JP5661501B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine in which a gaming benefit is given to a player in accordance with a combination of symbols displayed on an active line.

  In a slot machine as a gaming machine, a winning combination is drawn in accordance with the insertion of a medal (game medium) by a player and the operation of a start switch, and a plurality of rotating reels with various symbols are rotated. Then, in accordance with the lottery result and the stop switch operation by the player, the rotating reels are sequentially stopped, and when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line that is the line to be paid out, A game profit corresponding to the winning combination is given to the player, such as a predetermined number of medals being paid out.

  In the gaming machine shown in Patent Document 1, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination, there is provided one that makes it difficult for the player to recognize that the winning combination has been won. When a symbol combination that makes it difficult for the player to recognize the winning is displayed on the active line, at the same time, the symbol combination that makes it easy for the player to recognize the winning is different from the active line in the symbol display window. It is displayed on a straight line (hereinafter simply referred to as “invalid line”). As a result, the player is given an impression as if a gaming profit has been given by the symbol combination displayed on the invalid line, and the effect on the performance is improved.

JP 2007-282951 A

  In general, since the relationship between the active line and the symbol combination has a great influence on the player, it is necessary to clarify to the player where the effective line is set for the fairness of the game. Therefore, the player usually recognizes the activated line in advance, or easily determines that the winning line is awarded to the symbol corresponding to the winning combination through the symbol combination displayed on the invalid line. Is possible.

  In this way, when the player recognizes which line is the active line, no matter what symbol combination is displayed on the invalid line, the player eventually becomes one aspect of the production. There is a problem that the production effect is reduced because the impression that it is not too much is held.

  In view of such a problem, the present invention provides a surprising effect or a strong impression to a player by a combination of symbols displayed on an active line, thereby providing a high stage effect and improving the interest of the game. The purpose is to provide a machine.

  In order to solve the above-described problem, the gaming machine according to the present invention, based on the operation of the start switch, selects one of the winning combination including the first combination associated with a plurality of types of symbol combinations and the loss. Based on the winning combination lottery means determined by the winning combination lottery, a plurality of rotating reels each arranged with a plurality of types of symbols, and a start switch operation, the rotation of the plurality of rotating reels is controlled, and the rotating rotating reel Based on the operation of the corresponding stop switch, the reel control means for controlling the stop of each rotating reel corresponding to the operated stop switch and the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery are displayed on the effective line. An effective line changing means for changing the number or arrangement of the active lines according to the fact that the reel control means The symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line among the plural types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination when the first combination is determined before and after the number or arrangement of the effective lines is changed are different. In accordance with the highest symbol combination in accordance with a predetermined priority order among one or more types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed on the active line, A game mode determining means for determining one game mode from a plurality of different game modes is provided.

  In the gaming machine of the present invention, the single line bonus game in the next game in which the effective line changing means displays a single bonus combination in which the winning probability of a predetermined combination is high only compared to the normal game. In the above, the number or arrangement of effective lines is changed.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention determines a winning combination including a first combination associated with a plurality of types of symbol combinations and a loser by a winning combination lottery based on an operation of a start switch. Based on the winning combination lottery means, multiple reels with multiple types of symbols arranged, and the start switch operation, the rotation of the multiple reels is controlled, and the stop switch operation corresponding to the rotating reel is rotating. And a reel control means for controlling to stop each of the rotating reels corresponding to the operated stop switch, wherein the reel control means has the first role according to the winning mode of the first role. The multiple reels are stopped and controlled so that the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line among the multiple types of symbol combinations corresponding to Among one or a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed in, one game mode is selected from a plurality of different game modes according to the highest symbol combination according to a predetermined priority order. A game mode determining means for determining is provided.

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a winning combination lottery means for determining one of a winning combination including a first combination and a second combination and a loser by a winning combination lottery based on an operation of a start switch. , Based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the rotation control of the plurality of rotating reels, based on the operation of the start switch, a plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged, Reel control means for controlling stop of each of the rotating reels corresponding to the operated stop switch, and an effective line in response to the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery being displayed on the effective line And an effective line changing means for changing the number or arrangement of the reels, wherein the reel control means includes the number of the effective lines or Corresponding to the symbol combination or second combination corresponding to the first combination when the first combination and the second combination are determined by winning combination lottery before and after the position is changed The plurality of rotating reels are stopped and controlled so that the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line of the symbol combinations to be displayed are different, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first role displayed on the effective line or the second symbol combination is displayed. A game mode determining means for determining one game mode from a plurality of different game modes in accordance with the highest symbol combination in accordance with a predetermined priority order among the symbol combinations corresponding to the combination is provided. And

  In addition, the gaming machine of the present invention includes a winning combination lottery means for determining one of a winning combination including a first combination and a second combination and a loser by a winning combination lottery based on an operation of a start switch. , Based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel, the rotation control of the plurality of rotating reels, based on the operation of the start switch, a plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged, Reel control means for stopping and controlling each of the rotating reels corresponding to the operated stop switch, wherein the reel control means is a winning mode of the first role and the second role. Depending on the symbol combination that can be displayed on the effective line of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination or the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is different. The plurality of rotating reels are controlled to stop, and the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination displayed on the effective line or the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination is determined according to a predetermined priority order. It is characterized by comprising game mode determining means for determining one game mode from a plurality of different game modes according to the upper symbol combination.

  As described above, according to the present invention, even if the same winning combination is won internally, different symbol combinations are displayed on the active line depending on the case, so that the player is given an unexpected or strong impression. Can be achieved, and a high production effect can be achieved. In addition, since different game modes are determined according to the symbol combinations displayed on the active line, it is possible to further enhance the impression when different symbols are displayed, and to further improve the interest of the game. .

It is an external view for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a slot machine. It is an external view in the state which opened the front door for demonstrating the schematic mechanical structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of a reel. It is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine. It is the flowchart which showed the main process of the main control board. It is a figure which shows the combination of the symbol corresponding to a winning combination. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for normal game states. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for internal game states. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for BB game states. It is a figure which shows the lottery table for SB game states. It is the flowchart which showed the bet processing of the main control board. It is a figure explaining an effective line. It is the flowchart which showed the lottery process of the main control board. It is the flowchart which showed the reel rotation process of the main control board. It is the flowchart which showed the reel stop process of the main control board. It is a figure explaining stop control at the time of BB internal winning flag establishment. It is a figure explaining an example of stop control in SB game state. It is a figure explaining other examples of stop control at the time of BB internal winning flag establishment. It is the flowchart which showed the determination / payout process of the main control board. It is the flowchart which showed the BB game start process of the main control board. It is the flowchart which showed the reset interruption process of the sub control board. It is the flowchart which showed the freeze start command reception process of the sub control board. It is the flowchart which showed the lottery result command reception process of the sub control board. It is a figure which shows an example of an auxiliary | assistant effect. It is a time chart explaining the auxiliary production execution period. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of the reel of a modification. It is a figure explaining the effective line of a modification.

  Hereinafter, preferred embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings. The dimensions, materials, and other specific numerical values shown in the embodiments are merely examples for facilitating the understanding of the invention, and do not limit the present invention unless otherwise specified. In the present specification and drawings, elements having substantially the same function and configuration are denoted by the same reference numerals, and redundant description is omitted, and elements not directly related to the present invention are not illustrated. To do.

  In order to facilitate understanding of the embodiment of the present invention, first, a mechanical configuration and an electrical configuration of a slot machine (game machine) that can be played by a player will be briefly described. A typical process will be described.

(Mechanical configuration of the slot machine 100)
FIG. 1 is an external view for explaining a schematic mechanical configuration of the slot machine 100, and FIG. 2 shows a state in which a front door for explaining the schematic mechanical configuration of the slot machine 100 is opened. FIG. The slot machine 100 includes a housing 102 that is a substantially rectangular box, a front upper door 104 that is attached to be openable and closable by a connecting member that is rotatable with respect to a front opening of the housing 102, and a front upper door. Similar to the front upper door 104 below the front door 104, the front lower door 106 that can be opened and closed with respect to the front opening of the housing 102, and the medal paid out from the medal discharge port 108 a below the front lower door 106. And a tray portion 108 for storing the water.

  An operation unit installation base 122 that protrudes forward is formed on the upper part of the front lower door 106, and a medal insertion unit 124, a bet button 126, a start switch 128, a stop switch 130, and the like are disposed on the operation unit installation base 122. ing.

  The medal insertion unit 124 located on the right side of the operation unit installation base 122 accepts insertion of medals as game media. When the player inserts a prescribed number of medals (for example, three) that are necessary for starting one game, the operation of the start switch 128 becomes effective, and the medals exceed the prescribed number. Is inserted, the added medals are electronically stored in the slot machine 100 up to a predetermined number (for example, 50) (hereinafter simply referred to as “credit”). A medal selector (not shown) is provided on the rear surface of the front lower door 106, and a non-standard medal inserted into the medal insertion portion 124 is discharged from the medal discharge port 108a to the tray portion 108 by the medal selector.

  The bet button 126 is a push-type button switch that puts a specified number of medals out of credited medals. Hereinafter, the expression “inserting a medal” includes not only actually inserting a medal into the medal inserting unit 124 but also inserting (betting) a credited medal through the bet button 126.

  The start switch 128 located on the left side of the operation unit installation base 122 is formed by a start lever capable of detecting a tilting operation or a button switch capable of detecting a pressing operation, and detects a start operation by a player.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the reel unit 134 located at the approximate center of the lower portion of the front upper door 104 has rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in each of the regions equally divided into 21. (Hereinafter, the rotating reel 134a may be referred to as a left reel, the rotating reel 134b may be referred to as a middle reel, and the rotating reel 134c may be referred to as a right reel). The rotary reels 134a, 134b, and 134c can be visually recognized through a colorless and transparent symbol display window 136 made of a glass plate or a transparent resin plate. The reel unit 134 starts to rotate the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c when the start switch 128 is operated.

  A stop switch 130 located in the center of the operation unit installation base 122 is a button switch (corresponding to the stop switch 130) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of rotary reels 134 a, 134 b, 134 c and capable of detecting a player's pressing operation. The button switches are particularly referred to as stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c.), Which detects a player's stop operation to stop the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c.

