JP5804248B2 - 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, A lottery such as a re-game is performed and each reel starts to rotate. After each reel starts rotating, 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. (See, for example, Patent Document 1).

  In such a slot machine, as a gaming state advantageous to the player, in addition to the BB state that shifts when a BB winning is established, a replay time (hereinafter referred to as “RT”) in which the probability of winning a re-game is higher than the normal gaming state. ) Some have a state. The RT state is generally started when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the active line, and is ended when a predetermined end condition is satisfied.

JP 2010-104498 A

  However, in the configuration that shifts to the RT state when a predetermined symbol combination is stopped on the active line, the stop game and the game state to be transferred uniquely correspond, and the game can be monotonized. Sex is conceivable.

  The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as exemplified above, but also applies to other gaming machines that circulate and display a plurality of types of patterns and terminate the cyclic display based on the subsequent operation of the stop operation means. It is a problem.

  The present invention has been made in view of the circumstances exemplified above, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of avoiding that the progress of a continuous performance is interrupted by a predetermined performance. .

  According to the first aspect of the present invention, a circulation display unit that circulates and displays a plurality of types of patterns, a start operation unit that is operated to start the cyclic display of the patterns, a lottery unit that performs lottery of a combination, Based on the stop operation means operated to stop the circulation display of the winning combination and the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination winning the lottery of the winning combination formed a predetermined combination at the effective position and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player, based on the effective position setting means capable of setting a plurality of the effective positions and the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, the gaming state First transition means for transitioning the game state to the first specific game state, second transition means for transitioning the game state to the second specific game state based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the second 1 specific Stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the pattern stops at one effective position and the second specific pattern stops at another effective position, and a gaming state for determining the gaming state And a transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state is to be shifted based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached, When the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result, the determining unit determines the type of the pattern stopped at the first effective position in preference to the type of the pattern stopped at the second effective position. , It is determined to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and when the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the second determination result, the position is stopped at the second effective position. Pattern seeds Together determine in preference to the type of picture that has stopped in the first effective position, and determining the shifts to the specific game state corresponding to the type of picture that has stopped in the second effective position.

  It becomes possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

The front view of the slot machine in 1st 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. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between a prize mode and the privilege provided, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows RT transfer symbol. 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 game states. The flowchart which shows a reel control process. The flowchart which shows BB state process. The flowchart which shows an end determination process. The flowchart which shows RT state process. The flowchart which shows a line determination process. The flowchart which shows a 1st transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 3rd transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 4th transfer process. Explanatory drawing which shows the correspondence of the symbol which has reached the lower stage when the left stop switch was operated, and the stop mode of the left reel. Explanatory drawing which shows a stop output. The flowchart which shows the RT state process in 2nd Embodiment. The flowchart which shows a 1st transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 3rd transfer process. (A) is explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the prize-winning aspect in 3rd Embodiment, and the privilege provided, (b) is explanatory drawing which shows RT transition pattern, (c) is explanatory drawing which shows a stop event. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for 2nd RT states. The flowchart which shows a 1st transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 2nd transfer process. The flowchart which shows a 3rd transfer process. Explanatory drawing which shows RT transition pattern in 4th Embodiment.

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

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

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

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

  As a symbol, “watermelon” symbol (for example, 20th of left reel 32L), “bell” symbol (for example, 19th of left reel 32L), “white 7” symbol (for example, 18th of left reel 32L), “Replay” symbol (eg, 17th on left reel 32L), “Cherry” symbol (eg, 16th on left reel 32L), “Youth” symbol (eg, 12th on left reel 32L), “Red 7” symbol There are seven types (for example, the ninth of the left reel 32L). As shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are completely different.

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

  In this slot machine 10, a total of three combination lines are set, one in parallel in the horizontal direction and two in the diagonal direction so as to connect the positions where these nine symbols are visible. ing. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the first line L1 connecting the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower symbol of the right reel 32R, and the middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. And a third line L3 connecting the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upper symbol of the right reel 32R. 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. 8A shows a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege given when winning.

  Small prizes where medals are paid out include bell prizes and watermelon prizes. When the “bell” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, 12 medals are paid out as a bell winning. When the “watermelon” symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, six medals are paid out as a watermelon prize.

  As the state transition winning in which the game state transition is performed, there are a BB winning and an RB winning.

  When the “youth” symbol on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops on the active line, a BB prize is awarded. When the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state. If the “Youth” symbol on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “Red 7” symbol on the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, an RB win is made. When the RB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state.

  There is a re-game winning as a winning that is given a re-playing privilege that allows the player to play the next game without inserting a medal. When the “replay” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, a re-game win is awarded.

  In the following, a combination of symbols corresponding to each prize is also referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of replay symbols is a combination of symbols for a replay prize, that is, a combination of “replay” symbol, “replay” symbol, and “replay” symbol. The symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R corresponding to the winnings are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the RB symbol is the “youth” symbol in the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M, and the “red 7” symbol in the right reel 32R.

  FIG. 8B shows the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R and the game state transition destination.

  When the “red 7” symbol or “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. In other words, regarding the transition to the first RT state, the symbols that stop on the effective line may be any symbols for the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R. In other words, when the combination of the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L and any symbol of the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R is stopped on the active line, the gaming state is It can be said that the state shifts to the first RT state. When the “replay” symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R and the “bell” symbol on the middle reel 32M are stopped on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. When the “bell” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state.

  However, in the present slot machine 10, for example, even if the “red 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, there is a case where the first RT state is not shifted. The same applies to the case where the second RT transition symbol and the third RT transition symbol stop on the active line. Details of such an event will be described later.

  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. Further, if attention is paid to the point that the medal insertion slot 45 is directly inserted by the player, it can be said that the medal insertion slot 45 constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a stabilized voltage of 5 volts that is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main controller 101 even when the output voltage drops below 10 volts. As a time for outputting the stabilization voltage, a sufficient time for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 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. Further, the display control device 81 is electrically connected to the main control device 101 so that the main control device 101 cannot receive a signal from the display control device 81, that is, one-way communication is performed. 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 FIGS. 10 to 22 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. The RAM 106 has a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing a lottery result of a combination, and stop information used when stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed. In addition to the stop information storage area 106b for storing the game information, the status information storage area 106c for storing the game 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 cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and 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 is completed. If the transmission is not completed, the present process is terminated and the process returns to the timer interrupt process to terminate the command transmission. If the command transmission has been completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is stored in the backup area of the RAM 106. Thereafter, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, a RAM determination value for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 106 is normal when the power failure is eliminated is stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in preparation for the case where the power supply is completely shut down and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of, for example, the case where the power failure flag is set erroneously due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state is recovered, so that writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the process returns to the timer interrupt process. If the power outage signal is continuously output, the infinite loop is entered. Incidentally, it is confirmed whether or not a power failure signal is output even under an infinite loop, and when the power failure signal is not output, the main processing is performed.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

  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 it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, if the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 4, in step S306, the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

  Incidentally, if the set winning flag is not the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set (see S203 of the normal process). ). On the other hand, when the winning flag is a BB winning flag or an RB winning flag, these winning flags are reset as one of the conditions that the corresponding winning is established. That is, the BB winning flag and the RB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In addition, when winning is made when IV = 5 in a situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the RB winning flag is not carried in the winning flag storage area 106a and the RB winning flag is carried over. In the case of winning when IV = 4, the BB winning flag is not set in the winning flag storage area 106a. In other words, neither BB nor RB wins.

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

  By the way, when the winning combination determination is performed using the lottery table shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3, the winning probability of Bell is about 1/10, the winning probability of watermelon Is about 1/25, the winning probability of BB is about 1/200, and the winning probability of RB is about 1/200. The probability of losing none of the roles is about 1 / 1.4.

  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. 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, stop information setting processing for setting stop information for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery processing is terminated. In the stop information setting process, stop information of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is set so that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning flag can be stopped on the active line. At this time, when the BB winning flag or the RB winning flag (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus winning flag”) and other winning flags are set, stop information is displayed as shown below. Set. When the other winning flag is a re-game winning flag, the re-playing symbol has priority over the BB symbol or RB symbol (hereinafter collectively referred to as “bonus symbol”) and stops on the active line. Stop information for each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set as described above. If the other winning flag is a small winning combination flag such as a bell winning flag, the winning small winning symbol is prioritized over the bonus symbol and stops on the active line so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R Set stop information. However, if the other winning flag is a watermelon winning flag, the symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L is a symbol arrangement that can be missed, so the watermelon symbol can be stopped on the active line. Each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R is set so that the bonus symbol stops on the active line if the watermelon symbol cannot stop on the active line so that the watermelon symbol stops on the active line. Set stop information.

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

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

  In the rotation start process, it is checked whether or not a predetermined wait time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed since the reel started to rotate in the previous game. Wait until When the wait time has elapsed, a wait time for the next game is reset, and a motor control initialization process for setting rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing such processing, stepping motor acceleration processing is started in stepping motor control processing S106 of timer interruption processing, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate. For this reason, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not immediately start rotating. Thereafter, the process waits until the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R rotate at a constant rotation speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and the rotation start process ends. Following the rotation start process, in step S402, 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 one of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S403 to determine 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 S402 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If a stop command is generated, a stop command command is set in step S404. Here, the stop command command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp which stop switch is operated to generate the stop command. When the stop command command is set, stop control processing shown in steps S405 to S411 is performed to stop the rotating reel.

  In step S405, the symbol number of the symbol that has reached the base point position (lower in this embodiment) at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the reaching symbol reaching the base point position is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the subsequent step S406, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b. 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. Therefore, in step S406, based on the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b, one of 0 to 4 is calculated as the number of slips. Thereafter, in step S407, the calculated number of threads is added to the symbol number of the reaching symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol that is actually stopped at the base point position is determined. In step S408, 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 S409. Do. Thereafter, in step S410, 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, stop information second setting processing is performed in step S411, and the process returns to step S402.

  Here, the stop information second setting process is a process of changing the stop information stored in the stop information storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the stop information second setting process, the stop information is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop appearance of the stopped reel. For example, if the 11th “Youth” symbol on the left reel 32L stops in the lower row when the watermelon winning flag and the BB winning flag are set, there is no room for a watermelon winning. The stop information of 32M and the right reel 32R is changed to stop information for preferentially stopping the BB symbol instead of the watermelon symbol.

