JP5319913B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Abstract

<P>PROBLEM TO BE SOLVED: To provide a slot machine capable of improving an opportunity to be controlled into a replay high probability state, into a high-taste one. <P>SOLUTION: In a regular game state, taking an opportunity that a combination of "BAR-BAR-BAR" as a display result of reels 2L, 2C and 2R is derived, this game machine controls the game state into a replay time for non-changing a probability for allowing the winnings other than the replay winning but increasing a probability for allowing the replay winning. <P>COPYRIGHT: (C)2008,JPO&amp;INPIT

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a predetermined winning according to a display result of a variable display device capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable.

  In this type of slot machine, when the display result derived and displayed on the variable display device becomes a predetermined combination of special symbols (for example, a combination of “7-7-7”), the probability of occurrence of winning a prize It is generally possible to generate a special gaming state such as a big bonus that is advantageous to the player by increasing the rate of granting valuable value such as medals due to the occurrence of a prize or winning.

  In addition, a player who is informed of an operation procedure that satisfies a winning condition of a winning that cannot be arranged unless the operating procedure for deriving the display result on the variable display device among the winnings accompanied by the addition of valuable value does not satisfy the winning condition. Has proposed a slot machine capable of generating an assist time (so-called AT) that is advantageous to the user (see, for example, Patent Document 1). Furthermore, a slot machine has been proposed that generates an assist time when the display result of the variable display device is a combination of predetermined specific symbols (see, for example, Patent Document 2).

  In addition, by reducing the occurrence probability of replay prizes (so-called replay prizes) to which replays (so-called replay games) in which a game can be played without using valuable value is given, the amount of decrease in valuable value is suppressed. A slot machine that can be controlled in a replay high probability state (so-called replay time) in which a game can be played has been proposed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-172206 A (first page) Japanese Patent Laying-Open No. 2003-199878 (page 6)

  However, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 2 described above, it is possible to generate an assist time different from the special game state described above by having a combination of specific symbols, and more assist time is generated. Although valuable value can be expected, an extremely large amount of valuable value may be obtained, so that there is a problem that the player's gambling spirit is excessively enshrined. On the other hand, in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 described above, it is possible to play a game while suppressing the amount of decrease in valuable value in accordance with the high probability state of replay. That is, the player's gambling feeling is not excessively increased, and in recent years its importance has increased. However, the high probability state of re-playing is a gaming state in which a lot of valuable value cannot be obtained like the big bonus and assist time described above, in other words, it is a negative state compared to the big bonus and assist time, and the pattern is From the viewpoint that it is unsuitable as a consideration for the equalization, it is not controlled by the combination of symbols like big bonus and assist time, but after the end of the gaming state such as big bonus, etc. It is controlled in association with the gaming state, and despite the increasing importance of the replaying high probability state for the reasons described above, the replaying high probability state is the display result of the variable display device. Because it was controlled regardless, it was possible to fully draw out the original fun of the slot machine that value was given to the fact that the design was complete. There is a problem that does not.

  The present invention has been made paying attention to such problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of making the opportunity to be controlled to a replay high probability state highly interesting.

In order to solve the above-described problem, a slot machine according to claim 1 of the present invention provides:
Display of a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable A slot machine in which one game is finished by displaying a result and a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
A re-game prize and a re-game prize in which a re-game that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed. A winning display result corresponding to a winning including a special winning that gives a valuable value that can be used for setting the number of bets different from that and a special winning accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow,
Derivation operation means operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means when the derivation operation means is operated;
A determination probability that allows a winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning to be derived without changing a determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the specific winning. Re-gaming high probability state control means for controlling the re-gaming high probability state to be higher than the normal gaming state;
With
The derivation control means may determine the operation timing of the derivation operation means selected by the player when the pre-decision means determines that the winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning is derived. Regardless, perform pull-in control that always derives the winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning,
The pre-determining means determines whether to allow the specific display result to be derived;
The derivation control means performs control for deriving the specific display result as a display result of the variable display device when a determination is made to allow the specific display result to be derived by the prior determination means.
The replay high probability state is:
First and replay high probability state transition when the specific display resulting display result of the variable display device is derived,
A second replay high probability state that transitions when the number of games controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the special gaming state reaches a specified number;
Including
In the first replay high probability state, it is determined by the pre-determining means that it is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning, or the first replay high probability state is It ends when a certain number of games have passed since it started,
The second replay high probability state does not end with the number of games since the start of the second replay high probability state, and the predetermined number of games from the second replay high probability state Until transition to the first replay high probability state, which ends when it has elapsed, is determined until it is determined that the predetermination means is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning. And when it is determined that the predetermining means is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning,
In the second replay high probability state, the determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the replay winning is lower than that in the first replay high probability state. It is characterized by.
According to this feature, since the specific display result is derived as the display result of the variable display device, it is controlled to the replay high probability state in which the rate at which the replay winning display result is derived is increased. In addition to making it easy to understand the opportunity to be controlled to a high probability state, it is possible to sufficiently bring out the original fun of a slot machine that a player is given value according to the display result derived to the variable display device. . Furthermore, the percentage of the winning display results corresponding to the re-game winnings to which the re-game that can be played without using the valuable value is controlled by being controlled to the high re-probability state is increased. It is possible to obtain valuable value by deriving a winning display result corresponding to a specific winning while playing a game while suppressing a decrease in value, so it is possible to enhance interest without excessively increasing gambling .
Note that the predetermined number of bets is at least one bet number, and a game can be started by setting a bet number of two or more or setting a maximum bet number. good.
The replay high probability state does not include a case where the replay winning display result is derived at a rate of 100%.

