JP5441061B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine in which the winning probability of a special combination for shifting to a special game that is advantageous to a player changes (has a probability variation) according to the gaming state or the like.

In a conventional slot machine, a winning lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is set to a normal probability (for example, 1 / 7.3) and a winning lottery table in which a high probability (for example, about 1 / 1.5) is set. A slot machine is known (see, for example, Patent Document 1).
In this technique, when a winning lottery table with a high replay winning probability is used (RT game), it is possible to wait for a special winning combination without reducing the number of medals owned.

  In the field of ball game machines, a technique (probability variation) is known in which the jackpot winning probability is changed from a normal probability to a high probability. For example, if the jackpot is divided into a normal jackpot and a probability variation jackpot, and the probability variation jackpot, the jackpot probability is set high (for example, about 10 times) until the next jackpot after the jackpot game ends. is there.

Japanese Patent No. 3792966

In the conventional slot machine, it is conceivable to apply the probability variation used in the ball game machine to the slot machine.
However, if the conventionally known probability variation game of a ball game machine is applied to a slot machine as it is, there is no novelty, and a unique feature of a slot machine that is essentially different from a ball game machine is exhibited. Is insufficient.

In addition, in the slot machine, when the hall is closed in the state of RT game and the setting is changed thereafter, the RT game may be cleared.
In this case, when a game is played on the table at the beginning of the next day, if it is an RT game, it means that the setting has not been changed, and if it is not an RT game, it means that the setting has been changed. . Therefore, the player may be notified of the presence or absence of the setting change.
Even if the probability variation is installed in the slot machine, the same problem as described above is expected to occur.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is to make it difficult to understand whether or not there is a setting change and whether or not the current gaming state is changing in probability when executing a probability changing game in a slot machine.

The present invention solves the above-described problems by the following means. An embodiment corresponding to parentheses is shown.
The invention of claim 1 (fifteenth embodiment) is a payout rate setting means (setting change switch) for determining any one set value from a plurality of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different payout rates. 44 and set value changing means 60), a role lottery table (62) in which the winning probability of each role is determined, and a role lottery means (61) for drawing a role using the role lottery table, The lottery table includes a special combination (1BB or RB) for shifting to a special game (1BB game or RB game) advantageous to the player, and a winning probability of a combination including a replay for causing the player to replay The winning combination probability of the special combination and the winning combination probability of the special combination is almost the same value as the first combining lottery table, and the winning probability of the replay is set higher than that of the first combination lottery table. Second role lottery Table (62B) and a third role lottery table (62D) in which the winning probability of the special role is set higher than that of the first role lottery table and the winning probability of the replay is substantially the same value as the second role lottery table. ), And at least the first combination lottery table and the second combination lottery table of the combination lottery tables are provided for each of the set values, and the higher the set value, the higher the winning probability of the special combination In a game that is set high and uses the third combination lottery table, whether or not a predetermined condition (digestion of a predetermined number of games or winning of a game state transition combination) for changing the combination lottery table is satisfied And when it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the role lottery table is controlled to be switched to the first role lottery table or the second role lottery table, In the case where the third role lottery table is used, when the set value is changed by the payout rate setting means before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the set value is changed to the set value after the set value is changed. Control is performed to switch to the corresponding second combination lottery table.

(Function)
In the invention of claim 1, the first role lottery table, the second role lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is set higher than that of the first role lottery table, and the special role winning probability is higher than that of the first role lottery table. And a third combination lottery table in which the winning probability of replay is substantially the same value as the second combination lottery table.
When the setting value is changed in the case where the third role lottery table is used, after the setting value is changed, the second role lottery table corresponding to the setting value is switched. Therefore, even after the setting is changed, the replay winning probability is maintained.

According to the present invention , since the winning probability of the special role can be changed from a high probability to a normal probability without changing the winning probability of replay before and after the setting change, the setting change can be performed so that the player does not know .

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a display window and a reel, and an effective line. It is a figure which shows the combination of the kind of combination, the number of payout, etc., and a symbol. It is a figure which shows a role lottery table (non-inside inside game). It is a figure which shows the winning probability of the special combination for every setting value. It is a figure which shows a role lottery table (an inside game and a special game). It is a figure explaining transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the example of arrangement | positioning and a display of an external information processing apparatus. In 3rd Embodiment, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the overlapping winning of a game state transition combination, and the order of pushing a stop switch. In 5th Embodiment, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the duplicate winning of a game state transition combination, the pushing order of a stop switch, and a winning combination. In 6th Embodiment, it is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol of a game state transition combination. In a 9th embodiment, it is a figure showing a combination lottery table for every medal insertion number of high probability games and RT games. In a 10th embodiment, it is a figure showing an example which transmits a signal for counting the number of games to an external information processor from a slot machine. In 11th Embodiment, it is a figure which shows the stop aspect of the reel at the time of duplication winning of the game state transition combination A and the small combination 2. FIG.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings.
<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 in the first embodiment. The slot machine 10 includes a game (main) control means 50 and an effect (sub) control means 70.

  The game control means 50 controls the progress of games such as winning lottery, reel 31 drive control, and payout at the time of winning, and is provided on a main control board (not shown). A CPU for performing a game, a ROM for storing a program necessary for the progress of the game, a RAM for temporarily storing data taken in when the CPU performs various controls, and the like.

  The effect control means 70 controls the output of game information and game information during the game and in the game standby. The effect control means 70 is provided on a sub-control board (not shown), and a CPU that performs calculations, a ROM that stores data for effects (such as effect patterns), and a CPU perform various effects. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data taken in when outputting is provided.

  The sub control board is a control board belonging to a lower level of the main control board. The game control means 50 and the effect control means 70 are electrically connected, and are configured so that signals and information (commands) are transmitted from the game control means 50 to the effect control means 70 in one direction. .

As shown in FIG. 1, on the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 50, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, a (left, middle, right) stop switch 42, and a setting change switch 44 are electrically connected. Connected.
The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In the present embodiment, the maximum number of medals inserted in one game is set to three, and there are three ones: a one-sheet insertion switch 40a, a two-sheet insertion switch 40b, and a max bet (maximum three) switch 40c. ing.

Then, the player inserts the number of medals that can be inserted in one game according to the gaming state described later, and plays the game.
Here, for example, when the number of medals that can be inserted in the game is one, the operation of only the one-sheet insertion switch 40a may be accepted. However, even if the max bet switch 40c is operated, one medal is obtained. A sheet may be inserted.

  Similarly, when the number of medals that can be inserted in the game is two, the operation of only the two-insert switch 40b may be accepted, or two medals may be inserted even when the max bet switch 40c is operated. It may be.

  The medal insertion slot 43 is a part where the player inserts an actual medal. Inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.

Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Furthermore, three (left, middle, right) stop switches 42 are provided corresponding to the three (left, middle, right) reels 31, and the player operates to stop the corresponding reels 31. Switch.

  Further, the setting change switch 44 is operated when changing / setting the setting value of the slot machine 10. The setting value has six stages from setting 1 to setting 6, and is set such that the higher the setting value, the more advantageous to the player (the higher the probability of winning the special role). The setting change switch 44 is not operated by the player, but is operated at the store (hall) side of the slot machine 10 and is disposed inside the slot machine 10 so that it cannot be operated by the player. ing.

  Further, an RT release switch 44 a and a high probability release switch 44 b are provided in association with the setting change switch 44. When these settings are changed, these gaming states after the setting change are canceled when the gaming machine is in RT gaming or high-probability gaming (details will be described later) when the power to the slot machine 10 is turned off. As with the setting change switch 44, the switch is operated by an operator on the installation store (hall) side that determines the set value.

Three motors 32 are electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 50.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later. Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

  The reel 31 is ring-shaped, and a reel tape on which a plurality of types of symbols (designs constituting a combination of symbols corresponding to the combination) is attached is attached to the outer peripheral surface thereof. FIG. 2 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of the reels 31 in the present embodiment. In FIG. 2, symbol numbers are also shown. As shown in FIG. 2, in this embodiment, 21 symbols are arranged at equal intervals for each reel 31.

  FIG. 3 is a view showing the positional relationship between each reel 31 and a display window (transparent window) 11 provided in the front mask portion (front door, not shown) of the slot machine 10. In this embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Further, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window 11. Therefore, the display windows 11 of the slot machine 10 are arranged so that a total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be seen.

  In this specification, in FIG. 3, the position where the “RP” symbol of the left reel 31 is stopped is “upper”, and the position where the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 31 is stopped is “middle”. The position where the symbol “BAR” of the left reel 31 is stopped is referred to as “lower stage”.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, symbol combination lines L <b> 1 to L <b> 5 are provided in a portion including the display window 11 of the slot machine 10.
Here, the “symbol combination line” is a line of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped, and is a line that forms a combination of symbols. In the present embodiment, a total of five symbol combination lines L1 to L3 in the middle, upper, and lower stages in the horizontal direction, and two symbol combination lines L4 and L5 in the diagonally right-down direction and diagonally right-up direction. Has a symbol combination line.

