JP5800157B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

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

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

  In addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB winning is established, the game state advantageous to the player includes a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) state in which the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the normal state. There is a slot machine. In the RT state, as a result of the higher replay winning probability, the probability that a replay winning will be established increases, and it is possible to play a game while suppressing a decrease in medals compared to the normal state. The RT state is generally shifted when a predetermined start condition such as after the end of the BB state is satisfied, and is ended when the end condition such as a predetermined number of games is satisfied ( For example, see Patent Document 1).

JP 2002-204854 A

  However, in such a configuration, the degree to which the player can actively participate in the game is low, and there is a concern that the game may become monotonous.

  The above problems are not limited to slot machines having a specific gaming state such as an RT state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal state, but to slot machines having a specific gaming state that is more disadvantageous to the player than the normal state. Is also a relevant issue. Further, the problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that display a variety of patterns in a variable manner and end the variable display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means.

  The present invention has been made in view of the above-described circumstances and the like, and an object thereof is to provide a gaming machine that can suppress monotonization of games.

According to the first aspect of the present invention, a plurality of circulation display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start determination means for determining to start circulation display of the patterns, and a determination result of the start determination means A lottery means for performing lottery, a plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circulation display of each circulation display means, and the circulation display of each circulation display means based on the determination result of the start decision means Display control means for controlling the display of each circulation display means so as to stop the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means based on the operation of the stop operation means, and the lottery result of the lottery means wins If the winning pattern corresponding to the winning result is stopped at the effective position, in the gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player, the lottery is performed based on the gaming state. The lottery information setting means for setting the lottery information, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result and the first specific picture is stopped at the valid position, and the gaming state is changed to the first specific gaming state. The first specific gaming state transition means for shifting to the first storage means, a first storage means for preliminarily storing a plurality of end information for determining the end condition of the first specific gaming state, and that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position Based on the first storage means, the end information is selected from the first storage means, the first end condition setting means for determining the end condition of the first specific gaming state, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result. Based on the fact that the 2 specific picture has stopped at the effective position, second specific game state transition means for shifting the game state to the second specific game state, and end information for determining an end condition of the second specific game state are stored in advance. Multiple A second storage means that selects the end information from the second storage means based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and sets a second end condition for the second specific gaming state. Ending condition setting means, wherein the lottery information setting means can set the specific lottery information that becomes the first specific result and the second specific result in one game round, and the display control means The lottery results of the means are the first specific result and the second specific result, and when the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the first specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. Display control of each circulation display means, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result and the second specific result, and the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the second specific picture Can stop at the effective position Each of the circulation display means is controlled to display, and each of the end condition setting means controls the end from the corresponding storage means based on the determination timing determined by the start determination means to start the cyclic display of the picture. The information is selected, and the second storage means executes, as the end information, first end information that can be expected to execute the first number of games, and a second number of games greater than the first number of times. Second end information that can be expected, and the first storage means can be expected to execute a third number of games that is greater than the first number and less than the second number as the end information. 3 ending information and fourth ending information that can be expected to execute a fourth number of games that is greater than the third number and less than the second number of times, and when transitioning to the first specific gaming state , The second specific And When the process proceeds to trick state, in corresponding game number executable in a particular game state that is Ri Do different average game wherein each end condition setting means, can be expected to perform a game under the first specific game state The end information is selected such that the number of times and the average number of games that can be expected to be executed in the second specific gaming state are substantially equal .

  It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

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

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

Means 1. 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) for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function S208 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
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 lottery result of the lottery means is a win, and the winning picture (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning result stops at the valid position (valid line), the privilege granting means for granting a bonus to the player (main control) In a gaming machine provided with a payout determination process S410, a medal payout process S210, an RT state process S211 and a BB state process S212) of the device 101.
Lottery information setting means (lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for setting lottery information (lottery table) used for the lottery based on the gaming state;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result (second bonus winning) and the first specific picture (combination of the second bonus symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state is first specified. A first specific gaming state transition means (the RT start processing function S807 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the gaming state (RT state);
First storage means (ROM 105 of main control device 101) for preliminarily storing end information (50 and 300 as remaining game number information) for determining the end condition of the first specific gaming state;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result (first bonus winning) and the second specific picture (combination of the first bonus symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state is specified second. A second specific gaming state transition means (the RT start processing function S802 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the gaming state (RT state);
Second storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing a plurality of end information (1 and 1000 as remaining game number information) for determining the end condition of the second specific gaming state in advance;
Based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the end information is selected from the second storage means, and an end condition setting means (main control device 101) for determining an end condition of the second specific gaming state. First condition setting processing functions S803 to S805),
The lottery information setting means can set specific lottery information (a first lottery table having a plurality of winning combinations) that becomes the first specific result and the second specific result in one game round,
The display control means has a lottery result of the lottery means that is the first specific result and the second specific result, and the stop operation means has a first specific operation (the symbols No. 5 to 10 reach a predetermined position). When the right stop switch 44 is operated during the operation), each circulation display means is displayed and controlled so that the first specific picture can stop at the effective position, and the lottery result of the lottery means Are the first identification result and the second identification result, and the stop operation means operates the second identification operation (operating the right stop switch 44 when the symbols 19 to 4 have reached the predetermined position). In the game machine, display control is performed for each of the circulation display means so that the second specific picture can stop at the effective position.
According to this means, on the basis of the first specific result and the first specific picture being stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, and the second specific result is the second specific result. Based on the fact that the pattern has stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. The end condition for the second specific gaming state is determined by the end information selected from the second storage means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the end condition of the second specific gaming state, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.
In addition, when the game state shifts to the second specific game state, there is a possibility that an end condition unintended by the player is determined. In view of this, there is a configuration in which an opportunity for the first specific result and the second specific result occurs in one game round, and when the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means under such a situation, the first specific picture is placed at the effective position. Each circulation display means is controlled to be able to stop, and when the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, each circulation display means is controlled to be able to stop at the effective position. The configuration. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where the first specific result and the second specific result are obtained, for example, the number of game media possessed by the player and the number of games that can be played continuously thereafter In consideration of the above, it is possible to select which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to shift to. Further, in the situation of the first specific result and the second specific result, the player can select which of the specific operations is executed to shift to the first specific game state or the second specific game state. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to actively participate in the game and to enjoy the game under the specific game state.

  Mean 2. The above means 1 further comprises second end condition setting means for determining an end condition of the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the second end condition setting means comprises: A gaming machine characterized in that the end condition is determined using all of the end information stored in the first storage means.

  According to this means, the end condition of the first specific gaming state is determined using all the end information stored in the first storage means, and therefore does not change. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where the first specific result and the second specific result are obtained, the stop operation means is first specified to move to the first specific gaming state where the end condition does not change, or the end condition It is possible for the player to select whether or not to perform the second specific operation of the stop operation means so as to shift to the second specific game state in which changes.

  Means 3. The above means 1 further comprises second end condition setting means for determining an end condition of the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the second end condition setting means comprises: A gaming machine characterized in that the end condition is determined using the end information stored in the first storage means without selection.

  According to this means, the end condition of the first specific gaming state is determined by using the end information stored in the first storage means without selection, and therefore does not change. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where the first specific result and the second specific result are obtained, the stop operation means is first specified to move to the first specific gaming state where the end condition does not change, or the end condition It is possible for the player to select whether or not to perform the second specific operation of the stop operation means so as to shift to the second specific game state in which changes.

  Means 4. In the above means 2 or 3, the second storage means executes a first number of games less than the number of games that can be expected to be executed when the state is shifted to the first specific game state as the end information. The game machine has first end information (1) that can be expected and second end information (1000) that can be expected to execute a second number of games greater than the number of games.

  According to this means, it is expected that when the game is shifted to the second specific game state, the game is executed more times in the second specific game state than when the game is transferred to the first specific game state. There are cases of cases and cases where expectations cannot be expected. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more strongly urge the selection of which specific operation to execute, and it is possible to actively participate in the game.

  Means 5. In the above means 4, the end condition setting means selects the first end information more frequently than the second end information.

  According to this means, when the game state is shifted to the second specific game state, the possibility that the second number of games can be executed in the second specific game state is greater than when the game state is shifted to the first specific game state. However, there is a higher possibility that only a smaller number of games can be executed under the second specific game state than when the game is shifted to the first specific game state. By adopting such a configuration, even if the risk that only the first number of games can be executed is taken, the second specific game state is entered in the hope that the second number of games can be executed, or the first specification is made without taking any risk. It becomes possible for the player to select whether to shift to the gaming state.

  Means 6. In the means 1, the first storage means stores a plurality of the end information in advance, and the end information is received from the first storage means based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. 2. A gaming machine comprising second end condition setting means (first condition setting processing functions S808 to S810 of the main control device 101) that selects and determines an end condition of the first specific gaming state.

  According to this means, in addition to the termination condition for the second specific gaming state, the termination condition for the first specific gaming state also changes. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the end condition of the specific game state while allowing the player to select which specific game state to shift to through the specific operation, and it is preferable that the game becomes monotonous It becomes possible to suppress.

  Mean 7 In the means 6, the second storage means, as the end information, the first end information (1) that can be expected to execute the game of the first number (1), and the second number of times greater than the first number of times. Second end information (1000) that can be expected to execute a game of (1000), and the first storage means has a second end information that is greater than the first number and less than the second number as the end information. Third end information that can be expected to execute three times (50) of the game, and fourth end that can be expected to execute the fourth number of times (300) that is greater than the third number and less than the second number of times And a game machine having information (300).

