JP5610115B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In such a slot machine, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state which shifts when a BB winning is established, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the normal state. ) Some have a state. In recent years, there has been proposed a slot machine in which the RT state is terminated when a predetermined winning is established (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

JP 2008-68140 A

  However, if the RT state is terminated when a predetermined predetermined winning is established, it is considered that the player plays a game under the RT state with concern that the RT state will be terminated. . For this reason, there is a possibility that the player is not enjoying the game under the gaming state advantageous to the player despite the transition to the gaming state advantageous to the corner player.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine having the RT state, but also applies to a slot machine having a gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state. Further, the problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a plurality of types of patterns in a variably manner and end the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of suppressing monotonous gaming in a gaming state advantageous to a player. is there.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs a lottery of a combination, and the patterns Based on the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the winning combination and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning the lottery of the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, A privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player, a first game state transition means for shifting to the first gaming state, and a second game state transition for shifting to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state. A state information storage means for storing state information relating to the gaming state, a lottery information storage means for storing lottery information relating to the winning probability of the combination, and a storage in the state information storage means. A lottery information selection unit that selects lottery information used when the lottery unit performs the lottery of the combination, a first setting unit that sets the first state information, and a second state information. Second lottery means for setting the first lottery information corresponding to the first gaming state based on the fact that the first state information is stored in the state information storage means. Based on the fact that the second state information is stored in the state information storage means, the winning probability corresponding to the second gaming state is higher than at least the first lottery information. The first lottery information set is selected, and the specific combination is stopped at the effective position based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state. With stop control means If the specific combination to the effective position is stopped, a specific period setting means for setting a specific time period, if the lottery of the combination to a particular period result is a second result, whether the operation method of the stop operation means When the second specific combination is stopped at the effective position, and the lottery result of the combination does not become the second result during the specific period, the second position is set at the effective position regardless of the operation method of the stop operation means. If the second specific combination is stopped at the effective position and the second specific information is stored in the state information storage unit, the second stop control unit that does not stop the specific combination is replaced with the second state information. And state information changing means for storing the first state information in the state information storage means.

  It becomes possible to suppress the monotonization of the game in the game state advantageous to the player.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for normal states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st type BB states. The flowchart which shows the process in BB state. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for JAC game states. The flowchart which shows a JAC game state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd type BB states. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 3rd type BB states. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 4th type BB states. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for RT states. The flowchart which shows RT state and SB state process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for SB states. The flowchart which shows SB state processing.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As a symbol, a “watermelon” symbol (for example, the first of the left reel 32L), a “bell” symbol (for example, the second of the left reel 32L), a “replay” symbol (for example, the third of the left reel 32L), “ “Red Cherry” design (for example, 4th of left reel 32L), “Blue Cherry” design (for example, 11th of left reel 32L), “White Cherry” design (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “White 7 "Design (for example, fifth of left reel 32L)," red 7 "design (for example, 12th of left reel 32L)," blue 7 "design (for example, 19th of left reel 32L)," youth "design ( For example, there are 10 types of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

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

  In the slot machine 10, a total of four combination lines are set so as to connect positions where the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle reel 32M. The second line L2 connecting the lower symbol of the middle reel and the right reel 32R, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the third line L3 connecting the upper symbol of the right reel 32R, and the left reel A fourth line L4 connecting the lower symbol of 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the lower symbol of the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

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

  As the small role winning in which medals are paid out, there are a first small role winning to a fifth small role winning. When the “watermelon” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, eight medals are paid out as the first small role winning. When the “red cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, one medal is paid out as the second small part winning. That is, in the case of the second small winning combination, any symbols may be stopped on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “red cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and any symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the second small winning combination is established. Here, since the middle stage of the middle reel 32M is a position where four active lines overlap, when the “red cherry” symbol stops on the middle stage of the middle reel 32M, the second line is placed on all four active lines. As a result, 4 (= 1 × 4) medals are paid out. Further, when the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as the third small role winning, and the left reel When the “Blue 7” symbol of 32L and the “Bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as a fourth small role winning, and “white” of the left reel 32L When the “7” symbol and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, 15 medals are paid out as the fifth small part winning.

  State transition prizes in which only the game state transition is performed include a first SB prize to a third SB prize and a first BB prize to a second BB prize.

  If the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, the first SB wins, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel When the “bell” symbol on the 32M and right reel 32R stops on the active line, the second SB wins and the “white cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are valid. If it stops on the line, it becomes the third SB prize. When any of the SB winnings is established, the gaming state shifts to a single bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “SB state”). In the SB state, when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, an SB small role winning is obtained. A medal is paid out. In other game states such as the normal state, even if the combination of the symbols is stopped on the active line, the SB small role prize is not won and no privilege is given. That is, the SB small role winning is a winning that is established only when the gaming state is the SB state.

  When the “red 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, the first BB win is awarded, and the “blue 7” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line. Will win the 2nd BB. If any BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state.

  State transition winnings that are awarded only when the gaming state is the BB state include a first JAC winning through a sixth JAC winning. When the “red cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “replay” symbol on the right reel 32R stop on the active line, the first JAC wins, and the “blue cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M When the “replay” symbol on the right reel 32R stops on the active line, the second JAC wins, and the “white cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line. If you do, you will win the 3rd JAC. Further, when the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a fourth JAC win is awarded and the left reel 32L When the “blue cherry” symbol, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stop on the active line, the fifth JAC wins and the “white cherry” of the left reel 32L When the symbol, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a sixth JAC prize is awarded. If any of the JAC winnings is established, the gaming state shifts to the JAC game state.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop side by side on the active line, the medals are not paid out or the game state is not transferred as a re-game winning, but the next game is not inserted without inserting medals. A re-game privilege that allows a game to be played is given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  First, in step S201, an interrupt permission process for permitting the next timer interrupt is performed. In step S202, pre-start processing for enabling a game is performed. In the pre-start process, the process waits until the display control device 81 and the like finish initialization. When the initialization of the display control device 81 or the like is completed, the game management process shown in steps S203 to S213 is performed.

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, an effective line setting process for setting all the combination lines of the first line L1 to the fourth line L4 described above at step S207 as effective lines is performed, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is turned off at step S208. Switch to the excited state and prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the RT state in step S212, the SB state process, and the BB state process in step S213 are sequentially executed, and the process returns to step S203.

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

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

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. The slot machine 10 has four types of game states, namely, a normal state, an RT state, an SB state, and a BB state. The BB state includes a first type BB state, a second type BB state, and a third type. There are five game states: a BB state, a fourth type BB state, and a JAC game state. In step S302, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined based on the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. For example, when the setting flag is not set in the state information storage area 106c, it is determined that the current gaming state is the normal state, and the normal gaming state lottery table is selected. Further, in this slot machine 10, a six-stage winning probability from “Setting 1” to “Setting 6” is prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation is performed. Thus, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination and a point value PV is set.

