JP4683867B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine that performs a variable display game in which identification information of a variable display device is variably displayed and the identification information of the variable display device is stopped and displayed by a player's stop operation, and more particularly, a change caused by a player's stop operation. The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which the possibility that a specific gaming state advantageous to a player will continue corresponding to the result of a display game changes.

  Conventionally, a variable display device having a plurality of (for example, three) variable display portions such as reels or drums on which a plurality of symbols are displayed on the outer peripheral surface is provided, and a plurality of symbols are variably displayed by rotating these variable display portions. The player is given a predetermined game value in connection with forming a predetermined stop display mode on an active line in which the stop display mode of the symbol when the variable display game is finished is performed. Generally, a slot machine that is assigned to the above is known.

  In such a slot machine, after a player inputs a bet amount based on a predetermined number (usually 1 to 3) of game media (for example, medal) insertion operations or bet button operations (bet operations) from credits. The reels are rotated by operating the start lever to display the symbols in a variable manner, and each reel is automatically operated after a certain period of time or the player operates the reel stop button provided for each reel. The symbols are stopped and displayed by sequentially stopping the rotation. Then, when the reel is stopped, the stop display mode formed on the active line activated in response to the input of the bet number has become a predetermined stop display mode (winning mode) set in advance. In this case, the winning is confirmed, and the number of game media corresponding to the winning type is given to the player.

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

  Also, in a general slot machine that uses medals, a plurality of types of winnings are prepared. For example, a small role winning in which a predetermined number (for example, 8) of medals is paid out, bet one medal. A JAC prize where a relatively large number (for example, 15) of medals are paid out, a replay prize that allows a game to be played again without betting medals, and a JAC game that is easy to obtain a JAC prize with a high probability. RB winning that generates a regular bonus that can be played (hereinafter abbreviated as RB), and a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as BB) that can be played a predetermined number of times in a small role game and an RB game that are easy to obtain a small role winning with high probability BB winning to be prepared is prepared. In particular, when an RB prize or a BB prize is established, a special game state is generated in which a large amount (100 or more) of game media can be obtained at a time as compared to the small role prize.

  Usually, a slot machine is equipped with a function (internal lottery means) for performing a lottery to determine whether or not to win various prizes in connection with the execution of a game (start operation). Only when one of the winnings is won (the winning flag is established), the symbol corresponding to the established winning is allowed to stop on the active line to form a winning mode.

  In addition, there is a slot machine in which the winning probability of a specific small role winning by the internal lottery means is higher than that in the normal game, and a specific gaming state called a concentrated role mode advantageous to the player can be executed. In general, the specific game state is ended when a specific condition such as a predetermined number of games is executed or a specific stop display mode is stopped and displayed.

For example, in Patent Literature 1, the specific game state is continued until the result of the variable display game in a specific game state (concentrated combination mode) becomes a specific stop display mode (skull symbol arrangement). Thereby, the continuation possibility of a specific game state is given a width according to the skill of the player's stop operation.
Japanese Patent Laid-Open No. 11-178982

  However, in the slot machine according to the prior application, the stop display mode (end mode, skull pattern arrangement) in which the specific game state ends is configured to appear only in the specific game state (concentrated role mode). ing. That is, in the internal lottery in the normal gaming state, a winning corresponding to this end mode is not drawn. Therefore, since the player cannot understand how often a winning corresponding to the end mode appears in the normal game state, a player who is not familiar with the game will be in the specific game state and suddenly become the end mode. It is also possible to align the skull design.

  Therefore, the present invention makes it possible to make the end mode (the symbol corresponding to the skull symbol of the conventional example) appropriately appear from the normal time by ending the specific gaming state even in the normal gaming state (non-bonus gaming state). Providing gaming machines that allow the player to understand the appearance frequency of the end mode of a specific game state, and to perform operations that do not align the end mode with the attention gained during normal times even when the specific game state is reached The purpose is to do.

The invention according to claim 1 is provided separately for a variable display device having a plurality of variable display portions (reels) capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information, and corresponding to the plurality of variable display portions. And a variable display game in which identification information is variably displayed on the variable display device and the identification information of the corresponding variable display portion is stopped and displayed by an input from each stop operation portion. And a lottery to determine whether or not the variable display unit can form a stop display mode corresponding to any of a plurality of types of winnings when the variable display game is started. an internal lottery means, in the gaming machine and a notification means capable of notifying the player that they have won in any one of the winning as a result of the lottery by the internal lottery means and said game control means , Starts the advantageous specific player to the player than the normal game based on the satisfied (BB after completion of drawing, etc.) of a predetermined condition, and winning the particular winning predetermined by the internal lottery means ('s it winning) A specific game control means for ending the specific game when a predetermined end mode (end / end / end) is formed in the variable display section, and winning the specific prize by the internal lottery means, When the input mode by the stop operation unit is the predetermined first input mode, the identification information is stopped and displayed so that the end mode is formed on the variable display unit, and the input mode by the stop operation unit is Control for stopping and displaying the identification information so that a display mode other than the end mode is formed on the variable display unit when the second input mode is different from the first input mode. Comprising a stop operation mode control means for performing a display mode other than the termination embodiment, the a stop display mode that does not form the stop display mode corresponding to the different kinds of winning the specific winning, the internal lottery means, regardless of whether the usually the running of a particular game or running a game, make lottery of the specific winning the same probability, the notification means, the specific or the the normal running of the game Regardless of whether or not the game is being executed, it is configured to be able to execute a predetermined notification effect when winning the specific prize,
The predetermined notification effect is executed with a higher probability when the specific prize is won during the execution of the specific game than when the specific prize is won during the execution of the normal game. .

  Here, as the “specific game”, for example, a so-called RT (replay time) game in which the winning probability of the replay winning is higher than that of the normal game in a predetermined period after the end of the big bonus (BB), or a specific small role winning is obtained. There are intensive games for small roles in which the winning probability is higher than that of the base game. In addition, a so-called CT (challenge time) that allows a player to win a small role winning by the skill of the player by releasing the stop control of at least one of the three reels in a predetermined period after the end of the BB. ) Games are also included. In short, it means a game that becomes more advantageous to the player as it continues for a long time.

  The “input mode” includes not only the pressing order of the stop operation unit but also the stop operation timing. Further, when a specific winning is won in the normal gaming state, an end mode is formed when operated in the first input mode, and a display mode other than the end mode is formed when operated in the second input mode. .

  For example, the “second input mode” means that the middle reel and the right reel are stopped in the first and second reel stop operations (so-called irregular pressing), and a special prize is placed in the middle stage of the stopped reels. The corresponding symbol is stopped and displayed, and the effective line where the specific winning can be achieved is limited to the middle horizontal line, and finally the specific symbol is stopped at the timing at which the specific symbol can be stopped and displayed without pull-in control in the middle of the left reel (so-called This is an input mode. On the other hand, the “first input mode” is an input mode other than the second input mode, that is, an input mode in which the left reel is stopped in the first or second reel stop operation, or the first and second modes. When the middle reel and the right reel are stopped in the reel stop operation (so-called irregular pressing), the symbols corresponding to the specific winning are stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the stopped reel, and the effective line where the specific winning can be achieved. This is an input mode in which a specific symbol is finally stopped at the middle stage of the left reel at a timing at which stop display cannot be performed without pull-in control in a state where is limited to the middle horizontal line.

The invention according to claim 2 is provided with a prize value giving means for giving a player a different prize value corresponding to the stop display mode in the variable display section, and the prize value giving means is selected when the specific prize is won. When the variable display unit is stopped and displayed, the prize value corresponding to the specific prize is determined regardless of whether the stop display mode of the variable display unit is the end mode or the display mode other than the end mode. Is provided .

