JP4767529B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  For example, a slot machine equipped with a stop button, a so-called pachislot machine, has a variable display device configured by arranging a plurality of mechanical rotating reels that display a plurality of symbols in the front display window, or a symbol on the reel on the screen. It has an electrical fluctuation display device for displaying. In response to the player's start operation, this pachislot machine displays the symbols in a variable manner by driving the variable display device and rotating the reels, either automatically or after the player has stopped. By operation, the rotation of each reel is sequentially stopped. At this time, when the symbols of each reel appearing in the display window become a specific combination (winning symbol), a predetermined profit is given to the player by paying out game media such as coins and medals. .

  The current mainstream model has a plurality of types of winning modes. In particular, when a winning combination of a predetermined winning combination is established, a gaming state with better conditions than the normal state is provided for a predetermined period of time without completing one coin payout. As such a winning combination, a winning combination in which a game giving a relatively large profit to the player can be performed a predetermined number of times (this is a “big bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”), and a relative to the player There is a winning combination (this is a “regular bonus”, hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”) that allows a predetermined number of games to give a small profit.

In addition, in the current mainstream models, a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged along an activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as an “effective line”), and in order to establish a win in which coins, medals, etc. are paid out, A player performs a stop operation at a timing at which a predetermined combination is selected by a lottery process (hereinafter referred to as “internal winning combination”) and a combination of symbols indicating the winning combination of the internal winning combination can be stopped on the active line. Is required. In other words, no matter how much a predetermined combination is selected as an internal winning combination, if the timing of the stop operation of the player is bad, a winning cannot be established. That is, a gaming machine that requires skill in the timing of the stop operation (the specific gravity of technical intervention called “to push”) is currently the mainstream (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
Japanese Patent Publication No. 3-72313

  However, in the gaming machine as described above, an interesting gaming machine is desired by an approach from another viewpoint.

  An object of the present invention is to provide an interesting gaming machine.

  In order to solve the above problems, the present invention provides a symbol display means for variably displaying and stopping a plurality of types of symbols, and a game start command for outputting a start command signal based on the first operation by the player. Means, symbol variation control means for starting symbol variation display on the symbol display means based on the start command signal input from the game start command means, and stop command signal based on the second operation by the player A combination of the stop command means for outputting the symbol, the stop control means for stopping the display of the variation of the symbol on the symbol display means based on the stop command signal inputted from the stop command means, and the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display means The combination of the winning determination means for determining whether or not to win based on the symbol and the symbol stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a predetermined symbol combination. On condition, characterized in that it comprises a special game state generating means for generating a relatively unfavorable special game state as compared to other gaming state. This special game state may be started on condition that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a combination of predetermined symbols, and may be terminated when a predetermined condition is satisfied.

  In the above invention, the second operation may be an operation in which a predetermined symbol combination and a specific symbol combination other than the predetermined symbol combination can be established.

  It is to be noted that there is provided game value giving means for giving a game value to a player when the combination of symbols that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a combination of predetermined symbols, and the special game state is determined by the game value giving means. It may be in a state where there is a high possibility that the time for the assigned gaming value to reach a preset amount will be shorter than in other gaming states.

In order to solve the above-mentioned problems, the present invention is a gaming machine that plays a game by inserting medals, and a plurality of reels each having an outer peripheral surface on which a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn, and A display window for displaying a predetermined number of symbols included in the symbol row drawn on the reel so as to be visible from the outside, and a start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing start of a unit game based on a start operation; Based on the signal output by the start signal output means, a plurality of combinations including at least a small combination where a medal is paid out using an internal lottery table corresponding to a gaming state and a specific combination where a transition to a specific gaming state is performed The winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination from the winning combination, and by rotating the reel based on the signal output by the start signal output means, the symbols displayed on the display window are changed. Symbol variation means, stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means based on a stop operation, signal output by the stop signal output means and winning combination determining means Based on the winning combination determined by the above, the stop control means for performing the stop control of the symbol variation performed by the symbol variation means within a predetermined range, and the display window is stopped by the stop control by the stop control means When the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is displayed by the symbol determining means for determining the displayed symbol, the medal granting means for giving a medal to the player, and the identification by the symbol determining means Specific game state transition means for making a transition to the specific game state when the symbol determination means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is displayed; When a predetermined number of medals are paid out by the medal granting unit in the specific gaming state, the specific gaming state ending unit for shifting from the specific gaming state to the general gaming state, and the winning combination determining unit in the specific gaming state A notification means for performing notification of the winning combination performed with a predetermined probability, and the specific game state is a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determination unit. The expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per medal inserted to play a game in the case where it is always displayed in the display window by the stop control by is determined as a winning combination by the winning combination determining means This means that the combination of symbols corresponding to the played role is not displayed on the display window by the stop control by the stop control means. Payout expected value is the expected value in the case of considering the mother and child Ri der less than 1, the game mode is the expected value of that does not consider the omission is one or more gaming state, the Small Win The symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combinations are provided with a first small combination and a second small combination arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined range in a specific reel, and the notification means In the general gaming state, the winning combination is notified with a higher probability than in the specific gaming state .

  According to the present invention, the gaming machine can be provided with novel gaming characteristics, and the fun of the game can be improved.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the embodiment will be described.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an appearance of a gaming machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The gaming machine 1 is a so-called “pachislot machine”. The gaming machine 1 is a gaming machine that uses a game medium such as a card that stores information on game value given to or given to a player in addition to coins, medals, game balls, tokens, and the like. However, in the following description, medals are used.

  A panel display portion 2a as a substantially vertical surface is formed on the front surface of the cabinet 2 forming the entire gaming machine 1, and vertically long display windows 4L, 4C, 4R are provided at the center thereof. The display windows 4L, 4C and 4R are provided with a top line 8b, a center line 8c and a bottom line 8d in the horizontal direction, and a cross-up line 8a and a cross-down line 8e in the diagonal direction as winning lines. These winning lines are respectively operated by operating a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13, which will be described later, or by inserting medals into the medal slot 22, respectively. The book is activated. Which winning line is activated is displayed by lighting of BET lamps 9a, 9b, 9c, which will be described later.

  Here, the winning lines 8a to 8e relate to success / failure of the winning combination. Specifically, one symbol (for example, “watermelon (symbol 94)” described later) corresponding to a predetermined role (for example, “watermelon small role” described later) is placed at a predetermined position corresponding to the center line 8c. A predetermined combination is awarded by being displayed in a stopped state, or by displaying the symbols constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined combination in a predetermined position corresponding to any activated winning line. Will be.

  Inside the cabinet 2, three reels 3L, 3C, 3R each having a symbol row constituted by a plurality of types of symbols on each outer peripheral surface are rotatably provided in a horizontal row to form a variable display means. is doing. The design of each reel can be observed through the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Each reel rotates at a constant speed (for example, 80 rpm).

  On the left side of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, a 1-BET lamp 9a, a 2-BET lamp 9b, a maximum BET lamp 9c, and an information display unit 18 are provided. The 1-BET lamp 9a, the 2-BET lamp 9b, and the maximum BET lamp 9c are turned on according to the number of medals betted to play one game (hereinafter referred to as “BET number”).

  The 1-BET lamp 9a is turned on when the BET number is “1” and one winning line is activated. The 2-BET lamp 9b is lit when the BET number is “2” and three pay lines are activated. The maximum BET lamp 9c is lit when the number of BETs is “3” and all (5) winning lines are activated. The information display unit 18 is composed of 7-segment LEDs, and displays the number of medals stored (credited), the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize, and the like.

  A horizontal pedestal 10 is formed below the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, and a liquid crystal display device 5 is provided between the pedestal 10 and the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. The display screen 5a of the liquid crystal display device 5 includes information related to the game, for example, that a role related to a big bonus or challenge time, which will be described later, is selected as an internal winning combination, and that an internal winning combination is carried over. Is displayed. A medal slot 22 is provided on the right side of the liquid crystal display device 5, and a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13 are provided on the left side of the liquid crystal display device 5.

  The 1-BET switch 11 bets one of the credited medals on the game by a single pressing operation, and the 2-BET switch 12 displays the credited medals by a single pressing operation. Two of them are bet on the game, and the maximum BET switch 13 bets the maximum number of medals that can be bet on one game. By operating these BET switches 11, 12, and 13, a predetermined pay line is validated as described above. The activated winning line is hereinafter referred to as “active line”.

  A C / P switch 14 is provided on the left side of the front portion of the pedestal 10 to switch the credit / payout of medals acquired by the player in the game by a push button operation. By switching the C / P switch 14, medals are paid out from the medal payout opening 15 at the lower front, and the paid-out medals are stored in the medal receiving portion 16. On the right side of the C / P switch 14, the reel is rotated by the player's operation, and the start lever 6 for starting the display of the variation of the symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R is rotated within a predetermined angle range. It is attached movably.

  Three stop buttons (stop operation means) 7L for stopping the rotation of the three reels 3L, 3C, and 3R are located at the center of the front surface of the pedestal 10 and below the liquid crystal display device 5, respectively. 7C and 7R are provided. Speakers 21 </ b> L and 21 </ b> R are provided on the left and right above the medal receiving portion 16. In the embodiment, one game (unit game) basically starts when the start lever 6 is operated and ends when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped.

  Here, in the embodiment, basically, for one or a plurality of reels, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding display number) in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later is set to “4”. . Similarly, the maximum value of the number of sliding symbols in the gaming state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state is also set to “4”.

  This “sliding frame number” is basically a symbol displayed after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated (after the operation is detected) until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. Is a number. The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols (the amount of symbol movement) that has been moved after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated and before the corresponding reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped. . That is, the “slip frame number” indicates that a predetermined winning line such as the center line 8c is displayed at the center of the symbol after the stop button 7L, 7C, 7R is operated and before the corresponding reel 3L, 3C, 3R stops. It matches the number of symbols crossed.

Here, one or more reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 75 ms) after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated in the challenge game state and the single challenge game state described later. On the other hand, one or a plurality of reels 3L, 3C, 3R may be controlled to stop within a predetermined time (for example, 190 ms) in a gaming state other than the challenge game state and the single challenge game state. As a result, it is possible to provide a plurality of game states having different maximum times until the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped after the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R are operated.

  In this embodiment, the reel stop operation (stop button operation) performed when all the reels are rotating is referred to as a “first stop operation”. The stop operation performed after the “first stop operation” is referred to as a “second stop operation”. The stop operation performed after this “second stop operation” is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  FIG. 2 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “00” to “20”, and these are stored as a data table in the ROM 32 described later in FIG. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, "white 7 (design 91)", "red 7 (design 92)", "bell (design 93)", "watermelon (design 94)", "Replay (design 95) ) "," Upper Chile (symbol 96) ", and" Lower Chile (symbol 97) ". Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  In the present embodiment, the stop operation (second operation) by the player is a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to the winning of “BB”) and the predetermined symbol combination. Various symbols are arranged on the reel so that a specific symbol combination (for example, “upper dust / lower dust / lower dust” corresponding to the winning of “SB”) can be established. The reason for such a symbol arrangement will be described in detail in the description of FIG.

  Here, the role of the embodiment includes a big bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “BB”), a challenge time (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”), a regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “RB”), a single bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT”). “SB”, Single Challenge Time (hereinafter “SCT”), “Replay”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Bell Minor” and “JAC Minor” .

  “RB” is a first type special combination. “BB” is an accessory continuous operation device according to the first type special accessory. The challenge game described later is a second type special character. “SCT” is conditional on the operation of the second type special combination. “CT” is an accessory continuous operation device related to the second type special accessory. “SB” is an ordinary accessory.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing the game state of each game state, the transfer condition, and the game state of the transfer destination when the transfer condition is satisfied. The gameability in each gaming state (for example, a stop control mode of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R according to a stop winning combination described later) will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The gaming state of the embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, a BB gaming state, a challenge time gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT gaming state”), an RB gaming state, and a single challenge gaming state (hereinafter “SCG state”). BB carryover state, challenge time carryover state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CT carryover state”), RB carryover state, and single bonus gaming state (hereinafter abbreviated as “SB gaming state”). The BB carryover state, the CT carryover state, and the RB carryover state are hereinafter abbreviated as “carryover state”. Further, a combination carried over during this carryover state is hereinafter referred to as a “carryover combination”.

  The general game state may be a game state in which an expected value of a so-called “play rate (game value given to a player with respect to a unit game value bet on a game)” is smaller than “1”. Further, the general gaming state is a gaming state that does not have a carryover combination that will be described later.

  The BB gaming state is a gaming state configured by a BB general gaming state and an RB gaming state. Further, the BB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the first type special accessory” is operating.

  The CT gaming state is a gaming state constituted by a CT general gaming state and a challenge game state (hereinafter abbreviated as “CG state”). The game in the CG state and the SCG state is hereinafter referred to as “challenge game”. Further, the CT gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “actual accessory continuous actuating device related to the second type special accessory” is operating.

  The SCG state and the CG state are basically gaming states configured by a game in which the “second-type special combination” is operating.

  The RB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which the “first type special character” is operating.

  The game play in the CG state and the SCG state is basically similar, but the CG state is started (generated) in the CT general game state, whereas the SCG state is started in the general game state. There are differences.

  The BB carryover state is a gaming state in which winning of “BB” is permitted over one or a plurality of games.

  The CT carryover state is a gaming state in which winning of “CT” is permitted over one or a plurality of games.

  The RB carryover state is a gaming state in which the winning of “RB” is permitted over one or a plurality of games.

  Here, as described later, when a specific condition is satisfied in the BB general gaming state, “RB” is not won (“red 7-red 7-white 7” are arranged along the active line. An RB gaming state is generated (not stopped) (transition to the RB gaming state). In addition, when “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination in the BB gaming state (the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state), the RB carryover state over one or more games in the BB gaming state When (RB during BB carryover state) is generated and “RB” is won, the gaming state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state) to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state.

  In addition, when “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination in the BB gaming state, or when “RB” is not won in the RB carryover state and a specific condition is satisfied, the gaming state is the current gaming state. The state may be shifted to the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state. However, when the BB gaming state end condition is satisfied in the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state), the gaming state is shifted from the RB carryover state (RB during RB carryover state) to the general gaming state. On the other hand, when “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the RB carryover state, and “RB” is carried over.

  The SB gaming state is basically a gaming state constituted by a game in which a “normal character” is operating.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the condition for generating the BB gaming state is a winning of “BB”. The game state transition condition is satisfied (satisfied) when the acquired number (for example, so-called “pure increase number” or “payout number”) exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 361), and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. Is done.

  The condition for generating the CT gaming state is a “CT” prize to be described later. Here, when “CT” is selected as the internal winning combination, the “CT” is assigned to either CT1 or CT2 by lottery. When one of the following conditions is met: the number of acquired sheets is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (for example, 254), “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination, and “SB” described later wins The transition condition is established, and the gaming state is transitioned to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the RB gaming state during the general gaming state is a winning of “RB”. A transition condition is established when one of the conditions for completing a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) of the game or realizing a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) is achieved, and the gaming state is Transition to the general gaming state.

