JP4963204B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which a specific game in which a payout rate is set higher than that of a normal game is terminated on the condition that a special small role is won.

As a gaming state of a conventional slot machine, an RT game is known in which the winning rate of replay is set higher than that of a normal game, thereby setting the payout rate higher than that of the normal game. For example, it is known to set a predetermined number of games after the end of a special game (BB game or the like) as an RT game.
In addition, there is known a slot machine that is set as a winning condition for a specific small role that is selected during the RT game (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
JP 2006-15000 A

  In the technique of the above-mentioned patent document 1, when a specific small combination is won during RT game, a notification period is provided in which information related to the selected specific small combination is notified. During the notification period, information related to the selected small combination is notified, so that winning of the specific small combination can be avoided. On the other hand, when the notification period ends and the transition to the non-notification period in which the information related to the selected small combination is not notified, the specific small combination may win when the specific small combination is won. The RT game ends with the winning of the role.

However, in the above-described conventional technology, when the notification period ends and the period shifts to the non-notification period, after that, it becomes a game just waiting for the specific small role to win and the RT game to end. There was a problem of not being able to give expectations.
Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to draw a specific small role during a specific game with a higher payout rate than a normal game, and to notify information related to the specific small role that was won at the time of winning the specific small role In a slot machine that provides a notification period and a non-notification period in which no notification is given and ends a specific game with a prize for a specific small role, the player is expected even when the notification period shifts to the non-notification period. Is to be able to give

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. It should be noted that the parenthesis indicates a corresponding item in the embodiment.
The invention of claim 1 is characterized in that a plurality of reels displaying symbols constituting a combination, a combination lottery means for performing combination lottery using a combination lottery table in which winning probabilities for a plurality of combinations are determined, and rotation of the reels. A stop switch operated by the player when stopping, a reel control means for controlling the stop of the reel within the range of the stop control of the reel when the stop switch is operated, and an output of an effect during the game In the slot machine including the production control means for controlling the winning combination, the winning lottery table includes a first winning lottery table (role lottery table 62A) in which the winning probability of the winning is set so that the winning rate is X1; A second role lottery table (role lottery table 62D) in which the winning probability of the role is set so that the ball rate is X2 (X2> X1), A combination of symbols is different as a combination that includes a normal game that plays a game using a lottery table and a specific game (RT game) that plays a game using the second combination lottery table. The timing at which a combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small role is stopped on the active line when any one of the specific small roles is won, having a plurality of types of specific small roles (small role 1A to small role 1C) When the stop switch is operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small part selected is stopped on the active line, and when the stop switch is operated at other timings, the selected specific A plurality of types of symbols relating to the specific small role are arranged on the reel so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role does not stop on the effective line, and the reel control If the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role is stopped on the active line during the specific game, the specific game is terminated and the normal game is shifted to the normal game. First, a game in a notification period for notifying which specific small combination is won when the specific small combination is won is executed, and after the notification period, the specific small combination is won. A game in a non-notification period that does not notify which specific small role has been won is executed, and during the non-notification period of the specific game, the specific small role is won and the specified In the case where the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role is not stopped on the active line, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, control is performed so as to shift to the game in the notification period of the specific game, and during the specific game Corresponding to the specific small role After the combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line and transitioned to the normal game, the specific small role is won during the normal game, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small role is set to the active line. Control is performed so as not to shift to the specific game even if the game is not stopped .

  According to a second aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first aspect, during the game in the non-notification period of the specific game, the specific small combination is won, and a combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small combination If the game is not stopped on the active line, a lottery of whether or not to shift to the game in the notification period of the specific game is performed, and when winning in this lottery, the game in the notification period of the specific game It is characterized by controlling to shift.

  According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the first or second aspect, the combination lottery means transfers a special combination (1BB) for shifting to a special game (1BB game) that is advantageous to the player. A special game that controls to shift to the special game when the special combination is won by the combination lottery means and the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line. Control means is provided, and after the special game is over, the game shifts to the specific game.

  According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to the third aspect, the number of games in the notification period of the specific game is determined based on a predetermined result during the special game.

  According to a fifth aspect of the present invention, in the slot machine according to any one of the first to fourth aspects, the first combination lottery table has a winning probability of replay for allowing a player to replay. The second winning lottery table is characterized in that the winning probability of the replay is determined as Y2 (Y2> Y1).

  The invention of claim 6 is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5, wherein the reel has Z1 (21) symbols arranged at equal intervals, As a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role, only one of the reel symbols is determined, and in the one reel, Z2 (Z2 = Z1 × 1/3) symbol (7 symbols) interval, Three types of symbols relating to the specific small role are arranged, and the reel control means selects any of the symbols from the moment the stop switch is operated to the Z3 (Z3 <Z2) symbol (5 symbols) ahead. , And control to stop at the effective line.