According to a third aspect of the present invention, the specific game control means includes that a predetermined number of variable display games have been executed since the start of the specific game, and a predetermined end mode has been formed in the variable display unit. The specific game is configured to end when either one is established, and the prize value giving means stops the variable display unit when the variable display unit is stopped and displayed when the specific winning is won. The end mode gives a larger prize value than when the display mode is a display mode other than the end mode .

The invention according to claim 4 includes a variable display start operation unit that receives a start operation of a variable display game from a player, and the variable display game is started by an input from the variable display start operation unit. The game control means is executed by sequentially stopping and displaying the identification information of the corresponding variable display sections by sequential input from each stop operation section, and the identification information of all the variable display sections is stopped and displayed. Comprises notification time selection means for selecting the execution time of the predetermined notification effect by the notification means from a plurality of predetermined notification times, and the notification time is variable by operation of the variable display start operation unit. At least a variable display start time of the display unit (at the start of the variable display game) and a variable display stop time of the variable display unit by operation of the stop operation unit (at the time of operating each stop switch) Thus, the notification time selection means selects the variable display stop time with a higher probability during the execution of the normal game than during the execution of the specific game, while the execution of the normal game during the execution of the specific game. The variation display start time is selected with a higher probability than during execution, and the notification means monitors the progress state of the variable display game and reaches the notification time selected by the notification time selection means The predetermined notification effect is executed .

According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, the game control means wins a special prize by the internal lottery means, and the identification information of the variable display unit stopped and displayed by an input from a stop operation part corresponds to the special prize. When the special mode is formed, the second input mode is determined in advance when the special game state control means for generating a special game state for giving a privilege to the player and when the specific winning is won by the internal lottery means. It is possible to add information on the second input mode selected by the second input mode selection unit selected at random and the second input mode selected by the second input mode selection unit to a predetermined notification effect by the notification unit Input mode information adding means, and during the execution of the specific game, the input mode information adding means corresponds to the game result in the specific game. The variable display game (the special prize flag is set after the special prize is won by the internal lottery means and the special prize can be obtained) is changed. In the established state (except for the flag establishment game), the information and contents of the second input mode selected by the second input mode selection unit based on the winning of the specific prize by the internal lottery unit are stored. Information that does not match is added to the notification content by the notification means . Here, “corresponding to the game result” means, for example, the number of game games executed.

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a stop display mode (a stop display corresponding to a specific win) which becomes an end mode in a variable display game by winning a specific prize by the internal lottery means even in a normal game. Mode) is obtained, the player can know the existence of the specific prize from the time of the normal game. In addition, since the lottery of the specific prize is performed at the same probability in both the normal game and the specific game, the player can understand the appearance frequency of the specific prize from the normal game. Even if it becomes a state, it is possible to perform an operation (second input mode) that does not align the end mode of the specific game with the attention gained at the normal time.

  In addition, even when an operation that does not match the end mode of a specific game requires a relatively high level of skill (for example, bitter press), when a specific prize is won in a normal game, the stop operation according to the second input mode is actively practiced. Can be learned.

In addition, in a normal game, when a specific prize is won , a predetermined notification effect is performed with a low probability, so that the result of the variable display game is known in advance and the interest is reduced, and the specific game is specified. By performing a predetermined notification effect with a high probability when winning a prize , it is possible to promptly perform a stop operation according to the second input mode.

According to the invention according to claim 2, since the prize value is given regardless of whether the stop display mode of the variable display section at the time of winning the specific winning is the end mode or the display mode other than the end mode, Even in this case, a prize value can be given to the player.

According to the invention of claim 3, the player stops the identification information of the variable display unit in the end mode of the specific game and obtains a large prize value, and then ends the specific game ( In particular, the second selection that the specific game is continued without stopping the identification information of the variable display unit in the end mode of the specific game is performed by one's own intention. The game can be selected, and the player can enjoy the game state that can be determined by his / her own intention.

According to the invention according to claim 4, in the normal game, the winning of the specific winning is often notified at a later stage of the variable display game (for example, at the second and third reel stop operation). It can be avoided that the result of the display game is known early and the interest is lowered. On the other hand, in the specific game, since the winning of the specific winning is notified at the start of the variable display game (at the start of reel fluctuation), the player can know the winning of the specific winning at an early stage, and the second input mode almost certainly. The operation by can be prompted.

According to the invention according to claim 5, since the probability that the second input mode is selected at random and the notification is made changes in accordance with the game result, the player wants to know the contents of the second input mode and Therefore, it is possible to intentionally generate a state that is not desired to be notified, and control to take necessary measures as the game progresses becomes possible.
Moreover, although the stop operation is performed according to the notified input mode, the result of the variable display game becomes the end mode, so that the player can feel uncomfortable. And since the occurrence of a sense of incongruity is related to the occurrence of the special gaming state, the player can enjoy a sense of satisfaction immediately after the feeling of incongruity, and can enjoy an unprecedented interest. In this case, even when the result of the variable display game is the end mode of the specific game and the specific game is ended, the special game state can be acquired as a price, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

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

  Above the display window section 20, a display device 5 is provided as a notification means including a liquid crystal display device or the like on which various information is displayed. The display device 5 is controlled by the production control device 60 (FIG. 2), and is notified of the type of winning won by the internal lottery means, the input mode for not forming the end mode during the specific game, and the like.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

In addition to performing various types of calculation control by the control unit and the calculation unit, the CPU 51 can form a stop display mode corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of winnings on the reel 4 when starting the variable display game. It functions as an internal lottery means for performing lottery.
Specifically, the internal lottery means performs an internal lottery using a random number generated by a random number generator (random number generating IC) 55 and output as a random number for internal lottery. Instead of the random number generator 55, an internal lottery random number may be generated by software processing of the CPU 51.

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

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

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

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

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

  The 1-bet switch 10S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 10 is pressed. The max-bet switch 9S is a switch for detecting that the 1-bet button 9 is pressed. The credit selection switch 18S. Is a switch for detecting that the credit selection button 18 is pressed, and the payout medal detection sensor 3S is a sensor for detecting the number of medals paid out from the medal payer (medal payout unit) 3, and is a probability setting device. 32 is a device for switching slot machine settings (settings 1 to 6 with different winning probabilities such as special winnings are prepared, and the winning probability increases as the setting probability becomes the lowest in setting 1). The reset switch 33 is a switch for resetting the gaming state of the slot machine, and the front frame opening detection switch. 34 is a switch for detecting that the front panel 2 is opened.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 3 is an arrangement diagram of symbols written on the reels 4 included in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 3, in the present embodiment, “black 7” located at array numbers 0 and 5 of the left reel 4a, “re” located at array numbers 1, 4, 9,. , “Watermelon” located at array number 2, 7, 10,... Of left reel 4a, “End” located at array numbers 3, 8, 12,. Seven types of symbols “Cherry” located at 15; “White 7” located at the array number 11 of the left reel 4a; “BAR” located at the array number 19 of the left reel 4a are arranged on the reel according to a predetermined rule. Has been.

  FIG. 4 is a correspondence diagram between the winning types, the stop display mode corresponding to each winning, and the winning contents based on the winning combination. In the present embodiment, in the non-bonus game state (normal game state, specific game state), “Big Bonus (BB) Winning”, “Regular Bonus (RB) Winning”, “Ending Winning”, “Watermelon Winning”, “Replay” One of “winning”, “cherry winning” or “losing” is won by internal lottery. And the stop display mode (stop display mode shown in FIG. 4) corresponding to the winning prize can be stopped and displayed on the active line, and when the reels 4a, 4b and 4c shown in FIG. The winning corresponding to the case where the display mode is formed on the active line is confirmed, and a predetermined prize value (medal payout etc.) is given (prize value giving means).

