JP5429442B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine such as a slot machine.

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates the start lever to play a big bonus (hereinafter referred to as “BB”) role or small role in the slot machine. In addition, a lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts to rotate, each reel is sequentially stopped to finish one game. When all reels stop rotating, the winning combination will be awarded if the combination of the winning combination on the active line is stopped, and the player will receive a medal reward or a game state transition privilege. Is done. Therefore, it is common for a player to watch a changing symbol and operate a stop switch so that the predetermined symbol stops on the active line. In other words, the player can actively participate in the game. This is a feature of slot machines.

  In addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB winning is established, the game state advantageous to the player includes a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) state in which the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the normal state. There is a slot machine. In the RT state, as a result of the higher replay winning probability, the probability that a replay winning will be established increases, and it is possible to play a game while suppressing a decrease in medals compared to the normal state. The RT state shifts when a predetermined start condition is satisfied, for example, after the end of the BB state, and is ended when an end condition such as a predetermined number of games is played or a BB is won. Is common (see, for example, Patent Document 1). In recent years, a slot machine having a plurality of RT states with different termination conditions has also been proposed.

JP 2002-204854 A

  Here, the present inventor came to worry about the following in providing a plurality of specific game states as exemplified in the RT state in the slot machine. That is, it is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to shift to a gaming state with a higher degree of advantage. For this reason, if there is a difference in the player's degree of advantage between the specific game states, if the player shifts to a specific game state with a low degree of advantage, the profit will be lost because the player has not shifted to the specific state with a high degree of advantage. There is a possibility that the player may have an impression as if he / she is not able to fully enjoy the game under the transitioned specific gaming state.

  The above problems are not limited to slot machines having a plurality of specific gaming states that are more advantageous to the player than the normal state, but also to slot machines having a plurality of specific gaming states that are disadvantageous to the player than the normal state. It is a problem to do. Further, the problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and end the variable display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of enjoying a game under a specific gaming state.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start determination means for determining to start circulation display of the patterns, and a determination result of the start determination means A lottery means for performing lottery, a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means, and the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start decision means Display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means so as to stop the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the lottery result of the lottery means wins there, if the winning pattern which corresponds to the winning result is stopped to enable the position, in the gaming machine that includes a privilege providing means for providing a privilege to the player, the lottery result of the lottery means special In the case of winning, when the special picture stops at the effective position, the special game state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a special game state where a predetermined number of game media can be expected, and the lottery result of the lottery means If the special picture does not stop at the effective position, the reserved storage means for storing the special role winning until the special picture stops at the effective position, and the gaming state is the first gaming state And a first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning to a first specific gaming state having a different degree of advantage of the player and a second specific gaming state for transitioning the gaming state to a second specific gaming state having a different degree of advantage of the player. 2 a specific game state transition means, wherein either the selection operation means is operated so as to select the first shifting to any particular game state of the the specific game state second specific game state, the first specific Yu When transitioning to the state or the second specific gaming state, setting means for setting information relating to the number of games that can be executed in the corresponding specific gaming state, and transitioning to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state In this case, the update means for updating information related to the number of games each time one game is performed, the specific game state ending means for ending the transitioned specific game state based on the update result of the update means, and the first If the special combination is won in the specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the interruption means for interrupting the update of the updating means until the special gaming state ends, and the lottery information used for the lottery based on the gaming state Lottery information setting means for setting a game state based on the fact that the selection operation means has performed a first specific operation. Transition to the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state based on the selection operation means having performed a second specific operation, and the lottery The information setting means is configured such that the special role is higher than the first game state in the second specific game state so that the probability of winning the special role is higher than that in the first game state in the first specific game state. So that the probability of winning the special role is different between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, and under the first specific gaming state and the When a game is executed under the first gaming state, an expected value of the ratio of the number of game media provided to the number of game media used, and the game is executed under the second specific gaming state and the first gaming state. In case The expected value of the proportion of grant number of game media for the number of used game media, but characterized that you set the lottery information in the respective game state to be substantially equal.

  It becomes possible to enjoy the game under a specific game state.

  Hereinafter, the gaming machine of the present invention will be described as a means, and will be described while showing effects and the like as necessary. In the following, for easy understanding, the corresponding configuration in the embodiment of the invention is appropriately shown in parentheses, but is not limited to the specific configuration shown in parentheses.

Means 1. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery drawing based on the operation of the start operation means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each circulation display means starts the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the operation of the start operation means, and stops the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means. Display control means for controlling the display (slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101),
When the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination selected in the lottery is stopped after forming a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) at an effective position (effective line), a bonus is awarded to the player In a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means (payout determination processing S410, medal payout processing S210, RT state processing S211 and BB state processing S212 of the main control device 101),
Lottery information setting means (lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for setting lottery information (lottery table) used for the lottery of the combination based on the gaming state;
The privilege granting means
If the winning result of the winning combination is the first winning combination (first replaying) and the first winning (first replaying winning) is established, the next game is not detected without detecting the reception of the game medium used for the game. Re-game granting means for granting a re-play privilege to be enabled (automatic input processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101);
The gaming state is changed to the first specific gaming state (first RT) based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the first specific winning combination (second replaying) and the first specific winning (second replaying winning) is established. A first specific gaming state transition means (first RT start processing function S603 of the main control device 101) to be shifted to (state);
The gaming state is different from the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the winning combination is a second specific winning combination (third replaying) and a second specific winning (third replaying winning) is established. Second specific gaming state transition means (second RT start processing function S605 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the second specific gaming state (second RT state);
When the gaming state transitions to the first specific gaming state, it can be expected that the first number of games (72 times) will be executed under the first specific gaming state, and the gaming state is changed to the second specific gaming state. In the case of the transition, a configuration in which a second number of games (175 times) greater than the first number can be expected to be executed under the second specific gaming state,
The lottery information setting means, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the winning probability of the first combination and the gaming state is the first gaming state (normal state) The lottery information is set so as to be different from the winning probability of the first combination in the first combination, and further, the lottery information for the first specific combination and the second specific combination is selected (the first lottery having a plurality of winning combinations). 1 lottery table)
The display control means is such that the lottery result of the winning combination is both the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination, and the stop operating means has a first specific operation (0 to 7, 19 to 20). (When the right stop switch 44 is operated when the design of the number reaches the predetermined position), the circulation display means controls the display so that the first specific winning can be established. The result of the lottery is that both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, and the stop operation means receives the second specific operation (when the symbols 8 to 18 reach the predetermined position When the stop switch 44 is operated), the game machine is characterized in that the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the second specific prize can be established.
According to the means 1, based on the fact that the first specific winning combination is won and the first specific winning is established, the state shifts to the first specific gaming state in which the first number of games can be expected to be executed. In addition, based on the fact that the second specific winning combination is established by winning the second specific combination, the state shifts to the second specific game state in which it can be expected that the second number of games more than the first number will be executed. In addition, there may be cases where the lottery result of the combination is won for both the first specific combination and the second specific combination, and when the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means under such circumstances, the first specific prize is awarded. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so that it can be established, and when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, each circulation display means is display-controlled so that a second specific prize can be established. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, which specific operation is executed as to which of the first specific game state and the second specific game state is to be transferred It is possible to let the player select through what to do. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games. Moreover, when it transfers to a 2nd specific game state, continuation of a specific game state can be expected over the number of times longer than a 1st specific game state. For this reason, in a situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, the player considers the number of games or the game time that can be continuously played, and the number of games or What is necessary is just to operate a stop operation means to make it transfer to the specific game state according to game time. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to select which specific operation to perform the stop operation means according to the situation at that time, and to specify the specific game to the player regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It is possible to entertain games under conditions.

Mean 2. In the above means 1, the lottery information setting means is configured such that, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, an expected value given to a game medium per game round is the first gaming state. The lottery information is set to be higher than the expected value in the state, and when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the expected value is higher than the expected value in the second specific gaming state. The lottery information is set as described above.
According to the means 2, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the expected value assigned to the game medium per game round becomes higher than the expected value in the first gaming state. Thus, lottery information is set. Therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, it becomes more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, the lottery information is set so that the expected value is higher than the expected value in the second specific gaming state. Accordingly, when the degree of advantage per game time is compared, the first specific game state is more advantageous to the player than the second specific game state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly urge the user to select either the first specific operation or the second specific operation. When the first specific gaming state is compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state has an advantage level higher than the first gaming state at an early stage although the degree of advantage per game round is large. This is because the specific gaming state is less advantageous than the first gaming state for a long time although the degree of advantage per game time is small.

  Means 3. In the above means 2, the lottery information setting means, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the lottery so that the expected value is higher than the number of gaming media necessary for executing one gaming round. When the information is set and the gaming state is the second specific gaming state, the lottery information is set such that the expected value is lower than the number of gaming media necessary for executing one gaming round. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 3, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, the expected value assigned to the gaming media per gaming round becomes higher than the number of gaming media required for executing one gaming round. Thus, lottery information is set. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state, the lottery information is set so that the expected value assigned to the gaming medium per gaming round is lower than the number of gaming media necessary for executing the gaming round. Is set. With this configuration, when the gaming state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, it can be expected that the game media owned by the player will increase until the first specific gaming state ends, When the game state is shifted to the second specific game state, the game medium owned by the player may decrease as compared to the game in the first game state until the second specific game state ends. It can be expected to be suppressed. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to select which specific operation is to be performed according to the situation at that time to operate the stop operation means, regardless of the length of the game time that can be played, It is possible to entertain the game below. For example, a player who can only play a game of the first number or less than the first number may shift to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected, and the second number of times. This is because a player who can execute a greater number of games and wants to enjoy a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state for as long as possible may shift to the second specific gaming state.

  Note that, in a gaming machine in which the player can select the number of game media when executing the game, the lottery information setting means is configured such that, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the expected value is determined by the player. The lottery information is set to be higher than the number of selected game media, and when the game state is the second specific game state, the expected value is lower than the number of game media selected by the player. If it is set as the structure which sets lottery information, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the effect mentioned above.

  Means 4. In the above means 2 or 3, the lottery information setting means, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the transition to the second specific gaming state after the transition to the second specific gaming state The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that more game media are expected to decrease than the expected decrease in game media when the second number of games are played. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 4, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the second specific gaming state. It is expected that more game media will decrease than the expected decrease in game media. That is, when the second number of games are performed after shifting to any one of the specific gaming states, the player's degree of advantage is that the transition to the second specific gaming state is higher than the first specific gaming state. Becomes larger. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the intention of allowing the player to select one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to specify a specific game for the player regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It is possible to entertain games under conditions. It is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to have more game media at the stage of ending the game. For this reason, for example, a player who can execute only a first number of games or a number of games less than the first number may shift to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected if he / she plays. This is because a player who can execute the second number of games may shift to the second specific game state in which the decrease in the game medium can be expected.

  Means 5. In any one of the above means 2 to 4, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of times after the transition to the second specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the first number of times and the second number of times are set so that more game media can be expected to decrease than expected when a game is played. .

  According to the means 5, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the second specific gaming state. It is expected that more game media will decrease than the expected decrease in game media. That is, when the second number of games are performed after shifting to any one of the specific gaming states, the player's degree of advantage is that the transition to the second specific gaming state is higher than the first specific gaming state. Becomes larger. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the intention of allowing the player to select one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to specify a specific game for the player regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It is possible to entertain games under conditions. It is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to have more game media at the stage of ending the game. For this reason, for example, a player who can execute only a first number of games or a number of games less than the first number may be shifted to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected if he / she plays. This is because a player who can execute the second number of games may shift to the second specific game state in which the decrease in the game medium can be expected.

  Means 6. In any one of the above means 2 to 5, the lottery information setting means gives game media to the number of game media used when a game is executed in the first specific game state and the first game state. The expected value of the ratio of the number and the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed in the second specific game state and the first game state are approximately A gaming machine, wherein lottery information in each gaming state is set to be equal.

  According to the means 6, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state In addition, the lottery information in each gaming state is set so that the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media to be used with respect to the number of game media used when the game is executed in the first game state is substantially equal. In other words, when the game is repeatedly executed, the player's degree of advantage in the case where the game is executed by shifting to the first specific game state and the case where the game is executed by changing to the second specific game state. Almost equal. By adopting such a configuration, the player can select which specific gaming state to shift to, so that the player can enjoy the games in each specific gaming state, and has a plurality of specific gaming states. It is possible to suppress the dilution of the intention. That is, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state and the first game When there is a difference between the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the state, the expected value is higher unless there are special circumstances. This is because it is assumed that the game is executed with the expectation that the game state is shifted to the specific game state and more game media can be owned.

  Note that “substantially equal” means that the first number of games are executed under the first specific game state, and the number of games obtained by subtracting the first number from the reciprocal of the transition probability to the first specific game state is the first game. When the game is executed under the state, the difference between the expected number of used game media and the number of use of the game medium and the second number of games are executed under the second specific game state, and the reciprocal of the transition probability to the second specific game state It means that the difference between the expected number of game media to be used and the number of uses is one or less when the number of games reduced by the second number of times is executed under the first game state.

  Mean 7 In any one of the above-described means 1 to 6, the prescribed circulation display means (right reel 32R) among the circulation display means has a first specific picture ("red 7" design) forming the first specific prize. When the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is possible to reach the effective position, the second specific picture (“white 7” pattern) forming the second specific winning line reaches the effective position. Without stopping the first specific picture, the first specific picture does not reach the effective position when the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second specific picture can reach the effective position. A gaming machine, wherein a specific picture and the second specific picture are arranged apart from each other.

  According to the means 7, when the corresponding stop operation means is operated to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing at which the first specific picture forming the first specific prize can be reached at the effective position, When the second specific picture that forms the specific prize does not reach the effective position and the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second specific picture can reach the effective position, the first specific picture is displayed. The first specific pattern and the second specific pattern are arranged so as not to reach the effective position. With this configuration, in the situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, the first specific winning is established and the gaming state is expected to shift to the first specific gaming state. The stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the first specific picture can reach the effective position, or the second specific prize is established and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. While expecting to do so, it becomes possible for the player to select whether to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing at which the second specific picture can reach the effective position. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 8. In the above means 7, the first specific operation means that the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the first specific picture can reach the effective position. The second specific operation is characterized in that the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the second specific picture can reach the effective position. To play.

  According to the means 8, in the situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, the stop operation corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the first specific pattern can reach the effective position. When the means is operated, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the first specific winning can be established, and the second specific picture corresponds to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing capable of reaching the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the second specific prize can be established. With this configuration, in the situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, the first specific winning is established and the gaming state is expected to shift to the first specific gaming state. The stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the first specific picture can reach the effective position, or the second specific prize is established and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. While expecting to do so, it becomes possible for the player to select whether to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing at which the second specific picture can reach the effective position. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 9. In the means 7 or 8, the prescribed circulation display means is one, and the other circulation display means (the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M) are not affected by the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized in that the first specific design and the second specific design are arranged so that the first specific design and the second specific design can reach the effective position.

  According to the means 9, the first specific picture and the second specific picture can be made to reach the effective position in the other cyclic display means except the prescribed cyclic display means regardless of the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. Thus, the 1st specific picture and the 2nd specific picture are arranged. By adopting such a configuration, if the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means is operated so that the first specific picture or the second specific picture stops at the effective position, the corresponding specific winning can be established. . Therefore, in a situation where both the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are won, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called spillage where neither the first specific winning nor the second specific winning is established.

  In addition, when the 1st specific picture (2nd specific pattern) of a regular circulation display means stops in an effective position, the 1st specific prize (2nd special prize) is realized irrespective of the stop result of other circulation display means. In the configuration, an arbitrary picture in the other circulation display means corresponds to the first specific picture (second specific picture).