  A liquid crystal display unit 138 that displays various images associated with effects is provided at a substantially upper central position of the front upper door 104. In addition, speakers 140 are provided at the left and right positions of the liquid crystal display unit 138 on the back surface of the front upper door 104 and the inner surface left and right positions of the saucer portion 108 on the back surface of the front lower door 106 to perform auditory effects such as sound effects and musical sounds. It has been. Furthermore, an effect lamp 142 made up of, for example, a high-intensity light emitting diode (LED) is provided on the upper and left and right sides of the front upper door 104. As shown in FIG. 2, a medal payout device 264 for paying out medals from the medal discharge port 108 a is provided below the reel unit 134 in the housing 102. The medal payout device 264 includes a payout control unit 264a for storing medals and discharging the stored medals from the medal discharge port 108a, and a medal detection unit 264b for detecting medals discharged from the medal discharge port 108a. ing.

  Although not shown in FIG. 1, on the back side of the reel unit 134, the symbol displayed on the rotary reels 134a, 134b, and 134c corresponds to the symbol display window 136 (can be an effective line target). A reel backlight 144 (see FIG. 4) is provided for irradiating the upper, middle and lower symbols independently from the back side. In addition, a reel upper light 146 (see FIG. 2) that directly irradiates the front of all of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c is also provided on the upper rear surface of the symbol display window 136.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 1, in the operation unit installation base 122, a main credit display unit 152 and a main payout display unit are provided on a substantially horizontal surface 122a provided between the rotary reels 134a, 134b, 134c and the stop switch 130. 154 is provided. Further, a sub credit display unit 156 and a sub payout display unit 158 are provided between the symbol display window 136 and the operation unit installation base 122. The main credit display unit 152 and the sub credit display unit 156 display the number of credits, and the main payout display unit 154 and the sub payout display unit 158 display the number of paid out medals. In addition, the sub-credit display unit 156 and the sub-payout display unit 158 can display various numerical values associated with effects.

  Further, the filter means 160 is provided so as to be superimposed on the symbol display window 136 formed of a colorless and transparent transmissive member. Similar to the liquid crystal display unit 138, the filter unit 160 has a function of adjusting the light transmittance in units of a plurality of divided areas. Usually, the player visually recognizes the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c, and the like. The permeability is increased as much as possible.

(Electrical configuration of the slot machine 100)
FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a schematic electrical configuration of the slot machine 100. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 100 is mainly controlled by a main control board 200 and a sub control board 202. Here, among the programs and data relating to the progress of the game, a particularly important process is executed by the main control board 200, and other processes such as effects are executed by the sub control board 202. Further, by restricting the command signal in one direction from the main control board 200 to the sub-control board 202, unauthorized processing on the main control board 200 is prevented.

(Main control board 200)
The main control board 200 has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a main CPU 200a that is a central processing unit, a main ROM 200b that stores programs, a main RAM 200c that functions as a work area, and the like, and comprehensively controls the entire slot machine 100. To do.

  In the main control board 200, various detection signals are received from the medal insertion unit 124, the bet button 126, the start switch 128, and the stop switch 130, and the main CPU 200a executes various processes based on the received detection signals. . Further, a main credit display unit 152 and a main payout display unit 154 are connected to the main control board 200, and the main CPU 200a controls the display of the number of credits and the number of payouts of medals on both the display units 152 and 154. .

  In addition, a reel drive control unit 258 is connected to the main control board 200. The reel drive controller 258 drives the stepping motor 262 based on the rotation start signals of the rotating reels 134 a, 134 b, 134 c transmitted from the main control board 200 based on the operation signal of the start switch 128, and the stop switch 130. The driving of the stepping motor 262 is stopped based on the stop signal of the rotating reels 134 a, 134 b, 134 c and the detection signal of the rotational position detection circuit 260 transmitted from the main control board 200 based on the operation signal.

  The medal payout device 264 is connected to the main control board 200. A detection signal of the medal detection unit 264b is input to the main control board 200, and the main CPU 200a discharges medals from the payout control unit 264a while counting the number of payout medals according to the detection signal. To control.

(Sub-control board 202)
Similar to the main control board 200, the sub control board 202 has various semiconductor integrated circuits including a sub CPU 202a that is a central processing unit, a sub ROM 202b that stores programs, a sub RAM 202c that functions as a work area, and the like. Based on the command signal from the control board 200, the effect is controlled. A liquid crystal control board 204 is connected to the sub control board 202. The liquid crystal display substrate 204 includes a liquid crystal CPU 204a that is a central processing unit, a liquid crystal ROM 204b that stores programs and image data, a liquid crystal RAM 204c that functions as a work area, a VRAM 204d that functions as a work area when performing image control, and the like. The liquid crystal display unit 138 is controlled by two-way communication with the sub-control board 202 having a semiconductor integrated circuit.

  Here, as the game progresses, the liquid crystal display unit 138, speaker 140, effect lamp 142, reel backlight 144, reel upper light 146, sub-credit display unit 156, sub-payout display unit 158, filter means 160 is a visual and auditory expression means provided through 160 or the like, and can give a story to the game or suggest a lottery result of the winning combination with a more dynamic image. In addition, even if none of the winning roles has been won, it is possible to make the player have a high dividend expectation through the production as if the player has been won, so that the player will not get bored. It becomes.

  Note that a random number generator 256 is provided on both the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202. The random number generated by the random number generator 256 is used in the main control board 200 to determine the gaming benefits to be given to the player, and the sub-control board 202 mainly determines the effect mode. Used for.

(Main processing of main control board 200)
FIG. 5 is a flowchart showing main processing of the main control board 200. Here, first, an outline of one game (a series of games that can receive one payout when a medal is inserted) will be described along the main process of the main control board 200, and then the details of each process will be described. To do.

(Step S100)
First, the main CPU 200a clears the main RAM 200c (RAM clear) and sets a set value indicating an expected value of the ratio of the payout number with respect to the inserted number (in this embodiment, 1 to 6 steps) as necessary for the start of the game. Executes initialization processing such as setting processing. This initialization process is performed only when the power is turned on, when the set value is changed, when the RAM is cleared, and the connection status and operating status of various devices including the reel unit 134 are confirmed. Further, the main CPU 200a generates backup data while the power is turned on, holds it in the main RAM 200c, and in the event of an unexpected power failure, the main CPU 200a uses the stored backup data before the power is turned off. The process to return to the state of is executed.

(Step S200)
Next, the main CPU 200a places a bet on a medal by operating the bet button 126 in a state where a specified number of medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 124 or a credit exceeding the specified number is stored. Then, the operation of the start switch 128 is awaited. When the operation of the start switch 128 is detected, the process proceeds to the next step S300.

(Step S300)
Next, based on the random number generated by the random number generator 256, the main CPU 200a performs an internal lottery to determine any of a plurality of winning combinations and losers provided.

  Specifically, in the slot machine 100, a plurality of game states are provided during the progress of the game, and a plurality of lottery tables corresponding to these game states and set values are stored in the main ROM 200b. The main CPU 200a selects a corresponding lottery table according to the current gaming state and setting value stored in the main RAM 200c, and the random number corresponds to any winning combination in the lottery table based on the selected lottery table. Judge whether to do.

  Here, the winning combination extracted in each lottery table includes winning combinations such as a replay role, a small role, and a bonus role, and the winning combination is extracted independently as a winning area of the winning combination in each lottery table. There are a single winning area and an overlapping winning area where a plurality of winning combinations are extracted in duplicate. Such a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is called display (winning), and the state until the winning combination is displayed and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination is displayed. Say win. Of the winning combinations, the replay role is a role that eliminates the need to insert a medal for the next game when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay role is displayed on the active line. The symbol combination corresponding to is displayed on the active line, so that a predetermined number of medals can be paid out. In addition, the bonus combination is changed from the normal gaming state to the BB (big bonus) gaming state or the SB (single bonus) gaming state by displaying the symbol combination corresponding to the bonus combination on the active line. It is a winning role that can be made.

  In the present embodiment, in determining the winning combination, a gaming state using a lottery table (normal lottery table for normal gaming state) in which the winning probability of the small role is set so that medals decrease as the game progresses. It is called a normal gaming state. On the other hand, in determining the winning combination, a gaming state using a lottery table (BB gaming state lottery table) in which the winning probabilities of small roles are set so that medals increase is called a BB gaming state, and a normal gaming state A gaming state using a lottery table (SB gaming state lottery table) in which the winning combination of a small role is increased is referred to as an SB gaming state. In the following, the gaming benefits given to the winning combination and the player will be described.

  FIG. 6 shows a symbol combination table. As shown in this figure, in this embodiment, as the winning combination, “Replay 1”, “Replay 2”, “Bell”, “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2”, “Watermelon 3”, “Watermelon 4” , “Watermelon 5”, “Watermelon 6”, “Watermelon 7”, “Watermelon 8”, “Cherry”, “Single Bonus (hereinafter referred to as“ SB ”)”, “Big Bonus (hereinafter referred to as“ BB ”) ) In total of 12 types of winning roles. Of these, “Replay 1” and “Replay 2” correspond to replay roles, and “Bell”, “Watermelon 1”, “Watermelon 2”, “Watermelon 3”, “Watermelon 4”, “Watermelon 5”, “Watermelon” “6”, “Watermelon 7”, “Watermelon 8” and “Cherry” correspond to the small role, and “SB” and “BB” correspond to the bonus role.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Replay 1” is won internally, among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1”, the “replay” symbols written on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, respectively. It can be displayed on the same effective line. As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Replay 2” is won internally, “Replay” written on each of the left reel 134a and the middle reel 134b among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 2”. The symbol can be displayed on the same effective line, and the “bell” symbol written on the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  Here, in the present embodiment, when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is on the active line when the stop switch 130 is pressed, stop control is performed so that the symbol is stopped on the active line. Made. In addition, when the stop switch 130 is pressed, the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not on the active line, but the range corresponding to four symbols in the direction opposite to the rotation direction of the rotary reel 134 (hereinafter referred to as the symbol). In the case where the winning combination is present, the stop control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is drawn on the active line. Hereinafter, processing such as “stop control” or “displayable” simply includes a process of drawing a symbol corresponding to the winning combination within such a pull-in range.

