JP5464316B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when a player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then the player operates a start lever to draw a bonus role such as a BB, a small role, or a re-game in the slot machine. Each reel starts to rotate, and each reel starts operation by rotating the stop switch after each reel starts rotating, thereby completing one game. When all the reels stop rotating, the winning combination is established when the combination of the winning combination on the active line and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped, and a privilege that a medal is paid out or a privilege that the game state is transferred is given to the player. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2007-21113 A

In the gaming machines as exemplified above, it is desired to improve gaming interest.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine having a bonus combination in which the gaming state is shifted when a winning is established, but also to the slot machine having the first combination in which winning is valid over a plurality of game times. Is also a relevant issue. Further, the problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and end the variable display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the gaming interest .

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for circularly displaying a plurality of kinds of pictures, a bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium, and circulation of the pictures Start determination means capable of determining display start, lottery means for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means, and, when winning the lottery, stores the winning combination information corresponding to the winning combination Winning information storage means, a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means, and the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start decision means In a gaming machine comprising start control and display control means for controlling display of each circulation display means so as to stop the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means Includes a lottery information storage means gaming state storing predetermined lottery information to be used in the drawing when a predetermined gaming state, the predetermined lottery information, the first roles, and a second roles, and a third roles, When a first prize corresponding to the first combination is established, a first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege and a second prize corresponding to the second combination are established. In this case, when the second privilege granting unit for granting a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting unit as the second privilege and the third prize corresponding to the third winning combination are established, A third privilege granting means for granting a larger number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means as a privilege; When memorizing the winning information, with the first benefit The first winning combination information can be stored continuously until the means grants the first privilege, and the display control means is a second indicating that the first winning combination information and the second winning combination have been won. If the winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, if the second winning can be established, the second winning is preferentially established over the first winning. First display control means for controlling display of each circulation display means, the first winning combination information, and third winning information indicating that the third winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means. Each of the circulations so that the first prize can be established if the stop operation means is not operated, so that the third prize can be established if the stop operation means is regulated. Second display controller for controlling display of display means If the lottery result of the lottery means is a specified result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize is awarded when the stop operation means is specified. Specific display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is operated for the specific operation so as to be established. At least one of the display means includes display control in which the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. A second character pattern that forms the second prize is arranged so that the predetermined lottery information includes a winning probability of a lottery object, a probability that a winning corresponding to the lottery object is won, and the winning prize Game at establishment Body and impart the number of the multiplication value obtained by multiplying the derived for each drawing object, if the prize other than the first winning is obtained by adding the multiplication value of the lottery object to be established, by dividing the added value by the betting amount It is characterized in that the value is set as information with a value of less than 1.

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It is possible to improve the game entertainment .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a symbol, a “red bell” symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a “BAR” symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (eg, the 17th of the left reel 32L), There are six types: “7” symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), “blue bell” symbol (for example, eleventh of left reel 32L), and “Cherry” symbol (for example, 17th of middle reel 32M) . As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

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

  In the slot machine 10, three combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the lower symbol L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. , A lower symbol of the left reel 32L, a middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and a right upward line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R are set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

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

  As the payout prizes in which medals are paid out, there are ten kinds of small prizes including first to eighth small prizes, normal small prizes, and special small prizes. If you stop alongside the “red bell” symbol, “red bell” symbol, and “red bell” symbol in order from the left on the active line, you will receive the first small role prize, “red bell” symbol, “red bell” If you stop alongside the symbol “Blue Bell”, you will receive the 2nd small role prize. If you stop alongside the “Red Bell” symbol, “Blue Bell” symbol, “Red Bell” symbol, If you win 3 small roles and stop alongside the “Blue Bell”, “Red Bell”, and “Red Bell” designs, you will be awarded the 4th Small Role, “Red Bell”, and “Blue Bell” designs. , If it stops alongside the “Blue Bell” symbol, it will win the 5th small role, and if it stops alongside the “Blue Bell” symbol, the “Blue Bell” symbol, the “Red Bell” symbol, If you stop alongside the “Blue Bell”, “Red Bell”, and “Blue Bell” designs, you will receive the 7th Small Feature Award. "Blue Bell" symbols, "blue bell" symbol, if you stop along with "Blue Bell" pattern becomes the eighth Small Win prize. When these first to eighth small winning combinations are established, 13 medals are paid out. In addition, when stopped alongside the “BAR” symbol, the “7” symbol, and the “Replay” symbol in order from the left on the active line, a normal small role winning is made and one medal is paid out. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, 13 medals are paid out as a special small role winning. That is, in the case of the special small role winning, any symbol may be stopped on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that a special small prize winning is established. Here, each of the effective lines L1 to L3 is set to include the middle position of the middle reel 32M. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle position, Special small role winning will be established. However, since the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is set to 15 in this slot machine 10, when a special small role winning is established, 15 medals are paid out instead of 39 (= 13 × 3). Is called.

  There are two types of BB prizes, the first BB prize and the second BB prize, as the state transition prize in which the game state transition is performed. In the case of stopping alongside the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, it becomes the first BB prize, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol, If they are stopped side by side, a second BB win is awarded. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  Other prizes include a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped in order from the left on the active line, a re-game win is awarded. When a re-game winning is established, a re-game privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals is given.

  Hereinafter, a combination of symbols corresponding to each winning prize is also referred to as a winning symbol combination. For example, the combination of the normal small role symbols is a combination of symbols that will be a normal small role winning combination, that is, a combination of a “BAR” symbol, a “7” symbol, and a “Replay” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the normal small role symbol is a “BAR” symbol in the left reel 32L, a “7” symbol in the middle reel 32M, and a “replay” symbol in the right reel 32R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not a re-game winning is established in the previous game. If a re-game winning is established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, when a re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If the re-game winning is not established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to check whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result in the sensor monitoring processing step S107 of the timer interruption process. If the error has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

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

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. In a succeeding step S208, an effective line setting process for setting an effective line is performed. In the effective line setting process, all the combination lines of the lower right line L1, the middle line L2, and the lower right line L3 are set as effective lines. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211 and the BB state process in step S212 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

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

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. Specifically, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. The slot machine 10 is roughly divided into two types of game states, a general game state and a BB state, and a lottery table corresponding to each game state is selected. Here, in this slot machine 10, winning probabilities in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a general gaming state lottery table selected in the general gaming state of “Setting 1”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination, and a point value PV is set. The index value IV includes one in which one winning combination is associated, and one in which a plurality of winning combinations are associated. For example, in the general gaming state lottery table, IV = 10 is associated with only a normal small combination as a winning combination, while IV = 1 has first to eighth winning combinations as winning combinations. Nine roles of the small role and the first BB are associated with each other. Thus, in this slot machine 10, there are a case where only one combination is won in one game and a case where a plurality of combinations are won.

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

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 1, in step S306, nine winning flags of the first small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored in the winning flag storing area. Set to 106a.

  By the way, if the set winning flag is one of the 1st small role winning flag to the 8th small role winning flag, the normal small role winning flag, the special small role winning flag, or the replay winning flag, this winning flag is applicable. It is reset after the game with the selection flag set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. In other words, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 10 to 12, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 13,14. If the BB winning flag is not set and the current index value IV is 1 to 9, a corresponding winning flag other than BB (that is, any of the first small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag) is set. That is, in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, if a winning combination other than BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, but if any BB is won, the corresponding BB winning flag is not set. .

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV.

  By the way, if the winning combination determination is performed using the general gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 is about 240/240 and IV = 2. The probability of winning is about 1/240, the probability of winning when IV = 3 is about 1/240, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/240, and IV = 5 The probability of winning is about 240/240, the probability of winning when IV = 6 is about 240/240, the probability of winning when IV = 7 is about 240 / IV, and IV = 8 The probability of winning is about 240/240, the probability of winning when IV = 9 is about 240/240, the probability of winning when IV = 10 is about 1.2 / IV, The probability of winning when 1 = 11 is about 1 / 66,000, the probability of winning when IV = 12 is about 1 / 7.3, when IV = 13 The probability that the probability of selection is winning at the time of about 150 minutes of 1, IV = 14 becomes one of about 1000 minutes. Furthermore, the probability of winning the first BB or the second BB (the probability of winning when IV = 1 to 9, 13, 14) is about 1/22 and the probability of winning a role other than BB ( The probability of winning in the case of IV = 1 to 12 is about 1 / 1.0 (more specifically 1 / 1.008), and the probability of losing none of the roles is about 1/66000. It becomes. In this way, in the general gaming state, the player usually wins a certain role such as a small role, so that the player is not almost missed.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table set when the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the effective line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower level, the left reel 32L stops without slipping, and the “red bell” symbol becomes the middle level. To stop. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the fourth “blue bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage, the middle reel 32M slides by three symbols and the seventh “replay” symbol. Stops at the lower stage and the “blue bell” symbol No. 8 stops at the middle stage. Thus, in the sliding table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, it is first determined in step S351 whether or not a re-game winning flag is set. If the re-game winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S352, a re-game winning slide table for establishing a re-game winning is set, and this process is terminated. If the re-game winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S353, and any one of the first small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag, the normal small role winning flag, and the special small role winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not. If any winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S354 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S355, and it is determined whether or not the normal small combination winning flag is set. If the normal small role winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S356, the normal small role winning table for establishing the normal small role winning is set, and the process is terminated. When the normal small character winning flag is not set, it means that any of the first small character winning flag to the eighth small character winning flag or the special small character winning flag is set. In such a case, the small table priority winning slide table is set in step S357, and this process is terminated. Here, the sub-table for winning a small role preferentially means that if a small role winning corresponding to the set small role winning flag can be established, the small role winning is preferentially established. This is a slide table for establishing a BB winning corresponding to the set BB winning flag when it cannot be established. The slip table shown in FIG. 14 is set first when any of the 1BB winning flag and the 1st small role winning flag to the 8th small role winning flag is set, that is, when IV = 1-9. This is a small table for winning a small role preferentially set in the smooth table setting process when it is won. In such a sliding table, in the left reel 32L, the number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol as the first BB symbol stops at the upper stage and the "red bell" symbol or the "blue bell" symbol stops at the middle stage, In the right reel 32R, the number of slips is set so that the “7” symbol as the first BB symbol stops at the lower stage and the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol stops at the middle stage. On the other hand, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is set so that the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol is given priority over the “7” symbol which is the first BB symbol and is stopped on the effective line (ie, the middle stage). ing. For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the ninth “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by two symbols and then stopped. The “blue bell” symbol of the number can be stopped in the middle stage, and the “7” symbol of number 13 can be stopped in the middle stage if the middle reel 32M is stopped after sliding three symbols. However, in the slip table, “2” is defined as the number of slips of No. 9 of the middle reel 32M, and it is defined that the “blue bell” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol and stops at the middle stage. ing.