(Function)
In the above invention, the specific game is set to end when the specific small combination wins during the specific game (the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small combination stops on the active line). Further, in the specific game, a notification period is first provided, and in this notification period, it is notified which specific small combination is won when a specific small combination is won. Therefore, it is possible to easily avoid winning a specific small role during the notification period. When the notification period ends, the period shifts to a non-notification period. In this non-notification period, even if a specific small combination is won, it is not notified which specific small combination is won. Therefore, the specific small role may win in the non-notification period. On the other hand, when a specific small combination is won during the non-notification period but no winning is made, when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the game is transferred to the notification period game again.

  According to the present invention, even if the notification period ends and the period shifts to the non-notification period, the player is given a chance to return to the notification period again. It can be carried out.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the present embodiment.
The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is means for comprehensively controlling the entire slot machine 10 including the progress and effects of the game of the slot machine 10, and includes lottery of the role, drive control of the reel 31, and payout at the time of winning. It controls the progress of the game and the output of the production. The game control means 60 is provided on the control board, and is a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores programs necessary for the progress of the game, data for production, and the like, and when the CPU performs various controls. RAM etc. which memorize | store the data etc. which were taken in are temporarily stored.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, and a stop switch 42 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The bet switch 40 is a switch that is operated when a player inserts a stored medal, and is a switch in which an effective line is set by the operation. Although the medal insertion slot is not shown in FIG. 1, the medal insertion slot is a part for inserting an actual medal for setting an effective line, like the bet switch 40. The insertion of medals is included in the operation of the bet switch 40.

The start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reel 31.
Furthermore, three stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three reels 31 and are operated by the player when stopping the corresponding reels 31.

Peripheral devices such as the motor 32 described below are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reel 31, is connected to the center of rotation of the reel 31, and is controlled by the game control means 60.
The reel 31 has a ring shape, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (such as symbols constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination) is attached is attached to an outer peripheral surface thereof.

  In the present embodiment, three reels 31 are provided in parallel. Each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from a display window (not shown) provided on the front panel of the slot machine 10. Therefore, nine symbols are arranged so that a total of nine symbols can be seen from the display window of the slot machine 10.

  Here, in the present embodiment, the reel 31 is provided with left, middle, and right three, and the stop switch 42 is provided with left, middle, and right three correspondingly. That is, the reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42 is the left reel 31, the reel 31 corresponding to the middle stop switch 42 is the middle reel 31, and the reel 31 corresponding to the right stop switch 42 is the right reel 31.

Furthermore, the output side of the game control means 60 is electrically connected to effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 includes a back lamp (not shown) arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31, an upper lamp and a side lamp which are arranged on the front surface of the casing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made. A lamp (not shown) and the like are included.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 includes a liquid crystal image display device, a dot display, and the like, and displays various effect images, predetermined information, and the like during the game.

Although not shown, a symbol combination line (effective line) is provided in a portion including the display window of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, it is composed of a total of five lines: lines provided respectively in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and diagonal lines in the downward and leftward diagonal directions. The three symbols that are continuous above and below each reel 31 are positioned on one or more symbol combination lines.

Further, among the five symbol combination lines, an effective line and an invalid line are set from the symbol combination lines according to the number of medals inserted or set by the player.
Here, in the present embodiment, the “effective line” is a line for winning a combination when a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on the line.

  On the other hand, an “invalid line” is a line that is not set as an effective line among symbol combination lines, and even if a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination stops on that line, This is a line that does not give profits (medal payout etc.). In other words, the invalid line is a line that is not a target of combination of symbols in the first place.

  In this embodiment, during normal games and RT games, three medals are inserted to play a game, and all five symbol combination lines are set as valid lines. Also, during 1BB game, two medals are inserted and a game is played, and all five symbol combination lines are set as valid lines. That is, in this embodiment, there is no invalid line.

  FIG. 2 is a diagram showing combinations of combinations of types (combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 61 described later), the number of payouts, and the like in this embodiment. As shown in FIG. 2, special combinations, small combinations, and replays are provided as combinations.

The special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game in which a medal can be expected more than a normal game). In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, 1BB (first type big bonus) is provided as a special combination. 1BB is a role to shift to 1BB game which is one of special games.
Other special roles include 2BB (second type big bonus), RB (regular bonus), and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

Furthermore, a small combination is a combination in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In this embodiment, three types of small combination 1, small combination 2, and small combination 3 are provided. And it sets so that the combination of symbols may differ for every small role. In addition, when the number of inserted coins in the normal game is three, the payout number of medals is set to 4, 6, and 8 for the small roles 1, 2, and 3, respectively. The number of medals paid out varies depending on the combination. On the other hand, during the 1BB game, the medal payout number of the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 is set to 15.
Furthermore, the replay is a replaying role that enables a replaying game in which the number of medals inserted in the game is maintained.