A slot machine according to claim 2 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 ,
The derivation control means, when the decision to permit the derivation of the specific display result is made by the pre-decision means, the specific display of any kind among the predetermined types of the specific display results Control to derive the results,
The replay high probability state control means includes:
A type for determining the type of the first replay high probability state to be controlled when the specific display result is derived according to the type of the specific display result derived as the display result of the variable display device the decision means only including,
Control is made to the first replay high probability state in which the number of continuing games differs according to the type determined by the type determining means .
According to this feature, the type of the first replay high probability state is determined according to the type of the specific display result that triggered the occurrence of the first replay high probability state. In other words, the advantage for the player also changes according to the type of the specific display result that triggered the occurrence of the first replay high probability state, so that the interest can be enhanced.
The type of the specific display result is, for example, the type classified by the combination of identification information constituting the specific display result or the position (so-called winning line) where the identification information constituting the specific display result is displayed. Types classified by differences.
The derivation control means performs control for deriving a specific display result of a type selected in advance, and the first replay high probability according to the type of the specific display result derived as a display result by the type determination means. The type of the state may be determined, or control for deriving a specific display result of a type corresponding to the type of the first replay high probability state determined in advance is performed, and the type determining unit displays the display result. The type of the first replay high probability state corresponding to the type of the specific display result derived as above may be determined.

A slot machine according to claim 3 of the present invention is the slot machine according to claim 1 ,
Replay high probability state determination means for selecting a type of the first replay high probability state;
A period determining means for determining a period until it is possible to derive the specific display result as a generation trigger of the first re-gaming high probability state depending on the type of the first re-gaming high probability state ,
Equipped with a,
Control is made to the first replay high probability state in which the number of continuous games differs according to the type selected by the replay high probability state determination means .
According to this feature, the period from when it is determined to control to the first replay high probability state according to the type of the first replay high probability state until the specific display result can be derived, That is, since the period until it becomes possible to control to the first replay high probability state changes, it is possible to enhance the interest.
Note that the period determined by the period determining unit may be a predetermined number of games or an average number of games required until a specific display result can be derived.

A slot machine according to claim 4 of the present invention is the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 ,
The derivation control unit causes the operation timing of the derivation operation unit and the plurality of variable display units to derive the display result when the prior determination unit determines to allow the specific display result to be derived . The pull-in control is performed so that the specific display result is always derived regardless of a plurality of operation procedures including the operation order .
According to this feature, when the decision to allow the specific display result to be derived is made, the specific display result is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the deriving operation means. It is possible to derive a specific display result that triggers a high probability state.

  Examples of the present invention will be described below.

  An embodiment of a slot machine to which the present invention is applied will be described with reference to the drawings. As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment includes reels 2L, 2C in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery. 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) are juxtaposed in the horizontal direction, and three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on these reels 2L, 2C, 2R are the slots machine 1 It arrange | positions so that it can see from the see-through | perspective window 3 provided in the front.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are rotated by reel motors 34L, 34C, and 34R (see FIG. 2) provided correspondingly, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. In addition to the display being changed, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped so that three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a one-BET switch 5 and a MAXBET switch 6 which are operated when setting a bet number using credits, a game is started. A start switch 7 that is operated at the time, and stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R that are operated when stopping the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using credits. To use credits, the MAX BET switch 6 or the single BET switch 5 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets are set, the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, and L3 ′ (see FIG. 1) are enabled according to the set bets, and the operation of the start switch 7 is enabled That is, the game can be started. In the present embodiment, the game can be started when the maximum bet number 3 is set as the bet number. The predetermined number of bets may be at least one bet number.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. If any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed.

  Then, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, one game is finished, and is determined in advance on any of the pay lines L1, L2, L2 ′, L3, L3 ′ activated according to the number of bets. When the given symbol combination stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a winning occurs, and a predetermined number of medals are awarded to the player and added to the credit Is done. When the credit reaches the upper limit (50 in this embodiment), medals are paid out directly from the medal payout hole 9 (see FIG. 1).

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40 and an effect control board 90. The game state is mainly controlled by the game control board 40, and the effect control board 90 responds to the game state. The production is controlled.

  The game control board 40 is connected with the above-described single BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, and detects a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. A medal sensor 31, a payout sensor 33 for detecting a medal paid out from the medal payout hole 9, and a reel sensor 35 for detecting a reference position of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are connected. Detection signals of these connected switches and sensors Is entered.

  The game control board 40 is connected to the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R described above, and is connected to a hopper motor 32 for paying out medals from the medal payout hole 9. It is driven based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40.

  The game control board 40 includes a CPU that performs calculations according to a predetermined procedure, a ROM that stores CPU control programs and various data tables, a main control unit 41 that includes a RAM that writes and reads necessary data, and a game control board. 40, a switch circuit 42 to which a detection signal input from the sensor is input, a hopper motor 32, a motor circuit 43 for controlling driving of the reel motors 34L, 34C, 34R, and the like are mounted. The control unit 41 receives detection signals from switches and sensors connected to the game control board 40 and performs various controls according to the progress of the game.

  The effect control board 90 is connected with a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 1) disposed on the front surface of the slot machine 1, an effect LED 52, speakers 53 and 54, and a reel lamp 55. It is driven on the basis of control by a later-described sub-control unit 91 mounted on the control board 90.

  The effect control board 90 includes a sub-control unit 91 having the same CPU, ROM, and RAM as the main control unit 41, a liquid crystal drive circuit 92 that controls the driving of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, and an effect. A lamp drive circuit 93 that performs drive control of the LED 52, a sound output circuit 94 that performs sound output control from the speakers 53 and 54, and the like are mounted, and the sub-control unit 91 is a main control mounted on the game control board 40. In response to a command transmitted from the unit 41, various controls are performed to produce an effect.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R has “black 7”, “1” to “21” corresponding to each symbol number. 21 symbols of “White 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, “Bell”, “Cherry”, “Replay” are arranged.