  According to the present means, when the state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, it is expected that the third number of games can be expected to be executed, and the fourth number of games greater than the third number is expected to be executed. There are cases where it can be done. In addition, when the state is shifted to the second specific game state, it can be expected that the game of the second number larger than the fourth number is expected to be executed, and the game of the first number smaller than the third number of times is executed. There are cases where it can be expected. In other words, when the transition is made to the second specific gaming state, there is a possibility that more games can be executed under the second specific gaming state than when the transition is made to the first specific gaming state. There is a possibility that only a smaller number of games can be executed under the second specific game state than when the game state is shifted to. By adopting such a configuration, which specific operation is to be executed in consideration of, for example, the number of game media possessed and the number of games that can be played continuously thereafter, etc. Selection can be more strongly encouraged, and the player can actively participate in the game.

  Means 8. In the above means 7, the end condition setting means selects the first end information at a frequency higher than that of the second end information.

  According to this means, when the game state is shifted to the second specific game state, the possibility that the second number of games can be executed in the second specific game state is greater than when the game state is shifted to the first specific game state. However, there is a higher possibility that only a smaller number of games can be executed under the second specific game state than when the game is shifted to the first specific game state. By adopting such a configuration, even if the risk that only the first number of games can be executed is taken, the second specific game state is entered in the hope that the second number of games can be executed, or the first specification is made without taking any risk. It becomes possible for the player to select whether to shift to the gaming state.

  Means 9. In any one of the means 1 to 8, the end condition setting means obtains the end information from the second storage means based on a determination timing determined by the start determination means to start the cyclic display of the picture. A gaming machine characterized by selection.

  According to this means, the selection of the end information is performed based on the determination timing determined by the start determining means to start the cyclic display of the pattern. With this configuration, the player can be involved in the selection of the end information, and the player can actively participate in the game from the start stage to the end stage of the game.

  Means 10. In any one of the means 1 to 9, the end condition setting means executes an average number of games that can be expected to be executed in the first specific game state and a game in the second specific game state. A game machine, wherein the end information is selected so that an average number of games that can be expected to be approximately equal.

  According to this means, when the game state is shifted to the second specific game state, the average number of games that can be expected to be executed in the first specific game state and the game is executed in the second specific game state. The end information is selected so that the average number of games that can be expected to be approximately equal. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow the player to select which specific gaming state to shift to, so that the game in each specific gaming state can be enjoyed, and the end condition of the specific gaming state is It is possible to prevent the intention to change from diluting. That is, when there is a difference between the average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the first specific gaming state and the average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the second specific gaming state This is because, unless there are special circumstances, it is assumed that the player will shift to a specific gaming state on the side where the player's advantage can be expected to increase.

  Note that “substantially equal” means that the average number of games that can be expected to be executed under the first specific gaming state and the average number of games that can be expected to be executed under the second specific gaming state. Say that the difference is 1 or less. In addition, “the average number of games that can be expected to be executed in the second specific gaming state” means the probability that the first end information is selected and the second specific game when the first end information is selected. The number of games that can be expected to be executed under the state is multiplied, and the probability that the second end information is selected and when the second end information is selected, the game may be executed under the second specific gaming state. It is a value that can be derived by multiplying the number of games that can be expected and adding the multiplication results.

  Means 11. In the above means 10, the lottery information setting means includes an expected value of a ratio of the number of game media to be used with respect to the number of game media used when a game is executed in the first specific game state, and the second specific game. The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used when the game is executed under the state is substantially equal Machine.

  According to this means, when the game is executed under the first specific game state, the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used, and the game is executed under the second specific game state The lottery information in each gaming state is set so that the expected value of the ratio of the number of game media given to the number of game media used in this case is substantially equal. By adopting such a configuration, in the case where a game from the transition to one of the specific gaming states to the end is performed once, the degree of advantage differs depending on which transition to the specific gaming state. On the other hand, when the game is repeatedly performed, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which there is no difference in the degree of advantage.

  Means 12. In any one of the above-mentioned means 1 to 11, the first formation picture (“blue 7” design) for forming the first specific picture is provided on a prescribed circulation display means (right reel 32R) among the circulation display means. When the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which it is possible to reach the effective position, the second formed pattern ("red 7" pattern) that forms the second specific pattern reaches the effective position. Without the first formation pattern, the first formation pattern does not reach the effective position when the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second formation pattern can reach the effective position. A gaming machine characterized in that a formation picture and the second formation picture are spaced apart.

  According to this means, when the corresponding stop operation means is operated at the timing at which the first formed picture forming the first specific picture can reach the effective position when the prescribed circulation display means is operated, When the second formed pattern forming the specific pattern does not reach the effective position and the corresponding stop operation means is operated at a timing at which the second formed pattern can reach the effective position, the first formed pattern is The first formed pattern and the second formed pattern are spaced apart so as not to reach the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, the first specific picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state. While operating the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the first formed picture can reach the effective position, or the second specific picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state The player is asked whether to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the second formed picture can reach the effective position while expecting to shift to the second specific gaming state. It is possible to select. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 13. In the means 12, the first specific operation is that the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the first formed picture can reach the effective position. The second specific operation is that the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means is operated at a timing at which the second formed picture can reach the effective position. To play.

  According to the present means, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, the first formed picture corresponds to the specified circulation display means at a timing capable of reaching the effective position. When the stop operation means is operated, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the first specific picture can stop at the effective position, and the prescribed circulation is performed at a timing at which the second formed picture can reach the effective position. When the stop operation means corresponding to the display means is operated, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the second specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, the first specific picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state. While operating the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the first formed picture can reach the effective position, or the second specific picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state The player is asked whether to operate the stop operation means corresponding to the specified circulation display means at a timing at which the second formed picture can reach the effective position while expecting to shift to the second specific gaming state. It is possible to select. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Means 14. In the means 12 or 13, the prescribed circulation display means is one, and the other circulation display means (the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M) are not affected by the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. A gaming machine, wherein the first formation pattern and the second formation pattern are arranged so that the first formation pattern and the second formation pattern can reach the effective position.

  According to this means, the first formed picture and the second formed picture can be made to reach the effective position in the other circulation display means except the prescribed circulation display means regardless of the operation timing of the corresponding stop operation means. Thus, the 1st formation picture and the 2nd formation picture are arranged. With this configuration, if the stop operation unit corresponding to the specified circulation display unit is operated so that the first formed pattern or the second formed pattern stops at the effective position, the corresponding specific pattern is stopped at the effective position. be able to. Therefore, in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, it is possible to reduce the frequency at which neither the first specific pattern nor the second specific pattern stops at the effective position.

  In addition, when the 1st formation picture (2nd formation pattern) of a regular circulation display means stops in an effective position, the 1st specific picture (2nd specific pattern) is an effective position regardless of the stop result of other circulation display means. In the configuration that has been stopped, the arbitrary pattern on the other circulation display means corresponds to the first formed pattern (second formed pattern).

  Means 15. In any one of the means 12 to 14, the prescribed circulation display means includes the first formation picture or the second formation picture regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means. The gaming machine is characterized in that the first formed picture and the second formed picture are arranged so that the can be stopped at the effective position.

  According to this means, it is possible for the prescribed circulation display means to stop the first formation picture or the second formation picture at the effective position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means corresponding to the prescribed circulation display means. The 1st formation picture and the 2nd formation picture are arranged so that it may become. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, any one of the first formation picture and the second formation picture is always required when the specified circulation display means is stopped. Can be selected by the player. Further, in particular, when this configuration is applied to the means 13, in the situation where the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specific result and the second specific result, both the first specific design and the second specific design are valid positions. It is possible to avoid not stopping. As a result, regardless of the skill of the player who operates the stop operation means aiming at a predetermined pattern, it is possible to enjoy the game under the specific game state.

  Means 16. In any one of the above means 1 to 15, the first storage means and the second storage means have different end information.

  According to the present means, since the end condition changes depending on which specific game state is shifted to, it is possible to suitably suppress the monotonization of the game.

Means 17. 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) for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function S208 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
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 lottery result of the lottery means is a win, and the winning picture (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning result stops at the valid position (valid line), the privilege granting means for granting a bonus to the player (main control) In a gaming machine provided with a payout determination process S410, a medal payout process S210, an RT state process S211 and a BB state process S212) of the device 101.
Lottery information setting means (lottery table selection processing function S302 of the main control device 101) for setting lottery information (lottery table) used for the lottery based on the gaming state;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result (second bonus winning) and the first specific picture (combination of the second bonus symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state is first specified. A first specific gaming state transition means (the RT start processing function S807 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the gaming state (RT state);
First storage means (ROM 105 of main control device 101) for preliminarily storing end information (50 and 300 as remaining game number information) for determining the end condition of the first specific gaming state;
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result (first bonus winning) and the second specific picture (combination of the first bonus symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state is specified second. A second specific gaming state transition means (the RT start processing function S802 of the main control device 101) for transitioning to the gaming state (RT state);
Second storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing a plurality of end information (1 and 1000 as remaining game number information) for determining the end condition of the second specific gaming state in advance;
Based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the end information is selected from the second storage means, and an end condition setting means (main control device 101) for determining an end condition of the second specific gaming state. First condition setting processing functions S803 to S805),
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result, the display control means causes the stop operation means to perform a first specific operation (when the symbols No. 5 to No. 10 have reached a predetermined position When the stop switch 44 is operated), each of the circulation display means is displayed and controlled so that the first specific picture can be stopped at the effective position, and the stop operation means has a control function other than the first specific operation. When the operation is performed, display control of each circulation display means is performed so that the first specific picture does not stop at the effective position, and when the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result, the stop operation means When the second specific operation (operating the right stop switch 44 when the 19th to 4th symbols have reached the predetermined position) is performed, the second specific design can stop at the effective position. So that each circulation display hand Display control of each circulation display means so that the second specific picture does not stop at the effective position when an operation other than the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. To play.