  In each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “replay” symbol and the “bell” symbol can always be displayed on the effective line by the number and shape of the effective lines described later and the stop control described above. (See FIGS. 3 and 12). Therefore, when the winning combination “Replay 1” or winning combination “Replay 2” is won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to these winning combination “Replay 1” or winning combination “Replay 2” is always on the active line. Will be displayed. In this way, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line, the next game can be started without inserting medals. It becomes possible.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Bell” is won internally, among the symbol combinations corresponding to “Bell”, the “Bell” symbols written on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c are the same effective. It can be displayed on the line. Then, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell” is displayed on the active line, ten medals are paid out to the player. In addition, as will be described in detail later, the stop control when the winning combination “Bell” is won internally depends on the winning mode (for example, whether the winning combination “Bell” was won alone or duplicated with other winning combinations) Further, it is set differently depending on which other winning combination and other winning combination is won. Therefore, as described above, in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “bell” symbol is always arranged so that it can be displayed on the active line (see FIGS. 3 and 12). Even if “Bell” is won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell” is not always displayed on the active line depending on the winning mode.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Watermelon 1” is won internally, the “Watermelon A” symbol written on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c can be displayed on the same effective line.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Watermelon 2” is won internally, the “Watermelon A” symbol written on the left reel 134a and the middle reel 134b can be displayed on the same effective line, and the right reel 134c. The “watermelon B” symbol described in (1) can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, if the winning combination “Watermelon 3” is won internally, the “Watermelon A” symbol on the left reel 134a and the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line, and the middle reel 134b The “blue 7” symbol described in (1) can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Watermelon 4” is won internally, the “Watermelon A” symbol written on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the active line, and “ The “blue 7” symbol can be displayed on the same effective line as described above, and the “watermelon B” symbol indicated on the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “watermelon 5” is won internally, the “watermelon B” symbol written on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the active line, and is displayed on the middle reel 134b and the right reel 134c. The “Watermelon A” symbol to be displayed can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Watermelon 6” is won internally, the “Watermelon B” symbol written on the left reel 134a and the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line, and the middle reel 134b The “watermelon A” symbol described in (1) can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Watermelon 7” is won internally, the “Watermelon B” symbol written on the left reel 134a can be displayed on the active line, and “ The “blue 7” symbol can be displayed on the same effective line as described above, and the “watermelon A” symbol indicated on the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “watermelon 8” is won internally, the “watermelon B” symbols on the left reel 134a and the right reel 134c can be displayed on the same effective line, and the middle reel 134b The “blue 7” symbol described in (1) can be displayed on the same effective line as described above.

  When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “watermelons 1 to 8” is displayed on the active line, ten medals are paid out to the player. In addition, on the reels 134a, 134b, 134c, the “watermelon A” symbol, the “watermelon B” symbol, and the “blue 7” symbol are arranged so that they may not be displayed on the active line even by the stop control described above. (See FIGS. 3 and 12). Therefore, even if the winning combination “watermelons 1 to 8” is won internally, the player is not always able to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “watermelons 1 to 8” on the active line.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “Cherry” is won internally, the “Cherry” symbol written on the left reel 134a is displayed on the active line among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry”. It becomes possible. When the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 134a is displayed on the active line, two medals are paid out to the player. The rotating reel 134a is arranged so that the “cherry” symbol may not be displayed on the active line even by the stop control described above (see FIGS. 3 and 12). Therefore, even if the winning combination “Cherry” is won internally, the player is not always able to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry” on the active line.

  As a result of the internal lottery, when the winning combination “SB” is won internally, the “BAR” symbols written on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c can be displayed on the same effective line. When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is displayed on the active line, the SB gaming flag is turned ON, so that the gaming state is set to the SB gaming state, and the SB gaming is limited to the next one game. The game can be executed in the state. In addition, in each of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “BAR” symbol is arranged so that it may not be displayed on the effective line even by the stop control described above (see FIGS. 3 and 12). Therefore, even if the winning combination “SB” is won internally, the player is not always able to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” on the active line.

  As a result of the internal lottery, if the winning combination “BB” is won internally, the “red 7” symbol or “blue 7” symbol on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c can be stopped on the same effective line. It becomes. When the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line, the BB gaming flag is turned ON, so that the gaming state is set to the BB gaming state, and after the next game, a predetermined number of medals ( For example, 465 cards can be played in the BB gaming state until paid out. It should be noted that on the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, the “blue 7” symbol and the “red 7” symbol are arranged so that they may not be displayed on the active line even by the above stop control (see FIG. 3 and FIG. 12). Therefore, even if the winning combination “BB” is won internally, the player is not always able to display the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” on the active line. Further, in the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c, “blue 7” symbols are arranged with 1 symbol left and above the “red 7” symbols of each rotating reel (see FIGS. 3 and 12). Therefore, “blue 7”, “blue 7”, “blue” corresponding to the winning combination “BB”, rather than the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, “red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB”, which will be described later. It becomes possible to perform stop control with priority given to the symbol combination consisting of “7”.

  When an internal winning is won for any winning combination, an internal winning flag corresponding to each winning combination is established (ON), and the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c are stopped according to the establishment status of the internal winning flag. Control will be made. At this time, although the winning combination "Bell", "Watermelon 1-8", "Cherry" was won internally, the symbol combination corresponding to these internal winning combination could not be displayed on the active line in that one game In this case, the internal winning flag is turned off in the game. That is, the right of internal winning of a small role is limited to the game only, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game.

  Even if the winning combination “SB” is won internally, but the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” cannot be displayed on the active line, the internal winning flag is turned OFF in the game. That is, the right of internal winning of the winning combination “SB” is limited only to the game, and the right cannot be carried over to the next game.

  On the other hand, when the winning combination “BB” is won internally, the BB internal winning flag is established (ON), and the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c are stopped according to the establishment status of the BB internal winning flag. Control is made. At this time, if the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” cannot be displayed on the active line, the internal winning flag is carried over to the next game as it is, and the winning combination “BB” is played in the next and subsequent games. It becomes possible to display the symbol combination corresponding to “” on the effective line.

  When the internal winning flag corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2” is established, processing necessary for performing the next game without requiring a medal is performed. After that, the internal winning flag is turned off.

  FIG. 7 is a diagram showing a normal gaming state lottery table used when determining an internal lottery random number in the normal gaming state. In the present embodiment, internal lottery random numbers are divided into a plurality of winning areas, and a winning combination is associated with each winning area. For example, the internal lottery random numbers 0 to 8499 are divided into a winning area 1, and the winning area 1 is associated with replay 1 as a winning combination. Since the internal lottery random numbers are provided from 0 to 65535, the probability that the winning combination “Replay 1” is won internally is 8500/65536.

  In addition, according to the normal gaming state lottery table, there are cases where a plurality of winning combinations are duplicated and an internal winning is made. For example, the internal lottery random number 16000 = winning area 4 is associated with a winning combination “Bell”, a winning combination “Watermelon 1”, and a winning combination “Watermelon 4” as a winning combination. Here, in the winning areas 4 to 15, when any two winning roles of the winning roles “Watermelon 1 to 8” and the winning role “Bell” overlap and win internally, A stop condition is set as to whether or not the corresponding symbol combination is displayed on the active line.

  For example, when the winning area 4 is determined and the winning combination “Bell”, the winning combination “Watermelon 1”, and the winning combination “Watermelon 4” are repeatedly won, among the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c, When the stop switch 130 is operated so as to stop the left reel 134a first (first stop), stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “bell” is displayed on the active line. On the other hand, when the stop switch 130 is operated to stop the middle reel 134b or the right reel 134c for the first time, the stop control is performed as follows.

  That is, when the stop switch 130 is operated when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “Watermelon 1” or the winning combination “Watermelon 4” is on the active line, the winning combination “Watermelon 1” or the winning combination “Watermelon” The symbol corresponding to “4” is displayed on the active line, and when the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “Watermelon 1” or the winning combination “Watermelon 4” is not on the effective line, it is stopped within the range of 4 frames. When the switch 130 is operated, stop control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “Watermelon 1” or the winning combination “Watermelon 4” is drawn on the active line.

  Here, as described above, the “bell” symbol can be displayed on the effective line even if the stop switch 130 is pressed at any timing on the symbol arrangement. In contrast, the “watermelon A” symbol, the “watermelon B” symbol, and the “blue 7” symbol constituting the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “watermelon 1” and the winning combination “watermelon 4” are operated by the stop switch 130. Depending on the timing, it cannot be displayed on the active line. Therefore, the winning combination “Watermelon 1” and the winning combination “Watermelon 4” are more difficult to win than the winning combination “Bell”, and the operations are not performed in order of stopping to win the winning combination “Bell”. In such a case, so-called missing is likely to occur. Therefore, when the winning combination “Bell”, the winning combination “Watermelon 1” and the winning combination “Watermelon 4” are both won, it is ensured by operating the stop switch 130 in the order shown in FIG. It is advantageous for the player to win the “bell”.

  In the winning areas 4 to 15, any two winning roles of the winning roles “watermelons 1 to 8” are to be selected and overlapped with the winning role “Bell”. The stop operation for winning a prize is set differently depending on the winning area. Since the player cannot usually know which winning combination is won internally, by providing the winning areas 4 to 15 as described above, which of the winning combinations “Watermelon 1 to 8” Even if the two winning combinations and the winning combination “Bell” are won, it is extremely difficult to win the internal winning combination. Note that the internal lottery random numbers 18000 to 65535 = “losing” is associated with the winning area 20.

  FIG. 8 is a diagram showing a lottery table for an internal medium gaming state. This internal / middle game state lottery table is used when an internal lottery random number is determined in the internal / middle game state. The internal medium gaming state is set when the BB internal winning flag is carried over, and is ended by winning the winning combination “BB”. According to the lottery table for the internal game state, there is no further internal winning for the bonus combination, and the internal winning probability of the winning combination “Replay 1” is as shown in FIG. It can also be set higher than. In addition, the internal winning probability of the winning combination “Replay 2” and each small combination is set equal to the normal gaming state lottery table.