  In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, in the normal gaming state and a replay time (hereinafter also referred to as RT) described later, the “cherry-any-any” combination is aligned on one winning line. In this case, a cherry winning where two medals are paid out occurs. In addition, when the combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” is aligned on one activated pay line, a watermelon winning in which six medals are paid out occurs. Further, when the combination of “bell-bell-bell” is aligned on one activated pay line, a bell winning in which eight medals are paid out occurs. In this embodiment, the cherry prize, the watermelon prize, and the bell prize are also referred to as small role prizes. In addition, when the combination of “replay-replay-replay” is arranged on one activated pay line, a replay game (the next game can be played with the same bet number as the game) A replay (replay) prize to which (regame) is given occurs.

  Also, if a combination of symbols of “Black 7-Black 7-BAR” or “White 7-White 7-BAR” is aligned on any winning line enabled in the normal gaming state and RT described later, an RB winning is achieved. As a consideration, 15 medals are paid out, a regular bonus (hereinafter also referred to as RB) advantageous to the player is generated, and a combination of “replay-replay-replay” is activated. A regular bonus game (RB game) in which a Jac winning in which a single medal is paid out on the winning line is generated with a high probability is given to the player.

  In addition, if the combination of the symbols “Black 7-Black 7-Black 7” or “White 7-White 7-White 7” is aligned on the winning line activated in the normal gaming state and RT described later, a special prize is awarded. BB winning is generated, 15 medals are paid out, and a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as BB) advantageous to the player is generated, and the probability of occurrence of the small role winning is higher than in the normal gaming state. A big bonus game (hereinafter also referred to as a BB game) and the RB described above are given to the player.

  In addition, when the combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line activated in the normal gaming state, the replay winning probability is higher than in the normal gaming state, and other winning prizes A replay time (RT) in which the occurrence probability is the same as the normal gaming state occurs. In addition, not only when the combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” is complete, but also after the end of BB or RB, the number of waiting games to be selected at the end of the BB or RB (excluding games in RT) is RT occurs even when it is executed. Of these, the RT generated when the combination of the symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” has been prepared is a game with a specified number of games (50 to 1000 games in the present embodiment), BB flag or RB flag. RT that ends with the winning of the event, and will be referred to as RT1 or RT2. RT1 is an RT having a higher probability of occurrence of a replay prize than RT2. Also, after the end of BB or RB, RT that occurs when the number of games waiting to be activated is triggered is RT that continues until the BB flag or RB flag is won, and is referred to as RT3. Note that RT3 has the same replay winning probability as RT2.

  In the normal gaming state and the occurrence of the RB winning in RT, the above-described control for generating RB, in the normal gaming state and the occurrence of the BB winning in RT, the above-described control for generating BB, and in the normal gaming state, “BAR−” Control that generates RT is triggered by the main control unit 41 when the combination of “BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning line.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40 determines whether or not to allow the generation of a winning by random lottery, that is, whether or not to allow the winning symbol combination to be derived. The internal lottery process is executed for each game, and when any winning is permitted in the internal lottery process, an internal winning flag indicating that fact is set (hereinafter also referred to as winning).

  As shown in FIG. 4, the internal winning flag is determined corresponding to each winning, and the generation of winning corresponding to the condition that the corresponding internal winning flag is set by the internal lottery process is allowed. It will be.

  As shown in FIG. 4, a combination of a cherry winning, a watermelon winning, a bell winning, a replay winning, a BB winning, and an RB winning in the normal gaming state and RT includes an internal winning flag (cherry flag) that allows a corresponding winning by an internal lottery process. On the condition that the watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, BB flag, RB flag) are won, the corresponding symbols are stopped when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped. If it is within a maximum of 4 symbols except for the event symbols, it will be aligned with the activated pay line.

  In addition, among the internal winning flags that allow winnings that are eligible in normal gaming state and RT, the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, and replay flag are valid only in the game in which the internal winning flag is won, Cleared after the game ends. On the other hand, the BB flag or the RB flag is carried over after the next game until a BB winning or RB winning allowed by the BB flag or RB flag occurs. A game in which the BB flag or RB flag is won is also called a BB flag or RB flag establishment game, and the state from when the BB flag or RB flag is won until the BB winning or RB winning occurs is shown in the BB flag or RB It is also called the flag establishment state.

  In this embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether to generate RT1 or RT2 by random lottery when none of the internal winning flags has been won after the execution of the internal lottery process described above. In addition to executing the process, when the occurrence of RT1 or RT2 is determined in this RT lottery process, an RT winning flag indicating that is set (hereinafter also referred to as winning).

  As the RT winning flag, an RT winning flag 1 corresponding to RT1 and an RT winning flag 2 corresponding to RT2 are determined. On the condition that the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is set by the RT lottery process, “ The combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is allowed to be aligned on the winning line. Specifically, on the condition that the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is won by the RT lottery process, the “BAR” symbol is drawn in when the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped (in the present embodiment, the drawing is stopped). If it is within a maximum of 4 symbols (excluding symbols at the time of being played), it will be aligned with the activated pay line.

  The RT winning flag 1 and the RT winning flag 2 are carried over from the next game until the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” permitted by the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is completed. The game in which the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is won is also called a game in which the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is established, and after the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2 is won, “BAR-BAR The state until the combination of “−BAR” is prepared is also referred to as an established state of the RT winning flag 1 or the RT winning flag 2.

  After executing the internal lottery process and the RT lottery process described above, the main control unit 41 selects a reel control table for selecting a reel control table applied in the game according to the result of the internal lottery process and the result of the RT lottery process. Perform minute processing. The reel control table is a table that defines a control pattern of a reel stop process performed by the main control unit 41 when a stop operation of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is performed. The number of drawn symbols is determined for each stop timing of 2R. In this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, reel control tables having table numbers 01 to 09 are applied.