  The condition for the carryover state is that “BB” is selected as an internal winning combination, “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination, or “CT” is selected as an internal winning combination. is there. When “BB”, “RB”, or “CT” wins, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, or the CT gaming state.

  The condition for generating the SCG state is a winning of “SCT” described later in the general gaming state. The SCG state is generated when “RB” or “SB” is selected as an internal winning combination in the CG state. In any case, when a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state.

  The condition for generating the SB gaming state is winning of “SB” described later. When a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) is completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the BB general gaming state is that “BB” wins or the RB gaming state is ended during the BB gaming state. When the BB gaming state ends or the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state starts, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state or the RB gaming state.

  The occurrence condition of the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state is that a specific condition is established in the BB gaming state or during the BB gaming state, or the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state or in the BB gaming state. "RB" is to win a prize. When a predetermined number of times (for example, 12 times) a game is completed, a predetermined number of times (for example, 8 times) a winning is realized, or a condition that a BB gaming state is ended is satisfied. The transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, or the BB general gaming state.

  The generation condition of the CT general gaming state is that “CT” described later wins, or that the CG state ends in the CT gaming state. When the CT gaming state ends or the CG state starts during the CT gaming state, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state or the CG state.

  In addition, when “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination during the CT general gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state or the carryover state. When “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination in the CG state, a challenge game is performed in that game, and when “RB” wins in that game, the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state, On the other hand, when “RB” is not won, the gaming state is shifted to the carryover state. In the CG state, when “SB” is selected as an internal winning combination, a challenge game is performed in that game, and when “SB” wins in that game, the game is in the SB game state, while “SB” is If no prize is won, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state.

  The condition for generating the CG state is that a specific condition is established in the CT general gaming state, or “SCT” is won. In the CT general gaming state, when “SCT” wins, the CG state occurs instead of the SCT state. When a predetermined number of games (for example, once or a plurality of times) are completed, the transition condition is established, and the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state or the CT general gaming state.

  The CG state that occurs during CT1 that is started when the winning of “CT” and a predetermined condition are met is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT1”. In addition, a CG state that occurs during CT2 that is triggered by the winning of “CT” and the establishment of a predetermined condition is hereinafter referred to as a “CG state during CT2.”

  With reference to FIG.4 and FIG.5, a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number are demonstrated.

  The winning of “BB” is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-red 7” along the active line.

  The winning of “CT” is realized by arranging “white 7-white 7-white 7” along the active line.

  The winning of “RB” is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-white 7” along the active line.

  The winning of “SB” is realized by arranging “upper dust-lower dust-lower dust” along the active line.

  The winning of “SCT” is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Bell” along the active line.

  The “Replay” winning is realized by arranging “Replay-Replay-Replay” along the active line. When “Replay” is won, the same number of medals as the number of medals inserted are automatically inserted, so that the player can play the next game without consuming the medals. That is, “replay” is a role that allows a game to be performed without winning game value by winning.

  In addition, the combinations of symbols that the “watermelon small part” and “bell small part” will win are as shown.

  The winning of “JAC Minor” is realized by arranging “Bell-Replay-Bell” in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

  In the general game state or carryover state, basically, a role other than “JAC small role” may win. However, “SB”, “SCT”, “CT”, and “RB” do not win in the BB carryover state. In addition, “SB”, “SCT”, “BB”, and “RB” do not win in the CT carryover state. In addition, “SB”, “SCT”, “BB”, and “CT” do not win in the RB carryover state. Further, in the RB carryover state (the BB carryover state in BB) during the BB gaming state, “SB”, “SCT”, “BB”, and “CT” are not won.

  In the CT general gaming state, a role other than “BB”, “CT”, “RB”, “SB”, and “JAC small role” may win.

  In the CG state and the SCG state, a role other than “JAC small role” may win. In FIG. 4, the combination “BB” in the SCG state, the symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the payout number 15 pieces, and the combination “CT” in the SCG state, the symbol combination “white 7-white 7— The illustration of white 7 ”and the payout number 15 is omitted.

  In the BB general gaming state, “RB”, “Replay”, “Watermelon small part”, and “Bell small part” may win.

  In the RB gaming state during the general gaming state and the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “RB”, “Replay”, or “JAC Minor” may win. On the other hand, in the SB gaming state, a combination other than “watermelon” and “bell” may win.

  The probability lottery table will be described with reference to FIGS.

  In the present embodiment, 15 medals are paid out when “SB” wins, and 3 medals are paid out when “JAC Minor” wins. Here, the case where “SB” wins and shifts to the SB gaming state will be described. As described later, in the SB gaming state, “JAC Minor” is configured to win with a high probability. In most cases, it is expected that 18 medals (15 + 3) will be paid out. That is, as in the present embodiment, a relatively small number (for example, 3) of medals is paid out in the SB gaming state, and a relatively large number (for example, 15) is awarded when “SB” is won. In the configuration of paying out medals, for example, a small number of games (for example, 2) while complying with a rule that specifies that medals to be paid out in a special gaming state such as the SB gaming state should not be excessive. Game), it is possible to give more profits to the player.

  FIG. 6A is a diagram illustrating a general gaming state probability lottery table. In the general gaming state, any combination other than “JAC small combination” may be selected as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 6B is a diagram showing a CT gaming state probability lottery table. In the CT gaming state, any combination other than “BB”, “CT”, and “JAC small combination” may be selected as an internal winning combination. In both cases of the CT general gaming state and the CG state, the internal winning combination is selected based on the probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2), but the selection of the winning combination for stopping is performed in a different manner (stop) The winning combination is determined based on different information (lottery value)).

  Here, in the general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (1) and the CT gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6 (2), the probability that the combination of “SB” is selected as the internal winning combination is the same. However, when the “SB” combination is selected as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, the “SB” internal winning combination is always selected as the stop winning combination as shown in FIG. When the “SB” combination is selected as an internal winning combination in the CT gaming state, the internal winning combination of the “SB” is selected as a stop winning combination with a low probability (1/128) as shown in FIG. . For this reason, it can be said that the CT gaming state is a disadvantageous state compared to the general gaming state. Also, since the carry-over state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (6), which will be described later, does not include the role of “SB”, the CT carry-over state is also disadvantageous compared to the general game state in the same manner as the CT gaming state. It can be said that.

  In this embodiment, the symbol array “red 7-red 7-red 7” of “BB” is arranged immediately above the symbol array “SB”-“lower dust-lower dust” of “SB”. Without being limited thereto, the symbol arrangement “white 7-white 7-white 7” of “CT” may be arranged immediately above the symbol arrangement “upper dust-lower dust-lower dust” of “SB”. Thus, in the general gaming state, the player performs a stop operation so as to aim at the “SB” symbol arrangement “upper dust / lower dust / lower dust”, but the “SB” symbol arrangement “upper dust / lower dust”. Since the symbol array “White 7-White 7-White 7” of “CT” is arranged immediately above “Lower dust”, “CT” may be won. In this case, since the gaming state becomes the CT gaming state and it is difficult to win the “SB” as described above, the player shifts to the general gaming state which is advantageous compared to the CT gaming state. Since the stop operation is performed, the gaming machine can provide a general game state different from the normal general game state game, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  Note that the SB gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (8) includes the “SB” combination, but the “SB” combination may not be included. Also in this case, since the probability that the winning combination “SB” is selected as the winning winning combination in the CT gaming state is low, it can be said that the CT gaming state is a disadvantageous state compared to the general gaming state.

  FIG. 7 (3) is a diagram showing an SCG state probability lottery table. In the SCG state, any combination other than “JAC small combination” may be selected as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 7 (4) is a diagram showing a BB general gaming state probability lottery table. In the BB general gaming state, any one of “RB”, “Replay”, “Watermelon Minor”, “Bell Minor” or “Lose” is selected as the internal winning combination. In this BB general gaming state, it may be configured that the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state regardless of the internal winning combination, but the condition that the gaming state is shifted to the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state The RB carryover state during BB may be routed through.

  Here, in the BB general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (4), the combination of “SB” is not included. On the other hand, the general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 6A includes the role “SB”. For this reason, “SB” may be selected as the internal winning combination in the general gaming state, while “SB” is not selected as the internal winning combination in the BB general gaming state. In addition, when an RB gaming state occurs during the BB gaming state, a profit from the RB gaming state can be received. However, when the player obtains a predetermined number or more, the transition condition for the RB gaming state is satisfied. Then, the RB gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state. For this reason, in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “SB” is not won and the number obtained by the player is limited, while in the general gaming state, “SB” wins with a high probability. At the same time, since the number of acquired games by the player is not limited, it can be said that the BB gaming state is more disadvantageous than the general gaming state. Also, the carry-over state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 8 (6), which will be described later, does not include the role “SB”. It can be said that.

  As a result, in the general gaming state, the player performs a stop operation so as to aim at the symbol arrangement “SB”-“lower dust-lower dust” of “SB”. However, as shown in FIG. Since the symbol arrangement “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” of “BB” is arranged immediately above “Upper Chile-Lower Chile-Lower Chile”, “BB” may be won. In this case, the gaming state becomes the BB gaming state, and “SB” is not won as described above, and the player performs a stop operation (the game player enters a general gaming state which is advantageous compared to the BB gaming state ( For example, “RB” is won and the number of acquired sheets is reached at an early stage). Therefore, the gaming machine provides a different general gaming state in which there is a high possibility that the number of medals to be paid out is high in the general gaming state, and the number of acquired medals is limited. In some cases, such as a case where “” is not won, etc.), it is possible to provide a BB gaming state that is more disadvantageous than a general gaming state in which there is a high possibility that the number of medals consumed will increase, thereby further enhancing the interest of the game.

  In addition, as described above, the symbol sequence (see FIG. 2) of the present embodiment is such that the player performs a stop operation so as to aim at the symbol array “upper dust-lower dust-lower dust” of “SB”, and a predetermined condition. Is achieved (more specifically, when BB is determined as an internal winning combination or carryover combination), the symbol array “red 7-red 7-red 7” of “BB” becomes the active line. It is configured to be able to line up along. In other words, in consideration of the number of sliding frames, which will be described later, the stop operation required for winning the “SB” includes all or part of the stop operation required for winning the “BB”. In this case, if the player continues to exert his skill to win “SB”, it can be expected that “BB” will win more smoothly when the predetermined condition is satisfied. In particular, as described above, since a lot of medals are paid out by winning “SB” in the general gaming state, it is natural that the player normally expects to stop the operation with the aim of “SB”. In addition, the configuration as described above is more preferable.

  Furthermore, in this embodiment, when the BB general gaming state and the carryover state are compared, as described later, “RB” is not determined as an internal winning combination in the carryover state. It is constructed so as to be advantageous. For this reason, in the carryover state, the player intends to win “BB” early, and it can be expected that a stop operation capable of winning “BB” is performed.

  Further, the player avoids transition to a relatively disadvantageous state (for example, BB gaming state) and intentionally maintains a relatively advantageous state (for example, a general gaming state or a carryover state). Even if a stop operation is performed (for example, a stop operation that does not aim at the “SB” symbol array “upper dust / lower dust / lower dust”), the player cannot obtain an SB prize and has a greater profit than necessary. I can't enjoy it. Accordingly, it is possible to comply with rules that define the game play rate of gaming machines and to prevent the game store from suffering more damage than necessary.

  The BB general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. 7 (4) does not include the “SB” combination, but the “SB” combination associated with a small random number range (low probability). May be included. Also in this case, in the BB gaming state, the role of “SB” is selected as an internal winning combination with a lower probability than the general gaming state, so that the BB gaming state is a disadvantageous state compared to the general gaming state. It can be said.

  FIG. 7 (5) is a diagram showing an RB gaming state probability lottery table in the general gaming state. In the RB gaming state, any one of “Replay”, “JAC Minor” or “Lose” is selected as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 8 (6) is a diagram showing a carry-over state probability lottery table. In the carryover state, any one of “Replay”, “Watermelon small part”, “Bell small part” or “Lose” is selected as the internal winning combination.

  FIG. 8 (7) is a diagram showing an RB gaming state probability lottery table during the BB gaming state. In the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, any of “RB”, “Replay”, “JAC Minor” or “Lose” is selected as the internal winning combination. Further, in the BB general gaming state and the RB carryover state during BB, a table obtained by removing “RB” from the above-mentioned BB general gaming state probability lottery table of FIG. 7 (4) is used. The lottery probability is only “0” for “RB” (the probability that “RB” is selected as an internal winning combination is “0”), and the other probabilities have the same probability (“lost” The probability of being selected as an internal winner can also be changed).

  Further, in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and in the RB carryover state in the BB gaming state, a table obtained by removing “RB” from the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state of FIG. 8 (7) described above. (A table in which “RB” is not selected as an internal winning combination) is used. As for the lottery probability, the probability of “RB” only becomes “0”, and other winning combinations have the same probability.

  FIG. 8 (8) is a diagram showing an SB gaming state probability lottery table. In the SB gaming state, any one of “BB”, “CT”, “RB”, “SB”, “SCT”, “Replay”, “JAC Minor” or “Lose” is selected as the internal winning combination. The

  Here, the probability lottery table is provided for each set value (setting) provided in a plurality of stages (for example, six stages), but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. This set value is basically a value set by the game store, and the degree of player's advantage in the game (for example, the winning rate, the internal winning probability of the role, etc.) differs depending on the magnitude of this value. ing. In the embodiment, set values of “1” to “6” are provided.

  In addition, the probability that at least one of the combinations such as “BB”, “CT”, “RB”, “SB”, and “CT” is selected as an internal winning combination is at least “two”. It is made different between the set values. Further, the internal winning combination may be selected using one probability lottery table for all the setting values, and the stopping winning combination described later may be selected using a different stopping winning combination selection table depending on the setting value.

  With reference to FIG. 9, the winning combination selection table for stop will be described.

  In the stop winning combination selection table, for each internal winning combination and gaming state, a lottery value to be won for each stop winning combination is shown.

  The winning combination for stop is information used for stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R. When the winning combination for stop is determined, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are allowed to stop and display the stop mode of the symbol or symbol combination corresponding to the symbol in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. It is controlled to stop. Further, stop control is performed even in a state where a symbol or a symbol combination corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination for stop is not permitted.

  The lottery value is a value to be subtracted from the extracted random number value. When the lottery value is subtracted from the random value and the subtracted value is negative, information corresponding to the lottery value (stop winning combination) is selected. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “127”. For example, when “Replay” is selected as the internal winning combination in the SCG state and the extracted random number value is “30”, first, “30” corresponds to “Replay” which is the winning combination for stopping. The lottery value “20” to be subtracted is subtracted. The subtracted value is “10” (a positive value). Next, the lottery value “108” corresponding to “all small combinations” which is the winning combination for stopping is subtracted from “10”. The subtracted value is negative. Therefore, “all small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stoppage.

  The maximum number of sliding symbols on the reel corresponding to the first stop operation is set to “4”, and the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) on the reel corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is basically It is set to “0”. Even when the winning combination for stopping is “replay”, the number of sliding symbols (maximum number of sliding symbols) is basically set to “4”.