  Means 10. In any one of the means 7 to 9, the specified circulation display means includes the first specific picture or the second specific picture regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first specific design and the second specific design are arranged so that the can be stopped at the effective position.

  According to the means 10, the specified circulation display means can stop the first specific picture or the second specific picture at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means. The first specific pattern and the second specific pattern are arranged so that By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where both the first specific combination and the second specific combination are won, it is always possible to play either the first specific pattern or the second specific pattern when stopping the prescribed circulation display means. Can be selected by the person. Further, in particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 9, so-called neither the first specific winning nor the second specific winning is achieved in a situation where both the first specific winning combination and the second specific winning combination are won. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of missing. As a result, regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at a predetermined pattern, it is possible to enjoy the game under the specific game state.

Means 11. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main controller 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main controller 101) for controlling the display;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, and the winning picture (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning result stops at the valid position (valid line), the privilege granting means for granting a bonus to the player (main control) In a gaming machine having a payout determination process S410, a medal payout process S210, an RT state process S211, a BB state process S212, and a high probability state process) of the device 101.
First specific game state transition means (main control device 101) for shifting the game state to the first specific game state (first RT state, second high probability state) in which the player's degree of advantage is different from the first game state (normal state). First RT start processing function S603, second start processing function S806),
Second specific gaming state transition means (second RT of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to a second specific gaming state (second RT state, first high probability state) in which the player's advantage is different from the first gaming state. Start processing function S605, first start processing function S804),
Selection operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to select which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to shift to the specific gaming state,
The first specific gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the first specific gaming state based on the selection operation means performing a first specific operation, and the second specific gaming state transition means A gaming machine, wherein the game state is shifted to the second specific game state based on the selection operation means performing a second specific operation.

  According to the means 11, by operating the selection operation means, the player can select which one of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to shift to. Therefore, it is possible to play a game under a gaming state that matches the player's intention, and to enjoy a game under a specific gaming state.

  Means 12. The means 11 includes lottery information setting means (lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for setting lottery information (lottery table) used for the lottery based on the gaming state, and the lottery information setting means includes: Expected values of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when a game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state and the second The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that an expected value of the ratio of the number of game media to be used with respect to the number of game media used when a game is executed in one game state is substantially equal. To play.

  According to the means 12, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state In addition, the lottery information in each gaming state is set so that the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media to be used with respect to the number of game media used when the game is executed in the first game state is substantially equal. In other words, when the game is repeatedly executed, the player's degree of advantage in the case where the game is executed by shifting to the first specific game state and the case where the game is executed by changing to the second specific game state. Almost equal. By adopting such a configuration, the player can select which specific gaming state to shift to, so that the player can enjoy the games in each specific gaming state, and has a plurality of specific gaming states. It is possible to suppress the dilution of the intention. That is, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state and the first game When there is a difference between the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the state, the expected value is higher unless there are special circumstances. This is because it is assumed that the game is executed with the expectation that the game state is shifted to the specific game state and more game media can be owned.

  Note that “substantially equal” means that the first number of games are executed under the first specific game state, and the number of games obtained by subtracting the first number from the reciprocal of the transition probability to the first specific game state is the first game. When the game is executed under the state, the difference between the expected number of used game media and the number of use of the game medium and the second number of games are executed under the second specific game state, and the reciprocal of the transition probability to the second specific game state It means that the difference between the expected number of game media to be used and the number of uses is one or less when the number of games reduced by the second number of times is executed under the first game state.

  Means 13. In the means 12, the lottery result of the lottery means is the first winning combination (first regame, BB), and the first picture (first regame symbol combination, BB symbol combination) stops at the effective position. In such a case, a first privilege granting unit (automatic insertion processing function in the start waiting process S204 of the main control device 101, BB state process S212) for granting the player a first privilege (replay, transition to the BB state) is provided. The lottery information setting means sets the lottery information so that the winning probability of the first combination is different at least when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state and when the gaming state is the second specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

  According to the means 13, since the winning probability of the first role is different depending on whether the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the first privilege is obtained depending on which gaming state the game is played. The opportunity given will change. With this configuration, when the game is repeatedly executed, the game in the case where the game is executed by shifting to the first specific game state, and the game in the case where the game is executed by changing to the second specific game state It is possible to provide a difference in the player's degree of advantage in one game in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, with a configuration in which the player's degree of advantage is substantially equal.

  Means 14. In the means 12 or means 13, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first winning combination and the first design stops at the effective position, the first privilege granting means for giving the player a first privilege; When the lottery result of the lottery means is a second winning combination and the second picture stops at the effective position, the lottery information setting means includes a second privilege granting means for granting a player a second privilege. When the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the gaming state is the second specific gaming so that the winning probability of the first combination is higher than when the gaming state is the second specific gaming state. In the gaming machine, the lottery information is set so that the winning probability of the second combination is higher than in the case where the gaming state is the first specific gaming state.

  According to the means 14, since the winning probabilities of the first combination and the second combination differ depending on whether the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, depending on which gaming state the game is played in Opportunities for granting the first privilege and the second privilege will change. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to operate the selection operation means in consideration of which of the first privilege and the second privilege is to be given more.

  Means 15. In any one of the means 12 to 14, the suggestion means for suggesting the winning picture and the suggestion determining means for determining whether or not to suggest the winning picture are provided, and the suggestion determining means includes at least a gaming state The gaming machine is characterized in that the frequency of determining that the winning picture is suggested differs between when the game is in the first specific game state and when the game state is the second specific game state.

  According to the means 15, since the frequency in which the winning pattern is suggested depends on whether the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, a privilege is given depending on which gaming state the game is played in Opportunities will be changed. With this configuration, when the game is repeatedly executed, the game in the case where the game is executed by shifting to the first specific game state, and the game in the case where the game is executed by changing to the second specific game state It is possible to provide a difference in the player's degree of advantage in one game in the first specific game state and the second specific game state, with a configuration in which the player's degree of advantage is substantially equal.

  In addition, as a configuration in which the frequency of determining that the winning picture is suggested differs between the first specific gaming state and the second gaming state, the frequency of determining that the winning picture is suggested when winning one role is the first specific game. Representative examples include a configuration that is different between the state and the second specific gaming state, a configuration that is determined to suggest a winning picture when winning a role having a different winning probability in the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, etc. As mentioned.

  Means 16. In any one of the above means 12 to 15, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, the first number of games (72 times, 33 times) may be executed under the first specific gaming state. It can be expected, and when the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state, it is expected to execute a game of the second number (175 times, 100 times) larger than the first number in the second specific gaming state. A gaming machine comprising: an ending condition setting means (a remaining game number setting processing function of the main control device 101) for setting an ending condition in a specific gaming state.

  According to the means 16, when transitioning to the first specific gaming state, it can be expected to execute the first number of games under the first specific gaming state, and when the gaming state transitions to the second specific gaming state, An end condition in the specific game state is set so that it can be expected that a second number of games greater than the first number will be executed under the second specific game state. That is, when transitioning to the second specific gaming state, the continuation of the specific gaming state can be expected for a longer number of times than the first specific gaming state. In the case of such a configuration, the player considers the number of games or the game time in which the game can be continued thereafter and sets the selection operation means to shift to a specific game state according to the number of games or the game time. Just operate. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in the specific game state regardless of the length of the playable game time.

  Means 17. In the means 16, the lottery information setting means is configured such that when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, an expected value given to a game medium per gaming time is the first gaming state. The lottery information is set to be higher than the expected value in the state, and when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the expected value is higher than the expected value in the second specific gaming state. The lottery information is set as described above.

  According to the means 17, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, the expected value given to the game medium per gaming time becomes higher than the expected value in the first gaming state. Thus, lottery information is set. Therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state, it becomes more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. In addition, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, the lottery information is set so that the expected value is higher than the expected value in the second specific gaming state. Accordingly, when the degree of advantage per game time is compared, the first specific game state is more advantageous to the player than the second specific game state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly urge the user to select either the first specific operation or the second specific operation. When the first specific gaming state is compared with the second specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state has an advantage level higher than the first gaming state at an early stage although the degree of advantage per game round is large. This is because the specific gaming state is less advantageous than the first gaming state for a long time although the degree of advantage per game time is small.

  Means 18. In the above means 17, the lottery information setting means is configured so that, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the lottery is performed so that the expected value is higher than the number of gaming media required for executing one gaming round. When the information is set and the gaming state is the second specific gaming state, the lottery information is set such that the expected value is lower than the number of gaming media necessary for executing one gaming round. A gaming machine.

  According to the means 18, when the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, the expected value assigned to the gaming media per gaming round becomes higher than the number of gaming media necessary for executing one gaming round. Thus, lottery information is set. In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state, the lottery information is set so that the expected value assigned to the gaming medium per gaming round is lower than the number of gaming media necessary for executing the gaming round. Is set. With this configuration, when the gaming state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, it can be expected that the game media owned by the player will increase until the first specific gaming state ends, When the game state is shifted to the second specific game state, the game medium owned by the player may decrease as compared to the game in the first game state until the second specific game state ends. It can be expected to be suppressed. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to select which specific operation is to be performed according to the situation at the time, so that the player can select a specific game state regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It is possible to enjoy the games below. For example, a player who can only play a game of the first number or less than the first number may shift to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected, and the second number of times. This is because a player who can execute a greater number of games and wants to enjoy a gaming state that is more advantageous than the first gaming state for as long as possible may shift to the second specific gaming state.

  Note that, in a gaming machine in which the player can select the number of game media when executing the game, the lottery information setting means is configured such that, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the expected value is determined by the player. The lottery information is set to be higher than the number of selected game media, and when the game state is the second specific game state, the expected value is lower than the number of game media selected by the player. If it is set as the structure which sets lottery information, it can anticipate having the effect similar to the effect mentioned above.

  Means 19. In the means 17 or 18, the lottery information setting means, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the transition to the second specific gaming state after the transition to the second specific gaming state. The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that more game media are expected to decrease than the expected decrease in game media when the second number of games are played. Gaming machine.

  According to the means 19, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the second specific gaming state. It is expected that more game media will decrease than the expected decrease in game media. That is, when the second number of games are performed after shifting to any one of the specific gaming states, the player's degree of advantage is that the transition to the second specific gaming state is higher than the first specific gaming state. Becomes larger. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the intention of allowing the player to select one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to specify a specific game for the player regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It becomes possible to enjoy the game under the condition. It is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to have more game media at the stage of ending the game. For this reason, for example, a player who can execute only a first number of games or a number of games less than the first number may be shifted to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected if he / she plays. This is because a player who can execute the second number of games may shift to the second specific game state in which the decrease in the game medium can be expected.

  Means 20. In any one of the above-described means 17 to 19, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of times after the transition to the second specific gaming state. A gaming machine characterized in that the first number of times and the second number of times are set so that more game media can be expected to decrease than expected when a game is played. .

  According to the means 20, when the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the second number of games have been performed since the transition to the second specific gaming state. It is expected that more game media will decrease than the expected decrease in game media. That is, when the second number of games are performed after shifting to any one of the specific gaming states, the player's degree of advantage is that the transition to the second specific gaming state is higher than the first specific gaming state. Becomes larger. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to clarify the intention of allowing the player to select one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state, and to specify a specific game for the player regardless of the length of game time that can be played. It is possible to entertain games under conditions. It is assumed that a general player plays a game while expecting to have more game media at the stage of ending the game. For this reason, for example, a player who can execute only a first number of games or a number of games less than the first number may be shifted to the first specific game state in which an increase in game media owned by the player can be expected if he / she plays. This is because a player who can execute the second number of games may shift to the second specific game state in which the decrease in the game medium can be expected.

  Means 21. In any one of the above means 12 to 15, an end information storage means for storing in advance a plurality of end information for determining an end condition of the second specific gaming state, and the end information is selected from the end information storage means, 2. A gaming machine comprising: an ending condition setting means for determining an ending condition for a specific gaming state.

  According to the means 21, the end condition of the second specific gaming state is determined by the end information selected from the end information storage means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the end condition of the second specific gaming state, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Means 22. In the means 21, the end condition setting means is an average number of games that can be expected to be executed under the first specific game state and an average that can be expected to be executed under the second specific game state. A game machine, wherein the end information is selected so that the number of games is substantially equal.

  According to the means 22, when the state is shifted to the second specific gaming state, the average number of games that can be expected to be executed in the first specific gaming state and the game is executed in the second specific gaming state. The end information is selected so that the average number of games that can be expected to be approximately equal. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which specific gaming state to shift to, so that the game in each specific gaming state can be enjoyed, and the end condition of the specific gaming state is It is possible to prevent the intention to change from diluting. That is, when there is a difference between the average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the first specific gaming state and the average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the second specific gaming state This is because, unless there are special circumstances, it is assumed that the player will shift to a specific gaming state on the side where the player's advantage can be expected to increase.

  Note that “substantially equal” means that the average number of games that can be expected to be executed under the first specific gaming state and the average number of games that can be expected to be executed under the second specific gaming state. Say that the difference is 1 or less. In addition, the “average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the second specific gaming state” means the probability that the end information is selected and the second specific gaming state when the end information is selected. A multiplication result obtained by multiplying the number of games that can be expected to be executed is derived for each piece of end information, and these derivation results are added.

  Means 23. The gaming machine according to any one of the means 12 to 22, wherein the selection operation means is the stop operation means.

  According to the means 23, it is possible to select which one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state is to be shifted by the operation of the stop operation means, so that the specific game state can be changed without inhibiting the progress of the game. It is possible to make a selection.

  Means 24. In the means 23, the first specific game state transition means is configured such that the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result (second regame win, second bonus win) and the first specific picture (second replay) The game state is shifted to the first specific game state based on the fact that the combination of symbols and the combination of the second privilege symbol) is stopped at the effective position, and the second specific game state transition means includes the The lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result (third regame winning, first privilege winning), and the second specific design (combination of third replay symbol, first privilege symbol) is in the effective position. The display control means is configured to shift the gaming state to the second specific gaming state based on the stoppage, and the display control means has the lottery result of the lottery means being the first specific result, and the stop operation means receives the first Specific operation (first form of implementation) In the second embodiment, the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbols No. 0 to No. 7 and No. 19 to No. 20 reach the predetermined position. In the second embodiment, No. 8 to No. 18 are operated. Only when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbol has reached the predetermined position), the circulation display means controls the display so that the first specific pattern stops at the effective position. The lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result, and the stop operation means is instructed by the second specific operation (in the first embodiment, symbols 8 to 18 have reached a predetermined position). The right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbols No. 0 to No. 7 and No. 19 to No. 20 have reached a predetermined position in the second embodiment. Only if Gaming machine, wherein the second specific pattern is displayed controlling the respective circulation display means to stop to the effective position.

  According to the means 24, the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result and the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. Further, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result and the second specific picture has stopped at the valid position. In addition, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result, the first specific picture stops at the effective position only when the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, and the lottery result of the lottery means Is the second specific result, the first specific picture stops at the effective position only when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. With such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is to be transferred and which specific operation is to be executed. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 25. In the above means 24, the lottery information setting means has specific lottery information (first lottery table having a plurality of winning combinations) that becomes the first specific result and the second specific result in one game round. To play.

  According to the means 25, it is possible to select which one of the first specific game state and the second specific game state to shift to in one game time.

  Means 26. In the above means 25, in the circulation display means (the right reel 32R) among the circulation display means, a first formation picture (“red 7” design in the first embodiment) that forms the first specific picture is provided. In the second embodiment, when the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol) in the second embodiment can reach the effective position, a second formation for forming the second specific picture The design (the “white 7” design in the first embodiment, the “red 7” design in the second embodiment) does not reach the effective position, and the second formation design reaches the effective position. When the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing when the first formed pattern and the second formed pattern are arranged apart from each other so that the first formed pattern does not reach the effective position. A featured gaming machine.