  According to this means, on the basis of the first specific result and the first specific picture being stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, and the second specific result is the second specific result. Based on the fact that the pattern has stopped at the effective position, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. The end condition for the second specific gaming state is determined by the end information selected from the second storage means. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the end condition of the second specific gaming state, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  In addition, when the game state shifts to the second specific game state, there is a possibility that an end condition unintended by the player is determined. Therefore, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result, each circulation display means is displayed so that the first specific picture can be stopped at the effective position when the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation means. When the control is performed and an operation other than the first specific operation is performed, each circulation display unit is displayed and controlled so that the first specific picture does not stop at the effective position, and the lottery result of the lottery unit is the second specific result When the second specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the display control of each circulation display means is performed so that the second specific picture can stop at the effective position, and when an operation other than the second specific operation is performed, 2 It was set as the structure which controls each circulation display means so that a specific pattern may not stop in an effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in the situation of the first specific result or the second specific result, for example, the number of game media possessed by the player and the number of games that can be played continuously thereafter In consideration of the above, it is possible to select whether or not to shift to the corresponding specific gaming state. Further, in the situation of the first specific result or the second specific result, it is possible to allow the player to select whether or not to shift to the corresponding specific gaming state through whether or not the corresponding specific operation is executed. It becomes. As a result, it is possible to allow the player to actively participate in the game and to enjoy the game under the specific game state.

  Note that any one of the means 2 to 16 may be applied to this means, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Means 18. 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) for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function S208 of the main control device 101) for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
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 lottery result of the lottery means is a win, and the winning picture (combination of winning symbols) corresponding to the winning result stops at the valid position (valid line), the privilege granting means for granting a bonus to the player (main control) In a gaming machine provided with a payout determination process S410, a medal payout process S210, an RT state process S211 and a BB state process S212) of the device 101.
Based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result (second bonus winning) and the specific picture (combination of the second bonus symbol) is stopped at the effective position, the gaming state is set to the specific gaming state (300 games). Selection means (first condition setting processing functions S808 to S810 of the main control device 101) for selecting whether or not to shift to the (RT state);
Specific game state transition means (RT start processing functions S807 and S810 of the main control device 101) for shifting the game state to the specific game state when the selection means selects to shift to the specific game state,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, the display control means causes the stop operation means to perform a specific operation (when the symbols 5 to 10 have reached a predetermined position, the right stop switch 44 is When the operation is performed), the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the specific picture can stop at the effective position, and when the operation other than the specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, A game machine, wherein display control of each circulation display means is performed so that a picture does not stop at the effective position.

  According to this means, whether or not to shift the gaming state to the specific gaming state is selected based on the specific result that the specific pattern has stopped at the effective position. In addition, when the lottery result of the lottery means is the specific result, when the specific operation is performed on the stop operation means, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the specific picture can be stopped at the effective position. When the above operation is performed, the display of each circulation display means is controlled so that the specific pattern does not stop at the effective position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where the result is a specific result, the player is allowed to consider, for example, the number of game media possessed and the number of games that can be played continuously thereafter. It is possible to select whether or not to shift to the specific gaming state through whether or not the specific operation is executed. Therefore, it becomes possible for the player to actively participate in the game, and the monotonization of the game can be suppressed.

  It should be noted that any one of the above-described means 2 to 16 may be applied to this means after appropriately matching, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

  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, “star” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “cherry” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “youth” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “ “Bell” symbol (for example, 17th of left reel 32L), “Replay” symbol (for example, 16th of left reel 32L), “White 7” symbol (for example, 15th of left reel 32L), “Watermelon” symbol ( For example, there are nine types: 14th of the left reel 32L), “red 7” symbol (for example, 3rd of the left reel 32L), and “blue 7” symbol (for example, 10th of the right reel 32R). 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 this slot machine 10, a total of five combination lines are set, connecting three positions where these nine symbols become visible, three in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, as a combination line in the horizontal direction, an upper line L1 connecting the upper symbols of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are connected. A line L2 and a lower line L3 connecting the lower symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are set. Further, as a combination line in the oblique direction, a lower right line L4 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, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, and the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M. A right rising line L5 connecting the upper symbol of the symbol and the right reel 32R is set. And, when the combination line is activated, that is, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the effective line, a privilege that a predetermined number of medals as game media are paid out is given or the gaming state is shifted as winning establishment. Benefits are granted.

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

  Small prizes for which medals are paid out include a bell prize, a watermelon prize, a single prize, and a cherry prize. When the “bell” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the effective line, eight medals are paid out as a bell winning, and the “watermelon” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are effective lines. If you stop side by side, 6 medals will be paid out as a watermelon prize, and if you stop alongside the “Red 7” symbol, “Youth” symbol, and “White 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, One medal is paid out as one winning combination. In addition, when the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops on the active line, two medals are paid out as a cherry prize. That is, in the case of a cherry winning, any symbol may be stopped on the active line for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the “cherry” symbol of the left reel 32L and any symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops on the active line, it can be said that the cherry prize is established. Therefore, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the position where the plurality of effective lines of the left reel 32L overlap (specifically, the upper stage and the lower stage), a cherry winning will be established on each effective line. 4 (= 2 × 2) medals are paid out. In the present embodiment, the “cherry” symbol on the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower level so that a cherry winning is achieved, so that when the cherry winning is achieved, four medals are paid out. .

  As a state transition prize in which only the game state transition is performed, there is a BB prize. When the “red 7” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop alongside the active line, the gaming state shifts to a big bonus state (hereinafter referred to as “BB state”) as a BB winning.

  As a prize to which a privilege other than medal payout or game state transition is given, there is a re-game prize. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 42L, 42M, and 42R stop side by side on the active line, the medals are not paid out or the game state is not shifted as a re-game winning, but the next game is not inserted without inserting medals. A re-game privilege that allows a game to be played is given.

  In addition, the prizes that are given together with the bonuses for replaying and the benefits for state transition include a first prize prize, a second prize prize, and a third prize prize. In the case of stopping alongside the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Red 7” symbol in order from the left on the active line, it becomes the first privilege winning, “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “Blue 7”. When the symbol is stopped along with the symbol, the second privilege is awarded. When the symbol is stopped along with the “Replay” symbol, the “Replay” symbol, and the “White 7” symbol, the third privilege is awarded. When any of the first to third privilege winnings is established, a re-game privilege is given and the gaming state shifts to a replay time state (hereinafter referred to as “RT state”).

  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 first privilege symbol is a combination of symbols for the first privilege winning, that is, a combination of “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Red 7” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the first privilege symbol is a “replay” symbol for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and a “red 7” symbol for the right reel 32R.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  Here, the relationship between the bet number of medals and the activated combination lines will be described with reference to FIG. If a medal is inserted from the medal slot 45 at the start of the game, a bet is placed.

  When the first medal is inserted into the medal slot 45, the bet number is 1, and the middle line L2 is activated. When the second medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 2, and a total of three combination lines including the upper line L1 and the lower line L3 in addition to the middle line L2 are activated. When the third medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, the number of bets becomes 3, and all the combination lines L1 to L5 are activated.

  When four or more medals are inserted into the medal insertion slot 45, if the number of virtual medals stored and stored at that time is less than 50, the surplus medals exceeding three are stored in the slot machine 10. Then, the number of virtual medals on the credit display unit 60 is added and displayed. On the other hand, when the number of virtual medals is 50 or reaches 50, the selector 46 switches from the storage passage 47 to the discharge passage 48, and the surplus medals are returned from the medal discharge port 49 to the medal tray 50. Is done.

  Further, virtual medals are stored and stored, and when any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated at the start of the game, the virtual medals are inserted and a bet is made. When any of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated, the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60 is subtracted by the number of inserted virtual medals. Is the same as the case where a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 45, and the description is omitted.

  Incidentally, when any one of the first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is operated and the virtual medal to be inserted is not stored and stored, for example, the first display when the display of the credit display unit 60 is “2”. For example, when the credit insertion switch 56 is operated, all the numerical values in the credit display unit 60 are subtracted to 0, and a bet is made for the amount of virtual medals that can be inserted.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a prescribed number of medals are betted. Means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal path switching solenoid 46a is switched to a non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. Thereafter, the lottery process in step S208, the reel control process in step S209, the medal payout process in step S210, the RT state process in step S211 and the BB state process in step S212 are executed in order, and the process returns to step S203.

  Next, the lottery process in step S208 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

  The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a normal state lottery table selected in the normal state of “setting 3”. In the lottery table, the same number of index values IV as the number of combinations to be determined are set. Each index value IV is uniquely associated with each winning combination, and a point value PV is set. ing. That is, in the normal state of the slot machine 10, determination is made for six types of re-play, bell, watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination, and BB, and determination is made for three types of first-third benefits. Is not done.

  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 = 3, in step S306, the watermelon winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  By the way, if the winning flag that is set is one of the re-game winning flag, the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the cherry winning flag, or the one-piece winning flag, this winning flag is the game with the corresponding winning flag set. It is reset after completion (see S203 of the normal process). On the other hand, when the winning flag is the BB winning flag, the BB winning flag is reset as one of the conditions that the BB winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag may be valid for a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where the BB winning flag is carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and if the current index value IV is 6, BB winning is made. Do not set the flag. In other words, in a game in which the BB winning flag is carried over, if the winning is one of replay, bell, watermelon, cherry, or one-player combination, the corresponding winning flag is set, whereas if BB is won The BB winning flag is not set.