  The BB winning (special winning) is when one of the two bonus stop display modes “black 7, black 7, black 7” and “white 7, white 7, white 7” is stopped and displayed on the active line. When the winning is confirmed, a BB game (30 small-games + 3 sets of RB games) is generated as a special gaming state. There are two types of stop display modes corresponding to BB winning, but the type of BB winning flag established by the internal lottery means is the same. For example, when the BB winning flag is established, one of two types (“black 7, black 7, black 7”, “white 7, white 7, white 7”) is selected based on the player's reel stop operation timing. Stop control is performed so that any one stop display mode is stopped and displayed on the effective line.

  The RB winning (special winning) is a winning determined when “BAR, BAR, BAR” is stopped and displayed on the active line, and an RB game is generated as a special gaming state. In the present embodiment, when the above-described BB winning or RB winning flag is established, it is possible to immediately obtain a bonus winning.

  The end prize (specific prize) is determined by stopping and displaying any one of “End, End, End”, “White 7, End, End”, and “BAR, End, End” on the active line. It is. For example, when the end winning flag is established, there are three types (“End, End, End”, “White 7, End” based on the player's pressing order of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and the reel stop operation timing. , End ”,“ BAR, End, End ”), stop control is performed so that one stop display mode is stopped and displayed on the active line.

  Although there are three types of stop display modes corresponding to the end winning prize, the type of the end winning flag established by the internal lottery is the same. However, even if the end winning flag is established, “white 7, end, end” and “BAR, end, end” are not necessarily stop-displayable, and only one of them can be stopped-displayed. That is, when the end winning flag is established, either “end, end, end” or “white 7, end, end” can be stopped, or “end, end, end” and “BAR, end” can be displayed. , End ”is selected to indicate whether stop display is possible. Then, “end, end, end” of the end winning prize is set as an end mode in which the RT game with the specific gaming state is ended. That is, the RT game ends when the end winning flag is established in the RT game and “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed.

  Further, among the stop display modes corresponding to the end winning prize, when “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed, eight medals are paid out in the non-bonus game state, and in the small role game in the BB game state. Ten medals are paid out. On the other hand, when “White 7, End, End” and “BAR, End, End” are stopped and displayed in the non-bonus game state, four medals are paid out. It should be noted that “white 7, end, end” and “BAR, end, end” are not stopped and displayed in the small role game in the BB game state.

  Thus, when the RT game end mode “End, End, End” is formed, the display modes “White 7, End, End”, “BAR, End, End” other than the RT game end mode are formed. The prize value is larger than the case where it is given. As a result, the player makes a first selection of stopping and displaying “End, End, End” in the RT game and obtaining a large prize value, and “White 7, End, End”. , “BAR, end, end” is stopped and displayed, and the second selection of continuing the RT game can be selected by one's own intention. In other words, since it is not necessarily unique to the player which of the first selection and the second selection is advantageous, it is possible to give the player the pleasure of determining the gaming state at his own will.

  The watermelon prize is a prize that is determined when “watermelon, watermelon, watermelon” is stopped and displayed on the active line. In the non-bonus game state, six medals are paid out, and in the small role game in the BB game state. 15 medals are paid out.

  The cherry winning is a winning that is determined when “Cherry, ANY, ANY” (any symbol can be used for “ANY”) is stopped on the active line. One medal is paid out per line, and in the small game in the BB game state, three medals are paid out per active line.

  The replay winning is a winning determined when “Re, Re, Re” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the non-bonus game state, and the replay game is performed after the reels are stopped. In this replay game, the number of medals bet this time is carried over to the next game, so the game can be started without newly betting medals.

  Further, when “re, re, re” is stopped and displayed on the active line in the small role game in the BB game state, a JAC in winning is made and the RB game is started. Further, when “RE, RE, RE” is stopped on the active line in the RB game state (for example, the middle horizontal line), a JAC prize is awarded and 15 medals are paid out. However, in the JAC in winning and the JAC winning, “re, re, re” is stopped on the active line, but no replay game is given.

FIG. 5 is an explanatory diagram showing the winning probability of each winning in the non-bonus game state.
As shown in FIG. 5, the winning probability by the internal lottery for the BB winning is 1/350 to 1/430 (depending on the setting), and the winning probability for the RB winning is 1/650 to 1/780 (depending on the setting). . These bonus winnings are not drawn in the state where the bonus winning flag is already established in the non-bonus gaming state, or in the BB game state or the RB game state (winning probability 0).

  In addition, the winning probability of the end winning prize is 1/10, the winning probability by the internal lottery of the watermelon winning is 1/80, and the winning probability of winning two cherries (the cherry pattern is stopped at the upper or lower stage of the left reel 4a) is 1. At / 120, the winning probability of winning one cherry (cherry symbol stops in the middle of the left reel 4a) is 1/360. The winning probabilities for these small role winnings do not change depending on the setting, and are the same for RT games and non-RT games.

  By setting the winning probability by the internal lottery means in this way, the stop display mode “end, end, end” which is the end mode of the RT game can be obtained even in the non-RT game, so that the player can recognize the presence of the end winning prize. You can know from the non-RT game. Then, it becomes possible to understand the appearance frequency of the end prize from the time of the non-RT game, and even if it becomes the RT game, the operation that does not align the end mode of the specific game with the attention gained at the time of the non-RT game is performed. be able to.

  In addition, the winning probability of the replay winning is 1/7 during the non-RT game and 1/1/2 during the RT game, and the winning probability of the replay winning is dramatically increased in the RT game.

  FIG. 6 is a conceptual diagram showing the transition state of the gaming state in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 6, the gaming state is divided into three types: a non-bonus gaming state (A), a BB game state (B), and an RB game state (C).

  The non-bonus game state (A) has two game states, a non-RT game (A1) and an RT game (A2), and an internal lottery is performed for each game, and a BB prize, an RB prize, a small role prize, Either replay winning or losing is determined by the internal lottery means. The non-RT game (A1) and the RT game (A2) differ only in the winning probability of the replay winning as shown in FIG. That is, the RT game is a game in which the winning probability of replay winning is dramatically increased in the non-bonus gaming state (A), and the replay winning is easily obtained.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the non-bonus game state (A) is BB winning and the BB winning flag is established, the stop display mode (for example, “white 7, white 7, white 7”) corresponding to the BB winning is on the active line. By being formed, the gaming state becomes the BB game state (B).

  The BB game state (B) includes a small role game (B1) and an RB game (B2). When the BB game state occurs, first, a small role game is started. When a JAC is entered in this small role game, an RB game (B2) is obtained, and whether the game is digested a predetermined number of times in the RB game (B2) (for example, 12 Times) or when a predetermined number of JAC wins are obtained (for example, 8 times), the game shifts to the small role game (B1) again. When the number of medals paid out in the BB game state through all of the small role game and the RB game exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 465) or when the predetermined number of times (for example, 50 times) the small role game ends, BB The game state (B) ends, and the non-bonus game state (A) is entered.

  At this time, it is determined whether the game in the subsequent non-bonus game state (A) is an RT game or a non-RT game based on the establishment of a predetermined condition after the end of BB. For example, an RT game is generated when the number of medals acquired in the BB game state exceeds a prescribed number, or when a lottery for whether or not to generate an RT game is performed and the lottery is won. This RT game lottery may be performed when a BB winning is established or may be performed when the BB game state ends.

  If the game in the non-bonus game state (A) is an RT game (A2), the RT game is terminated based on the fact that a predetermined condition is satisfied, and the non-RT game is started. In the present embodiment, the RT game is ended when the end winning prize is won by the internal lottery means during the RT game and a stop display mode (end mode) of “End, End, End” is formed. On the other hand, even if the end prize is won by the internal lottery means during the RT game, the RT game is continued if the stop display mode of “White 7, End, End” or “BAR, End, End” is formed. The

  Here, when the end winning flag is established, whether the stop display mode is “end, end, end”, “white 7, end, end” or “BAR, end, end” is the reel stop. It is determined based on the pressing order of the buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and the stop operation timing, that is, the input mode of the reel stop button.