  According to the means 26, when the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the timing at which the first formed picture forming the first specific picture can reach the effective position when the predetermined circulation display means is operated, When the second formed pattern forming the specific pattern does not reach the effective position and the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second formed pattern can reach the effective position, the first formed pattern is The first formed pattern and the second formed pattern are spaced apart so as not to reach the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, the first formed picture is effective while expecting the gaming state to shift to the first specific gaming state. Operate the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the position can be reached or expect the game state to shift to the second specific game state, It becomes possible for the player to select whether or not to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing at which it can be reached. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 27. In the means 26, the first specific operation means that the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the first formed pattern can reach the effective position. The second specific operation is that the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the second formed picture can reach the effective position. To play.

  According to the means 27, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specified result and the second specified result, the first formed picture corresponds to the specified circulation display means at a timing capable of reaching the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated, each circulation display means is controlled so that the first specific picture stops at the effective position, and the prescribed circulation display is performed at a timing at which the second formation picture can reach the effective position. When the stop operation means corresponding to the means is operated, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the second specific picture stops at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, the first formed picture is effective while expecting the gaming state to shift to the first specific gaming state. Operate the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the position can be reached or expect the game state to shift to the second specific game state, It becomes possible for the player to select whether or not to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means at a timing at which it can be reached. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 28. In the means 26 or 27, the prescribed circulation display means is one, and the other circulation display means (the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M) are not affected by the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein the first formation pattern and the second formation pattern are arranged so that the first formation pattern and the second formation pattern can reach the effective position.

  According to the means 28, the first formed picture and the second formed picture can be made to reach the effective position in the other circulation display means except the prescribed circulation display means regardless of the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. Thus, the 1st formation picture and the 2nd formation picture are arranged. With this configuration, if the stop operation unit corresponding to the specified circulation display unit is operated so that the first formed pattern or the second formed pattern stops at the effective position, the corresponding specific pattern is stopped at the effective position. be able to. Therefore, in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, it is possible to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called spillage in which neither the first specific pattern nor the second specific pattern stops at the effective position. It becomes.

  In addition, when the 1st formation picture (2nd formation pattern) of a regular circulation display means stops in an effective position, the 1st specific picture (2nd specific pattern) is an effective position regardless of the stop result of other circulation display means. In the configuration that has been stopped, the arbitrary pattern on the other circulation display means corresponds to the first formed pattern (second formed pattern).

  Means 29. In any one of the means 26 to 28, the prescribed circulation display means includes the first formation picture or the second formation picture regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first formed picture and the second formed picture are arranged so that the can be stopped at the effective position.

  According to the means 29, it is possible for the prescribed circulation display means to stop the first formation picture or the second formation picture at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means. The 1st formation picture and the 2nd formation picture are arranged so that it may become. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, any one of the first formation picture and the second formation picture is always required when the specified circulation display means is stopped. Can be selected by the player. In particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 28, both the first specific picture and the second specific picture are in the valid positions in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result. It is possible to avoid the so-called spillage that does not stop. As a result, regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at a predetermined pattern, it is possible to enjoy the game under the specific game state.

Means 30. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main controller 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main controller 101) for controlling the display;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a win, and the winning picture (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning result stops at the valid position (valid line), the privilege granting means for granting a bonus to the player (main control) In a gaming machine having a payout determination process S410, a medal payout process S210, an RT state process S211, a BB state process S212, and a high probability state process) of the device 101.
Lottery information setting means (lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for setting lottery information (lottery table) used for the lottery based on the gaming state;
First specific game state transition means (main control device 101) for shifting the game state to the first specific game state (first RT state, second high probability state) in which the player's degree of advantage is different from the first game state (normal state). First RT start processing function S603, second start processing function S806),
Second specific gaming state transition means (second RT of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to a second specific gaming state (second RT state, first high probability state) in which the player's advantage is different from the first gaming state. Start processing function S605, first start processing function S804),
Selection operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to select which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to shift to the specific gaming state,
The first specific gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the first specific gaming state based on the selection operation means performing a first specific operation, and the second specific gaming state transition means The selection operation means shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state on the basis of the second specific operation being performed, and the lottery information setting means includes the first specific gaming state and the first specific gaming state. When the game is executed under the gaming state, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media provided to the number of game media used, and when the game is executed under the second specific gaming state and the first gaming state A lottery information in each gaming state is set so that an expected value of the ratio of the number of game media provided to the number of game media used is substantially equal.

  According to the means 30, by operating the selection operation means, the player can select which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to shift to. Therefore, it is possible to play a game under a gaming state that matches the player's intention, and to enjoy a game under a specific gaming state.

  In addition, when the game is executed in the first specific gaming state and in the first gaming state, an expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used, the second specific gaming state, and the first game The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the state is substantially equal. In other words, when the game is repeatedly executed, the player's degree of advantage in the case where the game is executed by shifting to the first specific game state and the case where the game is executed by changing to the second specific game state. Almost equal. By adopting such a configuration, the player can select which specific gaming state to shift to, so that the player can enjoy the games in each specific gaming state, and has a plurality of specific gaming states. It is possible to suppress the dilution of the intention. That is, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the first specific game state and the first game state, and under the second specific game state and the first game When there is a difference between the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the state, the expected value is higher unless there are special circumstances. This is because it is assumed that the game is executed with the expectation that the game state is shifted to the specific game state and more game media can be owned.

  Note that “substantially equal” means that the first number of games are executed under the first specific game state, and the number of games obtained by subtracting the first number from the reciprocal of the transition probability to the first specific game state is the first game. When the game is executed under the state, the difference between the expected number of used game media and the number of use of the game medium and the second number of games are executed under the second specific game state, and the reciprocal of the transition probability to the second specific game state It means that the difference between the expected number of game media to be used and the number of uses is one or less when the number of games reduced by the second number of times is executed under the first game state.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in the case of application to a spinning cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 opened, and FIG. 5 is a rear view of the door 12, and FIG.

  As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The casing 11 is formed in a box shape having an open front as a whole, and is attached by, for example, driving nails against a so-called island facility when installed in the game hall.

  A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front, and the front door 12 has a bearing portion 14a at a position corresponding to each support shaft 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates about an opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. The front door 12 can be opened and closed by rotating the front door 12 so as to be movable. Further, the front door 12 is brought into a locked state that cannot be opened by a locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 that is integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right side of the front door 12, and is configured such that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

  A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided above the center of the front door 12. The game panel 25 is formed with three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R, and the inside of the slot machine 10 is visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into a single display window.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R each formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape). Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is rotatably supported so that the central axis thereof is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are disposed on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R correspond to the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R on a one-to-one basis. . Accordingly, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotated forward, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are projected as if moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, and 32R can be individually rotated, that is, independently driven by the driving of each stepping motor. . For example, the stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is determined by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. In the reel unit 31, a reel index sensor for detecting that the reel has made one rotation is installed on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. When the reel index sensor detects that the reel has made one rotation, a detection signal is output to the main controller 101 described later each time the reel is detected. Therefore, main controller 101 determines the angular position of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

  On the outer peripheral surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a plurality of symbols as identification information are drawn in the long side direction (circular direction). More specifically, 21 symbols are drawn at equal intervals. Therefore, in order to switch the symbol at a predetermined position to the next symbol, it is necessary to output 24 pulses (= 504 pulses / 21 symbols) of excitation pulses. Further, the main control device 101 grasps the symbols visible from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R based on the number of excitation pulses output after the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input, or displays the display window. It is possible to perform control to stop a predetermined symbol at a position where it can be visually recognized from 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  Next, the symbols drawn on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. Further, numbers from 0 to 20 are assigned to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. These numbers are symbols that are visible to the main controller 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. Is a number for recognizing and not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number is used for explanation.

  As symbols, “star” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “cherry” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “youth” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “ “Bell” symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), “Replay” symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), “White 7” symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), “Watermelon” symbol ( For example, there are eight types of 14th of the left reel 32L) and “red 7” symbol (for example, the third of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

  Each of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R is formed so that there are three symbols from which the entire symbol can be visually recognized out of the twenty-one symbols attached to the corresponding reel. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols are visible through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

  In this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as a combination line in the horizontal direction, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

  FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege to be given when winning.

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a bell prize, a watermelon prize, a single prize, and a cherry prize. When the “bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the effective line, eight medals are paid out as a bell winning, and the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are effective lines. If you stop side by side, 6 medals will be paid out as a watermelon prize, and if you stop alongside the “Red 7” symbol, “Youth” symbol, and “White 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, One medal is paid out as one winning combination. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol may be stopped on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and any symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper stage and the lower stage), a cherry winning will be established on each effective line. 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower level so that a cherry winning is achieved, so that when the cherry winning is achieved, four medals are paid out. .

  As a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed, there is a BB prize. When the “red 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the active line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) as a BB winning.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a first re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medal payout and the game state transition are not performed as the first re-game winning, but the next medal is not inserted. A replay privilege that allows game play is given.

  In addition, as a prize to which both a re-game privilege and a state transition privilege are given, there are a second re-game prize and a third re-game prize. When stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Red 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, a replay privilege is given and the gaming state is the first as the second replay prize. Transition to a replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “first RT state”). Similarly, in the case of stopping alongside the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “white 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, a replay privilege is given and a gaming state as the third replay prize Shifts to the second replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “second RT state”).

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the second replay symbol is a combination of symbols for the second replay winning, that is, a combination of “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Red 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the second replay symbol is a “replay” symbol for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “red 7” symbol for the right reel 32R.

  On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 that is operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes start operation means or start operation means operated to start rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, that is, to start variable display of symbols. When the start lever 41 is operated while a predetermined number of medals are inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

  On the right side of the start lever 41, button-like stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. Each of the stop switches 42 to 44 is disposed immediately below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In this case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of symbols based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

  On the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting game media. If attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

  The medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 45 are guided to either the storage passage 47 or the discharge passage 48 by a selector 46 as passage switching means provided on the back surface of the front door 12. More specifically, the selector 46 is provided with a medal path switching solenoid 46a. When the medal path switching solenoid 46a is not excited, the medal is guided to the discharge path 48, and when the medal path switching solenoid 46a is excited, the medal is selected. Is guided to the storage passage 47 side. The medal guided to the storage passage 47 is guided to the hopper device 51 housed inside the housing 11. On the other hand, the medal guided to the discharge passage 48 is guided to the medal tray 50 from the medal discharge port 49 provided in the lower front portion of the front door 12 and returned to the player.

  The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 that stores medals and a payout device 53 that pays out medals to a player. The payout device 53 rotates a medal payout rotating plate (not shown) to discharge the medal to the opening 48 a provided in the discharge passage 48 and to pay out the medal to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, a reserve tank 54 is provided on the right side of the hopper device 51 to avoid storing a predetermined amount or more of medals in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the reserve tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored more than the height at which the guide plate 52 a is provided, the medals are stored in the reserve tank 54.

  A button-like return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where a medal inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 is jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically operated so that the medal jammed in the selector 46 becomes a medal. It is returned from the discharge port 49.

  On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, there is provided a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as game media at a time. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. It should be noted that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting a medal by the player, whereas each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is only accompanied by an operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the storage memory. In other words, it can be said to constitute indirect input means for indirectly inputting game media.

  A settlement switch 59 is provided on the left side of the start lever 41. In other words, the slot machine 10 has a credit function for storing and storing surplus inserted medals up to a predetermined maximum value (for 50 medals) and payout medals at the time of winning as virtual medals. When the settlement switch 59 is operated under the stored and stored condition, the virtual medal is paid out from the medal discharge port 49 as an actual medal. In this case, if paying attention to the function of paying out the credited virtual medal as an actual medal, it can be said that the checkout switch 59 constitutes a checkout operation means for actually paying out the stored game media.

  Below the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R of the game panel 25, a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals credited, and a remaining payout number that displays the number of remaining medals to be paid out before the BB state ends. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. Although these display parts 60-62 are comprised by the 7 segment display, it is naturally possible to substitute by a liquid crystal display etc. FIG.

  Here, the relationship between the bet number of medals and the activated combination lines will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, when the display of the credit display unit 60 is 2, the first For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65.

  A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 accommodates a power supply device 91 therein, and includes a power switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each unit including the main controller 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting an error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is used by a hole manager or the like to adjust the appearance of medals. That is, the hall manager or the like can set the winning probability of the slot machine 10 by inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turning it ON. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when the error state is reset but also when the winning probability of the slot machine 10 is changed.

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11.

  Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described based on the block diagram of FIG.

  The main control device 101 is equipped with a microcomputer centering on a CPU 102 which is an arithmetic processing means. In addition to the power supply device 91, a clock circuit 103 that outputs a rectangular wave with a predetermined frequency, an input / output port 104, and the like are connected to the CPU 102 via an internal bus. The main control device 101 functions as a main board built in the slot machine 10.

  On the input side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a reel index sensor that individually detects that each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has made one rotation) and a start detection sensor that detects an operation of the start lever 41 are provided. 41a, stop detection sensors 42a to 44a that individually detect the operation of each of the stop switches 42 to 44, a inserted medal detection sensor 45a that detects a medal inserted from the medal slot 45, and a medal paid out from the hopper device 51. Payout detection sensor 51a, credit insertion detection sensors 56a-58a that individually detect the operation of each credit insertion switch 56-58, settlement detection sensor 59a that detects the operation of the settlement switch 59, and reset detection that detects the operation of the reset switch 72 Sensor 72a, setting key insertion hole 7 Various sensors such as a setting key detection sensor 73a for detecting that the setting key is inserted and turned ON are connected, and signals from these various sensors are output to the CPU 102 via the input / output port 104. It has become.

  A power supply device 91 is connected to the input side of the main control device 101 via an input / output port 104. The power supply device 91 includes a power supply unit 91a that supplies driving power to the electronic devices of the slot machine 10 including the main control device 101, a power failure monitoring circuit 91b, and the like.

  The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power-off state and generates a power failure signal not only at the time of power failure but also when the power switch 71 powers off. For this reason, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of 12 VDC in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply has been shut off when this drive voltage drops below, for example, 10 volts. Power outage signal is output. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104. The CPU 102 recognizes this power failure signal and executes a power failure process described later. The power failure signal is also supplied to the display control device 81.

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a time sufficient for executing the power failure process by the main controller 101 is secured.

  On the output side of the main controller 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R), a medal path switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, a credit A display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, an external concentration terminal board 121 that can transmit information to a hall management device (not shown), and the like are connected via an input / output port 104. Yes.

  The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate on which a CPU, a ROM, a RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving a signal from the main controller 101, the display controller 81 independently controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base for executing auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101 which is a main base for overall management of games. Various display units 60 to 62 may be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

  The CPU 102 described above includes a ROM 105 that stores various control programs executed by the CPU 102 and fixed value data, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control programs stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for assuring, as is well known, various processing circuits necessary for the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, a data transmission / reception circuit, a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. The ROM 105 and the RAM 106 constitute a main memory as storage means, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts of FIG. 10 and subsequent figures is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

  The RAM 106 is configured to retain (backup) data by being supplied with a backup voltage from the power supply device 91 even after the power to the slot machine 10 is cut off. In the RAM 106, a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and a sliding table used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the sliding table storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the gaming status such as the BB status, etc., a backup area is provided.