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

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 3, the third small role winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a in step S306, and the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 8. In this case, in step S306, the third small role winning flag and the first SB winning flag are set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  Incidentally, the set winning flags are the first small role winning flag, the second small role winning flag, the third small role winning flag, the fourth small role winning flag, the fifth small role winning flag, the replay winning flag, and the first SB. If the winning flag, the second SB winning flag, or the third SB winning flag is set, the winning flag is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag, these BB winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 10, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 11 or 12. The corresponding BB winning flag is not set. That is, in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, if a winning combination other than the first BB and the second BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, whereas if the winning combination is the first BB or the second BB, the corresponding BB is set. Do not set the winning flag.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, when determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of the first BB is about 1/299, the winning probability of the second BB is about 1 / 100,100, and the winning of the first small role is won. The probability is about 1/111, the winning probability of the 2nd small role is about 1/8, the probability that only the 3rd small role will be won is about 1 / 91.0, only the 4th small role will be won The probability is about 11.0 / 1, the probability that only the 5th small role will be won is about 11.0. The probability that the 3rd to 5th small roles will be won is about 1 / 35.0. The probability of winning the third small role and the first SB is about 1 / 30.2, the probability of winning the fourth small role and the second SB is about 1 / 30.2, the fifth small role and the third SB. The probability of winning is about 1/30. 2 and the winning probability of replaying is about 1 / 7.30. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/50.

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

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

  In the slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated, a stop mode for stopping the reaching symbol reaching the base position as it is is supported. Stop mode for stopping the reel to be slid after one symbol, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for two symbols, Stop mode for stopping after sliding for three symbols, Stop after sliding for four symbols There are prepared five patterns of stop modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables each having one of the five patterns of stop modes set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination. Thus, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops from when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated until the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player an impression as if the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as stop appearance) that stops within the range that can be visually recognized from 26M and 26R is determined by the player's operation. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it becomes possible to stop combinations of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the lottery on the active line as much as possible within the specified time. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination not won in the lottery from stopping on the active line.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. . At this time, in the slot machine 10, the middle reel 32 </ b> M is arranged so that the symbols corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32 </ b> L and the right reel 32 </ b> R (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbols”) stop at either the upper or lower level. Set the sliding table set so that the winning symbol of stops at the middle.

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

  The “replay” symbol is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbol that reaches the lower stage first and the symbol that reaches the next is 4 symbols or less. For example, the “replay” symbol of No. 0 on the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of No. 3 are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the “replay” symbol of No. 17 on the right reel 32R and 1 The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, if the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 17th “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the right reel 32R is stopped as it is. If the right reel 32R is slid for 3 symbols and then stopped, the first “replay” symbol can be stopped at the upper stage.

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “replay” symbols, the “bell” symbols are also arranged on the reels 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, and 32 </ b> R so that the intervals between the same symbols are 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, in a situation where one of the third small role to the fifth small role is won, the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44 can be operated regardless of the timing. The “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R can be stopped at an arbitrary position in order to establish a winning.

  On the other hand, the “watermelon” symbols are not arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 9th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols, the “watermelon” symbol Cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if a winning table is set and the “watermelon” symbol is set to stop on the active line, depending on the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. There is a case in which the “watermelon” symbol does not stop on the active line, and a so-called missed case where the first small winning combination is not established may occur. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “watermelon” symbol, the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol are each provided with a section that is separated by 5 symbols or more. 32M and 32R are arranged. Further, in the left reel 32L, the “red cherry” symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol, and the “white cherry” symbol are arranged so as to form a section separated by five symbols or more. In the middle reel 32M, “ The “red cherry” symbols are arranged so as to form a section separated by five symbols or more. For this reason, when winning a role other than replaying, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the smooth table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following smooth table is set. When the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, a re-game winning slide table for preferentially establishing the re-game winning is set. When a winning flag (for example, a small role winning flag) other than the re-game winning flag is set in addition to the BB winning flag, a BB priority winning slide table for preferentially establishing the corresponding BB winning is set. However, since the “red 7” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol, which are the BB symbols, are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more as described above, the stop switch 42 Depending on the operation timing of .about.44, the winning BB symbol may not be stopped on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set as follows. For the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R, if both the winning BB symbol and the other winning symbol can be stopped on the active line, the winning BB is preferentially stopped on the active line. If it is possible to stop the symbol on the active line, it is impossible to stop the winning BB symbol on the active line, so that the winning BB symbol can be stopped with priority. If it is possible to stop on the line, the other winning symbols are set to stop on the active line. The middle reel 32M is set so that the winning BB symbol can be stopped preferentially if the winning BB symbol can be stopped in the middle stage, and the winning BB symbol cannot be stopped in the middle stage. If the winning symbol can be stopped at the middle stage, the other winning symbols are set to stop at the middle stage.

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

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

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

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

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 15, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process ends.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. By performing such processing, it becomes possible to diversify the stopping points.

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

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

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the upper stage in a situation where the first BB winning flag and the fifth small role winning flag are set, the fifth small role symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is used. The “bell” symbol is changed to a sliding table set to stop on the active line. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

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

  In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning combination has been established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning combination combination matches the winning flag, the winning combination combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning combination combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination and the winning flag do not match, an abnormality occurrence process is performed in which the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and the occurrence of an error is notified. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all the active lines, a winning result command is set so that the display control device 81 can grasp the winning combination in the current game, and the payout determination process is ended.

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

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

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

  Next, the RT state and SB state processing in step S212 will be described later, and the BB state processing in step S213 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S605 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If any BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed in step S604 to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the set BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. Also, a process of setting 155 in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c, and displaying 155 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In step S605, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. Thereafter, a status command is set in step S606, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command that is transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the gaming state at the end of the game (that is, the gaming state of the next game). In step S606, the state information storage area A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in 106c is set.

  If no BB winning flag is set (when step S602 is NO), or if no BB winning is established (when step S603 is NO), status information is set at step S606. A status command corresponding to the setting flag set in the storage area 106c is set, and this process ends.

  Here, when the display control device 81 receives the winning result command indicating that the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established and the status command indicating that the BB status is established, the display control device 81 performs the winning combination under the BB status. Decide whether to perform the suggested navigation effect. Specifically, a predetermined navigation lottery process is performed, and it is determined that the navigation effect is executed when the winning is achieved. In the present embodiment, when the first BB winning is established, it is determined that the navigation effect is executed with a probability of about 1 / 3.00, and when the second BB winning is achieved, the probability is about 1 / 1.00. It is decided to execute the navigation effect.

