JP5500668B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a slot machine that changes the mode of AT games (notification games) according to the number of medals acquired.

  As a conventional slot machine, a slot machine for executing an AT game is known. When performing AT games, an AT small part is provided. Here, the “AT small combination” is a small combination that wins or does not win depending on the operation timing and pressing order of the stop switch. During a non-AT game, even if the AT small combination is won, the player does not know the operation timing or pressing order of the stop switch, so that the selected AT small combination cannot be won reliably. On the other hand, during an AT game, the operation timing of the stop switch and the pressing order (operation information) for winning the AT small combination when the AT small combination is won are notified. Therefore, during an AT game, the player can easily (reliably) win the winning AT small part by operating the stop switch according to this notification (see, for example, Patent Document 1 and Patent Document 2). ).

  In addition, when an AT game is executed, there is a case where the appearance amount becomes higher than expected. For this reason, a slot machine has been proposed that manages the appearance of balls (medal difference number) during an AT game and interrupts AT games when the medal acquisition number (difference number) reaches an upper limit (for example, (See Patent Document 3).

Japanese Patent No. 3302975 Japanese Patent No. 3509699 JP 2002-346028 A

  However, in the above-described conventional technique, first, when an AT small part needs a push, an advanced player can surely win the AT small part at the time of notification, but is not good at the push. In the case of a beginner, even if notified, it was not always possible to win an AT small part. For this reason, even for beginners, it may be difficult to increase the payout rate even when shifting to AT games. In particular, if there are many failures in the announcement, there is a problem that the game play rate remains in a state that is not particularly different from that of a normal game, despite being an AT game.

  Secondly, in the technique of Patent Document 3, when the number of acquired medals reaches the upper limit before satisfying the normal end condition of the AT game (for example, the upper limit of the number of games), the AT game is suddenly interrupted and a notification is made. Was never done. For this reason, if the number of acquired medals reaches the upper limit before satisfying the normal end condition of the AT game, there is a problem that the player gives the player the impression that the AT game is punctured.

  Therefore, the problem to be solved by the present invention is that even if it is a beginner, during AT games, it is possible to secure a payout rate exceeding the normal game, and to place certain restrictions on the AT game play. Further, it is possible not to give the player the impression that the AT game ends suddenly.

The present invention solves the above problems by the following means. An example of a corresponding embodiment is shown in parentheses.
The invention of claim 1
A plurality of reels (31) displaying a plurality of types of symbols;
A role lottery means (61) for drawing a role;
When the reel rotation start command is received (when the start switch 41 is operated), all the reels are rotated, and when the stop switch (42) is operated by the player, the combination lottery means Reel control means (64) for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop switch at a position corresponding to the lottery result of the combination,
In the specific gaming state (RT1 game), the role lottery means winning a specific role A (small role 3A to small role 3C) and winning a specific role B (replay 2) as different role lottery results. A lottery of the roles so as to have a first specified winning that is not and a second specified winning that is won for the specified role B and not for the specified role A ;
The reel control means determines the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination A according to the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop switch by the player when the first specific winning is made by the combination lottery means. The reel is controlled to stop so as to have a case where it is stopped and a case where it is not stopped,
The reel control means stops the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B on the active line according to the pressing order of the stop switch by the player when the second specific winning is made by the combination lottery means. The reel is controlled to stop so as to have a case and a case where it is not stopped,
When the specific combination B is won in the specific gaming state and the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B is stopped on the active line, the specific gaming state is ended and the player is disadvantaged more than the specific gaming state. Control to shift to a different gaming state (RT2 gaming)
A first notifying the player of operation information of the stop switch for stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination A on the effective line when the first specific winning is made by the combination lottery means. Notification means;
When a second particular elected the combination lottery means, a second notifying the pressing order of the stop switch for the not to stop the activated line the combination of symbols corresponding to a particular combination B to the player An informing means, and
When the state shifts to the specific gaming state, a condition for executing both notifications (AT1 game) by the first notification unit and the second notification unit and ending notification by the first notification unit in the specific gaming state is as follows. When it is satisfied (when it is determined that the difference number is equal to or larger than the reference value) , the notification by the first notification unit is stopped and the notification by the second notification unit is continued (AT2 game is executed). It is characterized by being controlled.

(Function)
In the present invention, when shifting to the specific gaming state, first, when the first specific winning is achieved, the first notification means notifies the operation information for winning the specific combination A, and the second specific winning operation information for not winning a particular combination B by the second notification unit is notified when it becomes.
Thus, when the first specific winning is made , the specific combination A can be won by operating the stop switch according to the notification, and the game medium can be obtained. In addition, when the second specific winning is made, it is possible to avoid the winning of the specific combination B by an appropriate pressing order of the stop switch, so that even a beginner can easily avoid the winning of the specific combination B. Can be prevented from falling from a specific gaming state.

And when the conditions which complete | finish the alerting | reporting by a 1st alerting | reporting means are satisfy | filled , the alerting | reporting by a 1st alerting | reporting means stops. However, the notification by the second notification means is continued.
For this reason, although the degree of increase of the game medium is less than that when the notification by the first notification means is performed, it is possible to maintain a gaming state advantageous to the player.
In addition, in the specific gaming state, both notifications by the first notification unit and the second notification unit do not stop suddenly, so that the player is not given the impression that the notification is suddenly stopped.

  In addition, when only the notification by the second notification unit is given in the specific gaming state, it is arbitrary when the notification by the second notification unit is terminated thereafter. For example, the process may be ended when a predetermined condition is satisfied (when winning such as BB or when a predetermined number of games have been consumed). Alternatively, unless the power of the slot machine is turned off, the specific gaming state in which the notification by the second notification unit is performed may not be terminated.

  According to the present invention, even if it is a beginner, in the specific game state, it is possible to secure a payout rate exceeding a game state other than the specific game state, for example, a normal game. In addition, it is possible to place certain restrictions on the game balls in a specific game state. Furthermore, it is possible to prevent the player from giving an impression that the specific gaming state is suddenly ended.

It is a block diagram which shows the outline of control of the slot machine in this embodiment. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a display window and a reel, and an effective line. It is a figure which shows the combination of the kind of combination, the number of payout, etc., and a symbol. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table in a non-RT game and an internal middle game. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table in RT1 game and RT2 game. It is a figure which shows the role lottery table in a special game. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol which stops on the active line at the time of winning of small combination 3A-small combination 3C. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the stop switch operated first and the winning combination at the time of the overlap winning of Replay 1 and Replay 2 and at the time of overlapping winning of Replay 1, Replay 2 and Replay 3. It is a figure explaining transition of a gaming state. It is a figure which shows the data table which determines a reference value. It is a figure which shows the data table which determines the reference value in 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the small combination 4A-small combination 4C in 3rd Embodiment, the pushing order of a stop switch, and the presence or absence of a prize.

Hereinafter, an embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. In the slot machine 10 of the following embodiment, medals are used as game media. However, the present invention is not limited to medals and may be game balls or the like.
<First Embodiment>
FIG. 1 is a block diagram showing an outline of control of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment. The game control means 60 of the slot machine 10 is means for controlling the entire slot machine 10 and controls the lottery of the winning combination, the drive control of the reels 31, the payout at the time of winning, and the output of effects. The game control means 60 is provided on a control board (not shown). The game control means 60 is a CPU for performing calculations, a ROM for storing programs necessary for the progress of games and the output of effects, etc. A RAM or the like for temporarily storing data and the like taken in when performing control is provided.