  Among these reel control tables, the reel control table with the table number 01 is a table for preferentially drawing the combination of “cherry-any-any” into any winning line, and is selected when the cherry flag is won. The reel control table with the table number 02 is a table for drawing a combination of “watermelon-watermelon-watermelon” preferentially to any winning line, and is selected when the watermelon flag is won. The reel control table of table number 03 is a table for drawing a combination of “bell-bell-bell” preferentially into any winning line, and is selected when the bell flag is won.

  The reel control table of table number 04 is a table for preferentially drawing the combination of “replay-replay-replay” into any winning line, and is selected when the replay flag is selected in the normal gaming state and RT. During BB, it is selected when a JacIn flag that allows generation of a JacIn prize that triggers the transition to RB is selected, and during RB, it is selected when a Jac flag that allows generation of a Jac prize is won.

  The reel control table of table number 05 is a table for preferentially drawing a combination of “black 7-black 7-BAR” or “white 7-white 7-BAR” into any winning line. The flag is selected when the result of the internal lottery process is lost (hereinafter referred to as lost). The reel control table of table number 06 is a table for preferentially drawing a combination of “black 7-black 7-black 7” and “white 7-white 7-white 7” into any winning line. It is selected at the time of losing in the established state of the BB flag.

  The reel control table of table number 07 is a table for preferentially drawing the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” into the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, that is, the winning line for determining the symbols arranged in the horizontal direction. And is selected when the RT winning flag 1 or RT2 is lost.

  The reel control table of table number 08 is a table for preferentially drawing the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” into the winning lines L3, L3 ′, that is, the winning line for judging the symbols arranged in the oblique direction. The RT winning flag 1 or RT2 is selected when lost in the established state.

  The reel control table of table number 09 is a table for preventing any combination of winning symbols and “BAR-BAR-BAR” from being drawn, and is selected at the time of loss.

  Next, various control contents executed by the main control unit 41 of the game control board 40 in this embodiment as the game progresses will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, an initial process for preparing for a game start is executed as the power is turned on. Specifically, the connection of various devices, the operation status, and the like are checked, and if it is possible to return to the gaming state before the power is cut off, a recovery process is performed (Sa1).

  Next, a BET process (Sa2), an internal lottery process (Sa3), an RT lottery process (Sa4), a reel control distribution process (Sa5), a reel rotation process (Sa6), a reel stop process (Sa7), and a winning determination process (Sa8) ), The payout process (Sa9), and the game state update process (Sa10) are repeated to the loop process.

  In the BET process in step Sa2, the system stands by in a state where medals and credits can be received, sets the number of bets according to the reception of medals and credits, and determines the number of bets when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected. Execute the process. Further, when a replay winning is generated in the previous game, the same bet number as in the previous game is set.

  In the internal lottery process in the step Sa3, based on the comparison result between the random value for internal lottery acquired with the start of the game by the detection of the start switch 7 in the step Sa2 and the internal winning probability table that determines the winning probability of each winning. Whether or not to allow the generation of a winning is determined, and processing for setting the internal winning flag is executed according to the result.

  In the RT lottery process in the step of Sa4, it is determined whether or not to generate RT1 or RT2 by random lottery, and the process of setting the RT winning flag is executed according to the result.

  In the reel control distribution process in step Sa5, the internal winning flag and the RT winning flag are confirmed, and a process of selecting a reel control table according to the setting status of the internal winning flag and the RT winning flag is executed.

  In the reel rotation process in step Sa6, a process of rotating each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is executed. In this reel rotation process, the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is validated when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate at a constant speed.

  In the reel stop process in step Sa7, the operation of the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R by the player is detected or the player operates the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R from the start of the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The process of stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is executed in response to the elapse of the automatic stop time without being detected. In this reel stop process, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are controlled based on the reel control table selected in step Sa5.

  In the winning determination process in the step Sa8, when it is determined in the step Sa7 that the rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R has been stopped, the winning is determined according to the display result derived for each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A process of determining whether or not it has occurred is executed.

  In the payout process in step Sa9, when it is determined in step Sa8 that a winning has occurred, processing such as adding credits and paying out medals is performed based on the number of payouts corresponding to the winning.

  In the game state update process in the step of Sa10, the flag update process for clearing or carrying over the internal winning flag won in the step of Sa3, the transition process from the normal game state to BB / RB, from BB / RB to the normal game state, normal Replay time processing for performing transition from gaming state to RT, transition from RT to normal gaming state or BB / RB, and the like are performed.

  FIG. 7 is a flowchart showing detailed control contents of the internal lottery process of Sa3.

  In the internal lottery process, first, a random value sampled with detection of the start switch 7 is obtained from a random number generation circuit (not shown) (Sb1). Then, it is confirmed whether or not the game is a BB game (Sb2). If the game is a BB game, the BB table in which the winning probability of the target internal winning flag in the BB game is determined is determined as an internal winning in the game. Set as a probability table (Sb3).

  If the game is not a BB game in the step of Sb2, it is confirmed whether or not the game is an RB game (Sb4). If the game is an RB game, the internal winning flag that is the target in the RB game is won. The RB table with the determined probability is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb5).

  If the game is not an RB game in step Sb4, it is checked whether the BB flag or the RB flag is being carried over (Sb6). If the BB flag or the RB flag is being carried over, the normal game A winning table in which the winning probabilities of the internal winning flags excluding the BB flag and the RB flag among the internal winning flags targeted in the state are set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb7).

  If the BB flag or RB flag is not carried over in step Sb6, it is determined whether the RT flag 1 indicating that RT1 is being performed or the RT flag 2 indicating that RT2 is being set is set. Based on this, it is confirmed whether or not RT is in progress (Sb8). If RT is in progress, it is confirmed whether or not the RT is RT1 (Sb9).

  If the RT is RT1, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the target internal winning flag is determined in the normal gaming state, and the winning probability of the replay flag is applied in the normal gaming state. The RT table 1 set higher than the table is set as an internal winning probability table in the game (Sb10). The winning probability of the internal winning flag other than the replay flag set in the RT table 1 is the same probability as the winning probability set in the normal table.

