JP5729529B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

  As a gaming machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel is visible through the display window. Then, when a player inserts a medal, an effective line is set. After that, when the player operates a start lever, a lottery such as a bonus combination, a small combination, or a replay is performed inside the slot machine. At the same time, each reel starts to rotate, and after each reel starts to rotate, by operating the stop switch, each reel is sequentially stopped and one game is completed. When all the reels stop rotating, the winning combination is established when the combination of the winning combination on the active line and the corresponding symbol combination is stopped, and a privilege that a medal is paid out or a privilege that the game state is transferred is given to the player. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

In gaming machines such as the slot machines exemplified above, novel and interesting gaming is required.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but a plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, and a circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means. This is also a problem corresponding to other game machines including display control means for controlling display of each circulation display means so as to be stopped.

JP 2007-21113 A

The present invention has been made in view of the above-mentioned circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine having a novel and interesting game .

  In the invention according to claim 1, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns, a start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the patterns, and a determination result of the start determination means Based on the lottery means for performing the lottery, the winning information storage means for storing the winning combination information corresponding to the winning combination when the lottery is won, and the operation for individually stopping the circulation display of each circulation display means A plurality of stop operation means, and the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means Display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means so as to stop, and the circulation display means becomes a stop result corresponding to the winning information stored in the winning information storage means. A lottery that stores lottery information used in the lottery when the gaming state is the most unfavorable gaming state for the player in a gaming machine provided with a bonus granting unit that grants a bonus to the player as winning An information storage means, wherein the lottery information is configured such that the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing the lottery, and the display control means performs the lottery using the lottery information. In this case, the display control is performed for each of the circulation display control means so that the probability that the winning is achieved is higher than the probability that the winning is not achieved.

It becomes possible to have a novel and interesting game .

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  As the payout prizes for which medals are paid out, the first small role prize, the second small role prize, the third small role prize, the fourth small role prize, the normal small role prize, the special small role prize, There are 6 types of small roles. If you stop alongside the “Bell” symbol, “Bell” symbol, and “Bell” symbol in order from the left on the active line, you will receive the first small role prize, “Bell” symbol, “Watermelon” symbol, “Bell” If it stops alongside the symbol, it becomes the second small role winning, and if it stops alongside the “7” symbol, the “Bell” symbol, or the “Bell” symbol, it becomes the third small role winning “7”. If it stops alongside the symbol, “watermelon” symbol, and “bell” symbol, it becomes the fourth small role prize. When any of the first small role winning to the fourth small winning combination is established, 13 medals are paid out. In addition, when stopped alongside the “BAR” symbol, the “7” symbol, and the “Replay” symbol in order from the left on the active line, a normal small role winning is made and one medal is paid out. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the active line, 13 medals are paid out as a special small role winning. That is, in the case of the special small role winning, any symbol may be stopped on the active line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the arbitrary symbol of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that a special small prize winning is established. Here, each of the effective lines L1 to L3 is set to include the middle position of the middle reel 32M. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle position, Special small role winning will be established. However, since the maximum number of medals paid out in one game is set to 15 in this slot machine 10, when a special small role winning is achieved, 15 medals are paid out instead of 39 (= 13 × 3). Is called.

  As the state transition winning in which the game state transition is performed, there are a first BB winning, a second BB winning, a third BB winning, and a fourth BB winning. When the “7” symbol, “7” symbol, and “7” symbol are stopped on the active line in order from the left, the first BB prize is awarded and the “BAR” symbol, the “BAR” symbol, the “7” symbol, If you stop side by side, you will win 2nd BB, and if you stop side by side with “7” symbol, “7” symbol, “BAR” symbol, you will get 3rd BB prize, “BAR” symbol, “BAR” symbol , “BAR” symbol is stopped alongside the symbol, the fourth BB prize is won. When the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the large bonus state, and when the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the small bonus state. Hereinafter, the large bonus state and the small bonus state are collectively referred to as a bonus state.

  As other prizes, there are a first re-game prize and a second re-game prize. If you stop alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Replay” symbol in order from the left on the active line, you will receive the first replay prize, “Bell” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Replay” symbol. If it stops alongside the symbol, it becomes the second replay prize. When these re-game winnings are established, a re-game privilege that allows the game of the next game to be played without inserting medals is given.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The upper part of the front door 12 has an upper lamp 63 that lights up or flashes as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right sounds that produce various sound effects as the game progresses and inform the player of the gaming state. Speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and it can be considered that the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is caused by the main display unit. This is referred to as an auxiliary display unit 65. A display control device 81 for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65 is provided on the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65. The display control device 81 is configured such that the display control substrate is accommodated in a substrate box formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that a trace remains when it cannot be opened or when it is opened. Specifically, a caulking process, a sticker sticking, and the like are performed as the sealing process.

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

  Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that manages and manages games is attached to the housing 11. The main control device 101 is configured such that the main control board is housed in a board box formed of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that its trace remains when it cannot be opened or when it is opened, and the main controller 101 remains unremovable from the housing 11 or remains when it is removed from the housing 11. The sealing process is performed as described above. Specifically, a caulking process, a sticker sticking, and the like are performed as the sealing process.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the first regame prize or the second regame prize is established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings has been established, an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any re-game winning is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals owned and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings have been established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether an abnormality has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interruption process, If an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the sensor reading result is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated. If the settlement switch 59 has been operated, a medal return process for paying out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal I do. After completion of the medal return process or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated, whether or not the medal insertion or the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 are operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process If either one is performed, a medal insertion process is performed, and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither medal insertion nor operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is ended as it is.

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

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. In a succeeding step S208, an effective line setting process for setting an effective line is performed. In the effective line setting process, all the combination lines of the lower right line L1, the middle line L2, and the lower right line L3 are set as effective lines. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S209, the reel control process in step S210, the medal payout process in step S211, the state transition process in step S212, and the bonus state process in step S213 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

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

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

  After acquiring the random number, in step S302, a lottery table for determining whether or not the winning combination is selected is selected. Specifically, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. As will be described in detail later, the slot machine 10 has five types of game states: a general game state, a bonus state, a first specific game state, a second specific game state, and a third specific game state. A lottery table corresponding to each gaming state is selected. Here, in this slot machine 10, winning probabilities in six stages from “setting 1” to “setting 6” are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 and turned ON, and a predetermined operation By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability is to execute the internal processing. In step S302, the lottery table with the lowest expected value of medal payout is selected when the setting state is “setting 1”, and the lottery table with the highest expected value of medal payout is selected when it is “setting 6”.

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a general gaming state lottery table selected in the general gaming state of “Setting 1”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and each index value IV is uniquely associated with a winning combination, and a point value PV is set. The index value IV includes one in which one winning combination is associated, and one in which a plurality of winning combinations are associated. For example, in the general gaming state lottery table, IV = 1 is associated with only a normal small combination as a winning combination, while IV = 2 is a first small combination and a second as a winning combination. Four roles of a small role, a third small role, and a fourth small role are associated with each other. Thus, in this slot machine 10, there are a case where only one combination is won in one game and a case where a plurality of combinations are won.

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

  Thereafter, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the combination corresponding to the index value IV is correct. In the combination determination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If 65535 is exceeded, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 2, in step S306, the first small role winning flag, the second small role winning flag, the third small role winning flag, and the fourth small role winning flag. The winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, the set winning flags are a normal small role winning flag, a first small role winning flag, a second small role winning flag, a third small role winning flag, a fourth small role winning flag, a special small role winning flag, a first In the case of either the re-game winning flag or the second re-game winning flag, the winning flag is reset after the game in which the corresponding selection flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is one of the first BB winning flag, the second BB winning flag, the third BB winning flag, and the fourth BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is one of the conditions that any BB winning is established. Will be reset as That is, the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where any BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6,7. If it is, the BB winning flag is not set, and if the current index value IV is 8 to 11, the corresponding winning flag other than BB (that is, the normal small role winning flag or the first replay winning flag) is set. That is, in a game in which any BB winning flag is carried over, if a winning combination other than BB is won, the corresponding winning flag is set, whereas if any BB is winning, the corresponding BB winning flag is set. Do not set.

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

  Incidentally, when the winning combination determination is performed using the general gaming state lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probabilities are as follows. The probability of winning only a normal small role (IV = 1 winning probability) is about 1/73, and the probability of winning the first small role to the fourth small role (IV = 2 winning probability) is about 1 / 2.57, the probability of winning only for special small roles (IV = 3 winning probability) is about 65500/1, the probability of winning only for the first replay (IV = 4 winning probability) is About 5.53, the probability of winning only for the second replay (IV = 5 winning probability) is 0, the probability of winning the first BB and the second BB (IV = 6 winning probability) is about 405 Probability of winning 1/3, 3BB, and 4BB (IV = 7 winning probability) is about 1640, probability of winning normal small role, 1BB, 2BB (IV = 8 winning probability) ) Is about 6.62, and the probability of winning the regular small role, the third BB, and the fourth BB (winning probability of IV = 9) is about 59.6. 1, the probability of winning the first regame, the first BB, the second BB (IV = 10 winning probability) is about 16.4, the probability of winning the first regame, the third BB, the fourth BB (Winning probability of IV = 11) is about 1/328. The probability of losing no winning combination is about 1/900.

  In this way, in the general gaming state, the player usually wins a certain role such as a small role, so that the player is not almost missed. In the general game state, the second replay is not won. In the present embodiment, by setting the point value PV corresponding to the second replay to 0, it is determined that the role related to the second replay is determined while the second replay is not won. However, a configuration may be adopted in which the second replay is not won by not setting the index value IV that is won for the second replay and not determining whether or not the winning combination is related to the second replay.

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

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

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

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

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, first, in step S351, it is determined whether or not the first re-game winning flag or the second re-game winning flag is set. If any winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S352, a re-game winning slide table for establishing a re-game winning corresponding to the set winning flag is set, and this process is terminated. To do. If the re-game winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S353, and any of the normal small role winning flag, the first small role winning flag to the fourth small role winning flag, and the special small role winning flag is set. It is determined whether or not. If any winning flag is set, it is further determined in step S354 whether or not the special small role winning flag is set. If the special small role winning flag is set, it is determined in step S355 whether or not the first BB winning flag is set. If the first BB winning flag is set, the first small table for special small part winning is set in step S356, and this process is terminated. Here, the first sub table for special small part winning is that if the special small part winning can be established, the special small part winning is preferentially established, and the special small part winning cannot be established. In this case, it is a sliding table for establishing the first BB winning. Specifically, the number of slips is set in the first small table for special small role winning so that the symbol “7” stops in the middle for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. For the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the “cherry” symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number that can stop the “cherry” symbol in the middle stage with any number of slips of 0 to 4 symbols. The number of slips is set so that the symbol “7” stops at the middle stage with respect to the other symbol numbers. If it is determined in step S355 that the first BB winning flag has not been set, the special small role winning second sliding table is set in step S357, and the process is terminated. Here, if the special small role winning second sub table is established, if the special small role winning can be established, the special small role winning is preferentially established and the special small role winning cannot be established. In this case, it is a sliding table for establishing the fourth BB prize. Specifically, the number of slips is set in the second small table for special small role winning so that the “BAR” symbol stops in the middle stage for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. For the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the “cherry” symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number that can stop the “cherry” symbol in the middle stage with any number of slips of 0 to 4 symbols. The number of slips is set so that the “BAR” symbol stops in the middle of other symbol numbers. If it is determined in step S354 that the special small role winning flag is not set, in step S358, the small role winning slide table for establishing the small winning combination corresponding to the winning flag is set, and this processing is performed. Exit.