  The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like (including power shutdown by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including power-on by operating the power switch 71; the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before power-off based on the backup area information. . Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is shut off by the power failure process (see FIG. 10), and the restoration of each value written to the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

  Further, a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input to the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 when the power is shut down due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. When the power is shut off, an NMI interrupt process as a power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

  Next, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 can be broadly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (in a cycle of 1.49 msec in the present embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. NMI interrupt processing that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, a process related to the progress of the game, that is, a timer interrupt process and a normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  FIG. 10 is a flowchart of a timer interrupt process periodically executed by the main control apparatus 101. A timer interrupt is generated every 1.49 msec by the CPU 102 of the main control apparatus 101, for example.

  First, in the register saving process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure flag is set. If the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103, and a power failure process is executed.

  Here, an outline of the power failure process will be described.

  When the power is shut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main controller 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, main controller 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets a power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in RAM 106.

  In the power failure process, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission has been completed. If the transmission has not been completed, this process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

  Returning to the description of the timer interrupt process, if the power failure flag is not set in step S102, various processes after step S104 are performed.

  That is, in step S104, a watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor that is a respective rotating drum driving motor is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the inserted medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the read result is normal. A sensor monitoring process for monitoring the above is performed. In step S108, timer calculation processing for subtracting the value of each counter or timer is performed. In step S109, a counter process for outputting the result of counting the number of medals bet and the number of payouts to the external concentration terminal board 121 is performed.

  In step S110, command output processing for transmitting various commands such as a lottery result command to be described later to the display control device 81 is performed. In step S111, a segment data setting process for setting segment data displayed on the credit display unit 60, the remaining payout number display unit 61, and the payout number display unit 62 is performed. In step S112, segment data display processing is performed in which the segment data set in the segment data setting processing is supplied to the display units 60 to 62 to display corresponding numbers, symbols, and the like. In step S113, port output processing for outputting data corresponding to the I / O device from the input / output port 104 is performed. In step S114, the value of each register saved in the backup area in the previous step S101 is returned to the corresponding register in the CPU 102, respectively. Thereafter, in step S115, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed, and this series of timer interrupt processes is terminated.

  Next, normal processing for performing main control related to the game will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S212 is performed.

  As a game management process, in step S203, data such as various game information stored in the RAM 106 (for example, a random value used in the previous game) is cleared. Thereafter, in step S204, start waiting processing is performed.

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether any of the first to third re-game winnings is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process for setting an effective line or the like is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

  After completion of the start waiting process, it is determined in step S205 whether or not the bet number of medals has reached a specified number (3 in the present embodiment). If the bet number has not reached the specified number, step S204 is performed. Returning to the start waiting process, the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. If the bet number has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. When the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process of step S204, and the processes after the sensor abnormality confirmation process are performed among the processes.

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S208, the reel control process in step S209, the medal payout process in step S210, the RT state process in step S211 and the BB state process in step S212 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S208 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S301, a random number used when determining whether or not the combination is correct is acquired. In the slot machine 10, when the start lever 41 is operated, the hardware circuit latches the value of the free-run counter at that time. The free-run counter generates random numbers from 0 to 65535, and after confirming the operation of the start lever 41, the CPU 102 stores the value latched by the hardware circuit in the RAM 106. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to quickly acquire a random number at the timing when the start lever 41 is operated, and it is possible to avoid occurrence of problems such as synchronization. The hardware circuit of the slot machine 10 is configured to latch the value of the free run counter each time the start lever 41 is operated.

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. Specifically, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into five game states, namely, a normal state, a BB state, an RT preparation state, a first RT state, and a second RT state, and a lottery table corresponding to each game state is selected. Here, in this slot machine 10, six-stage winning probabilities from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” are prepared in advance, the setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole, and the ON operation is performed and a predetermined operation is performed. By performing, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of combinations to be determined are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with each winning combination, and a point value PV is set. ing. That is, in the normal state in the slot machine 10, the determination is made for six types of combinations of the first replay, the bell, the watermelon, the cherry, the single combination, and the BB, and the two types of the second replay and the third replay are performed. Judgment is not made for the role of.

  After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and a determination value DV used for determining whether or not the winning combination is determined is set in subsequent step S304. In the determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV to the current determination value DV. In the initial determination value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current determination value DV, and a new point value PV corresponding to 1 as the current index value IV is added to the random value. The determination value is DV.

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, in step S306, the watermelon winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, if the set winning flag is one of the first replay winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the cherry winning flag, or the one-piece winning flag, the corresponding winning flag is set. It is reset after the game is over (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 6, BB winning is made. Do not set the flag. In other words, in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, if one of the first replay, the bell, the watermelon, the cherry, or the single player is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, while the BB is won. Does not set the BB winning flag.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, the winning combination determination is performed based on the determination value DV. Incidentally, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of BB is about 1/200, the winning probability of the first replay is about 7.30, and the winning of the bell The probability is about 10.9, the watermelon winning probability is 1/128, the cherry winning probability is about 73.0 / 1, and the winning combination of 1 sheet is 1/128. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.36.

  After the winning flag is set in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning combination determination has ended. In such a case, a lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the combination determination. By receiving the lottery result command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 to suggest a winning combination, for example. However, in the normal process, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed in the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

  In step S310, a slip table setting process for setting a reel table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is terminated. Here, the slip table is a table in which it is determined how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. In other words, the slip table is a symbol that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. This is a stop data group from which a relationship with a stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

  Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as stop appearance) that stops within the range that can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination not won in the lottery from stopping on the active line.

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping and the 16th “replay” symbol. Stops at the top. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 8th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by 4 symbols and the 12th “replay” symbol is displayed. Stop at the bottom. Thus, in the sliding table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the middle reel 32 </ b> M and the right reel 32 </ b> R so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32 </ b> L (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”) stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage. Set the sliding table set so that the winning symbol of stops at the middle. Here, setting the sliding table set so that the winning symbol of the left reel 32L stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage generally rotates in the order of the left reel 32L → the middle reel 32M → the right reel 32R. This is to diversify the stop output in consideration that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop the operation.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 4th “replay” symbol and the 7th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 1st “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and 6 The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the first replay prize is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Can do. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the middle reel 32M is stopped as it is. If the middle reel 32M is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 "Replay" symbol can be stopped at the upper stage, and if the middle reel 32M is slid after 4 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “replay” symbols, the “bell” symbols are also arranged on the reels 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, and 32 </ b> R so that the intervals between the same symbols are 4 symbols or less. For this reason, even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing, the “bell” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the bell winning is established.

  On the other hand, the “watermelon” symbols are not arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the third “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols, the “watermelon” The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if the watermelon is won and the slide table set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line is set, depending on the timing of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, “watermelon” There is a case where a symbol does not stop on the active line and a so-called spillover occurs in which a watermelon winning is not established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “watermelon” symbol, the “red 7” symbol is also arranged on each reel 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, 32 </ b> R so as to form a section that is 5 symbols apart. Further, in the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbols are arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more, and in the middle reel 32M, the “youth” symbols form a section separated by 5 symbols or more. In the right reel 32R, the “white 7” symbols are arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more. For this reason, when any one of BB, watermelon, cherry, and one winning combination is won, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so as to stop the winning symbol on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following slip table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the first regame winning flag are set, the first regame winning slide table for preferentially establishing the first regame winning is set. In the first replay winning slide table, the "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is prioritized and stopped so that the "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L is prioritized and stopped in the upper or lower stage. It is set to be.

  When the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag (that is, any one of the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the cherry winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag) are set, the BB for preferentially establishing the BB winning. Set the priority winning slide table. However, since the “Red 7” symbol, which is the BB symbol, is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to form a section separated by five symbols or more as described above, it depends on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. May not be able to stop the “Red 7” symbol on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set as follows. For the left reel 32L, if it is possible to stop both the “red 7” symbol and the winning small role symbol on the active line, “red 7” so that both symbols are preferentially stopped on the active line. It is impossible to stop the “Red 7” symbol at the upper or lower level, so that if the symbol can be stopped at either the upper level or the lower level, it will be impossible to stop the symbol. If it is possible to stop at each position, the winning small role symbol is set to stop at each position. The middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are set so that the “red 7” symbol is stopped preferentially if possible, and the “red 7” symbol is placed at each position. If it is impossible to stop and the winning small symbol can be stopped at each position, the winning small symbol is set to stop at each position.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In the reel control process, first, a rotation start process for starting the rotation of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed in step S401.

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. In addition, when the rotation speed of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting up lamps (not shown) of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to a player or the like.

  Following the rotation start process, a stop pre-process is performed in step S402.

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, it is assumed that the slide table is set in the slide table storage area 106b, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, the sliding table is changed. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the stopping points, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called missing where a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that a stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and a stop command is generated. In such a case, stop control processing shown in steps S403 to S409 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. Thereafter, in step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slide table second change process is performed in step S409, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402.

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when the bell winning flag is set and the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M is changed to a slip table set to stop at the upper or middle stage. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S408 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S410, and this process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not match the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed while the slot machine 10 is in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, the payout determination process is ended.

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S210 will be described.

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the first re-game winning has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination processing. If the first regame winning is not established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. If the first regame winning is established, a regame setting process is performed for setting the gaming state to the replaying state. The medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

  On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals are paid out, and the medal payout process is terminated. Specifically, regarding the payout of medals, when the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the payout number is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after the addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. In addition, when the count value of the credit counter reaches the upper limit, or when the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the payout number, the medal payout rotating plate is driven and the medal is discharged from the hopper device 51. It pays out to the medal tray 50 through the exit 49. In the medal payout process, a process of changing the payout number displayed on the payout number display unit 62 in accordance with the medal payout is also performed. When the current gaming state is the BB state, the payout number is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout number counter, which will be described later, and the remaining payout number displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. .

  Next, the RT state process of step S211 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT preparation state. If it is in the RT ready state, the process in the ready state shown in steps S602 to S607 is executed, and the RT state process is terminated. If it is not in the RT ready state, the process proceeds to step S608, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the RT state. When it is in the RT state, the RT end determination process shown in steps S609 to S613 is executed, and the RT state process is ended. If it is not in the RT state, the RT state process is terminated without executing the above processes.

  The details of the preparatory state process and the RT end determination process will be described later in order to facilitate understanding of the game characteristics of the slot machine 10.

  Next, the BB state process of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability that a prize (for example, a bell prize or the like) to which a medal payout privilege is granted is established is higher than that in a normal state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Further, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). In addition, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the configuration shifts to the RB state immediately after the transition to the BB state and immediately after the RB state ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the number of medals owned by the player is increased by 217 between the transition to the BB state and the end.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S702 to S705 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S702 whether the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. When a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed in step S704 to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. Further, a process of setting 400 in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c and displaying 400 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. Thereafter, an RB start process is performed in step S705, and the BB state process is terminated. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. The determination of the current gaming state in step S701 or the like is executed based on whether or not the setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set, and when no setting flag is set. Determines that the current gaming state is the normal state.

  On the other hand, when the BB winning flag is not set (when step S702 is NO) or when the BB winning is not established (when step S703 is NO), the BB start process or the like is not executed. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the current gaming state is the BB state, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. . If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S707. Thereafter, or when it is determined in step S706 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, and thus the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 in step S708. Subsequently, in step S709, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is consumed 12 times, it means that the RB state termination condition is established, so in step S710, the remaining payout winning / winning counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In subsequent step S711, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so that the process proceeds to step S712 and the RB start described above is started. After performing the processing, the present processing is terminated.

  In step S709, when neither the remaining payout / payout counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0, that is, when the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, step S713 is performed. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore, the special game state end process shown in steps S714 to S715 is performed. In the special game state end process, first, in step S714, the RB end process described above is performed. After that, in step S715, a BB end process for appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and various counters and performing an ending process is performed. In addition, when the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0 in step S711, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore the BB end process is performed in step S715. After performing the BB termination process, the state transition process is executed in step S716, and the BB state process is terminated. Here, the state transition process is a process for shifting the gaming state to the RT preparation state, and specifically, a process of setting the RT preparation setting flag in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the BB state ends, the state transition process is executed in step S716, and the gaming state shifts to the RT preparation state. Therefore, in the following, a specific process executed in the RT preparation state, more specifically, a process in a case where a plurality of winning combinations that are won in both the second replay and the third replay are won will be described.

  First, an outline of the RT preparation state will be described. The RT preparation state is a gaming state in which there is a possibility that a second regame prize and a third regame prize will be established. Then, the RT preparation state ends when either the second re-game winning or the third re-game winning is achieved or when BB is won.

  In the lottery process in the RT preparation state (see FIG. 12), the lottery table for the RT preparation state is selected in step S302, and the winning / failing determination of the combination is executed using the lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the first lottery table selected under the RT preparation state includes the same bell, watermelon, cherry, and the like as the normal state lottery table (see FIG. 13). While the five combinations of the single combination and BB are set, the first replay is not set. That is, in the RT preparation state, whether or not the first regame is successful is not performed. Then, as a role to be determined instead of the first regame, the second regame + the third regame is set. The second re-game + third re-game is a multi-winning combination that wins a plurality of roles (specifically, the second re-game and the third re-game) by one determination. Further, the same point value PV as that in the normal state lottery table is set for each of the five combinations of bell, watermelon, cherry, single-piece combination, and BB. On the other hand, the point value PV of the multiple winning combination is set to 55968, which is very high, while the point value PV of the first replay in the normal state lottery table is 8976. Therefore, in the RT ready state, the above five roles are won with the same probability as in the normal state, and the multiple winning roles are won with a probability of about 1.17, with a probability of about 1 in 50.8. It will be off. In other words, when the gaming state transitions to the RT ready state, the probability of losing will be lower than in the normal state, and multiple winning combinations that will win both the second and third regames will be won with high probability. Become.

  In the lottery process, when the determination is affirmative in step S305 when IV = 1, in step S306, the second re-game winning flag and the third re-game winning flag are set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. . In the subsequent step S309, a lottery result command indicating that a plurality of winning combinations have been won is set. When the display control device 81 receives a lottery result command indicating that a plurality of winning combinations have been won, an upper lamp is used to indicate that the second regame winning or the third replay winning can be established. The drive control of 63 and the auxiliary | assistant display part 65 is performed. In the slip table setting process in step S310, the “replay” symbol that is the winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle row so that the “replay” symbol that is the winning symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped in either the upper or lower row. Furthermore, a sliding table is set in which one of the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol, which is the winning symbol of the right reel 32R, is set to stop in the middle stage.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 14 is a slip table that is set first when a plurality of winning combinations are won. In such a sliding table, the “replay” symbol as the second replay symbol and the third regame symbol of the left reel 42L is set to stop at either the upper or lower level. The middle reel 32M is set so that the “replay” symbols as the second replay symbol and the third regame symbol stop in the middle. For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the No. 13 “Bell” symbol has reached the lower level, the middle reel 32M stops without slipping, and the No. 14 “Replay” symbol stops at the middle level. To do. Further, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 14th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the middle reel 32M slides by 3 patterns, and the 17th “bell” symbol stops at the lower stage. At the same time, the 18th “replay” symbol stops in the middle. The right reel 32R is set so that the “red 7” symbol as the second replay symbol or the “white 7” symbol as the third replay symbol stops in the middle stage. For example, if the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 7th “red 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 32R slides by 4 symbols and the 11th “watermelon” symbol stops at the lower level. At the same time, the 12th “White 7” symbol stops in the middle. Also, if the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 18th “white 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 32R slides by 4 symbols, and the 1st “bell” symbol stops at the lower level. At the same time, the second “Red 7” symbol stops in the middle.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of the right reel 32R will be described.