  If it is determined in step S354 that the BB winning flag has not been set, the process advances to step S358 to set a small part winning slide table for establishing a small part winning corresponding to the set winning flag. This process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S353 that the small role winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S359, and it is determined whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S360, a BB winning sliding table for establishing a BB winning corresponding to the set BB winning flag is set, and this process is terminated. To do. If the BB winning flag is not set, it means that no winning combination has been won. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S361, where a slipping slip table for preventing any winnings from being established is set, and this process ends.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, regardless of the game state, the presence / absence of winning is determined in the order of re-game → small role → BB, and the corresponding slide table is set. Therefore, when both the re-game winning flag and any of the BB winning flags are set, the smooth table is set so that the re-game winning is established with priority over the BB winning flag corresponding to the set BB winning flag. Will be set. Similarly, when any one of the small role winning flags and either of the BB winning flags are set, the small role winning corresponding to the winning flag should be preferentially established instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. A sliding table will be set.

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

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the 5th “replay” symbol and the 9th “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 3 symbols, and the 15th “replay” symbol and 20 on the middle reel 32M. The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 17th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower stage if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is. If the left reel 32L is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, the 1st “Replay” symbol can be stopped at the top, and if the left reel 32L is slid after 4 symbols and stopped, the 1st “replay” symbol is stopped. The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “replay” symbol, the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Yes. For this reason, when any of the normal small role, replay, first BB, or second BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are set at any timing by setting a sliding table for establishing a prize. Even if it is operated, a winning corresponding to the set slip table is established. For example, when the normal small role and the first BB are won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing by setting the normal small role winning slide table for establishing the normal small role winning. Even in such a case, the normal small prize winning is established instead of the first BB winning.

  On the other hand, only one “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M that forms the special small prize winning is arranged at the 17th position, and is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Not. For this reason, for example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the third “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, even if the middle reel 32M is slid by four symbols, the “cherry” symbol. Cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the “cherry” symbol may be selected even if the special small role winning combination and the small role winning slide table for establishing the special small role winning are set. May not stop on the active line and the special small role winning may not be established. Since the special small role winning flag is reset after the game is over, the middle stop switch 43 is turned on when the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M cannot be stopped on the active line in the situation where the special small role is won. When operated, a so-called miss-out occurs in which a winning corresponding to the winning combination is not established.

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “cherry” symbol, the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to form sections that are separated by five symbols or more. Has been. For example, in the left reel 32L, the “7” symbols are arranged at the 15th and 20th positions. Here, the interval between the “red bell” symbols in the 15th to 20th sections is 4 symbols, while the interval between the “red bell” symbols is the 14 symbols in the 20th to 15th segments. Yes. In the left reel 32L, the “blue 7” symbols are arranged at the third, seventh and eleventh positions. Here, the interval between the 3rd to 7th and 7th to 11th intervals is 3 symbols between the “blue bell” symbols, while the interval between the 11th to 3rd intervals is the interval between the “red bell” symbols. Has 12 symbols. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, for example, when the first small role winning cannot be established in the situation where the first small role is won, or the eighth small role is won. There may be a case where the 8th small role winning cannot be established under certain circumstances.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S210 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

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

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 17, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated. Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed.

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

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

  In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, in a situation where only the special small role winning flag is set, if the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped on the middle line L2, it is smooth to avoid the establishment of the first BB prize. Change the table. Further, in the situation where the first BB winning flag and the special small role winning flag are set, when the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped on the right lowering line L1, the right lowering line L1 The sliding table is changed to establish the first BB winning.

  Here, in the second change process of the slip table, the duplicate winning process when the first BB winning flag and any of the first small part winning flag to the eighth small part winning flag are set is shown in FIG. This will be described with reference to a flowchart.

  In step S551, it is determined whether or not all of the first small role to the eighth small role are won, that is, whether or not all of the first small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag are set, If all the winning flags are set, the process is terminated. If at least one of the 1st small role winning flag to the 8th small role winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S552, and it is determined whether or not two of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. judge. If the two reels are not stopped, the process is terminated as it is. If the two reels are stopped, the process proceeds to step S553, where the currently stopped reel and the stoppage of the stop reel are confirmed. In step S554, it is determined whether or not the middle reel 32M is stopped. If the middle reel 32M is stopped, the process proceeds to step S555, and a winning mode that can be established is specified based on the set winning flag and the confirmed stoppage of the stopped reel. . Here, the situation where the two reels including the middle reel 32M are stopped includes the situation where the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are stopped, and the situation where the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped. is there. In these situations, since the stop control of the two reels is performed based on the small table priority winning slide table (see FIG. 14) set in the previous slide table setting process, the effective line on the middle reel 32M ( That is, the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol is stopped in the middle stage, and the winning mode that can be established is any one of the first small role winning to the eighth small role winning. Therefore, in step S556, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 is changed to the small winning prize sliding table for establishing the winning specified in step S555, and this process is terminated.

  For example, the “red bell” symbols of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M are in the middle when the winning flags other than the second small role winning flag among the first small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag are set. When each is stopped, in step S555, the winning mode that can be established is specified as the first small role winning. In step S556, the verify table shown in FIG. 19 is set. In the slip table, when the “red bell” symbol which is the first small role symbol of the right reel 32R can be stopped in the middle stage, the number of slips is defined so that the “red bell” symbol stops in the middle stage. Yes. However, in the right reel 32R, the “red bell” symbols are arranged at the positions of Nos. 8, 12, and 16, and the interval between the “red bell” symbols becomes 12 symbols in the sections of Nos. 16 to 8. ing. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 16th “red bell” design to the 2nd “replay” design reach the lower stage, the right reel 32R is slid by 4 designs. Even if it is stopped later, the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage, so that a so-called miss-out occurs in which a winning corresponding to the winning combination is not established.

  If it is determined in step S554 that the middle reel 32M is not stopped, it means that the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S557, and a winning mode that can be established is specified based on the set winning flag and the confirmed stoppage of the stop reel. Here, when the stop control of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R is performed based on the small role priority winning sliding table (see FIG. 14) set in the previous sliding table setting process, the right falling line L1. The “7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops above, and the “red bell” symbol or “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and right reel 32R stops on the middle line L2. That is, the winning modes that can be established are the first BB and any one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination. Accordingly, in step S558, if the small table winning stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 can be established in the small role winning specified in step S557, the small winning combination is prioritized and established. If the small winning combination cannot be established, the small table priority winning sliding table for establishing the first BB winning is changed, and this processing is terminated.

  For example, the “red bell” symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are in the middle when the winning flags other than the second small role winning flag among the first small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag are set. When stopped, the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper stage and the “7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage. Therefore, in step S557, the winning modes that can be established are specified as the first BB and the first small role winning. In step S558, the verify table shown in FIG. 20 is set. In the slip table, the number of slips is set so that the “red bell” symbol, which is the first small role symbol, is given priority over the “7” symbol, which is the first BB symbol, and stops on the effective line (that is, the middle stage). Is set. For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “replay” symbol of the number 15 on the middle reel 32M reaches the lower stage, the number 16 is obtained by stopping the middle reel 32M without sliding. The “red bell” symbol can be stopped at the middle stage, and if the middle reel 32M is slid by two symbols and then stopped, the “7” symbol of No. 18 can be stopped at the middle stage. However, in the slip table, “0” is defined as the number of slips of the 15th of the middle reel 32M, and it is defined that the “red bell” symbol has priority over the “7” symbol and stops at the middle stage. ing. However, in the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbols are arranged at positions 0 and 16, and the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 4 symbols in the section of Nos. 16 to 0, while 0 In the section No. 16 to No. 16, the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 15 symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th “red bell” design to the 10th “BAR” design have reached the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if it is stopped later, the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, "7" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 5, 9, and 13 in the sections 0 to 16. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 0th “red bell” design to the 10th “BAR” design reach the lower stage, the “red bell” design is stopped in the middle stage. Although not possible, the symbol “7” can be stopped in the middle stage, and the first BB winning can be established on the right-down line L1. That is, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th “red bell” design and the 10th “BAR” design reach the lower stage, the first BB winning is established on the right-down line L1. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 11th “replay” symbol to the 20th “replay” symbol reaches the lower stage, the first small role winning is established on the middle line L2. To do.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S408 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S410, and this process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting a payout number of medals as one of the conditions that a combination of winning symbols is arranged on an active line.

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

  Next, the outline of the medal payout process in step S211 will be described.

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

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

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

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability of establishment of the first small role winning to the eighth small winning combination is very high as compared with the general gaming state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. Also, the BB state ends when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, the large BB state that shifts when the first BB winning is completed ends when the medal payout number reaches 200, and the small BB state that shifts when the second BB winning is achieved is When the number of medals paid out reaches 100, the process ends. In addition, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the configuration shifts to the RB state immediately after the transition to the BB state and immediately after the RB state ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. By the way, the player can expect that his / her own medal will increase by about 157 when the gaming state shifts to the large BB state, and if the gaming state shifts to the small BB state, It can be expected to increase by about 77 sheets.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the large BB state or the small BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S602 to S608 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any one of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and it is determined whether or not the first BB winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. When the first BB winning is established, a large BB start process is executed in step S604 to shift the gaming state to the large BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the large BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, so that the gaming state is set to the large BB state. Further, a process of setting 200 in the remaining payout counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and displaying 200 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In subsequent step S605, RB start processing is performed. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. The determination of the current gaming state in step S601 or the like is executed based on whether or not a setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set.

  If it is determined in step S603 that the first BB winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S606, and whether or not the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If the second BB winning is established, a small BB start process is executed in step S607 to shift the gaming state to the small BB state. More specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and a small BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state to the small BB state. Further, 100 is set in the remaining payout counter provided in the state information storage area 106c, and a process of displaying 100 on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is performed. Thereafter, the RB start process described above is performed in step S605.

  When it is determined in step S602 that no BB winning flag is set, when RB start processing is performed in step S605, and when it is determined in step S606 that the second BB winning is not established. In step S608, a status command is set, and the process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. By receiving the state command, the display control device 81 performs drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 so as to execute an auxiliary effect corresponding to each gaming state. The process of step S608 will be described more specifically. In step S608, the status information storage area 106c is referred to, and the status command is set based on the setting flag stored in the status information storage area 106c. That is, when a negative determination is made in step S602 or step S606, a state command indicating that the current gaming state is the general gaming state is set with reference to the state information storage area 106c. When the RB start process is performed in step S605, a state command indicating that the BB state has shifted to and that the current game has shifted to the BB state is set.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is the BB state, an RB state process is performed in step S609.

  In the RB state process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determining process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S702. After that, or when it is determined in step S701 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S703, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, in step S704, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is established, so in step S705 the remaining payout winning / receiving prize counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In a succeeding step S706, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. In step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and the process ends.

  In step S704, when neither the remaining payout payout counter nor the remaining JAC game counter is 0, that is, when the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, the process proceeds to step S709. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so the current gaming state is determined in step S708. After setting the status command shown, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, so the RB end process described above is performed in step S710 and the BB end is performed in step S711. Process. In the BB end process, a process of appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and the values of various counters stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is performed. As a result, the gaming state shifts from the BB state to the general gaming state. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708, a state command indicating that the BB state is ended is set, and this process ends. Note that even when it is determined in step S706 that the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and thus the BB end process is performed in step S711.