  If it is determined in step S353 that the small role winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S359, and it is determined whether any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set. If any one of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S360, a BB winning slide table for establishing a BB winning corresponding to the set winning flag is set, and this process is terminated. If the BB winning flag is not set, it means that no winning combination has been won. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S361, a specific eye stop sliding table for stopping the specific eye is set, and the present process ends. The specific eye refers to a stop event where the “7” symbol, the “Replay” symbol, and the “BAR” symbol stop in order from the left on the active line.

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

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

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

  In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “replay” symbol, the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Yes. Further, the “bell” symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, when any of the normal small combination, the first replay, the second replay, the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, or the fourth BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing. Even in such a case, the corresponding winning can be established. In addition, if the winning combination has not been won, no particular eye can be stopped even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing.

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

  In addition to the “cherry” symbol, the middle reel 32M has a “bell” symbol that forms the first and third small roles, and a “watermelon” that forms the second and fourth small roles. The “symbols” are also arranged so as to form sections that are separated by 5 symbols or more. Specifically, since the “bell” symbol is not arranged in the section from the 4th “bell” symbol to the 12th “bell” symbol, the interval between the “bell” symbols is 7 symbols. . Further, since only one “watermelon” symbol is arranged at the position of No. 8, it is not arranged such that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the middle stop switch 43 is operated, for example, there is a case where the first small role winning cannot be established in the situation where the first small role is won. However, in the middle reel 32M, the interval between the 4th "bell" symbol and the 8th "watermelon" symbol is 3 symbols, and the interval between the 8th "watermelon" symbol and the 12th "bell" symbol is also 3 symbols. In the lottery table, all of the first small combination to the fourth small combination are set as winning combinations for one index value IV. For this reason, when the first small role to the fourth small role are won, the first small role winning to the fourth small role winning are performed even if the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing. Either of the above can be established.

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

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

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

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

  In the pre-stop process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. When none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, the process waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, where it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been issued. To do. If no stop command has been issued, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the current stop command is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. . If the current stop command is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop processing ends. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command that is generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are rotating, or the second stop command that is generated when two reels are rotating, negative in step S503. In addition to making the determination, the first change process of the slip table is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is terminated. Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42, the slide table is changed. When the specific-table stop slide table is stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106, the first change processing of the slide table is terminated without changing the slide table.

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

  That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In subsequent step S404, the number of slips of the reel to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reaching symbol among the slip tables set in the slip table storage area 106b. Thereafter, in step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the lower stage is determined. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reaching symbol of the reel to be stopped this time is equal to the symbol number of the stop symbol. If they are equal, a reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. Thereafter, in step S408, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. If all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slide table second change process is performed in step S409, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402. Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, in the situation where only the special small role winning flag is set, if the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, the sliding table is changed to avoid the establishment of the 4BB winning prize To do. When the specific-table stop slide table is stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106, the slide table second change process is terminated without changing the slide table.

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

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

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

  In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the payout number set in the payout information storage area is zero. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it has been determined in the previous payout determination process that a winning for paying out medals has not been established. In such a case, based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether the first re-game winning or the second re-game winning is achieved. If no re-game winnings have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is. Then, the medal payout process is terminated. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

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

  The state transition process in step S212 will be described later, and the bonus state process in step S213 will be described based on the flowchart in FIG.

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

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

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

  If it is determined in step S603 that neither the first BB prize nor the second BB prize has been established, the process proceeds to step S606, and based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process, It is determined whether or not the fourth BB prize has been established. If the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established, a small bonus start process is executed in step S607 to shift the gaming state to the small bonus state. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the setting flag stored in the status information storing area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared. Thereafter, a small bonus setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state is set to the small bonus state. Further, 100 is set in the remaining payout counter provided in the state information storage area 106c, and a process of displaying 100 on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is performed. Thereafter, the RB start process described above is performed in step S605.

  When it is determined in step S602 that none of the BB winning flags is set, when the RB start process is performed in step S605, both the third BB winning and the fourth BB winning are established in step S606. If it is determined that there is no such state, a status command is set in step S608, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. By receiving the state command, the display control device 81 performs drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 so as to execute an auxiliary effect corresponding to each gaming state. The process of step S608 will be described more specifically. In step S608, the status information storage area 106c is referred to, and the status command is set based on the setting flag stored in the status information storage area 106c. That is, if a negative determination is made in step S602 or step S606, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set with reference to the state information storage area 106c. When the RB start process is performed in step S605, a status command indicating the transitioned bonus state and the fact that the current game has transitioned to the bonus state is set.

  If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is a bonus state, RB state processing is performed in step S609.

  In the RB state process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, in step S701, it is determined whether or not a winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S702. After that, or when it is determined in step S701 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S703, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, in step S704, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB state end condition is established, so in step S705 the remaining payout winning / receiving prize counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In a succeeding step S706, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the bonus state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition of the bonus state is not satisfied, so the RB start process described above in step S707. In step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and the process ends.

  If neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S704, that is, if the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, the process proceeds to step S709. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the bonus state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the bonus state is not satisfied. After setting the status command shown, this process is terminated. On the other hand, if the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the bonus condition end condition is satisfied, and the bonus state end process shown in steps S710 to S715 is performed.

  In the bonus state end process, first, in step S710, the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S711, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a large bonus state. If it is in the big bonus state, the process proceeds to step S712, and a big bonus end process is executed to appropriately clear the big bonus setting flag and various counter values stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106. In step S713, a first transition process is performed to shift the gaming state to the first specific gaming state. Specifically, a process for setting the first setting flag in the state information storage area 106c is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708, where a state command indicating that the state has shifted to the first specific gaming state and that the bonus state has ended is set, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S711 that the state is not the large bonus state, it means that the current gaming state is the small bonus state. Therefore, in step S714, a small bonus end process for appropriately clearing the small bonus setting flag and various counter values stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is performed. In step S715, a second transition process is performed to shift the gaming state to the second specific gaming state. Specifically, a process of setting the second setting flag in the state information storage area 106c is performed. Thereafter, the process proceeds to step S708, where a state command indicating that the state has shifted to the second specific gaming state and that the bonus state has ended is set, and this process ends.

  Thus, in the present embodiment, when the large bonus state ends, the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, and when the small bonus state ends, the gaming state changes to the second specific gaming state. It is supposed to move to.

  Here, the first specific gaming state will be described. In the first specific gaming state, a lottery table for the first specific gaming state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and the winning / failing determination of the combination is executed using the lottery table. FIG. 19A is a first specific gaming state lottery table selected in the first specific gaming state of “setting 1”. The first specific gaming state lottery table is the same as the general gaming state lottery table except that the point value PV set to IV = 4 is different. That is, the first specific gaming state and the general gaming state have different probabilities of winning only for the first regame. In the general gaming state, the probability of winning only the first replay is about 5.53 and the probability of losing is about 1/10900, whereas in the first specific gaming state, the first regame The probability of winning only about 9.39 (more specifically about 9.391), and the probability of losing about 13.4 (more about 13.43) It becomes.

  Next, the second specific gaming state will be described. In the second specific gaming state, a lottery table for the second specific gaming state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and the winning / failing determination of the combination is executed using the lottery table. FIG. 19B is a lottery table for the second specific game state selected in the second specific game state of “Setting 1”. The second specific gaming state lottery table is the same as the general gaming state lottery table except that the point values PV set to IV = 4 and IV = 5 are different. That is, in the second specific gaming state and the general gaming state, the probability that only the first regame is won is different from the probability that only the second regame is won. In the general gaming state, the probability of winning only for the first replay is about 5.53, the probability of winning only for the second replay is 0, and the probability of winning is about 1/10900. On the other hand, in the second specific gaming state, the probability of winning only for the first replay is 0, and the probability of winning only for the second replay is about 9.39 (more specifically, about 9.391 minutes). 1) The probability of detachment is about 13.4 (more specifically, about 13.43).

  As described above, in the present slot machine 10, the lottery table used for determining whether or not a winning combination is changed changes the winning probability of the winning combination to change the gaming state. Further, in the slot machine 10, a unique process is performed in the first specific gaming state. Therefore, hereinafter, the state transition processing in step S212 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a bonus state. If the current gaming state is a bonus state, the present process is terminated. If the current gaming state is not the bonus state, it is determined in step S802 whether the current gaming state is the first specific gaming state. And when the present game state is a 1st specific game state, after performing the 1st specific game state process shown to step S803-step S808, this process is complete | finished.

  In the first specific gaming state process, it is determined in step S803 whether or not any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set. If none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the first re-game winning is established. If the first re-game winning is established, the general transition process is performed to shift the gaming state to the general gaming state in step S805, and this process is terminated. Specifically, the first setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the general setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state to the general gaming state. Further, 1200 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games provided in the state information storage area 106c.

  If it is determined in step S804 that the first regame winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S806, and it is determined whether or not a special small role winning is established. If the special small role winning is not established, it is further determined in step S807 whether or not any winning flag such as a normal small role winning flag is set. If the special small role winning is established, or if any winning flag is not set, the first setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S808, and in step S809. The second transition process described above is performed, and this process ends. As a result, when the special small role winning is established, or when any winning combination is not won, the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state. Incidentally, if any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a negative determination is made in step S803. This is the case when the 4BB winning flag is not carried over and the player is out of the lottery.

  If it is determined in step S803 that any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set, or if it is determined in step S807 that any winning flag is set, this processing is performed as it is. finish.

  As described above, when the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state when the first re-game winning is established in a situation where the BB is not won, and the BB is won. The game state shifts to the second specific game state when the special small role winning is established in a situation where the player has not been selected, and the game state shifts to the second specific game state when no winning combination is won.

  If it is determined in step S802 that the current gaming state is not the first specific gaming state, the process proceeds to step S810, and it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the general gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the general gaming state, this process is terminated. If the current gaming state is the general gaming state, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S811, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S812. When the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the present process is terminated as it is, and when the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, in order to shift the gaming state to the third specific gaming state in step S813. A third transition process is performed, and this process ends. Specifically, as the third transition process, the general setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, the third setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the game state is set to the third state. A specific gaming state is assumed.

  As described above, when 1200 games are played in the general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third specific gaming state. In the third specific gaming state, a lottery table for the third specific gaming state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and whether or not a winning combination is determined using the lottery table. FIG. 21 is a third specific gaming state lottery table selected in the third specific gaming state of “setting 1”. The third specific gaming state lottery table is the same as the general gaming state lottery table except that the point value PV set to IV = 4 is different. That is, the third specific gaming state and the general gaming state have different probabilities of winning only for the first regame. In the general gaming state, the probability of winning only the first replay is about 5.53 and the probability of losing is about 1/10900, whereas in the third specific gaming state, the first regame The probability of winning only about 9.39 (more specifically about 9.389) and the probability of losing about 13.4 (more about 13.44) It becomes.

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

  First, a case where none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over will be described.

  When winning is made when IV = 1, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the normal small role winning flag is stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing a normal small winning combination is set. In such a case, the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. ing. For this reason, a normal small prize winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  In the case of winning when IV = 2, the winning flag storage area 106a includes a first small character winning flag, a second small character winning flag, a third small character winning flag, and a fourth small character winning flag. , Is stored. Then, in the slide table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is set. In such a case, the “bell” symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the interval between the 4 reels or less is set on the middle reel 32M. Since the “bell” symbol and the “watermelon” symbol are arranged, any one of the first small role winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  When winning is made when IV = 3, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the special small role winning flag is stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a special small role winning slide table for establishing a special small winning combination is set. However, on the middle reel 32M, the “cherry” symbol which is a special small role symbol is arranged only at the 17th position. For this reason, the special small role winning is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Specifically, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the “7” symbol of No. 13 to the “Cherry” symbol of No. 17 has reached the middle stage, a special small role winning is established and the other symbols are achieved. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the number symbol reaches the middle stage, the special small prize winning is not established.