  For this reason, when “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stoppage, winning of “all small roles” is allowed, but the success or failure of the winning is determined by the player's operation timing of the stop button. Will be dependent. Similarly, when a winning combination other than “Replay” is selected as the winning winning combination, the success or failure of the winning combination depends on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R by the player.

  When “BB” is selected as the internal winning combination, “BB” is selected as the winning winning combination in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either “BB” or “BB and all small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stoppage.

  When “CT” is selected as the internal winning combination, “CT” is selected as the stopping winning combination in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either “CT” or “CT and all small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  When “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination, “RB” is set in the general gaming state, the CT general gaming state, the CG gaming state during CT1, the CG gaming state during CT2, the BB general gaming state, and the SB gaming state. Selected as a winning winning combination. On the other hand, in the SCG state, either “RB” or “RB and all small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the RB gaming state, “RB” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Here, when “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination in the RB gaming state, “RB” is carried over.

  When “SB” is selected as the internal winning combination, “SB” is selected as the stop winning combination in the general gaming state and the SB gaming state. On the other hand, in the CT general gaming state, the CG gaming state during CT1, the CG gaming state during CT2, and the SCG state, either “SB” or “SB and all small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. However, in the CT general gaming state, the CG gaming state during CT1, and the CG gaming state during CT2, the probability that “SB” is selected as the winning combination for stopping is low.

  When “SCT” is selected as an internal winning combination, “SCT” is selected as a winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the CT general gaming state, the CG gaming state during CT1, and the CG gaming state during CT2. On the other hand, in the SCG state and the SB gaming state, either “SCT” or “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stopping (whether or not “SCT” winning is permitted in the SCG state by a predetermined lottery) Decision).

  Here, in the general game state, the game state of the game next to the game in which “SCT” is won is the SCG state. In this SCG state, “SCT” is selected as the internal winning combination, and “SCT” is stopped. When the winning combination is selected, the game state of the next game is also in the SCG state. That is, the winning of “SCT” is triggered, and the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games becomes the SCG state, and as a result, a pseudo high probability CG state is generated.

  However, the continuation condition of this pseudo high-probability CG state is that “SCT” is selected as a winning combination for stopping, and it is simulated in a game where “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stopping. The high probability CG state ends. Further, even during the CG state, “SCT” is selected as the internal winning combination, and a pseudo high probability CG state may occur, and the gaming state of a plurality of consecutive games may become the CG state.

  When “Replay” is selected as the internal winning combination, “Replay” is selected as the winning combination for stopping in the general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. In the carryover state, CT general gaming state, BB general gaming state, CG state during CT1, CG state during CT2, and SCG state, either “Replay” or “Lose” is selected as the winning combination for stopping (the selection probability thereof) Can be different for each state). Furthermore, in the SCG state, either “Replay” or “All small roles” is selected as the winning combination for stoppage.

  Here, the probability lottery tables (FIGS. 6 (2) and 7 (3)) used in the CT1 CG state, the CT2 CG state, and the SCG state have a probability that “Replay” is selected as an internal winning combination. It is set to be the highest, but if that `` Replay '' is selected as an internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping will be distributed to `` Replay '', `` All small roles '' or `` Lose '' Is set.

  When “watermelon small part” is selected as the internal winning combination, in the general gaming state, “watermelon small part” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. On the other hand, in the CG state during CT1 and the CG state during CT2, either “all small roles” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, either “watermelon small part” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the SCG state, “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stoppage.

  When “Bell's small combination” is selected as the internal winning combination, in the general gaming state, “Bell's small combination” is selected as the stop winning combination. Further, in the CG state during CT1 and the CG state during CT2, either “all small roles” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. In the SCG state, “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stoppage. Furthermore, in the carryover state, the CT general gaming state, and the BB general gaming state, “bell bell” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping.

  Here, the end condition of the CT gaming state includes that the acquired number is equal to or greater than a predetermined number. Therefore, the expected value of the number of continued games in the CT gaming state that occurs when “CT” distributed to CT1 wins is the CT that occurs when “CT” distributed later to CT2 wins. It becomes larger than the expected value of the number of continuous games in the gaming state. There are cases where a variety of gaming properties can be realized by being configured to be able to generate a plurality of CT gaming states with different expected values of the number of continuous games.

  When “JAC small part” is selected as an internal winning combination, “JAC small part” is selected as a stop winning combination in the RB gaming state and the SB gaming state.

  When “losing” is selected as the internal winning combination, “losing” is selected as the stopping winning combination in the general gaming state, the BB general gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state. In the carryover state, the carryover combination is selected as the winning combination for stoppage. This carryover combination includes “RB” carried over in the RB carryover state during BB. Also, in the CT general gaming state, the CT1 CG state, and the CT2 CG state, either “all small roles” or “losing” is selected as the winning combination for stopping. Further, in the SCG state, “all small roles” is selected as a winning combination for stoppage.

  In this embodiment, in the CG state during CT1 and the CG state during CT2, if “Bell's small role” or “Watermelon's small role” or the like is determined as an internal winning role, “losing” is stopped with high probability. Since it is configured to be determined as a winning combination, the CT gaming state can be made more unfavorable.

  Here, the winning winning combination selection table for stop is provided for each set value, but the probability lottery table for each set value is omitted. In the embodiment, the selection probability of the stop winning combination corresponding to at least one of the internal winning combinations is configured to be different between at least any “two” set values. Further, the internal winning combination may be selected by using one stop winning combination selection table for all the set values, and the stop winning combination to be described later may be selected by using a probability lottery table that differs depending on the set value.

  10 is based on a main control circuit 71 that controls the game processing operation in the gaming machine 1, a peripheral device (actuator) that is electrically connected to the main control circuit 71, and a control command transmitted from the main control circuit 71. It is a figure which shows the circuit structure containing the sub control circuit 72 which controls the liquid crystal display device 5, and the speakers 21L and 21R, and an input generation means.

  The operation of the peripheral device is controlled by a control signal input from the microcomputer 30, and various lamps (1-BET lamp 9a, 2-BET lamp 9b, maximum BET lamp 9c), an information display unit 18, The hopper (including a payout driving unit) 40 as a game value giving means for storing medals and paying out a predetermined number of medals according to a command from the hopper driving circuit 41, and the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are rotationally driven. Stepping motors 49L, 49C, and 49R are listed.

  The various drive circuits control the operation of each actuator by a control signal such as a drive command input from the CPU 31, and drive control the motor drive circuit 39 and the hopper 40 for driving and controlling the stepping motors 49L, 49C and 49R. A hopper driving circuit 41 that performs driving control of various lamps, and a display unit driving circuit 48 that controls driving of various display units.

  The input generating means generates an input signal necessary for the microcomputer 30 to generate a control command, and includes a start switch 6S, a 1-BET switch 11, a 2-BET switch 12, and a maximum BET switch 13. C / P switch 14, medal sensor 22S, reel stop signal circuit 46, reel position detection circuit 50, and payout completion signal circuit 51.

  The start switch 6S detects an operation of the start lever 6, and is a game start means for starting a unit game based on an operation by the player. The inserted medal sensor 22S detects a medal inserted into the medal slot 22. The reel stop signal circuit 46 is a stop command means for outputting a stop command signal based on an operation by the player, and generates a stop command signal in response to an operation of each of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, for example. .

  The reel position detection circuit 50 receives the pulse signal from the reel rotation sensor and outputs a signal for detecting the position of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R to the CPU 31. The payout completion signal circuit 51 generates a signal for detecting completion of medal payout when the count value (the number of medals paid out from the hopper 40) of the medal detection unit 40S reaches the designated number data. It is.

  The main control circuit 71 includes a microcomputer 30 disposed on a circuit board as a main component, and is added with a circuit for random number sampling. The microcomputer 30 includes a CPU 31, a ROM 32, and a RAM 33. Note that the microcomputer 30 may be configured such that random number sampling is executed on the operation program of the CPU 31. In this case, the random number generator 36 and the sampling circuit 37 can be omitted, but can be left as a backup for the random number sampling operation.

  The CPU 31 performs a control operation in accordance with a preset program, and a clock pulse generation circuit 34, a frequency divider 35, a random number generator 36, and a sampling circuit 37 are connected to the CPU 31.

  The clock pulse generation circuit 34 and the frequency divider 35 generate a reference clock pulse. The random number generator 36 generates random numbers belonging to a certain numerical range. The sampling circuit 37 samples one random value at an appropriate timing after the start lever 6 is operated. The CPU 31 determines an internal winning combination using the random value sampled by the sampling circuit 37.

  The ROM 32 has a probability lottery table used for determination of random number sampling every time the start lever 6 shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 is operated, a stop table group for determining a reel stop mode according to the operation of the stop button, Stores commands and the like. The RAM 33 stores various information. This information includes, for example, a flag and a gaming state. The sub control circuit 72 does not output information such as commands from the sub control circuit 72 to the main control circuit 71, and the main control circuit 71 outputs the information from the main control circuit 71 to the sub control circuit 72.

  Here, after the rotation of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is started, the number of drive pulses supplied to each of the stepping motors 49L, 49C, 49R is counted, and the counted value is written in a predetermined area of the RAM 33. From the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, a reset pulse is obtained every rotation, and this reset pulse is output to the CPU 31 via the reel position detection circuit 50. With this reset pulse, the count value of the drive pulse counted in the RAM 33 is cleared to “0”. As a result, the RAM 33 stores the count value corresponding to the rotational position within the range of one rotation for each of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R.

  A symbol table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32 in order to associate the rotational positions of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R as described above with symbols drawn on the outer peripheral surface of the reel. In this symbol table, the code number assigned in advance for each fixed rotation pitch of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R and the corresponding code number are provided with reference to the rotation position where the reset pulse is generated. A symbol code indicating the displayed symbol is associated with the symbol.

  Furthermore, a winning symbol combination table (not shown) is stored in the ROM 32. In this winning symbol combination table, a winning symbol combination, a winning medal payout number, and a winning determination code representing the winning are associated with each other. The above winning symbol combination table is referred to when the left reel 3L, the center reel 3C, and the right reel 3R are stopped and when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped and the winning is confirmed. Is done.

  The above-described CPU 31 performs a lottery process (probability lottery process) based on the sampled random number value, and an operation signal output from the reel stop signal circuit 46 at the timing when the player operates the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and Based on the already selected “stop table”, a signal for controlling the stop of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is output to the motor drive circuit 39.

  The CPU 31 outputs a payout command signal to the hopper drive circuit 41 when a winning is achieved, and pays out a predetermined number of medals from the hopper 40. At this time, the medal detection unit 40S counts the number of medals to be paid out from the hopper 40, and the payout completion signal circuit 51 outputs a medal payout completion signal to the CPU 31 when the counted value reaches a designated number. To do. Thereafter, the CPU 31 stops the driving of the hopper 40 via the hopper driving circuit 41 and ends the “medal payout process”.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS. As shown in FIG. 11, in step 1, the CPU 31 initializes predetermined data (data stored in the RAM 33, communication data, etc.).

  In step 2, the CPU 31 erases predetermined data stored in the RAM 33 at the end of the previous game. Specifically, the CPU 31 erases the parameters used in the previous game from the RAM 33, writes the parameters used in the next game into the RAM 33, and designates the start address of the sequence program of the next game.

  In step 3, the CPU 31 determines whether or not 30 seconds have elapsed since the end of the previous game (when all the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are stopped). The CPU 31 performs the process of step 4 when 30 seconds have elapsed, and performs the process of step 5 when 30 seconds have not elapsed.

  In step 4, the CPU 31 transmits a “demo display command” for instructing to display a “demo image” to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step 5, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a “replay” prize has been established in the previous game. The CPU 31 performs the process of step 6 when “Replay” has won, and performs the process of step 7 when “Replay” has not won.

  In step 6, the CPU 31 automatically inserts a predetermined number of medals based on the winning of “Replay”.

  In step 7, the CPU 31 determines whether or not a medal has been inserted by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether there is an input from the inserted medal sensor 22S or the BET switches 11 to 13. The CPU 31 performs the process of step 8 when there is an input, and performs the process of step 3 when there is no input.

  In step 8, the CPU 31 transmits a BET command indicating that the BET switches 11 to 13 are operated or a medal is inserted to the sub-control circuit 72.

  In step 9, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the start lever 6 has been operated by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not there is an input from the start switch 6S. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 10 when there is an input.

  In step 10, the CPU 31 extracts random values used for various decisions (for example, the probability lottery process in step 12).

  In step 11, the CPU 31 performs a gaming state monitoring process.

  In step 12, the CPU 31 performs a probability lottery process. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the probability lottery tables shown in FIGS. 6 to 8 and selects an internal winning combination in accordance with the random value extracted in the process of step 10 and the gaming state. In addition, when “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination in the CT gaming state, the CPU 31 shifts the gaming state to the carryover state (RB carryover state). Furthermore, when selecting “CT” as an internal winning combination, the CPU 31 distributes the CT 31 to CT 1 or CT 2 based on lottery, information related to the game, or a player's game operation.

  Further, as described above, the lottery table (see FIGS. 7 (4) and 8 (6)) used in the BB gaming state, the BB carryover state, and the CT carryover state does not include “SB”. “SB” is not selected as an internal winning combination. In addition, “SB” is included in the lottery table (see FIG. 6B) used in the CT gaming state, and “SB” may be selected as an internal winning combination. In the winning combination determination process, the probability that “SB” is selected as the winning combination for stoppage (see FIG. 9) is extremely low. For this reason, the BB gaming state, the BB carryover state, the CT gaming state, and the CT carryover state may be disadvantageous as compared to the general gaming state.

  In step 13, the CPU 31 selects a winning combination for stopping. Specifically, the CPU 31 refers to the winning combination table for stop shown in FIG. 9 and determines the winning combination for stop according to the internal winning combination selected by the processing of step 12 and the gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 selects a winning line for arranging the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination for stopping.

  In step 14, the CPU 31 performs processing for selecting a stop table.

  In step 15, the CPU 31 performs processing for transmitting a start command to the sub-control circuit 72. This start command includes information such as an internal winning combination, a winning combination for stoppage, and a gaming state.

  In step 16, the CPU 31 determines whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the previous game was started. The CPU 31 performs the process of step 18 when 4.1 seconds have elapsed, and performs the process of step 17 when 4.1 seconds have not elapsed.

  In step 17, the CPU 31 invalidates the input from the start switch 6S until 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the previous game.

  In step 18, the CPU 31 sets a predetermined time in the one game monitoring timer. The one-game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer that sets a predetermined time in order to automatically stop the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R without depending on a stop operation by the player. .

  In step 19, the CPU 31 transmits a command for instructing to rotate the reel to the motor drive circuit 39.

  In step 20, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are operated by the player. Specifically, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the input from the reel stop signal circuit 46 is on. The CPU 31 proceeds to the process of step 22 when the input is on, and proceeds to the process of step 21 when the input is off.

  In step 21, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. The CPU 31 performs the process of step 22 when the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”, and returns to the process of step 20 when the value of the automatic stop timer is not “0”.

  In step 22, the CPU 31 performs a sliding frame number determination process. The slip frame number determination process will be described in detail later with reference to FIG.