  If the determination value DV does not exceed 65535 in step S305, it means that the combination corresponding to the index value IV is lost. In such a case, 1 is added to the index value IV in step S307, and in the subsequent step S308, it is determined whether or not there is a combination corresponding to the index value IV, that is, whether or not there is a determination target to be determined. Specifically, it is determined whether or not the index value IV added by 1 exceeds the maximum value of the index values IV set in the lottery table. If there is a determination target to be determined whether or not, the process returns to step S304 and the determination of whether or not the winning combination is continued. At this time, in step S304, a point value PV corresponding to the current index value IV is added to the determination value DV (that is, the current determination value DV) used for determining whether or not the previous winning combination is a new determination value DV. In step S305, whether or not a winning combination is made is determined based on the determination value DV. By the way, in the case of determining whether or not a winning combination is made using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of BB is about 1/200, the winning probability of replay is about 7.30, and the winning probability of Bell is The winning probability for watermelon is about 1/128, the winning probability for cherry is about 1/128, the winning probability for cherry is about 73.0, and the winning probability for single-player is 1/128. In addition, the probability of losing no winning combination is about 1.36.

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

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

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

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

  FIG. 14 is an example of a sliding table that is set when the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped on the active line. The symbol having the number of slips of 0 is a symbol that actually stops in the lower stage. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L stops without slipping and the 16th “replay” symbol. Stops at the top. In addition, a symbol whose number is not zero means that the reel slides by the number of symbols described. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 8th “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L slides by 4 symbols and the 12th “replay” symbol is displayed. Stop at the bottom. As described above, in the slip table, the number of slips when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the symbols attached to the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R reach the lower stage is set for each symbol number.

  In the smooth table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the smooth table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is stored in the smooth table storing area 106b of the RAM 106. set. At this time, in the slot machine 10, the middle reel 32 </ b> M and the right reel 32 </ b> R so that the symbol corresponding to the winning combination of the left reel 32 </ b> L (hereinafter referred to as “winning symbol”) stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage. Set the sliding table set so that the winning symbol of stops at the middle. Here, setting the sliding table set so that the winning symbol of the left reel 32L stops at either the upper stage or the lower stage generally rotates in the order of the left reel 32L → the middle reel 32M → the right reel 32R. This is to diversify the stop output in consideration that the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to stop the operation.

  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 4th “replay” symbol and the 7th “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L are arranged so that the interval is 2 symbols, and the 1st “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and 6 The “replay” symbols of the numbers are arranged so that the interval is 4 symbols. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding up to four symbols at the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the replay winning is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. . For example, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated when the first “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M reaches the lower level, the “replay” symbol can be stopped at the lower level if the middle reel 32M is stopped as it is. If the middle reel 32M is slid after 3 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 "Replay" symbol can be stopped at the upper stage, and if the middle reel 32M is slid after 4 symbols and then stopped, No. 6 The “replay” symbol can be stopped in the middle.

  On the other hand, the “watermelon” symbols are not arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same type is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, for example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the third “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by four symbols, the “watermelon” The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line. Therefore, even if the watermelon is won and the slide table set so that the “watermelon” symbol stops on the active line is set, depending on the timing of operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, “watermelon” There is a case where a symbol does not stop on the active line and a so-called spillover occurs in which a watermelon winning is not established. In the slot machine 10, in addition to the “watermelon” symbol, the “red 7” symbol is also arranged on each reel 32 </ b> L, 32 </ b> M, 32 </ b> R so that a section separated by 5 symbols or more is formed. Further, in the left reel 32L, the “cherry” symbols are arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more, and in the middle reel 32M, the “young” symbols form a section separated by 5 symbols or more. In the right reel 32R, the “bell” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more. For this reason, when one of BB, bell, watermelon, cherry, and one winning combination is won, it is necessary to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 so that the winning symbol stops on the active line.

  Returning to the description of the slip table setting process, when the BB winning flag and other winning flags are set, the following slip table is set.

  When the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, a re-game winning slide table for preferentially establishing the re-game winning is set. In the replay winning table, the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L stops with priority on the upper or lower level, and the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R stops with priority on the middle level. Is set to

  When the BB winning flag and the small role winning flag (that is, any one of the bell winning flag, the watermelon winning flag, the cherry winning flag, and the one-sheet winning flag) are set, the BB for preferentially establishing the BB winning. Set the priority winning slide table. However, since the “Red 7” symbol, which is the BB symbol, is arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so as to form a section separated by five symbols or more as described above, it depends on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. May not be able to stop the “Red 7” symbol on the active line. Therefore, in the BB priority winning slide table, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are set as follows. For the left reel 32L, if it is possible to stop both the “red 7” symbol and the winning small role symbol on the active line, “red 7” so that both symbols are preferentially stopped on the active line. It is impossible to stop the “Red 7” symbol at the upper or lower level, so that if the symbol can be stopped at either the upper level or the lower level, it will be impossible to stop the symbol. If it is possible to stop at each position, the winning small role symbol is set to stop at each position. The middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are set so that the “red 7” symbol is stopped preferentially if it can be stopped in the middle, and the “red 7” symbol is stopped in the middle. If it is impossible to stop the winning small role symbol in the middle stage, the winning small role symbol is set to be stopped in the middle level.

  Next, the reel control processing in step S209 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 ends.

  Here, the first change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the first change process of the slide table, it is assumed that the slide table is set in the slide table storage area 106b, for example, when the first stop command is generated by operating the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42. When the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in an operation order different from the operation order of the stop switches 42 to 44, the sliding table is changed. More specifically, in the sliding table set in the sliding table setting process, the winning symbols of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R are in the middle so that the winning symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower level. It is set to stop. Therefore, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is operated and the first stop command is generated, if the corresponding reel is stopped using the sliding table, the stop position of the winning symbol is limited to be unnecessary. It will be done. Therefore, in the slip table first changing process, the reel winning symbol corresponding to the current stop command is changed to a slip table set so that it can stop at a plurality of positions (for example, upper or lower). By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the stopping points, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of so-called missing where a winning corresponding to the set winning flag is not established.

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

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

  Here, the second change process of the slide table is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second change process of the slide table, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stoppage of the stopped reel. For example, when the bell winning flag is set and the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper stage, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M is changed to a sliding table set to stop at the upper or middle stage. By performing such a process, it is possible to diversify the reel stop appearances to be stopped later according to the result of the reel stop, and to reduce the frequency of occurrence of missing.

  On the other hand, if it is determined in step S408 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S410, and this process ends. The payout determination process is a process of setting the 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 S210 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 one of the re-game winning or the first to third privilege winning is achieved. When neither the re-game prize winning nor the first to third privilege winning is established, the medal payout process is finished as it is, and either the re-game winning or the first to third privilege winning is established. The re-game setting process for changing the game state to the re-game state is performed, and the medal payout process is ended. In the start waiting process S204 described above, an automatic insertion process is performed when it is determined that the current gaming state is the re-gaming state.

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

  Next, the RT state process of step S211 will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is an RT preparation state. If it is in the RT ready state, the process in the ready state is executed in step S602, and then the RT state process is terminated. If it is not in the RT ready state, the process proceeds to step S603 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is in the RT state. If it is in the RT state, an end determination process is executed in step S604, and then the RT state process ends. If it is not in the RT state, the RT state process is terminated without executing the above processes.

  The details of the preparatory state process and the end determination process will be described later in order to facilitate understanding of the game characteristics of the slot machine 10.

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

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state will be described. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game in which the probability that a prize (for example, a bell prize or the like) to which a medal payout privilege is granted is established is higher than that in a normal 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. Further, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 400). In addition, when the medal payout number reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. This is a contrivance for suppressing the player's euphoria by giving an upper limit to the number of medals paid out during the BB state, and ensuring the soundness of the game. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the configuration shifts to the RB state immediately after the transition to the BB state and immediately after the RB state ends. Therefore, it can be said that the BB state is a game that continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out.

  In the BB state process, first, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the BB state. If not in the BB state, BB determination processing shown in steps S702 to S705 is performed.

  In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S702 whether the BB winning flag is set. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S703, and it is determined whether or not a BB winning has been established based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. When a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed in step S704 to shift the gaming state to the BB state. Specifically, the BB winning flag is cleared and the BB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the BB state. Further, a process of setting 400 in the remaining payout counter for counting the remaining number of medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the state information storage area 106c and displaying 400 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. Thereafter, an RB start process is performed in step S705, and the BB state process is terminated. 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 S701 or the like is executed based on whether or not the setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set, and when no setting flag is set. Determines that the current gaming state is the normal state.

  On the other hand, when the BB winning flag is not set (when step S702 is NO) or when the BB winning is not established (when step S703 is NO), the BB start process or the like is not executed. The process ends.

  If it is determined in step S701 that the current gaming state is the BB state, the process proceeds to step S706, and it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determining process. . If a winning is achieved, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout winning counter in step S707. Thereafter, or when it is determined in step S706 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed, and thus the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by 1 in step S708. Subsequently, in step S709, it is determined whether either the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is consumed 12 times, it means that the RB state termination condition is established, so in step S710, the remaining payout winning / winning counter And the RB end processing for clearing the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In subsequent step S711, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied, so that the process proceeds to step S712 and the RB start described above is started. After performing the processing, the present processing is terminated.

  In step S709, when neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0, that is, when the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, step S713 is performed. Then, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the BB state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition for the BB state is not satisfied. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore, the special game state end process shown in steps S714 to S715 is performed. In the special game state end process, first, in step S714, the RB end process described above is performed. After that, in step S715, a BB end process for appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and various counters and performing an ending process is performed. In addition, when the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0 in step S711, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and therefore the BB end process is performed in step S715. After performing the BB termination process, the state transition process is executed in step S716, and the BB state process is terminated. Here, the state transition process is a process for shifting the gaming state to the RT preparation state, and specifically, a process of setting the RT preparation setting flag in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the BB state ends, the state transition process is executed in step S716, and the gaming state shifts to the RT preparation state. Therefore, in the following, a specific process executed in the RT preparation state, more specifically, a process in a case where a plurality of winning combinations winning all of the first privilege to the third privilege in one game are won will be described.