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

The effective line and the invalid line are set according to the number of inserted medals, the game state, and the like. In the present embodiment, as described above, the game is performed with one to three according to the game state. Is set to Then, no matter how many medals are inserted, all five symbol combination lines L1 to L5 are effective lines. Therefore, in this embodiment, the invalid line is set so as not to exist.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and only a part of the five symbol combination lines L1 to L5 may be set as valid lines (the rest are invalid lines) in accordance with the number of inserted medals and the gaming state.
In addition, the effective line is not limited to the linear shape shown in FIG. 3, but various types such as V type (upper stage-lower stage-upper stage), inverted V type (lower stage-upper stage-lower stage), L type (upper stage-lower stage-lower stage), etc. The aspect of this is mentioned.

Further, in FIG. 1, production output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 are electrically connected to the output side of the production control means 70.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and is a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols displayed on the reel 31 (three symbols that are continuously visible from the display window 11). ), And an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) which are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made.

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

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing combinations of combinations of types (combinations drawn by the combination lottery means 61 described later), the number of payouts, and the like in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, as the combination, a special combination, a small combination, a replay, and a game state transition combination are provided.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, when the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (the combination wins), the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out (however, (Excluding special roles, replays, and game state transition roles).

  In the role, first, the special role is a role that shifts from a normal game to a special game (a game that has a higher game play rate than a normal game and is advantageous to the player). In the present embodiment, 1BB (first type big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) are provided as special combinations. When 1BB wins, no medal is paid out in the game, but the next game shifts to 1BB game which is one of the special games. Similarly, when the RB wins, there is no payout of medals in the game, but the next game shifts to the RB game which is another one of the special games.

  As shown in FIG. 4, two types of 1BB, 1BBA and 1BBB, are provided. These are all set so that the combination of symbols is different, and each is a combination that is drawn independently. Also, there is only one type of RB in the present embodiment.

  Other special roles include 2BB (second-type big bonus, also referred to as MB (middle bonus)) and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in this embodiment.

The small role is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In this embodiment, the small role includes 1 to 3 and a combination of different symbols is set for each small role. ing. Note that “any” in the small part 1 means that any symbol may be used.
In addition, the replay is a re-playing role that enables the re-playing while maintaining the number of medals inserted in the game.

Further, the game state transition combination is a combination that is drawn in a non-internal game, and when winning / winning, the combination is shifted from the next game to a different game state.
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, three types of game state transition combination A to game state transition combination C are provided as the game state transition combination.
It should be noted that what gaming state is changed to what gaming state will be described later.

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

  In this way, the winning of the special role is carried over, but the roles other than the special role (small role, replay and game state transition role) are not carried over. When a role other than the special role is won in the lottery of the role, the winning role is valid only in the game, and the winning is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line. Regardless, at the end of the game, the right to the winning role will cease.

  A game in which a special role is not won (a game in which a special role is not carried over) is referred to as “non-inside”. In addition, a special combination was won in a game prior to the game, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the selected special combination is not stopped on the active line (not winning). Is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot, and operates the start switch 41 (ON). When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 50. When the game control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window 11 at a predetermined speed.

  Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42). When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 50. When the game control means 50 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, the game control means 50 controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do. When all of the reels 31 are stopped, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (when the winning combination of the combination is awarded), a medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Done.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 50 includes the following set value changing means 60 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 50 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

  The setting value changing means 60 is for changing / determining a setting value that determines the payout rate of the slot machine 10. In particular, in the present embodiment, six stages from setting 1 to setting 6 are provided as setting values, and the higher the setting value, the higher the payout rate (the higher the probability of winning the special role). Yes.

In this embodiment, a power switch (not shown) provided on a power supply unit (not shown) is operated to turn it off, and a setting key is inserted into a setting key insertion slot (not shown) to rotate clockwise. Rotate 90 degrees. When the power is turned on in this state and the power is turned on, the setting change mode is set. Therefore, in this case, normal startup processing is not performed. Note that the setting key may be inserted into the setting key insertion slot, rotated 90 degrees clockwise, the power is turned off in this state, and the power may be turned on again.
In the setting change mode, the current setting value is displayed on a predetermined display unit.

  When changing the setting value, an operation of pressing the setting change switch 44 is performed. Each time the setting change switch 44 is pressed, the setting value is displayed as follows: → “1” → “2” → “3” → “4” → “5” → “6” → “1” → “1” 2 ”→... In this embodiment, the start switch 41 is turned on in a state where a desired setting value is obtained by pressing the setting change switch 44. With this operation, the set value is confirmed, and “0” is displayed on the predetermined display unit to indicate that the set value has been confirmed.

The set value changing means 60 is provided with a set value storage means 60a (memory such as RAM) for storing the set values, and stores the determined set values in the set value storage means 60a.
Next, turn off the power, turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise (turn it off), turn it off and turn it on again, or turn the setting key 90 degrees counterclockwise and remove it, and then turn the power off. If the power is turned off and turned on again, a normal startup process with the changed set value is performed.
The set value stored in the set value storage means 60a is transmitted to the effect control means 70, and the set value is also set on the effect control means 70 side.

Further, when the slot machine 10 is turned off during the RT game (described later) and started in the setting change mode, the RT game can be turned off. For example, if the RT release switch 44a is turned on during the setting change mode, the previous RT game is set to a non-RT game at the next power-on.
Further, when the slot machine 10 is turned off during the high probability game (described later) and started in the setting change mode, the high probability game can be turned off. When the high probability release switch 44b is turned on, the previous high probability game is set to the normal probability game when the power is turned on next time.

As will be described later, the game state control means 69 has an RT flag 69a for determining whether or not the game is in the RT game, and whether or not the game is in the high probability game. And a high probability flag 69b.
During the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned on. However, when the RT release switch 44a is turned on during the setting change mode, the signal is transmitted to the gaming state control means 69, and the RT flag 69a is set. Turn from on to off.

  Similarly to the above, the high probability flag 69b is turned on during the high probability game, but when the high probability release switch 44b is turned on during the setting change mode, the signal is transmitted to the game state control means 69. Then, the high probability flag 69b is turned off from on.

  In the present embodiment, there is a case in which an RT game and a high-probability game are performed. At this time, both the RT flag 69a and the high-probability flag 69b are turned on. And when it starts in setting change mode with this game state, it is set so that either one or both flags can be turned off.

Specifically, in RT games and high-probability games, when only the RT release switch 44a is turned on in the setting change mode, a non-RT game and high-probability game is set when the power is next turned on.
On the other hand, when only the high probability release switch 44b is turned on in the setting change mode, the RT game and the normal probability game are performed at the next power-on.
Furthermore, when both the RT release switch 44a and the high probability release switch 44b are turned on in the setting change mode, the non-RT game and the normal probability game are made when the power is turned on next time.

  The role lottery means 61 performs lottery for a role (a special role, a small role, a replay and a game state transition role described above). The role lottery means 61 is based on, for example, a random number generation means (hardware random number, etc.) for a role lottery, a random number extraction means for extracting a random number generated by the random number generation means, and a random value extracted by the random number extraction means. And determining means for determining the presence / absence of a winning combination and the winning combination.

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

  The random number extraction means extracts the random number generated by the random number generation means at a predetermined time, in the present embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (turned on) by the player. The determination unit determines the combination corresponding to the region to which the random number value belongs by comparing the random number value extracted by the random number extraction unit with a combination lottery table 62 described later. For example, if the extracted random value belongs to the 1BBA winning area, it is determined to be 1BBA winning, and if it belongs to the non-winning area, it is determined not to win.

  The combination lottery table 62 defines the types of combinations to be selected and the winning probability of each combination. 5-7 is a figure which shows the part lottery table 62 (62A-62F) in this embodiment. The role lottery table 62 is provided for each gaming state. Each combination lottery table 62 has a predetermined range of lottery areas. The lottery area is divided into a winning area and a non-winning area for each combination, and the winning combination has a predetermined winning probability. It is set to a predetermined ratio so that

  First, the “game state” of the present embodiment includes a normal game and a special game. The “special game” corresponds to 1BB game and RB game in this embodiment. The “normal game” refers to a game other than a special game, and is divided into a non-internal medium game and an internal medium game.

Further, the non-internal medium games include “normal probability games”, “high probability games”, “RT games”, and “non-RT games”. In particular, the present embodiment includes a normal probability game and a non-RT game, a normal probability game and an RT game, a high probability game and a non-RT game, and a high probability game and an RT game.
Here, “RT (Replay Time) game” means a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is different from that of non-RT gaming in a broad sense, and a gaming state in which the winning probability of replay is higher than that of a non-RT game in a narrow sense. And RT game of this embodiment is the latter.

  In an RT game with a high replay winning probability, the player frequently wins / wins a replay, increasing the chance of proceeding to the next game without inserting a game medium. Also, if the winning probability of replay is high, the payout rate (ratio of medal insertion number and medal payout number) approaches “1”, so the player does not reduce the medal possession number during RT game. The game can be continued.

