JP5461450B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on a variable display device, and a game medium is paid out by a payout means when the stopped and displayed symbols are symbols that give a prize.

  Conventionally, in a pachinko slot machine (a spinning machine, hereinafter referred to as “pachi-slot”), which is a type of gaming machine, medals have been used as gaming media, and a game can be started by inserting medals into the pachislot machine. It can be done. In recent years, there is also a pachinko game machine (hereinafter referred to as “slot game machine”) that uses the same game characteristics as a pachislot machine and uses game balls instead of medals as game media. In such a pachislot or slot game machine, a player who is awarded by winning a normal game performed by inserting a game medium and a lottery performed during a normal game may acquire a large number of game balls. Some of them have specific games that can be used. The specific game is an advantageous state in which a large amount of game media can be acquired by the player. In addition, a re-gamer is set as one of the winning combinations. By winning the re-gamer, it becomes possible to play a variable game without throwing game media in the next variable game. In a recent slot machine, there is a gaming machine equipped with a replay high probability state (replay time) in which the probability of winning the replay player is high (for example, Patent Document 1). In Patent Document 1, since the re-game player is established with a high probability by entering the re-gaming high probability state, the number of inserted medals in the game is reduced compared to the case where the re-gaming high probability state is not entered. It can be made to. In other words, the re-game high probability state can be an advantageous game state different from the big bonus game in which a player can play a game while suppressing a decrease in the number of medals held.

JP 2005-124847 A

  However, in the gaming machine described in Patent Document 1, the probability that a predetermined symbol serving as an opportunity for entering the high probability state of replay is stopped is fixed. In this way, if the probability that a predetermined symbol that triggers the re-gaming high probability state is stopped and displayed is constant, there is a problem that the game tends to be monotonous and reduces the interest of the game. It was.

  The present invention has been made in view of such circumstances, and its object is to provide a game by biasing the probability that a predetermined symbol that triggers a replay high probability state is stopped and displayed. An object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the performance and improving the interest of the game.

In order to achieve the above object, the invention according to claim 1 comprises a start operation means and a stop operation means operable by a player, and after the game medium is inserted into the machine, the start operation means is operated. In response, a variable game in which a plurality of symbols are changed on a variable display device is started, the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display device in response to an operation of the stop operation means, and the stopped and displayed symbols are awarded. In the case of a game to which a game medium is paid out by a payout means in the case of a symbol to be given, it is possible to increase the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination in a re-gamer that can execute a game without inserting a game medium and a next variable game A storage means for storing a winning combination determination table to which a plurality of winning combinations including a specific winning combination are distributed, and the plurality of winning combinations in the winning combination determination table based on an operation of the start operation means A winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination according to a probability assigned in advance, a replay low probability state in which the winning combination determining means determines the re-playing role with a predetermined probability, and the winning combination determining means A state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states including a re-gaming high probability state for determining the probability of winning the re-gaming player with a high probability as compared to the re-gaming low probability state; , the specific winning combination is higher than the probability of determining determines the winning probability of winning that triggers for starting the re-gaming high probability state in response to the kite in the winning combination determination table, the state control unit Is determined by the winning combination determining means as a trigger for starting the replay high probability state, and a predetermined role corresponding to the winning combination serving as a trigger for starting the replay high probability state in the variable display device. Figure The replay high probability state is started in response to being displayed in a stopped state, and during the replay high probability state, a part of the outrageous role in which the prize is not given in the winning combination determination table, or the It is configured so that all of the off-combining roles are replaced with the re-playing role, and in a state where the winning role that triggers the start of the re-playing high probability state cannot be determined, the fact that the specific winning role is determined in response, the gist possible states with such Rukoto determine winning combination that triggers for starting the re-gaming high probability state.

Invention according to claim 2, in the gaming machine of claim 1, wherein the winning combination determination table, the particular game role of imparting a specific game state and is distributed, the state control unit, the re Even if it is a case where the specific game player is won during the high game probability state, the gist is to continue the replay high probability state without interruption until a predetermined termination condition is satisfied.

According to a third aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to the first or second aspect , the state control means wins a specific game player who grants a specific game state in a low replay probability state, and When a gaming state is granted, an opportunity to start a re-gaming high probability state in which the winning combination determination unit determines with high probability the winning combination determination unit wins the re-gamer during the specific gaming state Even if the winning combination is determined and the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the high probability state of replay is started.

According to a fourth aspect of the present invention, in the gaming machine according to any one of the first to third aspects of the present invention, the state control means is a specific game player that gives a specific game state by the winning combination determination means. Is determined, and the symbol indicating the specific game player is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the specific game state is started, and a predetermined upper limit number of game media are paid out by the payout means. The gist is to terminate the specific gaming state when triggered.

  ADVANTAGE OF THE INVENTION According to this invention, the game property can be improved and the interest of a game can be improved by giving bias to the probability that the predetermined symbol used as an opportunity for becoming a re-game high probability state is stopped and displayed.

The front view which shows the machine surface side of the slot game machine of embodiment. Similarly, the rear view which shows the back side of a front frame. Similarly, the front view which shows the front side of a middle frame. Similarly, the rear view which shows the back side of a middle frame. Explanatory drawing which shows a winning combination. The block diagram which shows the control structure of the slot game machine of embodiment. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a winning combination determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a winning combination determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a winning combination determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows a winning combination determination table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows typically each winning combination determination table. (A)-(d) is a schematic diagram which shows typically each winning combination determination table. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of a big bonus game. (A) And (b) is explanatory drawing which shows the aspect of a big bonus game.

  Hereinafter, an embodiment in which the present invention is embodied in a pachinko game machine using a pachinko ball (game ball) as a game medium as one type thereof will be described with reference to FIGS. In the following description, a pachinko game machine using a pachinko ball as a game medium is simply referred to as a “slot game machine”. The slot game machine has the same game characteristics as a game machine called a “pachislot machine (rotating game machine)”, and uses a pachinko ball instead of a medal as a game medium. The pachislot machine, after the player sets the number of bets, operates the start lever to start the symbol variation game (hereinafter sometimes referred to as “game”) and stops the symbol by operating the stop button. In addition, when the combination of the symbols that have been stopped forms an award mode that satisfies the payout condition of the game medium, the game has a game characteristic in which a medal that is a game medium is given to the player. Further, in the pachislot machine and the slot game machine of the present embodiment, the symbol variation game is performed with one game unit from the start of the symbol variation game to the completion of payout of the game medium given as a prize. In the following description, “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front (front)”, and “rear (back)” are slots installed in the game hall unless otherwise specified. When the gaming machine is viewed from the player side (in the state shown in FIG. 1), it indicates “up”, “down”, “left”, “right”, “front (front)”, “rear (back)”. To do.

  FIG. 1 schematically shows a front side of a slot gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, and a vertical rectangular shape for setting various gaming components on the front side of an opening of an outer frame 11 that forms an outer shell of the machine body. A middle frame (inner frame) 12 (see FIGS. 3 and 4) is assembled so as to be openable and closable. The outer frame 11 forms the outer shape of the slot gaming machine 10. A front frame (front door) 13 is assembled to the front side of the middle frame 12 so as to be openable and closable. On the right side of the front frame 13 is provided an upper door key 14 for locking the middle frame 12 and the front frame 13 so that they cannot be opened and closed by a locking device (not shown) provided on the back surface of the front frame 13. The middle frame 12 can be opened by rotating the key inserted into the upper door key 14 in the counterclockwise direction, and the front frame 13 is arranged to rotate the key inserted into the upper door key 14 in the clockwise direction. It can be opened by turning. Also, a lower door key 15 as an abnormal state canceling means is provided on the right side of the front frame 13 and below the upper door key 14, and the key inserted into the lower door key 15 is rotated in the clockwise direction. Various abnormal states (errors) can be canceled by operation. Further, on the left side of the slot gaming machine 10, a card unit 16 is juxtaposed when the slot gaming machine 10 is installed in the island facility of the game hall. The card unit 16 is a device used for renting game balls, and is provided with a card insertion slot 16a for inserting a prepaid card.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the front frame 13 will be described with reference to FIG.
An upper panel 17 is provided on the front upper portion of the front frame 13, and the upper panel 17 includes a combination of symbols forming a prize mode and the number of prize balls to be paid out when winning the combination of the symbols. It is written. In addition, below the upper panel 17, there is provided an effect indicator 18 that displays various effects according to the gaming state. The effect display 18 is configured by a liquid crystal display, for example. In addition, on both the left and right sides of the effect indicator 18, speaker ports 20 are provided for emitting various effect sound sounds output from a speaker 19 (shown in FIG. 2) mounted on the back side of the front frame 13. It has been. Further, on the left and right of the upper panel 17 and on the left and right of the speaker opening 20, there are provided an upper right lamp R1, a left upper lamp R2, a frame right lamp R3, and a frame left lamp R4 that emit various effect effect lights. .

  A lower panel 21 is provided in the center of the front surface of the front frame 13, and a transparent window 23 through which a symbol display device (variable display device) 22 attached to the middle frame 12 can be seen is provided on the lower panel 21. Is provided. The see-through window 23 is made of a glass plate. The symbol display device 22 is composed of a left reel 22L, a middle reel 22C, and a right reel 22R each having a light-emitting belt-like reel sheet on which various symbols are printed. 1 and FIG. 3). Each reel 22L, 22C, 22R is configured to rotate and stop in the vertical direction independently by a corresponding stepping motor (not shown), and each reel 22L, 22C, 22R rotates. By doing so, various symbols are displayed in the see-through window 23 while continuously changing. And when rotation of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R stops, in the see-through window 23, three consecutive symbols out of a plurality of symbols printed on the reel sheet of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R are the upper stage, It is displayed at the middle and lower positions. For this reason, the see-through window 23 is formed in such a size that three symbols can be displayed on each reel 22L, 22C, 22R. In the slot game machine 10, a plurality of (five in this embodiment) winning lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are formed in the display area of the symbol that can be seen through from the see-through window 23. Each reel 22L, 22C, 22R has reel sensors SE1, SE2, SE3 (shown in FIG. 6) for detecting the rotational position of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R. Each is provided to correspond.

  The lower panel 21 is provided with a plurality of display LEDs for displaying (notifying) various game information. Specifically, on the left side of the see-through window 23, a digital display LED 24, a bet number display LED 25, a take-in display LED 26, a re-game display LED 27, a game start display LED 28, A weight display LED 29 is provided. In addition, on the right side of the see-through window 23, an undertaken display LED 30a and an acquired ball number display LED 30b are provided.

  The digital display LED 24 is composed of a 7-segment LED and displays the number of payout balls in a bonus game (big bonus or regular bonus). The betting number display LED 25 is composed of three LEDs, and is set for every 1 BET (5 balls in this embodiment) according to the number of game balls taken into the plane in order to set the betting number of the symbol variation game. One LED lights up. The take-in display LED 26 is turned on when the betting number of the symbol variation game can be set, and is turned off when the maximum betting number (MAXBET) is set or when the symbol variation game is started. The re-game display LED 27 is turned on when a replay combination (a combination that provides a state in which the next symbol variation game can be started without setting the wager number) is won in the symbol variation game. The game start display LED 28 is turned on when the symbol variation game can be started, and is turned off when the symbol variation game is started.

  The weight display LED 29 is turned on when a start operation is detected during the wait time, and is turned off after the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is the shortest game time set for restricting the game from progressing too fast. When a start operation is detected during this wait time, each reel 22L , 22C, 22R are set to start. Therefore, when the symbol variation game is progressed with a sufficient time interval, the progress of the symbol variation game is not restricted at the start operation, but when the symbol variation game is progressed in a short time, the weight is changed. The progress of the symbol variation game is temporarily restricted by the time, and the reels are in a waiting state until the wait time elapses. In the slot game machine 10, for example, the shortest game time of 4.1 seconds is set on the basis of the time when the reel rotation is started in the previous symbol variation game, and the reel rotation is started in the previous symbol variation game. If the current start operation is detected before 4.1 seconds elapses from the point in time, rotation of the reel is started after the shortest game time has elapsed.

  The take-in insufficient display LED 30a blinks when the bet number is set, and the number of game balls to be taken into the plane is insufficient corresponding to the bet number. The acquired number-of-balls display LED 30b is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the number of prize balls given to the player based on the winning when a winning occurs during the symbol variation game. The acquired number-of-balls display LED 30b is configured to notify when a game ball is illegally taken in.

  On the lower right side of the lower panel 21, a frequency display LED 31, a ball lending button 32, a return button 33, and a ball lendable display LED 34 are provided. The frequency display LED 31 is composed of a 7-segment LED, and displays the frequency read from the prepaid card inserted into the card insertion slot 16a of the card unit 16. The ball lending button 32 is used when lending a game ball using the frequency displayed on the frequency display LED 31, that is, the frequency as the game value read from the prepaid card inserted in the card unit 16. It is a button to press. The return button 33 is a button to be pressed when returning the prepaid card being inserted into the card unit 16. The ball lending display LED 34 is turned on when a ball lending is possible.