  When the BB start process is performed in step S604, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the first type BB state based on the BB setting flag and the RT setting flag being set in the state information storage area 106c. BB state lottery table is selected.

  FIG. 17 is a lottery table for the first type BB state selected in the first type BB state of “setting 3”. In the first type BB state lottery table, the same first small part, second small part, third small part, fourth small part, and fifth small as the normal state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are determined. In addition to the seven determination targets of the combination, third small combination to fifth small combination, and replay, four determination targets of the first JAC, the second JAC, the third JAC, and the fourth to sixth JAC are set. When the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table, the winning probability of the first small role is about 1/111, the winning probability of the second small role is about 78.1, the third small size The probability of winning only the role is about 22.7, the probability of winning only the 4th small role is about 12.7, and the probability of winning only the 5th small role is about 12.7. The probability of winning the 3rd small role to the 5th small role is about 35.0, the winning probability of replay is about 1.80, and the winning probability of the 1st JAC is about 14.8 minutes. 1, the winning probability of the second JAC is about 14.8, the winning probability of the third JAC is about 14.8, and the probability of winning the 4th to 6th JAC is about 14.8. . Moreover, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/65500. Thus, when the gaming state shifts to the first type BB state, the probability of losing is lower than that in the normal state, and a winning combination is won with a high probability.

  Incidentally, the set winning flag is any one of the first small role winning flag, the second small role winning flag, the third small role winning flag, the fourth small role winning flag, the fifth small role winning flag, and the replay winning flag. In this case, the winning flag is reset after the game in which the corresponding selection flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, if the winning flag is any of the first JAC winning flag, the second JAC winning flag, the third JAC winning flag, the fourth JAC winning flag, the fifth JAC winning flag, and the sixth JAC winning flag, the JAC winning flag is established as a JAC winning flag. This is reset as one of the conditions. That is, the JAC winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games.

  When the gaming state is the BB state, that is, when the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and the current gaming state is the JAC game state in step S607. It is determined whether or not. If it is not in the JAC game state, the BB state process is performed in step S608, and the BB state process is terminated.

  Here, the processing in the BB state will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S701, based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, it is determined whether any of the first JAC winning to the sixth JAC winning has been established. If no JAC winning is established, the process proceeds to step S702 to determine whether any of the first JAC winning flag to the sixth JAC winning flag is set.

  As described above, when the winning combination determination is performed using the first type BB state lottery table, only the first JAC is won, only the second JAC is won, and only the third JAC is won. There are cases. On the left reel 32L, a “red cherry” symbol as a first JAC symbol, a “blue cherry” symbol as a second JAC symbol, and a “white cherry” symbol as a third JAC symbol are arranged one by one. . For this reason, even if one of the first JAC to the third JAC is elected and the sliding table is set so that the elected JAC symbol corresponding to the elected JAC stops on the active line, the left stop Depending on the timing at which the switch 42 is operated, the winning JAC symbol may not stop on the active line and the JAC winning may not be established. Furthermore, each “cherry” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L so that the interval between the “cherry” symbols is six symbols. That is, each “cherry” symbol is arranged on the left reel 32L such that the interval between the “cherry” symbols is 5 or more apart. Specifically, the 4th “Red Cherry” design and the 11th “Blue Cherry” design are arranged so that the interval is 6 designs. The “white cherry” symbol is arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols, and the “white cherry” symbol No. 18 and the “red cherry” symbol No. 4 are arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols. Has been. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated so that one of the “cherry” symbols stops on the active line, the other “cherry” symbols cannot be stopped on the active line. Yes.

  In addition, when the winning combination determination is performed using the first type BB state lottery table, in addition to the case where only one type of JAC is won, three types of JACs of the fourth JAC to the sixth JAC are won. There is a case. On the left reel 32L, the “red cherry” symbol which is the fourth JAC symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol which is the fifth JAC symbol, and the “white cherry” symbol which is the sixth JAC symbol are 6 symbols apart. Are arranged. For this reason, when three types of JACs of the fourth JAC to the sixth JAC are elected, any of the fourth JAC prize to the sixth JAC prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Specifically, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 5th “white 7” symbol to the 11th “blue cherry” symbol has reached the lower stage, the 5th JAC winning is established, If the left stop switch 42 is operated while the “red 7” symbol to the 18th “white cherry” symbol has reached the lower stage, the 6th JAC winning will be established and the 19th “blue 7” symbol to the 4th When the left stop switch 42 is operated while the “red cherry” symbol of the first stage reaches the lower stage, the fourth JAC winning is established.

  Returning to the description of the processing during the BB state, if any of the JAC winning flags is set, it means that the JAC winning is not established in the situation where one of the first JAC to the third JAC is won. . In such a case, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not the carry-over setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If the carryover setting flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S704, and a carryover setting flag indicating that any JAC winning flag is carried over is set in the state information storage area 106c. When it is determined in step S702 that no JAC winning flag is set, when it is determined that the carryover setting flag is set in step S703, and when the carryover setting flag is set in step S704 In step S705, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is zero. The value of the remaining payout counter is subtracted in the medal payout process as described above. If the count value of the remaining payout number counter is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. After setting the status command corresponding to the setting flag set in the status information storage area 106c in S707, the BB status processing is terminated. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore, in step S706, the BB end process is performed to end the BB state. In the BB end process, the BB setting flag and various counters are cleared as appropriate, and when the carryover setting flag is set, the carried over JAC winning flag is cleared in addition to the carryover setting flag. However, even if the RT setting flag is set, it is not cleared. That is, the RT setting flag is valid even after the BB state ends. When the BB end process is performed, a state command corresponding to the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is set in step S707, and then the BB state process ends.

  If it is determined in step S701 that one of the JAC winnings has been established, a JAC game start process is performed in step S708. In the JAC game start process, the set JAC winning flag is cleared, the JAC game setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the JAC game state. Further, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established under the JAC game state, and 12 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the JAC game state. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining game number counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. In a succeeding step S709, it is determined whether or not the established JAC prize is one of the first JAC prize to the third JAC prize. If the established JAC prize is any of the first JAC prize to the third JAC prize, the RT setting flag is cleared in step S710, and then the process proceeds to step S711. In any case, the process proceeds to step S711 without clearing the RT setting flag. In step S711, it is determined whether or not the carry-over setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If the carryover setting flag is set, the process advances to step S712 to clear the carryover setting flag. After that or when the carry-over setting flag is not set, a state command corresponding to the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is set in step S707, and the processing in the BB state is ended.