In FIG. 5, a role lottery table 62A is a role lottery table 62 used in normal probability games and non-RT games.
In the role lottery table 62A, special winnings (1BBA, 1BBB, and RB), a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3, a replay, a game state transition role A to a game state transition role C are provided. Yes.
In addition, although it may be set that a special role and a small role or replay are won in duplicate, or a plurality of types of small roles or replays are won in duplicate, in this embodiment, for the sake of simplifying the explanation, Only winning.

  Furthermore, FIG. 6 is a diagram showing the winning probability of the special combination. As shown in FIG. 6, the winning probability of special roles is determined for each set value, and is set so as to increase as the set value increases (however, the adjacent set value is set to the same value). In some cases).

  Further, in FIG. 5, a combination lottery table 62B is a combination lottery table 62 used in normal probability games and RT games, and the winning probability of replay is different from that in the combination lottery table 62A. In RT games, it is set so that replay is won at a rate of about once every two games. Further, in the combination lottery table 62B, the gaming state transition combination B is not selected.

Furthermore, the role lottery table 62C is a role lottery table 62 used in high-probability games and non-RT games. In the combination lottery table 62C, the winning probability of replay is almost the same value as the combination lottery table 62A. Furthermore, in the high probability game, the winning probability of the special role is set to be significantly higher than that in the normal probability game (see FIG. 6). How much is set depends on the specification of the payout rate, but for example, it is set in a range of 3 to 10 times.
In particular, in the present embodiment, the winning probability of 1BB is set to be particularly high (compared to RB).
Further, in the combination lottery table 62C, the gaming state transition combination C is not selected.

Further, the role lottery table 62D is a role lottery table 62 used in high-probability games and RT games. In the combination lottery table 62D, the winning probability of the special combination is the same as that of the combination lottery table 62C, and the winning probability of the replay is almost the same as that of the combination lottery table 62B.
Further, in the combination lottery table 62D, the gaming state transition combination A is not selected.
In the present embodiment, the winning lottery tables 62A to 62D are set so that the winning probability of replay is different. However, the winning lottery tables 62A and 62C may be set to the same value. Similarly, the combination lottery tables 62B and 62D may be set to the same value.

  In addition, although the winning probability of the special role in the role lottery tables 62C and 62D is set for each set value, it is not limited to this, and all the set values have the same value (in the high probability game, the winning probability of the special role) May be set so that there is no difference between set values).

  In FIG. 7, a role lottery table 62E is a role lottery table 62 used in an internal game. In the role lottery table 62E, the winning probability of replay is almost the same value as the role lottery table 62A. Also, the special combination and the game state transition combination are not drawn. In other words, once a special combination is won and the game is internal, the special combination is not drawn until the special game based on the winning is completed. In addition, when transitioning to an internal medium game, the game state transition combination is not drawn, so there is no transition of the gaming state (normal probability / high probability, non-RT / RT).

  The role lottery table 62F is a role lottery table 62 used in special games (1BB game and RB game described later). In the combination lottery table 62F, only the small combination 1, the small combination 2, and the small combination 3 (single winning) are drawn, and the winning probability of the small combination 3 is set high. That is, in the special game, almost every game, a game state in which the small role 3 is elected alone.

The combination lottery table 62 is usually provided for each number of medals that can be inserted. For example, in the case of normal probability games and non-RT games, the winning probability of each role at the time of inserting 1 card, the winning probability of each role at the time of inserting 2 cards, and when 3 cards are inserted Are established that determine the winning probability of each role.
On the other hand, in the present embodiment, the number of inserted medals is determined for each gaming state (this will be described later), and each of the above-mentioned combination lottery tables 62 has a predetermined number of inserted medals. The winning probability of the role is shown.

Returning to FIG.
The winning flag control means 63 controls the on / off of the winning flag 63a corresponding to each winning, based on the winning lottery result by the winning lottery means 61. In this embodiment, 1BBA, 1BBB, RB, small role 1, small role 2, small role 3, replay, gaming state transition role A, gaming state transition role B, and gaming state transition role corresponding to the winning combination Each winning flag 63a of C is provided. When winning in the lottery of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, the winning flag 63a of the corresponding combination is turned on (the winning flag 63a is set). For example, when the replay is won, the winning flag 63a related to the replay is turned on, and the winning flags 63a of other combinations remain off.

In addition, as described above, since winning of the small combination, replay, and game state transition combination is not carried over, even if these combinations are won in the game and the winning flag 63a of these combinations is turned on, the game At the end of this, the winning flag 63a is turned off.
On the other hand, since the winning of the special role is carried over, when the special role is won in the game and the winning flag 63a related to the selected special role is turned on, the ON state is kept until the special role is won. It is maintained and turned off when the special role wins.

  For example, when 1BBA is won in the game, the 1BBA winning flag 63a is turned on, and when 1BBA is not won in the game, the winning flag 63a related to 1BBA is kept on. Then, in the next game (internal game), when the small combination 2 is won, the winning flag 63a of the small combination 2 is turned on in addition to the winning flag 63a related to 1BBA which is already on. When 1BBA is not won at the end of the game, the winning flag 63a for the 1BBA is kept on and the winning flag 63a for the small combination 2 is turned off.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a rotation start command for the reel 31, especially in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 is operated) is received ( The three reels 31 are controlled to start rotating.

Further, in this embodiment, one game time is set from when the start switch 41 is operated in the previous game to when the start switch 41 is operated in the game, and control is performed so that this one game time is measured. Therefore, the reel control unit 64 includes a timer 64a.
Then, when it is determined that the measurement result by the timer 64a has not reached the predetermined time, the reel 31 is controlled to start rotating after reaching the predetermined time (weight means).

  Even when the predetermined time has not elapsed from the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the previous game to the time when the start switch 41 is operated in the previous game, when the start switch 41 is operated, as described above, The lottery will be held. Although the lottery is performed, the reel 31 does not start rotating during the weighting.

Furthermore, in the present embodiment, the predetermined time is set to be different depending on the gaming state.
During normal probability games and non-RT games, internal games, and special games, the predetermined time is set to “4.1 seconds”. In the normal probability game and RT game, and the high probability game and non-RT game, the predetermined time is set to “3 seconds”. Furthermore, in the high probability game and the RT game, the predetermined time is set to “0 seconds”. In other words, in high-probability games and RT games, no matter how fast the game is consumed, no weight is applied.

Therefore, the normal probability game and the RT game, and the high probability game and the non-RT game can shorten one game time (digest the game at a higher speed) than the normal probability game and the non-RT game.
Further, in the high probability game and RT game, one game time can be further shortened compared to the normal probability game and RT game and the high probability game and non-RT game.

  Further, the reel control means 64 refers to the ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a in the game after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61, and the stop position determination table corresponding to ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a. 65, and when the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the motor 32 is turned on. Drive control is performed to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

  For example, in a game in which at least one winning flag 63a is on, the reel control means 64 has a symbol corresponding to the winning combination (the combination for which the winning flag 63a is on) within the range of stop control of the reel 31. The reel 31 is controlled so that the combination can be stopped on the effective line, and the reel 31 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the winning combination (the combination in which the winning flag 63a is off) is not stopped on the effective line. Stop control.

  Here, “within the range of stop control of the reel 31” means within the range of the amount of rotation of the reel 31 (the number of moving symbols) from the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated until the reel 31 actually stops. In this embodiment, the number of moving symbols from the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated is within 4 symbols (within 5 symbols including the symbol at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated), in other words, the stop switch 42 is The time from the moment when the reel 31 is operated until the reel 31 stops is set within 190 ms.

  As a result, when any of the symbols within the range of the stop control of the reel 31 counted from the symbol at the moment when the operation of the stop switch 42 is detected is a symbol to be stopped on the effective line, the stop switch 42 is operated. When that happens, the symbol is controlled to stop at the active line.

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

  Conversely, if the reel 31 is stopped immediately at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is stopped on the effective line, the reel 31 is stopped when the reel 31 is stopped. By controlling the rotational movement of the reel 31 within the range of 31 stop control, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is controlled so as not to stop on the effective line.

  Further, the reel control means 64 controls the combination of symbols corresponding to any one combination to be stopped on the effective line in a game in which a plurality of winning flags 63a are on, and the symbols corresponding to the plurality of combinations are controlled. The reels 31 are controlled to stop so that the combination does not stop at the effective line at the same time.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided for each of the ON / OFF states of the winning flag 63a, and determines the stop position of the reel 31 with respect to the position of the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. It is. Specifically, in each stop position determination table 65, for example, the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the 0th symbol (“bell” in the case of the left reel 31) passes the upper stage (middle stage or lower stage is acceptable). The stop position is determined such that the number of symbols is controlled to move and the number of symbols is stopped in the upper stage.

The stop position determination table 65 includes the following tables.
The 1BBA table is used when the 1BBA (only) winning flag 63a is on (when 1BBA is won in a non-internal game or when a role is not won in an internal game of 1BBA), and the reel 31 is stopped. Within the scope of control, when the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BBA is stopped on the effective line and the combination of symbols corresponding to 1BBA cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as not to stop at the effective line.