  First, an outline of the RT preparation state will be described. The RT preparation state is a gaming state in which a first privilege award, a second privilege award, and a third privilege award may be established. Then, the RT preparation state ends when one of the first to third privilege winnings is established or BB is won.

  In the lottery process in the RT preparation state (see FIG. 12), the lottery table for the RT preparation state is selected in step S302, and the winning / failing determination of the combination is executed using the lottery table.

  As shown in FIG. 19A, the first lottery table selected under the RT preparation state includes the same bell, watermelon, cherry, and the like as the normal state lottery table (see FIG. 13). While the five combinations of the double combination and BB are set, the replay is not set. That is, in the RT preparation state, whether or not the replay is successful is not performed. And the 1st privilege, the 2nd privilege, and the 3rd privilege are set as a role which should be judged instead of replaying. Specifically, in the first lottery table, 3 for the first to third benefits for one index value IV so that all the roles of the first to third privileges are won by one determination. Two roles are associated. In other words, in the first lottery table, as a combination to be determined instead of replaying, a plurality of winning combinations that are won for all the combinations of the first to third benefits in one determination are set. It can also be said. Further, the same point value PV as that in the normal state lottery table is set for each of the five combinations of bell, watermelon, cherry, single-piece combination, and BB. On the other hand, the point value PV of the multiple winning combination is set to 55968, which is very high, while the replay point value PV in the normal state lottery table is 8976. Therefore, in the RT ready state, the above five roles are won with the same probability as in the normal state, and the multiple winning roles are won with a probability of about 1.17, with a probability of about 1 in 50.8. It will be off. In other words, when the gaming state shifts to the RT ready state, the probability of losing will be lower than that in the normal state, and the multiple winning combination that will win all the first to third benefits will be won with high probability.

  In the lottery process, when the determination is affirmative in step S305 when IV = 1, in step S306, the first privilege winning flag, the second privilege winning flag, and the third privilege winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. Set to. In the subsequent step S309, a lottery result command indicating that a plurality of winning combinations have been won is set. When the display control device 81 receives a lottery result command indicating that a plurality of winning combinations have been won, it is suggested that the player can select which of the first to third privilege winnings is to be established. Drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 is executed. In the slip table setting process in step S310, the “replay” symbol as the winning symbol of the middle reel 32M is stopped at the middle stage so that the “replay” symbol as the winning symbol of the left reel 32L stops at either the upper or lower level. In addition, the sliding table is set so that one of the “7” symbols out of the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol, which is the winning symbol of the right reel 32R, stops in the middle stage. Set.

  The slip table shown in FIG. 14 is a slip table that is set first when a plurality of winning combinations are won. In such a sliding table, the “replay” symbols as the first to third privilege symbols of the left reel 42L are set to stop at either the upper or lower level. The middle reel 32M is set so that the “replay” symbol as the first to third privilege symbols stops in the middle. For example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the No. 13 “Bell” symbol has reached the lower level, the middle reel 32M stops without slipping, and the No. 14 “Replay” symbol stops at the middle level. To do. Further, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the 14th “replay” symbol has reached the lower stage, the middle reel 32M slides by 3 patterns, and the 17th “bell” symbol stops at the lower stage. At the same time, the 18th “replay” symbol stops in the middle. The right reel 32R is set so that either the “red 7” symbol as the first privilege symbol, the “blue 7” symbol as the second privilege symbol, or the “white 7” symbol as the third privilege symbol stops in the middle. ing. For example, if the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 4th “Red 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 32R slides by 4 symbols, and the 8th “Replay” symbol stops at the lower level. At the same time, the 9th “Blue 7” symbol stops in the middle. Also, if the right stop switch 44 is operated while the number 10 “Blue 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 32R slides by 4 symbols, and the number 14 “Bell” symbol stops at the lower level. At the same time, the 15th “White 7” symbol stops in the middle. Furthermore, if the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 18th “white 7” symbol has reached the lower level, the right reel 32R will slide by 4 symbols, and the 1st “bell” symbol will stop at the lower level. At the same time, the second “Red 7” symbol stops in the middle.

  Here, the symbol arrangement of the right reel 32R will be described.

  On the right reel 32R, the “red 7” symbol which is the first privilege symbol is arranged at the second and fourth positions. The fourth “red 7” symbol is separated from the second “red 7” symbol by one symbol on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. Further, the right reel 32R can be stopped after sliding a maximum of four symbols. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 4th “red 7” symbol has reached a predetermined position such as the lower stage, the “red” is displayed at the predetermined position. 7 "The symbol can be stopped. On the other hand, the second “red 7” symbol is separated from the fourth “red 7” symbol by 18 symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. Therefore, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “replay” symbol of No. 5 to the “white 7” symbol of No. 18 has reached the predetermined position, “red 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. The symbol cannot be stopped.

  Further, on the right reel 32R, the “blue 7” symbol which is the second privilege symbol is arranged adjacent to the ninth and tenth positions. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the No. 5 “replay” symbol No. 10 to the “Blue 7” symbol reaches the predetermined position such as the lower stage, the “blue” is displayed at the predetermined position. 7 "The symbol can be stopped. On the other hand, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 11 to the “Red 7” symbol of No. 4 has reached the predetermined position, the “Blue 7” symbol is placed at the predetermined position. Can not be stopped.

  In addition, on the right reel 32R, the “White 7” symbol, which is the third privilege symbol, is arranged at the 15th and 18th positions. The 18th “white 7” symbol is separated from the 15th “white 7” symbol by 2 symbols on the side where the right reel 32R rotates. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 11th “watermelon” design to the 18th “white 7” design have reached a predetermined position such as the lower stage, the “white” 7 "The symbol can be stopped. On the other hand, the 15th “white 7” symbol is separated from the 18th “white 7” symbol by 17 symbols on the rotating side of the right reel 32R. For this reason, when the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 19th “watermelon” symbol and the 10th “blue 7” symbol have reached the predetermined position, “white 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. The symbol cannot be stopped.

  Thus, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 19th “watermelon” symbol to the 4th “red 7” symbol has reached the predetermined position, the “blue 7” is displayed at the predetermined position. Although the symbol and the “white 7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped. When the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 5th “replay” symbol and the 10th “blue 7” symbol have reached the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol or the “white” symbol is displayed at the predetermined position. Although the “7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “blue 7” symbol can be stopped. When the right stop switch 44 is operated while the 11th “watermelon” symbol to the 18th “white 7” symbol has reached the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol or the “blue” is displayed at the predetermined position. Although the “7” symbol cannot be stopped, the “white 7” symbol can be stopped. That is, the right reel 32R can stop the “red 7” symbol at the predetermined position (the 19th to the fourth zone) and the “blue 7” symbol at the predetermined position. Sections (No. 5 to No. 10) and sections (No. 11 to No. 18) in which the “white 7” symbol can be stopped at a predetermined position are formed. "The symbol is arranged. Furthermore, in this configuration, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbols 0 to 4 have reached the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol is stopped at the predetermined position. If the right stop switch 44 is operated while the symbols No. 5 to No. 10 have reached the predetermined position, the “Blue 7” symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position. When the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbols No. 18 to No. 18 have reached the predetermined position, the “White 7” symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position. When the right stop switch 44 is operated when the symbol has reached the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol can be stopped at the predetermined position. In other words, the right reel 32R has a “red 7” symbol as the first privilege symbol, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44, when winning a plurality of winning combinations for winning all of the first to third privileges. Each “7” symbol is arranged so that the “blue 7” symbol as the second privilege symbol or the “white 7” symbol as the third privilege symbol can be stopped at a predetermined position. Therefore, when winning a plurality of winning combinations, by appropriately changing the sliding table in the sliding table first changing process or the sliding table second changing process, the first to first changes regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Any one of the three special prizes can be established.

  In the RT state process under the RT ready state (see FIG. 17), an affirmative determination is made in step S601, and a process in the ready state is executed in step S602. Here, the process in the preparation state will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S801, based on the winning combination combination set in the payout determination process, it is determined whether or not the first privilege winning is achieved. Then, when the first privilege winning is established, in step S802, an RT start process is executed to shift the gaming state to the RT state, and the RT condition end condition is set in steps S803 to S805. 1 Condition setting processing is executed and this processing is terminated. In the RT start process, the RT preparation setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, the RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state is set to the RT state. In the first condition setting process, it is determined in step S803 whether or not the random number value obtained in the previous lottery process (S301, see FIG. 12) is smaller than 57140. If the random value is smaller than 57140, the process proceeds to step S804, and 1 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the remaining number of games in the RT state provided in the state information storage area 106c. If the random value is 57140 or more, the process proceeds to step S805, and 1000 is set in the remaining game number counter.

  Here, the RT state will be briefly described. The RT state is a gaming state in which the RT state lottery table set for the RT state in the lottery process described above is selected, and whether or not each winning combination is determined based on the lottery table. The RT state ends when a predetermined number of games (the value set in the remaining game number counter) are played or BB is won.

  FIG. 21 is an RT state lottery table selected under the “setting 3” RT state. In the RT state lottery table, the same combination as that in the normal state lottery table is set as a combination for which a determination of success or failure is to be made. In addition, although the same value is set for the point value PV of the bell, watermelon, cherry, one-piece combination, and BB as the normal state lottery table, the replay point value PV is the same as the set value of the normal state lottery table. While it is 8976, it is set very high as 55968. Therefore, the probability of winning a replay becomes very high when the state is shifted to the RT state. Since the re-game prize is a prize that is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, the probability that the re-game prize is established is very high. By the way, when the lottery table shown in FIG. 21 is selected, a combination other than replaying is won with the same probability as in the normal state, and replaying is won with a probability of about 1/17, and about 50 . Winning any role with 1/8 chance. That is, the RT state is a gaming state in which the percentage of games in which no winning is achieved is lower than that in the normal state, and a re-game winning is established with high probability. Therefore, when shifting to the RT state, the player can play the game a predetermined number of times in a state more advantageous than the normal state.