  If the JAC game start process is performed in step S708, the gaming state shifts to the JAC game state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current game state is the JAC game state based on the fact that the JAC game setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the JAC game state lottery table is selected. To do.

  FIG. 19 is a JAC game state lottery table selected in the “setting 3” JAC game state. In the JAC game state lottery table, two determination targets, that is, a third small combination to a fifth small combination and a replay are set as determination targets. When the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table, the probability of winning the third small role to the fifth small role is about 1.20 and the winning probability of replay is about 7.30. It becomes 1 / minute. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/3. Here, on the left reel 32L, there are the “red 7” symbol which is the third small role symbol, the “blue 7” symbol which is the fourth small role symbol, and the “white 7” symbol which is the fifth small role symbol. They are arranged so that the interval is 6 symbols. For this reason, when the third small part to the fifth small part are won, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, any of the third small part winning to the fifth small part winning can be established. . Specifically, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the “Bell” symbol of No. 6 to the “Red 7” symbol of No. 12 has reached the lower stage, the third small role winning is established, and No. 13 When the left stop switch 42 is operated when the “Bell” symbol of No. 19 to the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 19 has reached the lower stage, the fourth small role winning is established, and the “Bell” symbol of No. 20 When the left stop switch 42 is operated while the “White 7” symbol of the number reaches the lower stage, the fifth small winning combination is established. 15 coins are paid out when any of the third small part winning to the fifth small part winning is established, and therefore, when the gaming state shifts to the JAC game state, the third small part winning is highly probable. -You can win many medals in a relatively short time by winning the 5th small role.

  Returning to the description of the BB state process, when the game state is the JAC game state, that is, when the JAC game setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, an affirmative determination is made in step S607, and in step S609. The JAC game state process is performed, and the BB state process is terminated.

  Here, the JAC game state process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning combination combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S802. After that, or when it is determined in step S801 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S803, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, in step S804, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is consumed 12 times, it means that the termination condition for the JAC game state is established. JAC game end processing is performed to clear the values of the flag, the remaining payout / winning counter, and the remaining JAC game counter. In a succeeding step S806, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so in step S807 the state information storage area 106c. After setting the state command corresponding to the setting flag set to, the JAC game state processing is terminated.

  If neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S804, that is, if the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, step S808 is performed. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so in step S807 the state information storage area 106c. After setting the state command corresponding to the setting flag set to, the JAC game state processing is terminated. On the other hand, if the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, so the JAC game end process is performed in step S809 and the BB end process is performed in step S810. Do. Thereafter, in step S807, a state command corresponding to the setting flag set in the state information storage area 106c is set, and the JAC game state process is terminated.

  Here, game states other than the first type BB state and the JAC game state in the BB state will be described. As described above, the slot machine 10 has five types of gaming states of the first type BB state, the second type BB state, the third type BB state, the fourth type BB state, and the JAC game state as the BB state. Yes.

  The second type BB state is a gaming state when the BB setting flag, the RT setting flag, and the carryover setting flag are set in the state information storage area 106c. In the second type BB state, if one of the first JAC to the third JAC is won in the first type BB state and the corresponding JAC winning is not established, that is, the first JAC winning flag in the first type BB state. -Shifts when any of the third JAC winning flags is carried over.

  FIG. 21 is a lottery table for the second type BB state selected in the second type BB state of “setting 3”. In the second type BB state lottery table, as the determination target, the same first small part, second small part, third small part, fourth small part as the first type BB state lottery table (see FIG. 17), Eight determination targets are set for the fifth small role, the third small role to the fifth small role, the replay, and the first JAC. On the other hand, the determination targets for winning the second JAC, the third JAC, and the fourth to sixth JAC are set. Not set. This is because when the gaming state is the second type BB state, any one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is already set. In step S306 (see FIG. 12) in the second type BB state, if the current index value IV is 1 to 7, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 8. The first JAC winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which any one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is carried over, when winning a role other than the first JAC, the corresponding winning flag is set, while when winning the first JAC The first JAC winning flag is not set. Then, when the winning combination determination is performed using the second type BB state lottery table, each combination other than the first JAC is won with the same probability as in the first type BB state. When the winning combination other than the first JAC is not won (that is, when the first JAC is won or lost), one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. It will be the situation. That is, in the second type BB state, it is a situation where a certain role is always won. In addition, when other winning flags such as the first JAC winning flag and the first small role winning flag are set, the smoothing is performed so that the winning corresponding to the other winning flag is given priority over the first JAC winning. A table setting process, a first change table change process, and the like are performed.

  The third type BB state is a gaming state when only the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. The state shifts to the third type BB state when the JAC game state based on the establishment of any of the first JAC prize to the third JAC prize is completed.

  FIG. 22 is a third type BB state lottery table selected in the third type BB state of “Setting 3”. In the third type BB state lottery table, the same as the first type BB state lottery table (see FIG. 17), the same first small part, second small part, third small part, fourth small part, Eleven determination targets of the fifth small combination, the third small combination to the fifth small combination, the replay, the first JAC, the second JAC, the third JAC, and the fourth to sixth JAC are set. Also, in the third type BB state lottery table, the same point value PV as that of the first type BB state lottery table is set for each index value IV except IV = 7. A value lower than the point value PV of IV = 7 in the lottery table for the first type BB state is set for the index value IV to be won. When a winning combination determination is performed using the third type BB state lottery table, each combination other than the replay is won with the same probability as in the first type BB state, while the replay winning probability is about 7. It decreases to 1/30, and the probability of losing increases to about 1.40. Therefore, when the state shifts to the third type BB state, it is more disadvantageous for the player than the first type BB state.

  The fourth type BB state is a gaming state when the BB setting flag and carryover setting flag are set in the state information storage area 106c. In the fourth type BB state, if one of the first JAC to the third JAC is won in the third type BB state and the corresponding JAC winning is not established, that is, the first JAC winning flag in the third type BB state. -Shifts when any of the third JAC winning flags is carried over.