  On the front surface of the front frame 13, just below the lower panel 21, an upper plate 35 for storing game balls protrudes toward the front of the machine, and below the upper plate 35 stores game balls. A lower plate 36 that protrudes toward the front of the machine. On the left side of the upper plate 35, an upper payout outlet 37 for paying out the game ball to the upper plate 35 is provided, and at the center of the lower plate 36, a game ball is discharged to the lower plate 36. A subsidue outlet 38 is provided.

  A 1BET button 39 is provided on the right side of the upper surface 35a of the upper plate 35, and a MAXBET button 40 is provided on the left side of the upper surface 35a. The 1BET button 39 is a button that is pressed when a bet of 1 BET (5 balls), which is the minimum unit bet number, from the game balls stored in the upper plate 35 is placed as a bet number of the symbol variation game. The MAXBET button 40 is used to bet the maximum number of bets allowed in one symbol variation game (3 BETs in this embodiment) from the game balls stored in the upper plate 35 as the symbol variation game bet number. It is a button to press. A 1 BET button LED 41 is built in the 1 BET button 39, and a MAX BET button LED 42 is built in the MAX BET button 40. The 1BET button LED 41 and the MAXBET button LED 42 are turned on when the button operation can be accepted, and are turned off when the operation cannot be accepted.

  On the left side of the front surface 35b of the upper plate 35, a start lever 43 is provided as a start operation means that is operated when starting the symbol variation game. In the slot game machine 10, the rotation of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R is started by operating the start lever 43 after the setting of the betting amount (after the game start display LED 28 is turned on). ing.

  In the center of the front surface 35b of the upper plate 35, stop buttons 44L, 44C and 44R are provided as stop operation means. The stop buttons 44L, 44C, 44R are buttons for stopping the rotating reel, and there are three stop buttons corresponding to the reels 22L, 22C, 22R. A stop button LED 45L is built in the stop button 44L, a stop button LED 45C is built in the stop button 44C, and a stop button LED 45R is built in the stop button 44R. The stop button LEDs 45L, 45C, and 45R are lit in blue when the operation of the corresponding stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R can be accepted, and are lit in red when the operation cannot be accepted.

  On the right side of the front surface 35b of the upper plate 35, an upper plate ball for discharging game balls stored in the upper plate 35 (including game balls that have entered the take-in device 100 shown in FIG. 2) to the lower plate 36 is removed. A button 46 is provided. Further, a lower plate ball removal lever 47 for discharging game balls stored in the lower plate 36 to the outside is provided on the front surface 36 a of the lower plate 36. A settlement switch 48 is provided at the lower left side of the front frame 13. The settlement switch 48 is a switch used when paying out the game ball when the game ball taken into the aircraft is 5 or 10 balls.

Next, the configuration of the rear side of the front frame 13 will be described with reference to FIG.
A sub control board 50 and an effect display control board 51 are mounted on the upper rear surface of the front frame 13. The sub control board 50 controls the output mode of the speaker 19 and the light emission mode of the lamps R1 to R4. The effect display control board 51 is connected to the sub control board 50 and controls the display content of the effect display 18. A ball lending operation board 52 is mounted on the rear surface of the front frame 13 and below the see-through window 23 (lower left in FIG. 2). The ball lending operation board 52 is provided with a frequency display LED 31, a ball lending button 32, a return button 33, and a ball lending available display LED 34. Also, below the ball lending operation board 52, a take-in device 100 for taking a game ball into the machine is mounted.

  A game ball payout outlet passage upper 54 communicating with an upper payout outlet 37 (shown in FIG. 1) formed in the upper plate 35 is formed on the right side in FIG. A lower game ball payout passage passage 55 is formed below the upper game ball payout passage passage 54 through which the game balls overflowed when the upper plate 35 is full flow down to the lower plate 36. . Further, on the rear surface of the front frame 13, a payout passage 56 is formed to communicate the game ball payout passage lower passage 55 and the lower payout outlet 38 (shown in FIG. 1) of the lower plate 36. The game balls that have passed through the game ball payout exit passage 55 (the game balls overflowing when the upper plate 35 is full) flow down the payout passage 56 and are then paid out to the lower plate 36 through the lower payout exit 38. In addition, on the rear surface of the front frame 13 on the left side (below the capture device 100) in FIG. 2, a game ball taken into the machine by the operation of the capture device 100 is placed in an out-ball tank installed in the island facility. A game ball internal discharge passage 57 for discharging is formed. A return passage 58 that connects the ball outlet 100 a of the take-in device 100 and the payout passage 56 is formed below the take-in device 100. When the upper dish ball removal button 46 (shown in FIG. 1) of the upper dish 35 is operated, the game balls of the upper dish 35 are discharged to the return passage 58 through the intake / discharge port of the intake device 100. At the same time, it flows down the return passage 58 and is discharged to the lower plate 36 through the discharge passage 56.

  The take-in device 100 is provided with a game ball storage section (not shown) that can store game balls. The game ball housing portion is formed with two housing portions for housing game balls taken from the upper plate 35. And the taking-in apparatus 100 can perform taking-in of a game ball and discharge | emission of a game ball simultaneously by the said game ball accommodating part. In addition, the game ball is taken into the slot game machine 10 by being taken out from the take-in device 100 after being taken into the take-in device 100. That is, the game ball is in a standby state in a state where it is accommodated in the game ball accommodating portion of the take-in device 100, and in this state, it is not taken into the slot game machine 10. When the upper dish ball removing button 46 is operated in the standby state, the stored game balls are returned to the lower dish 36 from the ball outlet 100a.

Next, the configuration of the front side of the middle frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG.
A payout control board 59 for controlling the payout of lending balls and prize balls is mounted on the upper front surface of the middle frame 12. In addition, a symbol display device 22 including a left reel 22L, a middle reel 22C, and a right reel 22R is mounted at the center of the middle frame 12. Further, on the left side of the middle frame 12, there is an upper game ball payout passage 60 communicating with the upper game ball payout passage 54 (shown in FIG. 2) of the front frame 13 and a lower game ball payout passage 55 of the front frame 13. A game ball internal payout outlet 61 that communicates with (shown in FIG. 2) is provided. Further, a game ball discharge port 62 communicating with a game ball internal discharge passage 57 (shown in FIG. 2) of the front frame 13 is formed in the lower part of the middle frame 12 so as to penetrate the inside of the middle frame 12. .

Next, the configuration of the rear side of the middle frame 12 will be described with reference to FIG.
A game ball replenishment tank 63 for storing game balls replenished from an island facility where the slot gaming machine 10 is installed is provided on the upper rear surface of the middle frame 12. In FIG. 4, a hook member 64 is extended vertically below the right side of the game ball supply tank 63, and the first game ball supply is provided so as to be connected to the game ball supply tank 63. A passage 65 and a second game ball supply passage 66 are formed. The first game ball supply passage 65 and the second game ball supply passage 66 are formed in two lines in the front-rear direction, have a shape that curves from the game ball supply tank 63, and downward from the slot game machine 10. It is extended. In addition, the saddle member 64 is provided with a first payout device 67 as a payout means so as to be connected to the downstream end (downstream side port) of the first game ball supply passage 65, and the second game ball supply. A second dispensing device 68 as a dispensing means is provided so as to be connected to the downstream end (downstream port) of the passage 66. The first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 are devices for paying out game balls stored in the game ball supply tank 63 to the outside (the upper plate 35 or the lower plate 36). In the slot gaming machine 10 of this embodiment, two (a plurality of) payout devices (a first payout device 67 and a second payout device 68) having the same configuration are provided. The first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 are rear surfaces of the middle frame 12, and two payout devices are juxtaposed in the front-rear direction in the middle portion on the right side in FIG. 4.

  In addition, a ball removal lever 69 is provided in the first game ball supply passage 65 and the second game ball supply passage 66. Further, the ball member 64 discharges the game ball replenishment tank 63 and the game balls stored in a part of each of the game ball replenishment passages 65 and 66 to the out ball tank installed in the island facility by operating the ball removal lever 69. A ball passage 70 is formed. On the downstream side of the ball removal passage 70, a spear discharge port 70a for discharging the game ball flowing down the ball removal passage 70 is formed. In the slot gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, each game ball supply passage 65, 66 can be removed by one ball removal lever 69. Further, on the upstream side of the first game ball supply passage 65, a first ball break sensor 71 for detecting the presence or absence of a game ball in the first game ball supply passage 65 is provided, and a second game ball supply passage is provided. A second ball break sensor 72 that detects the presence or absence of a game ball in the second game ball supply passage 66 is provided on the upstream side of 66.

  Further, the collar member 64 is provided with a ball discharge passage 73 so as to be connected to the lower side of the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68, and to be provided below the ball discharge passage 73. Is provided with a ball receiving portion 74 having a game ball internal payout top 60 and a game ball internal payout bottom 61. The ball receiver 74 is provided with a full sensor 75. The full sensor 75 detects whether or not the lower plate 36 (including the payout passage 56) is filled with game balls.

  Each payout device (the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68) is arranged downstream of the game balls supplied from the first game ball supply passage 65 and the second game ball supply passage 66 one by one in an aligned state. The ball discharge passage 73 is discharged to the ball discharge passage 73. In the middle of the ball passage, an upper sensor for confirming the presence of a game ball in the ball passage and a lower sensor for detecting a game ball discharged from each payout device are arranged in each payout device at a predetermined interval. In addition, a pinwheel type ball feed sprocket is rotatably supported in the ball passage between the upper sensor and the lower sensor. In addition, the ball feed sprocket is provided with a payout solenoid that receives a control signal from the payout control board 59 and operates to be excited (ON) and demagnetized (OFF). The rotation or rotation of the ball feed sprocket is regulated by exciting or demagnetizing the dispensing solenoid. When the ball feed sprocket is restricted in rotation, the game ball is not paid out. On the other hand, when the ball feed sprocket is rotated, the game ball is paid out. Then, the ball feed sprocket is restricted in rotation, the rotation restriction is released, and the rotation is restricted again, whereby the payout of one game ball is completed.

  The game balls stored in the game ball supply tank 63 are evenly divided into two lines in the first game ball supply passage 65 and the second game ball supply passage 66, and roll to draw a curve in the left-right direction. After that, it is supplied to the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68. Then, from the first payout device 67, the game ball sent out by the rotation of the ball feed sprocket is discharged toward the upper game ball internal payout port 60 of the ball receiving portion 74 through the ball discharge passage 73. Further, the game balls sent out by the rotation of the ball feed sprocket are discharged from the second payout device 68 to the ball receiving portion 74 through the ball discharge passage 73. Then, the game ball paid out to the ball receiving portion 74 passes through the game ball payout passage passage 54 (shown in FIG. 2) from the game ball internal payout exit 60 and passes through the upper payout exit 37 (shown in FIG. 1). Then, it is paid out to the upper plate 35. The game balls as rental balls and the game balls as prize balls follow the same route and are paid out to the upper plate 35.

  Further, when the upper plate 35 is filled with game balls, the game balls discharged to the ball receiving portion 74 become overflow balls and are discharged to the game ball internal payout outlet 61. Then, the overflow ball passes from the game ball internal payout outlet 61 under the game ball payout outlet passage 55 (shown in FIG. 2), passes through the payout passage 56 and passes through the payout outlet 38 (shown in FIG. 1) to the lower plate. 36 is paid out. When the ball removal lever 69 is operated, the game balls flow down the ball removal passage 70 and are discharged from the basket discharge port 70a to the out ball tank installed in the island facility.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, a main control board 76 for controlling the entire slot gaming machine 10 is mounted on the upper rear surface of the middle frame 12 and below the game ball supply tank 63. Further, in the center of the rear face of the middle frame 12 and to the right of the symbol display device 22 in FIG. It is installed. A card unit connection terminal board 78 to which the card unit 16 is connected is mounted on the right side of the power supply board 77. A game ball discharge passage 79 having a game ball discharge port 62 (shown in FIG. 3) is formed below the symbol display device 22.

Next, an operation for a player to play a game (game) and operating states of various devices accompanying this operation will be described.
When starting a game, a prepaid card is inserted into the card insertion slot 16a of the corresponding card unit 16. The frequency read from the prepaid card inserted based on this is displayed on the frequency display LED 31. When the ball lending button 32 is operated in this state, a predetermined lending unit portion (2 times in this embodiment) is subtracted from the frequency read from the prepaid card and displayed on the frequency display LED 31, and the subtraction is performed. The number of game balls (50 balls) corresponding to the frequency is paid out to the upper plate 35 by the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68.

  In a state where the bet number can be set, the 1BET button LED 41 and the MAXBET button LED 42 are lit. In this state, the operation of the 1BET button 39 and the MAXBET button 40 can be accepted. In order to set the bet amount, the 1BET button 39 or the MAXBET button 40 is pressed. When the 1BET button 39 is pressed, game balls of the number of 1BET (5 balls in this embodiment) from the game balls stored in the upper plate 35 are taken into the machine by the operation of the take-in device 100. The bet number (bet number) for 1 BET is set. On the other hand, when the MAXBET button 40 is pressed, 3 BET balls corresponding to the maximum number of bets allowed in one symbol variation game in this embodiment from the game balls stored in the upper plate 35. A number (15 balls in this embodiment) of game balls are taken into the plane by the operation of the take-in device 100, and a bet number corresponding to 3BET is set. When the 1BET button 39 is operated twice, the bet number for 2BET is set.