  Returning to the description of the reel control process, if it is determined in step S410 that all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, a payout determination process is performed in step S412. The payout determination process is a process of setting the payout number of medals as one of the conditions that the combination of winning symbols is arranged on the active line. In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each active line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a winning is achieved on the effective line. Determine. If a winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning combination is associated with the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. If the winning winning combination corresponds to the winning flag, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination does not correspond to the winning flag, an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed while the slot machine 10 is set in an error state. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination process is completed, a winning result command is set in step S413 to cause the display control device 81 to recognize the winning combination in the current game, and the reel control process is ended.

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

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

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

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

  Prior to the description of the BB state process, the BB state and the RB state will be described. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. A JAC game is a game that has a very high probability that a small role winning will be established compared to a normal gaming state. If the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state is ended even before the JAC game is played 12 times. The BB state is composed of a plurality of RB states. Then, the BB state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number (specifically, 300). In addition, in the BB state, when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the BB state but also the RB state ends. Further, in the slot machine 10, a combination of symbols that shift to the RB state in the BB state is not set, and the transition to the RB state is performed immediately after the transition to the BB state and immediately after the RB state ends under the BB state. It is said. 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 S501, it is determined whether or not an RB setting flag indicating that the current gaming state is the RB state is set. When the RB setting flag is not set, it means that the game state other than the BB state and the RB state, that is, the normal game state, the first RT state to the third RT state, and therefore steps S502 to S507. The bonus determination process shown in FIG.

  In the bonus determination process, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning flag is set in step S502. If the bonus winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S503, 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. If a BB winning is established, a BB start process is executed in step S504 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 300 in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the BB state provided in the status information storage area 106c, and displaying 300 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In subsequent step S505, an RB start process is performed. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the gaming state is set to the RB state. In addition, 8 is set in the remaining payout payout counter for counting the number of winnings established in the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining JAC games. The remaining payout / winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. If it is determined in step S503 that the BB winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S506, and it is determined whether or not the RB winning is achieved based on the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. . If an RB winning is established, the RB winning flag is cleared in step S507, and an RB start process is performed in step S505. When the RB start process is finished, a status command is set in step S508, and this process is finished. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current game state, that is, the game state of the next game. In step S508, the status information storage area 106c is referred to, and a status command corresponding to the setting flag set in the status information storage area 106c is set. For example, when both the BB setting flag and the RB setting flag are set in the state information storage area 106c, a state command indicating the BB state is set, and only the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. If so, a status command indicating the RB status is set.

  As described above, when the BB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the BB state, and when the RB winning is established, the gaming state shifts to the RB state. In step S302 of the lottery process, the RB state lottery table is selected based on the setting of the RB setting flag in the state information storage area 106c. Although illustration is omitted, in the RB state lottery table, only one index value IV is set. In the index value IV, a bell is set as a winning combination and 65536 is set as a point value PV. Has been. For this reason, in the RB state (including the RB state under the BB state), the bell is always won.

  Returning to the description of the BB state process, if the bonus winning flag is not set (when step S502 is NO), or if the BB winning and RB winning are not established (when step S506 is NO), BB A status command is set in step S508 without executing a start process or the like, and this process ends.

  If it is determined in step S501 that the RB setting flag is set, an end determination process is executed in step S509, a status command is set in step S508, and the process ends.

  In the end determination process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not a winning has been established based on the winning combination 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 S602. After that, or when it is determined in step S601 that no winning has been established, one JAC game has been consumed. In step S603, the value of the remaining JAC game counter is decremented by one. Subsequently, in step S604, it is determined whether any of the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter has become zero. If any of them is 0, that is, if the winning is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the RB state termination condition is established, so the RB setting flag is set in step S605. An RB end process is performed to clear the remaining payout / winning prize counter and the remaining JAC game counter values. In a succeeding step S606, it is determined whether or not the BB setting flag is set. If the BB setting flag is not set, it means that the current gaming state is the RB state and the RB state has ended, so this processing is ended as it is. As a result, when the RB state ends, no setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. On the other hand, if the BB setting flag is set, the process proceeds to step S607 to check whether the count value of the remaining payout number counter is 0 or not. 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 S608 and the RB start described above is started. Processing is performed, and this processing is terminated.

  If neither the remaining payout / winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S604, that is, if the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been consumed 12 times, the process proceeds to step S609. , It is determined whether the BB setting flag is set. If the BB setting flag is not set, it means that the termination condition for the RB state is not satisfied, and thus this process is terminated as it is. If the BB setting flag is set, the process proceeds to step S610 to check whether the count value of the remaining payout number counter is zero. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the 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 number counter is 0, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied, and thus the process proceeds to step S611 and the above-described RB end process is performed. Thereafter, in step S612, a BB end process for appropriately clearing the BB setting flag and various counters is performed, and the process ends. In addition, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0 in step S607, it means that the BB state end condition is satisfied. Therefore, after the BB end process is performed in step S612, the process ends. To do. When the BB end process is performed, no setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

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

  In step S <b> 701, line determination processing is performed to grasp a stopped symbol that is stopped on an active line. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, the search line is set as the first line in step S801. Thereafter, in step S802, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stopped on the current search line are grasped. In step S803, it is determined whether or not the grasped stop symbol combination of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol. If the RT transition symbol is one of the above RT transition symbols, the type of the RT transition symbol stopped in step S804 is stored. After storing the RT transition symbol type or when none of the combination of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol has been stopped on the search line, the process proceeds to step S805, and the search line is third. It is determined whether it is a line. If the search line is not the third line, the search line is updated in step S806, and then the process returns to step S802. In step S806, the search line is updated in the order of the first line → the second line → the third line. On the other hand, if the search line is the third line, it means that the combination of symbols stopped on each active line has been grasped, and thus this process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, when the line determination process is completed in step S701, the process proceeds to step S702 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first transition process is performed in step S703, and then this process ends.

  In the first transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 19, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning flag is set in step S901. If the bonus winning flag is set, the present process is continued. finish. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process advances to step S902 to determine whether or not the third RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. If the third RT transition symbol is stopped, the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S903, and the gaming state is set to the third RT state. Thereafter, in step S904, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games provided in the state information storage area 106c, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S902 that the third RT transition symbol has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S905, and it is determined whether the second RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the second RT transition symbol is stopped, the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S906, and the gaming state is set to the second RT state. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S905 that the second RT transition symbol is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S907, and it is determined whether the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the first RT transition symbol is not stopped, the process is terminated as it is. If the first RT transition symbol is stopped, the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 in step S908. The gaming state 1 is the second RT state. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Here, the first RT state to the third RT state will be described.

  When the first RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, the lottery table for the first RT state is selected in step S302 of the lottery process. Although illustration is omitted, the first RT state lottery table is different from the normal gaming state lottery table only in the point value PV of IV = 1. More specifically, the IV = 1 point value PV is set to 8978 in the normal gaming state lottery table, whereas the IV = 1 point value PV is set to 8980 in the first RT state lottery table. ing. For this reason, in the first RT state, the winning probability of re-game is slightly higher than that in the normal game state.

  When the second RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, the lottery table for the second RT state is selected in step S302 of the lottery process. Although illustration is omitted, the second RT state lottery table is different from the normal gaming state lottery table only in the point value PV of IV = 1. More specifically, the IV = 1 point value PV is set to 8978 in the normal gaming state lottery table, whereas the IV = 1 point value PV is set to 8985 in the second RT state lottery table. ing. For this reason, in the second RT state, the winning probability of re-game is slightly higher than that in the normal game state.

  When the third RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, the lottery table for the third RT state is selected in step S302 of the lottery process. Although not shown, the third RT state lottery table is different from the normal gaming state lottery table only in the point value PV of IV = 1. More specifically, the IV = 1 point value PV is set to 8978 in the normal gaming state lottery table, whereas the IV = 1 point value PV is very high at 50412 in the third RT state lottery table. It is set high. For this reason, in the 3rd RT state, the winning probability of re-game is about 1 / 1.4 and the probability of losing is about 12.4 minutes, and the winning probability of re-playing is very high compared to the normal gaming state. The probability of detachment decreases as the value increases.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, if it is determined in step S702 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S704, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the first RT state. If the current gaming state is the first RT state, the second transition process is performed in step S705, and then this process ends.

  In the second transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 20, it is determined in step S1001 whether or not the bonus winning flag is set. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1002, and it is determined whether the second RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. When the second RT transition symbol is stopped, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1003, and the second RT setting flag is set in step S1004 to set the gaming state to the second RT state. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1002 that the second RT transition symbol has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S1005, and it is determined whether the third RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the third RT transition symbol is stopped, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1006, the third RT setting flag is set in step S1007, and the gaming state is set to the third RT state. Thereafter, in step S1008, the remaining game number counter is set to 50, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1005 that the third RT transition symbol has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S1009, and it is determined whether the first RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the first RT transition symbol does not stop, the process is terminated as it is. If the first RT transition symbol stops, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1010 and the first RT transition is performed in step S1011. The setting flag is set again, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1001 that the bonus winning flag is set, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1012, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, if it is determined in step S704 that the current gaming state is not the first RT state, the process proceeds to step S706, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the second RT state. If the current gaming state is the second RT state, the third transition process is performed in step S707, and then this process ends.

  In the third transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 21, it is determined whether or not the bonus winning flag is set in step S1101. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1102, and based on the determination result of the line determination process, it is determined whether the third RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line. When the third RT transition symbol is stopped, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1103, and the third RT setting flag is set in step S1104 to set the gaming state to the third RT state. Thereafter, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter in step S1105, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1102 that the third RT transition symbol has not stopped, the process proceeds to step S1006, and it is determined whether the second RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the second RT transition symbol is stopped, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1107, the second RT setting flag is set again in step S1108, and this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1106 that the second RT transition symbol is not stopped, the process proceeds to step S1109, and it is determined whether or not the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the active line based on the determination result of the line determination process. To do. If the first RT transition symbol does not stop, the process is terminated as it is. If the first RT transition symbol stops, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1110, and the first RT in step S1111. A setting flag is set, and the gaming state is set to the first RT state. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If it is determined in step S1101 that the bonus winning flag is set, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1112, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, this process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 17, if it is determined in step S706 that the current gaming state is not the second RT state, the process proceeds to step S708, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the third RT state. If the current gaming state is not the third RT state, the process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is the third RT state, the fourth transition process is performed in step S709, and then the present process is performed. finish.

  In the fourth transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 22, 1 is subtracted from the value of the remaining game number counter in step S1201, and it is determined whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter has become 0 in step S1202. To do. When the value of the remaining game number counter becomes 0, the third RT setting flag is cleared in step S1203, and the gaming state is changed to the normal gaming state. Thereafter, this process is terminated. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, it is determined in step S1204 whether or not a bonus winning flag is set. finish. On the other hand, if the bonus winning flag is set, the third RT setting flag is cleared in step S1203, the game state is changed to the normal game state, and the process is terminated.