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

  When winning is made when IV = 5, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where only the second re-game winning flag is stored. In the slip table setting process, a re-game winning slide table for establishing the second re-game winning is set. In this case, the left reel 32L has “bell” symbols arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, and the “replay” symbols of the same type of symbols are placed on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. Since the intervals are arranged so as to be 4 symbols or less, the second regame winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  When winning is made when IV = 6, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. In the slide table setting process, a BB winning slide table for establishing the first BB winning or the second BB winning is set. In this case, since the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 Regardless, the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 7, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are stored. In the slip table setting process, a BB winning slip table for establishing the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is set. In this case, since the “7” symbol and the “BAR” symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 Regardless, the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 8, the winning flag storage area 106a stores a normal small role winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag. Then, in the slip table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing a normal small winning combination is set. Normally, a small winning combination can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. For this reason, when the small table winning winning table is set, the normal small winning combination is established in preference to the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  The case of winning when IV = 9 is the same as the case of winning when IV = 8, except that the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is different. That is, the normal small prize winning is established with priority over the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where a first re-game winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag are stored. In the slip table setting process, a re-game winning slide table for establishing a first re-game winning is set. The first replay prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. For this reason, when the re-game winning slide table is set, the first re-game winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  The case of winning when IV = 11 is the same as the case of winning when IV = 10 except that the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is different. That is, the first re-game winning is established with priority over the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning.

  If the winning combination is not made in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, if the winning lottery result is out of play, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where no winning flag is stored. Then, in the slip table setting process, a specific eye stop slip table is set. Here, the “7” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the “BAR” symbol of the right reel 32R are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. ing. For this reason, although no winning is established, the specific eye stops on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  As described above, when winning is made when IV = 8 to 11, the winning BB winning is not established, and the BB winning flag is carried over. Therefore, hereinafter, a case where any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over will be described as an example where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are carried over.

  When winning is made when IV = 1, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where a normal small role winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 8 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the normal small prize winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  In the case of winning when IV = 2, the winning flag storage area 106a includes a first small character winning flag, a second small character winning flag, a third small character winning flag, and a fourth small character winning flag. The first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the slide table setting process, a small table winning winning table for establishing the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is set. As a result, any one of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established in preference to the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When winning is made when IV = 3, the winning flag storage area 106a stores a special small role winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag. Then, in the slip table setting process, a special sub role winning first sub table for establishing a special small role winning is set. Here, the number of slips is set in the first small table for special small part winning so that the symbol “7” stops in the middle for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. For the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the “cherry” symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number that can stop the “cherry” symbol in the middle stage with any number of slips of 0 to 4 symbols. The number of slips is set so that the symbol “7” stops at the middle stage with respect to the other symbol numbers. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the special small role winning cannot be established, the “7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped in the middle stage on the middle line L2. The first BB prize is established. That is, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which a special small role winning can be established, the special small winning combination is given priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning, When the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing that cannot be established, the first BB winning is established.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 4, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the first re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 10 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the first re-game winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 5, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the second re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. In the slip table setting process, a re-game winning slide table for establishing the second re-game winning is set. As a result, the second re-game winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When winning is made when IV = 6, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 6 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. Therefore, the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 7, the winning flag storage area 106a is not the situation where the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are stored, but the situation where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. It becomes. This is because the BB winning flag is not newly set in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over. Therefore, the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established.

  In the case of winning when IV = 8, the winning flag storage area 106a stores a normal small role winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 8 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the normal small prize winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When winning is made when IV = 9, the winning flag storage area 106a is not a situation where the normal small winning combination flag, the third BB winning flag, and the fourth BB winning flag are stored, but the normal small winning combination The flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 8 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the normal small prize winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When winning is achieved when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state where a first re-game winning flag, a first BB winning flag, and a second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 10 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the first re-game winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  In the case of winning when IV = 11, the winning flag storage area 106a is not in the situation where the first replay winning flag, the third BB winning flag, and the fourth BB winning flag are stored, but the first replay winning flag is stored. The game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 10 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. For this reason, the first re-game winning is established with priority over the first BB winning or the second BB winning.

  When the winning combination is not achieved in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, when the lottery result of the combination is out of the winning flag storage area 106a, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. . This is the same as the case where winning is made when IV = 6 in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. Therefore, the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established. In other words, if the winning combination lottery is not carried out in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the same phenomenon occurs as in the case where the BB is won in the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over.

  Next, a gaming state in the slot machine 10 will be described.

  In the first specific game state, a lottery of the combination is performed using the first specific game state lottery table (see FIG. 19A).

  The winning probabilities and winning probabilities for each role are as follows. Since the normal small role is won when IV = 1, 8, and 9, the winning probability of the normal small role is about 1.34. In addition, when a normal small role is won, a normal small role winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability that the normal small role winning is achieved is approximately the same as the winning probability of the normal small role. It becomes 1.34. The winning chances for the 1st to 4th small roles are about 1 / 25.7 because the winning positions for the 1st to 4th small roles are won when they are elected when IV = 2. . In addition, when the first small role to the fourth small role are won, any one of the first small role winning to the fourth small role winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. The probability that any one of the winning combination to the fourth small winning combination will be about 15.7 times the same as the winning probability of the first to fourth small winning combinations. Since the first regame is won when IV = 4, 10, 11 and is won, the win probability of the first replay is about 7.30. In addition, when the first regame is won, the first regame win is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability that the first regame win is won is the winning of the first regame. It becomes about 7.30 same as the probability. Since the special small role is won when IV = 3, the winning probability of the special small role is about 1 / 65,500. When the special small role is won, the special small role winning is established only when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing at which the “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage. The “cherry” symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the symbols 13 to 17 of the middle reel 32M have reached the middle. Since 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at random timing, the probability that the “cherry” symbol on the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage is 4.2 minutes. 1 Therefore, the probability that the special small role winning is achieved is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the special probation winning probability by the probability that the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the above timing, which is different from the special small character winning probability by about 275000 minutes. It becomes 1 of.

  Since the first BB and the second BB are won when IV = 6, 8, and 10, the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB is about 1/52. In a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 only when winning is made when IV = 6. For this reason, the probability that the first BB winning or the second BB winning is achieved is about 1/405 different from the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB. In the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established, and when IV = 6, 7 The first BB winning or the second BB winning is established when the winning is won and when the winning is lost. For this reason, the probability that the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established is about 13.0 that is different from the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB.

  Since the third BB and the fourth BB are won when IV = 7, 9, and 11, the winning probability of the third BB and the fourth BB is about 49.7. In a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is established only when winning is made when IV = 7 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. For this reason, the probability that the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is achieved is about 1640th that is different from the winning probability of the third BB and the fourth BB. In the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established, and when IV = 6, 7 The third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when the winning is won and when the winning is lost. For this reason, the probability that the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is achieved is about 13.0 times different from the winning probability of the third BB and the fourth BB.

  In addition, the probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning for any role is about 1.08, and the probability of losing is about 13.4. is there. If the BB winning flag has not been carried over, there will be no loss unless a special small role is won, so the probability that some kind of winning will be won is about 1.08, and the probability that no winning will be won is about 13 .1 / 4. If the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established if the BB winning flag is missed, and a special small role winning or a BB winning is established when winning a special small role, so that some winning is always established. It will be.

  In this way, in the first specific gaming state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability that any winning will be established is higher than the probability that no winning will be established. Therefore, the player can play a game under the first specific gaming state while receiving some privilege.

  When none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the correspondence between the lottery result of the combination and the transition of the gaming state is as follows. When the stop switch 42-44 is operated at a timing when winning is possible and a special small role winning can be established when IV = 3, the special small winning combination is established, and the gaming state is the second specified gaming state. Migrate to In the case of winning when IV = 4, the first re-game winning is established, and the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state. When winning is won when IV = 6 or IV = 7, a BB winning is established and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. When the lottery result of the combination is out of play, the specific eye stops on the active line, and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. When winning is won when IV = 8 or IV = 9, a normal small role winning is established instead of a BB winning, and the BB winning flag is carried over without shifting to the bonus state. In the case of winning when IV = 10 or IV = 11, the BB winning flag is carried over without shifting to the bonus state without establishing the first replay winning instead of the BB winning.

  Here, the probability of winning when IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/39, and IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning in this case is about 1/364, and the probability of winning is about 1 / 3.4. For this reason, when none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364, and with a probability of about 13.4. The gaming state transitions to the second specific gaming state, and transitions to the general gaming state with a probability of about 9.39. In the case of winning when IV = 10 or IV = 11, the gaming state does not shift to the general gaming state although the first re-game winning is established. This is because, when the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, a negative determination is made in step S803 of the state transition process, and the general transition process is not performed (see FIG. 20).

  If any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a negative determination is made in step S803 in the state transition process, and the state transition process is terminated as it is. Therefore, when any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state does not shift to the general gaming state or the second specific gaming state, and the gaming state is established when the BB winning is established. Enters the bonus state. Here, if any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are selected at the timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established. The BB winning is established when the player is operated, when winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7, and when the winning lottery result is off. The winning probability for IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the winning probability for IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability for IV = 7 is about 1/640, and the probability of going out is about 13.4 minutes. 1. Therefore, when any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the second specific game state, a lottery of the combination is performed using the second specific game state lottery table (see FIG. 19B).

  In the second specific gaming state lottery table, the IV = 4 point value PV and IV = 5 point value PV of the first specific gaming state lottery table are interchanged. For this reason, as in the first specific gaming state, the probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning for some role is about 1.08, and the probability of losing is About 13.4. If the BB winning flag has not been carried over, there will be no loss unless a special small role is won, so the probability that some kind of winning will be won is about 1.08, and the probability that no winning will be won is about 13 .1 / 4. If the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning will be established if the BB winning flag is missed, and a special small role winning or a BB winning will be established if winning a special small role. Become.

  In this way, in the second specific gaming state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability that any winning will be established is higher than the probability that no winning will be established. Therefore, the player can play a game under the second specific gaming state while receiving some privilege.

  In the second specific gaming state, the gaming state transitions only when a BB winning is established. Specifically, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  If none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established when winning is made when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. For this reason, when none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

  When any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established. BB winning is established in the case of winning in the case of IV = 6 or IV = 7, and in the case where the lottery result of the combination is out of place. The winning probability for IV = 3 is about 1 / 65,500, the winning probability for IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability for IV = 7 is about 1/640, and the probability of losing is about 1 / 3.4. It is. Therefore, when any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the third specific gaming state, a lottery for the combination is performed using the third specific gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 21).

  The third specific gaming state lottery table differs from the first specific gaming state lottery table only in the point value PV of IV = 4. The probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning for any role is about 1.08, and the probability of winning is about 13.4. If the BB winning flag has not been carried over, there will be no loss unless a special small role is won, so the probability that some kind of winning will be won is about 1.08, and the probability that no winning will be won is about 13 .1 / 4. If the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning will be established if the BB winning flag is missed, and a special small role winning or a BB winning will be established if winning a special small role. Become.

  In this way, in the third specific gaming state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability that any winning will be established is higher than the probability that no winning will be established. Therefore, the player can play a game under the third specific gaming state while receiving some privilege.

  In the third specific gaming state, the gaming state transitions only when a BB winning is established. Specifically, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  If none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established when winning is made when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. For this reason, when none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

  When any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established. BB winning is established in the case of winning in the case of IV = 6 or IV = 7, and in the case where the lottery result of the combination is out of place. The winning probability for IV = 3 is about 1 / 65,500, the winning probability for IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability for IV = 7 is about 1/640, and the probability of losing is about 1 / 3.4. It is. Therefore, when any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  In the general gaming state, the lottery of the combination is performed using the general gaming state lottery table (see FIG. 13).