  Returning to the description of the process during the preparation state, if it is determined in step S801 that the first privilege winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S806, and the second winning combination is set based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. It is determined whether or not a special prize has been established. When the second privilege winning is established, the RT start process described above is executed in step S807, and the second condition setting process for setting the RT condition end condition is executed in steps S808 to S810. This process is terminated. In the second condition setting process, it is determined in step S808 whether or not the random value acquired in the previous lottery process is smaller than 43148. If the random number is smaller than 43148, the process proceeds to step S809, and 50 is set in the remaining game number counter. If the random number is 43148 or more, the process proceeds to step S810, and 300 is set in the remaining game number counter.

  If it is determined in step S806 that the second bonus prize has not been established, the process proceeds to step S811, and whether or not the third bonus prize has been established based on the prize winning combination set in the payout determination process. judge. When the third privilege winning is established, the RT start process described above is executed in step S812, and the third condition setting process for setting the end condition of the RT state is executed in steps S813 to S815. This process is terminated. In the third condition setting process, in step S813, it is determined whether or not the random value acquired in the previous lottery process is smaller than 37551. If the random value is smaller than 37551, the process proceeds to step S814, and 100 is set in the remaining game number counter. If the random value is 37551 or more, the process proceeds to step S815, and 200 is set to the remaining game number counter.

  If it is determined in step S811 that the third privilege prize has not been established, it means that none of the first to third privilege prizes has been established in the RT preparation state. In such a case, in step S816, it is determined whether the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S817, where the RT preparation setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process ends. As a result, when the BB is won in the RT preparation state, the gaming state shifts from the RT preparation state to the normal state. On the other hand, if the BB winning flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is.

  As described above, the RT preparation state ends when one of the first to third privilege winnings is established or BB is won. When any of the first to third privilege winnings is established, an RT setting flag is set, and a condition setting process corresponding to the established privilege winning is executed.

  In the condition setting process, when the first privilege winning is established, 1 is set to the remaining game number counter at a rate of about 85%, and 1000 is set to the remaining game number counter at a rate of about 15%. When the second privilege winning is established, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter at a rate of about 60%, and 300 is set in the remaining game number counter at a rate of about 40%. When the third privilege winning is established, 100 is set in the remaining game number counter at a rate of 50%, and 200 is set in the remaining game number counter at a rate of 50%. Therefore, the expected value of the value set in the remaining game number counter when the first privilege winning is established is about 150 (more precisely 150.85), and the number of remaining games when the second privilege winning is established. The expected value of the value set in the counter is about 150 (more precisely, 150.00), and the expected value of the value set in the remaining game number counter when the third privilege winning is established is 150. Thus, in the present embodiment, although the value set in the remaining game number counter differs depending on which of the first to third privilege winnings is established, the expected value of the value set in the remaining game number counter is It is set to be almost equal.

  When the gaming state has shifted to the RT state, in the RT state process (see FIG. 17), an affirmative determination is made in step S603, and an end determination process is executed in step S604. Here, the end determination process will be described based on the flowchart of FIG.

  In step S901, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter, and in step S902, it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, it means that a predetermined number of games have been played in the RT state, so the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is set in step S903. Clear and end this process. As a result, when a predetermined number of games are played in the RT state, the gaming state is shifted from the RT state to the normal state. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S904, and it is determined whether or not the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S905, and the value of the remaining game number counter is cleared. Thereafter, in step S903, the RT setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and this process is terminated. As a result, when the BB is won in the RT state, the gaming state shifts from the RT state to the normal state. On the other hand, if the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0 and the BB winning flag is not set (when both step S902 and step S904 are NO), it means that the termination condition for the RT state is not satisfied. Therefore, this process is finished as it is.

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

  When the first privilege winning is established, the state shifts to an RT state that continues until a maximum of one game or 1000 game is executed, and when the second privilege winning is established, a maximum of 50 games or 300 A transition to an RT state that continues until a game of the game is executed, and a transition to an RT state that continues until a maximum of 100 games or a game of 200 games is executed when the third privilege winning is established; did. In this way, by setting the termination condition of the RT state to change depending on which bonus prize is established, which bonus prize is established, how many games can be executed under the RT status, etc. The game can be performed while expecting, and the monotonization of the game can be suppressed.

  Since a plurality of winning combinations to be won are set for all of the first to third benefits, it is possible to create an opportunity that can establish any of the first to third privilege winnings in the same game. Also, in a situation where multiple winning roles are won, the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 19th “Watermelon” symbol to the 4th “Red 7” symbol have reached the winning line. If it is, the “Red 7” symbol is stopped on the active line, the first privilege winning is established, and the “Replay” symbol of No. 5 to the “Blue 7” symbol of No. 10 is valid. When the right stop switch 44 is operated while reaching the line, the “Blue 7” symbol is stopped on the effective line and the second privilege winning is established, and the “Watermelon” symbol of No. 11 is established. When the right stop switch 44 is operated while the No. 18 “White 7” symbol has reached the effective line where the winning is established, the “White 7” symbol is stopped on the effective line. It was set as the structure where a 3rd privilege prize-winning was materialized. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won, the player selects which of the first to third privilege winnings is to be established through which timing the right stop switch 44 is operated. It becomes possible to make it. As a result, it becomes possible for the player to enjoy the game in the RT state.

  Certainly, it is possible to set a single winning combination for winning only one of the first privilege, the second privilege, and the third privilege without setting a plurality of winning combinations. However, in such a configuration, there is a possibility that the player cannot fully enjoy the game under the RT state. For example, if the first privilege winning is established and one game is set as the ending condition, at least 50 games are set as the ending condition if the second privilege is won and the second privilege winning is established. This is because there is a possibility that the player may be disappointed. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the player can select which privilege winning is to be established through the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 while setting a plurality of winning combinations, it is only necessary to establish the privilege winning desired by the player. Opportunities that the player feels sorry can be reduced.

  Since the player can select which special prize is to be established through the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44, the player is actively participating in the game and actively participating in the game in repeated games. It is possible to suppress the impression from being diluted. Furthermore, it is possible to execute the selection without hindering the progress of the game by allowing the player to select which bonus award will be established through which symbol is operated and operating the stop switch. It becomes. For example, if the slot machine is configured to have a selection switch for selecting which bonus winning is to be established, the selection switch is operated separately from the act of stopping the rotating reel by operating the stop switch. This is because it may be necessary for the player to feel annoyed or forget to operate the selection switch.

  When the first privilege winning is established, the state shifts to an RT state that continues until a maximum of one game or 1000 game is executed, and when the second privilege winning is established, a maximum of 50 games or 300 A transition to an RT state that continues until a game of the game is executed, and a transition to an RT state that continues until a maximum of 100 games or a game of 200 games is executed when the third privilege winning is established; did. In this way, by configuring the number of games that can be executed under the RT state to change depending on which bonus winning is established, it is determined which bonus winning is to be established for the player according to the situation at that time. It is possible to select the game, and the player can enjoy the game in the RT state regardless of the game time that the player can play and the number of medals owned. For example, a player who wants to play many games even in one game with a small number of medals owned by himself may operate the right stop switch 44 in order to establish a third privilege winning with a minimum of 100 games. If there are many medals owned by himself, a player who aims to acquire more medals will operate the right stop switch 44 in order to establish a first prize winning that may result in the longest 1000 games. Because it is good. Also, for example, a player who does not want to end a game in the middle of an RT state, or wants to end in a normal state when ending a game, determines the game time or number of games that the player himself can play after entering the RT state. This is because the right stop switch 44 may be operated in order to establish a privilege winning with a high possibility that the number of games within the range is set as an end condition.

  Regardless of which bonus award is established, one of the two game numbers preset in the condition setting process is selected. With such a configuration, it is possible to variously change the termination condition of the RT state, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. For example, when the first privilege winning is established, it is possible to set a predetermined number of games without selecting the number of games in the condition setting process. However, with such a configuration, if the player always plays a game that establishes the first privilege winning, the termination condition of the RT state becomes a single one, and the feature that the termination condition changes dilutes. Because it ends up.

  When the first privilege winning is established, 1 game which is the shortest number of games as the end condition of the RT state, or 1000 games which is the longest number of games as the end condition of the RT state is set as the end condition of the RT state. The configuration is as follows. In addition, when the second privilege winning is established, 50 games that are the second shortest number of games as the end condition of the RT state, or 300 games that are the second longest number of games as the end condition of the RT state are in the RT state. The end condition is set as the end condition. When the second privilege win is established, 100 games, which is the third shortest number of games as the end condition of the RT state, or 200 games, which is the third longest number of games as the end condition of the RT state, are in the RT state. The end condition is set as the end condition. By adopting such a configuration, it becomes possible to more strongly encourage the player to select which of the bonus winnings to operate the right stop switch 44, so that the player can actively participate in the game. . When the first privilege win is established, the number of games that can be executed under the RT state may be the smallest compared to when other privilege wins are established, while the game is executed under the RT state. There is a possibility that the number of possible games is the largest, resulting in high risk and high return. In addition, when the second privilege winning is established, the risk is reduced while the return is also reduced as compared with the case where the first privilege winning is established. Further, when the third privilege winning is established, the risk is minimized while the return is minimized as compared with the case where the other privilege winning is established. Therefore, it is possible to allow the player to select which bonus award will be established in consideration of the risks that can be borne and the required return after considering the number of medals owned by the player, the playable game time, etc. Because it becomes.

  Moreover, when the 1st privilege prize and the 2nd privilege prize were established, it was set as the structure with a high possibility that the number of games less than the number of games will be selected. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to more carefully consider the risks that the player can bear, and to allow the player to actively participate in the game.