  FIG. 9 is a diagram showing a BB gaming state lottery table. This BB gaming state lottery table is used when determining an internal lottery random number in the BB gaming state set by winning the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. According to the BB gaming state lottery table, the bonus combination and the replay combination are not further internally won, and the internal winning probability of each small role is set higher than that of the normal gaming state lottery table.

  FIG. 10 is a diagram showing an SB gaming state lottery table. This SB gaming state lottery table is used when an internal lottery random number is determined in the SB gaming state in which only the next one game winning the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is set. According to the lottery table for the SB gaming state, the internal winning probability of the winning combination “Bell” is set higher than the lottery table for the normal gaming state, but the internal winning probability of each other winning combination is the normal gaming state. It is set equal to the lottery table.

  Thus, in the lottery process of step S300 in FIG. 5, while determining the lottery table corresponding to the set gaming state, by determining the internal lottery random number acquired based on the determined lottery table, Any winning combination or losing will be decided.

(Step S400)
When the lottery process is completed as described above, the main CPU 200a then drives the stepping motor 262 to rotate the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c. In this reel rotation process, when a predetermined time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the rotation start time of the rotation reels 134a, 134b, and 134c in the previous game, the rotation reels 134a, 134b, and 134c in the game are processed. The rotation is started, and the operation of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, 130c is validated when all of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c are rotated at a constant speed.

(Step S500)
Subsequently, when the main CPU 200a receives an operation of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c by the player while the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c are activated, the main CPU 200a rotates the reels 134a, 134b and 134c are stopped according to predetermined stop control.

(Step S600)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines the symbol combination displayed on the active line, and executes various processes required for the medal payout process, the game state change, and the replay based on the determination result, We will prepare for the next game.

  Next, the details of each process in step S100 to step S600 will be described focusing on the feature points of the present embodiment.

  FIG. 11 is a diagram showing details of the betting process in step S200.

(Step S201)
First, the main CPU 200a determines whether the SB game flag indicating that the current game state is the SB game state is ON. As a result, when it is determined that the SB gaming flag is not ON and is not in the SB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S203, and when it is determined that the SB gaming flag is ON and the SB gaming state is set. Moves the process to step S202.

(Step S202)
If it is determined in step S201 that the SB game flag is ON, the main CPU 200a sets “2” to the prescribed number that is the number of medals necessary for the start of the game, and the process proceeds to step S206. Move.

(Step S203)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S201 that the SB game flag is not ON, the main CPU 200a determines whether the BB game flag indicating that the current game state is the BB game state is ON. . As a result, when it is determined that the BB gaming flag is not ON and is not in the BB gaming state, the process proceeds to step S205, and when it is determined that the BB gaming flag is ON and the BB gaming state is set. Moves the process to step S204.

(Step S204)
If it is determined in step S203 that the BB game flag is ON, the main CPU 200a sets “1” to the specified number and moves the process to step S206.

(Step S205)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S203 that the BB game flag is not ON, the main CPU 200a sets “3” to the specified number, and the process proceeds to step S206.

  As described above, in the present embodiment, in the case of the BB gaming state, it is necessary to insert one medal to start the game, and in the case of the SB gaming state, to start the game. Two medals need to be inserted, and in other gaming states, three medals need to be inserted in order to start the game.

(Step S206)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether or not the re-game counter is “0”. This re-game counter stores the number of inserted medals at the start of the game that won the replay combination when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination has won. For example, if a symbol combination corresponding to a replay combination is won in a game played with three medals inserted, “3” is stored in the re-game counter in the determination / payout process in step S600, and 2 When the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is won in the game played by inserting medals, “2” is stored in the re-game counter in the determination / payout process in step S600. However, when the symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is won in the next game that won the winning combination “SB”, “3” is stored in the re-game counter without any new medal being inserted. That is, here, it is determined whether or not a replay role has been won in the previous game. If it is determined that the regame counter is “0”, the process proceeds to step S210. If it is determined that the regame counter is not “0”, the process proceeds to step S207.

(Step S207)
If it is determined in step S206 that the re-game counter is not “0”, that is, if the replay role is won in the previous game, the main CPU 200a starts the game without requiring the insertion of medals. Perform replay processing. Here, the value stored in the replay counter is overwritten in the inserted number counter, and the prescribed number of medals set in step S202, step S204 or step S205 are automatically inserted and the replay counter is cleared. To do.

(Step S208)
Next, the main CPU 200a controls the medal selector so as to prohibit subsequent medal passage.

(Step S209)
Next, the main CPU 200a stands by until an operation of the start switch 128 is detected. Then, when the operation of the start switch 128 is detected, the betting process is terminated.

(Step S210)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S206 that the replay counter is “0”, the main CPU 200a controls the medal selector to insert the medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 124 into the slot machine 100. Perform processing to allow passage.

(Step S211)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether a medal inserted from the medal insertion unit 124 is detected. As a result, if it is determined that an inserted medal is detected, the process proceeds to step S212. If it is determined that no inserted medal is detected, the process proceeds to step S217.

(Step S212)
If it is determined in step S211 that a inserted medal has been detected, the main CPU 200a determines whether the number of inserted medals has already reached the specified number set in step S202, step S204, or step S205. To do. As a result, if it is determined that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S214. If it is determined that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S213.

(Step S213)
If the main CPU 200a determines in step S212 that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the main CPU 200a newly adds a value obtained by adding “1” to the value stored in the inserted number counter. To remember.

(Step S214)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S212 that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the main CPU 200a determines whether the number of credits stored in the credit counter has reached an upper limit (for example, 50). judge. As a result, if it is determined that the number of credits has reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S216, and if it is determined that the number of credits has not reached the upper limit, the process proceeds to step S215.

(Step S215)
If it is determined in step S214 that the number of credits has not reached the upper limit, the main CPU 200a newly stores a value obtained by adding “1” to the value stored in the credit counter in the credit counter. .

(Step S216)
On the other hand, when it is determined in step S214 that the number of credits has reached the upper limit, the main CPU 200a controls the medal selector to discharge the inserted medal from the medal discharge port 108a.

(Step S217)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether an operation of the bet button 126 is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the operation of the bet button 126 is detected, the process proceeds to step S218. If it is determined that the operation of the bet button 126 is not detected, the process proceeds to step S220.

(Step S218)
If it is determined in step S217 that the operation of the bet button 126 has been detected, the main CPU 200a has already reached the prescribed number set in step S202, step S204 or step S205. It is determined whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S220. If it is determined that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S219.

(Step S219)
If the main CPU 200a determines in step S218 that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the main CPU 200a subtracts the credit number stored in the credit counter and also stores the inserted number stored in the inserted number counter. The process which adds is performed. Specifically, when the credit number necessary to reach the specified number is stored in the credit counter, the inserted number counter is updated to the specified number, and the inserted number is calculated from the stored credit number. The credit counter is updated to a value obtained by subtracting. In addition, when the number of credits necessary to reach the specified number is not stored (the number of credits is 1 or 2), the insertion number counter is updated to a value obtained by adding the number of credits to the stored number of insertions. At the same time, the credit counter is updated to “0”. If the number of credits is “0”, the process proceeds to step S220 without updating the insertion number counter and the credit counter.

(Step S220)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether or not the number of inserted medals has already reached the specified number set in step S202, step S204, and step S205. As a result, if it is determined that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S221. If it is determined that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S222.

(Step S221)
If it is determined in step S220 that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the main CPU 200a performs an effective line setting process. Specifically, when the prescribed number is set to “3”, as shown in FIG. 12A, among the nine symbols facing the symbol display window 136, the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, The line A connecting the positions corresponding to the symbols that stop in the middle stage of the right reel 134c is set as an effective line.

  When the specified number is set to “2”, as shown in FIG. 12B, among the nine symbols facing the symbol display window 136, the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c. The line B1 connecting the positions corresponding to the symbols that stop at the upper stage and the line B2 connecting the positions corresponding to the symbols that stop at the lower stages of the left reel 134a, the middle reel 134b, and the right reel 134c, respectively, are effective lines. Set to.

  When the specified number is set to “1”, as shown in FIG. 12 (c), in addition to the line A, among the nine symbols facing the symbol display window 136, the left reel 134 a Line C1 connecting positions corresponding to symbols to be stopped at the upper stage, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the lower stage of the right reel 134c, and the lower stage of the left reel 134a, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the upper stage of the right reel 134c, respectively. A line C2 connecting positions corresponding to symbols to be stopped, a line C3 connecting positions corresponding to symbols stopping on the upper stage of the left reel 134a, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the upper stage of the right reel 134c, and the left reel A line C4 connecting positions corresponding to symbols to be stopped at the lower stage of 134a, the middle stage of the middle reel 134b, and the lower stage of the right reel 134c, Set to down.

  In other words, when the prescribed number is set to “3”, in other words, in the normal gaming state and the internal middle gaming state, one line A is set as an active line, and the prescribed number is set to “2”. In other words, in the SB gaming state, when the two lines B1 and B2 are set as active lines and the prescribed number is set to “1”, in other words, in the BB gaming state, The lines A, C1, C2, C3, and C4 are set as effective lines.

  Each of these valid lines is associated with a valid line flag. In step S221, the main CPU 200a turns the valid line flag on or off according to the specified number. Specifically, when the specified number of sheets is set to “3”, the effective line flag corresponding to the effective line A is turned ON and the other effective line flags are turned OFF. When the specified number is set to “2”, the effective line flags corresponding to the effective lines B1 and B2 are turned ON, and the other effective line flags are turned OFF. When the prescribed number is set to “1”, the effective line flags corresponding to the effective lines A, C1, C2, C3, and C4 are turned ON.

(Step S222)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether an operation of the start switch 128 is detected. As a result, if it is determined that the operation of the start switch 128 has been detected, the process proceeds to step S223. If it is determined that the operation of the start switch 128 has not been detected, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S223)
If it is determined in step S222 that the operation of the start switch 128 has been detected, the main CPU 200a has already reached the prescribed number set in steps S202, S204, and S205. It is determined whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S224. If it is determined that the inserted number has not reached the specified number, the process proceeds to step S210.