  In the present embodiment, the game control means 60 is illustrated as one, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the main control board having the game control means 60 for controlling the progress of the game and the effect for controlling the output of the effect. A sub-control board having the control means 70 may be provided separately, and the main control board may be configured to transmit information necessary for production output to the sub-control board.

As shown in FIG. 1, a bet switch 40, a start switch 41, and a (left, middle, right) stop switch 42 are electrically connected to the input side (left side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60. Yes.
The bet switch 40 is a switch operated when the player inserts a stored medal for the game. In this embodiment, in any game, it is set so that three medals are inserted and a game is played, and as the bet switch 40, one for inserting three medals is provided.
The medal insertion slot 43 is a part where the player inserts an actual medal. Inserting a medal from the medal insertion slot 43 plays the same role as operating the bet switch 40.

Furthermore, the start switch 41 is a switch operated by the player when starting the reels 31 (all of left, middle, and right).
Further, the (left, middle, right) stop switch 42 is a switch operated by the player when the corresponding reel 31 is stopped.

A motor 32 is electrically connected to the output side (right side in FIG. 1) of the game control means 60.
The motor 32 is for rotating the reels 31, is connected to the center of rotation of each reel 31, and is controlled by a reel control means 64 described later. Here, the reel 31 includes a left reel 31, a middle reel 31, and a right reel 31, and a stop switch 42 that is operated when the left reel 31 is stopped is the left stop switch 42, and when the middle reel 31 is stopped. The stop switch 42 to be operated is the middle stop switch 42, and the stop switch 42 to be operated when stopping the right reel 31 is the right stop switch 42.

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

FIG. 3 is a view showing the positional relationship between each reel 31 and a display window (transparent window) 11 provided in the front mask portion (front door, not shown) of the slot machine 10. In the present embodiment, three reels 31 (left reel 31, middle reel 31, and right reel 31) are provided in parallel in the horizontal direction in this embodiment. Further, each reel 31 is arranged so that three symbols that are continuous in the vertical direction can be seen from the display window 11. Therefore, the display windows 11 of the slot machine 10 are arranged so that a total of 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be seen.
In this specification, in FIG. 3, for example, the position where the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 31 stops is “upper”, the position where the “red 7” symbol stops is “middle”, “ The position where the symbol “RP” is stopped is referred to as “lower stage”.

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

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

The valid line and the invalid line are set according to the number of inserted medals, but in the present embodiment, as described above, in any game, the game is set with three medals inserted. Has been. In all games, all five symbol combination lines L1 to L5 are set as valid lines, and no invalid lines are set.
The number of medals inserted is not limited to this, and may be one or two. Furthermore, only a part of the five symbol combination lines L1 to L5 may be set as valid lines (the rest are invalid lines) according to the number of medals inserted, the game state, and the like.

Further, in FIG. 1, the output side of the game control means 60 is electrically connected to effect output devices such as the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23.
The lamps 21 are effects lamps for the slot machine 10 and are turned on in a predetermined pattern when predetermined conditions are satisfied. The lamp 21 is arranged on the inner peripheral side of each reel 31 and is a back lamp (not shown) for illuminating from behind the symbols displayed on the reel 31 (three symbols that are continuously visible from the display window 11). ), And an upper lamp and a side lamp (not shown) which are arranged on the front surface of the housing of the slot machine 10 and blink when a winning combination is made.

The speaker 22 outputs a predetermined sound when a predetermined condition is satisfied in order to perform various effects during the game.
Furthermore, the image display device 23 is composed of a liquid crystal display, a dot display, or the like, and displays various effect images during the game and operation information such as the pressing order of the stop switch 42 during the AT game described later. It is.

FIG. 4 is a diagram showing a combination of symbols corresponding to a type of a combination (a combination selected by a combination lottery means 61 described later), a payout number, and the like in the present embodiment. As shown in FIG. 4, the roles are roughly classified into a special role, a small role, and a replay.
A combination of symbols corresponding to each combination and the number of payouts at the time of winning are determined. As a result, when all the reels 31 are stopped, when the symbol combination corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (the winning combination wins), the number of medals corresponding to the combination is paid out. However, the number of payouts at the time of winning a special role is set to 0. In replay, medals are automatically inserted.

In the combination, first, the special combination is a combination that shifts from the normal game to the special game. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 4, BB (first type big bonus) and RB (regular bonus) are provided as special roles.
When each BB or RB wins, there is no payout of medals in the game, but the next game shifts to a special game BB game or RB game, respectively. The BB game and the RB game are games advantageous to the player who can expect to win medals more than the normal game by setting the payout rate to exceed 1.

BB has two types, BBA and BBB, and is set so that the combination of symbols is different. Note that BBA and BBB are independent roles (separate flags), and one of them is set to win when winning.
Other special combinations include 2BB (second type big bonus, also referred to as MB (middle bonus)) and SB (single bonus), which are not provided in the present embodiment.

  The small role is a role in which a predetermined number of medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, a small role 1, a small role 2, and a small role 3 (small role 3A to small role 3C) are provided. The combination of symbols differs for each small role. Note that “any” in the small part 1 means an arbitrary symbol. That is, when the symbol “cherry” stops on the effective line of the left reel 31, regardless of the stop symbol of the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, the small combination 1 is won.

  Furthermore, in FIG. 4, the replay is a re-playing role that allows a re-play that maintains the number of medals inserted in the game. In the present embodiment, three types of replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 are provided as replays.

In each of the above-mentioned combinations, if the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination does not stop on the active line in the game selected for the combination, a combination that is carried over after the next game and a combination that is not carried over are determined. .
Examples of the carry-over are BB (BBA, BBB) and RB which are special roles. When winning BB or RB, control to carry over the winning of BB or RB after the next game in the game until the combination of symbols corresponding to BB or RB stops on the active line when the reel 31 stops Is done.

  In this way, the winning combination of BB and RB is carried over, while the small combination and replay that are roles other than BB and RB are not carried over. In the lottery of a combination, when a small combination or replay is won, the winning combination is valid only in the game, and the winning combination is not carried over after the next game. In other words, in the game where these winning combinations are won, the reel 31 is controlled so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination can be stopped (winning) on the active line, regardless of whether the winning combination is won or not. At the end of the game, the right to the winning combination will cease.

  Note that a game that is not won by BB or RB (a game in which the winning of BB or RB is not carried over) is referred to as “non-internal”. In addition, in the game before the game, BB or RB is won, but the combination of symbols corresponding to the won BB or RB is not stopped on the active line (not winning) The game in which the winning is carried over) is called “inside”.

  At the start of the game, the player operates the bet switch 40 to insert a previously stored medal, or inserts a medal from the medal insertion slot 43, and operates (turns on) the start switch 41. When the start switch 41 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls to drive all the motors 32 and rotate all the reels 31. As the reel 31 is rotated by the motor 32 in this way, the symbols on the reel 31 are moved and displayed in the vertical direction in the display window 11 at a predetermined speed.

  Then, the player presses the stop switch 42 to stop the rotation of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 (for example, the left reel 31 corresponding to the left stop switch 42). When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal generated at that time is input to the game control means 60. When the game control means 60 (specifically, the reel control means 64 described later) receives this signal, it controls the drive of the motor 32 corresponding to the stop switch 42 and controls the stop of the reel 31 related to the motor 32. I do. When all of the reels 31 are stopped, when a combination of symbols corresponding to any of the combinations stops on the active line (when the winning combination of the combination is awarded), a medal corresponding to the winning combination is paid out. Done.