  Here, the symbol arrangement and reel control of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R in the slot machine 10 will be described.

  On the left reel 32L, the “Red 7” symbol which is the first RT transition symbol is arranged at the positions of No. 5 and No. 9, and the “White 7” symbol which is also the first RT transition symbol is the No. 14, 18, No. 1 It is arranged at the position. The interval between No. 1 “White 7” symbol and No. 5 “Red 7” symbol is 3 symbols, and the interval between No. 5 “Red 7” symbol and No. 9 “Red 7” symbol is 3 symbols, The interval between No. 9 “Red 7” symbol and No. 14 “White 7” symbol is 4 symbols, and the interval between No. 14 “White 7” symbol and No. 18 “White 7” symbol is 3 symbols, The interval between the 18th “white 7” symbol and the 1st “white 7” symbol is 3 symbols. That is, on the left reel 32L, the “red 7” symbol and the “white 7” symbol are arranged so that the interval between the first RT transition symbols is 4 symbols or less. Further, on each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the “replay” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the same symbols, that is, the interval between the “replay” symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the “bell” symbols are the same. It arrange | positions so that the space | interval of symbols may become 4 symbols or less. In addition, on the left reel 32L, the “replay” symbol is arranged adjacent to the downstream side of the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol which is the first RT transition symbol, and the “bell” symbol is the first RT transition symbol. It is arranged adjacent to the upstream side of the “Red 7” symbol or the “White 7” symbol. On the right reel 32R, a “replay” symbol is arranged at a position separated by one symbol upstream from the “bell” symbol.

  FIG. 23A shows a symbol that has reached the lower stage when the left stop switch 42 is operated, and a stop mode (slip number) of the left reel 32L when no winning combination is won. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of these. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 14th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L is stopped without sliding, and the 14th “white 7” ”Stop the symbol at the bottom. In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 6th symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by 3 symbols and then stopped. 7 ”Stop the symbol at the bottom. When neither of the winning combinations is won, in the stop information setting process and the stop information second setting process, stop information is set so that the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the lower stage. . The left reel 32L has “Red 7” and “White 7” symbols arranged so that the interval between the first RT transition symbols is 4 symbols or less. Regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, the first RT transition symbol stops at the lower stage.

  FIG. 23B shows the correspondence between the symbols that have reached the lower stage when the left stop switch 42 is operated and the stop mode (slip number) of the left reel 32L when the bell is won. FIG. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 14th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by 3 symbols and then stopped. "Stop the design in the upper row. If the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 6th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by 2 symbols and then stopped. "Stop the design in the upper row.

  When the bell is won, in the stop information setting process and the stop information second setting process, the “bell” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops in the middle stage so that the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the upper stage. In this way, the stop information is set so that the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage. As described above, the “bell” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the bell is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, a bell winning is established on the first line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. .

  Here, as shown in FIG. 8B, the combination of bell symbols is the third RT transition symbol. Further, since the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol is arranged adjacent to the left reel 32L on the downstream side of the “bell” symbol, the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper stage. In the middle stage, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol is stopped. That is, when the third RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1, the first RT transition symbol stops on the second line L2. In addition, the left reel 32L has a “replay” symbol adjacent to the downstream side of the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol, and the right reel 32R has one symbol upstream from the “bell” symbol. A “replay” symbol is placed at a distance. Therefore, when the “bell” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper stage, the “replay” symbol stops at the lower stage of the left reel 32L, and when the “bell” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage, the right The “replay” symbol stops at the upper stage of the reel 32R. A combination of “replay” symbol, “bell” symbol, and “replay” symbol in order from the left is the second RT transition symbol. As a result, when the bell is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 24A, the third RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. The first RT transition symbol stops on the second line L2, and the second RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3.

  FIG. 23 (c) shows the correspondence between the symbols that have reached the bottom when the left stop switch 42 is operated and the stop mode (slip number) of the left reel 32L when the replay is won. It is a figure which shows a relationship. For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 14th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by 2 symbols and then stopped. "Stop the design in the middle. Also, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 6th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by one symbol and then stopped. "Stop the design in the middle. When the re-game is won, in the stop information setting process and the stop information second setting process, stop information is set so that the “replay” symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stop in the middle stage. As described above, “replay” symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when a re-game is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 24B, a re-game winning is established on the second line L2 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes. As described above, the “replay” symbol is arranged adjacent to the left reel 32L on the downstream side of the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol. As a result, when the re-game is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 24B, the first RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. .

  FIG. 23 (d) shows a symbol that has reached the lower stage when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the watermelon is won and the left stop switch 42 is operated first, and a stop mode of the left reel 32L. It is a figure which shows the correspondence with (slip number). For example, when the left stop switch 42 is operated while the 14th symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by 4 symbols and then stopped. "Stop the design in the upper row. In addition, when the left stop switch 42 is operated when the second symbol of the left reel 32L has reached the lower stage, the left reel 32L is slid by one symbol and then stopped. ”Stop the symbol at the bottom.

  When the watermelon is won, in the stop information setting process, the right reel is set so that the “watermelon” symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle level so that the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L stops at the upper or lower level. Stop information is set so that the 32R “watermelon” symbol stops at the top. On the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R, “watermelon” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. For this reason, when the middle stop switch 43 or the right stop switch 44 is first operated, the “watermelon” symbols of the corresponding reels 32M and 32R are displayed in the above-mentioned manner regardless of the operation timing of the corresponding stop switches 43 and 44. Can be stopped in position. On the other hand, in the left reel 32L, only the “watermelon” symbols are arranged at the positions of No. 20 and No. 3, and a section in which the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 5 symbols or more is formed. Specifically, the interval between similar symbols is 3 symbols in the 20th to 3rd sections, while the interval between similar symbols is 16 symbols in the 3rd to 20th intervals. For this reason, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbols from No. 4 to No. 13 have reached the lower stage, even if the left reel 32L is slid by the amount of 4 symbols and then stopped, the “watermelon” "The symbol cannot be stopped on the active line." In the stop information setting process, regarding the left reel 32L, if it is possible to stop the “watermelon” symbol at the upper or lower level, the “watermelon” symbol is stopped at the upper or lower level so that the “watermelon” symbol stops at the upper or lower level. If it is impossible to stop at the lower stage, stop information is set so that the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol stops at the lower stage.

  When the watermelon is won, in the stop information second setting process, when one of the left reel 32L or the right reel 32R is stopped and the other is rotating, the stop is based on the stop output of the stopped reel. Set the information. Specifically, when the left reel 32L is stopped, stop information is set so that if the “watermelon” symbol of the left reel 32L is stopped at the upper level, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R is stopped at the lower level. . In addition, when the right reel 32R is stopped, the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the upper stage. Therefore, if it is possible to stop the “watermelon” symbol at the lower stage, the “watermelon” symbol is at the lower stage. If it is impossible to stop the “watermelon” symbol in the lower stage, stop information is set so that the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol stops in the lower stage.

  As a result, when a watermelon is won, depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42, a watermelon winning is established on the first line L1, and a watermelon winning is established on the third line L3. When the watermelon prize is not established, the following occurs. Here, on the left reel 32L, a “red 7” symbol is arranged at a position separated by one symbol upstream from the third “watermelon” symbol, and 1 “downstream” from the third “watermelon” symbol. The “White 7” symbol is placed in the position where the symbol is separated, and the “White 7” symbol is placed in the position separated from the No. 20 “Watermelon” symbol by one symbol upstream (No. 1 position). The “white 7” symbol is arranged at a position separated from the “watermelon” symbol of No. 20 by one symbol downstream. Therefore, when a watermelon winning is established on the third line L3, for example, as shown in FIG. 24C, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1, and the watermelon is stopped on the first line L1. When winning is established, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. If the watermelon winning is not established, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. That is, when the watermelon is won, the first RT transition symbol stops on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the left stop switch 42.

  As described above, in this slot machine 10, when BB and RB are not won, at least one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol stops on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. . In addition, although detailed explanation is omitted, when BB or RB is won, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, any one of the first RT transition symbol, BB symbol, and RB symbol is an effective line. Stop on top.

  Next, the flow of game state transition will be described.

  When the BB state or the RB state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, when BB and RB are not won, the first transition process is performed to check the stop symbols in the order of the third RT transition symbol → the second RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol and shift to the corresponding RT state. I do. As described above, the event that the third RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the bell is won, and when the winning lottery result is other than the bell winning, the first RT transition symbol is the active line. Stop on top. In other words, in the normal gaming state, if the bell is won in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, and the bell is not won in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state. If the game state is changed, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. When the bell is won, all of the first RT transition symbols to the third RT transition symbols are stopped on each active line, but in the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In addition, when BB or RB is won in the first game that has shifted to the normal game state, the normal game state continues until a corresponding winning is established.

  In the first RT state, when BB and RB are not won, the second transition process is performed to check the stop symbols in the order of the second RT transition symbol → the third RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol and shift to the corresponding RT state. I do. As described above, the event that the second RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the bell is won, and when the winning lottery result is other than the bell winning, the first RT transition symbol is the active line. Stop on top. That is, in the first RT state, when the bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and when the bell is not won, the first RT state continues. When the bell is won, all of the first RT transition symbols to the third RT transition symbols are stopped on each active line, but in the first RT state, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. In addition, when BB or RB is won in the first RT state, the normal gaming state continues until the first RT state ends and a corresponding winning is established.

  In the 2nd RT state, when BB and RB are not elected, in the third transition process, the stop symbol is confirmed in the order of the 3rd RT transition symbol → the 2nd RT transition symbol → the 1st RT transition symbol, and the process of shifting to the corresponding RT state I do. As described above, the event that the third RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the bell is won, and when the winning lottery result is other than the bell winning, the first RT transition symbol is the active line. Stop on top. That is, in the second RT state, when the bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, and when the bell is not won, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. When the bell is won, all of the first RT transition symbols to the third RT transition symbols stop on each active line, but in the second RT state, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. In addition, when BB or RB is won in the 2nd RT state, the 2nd RT state will be complete | finished and a normal game state will continue until a corresponding winning is achieved.

  The third RT state ends when 50 games are played under the third RT state and when BB or RB is won. When the third RT state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state. As described above, in the third RT state, the winning probability of replay is about one-fourth and the probability of losing is about 12.4 minutes. The expected value for paying out medals per game is about 3.75. Since three medals are required for one game, an increase of about 0.75 medals per game can be expected when transitioning to the third RT state. The expected value for paying out medals per game in the normal gaming state, the first RT state, and the second RT state is about 1.85, so that when the transition to the third RT state is made, compared to the above other gaming states It is advantageous for the player.