(Step S224)
If it is determined in step S223 that the inserted number has reached the specified number, the main CPU 200a controls the medal selector to prohibit the subsequent medal passage, and the betting process is ended.

  FIG. 13 is a diagram showing details of the lottery process in step S300.

(Step S301)
When the betting process is completed as described above, first, the main CPU 200a determines whether or not the BB game flag indicating that the current gaming state is the BB gaming state is ON (established). As a result, if it is determined that the BB game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S302. If it is determined that the BB game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S303.

(Step S302)
If it is determined in step S301 that the BB game flag is ON, the main CPU 200a sets the BB gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 9 and moves the process to step S308.

(Step S303)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S301 that the BB game flag is not turned on, the main CPU 200a turns on (established) the BB internal winning flag indicating that the current game state is the internal / middle game state. Judge whether it is. As a result, if it is determined that the BB internal winning flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S304. If it is determined that the BB internal winning flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S305.

(Step S304)
If it is determined in step S303 that the BB internal winning flag is ON, the main CPU 200a sets the internal medium gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 8 and moves the process to step S308.

(Step S305)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S303 that the BB internal winning flag is not turned on, the main CPU 200a turns on (established) the SB game flag indicating that the current game state is the SB game state. It is determined whether or not. As a result, if it is determined that the SB game flag is ON, the process proceeds to step S306, and if it is determined that the SB game flag is not ON, the process proceeds to step S307.

(Step S306)
If it is determined in step S305 that the SB game flag is ON, the main CPU 200a sets the SB game state lottery table shown in FIG. 10 and moves the process to step S308.

(Step S307)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S305 that the SB game flag is not ON, the main CPU 200a sets the normal gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 7, and the process proceeds to step S308.

(Step S308)
Next, the main CPU 200a extracts the internal lottery random number updated by the random number generator 256 and stores it in the processing area of the main RAM 200c.

(Step S309)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines the extracted internal lottery random number based on the lottery table set in any of the above steps S302, S304, S306, or S307.

(Step S310)
Next, the main CPU 200a sets an internal winning flag based on the determination result of step S309. For example, if it is determined in step S309 that the winning combination “Bell” has been won, the internal winning flag indicating that the winning combination “Bell” has been won internally is turned ON, and the winning combination “BB” is selected. If it is determined that the winning combination “BB” has been won, the BB internal winning flag indicating that the winning combination “BB” has been won is turned ON. Also, for example, if it is determined in step S309 that the winning combination “BB” and the winning combination “Cherry” have been won internally, the winning combination “BB” has been won internally. Is turned ON, and the internal winning flag indicating that the winning combination “Cherry” is internally won is turned ON.

(Step S311)
Next, the main CPU 200a performs a lottery result command transmission process for transmitting a command indicating the lottery result in the lottery process to the sub-control board 202, and ends the lottery process. Here, if any of the winning combinations is won internally, a command corresponding to the winning combination is transmitted, and if the lottery result is lost, a command corresponding to the lost is transmitted.

  FIG. 14 is a diagram showing details of the reel rotation processing in step S400.

(Step S401)
When the lottery process is completed as described above, first, the main CPU 200a determines whether the wait timer is “0”, that is, whether 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of the rotation of the previous rotation reels 134a, 134b, 134c. Determine. As a result, if it is determined that the wait timer is not “0” and 4.1 seconds have not elapsed since the previous rotation of the reels 134a, 134b, 134c, the process proceeds to step S402, and the wait timer If it is “0” and it is determined that 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the start of rotation of the previous rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c, the process proceeds to step S403.

(Step S402)
If it is determined in step S401 that the wait timer is not “0”, the main CPU 200a performs a wait execution process for counting down the wait timer. In this wait execution process, the process waits until the wait timer becomes “0”, and moves to step S403 when the wait timer becomes “0”.

(Step S403)
Next, the main CPU 200a sets 4.1 seconds to the wait timer in preparation for the wait execution process of the next game.

(Step S404)
Next, the main CPU 200a controls the reel drive control unit 258 to drive the stepping motor 262, and starts rotating the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c.

(Step S405)
Next, the main CPU 200a enables the stop switch 130 when all of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c rotate at a constant speed, and ends the reel rotating process.

  FIG. 15 is a diagram showing details of the reel stop process in step S500.

(Step S501)
When the reel rotation process is completed as described above, first, the main CPU 200a refers to the valid line flag set in step S212 and the internal winning flag set in step S310, and supports both these flags. Determine the stop control table to be used.

  This stop control table is prepared in advance for each combination of active lines corresponding to the internal winning flag, but here, the stop control when the BB internal winning flag, which is a feature of the present embodiment, is ON. The table will be described.

  FIG. 16 is a diagram showing which symbols are preferentially stopped when the BB internal winning flag is ON (established). When the BB internal winning flag is ON, a small combination internal winning flag indicating the internal winning of the small combination may be turned ON together with the BB internal winning flag. Thus, the stop control table determined when the BB internal winning flag and the small role internal winning flag are simultaneously ON is “red 7” “red 7” “red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is given priority over the symbol combination consisting of the “Blue”, and the “Blue” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is controlled. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role is set to be controlled with priority over the symbol combination of “7”, “Blue 7”, and “Blue 7”.

  Further, when the BB internal winning flag is ON, the replay internal winning flag indicating the internal winning of the replay role may be turned ON together with the BB internal winning flag. As described above, the stop control table determined when the BB internal winning flag and the replay internal winning flag are simultaneously ON is “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is given priority over the symbol combination consisting of the “Blue”, and the “Blue” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is controlled. The symbol combination corresponding to the replay combination is given priority over the symbol combination consisting of “7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” so that stop control is performed.

  Note that the stop control table determined when only the BB internal winning flag is ON is a symbol composed of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. The combination is set to stop control in preference to the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7”.

  Further, in the normal gaming state, first, a winning combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is won, and by winning the winning combination “SB”, the next one game becomes the SB gaming state, and in this SB gaming state, the winning combination “BB” may be won internally. In such a case, there are a case where the BB internal winning flag, the small role internal winning flag and the SB game flag are simultaneously turned on, and a case where the BB internal winning flag and the SB game flag are simultaneously turned on.

  Thus, the stop control table determined when the BB internal winning flag, the small role internal winning flag, and the SB game flag are simultaneously ON is “blue 7” and “blue 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination consisting of “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is given priority over the symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, and the stop combination is controlled to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination corresponding to the small role is set to be controlled with priority over the symbol combination including “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7”.

  In addition, the stop control table determined when the BB internal winning flag and the SB game flag are simultaneously ON is “red 7” “red 7” “red 7” among the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7” and “blue 7” is set so as to be stopped and controlled prior to the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7” and “blue 7”.

  As described above, the case where the BB internal winning flag and the SB gaming flag are simultaneously turned ON is limited to the case where the winning combination “BB” is internally won in the SB gaming state. For this reason, when a stop control table that draws the “red 7” symbol in preference to the “blue 7” symbol is used, the number of effective lines is always set to two (B1, B2). Then, as shown in FIG. 17A, when the stop switch 130 is pressed at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol can be displayed on the line B1, the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the line B1, At the same time, the “blue 7” symbol is displayed on the line B2 because of the symbol arrangement. Further, as shown in FIG. 17B, even when the “red 7” symbol is displayed on the line B2, the “blue 7” symbol is always displayed on the line B1 because of the symbol arrangement. .

  In this way, in the stop control table determined when the BB internal winning flag and the SB game flag are ON at the same time, the “red 7” symbol is set to stop control in preference to the “blue 7” symbol. Thus, when a symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on one active line, it always includes “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7”. The symbol combination will be displayed on the other effective line.

  However, according to this stop control table, when the “red 7” symbol cannot be drawn onto the active line, the “blue 7” symbol with a low priority stop order is set to be drawn onto the active line. . Therefore, for example, as shown in FIG. 3, when the stop switch 130 is pressed when the symbol corresponding to the symbol number 6 or 7 is on the effective line B2, as shown in FIG. A symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is displayed on the line B2.

  On the contrary, as shown in FIG. 16, the stop control table determined when the SB game flag is OFF and the BB internal winning flag is ON corresponds to the winning combination “BB”. The symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7” is set to stop control in preference to the symbol combination consisting of “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Red 7”. Has been.

  The case where the SB gaming flag is OFF and the BB internal winning flag is ON is when the gaming state is set to either the normal gaming state or the internal middle gaming state. Therefore, when the SB game flag is OFF and the BB internal winning flag is ON, the effective line is always set to one. In addition, as shown in FIG. 18, even if the stop switch 130 is pressed at a timing at which the symbol combination of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” can be displayed on the line A, The symbol arrangement is such that a symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” can be drawn (see FIG. 3). Therefore, according to the stop control table set to draw the “blue 7” symbol in preference to the “red 7” symbol, the symbol combination consisting of “red 7” “red 7” “red 7” on the line A Even if the stop switch 130 is pressed at a timing at which the symbol can be displayed, as shown in FIG. 18, the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is always displayed on the line A. The symbol combination consisting of “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Red 7” is not displayed on the line A.

  As described above, when the stop control table provided in accordance with the valid line or the internal winning flag is determined, the main CPU 200a shifts the process to step S502 shown in FIG.

(Step S502)
The main CPU 200a waits until any one of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c is operated.

(Step S503)
When any of the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c is operated in step S502, the main CPU 200a executes a reel stop control process based on the stop control table determined in step S501. This reel stop control process stops the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c according to a preset condition every time a pressing operation of the stop switch 130 is detected. In other words, as described above, if any winning combination is won and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is located on the active line when the stop button switches 130a, 130b, 130c are operated, The design is controlled to stop at that position. Even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is not located on the active line, if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is located in the pull-in range, the winning combination along the rotation direction of the rotary reel 134 will be described. The stop control is performed so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is drawn so that the symbol corresponding to is displayed on the active line. In this case, when a plurality of winning combinations are duplicated, stop control is performed according to preset conditions (stop order and priority for each winning combination). On the other hand, when no winning combination is won, stop control is performed so as to avoid the display even if the symbol corresponding to the winning combination is displayed on the active line.

