2: special replay), bell, cherry, and special small role 1 to special small role 9 are determined to determine whether or not a prize has been won. . In addition, “ANY” in the symbol combination indicating the winning type of cherry shown in FIG. 6 indicates that any symbol arranged on the outer peripheral surface of the reel may be used.

  Here, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the bonus state (RBB1 state, RBB2 state, CBB state), the effective line subject to winning determination is limited to the effective line L1 shown in FIG. It has become. For this reason, when the gaming state is the CBB state, due to the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 5, for the first reel R1 set to the special control state, an accurate eye-pressing operation is performed on the stop button B1. If not done, the possibility of missing a prize for Bell and Cherry arises. However, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 6, by setting special small combination 1 to special small combination 9, it is determined whether or not there is a winning based only on the symbol combination displayed on the active line L1. Even in the first reel R1, which is set in the special control state in the CBB state, the player does not need an accurate eye-pressing operation on the stop button B1, and the symbols constituting the small role are displayed on the active line L1. It becomes possible to display at the stop position, and as a result, in each game, it becomes possible to win any of the bell, cherry, or special small role 1 to special small role 9 to win, so in the CBB state It is possible to reduce the operational burden on the player in the game.

  In the gaming machine of the present embodiment, based on the determination result of the winning determination means 140, a control process for paying out medals, a replay process, a control process for shifting a gaming state, and the like are executed. For example, when a small role (bell, cherry, special small role) wins, the payout control means 150 performs a medal payout control process, and when a replay (replay 1, replay 2) wins, a replay processing means. When the replay process is performed according to 160 and a bonus (RBB1, RBB2, CBB) is won, or when the bonus state (RBB1, RBB2, CBB state) ends, the gaming state transition control means 170 changes the gaming state. A game state transition control process for transition is performed.

  The payout control means 150 performs payout control processing relating to the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when a winning combination is won, control is performed to instruct the hopper unit 320 (paying device) the number of medals to be paid out corresponding to the winning combination. At this time, the hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the designated payout number of medals. If credits (internal storage) of medals are permitted, the number of credits (credits) stored in a credit storage area (not shown) of the storage unit 190 instead of the payout control unit 150 paying out medals. Credit addition processing for adding the payout number to the number of medals that have been made. When a replay or bonus is won as a result of the game, medals are not paid out from the hopper unit 320, but a process (0-sheet process) is executed in which formally 0 medals are paid out.

  In addition, when the replay (replay) is won, the replay processing means 160 performs replay processing (replay processing) for setting the same preparation state as the previous game without requiring medal insertion for the next game. That is, in the gaming machine of the present embodiment, when a replay is won, the same number of medals as the previous game are automatically set to the inserted state without using the player's own medals (including credit medals). The automatic insertion process is performed, and the next game start operation (operation of pressing the start lever SL by the player) is waited in a state where the same effective line as the previous game is enabled.

  Further, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs a gaming state transition control process for transitioning the gaming state between the normal state, various bonus establishment states, and various bonus states based on the establishment of a predetermined transition condition. As the game condition transition condition, one condition may be defined, or a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are defined, transitioning a gaming state to another gaming state based on the fact that one of the plurality of conditions is satisfied or all of the plurality of conditions are satisfied Can do.

  In the gaming machine of this embodiment, the first big bonus state (RBB1 state), the second big bonus state (RBB2 state), and the third big bonus state (CBB state) can be set as the bonus state. In bonus games in each bonus state, control is performed so that the winning rate of the small role is higher than in the normal state. That is, in the RBB1, RBB2, and CBB states, it is easier to obtain more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state, and the gaming state (special state, bonus state) is advantageous to the player.

  The RBB1 state (an example of the first bonus state) is a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern of the RBB1 in the RBB1 established state (an example of the first bonus established state) that is shifted by winning the first big bonus (RBB1) in the internal lottery. The gaming state is shifted to when “7, 7, 7” is displayed. In the RBB1 state, in a bonus game, when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 360 or less: for example, 128) is paid out is an end condition, and the end condition is satisfied. Is controlled to shift the game state to the normal state (replay winning probability is about 1 / 1.3).