  As described above, the number of games to be set is changed depending on which privilege winning is established, while the expected value of the number of games to be set is substantially equal to 150 games. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to make the player enjoy the game under the RT state by making it possible for the player to select which bonus winning is established, that is, the number of games set as the end condition. It is possible to suppress the feature that the termination condition of the RT state changes from being diluted. In other words, for example, when the configuration is such that the expected value of the number of games set when the first privilege winning is established is higher than the expected value of the number of games set when other privilege winning is established. Even if the ratio of setting one game is high, the average value of the set number of games approaches the expected value by repeatedly establishing the first privilege winning. This means that when the first privilege win is established, it is expected that the player's degree of advantage becomes larger than when other privilege wins are established. For this reason, it is assumed that the player always operates the right stop switch 44 to establish the first privilege prize, unless there are special circumstances such as a short game time that can be played after the transition to the RT state. This is because the meaning of providing the 2 privilege award and the 3rd privilege award is diluted.

  In the condition setting process that is executed when each bonus prize is established, the number of games serving as the RT condition end condition is selected using the random number acquired in the lottery process, that is, the random number acquired based on the operation timing of the start lever 41. The configuration. With this configuration, it is possible to involve the player's operation at the start of the game in selecting the number of games, and to actively participate in the game from the start to the end of the game. .

  When the right stop switch 44 is operated to the right reel 32R at a timing at which the “red 7” symbol that is the first privilege symbol can reach the predetermined position, the “blue 7” symbol that is the second privilege symbol and the second bonus symbol When the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol which is the 3 privilege symbol does not reach the predetermined position and the “blue 7” symbol can reach the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol And the “white 7” symbol does not reach the predetermined position, and the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol can reach the predetermined position, the “red 7” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol Each “7” symbol was spaced apart so that the “7” symbol did not reach the predetermined position. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where a plurality of winning roles are won, in order to establish the first privilege winning, the “red 7” symbol can be reached on the right line at the timing when the winning line is established. Either the stop switch 44 is operated, or the right stop switch 44 is operated at a timing at which the “blue 7” symbol can be reached on the active line where the winning is established, in order to establish the second privilege winning, In order to establish a special prize, it is possible for the player to select whether to operate the right stop switch 44 at a timing at which the “white 7” symbol can be reached on the effective line where the prize is established. Therefore, it is possible to make the player actively participate in the game and to suppress the dilution of the impression of actively participating in the game among the repeated games.

  Each of the “reel 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol can reach the predetermined position on the right reel 32R regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44. 7 ”design was placed. By adopting such a configuration, in a situation where multiple winning roles are won, when the right reel 32R is stopped, one of the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol is always used by the player. Can be selected. Regardless of the level of skill in operating the stop switch for the symbol, the “Red 7” symbol, “Blue 7” symbol, or “White 7” symbol must be stopped on the active line where the winning is achieved. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the occurrence of a problem that a player with inferior skill may miss out in spite of having won multiple winning roles and cannot enjoy the game under the RT state. .

  For the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, the “replay” symbol is given a role as the first to third privilege symbols, and the “replay” symbol is awarded regardless of the operation timing of the corresponding stop switches 42 and 43. It was arranged so that it could reach the effective line that would be established. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to avoid occurrence of missing in a situation where a plurality of winning combinations are won.

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

  (1) In the above embodiment, a plurality of winning combinations for winning are set for all of the first to third benefits, and a single winning combination for winning only for one of the benefits is not set. A winning combination may be set. However, in such a configuration, it is desirable to set both a single winning combination and a multiple winning combination so that the winning probability of the single winning combination is lower than the winning probability of the multiple winning combination. This is because the opportunity for the player to select which special prize will be awarded decreases.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which sets the multiple winning combination used as a winning to two of the 1st-3rd privilege instead of setting the multiple winning combination used as a winning for all the 1st-3rd privilege. In addition, a multiple winning combination that is won for all of the first to third benefits, a multiple winning role that is won for two of the first to third privileges, and a single winning combination that is elected for only one of them. Needless to say, these may be combined as appropriate.

  (2) In the above-described embodiment, the three roles of the first to third benefits are provided as the role to which the privilege to shift to the RT state is provided. Is optional.

  (3) In the above embodiment, the configuration is such that a plurality of winning combinations can be won only when the RT preparation state is entered, but the index values corresponding to the plurality of winning combinations in the normal state lottery table and the RT state lottery table Needless to say, the IV and the point value PV may be set so that a plurality of winning combinations can be won even in these gaming states. In addition, when the index value IV and the point value PV corresponding to a plurality of winning combinations are set in the RT state lottery table, any of the first to third privilege winnings can be established under the RT state. Opportunities arise, but when these winnings are established, it may be configured so that only the privilege of replaying is given and the privilege of shifting to the RT state is not given, and it can be executed under the RT state by performing condition setting processing A configuration in which the number of games is added may be used, or a condition setting process may be performed to rewrite (overwrite) the value of the remaining game number counter.

  (4) In the above embodiment, the number of games set is different depending on which of the first to third privilege winnings is established. However, the same number of games may be set. . For example, one game, 150 games, and 1000 games are set when the first privilege winning is established, and 50 games, 150 games, and 300 games are established when the second privilege winning is established. Any one of 100 games, 150 games, and 200 games is set when the third privilege winning is established. 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.

  (5) In the above-described embodiment, although any one of the first to third privilege winnings is established, one of the two preset game numbers is selected. However, the present invention is limited to this configuration. However, it is only necessary that one game number is selected from a plurality of preset game numbers when at least one privilege winning is established.

  For example, when the first privilege winning is established, either one game or 1000 game is selected, and when the second privilege winning is established, either 50 game or 300 game is selected. The configuration is such that 150 games are always selected when the third bonus award is established. In such a configuration, it is possible to urge a player who does not want to take the risk that the termination condition of the RT state becomes one game or 50 games to establish the third privilege prize.

  Further, the number of games set in advance may be varied for each special prize. For example, when the first privilege winning is established, one game or 1000 games is selected, and when the second privilege winning is established, 50 games, 100 games, 150 games, 300 games are selected. Any one of the above is selected, and when the third privilege winning is established, 150 games are always selected.

  (6) In the above embodiment, when any of the first to third privilege winnings is established, the privilege of replaying and the privilege to shift to the RT state are provided, but the state shifts to the RT state. Only a privilege may be provided, or a medal payout privilege and a privilege for shifting to the RT state may be provided. Moreover, it is good also as a structure to which the privilege which transfers to RT state after shifting to a predetermined | prescribed game state is provided. Specifically, it is configured such that a privilege for shifting to the RT state after shifting to the BB state is given.

  (7) In the above embodiment, the expected value of the number of games to be set is almost equal to 150 games even if any bonus winning is established, but different configurations may be adopted. However, if the expected value of the number of games set differs greatly depending on which bonus winning is achieved, the chances of operating the stop switch to increase the bonus winning with the largest expected value will increase. It is assumed. For this reason, the number of games set in each condition setting process and the ratio of selecting the number of games are set so that the difference in expected value of the number of games set when a privilege win is established is one game or less. It is desirable to define.

  (8) In the above embodiment, the difference in the winning probability of re-game is set to change the player's degree of advantage in the normal state and the RT state. It is good also as a structure which provides the difference in the winning probability of and changes the player's advantageous degree in each gaming state.

  (9) In the above embodiment, when the gaming state shifts to the RT state, the player's advantage is greater than that in the normal state. However, the player's advantage may be less than the normal state. .

  (10) In the above embodiment, the configuration in which the RT setting flag is set and the state shifts to the RT state regardless of which bonus winning is achieved, that is, regardless of which bonus winning is achieved. Although it is set as the structure which transfers to a gaming state, this structure is changed. For example, when the first privilege win is established, the game shifts to the first RT state where the winning probability of replay, bell, and cherry is higher than in the normal state, and when the second privilege win is established, If the transition to the second RT state where the winning probability of the replay and the bell is higher than the state and the third privilege winning is established, only the winning probability of the regame is higher than the normal state. It is set as the structure which transfers to a state. More specifically, the ROM 105 of the main controller 101 has a first RT state lottery table in which the replay, bell, and cherry point values PV are set higher than the normal state lottery table, and the normal state. The second RT state lottery table in which the replay and the bell point value PV are set higher than the lottery table, and the third RT in which the replay point value PV is set higher than the normal state lottery table. The state lottery table is stored in advance. If any of the bonus winnings is established, the corresponding RT setting flag is set. In the lottery process under the RT state, the winning / failing of each role is determined using the lottery table corresponding to the set RT setting flag. It is assumed that a determination is made.

  If the winning probability of the winning combination in the game state of the transfer destination changes depending on which privilege winning is established, each winning combination will be almost equal in each gaming state of the transfer destination. It is desirable to determine the winning probability. The medal payout rate mentioned here refers to a medal that derives a multiplication result obtained by multiplying the winning probability and the number of medal payouts based on the winning of a prize for each combination, adds the multiplication results, and uses the addition result in one game. It is the ratio divided by the number.

  In addition, if there is a difference in the medal payout rate in each game state of the transfer destination, the expected value of the number of games set differs depending on which bonus winning is established, and the same bonus winning is repeatedly established. Assuming that an infinite number of games have been played, the winning probabilities for each role and the bonus winning will be selected so that the medal payout rate will be approximately the same regardless of which bonus winning is achieved. It is desirable to define the termination conditions.

  (11) In the above embodiment, by selecting which of the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol to operate the right stop switch 44, which bonus prize is awarded. However, the stop switch operated at the time of the selection may be the left stop switch 42 or the middle stop switch 43.