  In step 23, the CPU 31 rotates and stops the reel by the number of sliding frames determined by the processing of step 22 (sliding frame number determination processing).

  In step 24, the CPU 31 determines whether or not all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) have stopped. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 25 when all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) are stopped, and when all the reels (reels 3L, 3C, and 3R) are not stopped. Returning to the process of step 20.

  In step 25, the CPU 31 transmits an all reels stop command indicating that all reels (reels 3L, 3C, 3R) have stopped.

  In step 26, the CPU 31 performs a winning search. The winning search is to set a winning flag for identifying a winning combination (winning winning combination) based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R. Specifically, the CPU 31 identifies a winning combination based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a winning determination table (not shown).

  In step 27, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning flag is normal. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 28 when the winning flag is not normal, and performs the process of step 29 when the winning flag is normal. Specifically, when the winning combination is “losing”, the CPU 31 determines that the winning flag is normal (YES) regardless of the gaming state. When the winning combination is included in the determination winning combination, the CPU 31 determines that the winning flag is normal (YES) regardless of the gaming state.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is other than the CG state and the SCG state, the CPU 31 determines that the winning flag is invalid (NO). In addition, the CPU 31 determines that the winning combination is a bonus (“BB”, “CT”, “SCT”, “RB”, “RB”) when the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state. In the case of “SB” or “Replay”, it is determined that the winning flag is invalid (NO). However, when the winning combination is not included in the determination winning combination and the gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state, the CPU 31 determines that the winning combination is a bonus (“BB”, “CT”, “SCT”, “RB”, In cases other than “SB” and “Replay”, it is determined that the winning flag is normal (YES).

  The determination winning combination (operating condition device) in the process of step 27 is the internal winning combination selected by the probability lottery process of step 12 shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state of step 31 described later, and the internal winning combination. And a carryover combination obtained by a game state update process based on a winning combination.

  For example, when “Bell Minor” is selected as the internal winning combination in the probability lottery process of step 12 shown in FIG. 11 in the unit game in the BB carryover state (the carryover is “BB”), the determination in the game The winning combination will be “BB” and “Bell's small role”. In addition, in the probability lottery process in the unit game in the general gaming state, when “watermelon small combination” is selected as the internal winning combination, the determination winning combination in the game is “watermelon small combination”. Note that the winning combination for stop selected by the process of step 13 shown in FIG. 11 is not included in the winning combination for determination.

  In step 28, the CPU 31 displays an illegal error. In this case, the CPU 31 stops the game.

  In step 29, the CPU 31 performs medal credit or payout according to the winning combination (for example, “BB”, “RB”, “SB”, “CT”, “SCT”, etc.) and the gaming state.

  In step 30, the CPU 31 performs a process of updating the acquired number. Here, for example, a process of cumulatively updating the number of medals (including a net increase) paid out to the player through the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state is performed.

  In step 31, the CPU 31 performs a process of updating the gaming state based on the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination and the like. Specifically, when “BB”, “CT”, or “RB” is selected as the internal winning combination, the CPU 31 updates (transfers) the gaming state to the carryover state and “BB” corresponding to the carryover state. ”,“ CT ”or“ RB ”is set as the carryover combination. Further, the CPU 31 sets the gaming state to the BB gaming state when “BB” wins, the gaming state to the CT gaming state when “CT” wins, and sets the gaming state to RB when “RB” wins. Update to gaming state. In addition, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the SCG state when “SCT” wins, and updates the gaming state to the SB gaming state when “SB” wins. Further, when “BB”, “RB” or “CT” wins, the CPU 31 clears (deletes) the carryover combination. Further, the CPU 31 updates the gaming state to the SB gaming state or the SCG state to the general gaming state.

  Further, when the winning combination is “Replay”, the CPU 31 stores information indicating that the winning combination is “Replay”. Based on this information, the CPU 31 determines whether or not to automatically insert medals when the next game starts (step 5 in FIG. 11). In addition, when the process of step 5 is performed, the CPU 31 clears information indicating that the winning combination is “replay”.

  In step 32, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is an RB gaming state that has occurred during the general gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 33 when the current gaming state is an RB gaming state that occurs during the general gaming state, and when the current gaming state is not the RB gaming state that occurs during the general gaming state. Performs the process of step 34.

  In step 33, the CPU 31 performs an RB gaming state control process, and proceeds to the process of step 2 shown in FIG. In this RB gaming state control process, update of the number information (game number, winning number), determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or shift to the general gaming state is performed based on the number information. .

  In step 34, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is a CT gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 35 when the current gaming state is the CT gaming state, and performs the process of step 36 when the current gaming state is not the CT gaming state.

  In step 35, the CPU 31 performs CT gaming state control processing, and proceeds to processing in step 2 shown in FIG. In this CT gaming state control process, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the gaming state is switched (switched) between the CT general gaming state and the CG state, and whether or not to shift to the general gaming state is determined based on the acquired number of games. Etc. are performed.

  In step 36, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the BB gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 37 when the current gaming state is the BB gaming state, and performs the processing of step 2 shown in FIG. 11 when the current gaming state is not the BB gaming state.

  In step 37, the CPU 31 performs a BB gaming state control process. In this BB gaming state control process, the information on the acquired number of games is updated, the gaming state is shifted from the BB general gaming state to the RB gaming state, and whether or not to shift to the general gaming state is determined based on the acquired number of games. .

  In step 38, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the RB gaming state. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 39 when the current gaming state is the RB gaming state, and performs the processing of step 2 shown in FIG. 11 when the current gaming state is not the RB gaming state.

  In step 39, the CPU 31 performs an RB gaming state control process. In this RB gaming state control process, updating of the number information (game number, winning number), determination of whether to maintain the RB gaming state or to shift to the BB general gaming state is performed based on the number information. Is called.

  Next, with reference to FIG. 14, the slip frame number determination process performed by the process of step 22 shown in FIG. 12 will be described. As shown in FIG. 14, in step 41, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 42 when the current gaming state is the CG state or the SCG state, and performs the processing of step 46 when the current gaming state is not the CG state or the SCG state.

  In step 42, the CPU 31 sets the maximum number of sliding frames to “4”. The maximum number of sliding frames may be “0” to “3”.

  In step 43, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 44 when the winning combination for stop includes a small combination, and performs the process of step 47 when the winning combination for stop includes no small combination.

  In step 44, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current reel stop control is processing corresponding to the first stop operation. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 47 when the current reel stop control is a process corresponding to the first stop operation, and when the current reel stop control is not a process corresponding to the first stop operation. Performs step 45.

  In step 45, the CPU 31 determines that the winning combination for stopping is “all small roles” in the CG state or the SCG state, and the reel stop control is processing corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation. Set the number of sliding frames to “0”.

  In step 46, if the gaming state is other than the CG state or the SCG state, the CPU 31 sets the maximum number of sliding symbols to “4”.

  In step 47, the CPU 31 determines the number of sliding symbols based on the number of BETs, the gaming state, the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, the maximum number of sliding symbols, etc., and proceeds to the processing of step 23 shown in FIG.

  Here, when the determination in step 43 is “NO” and step 47 is performed, the maximum number of sliding symbols is set in the stop control of all reels corresponding to the first stop operation to the third stop operation. Within the range of “4”, pull-in control (control for realizing maximum winnings) of symbol combinations corresponding to a combination other than the small combination is performed. Further, in the determination in step S43, it may be determined whether or not the winning combination for stop includes a small combination other than “JAC small combination”.

  In addition, when the determination in step S44 is “YES” and step S47 is performed, the winning combination for stop is all the combinations, and only the maximum slip is controlled for the reel stop control corresponding to the first stop operation. Stop control is performed within the range of the number of frames of “4”. In this stop control, it can be determined by lottery or the like whether the symbol corresponding to which combination is given priority.

  In step 48, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the current reel stop control is processing corresponding to the third stop operation. Further, when the current reel stop control is a process corresponding to the third stop operation, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 49, and when the current reel stop control is not a process corresponding to the third stop operation. Goes to step 23 shown in FIG.

  In step 49, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the winning combination (winning combination) and the winning combination for stopping are inconsistent. Further, the CPU 31 performs the process of step 50 when the winning combination and the winning combination for stop are inconsistent, and proceeds to the processing of step 23 shown in FIG. 12 when the winning combination and the winning combination for stop are not inconsistent. Move.

  In step 50, the CPU 31 sets the number of sliding frames to “4”, and proceeds to the process of step 23 shown in FIG. This makes it possible to avoid erroneous replay winnings.

  According to the invention according to the present embodiment as described above, the gaming machine provides an ordinary game state different from the normal game state that there is a high possibility that the number of paid-out medals increases in the general game state, while the number of acquired medals. BB gaming state, BB carryover state, CT game, which is more disadvantageous than the general gaming state that there is a high possibility that the number of medals consumed will be high in some cases (for example, when “RB” is not won early) The state and CT carryover state can be provided, and the interest of the game can be enhanced.

  Note that the gaming machine 1 receives a start command signal based on a symbol display means (for example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R) that displays a plurality of types of symbols in a variable manner and a stop display, and a first operation by the player. A game start command means (for example, start switch 6S) to be output, and a symbol variation control means (for example, step 19) for starting the symbol variation display on the symbol display means based on the start command signal input from the game start command means. Reel rotation processing), a stop command means (for example, a reel stop signal circuit 46) that outputs a stop command signal based on the second operation by the player, and a stop command signal input from the stop command means Based on the stop control means for stopping and displaying the change display of the symbol on the symbol display means (for example, determination of the winning combination for stop in step 13, step 1 Stop table selection process, step 22 slide frame number determination process, step corresponding to rotating and stopping the reel corresponding to the number of slide frames) and the symbol display means stop and the winning combination based on the combination of symbols Winning determination means for determining whether or not the winning flag in step 27 is normal, medal credit and payout processing in accordance with the gaming state in step 29, gaming state in step 31 The game state is updated based on the internal winning combination, winning combination, etc., and other game states (for example, on the condition that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a combination of predetermined symbols) Special game state generating means (for example, step-by-step) for generating a special game state (for example, BB game state) which is relatively disadvantageous compared to the general game state). Playing state-flop 31, the internal winning combination, and a process) of updating the game state based on such a winning combination.

  This special game state starts on condition that the combination of symbols stopped and displayed by the symbol display means is a predetermined symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”). For example, the process is terminated when the acquired number “361” or the like is established.

  In addition, the second operation (operation of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) is performed with a specific symbol combination (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”) and a specific symbol combination (for example, “ The operation may be a combination of “upper dust / lower dust / lower dust” corresponding to “SB”.

  It should be noted that when the combination of symbols that are stopped and displayed on the symbol display means is a predetermined symbol combination, game value awarding means that gives a player a game value (for example, a medal credit according to the game state in step 29) , Payout process), and the special game state is a time when the game value given by the game value granting means reaches a preset amount (eg, 361) in another game state (eg, general game) It may be a state that is more likely to be shorter than the (state).

  In addition, according to the present invention, identification information (for example, FIG. 2) is performed after predetermined initial stop control (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R with respect to the operated stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R are set to the stop control state). The number of slide displays (for example, slip) that is the number of identification information to be displayed on the fluctuation display means (for example, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R, the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R) until the fluctuation of the symbols shown in FIG. A sliding display number determining means (for example, the main control circuit 71, FIG. 5) for selecting the number of frames) from a number (for example, 0 frame to 4 frames, etc.) less than a predetermined maximum sliding display number (for example, 4 frames). 12 having a stop control means (for example, a main control circuit 71, a means for performing the process of step 23) having a specific game state (for example, a CG state). In On the condition that the slip display number determining means selects the slip display number from a number (for example, 0 frame to 1 frame, etc.) less than a specific maximum slip display number (for example, 1 frame, etc.). You may apply to the gaming machine (for example, CT machine) comprised in the above. In the case of such a configuration, since the specific gaming state is generally difficult to win, for example, even if the number of selected sliding symbols is small, the influence on the player (for example, occurrence of missing or The disparity between players) can be reduced.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  For example, in the present embodiment, the probability that “SB” is determined as an internal winning combination or a stopping winning combination is different between the general gaming state and the BB gaming state or the CT gaming state. Is not limited to this, and instead of “SB”, the probability that “Replay” or “Bell's small role” will be determined as an internal winning combination or a winning combination for stopping depends on the gaming state. A relatively advantageous gaming state and a relatively unfavorable gaming state may be provided.

  As in the present embodiment, as a gaming state that is relatively advantageous to the player, a general gaming state in which “SB” may be determined as an internal winning combination is applied, and the gaming state is relatively advantageous to the player. When the BB gaming state in which the possibility that “SB” is determined as an internal winning combination is applied as an unfavorable gaming state, the type of gaming state transition that occurs in one gaming state (that is, the BB gaming state) Therefore, it is possible to provide a gaming machine that is easier for the player to understand. That is, for example, in the BB gaming state, when “RB” and “SB” can be won, there is mutual transition between the respective gaming states (that is, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state, and the SB gaming state). However, according to the present embodiment, the concern can be eliminated. Note that, in the configuration that ends when “SB” or “RB” wins as in the CT gaming state in the present embodiment, the above-mentioned concern does not occur.

  Further, in the symbol row (see FIG. 2) in the present embodiment, the symbol array of “BB” “red 7-red 7-red 7” is directly above “SB” symbol array “upper dust-lower dust-lower dust”. ”Is arranged, but the symbol array in which the symbol arrangement“ white 7-white 7-white 7 ”of“ CT ”is arranged immediately above the symbol arrangement“ SB ”-“ lower dust-lower dust ”of“ SB ” You may apply to this invention. When such a symbol sequence is applied, as in the case of the BB gaming state described above, there is an effect that the transition to the CT gaming state is smoothly performed. It should be noted that the symbol arrangement of “BB” “red 7-red 7-red 7” and the symbol arrangement of “CT” “white 7-white 7” immediately above the symbol arrangement “SB”-“lower dust-lower dust”. -A symbol row in which white 7 "is arranged may be applied to the present invention.

  In the embodiment, the BB gaming state, the BB carryover state, the CT gaming state, and the CT carryover state, which are disadvantageous to the general gaming state, are shifted to the general gaming state when the transition condition shown in FIG. Is not to be done. That is, the BB gaming state, the BB carryover state, the CT gaming state, and the CT carryover state may be shifted to the general gaming state based on the gaming history. Thereby, the gaming machine can provide a game related to the game history, and can further enhance the interest of the game.

  This game history is, for example, the amount of game value (for example, medals) input by the player (for example, the number of medals), the amount of game value given to the player, The amount obtained by subtracting the amount of game value given to the player from the product of the amount of game value and a predetermined subtraction value (for example, 1, 95), a specific combination (“BB”, “ (RB), “SB”, “CT”, “SCT”, “Small”, “Replay”, “Lose”, etc. are selected as an internal winning combination, and the internal winning combination The number of times that the internal winning combination has been selected, the number of times that the internal winning combination has been continuously selected, the number of times that the winning has been established, and the continuous winning In the variable display means A certain stop mode (for example, a specific losing eye) is displayed, the number of times that the specific stop mode is displayed, and the number of games from when the power is turned on until the game is played. , BB gaming state, CT gaming state, CG gaming state, etc., from the start of the gaming state until the game is played, and the total number of sliding symbols of one or more reels in a specific section to be described later And so on. When one or a plurality of game histories satisfy a predetermined criterion, the BB gaming state, the BB carryover state, the CT gaming state, and the CT carryover state are shifted to the general gaming state.