  Here, the relationship between the lottery result of the combination in one game and the winning mode established will be described.

  First, a case where neither the first BB winning flag nor the second BB winning flag is carried over will be described.

  If it is elected when IV = 10, 11, or 12, it is won for a role other than BB.

  When winning is made when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the normal small role winning flag is stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing a normal small winning combination is set. In such a case, the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. ing. For this reason, the normal small prize winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  In the case of winning when IV = 11, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the special small role winning flag is stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a special small role winning slide table for establishing a special small winning combination is set. However, on the middle reel 32M, the “cherry” symbol which is a special small role symbol is arranged only at the 17th position. For this reason, the special small role winning is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the “BAR” symbol of No. 13 to the “Cherry” symbol of No. 17 reaches the middle stage, a special small role winning is established, and other symbols are achieved. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the number symbol reaches the middle stage, the special small prize winning is not established.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 12, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the re-game winning flag is stored. In the slip table setting process, a re-game winning slide table for establishing a re-game winning is set. In this case, since the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less, the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 are related. A re-game prize is established.

  If it is won when IV = 13 or 14, only BB is won.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 13, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. In the slip table setting process, a BB winning slip table for establishing the first BB winning is set. Here, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, “7” symbols are arranged such that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, the first BB prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  When winning is made when IV = 14, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the second BB winning flag is stored. In the slip table setting process, a BB winning slip table for establishing the second BB winning is set. Here, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the “BAR” symbols are arranged such that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, the second BB winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  In the case of winning in any of IV = 1-9, both BB and other roles other than BB are won.

  When winning is made when IV = 1, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the first small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the slide table setting process, a small table priority winning slide table for setting the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination in preference to the first BB winning is set.

  Here, each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has a “red bell” symbol and a “blue bell” symbol in a section where the interval between the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol is 5 or more apart. Are arranged so that the interval between them is 4 symbols or less. For example, on the left reel 32L, in the section from No. 20 to No. 15 where the interval between the “red bell” symbols is 14 symbols apart, the interval between the “red bell” symbol of No. 20 and the “blue bell” symbol of No. 3 is 3 symbols. The distance between the 11th “blue bell” symbol and the 15th “red bell” symbol is 3 symbols. That is, on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol are next to the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol that reaches the predetermined position first. The “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol reaching the position is arranged so that the interval between them is 4 symbols or less. Further, when the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is stopped on the active line, it becomes one of the first small role winning prize to the eighth small role winning prize. For this reason, when winning is made when IV = 1, the “red bell” symbol or “blue bell” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Stops on the middle line L2, and not the first BB prize but any of the first small part prize to the eighth small part prize is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 2, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first small winning combination winning flag to the seventh small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the slide table setting process, the small table priority winning slide table for setting the first small winning combination to the seventh small winning combination in preference to the first BB winning is set. Further, when the two reels are stopped, the small table winning table corresponding to the stop result or the small role preferential winning table is changed in the second table changing process.

  Here, the case where the middle reel 32M is not stopped last and the case where the middle reel 32M is stopped last will be described in detail.

  If the middle reel 32M is not stopped at the end, the “red bell” symbol or “blue bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage, so that the first BB prize is established when the middle reel 32M stops. There is no room to do it. In addition, since the eighth small part is not won, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop the “blue bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the middle stage, there is a possibility of missing. Occurs. For example, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the left stop switch 42 → the middle stop switch 43 → the right stop switch 44, the “red bell” design number 20 and the “BAR” design number 10 are If the left stop switch 42 is operated while reaching the lower stage, the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage. In addition, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “red bell” design from No. 0 to the “replay” design from No. 11 has reached the lower level, the “blue bell” design of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle level. To do. When the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage, there is room for the sixth small part winning on the middle line L2, so the right reel 32R in the sliding table second change process. A small winning prize sliding table is set to stop the “red bell” symbol in the middle. Therefore, the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “red bell” symbol of the 16th to the “replay” symbol of the second reel reaching the lower stage cannot be stopped at the middle stage. If this happens, it will be missed. The same applies to the case where the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in the order of the right stop switch 44 → the middle stop switch 43 → the left stop switch 42, and the “red bell” design number 16 to the “7” design number 3 The right stop switch 44 is operated when the lower stage is reached, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “red bell” symbol No. 0 to the “replay” symbol No. 11 reaches the lower stage. If the left stop switch 42 is operated when the “red bell” symbol No. 9 to the “replay” symbol No. 9 has reached the lower stage, missing will occur. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing other than the above timing, any one of the first small winning combination to the seventh small winning combination is established.

  When the middle reel 32M is stopped lastly, when the two reels are stopped, the “7” symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped on the lower right line L1, and the left reel is placed on the middle line L2. The “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol of the 32L and the right reel 32R is stopped. Then, in the sliding table second change process, if the small part winning can be established, the small part winning is preferentially established, and if the small part winning cannot be established, the first BB winning is established. A small table for winning a small role is set.

  Here, when the “red bell” symbol of at least one of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the middle line L2, the first small role is achieved regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop switches 42 to 44. One of the winning prize to the sixth small part winning is established. Specifically, when the “red bell” symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the first small role winning and the third small winning combination will be established. In the middle reel 32M, the first small role symbol is a “red bell” symbol, and the third small role symbol is a “blue bell” symbol. When the “red bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “blue bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped at the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the second small role winning and the fifth small role winning may be established. In the middle reel 32M, the second small role symbol is a “red bell” symbol, and the fifth small role symbol is a “blue bell” symbol. When the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped at the middle line L2, there is a possibility that the fourth small winning combination and the sixth small winning combination will be established. In the middle reel 32M, the fourth small role symbol is a “red bell” symbol, and the sixth small role symbol is a “blue bell” symbol. On the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol arrive at a predetermined position first, and the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol reaches the predetermined position, and the “red bell” symbol reaches the predetermined position next "Design" or "blue bell" design is arranged so that the distance between them is 4 or less. Accordingly, when the “red bell” symbol of at least one of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the middle line L2, the first small winning combination is won regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop switches 42 to 44. One of the 6th small role winnings is established.

  On the other hand, when the “blue bell” symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R are stopped on the middle line L2, the eighth small combination is not won, so the small combination winning that may be established is the seventh. It is only a small role winning prize. In the middle reel 32M, the seventh small role symbol is a “red bell” symbol. In the middle reel 32M, the “red bell” symbols are arranged at positions 0 and 16, and the intervals between the “red bell” symbols are 4 symbols, while the intervals between the “red bell” symbols are 4 symbols. In the 16th section, the interval between “red bell” symbols is 15 symbols. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th “red bell” design to the 10th “BAR” design have reached the lower stage, the middle reel 32M is slid by 4 designs. Even if it is stopped later, the “red bell” symbol cannot be stopped in the middle. On the other hand, "7" symbols are arranged at positions 1, 5, 9, and 13 in the sections 0 to 16. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 0th “red bell” design to the 10th “BAR” design reach the lower stage, the “red bell” design is stopped in the middle stage. Although not possible, the symbol “7” can be stopped in the middle stage, and the first BB winning can be established on the right-down line L1. That is, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 0th “red bell” design and the 10th “BAR” design reach the lower stage, the first BB winning is established on the right-down line L1. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 11th “replay” symbol to the 20th “replay” symbol reaches the lower stage, the seventh small role winning is established on the middle line L2. To do. The left stop switch 42 is operated when the 20th “red bell” design to the 10th “BAR” design reach the lower stage, and the 16th “red bell” design to the 3rd “7”. When the right stop switch 44 is operated while the symbol has reached the lower stage, the “blue bell” symbols of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stop on the middle line L2.

  As described above, when winning is made when IV = 2, either the first small role winning or the seventh small winning combination is established depending on the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. There are a case where the first BB winning is established and a case where none of the winnings are established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 3-9, as in the case of winning when IV = 2, the winning flag set according to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42-44 There are a case where a corresponding small winning combination is established, a case where a first BB winning is established, and a case where neither winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 3, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first small role winning flag to the sixth small role winning flag, the eighth small role winning flag, and the first BB winning flag. Become. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the seventh small part winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the first stop command or the second stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42, and the “blue bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the eighth small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th “replay” symbol to the 11th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the eighth small role winning is established and the 12th When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “blue bell” symbol No. 19 to the “BAR” symbol No. 19 has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 4, the winning flag storage area 106a includes a first small role winning flag to a fifth small role winning flag, a seventh small role winning flag, an eighth small role winning flag, and a first BB winning. The flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the sixth small part winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle level. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the fourth small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th “replay” symbol to the 20th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the 4th small role winning is established, When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “red bell” design No. 10 of the “BAR” design has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 5, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small role winning flag to the fourth small role winning flag, the sixth small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag, and the first BB winning. The flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the fifth small part winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “red bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the first stop command or the second stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42, and the “blue bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the second stop command or the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44 at the timing to perform, the second small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th “replay” symbol to the 20th “replay” symbol reaches the lower stage, the second small role winning is established, and the 0th When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “red bell” design No. 10 of the “BAR” design has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 6, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small role winning flag to the third small role winning flag, the fifth small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag, and the first BB winning. The flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the fourth small role winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “blue bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle level. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the sixth small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “Replay” symbol of No. 20 to the “Replay” symbol of No. 11 has reached the lower stage, the sixth small role winning is established, and the No. 12 When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “blue bell” symbol No. 19 to the “BAR” symbol No. 19 has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 7, the winning flag storage area 106a includes a first small role winning flag, a second small role winning flag, a fourth small role winning flag to an eighth small role winning flag, and a first BB winning. The flag is stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the third small part winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “red bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the first small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 11th “replay” symbol to the 20th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the 4th small role winning is established, When the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the “red bell” design No. 10 of the “BAR” design has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 8, the winning flag storage area 106a stores the first small role winning flag, the third small role winning flag to the eighth small role winning flag, and the first BB winning flag. Become. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the second small role winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “red bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the first stop command or the second stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42, and the “blue bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the fifth small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th “replay” symbol to the 11th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the eighth small role winning is established and the 12th When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “blue bell” symbol No. 19 to the “BAR” symbol No. 19 has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  When winning is made when IV = 9, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the second small winning combination winning flag to the eighth small winning combination winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. For this reason, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the first small role winning, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, any winning is won. Is not established. When the “red bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the middle stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated to generate the first stop command or the second stop command, and the “red bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the middle stage. When the right stop switch 44 is operated at the timing to generate the second stop command or the first stop command, the third small prize winning or the first BB winning is established. More specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 20th “replay” symbol to the 11th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the eighth small role winning is established and the 12th When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “blue bell” symbol No. 19 to the “BAR” symbol No. 19 has reached the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  If the winning combination is not made in any of IV = 1 to 14, that is, if the winning lottery result is out of place, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where no winning flag is stored. In the slip table setting process, a slip-out slip table is set. For this reason, in such a case, no winning is achieved regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  As described above, when winning is made when IV = 1 to 9, that is, when any one of the first small role to the eighth small role and the first BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are set to the predetermined positions. The first BB winning is established only when the middle stop switch 43 is operated by operating at the timing and the third stop command is generated. When the at least one stop switch 42 to 44 is not operated at a predetermined timing, or when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first stop command or the second stop command is generated, the first BB prize is awarded. The first BB winning flag is carried over without being established. Therefore, hereinafter, a case where the first BB winning flag is carried over will be described.