  As described above, in the case of the slot machine 10, in order to shift the gaming state to the third RT state, the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state is won by the bell, or the bell is won by two consecutive games. There is a need.

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

  When the bell is won, all of the first to third RT transition symbols are stopped on each effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. And, in the case of winning the bell under the normal gaming state and the case of winning the bell under the second RT state, when the gaming state shifts to the third RT state and the bell is won under the first RT state. The gaming state is shifted to the second RT state. In this way, by displaying a stop outcome where multiple RT transition symbols stop on the active line, the transition destination changes depending on the gaming state at that time, thereby diversifying game play It becomes possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  In the normal gaming state and the second RT state, the type of the RT transition symbol stopped on the active line is determined in the order of the third RT transition symbol → the second RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol, and in the first RT state, it is stopped on the active line. The RT transition symbol type is determined in the order of the second RT transition symbol → the third RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the priority order of the RT transition symbols stopped on the active line changes according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance. It becomes.

  When winning a bell, a plurality of RT transition symbols are stopped on the active line. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred in spite of the lottery result of the same combination, and it is possible to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  In the case of winning the bell, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the second RT state, the gaming state transitions to the third RT state, and if the gaming state at that time is the first RT state, the gaming state is the first gaming state. It was set as the structure which transfers to 2RT state. With this configuration, in the next game after the completion of the BB state, the RB state, and the third RT state, it is possible to make the game play while expecting the bell to win, and in other games, the bell The game can be performed while expecting to win continuously. Therefore, it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. Furthermore, when the player is continuously elected to the bell in this way, it is possible to repeatedly play the game without boring the player by adopting a configuration that shifts to the third RT state advantageous to the player. .

  As an example, let us consider a configuration in which the gaming state shifts to the third RT state when a winning combination (hereinafter referred to as “transferring combination”) is won with a probability of about 1/100. In such a configuration, the probability of consecutive winning of the bell in this embodiment is about 1/100, so the probability of transition to the third RT state is equal to that in this embodiment. However, in such a configuration, since the probability of transition to the third RT state in each game is about 1/100, there is a possibility that the sense of expectation for the transition role winning will be diluted when the game is repeated. . On the other hand, in the present embodiment, if the gaming state at that time is the normal gaming state or the second RT state, the transition probability to the third RT state is about one-tenth, and the gaming state at that time is the first RT state. If so, the transition probability to the third RT state is zero. By adopting a configuration in which the transition probability to the third RT state changes in this way, it becomes possible to suppress the expectation for the transition to the third RT state in each game, and it is possible to repeatedly play a game without boring the player. It becomes possible to do. In addition, in a situation where the transition probability to the third RT state is 0, the game is performed while expecting to transition to the second RT state, that is, to win the bell having a winning probability of about 1/10. Therefore, even in such a situation, it becomes possible to repeatedly play the game without boring the player. As a result of the above, it becomes possible to repeatedly play the game without boring the player.

  In the case of not winning any combination and in the case of winning a combination other than the bell, the first RT transition symbol stops on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. did. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift the gaming state to the first RT state in a game that has not won the bell. In addition, since the game state shifts to the second RT state or the third RT state when the bell is won, the game state shifts to the first RT state when the bell is not won. It is possible to shift to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state.

(Second Embodiment)
In the first embodiment, by changing the priority order of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol depending on the gaming state, the transition destination of the gaming state is changed even if the same stop appearance. However, it is also possible to adopt a configuration in which the transition destination of the gaming state changes even if the same stopping point, by changing the priority order of the effective line for confirming the stop symbol depending on the gaming state. Therefore, in the following, this configuration will be described in detail. In the present embodiment, only the RT state process is different from that in the first embodiment. Therefore, the same numbers are assigned to the same components, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 25 is a flowchart showing RT state processing.

  In step S1301, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a normal gaming state. If the current gaming state is the normal gaming state, the first transition process is performed in step S1302, and then this process is terminated.

  In the first transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 26, it is determined in step S1401 whether or not the bonus winning flag is set. If the bonus winning flag is set, the present process is continued. finish. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1402, and it is determined whether any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1. If no RT transition symbol is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1403, and it is grasped which one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. As described above, in a situation where BB and RB are not won, if any combination is not won, the first RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3. If the bell is selected, the third RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1, the first RT transition symbol stops on the second line L2, and the second RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3. To do. When the re-game is won, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1. When the watermelon is won, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1 or the third line L3. Therefore, when the stop symbols of the first line L1 and the third line L3 are confirmed, it can be understood that the RT transition symbol has stopped on at least one of the effective lines. After grasping the type of RT transition symbol stopped on the active line in step S1402 or step S1403, in step S1404, the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. In a succeeding step S1405, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, it means that the third RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line and the gaming state has shifted to the third RT state, so that the remaining game number counter is set to 50 in step S1406. Is set and the process is terminated.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 25, if it is determined in step S1301 that the current gaming state is not the normal gaming state, the process proceeds to step S1303, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the first RT state. If the current gaming state is the first RT state, the second transition process is performed in step S1304, and then this process ends.

  In the second transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 27, it is determined whether or not a bonus winning flag is set in step S1501. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1502, and it is determined whether any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. If no RT transition symbol is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1503, and it is grasped which one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1. As described above, one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol always stops in the first line L1 or the third line L3. After grasping the type of RT transition symbol stopped on the active line in step S1502 or step S1503, in step S1504, the first RT setting flag is cleared, and in step S1505, the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. Set to. In a succeeding step S1506, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter in step S1507, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1501 that the bonus winning flag is set, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1508, and this process ends.

  If the bell is won, the second RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3, and if the winning lottery result is other than the bell winning, the first line L1 or the third line L3 The first RT transition symbol stops. For this reason, in the second transition process, a negative determination is always made in step S1506.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 25, if it is determined in step S1303 that the current gaming state is not the first RT state, the process advances to step S1305 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the second RT state. If the current gaming state is the second RT state, the third transition process is performed in step S1306, and then this process ends.

  In the third transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 28, it is determined in step S1601 whether or not a bonus winning flag has been set. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1602, and it is determined whether any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1. If no RT transition symbol is stopped, the process proceeds to step S1603, and it is grasped which one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. As described above, one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol always stops in the first line L1 or the third line L3. After grasping the type of RT transition symbol stopped on the active line in step S1602 or step S1603, in step S1604, the second RT setting flag is cleared, and in step S1605, the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c. Set to. In a succeeding step S1606, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter in step S1607, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1601 that the bonus winning flag has been set, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1608, and the process ends.

  Returning to the flowchart of FIG. 25, if it is determined in step S1305 that the current gaming state is not the second RT state, the process proceeds to step S1307, where it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is the third RT state. If the current gaming state is the third RT state, the process is terminated after performing the fourth transition process in step S1308. If the current gaming state is not the third RT state, the process is terminated. To do. The fourth transition process is the same as that in the first embodiment, and a description thereof will be omitted.

  Even when the RT state process is performed, the same event as that in the first embodiment can be generated. That is, the RT state to be shifted can be changed depending on which game state at the time of winning the bell, and when the bell is won in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, the bell is won in two consecutive games. In this case, the gaming state can be shifted to the third RT state.

  According to the embodiment described above in detail, in addition to the effects described in the first embodiment, the following excellent effects are achieved.

  In the normal gaming state and the second RT state, the type of the RT transition symbol stopped on the active line in the order of the first line L1 → the third line L3 is determined. In the first RT state, the third line L3 → the first line L1 It was set as the structure which discriminate | determines the kind of RT transition symbol which stopped on the effective line in order. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the priority of the effective line for determining the type of RT transition symbol changes depending on the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to transition even if it is the same stop appearance. It becomes possible.

  In each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, each RT transition symbol is arranged so that the RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1 or the third line L3 regardless of the lottery result of the combination. With this configuration, the gaming state can be shifted to any one of the first RT state to the third RT state without determining the type of the symbol stopped on the second line L2. As a result, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration of the RT state processing and shorten the processing time required for the RT state processing.

  On the left reel 32L, a “replay” symbol as the second RT transition symbol is arranged at a position separated from the “bell” symbol as the third RT transition symbol by one symbol downstream. In the right reel 32R, a “replay” symbol as the second RT transition symbol is arranged at a position separated by one symbol upstream from the “bell” symbol as the third RT transition symbol. Further, on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, “bell” symbols are arranged so that the interval between the symbols of the same kind is 4 symbols or less. With this configuration, when the bell is won, the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the first line L1 and the second RT transition symbol is the third line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It can be stopped on L3. As a result, when the bell is won, if the current gaming state is the normal gaming state or the second RT state, the gaming state can be shifted to the third RT state, and the gaming state at that time is the first RT state. If there is, the gaming state can be shifted to the second RT state. Furthermore, with this configuration, fairness can be ensured regardless of the player's game knowledge and the like.

  Here, as an example, consider a configuration in which a “replay” symbol is arranged at number 18 instead of number 17 of the left reel 32L. In such a configuration, if the left stop switch 42 is operated while the symbols 13 to 17 of the left reel 32L have reached the lower stage in the situation where the bell is won, the third RT symbol is obtained. While the “bell” symbol stops at the upper stage, the “replay” symbol which is the second RT symbol does not stop at the lower stage. That is, in such a configuration, when a bell is won in the first RT state, an event that does not shift to the second RT state may occur depending on the operation timing of the left stop switch 42. This is because the transition probability to the third RT state between the player who knows the configuration from the first RT state through the second RT state to the third RT state and the player who does not know the configuration. There is a possibility that a difference will occur. The player who has grasped the above-described configuration, presses the left stop switch 42 when the symbols 13 to 17 of the left reel 32L have not reached the lower stage under the first RT state in order to surely shift to the second RT state. While assumed to be operated, a player who does not grasp the above-described configuration, presses the left stop switch 42 when the symbols 13 to 17 of the left reel 32L reach the lower stage under the first RT state. This is because there is a possibility of operation. On the other hand, in the configuration in which the second RT transition symbol and the third RT transition symbol are arranged on each of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R under a predetermined regularity as in the present embodiment, the above concerns can be preferably eliminated. Therefore, fairness can be ensured regardless of the game knowledge of the player.

(Third embodiment)
In the second embodiment, by changing the priority of the active line for confirming the stop symbol depending on the game state, the transition destination of the game state changes even if the same stop appearance, By changing the search line depending on the gaming state, it is possible to adopt a configuration in which the transition destination of the gaming state changes even if the same stopping point. Therefore, in the following, this configuration will be described in detail. Note that the same reference numerals are assigned to the same components as those in the second embodiment, and the description thereof is omitted.