  FIG. 23 is a fourth type BB state lottery table selected in the fourth type BB state of “Setting 3”. In the fourth type BB state lottery table, as in the second type BB state lottery table (refer to FIG. 21), the first small combination, the second small combination, the third small combination, the fourth small combination, the fifth small combination Eight determination targets are set for the combination, third small role to fifth small role, replay, and first JAC, while determination targets for winning are set for the second JAC, third JAC, and fourth to sixth JAC. Absent. This is because when the gaming state is the fourth type BB state, any one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is already set. In step S306 (see FIG. 12) in the fourth type BB state, if the current index value IV is 1 to 7, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 8. The first JAC winning flag is not set. In other words, in a game in which any one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is carried over, when winning a role other than the first JAC, the corresponding winning flag is set, while when winning the first JAC The first JAC winning flag is not set. When the winning combination determination is performed using the fourth type BB state lottery table, each combination other than the first JAC is won with the same probability as in the third type BB state. When the winning combination other than the first JAC is not won (that is, when the first JAC is won or lost), one of the first JAC winning flag to the third JAC winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. It will be the situation. That is, in the fourth type BB state, it is a situation where a certain role is always won. In addition, when other winning flags such as the first JAC winning flag and the first small role winning flag are set, the smoothing is performed so that the winning corresponding to the other winning flag is given priority over the first JAC winning. A table setting process, a first change table change process, and the like are performed.

  When the display control device 81 shifts from the first type BB state to a game state other than the JAC game state, that is, any of the second type BB state to the fourth type BB state in the BB state, the BB state ends. Until then, the navigation effect is executed. In other words, the navigation lottery process when the state shifts to the BB state when one of the first JAC win to the third JAC win is established and when any of the first JAC win flag to the third JAC win flag is carried over. Even if it is off, the navigation effect suggesting the winning combination is executed.

  Thus, in the slot machine 10, the RT setting flag is set when the state shifts to the BB state. When either the first JAC prize or the third JAC prize is established under the BB state, the RT setting flag is cleared, and when any of the first JAC prize or the third JAC prize is not established under the BB state. The RT setting flag is not cleared. As a result, when the BB state is ended after any of the first JAC prize to the third JAC prize is established, no setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state is changed to the normal state. Transition. If the BB state ends without any of the first to third JAC winnings being established, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state shifts to the RT state.

  FIG. 24 is an RT state lottery table selected in the RT state of “setting 3”. In the RT state lottery table, the same 12 determination targets as the normal state lottery table (see FIG. 13) are set as determination targets. In the RT state lottery table, the same point value PV as that in the normal state lottery table is set for each index value IV except IV = 7. On the other hand, a value much higher than 35851 and the point value PV of IV = 7 in the normal state lottery table is set. For this reason, when the winning combination determination is performed using the RT state lottery table, each winning combination other than replaying is won with the same probability as in the normal state, while the winning probability of replaying is about 1.80. The probability rises to a factor of 1 and decreases to about 1.70. Therefore, when transitioning to the RT state, the player is more advantageous than the normal state.

  Here, the RT state and SB state processing of step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state, that is, whether or not the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If it is in the BB state, this process is terminated as it is. If it is not in the BB state, the process proceeds to step S902 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the SB state, that is, whether or not the SB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If it is not in the SB state, the process proceeds to step S903, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the RT state, that is, whether or not the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If the current gaming state is the RT state, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If any BB winning flag is set, the RT setting flag is cleared in step S905, and the process is terminated. When not in the RT state (that is, when none of the BB setting flag, SB setting flag, and RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c and the current gaming state is the normal state), both BB winning flags are If it is not set, the process proceeds to step S906, and it is determined whether or not any of the first SB prize to the third SB prize is established, based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. . If none of the SB wins have been established, this process is terminated. If any of the SB wins has been established, an SB start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the SB state in step S907. Then, this process ends. Specifically, as the SB start process, the SB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the SB state. Further, 1 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of remaining games in the SB state provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  Here, when the winning determination of the winning combination is made using the RT state lottery table, the winning combination of the third small combination and the first SB, the winning combination of the fourth small combination and the second SB, and the fifth There are cases where a small role and a third SB are won. On the left reel 32L, a “red cherry” symbol as the first SB symbol, a “blue cherry” symbol as the second SB symbol, and a “white cherry” symbol as the third SB symbol are arranged one by one. In addition, the “cherry” symbols are arranged so that the interval between them becomes six symbols. For this reason, when the left stop switch 42 is operated so that one of the “cherry” symbols stops on the active line, the other “cherry” symbols cannot be stopped on the active line. In addition, since the winning event does not occur in all of the first SB to the third SB in the same game, even if one of the first SB to the third SB is won, depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, an SB prize is awarded. May not hold.

  When the SB start process is performed in step S907, the gaming state shifts to the SB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, it is determined that the current gaming state is the SB state based on the setting of the SB setting flag in the state information storage area 106c, and the SB state lottery table is selected.

  FIG. 26 is an SB state lottery table selected in the “Setting 3” SB state. In the lottery table for SB state, in addition to the same 12 determination targets as the lottery table for RT state (see FIG. 24), determination targets to be won for the SB small role are set. In the SB state lottery table, the same point value PV as that in the RT state lottery table is set for each index value IV excluding the index value IV that is won for replay and the index value IV that is won for SB small roles. ing. For this reason, when the winning combination determination is performed using the SB state lottery table, each combination other than the replay and the SB small combination is won with the same probability as in the RT state, and the replay is about 1.80. The chance of winning is reduced by a factor of about 1870, and the probability of losing is won by about 1/870. Therefore, when the state is shifted to the SB state, the player is more advantageous than the RT state.

  Returning to the description of the RT state and SB state processing, when the gaming state is the SB state, an affirmative determination is made in step S902, and after the SB state processing is performed in step S908, this processing is terminated.

  In the SB state process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, in step S1001, it is determined based on the winning combination set set in the previous payout determination process whether or not the SB small combination winning is achieved. When the SB small role winning is established, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether or not the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If the RT setting flag is not set, the process proceeds directly to step S1004. If the RT setting flag is set, the process proceeds to step S1004 after clearing the RT setting flag in step S1003. In step S1004, the value of the remaining game number counter is decremented by 1. In step S1005, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the termination condition for the SB state is not satisfied, so this process is terminated as it is, and if it is 0, it means that the termination condition for the SB state is satisfied. Therefore, after clearing the SB setting flag in step S1006, the present process is terminated.

  If it is determined in step S1001 that the SB small winning combination has not been established, the process proceeds to step S1007 to determine whether or not the SB winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. If the SB winning is established, the process of steps S1004 to S1006 is performed after adding 1 to the value of the remaining game number counter in step S1008, and this process is terminated. If the SB winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S1009, and it is determined whether or not the first BB winning flag or the second BB winning flag is set. If none of the BB winning flags is set, the processing from step S1004 to step S1006 is performed, and this processing is terminated. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S1010, and the value of the remaining game number counter is set to zero. Thereafter, a setting flag clear process is performed in step S1011 and this process is terminated. Specifically, as the setting flag clear process, a process for clearing all setting flags set in the state information storage area 106c is performed.