In other words, when the end prize is won by the internal lottery means and the input mode by the reel stop button is the first input mode, stop control is performed so that “end, end, end” is formed, and the reel stop button When the input mode is the second input mode, stop control is performed so that “white 7, end, end” or “BAR, end, end” is formed (stop operation mode control means).

Further, when the end winning flag is established in the RT game, the notifying means informs the player that the end winning flag is established, and operates the reel stop button in the second input mode to the player. Prompt. Thereby, the player can determine which stop display mode is to be formed on the active line when the winning prize is established, based on his / her will and skill. In addition, the specific example of a 1st input aspect and a 2nd input aspect is demonstrated in detail in the Example mentioned later.
The RT game (A2) is also ended when it is executed a predetermined number of times (for example, 100 times) or when a BB prize or an RB prize is established.

  When the result of the internal lottery in the non-bonus game state (A) is RB winning and the RB winning flag is established, a stop display mode (“BAR, BAR, BAR”) corresponding to the RB winning is formed on the active line. Thus, the gaming state becomes the RB game state (C). Note that the RB game in the RB game state (C) is the same as the RB game in the BB game state (B) described above, and when one set of RB games is executed, the RB game state (C) is ended and the non-bonus Transition to the gaming state (A1). At this time, after the end of the RB game state (C), since it is not determined whether or not to generate the RT game, the game is always shifted to the non-RT game (A1).

  In order to control the gaming state as described above, the game control device 50 wins a special prize (BB prize, RB prize to be described later) by the internal lottery means, and stops by input from the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c. Special game control means for generating a special game state for giving a privilege to a player when the displayed symbol forms a special mode corresponding to a special prize, and a player rather than a normal game based on establishment of a predetermined condition Specific game control means for starting a specific game that is advantageous to the above.

Next, main control processing in the slot machine 100 will be described. FIG. 7 is a flowchart of the main control processing program of the slot machine 100.
When control by this program is started, initialization processing is first performed in step S101. In this initialization processing, initialization processing of work memory, registers, and various flags in the RAM 53 and initialization processing of other devices are performed.

  Next, in step S102, the inserted state of medals is monitored, and an active line is set according to the number of bets. In this process, when a replay game right is generated as a result of the previous game (when there is a carryover of medals bet in the previous game), at least one medal is inserted from the medal slot 15 A bet is placed when either the 1-bet button 10 or the max-bet button 9 is operated with at least one medal stored in the RAM 53 as a credit. It becomes a state.

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

  Next, in step S103, the operation of the start lever 6 is monitored based on the signal from the start lever switch 6S. When it is detected that the start lever 6 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S104, where the current gaming state is determined. If it is in the non-bonus gaming state, the process proceeds to step S105, and if it is in the BB game state, step is performed. The process proceeds to S111, and if it is in the RB game state, the process proceeds to step S115. Here, the game state is determined based on the BB game state flag set when the BB winning is established and the RB game state flag set when the RB winning is established.

  Next, if it is determined in step S104 that the game is in a non-bonus game state, a random number for internal lottery is extracted based on the operation of the start lever 6 in step S105, and the extracted random number and the ROM 52 are stored in advance. The internal lottery process is performed by comparison with a determination value (a random number value to be won; changes depending on the number of bets and the setting value of the game machine). In addition to the operation of the start lever 6, a random number for internal lottery may be extracted when the rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is started, when a medal is inserted or when a credit is bet. That is, it is only necessary to draw lots as to whether or not any winning is won each time the variable display game with the reels 4a, 4b, 4c is executed.

  Specifically, the internal lottery process in step S105 is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG. First, in step S121, the small role winning flag is set to “others” (a flag when none of the winnings are won, so-called lost correspondence), and it is determined whether or not the bonus flag has already been established in step S122. .

  If it is determined in step S122 that the bonus flag has not been established, a bonus winning and a small bonus winning lottery are performed in step S123. The winning probability at this time is as shown in FIG. Next, it is determined whether or not a bonus prize is won in step S124. If a bonus prize is won, a bonus flag corresponding to a BB prize or an RB prize is established (step S125). On the other hand, if it is determined in step S124 that the BB winning and the RB winning are not won, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is won in step S130. The small combination is set (step S131). If it is determined in step S130 that the small role winning combination is not won, “other” remains set in the small role winning flag (so-called “losing”).

  If it is determined in step S122 that the bonus flag has already been established, a small role winning lottery is performed in step S129. The winning probability at this time is as shown in FIG. In other words, after the bonus flag is established, the winning probability of the BB winning and the RB winning is set to 0, and only the small role winning lottery is performed. Then, in step S130, it is determined whether or not the small role winning is won. If the small role winning is determined, the winning small role is set in the small role winning flag (step S131). If it is determined in step S129 that none of the small role winnings has been won, and it is determined in step S130 that the small role winning has not been won, “other” remains set in the small role winning flag, and is established. A stop display mode corresponding to the bonus flag being displayed can be formed on the active line.

  Next, in step S126, a lottery is performed as to whether or not to notify the winning type (flag is set), the pressing order of the reel stop button, etc., and the lottery result is determined in step S127.

  The notification lottery in the non-RT game follows, for example, the established small role notification determination table of Table 1. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 18, a process of displaying a character having the same design as the symbol written on the reels 4a to 4c on the display device 5 is performed, and a probability of 30% is obtained when the winning prize flag is established. As shown in FIG. 18 (A), the “end” symbol is notified, and when the replay winning flag is established, the “re” symbol is notified as shown in FIG. When the flag is established, the “watermelon” symbol is notified with a probability of 90% as shown in FIG. 18C, and when the cherry winning flag is established, the probability of 90% is as shown in FIG. 18D. Announce the “Cherry” symbol. In other cases, “no notification” is selected in the established small role notification determination table of Table 1, so that nothing is displayed on the display device 5 or the normal background screen is displayed as it is. A display indicating that no notification is made to the person is performed. Further, according to Table 1, when the “other flag” is established, 100% notification is not performed.

  In this way, in the non-RT game, the fact that the end winning flag is established is reported with a lower probability than in the case of the RT game described later, so that the result of the variable display game is known in advance and is interesting. It is possible to avoid a decrease.

  In addition, the notification lottery in the RT game follows, for example, the established small role notification determination table in Table 2. Specifically, when the end winning flag is established, the “end” symbol is notified with a probability of 100%, and when the replay winning flag is established, the “re” symbol is notified with a probability of 10%, and the watermelon winning flag is displayed. When the symbol is established, the “watermelon” symbol is notified with a probability of 90%, when the cherry winning flag is established, the symbol “cherry” is notified with a probability of 90%, and when the other flag is established, the symbol is 100%. Do not broadcast.

  As described above, it is possible to urge the stop operation according to the second input mode almost certainly by performing with a high probability that the end winning flag is established in the RT game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the RT game from being ended due to the end mode “End, End, End” being stopped and displayed because the end winning flag was not noticed.

  In the RT game, the winning probability of replay winning increases dramatically, so the notification probability is lowered so that the replay winning notification is not excessive.

  In addition, the notification lottery after the bonus flag is established in the non-RT game (excluding the bonus flag establishment game) follows, for example, the established small role notification determination table of Table 3. Specifically, when the end winning flag is established, the “re”, “watermelon”, and “cherry” symbols are notified with a probability of 30%, and when the replay winning flag is established, the “end” is established with a probability of 30%. , “Watermelon” and “Cherry” symbols are notified, and when the watermelon winning flag is established, “End”, “Re”, and “Cherry” symbols are notified with a probability of 30%, and when the Cherry winning flag is established “End”, “Re”, “Watermelon” symbols are notified with 30% probability, and “End”, “Re”, “Watermelon”, “Cherry” with 20% probability even when other flags are established Announce the symbol. That is, a symbol that does not correspond to the winning flag that is actually established is notified, and a contradiction occurs between the notified symbol and the actual stop display mode, thereby informing that the bonus flag is established.