  When winning is made when IV = 1 to 9, the winning flag storage area 106a is the same as when winning is made when IV = 1 to 9 in a situation where the first BB winning flag is not carried over. . For this reason, depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, any of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination is established, and the first BB winning is established, and any winning is established. There are cases where it does not.

  When winning is made when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the normal small role winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing a normal small winning combination is set. Since the normal small role winning can be established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the normal small role winning is given priority instead of the first BB winning by setting the small role winning slide table. It is established.

  When winning is made when IV = 11, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the special small role winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, if the special small role winning can be established, the special small role winning is prioritized, and if the special small role winning cannot be achieved, the first BB winning is made. A special small role priority winning slide table for establishing is set. The special small role priority winning slide table will be briefly described. In the special small role priority winning sliding table, the symbol “7”, which is the first BB symbol, stops in the middle for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. The number of slips is set. For the middle reel 32M, the “cherry” symbol, which is a special small role symbol, is given priority over the “7” symbol and stopped on the active line, and it is not possible to stop the “cherry” symbol on the active line. The slip number is set so that the “7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line when the “7” symbol can be stopped on the effective line. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 12th “blue bell” symbol to the 16th “red bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M reach the lower stage, the 17th “cherry” The symbol stops in the middle and the special small role winning is established. Further, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 17th “cherry” symbol to the 11th “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M reach the lower stage, the first BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 12, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the re-game winning flag and the first BB winning flag are stored. In the slip table setting process, a re-game winning slide table for establishing a re-game winning is set. Since the re-game prize can be established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the re-game prize is given priority over the first BB prize by setting the re-game prize slide table. To establish.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 13, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 13 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. Therefore, the first BB prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  In the case of winning when IV = 14, the winning flag storage area 106a is not in a situation where the second BB winning flag is stored, but in a situation where the first BB winning flag is stored. This is because the BB winning flag is not newly set in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over. For this reason, the situation is the same as the case where the winning is performed when IV = 13 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, and the first BB winning is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  If the winning combination is not made in any of IV = 1 to 14, that is, if the winning lottery result is out of place, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the first BB winning flag is stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 13 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. Therefore, the first BB prize is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. In other words, when the first BB winning flag is not carried over in the situation where the first BB winning flag is carried over, the same event occurs as when only the first BB is won in the situation where the first BB winning flag is not carried over.

  Next, each control process executed by the display control device 81 will be described. The display controller 81 drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 of the auxiliary display unit 65 so as to perform an auxiliary effect suggesting BB winning based on winning of the first BB or the second BB. It has become. Hereinafter, among the control processes performed by the display control device 81, the state command process and the lottery result command process related to the execution of the auxiliary effect will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS.

  In the status command process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 23, it is determined whether or not a status command has been received in step S801. If no status command has been received, the process is terminated. If the status command is received, the process proceeds to step S802, and it is determined whether or not the current game is a game that has shifted to the BB status based on the information indicated by the status command. If the game has shifted to the BB state, the process proceeds to step S803, and it is determined whether a suggestion flag described later is set. If the suggestion flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S805, and it is determined whether or not the shifted BB state is a large BB state based on information indicated by the state command. If it is in the large BB state, the process ends after setting the first flag in the RAM of the display control device 81 in step S806, and if not in the large BB state, in step S807 After the second flag is set in the RAM, this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the current game is not a game that has shifted to the BB state, the process proceeds to step S808, and based on the information indicated by the state command, whether or not the current game is a game in which the BB state has ended. Determine whether. If the game is in the BB state, the process advances to step S809 to determine whether or not the first flag is set. If the first flag is set, it means that the large BB state has ended. In such a case, after performing the first suggestion mode process in step S810, the present process is terminated. In the first suggestion mode process, the first flag is cleared, the suggestion flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the display mode is set to the first suggestion mode. Further, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games formed in the RAM of the display control device 81. If it is determined in step S809 that the first flag is not set, the second flag is set, which means that the small BB state has ended. In such a case, after the second suggestion mode process is performed in step S811, this process is terminated. In the second suggestion mode process, the second flag is cleared, the suggestion flag is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and the display mode is set to the second suggestion mode. In addition, 65535 is set in the remaining game number counter of the display control device 81.

  If it is determined in step S808 that the current game is not a game in which the BB state has ended, the process proceeds to step S812, and whether or not the current game is a game in the BB state based on information indicated by the state command. If the game is in the BB state, the process is terminated. If the game is not in the BB state, it means that the game is in the general gaming state. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S813, and 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter. In a succeeding step S814, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is zero. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the present process is terminated. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S815, and the display mode is set to the general display mode. Then, this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S803 that the suggestion flag is set, the suggestion flag is cleared in step S804 and the value of the remaining game number counter is set to 0, and the processes in and after step S805 are performed.

  By performing such state command processing, when the large BB state ends, the display mode shifts to the first suggestion mode, and when the small BB state ends, the display mode shifts to the second suggestion mode. . The first suggestion mode ends when the game is played 50 times after the large BB state ends, and when the BB winning is established, and the second suggestion mode ends the small BB state. Then, the game ends when 65535 games are played and when a BB winning is achieved. In addition, since it is expected that at least one BB prize will be established when 65535 games are played after the end of the small BB state, the second suggestion mode is continued until the BB prize is established. It can be said that this is a display mode.

  Next, the lottery result command process will be described.

  In the lottery result command process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 24, it is determined whether or not a lottery result command has been received in step S901. If the lottery result command has not been received, the process ends. When the lottery result command is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and the information indicated by the lottery result command, that is, the winning lottery result is stored in the RAM of the display control device 81. In step S903, it is determined whether or not the first BB or the second BB has been won. If any of the BBs has not been won, the process is terminated. If the first BB or the second BB is won, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not a combination other than the BB such as a normal small combination is won. If a winning combination other than BB is won, the process proceeds to step S905 to determine whether or not a special small combination is won. If the special small role is won, the process proceeds to step S906, the drive control of the speaker 64 is started to output the notification sound, and the process is terminated. Also, if it is determined in step S904 that a role other than BB has not been won, the process proceeds to step S906, where drive control of the speaker 64 is started to output a notification sound, and this process is terminated. In the case of outputting the notification sound, only the notification sound is output from the speaker 64. For example, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays a combination of the “red cherry” symbol and the winning BB symbol as a special small role symbol. There is no control.

  If the special small combination is not won, the process proceeds to step S907, and it is determined whether or not any of the first small combination to the eighth small combination is won. If any of the first small role to the eighth small role is won, it is further determined in step S908 whether or not there is a winning combination among the first small role to the eighth small role. To do. If there is a winning combination that has not been won, it is determined in step S909 whether the suggestion flag is set. If the suggestion flag is set, it means that the current display mode is the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In such a case, in step S910, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first small combination to the eighth small combination (hereinafter also referred to as a combination of non-winning symbols) and the middle stop switch 43 are set. In order to display the last operation, drive control of the auxiliary display unit 65 is started, and this processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the suggestion flag is not set, it means that the current display mode is the general display mode. In such a case, drive control of the speaker 64 is started to output a notification sound in step S906, and this process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S907 that none of the first small role to the eighth small role has been won, it means that the normal small role or replay is won. A BB prize cannot be established. Therefore, in such a case, the present process is terminated without performing a process such as outputting a notification sound. Even when it is determined in step S908 that all of the first small role to the eighth small role have been won, this process is terminated as it is not possible to establish a BB winning in the game.

  Here, the playability of the slot machine 10 will be described.

  When the BB state ends, the display mode shifts to the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, when any of the first small role to the eighth small role is won and there is a combination that is not won among the first small role to the eighth small role That is, when winning is achieved when IV = 2-9, a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 in the game. The auxiliary display unit 65 displays that the middle stop switch 43 is last operated in addition to the combination of the non-winning symbols. As mentioned above, when winning is won when IV = 2-9, the 1st BB is won in addition to the 1st to 8th small roles, and the combination of the non-winning symbols is placed on the active line. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop the operation and the middle stop switch 43 is operated to generate the third stop command, the first BB winning can be established. Therefore, by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 and finally operating the middle stop switch 43 to stop the non-winning symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 on the effective line. The first BB prize is established. Since the probability of winning in the case of IV = 2 to 9 is about 1/30, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated according to the information displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. By doing so, a BB prize is established with a probability of about 1/30. Further, when the notification sound is output in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the case where only the first BB is won, the case where only the second BB is won, the special small role and the first BB There are cases where you are elected. In the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won, a corresponding BB winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the special small role and the first BB are won, the first BB winning can be established by operating the middle stop switch 43 at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the middle stage. For this reason, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the probability that the notification sound is output and the probability that the BB winning will be established are approximately equal to 1/130. Therefore, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, a BB prize is established with a probability of about 1/24.

  The first suggestion mode ends when 50 games have been played since the transition to the first suggestion mode, and the second suggestion mode ends with 65535 games since the transition to the second suggestion mode. Exit if done. Then, when the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode ends, the display mode shifts to the general display mode. In the general display mode, when winning is performed when IV = 2-9, a notification sound is output from the speaker 64 in the game, but the combination of the non-winning symbols and the operation of the stop switches 42-44 are performed on the auxiliary display unit 65. The order is not displayed. For this reason, when a notification sound is output from the speaker 64, the player estimates which of the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is a non-winning symbol. Therefore, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the middle stop switch 43 comes to the end.

  The probability of winning when IV = 2-9 is about 1/30. When the notification sound is output, it is assumed that the player operates the stop switches 42 to 44 aiming at the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In such a case, the probability that the first BB winning will be established is about one-eighth. For this reason, when IV = 2-9, the probability of winning the first BB win in the game is about 1/240.

  In the case of the notification sound being output under the general gaming state, in addition to the case where the winning is made when IV = 2 to 9, the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won There are cases where there is a special small role and the case where the first BB is won. In the case where only the first BB is won and the case where only the second BB is won, a corresponding BB winning is established regardless of the operation order and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. When the special small role and the first BB are won, the first BB winning can be established by operating the middle stop switch 43 at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M does not stop in the middle stage. The probability of the occurrence of the above event is about 1/130.

  Therefore, in the general display mode, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 1/84.

  As described above, in the slot machine 10, the probability of winning the first BB or the second BB does not change, while the probability that the first BB winning is achieved changes depending on the display mode of the display control device 81.