  The RBB2 state (an example of the second bonus state) is a symbol combination showing the winning pattern of the RBB2 in the RBB2 established state (an example of the second bonus established state) that shifts by winning the second big bonus (RBB2) in the internal lottery. This is a gaming state that shifts when “BAR / BAR / BAR” is displayed. In the RBB2 state, in the bonus game, when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (a predetermined number of 360 or less: for example, 128) is paid out is an end condition, and the end condition is satisfied. Is controlled to shift the gaming state to the normal state (replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3).

  In the RBB1 state and the RBB2 state, control is performed so that the player can repeatedly shift to the regular bonus state (RB state) in which the winning combination probability of the small combination is increased by increasing the type of small combination and the winning probability of the small combination. . The RB state is a gaming state in which one of a predetermined number of times (12 times) of bonus games and a predetermined number of times (8 times) of winnings in the bonus game is achieved. In the RBB1 state and the RBB2 state, control is performed so that the RB state can be repeatedly repeated until more than a predetermined number of medals are paid out. Thus, it can be said that the RBB1 state and the RBB2 state are game states (bonus states) that are advantageous to the player because many medals can be easily acquired in a short period of time compared to the normal state.

  The CBB state (an example of a special bonus state) is a symbol combination “CHA” indicating a CBB winning pattern in a CBB establishment state (an example of a special bonus establishment state) that is shifted by winning the third big bonus (CBB) in the internal lottery. This is a gaming state that is shifted to when “CHA / CHA” is displayed. In the CBB state, when the bonus game is set as an end condition when a predetermined number of medals exceeding a predetermined number (eg, a predetermined number of 253 or less: 72, for example) is paid out, the end condition is satisfied. Control is performed to shift the gaming state to the normal state (the replay winning probability is the same as the CBB winning probability).

  In the CBB state, the challenge bonus state (CB state) in which the first reel R1 is set to the special control state, the second reel R2 and the third reel R3 are set to the normal control state, and the bonus game is performed (CB state) is completed. It is controlled to operate continuously until the condition is satisfied. In the CB state, control for increasing the prize winning probability of the small combination is performed by setting all the small combination flags to the internal winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery performed by the lottery means 120. In this way, in the CBB state, control is performed so that the CB state continues until medals exceeding a predetermined number are paid out. Therefore, in the CBB state, it is easier to acquire more medals in a shorter period than in the normal state. Therefore, it can be said that the game state (bonus state) is advantageous for the player. In the gaming machine of this embodiment, even in the CB state, the internal lottery is performed so as to determine whether or not the replay is successful, and the winning probability is the same as the winning probability of the replay when the CBB is won by the replay probability control means 122. It is controlled to become.

  The effect control means 180 uses a display device 330 (an example of an effect device) such as a lamp, LED, or liquid crystal display based on the effect data selected with reference to the effect table stored in the effect table storage means 195. Control relating to the sound effect to be performed using the display effect to be performed and the speaker 340 (an example of the effect device) is performed. Specifically, a lamp or LED is turned on or blinked according to the occurrence of a gaming event such as insertion of a medal, operation on the bet button B0, start lever SL, stop buttons B1 to B3, or a change in gaming state, or a liquid crystal display By changing the display content of the LCD or by outputting sound from the speaker 340, effect control for exciting the game or assisting the game is performed.

  Note that the functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to a computer system (including a game system). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes the computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or DVD or a Web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240 and the like virtually function their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, a pointing device (mouse, etc.), or a controller. This can be realized by assigning. In the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not indispensable constituent elements, and these device units virtually function their functions by controlling images displayed on the display (display device 330). Can be realized.

2. Next, the control method employed in the gaming machine of this embodiment will be described in detail with reference to FIG.

  First, in the present embodiment, the gaming state is set to the normal state 1 in the initial setting at the time of power activation. In the normal state 1, the lottery table in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 7.3 is set as the lottery table for internal lottery.

  Next, when RBB1 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the RBB1 established state as shown by A1 in FIG. Further, when RBB2 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the RBB2 established state as indicated by A2 in FIG. When the CBB is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the CBB establishment state 1 as indicated by A3 in FIG.