  In the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, five winning lines L1, L2, L3, L4, and L5 are defined as shown in FIG. When the player presses the 1BET button 39, the bet number is set to 1BET and the winning line L1 in the horizontal row in the middle row is activated, and a bet indicating that the winning line L1 is activated. One number display LED 25 lights from the left. A winning line is valid when a combination of symbols displayed on the winning line is valid, and a combination of symbols displayed on the effective winning line forms a predetermined award pattern. The ball is paid out. Further, when the player continuously presses the 1BET button 39, the bet amount is set to 2BET, and the upper, middle, and lower three rows of winning lines L1, L2, and L3 are activated, and these winnings are made. Up to two betting number display LEDs 25 indicating that the lines L1 to L3 have been activated light up. Further, when the player continuously presses the 1BET button 39 or presses the MAXBET button 40, the number of bets is set to 3BET and the top, middle, and bottom three rows of winning lines L1 to L3 are set. In addition to the above, two winning lines L4 and L5 on the diagonal line are valid. When these winning lines L1 to L5 are activated, all the betting number display LEDs 25 indicating that are turned on. When the maximum bet number is set to 3BET, the bet number exceeding the maximum bet cannot be set, so that the take-in display LED 26, the 1BET button LED 41, and the MAXBET button LED 42 are turned off.

  As described above, when the bet number of 1 BET, which is the minimum number, is set, the operation of the start lever 43 can be accepted, that is, the symbol variation game can be started. Further, the game start display LED 28 indicating that the operation of the start lever 43 can be accepted is turned on. When the start lever 43 is operated in a state in which the game start display LED 28 is lit, that is, the bet number is set to 1 BET or more and the symbol variation game can be started, each reel 22L of the symbol display device 22 is operated. , 22C and 22R rotate, and a plurality of types of symbols are displayed on the see-through window 23 so as to continuously change. Thereafter, when a predetermined time has elapsed since the rotation of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R is started, the operations of the stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R can be accepted, and the operations of the stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R are performed. Each stop button LED 45L, 45C, 45R indicating that it can be accepted lights up in blue. If the player presses one of the stop buttons 44L, 44C, 44R while the stop button LEDs 45L, 45C, 45R are lit in blue, the corresponding stop button LEDs 45L, 45C, 45R are lit in red. To do. Then, the rotation of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R corresponding to the stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R is stopped, and the symbols are displayed on the upper, middle, and lower stages of the corresponding row from the fluoroscopic window 23. If the player does not press the stop buttons 44L, 44C, 44R, the reels 22L, 22C, 22R automatically and sequentially stop when a predetermined time (for example, 30 seconds) elapses.

  When all the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R are stopped, a combination of symbols forming a predetermined award pattern is displayed on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 activated according to the number of bets. If the player wins, the game is won, and a number of game balls corresponding to the winning mode are awarded to the player. The prize ball is paid out from the cabin by the operation of the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68. The number of awarded balls is displayed on the acquired ball number display LED 30b. In addition, especially when a combination of predetermined symbols is displayed and a big win is won, a special gaming state that is advantageous to the player, that is, a large amount of prize balls can be generated, unlike a general game. A big bonus game or a regular bonus game is given to the player as a game value.

  In the slot game machine 10 of this embodiment, one game (symbol combination game) is started with the start lever 43 being started, and the symbol combination is performed by operating the stop buttons 44L, 44C, 44R or elapse of a predetermined time. Is stopped (stop display). When the symbol combination is stopped and displayed, a prize ball is paid out according to the symbol combination (when a prize ball is not determined to be awarded, a zero ball is awarded) As a trigger, one game ends. In the present embodiment, even during the big bonus game and the regular bonus game, the game is started at the start timing, and one game is performed to end the game at the end timing.

In the slot gaming machine 10 according to the present embodiment, a symbol combination that stops on the winning lines L1 to L5 will be described with reference to FIG.
In FIG. 5, the reel 22L of the symbol display device 22 is indicated as "first reel", the reel 22C is indicated as "second reel", and the reel 22R is indicated as "third reel". Is shown.

  In the present embodiment, “bell role”, “plum role”, and “cherry role” are provided as the roles for which a prize ball is given (paid out). When three symbols indicating the “bell” are displayed in a straight line on the winning lines L1 to L5 in which the symbol is valid, 75 prize balls determined as a bell role are awarded to the player. In addition, when three symbols indicating “plum” are displayed in a straight line on the winning lines L1 to L5 in which the symbol is valid, 40 winning balls determined as a winning combination are awarded to the player. In addition, when the symbol indicating “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the winning line L1 (middle stage) where the reel 22L is valid, 10 prize balls determined as the cherry role are awarded to the player. In addition, when the symbol indicating “cherry” is stopped and displayed on the winning line L2 and the winning line L4 (upper), or on the winning line L3 and the winning line L5 (lower) of the reel 22L, the cherry is displayed. The player is awarded 20 prize balls corresponding to double as determined for the combination. In the case of cherry, the symbols that are stopped and displayed on the reels 22C and 22R may be any symbols.

  In addition, a “replay role (re-game role)” is provided as a role that allows the next game to be played without inserting a game ball (without betting the number of bets). Then, if three symbols indicating “Replay” are displayed in a straight line on the winning lines L1 to L5 where the game is valid, the next bet with the same number of bets as the game in which the re-gamer is stopped is performed. A game that allows the player to play the game is given to the player. For example, when a re-gamer is stopped and displayed in a game in which 1 BET is set as the bet number, a game in which 1 BET is set as the bet number is guaranteed. Further, when the re-gamer is stopped and displayed in a game in which 3BET is set as the bet number, a game in which 3BET is set as the bet number is guaranteed. Hereinafter, the bell role, the plum role, the cherry role, and the replay role are indicated as “small roles”.

  In addition, unlike the normal gaming state, “Seven role” and “Bar role” are provided as a role that is advantageous to the player, that is, an opportunity to generate a special gaming state in which a large amount of prize balls can be obtained. . When the symbol indicating “Seven” is stopped and displayed in three straight lines on the winning lines L1 to L5, the “Big Bonus Game” is awarded to the player and 75 prize balls are displayed. Is granted. In addition, when the symbol indicating “bar” is stopped and displayed in three straight lines on the winning lines L1 to L5, the “regular bonus game” is given to the player, and 75 prize balls are displayed. Is granted. That is, the role of seven (the symbol indicating “seven”) is a role that triggers (starts) the big bonus game, and the role of bar (the symbol indicating “bar”) operates (starts) the regular bonus game. It is a role that triggers.

  When the big bonus game is started, the winning probability of the bar role (regular bonus game) is increased as compared to the general game. General games are games other than big bonus games and regular bonus games. The big bonus game is triggered by the winning of the Seven role. Regardless of the number of game balls consumed (inserted) by the player, a predetermined upper limit number (1800 balls in this embodiment) is played. Granted (paid out) to a person. Also, when a regular bonus game is started, the probability of winning a small role (winning probability) is increased as compared to general games. The regular bonus game starts with the establishment of a bar combination, and ends with playing a predetermined number of times (in this embodiment, winning eight small combinations or 12 times). The player plays a game for the purpose of winning a big bonus game and a regular bonus game. Hereinafter, the seven role and the bar role are referred to as “specific game characters”, and the big bonus game and the regular bonus game are referred to as “bonus games”.

  In addition, as a role that triggers a transition from a low replay probability state where the winning probability of the regame player is low probability to a replay high probability state where the winning probability of the regame player is high probability, Replay high probability state role) ”is provided. Then, when the symbol indicating “mandarin orange” is stopped and displayed in three straight lines on the winning lines L1 to L5, the transition from the low replay probability state to the high replay probability state and 75 balls A prize ball is awarded to the player. The slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment has a high probability of winning a re-gamer from a low-replay probability state in which the win probability of the re-gamer is low (in this embodiment, 1 / 7.3). A replay time function for shifting the game state to the replay high probability state which is a probability (in this embodiment, 1 / 1.6) is provided. That is, the orange combination is a combination that triggers the replay time function.

  And, if a replay high probability state is given to the player by the replay time function, the player can easily win the replaying role, and by winning more replaying roles, the player will only win the replaying role The consumption (injection) of game balls held by the player can be reduced. Therefore, when shifting to a high replay probability state during a general game, the player is given an opportunity to receive a lottery of a big bonus game and a regular bonus game while suppressing a decrease in game balls. Yes. In addition, the replay high probability state is ended only when a predetermined number of games (100 times in the present embodiment) are played from the game in which the replay high probability state is started. . For this reason, once a transition is made to the replay high probability state, the replay high probability state is continued without being terminated until a predetermined number of games are played. Therefore, in the general game of the present embodiment, there are a general game in the replay low probability state and a general game in the replay high probability state. In addition, the bonus game of the present embodiment includes a bonus game in a low replay probability state and a bonus game in a high replay probability state.

  In addition, the winning probability of the internal lottery of the mikan role which is a replay high probability state role as a predetermined role is changed from a low probability (in this embodiment, 1/10000) to a high probability (in this embodiment, 1 / 24.9). A “single bonus combination” is provided as an opportunity to change the selection probability to increase the selection probability. When the symbol indicating “Bar, Bar, Seven” is stopped on the straight line in the order of “Bar, Bar, Seven” on the winning lines L1 to L5 where the symbol indicating “Bar, Bar, Seven” is valid, the winning probability of the mandarin orange role is low to high Transition to probability. The slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with a single bonus function for shifting to a single bonus, which is a game in which the winning probability of a mandarin orange role is changed from a low probability to a high probability. That is, the single bonus combination (the symbol combination consisting of “Bar, Bar, Seven”) is a combination that triggers the operation of the single bonus function.

  And, when the winning probability of a mandarin orange role is changed from a low probability to a high probability by the single bonus function, the player will dramatically increase the winning probability for the mandarin orange character compared to the case where the winning probability is low. Is done. For this reason, in the single bonus, the player is given a state where the possibility of winning the citrus combination and stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the citrus combination is increased. As a result, the player is given a state where the possibility that the replay time function is activated and the replay high probability state can be started is increased. Further, the single bonus is effective only for the game in which the game is started (only for one game). Therefore, the single bonus is started at the start timing of the next game in which the single bonus combination is won, and is ended using the end timing of the game as an end condition. In the present embodiment, the single bonus is a different game state different from the general game and the bonus game. The single bonus appears in the general game in the replay high probability state and in the general game in the replay low probability state.

  Also, in any of the winning lines L1 to L5 in which the symbol combination indicating the small combination, specific game combination and replay time function shown in FIG. 5 and the combination (prize mode) that triggers the operation of the single bonus function is valid. If no stop display is made, no winning ball is awarded to the player (a zero winning ball is given), and the winning combination (winning winning role) is set. Note that the player is not awarded a prize ball if the winning combination is won in the internal lottery, or if the winning combination is won in the internal lottery, but the combination of symbols in the award mode is stopped and displayed. If not (missed).

Next, the control configuration of the slot gaming machine 10 will be described with reference to FIG.
A main control board 76 for controlling the entire gaming machine is mounted on the back side of the slot gaming machine 10. The main control board 76 executes various processes for controlling the entire gaming machine, calculates various control signals (control commands) according to the processing results, and outputs the control signals. In addition, a sub-control board 50 is mounted on the back side of the machine for executing presentation control according to the gaming state. Further, on the back side of the machine, a payout control board 59 that executes payout control of game balls by generating ball balls and winning balls is mounted. The sub control board 50 and the payout control board 59 receive various control signals output from the main control board 76 and execute predetermined control based on the control signals. Further, power is supplied to the power supply board 77 from the outside of the slot gaming machine 10. The power supply board 77 is connected to the sub control board 50, the payout control board 59, the main control board 76, and the card unit connection terminal board 78, and these boards 50, 59, 76, 78 are connected to the power supply board 77. The power is supplied through the.

  The main control board 76 is connected to the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R, the reel sensors SE1 to SE3, the sub control board 50, and the payout control board 59 that constitute the symbol display device 22. Further, various display LEDs 24 to 29, 30a, 30b provided on the lower panel 21 are connected to the main control board 76. The 1BET button 39, the MAXBET button 40, the start lever 43, the stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R, and the settlement switch 48 are connected to the main control board 76. In addition, the capture device 100 is connected to the main control board 76.

  An effect indicator 18 is connected to the sub control board 50 via an effect display control board 51. The sub-control board 50 is connected to a speaker 19 and various lamps R1 to R4.

  The payout control board 59 is connected with a first payout device 67, a second payout device 68, a first ball break sensor 71, a second ball break sensor 72, and a full sensor 75. Further, a card unit connection terminal board 78 is connected to the payout control board 59, and the card unit connection terminal board 78 is connected to the ball rental operation board 52 (the LED 31 for frequency display, the ball rental button 32, the return button). 33, ball lending display LED 34) is connected. Further, the card unit connection terminal plate 78 is connected to the card unit 16 arranged in parallel with the slot gaming machine 10 so that various signals can be transmitted and received via a signal cable.