  (12) In the above embodiment, by selecting which of the “red 7” symbol, the “blue 7” symbol, and the “white 7” symbol to operate the right stop switch 44, which bonus prize is awarded. Although it is set as the structure which can select whether it establishes, it is not limited to this structure, What is necessary is just a structure which a player can select the privilege prize to establish. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated as the first stop command, the first privilege winning is established, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated as the first stop command, the second privilege winning is established, When the right stop switch 44 is operated as the first stop command, the third privilege winning is established.

  (13) In the above-described embodiment, it is configured to select which privilege winning is established through operation of the right stop switch 44, but may be configured to be selected through operation of the middle stop switch 43 and the right stop switch 44. However, a configuration may be adopted in which selection is performed through operation of all the stop switches 42 to 44. However, with these configurations, there is a concern that the degree of freedom in the symbol arrangement of the corresponding reels may be reduced, or the frequency of occurrence of missing may be increased.

  (14) In the above embodiment, when multiple winning combinations are won, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop switch 44, any of the “red 7” symbol, “blue 7” symbol, and “white 7” symbol is selected. Although the configuration is such that it stops on the active line where the winning is established, that is, the configuration in which missing is not generated, a configuration in which missing is also possible. For example, the 15th “white 7” symbol on the right reel 32R is changed to a symbol other than the “red 7” symbol and the “blue 7” symbol. In such a configuration, when the right stop switch 44 is operated when the 11th to 13th symbols of the right reel 32R reach the effective line where the winning is established, any “ The 7 ”symbol cannot be stopped, so that it is lost. In such a configuration, in a situation where multiple winning roles are won, in addition to selecting which bonus winning is to be achieved, it is possible to allow the player to make a selection that does not allow any bonus winning Become. Therefore, for example, it becomes possible to reduce the chance that a player who cannot execute a subsequent game must feel sorry for having to end the game in the RT state.

  (15) In the above embodiment, the first privilege win is established when the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “red 7” symbol are stopped on the active line in order from the left. In order from the left, when the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, and “Blue 7” symbol are stopped, the second bonus prize is established. From the left on the active line, the “Replay” symbol, “Replay” symbol, “White” 7 ”The third bonus award is established when stopping along with the symbol“ 7 ”. However, the combination of symbols that establishes the prize is not limited to such a configuration and is arbitrary. Further, for example, when the “red 7” symbol of the right reel 32R stops on the active line as in the case of a cherry winning, the first privilege winning may be established regardless of the stop result of the other reels 32L and 32M. .

  (16) In the above embodiment, for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol is given a role as the first to third privilege symbols. However, a different configuration may be used.

  (17) In the above embodiment, for the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, the “replay” symbol is given a role as the first to third privilege symbols. It is good also as a structure which provides the role as a 3 privilege symbol, and is good also as a structure which provides the role as a 1st-3rd privilege symbol to a "bell" symbol. However, when the “watermelon” symbol is configured to be given the role of the first to third privilege symbols, there is an opportunity for a missed occurrence in which none of the bonus prizes is established in the situation where multiple winning roles are won. Occurs.

  (18) In the above embodiment, in the right reel 32R, the first privilege symbol, the second privilege symbol, and the third privilege symbol are arranged so as to be separated from each other by four symbols or more on the reel rotating side, When the right stop switch 44 is operated to stop one privilege symbol at a predetermined position, the other privilege symbols do not reach the predetermined position. This is an example of a slot machine in which the maximum number of slips that can be slid on a reel at a predetermined time is 4 symbols. In the case of a slot machine having a different maximum number of slips, each benefit symbol may be spaced apart from the “(maximum number of slips on which the reel can slide)” symbol or more.

  (19) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including the execution of a predetermined number of games and winning a BB as the RT state termination condition has been described. However, when the predetermined number of games are executed The configuration may be such that the RT state ends, or that the end condition is that a BB winning is established instead of winning the BB.

  Moreover, it is good also as a structure which performs the end lottery of whether or not to end the RT state under the RT state, and terminates the RT state when the end lottery is won. At this time, in the condition setting process, an end lottery table in which the winning probability of the end lottery is determined is selected. For example, when the first privilege winning is established, the first end lottery table that is won in 1/1 and the second end lottery table that is won in 1/1000 are selected. . In such a configuration, it can be expected that a game of one game can be executed under the RT state if the first end lottery table is selected, and under the RT state when the second end lottery table is selected. It can be expected that 1000 games can be executed. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved. In addition, it is good also as a structure which performs an end lottery every time a predetermined number of games are performed instead of the structure which performs an end lottery every game, and when a predetermined winning combination is won or a predetermined winning is achieved It is good also as a structure which performs an end lottery.

  Alternatively, the RT state may be terminated when a predetermined winning combination is won or a predetermined winning is established, and the winning combination or winning that ends the RT state may be selected in the condition setting process. For example, when the first privilege winning is established, re-game or BB is selected as the winning combination that will end the RT state, and when the second privilege winning is established, the winning combination that ends the RT state is bell or When a watermelon is selected and the third privilege winning is established, a watermelon or a single winning combination is selected as a winning combination that ends the RT state. Even in such a configuration, since the number of games that can be executed under the RT state changes depending on the winning probability of the selected combination, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be achieved.

  (20) In the above embodiment, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the first privilege winning flag, the second privilege winning flag, and the third privilege winning flag are set. However, this configuration is changed. In other words, when a plurality of winning combinations are won, the multiple winning flag is set. When the multiple winning flag is set, the sliding table is set and changed so that any of the first to third privilege winnings can be established. In such a configuration, the winning flags (the first privilege winning flag, the second privilege winning flag, and the third privilege winning flag) corresponding to each winning mode are not set, but the first to first if a plurality of winning flags are set. Since it is possible to establish the 3rd privilege prize, it becomes equal to having won all the 1st-3rd privilege internally. Therefore, even if it is a case where it is such a structure, it is clear that there exists an effect similar to the said embodiment.

  (21) In the above embodiment, when winning a plurality of winning combinations in the lottery process, any one of the first to third privilege winnings can be established. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and it may be configured such that any of the first to third privilege winnings can be established when another lottery is won. For example, in a configuration in which a predetermined lottery is performed and a sliding table is set when the lottery result of a combination is out of place, it is possible to establish first to third privilege winnings when the predetermined lottery result is a win. It is set as the structure which sets the sliding table which becomes.

  (22) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the number of games serving as the RT condition end condition is selected using the random number acquired in the lottery process, but this configuration is changed. For example, the number of games set when a special prize is established is selected not at the timing when the special prize is established, but at the timing when the BB state ends. The selection of the number of games does not use the random number acquired in the game that will end the BB, but the number of medals acquired under the BB state (ie, the number of medals used under the BB state from the number of medals paid out under the BB state A value obtained by subtracting () is used.

  (23) In the above embodiment, the configuration has been described in which the gaming state shifts to the RT state when the bonus winning is established, but the gaming state shifts to a gaming state advantageous to the player or a gaming state unfavorable to the player. The game state to be transferred is arbitrary. For example, it may be configured to shift to a gaming state in which the probability of suggesting a winning combination is higher than in the normal state when a winning combination is won, or a gaming state in which the winning probability of BB is higher than in the normal state It is good also as a structure which transfers to.

  (24) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command has been issued after three medals have been betted. However, the start command is also issued after one or two bets have been 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.

  (25) In the above-described embodiment, as a privilege to be granted, a bonus is provided in which a medal is paid out in addition to a bonus that a gaming state shifts and a bonus of re-playing. However, the bonus 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.

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

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

  (28) In the above embodiment, an example in which the slot machine 10 is embodied is shown, but the present invention may be applied to a gaming machine of a type in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, in the slot machine, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having a ball insertion and ball payout function such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a gaming machine is used in place of a slot machine, only a ball can be handled as a gaming value in the gaming hall. 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.

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

Claims (1)

A plurality of circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start determination means for determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for performing lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means;
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;
When the lottery result of the lottery means is winning, and the winning pattern corresponding to the winning result is stopped at the effective position, in a gaming machine provided with privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player,
Lottery information setting means for setting lottery information used for the lottery based on the gaming state;
A first specific gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result and the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position;
First storage means for previously storing a plurality of end information for determining an end condition of the first specific gaming state;
First end condition setting means for selecting the end information from the first storage means based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and for determining an end condition of the first specific gaming state;
A second specific gaming state transition means for shifting the gaming state to the second specific gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the lottery means is the second specific result and the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position;
Second storage means for storing in advance a plurality of end information for determining an end condition of the second specific gaming state;
Second end condition setting means for selecting the end information from the second storage means based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and for determining the end condition of the second specific gaming state. ,
The lottery information setting means can set the specific lottery information that becomes the first specific result and the second specific result in one game time,
When the lottery result of the lottery means is the first specific result and the second specific result, and the first specific operation is performed on the stop operation unit, the display control unit is configured such that the first specific picture is the valid Each circulation display means is controlled to be able to stop at a position, and the lottery results of the lottery means are the first specifying result and the second specifying result, and the stop operating means is subjected to a second specifying operation. In the case, the display control of each circulation display means so that the second specific picture can stop at the effective position,
Each end condition setting means selects the end information from the corresponding storage means based on the determination timing determined by the start determination means to start the cyclic display of the pattern,
The second storage means can be expected to execute, as the end information, first end information that can be expected to execute a first number of games and a second number of games that is greater than the first number of times. End information, and the first storage means, as the end information, third end information that can be expected to execute a third number of games that is greater than the first number and less than the second number of times, And fourth end information that can be expected to execute a fourth number of games that is greater than the third number and less than the second number of times,
Wherein in the case where the transition to the first specific game state, and when the transition to the second specific game state, in corresponding game number executable in a particular game state that is Ri Do different,
Each of the end condition setting means, an average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the first specific gaming state, an average number of games that can be expected to execute a game under the second specific gaming state, A game machine characterized in that the end information is selected so that the two are substantially equal .

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