  Further, the notification lottery after the bonus flag is established in the RT game (excluding the bonus flag establishment game) follows, for example, the established small role notification determination table of Table 4. Specifically, when the final winning flag is established, the “re”, “watermelon” and “cherry” symbols are notified with a probability of 25%, and when the replay winning flag is established, the “re” is indicated with a probability of 10%. When the watermelon winning flag is established, the “watermelon” symbol is notified with a probability of 90%. When the cherry winning flag is established, the “cherry” symbol is notified with a probability of 90%. No notification will be given when established. In other words, a false notification is made when the end winning flag is established, and the RT game end mode “End, End, End” is intentionally stopped to end the RT game forcibly and the bonus flag is established. Notify that you are doing.

  After performing the notification lottery according to the various tables in Tables 1 to 4, if it is determined in step S127 that the notification lottery has been won, the notification time is determined in step S128 (notification time selection means). At this time, Table 5 shows the notification time of winnings other than each winning in the non-RT game and the end winning in the RT game. As described above, in the non-RT game, it is often notified that the winning prize flag is established at a later stage of the variable display game (for example, at the time of the second and third reel stop operation). It can be avoided that the result of the above is known early and the interest is lowered.

  On the other hand, the notification timing of the final prize in the RT game follows Table 2. In this way, in the RT game, since the end of the winning prize flag is notified at the start of the variable display game (at the start of reel fluctuation), the player can know at an early stage that the end winning flag has been established, almost certainly. The user can be prompted to perform an operation according to the second input mode. That is, in the RT game, when the end winning flag is established, the end of the RT game “end, end, end” is notified at the time of 100% reel start so that it is not erroneously stopped and displayed on the active line. I have to.

  After executing the internal lottery process in step S105 of FIG. 7 as described above, the reel fluctuation start process is performed in step S106. Specifically, the reel fluctuation start process is performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, in step S141, it is determined whether or not a fixed time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the start of rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c in the previous game. The process proceeds to step S142. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined time has not elapsed, this processing is repeated until the predetermined time has elapsed, and the process proceeds to step S142 when it is determined that the predetermined time has elapsed. Here, during the waiting time until the game starts in step S141, the “WAIT” display of reference numeral 14 in FIG.

Next, in step S142, it is determined whether or not an end winning flag is established. If it is established, a special control flag is set in step S143. If not established, the special control flag is cleared in step S148. To do. Here, the special control flag is a flag for determining the end winning stop display mode based on the pressing order of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c and the stop operation timing (input mode). When the flag is established, special reel stop control is performed (stop operation mode control means). In other words, in the symbol arrangement shown in FIG. 3, it is possible to always stop and display “End, End, End” on the active line by pull-in control of up to 4 frames, but by setting the special control flag, Special reel stop control is performed so that “White 7, End, End” or “BAR, End, End” can be stopped, or simply “End, End, End” cannot be displayed. Neither is formed).

  Next, in step S144, a control signal is sent to the reel drive motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc to start rotation of the reels 4a, 4b, 4c all at once. Next, when the notification time determined in step S128 of FIG. 8 is the start of reel fluctuation, notification processing is performed in step S145 (notification control execution means).

  In step S146, it is determined whether all reels have reached a constant speed. When the reels have reached a constant speed, the stop button lamps 39 corresponding to the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c are lit, and the reel stop buttons 7a, Control is performed so that 7b and 7c can be operated (step S147).

  After executing the reel fluctuation start process in step S106 of FIG. 7 as described above, the reel fluctuation stop process is performed in step S107. For example, the stop positions of the reels 4a, 4b, and 4c are determined based on the timing at which the player has stopped the reels with the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c and the winning states of the winning flags by the internal lottery means. Based on the determination, reel fluctuation stop processing for outputting a control signal to the reel driving motors 4Ma, 4Mb, 4Mc is performed. In particular, in the RT game, when the end winning flag is established, a special reel fluctuation stop process is performed. The reel fluctuation stop process in the RT game will be described in detail in an embodiment described later.

  Next, in step S108, a winning determination process is performed based on the reel stop display mode, and a medal payout process corresponding to the established winning is performed. The winning determination / medal payout process is specifically performed according to the flowchart shown in FIG.

  First, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode corresponding to the small role winning set in the small role winning flag in step S151 is established on the active line. If a stop display mode corresponding to any small winning combination (excluding replay winning) is formed, a medal corresponding to the established small winning combination is paid out (step S152). For example, a process of paying out the number of medals according to a winning established by sending a control signal to the medal paying unit 3 or a process of adding the number of medals according to the winning to the storage of the number of credits is performed. Also included is a process of discharging the remaining award medals to the medal tray 23 when the credit limit (for example, 50) is exceeded.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S151 that the small winning combination has not been established, it is determined whether or not the stop display mode corresponding to the replay winning has been established on the active line (step S158). When the stop display mode corresponding to the replay winning is formed, the replay winning flag is cleared and the betting process is automatically performed (step S159).

  If it is determined in step S158 that no replay winning has been established, it is determined whether or not a stop display mode corresponding to the bonus winning has been established on the active line (step S160). If the stop display mode corresponding to the bonus winning is formed, the RT flag is cleared in step S161 (only during the RT game), the bonus flag is cleared in step S162, and the initial bonus state is set in step S163. Process.

  In this bonus state initialization process, the bonus state flag, the number of executable games in the RB game state (for example, 12 games), the number of JAC winnings that can be acquired (for example, 8 times), the number of executable small role games in the BB game state ( For example, 30 games), the number of executable RB games (for example, 3 sets), etc. are set, and based on this, bonus game processing (steps S109 and S114 in FIG. 7) is executed. Further, based on the established state of the bonus state flag, the gaming state is determined in step S104 of FIG. On the other hand, if it is determined in step S160 that no bonus winning has been established, it is a so-called “losing” in which no winning is won.

  In the winning determination / medal payout process shown in FIG. 10, not only a simple winning determination / medal payout process but also a process related to the RT game is performed. That is, after performing each winning determination and medal payout processing, it is determined in step S153 whether or not the current gaming state is an RT game. The determination in step S153 is made based on the established state of the RT flag that is set after the BB game ends. If it is determined that the game is an RT game, the processing from step S154 is executed. If it is determined that the game is not an RT game, the processing is terminated.

  In step S154, it is determined whether or not the RT game end mode “End, End, End” is stopped. If the end mode of the RT game is stopped and displayed, the RT flag is cleared in step S157 and the RT game is ended.

  On the other hand, if the end mode of the RT game is not stopped and displayed, it is determined in step S156 whether the number of RT games has reached 100 times the specified number of games. If the number of RT games has reached 100 times, the RT flag is cleared in step S157 and the RT game is terminated. If the number of RT games has not reached 100 times, the processing is terminated and the RT game is terminated. Let it continue. In this way, the winning determination / medal payout process is performed.

  Next, there are a case where it is determined in step S104 in FIG. 7 that the game is in the BB game state and a case where it is determined that the game is in the RB game state. In these cases, the above-described bonus state initialization process (step S163 in FIG. 11) is performed. The BB game process in step S109 or the RB game process in step S114 is executed based on the content set in (1). Here, whether or not the game state is the BB game state or the RB game state in step S104 is determined by a bonus state flag set in the bonus state initialization process.

  The BB game process (step S109 in FIG. 7) and the RB game process (step S114 in FIG. 7) are different in the internal lottery process and the winning determination process, but a series of game control processes are non-bonus games. Since it is almost the same as the processing in the state (steps S105 to S108 in FIG. 7), description thereof is omitted.

  However, at the end of the BB game state, processing related to the RT game is performed. In other words, it is determined whether or not the BB game state has ended in step S110. If the BB game state has ended, a RT game lottery process is performed (step S111). If the lottery process is won, the RT flag is established (step S112). ) Reset the number of RT games. Here, the RT flag set in step S111 is used to determine whether the current game is an RT game or a non-RT game.