  FIG. 29 (a) is a diagram showing a combination of symbols for winning and a privilege given when winning, and FIG. 29 (b) is a stop symbol for each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. And a game state transition destination. In the present embodiment, in addition to each winning mode in the second embodiment, a second replay is set. When the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M and the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R are stopped on the active line, a second replay prize is awarded and a replay privilege is given. . The combination of the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol is set as the first RT transition symbol.

  In the present embodiment, the first transition process S1302, the second transition process S1304, and the third transition process S1306 in the RT state process are different from those in the second embodiment, and will be described.

  First, the correspondence between the lottery result of the winning combination when the BB and RB are not won and the result of stopping the RT transition symbol will be described.

  The case where no combination is won and the case where a combination other than the second replay is won are the same as those in the second embodiment. In other words, when no winning combination is won, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol as the first RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3. If the bell is won, the third RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1, and the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol, which is the first RT transition symbol, stops on the second line L2. The second RT transition symbol stops on the line L3. When the re-game is won, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol, which is the first RT transition symbol, stops on the first line L1. When a watermelon is won, if a watermelon winning is established on the third line L3, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol, which is the first RT transition symbol, stops on the first line L1, and the first line When the watermelon winning is achieved on L1, the “red 7” symbol or the “white 7” symbol as the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3, and when the watermelon winning is not achieved, the third line L3 The “Red 7” symbol or the “White 7” symbol, which is the 1RT transition symbol, stops.

  When the second regame is won, in the stop information setting process and the stop information second setting process, the “replay” symbol of the middle reel 32M is in the middle so that the “replay” symbol of the left reel 32L stops in the upper stage. Stop information is set so that the “watermelon” symbol of the right reel 32R stops at the lower stage. As described above, the “replay” symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M so that the interval between the same symbols is 4 symbols or less, and the interval between the same symbols on the right reel 32R is 4 symbols or less. "Watermelon" design is arranged so that For this reason, when the second regame is won, for example, as shown in FIG. 29 (c), the second regame prize is received on the first line L1 regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Will be established. Here, the combination of the “replay” symbol, the “replay” symbol, and the “watermelon” symbol is also the first RT transition symbol, so when the second replay is won, the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set. Regardless, the first RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1.

  The second re-game is a role that is determined to be true only when the gaming state is the second RT state. In other words, in the lottery tables of the normal gaming state lottery table, the first RT state lottery table, and the third RT state lottery table, the second re-game is set as the winning combination as in the second embodiment. The index value IV is not set, and only in the second RT state lottery table, the index value IV set for the second replay is set as the winning combination. FIG. 30 is a second RT state lottery table selected in the second RT state of “setting 3”. In the second RT state lottery table, the second replay is set as the winning combination with the index value IV = 6, and 46727 is set as the point value PV for the index value IV = 6. For this reason, in the second RT state, the replay is won with a probability of about 1 / 7.3, the bell is won with a probability of about 1/10, and the watermelon is won with a probability of about 1/25, BB is won with a probability of about 1/200, RB is won with a probability of about 1/200, and the second replay is won with a probability of about 1 / 1.4. In the second RT state, an event that does not win any combination does not occur, and any of the above combinations is always won.

  In the first transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 31, it is determined in step S1701 whether or not the bonus winning flag is set. The process ends. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1702, and the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stopped on the third line L3 are grasped. In step S1703, it is determined whether any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol has stopped. If no RT transition symbol is stopped, this process is terminated as it is. If any RT transition symbol is stopped, the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area in step S1704. Set to 106c. In a succeeding step S1705, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, this process is ended as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, it means that the third RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line and the gaming state has shifted to the third RT state, so that the remaining game number counter is set to 50 in step S1706. Is set and the process is terminated.

  In the second transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 32, it is determined in step S1801 whether or not a bonus winning flag is set. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1802, and the stop symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R stopped on the third line L3 are grasped. In step S1803, it is ascertained whether any of the first RT transition symbols to the third RT transition symbols has stopped, and if any RT transition symbol has not stopped, the present process is terminated. If any RT transition symbol is stopped, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1804, and the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S1805. In a succeeding step S1806, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter in step S1807, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1801 that the bonus winning flag is set, the first RT setting flag is cleared in step S1808, and this process ends.

  If the bell is won, the second RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. If the winning lottery result is other than the bell winner, the first RT transition symbol is displayed on the third line L3. Stop or no RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3. For this reason, in the second transition process, a negative determination is always made in step S1806.

  In the third transition process, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 33, it is determined in step S1901 whether or not a bonus winning flag is set. If the bonus winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S1902, and the stop symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stopped on the first line L1 is grasped. In step S1903, it is ascertained whether any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol has stopped, and if any RT transition symbol has not stopped, this processing is terminated as it is. If any RT transition symbol is stopped, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1904, and the corresponding RT setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c in step S1905. In a succeeding step S1906, it is determined whether or not the third RT setting flag is set. If the third RT setting flag is not set, the process is terminated as it is. If the third RT setting flag is set, 50 is set in the remaining game number counter in step S1907, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S1901 that the bonus winning flag has been set, the second RT setting flag is cleared in step S1908, and the process ends.

  Next, the flow of game state transition will be described.

  When the BB state or the RB state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, when BB and RB are not won, the stop symbol on the third line L3 is grasped in the first transition process. The situation in which the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3 is a case where no winning combination is won, a case where a watermelon is won and a watermelon winning is not established on the third line L3 (that is, A case where a watermelon prize is established on the first line L1 and a case where a watermelon prize is not established). When these situations occur, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. As a situation where the second RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3, there is a case where a bell is won. When the bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. When a watermelon is won and a watermelon prize is won on the third line L3, or when a replay is won, the RT transition symbol stops on another active line, but it stops on the third line L3 Therefore, the gaming state remains the normal gaming state.

  In the 1st RT state, when BB and RB are not elected, the stop design on the 3rd line L3 is grasped in the 1st change processing. As a situation where the second RT transition symbol stops on the third line L3, there is a case where a bell is won. When the bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. If you win a watermelon and win a watermelon on the 3rd line L3, or if you win a replay, the RT transition symbol will not stop on the 3rd line L3 and you will win any role If not, and if the watermelon is won and the watermelon winning is not established on the third line L3, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the third line L3. For this reason, in these situations, the gaming state remains in the first RT state. That is, only when the bell is won, the gaming state shifts from the first RT state to the second RT state.

  In the 2nd RT state, when BB and RB are not elected, the stop design on the 1st line L1 is grasped in the 1st change processing. The situation in which the first RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1 is a case where a re-game is won, a case where a watermelon is won and a watermelon winning is established on the third line L3, and a case where a second re-game is won There is a case. When these situations occur, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. As a situation where the third RT transition symbol stops on the first line L1, there is a case where a bell is won. When the bell is won, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state. If the winning combination is not won, and if the watermelon is won and the watermelon winning is not established on the third line L3, the RT transition symbol stops on the other active line. Since it does not stop on the line L1, the gaming state remains in the second RT state.

  As described above, in such a configuration, in order to shift the gaming state from the first RT state to the third RT state, first, the player wins the bell, and then does not win the re-game and the second re-game. It is necessary to win the bell again without establishing a watermelon prize on the 3rd line L3. In addition, in order to shift the gaming state from the normal gaming state to the third RT state, the first game that has transitioned to the normal gaming state wins the bell or if the watermelon is won, the third line L3 wins the watermelon prize. It is necessary to win the bell before it is dismissed while establishing.

  According to the embodiment described above in detail, in addition to the effects described in the above embodiments, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In the normal gaming state and the first RT state, the type of the RT transition symbol stopped on the third line L3 is determined, and in the second RT state, the type of the RT transition symbol stopped on the first line L1 is determined. In this way, by adopting a configuration in which the effective line for determining the type of RT transition symbol changes depending on the gaming state at that time, it becomes possible to change the gaming state to be transitioned even if the same stop appearance. . In addition, by adopting a configuration in which only one effective line is determined as the type of the RT transition symbol that has stopped, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration of the RT state processing and to reduce the processing time required for the RT state processing. It becomes possible to shorten.

(Fourth embodiment)
In each of the above-described embodiments, the transition timing to the third RT state is based on the lottery value that wins the bell, that is, the transition timing to the third RT state is based on the lottery value of 1. It is also possible to adopt a configuration based on this. Therefore, in the following, this configuration will be described in detail. Since the basic configuration is the same as that of the first embodiment, only differences will be described.

  FIG. 34 is a diagram showing a stop symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R and a game state transition destination in the present embodiment. When the “red 7” symbol or “white 7” symbol of the left reel 32L stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. When the “watermelon” symbols on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state. When the “bell” symbol of each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R stops on the active line, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state.

  In the present embodiment, the second transition process S705 in the RT state process is different from the first embodiment. More specifically, in the first embodiment, it is determined whether or not the RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line in the order of the second RT transition symbol → the third RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol. In the embodiment, it is determined whether or not the RT transition symbol has stopped on the active line in the order of the second RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol → the third RT transition symbol.

  Next, the flow of game state transition will be described.

  When the BB state or the RB state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  In the normal gaming state, when BB and RB are not won, the first transition process is performed to check the stop symbols in the order of the third RT transition symbol → the second RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol and shift to the corresponding RT state. I do. The event that the 3rd RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the bell is won, and the event that the 2nd RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the watermelon is won and the watermelon winning This is the case. If the lottery result of the combination is other than the bell win and the watermelon winning is not established, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the active line. In other words, in the normal gaming state, when a bell winning is established in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, and a watermelon winning is established in the first game that has transitioned to the normal gaming state. In this case, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and if the bell winning and the watermelon winning are not established in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state.

  In the first RT state, when BB and RB are not won, the second transition process is performed to check the stop symbols in the order of the second RT transition symbol → the first RT transition symbol → the third RT transition symbol and shift to the corresponding RT state. I do. The event that the second RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when a watermelon is won and a watermelon winning is established, and if the result of the lottery is other than a watermelon winning, When the watermelon winning is not established, the first RT transition symbol stops on the active line. That is, in the first RT state, when the watermelon winning can be established, the gaming state shifts to the second RT state, and when the watermelon winning cannot be established, the first RT state continues. That is, in the first RT state, even if the bell is won, the gaming state does not shift to the third RT state, but the first RT state continues.