  The general gaming state lottery table is different from the first specific gaming state lottery table only in the point value PV of IV = 4. The probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning for any role is about 1 / 1.00, and the probability of going out is about 1/10900. If the BB winning flag has not been carried over, there will be no oversight except when a special small role is won, so the probability that some kind of winning will be won is about 1.00 and the probability that no winning will be won is about 10900. It becomes 1 / minute. If the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning will be established if the BB winning flag is missed, and a special small role winning or a BB winning will be established if winning a special small role. Become.

  Thus, in the general gaming state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability that any winning will be established is higher than the probability that none of the winnings will be established. Therefore, the player can play a game under the general gaming state while receiving some privilege.

  In the general gaming state, the gaming state shifts between a case where a BB winning is established and a case where 1200 games are played under the general gaming state. Specifically, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state, and when the game is played 1200 times in the general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third specific gaming state.

  If none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established when winning is made when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. For this reason, when none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

  When any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at a timing when winning is made when IV = 3 and the special small role winning cannot be established. BB winning is established in the case of winning in the case of IV = 6 or IV = 7, and in the case where the lottery result of the combination is out of place. The winning probability for IV = 3 is about 1 / 65,500, the winning probability for IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability for IV = 7 is about 1/640, and the probability of losing is about 1/900. . Therefore, when any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 1/350, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

  Here, the probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364 regardless of the gaming state, and the probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is related to the gaming state. It is about 5.04. For this reason, in the slot machine 10, when one of the first BB to the fourth BB is won, the BB winning flag is carried over more often than the BB winning is established in the winning game. When the BB winning flag is carried over, a BB winning is established with a probability of about 13.0 in the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state, and about 1/350 in the general gaming state. BB winning is established with probability. That is, in the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state, it can be expected that a BB winning will be established with a higher probability than in the general gaming state.

  Next, the player's degree of advantage in the general gaming state, the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, and the third specific gaming state, more specifically, the expected value of medal payout in each gaming state will be described. When the first regame prize or the second regame prize is established, it is possible to play the next game without inserting medals, so the first regame prize or the second regame prize is achieved. It is assumed that 3 medals will be paid out when is established.

  First, the player's advantage level in the general gaming state will be described.

  The probability of winning in either IV = 1, 8, or 9 is about 1.34. In such a case, a normal small prize winning is established and one medal is paid out. The probability of winning with IV = 2 is about 1 / 25.7. In such a case, any of the first small role winning to the fourth small winning combination is established, and 13 medals are paid out. The probability of winning with IV = 3 is about 1 / 65,500, and 15 medals are paid out when a special small role winning is established. The probability of winning in any of IV = 4, 10, and 11 is about 4.73. In such a case, the first replay prize is established and three medals are paid out. The probability of winning at either IV = 6 or 7 is about 1/364. In such a case, one of the first BB prize to the fourth BB prize is established and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. The medal payout is zero. The expected value of medal payout per game in the general gaming state is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the number of medal payouts corresponding to the winning probabilities and adding the multiplication results, and is about 1.89. Since three medals are required to play one game, in the general gaming state, the ratio of the number of medals paid out with respect to the number of bets is about 62.9%, and each time a medal owned by the player plays one game. It is expected to decrease by about 1.11 sheets at a time.

  The first specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning at IV = 4 is different. The expected value for paying out medals per game under the first specific gaming state is about 1.66 when the above-described calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets in the first specific gaming state is about 55.4%, and one medal owned by the player is one game. It is expected to decrease by about 1.34 each time it is done.

  The second specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning is different at IV = 4 and IV = 5. The probability of winning with IV = 5 is about 9.39. In such a case, the second replay winning prize is established and three medals are paid out. The expected medal payout per game under the second specific gaming state is about 1.66 when the above-described calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets in the second specific gaming state is about 55.4%, and one medal owned by the player is one game. It is expected to decrease by about 1.34 each time it is done.

  The third specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning at IV = 4 is different. The expected value of medal payout per game under the third specific gaming state is about 1.66 when the above-described calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets in the third specific gaming state is about 55.4%, and one medal owned by the player is one game. It is expected to decrease by about 1.34 each time it is done.

  As described above, when the establishment of the BB winning is not taken into consideration, the ratio of the medal payout number to the bet number is less than 100% in any game state, and the medal owned by the player is reduced every time one game is played. Is expected to do. In each specific gaming state, about 1.34 medals are expected to be reduced for each game, while in general gaming state, about 1.11 medals are expected to be decreased for each game. That is, the number of medals is less in the general gaming state than in each specific gaming state. This is because the probability that any winning other than the BB winning in each specific gaming state is established (that is, the probability of winning at IV = 1 to 5, 8 to 11) is about 1 / 1.08 (more specifically, 1. This is because the probability in the general gaming state is a high probability of about 1 / 1.00 (more specifically, 1/002).

  Next, the expected value of medal payout considering the medal payout accompanying the transition to the bonus state will be described. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when one of the first BB to the fourth BB is won, the BB winning flag is often carried over rather than the BB winning is established in the winning game. Then, in the general game state, some win other than the BB win is established in about 1.00, and in each specific game state, some win other than the BB win is established in about 1.08. For this reason, in the general gaming state and each specific gaming state, the game is performed in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, rather than being played in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. .

  Note that when the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established, the number of medals owned by the player is increased by about 157 under the large bonus state. Therefore, when the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established, 160 medals are awarded. That is, it is considered that the medal payout is made (that is, a value obtained by adding the bet number 3 of the BB prize winning game to 157 of the medal increase number). Similarly, when the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established, the number of medals owned by the player is increased by about 77 in the small bonus state. Therefore, when the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established, 80 It is assumed that medals are paid out (ie, a value obtained by adding the number of bets 3 in the BB prize winning game to 77 of the medal increase number).

  First, the number of medal payouts that can be expected in a game in which a BB winning is established will be described. The probability of winning the first BB and the second BB that shift to the big bonus state when winning is established (probability of winning at IV = 6, 8, 10) is about 1/52 regardless of the gaming state. The probability of winning the third BB and the fourth BB for winning the bonus when the winning is established (probability of winning when IV = 7, 9, 11) is about 19.7 / 1 regardless of the gaming state. is there. Further, when the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are not set, and the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are won. When the flag is stored in the flag storage area 106a, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are not set. As described above, when the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the ratio that the BB winning flag is the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag is 90%, and the BB winning flag is the third BB winning flag. The ratio of the flag and the fourth BB winning flag is 10%. Therefore, the number of medal payouts that can be expected in a game in which a BB prize is established is 152 (= 160 × 0.9 + 80 × 0.1).

  When the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning is established with a probability of about 13.0 in the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state, and about 1/350 in the general gaming state. BB winning is established with probability. Since the expected value of medal payout associated with the establishment of the BB prize per game is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the probability by 152, the expected value in the general gaming state is about 0.434, and in each specific gaming state, The expected value is about 11.3 sheets. Therefore, the expected value of medal payout considering the medal payout accompanying the transition to the bonus state is about 2.32 in the general gaming state and about 13.0 in each specific gaming state. Therefore, when the general game state and each specific game state are compared, the degree of advantage of the player is greater in each specific game state.

  Next, the state command processing performed by the display control device 81 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. The status command process is a process performed when a status command is received from the main control device 101.

  In the state command process, it is determined in step S901 whether a state command indicating that the bonus state has ended is received. If a state command indicating that the bonus state has ended is received, the process advances to step S902 to determine whether or not the completed bonus state is a large bonus state. In the case of the large bonus state, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the first specific gaming state. In such a case, after performing the challenge effect start process in step S903, this process is terminated. In the challenge effect start process, a challenge effect flag for performing the challenge effect is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and 50 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games provided in the RAM. By performing such processing, a challenge effect is started in the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, if it is not the large bonus state, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the second specific gaming state. In such a case, after the continuous production start process is performed in step S904, the present process is terminated. In the continuous effect start process, a continuous effect flag for performing the continuous effect is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. By performing such processing, a continuous effect is started in the auxiliary display unit 65. By the way, when the challenge production is started, the letters “continuous challenge” and the number of BB winnings established during the series of challenge production and continuation production are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the continuation production is displayed. When it is started, the text “Next BB confirmed” and the number of BB winnings established during a series of challenge effects and continuous effects are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

  If a status command indicating that the bonus state has ended has not been received in step S901, that is, if a status command indicating that the bonus state has not ended has been received, the process proceeds to step S905, where the display control device 81 It is determined whether or not a challenge effect flag is set in the RAM. If the challenge effect flag is set, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S906, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0 in step S907. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the challenge effect flag is cleared and the present process is terminated. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process advances to step S909 to determine whether or not a state command indicating that the bonus state has started has been received. If a status command other than the status command is received, the process is terminated. If the status command is received, the remaining game number counter is set to 0 in step S910, and the process returns to step S908. To clear the challenge effect flag and end the process.

  If it is determined in step S905 that the challenge effect flag is not set, it is determined in step S911 whether or not the continuous effect flag is set. If the continuation effect flag is set, the process proceeds to step S912, and it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the bonus state has started has been received. If the status command is received, the continuation effect flag is cleared in step S913, and the process is terminated. On the other hand, when the continuation effect flag is not set, or when a state command indicating that the bonus state is not started is received, this processing is ended as it is.

  When such a state command process is performed, when the large bonus state ends and the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, a challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played or until the bonus state is shifted. Will be. Further, when the small bonus state ends and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state, a continuous effect is performed until the bonus state shifts. Here, since the challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played or until the bonus state is shifted, if the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state or the second specific gaming state before the 50 games are played. Even so, the challenge production will be continued without suggesting the transition of the gaming state.

  Incidentally, for example, in the 13th game after the end of the big bonus state, the third BB prize is established and the gaming state shifts to the small bonus state, and in the seventh game after the end of the small bonus state, the first BB prize is established and the big bonus is established. If the BB prize is not established between the end of the large bonus state and the 50 games, the auxiliary display unit 65 performs the following auxiliary effects. First, from the end of the large bonus state to the thirteenth game, the characters “Continuous Challenge” and the characters “BB Renso Once” are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Then, from the end of the small bonus state to the seventh game, characters “Now confirming BB next time” and characters “BB consecutive 2 times” are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. After that, from the end of the big bonus state until the 50th game, the characters “Continuous Challenge” and the characters “BB Renso 3 times” are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65 to start the 51st game. The display ends when a medal is bet.

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

  If either of the re-game winning flags and either of the BB winning flags are set, the slip table is set to preferentially establish the re-game winning corresponding to the winning flag instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. If any of the small winning combination flags and the BB winning flag are set together, the small winning combination corresponding to the winning flag should be preferentially established instead of the BB winning corresponding to the winning flag. The sliding table is set. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning any of the first BB to the fourth BB even when a small role winning or a re-game winning is established, and the player can be selected for the BB winning. It is possible to have expectations.

In conventional slot machines, it is common that the probability of losing is higher than the probability of winning a winning combination, and as a result, the chance that a privilege is not granted is more than the opportunity that a privilege is granted. Many are common. For this reason, in order to suppress the monotonization of the game when the privilege is not granted, a slot machine that diversifies the stop appearance that can be visually recognized from the display window when the privilege is not granted has been proposed.
However, in such a configuration, a large amount of stop control data is used when stopping each reel, which may increase the storage capacity.
Accordingly, the slot machine 10 is configured such that in each gaming state, the probability of winning a certain combination is higher than the probability that the combination lottery result is lost. With this configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag while performing stop control of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to establish a winning other than the BB winning.

  In each gaming state, the probability that the BB prize is established is changed by changing the probability of losing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suppress the establishment timing of the BB winning from becoming monotonous.