  Hereinafter, the main control board 76 will be described. The main control board 76 includes a main CPU 76a, and a ROM 76b and a RAM 76c are connected to the main CPU 76a. The main CPU 76a sequentially updates the values of various random numbers such as a winning combination determination random number every predetermined cycle, sets the updated values in the setting area of the RAM 76c, and rewrites the values before the update. The winning combination determination random number is a random number used when the main CPU 76a determines a combination according to the winning combination determination table.

  The main CPU 76a receives first to third position signals from the connected reel sensors SE1 to SE3 in accordance with the symbols (rotational positions of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R) displayed on the see-through window 23. It has come to be. The reel 22L corresponds to the first position signal, the reel 22C corresponds to the second position signal, and the reel 22R corresponds to the third position signal. Then, the main CPU 76a grasps the rotation position and stop position of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R from the first to third position signals, and each reel 22L, 22C, 22R based on the first to third position signals. Rotation and stop control is performed.

  Further, when the 1BET button 39, the MAXBET button 40, the start lever 43, the stop buttons 44L, 44C, and 44R and the settlement switch 48 that are connected to the main CPU 76a are operated, various operations indicating that each button has been operated. A signal is input. When the main CPU 76a inputs various operation signals, the main CPU 76a executes predetermined control determined by the various operation signals. The main CPU 76a performs display control of the display LEDs 24 to 29, 30a, and 30b each time when various operation signals are input.

  In addition to the main control program for controlling the slot gaming machine 10, the ROM 76b includes combinations of winning symbols for each gaming state (general game, bonus game), the number of winning prize balls, and the corresponding internal winnings. A winning determination table in which flags and the like are set is stored. In the ROM 76b, a plurality of winning combination determinations in which the internal winning probability for each gaming state (general game, bonus game) and each winning combination is determined as an allocation range of the winning combination determination random value read in the internal lottery process. A table (see FIG. 7 to FIG. 10) and an end timing (operation end condition) of the big bonus game or the regular bonus game are stored. The ROM 76b has a symbol combination stop table for each combination in advance. The stop table defines which symbols stop depending on the operation timing of each stop button 44L, 44C, 44R. Specifically, in the stop table, for example, when the bell combination is determined by lottery as the winning combination, the stop positions (design combinations) of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R are determined. A stop table is prepared for each combination, and the main CPU 76a performs stop control of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R according to the stop table. In the present embodiment, the ROM 76b that stores a winning combination determination table to which a plurality of winning combinations are assigned functions as a storage unit.

  The RAM 76c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot gaming machine 10. Specifically, in the RAM 76c, when the main CPU 76a wins a winning combination other than the lost winning combination based on the winning combination determination random number, information indicating the winning (such as a winning flag) is set for each winning combination. Yes. Further, the RAM 76c stores (sets) the number of elapsed times K. The number of elapsed times K indicates the number of remaining games in the replay high probability state. In addition, information (such as a flag) relating to the gaming state is stored (set) in the RAM 76c by the main CPU 76a. In addition, the RAM 76c counts the number of prize balls won by the player in the big bonus game (paid to the player), the number of games played in the regular bonus game, and the number of wins for small roles by the main CPU 76a. And stored (set) at any time.

Next, the winning combination determination table stored in the ROM 76b will be described with reference to FIGS.
In each winning combination determination table, possible values of the winning combination determination random numbers ("0 to 49999 (all 50,000 different integers)" in this embodiment) are distributed to the respective combinations, and are distributed to the winning combination determination table. The winning probability for each combination is determined according to the number of random numbers. Then, the main CPU 76a refers to the winning combination determination random number to be extracted and the winning combination determination table, and performs a lottery determination to determine the type of combination based on the reference result.

  FIGS. 7 to 10 show winning combination determination tables T1 to T1, in which random values (number of random numbers) distributed to each combination in each gaming state (general game, bonus game, single bonus) and the winning probability of each combination are determined. T8 is shown. Note that the winning probabilities shown in FIGS. 7 to 10 are shown by rounding off the second decimal place of the denominator.

  As shown in FIG. 7A, the winning combination determination table T1 is a table used in a general game in a low replay probability state. In the winning combination determination table T1, random numbers from 0 to 210 (211 random numbers) are assigned to the Seven combination that triggers the operation of the big bonus game, and the winning probability is 211/50000 (1 / 237.0). ing. In addition, random numbers 211 to 384 (174 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination that triggers the operation of the regular bonus game, and the winning probability is 174/50000 (1 / 287.4). In addition, random numbers of 385 to 2384 (2000 random numbers) are assigned to the single bonus combination that triggers the operation of the single bonus function, and the winning probability is 2000/50000 (1/25). In addition, random numbers 2385 to 2389 (5 random numbers) are assigned to the mandarin oranges that act as triggers for the operation of the replay time function, and the winning probability is 5 / 50,000 (1/10000). Further, random numbers (165 random numbers) of 2390 to 2554 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 165/50000 (1 / 303.0). In addition, random numbers (155 random numbers) of 2555 to 2712 are assigned to the cherry roles, and the winning probability is 158/50000 (1 / 36.5). Also, random numbers (3550 random numbers) of 2713 to 6262 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 3550/50000 (1 / 14.1). In addition, random numbers (6855 random numbers) of 6263-13117 are assigned to the re-gamer, and the winning probability is 6855/50000 (1 / 7.3). Also, random numbers 13118 to 49999 (36882 random numbers) are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is set to 36882/50000 (1 / 1.4). When the lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T1, the player plays a game for the first purpose of making the Seven and Bar roles appear (winning the Seven and Bar roles).

  As shown in FIG. 7B, the winning combination determination table T2 is a table used in the big bonus game in the replay low probability state. In the winning combination determination table T2, random numbers from 0 to 12728 (12729 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination, and the winning probability is set to 12729/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers of 12729 to 12733 (5 random numbers) are assigned to the mandarin orange role, and the winning probability is set to 5/50000 (1/10000). In addition, random numbers (190 random numbers) of 12734 to 12923 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 190/50000 (1 / 263.2). In addition, random numbers (183 random numbers) of 12924 to 13106 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 183/50000 (1 / 273.2). In addition, random numbers (13,450, random numbers) of 13107 to 18556 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 5450/50000 (1 / 9.2). Further, random numbers (6855 random numbers) of 18557 to 25411 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 6855/50000 (1 / 7.3). In addition, random numbers (25588 random numbers) of 25412-29999 are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is 24588/50000 (1 / 2.0). When a lottery drawing is performed based on the winning combination determination table T2, the player plays a game for the first purpose of making the bar combination appear (winning the bar combination).

  As shown in FIG. 8A, the winning combination determination table T3 is a table used in the regular bonus game in the replay low probability state. In the winning combination determination table T3, random numbers 0 to 4 (5 random numbers) are assigned to the mandarin orange combination, and the winning probability is 5 / 50,000 (1/10000). Further, random numbers of 5 to 12923 (12919 random numbers) are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability thereof is 12919/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers (183 random numbers) of 12924 to 13106 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 183/50000 (1 / 273.2). In addition, random numbers (13,450, random numbers) of 13107 to 18556 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 5450/50000 (1 / 9.2). Further, random numbers (6855 random numbers) of 18557 to 25411 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 6855/50000 (1 / 7.3). In addition, random numbers (25588 random numbers) of 25412-29999 are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is 24588/50000 (1 / 2.0). When a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T3, the player plays a game for the first purpose of causing a bell role with the most number of winning balls to be 75 (winning the bell role). become.

  As shown in FIG. 8 (b), the winning combination determination table T4 is a table used for a single bonus in a low replay probability state. In the winning combination determination table T4, random numbers from 0 to 210 (211 random numbers) are assigned to the seven winning combinations, and the winning probability is 211/50000 (1 / 237.0). In addition, random numbers 211 to 384 (174 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination, and the winning probability is 174/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers (385 random numbers) of 385 to 2389 are assigned to the mikan role, and the winning probability is set to 2005/50000 (1 / 24.9). Further, random numbers (165 random numbers) of 2390 to 2554 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 165/50000 (1 / 303.0). In addition, random numbers (155 random numbers) of 2555 to 2712 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 158/50000 (1 / 36.5). Further, random numbers (3550 random numbers) of 2713 to 6262 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is set to 3550/50000 (1 / 14.1). In addition, random numbers (6855 random numbers) from 6263 to 13117 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 6855/50000 (1 / 7.3). In addition, random numbers 13118 to 49999 (36882 random numbers) are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is set to 36882/50000 (1 / 1.4). When a combination lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T4, the player plays a game for the first purpose of causing a citrus combination to appear (winning a citrus combination).

  As shown in FIG. 9A, the winning combination determination table T5 is a table used in a general game in a replay high probability state. In the winning combination determination table T5, random numbers from 0 to 210 (211 random numbers) are assigned to the seven winning combinations, and the winning probability is 211/50000 (1 / 237.0). Also, random numbers 211 to 384 (174 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination, and the winning probability is 174/50000 (1 / 287.4). In addition, random numbers from 385 to 2384 (2000 random numbers) are assigned to the single bonus combination, and the winning probability is 2000/50000 (1/25). In addition, random numbers (385 random numbers) of 2385 to 2389 are assigned to the mandarin orange role, and the winning probability is 5/50000 (1/10000). Further, random numbers (165 random numbers) of 2390 to 2554 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 165/50000 (1 / 303.0). In addition, random numbers (155 random numbers) of 2555 to 2712 are assigned to the cherry roles, and the winning probability is 158/50000 (1 / 36.5). Also, random numbers (3550 random numbers) of 2713 to 6262 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 3550/50000 (1 / 14.1). In addition, random numbers (31443 random numbers) of 6263 to 37705 are assigned to the regame players, and the winning probability is 31443/50000 (1 / 1.6). Also, random numbers 37706 to 49999 (12294 random numbers) are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is 12294/50000 (1 / 4.1). When the lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T5, the player plays a game for the first purpose to make the Seven and Bar roles appear (win the Seven and Bar roles).

  As shown in FIG. 9B, the winning combination determination table T6 is a table used in the big bonus game in the replay high probability state. In the winning combination determination table T6, random numbers from 0 to 12728 (12729 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination, and the winning probability is set to 12729/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers of 12729 to 12733 (5 random numbers) are assigned to the mandarin orange role, and the winning probability is set to 5/50000 (1/10000). In addition, random numbers (190 random numbers) of 12734 to 12923 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 190/50000 (1 / 263.2). In addition, random numbers (183 random numbers) of 12924 to 13106 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 183/50000 (1 / 273.2). In addition, random numbers (13,450, random numbers) of 13107 to 18556 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 5450/50000 (1 / 9.2). Further, random numbers (31443 random numbers) of 18557 to 49999 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 31443/50000 (1 / 1.6). When a lottery drawing is performed based on the winning combination determination table T6, the player plays a game for the first purpose of making the bar combination appear (winning the bar combination).

  As shown in FIG. 10A, the winning combination determination table T7 is a table used in the regular bonus game in the replay high probability state. In the winning combination determination table T7, 0-4 random numbers (5 random numbers) are assigned to the mandarin orange combination, and the winning probability is 5/50000 (1/10000). Further, random numbers of 5 to 12923 (12919 random numbers) are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability thereof is 12919/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers (183 random numbers) of 12924 to 13106 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 183/50000 (1 / 273.2). In addition, random numbers (13,450, random numbers) of 13107 to 18556 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is 5450/50000 (1 / 9.2). Further, random numbers (31443 random numbers) of 18557 to 49999 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 31443/50000 (1 / 1.6). When a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T7, the player plays a game for the first purpose of making the bell combination having the most prize balls of 75 balls (winning the bell combination) appear. become.

  As shown in FIG. 10B, the winning combination determination table T8 is a table used for a single bonus in a replay high probability state. In the winning combination determination table T8, random numbers from 0 to 210 (211 random numbers) are assigned to the seven winning combinations, and the winning probability is 211/50000 (1 / 237.0). In addition, random numbers 211 to 384 (174 random numbers) are assigned to the bar combination, and the winning probability is 174/50000 (1 / 3.9). In addition, random numbers (385 random numbers) of 385 to 2389 are assigned to the mikan role, and the winning probability is set to 2005/50000 (1 / 24.9). Further, random numbers (165 random numbers) of 2390 to 2554 are assigned to the bell combination, and the winning probability is 165/50000 (1 / 303.0). In addition, random numbers (155 random numbers) of 2555 to 2712 are assigned to the cherry role, and the winning probability is 158/50000 (1 / 36.5). Further, random numbers (3550 random numbers) of 2713 to 6262 are assigned to the plum roles, and the winning probability is set to 3550/50000 (1 / 14.1). Further, random numbers (31443 random numbers) of 6263 to 37705 are assigned to the re-game players, and the winning probability is 31443/50000 (1 / 1.6). Also, random numbers 37706 to 49999 (12294 random numbers) are assigned to the offending role, and the winning probability is 12294/50000 (1 / 4.1). When a combination lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T8, the player plays a game for the first purpose of causing a citrus combination to appear (winning a citrus combination).