  Here, in the RBB1 established state, the RBB2 established state, and the CBB established state 1, the lottery table in which each bonus is excluded from the internal lottery due to any of RBB1, RBB2, or CBB being won, Set as a lottery table. In the RBB1 established state lottery table and the RBB2 established state lottery table, the relationship between the winning combination and the random number value is set so that the winning probability of replay is increased from about 1 / 7.3 to about 1/3. . Further, in the lottery table for the CBB establishment state 1, the winning probability of replay is maintained at about 1 / 7.3, which is the same probability as the winning probability in the internal lottery in the normal state 1.

  When RBB1 is won in the RBB1 established state, the gaming state shifts to the RBB1 state as shown in B1 of FIG. In addition, when RBB2 is won in the RBB2 established state, the gaming state shifts to the RBB2 state as indicated by B2 in FIG. In CBB establishment state 1, when CBB is won, the gaming state shifts to CBB state 1 as shown in B3 of FIG.

  Here, in the RBB1 state and the RBB2 state, the winning probability of the replay is set to 0 by setting the lottery table in which the replay is excluded from the internal lottery object in accordance with the bonus winning that becomes the transition trigger of each state. Is set. Further, in the CBB state 1, following the CBB establishment state 1, the replay winning probability is maintained at about 1 / 7.3, which is the same probability as the winning probability in the internal lottery in the normal state 1. When a replay is won in the bonus game in the CBB state 1, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that the replay is given priority over the small role.

  Then, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 128) are paid out in the RBB1 state, the termination condition for the RBB1 state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed at the end of the RBB1 state, and when the RBB1 state ends, the winning probability of replay is reduced from 0 to about 0 as shown in C1 of FIG. In order to change to 1 / 1.3, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state 2.

  Also, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 128) are paid out in the RBB2 state, the termination condition for the RBB2 state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed at the end of the RBB2 state, and when the RBB2 state ends, the winning probability of replay is reduced from 0 to about 0 as shown in C2 of FIG. In order to change to 1 / 7.3, the gaming state is returned to the normal state 1.

  Further, when a medal exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 72) is paid out in the CBB state 1, the termination condition of the CBB state 1 is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, even when CBB state 1 ends, control is performed to continue to maintain the replay winning probability. When CBB state 1 ends, the gaming state is set to the normal state as shown by C3 in FIG. Return to 1.

  Next, when RBB1 and RBB2 are won in the internal lottery in the normal state 2, as shown in D1 and D2 in FIG. 7, the game is the same as in the case of winning the RBB1 and RBB2 in the internal lottery in the normal state 1. When the state shifts to the RBB1 established state or the RBB2 established state, control for changing the winning probability of replay from about 1 / 1.3 to about 1/3 is performed when the winning of RBB1 or the winning of RBB2 is triggered.

  However, in this embodiment, when the CBB is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 2, the control is performed to maintain the replay winning probability at about 1 / 1.3, as shown in D3 of FIG. The state shifts to CBB establishment state 2. When the CBB is won in the CBB establishment state 2, the winning probability of the replay is the same as the winning probability in the internal lottery in the normal state 2 by shifting the gaming state to the CBB state 2 as shown in B4 of FIG. Is maintained at about 1 / 1.3. That is, in the CBB state 2, the replay is won with a higher probability than the CBB state 1 in the bonus game.

  Thereafter, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 72) are paid out in the CBB state 2, the termination condition for the CBB state 2 is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, even if the CBB state 2 is ended, control for continuously maintaining the replay winning probability is performed. When the CBB state 2 is ended, the gaming state is changed to the normal state as shown by C4 in FIG. Return to 2.

  As described above, according to the control method of the present embodiment, as shown in C1 of FIG. 7, the transition to the normal state 2 in which the winning probability of the replay is higher than the normal state 1 is triggered by the end of the RBB1 state. As shown in C2 of FIG. 7, the winning probability of replay is controlled to return to the normal state 1 when the RBB2 state ends. Then, when transitioning to the normal state 2 via the RBB1 state, the replay is performed as indicated by D3, B4, and C4 in FIG. 7 from the normal state 2 to the normal state 1 via the RBB2 state. It becomes possible to repeatedly shift to the CBB state 2 while the winning probability of increases to about 1 / 1.3. That is, according to the control method of the present embodiment, once the player has entered a state where the winning probability of replay is high, a situation in which it is difficult to make a transition to a state where the winning probability of replay is low is formed. It is possible to realize control that makes it easy to increase expectations.