  As described above, when the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the SB state and the SB small role winning is established under the SB state, the RT setting flag is cleared. In the SB state, since the remaining game number counter is set to 1 in the SB start process, the game ends in one game unless an SB prize is established in the SB state. For this reason, when the SB small role winning is established under the SB state, the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0, and the SB state ends. When the SB state ends, the state information storage area 106c is not set with any of the BB setting flag, the RT setting flag, and the SB setting flag, so that the gaming state shifts to the normal state. That is, when the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the SB state and the SB small role winning is established under the SB state, the RT state is terminated. Here, the SB small role symbol of the left reel 32L is a “replay” symbol, the SB small role symbol of the middle reel 32M is a “bell” symbol, and the SB small role symbol of the right reel 32R is a “replay” symbol. . The “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the SB small combination is won, the SB small combination winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Since the winning probability of the SB small role is about 3.70, when the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the SB state, the RT state ends with a probability of about 3.70.

  On the other hand, when the gaming state transitions from the RT state to the SB state and the SB state ends without establishing the SB small prize winning, the state information storage area 106c is excluded except when the first BB or the second BB is won. Since the RT setting flag is set, the gaming state returns to the RT state.

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

  When the SB winning is established under the RT state, the state shifts to the SB state. When the SB small role winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the normal state, and when the SB state is terminated without establishing the SB small winning combination, the gaming state returns to the RT state. did. In such a configuration, since the end timing of the RT state is limited to the SB state, the player only has to worry about the possibility that the RT state will end only under the SB state. Therefore, it is possible to enjoy the game under the RT state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  The SB state is shifted to a case where one of the first SB to the third SB is won and a corresponding SB winning is established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the transition to the SB state random, and it is possible to suppress the monotonous game under the RT state. This is because if it is configured to shift to the SB state when a predetermined number of games have been played, there is a possibility that a game in the RT state will be played vaguely until the predetermined number of times has elapsed.

  Under the RT state, there are a case where the first SB is won, the case where the second SB is won, and the case where the third SB is won. On the left reel 32L, a “red cherry” symbol as the first SB symbol, a “blue cherry” symbol as the second SB symbol, and a “white cherry” symbol as the third SB symbol are arranged one by one. The “cherry” symbols were arranged so that the interval between them was 6 symbols. By adopting such a configuration, regardless of which of the first SB to the third SB is won, an SB prize can be established or not established depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. That is, the player can select at what timing the left stop switch 42 is operated. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the monotonization of the game under the RT state.

  The first SB winning flag to the third SB winning flag are cleared when the game ends. In such a configuration, the player may operate the left stop switch 42 so that the corresponding SB winning is not established in the game won in any of the first SB to the third SB. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the opportunity to play a game under the RT state with concern that an SB prize may be established.

  The RT state is configured to end when the SB small role winning is established. The SB small role winning is configured regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when the SB small role is won in the SB state. With such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to operate the start lever 41 while expecting that the SB small role will not be won in the SB state. Further, if the SB small combination is not won, the SB small combination winning is not achieved and the RT state is restored, so that the player is in the RT state with concern that the SB winning will be achieved. It is possible to reduce the possibility of playing a game at.

  The SB state is configured to end once unless the SB winning is established again. In such a configuration, the player may expect that the SB small role winning will not be established in the next game in which the SB winning is established. Therefore, it is possible to reduce the possibility that the player will play a game under the RT gaming state with concern that the SB winning will be established.

  In the SB state, the lottery of the combination is performed using the SB state lottery table different from the RT state. With this configuration, it is possible to change the probability of winning the SB small combination in the RT state and the SB state. Further, since the determination target of the lottery table for the RT state is set so that the SB small part is not won in the RT state, it is possible to avoid the player from being confused. If the configuration is such that an SB small role winning can be achieved under the RT state, there will be a chance that the RT state will not end and an end will occur even if the SB small role winning is achieved, and the player may be confused. Because it is possible.

  When the first BB or the second BB is won, the RT setting flag or the like is cleared. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chance of losing the winning combination, that is, the chance that only the BB winning flag is set, and it is possible to quickly shift the gaming state to the BB state. Become. Further, by adopting such a configuration in the configuration in which the RT state is terminated via the SB state, it becomes possible for the player to easily grasp that the first BB or the second BB has been won. This is because when the RT state is completed without going through the SB state, it means that the first BB or the second BB is won.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, when the first BB or the second BB is won, the RT setting flag or the like is cleared. However, it may not be cleared. That is, the RT state is configured to end only when the SB small role winning is established under the SB state.

  (2) In the above embodiment, the SB state is entered when the SB prize is established, and the RT state is terminated when the SB small role prize is established under the SB state. To do. In the case where a predetermined winning is achieved under the RT state, a transition is made to a specific period instead of shifting to another gaming state. The specific period is configured to determine whether or not a winning combination is made using the RT state lottery table, and the RT state is terminated when the second predetermined winning is established within the specific period. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the RT state can be ended when the RT state is shifted to the SB state. However, the RT state may be ended when the RT state is shifted to the BB state. . In such a configuration, for example, if the RT setting flag is cleared when the first JAC winning is established under the BB state, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (4) In the above embodiment, when one of the first SB to the third SB is won, the SB winning combination is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. The SB prize may be established regardless of the operation timing of 44.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the determination target is set so that both the SB and the small role are won, but it goes without saying that the determination target may be set only for the SB.

  (6) In the above embodiment, the configuration has three types of SBs. However, the configuration may have only one type of SB, or may have two types or more than four types of SBs. good. However, for example, when only one type of SB is used, it is desirable that the SB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. If the SB winning is not established when the stop switch is operated at a predetermined timing, the player may operate the stop switch every time at the predetermined timing under the RT state. This is because there is a possibility of monotonization.

  (7) In the above embodiment, in the RT state lottery table, the determination target is set so that there are cases where the first SB is won, the second SB is won, and the third SB is won. Although set, instead of or in addition to this, the determination target may be set so that two of the first SB to the third SB may be won. Even in such a configuration, since the establishment of the SB winning can be avoided if the operation corresponding to the symbol corresponding to the SB that has not been won is performed, the same effect as the above embodiment can be achieved. I can expect. Further, in addition to the above configuration, the determination target may be set so that all the first SB to third SB may be won.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the SB state is terminated once, but is not limited to this configuration, and the termination condition is arbitrary. However, if the number of games until the end of the SB state is set to a plurality of times, the possibility that the SB small role winning is established and the RT state is ended increases.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the “red cherry” symbol, the “blue cherry” symbol, and the “white cherry” symbol are arranged one by one and the interval between the “cherry” symbols is six symbols. It was arranged on the left reel 32L. As a result, the establishment of the first to third SB prizes can be avoided by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration, and can be avoided by the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Alternatively, a configuration that can be avoided by the operation timing of the right stop switch 44 may be adopted.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the “bell” symbol, which is the first SB symbol to the third SB symbol, is arranged on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind becomes four symbols or less. Regardless of the operation timing of the switch 43 and the right stop switch 44, the first SB symbol to the third SB symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R can be stopped on the effective line. The SB winning can be avoided by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. However, the SB winning can be avoided by operating the left stop switch 42 and the right stop switch 44, or all the stop switches 42 can be avoided. It is good also as a structure which can be avoided through operation of -44.