Each of the above combinations includes a combination in which a plurality of combinations of symbols are provided for one combination. The first is 1BB, and two types of 1BBA and 1BBB are provided. The second is a small combination 1, which is provided with three types: a small combination 1A, a small combination 1B, and a small combination 1C.
The above-mentioned plural types of roles are independent from each other. For example, when 1BBA is won, only 1BBA is won and 1BBB is not won. The same applies to the small role 1.

Further, as shown in FIG. 2, combinations of symbols of the reel 31 corresponding to the various kinds of roles described above are determined in advance. Note that “any” in the small part 1 means that any symbol may be used.
When all the reels 31 are stopped, the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line, and when the winning combination of the combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
A special role (1BB) is mentioned as a role carried over. When 1BB is won, in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB stops on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped, control is performed to carry over the winning of 1BB after the next game.

  In this way, the winning of 1BB is carried over, while the winning combinations other than 1BB are not carried over. In the lottery of a combination, when a combination other than 1BB is won, the winning combination is effective only in the game, and the winning combination is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  Note that a game in which 1BB is not won (a game in which 1BB is not carried over) is referred to as “non-internal”. In addition, in the game or the game before that, 1BB is won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the won 1BB is not stopped on the active line (not winning). (1BB win is carried over) Playing) is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot, and turns on the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is operated, a valid line is determined and a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window at a predetermined speed.

  Then, the player presses each stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of each reel 31. When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do. When all the reels 31 are stopped, when the combination of symbols on the reels 31 stopped on the effective line matches a predetermined combination of symbols of the winning combination, The medals are paid out according to the winning combination.

The game control means 60 includes the following part lottery means 61 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.
The role lottery means 61 performs lottery of a role (special role, small role, replay, and RB game transition role described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

  The random number generation means generates random numbers in a predetermined area (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal notation). The random number is, for example, a random number for which the counter that performs 1 count at 200 n (nano) sec continues to count as a cycle in the range of 0 to 65535, and continues to count the random number while the slot machine 10 is powered on. .

  The random number extracting means extracts the random number generated by the random number generating means at a predetermined time, in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is turned on by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random number value belongs to the small role 1 winning area, it is determined that the small role 1 is selected, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined to be non-winning.

  The combination lottery table 62 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. FIG. 3 is a diagram illustrating the role lottery tables 62A to 62D of the present embodiment. The combination lottery table 62 includes a unique combination lottery table 62 for each gaming state (normal game (not inside), normal game (inside), 1BB game, RT game). Specifically, a role lottery table 62A used for a normal game (inside the inside), a role lottery table 62B used in a normal game (inside), a role lottery table 62C used during a 1BB game, and an RT game (non-inside) A role lottery table 62D used in the inside) is provided.

  Each combination lottery table 62 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and the winning combination has a predetermined winning probability. It is set to a predetermined ratio so that

  In FIG. 3, the combination lottery table 62A includes 1BBA, 1BBB, small combination 1, small combination 2, small combination 3, small combination 3, and replay (single) winning area and non-winning area. In addition, 1BBA has a winning area that overlaps with a small combination 1A, a small combination 1B, a small combination 1C, a small combination 2, and a replay. In the figure, for example, “1BBA + small role 1A” indicates an overlapping winning area of 1BBA and small role 1A. Similarly, 1BBB also has overlapping winning areas with a small combination 1A, a small combination 1B, a small combination 1C, a small combination 2 and a replay, respectively.

  In FIG. 3, each winning area is appropriately divided, but in actuality, the winning area of 1BB (the combined value of the single winning area and the overlapping winning area) is about 1/350, The winning probability is about 1/10 to 1/100, the replay winning area is 1 / 7.3, and the non-winning area is about 4/5.

Also, the combination lottery table 62B is different from the combination lottery table 62A in that there are no 1BBA and 1BBB winning areas (including overlapping winning areas with small roles or replays).
Furthermore, the combination lottery table 62C includes an overlapping winning area between the small part 1A and the small part 3, an overlapping winning area between the small part 1B and the small part 3, an overlapping winning area between the small part 1C and the small part 3, Two independent winning areas and non-winning areas are provided. In addition, the overlapping winning area of the small role 1 and the small role 3 is a special winning region when the number of inserted medals is 2, and during normal game or RT game in which a game is performed by inserting 3 medals. Among them, there is no overlapping winning area between the small part 1 and the small part 3.

  Further, the winning lottery table 62D has a higher replay win probability than the winning lottery table 62A. For example, if the winning probability of replay in the part lottery table 62A is 1 / 7.3, the winning probability of replay in the part lottery table 62D is about 1 / 1.5.

Next, a description will be given of the payout rate in the normal game and the RT game.
The payout rate means an expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of medals inserted (number of payouts × winning probability of a role). When the payout rate is 100% (1), it means that the number of medals inserted and the number of payouts are the same value.
Therefore, when the payout rate is less than 100%, medals will decrease as the game progresses. When the payout rate exceeds 100%, the medals increase as the game continues. Will go.