  Next, the player's advantage level in the general gaming state, more specifically, the expected value of medal payout in the general gaming state will be described. If a re-game prize is established, it is possible to play the next game without inserting medals, so that when the re-game prize is established, three medals will be paid out. I reckon. In addition, when winning is made when IV = 2 to 9, it is assumed that the middle stop switch 43 is operated last regardless of the display mode.

  The winning probability of IV = 1 is about 1/240. In such a case, one of the first small role winning to the eighth small winning combination is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. . Therefore, when winning is won with IV = 1, the probability of winning a prize is 1, and 13 medals are paid out. The winning probability when IV = 2 is about 1/240, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the 1st BB winning is established with a probability of about 1/8, and about 8 minutes. One of the first small role winning to the seventh small winning combination is established with a probability of 7. When the first BB winning is achieved, the game state shifts to the BB state, but the medal payout is 0, and when any of the first small winning prize to the seventh small winning prize is achieved, 13 sheets are awarded. Medals are paid out. IV = 3 to 9 are the same as IV = 2, except that small winnings that may be established are different. That is, the winning probability is 1/240, the 1st BB winning is established with a probability of about 1/8, and the probability of winning from the 1st small part winning to the 8th small part winning is about 7/8. To establish. When the first BB winning is established, the game state shifts to the BB state, but the medal payout is 0, and any of the first small role winning through the sixth small winning combination and the eighth small winning combination is achieved. 13 medals are paid out. The winning probability of IV = 10 is about 1/2. In such a case, a normal small prize winning is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Accordingly, when winning is won with IV = 10, the probability of winning a prize is 1, and one medal is paid out. The winning probability of IV = 11 is about 1/66000, and the special small role prize is awarded only when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage. Is established. The “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M is displayed when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 13th “BAR” symbol to the 17th “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the middle level. Can be stopped. Since 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at random timing, the probability that the “cherry” symbol on the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage is 4.2 minutes. 1 That is, the probability of winning a prize when winning is won with IV = 11 is one-fourth, and when a special small role winning is established, 15 medals are paid out. The winning probability of IV = 12 is about 7.3. In such a case, a re-game winning is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, when winning is won with IV = 12, the probability of winning is 1 and three medals are paid out. The winning probability of IV = 13 is about 1/150. In such a case, the first BB prize is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, when winning is won with IV = 13, the probability of winning is 1 and the medal payout is 0. The winning probability of IV = 14 is about 1/1000. In such a case, the second BB prize is established regardless of the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, when winning is won with IV = 14, the probability of winning is 1 and the medal payout is 0.

  The expected value of the medal payout per game under the general gaming state is equal to a value obtained by multiplying each winning probability by the corresponding winning probability and the number of medal payouts, and adding the multiplication results. 7 sheets. Since three medals are required to play one game, in the general gaming state, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 58%. It is expected to decrease by 1.3 sheets.

  As described above, in the general gaming state, the player wins almost any combination and the corresponding winning is established, while the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets is less than 100%. It is expected to decrease.

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

  When either the re-game winning flag or the BB winning flag is set, the slip table is set so as to preferentially establish the re-game winning instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag, When either of the BB winning flag is set together with the BB winning flag, the sliding table is set to preferentially establish the small winning combination corresponding to the winning flag instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. did. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag by controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish a small role winning or a replay winning, and the establishment timing of the BB winning becomes monotonous. It is possible to suppress this. Further, even when a small role winning or a re-game winning is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the BB, and it is possible to make the player have an expectation for the BB winning.

  In the general gaming state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability that the lottery result of the role is missed. With this configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag while performing stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to establish a winning other than the BB winning.

  When a normal small role winning is established, one medal is paid out. With this configuration, even when the winning probability of each combination is set so that the expected value of medal payout in the general gaming state is less than 100%, the winning probability of the normal small combination is set as high as possible. It becomes possible to do. As a result, it is possible to generate many opportunities for the establishment of the normal small prize winning, and it is possible to give the player the expectation of winning the BB while giving a privilege of paying out one medal.

  In the lottery table for the general gaming state, an index value IV is set for the first BB and the first BB is won in seven of the first small role to the eighth small role. When winning with these index values IV, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the first small role to the eighth small role are stopped in the middle. In addition, the first BB winning combination is established by operating the middle stop switch 43 last. In such a configuration, in a situation where the combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed, the first BB winning may be established or not established depending on the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. If the first BB winning is not established, the first BB winning flag is carried over and the first BB winning flag is renewed, for example, when the winning combination is lost or when IV = 2-9. It is possible to establish As a result, despite the fact that the probability of winning the first BB is constant, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first BB prize according to the operation sequence and operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the lottery result of the combination, etc. It becomes possible to prevent the winning timing from becoming monotonous.

  When winning is selected when IV = 2-9, the combination of non-winning symbols is displayed in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, and the combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed in the general display mode. . With this configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the BB prize according to the display mode. In the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the non-winning symbols of the displayed reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, thereby This is because a BB prize can always be established in a game, while in the general display mode, a BB prize can be established only in one-eighth in the game.

  In the general display mode, in the case of winning when IV = 2 to 9, the notification sound is output although the combination of non-winning symbols is not displayed. With such a configuration, in a situation where a BB prize can be established, the player is made to select which of the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol is to operate the stop switches 42 to 44. And the player can be actively involved in the game. In addition to the BB winning flag, when a normal small role winning flag or a re-game winning flag is stored, a notification sound is not output so that the player can actively participate in the game in a suitable form. Is possible. For example, in the case where a notification sound is always output when the BB winning flag is stored, a normal small role or the like is more than the probability that a BB winning can be established in a game in which the notification sound is output. Probability of winning other winnings is higher. This is because even if a notification sound is output, the player recognizes that other winnings such as a small prize winning will be established, and in the game that can establish a corner BB winning, This is because a situation may occur in which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated without aiming.

  Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R has a “red bell” symbol and a “blue bell” symbol, a “red bell” symbol or a “blue bell” symbol that reaches the predetermined position first, and the predetermined position that is reached next. The “red bell” design or the “blue bell” design is arranged so that the interval between them is 4 designs or less. By adopting such a configuration, the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol is stopped in the middle stage regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when winning is made when IV = 2 to 9. Is possible. As a result, when winning is achieved when IV = 2-9, it is possible to allow the player to select which “bell” symbol to operate the stop switches 42-44, and It becomes possible to actively participate in the game. Moreover, by setting it as such a structure, it becomes possible to suppress that the formation timing of 1st BB winning becomes monotonous in a suitable form. For example, when symbols other than the “red bell” and “blue bell” symbols are placed at positions 11 and 15 of the left reel 32L, When the stop switch 42 is operated, neither the “red bell” symbol nor the “blue bell” symbol can be stopped at the middle stage. For this reason, it is assumed that a player who expects the first BB winning will operate the left stop switch 42 at the above timing without guessing a non-winning symbol when winning is achieved when IV = 2-9. Is done. This is because the establishment timing of the first BB winning can become monotonous as well as the game monotonous.

  On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, “7” symbols forming the first BB prize are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. By adopting such a configuration, for example, when winning is performed when IV = 2-9, the first BB symbol is operated by operating the stop switches 42-44 aiming at the non-winning symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. It becomes possible to stop the “7” symbol on the active line. As a result, even though the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated aiming at the non-winning symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last, the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination are operated. It is possible to avoid the occurrence of an opportunity in which neither a prize nor a first BB prize is established.

  The left reel 32L is provided with a “7” symbol adjacent to the upstream side of the “red bell” symbol or the “blue bell” symbol, and the right reel 32R has a “red bell” symbol or a “blue bell” symbol. A “7” symbol was placed adjacent to the downstream side. With this configuration, when IV = 2 to 9, the winning line is selected when the first stop command and the second stop command are generated by operating the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44. It is possible to generate the possibility that the first BB winning will be established on L1 and the possibility that any one of the first small winning combination to the eighth small winning combination will be established on the middle line L2. As a result, it can be expected that the first BB winning will be established until all the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  On the left reel 32L, “BAR” symbols that form a normal small role winning are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, and a normal small winning combination is formed on the middle reel 32M. 7 ”symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 or less, and the“ replay ”symbol that normally forms a small role winning is placed on the right reel 32R, and the interval between the same symbols is 4 or less. It arranged so that it might become. With this configuration, when the normal small role winning flag is set, the normal small role winning slide table is set to establish the normal small role winning regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes possible. Further, when both the BB winning flag and the normal small role winning flag are set, the normal small role winning can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning and the normal small winning are controlled as a result of stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in order to establish the normal small winning in preference to the BB winning. Neither is established, and it is possible to avoid the player from suffering a disadvantage.

  On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a “replay” symbol forming a replay prize is arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. With this configuration, when the re-game winning flag is set, the corresponding re-game winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 by setting the re-game winning slide table. Is possible. When both the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, the re-game winning can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, as a result of stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish the re-game win with priority over the BB win, both the BB win and the re-game win are obtained. It is not established, and it is possible to avoid the player suffering a disadvantage.

  On the middle reel 32M, “cherry” symbols forming a special small role winning are arranged so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game. That is, in order to establish the special small role winning, it is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 43 at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol can reach the middle stage. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be established by not operating the middle stop switch 43 at the timing. Therefore, it is possible to select whether to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish a special small role winning or a BB winning after making a guess whether or not the BB winning flag is carried over. The player can be actively involved in the game.

  When the BB state ends, the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode is set. In each suggestion mode, a combination of non-winning symbols is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 and the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44 is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 when winning is selected when IV = 2 to 9. Therefore, the probability that a BB winning will be established increases. Therefore, the expectation of a so-called consecutive resort where the BB prize is repeatedly established with a relatively small number of game times can be realized, and the game entertainment can be improved.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including the two types of the first BB and the second BB is described as a role to which a privilege to shift to the BB state when the winning is established, but the configuration including only the first BB It is good also as a structure provided with 3 or more types of BB.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol are arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, and eight kinds of small role winnings are formed by combining these “bell” symbols. However, only one reel may be arranged with a “red bell” design and a “blue bell” design to form two types of small role winnings, and the “red bell” design and “ It is good also as a structure which arrange | positions a blue bell symbol and forms four types of small part prizes. Even if it is a case where it is set as these structures, there can exist an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (3) In the embodiment described above, the winning index value IV is set for both the first BB and the first to eighth small roles. However, instead of or in addition to this, replaying And the first BB may be set to the winning index value IV, and the normal small combination and the first BB may be set to the winning index value IV. Even when these index values IV are set, the opportunity to establish a BB prize is the same as that in the above embodiment, so that the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be achieved. .

  (4) In the above embodiment, since the second BB winning is established in the winning game when the second BB is won, the second BB winning flag is not carried over across a plurality of games. The winning index value IV is set for both the small role and the second BB. In the case of such a configuration, since the normal small winning prize is established in the game, an event that the second BB winning flag is carried over occurs.