  Here, in the slot machine 10, there are a result of winning a combination for both BB and a normal small combination, and a result of winning both for BB and the first replay. The normal small combination is the combination having the highest winning probability among the combinations other than BB, and the first replay is the combination having the highest winning probability next to the normal small combination. Further, the normal small role winning and the first replay winning are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when the corresponding winning flag is set. In other words, when the game is repeatedly performed, the normal small role winning and the first re-game winning are established with a high probability, and even if any of these winnings is won, BB is won. there is a possibility. Therefore, it is possible to expect that the BB is won in each game round, and it is possible to suppress the repetitive game from becoming monotonous. More specifically, one medal is paid out when a normal small role winning is established, and a re-game privilege is granted when a first re-game winning is established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to give expectation to the BB winning while giving a certain privilege in a repetitively played game, and to motivate the player to play.

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

  Here, in the configuration provided with a lottery table in which both BB and other roles have a chance to win, it has a BB winning probability equal to that of the lottery table and does not win other roles when BB is won. Compared to the configuration having the lottery table, the expectation of winning the BB when the winning is not established is reduced. And as a method to eliminate such concerns, in order to diversify the stopping appearance when winning is not established, for example, a plurality of sliding tables used in the case of losing are prepared, A method of appropriately changing the sliding table by lottery or the like can be considered. However, with such a configuration, there is a concern about a new problem that the amount of data related to reel stop control increases. On the other hand, in the present slot machine 10, the BB winning chance and the first re-game winning are established with a high probability without diversifying the stoppage when the winning is not established. The expectation for winning can be maintained. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to stop control.

  As a situation where any of the BB winning flags is set, in addition to the situation where only the BB winning flag is set, the situation where the BB winning flag and the normal small role winning flag are set, the BB winning flag and the first replay There is a configuration in which a winning flag is set. In other words, the BB winning flag may be set in the game in both cases where the normal small role winning is achieved and in which the first re-game winning is achieved. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to diversify the stop appearances in a game won by any BB.

  On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, “7” symbols and “BAR” symbols forming each BB prize are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. By adopting such a configuration, when any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set, the BB winning slide table is set to cope with the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes possible to establish a BB prize. Therefore, when the lottery is lost in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, it is possible to reliably establish the BB winning in the game.

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

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

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

  In the case where a special small role winning is established under the first specific gaming state, in addition to paying out 15 medals, a privilege for shifting the gaming state to the second specific gaming state is provided. With such a configuration, it is possible to carefully select whether to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish a special small role winning or a BB winning. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the special small prize winning, only 15 medals are paid out if the BB winning flag is set. Then, there is a need to wait for an opportunity to establish a BB prize, that is, an opportunity to lose the lottery or an opportunity to win the special small role again. On the other hand, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the BB winning, no winning is achieved unless the BB winning flag is set. In addition, since the gaming state does not shift to the second specific gaming state, when the first re-game winning is established before the BB winning flag is set, it is difficult for the gaming state to establish the BB winning. It will shift to the state. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the special small role winning, it is necessary to wait again for the opportunity to establish the BB winning, and the stop switches 42 to 42 to establish the BB winning. This is because, when the player operates 44, it may be difficult to establish the BB winning if the BB winning is not achieved.

  In each of the specific gaming state and the general gaming state, the probability of winning any one of the first BB to the fourth BB is higher than the probability of losing. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to provide many opportunities for the BB winning flag to be carried over when it is missed.

  In the general game state lottery table and the first specific game state lottery table, only the point value PV of IV = 4, that is, only the probability of winning only in the first replay is different. In the present configuration in which the establishment timing of the BB prize is varied depending on the probability of being out of date, it is possible to vary the establishment timing of the BB prize simply by changing the point value of one combination.

  When the bonus state ends, the first specific game state or the second specific game state is set. Since each specific gaming state has a high probability of being out of comparison with the general gaming state, the probability that a BB winning will be established is high. Therefore, the expectation of a so-called consecutive resort where the BB prize is repeatedly established with a relatively small number of game times can be realized, and the game entertainment can be improved.

  In the first specific gaming state, when the first re-game winning is established in a situation where the BB winning flag is not set, the gaming state is shifted to the general gaming state. With such a configuration, it is expected that a BB prize will be established before the first regame prize is established, or that any BB winning flag will be set before the first regame prize is established. It is possible to play a game while making it possible to improve the gaming interest in the first specific gaming state. In addition, since the first specific gaming state lottery table is configured such that an opportunity to win both the first regame and the first BB to the fourth BB occurs, it is a case where the first regame winning is established at any timing. However, it is possible to leave room for the gaming state not to shift from the first specific gaming state, and to improve the gaming interest. Even if the first re-game win is established in the game round immediately after the transition to the first specific gaming state, any of the first BB to the fourth BB is won in the game round, and the BB win is won in the winning flag storage area 106a. This is because the flag may be set.

  When no winning flag is set in the first specific gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state. The situation where no winning flag is set is a situation where no winning combination is won. By adopting a configuration in which a privilege is given to a player even in such a situation, it is possible to have expectations for the granting of the privilege in any situation, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest .

  In a situation where none of the winning combinations is won, whether or not a privilege is given is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is the first specific gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized privilege grants while suppressing an increase in control data related to stop control.

  Certainly, as in the case of determining whether or not a winning has been established, it is determined whether or not a predetermined symbol combination has been stopped on the active line, and a privilege is provided when the predetermined symbol combination has stopped. It is also possible to do. However, in such a configuration, at least a sliding table for stopping the predetermined symbol combination on the effective line and a sliding table for preventing the predetermined symbol combination from stopping on the effective line. It is necessary to prepare, and there is a concern about an increase in the amount of data. Further, there is a possibility that the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are forcibly stopped by an illegal act such as pushing the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R strongly in order to stop the predetermined symbol combination. When granting a privilege corresponding to the winning combination, is the fraudulent act done by checking the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a and the combination of symbols stopped on the active line? Can be judged. On the other hand, in a situation where none of the winning combinations is won, since no winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, the above determination cannot be made and the privilege is not granted. There is a possibility that a privilege will be granted. However, in the configuration in which the presence / absence of a privilege is determined based on whether or not the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, at least one of the sliding tables is unnecessary and the privilege is granted even if the cheating is performed. Can be avoided.

  When the winning flag is not set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the specific eye stop sliding table is set regardless of the gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to stop the specific eye every time in each game time in which the winning flag is not set in the winning flag storage area 106a. As a result, the player can be expected to receive a privilege until all reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment without increasing the control data related to the stop control. Furthermore, in this slot machine 10, the game state at that time is specified except for the game times immediately after the end of the large bonus state until the next BB winning is established after the end of the small bonus state. Is difficult. For example, when the first re-game winning is established in the first game after the end of the big bonus state, when the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state, when the gaming state remains in the first specific gaming state, Because there is. Therefore, it is possible to appropriately improve the game interest by adopting a configuration in which the specific eye stops regardless of the game state.

  When the specific eye stops in the first specific game state, the lottery of the combination is performed using the second specific game state lottery table. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to increase the probability of losing as compared with the general gaming state, and it is possible to increase the chances that a BB winning can be established. Therefore, it is possible to suitably suppress the establishment timing of the BB prize from becoming monotonous.

  In a case where no winning flag is set in the first specific gaming state, the main control device 101 is configured to give a privilege to shift to the second specific gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to prevent privilege grants from being performed illegally.

  Certainly, when no winning flag is set in the first specific gaming state, for example, the gaming state has a high probability of suggesting a winning combination until the predetermined end condition is satisfied, for example. It is also possible to adopt a configuration that gives a privilege to be transferred. However, since the main controller 101 is sealed not only with the substrate box itself but also with the casing 11, that is, with a plurality of sealing processes with different functions, the fraud prevention effect is high, while the display controller 81 is Since the sealing process is performed only on the board box, there is a high possibility of fraud compared to the main control device 101, and there is a concern that the ROM of the display control board may be replaced with an illegal ROM.

  In addition, when the display control device 81 is configured to give a privilege, the main control device 101 is a control that indicates the situation when no winning flag is set in the first specific gaming state. It is necessary to make it the structure which outputs a signal and to make the display control apparatus 81 the structure which determines whether privilege provision is performed based on the said control signal. In such a configuration, there is a possibility that an unauthorized control signal indicating that no winning flag is set to the display control device 81 may be input. Certainly, an illegal signal for operating the start lever 41 at the timing when the lottery result of the role is lost using a sensory device or the like, or an erroneous signal for erroneously recognizing that a start command is generated at the main control device 101 at the timing. There is a possibility that an unauthorized signal is input to the main control device 101, such as an unauthorized installation of an unauthorized substrate that can be output. However, it is possible to take measures against fraud with respect to the main control device 101 by adopting a configuration in which an input signal from the start lever 41 or the like is processed or delayed. Further, in such a configuration, by always processing or delaying the input signal from the start lever 41 or the like, it is possible to maintain fairness for the lottery of the winning combination. On the other hand, in consideration of the input of an illegal control signal to the display control device 81, when the control signal input from the main control device 101 is processed on the display control device 81 side, the main control is performed. There is a possibility that the lottery result of the combination performed by the device 101 is different from the lottery result of the combination grasped by the display control device 81. Since this can be a configuration in which it is not possible to properly determine whether or not the privilege is given on the display control device 81 side, it is difficult to process the control signal input from the main control device 101 on the display control device 81 side. is there. That is, even if an unauthorized control signal is input, the display control device 81 has only to determine whether or not to grant a privilege according to the unauthorized control signal, and the display control device 81 is cheated as compared with the main control device 101. Probability is high.

  As described above, by adopting a configuration in which the main control device 101 grants a privilege, it is possible to complete a series of processes from lottery drawing to privilege grant within one control device. It is possible to prevent this from happening. Further, the display control device 81 needs to execute processing in accordance with a control signal indicating the lottery result of the combination input from the main control device 101, and the control signal cannot be changed to a control signal indicating different information. On the other hand, the main control device 101 can change the signal to a different signal because the signal input to the main control device 101 is not the information itself indicating the lottery result. Therefore, it becomes possible to prevent privilege grant from being performed illegally.

  The challenge production is configured to be performed until 50 games are played or until the bonus state is entered. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to cause the player to make an assumption, for example, that the game has shifted to the general gaming state when the first regame winning is established. As a result, the player can be immersed in the game.

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

  (1) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including the four types of the first BB to the fourth BB has been described as the role to which the privilege of shifting to the bonus state when the winning is established, but the configuration including only one type It goes without saying that it is also good.

  (2) In the above embodiment, when winning is achieved when IV = 6, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are set. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Only the winning flag may be set. Even in such a configuration, since the “7” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval of the “7” symbols is 4 symbols or less, the above embodiment is described. The same operational effects can be achieved. The same applies to the case where the winner is won when IV = 7.

  (3) In the above embodiment, in the general gaming state lottery table and the first specific gaming state lottery table, the probability of losing by changing only the point value of IV = 4 is changed. However, the point values of a plurality of index values may be different. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is obvious that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained as long as the probability of detachment is different.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the lottery table is configured such that an opportunity to win both the BB and the normal small role and an opportunity to win both the BB and the first replay are generated. In addition to or in addition, a configuration may be adopted in which an opportunity to win both the BB and the special small role, and an opportunity to win both the BB and the second replay.

  (5) In the above embodiment, the three specific game states of the first specific game state to the third specific game state are provided as game states advantageous to the player. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. A configuration including only one specific gaming state or a configuration including four or more specific gaming states may be employed.

  (6) The probability of winning each winning combination in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the winning probability. However, with respect to the general gaming state lottery table, it is desirable to set the winning probability of each combination so that at least the probability of losing is lower than the probability of winning a certain combination.