  As shown in FIG. 1, the game control means 60 includes the following combination lottery means 61 and the like. The following means in the present embodiment are examples, and the game control means 60 is not limited to the means shown in the present embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  First, the “game state” of the present embodiment is roughly divided into a normal game and a special game. The “special game” corresponds to a BB game and an RB game in the present embodiment. The “normal game” refers to a game other than a special game, and a non-RT game, an internal medium game, an RT1 game, and an RT2 game are provided. Note that the non-RT game, the RT1 game, and the RT2 game are all non-internal games.

“RT (Replay Time) game” means a game in which the winning probability of replay is different from that of non-RT games in a broad sense, and in a narrow sense, the winning probability of replay is set higher than that of non-RT games. This refers to games that have a higher game appearance rate than non-RT games. The RT1 game in this embodiment means the latter, and the RT2 game means the former.
Furthermore, the latter includes a gaming state in which the number of owned medals gradually increases as the game progresses, a gaming state in which the number of owned medals is maintained substantially as the game progresses, or the number of owned medals also depends on the progress of the game. Although any game state that hardly decreases is included, the RT1 game of the present embodiment is a game state in which the number of owned medal gradually increases as the game progresses.

In the RT1 game of the present embodiment, the winning probability of the replay 1 is 1 / 1.3, and the replay 1 frequently wins and wins. If Replay 1 wins, it is not necessary to insert medals in the next game, so that the gaming state with good medals is achieved.
Further, in the present embodiment, “AT (Assist Time) game” is provided as a game state other than the above game state. AT games are executed only in RT1 games. This point will be described later. The characteristics of each gaming state and the transition between gaming states will be described later.

  The combination lottery table 62A in FIG. 5 is a combination lottery table 62 used in non-RT games. In FIG. 5, when one winning combination is provided, it means that the winning combination is independent. On the other hand, “+” means that a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously in the game. For example, “BBA + Replay 3” means that BBA and Replay 3 are won simultaneously. Similarly, “Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3” means that three roles of Replay 1, Replay 2, and Replay 3 are won in duplicate.

  The roles to be drawn in the role lottery table 62A are special roles (BBA, BBB, and RB), small role 1, small role 2, small role 3A, small role 3B, small role 3C, replay 1, and replay 3. A single winning and a duplicate winning of BBA + Replay 3, BBB + Replay 3, Replay 1 + Replay 2, Replay 1 + Replay 2 + Replay 3 are provided.

That is, BBA and BBB have a case where they are won by themselves and a case where they are won by overlapping with Replay 3. Similarly, the replay 3 has a case where it wins alone and a case where it wins redundantly with BBA or BBB. Further, the replay 2 is set not to win alone, but to be overlapped with the replay 1 or the replay 1 and the replay 3.
Note that the small combination 3 has a winning probability of 1/5 as a whole, and is divided into three equal parts and assigned to the small combination 3A to the small combination 3C.

  Also, the role lottery table 62B is a role lottery table 62 used in the internal game, and is different from the role lottery table 62A in that a special role is not lottery as compared to the role lottery table 62A. In other words, once a special role is won in the non-inside, the special role wins and shifts to a special game, and the special role is drawn until the special game ends and the game shifts to a game other than the special game. Absent. Therefore, only the small combination and replay are drawn in the interior. Therefore, each BBA and BBB single winning, and redundant winning between BBA or BBB and Replay 3 are not provided.

The combination lottery table 62C shown in FIG. 6 is the combination lottery table 62 used in the RT1 game. Compared with the role lottery table 62A, only the winning probability of the replay 1 is different. In the winning lottery table 62C, the winning probability of Replay 1 is set to a high probability of 1 / 1.3.
The combination lottery table 62D is a combination lottery table 62 used in the RT2 game, and only the winning probability of the replay 1 is different from the combination lottery table 62A. In the winning lottery table 62D, the winning probability of the replay 1 is set to 1 / 7.4.

Furthermore, the combination lottery table 62E shown in FIG. 7 is a combination lottery table 62 used in special games (BB game and RB game). First, only small combinations are drawn, and special combinations and replays are not selected. Furthermore, the small combination 3A, the small combination 3B, and the small combination 3C are not won by themselves, and these three small combinations 3A to 3C are always set to overlap. Further, the winning probability is set to 1 / 1.1. That is, in the special game, the game is set so that almost every game, the small combination 3A, the small combination 3B, and the small combination 3C are overlapped.
Using any of the above-mentioned combination lottery tables 62A to 62E, the combination lottery means 61 performs a combination lottery when the game and start switch 41 are operated.

  The replay 3 has a role as an opportunity. This is because the replay 3 may be won in duplicate with the BB in addition to the case where the winner is alone. Therefore, the player can expect to win BB when Replay 3 wins.

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

Furthermore, as described above, since the winning of the small role and the replay is not carried over, even if the small role or the replay is won in the game and the winning flag 63a of the small role or the replay is turned on, the game ends. Sometimes the winning flag 63a is turned off.
On the other hand, since winning of BB and RB is carried over, when winning BB or RB in the game and the winning flag 63a related to the winning BB or RB is turned on, until that BB or RB wins The on state is maintained, and it is turned off when the BB or RB wins.

  For example, when the BBA is won in the game, the BBA winning flag 63a is turned on, and when the BBA is not won in the game, the BBA winning flag 63a is kept on. In the next game (inside game), when winning the small combination 2, the winning flag 63a of the small combination 2 is turned on in addition to the winning flag 63a related to the BBA that is already on. If the BBA is not won at the end of the game, the winning flag 63a related to the BBA is kept on, and the winning flag 63a of the small combination 2 is turned off.

  Further, when BBA and Replay 3 are won in the game, the BBA winning flag 63a and the Replay 3 winning flag 63a are turned on. As will be described later, in this case, the replay 3 is always controlled to win. Therefore, at the end of the game, the winning flag 63a of Replay 3 is turned off, but the winning flag 63a related to BBA is kept on.

  When the reel control means 64 receives a reel rotation start command, particularly in this embodiment, when the start switch 41 is operated (when a signal indicating that the start switch 41 has been operated is received), all (3 The reel 31 is controlled to start rotating. Further, the reel control means 64 refers to the ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a in the game after the winning lottery is performed by the winning lottery means 61, and the stop position determination table corresponding to ON / OFF of the winning flag 63a. 65, and when the stop switch 42 is operated, the stop position of the reel 31 corresponding to the stop switch 42 is determined based on the timing when the stop switch 42 is operated, and the motor 32 is turned on. Drive control is performed to stop the reel 31 at the determined position.

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

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

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

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

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

  Further, the reel control means 64 causes the combination of symbols corresponding to any one combination to be stopped on the active line in a game in which a plurality of winning flags 63a are ON (a game in which a plurality of winning combinations are won simultaneously). The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that combinations of symbols corresponding to a plurality of combinations do not stop at the effective line at the same time.

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the reel control means 64 includes a push order detection means 64a. The push order detecting means 64a detects which one of the left, middle and right stop switches 42 is operated when the stop switch 42 is operated by the player. The push order detection means 64a may detect the push order of the stop switch 42 uniformly for each game, but in this embodiment, in particular, when replay 1 and replay 2 are overlapped, and replay 1, replay 2, replay In the case of the third winning combination, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 is detected.
The push order detecting means 64a may detect the first (first) operated stop switch 42 and the second operated stop switch 42 (if the first and second are detected, the last one is detected). In the present embodiment, it is detected whether the stop switch 42 operated first is left, middle, or right.

  When the stop switch 42 is operated, a signal indicating that the stop switch 42 has been operated is input to the push order detecting means 64a. By discriminating this signal, the push order detecting means 64a detects which stop switch 42 has been operated.