  (5) In the above embodiment, when winning is performed when IV = 2 to 9, the first BB winning is established only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order and operation timing. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and the stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed so that the first BB winning is achieved only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in a predetermined operation order. The symbol arrangement of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may be set so that the first BB winning is achieved only when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a predetermined operation timing. good.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when winning is performed when IV = 2-9, the first BB winning can be achieved by operating the middle stop switch 43 last. It is good also as a structure from which the operation order of the stop switches 42-44 used as the 1st BB winning can be established according to the lottery result of a combination differs.

  Below, the structure from which the operation order of the stop switches 42-44 which becomes possible to establish a 1BB prize differs according to the lottery result of a combination is demonstrated concretely. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the above embodiment, only differences will be described here.

  FIG. 25 is a diagram showing a symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in the present embodiment. In the present embodiment, only the middle line L2 is set as an effective line, and when the combination of symbols shown in FIG. 26 is stopped on the middle line L2, a privilege is awarded as a winning establishment. It has become.

  As the payout prizes for which medals are paid out, there are five types of small prizes including first to fourth small prizes and normal small prizes. When stopped alongside the “Bell” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Bell” symbol in order from the left on the active line, it becomes the first small role winning, “7” symbol, “Cherry” symbol, “Cherry” If it stops alongside the symbol, it becomes the second small role winning, and if it stops alongside the “Cherry” symbol, “7” symbol, “Cherry” symbol, it becomes the third small role winning and “Cherry”. When the symbol, “cherry” symbol, and “7” symbol are stopped alongside, a fourth small winning combination is won. When these first to fourth small winning combinations are established, 13 medals are paid out. In addition, when stopped alongside the “BAR” symbol, the “7” symbol, and the “Replay” symbol in order from the left on the active line, a normal small role winning is made and one medal is paid out.

  There are two types of BB prizes, the first BB prize and the second BB prize, as the state transition prize in which the game state transition is performed. In the case of stopping alongside the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, it becomes the first BB prize, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol, If they are stopped side by side, a second BB win is awarded. When these BB winnings are established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  Other prizes include a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are stopped in order from the left on the active line, a re-game win is awarded. When a re-game winning is established, a re-game privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals is given.

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

  Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R has a “replay” symbol, a “bell” symbol, a “7” symbol, and a “BAR” symbol so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. Is arranged. For this reason, when one of the first small role, the normal small role, the replay, the first BB, and the second BB is won, a stop table 42 to be set by setting a sliding table for establishing a prize. Even if 44 is operated at any timing, a winning corresponding to the set slip table is established.

  On the other hand, only one “cherry” symbol is arranged at the 19th position on the left reel 32L, only one is arranged at the 17th position on the middle reel 32M, and on the right reel 32R. Only one is placed at position 0. That is, the “cherry” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that a section in which the interval between the same symbols is 5 symbols or more is formed. For this reason, when the second small combination to the fourth small combination are won, even if the sliding table for establishing a winning is set, the winning is established according to the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It may or may not be established.

  FIG. 27 is a general gaming state lottery table selected in the general gaming state of “setting 1”.

  In the general gaming state lottery table, an index value IV (IV = 1) that is won only for the first small role, and an index that is won for any of the first small role and the second small role to the fourth small role. A value IV (IV = 2 to 4), an index value IV (IV = 5) that is won only for a normal small role, an index value IV (IV = 6) that is won for a normal small role and the first BB, An index value IV (IV = 7) that is won for the small role and the second BB and an index value IV (IV = 8) that is won only for replaying are set.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the first BB or the second BB is won, the normal small role is won in addition to the BB. Then, by setting the normal small prize winning slide table in the smooth table setting process, the normal small prize winning is established instead of the BB winning, and the BB winning flag is carried over. In addition, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the reel control process may establish a BB winning when the winning is made when IV = 2-4 in addition to the case where the winning combination is not selected. Stop control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is performed so as to be possible. Therefore, in the following, a specific process performed when winning is won when IV = 2-4 will be described.

  In the smooth table setting process, when the first BB winning flag, the first small winning combination winning flag, and the second small winning combination winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, the first small winning combination for establishing the first small winning combination is established. Set the winning prize sliding table. The number of slips of each symbol number is defined in the first small role winning slide table so that the “bell” symbol as the first small role symbol stops on the middle line L2.

  After the first small role winning sliding table is set, in the sliding table first changing process, it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the first stop command. When the current stop command is the first stop command, the winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is confirmed.

  When the first small role winning flag and the second small role winning flag are stored (that is, when winning is made when IV = 2), whether or not the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command. If the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated, this processing is terminated as it is. When the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b is changed to the second small role winning slide table for establishing the second small winning combination. To do. In the second small role winning slide table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the “7” symbol as the second small role symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the middle line L2.

  When the first small role winning flag and the third small role winning flag are stored (that is, when winning is made when IV = 3), whether or not the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command. If any of the stop switches 42 and 44 other than the middle stop switch 43 is operated, this process is terminated. When the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b is changed to the third small part winning sliding table for establishing the third small winning combination. To do. In the third small role winning slide table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the symbol “7” as the third small role symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the middle line L2.

  When the first small role winning flag and the fourth small role winning flag are stored (that is, when winning is made when IV = 4), whether or not the right stop switch 44 is operated as the first stop command. If the stop switches 42 and 43 other than the right stop switch 44 are operated, this processing is terminated as it is. When the right stop switch 44 is operated as the first stop command, the sliding table stored in the sliding table storage area 106b is changed to the fourth small part winning sliding table for establishing the fourth small winning combination. To do. In the fourth small part winning slide table, the number of slips of each symbol number is defined so that the “7” symbol as the fourth small role symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the middle line L2.

  After stopping the reel based on the generation of the first stop command, in the second change process of the slip table, it is determined whether or not the first BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the first BB winning flag is not stored, the process is terminated without changing the sliding table. If the first BB winning flag is stored, the stop output of the stopped reel is stopped. Check. Here, when winning is made when IV = 2-4, the stop event is a stop event in which the “bell” symbol or the “7” symbol is stopped in the middle. If the “Bell” symbol is stopped in the middle row, this process is terminated. If the “7” symbol is stopped in the middle row, the small role is given priority. After changing to the winning slide table, this process is terminated. For example, when a first BB winning flag, a first small role winning flag, and a second small role winning flag are stored, if the second small role winning can be established, the second small role winning If the winning is established and the second small combination winning is impossible, the second small combination priority winning sliding table for establishing the first BB winning is changed.

  In the slip table first change process and the slip table second change process based on the generation of the second stop command, this process is terminated without changing the slip table.

  When the stop control is performed, the relationship between the winning lottery result and the winning mode established is as follows.

  In the case of winning when IV = 2, when the first stop command is generated by operating the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44, the first small winning combination is established. When the first stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42, a winning established by the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 changes. Specifically, the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the 12th “bell” symbol to the 16th “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M reach the lower stage, and the 16th “bell” of the right reel 32R is operated. If the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “bell” symbol to the “bell” symbol of No. 20 has reached the lower stage, the second small role winning is established. If neither the middle stop switch 43 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning is established. If one of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, no winning is achieved.

  In the case of winning when IV = 3, if the first stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42 or the right stop switch 44, the first small winning combination is established. When the first stop command is generated by operating the middle stop switch 43, the winning established by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 changes. Specifically, when the 14th “BAR” design to the 18th “BAR” design of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, the left stop switch 42 is operated, and the 16th “BAR” design of the right reel 32R is operated. If the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “bell” symbol to the “bell” symbol of No. 20 has reached the lower stage, the third small winning combination is established. If neither the left stop switch 42 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning is established. If one of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, no winning is achieved.

  In the case of winning when IV = 4, when the first stop command is generated by operating the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43, the first small winning combination is established. When the first stop command is generated by operating the right stop switch 44, the winning combination established by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 and the middle stop switch 43 changes. Specifically, the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 14th “BAR” symbol to the 18th “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage, and the 12th “ When the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the “bell” symbol to the “bell” symbol of No. 16 has reached the lower stage, the fourth small winning combination is established. If neither the left stop switch 42 nor the right stop switch 44 is operated at the above timing, the first BB winning is established. If one of the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44 is not operated at the above timing, no winning is achieved.

  In such a configuration, when winning is made at any of IV = 2-4, it is possible to allow the player to select which stop switch 42-44 to operate first, and BB winning It becomes possible to make the player actively participate in the game while suppressing the establishment time of the game from becoming monotonous.

  (7) In the above-described embodiment, a privilege of paying out 13 medals when any of the 1st small prize winning to 8th small winning prize is established is provided. It is good also as a structure which provides the privilege to take out. In such a configuration, it becomes possible to set the point value PV of IV = 2 to 9 high, that is, the chance to win one of the first small role to the eighth small role, and set the normal small role Even if not, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the BB prize. In addition, when setting it as such a structure, if it is set as the structure which is not won to 1st BB in the case of IV = 2-9, for example, it will suppress the 1st BB winning probability, and the 1st small role winning probability- It is possible to increase the eighth small role winning probability.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the combination of the non-winning symbols is not displayed in the general display mode and the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode. To do.

  For example, in the general display mode, when the winning is achieved when IV = 2 to 9, the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed with a probability of 1/10, and in the first suggestion mode, when IV = 2 to 9 In case of winning, the combination of non-winning symbols is displayed with a probability of 1/2, and in the second suggestion mode, when winning is made when IV = 2-9, with a probability of 1 The combination of non-winning symbols is displayed. Even in such a configuration, the probability of displaying the combination of the non-winning symbols differs depending on the display mode, and therefore the same operational effects as those of the above embodiment can be obtained.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the notification sound is output when the BB winning flag and the special small role winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. However, the special small role symbol is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. And a combination of winning BB symbols may be displayed. This is because, even in such a situation, if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing at which the special small role winning cannot be established, the BB winning can be established. As in the case of winning when IV = 2 to 9, select whether to output a notification sound or display a combination of special small role symbol and winning BB symbol depending on whether the suggestion flag is set It goes without saying that the configuration may be good.

  (10) In the above embodiment, when the notification sound is output, at least the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, that is, the notification sound is output and the BB is selected. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration.

  For example, in addition to the case where the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, the notification sound is output when no winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. In such a configuration, when the notification sound is output, it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 while losing or winning the BB and expecting the BB winning.

  For example, in addition to the case where the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, notification is made with a predetermined probability (for example, 1/20) when the normal small role winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. It is configured to output sound. In such a configuration, when a notification sound is output, it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 while expecting the establishment of a BB prize by becoming a normal small role or BB winning.

  As described above, when a predetermined presentation is performed, it is possible to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 while expecting the establishment of a BB prize if there is a possibility of winning the BB.

  (11) In the above embodiment, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed when winning is achieved when IV = 2-9. It is good also as a structure which displays a combination. For example, in the case of winning when IV = 2, the first small role symbol combination to the seventh small role symbol combination and the first BB symbol combination are displayed. Even in such a configuration, the player may be able to establish the first BB prize by operating the stop switches 42 to 44 to stop the combination of the eighth small symbol symbols on the middle line L2. And can be expected to exhibit the same effects as the above embodiment.