  According to the control method of the present embodiment described above, the control for changing the winning probability of replay is triggered by a different opportunity from CBB winning, CBB winning, and termination of CBB state 1 or CBB state 2. It is carried out. Therefore, even if the CBB is won in the game in the normal state 2, the replay is performed in the game in the subsequent CBB establishment state 2, the game in the CBB state 2, and the game after the end of the CBB state 2. It becomes possible to maintain a high probability of winning. Therefore, according to the control method of the present embodiment, since the winning probability of the replay can be maintained at the probability of the gaming state at the time of winning the CBB even in the game related to the winning of the CBB, The player can fully receive the benefit of increasing the replay winning probability until winning RBB2, and as a result, the player's medal acquisition situation can be more undulated than before.

3. Modifications The present invention is not limited to those described in the above embodiments, and various modifications can be made. Modifications will be introduced below. In each modification shown below, detailed explanation is omitted about matters common to the above-described embodiment, and major differences will be described.

3-1. Modification 1
In this modified example, when the replay 2 (special replay) is won in the internal lottery in the CBB state and the replay 2 wins, as shown in FIG. 8, the symbol combination “CHA / CHA / BEL” indicating the winning form of the replay 2 is shown. Based on the fact that (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the active line L1, the lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 1.3 is selected, and the replay is performed in the internal lottery in the subsequent game. A method of controlling to win with high probability is adopted.

  That is, in this example, as shown in FIG. 9, even when the normal state 1 shifts to the CBB state 1 via the CBB establishment state 1, the replay 2 is won in the CBB state 1, thereby As shown in C5, the CBB state 2 in which the replay winning probability is increased from about 1 / 7.3 to about 1 / 1.3 can be changed. Therefore, according to the control method of this modification, it is possible to control the gaming state to stay in a state where the winning probability of replay is high for a long time, and the winning probability of replay is increased even in CBB state 1 where the winning probability of replay is low. By giving an opportunity, the player's expectation in the game in the CBB state 1 can be improved, and the interest in the gaming machine can be more easily attracted.

  Further, according to the control method of the present modification, even when the replay 2 is won in the CBB state 1, the first reel R1 is set in the special control state, so that the stop button B1 is set at a specific timing. The replay 2 cannot be won unless the pressing operation is performed. Specifically, when Replay 2 is won in CBB state 1, No. 4, 4, 5, 9, 10, 12, 12, 13, 17, 17 in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. , So that the replay 2 cannot be won on the effective line L1 unless the stop button B1 is pressed at the timing when any of the symbols of No. 20 passes the stop position (so-called middle position) on the effective line L1. Control for stopping the first reel R1 is performed. Therefore, according to the control method of the present embodiment, the player's operation skill can be reflected with respect to the transition from the CBB state 1 to the CBB state 2.

  The control method according to this modification is not the CBB that triggers the transition to the CBB state in which the third big bonus continuously operates the CB state, but the RBB 3 state in which the RB state is continuously operated (variation example of the special bonus state). It can also be applied to the case where it is set as RBB3 (variation example of special bonus) that triggers the transition of the game, and in this case, for a specific small role (for example, cherry) that is the subject of internal lottery You may make it fluctuate the winning probability of a replay with a winning.

3-2. Modification 2
In this modified example, when replay 2 (special replay) is won in the internal lottery in the CBB state and replay 2 wins, as shown in FIG. 10, the symbol combination “CHA / CHA / BEL” indicating the winning form of replay 2 is shown. Based on the fact that (see FIG. 6) is displayed on the active line L1, the lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 is selected, and the replay is performed in the internal lottery in the subsequent game. A method of controlling to win with low probability is adopted.

  That is, in this example, as shown in FIG. 11, even when the normal state 2 is shifted to the CBB state 2 via the CBB establishment state 2, the replay 2 is won in the CBB state 2, thereby As shown in C5, the replay winning probability can be shifted to CBB state 1 which has been dropped from about 1 / 1.3 to about 1 / 7.3. Therefore, according to the control method of this modification, it is possible to control the gaming state so as not to stay in a state where the winning probability of replay is higher than necessary for a long period of time, and the replay is also performed in the CBB state 2 where the winning probability of replay is high. By giving the opportunity to drop the winning probability of the game, the player's sense of tension in the game in the CBB state 2 can be improved, and the monotonization of the game can be prevented.