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

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

  (9) In the above embodiment, when winning is performed when IV = 2, the first small combination to the fourth small winning combination are selected, but such a configuration is changed. In the middle reel 32M, “bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less, and when winning is made when IV = 2, only the first small role is won. To do. Even in the case of such a configuration, when winning is made when IV = 2, the first small winning combination can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (10) In the above embodiment, the configuration including two types of bonus states has been described, but it goes without saying that the configuration may include only one type of bonus state. In other words, the system shifts to the large bonus state regardless of whether the first BB winning or the fourth BB winning is achieved. Even if it is a case where it is set as this structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (11) In the above embodiment, when a normal small prize winning is established, one medal is paid out, but two medal payout may be arranged. However, with such a configuration, a decrease in the normal small role winning probability associated with an increase in medal payout, an increase in the probability of losing associated therewith, and the like will occur.

  (12) In the above embodiment, when the first re-game winning is established in a state where the BB winning flag is not set in the first specific gaming state, the first specific gaming state ends and the state shifts to the general gaming state. However, instead of or in addition to this, another transition condition for shifting from the first specific gaming state to the general gaming state may be provided.

  For example, when a predetermined number of games have been played since the transition to the first specific gaming state, the gaming state transitions to the general gaming state.

  (13) In the above embodiment, when the large bonus state is ended, the first specific gaming state is shifted to, and when the small bonus state is ended, the second specific gaming state is shifted. change.

  For example, when the large bonus state is finished, the game state is shifted to the general gaming state, and when the small bonus state is finished, the state is shifted to the first specific gaming state.

  For example, after completing the bonus state, the game state is shifted to the general game state. When the first BB winning flag is carried over, the first specific gaming state is shifted to. When the third BB winning flag is carried over, the general gaming state is shifted. The configuration.

  For example, after the bonus state is finished, the game state is shifted to the general game state, and when the lottery result is lost in a situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the state is shifted to the first specific game state.

  When a state transition combination is set and the state transition combination is won in the general gaming state, or when a state transition winning is established, the state transition combination is set to the first specific gaming state.

  (14) In the above embodiment, a challenge effect is performed when the large bonus state ends, and a continuous effect is performed when the small bonus state ends, but any bonus state ends. Even if it exists, it is good also as a structure which performs challenge production.

  (15) In the above embodiment, when the large bonus state is ended, the challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played, but this configuration is changed.

  For example, when a transition is made from the first specific gaming state to the general gaming state, the challenge effect ends.

  For example, when a transition is made from the first specific game state to the second specific game state, the challenge effect is changed to the continuous effect.

  For example, a configuration is used in which a challenge effect is always performed until 50 games, and after that, a lottery for determining whether or not to end the challenge effect is performed every game, and the challenge effect is ended when the lottery is won.

  (16) In the above embodiment, in the challenge effect and the continuation effect, the auxiliary display unit 65 displays the number of BB winnings established during the series of the challenge effect and the continuation effect, but this configuration is changed.

  For example, it is configured to display the number of BB winnings established after the bonus state is finished and a predetermined number of games (for example, 30 times) are played.

  For example, the addition display of the number of times is terminated when the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

  At this time, it is good also as a structure which changes the display effect, BGM, etc. which are displayed on the auxiliary | assistant display part 65, whenever a display frequency increases.

  (17) The display control device 81 may be configured to perform an auxiliary effect as described below.

  For example, when the BB winning flag is carried over, an auxiliary effect is suggested that suggests which BB winning flag is carried over.

  When the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are carried over, the player shifts to the large bonus state when the BB winning is established, so that it can be expected that 157 medals increase. However, since the transition to the first specific gaming state is made when the big bonus state is over, the first re-game winning is established before winning any of the first BB to the fourth BB, and the BB winning is established. May shift to a general game state that is difficult compared to each specific game state. On the other hand, when the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are carried over, the player shifts to a small bonus state when the BB winning is established, so that only about 77 medals can be expected. However, when the small bonus state is over, the game shifts to the second specific gaming state and does not shift to another gaming state until the BB winning is established. An increase in medals can be expected. Therefore, by performing an auxiliary effect that suggests which BB winning flag is carried over, it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  For example, when a special small role is won, an auxiliary effect that suggests the result is performed.

  When a special small combination is won, a special small combination prize is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be established instead of the special small winning combination by operating the middle stop switch 43 at the timing when the special small winning combination is not established. Therefore, by performing such an auxiliary effect, it is possible to cause the player to operate the middle stop switch 43 after allowing the player to infer whether or not the BB winning flag is carried over, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game. .

  For example, when a plurality of medals are paid out when the first small role winning is established, the notification sound is output in accordance with the medal paying, while when one medal is paid out when the normal small role winning is established. The notification sound is not output.

  Normally, small wins are established with a high probability, so that a sense of superiority when a plurality of medals are paid out is suitably improved by providing a configuration that does not output a notification sound when granting a privilege based on the establishment of the prize. It becomes possible.

  For example, when it is determined that the game state is not shifted to the general game state under the first specific game state, a specific effect is performed in the game. Alternatively, a specific effect is performed in the game after it is determined that the game state is not shifted to the general gaming state.

  Generally, it is considered that a player plays a game in the first specific gaming state in the hope that a BB winning will be established before the transition to the general gaming state. Therefore, by performing a specific effect in a game that is determined not to shift to the general gaming state or a subsequent game, it is possible to cause the player to play the game with confidence until a BB winning is established. Note that the game that is determined not to shift to the general gaming state under the first specific gaming state is a game that is won when IV = 8-11. As an example, if the first replay win is established, the winner is IV = 4, the winner is IV = 10, and the winner is IV = 11 There is. Therefore, when winning is won with IV = 4, the upper lamp 63 is displayed in blue. When winning is won with IV = 10, the upper lamp 63 is displayed in red. When it is, the upper lamp 63 is displayed in yellow.

  (18) In the above embodiment, the lottery table is set so that the chance to win both the normal small role and BB and the opportunity to win both the first replay and BB are set. Any configuration may be used as long as both the winning combination and the BB have a chance to win.

  (19) In the above embodiment, the game state is always shifted to the second specific game state when it is lost in the first specific game state. However, the case where the game state is lost in the first specific game state. It is good also as a structure which transfers to a 2nd specific game state with a predetermined probability. Further, instead of or in addition to the case where the game is lost in the first specific game state, the game state may be shifted to the second specific game state when the game is lost in the general game state.

  (20) In the above embodiment, the game state other than the bonus state has a general game state, a first specific game state, a second specific game state, and a third specific game state. It is good also as a structure which has only a gaming state. Even if it is the case where it is such a structure, if it is set as the structure which provides a privilege when neither winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, it becomes possible to suppress monotonization of a game. Further, if the configuration is such that the probability of winning a prize is higher than the probability of not winning a prize, it is possible to suppress an increase in control data related to stop control while suppressing the game from becoming monotonous.

  (21) In the above-described embodiment, it is configured that the missing piece can be generated only when the special small combination is won. However, it may be configured such that the missing piece may be generated when the normal small combination is won. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is desirable that the probability of winning a prize be higher than the probability of not winning a prize even when taking out a normal small part is considered.

  (22) In the above embodiment, the probability that a certain role is won is higher than the probability that the winning combination is lost, and the probability that a winning is established is higher than the probability that a winning is not established. The probability that the winning probability is lower or equal to the probability of losing, and the probability that the winning is achieved may be lower or equal to the probability that the winning is not achieved. Even in the case of such a configuration, by having a configuration in which a privilege is given when there is a detachment as in the above embodiment, each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is repeatedly played in a game. It is possible to make the player expect that a privilege will be granted regardless of the stop result, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest.

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

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

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

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

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

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

Gaming machines A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
First gaming state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the first gaming state (general gaming state);
Second gaming state transition means (first transition processing function S713 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state (first specific gaming state);
First lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing first lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the first gaming state;
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing second lottery information (first lottery table for specific game state) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the second gaming state; Prepared,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are at least lottery for the first role (first BB and second BB), the second role (ordinary small role), and the third role (first replay). The configuration to be done,
When a first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first role is established, first privilege granting means (of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to a large bonus state). Large bonus start processing function S604),
When a second winning (ordinary small role winning) corresponding to the second combination is established, a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum betting number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means is given as a second benefit. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101),
When a third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third role is established, third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function of the main control device 101) for granting a third privilege (re-game) is provided. Prepared,
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means receives the first bonus. The first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is granted,
The display control means includes
When the first combination winning information and the second combination winning information (ordinary small combination winning flag) indicating that the second combination is won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is determined. If it is possible to establish, the first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (for the small prize winning of the main control device 101) so that the second prize is established with priority over the first prize. Smooth table setting processing function S358),
When the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information (first replay winning flag) indicating that the third winning combination has been stored in the winning information storage means, the third winning prize Can be established, the second display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (the first replay of the main control device 101) so that the third prize is established with priority over the first prize. Game winning prize table setting processing function S352),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (disappearance) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the respective circulation displays so that the first winning can be established. Specific display control means for controlling the display of the means (BB winning slide table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101),
In at least one of the circulation display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to perform display control, a second role pattern (the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R) that forms the second prize is arranged,
At least one of the circulation display means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to perform display control, a third role pattern ("replay" symbol) that forms the third prize is placed,
further,
A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the first lottery information by the winning probability of the lottery object (index value IV), the probability that the winning corresponding to the lottery object is established, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established. Deriving for each lottery object, adding the multiplication value of the lottery object for which a prize other than the first prize is established, and the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, The gaming machine, wherein the second lottery information is configured to have more opportunities for the specific result than the opportunities for the specific result when the first lottery information is used.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is controlled. In the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for a specific result than in the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to change the opportunity to establish the first prize according to the gaming state, and it is possible to suppress the establishment timing of the first prize from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. In the case where the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the third winning can be established, the third winning is given priority over the first winning. As described above, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. With this configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize or the third prize is established, and the winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning.

  In addition, it is possible to diversify the results of stopping the circulation display means in a situation where the first winning combination information is stored by adopting a configuration in which the second winning or the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. It becomes possible.

  Furthermore, when the second prize is established, the first lottery information and the lottery target are determined by providing a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means. A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability that the corresponding winning is established and the number of game media granted when the winning is established is derived for each lottery object, and the multiplication value of the lottery object for which a winning other than the first prize is established is added. Even when the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, the probability of winning the second combination can be set high. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the first lottery information and the second lottery information, the lottery result of the lottery means wins both the first role and the second role, and the lottery result of the lottery means The gaming machine is characterized in that an opportunity to win both the first role and the third role is generated.

  According to this gaming machine, the lottery results of the lottery means include an opportunity to win both the first role and the second role and an opportunity to win both the first role and the third role. With such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize or the third prize is established.

  2. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, at least one of the circulation display means causes the first role symbol (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) forming the first prize to reach a predetermined position. A gaming machine, wherein the second role picture is arranged so that the second role picture can be stopped at the predetermined position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing when the second role picture is operated.

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

  Gaming machine4. In any one of the above gaming machines 1 to 3, at least one of the circulation display means has a first role pattern (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) forming the first prize at a predetermined position. A game in which the third role picture is arranged so that the third role picture can be stopped at the predetermined position when the stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the third role picture can be reached. Machine.

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

  Gaming machine5. In any one of the gaming machine 1 to the gaming machine 4, the second role picture is arranged on each circulation display unit so that it can be stopped at any position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation unit. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 5, the third role picture is arranged on each circulation display means so that it can be stopped at any position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 6, the specific result is that the lottery means is not selected.

  According to this gaming machine, the first prize can be established when the lottery means is out of the lottery.

  Gaming machine8. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 7, the specific result refers to the specific operation of the stop operation means (the middle stop switch 43 has the symbols 13 to 17 of the middle reel 32M reach the middle stage. The game machine is characterized in that it has won the fourth role (special small role) in which a prize is established only when it is operated.