  On the right reel 32R, the “red 7” symbol which is the second re-game symbol is arranged at the second, fourth and seventh positions. The 2nd “Red 7” design and the 4th “Red 7” design are separated by 1 design on the rotating side of the right reel 32R, and the 4th “Red 7” design and the 7th “Red 7” design. Is separated into two symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. Further, the right reel 32R can be stopped after sliding a maximum of four symbols. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 7th “red 7” symbol has reached a predetermined position such as the lower stage, the “red” is displayed at the predetermined position. 7 "The symbol can be stopped. On the other hand, the “red 7” symbol of No. 7 and the “red 7” symbol of No. 2 are separated by 15 symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the “Watermelon” symbol from No. 8 to the “White 7” symbol from No. 18 reaches the predetermined position, “Red 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. The symbol cannot be stopped.

  Further, on the right reel 32R, the “white 7” symbol which is the third re-game symbol is arranged at the 12th, 15th and 18th positions. The 12th "White 7" design and the 15th "White 7" design are separated by 2 designs on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. The 15th "White 7" design and the 18th "White 7" design Is separated into two symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 8th “watermelon” symbol to the 18th “white 7” symbol has reached a predetermined position such as the lower stage, the “white” is displayed at the predetermined position. 7 "The symbol can be stopped. On the other hand, the 18th “white 7” symbol and the 12th “white 7” symbol are separated by 14 symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 7th “red 7” symbol has reached the predetermined position, the “white 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. The symbol cannot be stopped.

  In this way, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 7th “red 7” symbol have reached the predetermined position, the “white 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. Although the symbol cannot be stopped, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped. In addition, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “Watermelon” symbol from No. 8 to the “White 7” symbol from No. 18 reaches the predetermined position, the “Red 7” symbol is displayed at the predetermined position. Although it cannot be stopped, the “white 7” symbol can be stopped. That is, the right reel 32R can stop the “red 7” symbol at a predetermined position (the 19th to the seventh zone) and the “white 7” symbol at a predetermined position. A “red 7” symbol and a “white 7” symbol are arranged so that a section (a section from No. 8 to No. 18) is formed. Furthermore, in this configuration, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbols 0 to 7 reach the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol is stopped at the predetermined position. If the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 8th to 18th symbols have reached the predetermined position, the “white 7” symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position, 19 When the right stop switch 44 is operated while the symbols No. 20 to No. 20 have reached the predetermined position, the “Red 7” symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position. In other words, the right reel 32R has “red 7” corresponding to the second replay symbol regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 when both the second replay and the third replay are won. The “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are arranged so that the “white 7” symbol, which is the symbol or the third replay symbol, can be stopped at a predetermined position. Therefore, when winning a plurality of winning combinations, the second replay is performed regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 by appropriately changing the slip table in the slip table first change process or the slip table second change process. Either a winning or a third replay winning can be established.

  In the RT state process under the RT preparation state (see FIG. 17), an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and the processing in the preparation state in steps S602 to S607 is executed. In step S602, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the second re-game winning is achieved. If the second re-game winning is established, a first RT start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the first RT state in step S603, and the RT state process is terminated. In the first RT start process, the RT preparation setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared and the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state to the first RT state. . In addition, 72 is set in a remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the RT state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  Here, the first RT state will be briefly described. The first RT state is a gaming state in which the first RT state lottery table set for the first RT state is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each winning combination is determined based on the lottery table. The first RT state ends when a predetermined number of games (72 times in the present embodiment) are played or BB is won.

  FIG. 19B is a first RT state lottery table selected under the first RT state of “setting 3”. In the first RT state lottery table, the same combination as that in the normal state lottery table is set as a combination to be judged. Further, the point value PV of the bell, watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination, and BB is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, but the point value PV of the first replay is set in the normal state lottery table. While the value is 8976, 55968 is set very high. Therefore, when the state transitions to the first RT state, the probability of winning the first replay becomes very high. Since the first regame prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the probability that the first regame prize is established is very high. By the way, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 19B is selected, the winning combination other than the first replay is won with the same probability as in the normal state, and the first replay is about 1.17 times smaller. Wins with a probability, and does not win any role with a probability of about 1 in 50.8. That is, the first RT state is a gaming state in which the percentage of games in which no winning is achieved is lower than in the normal state, and the first re-game winning is established with high probability. Therefore, when shifting to the first RT state, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times in a state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

  If it is determined in step S602 that the second re-game winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S604, and whether or not the third re-game winning is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. Determine whether. If the third re-game winning is established, a second RT start process is executed in step S605 to shift the gaming state to the second RT state, and the RT state process is terminated. In the second RT start process, the RT preparation setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state to the second RT state. . Further, 175 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the RT state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  Here, the second RT state will be briefly described. The second RT state is a gaming state in which the lottery table for the second RT state set for the second RT state is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each winning combination is determined based on the lottery table. Then, similarly to the first RT state, the second RT state ends when a predetermined number of games (175 times in the present embodiment) are played or BB is won.

  FIG. 19C is a lottery table for the second RT state selected under the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, the same combination as that in the normal state lottery table is set as a combination to be determined. Further, the point value PV of the bell, watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination, and BB is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, but the point value PV of the first replay is set in the normal state lottery table. While the value is 8976, it is set to 33260 which is very high. Therefore, when the state transitions to the second RT state, the probability of winning the first replay becomes very high. Since the first regame prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the probability that the first regame prize is established is very high. By the way, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 19 (c) is selected, a combination other than the first replay is won with the same probability as in the normal state, and the first replay is about 1.97 times. Wins with a probability, and does not win any role with a probability of about 1 / 2.73. That is, the second RT state is a gaming state in which the percentage of games in which no winning is achieved is lower than in the normal state, and the first re-game winning is established with high probability. Therefore, when shifting to the second RT state, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times in a state that is more advantageous than the normal state. In addition, when compared with the first RT state, when the state transitions to the second RT state, the proportion of games in which the first re-game winning is achieved is low and the proportion of games in which none of the winnings is achieved is high, while the state is more advantageous than the normal state. More games can be played than in the first RT state.

  If neither the second re-game winning or the third re-game winning is achieved in the RT preparation state, the process proceeds to step S606, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. To do. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S607, the RT preparation setting flag stored in the status information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process ends. As a result, when the BB is won in the RT preparation state, the gaming state shifts from the RT preparation state to the normal state. On the other hand, if the BB winning flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, when the second re-game prize or the third re-game prize is established under the RT preparation state, the gaming state shifts from the RT preparation state to the first RT state or the second RT state. Under these RT states, an affirmative determination is made in step S608 of the RT state process, and an RT end determination process shown in steps S609 to S613 is executed.

  In the RT end determination process, first, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S609, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S610. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that a predetermined number of games have been played in the first RT state or the second RT state, and therefore, stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S611. This RT setting flag is cleared, and this process is terminated. As a result, when the game is played a predetermined number of times under the RT state, the gaming state shifts from the first RT state or the second RT state to the normal state. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process advances to step S612 to determine whether or not the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S613, and the value of the remaining game number counter is cleared. Thereafter, in step S611, the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process ends. As a result, when the BB is won in the RT state, the gaming state shifts from the first RT state or the second RT state to the normal state. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0 and the BB winning flag is not set (when both step S610 and step S612 are NO), it means that the termination condition for the RT state is not satisfied. Therefore, this process is finished as it is.

  Next, the player's advantageous degree in the normal state, the first RT state, and the second RT state, more specifically, the expected value of the medal payout in each gaming state, and the medal possessed by the player after the end of the BB state The transition will be described. In the following, description will be made on the premise that a corresponding winning is established in the game won in the lottery. In addition, when the BB is won, the number of medals owned by the player in the BB state increases by 217, so when the BB winning is established, 220 bets (that is, the number of medals increased to 217 is the BB winning game bet). It is assumed that the medal payout of the value obtained by adding Equation 3 is performed. Similarly, when the first regame is won, it is possible to play the next game without inserting medals, and therefore, when the first replay prize is established, three medals are paid out. Assumed to be done.

  The winning probability of each combination in the normal state is about 1/200 of the BB winning probability, about 1/30 of the first replay winning probability, about 10.9 of the bell winning probability, watermelon winning probability Is 1/128, the cherry winning probability is approximately 73.0 / 1, and the winning combination probability is 1/128. The number of medals to be paid out when winning the prize is 220 for BB, 3 for the first replay, 8 for the bell, 6 for the watermelon, 4 for the cherry, and 1 for the winning combination. Here, the 220 medals to be paid out at the time of winning the BB are actually paid out under the BB state, and therefore need not be considered under the normal state. Therefore, the expected value of the medal payout per game under the normal state is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the medal payout number corresponding to the winning probability of each combination other than BB, and adding these multiplication results, which is about 1.25. It becomes a sheet. Since three medals are required to play one game, when a game is played in a normal state, the player's medal is reduced by about 1.75 for each game. There is expected.

  The winning probability of each combination in the first RT state is the same as the winning probability in the normal state, except that the first replay winning probability is about 1.17. Also, 220 medals paid out at the time of winning the BB need not be considered in the first RT state as in the normal state. Therefore, the expected value of medal payout per game under the first RT state is equal to a value obtained by multiplying the number of medal payouts corresponding to the winning probability of each combination other than BB, and adding the multiplication results. It will be 41 sheets. In other words, when a game is played in the first RT state, it is expected that medals owned by the player increase by about 0.41 for every game played.

  The winning probability of each combination in the second RT state is the same as the winning probability in the normal state, except that the first replay winning probability is about 1.97. Further, 220 medals paid out at the time of winning the BB need not be considered in the second RT state as in the normal state. Therefore, the expected value of medal payout per game under the second RT state is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the number of medal payouts corresponding to the winning probabilities of each combination other than BB and adding these multiplication results. It will be 37 sheets. In other words, when a game is played in the second RT state, it is expected that the medals owned by the player will decrease by about 0.63 each time one game is played.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram illustrating the transition of the expected value of owned medals when the game is continuously performed after the BB state ends. The solid line in the figure shows the transition of the expected value of owned medals when the RT preparation state shifts to the normal state via the first RT state, and the broken line passes from the RT preparation state to the second RT state. This shows the transition of the expected value of the owned medal when the state is shifted to the normal state.

  When the BB state ends, the player's owned medals increase by 217 compared to before the transition to the BB state. Thereafter, when the second re-game winning is established in the first game after the end of the BB state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state without increasing or decreasing the number of owned medals. In the first RT state, it is expected that the number of owned medals will increase by about 0.41 every time one game is played. It is expected that the number of owned medals will increase by about 247 compared to before the transition to the BB state. After that, since the gaming state shifts from the first RT state to the normal state, it is expected to decrease by about 1.75 each time one game is played until a BB winning is established.

  On the other hand, when the third re-game winning is established in the first game after the end of the BB state, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state without increasing or decreasing the number of owned medals. In the 2nd RT state, it is expected that the number of owned medals will decrease by about 0.63 every time one game is played. It is expected that the number of owned medals will increase by about 106 compared to before the shift to the BB state. After that, since the gaming state shifts from the first RT state to the normal state, it is expected to decrease by about 1.75 each time one game is played until a BB winning is established.

  As described above, when the state is shifted to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, the number of owned medals is expected to increase while 72 games are played in the first RT state, and thereafter the game in the normal state As a result, it is expected that the number of owned medals will decrease sharply. On the other hand, when transitioning to the 2nd RT state after the end of the BB state, the number of owned medals cannot be expected to increase as in games in the 1st RT state, but the number of owned medals will decrease for a relatively long period of 175 games. It can be expected to suppress. Then, when 140 games are played after the BB state is finished, more specifically, when the 139 games are played after the transition to the first RT state or the second RT state, the state is changed to the first RT state. The expected value of the increase of owned medals in the case of shifting is almost equal to the expected value of the increase of owned medals in the case of shifting to the second RT state. More precisely, at the stage of the 139th game, the expected value of the increase in possession medals when shifting to the first RT state is about 0.96 more, and at the stage of the 140th game, the transition to the second RT state is made. In this case, the expected value of increase of owned medals is about 0.16 more. When transitioning to the 2nd RT state, it is possible to play 36 games thereafter in the 2nd RT state. Therefore, when transitioning to the 1st RT state or the 2nd RT state, playing 140 games or more. In the case of shifting to the second RT state, the expected value for the increase in possession medals is higher than in the case of shifting to the first RT state. Conversely, if only less than 139 games are played after the transition to the first RT state or the second RT state, the medal possessed in the transition to the first RT state is more than the transition to the second RT state. The expected value of the increase of

  The degree of expectation for winning the BB will be described.

  The expectation of winning the BB in the first game immediately after the end of the BB state is about 1/200, that is, about 0.500% because the BB winning probability is about 1/200. The expectation of winning the BB in the second game after the BB state ends is the probability that the BB will not be won in the first game (approximately 199/200) and the probability that the BB will be won in the second game (approximately 200 minutes) Of 1) and about 1/201, that is, about 0.498%. Similarly, the expectation level of winning the BB in the third game after the end of the BB state is the probability of not winning the BB in the first game (approximately 199/200) and the probability of not winning the BB in the second game ( Since it is a value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning the BB in the third game (approximately 1/200), it is approximately 1/202, that is, approximately 0.495%. Thus, the probability of winning the BB in the nth game after the end of the BB state is the probability that all the BBs will not be won until the (n-1) th game after the BB state ends, and the BB winning in the nth game. Is a value obtained by multiplying the probability by The expectation level for winning the BB by the nth game after the end of the BB state is the cumulative addition of the expectation levels from the first game to the nth game after the end of the BB state. FIG. 21 shows the relationship between the number of games played after the end of the BB state and the expected degree of BB winning between the end of the BB state and the number of games. As shown in FIG. 21, in the present embodiment, in the 139th game after the end of the BB state, the expected degree of winning the BB so far is about 50%. In other words, if a game of 139 games or more is performed after the BB state ends, it can be expected that BB is won again with a probability of 50% or more.

  Next, with regard to the exit rate when the game is played by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, and the exit rate when the game is performed by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state. Think. The payout rate is an expected value of the ratio of medal payout with respect to the number of medal inserted. Note that the BB state and the RT preparation state are not taken into consideration because the game rate is the same regardless of which game is played. In order to facilitate understanding, the description will be made assuming that the state transitions to the first RT state or the second RT state without passing through the RT preparation state after the end of the BB state.

  The winning probabilities for each role other than the first replay are BB winning probability is about 1/200, Bell winning probability is about 10.9 / 1, watermelon winning probability is 1/128, regardless of the gaming state. The cherry winning probability is approximately 1 / 733.0 and the winning combination probability is 1/128. The number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is 220 for BB, 8 for bell, 6 for watermelon, 4 for cherry, and 1 for winning. Therefore, the expected value of medal payout per game for each of these combinations is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the number of medal payouts corresponding to the winning probability of each of these combinations and adding the multiplication results, and is about 1.94. Become.

  As for the first replay, since the winning probabilities differ depending on whether the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state, it is necessary to consider the proportion of the number of games under the RT state out of the total number of games. is there.

  When one unspecified game is selected, the probability that the game is the first game after the end of the BB state is about 1/200 because the BB winning probability is about 1/200, that is, about 0.500%. It is. The probability that the selected game is the second game after the end of the BB state is the probability that the game before the selected game is the first game after the end of the BB state (about 1/200) and the probability that the selected game is the BB Since it is a value obtained by multiplying the probability of not being the first game after the end of the state (approximately 199/200), it is approximately 1/201, that is, approximately 0.498%. Similarly, the probability that the selected game is the third game after the end of the BB state is selected as the probability (about 1/200) that the two games before the selected game are the first game after the end of the BB state. Multiply the probability that the previous game is not the first game after the end of the BB state (approximately 199/200) and the probability that the selected game is not the first game after the end of the BB state (approximately 199/200) Therefore, it is about 1/202, that is, about 0.495%. Thus, the probability that the selected game is the nth game after the end of the BB state is the (n-1) probability that the game before the selected game is the first game after the end of the BB state, and (n-2) ) A value obtained by multiplying all the games from before the game to the selected game by the probability that it is not the first game after the end of the BB state. The probability that the selected game is one of the first game after the end of the BB state to the nth game is cumulatively added from the probability of the first game after the end of the BB state to the probability of the nth game. It will be a thing. Therefore, the probability that the selected game is one of the first game to the 72nd game after the end of the BB, that is, the proportion of the total number of games in the first RT state is about 30.3%. . Similarly, the probability that the selected game is one from the first game to the 175th game after the end of the BB, that is, the proportion of the total number of games in the second RT state is about 58.4%. Become.