  The 1BBB table and the RB table are the same as the 1BBA table. That is, the 1BBB table and the RB table correspond to those obtained by replacing “1BBA” with “1BBB” and “RB” in the 1BBA table, respectively.

  The small combination 1 table is used when the winning flag 63a of the small combination 1 (only) is on, and stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 on the effective line within the range of stop control of the reel 31. In addition, when the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination 1 cannot be stopped on the effective line, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line. Is.

  The small combination 2 table, small combination 3 table, replay table, gaming state transition combination A table, gaming state transition combination B table, and gaming state transition combination C table are the same as the small combination 1 table. That is, the small role 2 table, the small role 3 table, the replay table, the gaming state transitional role A table, the gaming state transitional role B table, and the gaming state transitional role C table, respectively, "Minor role 2", "Minor role 3", "Replay", "Game state transition role A", "Game state transition role B", and "Game state transition role C".

  As will be described later, when the small combination 3 table, the replay table, the gaming state transition combination A table, the gaming state transition combination B table, and the gaming state transition combination C table are used, the small combination 3, The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the replay, the gaming state transition combination A, the gaming state transition combination B, and the gaming state transition combination C win a prize.

  On the other hand, when the 1BBA table, 1BBB table, RB table, small role 1 table or small role 2 table is used, the stop switch 42 is not operated at the timing when the predetermined symbol stops at the effective line. Each of these roles will not win.

In addition, when winning a small role or replay in an internal game of a special role, the winning of the winning role (small role or replay) in the game is given priority and the winning role cannot be won Next, the stop position determination table 65 in which the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the special combination carrying over the winning is stopped on the effective line is used.
However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it is also possible to perform control so that a special combination that has won a prize is given priority.

  Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, all the combinations are set to be won alone, but as described above, the special combination and the small combination or replay are simultaneously selected in the game. It is also possible to set. In this case, a stop position determination table 65 similar to the stop position determination table 65 used when a small role or replay is won in the internal game of the special role is used.

  Furthermore, the non-winning table is used when all the winning flags 63a are off (that is, at the time of non-winning of a combination in a non-internal middle game or a special game), and a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is valid. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so as not to stop at the line. Therefore, the non-winning table is not used inside the special role.

Next, the relationship between the symbol arrangement of the reels 31 and stop control will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in all the reels 31, “Bell” and “RP” symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. As a result, the reel control means 64 can always stop the “bell” or “RP” symbol on the desired effective line regardless of which moment the reel 31 is positioned and the stop switch 42 is operated. . Therefore, when the small combination 3, replay, and the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C are won, these combinations can always be won.
On the other hand, the symbols of “Red 7”, “Blue 7”, “BAR”, “Watermelon”, and “Cherry” on the left reel 31 are arranged with an interval exceeding 5 symbols. As a result, at the time of winning 1BB, RB, small combination 1 and small combination 2, if the stop switch 42 is not operated at the timing when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination stops on the active line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is Do not stop at active line.

Returning to FIG.
The stop symbol determination means 66 determines whether or not the symbol combination of the reel 31 stopped on the effective line matches the symbol combination corresponding to any combination when the reel 31 is stopped. The stop symbol determination means 66 determines a symbol on the effective line by detecting, for example, an angle or the number of steps when the motor 32 is stopped.
However, when the stop switch 42 is operated and the stop position is determined using the stop position determination table 65, the stop symbol determination means 66 determines the stop symbol regardless of whether or not the reel 31 has stopped. It is possible.

  The payout means 67 determines that the combination of symbols stopped on the active line when the reel 31 is stopped matches the combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations by the stop symbol determination unit 66 and the winning combination is won. In addition, a predetermined number of medals are paid out to the player in accordance with the winning combination, or processing such as credit addition is performed.

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the 1BB game, which is the special game of the present embodiment, the progress of the game during the 1BB game, and the end of the 1BB game.
When a combination of symbols corresponding to 1BB (1BBA or 1BBB) stops on the active line during the game, 1BB is won and the special game control means 68 controls to start the 1BB game from the next game.
In the 1BB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the above-described combination lottery table 62F. As a result, the winning probability of the small role 3 is increased during the 1BB game.

In the present embodiment, as the end condition for the 1BB game, the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game is set to a predetermined number (350 in the present embodiment) or more.
For this reason, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the 1BB game, keeps updating the number of medals paid out for each game, and the counted number of paid-outs exceeds a predetermined number. When it is determined, it is determined that the end condition of the 1BB game is satisfied.

Further, during the game, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is stopped on the active line, the RB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the RB game from the next game.
In the RB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the above-described combination lottery table 62F. As a result, during the RB game, the winning probability of the small role 3 is increased.

In the present embodiment, the RB game end condition is set such that the number of medals paid out during the RB game is equal to or greater than a predetermined number (105 in the present embodiment).
Therefore, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the RB game, keeps updating the number of medals paid out for each game, and the counted number of paid-outs exceeds a predetermined number. When it is determined, it is determined that the RB game end condition is satisfied.

The gaming state control means 69 is a means for controlling transition between each gaming state provided in the present embodiment.
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining the transition between the game states.
In FIG. 8, when the game state transition combination A wins in a normal probability game and a non-RT game, a normal probability game and an RT game, a high probability game and a non-RT game, the game shifts from the next game to a high probability game and an RT game. To control.

Furthermore, when the game state transition role B wins in the normal probability game and non-RT game, the high probability game and non-RT game, and the high probability game and RT game, it will shift from the next game to the normal probability game and RT game. To control.
Further, when the game state transition role C wins in the normal probability game and non-RT game, the normal probability game and RT game, and the high probability game and RT game, the next game is changed to the high probability game and non-RT game. Control.

  In addition, in any non-internal medium games (normal probability games and non-RT games, normal probability games and RT games, high probability games and non-RT games, and high probability games and RT games) When the special role is not won in the game, the game shifts from the next game to the internal game.

  Then, in the internal game, when the winning special combination wins, the game state control means 69 controls to shift to the 1BB game or the RB game. When the special winning combination is won in the game won for the special winning combination, the game state control means 69 controls to shift to the 1BB gaming or the RB gaming without going through the internal game.

After the end of the 1BB game, the game state control means 69 changes the game state from the next game to a high probability game and RT game (when 1BBA wins and shifts to 1BB game), or normal probability game and RT game ( 1BBB wins and shifts to 1BB game).
On the other hand, after the end of the RB game, the game state control means 69 controls to shift the game state from the next game to the normal probability game and the non-RT game.

Further, when the game is a non-internal game and the game is shifted to a game other than the normal probability game and the non-RT game, the game is controlled to continue until the predetermined number of games is consumed.
In particular, in this embodiment, when a transition is made to a normal probability game and an RT game, or a high probability game and a non-RT game, 30 games are continued. Then, after the 30 games are digested, the game shifts to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.

On the other hand, when the game is shifted to the high probability game and the RT game, 50 games are continued. Then, after the 50 games are digested, the game shifts to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.
Therefore, for example, when a transition is made to a high-probability game and an RT game, and the game state transition role B wins before the 50 games are digested, the high-probability game and the RT game are terminated in the game, and the normal probability is determined from the next game. A transition is made to gaming and RT gaming, and the gaming state is continued for 30 games.

On the other hand, when the game state transition combination A or the game state transition combination C wins after the transition to the normal probability game and the RT game and before the 30 games are digested, the high probability game, the RT game, and the high probability game, respectively. Transition to non-RT game.
Also, after the transition to the high probability game and the non-RT game, when the game state transition combination A or the game state transition combination B wins before the 30 games are digested, the high probability game and the RT game or the normal probability game, respectively. And it shifts to RT game.

Furthermore, after the transition to the high probability game and the RT game, when the game state transition combination B or the game state transition combination C wins the game before digesting the 50 games, the normal probability game and the RT game or the high probability game, respectively. And it shifts to non-RT game.
Therefore, the winning of the game state transition role is given priority over the digestion of the number of games in the game state.

Further, the game state control means 69 includes an RT flag 69a for determining whether or not the game is an RT game. The RT flag 69a is a flag that is turned on during the RT game and turned off during the non-RT game.
Furthermore, the game state control means 69 includes a high probability flag 69b for determining whether or not the game is a high probability game. The high probability flag 69b is a flag that is turned on during a high probability game and turned off during a normal probability game.

  Therefore, in the normal probability game and the non-RT game, both the RT flag 69a and the high probability flag 69b are turned off. In the normal probability game and the RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned on and the high probability flag 69b is turned off. Furthermore, in the high probability game and the non-RT game, the RT flag 69a is turned off and the high probability flag 69b is turned on. Further, in the high probability game and the RT game, both the RT flag 69a and the high probability flag 69b are turned on.

In addition, the gaming state when the power is turned on is set as follows.
First, when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned on without operating the setting change switch 44 or the like, the gaming state control means 69 controls to set the gaming state to the gaming state before the power is turned off.