  In the 2nd RT state, when BB and RB are not elected, in the third transition process, the stop symbol is confirmed in the order of the 3rd RT transition symbol → the 2nd RT transition symbol → the 1st RT transition symbol, and the process of shifting to the corresponding RT state I do. The event that the 3rd RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the bell is won, and the event that the 2nd RT transition symbol stops on the active line occurs when the watermelon is won and the watermelon winning This is the case. If the lottery result of the combination is other than the bell win and the watermelon winning is not established, the first RT transition symbol is stopped on the active line. In other words, in the second RT state, when the bell winning is achieved, the gaming state shifts to the third RT state, and when the bell winning and the watermelon winning are not achieved, the gaming state shifts to the first RT state. When the watermelon winning is established, the second RT state continues.

  The third RT state ends when 50 games are played under the third RT state and when BB or RB is won. When the third RT state ends, the gaming state shifts to the normal gaming state.

  As described above, in the case of the slot machine 10, in order to shift the gaming state to the third RT state, the bell is won in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, or the bell is played in the next game in which a watermelon winning is established. Needs to be won.

  According to the embodiment described above in detail, in addition to the effects described in the above embodiments, the following excellent effects can be obtained.

  In order to shift the gaming state to the third RT state, it is necessary to win the bell in the first game that has shifted to the normal gaming state, or to win the bell in the next game in which a watermelon prize has been established. With this configuration, the game is played while expecting that a watermelon prize will be established, and at the next game after the watermelon prize is established, the player will win the bell (becoming a bell prize). It is possible to play a game. As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

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

  (1) In the first and third embodiments, the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol are all determined in a predetermined order in each transition process. However, one RT transition symbol is stopped or not. It is good also as a structure which discriminate | determines only, and it is good also as a structure which discriminate | determines the stop presence or absence of two RT transition symbols.

  For example, in the first embodiment, in the second transition process, it is determined only whether or not the second RT transition symbol is stopped, and when it is determined that the second RT transition symbol is not stopped, the present process is terminated as it is. . Even in such a configuration, when the bell is won under the first RT state, the gaming state is shifted to the second RT state, and when the bell is not won under the first RT state, the first RT state is reached. Can be continued. Therefore, it can be expected that the same effect as the first embodiment is achieved.

  (2) In the fourth embodiment, the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol are all determined in a predetermined order in each transition process. However, as in the second embodiment, It is good also as a structure from which the priority of the effective line which confirms a stop symbol changes with game states. Moreover, it is good also as a structure where a search line changes with game states like the said 3rd Embodiment.

  (3) In each of the above embodiments, when a bell is won, a plurality of RT transition symbols are stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. However, when a re-game is won In addition, a plurality of RT transition symbols may be stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, or the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 may be used when no winning combination is won. Regardless, a plurality of RT transition symbols may be stopped on the active line. In other words, if the plurality of RT transition symbols are stopped on the effective line when the winning lottery result is a predetermined result, it can be expected that the same effects as those of the above-described embodiments are achieved.

  (4) In each of the above embodiments, when a bell is won, a plurality of RT transition symbols are stopped on the active line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, but when a watermelon is won In this way, the number of RT transition symbols that stop on the effective line may be changed according to the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

  (5) In each of the above embodiments, any one of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol is stopped on the active line regardless of the winning lottery result, but the winning lottery result is a predetermined result. Only when it becomes, it is good also as a structure in which either the 1st RT transition symbol-the 3rd RT transition symbol stop on an effective line.

  For example, in the first embodiment, when a re-game is won, any of the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol may not be stopped on the active line.

  (6) In each of the above embodiments, the first RT transition symbol to the third RT transition symbol all stop on the active line when the bell is won, but the first RT transition symbol when the bell is won It suffices if at least two of the third RT transition symbols stop on the active line.

  For example, in the first embodiment, when the bell is won, the state shifts to the second RT state or the third RT state, but does not shift to the first RT state. For this reason, the stop event at the time of winning the bell is a stop event in which the second RT transition symbol and the third RT transition symbol stop on the active line while the first RT transition symbol does not stop on the active line. In addition, it can be expected that the same effects as the above-described embodiment can be obtained.

  (7) In each of the above embodiments, it is configured to determine whether or not the RT transition symbol is stopped on a predetermined effective line. However, a plurality of combination lines different from the effective line are included in a visible range from the display window. It is good also as a structure which sets and discriminate | determines whether RT transition symbol stopped to these some combination lines.

  (8) In the above embodiments, the combination of symbols for which winning is established is an example, and is not limited to the combination of symbols. In addition, the number of symbol combinations for winning a prize is also arbitrary.

  (9) In the above embodiment, the slot machine having the BB state and the RB state has been described. However, the present invention is not limited to such a configuration. Alternatively, it may be a slot machine having other gaming states such as a CB state.

  (10) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not a start command is generated after three medals are bet. However, even after one bet or two bets, the start command is issued. It goes without saying that it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred.

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

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

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

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

Gaming machines Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
Based on the fact that the first specific picture (second RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, first transition means (second RT of the main controller 101) that transitions the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (second RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1004),
Based on the fact that the second specific picture (the third RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, the second transition means (the third RT of the main controller 101) that shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state (third RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1104),
Stop control means (main control device) for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that both the first specific picture and the second specific picture become a specific stop output (stop output at the time of winning the bell) that stops at the effective position 101 stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 at the time of winning the bell,
A game state discriminating means (game state discriminating function S702, S704, S706, etc. of the main control device 101) for discriminating the game state;
Transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific game state and the second specific game state to shift to based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached (the first transfer processing function of the main control device 101) S703, second transition processing function S705, third transition processing function S705),
The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the transition destination determining means changes a gaming state to be shifted based on a determination result of the gaming state determination means.

  According to this gaming machine, there are cases where the first specific design and the second specific design both stop at an effective position, and in the case of a specific stop result, depending on the determination result of the gaming state The gaming state to be changed changes. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stopping point, and to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the game characteristics.

  1. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1, the stop control means stops the cyclic display of the pattern so as to be the specific stop result when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific lottery result (bell winning). To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when a lottery result of a combination becomes a specific lottery result, a specific stoppage is made. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred in spite of the same lottery result, and it is possible to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  2. gaming machine The gaming machine 2 includes predetermined game state transition means (such as the first RT setting flag set processing function S908 of the main controller 101) for shifting the game state to a predetermined game state (first RT state), and the transition destination determination means includes: When the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the predetermined gaming state, it is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the first specific gaming state. If it is indicated, the game machine is determined to shift to the second specific game state.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific stop appearance is made under a predetermined gaming state, the game state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, and when a specific stop appearance is made under the first specific gaming state, The state shifts to the second specific gaming state. In such a configuration, in order to shift to the second specific gaming state, first, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result, and before the first specific gaming state ends, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result again. There is. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine4. In the gaming machine 3, the transition destination determining means determines whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position when the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the predetermined gaming state. If the second specific picture is determined with priority over whether or not it has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determining means indicates the first specific gaming state, the second specific picture is A gaming machine that determines whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position in preference to whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the specific stop result is reached, if the determination result of the game state determination means indicates the predetermined game state, whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position is determined as the second. If the determination is prioritized over whether or not the specific pattern has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the first specific gaming state, whether or not the second specific pattern has stopped at the effective position It is determined whether or not the first specific picture is prioritized over whether or not the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position. In this way, by changing the pattern to be preferentially determined according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  Gaming machine5. In the gaming machine 3, the transition destination determining means determines whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position when the determination result of the gaming state determining means indicates the predetermined gaming state. And determining to shift to the first specific gaming state based on determining that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first specific gaming state. The second specific design is determined whether or not the second specific design has stopped at the effective position, and the second specific design is determined based on the determination that the second specific design has stopped at the effective location. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined to shift to a gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when the specific stoppage is reached, if the determination result of the game state determination means indicates the predetermined game state, it is determined whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. In addition, if it is determined that the first specific gaming state is to be shifted to the first specific gaming state based on the determination that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the first specific gaming state. Then, it is determined whether or not the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and based on the determination that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, it is determined to shift to the second specific game state. In this way, by changing the pattern to be discriminated according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  Gaming machine6. In any one of the gaming machines 3 to 5, the predetermined gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined pattern (first RT transition symbol) is stopped at the effective position. And when the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined lottery result (bell non-winning), a second stop control means (main control unit) stops the cyclic display of the pattern so that the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position. A gaming machine comprising a stop information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210) when the control device 101 is not elected to bell.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the predetermined lottery result, the predetermined picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of a role becomes a specific lottery result, it becomes possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the role will become the specific lottery result before becoming the predetermined lottery result. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine7. In any one of the gaming machines 3 to 5, the predetermined gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined pattern (first RT transition symbol) is stopped at the effective position. If the lottery result of the combination does not become the specific lottery result, second stop control means (main control device 101) for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position. A stop information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210) when the bell is not won.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination does not become the specific lottery result, the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine8. In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, the transition destination determination unit is configured to perform the first identification when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is a first determination result (determination result indicating that it is in the first RT state). It is determined whether or not the design has stopped at the effective position in preference to whether or not the second specific design has stopped at the effective position, and is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state, If the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the second determination result (determination result indicating that it is in the second RT state), the first specific pattern indicates whether or not the second specific pattern has stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine characterized in that determination is made in preference to whether or not the vehicle has stopped at the effective position, and it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when the specific stop result is reached, if the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, whether or not the first specific pattern has stopped at the effective position is determined. If the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the second determination result, it is determined whether or not the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position. The determination is made with priority over whether or not the picture has stopped at the effective position. In this way, by changing the pattern to be preferentially determined according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  8. gaming machine In the gaming machine 1 or the gaming machine 2, the transition destination determination unit is configured to perform the first identification when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is a first determination result (determination result indicating that it is in the first RT state). It is determined whether or not the picture has stopped at the effective position, and it is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state based on the determination that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. When the determination result of the state determination means is the second determination result (determination result indicating the second RT state), it is determined whether or not the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the second A gaming machine, characterized in that it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state based on the determination that the specific picture has stopped at the effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the specific stop result is reached, if the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, it is determined whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, If it is determined that the first specific gaming state is to be shifted to the first specific gaming state based on the determination that the first specific pattern has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the second determination result, the second specific pattern is It is determined whether or not it has stopped at the effective position, and based on the determination that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state. In this way, by changing the pattern to be discriminated according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  Gaming machine 10. A gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 1 to 9, wherein a picture that becomes a transition trigger of a gaming state stops at the effective position regardless of a lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, the picture that becomes a trigger for the transition of the gaming state stops at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift the gaming state at each gaming time, and it is possible to diversify gaming characteristics.