  According to this gaming machine, when the fourth combination is won, it is necessary to perform a specific operation of the stop operation means in order to establish a corresponding winning. For this reason, it is possible to establish the first prize by not operating the stop operation means. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which winning operation means is to be operated in order to establish a winning, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  8. gaming machine In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 8, the first lottery information and the second lottery information have more opportunities for the first combination winning information to be stored than the opportunities for the specific result. A gaming machine characterized by having a configuration.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for the first combination winning information to be stored than the opportunities for the specific result. With this configuration, when a specific result is obtained, it is possible to increase the chances that the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage unit.

  Gaming machine 10. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, the specific result includes a fact that the lottery means has not been selected, and the first lottery information and the second lottery information are one of the winning combinations. The gaming machine is characterized in that the winning chances differ only for the first role (first replay, IV = 4).

  According to this gaming machine, since the specific result includes the fact that the lottery means is not included in the lottery means, the specific result is obtained by changing the chance of winning only for one role in the first lottery information and the second lottery information. It becomes possible to vary the opportunity.

  Gaming machine 11. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 10, the first privilege granting unit grants a privilege for shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (large bonus state) advantageous to the player as the first privilege. A gaming machine characterized by that.

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

  Gaming machine 12. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 11, the third privilege granting unit grants a re-game privilege as the third privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination when a re-game privilege is granted.

  Gaming machine 13. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 12, the first privilege granting unit grants a privilege that shifts the gaming state to a special gaming state (large bonus state) advantageous to the player as the first privilege. And the second gaming state transition means is configured to shift the gaming state to the second gaming state when the special gaming state is finished.

  According to this gaming machine, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state, so that it is expected that the first prize will be established at a relatively early game round after the special gaming state ends. Is possible.

  Gaming machine 14. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 13, the first gaming state transition unit is configured such that the gaming state is the second gaming state and the first combination winning information is not stored in the winning information storage unit. When a specific condition (first re-game winning) is established in the situation, the gaming state is shifted to the first gaming state, the gaming state is the second gaming state, and the winning information storage means stores the first winning combination A gaming machine having a configuration in which a gaming state is not shifted to the first gaming state when a specific condition is satisfied in a situation where information is stored.

  According to the gaming machine, when the specific condition is established in the second gaming state, the chance that the gaming state can be shifted to the first gaming state and the first winning can be established may be reduced. Arise. At this time, when the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to avoid the gaming state from shifting to the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the first prize will be established before the specific condition is satisfied, or that the first combination will be won before the specific condition is satisfied. It becomes possible, and it becomes possible to aim at the improvement of the game interest in the 2nd game state.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 14, the second lottery information is configured such that the lottery result of the lottery means that both the first role and the third role are won, and the establishment of the specific condition is the third A gaming machine characterized by winning a prize.

  According to this gaming machine, since the establishment of the specific condition is that the third prize is established, there remains room for the gaming state not to shift from the second gaming state regardless of when the third prize is established. It is possible to improve the game entertainment. Since the second lottery information is configured so that both the first role and the third role have an opportunity to win, even if the third prize is established in the game round immediately after the transition to the second game state, This is because there is a possibility that the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means in the game times.

  Gaming machine 16. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 15, a specific privilege (transition to the second specific gaming state) is given to the player based on the fact that the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means. A gaming machine comprising a specific privilege granting means (second transition processing function S809 of the main control device 101).

  According to this gaming machine, a privilege may be given even when winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to have an expectation that a privilege will be given even if a prize is not established, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

  Gaming machine 17. The gaming machine 16 includes a gaming state confirmation unit (a gaming state confirmation function S802 of the main control device 101) for confirming a gaming state, and the specific privilege granting unit stores the winning combination information in the winning information storage unit. However, when the confirmation result of the gaming state confirmation means is a specific confirmation result (a result of being in the first specific gaming state), the gaming machine is characterized by giving the specific privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, the specific privilege is granted when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means and the confirmation result of the gaming state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result. By determining whether or not to grant a specific privilege by checking the game state, it is possible to prevent the specific privilege from being illegally granted in a situation where the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means. It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine 18. In the gaming machine 17, the display control means relates to whether or not the confirmation result of the gaming state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means. A gaming machine characterized by performing the same display control.

  According to this gaming machine, when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means, the same display control is performed regardless of whether the confirmation result of the gaming state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result. By adopting such a configuration, for example, when the stop operation means is operated at the same timing every time in the game times in which the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means, the stop result of the circulation display means is the same every time. Can be. As a result, the player can be expected to be given a specific privilege until all of the circulation display means are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment without increasing the control data related to the display control of the circulation display means.

  Gaming machine 19. In the gaming machine 17 or the gaming machine 18, specific lottery information (second lottery table for second specific gaming state) having at least more chances to become the specific result than the opportunity to become the specific result when the first lottery information is used. Specific lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101), and the specific privilege grant means uses the specific lottery information as the specific privilege to the game times when a predetermined end condition is satisfied. A gaming machine characterized by giving a privilege to perform a lottery of means.

  According to the gaming machine, when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means, and the confirmation result of the gaming state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result, the first game time until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. There are more opportunities to be able to establish the first prize than in the gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to suitably suppress the establishment timing of the first prize from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 20. In any one of the gaming machines 1 to 19, the first lottery information has less chance that the lottery result of the lottery means will be lost than the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means will be won for some role. A gaming machine characterized by having the following structure.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first gaming state, there are fewer opportunities for the lottery means to lose the lottery result than opportunities for winning some role. By adopting such a configuration, in the gaming machine with the opportunity for the lottery result of the lottery means to win both the first role and the other role, without increasing the control data related to the display control of the circulation display means, It is possible to make the player expect to win the first role.

  Gaming machine 21. In the gaming machine 20, the first lottery information is configured such that the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out is less than the chance that the second winning information is stored. A gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first gaming state, there are fewer opportunities for the lottery means to lose the lottery result than for the second combination winning information to be stored. The opportunity for storing the second role winning information includes the opportunity for both the second role and the first role to be won, so this configuration is used when the second privilege is granted. However, it is possible to expect that he has won the first role.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 20 or the gaming machine 21, the first lottery information has a configuration in which the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out is less than the chance that the third winning combination information is stored. A gaming machine characterized by that.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first gaming state, there are fewer opportunities for the lottery result of the lottery means to be missed than for the third combination winning information to be stored. The opportunity for storing the third role winning information includes the opportunity for both the third role and the first role to be won, so this configuration is used when the third privilege is granted. However, it is possible to expect that he has won the first role.

  Gaming machine 23. In any one of the gaming machines 20 to 22, the first lottery information, the lottery result of the lottery means is a chance to win only the first role, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the first role. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so that there are fewer opportunities to win for both roles.

  According to this gaming machine, in the first gaming state, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is won only for the first role is more than the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is won for both the first role and other roles. There are few. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the first combination is won in the game times in which some kind of winning has been established, rather than in the game times in which no winning has been established. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the player has won the first role in repeated games.

  In the configuration of the gaming machine 20 to the gaming machine 23, the first lottery information may be read as the second lottery information. In such a case, it can be expected that the above-described effects can be achieved in the second gaming state.

Gaming machine 24. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
First gaming state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the first gaming state (general gaming state);
Second gaming state transition means (first transition processing function S713 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state (first specific gaming state);
First lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing first lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the first gaming state;
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing second lottery information (first lottery table for specific game state) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the second gaming state; Prepared,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are configured such that at least a lottery is performed for a first combination (first BB and second BB) and a second combination (normal small combination),
When a first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first role is established, first privilege granting means (of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to a large bonus state). Large bonus start processing function S604),
When a second winning (ordinary small role winning) corresponding to the second combination is established, a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum betting number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means is given as a second benefit. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101),
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means receives the first bonus. The first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is granted,
The display control means includes
When the first combination winning information and the second combination winning information (ordinary small combination winning flag) indicating that the second combination is won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is determined. If it is possible to establish, the first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (for the small prize winning of the main control device 101) so that the second prize is established with priority over the first prize. Smooth table setting processing function S358),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (disappearance) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the respective circulation displays so that the first winning can be established. Specific display control means for controlling the display of the means (BB winning slide table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101),
In at least one of the circulation display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. In order to be able to perform display control, a second role pattern (the “BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, the “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol of the right reel 32R) that forms the second prize is arranged,
further,
A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the first lottery information by the winning probability of the lottery object (index value IV), the probability that the winning corresponding to the lottery object is established, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established. Deriving for each lottery object, adding the multiplication value of the lottery object for which a prize other than the first prize is established, and the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, The gaming machine, wherein the second lottery information is configured to have more opportunities for the specific result than the opportunities for the specific result when the first lottery information is used.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is controlled. In the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for a specific result than in the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to change the opportunity to establish the first prize according to the gaming state, and it is possible to suppress the establishment timing of the first prize from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave a room for winning the first role even when the second winning is established, and the winning is made even though the winning information is stored. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without being established.

  Furthermore, when the second prize is established, the first lottery information and the lottery target are determined by providing a smaller number of game media than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means. A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability that the corresponding winning is established and the number of game media granted when the winning is established is derived for each lottery object, and the multiplication value of the lottery object for which a winning other than the first prize is established is added. Even when the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, the probability of winning the second combination can be set high. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning.

Gaming machine 25. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for controlling display of the means,
First gaming state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the first gaming state (general gaming state);
Second gaming state transition means (first transition processing function S713 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state (first specific gaming state);
First lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing first lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the first gaming state;
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing second lottery information (first lottery table for specific game state) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the second gaming state; Prepared,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are at least lottery for the first role (first BB and second BB), the second role (ordinary small role), and the third role (first replay). And the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means both the first role and the second role will be won, and the lottery result of the lottery means will be the winner of the first role and the third role. And a configuration where
When a first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first role is established, first privilege granting means (of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (privilege to be shifted to a large bonus state). Large bonus start processing function S604),
When a second winning (ordinary small role winning) corresponding to the second combination is established, a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum betting number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means is given as a second benefit. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101),
When a third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third role is established, third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function of the main control device 101) for granting a third privilege (re-game) is provided. Prepared,
When the winning information storage means stores first winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning is won, the first privilege granting means receives the first bonus. The first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is granted,
The display control means includes
When the first combination winning information and the second combination winning information (ordinary small combination winning flag) indicating that the second combination is won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is determined. If it is possible to establish, the first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (for the small prize winning of the main control device 101) so that the second prize is established with priority over the first prize. Smooth table setting processing function S358),
When the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information (first replay winning flag) indicating that the third winning combination has been stored in the winning information storage means, the third winning prize Can be established, the second display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (the first replay of the main control device 101) so that the third prize is established with priority over the first prize. Game winning prize table setting processing function S352),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (disappearance) and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, the respective circulation displays so that the first winning can be established. Specific display control means for controlling the display of the means (BB winning slide table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101),
At least one of the circulation display means has the second prize so that the first winning is not established when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. Arrange the second role pattern ("BAR" design of the left reel 32L, "7" design of the middle reel 32M, "replay" design of the right reel 32R) that forms the winning,
At least one of the circulation display means has the third prize so that the first winning is not established when the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. Place the 3rd role design ("Replay" design) that will form a prize,
further,
When the first lottery information is configured such that the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the bet number is less than 100%, and the second lottery information is used as an opportunity for the specific result to use the first lottery information The gaming machine is characterized in that it is configured to have more opportunities than the specific result.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is controlled. In the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for a specific result than in the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to change the opportunity to establish the first prize according to the gaming state, and it is possible to suppress the establishment timing of the first prize from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, the lottery results of the lottery means include an opportunity to win both the first and second roles and an opportunity to win both the first and third roles. When the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the second winning can be established, the second winning is established with priority over the first winning. As described above, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. In the case where the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the third winning can be established, the third winning is given priority over the first winning. As described above, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. With this configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize or the third prize is established, and the winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning.