On the other hand, when the power is turned off in the normal probability game and the RT game, and the RT release switch 44a is turned on when the setting change switch 44 is operated and the slot machine 10 is turned on, the game state control means 69 The game state is controlled to be set to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.
Furthermore, when the power is turned off in the high probability game and the non-RT game, and the high probability release switch 44b is turned on when the setting change switch 44 is operated and the slot machine 10 is turned on, the game state control means 69 The game state is controlled to be set to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.

Furthermore, when the power is turned off in the high-probability game and the RT game, when only the RT release switch 44a is turned on when the setting change switch 44 is operated and the slot machine 10 is turned on, the game state control means 69 Controls to set the gaming state to a high probability game and a non-RT game.
When only the high probability release switch 44b is turned on and the slot machine 10 is turned on, the game state control means 69 controls the game state to be set to the normal probability game and the RT game.

  Furthermore, when both the RT release switch 44a and the high probability release switch 44b are turned on and the slot machine 10 is turned on, the gaming state control means 69 sets the gaming state to normal probability gaming and non-RT gaming. Control to do.

From the above, at the store where the slot machine 10 is installed, the game state at the time of closing is maintained as it is the next day, or when it is closed with high probability games, the game is changed to the normal probability game the next day (RT games are also maintained the next day) Can be set to normal probability games and non-RT games when the store is opened.
Here, in the conventional slot machine, when the setting is changed, the RAM data in which the setting value is stored is initialized (RAM clear), and accordingly, the RT game may be forcibly terminated.

Thus, for example, a player intentionally closes a store in the RT game, plays the game on the same table at the beginning of the next day, and if the RT game is maintained, there is no setting change, but the RT game has ended but the non-RT game When it was, it was possible to know that the setting was changed.
However, if the RT release flag 44a and the high probability release flag 44b are independently provided as in the present embodiment so that it is possible to select whether or not to clear the high probability game and the RT game when the setting is changed, the setting change can be performed. The presence or absence can be made more difficult to understand.

Further, the game state control means 69 performs control so as to regulate the number of medals inserted in one game depending on whether the game is a normal game or a special game, and when the game is a normal game.
First, when both the RT flag 69a and the high probability flag 69b are off, that is, during the normal probability game and the non-RT game, the number of inserted medals is restricted to 3 (one or two games can be played). Set to not be possible).

Also, when the RT flag 69a is on and the high probability flag 69b is off (during normal probability game and RT game), and when the RT flag 69a is off and the high probability flag 69b is on (high probability game and non-RT During the game, the number of inserted medals is restricted to 2 (set so that the game cannot be played with 1 or 3).
Furthermore, when both the RT flag 69a and the high probability flag 69b are on, that is, during the high probability game and the RT game, the number of inserted medals is restricted to one (a game can be performed with two or three cards). Set to not be possible).

In addition, when a special role is won in a non-internal game and the special game is not won in the game, the game shifts from the next game to an internal game, but the number of medals inserted is arbitrary in the internal game. For example, firstly, the number of inserted medals may be uniformly restricted to three. However, if the number of medals is restricted to 3 in the internal game, if you win a special role in a game where only one or two medals can be inserted, you will be charged 3 in the next game. There is a possibility that the player will be immediately aware of the winning of the role.
In order to prevent such a situation, in the inside game, the medal insertion possible number in the previous non-inside game may be controlled.

Furthermore, in this embodiment, the number of medals that can be inserted in the high-probability game and non-RT game is set to 2, and the number of medals that can be inserted in the normal probability game and non-RT game is set to 3. However, if the number of medals that can be inserted in both game states is the same, the player cannot determine whether the game is a high probability game or a normal probability game.
The same applies when the number of medals that can be inserted in a normal probability game and a non-RT game is the same as the number of medals that can be inserted in a high probability game and a non-RT game.

  Therefore, by using this, it is possible to prevent the player from knowing the winning probability of the special role. In particular, the combination of symbols of the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C is a combination of symbols that the player can easily overlook when stopped on the active line, and when the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C wins a prize If the production is not output (the production content is the same as in the case of non-winning) and the medal payout number is set to 0 as in this embodiment, it is difficult to determine the transition of the game state in the non-internal game. Is possible.

  Also, during special games, the number of medals inserted is restricted to three. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be one or two, and may be divided for each special game, such as two 1BB games and one RB game. Further, it is possible to divide the number of medals inserted according to 1BB won, such as one 1BB game based on a 1BBA winning prize and three 1BB games based on a 1BBB winning prize.

  In FIG. 1, the game control unit 50 controls the effect control unit 70 to transmit various types of information. Information to be transmitted includes information indicating that a medal has been inserted, information indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated (rotation of the reel 31 has been started), information on the lottery result of the combination, and operation of the stop switch 42. Information on the fact that the reel 31 has been stopped, information on the stop position of each reel 31 (information on symbols and combinations of symbols stopped on the active line), information on the payout of medals, information on the gaming state, etc. It is done.

In FIG. 1, the effect control means 70 controls the output of effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The effect pattern storage means 71 of the effect control means 70 stores a plurality of types of effect patterns. Then, the effect pattern selecting means 72 of the effect control means 70 performs a lottery using a software random number after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61 at the start of the game, etc., according to the game state. Any one of the production patterns corresponding to the lottery result is selected.

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

In the slot machine 10 described above, it may be possible to shift from a normal probability game and a non-RT game to another non-internal game state (a more advantageous game state).
In particular, the advantage of the gaming state in this embodiment is that
“Normal probability game and non-RT game” <“Normal probability game and RT game” <“High probability game and non-RT game” <“High probability game and RT game” <“RB game” <“1BB game (at the time of 1BBB winning) ) "<" 1BB game (when 1BBA wins) "
It becomes the order of.

  Note that high probability games and non-RT games have a higher probability of winning special roles, and are therefore more advantageous to players than normal rate games and RT games. However, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per game (including replay) is higher for RT games than for non-RT games.

Furthermore, after the end of the 1BB game based on the 1BBA winning, it is possible to shift to a high-probability game and an RT game, so that the expectation of winning the special role again increases. In addition, after the 1BB game based on the 1BBB winning is completed, it is possible to shift to the normal probability game and the RT game, so that it is possible to wait for the winning of the special role without reducing the number of medals owned.
In addition, these advantageous game states are terminated by digesting a predetermined number of games (except for winning of the game state transition combination), and thereafter, the game moves to a normal probability game and a non-RT game. Therefore, high expectations can be given to the player during the predetermined number of games.

As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 is electrically connected to an external information processing apparatus 100 (in particular, a game history display apparatus in the present embodiment).
The external information processing apparatus 100 is electrically connected to an external information transmission board (also referred to as a relay board or an external concentration terminal board, not shown) of the slot machine 10 and receives game history information transmitted from the slot machine 10. Receive and display necessary information. Here, the game history information is information on the number of games, information indicating that a special role has been won (the number of times a special role has been won), and the like.

The external information processing apparatus 100 is separate from the slot machine 10, and is provided at the top of the slot machine 10 for each slot machine 10, for example.
Then, by looking at the external information processing apparatus 100, the player can view the game history of the slot machine 10, for example, the total number of games per day on the current day or the previous day (or in the past several days), You can know the number of winnings.

In the present embodiment, information on the number of games is transmitted to the external information processing apparatus 100 for each game. Further, when the special combination is won, it is distinguished whether it is 1BB or RB, and information indicating that the special combination has been won is transmitted to the external information processing apparatus 100.
FIG. 9 is a diagram illustrating an arrangement and display example of the external information processing apparatus 100.

  In FIG. 9, parentheses indicate numerical values during a high-probability game. Therefore, for example, “4870 (284)” for the number of games of today means that the total number of games is 4870, of which 284 were high-probability games. In addition, today's 1BB winning number is “8 times (5 times)” because the total number of 1BB winnings is 8 times, and the number of times won in the high probability game is 5 times. Means.

Subsequently, another embodiment will be described.
Second Embodiment
In the first embodiment, the normal probability game and RT game, and the high probability game and non-RT game continue for 30 games, and the high probability game and RT game continue for 50 games.
On the other hand, in the second embodiment, when the difference number (the number obtained by subtracting the number of medals from the number of medals paid out) reaches a predetermined value, each of the above gaming states is terminated, and the normal probability game and the non-RT game. Control to shift to.

  When the difference number is “+”, the payout number exceeds the inserted number (the player wins). On the other hand, when the difference number is “−”, the payout number is less than the inserted number (the player is losing).

  In the second embodiment, the difference number in the past predetermined number of games (for example, 400 games) is calculated, and the value reaches a predetermined value (for example, until the difference number in the past 400 games reaches +500). When a normal probability game and RT game, a high probability game and non-RT game, or a high probability game and RT game are continued and the difference number becomes +500 or more, one of the above game states is terminated in the game. Control is performed so as to shift to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.