  Further, according to the control method of the present modification example, even when the replay 2 is won in the CBB state 2, the first reel R1 is set in the special control state, so that the stop button B1 is set at a specific timing. If the pressing operation is performed, the replay 2 winning can be intentionally avoided. Specifically, when Replay 2 is won in CBB state 2, any one of No. 1 to No. 3, No. 6 to No. 8, No. 11, No. 14 to No. 16, and No. 19 in the symbol array shown in FIG. If the stop button B1 is pressed at the timing when the symbol of FIG. 1 passes the stop position (so-called middle position) on the effective line L1, the first reel R1 is stopped so that winning of the replay 2 is avoided on the effective line L1. Control is performed. For this reason, according to the control method of the present embodiment, the player's operation skill can be reflected with respect to the transition from the CBB state 2 to the CBB state 1.

  The control method according to this modification is not the CBB that triggers the transition to the CBB state in which the third big bonus continuously operates the CB state, but the RBB 3 state in which the RB state is continuously operated (variation example of the special bonus state). It can also be applied to the case where it is set as RBB3 (variation example of special bonus) that triggers the transition of the game, and in this case, for a specific small role (for example, cherry) that is the subject of internal lottery You may make it fluctuate the winning probability of a replay with a winning.

3-3. Modification 3
First, in this modification, a winning determination table as shown in FIG. 12 is stored in the winning determination table storage means 194 shown in FIG. The difference from the winning determination table shown in FIG. 6 is that the third big bonus is not the CBB that triggers the transition to the CBB state in which the CB state is continuously operated, but the RBB 3 state in which the RB state is continuously operated (special bonus) It is set as RBB3 (special bonus modification) that triggers the transition to the state modification example. Further, in this modified example, unlike the winning determination table shown in FIG. 6, there is only one type of replay and the small role is composed of only two types of bell and cherry.

  In this example, as shown in FIG. 13, with the RBB1 or RBB2 winning, the winning probability of replay is set to 0 so that the replay is not subject to the internal lottery in the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state. In response to the end of the state or the RBB2 state, the replay winning probability is controlled to fall (for example, change to about 1 / 7.3). Also, in this modification, the replay winning probability is maintained at the probability in the game before the winning of RBB3 in any case where RBB3 is won in the internal lottery, RBB3 wins, or the RBB3 state is ended. The method of controlling as is done. Further, in this modification, when the number of games counted after the end of the bonus state of the RBB1, RBB2, or RBB3 state reaches a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000), the winning probability of replay is increased. A control method is employed (for example, it fluctuates to about 1 / 1.3). Note that the number of games counted from the end of the bonus state is reset to 0 with the winning of either RBB1 or RBB2.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, a method for controlling the gaming state and the replay winning probability in the present modification will be specifically described.

  In this modification, the gaming state is set to the normal state 1 in the initial setting at the time of power activation. In the normal state 1, the lottery table in which the replay winning probability is set to about 1 / 1.3 is set as a lottery table for internal lottery.

  Next, when RBB1 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the RBB1 establishment state 1 as indicated by A1 in FIG. Further, when RBB2 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the RBB2 establishment state 1 as indicated by A2 in FIG. Further, when RBB3 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 1, the gaming state shifts to the RBB3 establishment state 1 as shown by A3 in FIG.

  Here, in the RBB1 establishment state 1, the RBB2 establishment state 1, and the RBB3 establishment state 1, the lottery table in which each bonus is excluded from the internal lottery due to any of RBB1, RBB2, or RBB3 being won, Set as a lottery table for internal lottery. In the lottery table for the RBB1 establishment state 1, the lottery table for the RBB2 establishment state 1, and the lottery table for the RBB3 establishment state 1, the winning probability of replay is the same as the winning probability in the internal lottery in the normal state 1. It is maintained at about 1 / 1.3.