  In the embodiment, when “Replay” is selected as an internal winning combination in the SCG state, “all small roles” is selected as a winning winning combination with a high probability, and “all small roles” with high probability is selected. Winning is allowed, but is not limited to this. For example, in addition to “all prizes”, a prize such as a particular prize, “BB”, “RB”, “SB”, “SCT”, “JAC prize” may be allowed. Further, the winning combination is changed based on the operation timing, operation sequence, operation direction, number of operations, etc. of the operation means (such as the start lever 6 of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R) operated by the player. You can also For example, when a predetermined stop button (for example, the left stop button 7L) is operated as the first stop operation, “Replay” is selected as the winning combination for stop, and the predetermined stop button is selected as the first stop operation. When another stop button is operated, “all small roles” may be selected as a winning combination for stop with high probability.

  In the embodiment, the SCG state generated when the “SCT” winning in the general gaming state is triggered is basically ended in one game (unit game), but is not limited thereto. For example, the number of continuous games in the SCG state (expected number of times) generated in the general gaming state is different from the number of continuous games in the CG state (expected value of the number of times) generated in the BB general gaming state. It can be continued throughout the game.

  Further, the CT general gaming state is a CG occurrence high probability state (CG concentration state) in which the probability of occurrence of a CG state is a first probability, and a second probability that the probability is lower than the first probability. It is also possible to classify (transfer) to either the CG occurrence low probability state. Also, an RB gaming state in the BB gaming state and a CG state in the CT gaming state are generated when a specific condition (for example, a predetermined condition (information) described later) is established, an RB winning, or an “SCT” winning is generated. However, it is not limited to this. Based on the number of games from a predetermined time (for example, “BB” win, “CT” win, etc.), the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and the CG state in the CT gaming state It is also possible to generate a lottery or whether to generate a lottery. For example, a lottery of whether or not to generate the above is performed based on the number of games from a predetermined time point, and if the generation is not won by lottery, again based on the number of games from the time the lottery is performed A lottery can also be performed (for example, a lottery can be performed at 10 game intervals).

  Also, on the basis of a predetermined time point, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state, the game value used by the player for the game, and the player were paid out It can also be determined whether to generate the information based on information based on at least one of the game values (for example, the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increase, the number of payouts). As the predetermined time point, any time point such as “BB” winning, “CT” winning, power-on of the gaming machine 1, or the like can be adopted.

  Whether or not to generate the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state based on the number of times a predetermined winning combination has been won, based on a predetermined time point. It can also be determined. As the predetermined combination, a small combination, “replay”, “SCT”, “JAC small combination”, “BB”, “RB”, “SB”, “CT”, or a combination of these combinations is adopted. You can also Further, when a predetermined combination is selected as a winning combination for stoppage, the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the winning combination for stoppage is determined, and the determination result and the stop button by the player It is also possible to perform stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R (distribution of success / failure of a predetermined combination) based on the operation order of 7L, 7C, 7R. In this case, information such as the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously, or the number of times that a predetermined combination has won continuously in a game in which the predetermined combination has been selected as a winning combination for stopping, may be used for the determination. it can.

  Further, based on the predetermined number of times, the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, and the CG state during the CT gaming state can be determined based on the number of times that a predetermined combination is won internally.

  Whether the CG occurrence high probability state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, and the CG state in the CT gaming state are generated based on the lottery result different from the lottery of the internal winning combination or the winning winning combination Can also be determined.

  In the embodiment, “CT” (white 7-white 7-white 7) and “SCT” (Replay-Replay-Bell) are provided as a role (symbol combination) that triggers the occurrence of the CT gaming state and the SCG state. However, it is not limited to this. For example, when a symbol combination corresponding to a specific combination (for example, “Replay”, etc.) is stopped and displayed, a lottery (whether a predetermined condition described later is satisfied) whether or not to generate a CT gaming state, an SCG state, and a CG state Based on a lottery). In this lottery, a symbol or a symbol combination that triggers the occurrence of a CG state (generation lottery) can also be provided. The lottery of whether or not to generate the CT gaming state, the SCG state, and the CG state can be performed without being based on the internal winning combination or the winning combination for stopping. These lotteries can be performed, for example, from the time when a small role, “Replay” or the like is selected as an internal winning combination until the third stop operation of the next game.

  In the embodiment, the CT gaming state occurs when “CT” wins. Further, when “SCT” is won, an SCT state occurs. That is, when a winning combination is won (when a corresponding symbol combination is displayed), a gaming state corresponding to the winning combination (symbol combination) is generated. However, the present invention is not limited to this. For example, when a corresponding combination (corresponding symbol combination) wins (stop display), it is determined whether or not to generate a gaming state (CT gaming state) corresponding to the combination (for example, “CT”). You can also That is, when the corresponding combination wins, a case where a corresponding gaming state occurs and a case where it does not occur can be generated. The determination can be made based on the result of random lottery, predetermined conditions described later, a combination thereof, and the like.

  In the embodiment, when CT is selected as an internal winning combination, it is assigned to CT1 or CT2 to change the expected value of the number of games in which the CT gaming state continues, but it is not limited to this. Absent. For example, as a result of random conditions lottery, which will be described later, the expected value is calculated based on the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R in a game in which symbol combinations corresponding to “CT” are arranged along the active line. It can also be changed. It is also possible to provide a plurality of types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence of the CT gaming state, and change the expected value based on the types of symbols or symbol combinations that trigger the occurrence. In this case, the player may be able to select the expected value depending on the operation timing of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R, and the game may be interesting.

  In the embodiment, the probability of internally winning “Replay” according to each gaming state is set by the configuration of the probability lottery table, but the probability of internally winning “Replay” in each gaming state is arbitrarily set. be able to. For example, in the embodiment, the probability of internally winning “Replay” in the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state is set to be higher than the probability of internally winning “Replay” in the general gaming state. It can also be set to be lower.

  In the embodiment, in the CT gaming state, the probability lottery table (FIG. 6 (2)) is set so as not to internally win “CT”, but the present invention is not limited to this. In the CT gaming state, a probability lottery table is set so that “CT” is selected as an internal winning combination, and when “CT” is internally won in the CT gaming state, the gaming state is changed from the CT gaming state to the CT carryover. It is also possible to shift to the state or continue the CT gaming state. In the case of continuing the CT gaming state, information on whether or not the CT gaming state end condition is satisfied (satisfied) is set to the initial state (the state when “CT” is won), for example. It is preferable to reset (for example, so-called “add”). Also, in the CT gaming state, a probability lottery table is set so that “CT” is internally won, and “CT” is selected as an internal winner, or “CT” is selected as a stop winner. May be used as the end condition of the CT gaming state. In addition, a probability lottery table can be set so that “BB” is internally won during the BB gaming state, and the same control as in the CT gaming state can be performed.

  Further, in accordance with the set value set by the game store (or the set value and a predetermined condition described later), the RB gaming state in the general gaming state, the BB gaming state, the RB gaming state in the BB gaming state, CT It is also possible to change the gaming state, the CG state during the CT gaming state, the occurrence probability of the SCG state, the termination probability, the generation condition, the termination condition, and the like. As the occurrence probability and the end probability, those calculated in consideration of the probability that various conditions related to the occurrence condition or the end condition are satisfied may be employed. In addition, at least any two setting values (settings) allow the player to grasp, predict, or narrow down the setting by changing the occurrence condition or the end condition of at least two of the gaming states. May be able to increase the interest of the game.

  End conditions for the BB gaming state, the CT gaming state, the CG occurrence high probability state, the CG state (hereinafter referred to as “special gaming state”) are not limited to the conditions in the embodiment, and a predetermined condition is adopted (predetermined) Based on the conditions (predetermined information). As a predetermined condition, after a special gaming state starts, as a result of a lottery performed in each game in the special gaming state or a predetermined game, a specific combination in a specific section or the number of winnings of any combination, within a specific section Time (elapsed time), number of wins for a specific role (one or more roles) or any role in a specific section, number of times a specific role (one or more roles) is won internally in a specific section, or specific It is also possible to adopt the number of times that is determined as a winning combination for stoppage.

  As the specific section, for example, a section after the start of the special gaming state (current special gaming state) (section until the present), a previous specific gaming state section, and after the previous specific gaming state has ended. Sections until the current specific gaming state starts, gaming sections from when the gaming machine 1 is turned on until the present, sections of a plurality of special gaming states that have occurred since the power is turned on, and the current special gaming state It is also possible to employ a predetermined number of game sections before the occurrence.

  In addition, as specific conditions for the special game state, conditions (information) regarding time, conditions related to internal winning of a specific role, conditions related to the stop mode of symbols in the display windows 4L, 4C, 4R, special Conditions relating to the number of games since the game state started can also be adopted. In addition, the special game state is continued when the player can satisfy a preset game condition (so-called “mission”), and the special game state is terminated when the game condition cannot be satisfied (when a predetermined condition is satisfied). You can also.

  In addition, as a predetermined condition, the total number of sliding frames of one or more reels in a specific section, the total time from stop operation to stop, a specific game (for example, whether the special game state is ended) (A branch game of No), based on at least one of a winning line in which symbol combinations indicating winning combinations are arranged, a gaming value used by a player in a specific section, and a gaming value paid out to the player Conditions (for example, conditions such as the number of acquired sheets, the number of net increases, the number of payouts, etc.) can also be adopted.

  In addition, a plurality of symbol combinations (acting symbols) indicating a winning of “CT” may be provided, and the CT game state end condition may be varied depending on the symbol combination that triggered the occurrence of the CT gaming state. It is also possible to provide a plurality of end conditions and change the selection probability of each end condition according to the symbol combination. In addition, as a condition for ending the CT gaming state, it is adopted that a CT gaming state ending lottery performed in each game or a predetermined game (for example, a game in which the internal winning combination is “Replay”) is won, and the CT gaming state is determined. Dividing into a first probability state where the probability of winning the final lottery is the first probability and a second probability state where the probability is higher than the first probability (transition of the probability state) You can also. Further, as the predetermined condition, a condition related to a stop control mode for stopping and controlling the variable display of the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R can be adopted. As a mode of stop control, whether or not the winning combination for stop is successful or not is a mode of stop control that distributes in accordance with the operation order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination for stop is an effective line. In the case where the number of sliding symbols is selected in the case of stopping along, the aspect of the priority order of the number of sliding symbols, the aspect relating to the selection of the winning line for stopping and displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination for stopping, etc. can also be adopted. . In the embodiment, the BB gaming state can be configured by the BB general gaming state and the RB gaming state, but is not limited to this. For example, the BB gaming state can be configured by a BB general gaming state, an RB gaming state, and a CT gaming state.

  In addition, the probability of winning an internal replay is determined by the number of games other than that in a predetermined number of times after a predetermined game result is obtained after a special symbol is stopped and displayed after the special gaming state ends. It can also be set higher than.

  Note that the start condition and end condition of “BB” and “CT” described above may have a plurality of stages under one condition. Then, one stage may be determined by lottery or the like from the plurality of stages. For example, if the end condition of “CT” is the passage of a predetermined number of games and there are a first game number, a second game number, and a third game number, for example, the third game number is determined by lottery or the like. When the third game number has elapsed, “CT” may end.

  The acquired game value number counting means counts the predetermined game value number given to the player by the game value giving means from the start of the special game state, but is not limited to this. The acquired game value number counting means may employ counting of a predetermined game value number given to the player by the game value giving means in a specific game section. The specific game section includes a special game state, a predetermined number of unit games from the start of the special game state (for example, 15 games from the start), a specific game section in the special game state (for example, the start of the special game state, for example) 5th game to 20th game), special game state last generated by the special game state generating means (a predetermined number of unit games from the start of the previous special game state, specific game in the previous special game state) A predetermined game state other than the special game state, a predetermined number of unit games from the start of the predetermined game state other than the special game state (for example, 15 games from the start), a predetermined other than the special game state Specific game sections in the game state (for example, a game section from the previous special game state to the start of the next special game state, the 5th game to the 20th game after the start of the special game state) Etc.), a predetermined number of unit games until the special game state generating means generates the special game state (for example, a game section from the 20 games before the occurrence of the special game state to the occurrence), other than the special game state and the special game state A specific game section (for example, a section of 10 games before the start of the special game state to the 10 games after the start of the special game state) over both of the predetermined game state, and the specific combination after the specific combination is determined as the winning combination The section until the winning combination is determined as the winning combination again (for example, the section from the SB winning to the next SB winning), and after the stop mode of the variation display means becomes a specific winning mode, A period until the stop mode becomes the specific winning mode again (for example, a section from the winning of the “Watermelon Minor” to the winning of the next “Watermelon Minor”) can be adopted. . As a result, the end conditions for the special game state can be varied, so that it is possible to provide a new game that has never existed and to provide a game that improves the interest of the player in the game. There are cases where it is possible.

  The acquired game value number counting means counts a predetermined number of game values given to the player by the game value giving means when the stop mode of the variable display means stopped by the stop control means is a specific winning mode. It can also be adopted. Thereby, a player's interest may be able to be improved.

  Further, it is possible to employ provision of end game value number setting means for setting a predetermined number of the predetermined game values for the special game state ending means to end the special game state. In this way, the number of game values that are conditions for ending the special gaming state can be changed, the ending conditions for the special gaming state can be diversified, and the player's interest in games can be enhanced There is. For example, the condition for the end game value number setting means to operate is that when a special gaming state occurs, when a specific winning combination is determined, the stop mode of the variable display controlled by the stop control means is a specific winning mode. In some cases, an arbitrary condition can be adopted, for example, when it is determined that the end game value number setting means is operated by the lottery means for performing the lottery of whether or not the end game value number setting means is operated. Further, the end game value number setting means selects a plurality of end game value numbers, selects the end game value number desired by the player from the selected plurality of end game value numbers, and the player selects The special advantageous state can be ended when the number of end game values is satisfied.

  Further, the slip display number determining means sets a slip display number, which is the number of identification information to be displayed on the fluctuation display means, after the stop control means performs a predetermined initial stop control until the fluctuation display is stopped. The number is selected from the number less than the maximum slip display number. As the predetermined initial stop control, the reels 3L, 3C corresponding to the stop command means such as the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R operated by the player. , 3R, etc., such that the variable display means can be controlled to be stopped (for example, means for performing steps S13 and S14 in FIG. 11), and stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R that can be operated by the player. Invalidate the permission of the operation of the command means, confirm the identification information variably displayed on the variation display means, confirm the position of the identification information variably displayed on the variation display means ( Correct the position of the identification information variably displayed on the fluctuation display means (even after stop control, without any frame deviation). It is possible to employ a variable display until the position that can be displayed on the winning line is reached.