  When a game is played by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, the first replay winning probability under the normal state is about 7.30, and the first regame winning under the first RT state is The probability is about 1/17, and the number of medals to be paid out when winning is established is three. The ratio of the number of games under the first RT state to the total number of games is about 30.3%, and the ratio of the number of games under the normal state is about 69.7%. Therefore, the expected value of medal payout per game related to the first replay includes the first replay win probability, the medal payout number 3 and the proportion of the number of games under the corresponding gaming state in the normal state and Multiplying for the first RT state, the result is equal to the added value, which is about 1.06. Therefore, when a game is performed by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, the expected value of medal payout per game under the game state other than the BB state and the RT ready state is about 3.00. It becomes a sheet. Since three medals are required to play one game, the rate of play when a game is played by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state is about 100%. More precisely, the expected value of medal payout per game under the gaming state other than the BB state and the RT ready state is about 3.0058, and after the BB state ends, the game is always performed by shifting to the first RT state. In this case, the output rate is about 100.19%.

  If the game is played after the BB state has always been shifted to the second RT state, the first regame winning probability under the normal state is about 7.30th, and the first regame winning under the second RT state The probability is about 1/97, and the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is three. The ratio of the number of games under the second RT state to the total number of games is about 58.4%, and the ratio of the number of games under the normal state is about 41.6%. Therefore, the expected value of the medal payout per game related to the first replay is the first replay win probability, the medal payout number 3 and the ratio of the number of games under the corresponding game state. It is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the 2RT state and adding the result, which is about 1.06. Therefore, when a game is performed by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state, the expected value of medal payout per game under the game state other than the BB state and the RT ready state is about 3.00. It becomes a sheet. Since three medals are required to play one game, the rate of play when the game is played by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state is about 100%. More precisely, the expected value of paying out medals per game under the gaming state other than the BB state and the RT ready state is about 3.0032, and the game is always performed after the BB state is finished and the state is shifted to the first RT state. In this case, the output rate is about 100.10%.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, even if the transition is made to any RT state after the end of the BB state, there is almost no difference in the exit rate. For example, if the game is played 201 times after shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, the expected medal value to be paid out during the 201 games is about 604.17, and the player bets The number of medals to be played is 603, and the difference is about 1.17. Similarly, when the game is played 201 times after shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state, the expected medal value to be paid out during the 201 games is about 603.64, The number of medals to bet is 603, and the difference is about 0.64. Therefore, the difference number when the game is played 201 times after the end of the BB state and the difference number when the game is executed 201 times after the end of the BB state and the second RT state. And the difference between them is 0.53, which is 1 or less. Here, 201 times means the reciprocal of the BB winning probability (about 1/200) that becomes a trigger for the transition to the RT ready state, and the winning probability of multiple winning roles in the RT ready state (that is, the second replay and the third It is the sum of the reciprocal of about 1.17 which is the winning probability of replaying, and in other words, the reciprocal of the transition probability to the corresponding RT state. By the way, even if the number of differences is compared when 202 games are played, the difference becomes 0.52 and becomes 1 or less.

  According to the embodiment described in detail above, the following excellent effects are obtained.

  Since a plurality of winning combinations for winning both the second regame and the third regame are set, it is possible to create an opportunity that can be shifted to either the first RT state or the second RT state in the same game. In a situation where multiple winning roles are won, the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 7th “red 7” symbol have reached the winning line. If it is, the “Red 7” symbol stops on the active line and the second re-game winning prize is established, and the “Watermelon” symbol from No. 8 to the “White 7” symbol from No. 18 are awarded. When the right stop switch 44 is operated while reaching the active line, the “white 7” symbol is stopped on the active line, and the third re-game winning is established. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won, it is possible to allow the player to select which of the first RT state and the second RT state is to be transferred and which operation is executed. Become. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games. Furthermore, it is possible to execute the selection without hindering the progress of the game by allowing the player to select which RT state to shift to through which symbol the stop switch is operated. It becomes. For example, when the slot machine is configured to have a selection switch for selecting which RT state to shift to, the operation of the selection switch is performed separately from the act of operating the stop switch to stop the rotating reel. This is because it may be necessary for the player to feel annoyed or forget to operate the selection switch.

  When the first RT state is entered, 72 games are executed or when the BB is won, the first RT state is terminated, and when the second RT state is entered, 175 games are executed. The configuration is such that the second RT state is terminated when Ruka BB is won. Thus, by providing a difference in the number of games that can be executed under the RT state, it becomes possible for the player to select which RT state to shift to according to the situation at that time. In other words, if only 72 games or less can be executed after shifting to the RT state, the right stop switch 44 may be operated to shift to the first RT state, and 175 games or more after shifting to the RT state. This is because the right stop switch 44 may be operated to shift to the second RT state. Therefore, it is possible to entertain the player in the RT state regardless of the length of the game time that the player can play.

  When comparing the degree of advantage per game, the game in the first RT state has a greater degree of advantage than the game in the second RT state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly promote selection of whether to shift to the first RT state or the second RT state. When the first RT state and the second RT state are compared, the first RT state has a large advantage level per game, but the RT state ends early, and the second RT state has a small advantage level per game but is long-term. This is because the RT state continues for a long time.

  In the game under the first RT state, an increase of about 0.41 medals is expected every time one game is played, and in the game under the second RT state, about 0.63 each time a game is played. The medal is expected to decrease. By adopting such a configuration, a clear difference can be provided between the first RT state and the second RT state, and it is possible to more strongly encourage selection of whether to shift to the first RT state or the second RT state. Become. A player who can execute only 72 games or less after shifting to the RT state may shift to the first RT state where an increase in owned medals can be expected without winning BB if the game is played. This is because a player who can execute the RT and who wants to enjoy the RT state for as long as possible should shift to the second RT state.

  In addition, when a game with 175 games, that is, a game that ends the second RT state is performed after the transition to the first RT state, the medal possessed is more than when a game of 175 games is performed after the transition to the second RT state. The increase is expected to be low. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give a player a game under the RT state regardless of the length of the playable game time while clarifying the intention of the player to select one of the first RT state and the second RT state. Can be entertained. A player who can only execute a game of 72 games or less after shifting to any one of the RT states may shift to the first RT state in which an increase in owned medals can be expected without winning BB if the game is played. This is because the player who can execute the game of the game may shift to the second RT state in which the expectation of the BB winning can be expected while suppressing the decrease of the owned medals.

  In addition, in the game of the 139th game in which the expected value of the increase of owned medals when the state is shifted to the first RT state is equal to the expected value of the increase of owned medals when the state is shifted to the second RT state, BB The BB winning probability was set so that the expected degree of winning was about 50%. In such a configuration, a player who can execute a game of 175 games or more may shift to the first RT state if he / she is confident of winning BB within the following 139 games in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won. . This is because when BB is actually won, more medals can be owned as compared with the case where the state is shifted to the second RT state. On the other hand, a player who is not confident of winning the BB within 139 games may shift to the second RT state instead of the first RT state. This is because, when the BB is not actually won, more medals can be owned as compared with the case of shifting to the first RT state. In this way, it is possible to select which RT state to shift to while considering not only the game time that can be played thereafter but also the possessed medals and psychological status at that time, and the repetitive game is monotonous It is possible to suppress this.

  Furthermore, the exit rate in the case where the game is performed by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, and the exit rate in the case of performing the game by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state are almost equal. The winning probabilities of each combination in each gaming state and the number of games that can be executed in each RT state were determined so as to be equal. By adopting such a configuration, the player can select which RT state to shift to, so that the player can enjoy the game in each RT state, while having the intention of having a plurality of RT states. It is possible to suppress the dilution. That is, between the exit rate in the case where the game is performed by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, and the exit rate in the case of performing the game by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state This is because if there is a difference, it is assumed that unless there are special circumstances, it is assumed that the game will be executed with the expectation that it will be possible to have more medals by shifting to the RT state where the rate is higher.

  In the right reel 32R, when the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol as the second re-game symbol can reach the predetermined position, the “white 7” symbol as the third re-game symbol. Does not reach the predetermined position, and when the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol can reach the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol does not reach the predetermined position. The “Red 7” symbol and the “White 7” symbol are arranged apart from each other. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to reach the “Red 7” symbol on the active line where the winning is established while expecting to shift to the first RT state in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won. While operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing or expecting the transition to the second RT state, the right stop switch 44 is moved at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol can be reached on the active line where the winning is achieved. The player can select whether to operate. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  The right reel 32R has a “red 7” symbol and a “white 7” symbol so that the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol can reach a predetermined position regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Arranged. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player select either the “Red 7” symbol or the “White 7” symbol when stopping the right reel 32R in a situation where multiple winning combinations are won. It becomes. In addition, since the “Red 7” symbol or the “White 7” symbol can be stopped on the active line where the winning is established, regardless of the superiority or inferiority of the operation of the stop switch aiming at the symbol, the game with the above inferior skill It is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that a player cannot miss a game under the RT state even though the player has won multiple winning roles.

  For the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, a role as the second replay symbol and a role as the third replay symbol are given to the “replay” symbol, and the “replay” symbol is assigned to the corresponding stop switch 42, Regardless of the operation timing of 43, it has been arranged so that it can be reached on the effective line where the winning is established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid occurrence of missing in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won.

(Second Embodiment)
In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that an opportunity to win a multi-winning role occurs only when the gaming state transitions to the RT ready state. good. Therefore, as a second embodiment, a configuration will be described in which there is no RT preparation state and an opportunity to win a plurality of winning combinations in a normal state occurs. Although details will be described later, in the present embodiment, there are four types of gaming states, which are roughly divided into a normal state, a BB state, a first high probability state, and a second high probability state. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above embodiment, here, differences from the above embodiment will be described.

  First, the normal state lottery table selected in the lottery process when the gaming state is the normal state will be described. FIG. 22 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the lottery table according to the present embodiment, in addition to the six types of replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination, and BB, multiple winning combinations for winning both the first privilege and the second privilege are set. Has been. When determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table, the winning probability of BB is about 1/200, the winning probability of replay is about 7.30, and the winning probability of Bell is about 10.9 minutes. 1. The winning probability of watermelon is 1/128, the winning probability of cherry is about 73.0 / 1, the winning probability of 1 sheet role is 1/128, the winning probability of multiple winning roles is about 1/400 is there. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.36.

  In the present embodiment, when a re-game is won and the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R are stopped on the active line, a re-game privilege is given as a re-game prize. In addition, when winning the first privilege and stopping alongside the “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “red 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, the medal payout or re-payment will be given as the first privilege award. Although a gaming privilege is not granted, a privilege to shift to the first high probability state is granted. In addition, if you win the 2nd privilege and stop alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “White 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, Although a replay privilege is not granted, a privilege to shift to the second high probability state is granted. Since other roles are the same as those in the above embodiment, the description thereof is omitted.

  Next, in the present embodiment, a high probability state process is executed instead of the RT state process in step S211 of the normal process. Therefore, the high probability state process will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

  In the high probability state process, it is determined in step S801 whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If the current gaming state is not the BB state, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the first high probability state or the second high probability state. If it is not in any high probability state, it means that the current gaming state is the normal state, so the process proceeds to step S803, and the first privilege winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the payout determination process. Determine whether or not. When the first privilege winning is established, in step S804, the first start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the first high probability state, and the high probability state process is ended. In the first start process, the first setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the first high probability state. Further, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the high probability state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  Here, the first high probability state will be described. With the first high probability state, the lottery table for the first high probability state set for the first high probability state in the lottery process described above is selected, and whether or not each combination is successful is determined based on the lottery table. A gaming state. Then, the first high probability state ends when a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 100 times) are played.

  FIG. 24A is a lottery table for the first high probability state selected under the first high probability state of “Setting 3”. In the first high-probability state lottery table, the same combination as the normal state lottery table is set as a combination for which a determination of success or failure is made. In addition, although the point value PV of the replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, single piece combination, multiple winning combination is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, the BB point value PV is the normal state lottery table. In contrast to the setting value of 327, 654 is doubled. Therefore, in the first high probability state, a combination other than BB is won with the same probability as in the normal state, while BB is won with a probability twice higher than the normal state (about 1/100). Therefore, when shifting to the first high probability state, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times in a state that is more advantageous than the normal state.

  If it is determined in step S803 that the first privilege winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S805, and whether or not the second privilege winning is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination processing. judge. When the second privilege winning is established, the second start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the second high probability state in step S806, and the high probability state process is terminated. In the second start process, the second setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the second high probability state. Also, 33 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the high probability state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  Here, the second high probability state will be described. In the second high probability state, the lottery table for the second high probability state set for the second high probability state is selected in the lottery process described above, and whether or not each combination is successful is determined based on the lottery table. A gaming state. Then, the second high probability state ends when a predetermined number of games (33 times in the present embodiment) are played, as in the first high probability state.

  FIG. 24B is a lottery table for the second high probability state selected under the second high probability state of “Setting 3”. In the second high-probability state lottery table, the same combination as the normal state lottery table is set as a combination for which a determination of success or failure is to be made. In addition, although the point value PV of the replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, single piece combination, multiple winning combination is set to the same value as the normal state lottery table, the BB point value PV is the normal state lottery table. In contrast to the setting value of 327, 1308, which is four times the value, is set. Therefore, in the second high probability state, a combination other than BB is won with the same probability as in the normal state, while BB is won with a probability four times higher than the normal state (about 1 in 50.1). Therefore, when shifting to the second high probability state, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times in an advantageous state over the normal state.

  If neither the first privilege winning nor the second privilege winning is established under the normal state (when both steps S802 and S803 are NO), the present process is terminated without shifting to the high probability state.

  As described above, when the first privilege winning or the second privilege winning is established under the normal state, the first setting flag or the second setting flag is set, and the gaming state is set to the first high probability state or the second high probability. Transition to the state. In step S802, when the first setting flag or the second setting flag is set, it is determined that the current gaming state is a high probability state, and a hold determination process is performed in step S807, and step S808 is performed. The end determination process is executed at, and the high probability state process ends.

  The hold determination process is a process for holding and storing the result when the first bonus prize or the second bonus prize is established under a high probability state. Here, prior to the description of the hold determination process, the configuration of the RAM 106 will be briefly described.

  In the RAM 106, when the first privilege winning or the second privilege winning is established under a high probability state, there are a holding counter for storing the number of times of establishment and a holding storage area for storing the order of establishment. Is provided. The reserved storage area is composed of eight storage areas from the first area to the eighth area. The reserved storage area has a 1-byte configuration, and each bit is associated with each storage area. More specifically, they are associated with the first area, the second area,.

  In the hold determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 25, in step S901, it is determined whether or not the first privilege winning is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. When the 1st privilege winning is established, it progresses to Step S902 and 1 is added to the value of a holding counter. Thereafter, in step S903, 0 is set in the nth area corresponding to the value of the hold counter among the areas of the hold storage area, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S901 that the first privilege winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the second privilege winning is established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. To do. When the second privilege winning is established, the process proceeds to step S905, and 1 is added to the value of the hold counter. Thereafter, in step S906, 1 is set in the nth area corresponding to the value of the hold counter among the areas of the hold storage area, and this process is terminated. On the other hand, if neither the first bonus prize nor the second bonus prize has been established, this process is terminated.