  (11) In the above embodiment, the SB winning can be avoided by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. However, the configuration is changed. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the first SB winning is established, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command, the second SB winning is established, When the right stop switch 44 is operated as a stop command, the third SB prize is established. In such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the establishment of the SB prize depending on which stop switch is operated first.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the effective line, the first SB win is awarded and the “reel” of the left reel 32L When the “blue cherry” symbol and the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, the second SB wins, and the “white cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “white cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R “ When the “Bell” symbol stops on the active line, the third SB winning combination is adopted. However, the combination of symbols for winning the winning combination is not limited to such a configuration and is arbitrary. Further, as in the case of the second small role winning, for example, when the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the first SB winning is established regardless of the stopping result of the other reels 32L and 32M. Also good.

  (13) In the above embodiment, any “cherry” is arranged regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42 by arranging the “cherry” symbols on the left reel 32L so that the interval between the symbols is 6 symbols. It was set as the structure which can stop a symbol on an effective line. This is a slot in which the maximum number of slips that can be slid on a reel at a predetermined specified time is 4 symbols, and the position where the effective line is set in the left reel 32L (ie, the upper and lower positions) is 3 symbols. This is an example of a machine. In the case of a slot machine with different maximum slip number and effective line setting position interval, "(maximum number of slips that can be slid on the reel) + (position interval where effective line is set)-1" or more The “cherry” symbols may be spaced apart from each other.

  (14) In the above embodiment, when the SB small combination is won, the SB small combination winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. However, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the SB It is good also as a structure which can be made to avoid establishment of a small part prize winning.

  For example, three types of SB small combinations such as the first SB to the third SB are set, and in the SB state, the “red cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are on the effective line. If it stops, the “SB Cherry” design of the left reel 32L and the “Replay” design of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stop on the active line, and the 2SB SB prize will be awarded. When the “white cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a third SB small prize winning is assumed. In the case of such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the establishment of the SB small prize winning by the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. In this configuration, the player can be actively involved in two games, that is, when winning the SB and when winning the SB small role depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. Can be suitably suppressed.

  (15) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are bet. However, the start command is also issued after one bet or two bets. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table and a sliding table corresponding to the betting situation.

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

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

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

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

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, Privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.);
A first gaming state transition means for transitioning to the first gaming state (normal state) (for example, the BB end processing function S706 of the main controller 101 in a situation where the RT setting flag is not set);
Second gaming state transition means for transitioning to the second gaming state (RT state) that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state (for example, the BB end processing function S706 of the main control device 101 in a situation where the RT setting flag is set) )
State information storage means (state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106) for storing state information (such as an RT setting flag) relating to the gaming state;
Lottery information storage means (ROM 105) for storing lottery information (lottery table) related to the winning probability of the combination;
Based on the state information stored in the state information storage means, the lottery information selection means (the lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for selecting the lottery information used when the lottery means the lottery of the combination. )When,
First setting means for setting first state information (RT setting flag “0”) (RT setting flag clear processing function S1003 of the main control device 101);
Second setting means (RT setting flag setting processing function S605 of the main control device 101) for setting second state information (RT setting flag “1”);
Based on the fact that the first state information is stored in the state information storage unit, the lottery information selection unit selects first lottery information (normal state lottery table) corresponding to the first gaming state. Based on the fact that the second state information is stored in the state information storage means, the winning probability corresponding to the second gaming state and at least the first combination (re-game) is higher than the first lottery information. It is configured to select the set second lottery information (RT state lottery table),
further,
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the first result (first SB to third SB winning) under the second gaming state, the specific combination (the combination of the first SB symbol and the combination of the second SB symbol) is added to the effective position. First stop control means (reel control processing function S210 of the main control device 101) for stopping the third SB symbol combination),
A specific period setting means (SB start processing function S907 of the main control device 101) for setting a specific period (SB state) when the specific combination stops at the effective position;
Second stop control for stopping the second specific combination (SB small combination symbol combination) at the effective position based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination is the second result (SB small combination winning) during the specific period. Means (reel control processing function S210 of the main controller 101);
When the second specific combination stops at the effective position, if the second state information is stored in the state information storage unit, the first state information is replaced by the state information storage unit instead of the second state information. A game machine, comprising: state information changing means (RT setting flag clear processing function S1003 of the main control device 101) to be stored.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific period is set when the specific combination stops at the valid position under the second gaming state. When the second specific combination stops at the valid position during the specific period, if the second state information is stored in the state information storage unit, the first state information is stored in the state information storage unit instead of the second state information. Remembered. In such a configuration, when the specific combination stops at the effective position, and the second specific combination stops at the effective position in the subsequent specific period, the second gaming state ends. By limiting the period during which the second gaming state can be ended in this way, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in the second gaming state advantageous to the player, and the game is prevented from becoming monotonous. It becomes possible to do.

  Further, the specific combination stops at the effective position based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state. By setting it as this structure, it becomes possible to make the setting opportunity of a specific period random, and it becomes possible to suppress that the game in a 2nd game state monotonizes. This is because if a specific period is set when a predetermined number of games have been played, there is a possibility that a game in the second game state may be played vaguely until the predetermined number of times has elapsed. Further, the second specific combination stops at the effective position based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result in the specific period. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for the specific period to end without the second specific combination stopping at the effective position, and the second gaming state is concerned that the player may enter the specific period. It is possible to reduce the possibility of playing the game below.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the first stop control means stops the specific combination at the effective position when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the stop operation means is specified. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the combination lottery result is the first result and the specific operation is not performed on the stop operation means, the specific combination is not stopped at the effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific combination stops at the effective position only when the lottery result of the combination is the first result and the specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. With this configuration, even if the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result, the player himself can stop or not stop the specific combination at the effective position. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game in the second gaming state from becoming monotonous.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 2, the first result is a specific combination winning, and a plurality of the specific combinations are provided. The circulation display means displays each specific pattern (“red cherry” symbol, “blue” corresponding to the specific combination. The “cherry” symbol and the “white cherry” symbol) can be stopped at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means, and one specific symbol can be stopped. Is arranged so that at least one of the other specific patterns cannot be stopped at the effective position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing capable of stopping the effective position at the effective position. The second lottery information has a configuration in which the lottery result of the lottery means wins a specific combination and at least one of the other specific combinations has a chance to be non-winning. Machine.