  In addition, the selection of “RB” and “SB” as an internal winning combination (or a winning combination for stoppage) is a condition for ending the CT gaming state, so “RB”, “SB”, or “RB” By changing the probability that “SB” and “SB” are selected as the internal winning combination (or the winning combination for stopping), the expected value of the number of continued games in the CT gaming state can be changed. In addition, the expected value may be changed by changing the internal winning probability of a role different from “RB” or “SB”, or changing the probability that a predetermined role is selected as a winning winning combination. it can. In addition, when a winning combination (predetermined winning combination) is selected as a winning combination for stopping, a CT gaming state for determining the operating order of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R permitting the winning of the predetermined winning combination, and the operating order Regardless of the above, the expected value may be changed by being configured to be able to generate a CT gaming state that permits winning.

  In the embodiment, the maximum number of sliding symbols of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the second stop operation and the third stop operation is set to “1”, but the present invention is not limited to this. For example, reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the first stop operation, all reels 3L, 3C, 3R, specific reels 3L, 3C, 3R, etc., the maximum sliding piece of at least one of reels 3L, 3C, 3R The number should be “1”.

  Further, during the CG state (during CG), “SCT” and “Replay” can be set to the same flag (for example, a group combination). The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the CT general gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: SCT—Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Lost—Winning probability: 1/16384”. The following probability lottery table may be used in place of the CT gaming state probability lottery table shown in FIG. “Role: CT group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Lost-winning probability: 1/16384”.

  Furthermore, the relationship between the internal winning combination, the winning combination for stopping, and the selection probability in the CT gaming state may be as follows. “Internal Winning Role: SCT—Stop Winning Role: SCT and All Small Roles—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “Internal Winning Role: Replay—Stop Winning Role: Replay—Selection Probability: 128/128”, “ Internal winning combination: Loss-Stopping winning combination: all small roles-selection probability: 128/128 ". Here, the CT group combination indicates “SCT” and “Replay”, and when the CT group combination is determined to be won in the probability lottery process, “SCT” and “Replay” are internal winning combinations in the game. In this case, “SCT”, “all small roles”, and “replay” are selected as the winning winning combination. Therefore, the roles that the player may win in the game are “SCT”, “SCT and replay”, “SCT and predetermined small role”, “replay”, “replay and predetermined small role” or One of the “predetermined small roles”.

  Among them, when “SCT and Replay” is won, specifically, three game medals are bet and the active line is five lines. For example, in the symbol arrangement of the reel in FIG. 16-18, that is, upper stage Replay, middle bell, lower stage Replay, symbol code 16-18, that is, upper stage upper dust, middle stage Replay, lower bell, right reel, symbol code 15-17, that is, upper stage Replay, middle stage When the watermelon and lower bell are stopped and displayed by the player's operation, “Replay-Replay-Replay” is displayed on the cross-up line 8a, and “Replay-Replay-bell” is displayed on the cross-down line 8e. It will be.

  As a result, 15 game medals are paid out based on the winning of “SCT”, and the next game is in a “replay” state in which the game can be started without insertion of the game medals, and in the CG state. Become. That is, in the first game after the CT gaming state is started (CT start + 0), when the player inserts three game medals and starts the game, “SCT” is internally won with a high probability, and a predetermined position When the reels are stopped, 15 game medals are paid out and the next (CT start + 1) game is in the CG state. Similarly, when a player starts playing a game with three game medals, “SCT” and “Replay” are internally won with high probability, and when the reel is stopped at the above position, 15 game medals are paid out. At the same time, the next game (CT start + 2) will be in the replay state and the CG state.

  In the next game (CT start + 3), if the game is started without inserting a game medal, “SCT” and “Replay” are won internally again with a high probability, and the reel is stopped at the above position. As the game medals are paid out, the next game also enters the re-gaming state and the CG state. Therefore, if the operation by the player is accurate, after the CT game is started, only 6 game medals are bet, and the game medals are paid out based on the SCT winning every game (here 15 cards) until the CT gaming state is finished. ) Can be received. As in this example, by using “SCT” and “Replay” as a group role in CG and SCG, a new game can be created, and a new game can be provided to the player. is there.

  In the RB during BB (the RB state during the BB gaming state), “RB” and “JAC small part” can be set to the same flag. As a specific start condition for generating the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, “the RB gaming state is ended”. The following probability lottery table may be used instead of the probability lottery table for BB general gaming state shown in FIG. “Role: RB-Winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Loss-Winning probability: 1/16384”. In addition, the following probability lottery table may be used instead of the RB gaming state probability lottery table in the BB gaming state as shown in FIG. 8 (7). “Role:“ RB ”group role-winning probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: losing-winning probability: 1/16384”.

  However, the following probability lottery table may be used in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state (the RB carryover state during BB). “Role: JAC Small Role-Winning Probability: 16383/16384”, “Role: Lost-Winning Probability: 1/16384”. Here, the RB group role indicates “RB” and “JAC small role”. If the RB group role is determined to be won in the probability lottery process, “RB” and “JAC small role” Becomes an internal winner. In this case, “RB” and “JAC Minor” are selected as the winning winning combination. Therefore, the winning combination that the player may win in the game is either “RB” or “JAC small role”. If “JAC small role” is won, among them, “RB” becomes a carryover role and enters the RB carryover state during BB.

  “CT” is advantageous to the player because it is possible to win a small role if the reel being rotated by the player is stopped in a timely manner, but “RB” is a reel being rotated by the player. Even if it is stopped at an appropriate timing, a small role can be won with a high probability, so that it is more advantageous to the player than “CT” when compared in unit games in each gaming state.

  Furthermore, there are cases where a plurality of advantageous gaming states have an interesting gaming machine even if they have complex gaming characteristics that occur in each gaming state, but the probability of occurrence of each gaming state in each gaming state Depending on the setting, there may be cases where the game machine is complicated and difficult for the player to understand. Therefore, to make it easier for the player to understand, in the first gaming state (for example, during CT), it is configured so that the second gaming state (for example, during RB) does not occur, so that the player has easy-to-understand gaming properties. I am doing so.

  In addition, the first gaming state may be interrupted or terminated due to the occurrence of the second gaming state, so that it may be possible to prevent a player who is enjoying the first gaming state from being disappointed.

  In the first embodiment, the number of medals to be paid out by SB winning (establishment) is set to 15, but this may be set to 0. In this case, it is preferable that the expected value of the number of coins to be paid out per “medal” bet on one game (expected value not considering “missing” described later) is calculated based on 14 coins. The number of medals to be paid out due to the SB winning is 0, but in the next game (SB game state game), it is highly probable that a small part of JAC won with a BET number of “1” and 15 medals were paid out. The number of medals paid out in response to the SB winning can be set to 14, and this number contributes to the expected value. Then, the expected value of the general gaming state is “4.397”. In this way, an appropriate expected value in the general gaming state can be calculated by considering the payout number of medals in another gaming state that shifts from the general gaming state.

  A gaming machine according to a second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The structure of the gaming machine of the second embodiment, the configuration of the electric circuit, etc. are basically the same as those of the first embodiment. However, the symbol row shown on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is different from that of the first embodiment. Also, the type of combination, the number of payouts corresponding to the combination, the probability lottery table, the game condition transition conditions, the control operation of the main control circuit 71, etc. may differ from those of the first embodiment.

  FIG. 15 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “01” to “21”, which is stored in the ROM 32 as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, in addition to a plurality of types of symbols shown in FIG. 2, a symbol row composed of symbols “cherry (design 98)” and “blank design (design 99)” is represented. Has been. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  The blank symbol is basically a symbol that is not directly related to the payout of medals and the transition of the gaming state (switching of the probability lottery table for determining the internal winning combination). Even if three blank symbols are displayed side by side on an activated display line (a winning line), medals are not paid out.

  The gaming state of the second embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an internal winning state (a carryover state), a BB gaming state, and an RB gaming state.

  In the combination of the second embodiment, a cherry small combination, a bell small combination, a red seven small combination, a blue seven small combination, replay, BB, RB, and a shift regular bonus (hereinafter abbreviated as SRB) are provided. The SRB is a subordinate concept of the RB, and is an RB that is won internally only during the BB gaming state.

  With reference to FIG. 16, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described. Here, a description will be given of a combination in which the type of combination or the number of payouts corresponding to the combination is different from that in the first embodiment.

  The establishment of the cherry small role is realized by arranging “cherry-any-any” along the active line. Here, “any” indicates one of a plurality of symbols shown in FIG. The number of medals to be paid out (the number of payouts) due to the establishment of the cherry small combination (lining up the corresponding symbol combinations) is four.

  The number of medals to be paid out by the establishment of the bell small role is fifteen. The establishment of the red 7 small combination is realized by arranging “bell-bell-red 7” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out when the red 7 small combination is established is 15. The formation of the blue 7 small combination is realized by arranging “bell-bell-blue 7” along the active line. The number of medals to be paid out when the blue 7 small combination is established is 15.

  The number of medals to be paid out upon establishment of BB and RB is zero. The establishment of the SRB is realized by arranging “bell-bell-replay” along the effective line. The number of medals paid out when the SRB is established is zero.

  A probability lottery table used when the BET number is “3” will be described with reference to FIGS. 17 and 18. The probability lottery table includes information on the range of random numbers for internal winning and the probability of internal winning for each combination. The extraction range of random numbers is “0” to “16383”.

  (1) of FIG. 17 shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state. In the general gaming state, the SRB is not selected as the internal winning combination. For example, when random numbers in the range of “2831” to “16182” are extracted from the random number extraction ranges “0” to “16383” in the probability lottery process, the replay is determined as the internal winning combination. The internal winning probability of replay is “13352/16384”.

  FIG. 17 (2) shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. In the internal winning state, BB, RB and SRB are not selected as the internal winning combination.

  (1) of FIG. 18 shows the probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. In the BB general game state (BB general game state), BB is not selected as an internal winning combination.

  FIG. 18 (2) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, replay, BB, RB and SRB are not selected as internal winning combinations.

  Here, an expected value of the number of coins to be paid out per “one medal” (unit game value) bet on one game (an expected value not considering so-called “missing”) will be described. The expected value can be calculated by calculating {paidout number / BET number} × {internal winning probability} for each combination and adding these.

When the expected values in the gaming state in which the probability lottery tables of (1), (2), and (1), (2) of FIG. 18 are used are K1, K2, K3, and K4, respectively.
K1 = {4/3} × {1 / (16384-13352)} (Cherry's small role)
+ {15/3} × {30 / (16384-13352)} (bell's small role)
+ {15/3} × {1400 / (16384-13352)} (Red 7 small role)
+ {15/3} × {1400 / (16384-13352)} (Blue 7 small role)
= 4.667
Similarly, K2 = 1.001
K3 = 1.001
K4 = 4.999
It becomes.

  When replay is established, it is possible to play the next game without betting medals, but it can be considered that the medal is not paid out. Therefore, the replay probability lottery value “13352” is subtracted from “16384” in the denominator of the internal winning probability.

  In the general gaming state, the expected value of the number of medals given to a player per medal is “4.667”, whereas the expected value of the internal winning state and the general gaming state during BB is “1.001”. It becomes. For this reason, the internal winning state and the general game state during BB are disadvantageous compared to the general game state.

  In order to prevent the profit of the game hall from being impaired, it is preferable that the expected value is less than 1 in either the internal winning state or the general gaming state during BB. Actually, in the internal winning state and the general game state during BB, the symbol combination corresponding to the internal winning combination is not displayed even though the red 7 small role, blue 7 small role, etc. are internal winning. In some cases, so-called spillage occurs. Therefore, in consideration of the pull-in probability, the actual expected value (expected payout value described later) is less than 1.

  Here, the expected value in the internal winning state and the general gaming state during BB is both “1.001”, but in the general gaming state during BB, RB (including SRB) may be selected as the internal winning combination. On the other hand, RB is not selected as an internal winning combination during the internal winning state. Therefore, it can be said that the internal winning state is a disadvantageous state compared to the general gaming state during BB.

  Thus, by setting the internal winning state to a disadvantageous state compared to the general game state during BB, the player may advance the game in the hope of shifting to the general game state during BB. is there. In this way, in the general gaming state, a stop operation that does not aim at the symbol combination corresponding to the establishment of the BB (avoids shifting to the BB gaming state) is intentionally performed, so that more medals than necessary. Can be prevented from being paid out and the profit of the amusement hall being impaired.

  Next, an expected value in consideration of the “drawing probability” based on the number of pulls in (so-called “missing out”) will be described. This expected value can be calculated by calculating {Payout number / BET number} × {Probability of internal winning} × {Pull-in probability} for each combination and adding them. The expected value taking into account the “retraction probability” is hereinafter referred to as “expected value for withdrawal”. This “expected payout value” may be referred to as “payout rate”.

  The number of pull-ins indicates the number of display modes in which the combination is achieved among the display modes in the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R when the stop operation is performed in a situation where a predetermined combination is won internally. In addition, “21” symbols are drawn on each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, and the total number of display modes is “9261 (21 × 21 × 21)”.

  Accordingly, the pull-in probability can be calculated by dividing the pull-in number of each combination by the total number of display modes “9261”. However, this pull-in probability does not take into account the case where a reel stop operation, that is, a so-called “eye push”, is performed so that a predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed at a predetermined position in the display window. The pull-in probability is determined by what is generally called a “stop table” (not shown).

  For example, in the situation where the BET number is “3” (when all the display lines are activated), when the small part of the cherry is won internally, on the left reel 3L, any of the symbols of code numbers 01 to 06, code When any one of the symbols 11 to 17 and the code number 20 or a total of 14 symbols is stopped on the center line 8c, “cherry (symbol 98)” is on any active line. To stop. Since the center reel 3C and the right reel 3R can achieve the cherry small combination regardless of the stop mode, the number of pull-ins is “6174 (14 × 21 × 21)”.

  In the general gaming state, the internal winning combination (type of internal winning combination) is notified at a higher frequency than in the general gaming state during BB. Specifically, in the general gaming state, the internal winning combination is surely notified using the liquid crystal display device 5, and in the general gaming state during BB, the internal winning combination is not notified.

  In the second embodiment, a symbol arrangement is employed in which a red 7 small combination and a blue 7 small combination are missed. That is, in the right reel 3R, since five or more symbols are arranged between “red 7” and “blue 7”, it is possible to establish both the red 7 small combination and the blue 7 small combination. A possible stop operation cannot be realized.

  By performing the above notification, the pull-in probability becomes 1 on the condition of the target, that is, both the red 7 small combination and the blue 7 small combination can be established, so the expected payout value in the general gaming state is “ It agrees with the expected value of 4.667 which does not consider “missing”. On the other hand, since the above notification is not performed in the general gaming state during BB, the payout expected value is lower than the expected value 1.001 that does not consider “missing”.

  By notifying in the general gaming state and not in the general gaming state during the BB, a difference in the degree of advantage (expected value) between these gaming states is provided or the difference is widened. be able to.

  In the general gaming state, the internal winning combination is always notified, and in the BB general gaming state, the notification of the internal winning combination is not performed, but the notification frequency is different. However, the present invention is not limited to this. In the general gaming state, the internal winning combination may be notified, and in the general gaming state during BB, a lottery may be performed to determine whether to notify. In the general gaming state, it is determined whether or not to perform notification using the first notification determination table in which the probability of winning for notification is the first probability. In the general gaming state during BB, the probability of winning for notification is first. You may make it determine whether it alert | reports using the 2nd alerting | reporting determination table which is the 2nd probability lower than 1 probability.