(Step S504)
Next, the main CPU 200a performs processing for transmitting to the sub-control board 202 a stop command indicating that any of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c has stopped and the stopped rotating reel.

(Step S505)
Next, the main CPU 200a performs a process of invalidating the stop button switches 130a, 130b, and 130c corresponding to the stopped reel among the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c.

(Step S506)
Next, the main CPU 200a determines whether all of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c are stopped. As a result, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c are not stopped, in other words, if it is determined that any of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c is rotating, step S502 is performed. Move processing to. On the other hand, when it is determined that all of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, and 134c are stopped, the reel stop process is ended.

  FIG. 19 is a diagram showing details of the determination / payout process in step S600.

(Step S601)
When the reel stop process is completed as described above, first, the main CPU 200a displays the symbol combination “red 7” “red 7” “red 7” or “blue 7” which is the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. It is determined whether the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7” and “blue 7” is displayed on the active line. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S650, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that it is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S602.

(Step S602)
If it is determined in step S601 that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is not displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a selects “BAR”, “BAR”, ““ corresponding to the winning combination “SB”. It is determined whether the symbol combination consisting of “BAR” is displayed on the active line. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S603, and the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is displayed on the active line. If it is determined that it is not displayed, the process proceeds to step S604.

(Step S603)
If it is determined in step S602 that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a starts the SB game in order to start the SB game in the next one game. Execute the process. In the SB game start process, various processes necessary for executing the SB game in the next game, such as turning off the SB internal winning flag and turning on the SB game flag, and the end of the game are necessary. Various processes are performed.

(Step S604)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S602 that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is not displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a determines that the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2”. It is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to is displayed on the active line. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to Step S605, and the winning combination “Replay 1” and If it is determined that none of the symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S606.

(Step S605)
If it is determined in step S604 that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a inserts a medal for the next game. The re-game process for starting without executing is executed. In this re-game process, the number of medals inserted at the start of the game is stored in the above-mentioned re-game counter, and various processes necessary for the end of the game are performed. As described above, at the start of the SB game, two medals are inserted. However, the SB game ends with only one game, and the next game is played in the normal game state (specified number = 3). Therefore, when the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” or the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line in the SB game, “3” is stored in the re-game counter.

(Step S606)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S604 that neither symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Replay 1” and the winning combination “Replay 2” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a It is determined whether the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol combination corresponding to the small role is displayed on the active line, the process proceeds to step S607, and any symbol combination corresponding to the small role is not displayed on the active line. If it is determined, the process proceeds to step S608.

(Step S607)
If it is determined in step S606 that the symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a executes a payout process for paying out medals corresponding to the small combination. In this payout process, various processes necessary for the end of the game are performed.

(Step S608)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S606 that any symbol combination corresponding to the small combination is not displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a performs various processes necessary for the end of the game as a loss process. Execute.

(Step S609)
Next, the main CPU 200a executes a game state setting process for setting subsequent game states. For example, when the SB game flag is ON, that is, when the game is performed in the SB game state, the SB game flag is turned OFF and the SB game state is ended. For example, when the BB game flag is ON, that is, when the BB game is currently being played, it is determined whether the total payout number during the BB game exceeds a predetermined number (for example, 465). If the total number of payouts during the BB game exceeds a predetermined number, the BB game state is terminated and flag processing is performed so that the subsequent game state is set to the normal game state, and the total payout number is predetermined. If the number is not exceeded, the next game also performs processing for continuing the BB game state. If the SB internal winning flag, each small role internal winning flag, and the replay internal winning flag are ON, the flag is turned OFF. As described above, when the game state setting process is finished, the determination / payout process is finished.

(Step S650)
If it is determined in step S601 that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is displayed on the active line, the BB game start process is executed to start the BB game from the next game. Then, the determination / payout process ends. This BB game start process will be described with reference to FIG.

  The BB game executed by the BB game start process is controlled according to the symbol combination displayed on the active line. At this time, a priority is set in advance for the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB”, and when a plurality of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination “BB” are displayed on the active line at the same time, The BB game is controlled according to the symbol combination in which the highest priority is set among the set priorities. In the present embodiment, as the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “BB”, the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7” and “red 7” and “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7” A symbol combination is provided.

  The priority for controlling the BB game is higher for the symbol combination consisting of “Red 7”, “Red 7” and “Red 7” than for the symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7”. Is set. In other words, when these two types of symbol combinations are displayed on the active line at the same time, the priority order of symbol combinations consisting of “red 7”, “red 7” and “red 7” is the highest, and “red 7” “ The BB game based on the symbol combination consisting of “Red 7” and “Red 7” is executed in preference to the BB game based on the symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7”.

(Step S651)
First, the main CPU 200a has a valid line flag that is currently ON corresponding to the lines B1 and B2, and any one of the valid lines includes “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7”. Determine if a combination is displayed. As a result, if it is determined that the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on one of the effective lines, the process proceeds to step S652, and “red 7” “red” When it is determined that the symbol combination consisting of “7” and “red 7” is not displayed on any active line, that is, only the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7” If it is determined that any one of the active lines or one active line is displayed, the process proceeds to step S653.

(Step S652)
In step S651, when it is determined that the symbol combination of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a sets 0.1 seconds in the freeze timer. To do. When the time is set in the freeze timer, the processing in the main control board 200 is in a standby state for the time set in the freeze timer.

(Step S653)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S651 that only the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is displayed on the active line, the main CPU 200a sets the freeze timer to 29.9. Set seconds.

(Step S654)
Next, the main CPU 200a executes various processes such as turning on the BB game flag and turning off the BB internal winning flag in order to shift to the BB game state.

(Step S655)
Next, the main CPU 200a performs a process for transmitting a freeze start command to the sub control board 202 in order to transmit the start of the freeze process. When 29.9 seconds is set in the freeze timer, a freeze start command A is transmitted to the sub-control board 202. When 0.1 seconds is set in the freeze timer, the freeze start command B is sub-controlled. It is transmitted to the substrate 202.

(Step S656)
Next, the main CPU 200a waits for subsequent processing in the main control board 200 for the time set in the freeze timer in step S652 or step S653.

  As described above, even if the winning combination “BB” is won internally in the normal game state or the internal medium game state, the “blue 7” symbol is controlled in preference to the “red 7” symbol. The symbol combination consisting of “7”, “Red 7” and “Red 7” is not displayed on the active line, only the symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7” is displayed on the active line. The Therefore, normally, when the winning combination “BB” is won and the BB game is started, the freeze process for 29.9 seconds is executed.

  On the other hand, when the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the active line, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB” is the next 1 In the game, the winning combination “BB” is won internally and the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7” and “red 7” corresponding to the winning combination “BB” is won. . In this case, the freeze process is executed only for 0.1 seconds at the start of the BB game. In this embodiment, even if the same winning combination “BB” is won, the freeze time is set according to the displayed symbol combination so that the game profit received by the player is different.

  As described above, with respect to a configuration in which a difference in game profit is caused by a combination of symbols displayed on the active line while winning the same winning combination “BB”, an effect executed by the sub control board 202 is performed. Involved. Therefore, in the following, processing of the sub control board 202 will be described, but here, processing related to features of the present embodiment will be described in detail, and description of configurations that are unrelated to the features of the present embodiment will be omitted.

  FIG. 21 is a flowchart showing reset interrupt processing of the sub control board 202.

(Step S1000)
First, when the power is turned on, the sub CPU 202a initializes the sub RAM 202c and the like, and executes an initialization process for permitting an interrupt.

(Step S1001)
Next, the sub CPU 202a monitors the input of commands from the main control board 200.

(Step S1002)
Next, the sub CPU 202a analyzes the command transmitted from the main control board 200 and executes various processes based on the received command. Here, freeze start command reception processing S1002a and lottery result command reception processing S1002b will be described in particular, and description of other processing will be omitted.

  FIG. 22 is a diagram showing processing when a freeze start command is received in the command reception processing in step S1002.

(Step S1100)
When receiving the freeze start command, the sub CPU 202a sets 30 seconds in the AT timer. In this AT timer, in the BB game, the winning areas 2 to 13 shown in FIG. 9 are determined, and any two winning combinations of the winning combination “Watermelon 1 to 8” and the winning combination “Bell” are overlapped. When the internal winning is made, the total time for performing the effect of notifying the player of the stop order for winning the winning combination “Bell” is counted. The time set in the AT timer is subtracted and updated by the sub CPU 202a, and when it is finally set to “0”, the set time has been determined.

(Step S1101)
Next, the sub CPU 202a determines whether or not the freeze start command A has been received. That is, it is determined whether the time of the freeze process started on the main control board 200 is 29.9 seconds or 0.1 seconds. As a result, when it is determined that the freeze start command A has been received (freeze time = 29.9 seconds), the process proceeds to step S1102, and the freeze start command A has not been received (the freeze start command B has been received). Is determined (freeze time = 0.1 seconds), the process proceeds to step S1103.

(Step S1102)
If it is determined in step S1101 that the freeze start command A has been received, the sub CPU 202a displays a predetermined image on the liquid crystal display unit 138 for about 30 seconds (29.9 seconds), or A BB game start normal effect is performed in which various effects are controlled so that sound is output from the speaker 140. That is, here, the opening effect for informing the start of the BB game is controlled. In addition, for about 30 seconds during which the various effects are performed, the main control board 200 is subjected to a freeze process for prohibiting the operation of the start switch 128 or the stop switch 130 so that the game does not proceed. .

(Step S1103)
On the other hand, if it is determined in step S1101 that the freeze start command B has been received, the sub CPU 202a causes the liquid crystal display unit 138 to display a premier effect image such as “red 7,” “red 7,” “red 7”. A premier effect control process is performed to control a premier effect that appears only when a symbol combination consisting of is displayed on the active line. As the premier effect, for example, a lamp is lit for 0.1 seconds like a strobe flash, and a special sound effect is output for 0.1 seconds. However, when the premiere effect is executed, the freeze process on the main control board 200 is performed only for 0.1 second.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, in the next one game winning the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “SB”, the winning combination “BB” is won internally, and the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “BB”. When a combination of symbols “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7”, which is a combination, wins a prize, a premium effect is provided to the player as a privilege.