  As described above, one game in the non-bonus game state, the BB game state, and the RB game state is completed by the series of game control processes described with reference to FIGS.

  As described above, in the slot machine 100 of the present embodiment, after completion of the BB game state, the RT game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is started based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, and the end prize is won by the internal lottery means. If the winning mode is selected and the end mode “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed on the active line, the RT game is ended. Conversely, in the RT game, even if the end winning flag is established, the RT game is continued if the stop display mode of “white 7, end, end” or “black 7, end, end” can be formed.

  In addition, since the end winning flag is established by the internal lottery means, even if it is a non-RT game, “Ending, Ending, Ending”, which is the end mode of the RT game, is stopped and displayed. In a non-RT game. Then, it becomes possible to understand the appearance frequency of the end winning prize in the RT game, and even if it becomes the RT state, the operation that does not align the RT game end mode with the attention gained in the non-RT game (second input mode) )It can be performed.

Example 1
As Example 1, in the RT game, when the end winning flag is established, the end mode “end, end, end” is not formed based on the stop operation order and stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c. An example of this will be described. That is, the first input mode and the second input mode are configured by the stop operation order and the stop operation timing of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c.

  First, when the end winning flag is established, when the left reel 4a is first stopped (so-called forward pressing, scissor pressing) on the arrangement of the symbols on the left reel 4a, "end, end, end" is always valid by the pull-in control. Stopped on the line.

  On the other hand, when the end winning flag is established, if the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c are stopped before the left reel 4a (so-called irregular pressing), the “end” symbol is displayed on the middle stage of the stopped reel. Control to stop display. Only when the white line “BAR” or “BAR” is stopped in the middle stage of the left reel 4a at the timing at which the stop display can be performed without the pull-in control in a state where the effective line where the end winning prize can be established is limited to the middle horizontal line. It is possible to form a stop display mode of “white 7, end, end” or “BAR, end, end”.

  At this time, only one of “white 7, end, end” or “BAR, end, end” can be formed. That is, even if the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c by performing the irregular pressing described above, a symbol that cannot be stopped is pressed on the middle stage of the left reel 4a (for example, “ When “BAR” is bitter-pressed in the middle stage of the left reel 4a in a state where “White 7, End, End” can be formed, the “End” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control.

  That is, in the first embodiment, when the final winning is won by the internal lottery means, the second input mode of pressing irregularly and biting the symbol that can be stopped at the middle stage of the left reel 4a is a predetermined input mode. A random selection is made from the inside (second input mode selection means). Then, on the condition that the input mode by the player is the second input mode, it is possible to avoid that the RT game end mode “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed. When the reel stop operation (first input mode) is performed, the end mode “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed.

  Since the second input mode described above cannot be surely known unless it is notified, information on the second input mode is added as the notification content by the notification means in addition to the fact that the winning prize flag is established (input mode) Information adding means).

  For example, the winning type and the second input mode are notified by the display shown in FIG. FIG. 11 (A) shows that the end winning flag is established, stops in order from the right reel 4c (irregular pressing), and finally presses “white 7” to the left reel 4a. It is a display example when notifying that “end” can be stopped and displayed. Further, FIG. 11B shows that an end winning flag is established, stops in order from the right reel 4c (irregularly pressed), and finally presses “BAR” on the left reel 4a, so that “BAR, end, It is a display example when notifying that “end” can be stopped and displayed. Thereby, since the player can know the second input mode for continuing the RT game, the continuation of the RT game depends only on his / her skill.

The reel fluctuation stop process ((Step S107 in FIG. 7) according to the first embodiment will be described below.
FIG. 12 is a flowchart showing a stop processing procedure when the first and second reel stop operations are performed, and FIG. 13 is a flowchart showing a stop processing procedure when the third reel stop operation is performed.

  First, in step S201, it is determined whether the reel stop button stopped by the player is a valid stop button. If the reel stop button is an invalid operation stop button, the process ends.

  Next, it is determined whether an end winning flag has been established (step S202). If the end winning flag has not been established (a winning flag other than the end winning is established or lost), a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel that has been operated to stop. Stop display is performed by the pull-in control (step S210). For example, a maximum of four frames corresponding to a winning for which a flag is established are drawn and stopped.

  If it is determined in step S202 that the final winning has been established, it is determined whether the reel stop button that has been operated to stop is the left reel stop button 7a (step S203). The “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by the pull-in control (step S208), and the special control flag is cleared (step S209). For example, when the left reel 4a is stopped by the first reel stop operation, the pull-in control is performed so that the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on any one of the upper, middle and lower stages, and the left reel 4a is left by the second reel stop operation. When the reel 4a is stopped, the pull-in control is performed so that the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the effective line limited by the reel that has been first stopped.

  If it is determined in step S203 that the stopped reel stop button is not the left reel stop button 7a, it is determined whether a special control flag is established (step S204). If the special control flag is established, the operation is stopped. The “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the operated reel by the pull-in control (step S205). On the other hand, when the special control flag is not established, that is, when the left reel stop button 7a is operated for the first time and the winning prize flag is established, the special control flag is cleared. The “end” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control on the activated line of the reel that has been stopped (step S207).

  Finally, when the notification time determined in step S128 of FIG. 8 is when the first reel is stopped or when the second reel is stopped, notification processing is performed in step S206 (notification control execution means).

  After the first and second reel stop operation processes are executed as described above, the third reel stop operation process is executed as follows.

  First, in step S221, it is determined whether the reel stop button stopped by the player is a valid stop button. If it is an invalid operation stop button, the process ends.

  Next, it is determined whether an end winning flag has been established (step S222). If the end winning flag has not been established (a winning flag other than the end winning is established or lost), a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel that has been operated to stop. Stop display is performed by the pull-in control (step S229).

  If it is determined in step S222 that the end prize has been established, it is determined whether the reel stop button that has been operated to stop is the left reel stop button 7a (step S223). The “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the active line by the pull-in control (step S228).

  If it is determined in step S223 that the reel stop button that has been operated to stop is the left reel stop button 7a, the timing of the player's stop operation can stop the predetermined symbol (“white 7” or “BAR”). It is determined whether the timing is correct (step S224), and if it is the timing at which the bitterness can be stopped, the “white 7” or “BAR” symbol is stopped and displayed in the middle stage of the left lee 4a (step S225). On the other hand, if it is not time to stop the bitterness, the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control in the middle stage of the left reel 4a (step S227).

  Finally, when the notification time determined in step S128 of FIG. 8 is the third reel stop time, notification processing is performed in step S226 (notification control execution means).

  That is, when the end prize winning flag is established, the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c (in any order) are stopped in the first and second reel stop operations, so that “−, end, end” ( "-" Is rotating), and the stop display mode of "White 7, End, End" or "BAR, End, End" is performed by stopping the left reel 4a at a specific timing third. Can be formed.

  The reel fluctuation stop process described above is in a non-bonus state, and the same stop process is performed even in a non-RT game. As a result, a bitter press is required for an operation (second input mode) that does not match the end mode of the RT game, and a relatively high skill is required. However, when the end winning flag is established in the non-RT game, the second game is positively performed. It is also possible to learn by practicing the stop operation according to the input mode.

(Example 2)
As an example 2, in the RT game, when the end winning flag is established, the end mode “end, end, end” is not formed based on the stop operation order of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, 7c. explain. That is, the first input mode and the second input mode are configured only by the stop operation order of the reel stop buttons 7a, 7b, and 7c.

  Specifically, when the final prize is won by the internal lottery means, one of four irregular pushes (middle → left → right, middle → right → left, right → middle → left, right → left → middle) One is selected at random and set as the second input mode (second input mode selection means). Then, on the condition that the input mode by the player is the second input mode, it is possible to prevent the end mode “End, End, End” from being stopped and displayed in the RT game. When the reel stop operation (first input mode) is performed, the end mode “End, End, End” is stopped and displayed. Here, even if the stop operation according to the second input mode is performed, “White 7, End, End” or “BAR, End, End” is not necessarily stopped and displayed. That is, the end mode “end, end, end” can be reliably avoided by the stop operation according to the second input mode.