  If it is not RT1 in the step of Sb9, that is, if the RT is RT2 or RT3, as shown in FIG. 8, the winning probability of the target internal winning flag in the normal gaming state is determined and the replay is performed. An RT table 2 in which the winning probability of the flag is set higher than the normal table applied in the normal gaming state and lower than the RT table 1 is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb11). The winning probability of the internal winning flag other than the replay flag set in the RT table 2 is the same probability as the winning probability set in the normal table.

  Thus, in this embodiment, the RT table in which the winning probability of the replay flag is set higher than the normal table due to the occurrence of RT is applied as the internal winning probability table, and as a result, the probability of occurrence of the replay winning Has come to increase.

  If the RT is not in the step of Sb8, a normal table in which the winning probability of the target internal winning flag in the normal gaming state is set is set as the internal winning probability table in the game (Sb12).

  Next, the random value acquired in the step of Sb1 is compared with the set internal winning probability table (Sb13), and it is confirmed whether or not there is an internal winning flag won based on the comparison result. If so, the internal winning flag is set (Sb14).

  FIG. 9 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the RT lottery process in step Sa4.

  In the RT lottery process, first, it is confirmed whether or not it is in the normal gaming state (Sc1). If it is in the normal gaming state, that is, during BB, RB, and not in RT, the internal lottery process is won. It is confirmed whether or not (Sc2).

  When the internal lottery process is not won, that is, in the case of losing, the random number value is obtained from the random number counter provided in the main control unit 41, and the obtained random number value and the RT probability in which the winning probability of RT1 and RT2 is determined. The RT lottery is compared with the lottery table and the RT lottery for determining whether to generate RT1 or RT2 based on the comparison result is executed (Sc3).

  Next, it is confirmed whether or not RT1 has been won in the RT lottery at step Sc3 (Sc4). If RT1 has been won, the RT winning flag 1 indicating that the occurrence of RT1 has been determined is set (Sc5). . Further, if RT1 is not won in the step of Sc4, it is confirmed whether or not RT2 is won (Sc6). If RT2 is won, an RT winning flag 2 indicating that the occurrence of RT2 is determined is set. Set (Sc7).

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart showing the detailed control contents of the reel control distribution process in step Sa5.

  In the reel control distribution process, first, it is confirmed whether any one of the cherry flag, the watermelon flag, the bell flag, the replay flag, the JacIn flag, and the Jac flag is won (Sd1), and the cherry flag, the watermelon flag, the bell flag, If any one of the replay flag, the JacIn flag, and the Jac flag is won, the corresponding reel control table is selected from the reel control tables having the table numbers 01 to 04 according to the won internal winning flag (Sd2). .

  If none of the cherry flag, watermelon flag, bell flag, replay flag, JacIn flag, and Jac flag is won in step Sd1, whether or not the BB flag or RB flag is won, that is, the BB flag or It is confirmed whether or not the RB flag is established (Sd3). If the BB flag or the RB flag is won, the table number depends on whether the BB flag is won or whether the RB flag is won. A corresponding reel control table is selected from the reel control tables 05 and 06 (Sd4).

  If neither the BB flag nor the RB flag is won in step Sd3, it is confirmed whether the RT winning flag 1 is won, that is, whether the RT winning flag 1 is established ( Sd5) When the RT winning flag 1 is won, the reel control table of table number 07, that is, the reel control table for preferentially drawing the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” into the horizontal winning line. Is selected (Sd6).

  If the RT winning flag 1 is not won in step Sd5, it is checked whether the RT winning flag 2 is won, that is, whether the RT winning flag 2 is established (Sd7). When the RT winning flag 2 is selected, a reel control table having a table number 08, that is, a reel control table for preferentially drawing the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” into the winning line in the oblique direction is selected. (Sd8).

  If the RT winning flag 2 is not won in step Sd7, that is, if neither the internal winning flag nor the RT winning flag is won, the reel control table with the table number 09 is selected (Sd9). .

  FIG. 11 is a flowchart showing the detailed control content of the replay time process executed in the game state update process of step Sa10.

  In the replay time process, first, it is confirmed whether or not the BB is in progress (Se1). Confirm (Se2). When BB ends in the game, the number of waiting games is selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers of games (Se3), and the selected number of waiting games is set (Se4).

  If it is not in BB in the step of Se1, it is confirmed whether or not RB is in progress (Se5). If in RB, whether or not RB ends in the game, that is, transition from the next game to the normal gaming state. It is confirmed whether or not to perform (Se6). When the RB ends in the game, the number of waiting games is selected from a plurality of different predetermined numbers of games (Se3), and the selected number of waiting games is set (Se4).

  If it is not RB in the step of Se5, it is confirmed whether or not RT is in progress based on whether or not the RT flag is set (Se7). If RT is in progress, the RT is RT1 or RT2. If the RT is RT1 or RT2, 1 is subtracted from the remaining RT game number indicating the remaining game number of the RT (Se9), and the remaining RT game number is 0. Whether or not, that is, whether or not the specified number of RTs has been executed is confirmed (Se10). If the number of remaining RT games is 0, the RT flag is cleared and RT is terminated (Se12). If the remaining RT game number remains in the step of Se10, it is confirmed whether or not the BB flag or RB flag is won (Se11), and even if the BB flag or RB flag is won, RT The middle flag is cleared and RT is terminated (Se12). In step Se8, if the RT is not RT1 or RT2, that is, RT3, it is checked only whether the BB flag or RB flag is won (Se11), and the BB flag or RB flag is If it is elected, the RT flag is cleared and RT is terminated (Se12).

  Further, if it is not in RT at the step of Se7, that is, if it is a normal gaming state, whether or not the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′, that is, “BAR-BAR- It is confirmed whether or not the combination of “BAR” is aligned in the horizontal direction (Se13). If the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the winning lines L1, L2, and L2 ′, the flag 1 during RT is set. At the same time (Se14), the number of games randomly selected from a plurality of different prescribed game numbers (50 to 1000 in this embodiment) is set as the remaining RT game number (Se15). That is, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to RT1.