Gaming machine 11. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
Effective position setting means (effective line setting processing function S207 of the main control device 101) capable of setting a plurality of effective positions;
Based on the fact that the first specific picture (second RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, first transition means (second RT of the main controller 101) that transitions the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (second RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1505),
Based on the fact that the second specific picture (the third RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, the second transition means (the third RT of the main controller 101) that shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state (third RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1605),
Stop the cyclic display of the picture so that the first specific picture stops at one valid position and the second specific picture stops at another valid position (stop stop when winning the bell) Stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 when the main controller 101 wins a bell),
A game state discriminating means (game state discriminating function S1301, S1303, S1305, etc. of the main control device 101) for discriminating the game state;
Transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific game state and the second specific game state to shift to based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached (the first transfer processing function of the main control device 101) S1302, second transition processing function S1304, third transition processing function S1306),
When the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result (determination result indicating the first RT state), the transition destination determination unit is stopped at the first effective position (third line L3). It is determined that the type of the game is prioritized over the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position (first line L1) and the game state is shifted to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position. If the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the second determination result (determination result indicating the second RT state), the pattern type stopped at the second effective position is stopped at the first effective position. The gaming machine is characterized in that it is determined in preference to the type of the picture that has been made, and it is determined to shift to a specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, there is a case where the first specific picture stops at one effective position and the second specific picture stops at another effective position. If the result of the game state determination means is the first determination result when the specific stop appearance is reached, the type of the pattern stopped at the first effective position is changed to the type of the pattern stopped at the second effective position. If the determination result of the game state determination means is the second determination result, it is determined that the determination is made to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position. The type of the picture stopped at the effective position is determined in preference to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position. . In this way, by changing the priority of the effective position for discriminating the type of the picture according to the gaming state at that time, it becomes possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if it is the same stop appearance. Can be diversified.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the game characteristics.

  Gaming machine 12. In the gaming machine 11, when the lottery result of the combination is a specific lottery result (bell winning), the stop control means stops the cyclic display of the pattern so as to be the specific stop result. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when a lottery result of a combination becomes a specific lottery result, a specific stoppage is made. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred in spite of the same lottery result, and it is possible to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  Gaming machine 13. In the gaming machine 12, the specific stop event is a stop event in which the first specific image stops at the first effective position and the second specific image stops at the second effective position. A gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, at the specific stop appearance, the first specific picture stops at the first effective position and the second specific picture stops at the second effective position. With this configuration, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific lottery result, if the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, the gaming state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, and the game If the determination result of the state determination means is the second determination result, the gaming state can be shifted to the second specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to change the gaming state to be shifted according to the gaming state at that time.

  Gaming machine 14. The gaming machine 13 includes predetermined gaming state transition means (such as the first RT setting flag set processing function S1404 of the main control device 101) for shifting the gaming state to a predetermined gaming state (first RT state), and the first determination result is obtained. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a discrimination result indicating the predetermined gaming state, and the second discrimination result is a discrimination result indicating the first specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific stop appearance is made under a predetermined gaming state, the game state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, and when a specific stop appearance is made under the first specific gaming state, The state shifts to the second specific gaming state. In such a configuration, in order to shift to the second specific gaming state, first, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result, and before the first specific gaming state ends, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result again. There is. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 15. In the gaming machine 14, the predetermined gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined pattern (first RT transition pattern) is stopped at the effective position. If the lottery result is a predetermined lottery result (bell non-winning), second stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position (bell non-winning of the main control device 101) A game machine comprising a stop information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the predetermined lottery result, the predetermined picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of a role becomes a specific lottery result, it becomes possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the role will become the specific lottery result before becoming the predetermined lottery result. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 16. In the gaming machine 14, the predetermined gaming state transition means shifts the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that a predetermined pattern (first RT transition pattern) is stopped at the effective position. If the lottery result is not the specific lottery result, second stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position (stop when the main control device 101 is not elected to bell) A gaming machine comprising an information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination does not become the specific lottery result, the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 17. A gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machine 11 to gaming machine 16, wherein a picture that triggers a transition of a gaming state stops at the effective position regardless of the lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, the picture that becomes a trigger for the transition of the gaming state stops at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift the gaming state at each gaming time, and it is possible to diversify gaming characteristics.

Gaming machine 18. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
Effective position setting means (effective line setting processing function S207 of the main control device 101) capable of setting a plurality of effective positions;
Based on the fact that the first specific picture (second RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, first transition means (second RT of the main controller 101) that transitions the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (second RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1805),
Based on the fact that the second specific picture (the third RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, the second transition means (the third RT of the main controller 101) that shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state (third RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1905),
Stop the cyclic display of the picture so that the first specific picture stops at one valid position and the second specific picture stops at another valid position (stop stop when winning the bell) Stop control means (stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 when the main controller 101 wins a bell),
A game state discriminating means (game state discriminating function S1301, S1303, S1305, etc. of the main control device 101) for discriminating the game state;
Transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific game state and the second specific game state to shift to based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached (the first transfer processing function of the main control device 101) S1302, second transition processing function S1304, third transition processing function S1306),
When the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result (determination result indicating the first RT state), the transition destination determination unit is stopped at the first effective position (third line L3). And determining that the game state discriminating means shifts to a specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and the discrimination result of the gaming state discrimination means is the second discrimination result (the second RT state). A determination result) indicating that the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position is determined, and it is determined that the game state is shifted to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position. A gaming machine characterized by

  According to this gaming machine, there is a case where the first specific picture stops at one effective position and the second specific picture stops at another effective position. If the result of the specific stoppage is the first determination result, the type of the pattern stopped at the first effective position is determined and the stop is performed at the first effective position. If it is decided to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the selected picture, and the discrimination result of the gaming state discrimination means is the second discrimination result, the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position is discriminated and the second It is determined to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the effective position. In this way, by changing the effective position for discriminating the type of pattern according to the gaming state at that time, it becomes possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if it is the same stop appearance, and diversification of gaming characteristics Can be achieved.

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the game characteristics.

  Gaming machine 19. In the gaming machine 18, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific lottery result (bell winning), the stop control means stops the cyclic display of the pattern so as to be the specific stop result. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when a lottery result of a combination becomes a specific lottery result, a specific stoppage is made. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred in spite of the same lottery result, and it is possible to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  Gaming machine 20. In the gaming machine 19, the specific stop appearance is a stop appearance in which the first specific design stops at the first effective position and the second specific design stops at the second effective position. A gaming machine.

  According to this gaming machine, at the specific stop appearance, the first specific picture stops at the first effective position and the second specific picture stops at the second effective position. With this configuration, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the specific lottery result, if the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, the gaming state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, and the game If the determination result of the state determination means is the second determination result, the gaming state can be shifted to the second specific gaming state. Therefore, it is possible to change the gaming state to be shifted according to the gaming state at that time.

  Gaming machine 21. The gaming machine 20 includes predetermined game state transition means (such as the first RT setting flag set processing function S1704 of the main controller 101) for shifting the gaming state to a predetermined gaming state (first RT state), and the first determination result is obtained. A gaming machine characterized in that it is a discrimination result indicating the predetermined gaming state, and the second discrimination result is a discrimination result indicating the first specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific stop appearance is made under a predetermined gaming state, the game state is shifted to the first specific gaming state, and when a specific stop appearance is made under the first specific gaming state, The state shifts to the second specific gaming state. In such a configuration, in order to shift to the second specific gaming state, first, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result, and before the first specific gaming state ends, the lottery result of the combination needs to be the specific lottery result again. There is. Therefore, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 22. In the gaming machine 21, the predetermined gaming state transition means is configured to shift the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that the predetermined pattern (first RT transition pattern) is stopped at the effective position. Second stop control means (main control) for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position when the lottery result of this becomes a predetermined lottery result (re-game win, second re-game win) A gaming machine comprising a stop information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210) at the time of re-game winning of the device 101 or at the time of second re-game winning.

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination becomes the predetermined lottery result, the predetermined picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, when the lottery result of a role becomes a specific lottery result, it becomes possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the role will become the specific lottery result before becoming the predetermined lottery result. It becomes possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 23. In the gaming machine 21, the predetermined gaming state transition means is configured to shift the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that the predetermined pattern (first RT transition pattern) is stopped at the effective position. If the lottery result is not the specific lottery result, second stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the predetermined picture stops at the effective position (stop when the main control device 101 is not elected to bell) A gaming machine comprising an information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination does not become the specific lottery result, the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to play a game while expecting that the lottery result of the combination will be the specific lottery result continuously, and it is possible to suppress monotonization of the game.

  Gaming machine 24. The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 18 to 23, wherein a picture that triggers a transition of a gaming state stops at the effective position regardless of the lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, the picture that becomes a trigger for the transition of the gaming state stops at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift the gaming state at each gaming time, and it is possible to diversify gaming characteristics.

  Gaming machine 25. In any one of the gaming machine 18 to the gaming machine 24, the transition destination determination unit determines the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result. A gaming machine characterized by not discriminating, and when the discrimination result of the gaming state discrimination means is the second discrimination result, the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position is not discriminated.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result, the type of the pattern stopped at the second effective position is not determined, and the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the second determination result. In the case of the discrimination result, the type of the pattern stopped at the first effective position is not discriminated. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration relating to the transition of the gaming state, and it is possible to shorten the processing time.

Gaming machine 26. Circulation display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns (designs);
Start operation means (start lever 41, first to third credit insertion switches 56 to 58) operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means (lottery processing function of the main control device 101) for lottery of the role;
Stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
Based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective lot (effective line) formed a predetermined combination (such as a combination of small role symbols) and stopped, In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege (medal payout processing S211 of the main control device 101, BB state processing S213, etc.)
Based on the fact that the first specific picture (the first RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, the first transition means (the first RT of the main controller 101) that shifts the gaming state to the first specific gaming state (first RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1011 etc.),
Based on the fact that the second specific picture (the third RT transition pattern) has stopped at the effective position, the second transition means (the third RT of the main controller 101) that shifts the gaming state to the second specific gaming state (third RT state). Setting flag set processing function S1104),
Stop control means (main control device) for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that both the first specific picture and the second specific picture become a specific stop output (stop output at the time of winning the bell) that stops at the effective position 101 stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210 at the time of winning the bell,
When the lottery result of the combination becomes a predetermined lottery result (watermelon winning), second stop control means (main control) for stopping the cyclic display of the pattern so that the predetermined pattern (second RT transition symbol) stops at the effective position Stop information setting processing function S310 and reel control processing function S210) at the time of winning the watermelon of the device 101,
Third transition means (second RT setting flag set processing function S1004 of the main control device 101) for transitioning the gaming state to the predetermined gaming state (second RT state) based on the predetermined picture being stopped at the effective position;
A game state discriminating means (game state discriminating function S702, S704, S706, etc. of the main control device 101) for discriminating the game state;
Transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific game state and the second specific game state to shift to based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached (the first transfer processing function of the main control device 101) S703, second transition processing function S705, third transition processing function S705),
The transition destination determining means changes the gaming state to be shifted based on the determination result of the gaming state determination means, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means indicates the predetermined gaming state, It is determined that the gaming state is to be transferred to the second specific gaming state, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is a first determination result indicating a gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state (a determination result indicating that it is a first RT state) ), It is determined to shift the gaming state to the first specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, there are cases where the first specific design and the second specific design both stop at an effective position, and in the case of a specific stop result, depending on the determination result of the gaming state The gaming state to be changed changes. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stopping point, and to diversify the gaming characteristics.