  Note that the symbol (“white 7” or “BAR”) that can be stopped on the left reel 4a is displayed only when the stop operation order for performing the third stop operation on the left reel 4a is selected as the second input mode. Only when the stop operation is performed at the pull-in timing, “White 7, End, End” or “BAR, End, End” may be stopped and displayed.

  In addition, since it is not possible to know which of the four irregular pressings has been selected as the second input mode, the second input mode is added to the fact that the end winning flag is established as the notification content by the notification means. Is added (input mode information adding means).

  For example, the winning type and the second input mode are notified by the display shown in FIG. In FIG. 14A, the end winning flag is established, and the middle reel 4b, the left reel 4a, and the right reel 4c are stopped in this order (hereinafter referred to as “middle → left → right”). This is a display example when informing that it is possible to avoid the stop display of “, end”. 14B is right → middle → left, FIG. 14C is middle → right → left, and FIG. 14D is right → left → middle. This is a display example when notifying that “end, end, end” can be prevented from being stopped. Thereby, the player can know the 2nd input mode for continuing RT game, and can continue RT game reliably.

The reel fluctuation stop process ((Step S107 in FIG. 7) according to the second embodiment will be described below.
FIG. 15 is a flowchart showing a stop processing procedure when the first and second reel stop operations are performed, and FIG. 16 is a flowchart showing a stop processing procedure when the third reel stop operation is performed.

  First, in step S241, it is determined whether the reel stop button stopped by the player is a valid stop button. If the stop button is invalid, the process ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the final winning flag is established (step S242). If the final winning flag is not established (a winning flag other than the final winning flag is established or lost), a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel that has been operated to stop. Stop display is performed by the pull-in control (step S248). For example, a maximum of four frames corresponding to a winning for which a flag is established are drawn and stopped.

  If it is determined in step S242 that the end prize has been established, it is determined whether the special control flag is established (step S243). If the special control flag is not established, that is, the second input mode is selected. When the first reel stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than the input mode and the special control flag is cleared, the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control in the middle stage of the stopped reel ( Step S246).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S243 that the special control flag has been established, it is determined whether the reel stop button that has been operated for stop fits in the stop operation order of the second input mode (step S244). The “end” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control in the middle stage of the reel that has been stopped (step S246). If it is determined in step S244 that it is not suitable, the special control flag is cleared (step S245), and then the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed by the pull-in control in the middle stage of the reel that has been stopped (step S246).

  Finally, when the notification time determined in step S128 of FIG. 8 is when the first reel is stopped or when the second reel is stopped, a notification process is performed in step S247 (notification control execution means).

  After the first and second reel stop operation processes are executed as described above, the third reel stop operation process is executed as follows.

  First, in step S261, it is determined whether the reel stop button stopped by the player is a valid stop button. If the stop button is invalid, the process ends.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the final winning flag is established (step S262). If the final winning flag is not established (a winning flag other than the final winning flag is established or lost), a predetermined symbol is displayed on the reel that has been operated to stop. Stop display is performed by the pull-in control (step S267).

  If it is determined in step S262 that the end prize has been established, it is determined whether the special control flag is established (step S263). If the special control flag is not established, that is, the second input mode is selected. When the first or second reel stop operation is performed in the stop operation order other than the input mode and the special control flag is cleared, the “end” symbol is stopped by pull-in control in the middle stage of the stopped reel. It is displayed (step S266).

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S263 that the special control flag is established, symbols other than the “end” symbol are stopped and displayed by pull-in control in the middle stage of the reel that has been operated to stop (step S264).

  Finally, when the notification time determined in step S128 in FIG. 8 is the third reel stop time, notification processing is performed in step S265 (notification control execution means).

  That is, when the end winning flag is established, the stop operation is performed in the order of the stopping operation according to the second input mode (the special control flag is established), and the end winning prize is placed on the middle horizontal line in the first and second reel stop operations. Thus, a final winning state is surely prevented from being formed by the third reel stop operation.

(Example 3)
As described in the first and second embodiments, when the end prize flag is established in the RT game, if the end prize flag is established and the contents of the second input mode are not notified, the reel stop operation is performed in the second input mode. It is difficult to avoid the stop display of the execution end mode.

  However, if the notification is always made when the final winning flag is established, in the case of the second embodiment, it is almost certainly avoided that the RT game is ended by stopping and displaying the end mode. A specified number of RT games are executed. Further, in the case of the first embodiment, there is a great disparity in the number of continued RT games depending on the skill of the player, and the player may feel unfair.

  Therefore, in the third embodiment, the probability of notifying the second input mode is changed corresponding to the game result. Specifically, as in the first and second embodiments, the guidance notification that informs the establishment of the end winning flag and the contents of the second input mode corresponds to the game result (for example, the number of games) of the RT game. Dismissal notification that notifies the establishment of the flag but does not notify the contents of the second input mode is performed.

  FIG. 17A is a display example of dismissal notification contents in the first embodiment. Only one of “white 7” and “BAR” can be stopped and displayed at the end (left reel 4a), and the other is stopped. Indicates that it cannot be displayed. And if the player's intuition is given and the stop operation is performed at the timing to stop and display the person who can stop display, it will be possible to avoid the end mode, but the player's intuition will be revealed and the other symbol will be stopped It is informed that if the stop operation is performed at the timing, the end mode is reached. In other words, the procedure that can avoid the end mode is not clearly notified, and the release notification is left to the player's intention.

  FIG. 17B is a display example of the dismissal notification contents in the second embodiment, which is a procedure that can avoid only one of the stop operation orders from being the end mode, and the other procedures are the end modes. This is a procedure that cannot be avoided. In this case, the stop operation order according to the second input mode for avoiding the end mode is not clearly notified, and the release notification is left to the player's intention.

  The notification mode (guidance notification, release notification) in the RT game described above is selected according to the probability table shown in Table 7, for example. Specifically, 100% guidance notification is given until the RT game is 0 to 19 games, 10% release notification is given by 90% guidance notification until the 20 to 39 games, and similarly, every time the number of RT games increases by 20 The ratio of guidance notification is decreased by 10%, and the ratio of outgoing notification is increased by 10%.

  In the third embodiment, since the probability of notifying the second input mode is changed corresponding to the game result (number of RT games), it is not desired to notify the player of the contents of the second input mode. Can be intentionally generated, and control can be performed to take necessary measures for the progress of the game. In addition, since it is difficult for an advanced user to execute the reel stop operation in the second input mode by performing the dismissal notification, the disparity with the beginner can be reduced.

  As mentioned above, although the invention made | formed by this inventor was concretely demonstrated based on embodiment, this invention is not limited to the said embodiment.

  In the above embodiment, as shown in Table 4, in the RT game, the bonus winning flag is established, and in the game until the bonus winning is obtained, when the final winning flag is established, other winning flags are established. The RT game end mode “End, End, End” is intentionally stopped and displayed to forcibly end the RT game and notify that the bonus flag is established. However, for example, by notifying the end of the winning prize flag and notifying the false second input mode, the RT game is forcibly terminated to notify that the bonus flag is established. Also good. For example, in the first embodiment, when the symbol that can be stopped and displayed on the left reel 4a is “white 7” as the second input mode, the left reel 4a is informed of pressing the “BAR” bitterly.

  Thereby, although the stop operation is performed according to the notified second input mode, the result of the variable display game becomes the end mode of the RT game, so that the player can feel uncomfortable. And since the occurrence of a sense of incongruity is related to the occurrence of the special gaming state, the player can enjoy a sense of satisfaction immediately after the feeling of incongruity, and can enjoy an unprecedented interest. In this case, even when the result of the variable display game is the end mode of the specific game and the specific game is ended, the special game state can be acquired as a price, so that the player does not feel uncomfortable.