  Next, the end determination process in step S808 will be described with reference to the flowchart in FIG.

  In the end determination process, first, in step S1001, it is determined whether or not a later-described standby flag is set. If the standby flag is not set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S1003. When the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that a predetermined number of games have been performed in the first high probability state or the second high probability state, and therefore in step S1004, the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is stored. The first setting flag or the second setting flag stored in is cleared. As a result, when a predetermined number of games are played in the high probability state, the gaming state is shifted from the first high probability state or the second high probability state to the normal state. In a succeeding step S1005, it is determined whether or not the value of the hold counter is 0. If it is 0, the end determination process is ended as it is.

  On the other hand, if the value of the hold counter is not 0 in step S1005, it means that a plurality of winning combinations are won under a high probability state, and the first privilege winning or the second privilege winning is established. In such a case, the value of the hold counter is decremented by 1 in step S1006, and the re-transfer process shown in steps S1007 to S1010 is executed to shift to the high-probability state corresponding to the privilege winning established under the high-probability state. Let me.

  In the remigration process, the data migration process is executed in step S1007. Specifically, the data stored in each storage area (each bit) in the reserved storage area is shifted by one bit to the lower bit side. In the following step S1008, it is determined whether or not the data overflowed as a result of shifting the data in the reserved storage area by 1 bit to the lower bit side, that is, the data stored in the first area before the data migration processing is 1 or not. To do. If the overflowing data is 0 instead of 1, it means that the first privilege winning is established under the high probability state, and therefore the first start process described above in step S1009 (see step S804, FIG. 23). Execute. Further, when the overflowing data is 1, it means that the second privilege winning is established under the high probability state, and therefore the second start process (see step S806, see FIG. 23) described above in step S1010. Run.

  After executing the re-migration process or if it is determined in step S1003 that the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S1011 and whether or not the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. Determine. If the BB winning flag is not set, this process is terminated. If the BB winning flag is set, a standby flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S1012, and this process is performed. finish.

  Thus, when BB is won in a high probability state, a standby flag is set in the BB winning game. If the standby flag is set, an affirmative determination is made in step S1001 of the end determination process even if it is determined in S802 of the high probability state process that the current gaming state is a high probability state. Then, the end determination process ends without subtracting 1 from the value of the remaining game number counter. That is, when BB is won, the processing under the high probability state is temporarily suspended. As described above, when BB is won in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, the second BB winning flag is not set, but the result is invalidated. Further, in each high probability state lottery table, a point value PV is set so that a combination other than BB is won with the same probability as in the normal state. For this reason, it can be said that when a BB is won under a high probability state, it is temporarily returned to the normal state until a BB winning is established. The standby flag is cleared in the state transition process of the BB state process (step S716, see FIG. 18), that is, after the end of the BB state. As a result, when the BB state is ended in a state where the standby flag is set, the gaming state returns from the BB state to the high probability state before the BB win.

  Next, the player's degree of advantage in the normal state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state will be described.

  In the present embodiment, only the BB winning probability is different between the normal state, the first high probability state, and the second high probability state. For this reason, a player's advantageous degree will change with the difference in the frequency | count of expectation used as BB winning. Here, the expected number of BB wins can be derived by multiplying the BB win probability by the number of games played. The BB winning probability is about 1/200 in the normal state, about 1/100 in the first high probability state, and about 1 in 50.1 in the second high probability state. For this reason, for example, if one game is played, it can be expected that BB is won about 0.0050 times in the normal state, and BB is won about 0.010 times in the first high probability state. In the second high probability state, BB can be expected to win about 0.020 times. Therefore, when comparing the player's advantage in one game, the game in the second high probability state has the highest player's advantage, and the game in the normal state has the player's advantage. The smallest.

  Next, when a multi-winning role is won, the game is always made to shift to the first high probability state, and when a multi-winning role is won, the game is always made to move to the second high probability state. Consider the player's degree of advantage in the case of being lost.

  Since 100 games can be played in the first high probability state, it can be expected that BB is won about once before the first high probability state ends. Since 33 games can be played in the second high probability state, it can be expected that BB will be won about 0.7 times before the second high probability state ends. In addition, when 67 games are played under normal conditions, it can be expected that BB will be won approximately 0.3 times. For this reason, when 100 games are played after winning a plurality of winning combinations and shifting to the second high probability state, it can be expected that BB is won about once. In this way, when 100 games are played after winning multiple winning roles, the BB is about once, regardless of whether the game is shifted to the first high probability state or the second high probability state. You can expect to win, and the player's advantage will be equal.

  Here, the player's advantage is compared based on the expected number of BB wins, but it goes without saying that the same result is obtained even when compared with the turnout ratio as in the above embodiment.

  As described in detail above, even if it is configured so that multiple winners win in the normal state, select which high probability state to shift to the player according to the situation at that time It becomes possible to make it. Therefore, regardless of the length of the game time that the player can play, the player can enjoy the game under a high probability state.

  In addition, the transition to the high probability state where the winning probability of BB is higher than that of the normal state, instead of the transition to the RT state where the winning probability of replay is higher than that of the normal state. However, the same effect as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  When multiple winning roles are won in a high probability state, the first start process or the second start process is not executed in the game in which the first privilege winning or the second privilege winning is established, but after the high probability state is ended. The first start process or the second start process is executed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for a player to enjoy a game under a high probability state. Surely, the first start process or the second start process is executed in the game in which the first bonus prize or the second bonus prize is established, and the values of the setting flag and the remaining game number counter set in the state information storage area 106c are set. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that changes. However, in the case of such a configuration, the value of the setting flag and the remaining game number counter set in the state information storage area 106c becomes invalid at the time when any privilege winning is established. There is a possibility that the player will be disappointed and unable to enjoy the game under the high probability state thereafter. In addition, in order to eliminate the above-mentioned concerns, if a winning combination corresponding to the current high probability state is established when a multiple winning role is won under a high probability state, a new value is added to the current remaining game number counter value. It is also possible to adopt a configuration (added). However, in such a configuration, if the player accidentally establishes a bonus prize on the side that does not correspond to the current high probability state, the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c and Compared to a configuration in which the value of the remaining game number counter is changed, there is a concern that the player is likely to be disappointed. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the first start process or the second start process is executed after the high probability state ends, the above concerns can be preferably solved.

  When BB is won in a high probability state, a standby flag is set to temporarily suspend the high probability state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game under a high probability state regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop switch aiming at the symbol. As described above, when BB is won and a BB winning is not established in the winning game, the BB winning flag is valid until the BB winning is established. If a BB is won in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, the second BB winning flag is not set but the result is invalidated. For this reason, in the situation where the value of the remaining game number counter is subtracted in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the substantial number of games that can receive the BB lottery under the high probability state is This is because it will change depending on the skill.

  In addition, it is not limited to the description content of embodiment mentioned above, For example, you may implement as follows.

  (1) In the first embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations that are won in both the second replay and the third replay are set, and a single winning combination or a third replay that is won only in the second replay. However, it is possible to set these single winning combinations. However, in such a configuration, it is desirable that the winning probability of the single winning combination is lower than the winning probability of the multiple winning combination. This is because the opportunity for the player to select which RT state to shift to decreases.

  (2) In the first embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of winning combinations can be won only when the RT preparation state is entered. However, the index values IV and points corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations in the normal state lottery table Needless to say, the value PV may be set so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won even in a normal state.

  (3) In the first embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the two RT states of the first RT state and the second RT state are provided as the gaming state in which the winning probability of the first replay is higher than the normal state. It is good also as a structure provided with three or more types of RT states. Further, in a configuration including three or more types of RT states, a configuration including an RT state that can be selected by the player and an RT state that cannot be selected by the player may be employed. Specifically, a multiple winning combination that can be shifted to the first RT state or the second RT state as described in the first embodiment, and a single that can only be shifted to the third RT state. Establish a winning role.

  (4) In the first embodiment described above, when the second regame prize or the third regame prize is established, the bonus for replaying and the privilege for shifting to the corresponding RT state are given. It is good also as a structure to which only the privilege which transfers to corresponding RT state is provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure to which the privilege which transfers to RT state corresponding after changing to a predetermined | prescribed game state is provided. Specifically, it is configured such that a privilege for shifting to the corresponding RT state after shifting to the BB state is given.

  (5) In the first embodiment described above, the difference in the winning probability of the first replay is configured to change the player's degree of advantage in each game state of the normal state, the first RT state, and the second RT state. However, in addition to this, a configuration may be adopted in which a difference in the winning probability of a small role such as a bell is provided to change the player's degree of advantage in each gaming state.

  (6) In the first embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the first RT state or the second RT state, the player has a greater degree of advantage than the normal state. However, the player has an advantage over the normal state. It is good also as a structure with a small degree. Even in the case of such a configuration, if the player can select whether to shift to the first RT state or the second RT state through which operation is executed, the player can be selected. In addition to actively participating in the game, it is possible to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among repeated games.

  For example, when the transition is made to the first RT state, the re-game winning probability is about 1/7. When the transition is made to the second RT state, the re-game winning probability is about 1/6. The game winning probability is approximately halved, and in each RT state, it is expected that the medal owned by the player will decrease every time one game is played, and in the normal state, the medal owned by the player plays one game. The configuration is expected to increase every time. The first RT state is ended when 300 games are executed or BB is won, and the second RT state is ended when 500 games are executed or BB is won. . In addition, when the game is played 500 times by shifting to the first RT state, the expected value for the increase in owned medals is higher than when the game is played 500 times by shifting to the second RT state. . In such a configuration, if there is confidence in winning the BB within 300 games after the end of the BB state, for example, the state may be shifted to the second RT state. This is because, when BB is actually won, more medals can be owned as compared with the case where the state is shifted to the first RT state. On the other hand, a player who is not confident of winning BB may shift to the first RT state instead of the second RT state. This is because, if the BB is not won even if the game is actually performed 500 times or more, more medals can be owned as compared to the case of shifting to the second RT state. In this way, it is possible to select which RT state to shift to while considering not only the game time that can be played thereafter but also the possessed medals and psychological status at that time, and the repetitive game is monotonous It is possible to suppress this.

  (7) In the first embodiment, by selecting which of the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol is to be operated, the first RT state and the second RT state are selected. Although the game state can be selected, the stop switch operated when selecting the RT state may be the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43.

  (8) In the first embodiment, by selecting which of the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol is to be operated, the first RT state and the second RT state are selected. Although the game state can be selected from which game state is selected, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and any configuration may be used as long as the player can select the RT state to be transferred. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the first RT winning is established, and when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated as the first stop command, the second RT is awarded. It is assumed that a prize is established.

  (9) In the first embodiment, the RT state is selected by operating the right stop switch 44. However, the configuration is selected by operating the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44. Alternatively, a configuration may be adopted in which selection is performed through operation of all the stop switches 42 to 44. However, with these configurations, there is a concern that the degree of freedom in the symbol arrangement of the corresponding reels may be reduced, or the frequency of occurrence of missing may be increased.

  (10) In the first embodiment, when multiple winning combinations are won, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol is a winning line regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. Although it is configured to stop upward, i.e., a configuration in which missing is not generated, a configuration in which missing is also possible. For example, the 12th “white 7” symbol of the right reel 32R is changed to a symbol other than the “red 7” symbol. In such a configuration, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 8th to 10th symbols of the right reel 32R have reached the effective line where the winning is established, “red 7” is displayed on the effective line. “” And “White 7” symbols cannot be stopped, resulting in missing. In such a configuration, in a situation where multiple winning roles are won, in addition to selecting which RT state to shift to, it is possible to allow the player to select not to shift to any RT state It becomes. Therefore, for example, it becomes possible to reduce the chance that a player who cannot execute a subsequent game must feel sorry for having to end the game in the RT state.

  (11) In the first embodiment, the second replay prize is established when the replay symbol, “replay” symbol, and “red 7” symbol are stopped in order from the left on the active line. On the line, the 3rd replay winning combination is established when stopped alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “White 7” symbol in order from the left. The configuration is not limited and is arbitrary. For example, as in the case of cherry winning, when the “red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the second re-game winning may be established regardless of the result of stopping the other reels 32L and 32M. good.

  (12) In the first embodiment, for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, the “replay” symbol is given a role as the second replay symbol and a role as the third regame symbol. However, as with the right reel 32R, the second regame symbol may be different from the third regame symbol. However, in such a configuration, when the left reel 32L or the middle reel 32M is stopped before the right reel 32R, the replay symbols of both replay symbols will not be lost. It is necessary to devise the arrangement.

  (13) In the first embodiment, for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, the “replay” symbol is given a role as the second replay symbol and a role as the third regame symbol. However, the “watermelon” symbol may be given a role as the second replay symbol and a role as the third regame symbol, or the “bell” symbol may be assigned the role as the second regame symbol and the third symbol. It is good also as a structure which provides the role as a re-game symbol. However, if the “watermelon” symbol is given a role as the second re-game symbol and a role as the third re-game symbol, in any situation where multiple winners are won, There will be an opportunity to miss a prize.

  (14) In the first embodiment, in the right reel 32R, the second replay symbol and the third regame symbol are arranged so as to be separated from each other by four symbols or more on the side where the reel rotates. When the right stop switch 44 is operated to stop the replay symbol at a predetermined position, the other replay symbol does not reach the predetermined position. This is an example in the case of a slot machine in which the maximum number of slips that can be slid on a predetermined specified time is 4 symbols. In the case of a slot machine having a different maximum number of slips, each replay symbol may be arranged apart from the “(maximum number of slips on which the reel can slide)” symbol or more.

  (15) In the first embodiment, when the game is shifted to the first RT state, an increase in medals is expected every time one game is performed, and when the game is shifted to the second RT state, a decrease in medals is expected every time one game is played. Although it is configured, it is possible to have a configuration in which an increase in medals is expected every time one game is performed even if the transition is made to any RT state, or 1 regardless of the transition to any RT state. A configuration in which a decrease in medals is expected each time a game is played may be adopted. Even in the case of these configurations, if the medal payout expected value per game under the first RT state is higher than the expected medal payout value per game under the second RT state, the first The same effects as those of the embodiment can be obtained.

  (16) In the first embodiment, the advantage per game is different between the first RT state and the second RT state. However, the same configuration may be used. That is, only the number of games that can be executed under the RT state is different between the first RT state and the second RT state. However, in such a configuration, since it is considered that a player who can execute a game for a long time will always select the second RT state and execute the game, the intention of providing a plurality of RT states is rare. There is a concern about the possibility of becoming.

  (17) In the first embodiment, when the game is played by always shifting to the first RT state after the end of the BB state, the game is performed by always shifting to the second RT state after the end of the BB state. In this case, the output rate is almost equal to the output rate, but a different configuration may be used. However, in such a configuration, if a player wishes to end the game with more medals, the player always executes the game by selecting the RT state with the higher turnout rate. Therefore, there is a concern that the intention of providing a plurality of RT states may be diluted.

  (18) In the first embodiment described above, a configuration including a predetermined number of games being executed and winning a BB as an RT condition termination condition has been described. However, a predetermined number of games are executed. The RT state may be terminated only in the case where it is made, or it may be configured such that a BB winning is established instead of winning the BB as an ending condition. Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs the lottery of whether RT state is complete | finished under RT state, and terminates RT state when the said lottery is won. For example, in the first RT state, the end lottery that is won in 1/72 is executed every game, and in the second RT state, the end lottery that is won in 1/175 is executed every game. In such a configuration, 72 games can be expected to be played by the end of the first RT state, and 175 games can be expected to be played by the end of the second RT state. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effect as the first embodiment is achieved. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs an end lottery every time a predetermined number of games are performed instead of the structure which performs an end lottery every game, and when a predetermined winning combination is won or a predetermined winning is achieved It is good also as a structure which performs an end lottery. Alternatively, the RT state may be terminated when a predetermined winning combination is won or when a predetermined winning is achieved.