  (12) In the above embodiment, in the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode, the combination of the non-winning symbols is displayed when the winning combination is obtained when IV = 2-9. Any suggestion that can suggest a combination of For example, in the case of winning when IV = 2, three characters wearing blue costumes are displayed. Even in such a configuration, it is possible to suggest a non-winning pattern of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R through the color of the costume worn by each character.

  (13) In the above embodiment, the BB winning establishment time is changed depending on the display mode. In addition to this, a plurality of gaming states other than the BB state are provided, and the BB is determined depending on which gaming state it is. It is good also as a structure from which the winning timing changes. As a method of realizing a plurality of gaming states, a lottery table that differs for each gaming state is stored in advance in the ROM of the main controller 101. In each lottery table, the point value PV is set so that at least the probability of losing is different. When the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning can be established also in the case of losing in addition to the case of winning with the index value IV for BB winning. For this reason, by storing a plurality of lottery tables with different probabilities of losing, the chances of establishing a BB prize can be varied depending on the gaming state, and the establishment timing of the BB prize can be changed. .

  (14) In the above embodiment, when the special small role is won, the special small role winning is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43, but the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is performed. A special small role winning may be established regardless of the timing. Specifically, the “cherry” symbols may be arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when a normal small combination is won, the normal small combination winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. A configuration may be adopted in which a small role winning is established or not established. Specifically, in at least one reel, the symbols are arranged so that a section in which the normal small symbol symbols are separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. However, at this time, the normal small role symbols are arranged such that a section in which the interval between the normal small role symbols is 4 symbols or less is formed, and the BB symbols are arranged in the section. With this configuration, when the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, and the stop switch is operated at a timing at which the BB symbol can reach the predetermined position, the normal small winning combination is set. The symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position. Therefore, the reel stop control can be performed so that the normal small prize winning is given priority over the BB winning.

  (16) In the above embodiment, the configuration including two types of BB states has been described. Needless to say, a configuration including only one type of BB state or a configuration including three or more types of BB states may be used. Yes. For example, even if either the first BB winning or the second BB winning is achieved, the configuration for shifting to the large BB state, or the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established under the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode. In this case, the state shifts to the large BB state, and when the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established under the general display mode, the state shifts to the small BB state. Alternatively, when the first BB winning is established under the first suggestion mode or the second suggestion mode, the state shifts to the middle BB state, and when the first BB winning is established under the general display mode, the state shifts to the small BB state. When the second BB winning is established, the state shifts to the large BB state regardless of the display mode at that time. Even if it is a case where it is set as these structures, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (17) In the above-described embodiment, one medal is paid out when a normal small role winning is established. However, a structure in which two medals are paid out may be used. However, with such a configuration, a decrease in the normal small role winning probability associated with an increase in medal payout, an increase in the probability of losing associated therewith, and the like will occur.

  (18) In the above embodiment, when the large BB state ends, the first suggestion mode is shifted to, and when the small BB state ends, the second suggestion mode shifts. However, such a configuration is changed. .

  For example, when the large BB state is finished, the mode is shifted to the general display mode, and when the small BB state is finished, the mode is shifted to the first suggestion mode.

  For example, the second BB winning flag may be carried over, and the general display mode is entered after the end of the BB state. When the first BB winning flag is carried over, the mode is shifted to the first suggestion mode, and when the second BB winning flag is carried over, the mode is not shifted to the suggestion mode. That is, the display mode is shifted depending on the type of the BB winning flag carried over.

  When the mode transition combination is set and the mode transition combination is won in the general display mode, or when the mode transition winning is established, the mode is shifted to the first suggestion mode.

  (19) In the above embodiment, when the large BB state is finished, the mode is shifted to the first suggestion mode, and when the small BB state is finished, the mode is shifted to the second suggestion mode. Even if the state ends, a configuration for shifting to the first suggestion mode may be adopted.

  (20) In the above embodiment, the suggestion mode is ended when the predetermined number of games are played and when the BB winning is established, but the suggestion mode end condition is arbitrary. For example, after a predetermined number of games have been played, the end lottery is performed every game, and the suggestion mode ends when the end lottery is won. Alternatively, the suggestion mode is terminated when a predetermined combination is won or a predetermined winning is established.

  (21) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are bet. However, even after one bet or two bets, the start command is issued. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table and a sliding table corresponding to the betting situation. In the case where the player can play with one bet, the medal payout of the same number as the number of bets is made when a normal small role winning is achieved. In such a case, in order to make the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets less than 100%, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table in which the winning probability of a normal small role is set lower than that of a game with three bets. There is. As a result, when a game is played with one bet, the chances of losing will increase, and the chances of establishing a BB winning will increase. This may lead to an excessive increase in the chances of winning the BB winning, so that when the game is played with a single bet, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are controlled to stop the BB winning. There is a need.

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

  (23) In the above embodiment, a slot machine having three reels arranged in parallel and having three lines as effective lines has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to this configuration. For example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having five effective lines.

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

  (25) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the location of the gaming machine can be solved.

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

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
Lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state (general gaming state);
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least lottery is performed for the first combination (first BB) and the second combination (normal small combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to the large BB state) (a large BB start process of the main control device 101) Function S604),
When a second winning (ordinary small role winning) corresponding to the second combination is established, a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum betting number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means is given as a second benefit. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101),
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first bonus granting means gives the first bonus until the first bonus is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously memorize 1 role winning information,
The display control means includes
When the first combination winning information and the second combination winning information (ordinary small combination winning flag) indicating that the second combination is won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is determined. If it can be established, first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second prize is given priority over the first prize (ordinary small prize winning of the main control device 101). Smooth table setting processing function S356),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specified result (winning when IV = 2-9) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the stop operation means performs a specific operation (When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing at which the combination of the non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2 and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last), the first prize is established. In order to make it possible, the specific display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means (the small part of the main control device 101 so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified. Preferential winning slide table setting processing functions S357, S558),
In at least one of the circulation display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to perform display control, a second role pattern (the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R) that forms the second prize is arranged,
further,
Multiplying the lottery information by the winning probability of the lottery object (index value IV), the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the winning of the lottery object, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established A value is derived for each lottery object, a multiplication value for a lottery object other than the first prize is added, and the value obtained by dividing the added value by the number of bets is less than 1. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize is established when the stop operation means is specified. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so that it is possible, and each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first is determined depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specified. Winning may or may not be achieved. If the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. With this configuration, it is possible to change the timing of establishment of the first prize according to whether or not the stop operation means is specified, the timing at which the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It becomes possible to suppress the establishment time from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the second winning is established, the lottery information is selected for the lottery target and the lottery target by winning a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means. A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the winning case and the number of game media awarded at the time of winning is derived for each lottery object, and the multiplication value of the lottery object where a prize other than the first prize is established Even when the value obtained by dividing the added value by the number of bets is less than 1, the probability of winning the second combination can be set high. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning. Therefore, even when the second prize is established, it is possible to have an expectation that the first combination is won.

  1. gaming machine The gaming machine 1 is provided with a plurality of the specific operations.

  According to this gaming machine, by providing a plurality of specific operations, when the lottery result of the lottery means becomes a specific result, the player can select which specific operation to perform. Therefore, it is possible to change the time when the first prize is established while actively participating in the game.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, a plurality of the specific results are provided, and the specific results and the specific operation are uniquely associated with each other.

  According to this gaming machine, since the specific operation can be determined based on the lottery result of the lottery means, the processing configuration can be simplified. For example, when a single specific result is provided and a plurality of specific operations are provided and the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result, a process of selecting one specific operation from a plurality of specific operations may be performed. is there. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to perform processing for selecting a specific operation separately from the processing for the lottery means to perform lottery, and the processing configuration becomes complicated.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the specific operation is that the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing.

  According to this gaming machine, the first prize can be established or not established depending on whether or not the stop operation means is operated at a predetermined timing.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 4, the specific operation is that the plurality of stop operation means are operated in a predetermined order.

  According to this gaming machine, the first prize can be established or not established depending on whether or not the stop operation means is operated in a predetermined order.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, at least a third role (first small role to eighth small role) is won, When at least one of the circulation display units stores third combination winning information (first small combination winning flag to eighth small combination winning flag) corresponding to the third combination in the winning information storage unit. When the stop operation means is specified, the display control means can perform display control that does not establish the third prize corresponding to the third winning combination (first small winning prize to eighth small winning prize). If the stop operation means is not specified, the display control means can perform display control to establish the third prize, and the third role picture forming each third prize (each reel 32L, 32M, 32R “ "Red Bell" design and "Blue Bell" design ) Game machine, characterized in that a.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, at least the third combination is won. When at least one of the circulation display means stores the third combination winning information corresponding to the third combination in the winning information storage means, the display control means changes the first when the stop operation means is specified. The third prize is formed so that the display control means can perform the display control to establish the third prize if the stop operation means is not specifically operated so that the display control that does not establish the third prize corresponding to the three roles can be performed. Three role patterns are arranged. With such a configuration, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, it is possible to establish the first prize by performing the specific operation of the stop operation means.

  Gaming machine7. In the gaming machine 6, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result (for example, winning when IV = 2), at least the first predetermined combination (for example, the first small combination) as the third combination The winning combination is configured so that the second predetermined combination (for example, the eighth small combination) as the third combination is not won, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result (for example, winning when IV = 9). In some cases, at least the first predetermined combination is not won and the second predetermined combination is won. At least one of the circulation display units includes the lottery result of the lottery unit as the first specified result. If the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result and the second specific operation to be performed is performed on the stop operation means, the display control means corresponds to the first predetermined combination. Make a predetermined prize When the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result, the first specific operation to be performed when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result is the stop operation means When this is done, the first predetermined winning symbol (each reel 32L, 32M) that forms the first predetermined winning is so that the display control means can perform display control to establish a second predetermined winning corresponding to the second predetermined winning. , 32R “red bell” symbol) and a second predetermined role picture (“blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) forming the second predetermined prize.

  According to this gaming machine, when establishing the first prize, it is necessary to perform a specific operation corresponding to the lottery result of the lottery means. When the corresponding specific operation is not performed, the first prize is not Display control of the circulation display means is performed so that the third prize is established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to operate the stop operation means after selecting which specific operation is to be performed by the player, and the time when the first prize is established while actively participating in the game. It becomes possible to suppress becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specific operation is performed when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means. Suggesting effect executing means (auxiliary display unit 65) capable of executing the suggesting effect and determining means (the lottery result command processing function of the display control device 65) for determining whether or not to execute the suggesting effect. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, a suggestion effect suggesting a specific operation may be executed. . By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize according to the determination frequency determined to execute the suggestion effect.

  8. gaming machine In the gaming machine 8, the first transition means (the suggestion mode transition processing functions S810 and S811 of the display control device 81) for shifting to the suggestion effect first mode (the first suggestion mode and the second suggestion mode), and the suggestion effect first A second transition means (suggest mode end processing function S815 of the display control device 81) for transitioning to the suggestion effect second mode (general display mode), which is lower in execution frequency of the suggestion effect than the first mode, A game machine that determines whether or not to execute the suggestion effect based on a current mode.