  As shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, the winning probability of the mandarin role that triggers the operation of the replay time function has the lowest winning probability in any of the winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7. It has been. For this reason, in general games and bonus games, it is more difficult to win a mikan role (activate the replay time function) than to win other roles (it is harder to win). Is set so that almost no wins can be expected. Therefore, in the slot game machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the general game and the bonus game based on the winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7, it is difficult (or difficult) to enter the replay high probability state. It has become.

  On the other hand, in the winning combination determination tables T4 and T8, the winning probability of the mandarin orange is distributed higher than the plum combination. For this reason, in the single bonus, it is set so that winning a mikan role (activating the replay time function) is easier to win than a general game and a bonus game. Therefore, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, the single bonus based on the winning combination determination tables T4 and T8 is compared with the general game and bonus game based on the winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7. This makes it easy to enter the high probability of replaying.

  Next, in accordance with FIG. 11 and FIG. 12 schematically showing the winning ratio of each winning in each winning winning determination table shown in FIGS. 7 to 10, a general game, a big bonus game, a regular bonus game, and a single bonus game The state will be described by comparing a replay low probability state and a replay high probability state.

  11A shows the winning combination determination table T1, FIG. 11B shows the winning combination determination table T2, FIG. 11C shows the winning combination determination table T5, and FIG. 11D shows the winning combination determination table T6. Shows the winning ratio. 12A shows the winning combination determination table T3, FIG. 12B shows the winning combination determination table T4, FIG. 12C shows the winning combination determination table T7, and FIG. 12D shows the winning combination determination table T8. The winning ratio for each role is shown.

  As shown in FIG. 11 (a), the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T1 is a re-playing low probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is low, and the probability of winning the off-combining role is other than This is a general game with a low probability of re-playing that is higher than the combination and difficult for the player to increase (acquire) the number of possessed game balls. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player is reduced by 15 by winning the off-combining role (the net increase number is Minus 15 balls). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T1 has the highest probability of winning the winning combination among the winning combinations, and the possibility of reducing the number of game balls held for the player is high. A gaming state.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 11 (c), the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T5 is a re-playing high probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is high, and the probability of winning the re-playing role. This is a general game with a high probability of replaying that can suppress the decrease in the number of possessed game balls by winning the replaying role for the player. In the winning combination determination table T5, a part of the winning combination (about two-thirds in the present embodiment) of the winning combination determining table T1 is replaced with a re-playing combination, and the winning combination determining table T1 is an outlier. The part that is present is distributed to the re-gamer in the winning combination determination table T5. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player will not change by winning the re-gamer (the net increase number is positive). Minus 0 ball). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T5 is assigned with a low winning probability of the outrageous role compared to the winning combination determining table T1 or a high winning probability of the replaying role. This is a gaming state in which the player is less likely to reduce the number of game balls held by the player.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 11 (b), the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T2 is a re-playing low probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is a low probability. It is a big bonus game in which the number of game balls held by the player may be reduced. On the other hand, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T2 is a big bonus game with a chance to increase the number of game balls held by the player by winning the bar combination. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player is reduced by 15 by winning the off-combining role (the net increase number is Minus 15 balls). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T2 is an opportunity to increase the number of game balls held by the player, but since the winning combination is also won with a certain winning probability, the game held for the player This is a gaming state that may reduce the number of balls.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 11 (d), since the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T6 is a re-playing high probability state, the winning probability of the re-playing combination is high, and the probability of winning the re-playing combination Is a big bonus in the high probability state of replay where a chance to increase the number of game balls held is given by suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls held by winning the re-playing role It is a game. Further, the winning combination determination table T6 is configured such that all of the lost combinations of the winning combination determination table T2 are distributed to the re-game players. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player will not change by winning the re-gamer (the net increase number is positive). Minus 0 ball). In addition, when a big bonus is performed, it is a gaming state in which a prize ball can be obtained every time a winning combination (such as a cherry, a plum, or a bell) is won. For this reason, in the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T6, the number of game balls held by the player by winning the re-playing combination does not change or the winning ball is paid out (cherry combination, plum combination, This is a gaming state in which the number of game balls possessed by a player is increased by winning the Bell role.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (a), the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T3 is a re-playing low probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is a low probability. It is a regular bonus game that may reduce the number of game balls held by a player. On the other hand, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T2 is a regular bonus game in which there is a chance to increase the number of game balls held by the player by winning the bell combination. Here, when the player plays a game with 1 bet set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player is reduced by 5 by winning the offending role (the net increase number is Minus 5 balls). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T3 is an opportunity to increase the number of game balls held by the player, but since the winning combination is also won with a certain winning probability, the game held for the player This is a gaming state that may reduce the number of balls.

  In addition, as shown in FIG. 12C, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T7 is a re-playing high probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is high, and the probability of winning the re-playing role Is a higher bonus compared to other roles, and the chance to increase the number of game balls held while suppressing the decrease in the number of game balls held by winning the re-playing role is a regular bonus in the high probability state of re-playing It is a game. Further, the winning combination determination table T7 is configured such that all of the lost combinations of the winning combination determination table T3 are distributed to the replaying combination. Here, when a player plays a game with 1 bet set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player does not fluctuate by winning the re-gamer (the net increase number is positive). Minus 0 ball). Further, when a regular bonus game is performed, the game state is such that a prize ball can be obtained every time a winning combination (such as a cherry, a plum, or a bell) is awarded. For this reason, in the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T7, the number of game balls held by the player by winning the re-playing combination does not change, or the winning ball is paid out (cherry role, plum role, This is a gaming state in which the number of game balls possessed by a player is increased by winning the Bell role.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12B, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T4 is a re-playing low probability state, so that the winning probability of the re-playing role is low, and the probability of winning the off-combining role is low. This is a low-replay low-probability state in which it is higher than other roles and it is difficult for the player to increase (acquire) the number of possessed game balls. In addition, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T4 is a single bonus that the winning probability of the mandarin orange combination is higher than the other winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7, and it is easy to win the mandarin orange combination. It is. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player is reduced by 15 by winning the off-combining role (the net increase number is Minus 15 balls). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T4 is assigned with the highest probability of winning a winning combination in the winning combination, and there is a high possibility of reducing the number of game balls held for the player. A gaming state.

  On the other hand, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T4 is a gaming state that can shift to the re-gaming high probability state by winning the mandarin orange combination. For this reason, it is a gaming state in which it is easy for the player to shift to the replay high probability state, and this is a gaming state that provides a chance to benefit from the replay high probability state.

  Also, as shown in FIG. 12 (d), since the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T8 is a re-playing high probability state, the winning probability of the re-playing combination is set to a high probability, and the re-playing combination is won. This is a general game in a replay high probability state in which the probability is high compared to other roles and the decrease in the number of possessed game balls can be suppressed by winning the replay role by the player. In addition, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T8 has a higher winning probability of the mandarin orange combination than the other winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7, and is easy to win the mandarin orange combination. It is. In the winning combination determination table T8, a part of the winning combination (about two-thirds in this embodiment) of the winning combination determining table T4 is replaced with a re-playing combination. That part is now distributed to the re-playing role. Here, when a player plays a game with 3BET set as the number of bets, the number of game balls held by the player will not change by winning the re-gamer (the net increase number is positive). Minus 0 ball). For this reason, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T8 is assigned with a low winning probability for the outrageous role compared to the winning combination determination table T4 or a high winning probability for the replaying role. This is a gaming state in which the player is less likely to reduce the number of game balls held by the player. Note that the winning probability of the mandarin orange in the winning combination determination table T8 is the same as the winning probability of the mandarin orange in the winning combination determination table T4.

  Further, the gaming state based on the winning combination determination table T8 is a state in which a re-playing high probability state has already been entered. In this embodiment, when the mandarin orange combination is won again during the replay high probability state, the game state based on the winning combination determination table T8 is determined to be a player. This is a gaming state that provides a chance to continue the re-gaming high probability state further.

  In the slot game machine 10 of the present embodiment, even a bonus game (big bonus game and regular bonus game) drawn at the same timing is a bonus game depending on the game state at the start (whether or not it is a high probability state of replay). A difference is generated in the number of game balls that can be increased (acquired) by the player, and the mode of the game is made different. In particular, in the big bonus game, since the upper limit number of prize balls to be paid out in the game is determined, the number of acquired game balls (net increase) by the number of game balls consumed (decreased) during the game is determined. The number of images changes. Therefore, depending on whether or not the replay high probability state and the big bonus game are performed simultaneously, a difference is generated in the game balls that can be increased by the player in the big bonus game, and the mode of the bonus game is made different. I have to.

Hereinafter, the sub control board 50 will be described.
The sub control board 50 includes a sub CPU 50a, and a ROM 50b and a RAM 50c are connected to the sub CPU 50a. The ROM 50b stores a sub control program for performing various game effects. The ROM 50b also has a display effect pattern showing the display effect mode of the effect indicator 18, a sound effect pattern showing the sound output mode of the speaker 19, and a light emission effect pattern showing the light emission modes of the various lamps R1 to R4. Is remembered. The RAM 50c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot game machine 10.

Hereinafter, the payout control board 59 will be described.
The payout control board 59 includes a payout CPU 59a, and a ROM 59b and a RAM 59c are connected to the payout CPU 59a. The ROM 59b stores a payout control program for controlling payout of prize balls and payout of lending balls. The ROM 59b stores a payout table in which the number of game balls to be paid out at each payout is determined. The RAM 59c stores (sets) various information that can be appropriately rewritten during the operation of the slot gaming machine 10.

Hereinafter, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a process related to a game executed by the main CPU 76a based on the main control program will be described.
The main CPU 76a sets the number of bets designated by operating the 1BET button 39 or the MAXBET button 40. Then, the main CPU 76a performs take-in control for taking in a game ball corresponding to the bet amount into the machine by the take-in device 100 according to the set bet number, and performs lighting control of the bet-number display LED 25. Subsequently, when the start lever 43 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main CPU 76a performs a role lottery. In the role lottery, the main CPU 76a acquires a winning combination determination random number from the RAM 76c, and determines a winning combination determination table for referring to the random number. The main CPU 76a selects one winning combination determination table to be referred to in the combination lottery according to the gaming state from the plurality of winning combination determination tables T1 to T8.

  In the present embodiment, the main CPU 76a selects the winning combination determination table T1 when the game state is a general game in the replay low probability state, and wins in the case of the big bonus game in the replay low probability state. The combination determination table T2 is selected. Further, the main CPU 76a selects the winning combination determination table T3 in the case of the regular bonus game in the replay low probability state, and selects the winning combination determination table T4 in the case of the single bonus in the replay low probability state. . Further, the main CPU 76a selects the winning combination determination table T5 in the case of the general game in the replay high probability state, and selects the winning combination determination table T6 in the case of the big bonus game in the replay high probability state. . Further, the main CPU 76a selects the winning combination determination table T7 in the case of the regular bonus game in the replay high probability state, and selects the winning combination determination table T8 in the case of the single bonus in the replay high probability state. . The main CPU 76a grasps the gaming state by setting a flag or the like in the RAM 76c. In addition, despite the fact that the specific game combination of the 7th role and the bar role has been determined internally, the symbols indicating the specific game combination are displayed stopped on any of the winning lines L1 to L5 that are valid in the game. If not (in a so-called “carry-over state”), the main CPU 76a performs the lottery of the winning combination based on the winning combination determination table (not shown) without performing the lottery of the specific game combination.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 76a that has selected the winning combination determination table determines the winning combination by referring to the acquired winning combination determination random number and the selected winning combination determination table, and information (flag or the like) indicating the determined winning combination Is stored (set) in the RAM 76c. The main CPU 76a rotates each reel 22L, 22C, 22R after the previous game is completed or when the power is turned on and the wait time has elapsed from the game start state. In addition, the main CPU 76a instructs to start the game substantially simultaneously, and the game start indicating the result of the role lottery and the gaming state in which the game is performed (general game, bonus game, replay time function is operating, single bonus function is operating) The command is output to the sub-control board 50. On the other hand, the main CPU 76a waits for the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R to start when the waiting time has not elapsed after the winning combination is determined by the lottery. The main CPU 76a rotates the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R after releasing the waiting state (after the wait time has elapsed), and outputs a game start command to the sub-control board 50. Subsequently, when the stop button 44L, 44C, 44R is operated (when a stop instruction is given by the player), the main CPU 76a corresponds to each reel 22L, 22C corresponding to the operated stop button 44L, 44C, 44R. , 22R is stopped. The main CPU 76a starts the rotation operation of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R, and controls the stop of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R even after a predetermined time elapses (when a stop instruction is issued when the predetermined time elapses). I do.