  The stop position determination table 65 is provided for each on / off state of the winning flag 63a, that is, for each lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61, and the reel 31 at the moment when the stop switch 42 is operated. The stop position of the reel 31 with respect to the position is determined. In each stop position determination table 65, for example, when the stop switch 42 is operated at the moment when the 0th symbol (“red 7” in the case of the left reel 31) passes the upper stage (may be the middle stage or the lower stage). The stop position is determined such that the number of symbols is controlled to move and the number of symbols is stopped in the upper stage.

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

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

  The small role 1 table is used when the winning flag 63a of only the small role 1 is on (when the small role 1 is won in the non-internal middle game), and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the small role 1 When the combination of symbols corresponding to is stopped on the active line, and the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 1 cannot be stopped on the active line, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the active line. As described above, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

  The same applies to the small role 2 table, the replay 1 table, and the replay 3 table. In the small role 1 table, “small role 1” is changed to “small role 2”, “replay 1”, and “replay 3”, respectively. It is equivalent to what is read as “

  Further, the small role 3A table is used when the winning flag 63a of only the small role 3A is ON (when the small role 3A is won in the non-internal middle game), and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the small role 3A table is used. The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination 3A is stopped on the effective line, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 3A cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of specific symbols is stopped on the effective line. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

  Here, the “specific symbol combination” in the small role 3A table is a symbol combination that appears when the symbol “red 7” cannot be stopped on the active line when the left reel 31 is stopped. Blue 7 or white 7 "-" RP "-" RP "is set. Since this specific symbol combination is not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, even if the specific symbol combination stops on the active line, the small combination 3A is won or a predetermined number of medals are paid out. There is no. However, when a specific symbol combination stops on the active line in a specific gaming state, a gaming state transition described later is performed.

  The small role 3B table is used when the winning flag 63a of only the small role 3B is ON (when the small role 3B is won in the non-internal middle game), and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, the small role 3B table is used. The combination of symbols corresponding to the combination 3B is stopped on the effective line, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 3B cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of specific symbols is stopped on the effective line. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

  Here, the “specific symbol combination” in the small role 3B table is a symbol combination that appears when the symbol “blue 7” cannot be stopped on the active line when the left reel 31 is stopped. Red 7 or white 7 "-" RP "-" RP "is set. Like the above, this specific symbol combination is not a symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the winning combination of the small role 3B or the predetermined number of medals will not be paid out, but in a specific gaming state A state transition takes place.

  Furthermore, the small role 3C table is used when the winning flag 63a of only the small role 3C is on (when the small role 3C is won in the non-internal middle game), and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, The combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 3C is stopped on the effective line, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the small role 3C cannot be stopped on the effective line, the combination of the specific symbols is stopped on the effective line. In addition, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined.

Here, the “specific symbol combination” in the small role 3C table is a symbol combination that appears when the symbol “white 7” cannot be stopped on the active line when the left reel 31 is stopped. Red 7 or blue 7 "-" RP "-" RP "is set. This specific symbol combination is not a symbol combination corresponding to a winning combination, as described above, and a small role 3C winning or a predetermined number of medals are not paid out, but in a specific gaming state A state transition takes place.
FIG. 8 is a diagram showing combinations of symbols that stop on the active line when winning the above-mentioned small roles 3A to 3C.

  Further, the replay 1 / replay 2 table is used when the winning flag 63a of the replay 1 and the replay 2 is on (when the replay 1 and the replay 2 are overlapped and won), and within the range of the stop control of the reel 31, When the first operated stop switch 42 is the left stop switch 42, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 is stopped on the active line, and the first operated stop switch 42 is the middle or right stop switch 42. In some cases, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 is stopped on the effective line.

The replay 1 / replay 2 / replay 3 table is used when the winning flag 63a of replay 1, replay 2 and replay 3 is on (when replay 1, replay 2 and replay 3 are both won) When the stop switch 42 operated first within the range of the stop control 31 is the right stop switch 42, the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 is stopped on the effective line, and the stop switch 42 operated first. When is the left or middle stop switch 42, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 is stopped at the effective line.
FIG. 9 is a diagram showing the relationship between the stop switch 42 operated first and the winning combination at the time of overlapping winning of Replay 1 and Replay 2 and at the time of overlapping winning of Replay 1, Replay 2 and Replay 3. is there.

  In the BBA / Replay 3 table, when the winning flag 63a of BBA and Replay 3 is ON (when both BBA and Replay 3 are won in a non-internal game, or in Replay 3 in a BBA internal game) In the range of the stop control of the reel 31, priority is given to first stopping the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 on the effective line, and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 to the effective line. When it cannot be stopped, the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the BBA is stopped at the effective line.

  Further, the BBB / Replay 3 table is the same as described above, and corresponds to the BBA / Replay 3 table in which “BBA” is replaced with “BBB”.

  Furthermore, the small role 3A, small role 3B, and small role 3C table shows that when the winning flag 63a of the small role 3A, the small role 3B, and the small role 3C is ON (the small role 3A, the small role 3B, And a combination of any one of the small roles 3A, 3B, or 3C within the range of stop control of the reel 31 as an active line. The stop position of the reel 31 is determined so as to be stopped.

  In addition, in the inside of BB (BBA or BBB) or RB, when winning a single combination of a small role 1, a small role 2, a small role 3A to a small role 3C, or a replay 1, At the time of duplicate winning of Replay 1 to Replay 3, the winning winning combination or priority is given priority, and if the winning winning combination or replay cannot be won, then the BB carrying over the winning or A stop position determination table 65 in which the stop position of the reel 31 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to RB is stopped at the effective line is used.

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

Next, the relationship between the symbol arrangement of the reels 31 and stop control will be described.
As shown in FIG. 2, in all the reels 31, “RP” symbols are arranged at intervals of 5 symbols or less. As a result, the reel control means 64 can always stop the symbol “RP” on a desired effective line regardless of which moment the reel 31 is positioned and the stop switch 42 is operated. Therefore, when the replay 1 is won, the reel control means 64 can always stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the replay 1 on the effective line.

  Similarly, in the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31, the “bell” symbols are arranged at intervals within 5 symbols. Thus, regardless of the moment when the middle or right reel 31 is positioned, the reel control means 64 is able to “bell” the desired effective line for the middle and right reels 31. The design of can be stopped. As described above, the reel control means 64 can always stop the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 2 and the symbol combination corresponding to the replay 3 to the effective line.

  For the left reel 31, the symbols “cherry” are arranged at intervals of seven symbols. For this reason, even if the left stop switch 42 is operated at any moment when the left reel 31 is positioned, the reel control means 64 can stop the symbol “cherry” on any effective line. Therefore, when the small combination 1 is won, the reel control means 64 can always stop the combination of symbols corresponding to the small combination 1 on the effective line.

  In addition, the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” are arranged at No. 0, No. 14, and No. 7 (at intervals of 7 symbols), respectively. For this reason, the reel control means 64 can stop only one of the three symbols on the effective line. For example, in order for the “red 7” symbol to stop on the active line, the symbols 0 to 2 are located in the display window 11 from the moment when the symbols 15 to 17 are located in the display window 11. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 until the moment. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at a position other than the above, the “red 7” symbol cannot be stopped.

Similarly, in order for the “Blue 7” symbol to stop on the active line, the symbols No. 14 to No. 16 enter the display window 11 from the moment the symbols No. 8 to No. 10 are located in the display window 11. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 until the moment of positioning. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at a position other than the above, the symbol “blue 7” cannot be stopped.
Similarly, in order for the symbol “white 7” to stop at the active line, symbols 7 to 9 are displayed in the display window 11 from the moment when the symbols 1 to 3 are located in the display window 11. It is necessary to operate the left stop switch 42 until the moment of being located at the position. When the left stop switch 42 is operated at a position other than the above, the “white 7” symbol cannot be stopped.