  In addition, a notification period is provided in which an internal winning combination is notified over a plurality of games. The occurrence frequency of the notification period in the general gaming state may be made higher than that in the general gaming state during BB. By doing in this way, the frequency of notification can be varied between the general gaming state and the general gaming state during BB.

  As described above, even if a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-red 7”, etc.) is displayed, it is not necessarily limited to a state that is advantageous to the player. In some cases, it is possible to provide a certain level of playability. Further, for the player, since it be stopped the game when going from favorable conditions in adverse conditions, stop earthenware game is clarified, it may be possible to suppress the player's gambling spirit.

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the main flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  First, the CPU 31 performs initialization at the start of the game (step S51). Specifically, initialization of the storage contents of the RAM 33, initialization of communication data, and the like are performed. Subsequently, the predetermined storage contents (information of a predetermined storage area (for example, an area for storing the internal winning combination)) in the RAM 33 at the end of the game are erased (step S52), and the process proceeds to step S53. Specifically, the data in the writable area of the RAM 33 used for the previous game is erased, the parameters necessary for the next game are written in the write area of the RAM 33, the start address of the sequence program of the next game is specified, etc. I do.

  In step S53, medal insertion / start check processing is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S54. In this processing, processing such as updating the number of BETs is performed based on inputs from the start switch 6S, the medal sensor 22S, or the BET switches 11-13. In step S54, random numbers for lottery are extracted, and the process proceeds to step S55. The random numbers extracted in this process are used in the probability lottery process described later.

  In step S55, a gaming state monitoring process described later with reference to FIG. 22 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S56. In step S56, a probability lottery process which will be described later with reference to FIG. 23 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S57.

  In step S57, a start command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S58. The start command includes information such as a gaming state and an internal winning combination, and is transmitted to the sub-control circuit 72. In step S58, it is determined whether or not “4.1 seconds” have elapsed since the previous game started. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S60, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S59.

  In step S59, a game start waiting time digest process (wait) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S60. Specifically, a process of invalidating an input based on an operation for starting a game by a player until a predetermined time (for example, a predetermined second (eg, “4.1 seconds”)) has elapsed since the start of the previous game. I do. In step S60, a game monitoring timer is set, and the process proceeds to step S61. This game monitoring timer includes an automatic stop timer for automatically stopping the reels 3L, 3C, 3R regardless of the stop operation of the player's stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R.

  In step S61, the start of rotation of all reels is requested, and the process proceeds to step S62. In step S62, a reel stop permission command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S63 in FIG. In step S63, it is determined whether or not the stop switch is “ON”, that is, whether any one of the stop buttons 7L, 7C, and 7R has been operated. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S64.

  In step S64, it is determined whether or not the value of the automatic stop timer is “0”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S65, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S63. In step S65, the number of sliding frames is determined, and the process proceeds to step S66. In step S66, the process waits for the reels 3L, 3C, 3R corresponding to the stopped stop buttons 7L, 7C, 7R to rotate by the number of sliding frames determined in step S65, and then proceeds to step S67.

  In step S67, the rotation stop of the reel is requested, and the process proceeds to step S68. In step S68, a reel stop command is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S69. In step S69, it is determined whether or not all reels have stopped. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S70 in FIG. 21, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S63.

  In step S70 of FIG. 21, a display combination search process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S71. In the display combination search process, a flag for identifying a display combination (a winning combination) is set based on the pattern stop mode of the display windows 4L, 4C, and 4R. Specifically, the CPU 31 identifies a display combination based on a code number of symbols arranged along the center line 8c and a formation determination table (not shown).

  In step S71, a display combination command including display combination information is transmitted, and the process proceeds to step S72. In step S72, a medal payout process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S73. In step S73, it is determined whether or not the BB or RB operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S75, and when “NO”, the process proceeds to step S74.

  The BB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the player is in the BB gaming state, and is “ON” when in the BB gaming state, and “OFF” when not in the BB gaming state. The RB operating flag is information for identifying whether or not the RB gaming state is set, and is “ON” when in the RB gaming state, and “OFF” when not in the RB gaming state. Therefore, in the RB gaming state during the BB gaming state, both flags are “ON”. In the RB gaming state shifted from the general gaming state, the RB operating flag is “ON” and the BB operating flag is “OFF”.

  In step S74, an operation check process for an accessory described later with reference to FIG. 24 is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S75, a completion check process for an accessory, which will be described later with reference to FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 22, the gaming state monitoring process will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB or RB operating flag is “ON” (step S81). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S82, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S83. In step S82, the general game state during BB or the RB game state is set, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  In step S83, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S84, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S85. In step S84, the BB internal winning state or the RB internal winning state is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. In the game via step S84, the internal winning combination is determined based on the internal winning state probability lottery table ((2) in FIG. 17) in the process of step S96 described later. In step S85, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB general gaming state is set (step S91). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S92, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S93. In step S92, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 18), and the process proceeds to step S98.

  In the process of step S92, when there is an RB (SRB) carryover combination in the BB gaming state, RB lottery is not performed and RB does not win internally. In step S93, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state. If this determination is YES, the process moves to a step S94, and if NO, the process moves to a step S95. In step S94, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 18), and the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S95, it is determined whether the BB internal winning state or the RB internal winning state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S96, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S97. In step S96, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the internal winning state ((2) in FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S98. In step S97, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 17), and the process proceeds to step S98.

  In step S98, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is BB or RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S99, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S57 in FIG. In step S99, a carryover combination is set based on the internal winning combination, and the process proceeds to step S57 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 24, an operation check process for an accessory etc. will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S101). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S102, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S103. In step S102, BB operation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In this step S102, the carryover combination is cleared and the BB operating flag is set to “on”. In step S102, the number of medals that can be paid out during the BB gaming state (for example, 465) is set.

  In step S103, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S104, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S104, processing at the time of RB operation is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In this step S104, the carryover combination is cleared and the RB operating flag is set to “on”. In step S104, the number of possible games (for example, 8 times) and the number of possible winnings (for example, a small part of a bell) (for example, 8 times) in the RB gaming state are set.

  With reference to FIG. 25, the completion check process for an accessory etc. will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON” (step S111). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S112, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S116. In step S112, information on the number of RB games (the number of games in the RB gaming state) and the number of winning (the number of times established) are updated, and the process proceeds to step S113.

  In step S113, it is determined whether or not it is the end of the RB gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S114, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S115. In this process, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games in the RB gaming state (for example, 8 times) has been reached, or whether or not the possible number of winnings in the RB gaming state (for example, 8 times) has been reached. .

  In step S114, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S115. In step S115, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S116, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S116, information on the number of paid-out medals in the BB gaming state is updated, and the process proceeds to step S117. In step S117, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the BB gaming state (whether or not the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state (for example, 465) has been exceeded. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S118. If NO in step S119, the flow advances to step S119, and in step S118, BB end time processing (including RB end time processing) is performed, and the flow advances to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S119, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S120, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S120, RB operation processing is performed based on the RB operation table, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  A gaming machine according to a third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS.

  The structure of the gaming machine of the third embodiment, the configuration of the electric circuit, etc. are basically the same as those of the first and second embodiments. However, the symbol rows represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are different from those in the first and second embodiments. Also, the type of combination, the number of payouts corresponding to the combination, the probability lottery table, the game condition transition conditions, the control operation of the main control circuit 71, and the like may be different from those of the first and second embodiments.

  FIG. 26 shows a symbol row in which 21 types of symbols represented on the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are arranged. Each symbol is assigned a code number “01” to “21”, which is stored in the ROM 32 as a data table. On each reel 3L, 3C, 3R, in addition to the plural types of symbols shown in FIG. 2 and FIG. 15, a symbol row composed of symbols “BAR (symbol 100)” is represented. Each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is rotationally driven so that the symbol row moves in the direction of the arrow in FIG.

  The gaming state of the third embodiment basically includes a general gaming state, an internal winning state, a BB gaming state, a CT gaming state, an RB gaming state, and an SCT gaming state described later.

  The role of Example 3 is provided with a cherry small part, a bell small part, a watermelon small part, replay, BB, CT, SCT, RB and SRB.

  With reference to FIG. 27, a combination of a combination, a symbol, and a payout number will be described. Here, a case where the type of payout or the number of payouts corresponding to the win is different from that in the first or second embodiment will be described.

  The number of medals to be paid out by the establishment of the cherry small role is eight. The number of medals to be paid out when the watermelon small role is established is eight. The number of medals paid out when BB is established is zero. The establishment of CT is realized by arranging “red 7-red 7-blue 7” along the effective line. The number of medals to be paid out when CT is established is zero.

  The establishment of SCT is realized by arranging “bell-replay-bell” along the effective line. The number of medals paid out when the SCT is established is zero. The establishment of RB is realized by arranging “BAR-BAR-BAR” along the active line. The number of medals paid out when the RB is established is zero. The establishment of the SRB is realized by arranging “bell-bell-replay” along the effective line. The number of medals paid out when the SRB is established is zero.

  With reference to FIG. 28, the probability lottery table used when the BET number is “3” will be described.

  (1) of FIG. 28 shows a probability lottery table for a general gaming state. In the general gaming state, any combination other than the SRB may be selected as the internal winning combination. The internal winning probability of SCT in the general gaming state is 1/16384.

  FIG. 28 (2) shows an internal winning state probability lottery table. In the internal winning state, BB, CT, SCT, RB and SRB are not selected as the internal winning combination.

  (3) of FIG. 28 shows a probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state. In the general game state during BB, BB, CT, and SCT are not selected as internal winning combinations.

  FIG. 29 (1) shows a CT gaming state probability lottery table. In the CT gaming state, BB and CT are not selected as internal winning combinations. The internal winning probability of SCT in the CT gaming state is 2/16384 (relatively higher than in the general gaming state).

  FIG. 29 (2) shows an RB gaming state probability lottery table. In the RB gaming state, Replay, BB, CT, SCT, RB, and SRB are not selected as internal winning combinations.

  Expected values not considering “missing” in the general gaming state, the internal winning state, the BB general gaming state, the CT gaming state, and the RB gaming state are “4.0212”, “0.6436”, “0.6436”, “0.6929”, “4.9071”. Therefore, the internal winning state, the BB general gaming state, and the CT gaming state are disadvantageous compared to the general gaming state.

  Here, in the SCT gaming state generated by the establishment of the SCT, the number of sliding symbols of each reel 3L, 3C, 3R is basically determined to be “0” in the sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 33 described later). . Further, in a gaming state other than the SCT gaming state, in the sliding frame number determination process, in the stop control of all reels corresponding to the first stop operation to the third stop operation, the number of sliding symbols (maximum sliding frame number) is “ Any one of “0” to “4” is determined. In the SCT gaming state, a transition condition is established when a predetermined number of games (for example, one time) are completed.

  For this reason, in gaming states other than the SCT gaming state, the reels are controlled to stop within the range where the maximum number of sliding symbols is “4”, so that the pull-in control of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination (for realizing the winning combination) Since control is performed, there are relatively many cases where a winning combination can be established. On the other hand, in the SCT gaming state, the number of sliding symbols is basically set to “0” and the pull-in control is restricted. Therefore, depending on the timing of the player's stop operation, the combination may not be established. Many. In other words, the SCT gaming state is a disadvantageous state compared to a gaming state other than the SCT gaming state (for example, a general gaming state), which is difficult to establish a winning combination.

  The termination condition of the CT gaming state is that the number of medals paid out in the CT gaming state exceeds a certain number (for example, 253). By setting the number of paid-out medals as an end condition, the number of paid-out medals continues to increase even in a CT gaming state where the expected value is less than 1, and the CT gaming state (disadvantaged state) ends if the ending condition is satisfied. To do.

  In the SCT gaming state during the CT gaming state, basically, the reels 3L, 3C, 3R are controlled to be stopped only in accordance with the timing of the player's stopping operation. Therefore, a player with a high level of skill can end the CT gaming state (unfavorable state) relatively early (satisfy the termination condition early) by concentrating on the game so as not to miss it. May be possible.

  In addition, the player may be able to obtain the pleasure of predicting that the CT gaming state, which is a disadvantageous state compared to the general gaming state, is completed by calculating the number of medals awarded during the CT gaming state. .

  As described above, even when a predetermined combination of symbols (for example, “red 7-red 7-blue 7”, etc.) is displayed, it is not necessarily limited to a state that is advantageous to the player. In some cases, it is possible to provide a certain level of playability. In addition, stop earthenware of the game is to clear to the player, there is a case in which it is possible to suppress the player's gambling mind.

  FIG. 30 shows an SCT display permission table used in the sliding frame number determination process (FIG. 33 described later) in the SCT gaming state.

  The SCT display permission table includes information on display combinations that are permitted in accordance with each internal winning combination (a combination that is permitted to display symbol combinations). That is, in the SCT gaming state, basically, the number of sliding symbols is “0”, and the reel is controlled to stop, but information on the display combination that is permitted to be established at the time of the stop control is provided. .

  Therefore, when the permitted display combination is established when the number of sliding symbols is “0”, stop control is performed when the number of sliding symbols is “0”. On the other hand, when the display combination that is not permitted is established when the number of sliding symbols is “0”, the number of sliding symbols is changed to “1”. Here, in the SCT gaming state, the internal winning combination is determined using the probability lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 28) or the general gaming state during the BB ((3) in FIG. 28). .

  The control operation of the main control circuit 71 will be described with reference to the flowcharts shown in FIGS.

  Here, the main flowchart of the third embodiment is basically the same as that shown in FIGS. However, in the third embodiment, in step S73 (FIG. 21), it is determined whether or not the BB, CT, SCT, or RB operating flag is “ON”. The CT operating flag and the SCT operating flag are information for identifying whether the CT gaming state and the SCT gaming state, respectively.

  The gaming state monitoring process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the SCT operating flag is “ON” (step S121). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S122, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S123. In step S122, the SCT gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  Here, SCT is also established in the CT gaming state. That is, a situation may occur in which the CT operating flag is “ON” and the gaming state is the SCT gaming state. When the SCT is established in the general gaming state, the CT operating flag is “OFF”, and the gaming state becomes the SCT gaming state.

  In step S123, it is determined whether or not the BB, CT or RB operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S124, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S125. In step S124, the general gaming state during BB, the CT gaming state, or the RB gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  In step S125, it is determined whether or not a carryover combination is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S126, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S127. In step S126, the BB internal winning state, CT internal winning state or RB internal winning state is set according to the carryover combination, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG. In step S127, the general gaming state is set, and the process proceeds to step S56 in FIG.

  The probability lottery process will be described with reference to FIG.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the BB general gaming state is set (step S131). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S132, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S133. In step S132, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the BB general gaming state ((3) in FIG. 28), and the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S133, it is determined whether or not the RB gaming state is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S134, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S135. In step S134, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the RB gaming state ((2) in FIG. 29), and the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S135, it is determined whether the BB internal winning state, the CT internal winning state, or the RB internal winning state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S136, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S137. In step S136, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the internal winning state ((2) in FIG. 28), and the process proceeds to step S141.