  Here, in this embodiment, the normal game and the RT game are also games in which the payout rate is less than 100%. However, the RT game has a higher replay win probability than the normal game, as described above. As a result, the RT game is a game having a higher payout rate than the normal game. In particular, in the present embodiment, in RT games, winning probabilities and payout numbers are set so that medals are hardly reduced.

  In the present embodiment, when the 1BB game ends, first, the RT game is started. In RT games, since replays are won frequently, the game state is such that medals are not reduced as much as normal games. Therefore, the player can wait for the special role to be won during RT game without reducing the medals so much.

Returning to FIG.
When the special combination winning means 63 wins 1BB which is a special combination, the winning combination of 1BB is continued in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to the 1BB stops on the active line (until 1BB wins). It controls to carry over after a game.
Although not shown, a special combination flag is provided for each combination of symbols, and is turned on when 1BB is won (for example, when 1BBA is won, a special combination flag related to 1BBA is turned on) and turned off when 1BBA wins. To be.

  First, the reel control means 64 controls to start rotation of all (three) reels 31 when the start switch 41 is operated. Further, the reel control means 64 determines a stop position determination table, which will be described later, based on the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61 when the stop switch 42 is operated and the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined with reference to 65, and the motor 32 is driven and controlled to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

  For example, the reel control means 64 controls to stop the reel 31 so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 in the game won for the winning combination. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the combination is not stopped on the effective line.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means within the range of the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of movements of the symbol) from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, however, the number is set within 5 symbols from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. In other words, it means within the range of the stop control time of the reel 31, that is, the time from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. Within 190 ms.

  Thus, any of the symbols up to the number of symbols (5 symbols) within the range of stop control of the reel 31 counted from the symbol at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected is a symbol to be stopped on the effective line. When the stop switch 42 is operated, the symbol is controlled to stop at the active line.

  In other words, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated at the time of winning the winning combination, when the symbol related to the winning winning combination does not stop on the effective line, when the reel 31 stops, By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the “range of control”, the symbol related to the winning combination is controlled to stop as much as possible on the effective line.

  On the contrary, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated when the winning combination is not won, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line. When the reel 31 is stopped, the reel 31 is controlled to rotate and move within the “reel 31 stop control range” so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the active line.

The stop position determination table 65 determines the stop position of the symbol of the reel 31 from the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61 and the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated.
The stop position determination table 65 includes the following 1BB table and the like.

The 1BB table is used on condition that the player has won 1BB alone in the game, or has won 1BB in the game before the game, and is not won in the game. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB is stopped on the effective line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to roles other than 1BB is not stopped on the effective line.
Here, since 1BB is provided with two types of 1BBA and 1BBB, the 1BB table includes two types of 1BBA table and 1BBB table.

The small role 1 table is used on the condition that the small role 1 is elected alone in the game, and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 is stopped on the effective line. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the symbol combinations corresponding to the combinations other than the small role 1 are not stopped on the effective line.
Here, since there are three types of small roles 1A to 1C, the small role 1 table includes three types: a small role 1A table, a small role 1B table, and a small role 1C table. Prepare.

  The small role 2 table, the small role 3 table, and the replay table are also the same as the above small role 1 table, and “small role 1” in the small role 1 table is changed to “small role 2” and “small role 3”, respectively. "And" Replay ".

  In addition, the 1BB priority 1BB / pocket 1 table carries over the winning game of 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) and small win 1 (any of small wins 1A to 1C) or 1BB wins. Sometimes it is used in a game won for small role 1, and first, a combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) won (for example, in 1BBA, "Red 7"-"Red 7"-"Red 7") If control is made to stop at the active line and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning 1BB cannot be stopped at the active line, then the symbol combination corresponding to the winning small role 1 (“red cherry / “Blue cherry / black cherry”-“any”-“any”) is controlled to stop at the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line. Yes.

  Here, as a pattern in which 1BB and small role 1 are elected redundantly, or as a pattern to win small role 1 when carrying over 1BB's winning, 1BBA, small role 1A, 1BBA, small role 1B, 1BBA and small Since there are six roles 1C, 1BBB, small roles 1A, 1BBB, small roles 1B, 1BBB and small roles 1C, six types of 1BB priority 1BB / small roles 1 table are provided to correspond to each of them. ing.

  In addition, the 1BB priority 1BB / pocket 2 table is used in the game where the winning combination of 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) and the small role 2 is duplicated, or the game where the small role 2 is won when carrying over the 1BB win, First, control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the selected 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) stops on the effective line, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the selected 1BB cannot be stopped on the effective line, The combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination 2 ("watermelon"-"watermelon"-"watermelon") is controlled to stop at the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 2 cannot be stopped on the active line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line. Yes.

  Here, the pattern that 1BB and the small role 2 are won in duplicate, or the pattern that wins the small role 2 when the 1BB winning is carried over, is 1BBA and the small role 2, 1BBB and the small role 2 Therefore, two types of 1BB priority 1BB / small role 2 tables are provided so as to correspond to these.