  Therefore, when winning the small combination 3A, the small combination 3B, or the small combination 3C, if the left stop switch 42 is not operated at the timing at which a predetermined symbol of the left reel 31 stops on the effective line, even if the small combination 3A Even if the small role 3B or the small role 3C is won, the winning combination cannot be won.

On the other hand, the symbols “red 7”, “blue 7”, and “white 7” are arranged at intervals of 7 symbols. For this reason, the reel control means 64 can always stop any one symbol of “red 7”, “blue 7”, or “white 7” on the effective line.
Therefore, when the small winning combination 3A, the small winning combination 3B and the small winning combination 3C are won in the special game, the reel control means 64 is always assigned to any one of the small winning combination 3A, the small winning combination 3B or the small winning combination 3C. Corresponding symbol combinations can be stopped on the active line.

  Further, when the small role 3A table, the small role 3B table, or the small role 3C table is used, the reel control means 64 has a symbol corresponding to the selected small role 3A, small role 3B, or small role 3C. Whenever the combination cannot be stopped on the active line, the above-mentioned specific symbol combination can be stopped on the active line.

  On the other hand, the symbol of “watermelon” is arranged with an interval exceeding 5 symbols. As a result, when winning the winning combination 2, if the stop switch 42 is not operated at the timing when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination 2 stops on the effective line, the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination 2 does not stop on the effective line. The same applies to “Red 7” related to BBA, “Blue 7” related to BBB, and “White 7” related to RB.

In addition, when BBA or BBB and replay 3 are won simultaneously, the winning of replay 3 is given priority, but as described above, in this embodiment, the combination of symbols corresponding to replay 3 is always stopped on the active line. In this case, there is no case where BBA or BBB wins.
The same applies to the small winning 1 or replay 1 single winning in the internal game, or when multiple replays are overlapped.

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

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

The special game control means 68 controls the start of the BB game or RB game, the progress of the game during the BB game or RB game, and the end of the BB game or RB game, which are special games of the present embodiment.
When a combination of symbols corresponding to BBA or BBB stops on the active line during the game, BBA or BBB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the BB game from the next game.
In the BB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the above-described combination lottery table 62E.

In the present embodiment, as the BB game end condition, the number of medals paid out during the BB game is set to 450 or more.
For this reason, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the BB game, keeps updating the number of coins paid out for each game, and the counted payout number becomes 450 or more. When it is determined, it is determined that the BB game end condition is satisfied.

Further, during the game, when the symbol combination corresponding to the RB is stopped on the active line, the RB is won, and the special game control means 68 controls to start the RB game from the next game.
In the RB game, the lottery of the combination is performed using the combination lottery table 62E as in the BB game.
In the present embodiment, the RB game end condition is set such that the number of medals paid out during the RB game is 100 or more.
Therefore, the special game control means 68 counts the number of medals paid out during the RB game, keeps updating the number of medals paid out for each game, and the counted number of paid-outs becomes 100 or more. When it is determined, it is determined that the RB game end condition is satisfied.

The game state control means 69 is a normal game (non-RT game, RT1 game, RT2 game (the above is all non-internal medium game), internal medium game), special game (BB game, RB) in the game state of this embodiment. It controls the transition between games).
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state. In FIG. 10, first, the transition of the gaming state will be described with reference to the RT2 game.

The RT2 game continues until [1] BB (BBA or BBB) or RB is won, or [2] 1000 games are consumed without winning BB or RB. When BB or RB is won during RT2 game and BB or RB does not win in the game, the game shifts from the next game to the internal game. When the BB or RB is won in the RT2 game and the BB or RB wins in the game, the game shifts from the next game to the BB game or RB game without going through the internal game.
In addition, when 1000 games are consumed without winning BB or RB in RT2 games, the game shifts from the next game to a non-RT game. This is because when 1000 games are trapped in the RT2 game, a so-called ceiling AT described later is activated.

The inside game is continued until the winning BB or RB wins. When the winning BB or RB wins in the internal game, the game shifts from the next game to the BB game or RB game, respectively.
After the end of the BB game, the game state control means 69 controls to shift to the non-RT game. On the other hand, after the end of the RB game, the game state control means 69 controls to shift to the RT2 game.

  In non-RT games, a specific symbol combination is continued until it stops at the active line. That is, a combination of symbols ("red 7 / blue 7 / white 7"-"RP" which appears when any of the small roles 3A to 3C is won and the selected small roles 3A to 3C do not win a prize. -Continue until "RP") stops at the active line. In addition, according to the symbol arrangement as described above, when winning a small role 3A to small role 3C, the winning combination 3A to small role 3C wins with a probability of approximately 1/3, and it is specified with a probability of approximately 2/3. The combination of symbols stops at the active line.

When a combination of specific symbols in the non-RT game stops on the active line, the game state control means 69 shifts the game state from the next game to the RT1 game (AT1 game). Note that even if Replay 2 wins in a non-RT game, the game state does not change.
In addition, when a BB or RB is won in a non-RT game and the BB or RB does not win in the game, the game shifts to an internal game. Furthermore, when BB or RB wins in a game won for BB or RB, the game shifts to BB game or RB game, respectively.

  The RT1 game is continued until [1] Replay 2 wins or [2] BB or RB wins. When Replay 2 wins in RT1 game, it shifts to RT2 game. On the other hand, when BB or RB wins, it shifts to an internal game or shifts to BB game or RB game in the same manner as described above.

In the RT1 game, an AT game is executed. In particular, the AT game according to the present embodiment includes an AT1 game and an AT2 game. When the AT1 game ends, the AT game shifts. Here, both the AT1 game and the AT2 game are RT1 games. In addition, when the Replay 2 wins during the execution of the AT1 game or the AT2 game and the RT1 game ends, the AT1 game or the AT2 game also ends at the same time. These AT1 games and AT2 games will be described later.
Note that RT games and AT games are also referred to as “ART games”.

In FIG. 1, the effect control means 70 controls the output of effects from the lamp 21, the speaker 22, and the image display device 23 described above.
The effect control means 70 selects an effect pattern for each game based on the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means 61. Particularly in this embodiment, a plurality of types of effect patterns are provided in advance. Then, the effect control means 70 selects one effect pattern by lottery using software random numbers after the role lottery means 61 has been drawn at the start of the game.

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

The effect control means 70 includes AT game control means 70a.
Here, “AT (Assist Time) game” is also referred to as “notification game”, and when winning a winning combination, operation information of the stop switch 42 for winning the winning combination, or a stop for preventing winning the winning combination. This is a game for notifying operation information of the switch 42. In particular, in the AT game of the present embodiment, first, when winning a small combination 3A to 3C, the operation information of the stop switch 42 for winning the selected small combination 3A to 3C is notified ( First notification means). Here, “operation information of the stop switch 42” is information relating to the symbol of the left reel 31.

  For example, when winning the small role 3A, “Red 7” or “Red” is notified. When such a notification is made, the player aims to stop the “red 7” symbol on the active line (in the display window 11) when the left stop switch 42 is operated. The symbol can be stopped at the active line. In addition, when the small role 3A to the small role 3C are elected, the symbols such as “red 7” of the left reel 31 stop for the middle reel 31 and the right reel 31 no matter what timing the stop switch 42 is operated. The reel 31 is controlled to stop so that the “bell” symbol stops on the activated line. Therefore, the middle stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 42 may be operated without aiming a specific symbol.