Therefore, the game state control means 69 includes a difference number counter. Then, every game, the difference in the past 400 games is continuously counted, and the data is updated.
By controlling in this way, it is possible to prevent the amount of balls from appearing extremely high for a certain period of time, making the balls even, and ensuring conformity to customs business law regulations.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when a game state transition combination is won, a prize is always awarded and the game state is shifted.
On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the game state transition combination and the control combination are won (simultaneously) in the game to create a case where the game state transition combination wins and a case where the game state transition combination does not win. Control is made so that the gaming state is shifted only when winning.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram illustrating a relationship between the game state transition combination A, the overlapping winning modes of the control combination 1 to the control combination 3, and the pressing order of the stop switch 42. In FIG. 10, “+” means that two or more winning combinations are won (the same applies hereinafter). As shown in FIG. 10, six patterns of overlapping winning modes of the gaming state transition combination A and the control combination 1 to control combination 3 are provided, and different push orders of the stop switches 42 are assigned to the respective patterns. The transition combination A wins the game, but the control is performed so that the winning combination is not won (the control role does not win) in the other five pressing orders.

  In this way, even if the game state transition combination is won, the game state transitions if you are lucky, but otherwise the game state does not transition even if you win the game state transition combination. Can be controlled.

Further, in this case, a stop switch 42 for winning the gaming state transition combination A when a lottery is performed or when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when a mission is presented on the slot machine 10 side and the mission is cleared). It is also possible to notify the pressing order of the information by the effect control means 70.
As a notification method, for example, when the game state transition combination A and the control combination 1 are won in duplicate, the image display device 23 is notified of "Press in the order of left middle right!"

Also, for example, when the game state transition combination A is won within 20 games after the end of the special game, notification of the push order is made (no push order is notified after the 21st game). It is done.
As for the game state transition combination B and the game state transition combination C, similarly to the game state transition combination A, the control combination is duplicated in the game.

  When determining the pressing order of the stop switch 42 as in the third embodiment, the reel control means 64 includes a pressing order detection means for detecting the pressing order (operation order) of the stop switch 42. The pushing order detecting means detects which one of the left, middle and right stop switches 42 is operated when the stop switch 42 is operated by the player. The push order detecting means may detect the push order of the stop switch 42 every game, but the combination of symbols (stopped pattern mode) that stops on the effective line is controlled depending on the push order. Only at the time of winning, it is sufficient to detect whether the operated stop switch 42 is left, middle or right.

  When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means detects which stop switch 42 has been operated.

<Modification of Third Embodiment>
In the third embodiment, even when the game state transition combination A is not winning, the control combination 1 to control combination 3 are controlled so as not to win.
However, when each of the control combination 1 to control combination 3 is set to a predetermined symbol combination, when the pushing order of the stop switch 42 is correct, the gaming state transition combination A wins, and when the pushing order of the stop switch 42 is not correct. Any of the winning combinations 1 to 3 may be awarded.

  Alternatively, in the same manner as described above, the control combination 1 to control combination 3 are set to combinations of predetermined symbols, respectively, and when the stop switch 42 is pressed in the correct order, the game state transition combination A and any one of the combination of control combinations 1 to It is also possible to set so that only the game state transition combination A wins when the control combination 3 has won a double prize and the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is not correct.

In order to be able to win the game state transition combination A and the control combination simultaneously in the game, it is necessary to appropriately set the combination of the game state transition combination A and the control combination and the symbol arrangement of each reel 31. In this embodiment, a specific example is omitted.
Further, an example of overlapping winning combinations will be described in an eleventh embodiment to be described later.

Furthermore, the privilege given to the player can be made different between the case where the game state transition combination A and the control combination win a prize and the case where only the game state transition combination A wins.
For example, when the game state transition combination A and the control combination are won and the game is shifted to the high-probability game and the RT game, the number of games of the game is set to 100 games, and only the game state transition combination A is awarded. When a transition is made to a high-probability game and an RT game, the number of games in that game may be set to 50 games.

<Fourth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, even if a game state transition player wins during a normal probability game and an RT game, a high probability game and a non-RT game, or a high probability game and an RT game, it falls into a normal probability game and a non-RT game. I try not to.
However, in this embodiment, the game state transition combination D is drawn in the normal probability game and RT game, high probability game and non-RT game, and high probability game and RT game, and the game state transition combination D is won or won. In some cases, control is performed so as to shift to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.
In this way, there is a possibility that the player will fall into a gaming state that is disadvantageous to the player, so that the player can play a game with a sense of tension.

<Fifth Embodiment>
In the fifth embodiment, a plurality of types of game state transition combinations are won in duplicate, and different game state transition combinations are awarded according to the pressing order of the stop switch 42 as in the third embodiment.
FIG. 11 is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning state of the game state transition combination in the fifth embodiment and the game state transition combination that wins in accordance with the pressing order of the stop switch 42.

  In FIG. 11, for example, when the game state transition combination A and the game state transition combination B are won simultaneously, if the pushing order of the stop switch 42 is left middle right or right and left, the game state transition combination A wins, When the pressing order is other than, the game state transition combination B is controlled to win. The same applies to the other two types of duplicate winning.

  In this way, when the game state transition combination is won and overlapped, it is possible to change the game state to be transferred depending on the pressing order of the stop switch 42 by the player. In the fifth embodiment, a game state transition combination D (a combination that shifts to a normal probability game and a non-RT game) may be included as in the fourth embodiment.

  Further, as in the third embodiment, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 that is most advantageous to the player may be notified. For example, when the gaming state transition combination D in the fourth embodiment is provided, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 in which the gaming state transition combination D does not win (does not shift to the normal probability game and the non-RT game) is notified.

<Sixth Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C are set so as to always win a prize. However, in the sixth embodiment, the game state transition combination is set to a combination that causes a loss. In particular, it is set to a combination of symbols with a high probability of missing.
FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating combinations of the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C and their symbols in the sixth embodiment. The special combination, small combination, and replay are the same as those in the first embodiment.
As shown in FIG. 12, the symbols constituting the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C are composed of symbols (designs related to special combinations) in which only one reel 31 is provided.

And in 6th Embodiment, if a game state transfer combination is won, the game state is set to be transferable without winning.
As a result, the probability that the game state transition combination will win when the game state transition combination is won is reduced, so that it is possible to prevent the player from knowing the transition of the game state.

<Seventh embodiment>
In the present embodiment, control is performed so that the game state transition combination always wins when the game state transition combination is won, but this makes it difficult for the player to understand the winning of the game state transition combination.
For example, the combination of symbols of the game state transition role A,
"Blue 7 / Red 7 / BAR / RP"-"Cherry"-"Watermelon" (Left reel 31 is any one of the above four types of symbols)
And

That is, all the symbols of the left, middle and right reels 31 are composed of different symbols.
When the game state transition combination A is won, the same effect as the non-winning and non-winning combination is output. In this way, the player is less likely to notice the winning of the game state transition combination A. The combination of the game state transition combination B and the game state transition combination C is also determined in the same manner as the game state transition combination A.

<Eighth Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, after the end of 1BB game based on 1BBA winning, control is performed to shift to high probability game and RT game, and after the end of 1BB game based on 1BBB winning, transition to normal probability game and RT game. Control was performed so that after the end of the RB game, control was switched to a normal probability game and a non-RT game.
On the other hand, in the eighth embodiment, control is performed so as to shift to a high-probability game and an RT game after the end of any special game. However, control is performed so that the number of games of high probability games and RT games is different.

For example, after the end of a 1BB game based on a 1BBA prize, the number of high-probability games and RT games is 100 games. After the end of a 1BB game based on a 1BBB prize, the number of high-probability games and RT games is 50. The game is set, and after the end of the RB game, the number of high-probability games and RT games is set to 25 games.
Even if set in this way, it is possible to vary the privilege given to the player depending on which special role is won and won.

<Ninth Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the number of inserted medals is restricted to 3 during non-RT games of normal probability games, and the number of inserted medals is 2 during RT games of normal probability games and non-RT games of high probability games. The number of medals inserted was restricted to one during high-probability gaming RT games.
On the other hand, in the ninth embodiment, in any game, the player is allowed to select any one of 1 to 3 medal insertion numbers.

  Here, the player can immediately determine whether or not the current gaming state is the RT game by looking at the replay winning rate. On the other hand, whether or not the current gaming state has a high probability cannot be determined by looking at the winning combination of the small role or the replay.

Then, when shifting to a high-probability game (non-RT game or RT game), it is determined by lottery that the number of medal insertions is set to increase the probability of winning the special combination. Here, for example, when it is decided to be two, if a game is played with two medals, the probability of winning a special role is high, but when one or three medals are inserted, a special Set the winning probability of the role to be the normal probability.
Thereby, the player can play the game while estimating how many medals are inserted and the winning probability of the special role is high.

In addition, after the 1BB game and the RB game are finished, control is performed so as to shift to the high probability game and the RT game uniformly.
Then, after the end of the 1BB game based on the 1BBA winning, the effect control means 70 controls to notify the player how many medals are inserted and the winning probability of the special role is high.