  Further, the gaming state shifts to the predetermined gaming state based on the fact that the lottery result of the combination becomes the predetermined lottery result and the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position. And, when the specific stop appearance is made under the predetermined gaming state, the gaming state is shifted to the second specific gaming state, and based on the specific stopping appearance under the gaming state other than the predetermined gaming state. The gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state. In such a configuration, in order to shift to the second specific gaming state, first, in a situation where the lottery result of the role becomes the predetermined lottery result, the predetermined picture is stopped at the effective position, and the specific stop is performed before the predetermined gaming state ends. It is necessary to make the appearance appear. Therefore, it is possible to cause the game to be performed while expecting the specific stop appearance to appear in the game times after the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous. .

  As a result, it is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous by diversifying the game characteristics.

  Gaming machine 27. In the gaming machine 26, when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific lottery result (bell winning), the stop control means stops the cyclic display of the pattern so as to be the specific stop result. To play.

  According to this gaming machine, when a lottery result of a combination becomes a specific lottery result, a specific stoppage is made. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow a game to be played while expecting a specific lottery result in the game times after the lottery result of the role becomes the predetermined lottery result, and suppress the monotonization of the game It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine 28. In the gaming machine 27, the first discrimination result is a discrimination result indicating that the gaming state is the first specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific stoppage is made under the first specific gaming state, the gaming state does not shift to the second specific gaming state but does not shift from the first specific gaming state. In such a configuration, even if the specific stop appearance appears two consecutive times, the gaming state does not shift to the second specific gaming state. As a result, while expecting that the specific stop appearance will appear in the game times after the predetermined pattern stops at the effective position, that is, while expecting the predetermined stop appearance to appear in a predetermined order, the game It is possible to prevent the game from becoming monotonous.

  Gaming machine 29. In the gaming machine 28, when the lottery result of the combination does not become the predetermined lottery result and the specific lottery result, the second cyclic display of the design is stopped so that the first specific design stops at the effective position. A gaming machine comprising stop control means (a stop information setting processing function S310 and a reel control processing function S210 when the main control device 101 does not win a bell).

  According to this gaming machine, when the lottery result of the combination does not become the predetermined lottery result and the specific lottery result, the first specific picture stops at the effective position and the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to allow a game to be played while expecting a specific lottery result to be the next game time of the game times in which the lottery result of the role has become a predetermined lottery result, and to suppress monotonization of the game It becomes possible to do.

  Gaming machine 30. In any one of the gaming machines 26 to 29, when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit indicates the predetermined gaming state, the transition destination determination unit has the second specific picture at the effective position. Whether or not the first specific picture is stopped at the effective position is determined with priority over whether or not the game is stopped, and when the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, A gaming machine, wherein whether or not a specific picture has stopped at the effective position is determined in preference to whether or not the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, when the specific stop result is reached, if the determination result of the game state determination means indicates the predetermined game state, it is determined whether the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position. If the determination is prioritized over whether or not the specific design has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, it is determined whether or not the first specific design has stopped at the effective position. (2) The determination is made with priority over whether or not the specific pattern has stopped at the effective position. In this way, by changing the pattern to be preferentially determined according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  Gaming machine 31. In any one of the gaming machines 26 to 29, when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit indicates the predetermined gaming state, the transition destination determination unit has the second specific picture at the effective position. It is determined whether or not it has stopped, and it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state based on determining that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means Is the first determination result, it is determined whether or not the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and based on the determination that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. A gaming machine characterized in that it is determined to shift to a first specific gaming state.

  According to this gaming machine, when a specific stop appearance is reached, if the determination result of the game state determination means indicates a predetermined game state, it is determined whether or not the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position. At the same time, it is determined that the second specific game state is to be shifted to the second specific game state based on the determination that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position, and the determination result of the game state determination means is the first determination result. It is determined whether or not the picture has stopped at the effective position, and it is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state based on the determination that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position. In this way, by changing the pattern to be discriminated according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  Gaming machine 32. In any one of the gaming machines 26 to 29, the first specific design stops at the first effective position (second line L2) and the second specific position (first line L1). When the second specific picture stops, the transition destination determining means, when the judgment result of the gaming state judging means indicates the predetermined gaming state, the picture of the picture stopped at the second effective position. The type is determined in preference to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and the second specific gaming state is set based on the determination that the second specific picture is stopped at the second effective position. If it is determined to be transferred and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, the pattern type stopped at the first effective position has priority over the pattern type stopped at the second effective position. Discriminate With the gaming machines and determines the first specific pattern is shifting to the first specific game state based on the fact that it is determined to have stopped in the first effective position.

  According to this gaming machine, at the specific stop appearance, the first specific picture stops at the first effective position and the second specific picture stops at the second effective position. If the result of the game state discriminating means indicates a predetermined game state when the specific stop appearance is reached, the picture type stopped at the second effective position is stopped at the first effective position. And determining that the second specific gaming state is to be shifted based on the determination that the second specific picture has stopped at the second effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is If it is the first determination result, the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position is determined with priority over the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position, and the first specific picture is stopped at the first effective position. It is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state based on the determination. As described above, by changing the priority order of the effective positions for determining the type of the picture according to the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even if the same stop appearance.

  In addition, by setting the specific stop event as the stop event in which the first specific image stops at the first effective position and the second specific image stops at the second effective position, the type of the pattern is changed depending on the gaming state at that time. Even when the priority order of the effective positions to be determined is changed, the determination result of the gaming state determination unit and the determination result of the transfer destination determination unit can be uniquely associated.

  Gaming machine 33. In any one of the gaming machines 26 to 29, the first specific design stops at the first effective position (second line L2) and the second specific position (first line L1). When the second specific picture stops, the transition destination determining means, when the judgment result of the gaming state judging means indicates the predetermined gaming state, the picture of the picture stopped at the second effective position. The type is determined, and it is determined that the second specific gaming state is to be shifted based on the determination that the second specific picture is stopped at the second effective position. When the result is the first determination result, the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position is determined, and the first specific game is determined based on the determination that the first specific picture is stopped at the first effective position. State Gaming machine and determines the shifts.

  According to this gaming machine, at the specific stop appearance, the first specific picture stops at the first effective position and the second specific picture stops at the second effective position. If the result of the game state determination means indicates a predetermined game state when the specific stop appearance is reached, the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position is determined, and the second effective position is determined. Based on the fact that the second specific picture is determined to have stopped, it is determined to shift to the second specific gaming state, and if the determination result of the gaming state determination means is the first determination result, it is stopped at the first effective position. While determining the type of the picture, it is determined to shift to the first specific gaming state based on determining that the first specific picture has stopped at the first effective position. In this way, by changing the effective position for discriminating the type of the picture depending on the gaming state at that time, it is possible to change the gaming state to be transferred even for the same stop appearance.

  In addition, by setting the specific stop event as the stop event in which the first specific image stops at the first effective position and the second specific image stops at the second effective position, the type of the pattern is changed depending on the gaming state at that time. Even when the effective position to be determined is changed, the determination result of the gaming state determination unit and the determination result of the transfer destination determination unit can be uniquely associated.

  Gaming machine 34. In the gaming machine 33, when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit indicates the predetermined gaming state, the transition destination determination unit does not determine the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and A gaming machine characterized in that when the discrimination result of the gaming state discrimination means is the first discrimination result, the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position is not discriminated.

  According to this gaming machine, when the determination result of the gaming state determination unit indicates a predetermined gaming state, the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position is not determined, and the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is In the case of the first determination result, the type of the pattern stopped at the second effective position is not determined. By adopting such a configuration, it is possible to simplify the processing configuration relating to the transition of the gaming state, and it is possible to shorten the processing time.

  Gaming machine 35. The gaming machine according to any one of the gaming machines 26 to 34, wherein a picture that triggers a transition of a gaming state stops at the effective position regardless of the lottery result of the combination.

  According to this gaming machine, regardless of the lottery result of the winning combination, the picture that becomes a trigger for the transition of the gaming state stops at the effective position. With such a configuration, it is possible to shift the gaming state at each gaming time, and it is possible to diversify gaming characteristics.

  DESCRIPTION OF SYMBOLS 10 ... Slot machine, 32 ... Reel, 41 ... Start lever, 42-44 ... Stop switch, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch, 63 ... Top lamp, 64 ... Speaker, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit, 81 ... Display control device, 101 ... Main control device, 102 ... CPU.

Claims (3)

Circulation display means for circulating and displaying a plurality of kinds of patterns;
Start operation means operated to start the cyclic display of the pattern;
Lottery means for lottery drawing,
Stop operation means operated to stop the cyclic display of the pattern;
A game provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to the player as a winning combination based on the fact that the winning symbol corresponding to the winning combination won in the effective position formed a predetermined combination and stopped In the machine
Effective position setting means capable of setting a plurality of effective positions;
First transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the first specific gaming state based on the fact that the first specific picture has stopped at the effective position;
Second transition means for transitioning the gaming state to the second specific gaming state based on the fact that the second specific picture has stopped at the effective position;
Stop control means for stopping the cyclic display of the picture so that the first specific picture stops at one effective position and the second specific picture stops at another effective position.
A gaming state discriminating means for discriminating the gaming state;
Transition destination determining means for determining which of the first specific gaming state and the second specific gaming state to transition to based on the fact that the specific stoppage is reached,
When the determination result of the gaming state determination unit is the first determination result, the transition destination determination unit gives priority to the pattern type stopped at the first effective position over the pattern type stopped at the second effective position. If it is determined that the game state is to be shifted to a specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and the determination result of the gaming state determination means is a second determination result, the second effective position The type of the picture stopped at the first effective position is determined in preference to the type of the picture stopped at the first effective position, and it is determined to shift to the specific gaming state corresponding to the type of the picture stopped at the second effective position. A gaming machine characterized by that. 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when the lottery result of the combination becomes a specific lottery result, the stop control unit stops the cyclic display of the pattern so as to become the specific stop result. 3. The specific stop event is a stop event in which the first specific image stops at the first effective position and the second specific image stops at the second effective position. The gaming machine described.

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