Next, the content of stop control of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R performed by the main CPU 76a will be described.
In the stop control, the main CPU 76a refers to the acquired winning combination determination random number and the selected winning combination determination table to determine whether or not the specific game combination is won. When the determination result is affirmative, the main CPU 76a determines a specific game combination as a winning combination and stores (sets) information (such as a flag) indicating that the specific game combination is determined in the RAM 76c. On the other hand, when the determination result is negative (when the specific game combination is not determined as a winning combination), the main CPU 76a refers to the acquired winning combination determination random number and the selected winning combination determination table as a winning combination. A combination other than the specific game combination is determined, and information (flag or the like) of the determined winning combination is stored (set) in the RAM 76c. Based on the determined winning combination, the main CPU 76a forces each reel 22L, within a predetermined range (maximum of 4 symbols) from the timing of the stop instruction by the player's operation of each stop button 44L, 44C, 44R. The stop of 22C and 22R is controlled, and arbitrary symbol combinations are stopped and displayed. When stopping the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R that are rotating, the main CPU 76a refers to the stop table stored in the ROM 76b based on the type of winning combination, and performs stop control so as to form a symbol combination determined in the stop table. Do. The main CPU 76a forcibly performs stop control when the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R at the time of the stop instruction are not symbols defined in the stop table. For this reason, each reel 22L, 22C, 22R does not necessarily stop at the timing of the player's stop instruction, and when the stop instruction of the player does not coincide with the stop timing of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R (so-called “ Slip "). Therefore, the main CPU 76a executes control with a maximum of 4 symbols of sliding.

  Further, in this embodiment, although not shown in the drawings, the symbols are arranged on the reels 22L, 22R, and 22R as follows, and stop control is performed. The symbols are arranged so that the stop table (the symbol combination) corresponding to the bell role, the plum role, and the replaying role can be stopped at any timing when the stop instruction is given (the stop window can be stopped and displayed) Has been. The reel 22L (first reel in FIG. 5) has a “bar” symbol, the reel 22C (second reel in FIG. 5) has a “bar” symbol, and the reel 22R (third reel in FIG. 5) has a “seven” symbol. The symbols are arranged so that they can be stopped at any timing when the stop instruction is given (stop display is possible on the fluoroscopic window 23). When the main CPU 76a determines the bell role, the plum role, and the re-playing role in the role lottery, the symbol combination (“bell”, “plum”) indicating each role on any of the pay lines L1 to L5 that are valid. , “Replay”). Further, when determining a single bonus combination in the combination lottery, the main CPU 76a stops “Bar / Bar / Seven” on any of the valid pay lines L1 to L5.

  In addition, a stop instruction is not given to the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R for the stop table corresponding to the cherry role, the mandarin role (the role that triggers the operation of the replay time function), and the specific game role at a predetermined timing. In this case, the pattern is arranged so that it cannot be stopped (cannot be stopped and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 23). For this reason, the symbol arrangement of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R is an arrangement in which if the stop instruction is not performed at a predetermined timing, the winning combination of the winning lottery is not missed. Then, as a predetermined timing, a stop instruction is given at least 4 symbols before the symbol to be stopped and displayed (within a predetermined range in which the main CPU 76a can perform stop control). For this reason, in order to win the cherry combination, the mikan combination and the specific game combination, it is necessary to give a stop instruction at a predetermined timing. When missing occurs, the main CPU 76a stops and displays a missing symbol combination (so-called reach eyes, etc.).

  Further, when determining the off-combination, the main CPU 76a does not stop any of the symbol effective lines L1 to L5 that are valid so that a combination other than the off-combination (the combination of symbols forming the combination) is not stopped. Stop control of 22C and 22R is performed. For example, when the reel 22L and the reel 22C are stopped and two bell symbols are stopped on the valid pay line, the main CPU 76a performs control so that the bell symbol does not stop on the pay line of the reel 22R.

  Subsequently, the main CPU 76a makes a winning determination when all of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R are stopped. In the winning determination, the main CPU 76a matches the winning combination determined internally by the winning lottery based on the winning determination table stored in the ROM 76b and the symbol combinations displayed on the effective winning lines L1 to L5. It is determined whether or not. That is, the main CPU 76a matches the winning combination in the winning lottery with the winning combination indicated by the symbol combination (the symbol combination finally displayed in the fluoroscopy window 23) stopped on the winning pay lines L1 to L5. In such a case, the winning determination result is affirmed and the winning combination is determined. A winning combination means that a player is given a privilege (prize ball, replay, big bonus game, regular bonus game, replay high probability state, single bonus) as a result of the game. On the other hand, when the winning combination in the winning lottery does not match the winning combination indicated by the symbol combination displayed on the winning lines L1 to L5 (the symbol combination stopped in the see-through window 23). The determination result of the winning determination is negative, and the winning of the winning combination is not given to the player without determining the winning of the winning combination.

  Subsequently, when the main CPU 76a determines winning of a small role (bell role, plum role, cherry role, re-playing role) in the winning determination, the player receives a number of prize balls and privileges according to each small role. To grant. The main CPU 76a outputs a payout command to the payout control board 59 to cause the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 to pay out the prize ball when giving the player a prize ball. Further, the main CPU 76a automatically sets the number of bets corresponding to the re-gamer (the number of bets equivalent to that of the current game) when the re-game is given to the player.

  Further, when the main CPU 76a determines the winning of the mandarin orange role in the winning determination, the main CPU 76a activates the replay time function to determine the entry into the replay high probability state. Further, when the main CPU 76a determines the winning of the mandarin orange combination, the main CPU 76a outputs a payout command to the payout control board 59 to give the player a number of prize balls corresponding to the mandarin orange combination, and the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 67. The payout device 68 pays out a prize ball. Then, the main CPU 76a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that the replay high probability state has been entered in the RAM 76c in order to start the replay high probability state. The main CPU 76a sets “100” as the number of elapsed times K to count the number of games in the re-gaming high probability state and the number of games in the re-gaming high probability state as information for starting the re-gaming high probability state To do. Then, the main CPU 76a increments the number K of elapsed times for each control cycle, and continues counting until it reaches “0 (zero)”.

  Further, when the main CPU 76a determines a single bonus combination winning in the winning determination, the main CPU 76a determines to activate the single bonus function and to perform a single bonus in the next game. Then, the main CPU 76a sets information (such as a flag) indicating that a single bonus is to be performed in the RAM 76c.

  In addition, when the main CPU 76a wins a mandarin orange role during a general game in the replay low probability state, the main CPU 76a performs a lottery drawing with the winning combination determining table T5 instead of the winning combination determining table T1 from the next game. In addition, when the main bonus is won during the big bonus game in the replay low probability state, the main CPU 76a performs the lottery with the winning combination determining table T6 instead of the winning combination determining table T2 from the next game. In addition, when the main CPU 76a wins a Mikan role during the regular bonus game in the replay low probability state, the main CPU 76a performs a lottery drawing using the winning combination determining table T7 instead of the winning combination determining table T3 from the next game. In addition, when the single bonus combination is won during the general game, the main CPU 76a replaces the winning combination determination table T1 and the winning combination determination table T5 with the next game, and the winning combination determination table T4 and the winning combination determination table T8, respectively. The role lottery is performed. In addition, when the mikan role is won in a game in the replay high probability state, the main CPU 76a newly determines the operation of the replay time function from the next game, and replays 100 games from that game. A game with a high probability state of play is performed.

  At the end of one game, the main CPU 76a clears the information storing the winning combination and moves to the next game process. Further, the main CPU 76a checks the number of elapsed times K set in the RAM 76c at the end of one game. If the number of elapsed times is “0 (zero)”, the main CPU 76a changes from the replay high probability state to the replay low probability state. In order to shift the state, the replay time function is stopped, information indicating the replay high probability state is cleared from the RAM 76c, and the replay high probability state is ended. On the other hand, at the end of one game, when the number of elapsed times K set in the RAM 76c is other than “0 (zero)”, the main CPU 76a continuously maintains information indicating a high replay probability state. Further, when the single bonus is performed, the main CPU 76a stops the single bonus function, clears information indicating the single bonus set in the RAM 76c at the end of the game, and ends the single bonus.

  Also, in the game, when the main CPU 76a wins the Seven role and starts the big bonus game, the main CPU 76a starts counting the count number C from the next game after the Seven role winning (the first game after the start of the big bonus game). Further, when the main CPU 76a determines the winning of the seven role, the main CPU 76a outputs a payout command to the payout control board 59 in order to give the player a number of prize balls corresponding to the seven role, and the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 67. The payout device 68 pays out a prize ball. Further, when the main CPU 76a determines a winning combination in the winning combination determination table T2 and the winning combination determination table T6 of FIGS. 7B and 9B, the main CPU 76a pays out to the player at the end of the one game. The number of winning balls is added to the count number C. Then, the main CPU 76a continues counting until the number of prize balls paid out to the player reaches 1800, and the big bonus is given at the end of the game where the number of prize balls paid out to the player exceeds 1800. End the game. When the regular bonus game is determined during the big bonus game and the regular bonus game is won, the main CPU 76a wins the winning combination determination table T3 shown in FIG. 7 (c) and FIG. 10 (a) and the winning combination. In the combination determination table T7, the winning combination is determined, and the count number C is counted simultaneously with the processing performed in the regular bonus game. At the end of the big bonus game, the main CPU 76a clears the information set at the start of the big bonus.

  Also, in the game, when the main CPU 76a wins the role of bar and starts the regular bonus game, the number of games and the small role are changed from the game after the bar role winning (the first game after the start of the regular bonus game). Start counting the number of wins. Further, when the main CPU 76a determines the winning of the bar role, the main CPU 76a outputs a payout command to the payout control board 59 in order to give the player a number of prize balls corresponding to the bar role. The payout device 68 pays out a prize ball. Further, when the main CPU 76a determines the winning combination in the winning combination determination table T3 and the winning combination determination table T7 of FIGS. 8A and 10A, the number of games and Update the number of times a small role has been won. Then, the main CPU 76a continues counting until the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of small roles won becomes 8, and the game ends when the number of games reaches 12 times or the number of small roles won becomes 8. This ends the regular bonus game. At the end of the regular bonus game, the main CPU 76a clears the information set at the start of the regular bonus.

  In the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, in the single bonus, the single bonus combination in the winning combination determination table T1 and the winning combination determination table T5 is distributed to the mandarin combination. For this reason, in the single bonus, it becomes easy for a player to win a mikan role that is difficult to win in the game based on the winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7, and to easily win a prize. That is, in the single bonus, the player is given a chance to win the mikan role, and is given a chance to enter the replay high probability state. In the present embodiment, the main CPU 76a that determines the winning combination and controls the start and end of the replay high probability state based on the determined winning combination functions as a winning combination determining unit and a state control unit.

Next, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a process related to a game executed by the sub CPU 50a based on the sub control program will be described.
When the sub CPU 50a inputs a game start command, the sub CPU 50a performs control such that various effects are executed based on the winning combination and gaming state specified in the command. Then, the sub CPU 50a controls the effect display control board 51 so that the effect display 18 performs the display effect based on the display effect pattern stored in the ROM 50b. Further, the sub CPU 50a controls the speaker 19 to perform an audio effect based on the audio effect pattern stored in the ROM 50b. Further, the sub CPU 50a controls the various lamps R1 to R4 to perform the light emission effect based on the light emission effect pattern stored in the ROM 50b. The sub CPU 50a performs control related to various effects each time a game start command is input.

Next, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, a process related to paying out game balls executed by the payout CPU 59a based on the payout control program will be described.
When a payout command is input, the payout CPU 59a refers to the payout table in the ROM 59b based on the command and controls the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 so as to pay out the corresponding number of game balls. Further, when a rental of game balls is requested from the ball rental operation board 52 via the card unit connection terminal board 78 (the ball rental button 32 is operated), a predetermined number of game balls are added based on the request. The first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 are controlled to lend. The payout CPU 59a controls the first payout device 67 and the second payout device 68 every time the payout command is input or the game ball lending is requested from the ball lending operation board 52.

  Next, the winning combination determination is made in relation to the start and end timings of the replay high probability state, the start and end timings of the big bonus game, and the start and end timings of the single bonus in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment. The manner in which the table is transferred will be described with reference to FIGS.

  13 and 14, the winning combination determination table T1 is indicated as “T1”, the winning combination determination table T2 as “T2”, the winning combination determination table T3 as “T3”, and the winning combination determination table T4 as “T4”. Yes. Further, the winning combination determination table T5 is indicated as “T5”, the winning combination determination table T6 as “T6”, the winning combination determination table T7 as “T7”, and the winning combination determination table T8 as “T8”. In FIGS. 13 and 14, the single bonus is indicated as “SB”. In addition, a mode in which a big bonus game (regular bonus game) is performed is indicated by “gaming state 1”, and a mode in which a replay high probability state (replay time) and a single bonus are performed is indicated by “gaming state 2”.