  (19) In the first embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the second re-game winning flag and the third re-game winning flag are set. However, this configuration is changed. In other words, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the multiple winning flag is set. When a plurality of winning flags are set, the sliding table is set and changed so that the second regame winning and the third regame winning can be established. In such a configuration, a winning flag (second regame winning flag, third replay winning flag) corresponding to each winning mode is not set, but if a plurality of winning flags are set, the second regame winning and the second winning flag are set. Since it is possible to establish a 3 re-game win, this is equivalent to winning the second re-game and the third re-game internally. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said 1st Embodiment.

  Needless to say, the above-described configurations (1) to (19) may be applied to the second embodiment. If the second replay is read as the first privilege, the third replay is read as the second privilege, and the RT state is read as the high probability state, it is clear that the same effect is obtained.

  (20) In each of the above embodiments, by providing a difference in the winning probability of one combination (the first replay winning probability in the first embodiment and the BB winning probability in the second embodiment) Although the player's degree of advantage in each game state is changed, the same effects as those in the above embodiments can be obtained as long as the player's degree of advantage in each game state is different.

  For example, a difference is not provided in the winning probability of a combination, but a difference is provided in a suggestion probability that suggests a winning combination when a predetermined combination is won. At this time, the symbols are arranged on at least one reel so that some sort of missing occurs regardless of the operation timing of the stop switch. In such a configuration, it is possible to change the occurrence frequency of the miss by changing the suggestion probability when winning the role that causes the miss, and as a result, the rate of play per game in each gaming state It is possible to make a difference in Moreover, it is good also as a structure from which the role to suggest in each game state differs. Even with such a configuration, if the winning probabilities of the suggested roles are different, it is possible to change the occurrence frequency of the missed game, and as a result, there is a difference in the rate of participation per game in each gaming state It becomes possible.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure from which the factor from which a player becomes advantageous differs in the case where the 1st privilege winning is achieved and the case where the 2nd privilege winning is achieved.

  For example, when the first privilege winning is established, the player's advantage in the transition gaming state is increased as a result of the higher re-winning probability than the normal state, and the second privilege winning is established. In some cases, the player's advantage in the game state of the transfer destination is increased as a result of the BB winning probability being higher than in the normal state.

  Alternatively, when the first privilege winning is established, the player's advantage in the game state of the transfer destination is increased as a result that the re-game winning probability is higher than that in the normal state, and the second privilege winning is established. In such a case, the player has a higher degree of advantage in the transition-destination gaming state as a result of the higher the suggestion probability when winning the predetermined role than in the normal state.

  Alternatively, when the first privilege win is established, the player's advantage in the game state of the transfer destination is increased as a result of the BB winning probability being higher than the normal state, and the second privilege win is established. Is configured such that the player's advantage in the game state of the transfer destination increases as a result of the higher the suggestion probability at the time of winning the predetermined role than in the normal state.

  In the case where the factors that the player is advantageous to have different configurations as described above, it is possible to vary the benefits given with high probability in each gaming state, so in addition to the above-described effects, the game Diversity of sex can be achieved.

  In applying any of the above-described configurations, when a multi-winning role is won, the game is always performed by shifting to one gaming state, and when a multi-winning role is won, the other The winning probability and suggestion probability of each role, the number of games that can be executed in a gaming state advantageous to the player, etc. so that the player's advantage level in the game state is equal to the game state It is desirable to set Moreover, in each structure mentioned above, although the factor which a player becomes advantageous was made into one, it cannot be overemphasized that it may be made into two or more. For example, when the first privilege win is established, the player's advantageous degree in the game state of the transfer destination is increased as a result of the re-game winning probability and the BB winning probability being higher than in the normal state, and the second privilege In the case where a winning is established, the player's advantage in the game state of the transfer destination is increased as a result that the suggestion probability and the re-game winning probability at the time of winning the predetermined role are higher than in the normal state.

  (21) In the second embodiment, the winning probability of multiple winning roles (about 1/400) and the maximum number of games that can be executed under the high probability state (100 when the state shifts to the first high probability state). The storage area is composed of eight storage areas, but the number of storage areas to be provided is arbitrary. However, it is desirable to provide a storage area that is equal to or more than the expected number of winning for the multiple winning combination in a high probability state so that winning of the multiple winning combination is not invalidated.

  (22) In the second embodiment, in the hold determination process, when the first privilege win is established, 0 is set in the hold storage area, and when the second privilege win is established, the hold storage area is set. However, in the configuration in which the initial value of each storage area in the hold storage area is 0, the hold determination process may be terminated as it is when the first privilege winning is established. In the configuration in which the initial value of each storage area is 1, the hold determination process may be terminated as it is when the second privilege winning is established.

  (23) In the second embodiment, a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can be won in the high probability state in addition to the normal state is described, but a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations can be won in the BB state may be employed. Even if it is the case where it is such a structure, if it is set as the structure which performs a pending | holding determination process in a BB state process, there can exist an effect similar to the said 2nd Embodiment.

  (24) In the second embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in a high probability state, the first start process or the second start process is executed after the high probability state ends. It is good also as a structure which performs a 1st start process or a 2nd start process with the game in which 1 privilege prize or the 2nd privilege prize was established. At this time, the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c and the value of the remaining game number counter may be changed (rewritten), or the setting flag set at that time and the setting flag newly set If they are equal, a new value may be added (added) to the value of the remaining game number counter.

  In addition, in a configuration in which the factors that the player is advantageous in the game state of the transfer destination are different, each setting flag can be stored separately in the state information storage area, and the remaining game number counter corresponding to each gaming state It is good also as a structure which performs 1st start process or 2nd start process with the game in which 1st privilege winning or 2nd privilege winning was established.

  (25) In the second embodiment, when the BB is won under the high probability state, the standby flag is set and the high probability state is temporarily suspended. However, the high probability state may be temporarily suspended. However, in such a configuration, since the actual number of games that can receive a BB lottery under a high probability state will vary depending on the skill of the player, for example, suggesting the result when winning BB, It is desirable to encourage the player to establish a BB prize.

  (26) In the second embodiment, in the first start process and the second start process, a predetermined number of games is set in the remaining game number counter. A configuration may be adopted in which one game number is selected from the number of games and set in the remaining game number counter.

  For example, when the first privilege winning is established, 50 games or 150 games are selected, and the selected ratio of the number of games is 50%. In such a configuration, since the end condition of the first high probability state can be changed, the first privilege winning is established while expecting how many games can be executed under the first high probability state. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game. Further, by setting the selected ratio of 50 games and 150 games to 50%, the average number of games that can be executed under the first high probability state can be 100 games. As a result, even if the termination condition of the first high probability state is changed, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the game is always performed by shifting to the first high probability state, When the game is won, the player can be made to have the same degree of advantage as when the game is played by always shifting to the second high probability state, and the same effect as the second embodiment is achieved. be able to.

  In the first embodiment, it goes without saying that one game number may be selected from a plurality of predetermined game numbers and set in the remaining game number counter.

  (27) In the second embodiment, the player's advantage per game is different between the case of shifting to the first high probability state and the case of shifting to the second high probability state. It is good also as an equal structure. That is, even if it shifts to any game state, it is set as the structure which wins BB with a probability twice as high as a normal state. When the first privilege winning is established, 250 games or 28 games are selected as an end condition, and the selection rate of 250 games is 10% and the selection rate of 28 games is 90. %. In addition, when the second privilege winning is established, 75 games or 37 games are selected as an end condition, and the selection rate of 75 games is 33% and the selection rate of 37 games is 67. %. In such a configuration, the average number of games that can be executed under a high probability state is about 50 games regardless of which bonus winning is established, and the same bonus winning is repeatedly established and played. The output rate in the case becomes equal.

  In the above configuration, since the end condition of the high probability state can be changed, it becomes possible to establish one of the bonus prizes while expecting how many games can be executed under the high probability state. Can be suppressed.

  When the first privilege winning is established, 28 games that are the shortest number of games as the high probability end condition, or 250 games that are the longest number of games as the high probability end condition are the high probability end condition. The configuration is set as Further, when the second privilege winning is established, 37 games that are the second shortest number of games as the end condition in the high probability state, or 75 games that are the second longest number of games as the end condition in the high probability state. The configuration is set as the termination condition of the high probability state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to more strongly encourage the player to select which of the bonus winnings to operate the right stop switch 44, so that the player can actively participate in the game. . When the first privilege win is established, there is a possibility that the number of games that can be executed under the high probability state may be the smallest as compared with the case where the second privilege win is established, while under the high probability state. There is a possibility that the number of games that can be executed is the largest, resulting in high risk and high return. In addition, when the second privilege winning is established, the risk is reduced while the return is also reduced as compared with the case where the first privilege winning is established. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to select which bonus award will be established in consideration of the risks that can be borne and the required return after considering the number of medals owned by the player, the playable game time, etc. Because it becomes.

  Moreover, when the 1st privilege prize and the 2nd privilege prize were established, it was set as the structure with a high possibility that the number of games less than the number of games will be selected. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more carefully consider the risks that the player can bear, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game.

  As described above, the number of games to be set is changed depending on which privilege winning is established, while the expected value of the number of games to be set is substantially equal to 50 games. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to enjoy a game in a high probability state by allowing a player to select which privilege winning is established, that is, the number of games set as an end condition. However, it is possible to suppress the feature that the termination condition of the high probability state changes from being diluted. In other words, for example, when the configuration is such that the expected value of the number of games set when the first privilege winning is established is higher than the expected value of the number of games set when other privilege winning is established. Even if the ratio of setting one game is high, the average value of the set number of games approaches the expected value by repeatedly establishing the first privilege winning. This means that when the first privilege win is established, it is expected that the player's degree of advantage becomes larger than when other privilege wins are established. For this reason, it is assumed that the player always operates the right stop switch 44 to establish the first privilege prize, unless there are special circumstances such as a short game time that can be played after shifting to the high probability state, This is because the meaning of providing the second privilege winning is diluted.

  (28) In each of the above embodiments, the number of games that can be expected to be executed under a gaming state advantageous to the player differs depending on which winning is established when a plurality of winning combinations are won. The same configuration may be used. At this time, the factors that make the player advantageous in the game state of the transfer destination are different depending on which winning is established, and the rate of winning per game is the same. In such a configuration, when multiple winning roles are won, it is possible to let the player select which gameability he wants to enjoy and to enjoy the game in the game state of the transition destination Become.

  (29) In each of the above embodiments, a configuration in which a plurality of winning combinations are set and a specific game state (RT state, high probability state) can be selected in the same game is selected. It is good also as a structure which does not set. In such a configuration, it is not possible to select which specific game state (RT state, high probability state) to shift to in the same game, but if one of the roles is won, a winning is established and the specific game It is possible to select whether to shift to the state or not to shift to the specific gaming state by not establishing a winning. Therefore, if a player wins a role that shifts to a specific game state on an undesired side, the corresponding winning is not established, and a role that shifts to a specific game state on the side desired by the player in a subsequent game is won. You can play the game while expecting to do it. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effects as those of the above embodiments can be obtained.

  (30) In the second embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in the lottery process, the first privilege winning or the second privilege winning can be established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a configuration may be adopted in which a first bonus prize or a second bonus prize can be established when another lottery is won. For example, in a configuration in which a predetermined lottery is performed and a sliding table is set when the lottery result of a combination is out of place, a first bonus award or a second bonus award is established when the predetermined lottery result is a win. It is configured to set a possible sliding table. The same applies to the first embodiment.

  (31) In each of the above embodiments, it is determined whether or not a start command is issued after three medals are betted. However, a start command is also issued after one or two bets are placed. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not the error has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table and a sliding table corresponding to the betting situation.

  (32) In each of the above-described embodiments, as a privilege to be given, in addition to the privilege that the game state shifts and the privilege of replaying, the privilege to pay out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to this configuration. Any configuration may be used as long as it gives a player some kind of privilege. For example, a configuration in which a prize other than a medal is paid out instead of a medal to pay out a medal may be used. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages credits owned by a player, an increase in credited medals corresponds to provision of a privilege.

  (33) In each of the above embodiments, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having five lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. Or a slot machine having seven effective lines.

  (34) In each of the above embodiments, the so-called A type slot machine has been described. However, the B type, the C type, the combined type of the A type and the C type, the combined type of the B type and the C type, and further the CT game. The present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as a provided type, and it is apparent that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained in any case. In addition, examples of bonus winning in each type include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, CT winning and the like.

  (35) In each of the above-described embodiments, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied has been described. However, the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are combined. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Therefore, the gaming value seen in the current gaming hall in which pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed is used. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the 1st lottery table, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st RT states, (c) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. is there. The figure which shows transition of the expected value of the possession medal when the game is continuously performed after the BB state ends. The figure which shows the relationship between the number of games played after completion | finish of BB state, and the expectation degree which becomes BB winning after the end of BB state until the said number of games. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows a high probability state process. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st high probability states, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd high probability states. The flowchart which shows a holding | maintenance determination process. The flowchart which shows an end determination process.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... an upper lamp constituting an auxiliary effect part or auxiliary effect means, 64 ... a speaker constituting an auxiliary effect part or auxiliary effect means, 65 ... an auxiliary display part constituting an auxiliary effect part or auxiliary effect means, 81 ... sub-control Display control device as a substrate, 101... Main control device as a main control substrate, 102. CPU constituting the various control means such as and the main control unit.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start determination means for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Display control means for controlling display of the means;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is winning, and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning result is stopped at the effective position, in a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a special role winning and the special picture stops at the effective position, the special gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a special gaming state where a predetermined number of gaming media can be expected;
If the lottery result of the lottery means is a special role winning and the special design does not stop at the effective position, the reservation storage unit reserves and stores the special role winning until the special design stops at the effective position When,
A first specific gaming state transition means for transitioning the gaming state to a first specific gaming state in which the player's degree of advantage is different from the first gaming state;
A second specific game state transition means for shifting the game state to a second specific game state in which the player's advantage is different from that of the first game state;
Selection operation means operated to select which one of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is to be shifted to ;
Setting means for setting information related to the number of games that can be executed in the corresponding specific game state when the first specific game state or the second specific game state is entered;
Update means for updating information related to the number of games each time one game is performed when the first specific game state or the second specific game state is entered.
Specific game state ending means for ending the transferred specific game state based on the update result of the update means;
Interruption means for interrupting the updating of the updating means until the special gaming state ends when the special combination is won in the first specific gaming state or the second specific gaming state;
Lottery information setting means for setting lottery information used for the lottery based on the gaming state ;
The first specific gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the first specific gaming state based on the selection operation means performing a first specific operation, and the second specific gaming state transition means Based on the fact that the selection operation means has performed the second specific operation, the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state ,
The lottery information setting means has a higher probability in the second specific gaming state than in the first gaming state so that a probability of winning the special role is higher than in the first gaming state in the first specific gaming state. In order to increase the probability of winning the special role, the probability of winning the special role is different between the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state, and under the first specific gaming state. And an expected value of the ratio of the number of game media provided to the number of game media used when a game is executed under the first game state, and the game is played under the second specific game state and the first game state. the expected value of the proportion of grant number of game media for the number of used game media when executed, but the gaming machine characterized that you set the lottery information in the respective game state to be substantially equal.

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