Similarly, when winning the small role 3B, “blue 7” or “blue” is notified. Similarly, when winning the small role 3C, “White 7” or “White” is notified.
If the notification as described above is performed and the left stop switch 42 is operated in accordance with the notification, the selected small combination 3A to small combination 3C can be won when the small combination 3A to small combination 3C is won.

  As shown in the combination lottery table 62C (the same applies to the other combination lottery table 62), the small combination 3A to the small combination 3C win each with a probability of 1/15. That is, one of the small roles 3A to 3C wins with a probability of 1/5. However, for example, during the RT2 game, the player does not know which of the small roles 3A to 3C has won, so the selected small role 3A to 3C can be surely won. Can not. As described above, when winning the small role 3A to the small role 3C, it is possible to win only with a probability of about 1/3.

  On the other hand, if the above notification is made when winning the small role 3A to the small role 3C, when winning the small role 3A to the small role 3C, the winning small role 3A to the small role 3C can always be won. it can. Therefore, when the notification is performed, the winning rate of the small combination 3A to the small combination 3C can be tripled compared to the case where the notification is not performed.

  Second, in the AT game of the present embodiment, secondly, when the replay 1 and the replay 2 are overlapped and when the replay 1, the replay 2 and the replay 3 are the same, the stop switch 42 is pressed to prevent the replay 2 from winning. The order (stop switch 42 to be operated first) is notified (second notification means).

When both replay 1 and replay 2 are won, as shown in FIG. 9, when the left stop switch 42 is operated first, the replay 1 wins, and the middle or right stop switch 42 is operated first. Replay 2 wins.
Also, when replay 1, replay 2, and replay 3 are won, replay 1 is won if the right stop switch 42 is operated first, and replay is performed when the left or middle stop switch 42 is operated first. 2 wins.

  In the AT game, the operation information of the stop switch 42 (stop switch 42 to be operated first) for not winning the replay 2 is notified when the replay is won repeatedly. For example, when replay 1 and replay 2 are overlapped, a notification such as “Press from the left!” Is performed using the image display device 23 or the like. In addition, when replay 1, replay 2 and replay 3 are won simultaneously, a notification such as “Press from the right!” Is performed.

  When the above notification is performed, the player can avoid winning the replay 2 by operating the stop switch 42 according to the notification (in other words, the player can win the replay 1). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the transition from the RT1 game to the RT2 game (the fall to the RT2 game, which is more disadvantageous for the player than the RT1 game).

  Further, the AT game control means 70a controls to count the difference number (the number obtained by subtracting the inserted number from the number of paid-out medals) in the AT game (RT1 game). The game control means 60 transmits to the effect control means 70 the game, the number of medals inserted, and the payout number at the time of winning a winning combination. Based on these data, the AT game control means 70a continues to count the (total) difference number during the AT game.

Further, the AT game control means 70a determines a reference value.
Here, one value may be set in advance as the “reference value”, but in this embodiment, a lottery using software random numbers is performed when the game is shifted to the RT1 game (at the start of the AT game). To determine the reference value. FIG. 11 is a diagram illustrating a data table for determining the reference value.
Note that the slot machine 10 of the present embodiment is provided with six stages of setting values (for example, settings 1 to 6), and the winning probabilities of BB and RB are set differently according to the setting values. Yes. 5 and 6 exemplify the winning probability of BB and RB at any one of the setting values (for example, setting 3). The higher the setting value, the higher the winning probability of BB and RB. Has been. This set value is set at the store where the slot machine 10 is installed, and is not understood by the player.

  In this way, when there are a plurality of set values, the selection rate of the reference value is set to be different for each set value. The higher the set value, the easier it is to select a reference value with a larger value. For example, in setting 6, 100 sheets are selected with a probability of 1/10, 200 sheets are selected with a probability of 2/10, 300 sheets are selected with a probability of 3/10, and 500 sheets are selected with a probability of 4/10. Selected.

  Then, when the AT game control means 70a shifts to the RT1 game, first, both the first notification means and the second notification means are executed (AT1 game in FIG. 10). The AT game control means 70a continues to update the value of the difference number at the end of each game, and determines whether or not the calculated difference number has reached the determined reference value. When it is determined that the reference value has not been reached, also in the next game, the AT game control unit 70a executes the AT1 game (both notifications by the first notification unit and the second notification unit). On the other hand, when the difference number reaches the reference value, the AT game control means 70a executes the AT2 game from the next game (see FIG. 10). The AT2 game is a game in which the notification by the first notification unit is stopped (stopped) and the notification by the second notification unit is continued.

  As described above, when the transition is made to the RT1 game (AT1 game), both notifications are made by the first notification means and the second notification means. As a result, when the small role 3A to the small role 3C are won, a notification is made by the first notification means, so that the small role 3A to the small role 3C are awarded by aiming at the notified symbol of the left reel 31. be able to. In addition, when the replay 2 is won (when overlapping with the replay 1 and when overlapping with the replay 1 and replay 3), the notification by the second notification means is performed, so the stop switch in the notified pressing order. By operating 42, winning of the replay 2 that has been won can be avoided.

  When the difference number reaches the reference value, the game shifts to AT2 game, and only notification by the second notification means is provided. Therefore, even if one of the small roles 3A to 3C is won, the winning rate is about 1/3. However, when the replay 2 is won, the second notification means notifies the pushing order of the stop switch 42 for preventing the replay 2 from winning, so that the transition from the RT1 game to the RT2 game can be prevented.

Furthermore, in the first embodiment, the AT game control means 70a further calculates a limit value of the payout rate based on the calculated difference number, and limits the AT1 game when the limit value is exceeded. Control. In particular, in the present embodiment, when the game play rate between 400 games exceeds the limit value of 300%, when the game play rate between 6000 games exceeds the limit value of 150%, or the game play rate between 17500 games. When the limit value exceeds 120%, the AT1 game is limited.
Here, the payout rate between N games (N = 400, 6000, or 17500 in the above example) is calculated by “(total payout number during N games) / (total input number between N games)”. Is done.
Then, as described above, the AT game control means 70a continues to update the value of the difference number at the end of each game, and whether or not the game play rate exceeds the limit value 300% between the 400 games before the game. , It is determined whether or not the game play rate between the 6000 games before the game exceeds the limit value of 150% and whether the game play rate between the 17500 games before the game exceeds the limit value of 120%. .

If it is determined that the game play rate does not exceed the above limit value for any number of games, the AT1 game is continued in the next game (except when the difference in the AT1 game reaches the reference value). When it is determined that the payout rate exceeds each limit value between the above-mentioned number of games, even if the difference number in the AT1 game has not reached the reference value, the AT1 game is terminated with the game. Then, control is performed so as to shift from the next game to the AT2 game.
By controlling in this way, even when the above limit value is set for the payout rate of the slot machine 10, the limit value can be observed.
However, the calculation of the limit value is cleared when the power of the slot machine 10 is turned off when the hall is closed, and when the power is turned on the next day, the play rate is calculated again from the first game. I do.

  In addition, if it shifts to AT2 game before the appearance rate exceeds the limit value, even if the AT2 game is continued, the output rate does not exceed the limit value. As will be described later, since the AT2 game payout rate is set to about 117% (1.17), even if the AT2 game is continued, 400 games before the game, 6000 games, or 17500 The game play rate between games will not exceed 300%, 150%, and 120%.

In determining the reference value for executing the AT1 game, the reference value for the AT1 game can be determined in consideration of the limit value.
That is, the reference value may be determined so that the above limit value is not exceeded even when the AT1 game is executed.