  In addition, it is possible to diversify the results of stopping the circulation display means in a situation where the first winning combination information is stored by adopting a configuration in which the second winning or the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. It becomes possible.

  Further, when the second winning is established, the number of game media is set to be smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means, so that the expected value of the payout number with respect to the bet number is set to 100. Even when the configuration is less than a percentage, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second combination. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning.

  Note that any configuration of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 23 may be appropriately combined with the configuration of the gaming machine 24 or the gaming machine 25, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Gaming machine 26. A plurality of circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs);
Start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the determination result of the start determination means, lottery means for performing lottery (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101),
A winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing winning information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination when winning the lottery;
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Display control means (display table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main controller 101) for controlling the display;
When the circulation display means results in a stop result corresponding to the winning information stored in the winning information storage means, privilege granting means (a medal payout process of the main control device 101) for granting a privilege to the player as a winning establishment In a gaming machine provided with a function S211, a bonus state processing function S213, etc.
Provided with predetermined lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used in the lottery when the gaming state is the most unfavorable game state for the player;
The predetermined lottery information is configured such that the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing the lottery, and the display control means, when the lottery is performed using the predetermined lottery information, A gaming machine characterized in that display control of each of the circulation display control means is performed such that a probability that a winning is achieved is higher than a probability that a winning is not achieved.

  According to this gaming machine, in a gaming state that is most unfavorable to the player, the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of winning, and the probability of winning a winning is higher than the probability of not winning a winning. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to generate many opportunities for the player to receive a privilege and to suppress the monotonization of the game through the provision of the privilege. As a result, it is possible to suppress an increase in control data for the display control means to display-control each circulation display means when the game is out of the lottery while suppressing the game from becoming monotonous. Moreover, it becomes possible to maintain the game willingness to perform a game repeatedly by generating many opportunities where a privilege is provided.

  Gaming machine 27. In the gaming machine 26, the predetermined lottery information is drawn at least for the first combination (first BB and second BB), the second combination (normal small combination), and the third combination (first regame). The first privilege granting means (main privilege) for granting the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the big bonus state) when the first prize (the first BB prize, the second BB prize) corresponding to the first role is established. When a large bonus start processing function S604 of the control device 101 and a second winning (ordinary small winning) corresponding to the second combination are established, a second privilege granting unit that grants the game medium as a second privilege ( When a medal payout processing function S211) of the main control device 101 and a third prize (first regame prize) corresponding to the third combination are established, third privilege granting means (main control) for granting a replay benefit Automatic loading processing function of the device 101) When the first information winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination is won is stored in the winning information storage means, the first privilege granting means The first winning combination information can be continuously stored until one privilege is granted, and the display control means includes the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information indicating that the second winning combination has been won ( If the normal winning combination winning flag) is stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. In addition, the first display control means for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means (the small role winning sliding table setting processing function S358 of the main control device 101), the first winning combination information, and the third winning combination. 3rd role winning information indicating 1st replay winning flag) is stored in the winning information storage means, and if the third winning can be established, the third winning is given priority over the first winning. As described above, the gaming machine is provided with second display control means (first re-game winning prize table setting processing function S352 of the main control device 101) for controlling the display of each of the circulation display means.

  According to this gaming machine, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the second winning can be established, the second winning than the first winning is achieved. Each circulation display means is controlled so as to give priority to winning. In the case where the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the third winning can be established, the third winning is given priority over the first winning. As described above, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize or the third prize is established, and further maintain the willingness to play repeatedly. It becomes possible to have a sense of expectation for winning one role.

  Gaming machine 28. In the gaming machine 27, the predetermined lottery information is configured such that an opportunity to win both the first combination and the second combination is generated.

  According to this gaming machine, the lottery result of the lottery means has an opportunity to win both the first role and the second role. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize is continuously established.

  Gaming machine 29. In the gaming machine 28, the predetermined lottery information is characterized in that the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out is less than the chance that the second winning information is stored. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, in the gaming state that is most disadvantageous to the player, there are fewer opportunities for the lottery means to lose the lottery result than for the second combination winning information to be stored. The opportunity for storing the second role winning information includes the opportunity for both the second role and the first role to be won, so this configuration is used when the second privilege is granted. However, it is possible to expect that he has won the first role.

  Gaming machine 30. The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 27 to 29, wherein the predetermined lottery information is configured such that an opportunity to win both the first role and the third role occurs.

  According to this gaming machine, the lottery result of the lottery means has an opportunity to win both the first role and the third role. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the third prize is continuously established.

  Gaming machine 31. In the gaming machine 30, the predetermined lottery information is configured such that the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is lost is less than the chance that the third winning combination information is stored. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, in the gaming state that is most disadvantageous to the player, there are fewer opportunities for the lottery means to lose the lottery result than for the third role winning information to be stored. The opportunity for storing the third role winning information includes the opportunity for both the third role and the first role to be won, so this configuration is used when the third privilege is granted. However, it is possible to expect that he has won the first role.

  Gaming machine 32. In any one of the gaming machines 28 to 31, the predetermined lottery information, the lottery result of the lottery means is a chance to win only the first role, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the first role. A gaming machine characterized in that it is configured so that there are fewer opportunities to win for other roles together.

  According to this gaming machine, in the gaming state that is most unfavorable to the player, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is won only for the first role, and the lottery result of the lottery means is won for both the first role and other roles. There are fewer opportunities. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the first combination is won in the game times in which some kind of winning has been established, rather than in the game times in which no winning has been established. Therefore, it is possible to maintain a sense of expectation that the player has won the first role in repeated games.

  Gaming machine 33. Any one of the gaming machines 28 to 32 includes bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal). The gaming machine characterized in that the second privilege granting unit grants a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting unit as a second privilege.

  According to this gaming machine, when the second winning is established, a smaller number of game media is awarded than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means. With such a configuration, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second combination and to make the probability of winning the lottery higher than the probability of losing the lottery.

  Gaming machine 34. In any one of the gaming machines 26 to 33, a betting number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a betting number based on detection of acceptance of a gaming medium (medal); First gaming state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main controller 101) for transitioning the state to the first gaming state (general gaming state), and transitioning the gaming state to the second gaming state (first specific gaming state) Second gaming state transition means (first transition processing function S713 of the main control device 101) to be performed, and first lottery information (general gaming state lottery table) used in the lottery when the gaming state is the first gaming state ) And the second lottery information (first specific gaming state) used for the lottery when the gaming state is the second gaming state. A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing the lottery table), the first lottery information and the second lottery information as a first role (first BB and second BB), At least lottery is performed for the second role (ordinary small role) and the third role (first replay), and the first winning (first BB winning, second BB winning) corresponding to the first winning is established. In such a case, a first privilege granting unit (a large bonus start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting a first privilege (a privilege to be shifted to a large bonus state) and a second winning (usually corresponding to the second combination) In the case where a small role winning) is established, second privilege granting means (of the main control device 101) for granting a smaller number (1) of game media than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the betting number setting means as the second benefit. Medal payout processing function S211) and When a third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third role is established, third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function of the main control device 101) for granting a third privilege (re-game) is provided. And when the first prize winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means, The first winning combination information can be continuously stored until a privilege is granted, and the display control means is configured to display the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information indicating that the second winning combination has been won (normally If the winning combination storage flag is stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. The first display for controlling the display of each circulation display means Control means (small table winning slip table setting processing function S358 of the main control device 101), the first winning combination information, and the third winning combination information (first replay winning) indicating that the third winning combination has been won Flag) is stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third prize, the respective third prizes are established with priority over the first prize. The second display control means for controlling the display of the circulation display means (the first re-game winning prize table setting processing function S352 of the main controller 101) and the lottery result of the lottery means are specified results (out), When the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage unit, the specific display control unit (BB winning of the main control device 101) controls the display of each circulation display unit so that the first winning can be established. For Table setting processing function S360), and at least one of the circulation display means displays the first combination winning information and the second winning combination information in the winning information storing means when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored. In order for the control means to perform display control that does not establish the first prize, the second role picture forming the second prize (“BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R) The display control is performed when the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means in at least one of the circulation display means. A third character pattern ("replay" symbol) that forms the third prize is arranged so that the means can perform display control that does not establish the first prize, and further, the first lottery information is assigned to the lottery (index) A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the winning probability of value IV), the probability of winning a prize corresponding to winning the lottery object, and the number of game media awarded when the winning is established, for each lottery object, A lottery target multiplication value for winning other than the first prize is added, and the value when the added value is divided by the bet number is less than 1, and the second lottery information is A gaming machine characterized in that when the first lottery information is used, the number of opportunities for a specific result is greater than the number of opportunities for the specific result.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result and the first winning combination information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is controlled. In the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for a specific result than in the first gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to change the opportunity to establish the first prize according to the gaming state, and it is possible to suppress the establishment timing of the first prize from becoming monotonous.

  In addition, when the first winning combination information and the second winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning is given priority over the first winning if the second winning can be established. Each circulation display means is display-controlled so as to be established. In the case where the first winning combination information and the third winning combination information are stored in the winning information storage means, if the third winning can be established, the third winning is given priority over the first winning. As described above, the display of each circulation display means is controlled. With this configuration, it is possible to leave room for winning the first combination even when the second prize or the third prize is established, and the winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning.

  In addition, it is possible to diversify the results of stopping the circulation display means in a situation where the first winning combination information is stored by adopting a configuration in which the second winning or the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. It becomes possible.

  Further, when the second winning is established, the number of gaming media is set to be smaller than the maximum bet number that can be set by the bet number setting means, so that the first lottery information includes the winning probability of the lottery object and the lottery A lottery object for which a prize other than the first prize is established by deriving a multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning a prize corresponding to winning the target and the number of game media granted at the time of winning the prize for each lottery object. It is possible to set a high probability of winning the second combination even when the added value is divided by the number of bets and the value is less than 1. As a result, in the situation where the first combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning is established instead of the first winning.

  Note that any configuration of the gaming machine 2 to the gaming machine 15 may be appropriately combined with the gaming machine 34, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

The front view of the slot machine in one embodiment. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which closed the front door. The perspective view of the slot machine which shows the state which opened the front door. The rear view of a front door. The front view of a housing | casing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement | sequence of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the symbol which can be visually recognized from a display window, and a combination line. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided. Block diagram of the slot machine. The flowchart which shows a timer interruption process. The flowchart which shows a normal process. The flowchart which shows a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for general game states. The flowchart which shows a slip table setting process. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows a stop pre-process. The flowchart which shows a bonus state process. The flowchart which shows RB state processing. (A) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 1st specific game states, (b) is a figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd specific game states. The flowchart which shows a state transfer process. The figure which shows an example of the 3rd specific gaming state lottery table. The flowchart which shows a state command process.

Explanation of symbols

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start determination means capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
When winning the lottery, winning information storage means for storing winning combination information corresponding to the winning combination;
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means;
Each cycle display is started so that the cycle display of each cycle display unit is started based on the determination result of the start determination unit, and the cycle display of the corresponding cycle display unit is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation unit. Display control means for controlling display of the means;
In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting unit for granting a privilege to a player as a winning establishment when the circulation display unit results in a stop result corresponding to the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage unit,
Comprising lottery information storage means for storing lottery information used in the lottery when the gaming state is the most unfavorable gaming state for the player;
The lottery information is configured such that the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing the lottery, and the display control means is awarded when the lottery is performed using the lottery information. A game machine characterized in that display control of each of the circulation display control means is performed so that the probability of becoming higher than the probability of not winning a winning.

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