  On the other hand, after the end of the 1BB game based on the 1BBB winning, the effect control means 70 performs control so that the number of inserted medals with a high probability of winning the special role is notified with two choices. For example, when the number of inserted medals is three and the probability of winning a special role is high, an image display such as “You can play with one or three cards!” Is displayed. Therefore, in this case, the probability that a game can be played with a high probability game is ½.

  On the other hand, after the end of the RB game, the effect control means 70 performs control so as not to notify the number of inserted medals with a high probability of winning the special combination. Therefore, in this case, the probability that a game can be played with a high probability game is 1/3.

  The above control can be performed only for some special roles. For example, when the game shifts to a high probability game, the winning probability of 1BBB and RB is set to be the same as or higher than the normal probability game regardless of the number of inserted medals. On the other hand, the winning probability of 1 BBA is set so that the winning probability does not increase unless it is a specific medal insertion number determined by lottery or the like.

In the ninth embodiment, for each inserted number of medals, a role lottery table is provided in which the winning probability of special roles is changed, and one of them is selected by lottery.
FIG. 13 is a diagram showing a role lottery table 62D (high probability game and RT game) in the ninth embodiment. As shown in FIG. 13, there is a role lottery table 62D-1 to 62D-3 in which the winning probability of a special role is high only for one, two, and three, respectively, and a transition to a high probability game and RT game is provided. Sometimes one of them is determined (selected) by lottery.
In the case of high-probability games and non-RT games, three types of lottery table 62 are provided in the same manner as described above, and any one of them is determined by lottery.

Further, in the ninth embodiment, when any one combination lottery table 62 is selected in the high-probability game and the RT game, the player selects the medal insertion number with a high probability of winning the special combination. However, when the max bet switch 40c is operated, it may be automatically set to the number of medals inserted with a high probability of winning the special role. Or you may make it restrict | limit to the medal insertion number with which the winning probability of a special combination becomes high probability.
Further, in the case where the most advantageous gaming state is possible when one piece is inserted and three pieces can be inserted as in the case of lottery table 62D-1, the player has inserted three medals from the medal slot 43. In some cases, the slot machine 10 may be controlled so that only one is inserted (as a bet for the game) and the remaining two are stored as credits. After that, if the player operates the max bet switch 40c, it is possible to place three bets.
Furthermore, in the high probability game and the RT game, any one of the combination lottery tables 62D-1 to 62D-3 may be selected by lottery for each game.

<Tenth Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9, when displaying data in a high probability game, if the data of the external information processing apparatus 100 is viewed, whether the current gaming state is a high probability game or a normal probability game. I know if there is. For example, in FIG. 9, the number of high-probability games is displayed as “284 times”. However, if one game is consumed and the number of games is “285 times”, the game is currently a high-probability game. Become.

  Therefore, in the tenth embodiment, it is not known whether or not the current game is a high probability game. In particular, as in the sixth embodiment, the seventh embodiment, and the ninth embodiment, it is effective when it is not possible to know whether or not the winning probability of the special role is high in the current game.

FIG. 14 is a diagram illustrating an example in which a signal for counting the number of games is transmitted from the slot machine 10 to the external information processing apparatus 100.
In FIG. 14, a signal of one pulse is transmitted per game as a signal for counting the number of games. In the normal probability game, when the pulse width of one pulse is set to a predetermined value, in the high probability game, the pulse width (cycle) of one pulse is set to about ½.
Thereby, on the external information processing apparatus 100 side, it is possible to determine whether the normal probability game is performed or the high probability game is performed by determining the pulse width.

And as shown in FIG. 14, even if a game is digested in a high probability game (for example, the ninth embodiment) or a game with a possibility of a high probability game (for example, the sixth embodiment or the seventh embodiment), It controls not to transmit the signal of the number of games.
Next, at the end of a high-probability game or a game with the possibility of a high-probability game, a freeze operation is performed for a predetermined time (for example, about 1 to 3 seconds), and the possibility of a high-probability game or a high-probability game during that period A pulse signal corresponding to the total number of games of a certain game is transmitted to the external information processing apparatus 100.

Here, the “freeze operation” means that the operation of the stop switch 42 is not accepted for a predetermined time after the start switch 41 is operated (which makes it impossible to stop the reel 31) or all of them. This is an operation (effect) in which, after the reel 31 is stopped, the insertion of medals for shifting to the next game (operation of the bet switch 40) and the operation of the start switch 41 are not accepted for a predetermined time. That is, it is a period during which no operation of the operation switch from the player is accepted.
Also, when shifting to the normal probability game, a pulse signal indicating that the normal probability game has been performed is transmitted once every time one game is consumed.

  In the tenth embodiment, for example, after the end of a special game, it is determined by lottery whether to shift to a high probability game and an RT game or a normal probability game and an RT game (high probability game and non-RT game). Or may transition to normal probability games and non-RT games), after the special game is over, if 50 games are set to a game period that may be a high probability game The tenth embodiment is effective.

In the tenth embodiment, a freeze period is provided at the end of a game with a high probability game or a possibility of a high probability game, and a pulse signal is transmitted at a time during the freeze period. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and after shifting to the normal probability game, a pulse signal (in the high probability game) may be transmitted using the idle time during the game.
Further, when the player does not know whether the game is a high probability game or a normal probability game, a pulse signal at the time of the high probability game may be temporarily transmitted to the external information processing apparatus 100. By doing so, the winning probability of the special role in the normal probability game is increased as a result, so that the store where the slot machine 10 is installed is also advantageous.
However, a correct pulse signal is transmitted from the game control means 50 to the effect control means 70, and the history (the number of times of high probability games and normal probability games) is stored on the effect control means 70 side. The history may be displayed as a two-dimensional code or the like as necessary.

<Eleventh embodiment>
In the eleventh embodiment, a combination of lottery is performed so that a game state transition combination and a predetermined combination are won (simultaneously) in the game. When the game state transition role and the predetermined role are duplicated, both the game state transition role and the predetermined role win, only the game state transition role wins, only the predetermined role wins, The symbols are arranged so that four patterns for winning are generated, and the reel 31 is stopped.

  In the eleventh embodiment, control is performed so that the game state transition combination A and the small combination 2 are won in duplicate. The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 is “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” as in the first embodiment, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the gaming state transition combination A in the eleventh embodiment. Is set to “Watermelon” − “Cherry” − “BAR”.

FIG. 15 is a diagram illustrating a stop mode of each reel 31 when the game state transition combination A and the small combination 2 are won simultaneously.
First, when the winning combination of the gaming state transition combination A and the small combination 2 is won, as shown in FIG. 15A, the left stop switch 42 is turned on at the timing when the “watermelon” symbol of No. 8 on the left reel 31 stops in the lower stage. When operated, the left reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the symbols from No. 8 to No. 10 stop in the display window 11.

Next, with respect to the middle reel 31, when the middle stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the symbol “watermelon” of No. 12 stops at the lower stage, the symbols from No. 12 to No. 14 stop in the display window 11. The middle reel 31 is controlled to stop.
Next, for the right reel 31, if the right stop switch 42 is operated at the timing when the 14th “watermelon” symbol stops at the lower stage, the 14th to 16th symbols are stopped in the display window 11. The right reel 31 is controlled to stop.

  Therefore, in this case, as shown in FIG. 15 (a), “watermelon”-“watermelon”-“watermelon” which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 2 is stopped on the effective line L3, and the effective line At L5, “watermelon”-“cherry”-“BAR”, which is a combination of symbols corresponding to the gaming state transition combination A, is stopped. Therefore, the winning combination of the game state transition combination A and the small combination 2 becomes a winning combination.

On the other hand, when it becomes a stop mode as shown in FIG. 15B, only the game state transition combination A wins, and the small combination 2 does not win.
Further, when the stop mode is as shown in FIG. 15C, only the small combination 2 wins and the gaming state transition combination A does not win.
In the above case, when the stop mode of FIGS. 15 (a) and 15 (b) is reached, the game state transition combination A has won, so the next game shifts to the high probability game and the RT game. On the other hand, since the gaming state transition combination A has not won a prize when the stop mode of FIG. 15C is reached, there is no transition of the gaming state.

Further, in the present embodiment, when the game is shifted to the high-probability game and the RT game in the overlapping winning of FIG. 15A, the number of games of the high-probability game and the RT game is set to P1 (for example, 50 games). When the single winning of b) shifts to the high probability game and the RT game, the number of games of the high probability game and the RT game is set to P2 times (P2 <P1, for example, 30 games).
In this manner, when the winning combination of the game state transition combination A and the small combination 2 is won, it is advantageous for the player to push forward so as to make a double winning.
Note that the game state transition combination B and the game state transition combination C are also allowed to overlap with other combinations and be able to make double winnings, and when they win multiple times, they may be set to be more advantageous for the player than when winning alone.

  Further, when the double winning shown in FIG. 15 (a) is made, the game shifts to the high probability game and RT game, and when the single winning shown in FIG. 15 (b) is made, the game is changed to the high probability game and non-RT game. It is also possible to set to migrate.