  FIG. 23 is a diagram showing a process when a lottery result command is received in the command receiving process of step S1002. Note that, as described above, this lottery result command is a command transmitted in step S311 in FIG. 13, and if any winning combination is won internally, information indicating the type of the winning combination is added. If any winning combination is not won internally, information indicating loss is added.

(Step S1200)
When the lottery result command is received, the sub CPU 202a determines whether the time is set in the AT timer. As a result, when it is determined that the time is set in the AT timer (AT timer> 0), the process proceeds to step S1201, and when it is determined that the time is not set in the AT timer (AT timer = 0). In step S1203, the process proceeds to step S1203.

  In the present embodiment, the time is set in the AT timer only when the BB game is started (step S1100). Accordingly, the process is transferred to step S1201 only within 30 seconds after the BB game start process is performed on the main control board 200, and when 30 seconds have elapsed since the BB game start process is performed, When a game is being played in a state other than the BB game, such as a normal game state, the processing is surely transferred to step S1203.

(Step S1201)
If it is determined in step S1200 that the time is set in the AT timer, the sub CPU 202a determines whether any of the winning combinations “watermelons 1 to 8” is included in the internal winning combination. That is, in this case, in the BB game, it is determined whether the winning combination “watermelons 1 to 8” and the winning combination “Bell” overlap with each other. As a result, if it is determined that any of the winning combinations “watermelons 1 to 8” is included in the internal winning combination, the process proceeds to step S1202, and any of the winning combinations “watermelons 1 to 8” is included in the internal winning combination. If it is determined that it is not, the process proceeds to step S1203.

(Step S1202)
When the time is set in the AT timer and any of the winning combinations “watermelons 1 to 8” is included in the internal winning combination, the sub CPU 202a executes an auxiliary effect control process. This auxiliary effect control process is an effect of notifying the player of the stop order for winning the winning combination “BELL”.

  FIG. 24 shows that in the BB game, the winning areas 6 to 9 in the lottery table for the BB gaming state shown in FIG. 9 are determined, and the winning combination “Bell” and the winning combination “Watermelon 1 to 8” are selected. An example of an auxiliary effect executed when a winning combination is won internally is shown. When the winning areas 6 to 9 are determined, the player is informed that it is desirable to perform the first stop operation on the middle reel 134b, whereby the player performs the first stop operation on the middle reel 134b, The symbol corresponding to the combination “Bell” is controlled to stop in preference to the symbol corresponding to the winning combination “Watermelon 1 to 8”. In this way, by notifying the player of the stop order, the player can surely win the winning combination “Bell”.

(Step S1203)
On the other hand, when the time is not set in the AT timer, or the time is set in the AT timer, the winning combination “Bell” of any two of the winning combinations “Watermelon 1 to 8” If the internal winning is not repeated, the sub CPU 202a executes the normal effect control process. Here, each effect device such as the liquid crystal display unit 138 and the speaker 140 is controlled as usual, and the auxiliary effect in which the stop order is notified to the player is not executed as in step S1202.

  In other words, during the BB game, even if any two of the winning roles “Watermelon 1 to 8” and the winning role “Bell” are duplicated, and the internal effect is not executed, the auxiliary effect is not performed. Compared to the case where it is executed, the possibility that the internal winning combination wins is very low. This is because there are three stop orders for winning the winning combination “Bell”, and the winning combination “Bell” can be won only with a probability of 1/3. In addition, the symbols “Watermelon A”, “Watermelon B” and “Blue 7”, which are the symbols corresponding to “Watermelon 1 to 8”, are not necessarily in the pull-in range. In “8”, the “watermelon A” symbol, “watermelon B” symbol, and “blue 7” symbol are also combined. Therefore, the possibility that the winning combination “Watermelon 1 to 8” wins is very low, and the winning areas 2 to 13 are determined during the BB game, and any of the winning combinations “Watermelon 1 to 8” is determined. If the two winning combinations and the winning combination “Bell” are duplicated and the internal winning is made, the supplementary effect is not executed, so that the loss is likely to occur.

  In the present embodiment, even if the same winning combination “BB” is won, a combination of symbols “red 7” “red 7” “red 7” is displayed on the active line, and “blue The time when the auxiliary effect can be executed is set to be substantially different from the case where only the symbol combination of “7”, “Blue 7”, and “Blue 7” is displayed on the active line.

  FIG. 25A is a time chart for explaining the time relationship when the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the active line. As shown in this figure, when the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7” and “red 7” is displayed on the active line, the freeze process is started almost simultaneously with the establishment of the BB game flag. The At almost the same time as the start of the freeze process, 30 seconds are set in the AT timer. When 0.1 second elapses from the start of the freezing process, the freezing process ends, and at this point, the BB game can be started. In this way, since the auxiliary effect is started when the BB game can be started, the substantial combination when the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the active line. The auxiliary production execution period is 29.9 seconds as shown in the figure.

  On the other hand, in FIG. 25B, the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is not displayed on the active line, but from “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7”. It is a time chart explaining the time relationship when only the symbol combination which is displayed on an active line. As shown in this figure, even when only the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is displayed on the active line, the freeze process starts almost simultaneously with the establishment of the BB game flag. Also, almost simultaneously with the start of the freeze process, 30 seconds is set in the AT timer. When only the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is displayed on the active line, the freeze process ends when 29.9 seconds have passed since the start of the freeze process. At this point, the BB game can be started. As described above, since the auxiliary effect is started when the BB game can be started, only the symbol combination of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” is displayed on the effective line. As shown in the figure, the typical auxiliary performance execution period is 0.1 seconds, and it is almost impossible to enjoy the gaming benefits of the auxiliary performance.

  During the BB game, the winning combination is determined based on the BB gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 9. According to the lottery table, when the winning areas 2 to 13 are determined, the winning combination “BELL” is determined. And any two winning combinations of the winning combinations “Watermelons 1 to 8” overlap and win internally. In order to win the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell”, among the stop button switches 130 a, 130 b, 130 c, the switch that should be first stopped must be answered correctly, so that the auxiliary effect is not performed The winning probability of the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell” is 1/3. On the other hand, when an auxiliary effect is performed, a switch to be first stopped for winning the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell” is notified, and the winning combination “Bell” has a probability of 3/3. The corresponding symbol combination can be awarded. Therefore, when the auxiliary effect is performed, the winning probability of the winning combination “BELL” corresponding to the winning areas 2 to 13 is tripled compared to the case where the auxiliary effect is not performed.

  In the present embodiment, the BB game ends when the total number of payouts during the BB game reaches a predetermined number (for example, 465). However, if the so-called omission is reduced by the auxiliary effect, the game is reduced. It is possible to end the BB game by the number of times. Even during the BB game, one medal insertion is required for one game, so if the number of games during the BB game decreases, the substantial number of medals (the total number of payouts) that the player can acquire. -The number of inserted sheets) increases.

  As described above, according to the present embodiment, even if the winning combination “BB”, which is the same winning combination, is won internally, the gaming state when the winning combination “BB” is internally won is the SB gaming state. In some cases, the symbol combination consisting of “Red 7”, “Red 7”, and “Red 7” can be displayed on the active line. In other game states, “Red 7”, “Red 7”, “Red 7” The symbol combination consisting of is not displayed on the active line. In this way, even if the same winning combination “BB” is won internally, different symbol combinations can be displayed on the active line depending on the gaming state when the winning combination “BB” is won internally. It is possible to give an unexpected or strong impression to the person.

  Moreover, when a symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7”, for which the conditions for display are set to be extremely difficult, is displayed on the active line, it is normally executed as a privilege. It is possible to perform a premier production that does not occur, or to enjoy the benefits of the auxiliary production. In this way, different game modes are determined according to the symbol combination displayed on the active line, so that the impression of the symbol combination becomes stronger, resulting in a higher stage effect and improving the interest of the game. it can.

  In addition, in this embodiment, although the aspect of the effect performed and the substantial profit receiving time by auxiliary | assistant effect were demonstrated as a game aspect, the game aspect determined according to the symbol combination displayed on an active line Is not limited to this. For example, an auxiliary effect may be executed after the end of the BB game in accordance with the symbol combination displayed on the active line. In any case, if the player is given some different privilege or game benefit according to the symbol combination displayed on the active line, what is the content of the game mode? Also good.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case where different symbol combinations can be displayed on the effective line when the winning combination “BB” is internally won has been described. However, different symbol combinations can be displayed on the effective line. The winning combination is not particularly limited. For example, a plurality of different symbol combinations are associated with the same small role or replay role, and the different symbol combinations are preferentially controlled to stop according to the active line set when the winning combination is internally won. It doesn't matter if you do.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the case has been described in which the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the effective line, in other words, the case where the stop control of the symbol is changed, when both the number and the position of the effective line are changed. The position of the effective line may be changed without changing the number of effective lines.

  Moreover, the number of symbol arrangements and effective lines in this embodiment is only an example. For example, it is possible to set the symbol arrangement and the effective line as in the following modification.

  FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining a reel symbol arrangement according to a modification. In this modification, symbols are arranged on a part of the rotating reels 134a, 134b, 134c as shown in the figure. Here, for the same winning combination (for example, winning combination “BB”), the symbol combination consisting of “Blue 7”, “Blue 7” and “Blue 7”, and the symbol combination consisting of “Red 7” “Red 7” “Red 7” , “Black 7”, “Black 7” and “Black 7” are associated with each other.

  FIG. 27 is a diagram for explaining an effective line according to a modification. In this modified example, the prescribed number is set to any one of 1 to 3 according to the gaming state. When the prescribed number is 1, the line A is shown in FIG. Is set to the active line. When the specified number is 2, the lines A and B are set as effective lines as shown in FIG. 27B, and when the specified number is 3, the lines A and B are set as shown in FIG. In addition, line A, line B, and line C are set as effective lines.

  When the specified number is one, if the “blue 7” symbol is set to stop control in preference to the “red 7” symbol and the “black 7” symbol, the symbol arrangement in FIG. As shown in (a), only the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7”, and “blue 7” can be displayed on the active line A, and from “red 7” “red 7” “red 7”. The symbol combination consisting of “Black 7”, “Black 7” and “Black 7” is not displayed on the active line A.