  The 1BB priority 1BB / Pocket 3 table is used in the game that won the Small Bonus 3 while carrying over the 1BB win. First, the combination of symbols corresponding to the 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) won is the effective line. If the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected 1BB cannot be stopped on the active line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small role 3 ("BELL"-"BELL" -“Bell”) is controlled to stop at the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line. Yes.

  Here, there are two patterns of winning a small role 3 when carrying over 1BB winning, 1BBA and small role 3, 1BBB and small role 3, so there are two kinds of patterns corresponding to each of these. A replay priority 1BB / replay table is provided.

  In addition, the replay priority 1BB / replay table is used in a game that has been won in duplicate for 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) and replay, or a game that has been won for replay when carrying over 1BB wins. When the corresponding symbol combination ("R"-"R"-"R") is controlled to stop on the active line and the symbol combination corresponding to the selected replay cannot be stopped on the active line, Next, control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the selected 1BB stops on the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination that does not win is not stopped on the effective line.

  Here, there are two patterns, 1BBA and replay, and 1BBB and replay, so that 1BB and replay can be won in duplicate, or 1BB and replay. In addition, two types of replay priority 1BB / replay tables are provided.

  Furthermore, the small role 1 priority small role 1 and small role 3 table is used in a game in which the small role 1 (any of the small roles 1A to 1C) and the small role 3 are elected, and the winning combination first. Control is performed so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 (small role 1A to small role 1C) (for example, in the case of the small role 1A, “red cherry”-“any”-“any”) stops at the active line. If the symbol combination corresponding to the selected small role 1 cannot be stopped on the active line, the symbol combination corresponding to the selected small role 3 (“BELL”-“BELL”-“BELL ")" Is controlled to stop at the active line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 3 cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is not stopped on the effective line. Yes.

  Here, there are three patterns in which a small combination 1 and a small combination 3 are elected in duplicate, a small combination 1A and a small combination 3, a small combination 1B and a small combination 3, and a small combination 1C and a small combination 3. Three types of small roles 1, priority small roles 1, and small roles 3 tables are provided so as to correspond to each other.

  Furthermore, the non-winning table is used in a non-winning game that does not carry over the winning of the special role, and the symbol when the reel 31 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations does not stop on the active line. Are defined.

  Using the stop position determination table 65 described above, the reel stop control means 65, when stopping a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations on the effective line, performs the combination within the range of the stop control of the reel 31. Control is performed so that the symbols constituting the corresponding symbol combination are stopped on the active line.

Next, the relationship between the symbol arrangement on the reel 31 and the stop control of the reel 31 in this embodiment will be described.
FIG. 4 is a plan view showing a symbol arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 4, only a part of the symbols is shown, but a predetermined symbol is also displayed in a blank part in the diagram, and the illustration is omitted in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 4, on each reel 31, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals.
In addition, all the symbols “R” are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals within 5 symbols. Therefore, symbols “R” are arranged on the reel 31 at intervals within the range of stop control of the reel 31 (within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated). Accordingly, the “R” symbol can be controlled to always stop the “R” symbol at a desired effective line regardless of the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. it can.

  Thereby, whenever the replay table is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected replay stops at the active line. Further, when the replay priority 1BB / replay table is used, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to the priority replay always stops at the active line. For this reason, when the replay priority 1BB / replay table is used, 1BB does not win.

  Furthermore, all the symbols of “bell” are arranged on each reel 31 at intervals of 5 symbols or less. Accordingly, symbols of “bell” are arranged on the reel 31 at intervals within the range of stop control of the reel 31 (within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated). Therefore, the “bell” symbol can be controlled to always stop the “bell” symbol at a desired effective line regardless of the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. it can.

  Thereby, whenever the small combination 3 table is used, the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination 3 stops at the active line. In the present embodiment, even when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 cannot be stopped on the active line when the small role 1 priority small role 1 / small role 3 table is used, The combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 3 can always be stopped on the active line.

Also, as shown in FIG. 4, “Black Cherry”, “Red Cherry”, and “Blue Cherry”, which constitute the small part 1 of the left reel 31, are arranged at No. 5, No. 12, and No. 19, respectively. Has been. That is, each of these symbols is arranged at seven symbol intervals.
The arrangement of the stop switch 42 is set so that if the small combination 1 is notified, the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 stops (or does not stop) on the active line. This is so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small combination 1 does not necessarily stop on the active line when it is possible to operate and does not know which small combination 1 is won.

  That is, the left reel 31 is within the range of stop control when the reel 31 is stopped with respect to a symbol constituting any one of the small roles 1, for example “red cherry” which is a symbol constituting the small role 1A (5 “Black cherry” and “Blue cherry”, which are the symbols that make up the other types of small roles 1, are arranged at positions that cannot be stopped on the active line (within the pattern) within 7 patterns). Three types of symbols (“red cherry”, “black cherry”, and “blue cherry”) constituting the small role 1 are arranged.