Next, the payout rate will be described.
First, “the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out per game” means a winning probability of a combination in one game × the number of payouts. The expected value of the “difference number” per game means the expected value of the increase / decrease number of medals per game, and can be expressed as “expected value of payout number−insertion number”. When the expected value of the difference number is a positive value, it is a gaming state in which medals increase as the game progresses, and when it is a negative value, the medals decrease as the game progresses. It is a game state to go.

  Further, the “delay rate” can be expressed as “expected value of payout number / insertion number”, and when the value exceeds 1, it is a gaming state in which medals increase as the game progresses. When the value is less than 1, the game state is such that medals decrease as the game progresses.

Here, it is assumed that there are 3 medals paid out at the time of replay winning (note that the number of payouts at the time of replay winning is 0 and the number of inserted at the next game is 0 at the current No. 5 machine) )
In addition, it is assumed that when winning a small combination 1 and a small combination 2, winning can be made with a probability of 100%. Furthermore, it is assumed that the winning combination of the small combination 3A to the small combination 3C can be won with a probability of 1/3. In addition, duplicate winnings between special roles and Replay 3 are ignored.
At this time, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game by the small role and replay during RT2 game is:
1/60 × 4 (small role 1) + 1/40 × 6 (small role 2) + 1/15 × 3 × 1/3 × 10 (small role 3A to small role 3C) + 3 × 1 / 7.4 (replay 1 ) + 3 × 100 (Replay 3) + 3 × 1/20 × 2 (Replay duplicate winning)
≒ 1.62 (sheets)
It becomes.

Therefore, the expected value of the difference is
1.62-3
= -1.38 (sheets)
It becomes.
Also, the payout rate is
1.62 / 3
= 0.54
It becomes.

  Thus, during the RT2 game, the game state is such that medals decrease as the game progresses (a game state that is disadvantageous for the player). The same applies to non-RT games and games inside.

On the other hand, during the AT1 game of RT1 game, it is assumed that the small role 3A to the small role 3C can always be won when the small role 3A to the small role 3C are won. The expected number of medals to be paid out is
1/60 × 4 (small role 1) + 1/40 × 6 (small role 2) + 1/15 × 3 × 10 (small role 3A to small role 3C) + 3 × 1 / 1.3 (replay 1) + 3 × 100 (Replay 3) + 3 x 1/20 x 2 (Duplicate replay win)
≒ 4.85 (sheets)
It becomes.

Therefore, the expected value of the difference is
4.85-3
= + 1.85 (sheets)
It becomes.
Also, the payout rate is
4.85 / 3
= 1.62
It becomes.
Thus, during the AT1 game, a game state in which medals increase as the game progresses is a game state advantageous to the player.

Further, in AT2 game, no notification is made when the small role 3A to small role 3C is won (the winning rate is 1/3), but the winning probability of Replay 1 remains high as before.
Therefore, during AT2 game, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game by small roles and replays is:
1/60 × 4 (small role 1) + 1/40 × 6 (small role 2) + 1/15 × 3 × 1/3 × 10 (small role 3A to small role 3C) + 3 × 1 / 1.3 (replay 1 ) + 3 × 100 (Replay 3) + 3 × 1/20 × 2 (Replay duplicate winning)
≒ 3.52 (sheets)
It becomes.

Therefore, the expected value of the difference is
3.52-3
= +0.52 (sheets)
It becomes.
Also, the payout rate is
3.52 / 3
≒ 1.17
It becomes.
As a result, the AT2 game is a game state in which medals slightly increase as the game progresses, but not as during the AT1 game, and is a game state advantageous to the player.

During the BB game or the RB game, the small role 1 wins with a probability of 1/60, the small role 2 wins with a probability of 1/40, and the probability of a small role 3A to 1 / 1.1 Since one of the small roles 3C wins, the expected value of the number of medals paid out per game is
1/60 × 4 (small role 1) + 1/40 × 6 (small role 2) + 1 / 1.1 × 10 (small role 3A to small role 3C)
≒ 9.31 (sheets)
It becomes.

Therefore, the expected value of the difference is
9.31-3
= +6.31 (sheets)
It becomes.
Also, the payout rate is
9.31 / 3
≈ 3.10
It becomes.
Thereby, during BB game, it is a game state in which medals increase rapidly, and is a game state advantageous for the player.

In the slot machine 10 described above, during the RT2 game, the player cannot expect an increase in medals. Further, even if the RB is won and the game is shifted to the RB game, the game is transferred to the RT2 game after the completion of the RB game.
On the other hand, when the BB game is transferred after winning the BB, it is possible to shift to a non-RT game. The same applies when a so-called 1000 game hit occurs in the RT2 game. In a non-RT game, one of the small roles 3 is won with a probability of 1/5, and a specific symbol combination stops at the active line with a probability of 2/3. A specific symbol combination can be stopped at the active line.

Then, when a combination of specific symbols in the non-RT game stops on the active line, it is possible to shift to the RT1 game and the AT1 game. Even if a specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line in the RT2 game, there is no transition of the gaming state.
In the RT1 game and the AT1 game, as described above, the medal possession number can be increased. Even if the AT1 game ends and the game shifts to the RT1 game and the AT2 game, it is possible to wait for the winning of the special role while slightly increasing the number of medals owned.

  In addition, if you are a beginner of a slot machine and are not good at winning, even if a notification is given at the time of winning the small roles 3A to 3C, the winning small roles 3A to 3C will be surely won. May not be possible. However, in order to avoid the replay 2 winning, it is only necessary to make a mistake with the stop switch 42 to be operated first, so that even a beginner can maintain the RT1 game. Thereby, even if it is a beginner, when it transfers to RT1 game, a game can be continued, ensuring at least the play rate exceeding 100%.

Second Embodiment
Next, a second embodiment will be described. In the second embodiment, the game play rate between 400 games (including both normal games and special games, ie, all games) immediately before the transition to the RT1 game is calculated, and a reference value is calculated based on this game play rate. To decide. Here, since the BB game should be executed immediately before the transition to the RT1 game, the calculated payout rate includes the number of medals obtained in at least one BB game.
Note that the payout rate between 400 games is calculated by “(total number of payouts between 400 games) / (total number of coins inserted between 400 games)”.

FIG. 12 is a diagram illustrating a data table for determining a reference value in the second embodiment. In the second embodiment, there is no difference between the set values when determining the reference value.
As shown in FIG. 12, for example, when the play rate between 400 games immediately before the transition to RT1 game is 0.95, it corresponds to “0.65 or more and less than 1.00”, so the reference value is 1/10 probability is determined to be 100 sheets, 1/10 probability is determined to be 200 sheets, 4/10 probability is determined to be 300 sheets, and 4/10 probability is determined to be 500 sheets.

If the reference value is determined as described above, it is possible to converge the payout rate in a predetermined number of games within a certain range (to average the payout). That is, when a BB is won after a long game, the number of games in the AT1 game after the end of the BB game can be increased to increase the number of balls. On the other hand, when the number of balls in the game is increased by repeating the BB chain and AT1 games, the number of games in the AT1 game after the end of the BB game is decreased so that the number of balls is not increased more than necessary. it can.
In determining the reference value, the reference value may be uniquely determined from the calculated payout rate without performing lottery.

<Third Embodiment>
In the first embodiment, the small roles 3A to 3C are provided as small roles notified during the AT1 game. On the other hand, in the third embodiment, the small roles 3A to 3C are not provided, but the small roles 4A to 4C are provided.
The combination of symbols corresponding to the small roles 4A to 4C is set to “red 7 / blue 7 / white 7” − “bell” − “bell”.
As a result, the reel control means 64 can always stop “red 7 / blue 7 / white 7”-“bell”-“bell” at the effective line when winning the small combination 4A to the small combination 4C.