  If the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not aligned with the winning lines L1, L2, L2 ′ in the step of Se13, whether the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned with the winning lines L3, L3 ′ or not. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in an oblique direction (Se16). If the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned with the winning lines L3 and L3 ′, RT The middle flag 2 is set (Se17), and the number of games randomly selected from a plurality of different prescribed game numbers (50 to 1000 in this embodiment) is set as the remaining RT game number (Se18). That is, the game state is shifted from the normal game state to RT2.

  If the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not aligned on the winning lines L3 and L3 ′ in step Se16, the number of waiting games is subtracted by 1 (Se19) and whether the number of waiting games is 0 or not. That is, it is confirmed whether or not the number of games waiting for activation selected after the end of BB or RB has been executed (Se20). If the number of games waiting for activation is 0, the flag during RT is set (Se21). That is, the gaming state is shifted from the normal gaming state to RT3.

  As described above, in the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on the effective winning line as the display result of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, Since a replay time (RT) with an increased probability of occurrence occurs, it is possible to easily understand the occurrence trigger of RT, and value is given to the player according to the display result derived to the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. The slot machine's original fun can be fully exploited. Furthermore, by controlling to RT, the probability of occurrence of a replay prize increases, and it is possible to generate a prize other than the replay prize, that is, a BB prize, an RB prize, or a small role prize while playing a game while suppressing the amount of decrease in medals. Therefore, it is possible to enhance the interest without excessively increasing the euphoria.

  In addition, in this embodiment, in addition to the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR”, after the completion of BB or RB, the game of the number of games waiting for activation selected at the end of the BB or RB is executed. Since it is also controlled by RT, the player's expectation for the occurrence of RT can be given for a long time.

  The number of games waiting to be activated is the number of games equal to or greater than the reciprocal of the winning probability of either one of the BB flag or RB flag that allows the occurrence of BB or RB or RB winning, or the combined probability of both. It is preferable that the number of games waiting to be activated is such that, for example, after the end of BB or RB, one of the BB flag or the RB flag, or a combination of both combined probabilities is greater than or equal to the inverse number. Even when BB and RB are not generated over a long period of time, there is a possibility that an RT that can generate other winnings may occur while playing a game while suppressing the amount of decrease in medals. However, it can prevent the interest from being spoiled.

  In the present embodiment, the number of waiting games to be activated is selected from a plurality of games. However, a single number of games may be applied as the number of games waiting to be activated. Also, in this embodiment, after the end of BB or RB, RT is always generated by executing the number of games waiting for activation, but for example, the number of games waiting for activation is executed after the end of BB or RB. Sometimes RT may be generated at a certain rate, or RT may be generated when the number of games waiting to be activated is executed after completion of either BB or RB.

  In the present embodiment, it is possible to generate RT1 and RT2 (RT3) having different replay winning occurrence probabilities, and the replay winning occurrence probability varies depending on the type of RT. As the player's advantage changes accordingly, the interest can be enhanced.

  Also, in this embodiment, when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” that triggered the occurrence of RT is aligned on the winning lines L1, L2, and L2 ′, the probability of occurrence of a replay winning compared to RT2 (RT3) RT1 is generated when the high RT1 occurs and the pay lines L3 and L3 ′ are aligned. That is, since the advantage of RT changes depending on whether the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the horizontal direction or in the oblique direction, the interest can be enhanced.

  In the present embodiment, whether or not to generate RT1 or RT2 is determined by lottery before the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived, and when RT1 wins, “BAR-BAR” -BAR "combination is controlled to be aligned in the horizontal direction, and when RT2 is won, control is performed so that the combination of" BAR-BAR-BAR "is aligned in the diagonal direction, and" BAR-BAR-BAR " When a combination is derived, RT1 or RT2 is generated according to the winning line. For example, without determining in advance whether to generate RT1 or RT2, "BAR- Only a winning line from which a combination of “BAR-BAR” can be derived is determined, and a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is determined on the determined winning line. When the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived, it is determined whether RT1 or RT2 is generated according to the winning line, and the determined RT is generated. May be.

  In this embodiment, when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the horizontal direction, RT1 is generated at a rate of 100%, and the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the oblique direction. In some cases, RT2 is generated at a rate of 100%. For example, when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the horizontal direction, RT1 is generated at a higher rate than when aligned in the oblique direction. RT2 may be generated at a higher rate when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the oblique direction than when it is aligned in the horizontal direction.

  In this embodiment, the probability of occurrence of a replay winning in RT varies according to the winning line in which the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned. The same effect can be obtained if the probability of occurrence of a replay winning in RT varies according to the mode. For example, the type of combination of symbols (for example, “BAR-BAR-Black 7” and “BAR”). -BAR-White 7 "etc.), the probability of occurrence of replay winnings in RT varies, or the number of symbols that are aligned at the same time (for example, the combination of" BAR-BAR-BAR "on one winning line) The probability of occurrence of a replay winning in RT varies depending on the case where the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned on two winning lines, etc.) There.

  In the present embodiment, RT1 or RT2 is continued for a number of games selected from a plurality of different predetermined game numbers. Further, RT3 is continued until the next BB flag or RB flag is won. That is, it is possible to generate a plurality of RTs having different numbers of continuous games. As a result, the number of continuing games of RT varies, and the advantage for the player also changes according to the number of continuing games, so that interest can be enhanced.

  In this embodiment, the number of continued RT games is determined regardless of the display result mode that triggers the occurrence of RT, such as a winning line with a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR”. When the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the horizontal direction, RT with a higher number of continuing games is generated at a higher rate than when the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is aligned in the diagonal direction For example, the number of continued games of RT may be determined according to the display result mode that triggers the occurrence of RT. In this way, RT depends on the mode of the display result that triggers the occurrence of RT. The number of continued games will fluctuate, and the advantage of RT will also change, so that the interest can be enhanced.