  FIG. 13A shows a case where a single bonus is started during a general game, and a re-game high probability state is entered during the single bonus. FIG. 13A shows a case where a single bonus is started during the replay high probability state, and the replay high probability state is entered again during the single bonus. Then, a case is shown in which a big bonus game is entered during the replay high probability state, and the replay high probability state and the big bonus game are performed simultaneously. In this case, during the general game that is in a low replay probability state, the lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T1. When the single bonus function is activated, the player enters a gaming state where a single bonus is given (time A). Then, when a single bonus is performed, a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T4, and a mikan role is won during the single bonus, so that a player can play a general game in a high probability state of replay. And a lottery drawing is performed based on the winning combination determination table T5 (time B).

  Subsequently, when the big bonus game is started in the replay high probability state (time point C), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T6, and the player is informed of the big bonus game and the replay high probability state. The gaming state is given at the same time. When the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time C and time D), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T7, and the player is given a regular bonus game and a replay game. A gaming state in which a high probability state is simultaneously given. When the big bonus game ends (time point D), a winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T5. Then, by operating the single bonus function, the player enters a gaming state in which a high re-probability state and a single bonus are simultaneously given to the player (time point E). When the single bonus is performed in the replay high probability state, the role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T8, and the mikan role is won during the single bonus, so that the player continues to have the high probability of replay. Granted continuously. Here, since the number of elapsed times K is cleared to 0 and the count starts from 1, the player is again given a re-game high probability state until the number of elapsed times K reaches 100 times. For this reason, the general game in the re-game high probability state is continuously given (time point F), and the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T5.

  FIG. 13B shows a case where a big bonus game is entered during a general game in the replay high probability state and the replay high probability state is terminated during the big bonus game in the replay high probability state. Yes. In this case, during the general game in the re-playing high probability state, the lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T5. Then, when the big bonus game is started in the replay high probability state (time point G), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T6, and the player is informed of the big bonus game and the replay high probability state. Will be in the gaming state that is granted at the same time. Also, when the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time G and time H), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T7, and the player is given a regular bonus game and a re-playing height. A gaming state in which a probability state is simultaneously given. Subsequently, when the replay high probability state ends in the middle of the big bonus game (time point H), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T2, and the player receives a big bonus game in the replay low probability state. It becomes a gaming state to which is granted. When the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time point H and time point I), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T3, and the player is in a re-playing low probability state regular state. It becomes a gaming state to which a bonus game is given. When the big bonus game is over (time point I), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T1.

  Further, FIG. 14A shows a case where a replay high probability state is entered during the big bonus game. In this case, during the general game that is in a low replay probability state, the lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T1. Then, when the big bonus game is started (time J), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T2. In addition, when the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time J and time K), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T3, and the player is regularly in a low replay probability state. It becomes a gaming state to which a bonus game is given.

  Subsequently, when the replay time function is activated during the big bonus game, the player is given a gaming state in which the big bonus game is played with a high probability of replaying, and a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T6. Done (time K). In addition, when the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time K and time L), a role lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T7, and the player is given a regular bonus game and a replay height. A gaming state in which a probability state is simultaneously given. When the big bonus game ends (time point L), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T5.

  FIG. 14B shows a case where the big bonus game is played in the replay low probability state. In this case, during the general game that is in a low replay probability state, the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T1. Then, when the big bonus game is started (time M), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T2. Further, when the regular bonus game is started during the big bonus game (between time M and time N), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determination table T3. Subsequently, when the big bonus game is over (time N), the winning lottery is performed based on the winning combination determining table T1.

  In the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 13 (a), the case of entering the re-gaming high probability state via a single bonus, and the case shown in FIG. 13 (b) and FIG. 14 (a). As described above, there is a case where a replay high probability state is entered without going through a single bonus. Then, as shown in FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b) and 14 (a), a pattern in which the big bonus game and the replay high probability state are simultaneously given to the player, and a big as shown in FIG. 14 (b). There are patterns to which a bonus game and a replay low probability state are given. In the patterns shown in FIGS. 13 (a), 13 (b) and 14 (a), the number of possessed game balls is increased by the player compared to the pattern shown in FIG. 14 (b). Can give a chance). In particular, in a pattern in which the replay high probability state continues while the big bonus game shown in FIG. An opportunity is given.

  Further, in the pattern shown in FIG. 13B, since the player enters the replay high probability state from the middle of the big bonus game, the chance to enter the replay high probability state is always given. The player is always given a chance to receive the benefits. On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 14 (a), there is a pattern in which the replay high probability state ends in the middle of the big bonus game, and the chance to receive profits from the replay high probability state ends in the middle. There is also. For this reason, the profit of the replay high probability state given to the player changes depending on the timing at which the game in the replay high probability state is started and the timing at which the big bonus game is started. Therefore, in the pattern shown in FIG. 13 (a), the number of game balls acquired by the player is the largest among the patterns shown in FIG. 13 (b) and FIGS. 14 (a) and (b). Yes. Further, in the patterns shown in FIG. 13B and FIG. 14A, since the game is performed in the replay high probability state (replay low probability state) in a part of the big bonus game, the pattern shown in FIG. In comparison, the number of game balls acquired by the player is increased. In the pattern shown in FIG. 14 (b), a big bonus is obtained in which the number of game balls acquired by the player is the smallest.

  In the pattern shown in FIG. 13 (a), a lot of game balls are obtained by ending the big bonus game in the replay high probability state and entering the replay high probability state again via the single bonus. It is possible to create a chance to win (a big bonus game with a high probability of replay is given).

  Further, in the slot gaming machine 10 of the present embodiment, during the regular bonus game, a pattern in which the regular bonus game and the replay time are simultaneously given, a pattern in which the replay time is started during the regular bonus game, or the replay time is ended. Pattern will also occur. As shown in FIGS. 13A and 13B, when the big bonus game and the replay high probability state coexist, the replay high probability state is the same as when the single bonus is given via the single bonus. There are times when it is granted without going through. The case of going through the single bonus is when the mikan role is won during the single bonus and the symbol combination corresponding to the mikan role is stopped and displayed, and the case of not going through the single bonus is when the re-playing low probability state. This is when the combination of symbols corresponding to the mandarin orange is stopped and displayed.

Therefore, according to the present embodiment, the following effects can be obtained.
(1) When the symbol combination corresponding to the single bonus combination (“Bar, Bar, Seven”) is stopped and displayed, the probability of winning the Mikan role in the next game is increased. As a result, the possibility that the symbol combination corresponding to the mandarin orange combination (the symbol of “mandarin orange”) is stopped and displayed is increased. For this reason, there are two kinds of triggers for starting the replay high-probability state, in which the winning probability before the change of the winning probability of the mandarin orange role is won, or the winning probability after the change is won. In other words, for the mikan role, there is a bias in the winning probability before the change in the winning probability of the mikan role before winning the single bonus role and after the change in the winning probability of the mikan role after winning the single bonus role. It has become. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game performance and improve the interest of the game by giving a bias to the probability that the mikan role that is an opportunity to become the high probability state of replay is stopped and displayed.

  (2) The re-game high probability state is continued until a predetermined end condition (100 games are consumed) even if a specific game player is won. In this case, the bonus game is played simultaneously in parallel with the high replay probability state. In the replay high probability state, the probability of winning a regame player increases compared to the replay low probability state, so that the player's consumption of game media can be reduced by the amount of winning the replay player. . As a result, when the replay high probability state and the bonus game are performed at the same time, compared to the case where the replay low probability state and the bonus game are performed, the manner of increasing the number of game balls in the bonus game is changed. Can do. Therefore, the bonus game and the replay high probability state coexist to change the game in the bonus game, and the profit brought about by the replay high probability state changes the number of game balls that can be acquired during the bonus game. The bonus game variations can be increased.

  (3) The symbol combination corresponding to the mandarin orange combination is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 22 even during the bonus game, so that the replay high probability state is started. For this reason, when a bonus game is awarded, there is a chance to enter the replay high probability state during the bonus game even if the replay high probability state is not present (even if the replay low probability state). Can be given to the player. Accordingly, the bonus game includes a bonus game won during the low replay probability state (FIG. 14B), a bonus game won during the high replay probability state (FIGS. 13A and 13B), and a replay game. There is a pattern in which a bonus game won in the low game probability state and the high game high probability state is started from the middle (FIG. 14A). In other words, regardless of the gaming state, the player can be given a chance to enter the re-gaming high probability state.

  (4) In a game other than the next game in which the single bonus combination is won, it is difficult to win a mikan combination as compared to the next game. In the winning combination determination tables T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7 other than the single bonus, the winning probability of the mandarin combination is set to the lowest probability or close to 0 (zero) among the combinations. On the other hand, in the single bonus, the possibility of winning a mikan role is increasing. For this reason, not only can a player win a mikan role in each game, but also a single bonus role can be expected. For example, after the stop display of “Bar / Bar / Seven”, as shown in the pattern shown in FIG. 13A, a single bonus → winning a mikan role → entering a re-probability high probability state → winning a specific game player It is possible to make the player have expectations for the transition. Therefore, the player can be interested in the transition of the state (game state).

  (5) The big bonus game is ended when a bonus end condition is satisfied (in the case of a big bonus game, 1800 game balls are paid out). In this case, in the big bonus game, the number of game balls given (paid out) to the player is the same. Therefore, according to the number of game balls consumed by the player during the big bonus game, a difference occurs in the number of game balls of the player to be increased in the big bonus game. That is, when a big bonus game is performed in a re-gaming high probability state, the number of game balls consumed by the player can be suppressed, so that the player can preferably acquire the game ball. Therefore, when the big bonus game is started, it is possible to make a difference in the profit of the player depending on whether or not the re-playing high probability state.

  (6) In the re-play high probability state, a part of the outrageous role to which no prize is given or all of the outrageous part is replaced with the re-playing part. In other words, during the replay high probability state, the winning probability of the lost combination is reduced or zero compared to the replay low probability state. Therefore, in the re-game high probability state, the player can play the game while suppressing the consumption of the game ball by winning the re-game player. That is, by winning more re-game players, the player can have more games played with the same number of game balls. Therefore, during the re-gaming high probability state, it is an opportunity to suppress the decrease of the player's game balls, and a gaming state advantageous to the player can be achieved.

  (7) Also, in particular, when the probability of a lost combination is zero, it is possible to cause a player to play a game without throwing a game ball by winning the re-game. That is, the player can reliably increase the number of game balls each time a prize ball is awarded. Therefore, the replay high probability state can be changed to a game state more advantageous to the player.

  (8) Further, in general games, there are cases where the general game and the replay high probability state are performed at the same time, and cases where this is not the case. Further, the bonus game includes a case where the bonus game and the replay high probability state are performed simultaneously, and a case where it is not. For this reason, a plurality of types of modes can be provided for each gaming state, and variations in gaming can be increased. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from becoming reckless about the game by changing the game state.

  (9) Further, the big bonus game can have different modes in one kind of big bonus game. For this reason, compared with the case where a plurality of types of modes are provided in advance in the big bonus game, it is possible to contribute to the reduction of the control burden on the slot gaming machine 10 for the big bonus game.

  (10) When the replay high probability state is started, it is assumed that a predetermined number of games (in this embodiment, 100 times) are consumed, and the replay high probability state until the end condition is satisfied. Will continue. For this reason, it is possible to make the player know how long the replay high probability state will continue. Therefore, it is possible to make the game easier to understand for the player and to improve the interest of the game.

  (11) In addition, since there is a possibility that the replay high probability state may end during the bonus game (see FIG. 13B), the player can enjoy the bonus game and continue the replay high probability state. In contrast, the player can be interested. Accordingly, it is possible to contribute to an increase in variations of the bonus game and improve the interest of the bonus game.

  (12) If the bonus game is started during the replay high probability state (see FIG. 13B), the replay high probability state may end during the bonus game. Therefore, the player can digest the bonus game while the replay high probability state is continued (until the end), compared with the case where the replay high probability state is ended in the middle of the bonus game. , A prize ball can be obtained (the number of game balls held can be increased more). Therefore, especially during the bonus game in the replay high probability state, it is possible to concentrate the player on the bonus game and improve the interest in the bonus game.

  (13) The replay high probability state is started when the symbol combination corresponding to the mandarin orange is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 22. The symbol display device 22 notifies the player whether or not a combination is given by the symbol combination that is stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 22 (whether or not a prize ball is paid out). Further, when a winning combination is awarded (award balls are paid out), the player is notified of the type of winning combination (the number of winning balls to be paid out). For this reason, the player pays the most attention to the symbol display device 22 during the game. That is, the symbol display device 22 notifies the player of the entry timing of the re-game high probability state, so that the player can easily grasp the entry timing. Therefore, as compared with the case where the replay high probability state entry is determined internally and the sudden replay high probability state is started, the gameability of the replay high probability state is made easier for the player to understand, and Complexity can be suppressed.

  (14) Also, in the general game in the replay high probability state, the player consumes (injects) the game balls held by the player in comparison with the general game in the replay low probability state, as much as the replay player wins. Can be reduced. For this reason, even in a general game, a game state that is advantageous to the player can be achieved by giving a re-game high probability state.