  The small role 4A table used when winning the small role 4A is “red 7 / blue 7 / white 7” − “bell” − “bell” as an active line when the left stop switch 42 is first operated. When the middle or right stop switch 42 is operated for the first time, the reel 31 is stopped so that the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the active line (so that the combination is not won). It defines the combination of time symbols.

  Furthermore, in the small role 4B table used when winning the small role 4B, when the middle stop switch 42 is operated first, “red 7 / blue 7 / white 7” − “bell” − “bell” is an effective line. When the left or right stop switch 42 is first operated, the combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that the symbol combination corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line. It is.

Furthermore, the small role 4C table used when winning the small role 4C is set to “red 7 / blue 7 / white 7”-“bell”-“bell” as an active line when the right stop switch 42 is first operated. The combination of symbols when the reel 31 is stopped is determined so that when the left or middle stop switch 42 is first operated, the combination of symbols corresponding to any combination is not stopped on the effective line. is there.
FIG. 13 is a diagram illustrating the relationship between the small combination 4A to the small combination 4C, the pressing order of the stop switch 42, and the presence or absence of winning.

Then, during the AT1 game, the AT game control means 70a operates the stop switch 42 to be operated first for winning the selected small roles 4A to 4C when winning the small roles 4A to 4C. Control is performed so as to notify (first notification means). By notifying the pressing order as described above, it is not necessary to push the eyes, so that even a beginner of a slot machine can surely win the winning combination 4A to 4C.
Note that when the replay 2 is won, the pressing order of the stop switch 42 for avoiding the replay 2 winning is notified, as in the first embodiment.
Therefore, in the third embodiment, both the first notification means and the second notification means can be notified of the pressing order (stop switch 42 to be operated first).

As mentioned above, although one Embodiment of this invention was described, this invention is not limited to embodiment mentioned above, The following various deformation | transformation are possible.
(1) In this embodiment, after the end of the BB game, a transition is made to a non-RT game, and when a specific symbol combination is stopped on the active line in this non-RT game, the transition is made to an RT1 game. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a specific combination that is drawn only in this RT3 game is provided by shifting from a non-RT game to another RT game (eg, RT3 game). And you may make it transfer to RT1 game on condition that this specific combination won.

  (2) After the transition to the RT1 game, in the above embodiment, the player can continue to stay in the RT1 game unless the special role is won or the replay 2 is won by operating the stop switch 42 by mistake. did. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and in the AT2 game, a game state transition condition may be further provided. For example, when the game is shifted to the AT2 game, the game may be shifted to the RT2 game after 100 games are consumed in the AT2 game.

  (3) When a specific condition is satisfied in the AT2 game, the game may be shifted to the AT1 game (the notification by the first notification means is restored). As the “specific condition”, for example, first, a case where a specific role is drawn in AT2 game and the specific role is won / winned can be cited. Secondly, it is possible to win three games in succession in Replay 1 in AT2 games.

Here, when shifting from the AT2 game to the AT1 game, the reference value of the AT1 game is determined again. Then, after the transition to AT1 game, when the reference value in AT1 game or the limit value of the play rate between 400 games, 6000 games, or 17500 games is exceeded, it will be shifted to AT2 game again. To control.
Alternatively, when determining the reference value for the transition from AT2 game to AT1 game, even if AT1 game is executed, the reference value is set so as not to exceed the limit value of the play rate between 400 games, 6000 games, or 17500 games. It is also possible to set a value.

  (4) In the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the difference number during the AT1 game has reached the reference value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be determined whether the reference value has been reached including the game period before the AT1 game. For example, it may be determined whether or not the difference between the non-RT game and the AT1 game after the BB game has reached a reference value. Alternatively, the reference value may be set to be larger than the number shown in FIG. 11, and it may be determined whether or not the difference number including the immediately preceding BB game has reached the reference value.

  (5) The winning probabilities, the number of payouts, the reference values, the selection probabilities of the reference values, etc. described in the above embodiment are all examples and are not limited to these values.

10 slot machine 11 display window 21 lamp 22 speaker 23 image display device 31 (left, middle, right) reel 32 motor 40 bet switch 41 start switch 42 (left, middle, right) stop switch 43 medal slot 60 game control means 61 Role lottery means 62 (62A to 62E) Role lottery table 63 Winning flag control means 63a Winning flag 64 Reel control means 65 Stop position determination table 66 Stopped symbol judgment means 67 Payout means 68 Special game control means 69 Game state control means 70 Production control Means 70a AT game control means L1-L5 Effective line (design combination line)

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Multiple reels displaying multiple types of designs,
A role lottery means for drawing a role;
When receiving a rotation start command for the reels, all the reels are rotated, and when the stop switch is operated by the player, the stop switch at a position corresponding to the lottery result of the combination by the combination lottery means Reel control means for stopping the reel corresponding to
In the specific game state, the combination lottery means that the specific combination A is won and the specific combination B is won and the specific combination B is won as the different combination lottery results. A lottery of a role is performed so as to have a second specified winning that has not been won for the specified role A ,
The reel control means determines the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination A according to the operation timing or the pressing order of the stop switch by the player when the first specific winning is made by the combination lottery means. The reel is controlled to stop so as to have a case where it is stopped and a case where it is not stopped,
When the reel control means stops the symbol combination effective line corresponding to the specific combination B according to the pressing order of the stop switch by the player when the second specific winning is made by the combination lottery section And stop control of the reel to have a case of not stopping
Wherein becomes the second specific win a particular game state, said when the combination of symbols corresponding to a particular combination B has stopped the active line, disadvantageous for the player than the specific game state to exit the specific game state Control to enter the gaming state,
A first notifying the player of operation information of the stop switch for stopping the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination A on the effective line when the first specific winning is made by the combination lottery means. Notification means;
When a second particular elected the combination lottery means, a second notifying the pressing order of the stop switch for the not to stop the activated line the combination of symbols corresponding to a particular combination B to the player An informing means, and
When transitioning to the specific gaming state, both notifications by the first notification unit and the second notification unit are executed, and when the condition for terminating the notification by the first notification unit in the specific gaming state is satisfied The slot machine is characterized in that the notification by the first notification means is stopped and the notification by the second notification means is continued. The slot machine according to claim 1,
A game in which both notifications by the first notification unit and the second notification unit are executed is “x1”, the notification by the first notification unit is stopped, and the notification by the second notification unit is continued. When the payout rate of “x2” is “x1”, both “x1” and “x2” exceed “1”, and
“X1”> “x2”
Is set to meet
The slot machine, wherein when the player exits the specific game state and shifts to a game state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the specific game state, the payout rate is set to be less than “1”. . The slot machine according to claim 1 or 2,
During the game in the specific game state or during a predetermined game period including the specific game state, a difference number determination is performed to determine whether or not a difference number obtained by subtracting the input number from the number of game media paid out is equal to or greater than a reference value. With means,
When the condition for ending the notification by the first notification means in the specific gaming state is satisfied is when the difference number is determined by the difference number determination means to be equal to or greater than the reference value. Slot machine to be. In the slot machine according to any one of claims 1 to 3,
As a gaming state, it has a normal gaming state and the specific gaming state,
The specific gaming state is a gaming state in which a winning rate is set higher than the normal gaming state by setting a winning probability of at least one combination to the normal gaming state,
When a predetermined condition is satisfied in a gaming state other than the specific gaming state, the state shifts to the specific gaming state, and when the combination of symbols corresponding to the specific combination B is stopped on the active line in the specific gaming state, A slot machine comprising a gaming state control means for controlling to end the specific gaming state and shift to the normal gaming state .

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