  And, when one of the small roles 1 is won by the winning lottery means 61, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control is located on the effective line, counting from the symbols constituting the winning small role 1 When the stop switch 42 is operated, it is controlled by the reel control means 64 so that the symbols constituting the selected small combination 1 are stopped on the active line, and the stop switch 42 is operated at other positions. At this time, the reel control means 64 controls the symbols constituting the winning combination 1 so as not to stop at the active line.

For example, when a small combination 1B, which is a combination of “blue cherry”-“any”-“any” symbols, is won, the moment that symbols 6 to 8 on the left reel 31 are positioned in the display window. If the stop switch 42 is turned on until the moment when the symbols from No. 12 to No. 14 are located in the display window, No. 12 “blue cherry” stops on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop switch 42 is turned on at any other position, the 12th “blue cherry” does not stop on the active line even if the small role 1B is won.
The same applies to the small role 1A and the small role 1C.

  The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.

  The stop symbol judging means 66 does not judge the symbol combination after the reel 31 is actually stopped, but the reel 31 by the stop control table 66 from the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. It is also possible to determine the combination of symbols on the active line when the stop position is determined.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations by the stop symbol determination unit 66 and the winning combination is won. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed. Further, at the time of winning Replay-A or Replay-B, control is performed so that the number of medals inserted in the game is automatically inserted without paying out medals.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of a special game (1BB game) (transition from a normal game to a 1BB game), the progress of a game during the 1BB game, and the end of the 1BB game.
When the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB stops on the active line, the special game control means 68 shifts from the normal game to the 1BB game.

First, during a normal game, when the symbol combination corresponding to 1BB stops on the active line, 1BB is won and 1BB game is started from the next game.
In the 1BB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the combination lottery table 62C. In particular, a gaming state in which a small winning combination 1 and a small winning combination 3 are won with high probability.

In this embodiment, the end condition for the 1BB game is set such that the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game is 450 or more.
Therefore, in the present embodiment, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game, and keeps updating the number of coins paid out for each game.
When the special game control means 68 determines that the counted number of payouts is 450 or more, the special game control means 68 determines that the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied.
After the end of the BB game, the game shifts to the RT game as described above.

The game state control means 69 controls whether the game state other than the 1BB game is a normal game (non-RT game) or an RT game.
The gaming state control means 69 includes an RT flag 69a. The RT flag 69a is a flag referred to for determining whether or not the game is an RT game. When the RT game is executed, the RT flag 69a is turned on, and at the end of the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off.

The gaming state control means 69 turns on the RT flag 69a after the end of the 1BB game, and sets the gaming state to the RT game.
The RT game is continued until the small role 1 wins or until 1BB is won.
When the small combination 1 wins during the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off, and after the next game, the game shifts to the normal game (non-inside).
On the other hand, if 1BB is won during the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off, and after the next game, the game moves to the normal game (inside).

The effect control means 70 controls the output of effects from the above-described effect output devices (the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23).
The effect control means 70 selects an effect pattern for each game based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided in advance. Then, the effect control means 70 selects one effect pattern by lottery using software random numbers after the role lottery means 61 has been drawn at the start of the game.

In addition, a plurality of types of production patterns are provided according to the winning combination. For example, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided for each special role winning, small role winning, replay winning, non-winning, and the like.
As for the production pattern, as to the progress of the game, at what timing (when the start switch 41 is operated, when each stop switch 42 is operated, etc.) what kind of production is output (how the lamp 21 is lit) And what kind of sound is output from the speaker 22, what kind of image is displayed on the image display device 23, etc.).
Then, the effect control means 70 controls to output an effect from the effect output device at a predetermined timing according to the selected effect pattern.

Further, the effect control means 70 includes a small role 1 winning notification means 70a.
The small combination 1 winning notification means 70a is for notifying that when the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 are simultaneously won during the 1BB game. For example, an image display such as “Who is the winning cherry !?” is displayed on the image display device 23, and an image display indicating that the player has to win the winning small combination 1 is displayed.

When the small role 1 winning notification means 70a shifts to during the 1BB game, for example, in the first 14 games, the small role 1 and the small role 1 are small every other game (2nd game, 4th game, 6th game,...). When the winning combination is duplicated with the role 3, the fact is notified.
As described above, during the 1BB game, the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 3 are won with high probability, and therefore, there is a high possibility of being notified in all seven games.

If the player operates the stop switch 42 aiming at any one of the small roles 1, if the targeted small role 1 matches the winning small role 1, the small role 1 wins. Note that if the targeted small combination 1 and the winning small combination 1 do not match, as described above, the small combination 1 does not win, but the overlapping small winning combination 3 always wins.
Further, as shown in FIG. 2, in the 1BB game, since the payout number of medals is set to the same number (15) for the winning of the small combination 1 and the winning of the small combination 3, the small combination 1 wins the prize. Even if no prize is awarded, the number of medals to be paid out is set so as not to be different.