  And in RBB1 establishment state 1, when RBB1 is awarded, the gaming state shifts to the RBB1 state as shown in B1 of FIG. Further, in RBB2 establishment state 1, when RBB2 is won, the gaming state shifts to the RBB2 state as shown in B2 of FIG. Further, in the RBB3 establishment state 1, when the RBB is won, the gaming state shifts to the RBB3 state 1 as shown in B3 of FIG.

  Here, in the RBB1 state and the RBB2 state, the winning probability of the replay is set to 0 by setting the lottery table in which the replay is excluded from the internal lottery object in accordance with the bonus winning that becomes the transition trigger of each state. Is set. Also, in RBB3 state 1, following RBB3 establishment state 1, the replay winning probability is maintained at about 1 / 1.3, which is the same probability as the winning probability in the internal lottery in normal state 1. When a replay is won in the bonus game in the RBB3 state 1, control is performed to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 so that the replay is won in preference to the small role.

  Then, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 128) are paid out in the RBB1 state, the termination condition for the RBB1 state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed at the end of the RBB1 state, and when the RBB1 state ends, the winning probability of replay is reduced from 0 to about 0 as shown in C1 of FIG. In order to change to 1 / 7.3, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state 2.

  Also, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 128) are paid out in the RBB2 state, the termination condition for the RBB2 state is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, control for changing the winning probability of replay is performed in response to the end of the RBB2 state. When the RBB2 state ends, the winning probability of replay is reduced from 0 to about 0 as shown in C2 of FIG. In order to change to 1 / 7.3, the gaming state is shifted to the normal state 2.

  Furthermore, when RBB3 state 1 exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 72) of medals, the end condition for RBB3 state 1 is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, even if RBB3 state 1 ends, control is performed to maintain the winning probability of replay. When RBB3 state 1 ends, the gaming state is changed to the normal state as shown by C3 in FIG. Return to 1.

  Next, when RBB1 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 2, the gaming state shifts to the RBB1 establishment state 2 as indicated by D1 in FIG. Further, when RBB2 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 2, the gaming state shifts to the RBB2 establishment state 2 as indicated by D2 in FIG. Further, when RBB3 is won in the internal lottery in the normal state 2, the gaming state shifts to the RBB3 establishment state 2 as indicated by D3 in FIG.

  Here, even in the RBB1 established state 2, the RBB2 established state 2, and the RBB3 established state 2, any of RBB1, RBB2, or RBB3 wins, so that the lottery table in which each bonus is excluded from the internal lottery target is obtained. This is set as a lottery table for internal lottery. In the lottery table for the RBB1 establishment state 2, the lottery table for the RBB2 establishment state 2, and the lottery table for the RBB3 establishment state 2, the winning probability of replay is the same as the winning probability in the internal lottery in the normal state 2. It is maintained at about 1 / 7.3.

  Then, when RBB1 is won in RBB1 establishment state 2 or when RBB2 is awarded in RBB2 establishment state 2, RBB1 is won in RBB1 establishment state 1 as shown in B4 and B5 of FIG. In the same way as when RBB2 is won in the RBB2 established state 1, the game state is changed to the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state, and the winning probability of replay is set to 0 when the RBB1 or RBB2 wins. , Excluded from the subject of internal lottery.

  However, in this modified example, when RBB3 is won in RBB3 establishment state 2, control is performed to maintain the replay winning probability at about 1 / 7.3. As shown in B6 of FIG. Transition to RBB3 state 2. Thereafter, when medals exceeding a predetermined number (for example, 72) are paid out in the RBB3 state 2, the termination condition of the RBB3 state 2 is satisfied. At this time, in the present embodiment, even if the RBB3 state 2 ends, the control for continuously maintaining the replay winning probability is performed. When the RBB3 state 2 ends, the gaming state is changed to the normal state as shown by C4 in FIG. Return to 2.

  Further, in this modification, when a transition is made to the normal state 2 via the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state, the number of games counted from the start point of the normal state 2 is counted, and the normal state 2, RBB3 establishment state 2 As shown in C5 to C7 in FIG. 14, when the total number of games counted from the start of the normal state 2 in the RBB3 state 2 has reached a predetermined number of games (for example, 1000 times), Control is performed to increase the winning probability from about 1 / 7.3 to about 1 / 1.3. In this way, even if a state where the winning probability of replay is low continues for a long period of time, the player can save the disadvantaged state by increasing the winning probability of replay by digesting a certain number of games (so-called Ceiling function) can be realized.