  Further, in this embodiment, since only one BAR symbol constituting the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” that triggers the occurrence of RT is arranged on each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, “BAR-BAR Even in a state in which the combination of “−BAR” is aligned, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is not aligned unless the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated at a timing that matches the pull-in range of the BAR symbol. In other words, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R aiming at the BAR symbols (so-called push) in order to align the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR”, and the technical intervention is added, so the interest is enhanced. be able to.

  The present invention is not limited to this. For example, the symbol arrangement of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is an arrangement in which all the symbols constituting the display result that triggers the occurrence of RT are within the pull-in range. Thus, when the display results that trigger the occurrence of RT are ready, the operation sequence of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, such as the timing of the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R, the stop order, etc. Regardless, the combination of symbols may be derived, and in this way, a display result that triggers the occurrence of RT can be derived regardless of the skill of the player.

  Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described with reference to the drawings, the present invention is not limited to these embodiments, and modifications and additions within the scope of the present invention are included in the present invention. Needless to say.

  For example, in the above embodiment, the main control unit 41 is controlled so as to be able to derive the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” that triggers the occurrence of RT from the game won in the RT lottery. After the RT lottery is won by the control of the main control unit 41, a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be derived after a certain period of time has passed. Specifically, when a predetermined number of games are executed after winning the RT lottery or after a period until winning the final lottery performed after winning the RT lottery, “BAR-BAR- It may be possible to derive a combination of “BAR”.

  Further, in this case, the sub-control unit 91 may perform the production at a higher rate than usual during a period until the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” can be derived. By doing so, it is possible to effectively enhance the player's expectation for the occurrence of RT as the production frequently appears.

  In addition, the main control unit 41 determines a plurality of RTs having different advantages by RT lottery (for example, RTs having different replay winning probabilities and RTs having different numbers of continuous games), and depending on the determined RT advantages. Thus, the period required until the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” can be derived may be determined from a plurality of different periods. Specifically, the number of games required until it becomes possible to derive the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” according to the determined advantage of RT is selected from a plurality of different games, or the above-mentioned end lottery In this case, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” is derived after the occurrence of the RT is determined according to the advantage of the RT. Since the period until it becomes possible, that is, the period until RT can be generated changes, the interest can be enhanced.

  In addition, after the RT is determined by the RT lottery, the main control unit 41 determines the RT advantage (for example, a replay prize) according to the period required until it becomes possible to derive the “BAR-BAR-BAR” combination. RTs having different probabilities or RTs having different numbers of continuous games may be determined. In this way, the combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” may be derived after it is determined that control is to be performed by RT. Since the advantage of RT changes according to the period until it becomes possible, that is, the period until it becomes possible to control to RT, the interest can be enhanced.

  In the above embodiment, BB or RB is applied as a special gaming state advantageous to the player. However, it is displayed when the stop switch is operated by limiting the pull-in range of at least one of the reels. It is also possible to apply a challenge time (CT) that is controlled so that the symbols that are displayed are easy to stop, and that allows the player to derive a combination of winning symbols by pushing them forward.

  In the above embodiment, a normal slot machine capable of playing a game using medals and credits as a valuable value is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a pachinko ball is used as a valuable value. Slot machines for playing games, complete credit type slot machines that can be played using credits without medals being discharged to the outside, and image type slot machines in which variable display devices are displayed as images Needless to say, the types of gaming machines are not limited.

  Each element in the embodiment corresponds to the present invention as follows.

Claim 1 of the present invention provides
A game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game, and a variable display having a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information (designs) that can be identified each. The display result of the device (reel 2L, 2C, 2R) is derived and displayed, and one game is completed. According to the display result of the variable display device, winning (cherry winning, watermelon winning, bell winning, replay winning, BB A slot machine 1 that can generate (winning, RB winning)
Before a display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed, a re-game (replay game) that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value (medal) that can be used for setting the bet amount is given. A game prize (replay prize) and a special prize (cherry prize, watermelon prize, bell prize) that gives a valuable value (medal) that can be used for setting the number of bets different from the re-game prize is advantageous to the player Predetermining means for determining whether or not it is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to winning including a special winning (BB winning, RB winning) accompanied by transition to a special gaming state {main control unit 41 (internal Lottery processing, reel control distribution processing)},
Derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated when deriving display results from the variable display device;
Derivation control means {main control unit for performing control for causing the variable display device to derive the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means when the derivation operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) is operated 41 (reel stop processing)}
A determination probability that allows a winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning to be derived without changing a determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the specific winning. Replay high probability state control means {main control unit 41 (replay time processing)} for controlling the replay high probability state (replay time) to be higher than the normal game state;
With
The derivation control means selects the derivation operation means selected by the player when it is determined by the prior determination means that the winning display result corresponding to the replay winning (replay winning) is derived. Regardless of the operation timing of the (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R), a pull-in control is performed to always derive a winning display result corresponding to the replay winning (replay winning),
The pre-determining means determines whether to allow the specific display result to be derived;
The derivation control means performs control for deriving the specific display result as a display result of the variable display device when a determination is made to allow the specific display result to be derived by the prior determination means.
The replay high probability state is:
The variable display device of the display as a result the specific display results and the first re-gaming high probability state to move to when the ( "BAR-BAR-BAR" combinations) is derived (RT1),
A second re-gaming high probability state (RT3) that shifts when the number of games controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the special gaming state reaches a specified number (number of waiting games);
Including
In the first replay high probability state (RT1), it is determined that the predetermining means allows the winning display result corresponding to the special win to be derived, or the first replay high probability Ends when a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the probability state started (ends when the BB flag or RB flag is won or the RT remaining number of games is 0),
The second replay high probability state (RT3) does not end depending on the number of games since the second replay high probability state starts, and the second replay high probability state (RT3). The winning display result corresponding to the special winning is derived by the pre-determining means without shifting to the first replay high probability state (RT1) that ends when the predetermined number of games elapses. The process is always continued until it is determined that it is permitted, and the process is terminated when it is determined by the pre-determining means that the winning display result corresponding to the special winning is derived (the BB flag or the RB flag is set). Ends by winning)
In the second replay high probability state (RT3), a determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the replay win is the first replay high probability state ( Lower than RT1).