Furthermore, the production control means 70 includes a small role 1 symbol notification means 70b.
The small role 1 symbol notification means 70b notifies which small role 1 is won when the small role 1 is won in the RT game (notification period) after the end of the 1BB game. For example, when the small role 1 symbol notifying means 70b wins the small role 1A, the small role 1 symbol notification means 70b performs a notification such as “Attention to red cherry”.

The RT game notification period is determined as follows.
First, 50 games are set as the minimum guarantee notification period. Furthermore, the number of times based on the number of winnings of the small role 1 in the 1BB game is added as an additional period.
For example, every time the small role 1 wins during 1BB game, 10 games are added. Therefore, for example, when a small role 1 is won 5 times in 1BB game, the minimum guaranteed 50 games + 10 games × 5 times = 100 games is set.

Then, the effect control means 70 continues to count the number of RT games after the end of the 1BB game and sets the notification period until the predetermined number of games is reached. The small role 1 symbol notification means 70b has a small notification period. When winning a winning combination, it notifies which small winning combination 1 has won.
When the notification period ends, the RT game non-notification period thereafter is entered, and even if the small combination 1 is won, which small combination 1 is not notified.

Furthermore, the effect control means 70 includes lottery means 70c.
The lottery means 70c performs a lottery when the winning combination 1 does not win in the case where the winning combination 1 is won in the non-notification period of the RT game. This lottery is set to win with a probability of 1/2 using, for example, software random numbers.

And when winning by this lottery, it controls so that it may transfer to a notification period from a non-notification period. The notification period in this case is set to, for example, 50 games (fixed value), and when this notification period ends, the notification period again shifts to the non-notification period.
In addition, when winning the small combination 1, if the selected small combination 1 does not win and the lottery is not won, the RT game (non-notification period) is maintained.

Next, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to FIG.
First, when the 1BB game is executed, as described above, when the small winning combination 1 and the small winning combination 3 are won simultaneously, the fact is notified. When the payout number reaches the specified number in 1BB game, the 1BB game is ended, and the game state control means 69 turns on the RT flag 69a and sets the game state to RT game (notification period).

In the RT game, first, a notification period is set according to the number of winnings of the small role 1 in the 1BB game. The RT game is continued until the special combination is won or until the small combination 1 wins.
In the RT game notification period, when a small combination 1 is won, it is notified which small combination 1 has been won. Further, when the selected small combination 1A to small combination 1C wins during the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off, and the next game is shifted to the normal game (non-inside). Furthermore, when 1BB is won during the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off, and the next game shifts to the normal game (inside).

As described above, the RT game notification period is executed a predetermined number of times. In the notification period during the RT game, it is informed which small role 1 has been won, so that the player can avoid winning the winning small role 1. Therefore, the RT game can be maintained during the notification period. If the player accidentally wins the small role 1 before reaching the predetermined number of games, the RT game is ended, and the subsequent notification is stopped.
Further, when the notification period of the predetermined number of games ends, it shifts to a non-notification period of RT game. In the non-notification period of the RT game, whether or not the winning small role 1 wins depends on luck. In other words, during the non-notification period of the RT game, when the small combination 1 is won, the small combination 1 wins with a probability of 1/3.

On the other hand, in the non-notification period of the RT game, when the winning small combination 1 does not win, a lottery is performed by the lottery means 70c, and when the lottery is won, the notification period returns again.
Further, when the winning small combination 1 does not win and the lottery is not won, the non-notification period of the RT game is maintained. On the other hand, when the winning small combination 1A to small combination 1C wins, the RT flag 69a is turned off, and the next game shifts to the normal game (non-inside).

Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiment, and various modifications as described below are possible.
(1) For example, in this embodiment, a medal is used as a game medium. However, the present invention can be applied to a slot machine using a game medium other than a medal, such as a slot machine (parrot) using a game ball. it can.
(2) The winning combination of the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 was performed during the 1BB game, but may be, for example, an RB game when an RB is provided or a normal game (RT game).

(3) The length of the notification period is determined according to the number of times the small role 1 is won, but any other means may be used as long as it gives a privilege to the player. good. For example, the game period of RT game may be lengthened.
(4) The normal game and the RT game are provided, and the RT game sets the winning probability of replay higher. However, in addition to this, a game that increases the winning probability of the small role or special role may be provided. .
(5) 21 symbols are arranged on the reel, and three types of small roles 1 are provided and arranged at intervals of seven symbols. For example, two types of small roles 1 are provided, and two small portions 1 are arranged at positions separated by 7 symbols or more. Different designs may be arranged.
(6) In the 1BB game, the number of payouts at the time of winning a prize for the small combination 1 and the small combination 3 is the same. However, the present invention is not limited to this.