  According to the present gaming machine, the frequency determined to execute the suggestion effect changes depending on whether the current mode is the suggestion effect first mode or the suggestion effect second mode. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize according to the current mode.

  Gaming machine 10. In the gaming machine 9, the first privilege granting unit is configured to grant a privilege for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (large BB state) advantageous to the player as the first privilege. The transition means is configured to shift to the suggestive effect first mode when the special gaming state is finished, and the second transition means is configured to satisfy a predetermined condition (50 or 65535 games have been played). In this case, the gaming machine is configured to shift from the first suggestion effect mode to the suggestion effect second mode.

  According to the present gaming machine, when the special gaming state is ended, the suggestion effect first mode is shifted to, and when the predetermined condition is satisfied, the suggestion effect second mode is shifted to. Since the transition to the suggestion effect first mode is made when the special game state is finished, it is possible to expect that the first prize will be established at a relatively early game number after the special game state is finished.

  Gaming machine 11. In any one of the gaming machine 8 to the gaming machine 10, the determination unit is configured so that the lottery result of the lottery unit is the specific result and the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage unit. If it is decided not to execute the suggestion effect, the second suggestion effect execution means (indication sound output effect) capable of executing the second suggestion effect (notification sound output effect) not suggesting the specific operation while suggesting that the first combination is won. A gaming machine comprising a speaker 64).

  According to the gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first means winning information is stored in the winning information storage means and the determining means determines not to execute the suggestion effect, While suggesting that one role has been won, a second suggestion effect that does not suggest a specific operation may be executed. With such a configuration, it is possible to prompt the player to perform a specific operation of the stop operation means in a situation where the first prize can be established, and the player can actively participate in the game. .

  Gaming machine 12. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 11, at least one of the circulation display means has a first role pattern (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) forming the first winning a predetermined position. A game in which the second role picture is arranged so that the second role picture can be stopped at the predetermined position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second role picture can be reached. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, at least one of the circulation display means has a predetermined value when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the first role picture forming the first prize can be reached at a predetermined position. The second role picture is arranged so that the second role picture can be stopped at the position. With this configuration, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage unit, the display of the circulation display unit can be controlled so as to preferentially establish the second prize. It becomes possible.

  Gaming machine 13. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 12, the second role picture is arranged on each circulation display unit so that it can be stopped at any position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, the second role picture is arranged on each circulation display means so that it can be stopped at any position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, when the second combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage unit, the second winning can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation unit. Further, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to reduce the player's disadvantage by giving the second privilege. .

  Gaming machine 14. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 13, the first privilege granting unit grants a privilege for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (BB state) advantageous to the player as the first privilege. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to suppress so-called bonus winning establishment time from becoming monotonous.

Gaming machine 15. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
Lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state (general gaming state);
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least lottery is performed for the first combination (first BB) and the second combination (normal small combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to the large BB state) (a large BB start process of the main control device 101) Function S604),
When a second winning (ordinary small role winning) corresponding to the second combination is established, a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum betting number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means is given as a second benefit. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101),
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first bonus granting means gives the first bonus until the first bonus is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously memorize 1 role winning information,
The display control means includes
When the first combination winning information and the second combination winning information (ordinary small combination winning flag) indicating that the second combination is won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is determined. If it can be established, first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second prize is given priority over the first prize (ordinary small prize winning of the main control device 101). Smooth table setting processing function S356),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specified result (winning when IV = 2-9) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the stop operation means performs a specific operation (When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing at which the combination of the non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2 and the middle stop switch 43 is operated last), the first prize is established. In order to make it possible, the specific display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means (the small part of the main control device 101 so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified. Preferential winning slide table setting processing functions S357, S558),
In at least one of the circulation display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to perform display control, a second role pattern (the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R) that forms the second prize is arranged,
further,
A gaming machine, wherein the lottery information is configured such that an expected value of the number of payouts for the bet number is less than 100%.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is controlled. When at least one of the circulation display means is operated with a stop operation means corresponding to the first predetermined picture and the second predetermined picture at a timing at which the first predetermined picture can reach the predetermined position. In the case where the second predetermined picture cannot reach the predetermined position and the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second predetermined picture can reach the predetermined position, the first predetermined picture Are arranged apart from each other so that they cannot reach the predetermined position. For this reason, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first winning may be established by the operation timing of the stop operation means. It may not be established. If the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the establishment timing of the first prize according to the operation timing of the stop operation means, the timing at which the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the establishment timing of the first prize is monotonous. It becomes possible to suppress becoming. According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first prize is established when the stop operation means is specified. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so that it is possible, and each circulation display means is display-controlled so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first is determined depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specified. Winning may or may not be achieved. If the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. With this configuration, it is possible to change the timing of establishment of the first prize according to whether or not the stop operation means is specified, the timing at which the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It becomes possible to suppress the establishment time from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the second winning is established, the number of game media is less than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means, so that the expected value of the number of payouts for the bet number is less than 100%. Even if it becomes the structure used as above, it becomes possible to set high the probability of winning the second combination. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning. Therefore, even when the second prize is established, it is possible to have an expectation that the first combination is won.

  Note that any configuration of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 14 may be appropriately combined with the configuration of the gaming machine 15, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Gaming machine 16. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
Lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state (general gaming state);
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least lottery is performed for a first combination (first BB) and a predetermined combination (first small combination to eighth small combination)
When a first prize (first BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to the large BB state) (a large BB start process of the main control device 101) Function S604),
In a case where a predetermined winning corresponding to the predetermined combination (first small combination winning to eighth small combination winning) is established, the predetermined bet is smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means (1). Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) for granting game media,
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first bonus granting means gives the first bonus until the first bonus is granted. It is configured to be able to continuously memorize 1 role winning information,
The display control means indicates that the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (winning when IV = 2 to 9), and that the first combination winning information and the predetermined combination winning indicating that the predetermined combination has been won If the information (first small winning combination winning flag to eighth small winning combination winning flag) is stored in the winning information storing means, the predetermined winning from the first winning is possible if the predetermined winning can be established. The winning operation is established with priority, and the stop operation means operates the stop switches 42 to 44 at a timing at which a specific operation (the combination of the non-winning symbols can be stopped on the middle line L2), and the middle stop switch 43 In order that the first prize can be established when the last winning operation is performed), each circulation table is set such that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is operated for the specific operation. With specific display control means for displaying control unit (main controller 101 small win preferential prize for sliding table setting processing functions S357, S558),
At least one of the circulation display means is a display in which the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the predetermined winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to control, a predetermined role pattern (the “red bell” symbol and the “blue bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R) that forms the predetermined prize is arranged,
further,
Multiplying the lottery information by the winning probability of the lottery object (index value IV), the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the winning of the lottery object, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established A value is derived for each lottery object, a multiplication value for a lottery object other than the first prize is added, and the value obtained by dividing the added value by the number of bets is less than 1. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first winning combination information and the predetermined winning combination information are stored in the winning information storing means, the stop operation means is specified. Each circulation display means is controlled so that the first prize can be established, and each circulation display means is controlled so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified. Therefore, even if the lottery result of the lottery means is the specified result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first is determined depending on whether or not the stop operation means is specified. Winning may or may not be achieved. Further, when the first winning combination information and the predetermined winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the predetermined winning can be established, the predetermined winning is preferentially established over the first winning. In addition, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. With this configuration, it is possible to change the timing of establishment of the first prize according to whether or not the stop operation means is specified, the timing at which the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the specific result, and the like. It becomes possible to suppress the establishment time from becoming monotonous.

  Furthermore, when the predetermined winning is established, the lottery information is won for the lottery object and the lottery object, by providing a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means. A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the case and the number of game media granted at the time of winning is derived for each lottery object, and the multiplication value of the lottery object for which a prize other than the first prize is established is obtained. Even when the value obtained by adding and dividing the added value by the bet number is less than 1, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the predetermined combination. As a result, in a situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that a predetermined winning is established instead of the first winning. Therefore, even when a predetermined winning is achieved, it is possible to have an expectation that the first combination is won.

  The configuration of the gaming machine 16 may be appropriately combined with the configuration of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 14 after replacing the second role and the third role with a predetermined role. Expected to have an effect.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for general game states. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows a slip table setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows a duplicate winning time process. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The figure which shows an example of a slip table. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. The flowchart which shows a state command process. The flowchart which shows lottery result command processing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel in other embodiment. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for general game states.

DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine as a gaming machine, 32 ... Constructing circulation display means and reel as a circulating body, 41 ... Start lever as start operation means or start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as stop operation means, 56... First credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57... Second credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58... Third credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means 63 ... Upper lamp constituting auxiliary effect section or suggestion effect execution means, 64 ... Speaker constituting auxiliary effect section or second suggestion effect execution means, 65 ... Auxiliary display section constituting auxiliary effect section or suggestion effect execution means , 81... Display control device as sub control board or determining means, 101. Main control device 102 ... CPU constituting various control means such as lottery means and main control means 105 ... ROM constituting predetermined lottery information storage means 106: RAM constituting winning information storage means 106a ... winning information Winning flag storage area as storage means.

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Bet number setting means for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium;
Start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means for storing winning combination information corresponding to the winning combination;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine comprising display control means for controlling display of the means,
Lottery information storage means for storing predetermined lottery information used in the lottery when the gaming state is a predetermined gaming state;
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first role, the second role, and the third role ,
A first privilege granting means for granting a first privilege when a first prize corresponding to the first role is established;
A second privilege granting unit that grants a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the betting number setting unit as a second privilege when a second winning corresponding to the second combination is established ;
A third privilege granting means for granting a larger number of game media than a maximum bet number that can be set by the betting number setting means as a third benefit when a third winning corresponding to the third combination is established ; Prepared,
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information indicating that the first winning combination has been won, the first winning information is continued until the first bonus granting means grants the first bonus. A memorable configuration
The display control means includes
If the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information indicating that the second winning combination is stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning may be established. First display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means so that the second prize is established with priority over the first prize;
When the first combination winning information and the third combination winning information indicating that the third combination is won are stored in the winning information storage unit, the first operation winning information is stored when the stop operation unit is operated in a prescribed manner. Second display control means for controlling display of each of the circulation display means so that the first prize can be established if the stop operation means is not operated to be prescribed so that three winning prizes can be established;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the first winning can be established when the stop operation means is specified. And a specific display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means so that the first prize cannot be established unless the stop operation means is specified.
In at least one of the circulation display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to perform display control, a second role pattern that forms the second prize is arranged ,
The predetermined lottery information is a lottery value obtained by multiplying the winning probability of the lottery object, the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the winning of the lottery object, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established. Derived for the target, and when the multiplication value of the lottery target for which a winning other than the first winning is established is added, the value obtained when the added value is divided by the bet number is set as information that is less than 1 A gaming machine characterized by that.

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