  In step S137, it is determined whether or not a CT gaming state is set. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S139, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S138. In step S138, it is determined whether or not the CT operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S139, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S140.

  In step S138, it is possible to determine whether the SCT gaming state has shifted from the CT gaming state or the SCT gaming state transitioned from the general gaming state. When this determination is NO, the SCT gaming state is shifted from the general gaming state.

  In step S139, an internal winning combination is determined based on the CT gaming state probability lottery table ((1) in FIG. 29), and the process proceeds to step S141. Since the game passed through step S139 is in the SCT state shifted from the CT gaming state, the probability lottery table is referred to.

  In step S140, an internal winning combination is determined based on the probability lottery table for the general gaming state ((1) in FIG. 28), and the process proceeds to step S141. Since the game that has passed through step S140 is in the SCT state shifted from the general gaming state, the probability lottery table is referred to.

  In step S141, it is determined whether the internal winning combination is BB, CT, or RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S142, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S57 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 33, the sliding frame number determination processing will be described.

  In step S151, it is determined whether or not the SCT gaming state. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S152, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S153.

  In step S152, in the SCT gaming state, the SCT display permission table (FIG. 30) is referred to, and any one of 0 to 1 is set as the number of sliding symbols according to the timing of the internal winning combination and the stop operation by the player. The process proceeds to step S66 in FIG. Specifically, for example, in a game in which the internal winning combination is a small role of cherry, if the number of sliding frames is set to “0” and stop control of the reels 3L, 3C, 3R is performed, display permission for SCT is permitted. When it is expected that a combination permitted by the table (FIG. 30) (cherry small part, bell small part, watermelon small part, and loser (none)) will be displayed, the number of sliding frames is “0”. Is decided. If the permitted combination is not expected to be a display combination, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “1”.

  In step S152, according to the symbol sequence (FIG. 26) represented on the reels 3L, 3C, and 3R of the third embodiment, if it is predicted that the permitted combination will be the display combination, the number of sliding symbols is If it is determined to be “0”, but the permitted combination is not expected to be a display combination, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be “1”. By doing so, it is possible to avoid a so-called erroneous winning. In step S153, based on the internal winning combination and carryover combination, one of 0 to 4 is determined as the number of sliding symbols, and the process proceeds to step S66 in FIG.

  With reference to FIG. 34, an operation check process for an accessory etc. will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the display combination is BB (step S161). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S162, and when it is NO, the process proceeds to step S163. In step S162, BB operation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. Specifically, the carryover combination is cleared and the BB operating flag is set to “on”. Also, the number of medals that can be paid out during the BB gaming state (for example, 360) is set.

  In step S163, it is determined whether or not the display combination is CT. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S164, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S165. In step S164, CT operation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. Specifically, the carryover combination is cleared and the CT operating flag is set to “on”. Also, the number of medals that can be paid out in the CT gaming state (for example, 253) is set.

  In step S165, it is determined whether or not the display combination is SCT. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S166, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S167. In step S166, SCT operation time processing (set the SCT operating flag to “ON”) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S167, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S168, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S168, processing at the time of RB operation is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. Specifically, the carryover combination is cleared and the RB operating flag is set to “on”. Also, the number of possible games (for example, 12 times) and the number of possible winnings (for example, a small part of a bell) (for example, 8 times) in the RB gaming state are set.

  With reference to FIG. 35 to FIG. 37, the completion check process for the accessory etc. will be described.

  First, the CPU 31 determines whether or not the SCT operating flag is “ON” (step S171). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S172, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S173. In step S172, an SCT end process is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S173, it is determined whether or not the RB operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S174, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S178. In step S174, the number of RB games and the number of winnings are updated, and the process proceeds to step S175.

  In step S175, it is determined whether or not it is the end of RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S176, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S177. In this process, it is determined whether or not the possible number of games (for example, 12 times) in the RB gaming state has been reached, or whether or not the number of possible winnings in the RB gaming state (for example, 8 times) has been reached. .

  In step S176, processing at the end of RB is performed, and the process proceeds to step S177. In step S177, it is determined whether or not the BB operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S184, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S178, it is determined whether or not the CT operating flag is “ON”. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S179, and when this determination is NO, the process proceeds to step S184. In step S179, it is determined whether or not the internal winning combination is RB. If this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S180, and if NO, the process proceeds to step S181.

  In step S180, RB operation processing is performed, and the process proceeds to step S183. In step S181, the payout number in the CT gaming state is updated, and the process proceeds to step S182. In step S182, it is determined whether or not the CT gaming state has ended (whether or not the number of medals paid out in the CT gaming state (for example, 253) has been exceeded). When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S183, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S183, processing at the end of CT (such as clearing the CT operating flag) is performed, and the flow proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S184, the payout number in the BB gaming state is updated, and the process proceeds to step S185. In step S185, it is determined whether or not it is at the end of the BB gaming state (whether or not the number of medals paid out in the BB gaming state (eg, 360) has been exceeded. If this determination is YES, step S186 is performed. If NO, the process moves to step S187, and in step S186, BB end time processing (including RB end time processing) is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  In step S187, it is determined whether or not the display combination is RB. When this determination is YES, the process proceeds to step S188, and when NO, the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG. In step S188, processing at the time of RB operation is performed, and the process proceeds to step S52 in FIG.

  As mentioned above, although the Example was described, this invention is not limited to this.

  A gaming machine that outputs a signal that commands the start of a unit game on the condition that the game value is input, and is in an advantageous state in which a game value exceeding the input game value is expected to be given to the player In a disadvantageous state, a configuration that applies a state in which a player is expected to be given a gaming value that exceeds the gaming value that has been thrown in, more specifically, the number of coins to be paid out per piece A configuration in which a state in which the expected value exceeds “1” is applied as an advantageous state, and a state in which the expected payout value per sheet is less than “0” is applied as a disadvantageous state is more preferable.

  As described above, as in the embodiment, it is provided with a plurality of types of probability lottery tables, and in an advantageous state, the winning combination determining means is a specific internal winning combination such as an internal winning combination relating to the provision of game value. (For example, replay, SB) is determined with a relatively high probability, and in a disadvantageous state, the winning combination determining means can determine the specific internal winning combination with a relatively low probability. Note that, as a specific internal winning combination, a small combination such as a bell small combination or a watermelon small combination may be applied, or SB, RB, BB, CT, or the like may be applied. Also, it may be lost if it can give some value to the player, such as when the ST is activated.

  Note that in the advantageous state in the first embodiment (that is, the general game state during BB), the expected value (the number of coins to be paid out per one on the premise that the determined internal winning combination is always displayed) is 1. However, even if the expected value exceeds 1 as in the second embodiment, the expected payout value (so-called payout rate) is 1 if the internal winning combination is not notified. You may make it less and may constitute a disadvantageous state.

  A probability lottery table in which a specific internal winning combination can be determined (that is, a probability lottery table in which a random number range is assigned to a specific internal winning combination) and a probability lottery table in which a specific internal winning combination cannot be determined (that is, A random lottery table in which a random range is not assigned to a specific internal winning combination), etc., and in an advantageous state, the winning combination determining means is configured so that a specific internal winning combination cannot be determined, which is disadvantageous In the state, the winning combination determining means may be configured so that a specific internal winning combination cannot be determined.

  Further, an advantageous notification state for performing advantageous notification for a player using a liquid crystal display device, a speaker, and the like, and a notification operating means for operating this advantageous notification state in accordance with the gaming state (or operating flag), etc. And an advantageous state (that is, an advantageous notification state) may be realized. Note that the advantageous notification state is, for example, a mode in which the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means is notified with a relatively high probability (notification period), or the assistance for pushing is performed with a relatively high probability. Etc. are applicable. In addition, a disadvantageous state shows the state which this advantageous alerting | reporting state has not act | operated, or its part. In the case of such a configuration, for example, the present invention can be realized and the program capacity can be reduced without storing a plurality of types of probability lottery tables for determining an internal winning combination.

  In the SCT gaming state in the embodiment, the number of sliding symbols is determined to be 0 or 1 regardless of the type of reel that is subject to stop control. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration, When 1 reel or 2 reels are subject to stop control, 0 or 1 is determined as the number of sliding frames, and when other reels are subject to stop control, one of 0 to 4 as the number of sliding symbols. May be determined.

  In the BB gaming state, a probability lottery table in which replay is not determined as a winning combination may be adopted so that the player consumes more medals. In this case, it is possible to make the wave of the ball appear larger. The same can be said for the CT gaming state.

  In the CT gaming state, the probability that the SCT is determined as the winning combination is made substantially the same as that of other gaming states (general gaming state), so that the CT gaming state is applied as a disadvantaged state. For example, when a loss is determined as an internal winning combination, 0 or 1 is set as the number of sliding frames in the sliding frame number determination process so that the display becomes a display combination regardless of the timing of the stop operation by the player. By determining, the CT gaming state may be applied as a disadvantaged state. In addition, an SCT display permission table is provided in which a relatively small game value given to a player, such as a medal payout number, is used as a display function. The CT gaming state may be applied as a disadvantaged state by determining it as a number. In the CT gaming state, a predetermined symbol combination such as “Bell-Replay-Bell” is not displayed, and the SCT operating flag is turned on, or in the sliding frame number determination process, (SCT gaming state In the case of the CT gaming state, a configuration in which the SCT gaming state is activated while the CT gaming state is activated may be applied by determining 0 or 1 as the number of sliding frames (this is applicable) In case the operating flag can be reduced).

  In addition, when a bonus such as BB, RB, or CT is internally won, a gaming state in which the bonus is carried over after the next game is set as an advantageous state, and a gaming state where the bonus is not carried over after the next game is set as a disadvantaged state. It may be. In this way, the diversity of games can be increased.

  Furthermore, the present invention can be applied to other gaming machines such as pachinko gaming machines and patty lots in addition to the gaming machine 1 as in the present embodiment. Furthermore, the game can be executed by applying the present invention even in a game program in which the above-described operation of the gaming machine 1 is simulated for a home game machine. In that case, a CD-ROM, FD (flexible disk), or any other recording medium can be used as a recording medium for recording the game program.

It is a perspective view which shows the external appearance of the game machine in a present Example. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol arranged on the reel in a present Example. It is a figure which shows the generation condition of each game state in this example, a transfer condition, and a transfer destination game state. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination, symbol combination, and payout number in a present Example (the 1). It is a figure which shows the relationship between the combination in a present Example, a symbol combination, and the payout number (the 2). It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table in a present Example (the 1). It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table in a present Example (the 2). It is a figure which shows the probability lottery table in a present Example (the 3). It is a figure which shows the winning combination selection table for a stop in a present Example. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of the electric circuit in a present Example. It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine in a present Example (the 1). It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine in a present Example (the 2). It is a flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine in a present Example (the 3). It is a figure which shows the sliding frame number determination process in a present Example. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a main flowchart of the main control circuit. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart which shows a game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows an operation | movement check process, such as an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows an end check process of an accessory. It is a figure which shows the example of the symbol arranged on the reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a combination, a symbol combination, and a payout number. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows a probability lottery table. It is a figure which shows the display permission table for SCT. It is a flowchart which shows a game state monitoring process. It is a flowchart which shows a probability lottery process. It is a flowchart which shows a sliding frame number determination process. It is a flowchart which shows an operation | movement check process, such as an accessory. It is a flowchart which shows an end check process of an accessory. It is a flowchart following FIG. It is a flowchart following FIG.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 1 ... Game machine, 2 ... Cabinet, 3 ... Reel, 4 ... Display window, 5 ... Liquid crystal display device, 6 ... Start lever, 6S ... Start switch, 7 ... Stop button, 8 ... Winning line, 9 ... BET lamp, 10 ... Pedestal part, 11, 12, 13 ... BET switch, 15 ... Medal payout port, 18 ... Information display part, 22 ... Medal insertion slot, 22S ... Medal sensor, 22S ... Insertion medal sensor, 30 ... Microcomputer, 31 ... CPU 32 ... ROM, 33 ... RAM, 34 ... clock pulse generator, 35 ... frequency divider, 36 ... random number generator, 37 ... sampling circuit, 39 ... motor drive circuit, 40 ... hopper, 40S ... medal detection unit, 41 ... Hopper drive circuit, 45 ... Lamp drive circuit, 46 ... Reel stop signal circuit, 48 ... Display unit drive circuit, 49 ... Stepping motor, 50 ... Lee Position detecting circuit, 51 ... payout completion signal circuit, 71 ... main control circuit, 72 ... sub-control circuit

Claims (2)

A gaming machine that plays a game by inserting medals,
A plurality of reels each having an outer peripheral surface on which a symbol row composed of a plurality of types of symbols is drawn;
A display window for displaying a predetermined number of symbols included in the symbol row drawn on the reel so as to be visible from the outside;
Start signal output means for outputting a signal for instructing the start of the unit game based on the start operation;
Based on the signal output by the start signal output means, a plurality of combinations including at least a small combination where a medal is paid out using an internal lottery table corresponding to a gaming state and a specific combination where a transition to a specific gaming state is performed A winning combination determining means for determining a winning combination from a combination;
A symbol changing means for changing a symbol displayed on the display window by rotating the reel based on the signal output by the start signal output means;
Stop signal output means for outputting a signal for commanding stop of the change of the symbol performed by the symbol changing means based on the stop operation;
Stop control means for performing stop control of symbol variation performed by the symbol varying means within a predetermined range based on the signal output by the stop signal output means and the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means When,
A symbol discriminating unit for discriminating a symbol stopped and displayed on the display window by the stop control by the stop control unit;
When a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is displayed by the symbol determining unit, a medal granting unit for granting a medal to the player;
Specific game state transition means for making a transition to the specific game state when the symbol determination means determines that a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination is displayed by the symbol determination means;
A specific gaming state ending unit that shifts from the specific gaming state to the general gaming state when a predetermined number of medals are paid out by the medal granting unit in the specific gaming state;
Informing means for informing the winning combination determined by the winning combination determining means in the specific gaming state with a predetermined probability;
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The specific game state is input to play a game when a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is always displayed on the display window by the stop control by the stop control means. The expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per awarded medal is 1 or more, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means is displayed by the stop control by the stop control means payout expected value is the expected value in the case of considering the missed means that does not appear in the window Ri der less than 1,
The general gaming state is a gaming state in which the expectation value is 1 or more in the case where the missing is not considered,
As the small combination, a symbol constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to each of the small combinations is provided with a first small combination and a second small combination arranged at intervals exceeding the predetermined range in a specific reel,
The notifying means notifies the winning combination in the general gaming state with a higher probability than in the specific gaming state.
A gaming machine characterized by that. As the plurality of roles, a replay role that enables a game without inserting the medal is provided,
When the specified combination is determined as the winning combination by the winning combination determining means, a carryover gaming state transition means for shifting from a general gaming state to a carryover gaming state in which the specific combination is held as the winning combination,
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the winning combination determining means determines the replay combination as a winning combination in the general gaming state with a higher probability than the carryover gaming state and the specific gaming state. .

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