  In addition, as an example of notification by the notification means, the display of a character having the same design as the symbol written on the reel is disclosed, but notification using another device may be used. For example, you may perform alerting | reporting using the specific sound effect matched with the symbol described on the reel. Further, it may be a notification that associates the color of the symbol written on the reel with the light emission color of a lamp or the like provided in the gaming machine.

  Further, in the above-described first embodiment, when the end winning flag is established, any one of “White 7, End, End” and “BAR, End, End” that can be stopped and displayed is stopped. The end mode can be avoided. However, when the end winning flag is established, both “white 7, end, end” and “BAR, end, end” can be stopped and displayed. In any stop display mode, it may be possible to avoid the end mode. In this case, after the irregular push described above is performed and the “end” symbol is stopped and displayed on the middle stage of the middle reel 4b and the right reel 4c, “white 7” or “BAR” is pushed on the middle stage of the left reel 4a. Only in some cases, “White 7, End, End” or “BAR, End, End” is stopped and the “End” symbol is stopped and displayed by pull-in control when the bitter press fails. With such a configuration, it is possible to realize a gaming machine capable of continuing a specific game such as an RT game for a long time depending on the skill of the player.

  In addition, although RT game was illustrated as a specific game, other game states, such as CT and concentration, may be sufficient. In short, a game that is more advantageous to the player as long as it continues for a long time may be used.

  The embodiment disclosed this time should be considered as illustrative in all points and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the embodiment to which the present invention is applied. 4 is a main control block diagram of a game control device as main control means installed in the slot machine 100. FIG. It is a figure which shows the symbol row | line | column displayed on the outer peripheral surface of each reel. It is a list figure showing the kind of winning mode of this embodiment. It is explanatory drawing which shows the winning probability of each winning in non-bonus game state. It is a conceptual diagram which shows the transition state of the game state in the slot machine 100 of this embodiment. 4 is a flowchart showing a processing procedure of main control performed by the game control device 50. It is a flowchart which shows an internal lottery process procedure. It is a flowchart which shows a fluctuation | variation start process. It is a flowchart which shows a winning determination / medal payout process. 3 is a display example of notification contents according to the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a stop processing procedure when first and second reel stop operations are performed in the first embodiment. 6 is a flowchart illustrating a stop processing procedure when a third reel stop operation is performed in the first embodiment. It is a display example of the alerting | reporting content which concerns on Example 2. FIG. 10 is a flowchart illustrating a stop processing procedure when the first and second reel stop operations are performed in the second embodiment. 12 is a flowchart illustrating a stop processing procedure when a reel stop operation is performed for the third time in the second embodiment. It is an example of a display when leaving notification is given in Examples 1 and 2. It is the example of a display of the symbol alert | reported by the display apparatus 5. FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 Main part 2 Front panel 3 Medal payer 4 Reel device (variable display device)
5. Display device (notification means)
6 Start lever (change display start operation part)
7 Reel stop button (stop operation part)
8 payout display section 9 max bet button 10 1 bet button 12 credit number display section 13 bet line display section 14 game state display section 15 medal insertion slot 18 credit selection button 19 makeup panel 20 display window section 21 ashtray 22 tilt base section 23 medal Storage tray 24 Front cover member 25 Front cover member 26 Sound output unit 50 Game control device (main control means, internal lottery means, special game control means, specific game control means)
60 Production control device (sub control means)
100 slot machine

Claims (5)

A variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of identification information;
A stop operation unit that is individually provided corresponding to the plurality of variable display units, and that receives a stop operation from a player;
Game control means for performing a variable display game for displaying the identification information in a variable manner on the variable display device, and stopping and displaying the identification information of the corresponding variable display unit by an input from each stop operation unit,
An internal lottery means for performing a lottery to determine whether or not a stop display mode corresponding to any one of a plurality of types of winnings can be formed in the variable display unit when starting the variable display game;
In a gaming machine provided with a notifying means capable of notifying a player that one of the prizes has been won as a result of the lottery by the internal lottery means,
The game control means includes
Based on the establishment of the predetermined condition, a specific game that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game is started, and a specific winning determined in advance by the internal lottery means is won, and a predetermined end mode in the variable display unit is Specific game control means for terminating the specific game when formed,
When the specific winning is won by the internal lottery means and the input mode by the stop operation unit is a predetermined first input mode, the identification information is set so that an end mode is formed on the variable display unit. If the input mode by the stop operation unit is a second input mode different from the first input mode, the identification is performed so that a display mode other than the end mode is formed on the variable display unit. A stop operation mode control means for performing control to stop and display information,
The display mode other than the end mode is a stop display mode that does not form a stop display mode corresponding to a type of winning different from the specific winning,
The internal lottery means performs a lottery of the normal regardless of whether the running of the running and is either the particular game of the game, the specific winning in the same probability,
The notification means is configured to be able to execute a predetermined notification effect when winning the specific prize regardless of whether the normal game is being executed or the specific game is being executed.
The game in which the predetermined notification effect is executed with a higher probability when the specific prize is won during the execution of the specific game than when the specific prize is won during the execution of the normal game. Machine. Corresponding to the stop display mode in the variable display section, it includes a prize value giving means for giving a player a different prize value,
When the variable display unit is stopped and displayed at the time of winning the specific winning, the prize value giving means is a display mode other than the end mode or the stop display mode of the variable display unit. Regardless of this, the gaming machine according to claim 1 , wherein a prize value corresponding to the specific winning is given . The specific game control means is configured when either one of the fact that a predetermined number of variable display games have been executed since the start of the specific game and a predetermined end mode has been formed in the variable display unit is established. Configured to terminate the specific game,
When the variable display unit is stopped and displayed at the time of winning the specific winning, the award value granting unit is more preferably the end mode than when the stop display mode of the variable display unit is a display mode other than the end mode. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein the game machine gives a larger prize value . A variable display start operation unit for receiving a variable display game start operation from a player;
After the variable display game is started by an input from the variable display start operation unit, the corresponding variable display unit identification information is sequentially stopped and displayed by sequential input from each stop operation unit, and all the variable display units are displayed. Is executed when the identification information is stopped and displayed,
The game control means includes
A notification time selection means for selecting an execution time of the predetermined notification effect by the notification means from a plurality of predetermined notification times;
The notification time includes at least a variable display start time of the variable display unit by operation of the variable display start operation unit and a variable display stop time of the variable display unit by operation of the stop operation unit,
The notification time selection means includes
While the normal game is being executed, the variable display stop time is selected with a higher probability than during the specific game being executed,
During the execution of the specific game, the variation display start time is selected with a higher probability than during the execution of the normal game,
The notification means, according to claim 2 or 3, characterized in that executing said predetermined notification effect when it reaches the selected broadcast time by the variable display game the notification timing selecting means to monitor the progress of The gaming machine described in 1. The game control means includes
When a special prize is won by the internal lottery means, and the identification information of the variable display unit stopped and displayed by an input from the stop operation unit forms a special mode corresponding to the special prize, a privilege is given to the player Special gaming state control means for generating a special gaming state to perform,
A second input mode selection unit that randomly selects the second input mode from predetermined ones when the specific winning is won by the internal lottery unit;
Input mode information adding means capable of adding the information on the second input mode selected by the second input mode selecting unit to a predetermined notification effect by the notification unit;
The input mode information adding means includes
During the execution of the specific game, the probability of adding the information of the second input mode to the predetermined notification effect by the notification means corresponding to the game result during the specific game is changed,
In the variable display game after the special prize is won by the internal lottery means and the special prize can be obtained, the second input mode selection means is based on winning the specific prize by the internal lottery means. 5. The gaming machine according to claim 2 , wherein information whose content does not match the information of the second input mode selected by the above is added to the notification content by the notification means .

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