  As described above, according to the control method of the present modification, as shown in C1 and C2 of FIG. 14, the control is performed so as to shift to the normal state 2 where the winning probability of replay is low when the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state ends. Is done. Then, when the winning probability of replay is lowered, as shown in C5 to C7 in FIG. 14, the number of games counted from the start time of the normal state 2 which has shifted through the RBB1 state or the RBB2 state is a predetermined number of times. Control is performed so that the winning probability of replay is maintained until reaching. That is, according to the control method of the present modification, once the replay winning probability is shifted to a low state, a situation is formed in which it is difficult to shift to a high replay winning probability. The counted number of games is not reset depending on the winning or winning of the RBB3, and the counting of the number of games is continued. Therefore, while the transition to the RBB3 state 2 is repeated, the transition to the normal state 1 with a high replay winning probability is performed. It is possible to obtain an opportunity, and it is possible to realize control that can easily increase the player's expectation for medal acquisition even in a state where the replay winning probability is low.

  Note that the various methods described in the above embodiments and modifications can be appropriately combined and used as a control method for realizing the present invention. Also, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the case where a plurality of types of bonus states can be set has been described as an example. However, replay may be performed at a different timing from any of winning a bonus, winning a bonus, and ending the bonus state. The technique of changing the winning probability can be equally applied to a gaming machine in which only a single bonus state can be set. Further, in the above-described embodiment and each modified example, the case where there is one type of special bonus among a plurality of types of bonuses has been described as an example. However, two or more types of special bonuses may be prepared and settable. Even when all bonuses are treated as special bonuses, they can be included in the scope of the present invention.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance structure of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the setting method of the effective line in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the winning probability of a replay in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel in the gaming machine of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning determination method of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the game state in this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the winning probability of a replay in the modification 1 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the game state in the modification 1 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the winning probability of a replay in the modification 2 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the game state in the modification 2 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the winning determination method in the modification 3 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the winning probability of a replay in the modification 3 of this embodiment. It is a figure explaining the control method of the game state in the modification 3 of this embodiment.

Explanation of symbols

BX storage box, UD front upper door, DD front lower door, DW display window,
L1-L5 effective line, DS game information display part, LCD liquid crystal display,
R1 first reel, R2 second reel, R3 third reel,
B0 bet button, SL start lever, B1-B3 stop button,
MI medal slot, MO medal outlet, MP medal tray,
100 game control means, 110 random number judgment means, 120A lottery table selection means,
122 replay probability control means, 120B lottery means, 120C flag setting means,
130 reel control means, 140 winning determination means, 150 payout control means,
160 replay processing means, 170 gaming state transition control means, 180 effect control means,
190 storage means, 191 lottery table storage means, 192 flag storage means,
193 stop control table storage means, 194 winning determination table storage means,
195 Production table storage means,
210 medal insertion switch, 220 bet switch, 230 start switch,
240 stop switch, 310 reel unit, 320 hopper unit,
330 display device, 340 speaker

Claims (9)