According to a second aspect of the present invention, when the derivation control unit determines that the predetermination unit allows the specific display result to be derived, a plurality of predetermined specific display results ( Control for deriving any type of specific display result among “BAR-BAR-BAR” combinations having different pay lines), and the replay high probability state control means {main control unit 41 (replay time processing)} The first reproduction control that is triggered when the specific display result is derived according to the type of the specific display result derived as the display result of the variable display device (reels 2L, 2C, 2R). Type determining means for determining the type of game high probability state (replay time) {main control unit 41 (a winning game with a combination of “BAR-BAR-BAR” in replay time processing) Look including processing)} to determine the type of RT according to emission controls to continue the game number of different first re-gaming high probability state, depending on the type determined by the type determination means.

Claim 3 of the present invention, the replay high probability state determining means for selecting the first type of replay high probability state (main controller 41), depending on the type of the first re-gaming high probability state Period determining means (main control unit 41) for determining a period until it becomes possible to derive the specific display result (BAR-BAR-BAR) that triggers the occurrence of the first replay high probability state. And controlling to the first replay high probability state in which the number of continuing games differs according to the type selected by the replay high probability state determination means.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, when the derivation control unit determines that the specific display result is derived by the prior determination unit, the operation timing of the derivation operation unit and the plurality of variable values are determined. Pull-in control is performed to always derive the specific display result regardless of a plurality of operation procedures (stop timing and push order) including an operation order for causing the display unit to derive a display result.

It is a front view of the slot machine of the Example to which this invention was applied. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the combination etc. of the winning symbol used as object in a normal game state. It is a figure which shows the control content defined in the reel control table. It is a flowchart which shows the control content which a main control part performs with progress of a game. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the internal lottery process shown in FIG. It is a figure which shows the internal winning probability of a replay winning a prize. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of RT lottery process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the reel control distribution process shown in FIG. It is a flowchart which shows the detailed control content of the replay time process performed in the game state update process shown in FIG.

Explanation of symbols

1 Slot machine 2L, 2C, 2R Reel 8L, 8C, 8R Stop switch 41 Main controller 91 Sub controller

Claims (4)

Display of a variable display device having a plurality of variable display units capable of starting a game by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game and variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable A slot machine in which one game is finished by displaying a result and a winning can be generated according to a display result of the variable display device,
A re-game prize and a re-game prize in which a re-game that allows a game to be played without using a valuable value that can be used for setting the bet amount before the display result of the variable display device is derived and displayed. A winning display result corresponding to a winning including a special winning that gives a valuable value that can be used for setting the number of bets different from that and a special winning accompanied by a transition to a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player. Pre-determining means for determining whether or not to allow,
Derivation operation means operated when causing the variable display device to derive a display result;
Derivation control means for performing control to cause the variable display device to derive a display result according to a determination result of the prior determination means when the derivation operation means is operated;
A determination probability that allows a winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning to be derived without changing a determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the specific winning. Re-gaming high probability state control means for controlling the re-gaming high probability state to be higher than the normal gaming state;
With
The derivation control means may determine the operation timing of the derivation operation means selected by the player when the pre-decision means determines that the winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning is derived. Regardless, perform pull-in control that always derives the winning display result corresponding to the re-game winning,
The pre-determining means determines whether to allow the specific display result to be derived;
The derivation control means performs control for deriving the specific display result as a display result of the variable display device when a determination is made to allow the specific display result to be derived by the prior determination means.
The replay high probability state is:
First and replay high probability state transition when the specific display resulting display result of the variable display device is derived,
A second replay high probability state that transitions when the number of games controlled to the normal gaming state after the end of the special gaming state reaches a specified number;
Including
In the first replay high probability state, it is determined by the pre-determining means that it is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning, or the first replay high probability state is It ends when a certain number of games have passed since it started,
The second replay high probability state does not end with the number of games since the start of the second replay high probability state, and the predetermined number of games from the second replay high probability state Until transition to the first replay high probability state, which ends when it has elapsed, is determined until it is determined that the predetermination means is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning. And when it is determined that the predetermining means is allowed to derive a winning display result corresponding to the special winning,
In the second replay high probability state, the determination probability that allows the pre-determining means to derive a winning display result corresponding to the replay winning is lower than that in the first replay high probability state. A slot machine featuring. The derivation control means, when the decision to permit the derivation of the specific display result is made by the pre-decision means, the specific display of any kind among the predetermined types of the specific display results Control to derive the results,
The replay high probability state control means includes:
A type for determining the type of the first replay high probability state to be controlled when the specific display result is derived according to the type of the specific display result derived as the display result of the variable display device the decision means only including,
The slot machine as claimed in claim 1 for controlling the first replay high probability state for the continuation number of games different according to the type determined by the type determination means. Replay high probability state determination means for selecting a type of the first replay high probability state;
A period determining means for determining a period until it is possible to derive the specific display result as a generation trigger of the first re-gaming high probability state depending on the type of the first re-gaming high probability state ,
Equipped with a,
The slot machine as claimed in claim 1 for controlling the said first re-gaming high probability state for the continuation number of games different depending on the type selected by the re-gaming high probability state determining means. The derivation control unit causes the operation timing of the derivation operation unit and the plurality of variable display units to derive the display result when the prior determination unit determines to allow the specific display result to be derived . the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3 for a plurality of operating procedures in the pull-in control to specific display results always derived irrespective including an operation order.

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