  (15) When the symbol combination corresponding to the single bonus combination is stopped and displayed, and the winning probability of the mandarin orange combination is raised, the game in which the mandarin orange combination is drawn with the corresponding selection probability is ended once. For this reason, there is only one game after the single bonus winning that the player can receive the mandarin orange lottery with the increased winning probability. Therefore, in the one variation game, it is possible to give the player a different tension from other games.

In addition, you may change the said embodiment as follows.
-In this embodiment, the winning combination determination table selected in the replay high probability state may be such that the winning combination winning probability is zero in any winning combination determination table. By doing so, the game in the replay high probability state can be made a more advantageous game state. Further, in the winning combination determination table selected in the replay high probability state, a part of the lost combination in the winning combination determination table may be replaced with the replaying combination. In this case, the winning combination will be won even in the high replay probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the big bonus game in the specific gaming state may be terminated when a predetermined number of games are performed in advance. Even in such a gaming machine, it is possible to reduce the possibility of winning a lost combination in a big bonus game by replacing a part or all of the lost combination with a re-playing combination in the high replay probability state. For this reason, the number of game balls consumed by the player can be reduced by winning the lost combination, and the increase mode of the game balls can be changed depending on whether or not the game is in a high probability state of replay.

  -In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the mandarin role in a general game is set to 0 (zero) so that it is impossible for the mandarin role to win the prize and the mandarin role in a game state other than the single bonus. Also good. That is, the mikan role can be won and won only with a single bonus. In this case, each winning combination determination table T1 to T3 and the winning combination determination tables T5 to T7 have a winning probability of 0 (zero) as a mandarin role. Then, the mikan role is set as the winning combination only during the single bonus. In addition, the symbol combination corresponding to the Mikan role is not given a prize by the stop display even if it is stopped on the winning lines L1 to L5 which are valid in games other than the single bonus, and the prize is given only at the time of the single bonus. You can also do it.

  -In this embodiment, you may change arbitrarily the winning probability of the mandarin orange determined in each winning combination determination table T1-T8. In the single bonus, it is only necessary that the winning probability of the mandarin orange role is higher than before the single bonus is entered.

  In the present embodiment, the winning probability of the mandarin orange combination in the winning combination determination tables T4 and T8 may be arbitrarily changed, such as 100%. When the winning combination probability of the mandarin orange combination in the winning combination determination tables T4 and T8 is 100%, the single bonus winning can be positioned as a rush in the replay high probability state.

  In the present embodiment, the replay high probability state may be terminated when the bonus game is won. In this case, the predetermined end condition is a bonus game winning. Further, the replay high probability state may be terminated when a bonus game is won. In this case, the predetermined end condition is a bonus game winning.

  In the present embodiment, the regular bonus game may be performed by setting 3BET or 2BET as the number of bets. For example, when a player plays a regular bonus game with 3BETs set as the bet number, in the replay low probability state, the player loses 15 game balls by winning the off-rack, while in the replay high probability state By winning the re-playing role, the game ball will not change. For this reason, a larger change can be given with respect to the increase mode of the prize ball in the regular bonus game.

  In the present embodiment, when the mandarin orange combination wins again in the replay high probability state, 100 may be added to the number of elapsed times K at the time of winning the prize, and the privilege of the mandarin orange prize may be added. In addition, when the mandarin orange combination is won again during the replay high probability state, only 75 balls may be given to the player as prize balls. In this case, the main CPU 76a may perform stop control of each of the reels 22L, 22C, and 22R so that the winning combination of mandarin oranges is not won during the replay high probability state.

  -This embodiment is a challenge time function that performs stop control of each reel 22L, 22C, 22R based only on the operation of the stop buttons 44L, 44C, 44R of the player when a specific game player is not determined as the winning combination May be provided. And the challenge time is performed by the symbol combination used as the trigger of the challenge time function being stopped and displayed on the symbol display device 22. During the challenge time, the main CPU 76a determines a plurality of combinations other than the specific game combination as winning combinations regardless of the acquired winning combination determination random number, and sets information (such as a flag) indicating these combinations as winning combinations in the RAM 76c. . That is, the main CPU 76a does not perform the internal lottery and does not use the winning combination determination table, and determines a plurality of combinations other than the specific game combination as the winning combination. Therefore, during the challenge time, any combination of symbols other than the specific game combination can be stopped and displayed, and a plurality of combinations are established at the same time. The main CPU 76a stops the symbols based only on the timing at which the stop instruction is issued without executing the control with the slip of the maximum of four symbols during the challenge time. For this reason, during the challenge time, the player can stop the symbol combination that he / she wants to stop. In this way, in addition to the replay time function and the single bonus function, the challenge time function is further provided, so that the entry path to the replay high probability state enters during the general game, enters through the single bonus, challenge There are three types of routes that enter through time. Accordingly, it is possible to increase the variation to enter the replay high probability state and increase the chance to enter the replay high probability state.

The present embodiment may be realized in a pachislot machine that uses medals as game media.
In the present embodiment, the predetermined symbol may be a dedicated symbol that triggers the operation of the replay time function. In this case, the payout of prize balls may not be determined for winning of the dedicated symbol.

  -In this embodiment, it is not necessary to determine the payout of prize balls for winning the Seven role and the Bar role. In this case, the bonus by winning the Seven role and the Bar role is the start of the big bonus game and the start of the regular bonus game. In addition, for a winning combination of “Bar, Bar, and Seven” symbols that triggers the operation of the single bonus function, it is not necessary to determine the payout of prize balls.

  -In this embodiment, you may prepare multiple types of symbols used as the trigger of a replay time function. In this case, the number of continuations of the replay high probability state may be different for each of a plurality of types of symbols. For example, a symbol for 50 times of replay high probability state, a symbol for 100 times of replay high probability state, and a symbol for 200 times of replay high probability state are prepared. Also, a plurality of types of symbols that trigger the single time function may be prepared.

  -In this embodiment, the end timing of a replay time function is good also as winning a winning line L1-L5 in which the exclusive symbol which shows an end timing is made effective, for example. In addition, the termination opportunity may be a case where a winning (or other than a specific game winning combination) determined in the winning combination is won or won. For example, winning the cherry role may be used as the end opportunity, or winning of the cherry role may be used as the end opportunity.

  In the present embodiment, the single bonus function may be triggered by winning a single bonus combination. That is, even if the single bonus combination is won internally and no winning is made, the single bonus function is activated. For this reason, it is difficult for the player to notice whether or not the bonus is a single bonus, and when winning the mandarin orange role, the player can give joy to the winning. Moreover, since the entry to the single bonus can be determined internally and the chance of winning the mandarin orange can be increased, it is possible to bias the probability that the mandarin orange will be stopped and displayed.

Next, a technical idea that can be grasped from the above embodiment and another example will be added below.
(B) The variable game is started by the operation of the start operation means, and is executed once until the game medium is ended by the payout means being paid out based on the symbols stopped and displayed on the variable display device. The winning combination determining means, when changing the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination, based on the changed winning probability at the end of the one variation game performed by changing the corresponding winning probability A gaming machine characterized by returning.

  (B) When the winning combination determining means changes the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination, the winning combination determining means determines the winning combination based on a probability of being distributed to a dedicated winning combination determining table to which the corresponding selection probability is distributed. A gaming machine.

  (C) Fluctuation that includes a start operation means and a stop operation means that can be operated by the player, and after a game medium is inserted into the machine, a plurality of symbols are changed by a variable display device triggered by the operation of the start operation means. When the game is started and the stop operation means is operated, the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display device. In the game machine to be paid out, multiple winning roles including a re-gamer who can execute a game without throwing in game media and a specific winning role that can increase the winning probability of a predetermined winning role in the next variable game are allocated. The winning means determination table is stored in accordance with the probability assigned in advance for each of the plurality of winning combinations in the winning combination determination table based on the operation of the start operation means. A winning combination deciding means for determining a replaying low probability state in which the winning combination determining means determines the replaying player with a predetermined probability, and the winning combination determining means is compared with the replaying low probability state in comparison with the replaying low probability state. A state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states including a high probability state for replaying that determines a probability of winning a re-gamer with a high probability, wherein the winning role determination means determines the specific winning combination In response to the fact that the specific symbol corresponding to the specific winning combination is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the winning probability of the predetermined winning combination is increased from the probability set in the winning combination determining table, and the state The control means, when the predetermined winning combination is determined by the winning combination determining means, and when the predetermined symbol corresponding to the predetermined winning combination is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, the replay high probability Let the state start Game machine, characterized in that.

  (D) In a variation game other than the next variation game in which the specific symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device, it is difficult or impossible for the predetermined symbol to be stopped and displayed on the variable display device. A gaming machine characterized by

  (E) Fluctuation that includes a start operation means and a stop operation means that can be operated by the player, and after a game medium is inserted into the machine, a plurality of symbols are changed by a variable display device triggered by the operation of the start operation means. When the game is started and the stop operation means is operated, the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display device. In the game machine to be paid out, multiple winning roles including a re-gamer who can execute a game without throwing in game media and a specific winning role that can increase the winning probability of a predetermined winning role in the next variable game are allocated. The winning means determination table is stored in accordance with the probability assigned in advance for each of the plurality of winning combinations in the winning combination determination table based on the operation of the start operation means. A winning combination deciding means for determining a replaying low probability state in which the winning combination determining means determines the replaying player with a predetermined probability, and the winning combination determining means is compared with the replaying low probability state in comparison with the replaying low probability state. A state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states including a high probability state of replaying that determines a probability of winning a replaying player with a high probability, wherein the winning combination determining means has determined the specific winning combination The winning probability of the winning combination that triggers the start of the re-playing high probability state in the next floating game is increased from the probability set in the winning combination determining table, and the state control means is the winning combination determining means Determines the winning combination that triggers the start of the replay high probability state, and stops displaying the predetermined symbol corresponding to the winning combination that triggers the replay high probability state on the variable display device. In response to the above, the replay high probability state is started, and during the replay high probability state, a part of the outrageous role to which the award is not given in the winning combination determination table or all of the outrageous roles are A gaming machine that is replaced by the re-gamer.

  T1 to T8 ... winning combination determination table, 10 ... slot game machine, 22 ... symbol display device, 22L, 22C, 22R ... reel, 43 ... start lever, 44L, 44C, 44R ... stop button, 67 ... first payout device, 68 ... second payout device, 76 ... main control means, 76a ... main CPU, 76b ... ROM.

Claims (4)

The game has a start operation means and a stop operation means that can be operated by the player, and after a game medium is inserted into the machine, a variable game is started in which a plurality of symbols are changed by a variable display device when the start operation means is operated. A game in which the plurality of symbols are stopped and displayed on the variable display device in response to an operation of the stop operation means, and the game medium is paid out by the payout means when the stopped and displayed symbols are a symbol to which a prize is given. In the machine
A winning combination determination table in which a plurality of winning combinations including a re-playing combination capable of executing a game without inserting a game medium and a specific winning combination capable of increasing the winning probability of a predetermined winning combination in the next variable game is distributed. Storage means for storing
Based on the operation of the start operation means, the winning combination determining means for determining the winning combination according to the probability assigned in advance for each of the plurality of winning combinations in the winning combination determination table;
The re-playing low probability state in which the winning combination determining means determines the re-playing role with a predetermined probability, and the probability that the winning combination determining means is won in the re-playing role compared to the low re-playing state. A state control means for controlling a plurality of gaming states including a re-gaming high probability state determined by probability,
The winning combination determination means is higher than the probability of determining the winning probability of winning as a trigger for the starting the re-gaming high probability state in response to the kite to determine the specific winning combination on the winning combination determination table ,
The state control means determines the winning combination that triggers the start of the replay high probability state by the winning combination determination means, and the winning combination that triggers the variable display device to start the replay high probability state. When the corresponding predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed, the replay high probability state is started,
During the re-playing high probability state, the winning combination determination table is configured such that a part of the winning combination to which the award is not given, or all of the winning combinations are replaced with the re-playing combination ,
In a state where the winning combination that triggers the start of the replay high probability state cannot be determined, the winning combination that triggers the start of the replay high probability state when the specific winning combination is determined the gaming machine according to claim 1, characterized in Rukoto such a determinable state. In the winning combination determination table, a specific game combination that assigns a specific game state is distributed,
Even if the state control means is a case where the specific game player is won during the replay high probability state, the state control means continues until the predetermined end condition is satisfied without interrupting the replay high probability state. The gaming machine according to claim 1 . The state control means wins a specific game player to which a specific game state is given in a replay low probability state, and when the specific game state is given, the winning combination is determined by the winning combination determination unit during the specific game state. When the winning combination that triggers the start of the replay high probability state in which the determination means determines the probability of winning the replay player with a high probability is determined, and the predetermined symbol is stopped and displayed on the variable display device 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1 or 2 , wherein the game machine also starts the re-game high probability state. The state control means determines the specific game state when the specific game combination to which the specific game state is to be given is determined by the winning combination determination section and the symbol indicating the specific game combination is stopped and displayed on the variable display device. Any one of claims 1 to 3 , characterized in that the specific gaming state is terminated when a predetermined upper limit number of game media has been paid out by the payout means. A gaming machine according to claim 1.

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