  According to this gaming machine, there are a plurality of specific combinations, and the cyclic display means has at least one specific pattern corresponding to the specific combination as an effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, at least one of the other specific pictures is set at the effective position. It is arranged so that it cannot be stopped. The second lottery information is configured such that the lottery result of the lottery means that a specific combination is won and at least one of the other specific combinations is not selected. In this configuration, the specific operation for stopping the specific combination at the effective position differs depending on which specific combination is won, and the player can select which specific operation is to be performed. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress the game in the second gaming state from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 3, the first result is invalidated if the specific combination does not stop at the valid position in the game times in which the lottery result of the lottery means is the first result. And a disabling unit (game information clear processing function S203 of the main control device 101).

  According to this gaming machine, the first result is invalidated if the specific combination does not stop at the valid position in the game times in which the lottery result of the lottery means is the first result. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to limit the number of game times that the specific combination can stop at the effective position, and it is possible to make the player enjoy the game under the second gaming state.

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 4, the second stop control means is effective when the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the stop operation means is subjected to a second specific operation. When the second specific combination is stopped at a position, and the lottery result of the combination is the second result, and the second specific operation is not performed on the stop operation means, the second specific combination is set at the effective position. A gaming machine characterized by not stopping.

  According to this gaming machine, the second specific combination stops at the effective position only when the lottery result of the combination is the second result and the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. With this configuration, even if the lottery result of the combination becomes the second result, the player himself can stop or not stop the second specific combination at the effective position. As a result, even if the specific period is reached, the specific period can be ended without stopping the second specific combination at the effective position.

  Gaming machine6. In the gaming machine 5, the second result is a second specific combination winning and includes a plurality of the second specific combinations, and the circulation display unit displays each second specific pattern ( It is possible to stop “red cherry” symbol, “blue cherry” symbol, “white cherry” symbol) at least in the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. And when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which one second specific pattern can be stopped at the effective position, at least one of the other second specific patterns is set to the effective position. The lottery information is arranged so that it cannot be stopped, and the lottery information selected in the specific period is selected as a second specific combination where the lottery result of the lottery means wins at least a second specific combination. In one Gaming machine is characterized in that a configuration in which winning become opportunity arises.

  According to this gaming machine, there are a plurality of second specific combinations, and each second specific pattern corresponding to the second specific combination is displayed on the circulation display means regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which at least one of the pictures can be stopped at the effective position and at a timing at which one second specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, It arrange | positions so that at least 1 of a 2nd specific design cannot be stopped in an effective position. The lottery information selected during the specific period is configured such that the lottery result of the lottery means wins a certain second specific combination and at least one of the other second specific combinations has a chance to be non-winning. ing. In such a configuration, the second specific operation for stopping the second specific combination at the effective position differs depending on which second specific combination is won, and the player determines which second specific operation is to be performed. It is possible to select. Therefore, it becomes possible to suppress that the game in a specific period becomes monotonous.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the second result is obtained when the second specific combination does not stop at the effective position in the game times in which the lottery result of the lottery means is the second result. A gaming machine comprising invalidating means for invalidating (game information clear processing function S203 of the main control device 101).

  According to this gaming machine, when the second specific combination does not stop at the valid position in the game times in which the lottery result of the lottery means is the second result, the second result is invalidated. With this configuration, it is possible to limit the number of game times that the second specific combination can stop at the effective position, and the game under the second gaming state with concern that the player will enter a specific period. It is possible to reduce the possibility of performing.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specific period setting means sets information relating to the number of games (remaining game number counter “1”).

  According to this gaming machine, the specific period ends when a predetermined number of games are played, so that the player expects that the second specific combination will not stop at the effective position when the specific combination stops at the effective position. However, a predetermined number of games may be performed.

  8. gaming machine The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, wherein the specific period ends when one game is played.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific period ends when one game is played. Therefore, when the specific combination stops at the effective position, the player stops the second specific combination at the effective position in the next game. You can expect not to. As described above, the second specific combination can be stopped at the effective position only in the next game time when the specific combination is stopped at the effective position. The possibility of playing a game under the gaming state can be reduced.

  Gaming machine 10. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the lottery information selecting means selects third lottery information (SB state lottery table) different from the first lottery information and the second lottery information in the specific period. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, the lottery of the combination is performed using the lottery information different from the first gaming state and the second gaming state in the specific period. With this configuration, the probability that the lottery result of the lottery means becomes the second result in the specific period can be changed from the probability that the lottery means becomes the second result in another gaming state.

  Gaming machine 11. In the gaming machine 10, at least the second lottery information is configured such that the lottery result of the lottery means does not become the second result.

  According to this gaming machine, since the lottery result of the lottery means does not become the second result in the second gaming state, the second specific combination does not stop at the valid position under the second gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid the player from being confused because the second gaming state does not end despite the second specific combination being stopped at the effective position.

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

Claims (1)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the lottery of the combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination;
First gaming state transition means for transitioning to the first gaming state;
In a gaming machine comprising a second gaming state transition means for transitioning to a second gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the first gaming state,
State information storage means for storing state information related to the gaming state;
Lottery information storage means for storing lottery information related to the winning probability of the combination;
Lottery information selection means for selecting lottery information to be used when the lottery means lottery of the combination based on the state information stored in the state information storage means;
First setting means for setting first state information;
Second setting means for setting second state information;
The lottery information selecting means selects the first lottery information corresponding to the first gaming state based on the fact that the first state information is stored in the state information storage means, and the state information storage means A configuration for selecting the second lottery information corresponding to the second gaming state and having a winning probability of at least the first combination set higher than the first lottery information based on the fact that the second state information is stored age,
further,
First stop control means for stopping the specific combination at the effective position based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the first result under the second gaming state;
A specific period setting means for setting a specific period when the specific combination stops at the effective position;
If the lottery of the combination to a particular period result is a second result, the stopping of the second specific combination to the effective position regardless of how the operation stop operation means, the lottery result of the combination in the specific time period If the second result is not obtained, a second stop control unit that does not stop the second specific combination at the effective position regardless of an operation method of the stop operation unit ;
When the second specific combination stops at the effective position, if the second state information is stored in the state information storage unit, the first state information is replaced by the state information storage unit instead of the second state information. A game machine, comprising: state information changing means for storing the information.

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