  When the specified number is two, if the priority control is set so as to give priority to the active line A in the order of “red 7” symbol> “blue 7” symbol> “black 7” symbol, Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27B, the effective line A includes a combination of symbols composed of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” and “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7”. Any of the following symbol combinations can be displayed, and the symbol combination consisting of “black 7”, “black 7”, and “black 7” is not displayed on the effective line A or the effective line B. When the specified number is two and the symbol combination consisting of “red 7”, “red 7”, and “red 7” is displayed on the effective line A, the “blue 7” “ The symbol combination consisting of “blue 7” and “blue 7” is displayed simultaneously.

  In addition, when the specified number of sheets is 3, if the “black 7” symbol is set to the active line A so as to stop control in preference to the “blue 7” symbol and the “red 7” symbol, the symbol array Therefore, as shown in FIG. 27C, when the symbol combination consisting of “black 7”, “black 7”, and “black 7” is displayed on the effective line A, “red 7” is displayed on the effective line B. The symbol combination consisting of “red 7” and “red 7” is simultaneously displayed, and the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7” and “blue 7” is simultaneously displayed on the active line C.

  And the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7” “blue 7” “blue 7”, symbol combination consisting of “red 7” “red 7” “red 7”, “black 7” “black 7” “black 7” When the symbol combination is displayed on the active line at the same time, “black 7” “black 7” “black 7”> “red 7” “red 7” “red 7”> “blue 7” “blue 7” “ The game mode is determined with the priority of “blue 7”. In this way, even if the same winning combination is won internally, different game modes are determined according to the prescribed number at that time, and the same operational effects as in the above embodiment can be realized. At this time, the player uses the symbol combination displayed on the effective line A, that is, the symbol combination consisting of “blue 7”, “blue 7” and “blue 7”, “red 7” and “red 7”. It is possible to grasp the determined game mode depending on which of the symbol combination consisting of “red 7” and the symbol combination consisting of “black 7”, “black 7” and “black 7” is displayed.

  In the above-described embodiments and modifications, on the condition that the effective line has been changed, the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line, in other words, the symbol stop control is made different. The condition for making the symbol stop control different is not limited to this. For example, in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, the winning combination “BB” is internally won in both cases where the winning area is “18” and “19”. .

  Then, when the winning area “19” is determined and only the winning combination “BB” wins the internal winning alone, the winning combination “BB” wins the symbol combination corresponding to the “BB” in the internal winning game. Instead, it is assumed that in the game after the next game, the winning area “16” is determined and the winning combination “Cherry” is won internally. That is, when the winning combination “BB” is won internally, only the BB internal winning flag is turned on, the BB internal winning flag is carried over to the game after the next game, and the small role flag corresponding to the winning combination “Cherry”, Assume that the BB internal winning flag is turned on in duplicate. In this way, first, when the winning area “19” is determined and the winning combination “BB” is internally won, and then the winning area “16” is determined and the winning combination “Cherry” is internally won, the stop control is performed. The same stop control as when the winning area “18” is determined and the winning combination “BB” and the winning combination “Cherry” are internally won may be used.

  In other words, whether a given winning role was an internal winning alone, overlapped with other winning roles, or an internal winning that overlapped with any winning role. For example, the same winning combination is set to be internally won in a plurality of different modes. Then, according to the winning mode of the predetermined winning combination, among the plural types of symbol combinations corresponding to the winning combination, a priority order may be set in advance for the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the active line. . Even if it does in this way, it is possible to implement | achieve the effect similar to the said embodiment.

  In the embodiment and the modified example, a plurality of symbol combinations are associated with one winning combination, but the same as above can be achieved by associating only one symbol combination with one winning combination. It is possible to realize the operational effects. For example, as a winning combination, a winning combination “Bell 1”, a winning combination “Bell 2”, and a winning combination “Bell 3” are provided, and each of these winning combinations is associated with one symbol combination. The winning area 1 is associated with the winning combination “Bell 1” and the winning combination “Bell 2”, and the winning area 2 is associated with the winning combination “Bell 1”, the winning combination “Bell 2”, and the winning combination “Bell 3”. Correlate. When the winning area 1 is determined, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 1” is given a higher priority than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 2”, and the winning area 2 is determined. In such a case, stop control is performed so that the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 2” is given a higher priority than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 1” and the winning combination “Bell 3”. May be.

  Alternatively, a winning combination “Bell 1” and a winning combination “Bell 2” are provided as winning combinations, and one symbol combination is associated with each of these winning combinations. The winning area in which the winning combination “Bell 1” and the winning combination “Bell 2” are associated with each other in the normal gaming state and a gaming state different from the normal gaming state (for example, the SB gaming state or the RT gaming state). To be determined. When the winning area is determined in the normal gaming state, the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 1” is given a higher priority than the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 2”. Control to stop. On the other hand, if the winning area is determined in a gaming state different from the normal gaming state, such as the SB gaming state or the RT gaming state, the specified number is different from the normal gaming state and the winning combination “Bell 2” is determined. Stop control is performed so that the corresponding symbol combination is awarded in preference to the symbol combination corresponding to the winning combination “Bell 1”. As described above, it is also possible to realize the same effect as described above by associating only one symbol combination with one winning combination.

  As mentioned above, although preferred embodiment of this invention was described referring an accompanying drawing, it cannot be overemphasized that this invention is not limited to this embodiment. It will be apparent to those skilled in the art that various changes and modifications can be made within the scope of the claims, and these are naturally within the technical scope of the present invention. Is done.

  Note that the processes performed by the main control board 200 and the sub control board 202 described above do not necessarily have to be performed in time series in the order described in the flowchart, and may include processes in parallel or by a subroutine.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 200a that executes the lottery process shown in FIG. 13 corresponds to the winning combination lottery means of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 200a that executes the reel rotation process shown in FIG. 14 and the reel stop process shown in FIG. 15 corresponds to the reel control means of the present invention.

  In the above embodiment, the main CPU 200a that executes the betting process shown in FIG. 11 corresponds to the effective line changing means of the present invention.

100 ... slot machine (game machine)
128 ... start switch 130 ... stop switches 130a, 130b, 130c ... stop button switch 134 ... reel units 134a, 134b, 134c ... rotating reel 200 ... main control board 200a ... main CPU
200b ... main ROM
200c ... main RAM
202 ... Sub control board 202a ... Sub CPU
202b Sub ROM
202c ... Sub RAM

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Based on the operation of the start switch, a winning combination including a first combination associated with a plurality of types of symbol combinations, and a winning combination lottery means for determining one of the loses by a winning combination lottery;
A plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
The rotation of the plurality of rotating reels is controlled based on the operation of the start switch, and the rotation reels corresponding to the operated stop switches are respectively controlled to be stopped based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel. Reel control means;
Effective line changing means for changing the number or arrangement of the effective lines in response to the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery being displayed on the effective line;
A gaming machine equipped with
The reel control means is configured to enable the effective combination of a plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination when the first combination is determined before and after the number or arrangement of the effective lines is changed. Stop control of the plurality of rotating reels so that the combination of symbols that can be displayed on the line is different,
Of the one or more types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed on the active line, one of a plurality of different game modes is selected according to the highest symbol combination according to a predetermined priority order. A game machine comprising a game mode determining means for determining the game mode.   In the single bonus game in the next game in which the single bonus combination in which the winning probability of the predetermined combination is only one game and the single bonus combination having a high probability compared with the normal time is displayed, the effective line changing means The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the game machine is changed. Based on the operation of the start switch, a winning combination including a first combination associated with a plurality of types of symbol combinations, and a winning combination lottery means for determining one of the loses by a winning combination lottery;
A plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
The rotation of the plurality of rotating reels is controlled based on the operation of the start switch, and the rotation reels corresponding to the operated stop switches are respectively controlled to be stopped based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel. Reel control means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The reel control means rotates the plurality of rotations so that the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line among the plurality of types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination differ according to the winning mode of the first combination. Stop the reel,
Of the one or more types of symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed on the active line, one of a plurality of different game modes is selected according to the highest symbol combination according to a predetermined priority order. A game machine comprising a game mode determining means for determining the game mode. A winning combination lottery means for determining one of the winning combination including the first combination and the second combination and the loser by the winning combination lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
A plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
The rotation of the plurality of rotating reels is controlled based on the operation of the start switch, and the rotation reels corresponding to the operated stop switches are respectively controlled to be stopped based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel. Reel control means;
Effective line changing means for changing the number or arrangement of the effective lines in response to the symbol combination corresponding to the predetermined winning combination determined in the winning combination lottery being displayed on the effective line;
A gaming machine equipped with
The reel control means includes the first combination in the case where the first combination and the second combination are determined by winning combination lottery before and after the number or arrangement of the effective lines is changed. The plurality of rotating reels are stopped and controlled so that the symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line of the symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination or the symbol combinations corresponding to the second role are different,
Among the symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed on the effective line or the symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination, a plurality of different combinations depending on the highest symbol combination according to a predetermined priority order. A game machine comprising a game mode determining means for determining one game mode from the above game modes. A winning combination lottery means for determining one of the winning combination including the first combination and the second combination and the loser by the winning combination lottery based on the operation of the start switch;
A plurality of rotating reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged thereon;
The rotation of the plurality of rotating reels is controlled based on the operation of the start switch, and the rotation reels corresponding to the operated stop switches are respectively controlled to be stopped based on the operation of the stop switch corresponding to the rotating rotating reel. Reel control means;
A gaming machine equipped with
The reel control means applies an effective line of the symbol combination corresponding to the first combination or the symbol combination corresponding to the second combination according to the winning mode of the first combination and the second combination. Stop control of the plurality of rotating reels so that the displayable symbol combinations are different,
Among the symbol combinations corresponding to the first combination displayed on the effective line or the symbol combinations corresponding to the second combination, a plurality of different combinations depending on the highest symbol combination according to a predetermined priority order. A game machine comprising a game mode determining means for determining one game mode from the above game modes.

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