(7) In the non-informing game period, when winning a small role 1 and not winning a prize, it was decided whether or not to shift to the notification period by lottery, but winning a small role 1 and not winning a prize When it is, you may make it transfer to an alerting | reporting period unconditionally. Further, it may be determined whether or not to shift to the notification period by a method other than the lottery (for example, by the number of games, the number of winnings of small roles, etc.).
(8) RT game was played after the end of 1BB game. However, not limited to this, a transition role to RT game is provided during normal game, and when the transition role wins, it shifts to RT game. You may make it do.
(9) The length of the notification period is determined based on the number of winnings of the small role 1 in the 1BB game, but is not limited to this, for example, the number of games from the end of the 1BB game until the next BB is won. It can be determined in various ways, such as based on.

  (10) In the present embodiment, the number of games in the notification period is set, and in the notification period, it is notified when the small role 1 is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the number of times of notification when the small combination 1 is won may be determined. For example, when 10 times is set, notification is made when the first to tenth small role 1 is won, and after the eleventh time, no notification is made even if the small role 1 is won.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the kind of combination in this embodiment, the number of payout, etc., and the combination of a pattern. It is a figure which shows a role lottery table. It is a top view which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. It is a figure which shows transition of a gaming state.

Explanation of symbols

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 60 Game control means 61 Role lottery means 62 (62A-62D) Role lottery table 63 Special role selection carryover means 64 Reel control Means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stop symbol judgment means 67 Disbursement means 68 Special game control means 69 Game state control means 69a RT flag 70 Production control means 70a Small role 1 winning notification means 70b Small role 1 symbol notification means 70c Lottery means

Claims (6)

A plurality of reels displaying symbols constituting the role;
A role lottery means for drawing a role using a role lottery table in which the winning probabilities of a plurality of roles are determined;
A stop switch operated by the player when stopping the rotation of the reel;
Reel control means for controlling the stop of the reel within the range of the stop control of the reel when the stop switch is operated;
In a slot machine provided with production control means for controlling the output of production during a game,
The role lottery table is
A first role lottery table in which the winning probability of the role is set so that the payout rate is X1,
A second combination lottery table in which the winning probability of the combination is set so that the payout rate is X2 (X2> X1),
As a gaming state, it comprises a normal game that plays using the first role lottery table and a specific game that plays games using the second role lottery table,
As a combination to be drawn by the combination lottery means, there are a plurality of types of specific small combinations with different combinations of symbols,
When the stop switch is operated at the timing when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small role is stopped on the active line when any one of the specific small roles is won, it corresponds to the selected specific small role When a combination of symbols to be stopped on the active line and the stop switch is operated at other timings, a plurality of types are selected so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected small role selected does not stop on the effective line. The design relating to the specific small role is arranged on the reel, and stop control is performed by the reel control means,
During the specific game, when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role is stopped on the active line, the specific game is ended and the normal game is transferred,
In the specific game, first, a game of a notification period for notifying which specific small combination is won when the specific small combination is won is executed, and after the notification period, the specific small combination is executed. A game in a non-notification period that does not notify which specific small role has been won is executed even when winning
During a game of the specific game during the non-notification period, the specific small combination was won, and a predetermined combination was satisfied when the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small combination was not stopped on the active line When controlling to shift to the game of the notification period of the specific game ,
During the specific game, after the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role is stopped at the active line and the game is temporarily transferred to the normal game, the specific small role is won during the normal game, and the selected small A slot machine that performs control so as not to shift to the specific game even when a combination of symbols corresponding to a combination is not stopped on an active line . The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein
When the specific small role is won during the non-notifying period of the specific game and the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected specific small role is not stopped on the active line, the specific game A slot machine that performs a lottery on whether or not to shift to a game in a notification period, and controls to shift to a game in the notification period of the specific game when winning in this lottery. The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
The role lottery means draws a role including a special role for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player,
When the special combination is won by the combination lottery means, and when a combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination is stopped on the active line, special game control means for controlling to shift to the special game is provided,
After the end of the special game, the slot machine moves to the specific game. The slot machine according to claim 3,
A slot machine, wherein the number of games in the notification period of the specific game is determined based on a predetermined result during the special game. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 4,
In the first role lottery table, the winning probability of replay for allowing the player to replay is defined as Y1,
In the second combination lottery table, the winning probability of the replay is defined as Y2 (Y2> Y1). In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 5,
The reel has Z1 symbols arranged at equal intervals.
As a combination of symbols corresponding to the specific small role, only one symbol of the reel is determined,
In the one reel, three kinds of symbols relating to the specific small role are arranged at a Z2 (Z2 = Z1 × 1/3) symbol interval,
The slot machine characterized in that the reel control means controls to stop any of the symbols from the moment when the stop switch is operated to the symbol Z3 (Z3 <Z2) to the effective line.

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