<Twelfth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, a transition is made from a high probability game and RT game to a high probability game and non-RT game, or a normal probability game and RT game.
However, in this embodiment, the game state is shifted to a game state that is more advantageous to the player, but is not shifted to a game state that is disadvantageous to the player.
Therefore, in the normal probability game and the non-RT game, lottery is performed for all of the game state transition combination A to the game state transition combination C, and the normal probability game and RT game, the high probability game and non-RT game, and the high probability game and RT. It can be transferred to any of the games.

On the other hand, in the normal probability game and the RT game, only the game state transition combination A and the game state transition combination C are drawn, and the transition to the high probability game and the non-RT game and the high probability game and the RT game is enabled.
Further, in the high probability game and non-RT game, only the game state transition combination A is drawn, and only the high probability game and RT game can be transferred.

Furthermore, in the high-probability game and the RT game, it is set so that the lottery of the game state transition combination is not performed.
In this way, there is a possibility that the game state is shifted to a more advantageous game state for the player, but since the player state is not shifted to a disadvantageous game state, the player can play the game with peace of mind. .

<13th Embodiment>
In this embodiment, as in the first embodiment, there are two types of 1BB, 1BBA and 1BBB, and the game shifts to 1BB game at any winning.
Also, as the part lottery table 62D (the part lottery table 62 used in the high-probability game and the RT game), the part lottery tables 62D-1 and 62D-2 are provided.
Then, when the game shifts to 1BB game based on the winning of 1BBA, the game shifts to the game using the role lottery table 62D-1 after the end of the 1BB game, and 50 games are played in the game state.

  On the other hand, when the game shifts to 1BB game based on the winning of 1BBB, after the 1BB game ends, the game shifts to the game using the role lottery table 62D-2, and the game in the game state is changed to 50 games (the same game as above). Number of times).

  Here, in the winning lottery table 62D-1, at least one winning probability of 1BB or RB in at least one set value is set to P1. On the other hand, in the winning lottery table 62D-2, the winning probability of at least one of 1BB or RB (the same special role as above) in at least one setting value (the same setting value as above) is P2 (P2 <P1). Is set.

For example, in the winning lottery table 62D-1, the winning probability of 1BBA in setting 1 is 1/50, whereas in the winning lottery table 62D-2, the winning probability of 1BBA in setting 1 is set to 1/100. Has been.
Even if set in this way, the benefits given to the player can be made different between the 1BBA winning / winning and the 1BBB winning / winning.

<Fourteenth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, after the 1BB game based on the 1BBA winning is completed, the game shifts to the high probability game and the RT game, and after the 1BB game based on the 1BBB winning the game ends, the game shifts to the normal probability game and the RT game. I made it.
On the other hand, in this embodiment, after the end of 1BB game, control is performed so as to shift to high-probability game and RT game.

After the end of the 1BB game based on the 1BBA winning, 100 games of high probability games and RT games are performed, and after the end of the 1BB game based on the winning of 1BBB, 50 games of high probability games and RT games are performed.
Even if set in this way, the benefits given to the player can be made different between the 1BBA winning / winning and the 1BBB winning / winning.

<Modification of 14th Embodiment>
In the fourteenth embodiment, the number of high-probability games and RT games is made different depending on whether 1BB won or won is 1BBA or 1BBB.
On the other hand, it is also possible to control the end probabilities to be different without fixing the number of high-probability games and RT games.

For example, in the high probability game and RT game, a lottery (falling lottery) is performed as to whether or not to end each game, high probability game and RT game. When 1BB won and won is 1BBA, a falling lottery for winning with a probability of 1/100 is performed after the transition to the high probability game and the RT game.
On the other hand, when 1BB won and won is 1BBB, after the transition to the high probability game and the RT game, a falling lottery to win with a probability of 1/50 is performed.

As described above, the high-probability game and the RT game can be determined by lottery instead of fixing the number of games.
Note that the drop-off destination from the high-probability game and the RT game may be uniformly set to the normal probability game and the non-RT game. For example, when 1BB won / wins is 1BBA, the normal probability game and the RT game When the 1BB that falls to a game and is won / winned is 1BBB, it may fall into a normal probability game and a non-RT game (so that the game state of the transfer destination is different).

<Fifteenth embodiment>
In the first embodiment, when the setting is changed, the role lottery table 62 after the setting change can be arbitrarily selected using the RT release switch 44a and the high probability release switch 44b.
On the other hand, in the fifteenth embodiment, when the setting is changed, the predetermined lottery table 62 is changed according to the part lottery table 62 before the setting change.

  For example, when a setting change is made in a game in which the role lottery table 62D is used (high probability game and RT game), the role lottery table 62B (normal probability game and RT game) is used as the role lottery table 62 after the setting change. Control (game) to be selected. In this case, the RT flag 69a is kept on and the high probability flag 69b is turned off.

  When a setting change is made in a game (high probability game and non-RT game) in which the role lottery table 62C is used, the role lottery table 62A (normal probability game and Control is performed so that (non-RT game) is selected. In this case, the high probability flag 69b is turned off from on.

  If the combination lottery table 62 is changed as described above when the setting is changed, it is possible to change only the winning probability of the special combination without changing the winning probability of replay. This makes it difficult for the player to determine whether or not the setting has been changed.

In addition, when the role lottery table 62 is changed after the setting is changed, the role lottery table 62 is changed only when a predetermined condition (for example, when the difference number in the 400 game before the setting change is equal to or larger than a predetermined number) is satisfied. You may control to do.
Alternatively, the combination lottery table 62 after the setting change may be determined by lottery. For example, when the setting change is before the role lottery table 62A, it may be changed to the role lottery table 62B with a predetermined probability. As a result, it is a non-RT game before the setting change, but becomes an RT game after the setting change.

  For example, in a game in which the role lottery table 62D is used, if the setting is changed before the number of games is 50 games, the count of the number of games is continued even after the setting is changed, and the role lottery table 62D is used. The game is switched to the role lottery table 62A after 50 games have been consumed.

  For example, when the setting change is made in the 35th game after the role lottery table 62D is used and the game is switched to the role lottery table 62B, the remaining 15 games are played in the role lottery table 62B. Switch.

<Sixteenth Embodiment>
In the present embodiment, the contents of the effect are changed by turning on / off the power.
For example, it is assumed that a high-probability game and an RT game, and an effect indicating that the game is a high-probability game and an RT game is output. In this state, when the store is closed and the slot machine 10 is turned off and then turned on again, the contents of the effect are controlled to change.
First, it is assumed that after the setting change, the slot machine 10 is activated as a normal probability game and an RT game. At this time, control is performed to output at least an effect indicating that the game is an RT game (an effect that the player does not know whether or not the game is a high-probability game).

Second, it is assumed that the power is turned on without changing the setting (only the power is turned on / off) and the game is started with high probability games and RT games. At this time, similarly to the above, control is performed so as to output at least an effect indicating that it is an RT game. That is, control is performed so that the effect changes only by turning on / off the power source, even if the slot machine 10 is not operated.
By controlling in this way, after the power is turned on, the effect can be changed so that the player does not know whether or not the game is a high probability game.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 Slot machine 11 Display window 21 Lamp 22 Speaker 23 Image display apparatus 31 Reel 32 Motor 40 Bet switch 40a 1 sheet insertion switch 40b 2 sheet insertion switch 40c Max bed switch 41 Start switch 42 Stop switch 43 Medal insertion slot 44 Setting change switch 44a RT release switch 44b High probability release switch 50 Game (main) control means 60 Set value change means 60a Set value storage means 61 Role lottery means 62 (62A to 62F) Role lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 63a Winning flag 64 Reel control means 64a timer 65 stop position determination table 66 stop symbol determination means 67 payout means 68 special game control means 69 game state control means 69a RT flag 69b high probability flag 70 effect (Sub) control means 71 effect pattern storage means 72 effect pattern selection means 100 external information processing device L1-L5 effective line (design combination line)

Claims (1)

The output rate setting means for determining any one set value from a plurality of set values having different output rates;
Role lottery table that determines the winning probability of each role,
A role lottery means for drawing a role using the role lottery table,
The role lottery table is
A first combination lottery table in which a winning combination of a combination including a special combination for shifting to a special game advantageous to the player and a replay for allowing the player to replay is determined;
A second role lottery table in which the winning probability of the special role is substantially the same value as the first role lottery table, and the winning probability of the replay is set higher than the first role lottery table;
A winning combination probability of the special combination is set higher than the first combination lottery table, and a winning combination probability of the replay is a third combination lottery table having substantially the same value as the second combination lottery table,
Among the lottery tables, at least the first role lottery table and the second role lottery table are provided for each set value, and the higher the set value, the higher the probability of winning the special role. ,
In a game using the third combination lottery table, it is determined whether or not a predetermined condition for changing the combination lottery table is satisfied. When it is determined that the predetermined condition is satisfied, the combination lottery table is determined. Control to switch to the first role lottery table or the second role lottery table,
In the case where the third combination lottery table is used, when the set value is changed by the payout rate setting means before the predetermined condition is satisfied, the set value is changed to the set value after the set value is changed. The slot machine is controlled to switch to the corresponding second role lottery table.

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