A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations include a small role in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize and a replay in which a next game is performed without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize;
Reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels and a control for stopping the plurality of reels according to an internal lottery result;
A gaming state transition control means for performing a control of transitioning the gaming state between a normal state and a plurality of types of bonus states in which the winning probability of the small role is increased from the normal state;
Replay probability control means for performing control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery at a predetermined change opportunity,
A gaming machine in which a winning combination is based on a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination being displayed on an active line in a stopped state of the plurality of reels,
The lottery means
In the internal lottery in the normal state, in addition to the small role and the replay, whether or not a plurality of types of bonuses that trigger the transition to each bonus state is determined, and if any of the plurality of types of bonuses is won , You ’ll be able to carry over your winnings until you ’ve won.
In the special bonus state among the plurality of types of bonus states, the success or failure of the replay is determined by an internal lottery, and the small role is set to the winning state regardless of the result of the internal lottery.
The reel control means is
Each of the plurality of reels is effective in a normal control state in which control is performed for drawing a symbol on an effective line within a predetermined pull-in range, and at least one reel among the plurality of reels is effective in a pull-in range narrower than the predetermined pull-in range. Switch to the special control state that controls to draw the symbol on the line according to the gaming state, in the special bonus state, set to the special control state,
The gaming state transition control means is
When a special bonus is won among the plurality of types of bonuses in the internal lottery in the normal state, the winning special bonus is awarded to shift the gaming state to the special bonus state, and the special bonus state has a predetermined end condition. With the establishment, the special bonus state is terminated and the gaming state is shifted to the normal state,
The replay probability control means is
A gaming machine, wherein the control is performed to change the winning probability of the replay, using the change opportunity as an opportunity that is different from any of the winning of the special bonus, the winning of the special bonus, and the end of the special bonus state. In claim 1,
The replay probability control means is
A game machine that controls to change the winning probability of replay with the end of a bonus state different from the special bonus state as the change opportunity. In claim 1 or 2,
As a bonus state different from the special bonus state, a first bonus state and a second bonus state are set,
The replay probability control means is
The winning probability of replay is set to the first probability with the end of the first bonus state as the change opportunity, and the winning probability of replay is lower than the first probability with the end of the second bonus state as the change opportunity. A gaming machine that performs control to be set to a second probability. In any one of Claims 1-3,
The replay probability control means is
Control is performed to change the winning probability of replay with the change triggering that a predetermined symbol combination different from the symbol combination indicating the winning pattern of the special bonus is displayed in a stopped state of the plurality of reels. To play. In any one of Claims 1-4,
The replay probability control means is
A gaming machine, wherein a control for changing a winning probability of replay is performed using a winning of a bonus different from the special bonus in the internal lottery in the normal state as the change trigger. In any one of Claims 1-5,
As the replay, normal replay and special replay are set,
The lottery means
In the special bonus state, whether or not the normal replay and the special replay are determined by an internal lottery, and the small role is set to be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery,
The replay probability control means is
A gaming machine, characterized in that control for changing a winning probability of replay is performed with the change triggering that the special replay is won in the special bonus state. A plurality of reels having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
A lottery means for performing an internal lottery for determining whether or not a plurality of types of winning combinations include a small role in which a game medium is paid out in accordance with a prize and a replay in which a next game is performed without requiring a game medium in accordance with a prize;
Reel control means for performing a control for rotating the plurality of reels and a control for stopping the plurality of reels according to an internal lottery result;
A gaming state transition control means for performing a control of transitioning the gaming state between a normal state and a bonus state in which the winning probability of the small part is increased from the normal state;
Replay probability control means for performing control to change the winning probability of replay in the internal lottery at a predetermined change opportunity,
A gaming machine in which a winning combination is based on a combination of symbols indicating a winning pattern of a winning combination being displayed on an active line in a stopped state of the plurality of reels,
The lottery means
In the internal lottery in the normal state, whether or not a bonus that triggers the transition to the bonus state is determined in addition to the small role and the replay, and when the bonus is won, the bonus is won until the bonus is won The situation can be carried over,
In the bonus state, an internal lottery determines whether or not the replay is successful, and sets the small role to be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery,
The reel control means is
Each of the plurality of reels is effective in a normal control state in which control is performed to draw a symbol on an effective line within a predetermined pull-in range, and in at least one reel of the plurality of reels in a pull-in range narrower than the predetermined pull-in range. Switch to a special control state that controls to draw a symbol on the line according to the gaming state, in the bonus state to set the special control state,
The gaming state transition control means is
A bonus is won in the internal lottery in the normal state, and a control is performed to shift the gaming state from the normal state to the bonus state by winning the winning bonus,
The replay probability control means is
A game machine, wherein control for changing the winning probability of the replay is performed by using a trigger that is different from the winning of the bonus, the winning of the bonus, and the end of the bonus state as the changing trigger. In claim 7,
As the replay, normal replay and special replay are set,
The lottery means
In the bonus state, whether or not the normal replay and the special replay are determined by an internal lottery, and the small role is set to be won regardless of the result of the internal lottery,
The replay probability control means is
A gaming machine, wherein a control for changing a winning probability of replay is performed with the change triggering that the special replay is won in the bonus state. In any one of Claims 1-8,
In the bonus game, the number of active lines to be determined for winning is smaller than in the normal game.

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