JP6012405B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable , and after the variable display unit is variably displayed, the display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In addition, the present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a winning according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units .

  In this type of slot machine, all reels start to rotate at the same time in response to a start operation, and the presence / absence of a winning combination is determined for each winning combination based on a random number for winning lottery. As a result, when one of the winning combinations is won, the symbol positioned at the reference position (for example, any one of the upper, middle and lower positions of the variable display device) when the reel stop operation is detected. The reel is controlled to stop so that the symbol slides within a predetermined maximum number of sliding symbols and a display result corresponding to the winning combination is derived.

  As a method of controlling the stop of the reel in this way, for example, a plurality of types of slips that define the relationship between the reel appearance at the time when the reel stop operation is detected and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the reel exit operation are defined. A technique is known in which a frame number table is stored in advance in a slot machine, a sliding frame number table corresponding to a game situation is selected, and reels are stopped and controlled.

JP 2003-325753 A

  However, the conventional stop control technique has a problem that a large number of data storage capacities are required because it is necessary to prepare a large number of sliding frame number tables for dealing with game situations.

  In particular, in the conventional stop control technology, in order to control the reel to stop so as to approach the expected display result after predicting the final display result of the target from the stop result of some of the reels, In addition, a large number of sliding frame number tables must be prepared, which may further increase the required memory capacity.

  The present invention has been conceived in view of the actual situation, and its purpose is to reduce the data storage capacity necessary for reel stop control while predicting the final display result of the target, and then displaying the expected display result. It is to provide a slot machine capable of stopping and controlling the reels so as to approach.

(1) The present invention includes a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable, and variably displaying the variable display unit, and then stopping the variable display of the variable display unit. In the slot machine (slot machine 1) capable of deriving the display result and generating a winning according to the combination of the display results of a plurality of variable display sections,
A pre-determining means (S2 in FIG. 6) for determining whether or not to allow a winning to occur before the display result is derived;
Stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions, for performing a stop operation for stopping fluctuations in identification information of the variable display portions;
Stop operation detection means (S6, S12, S17 in FIG. 6) for detecting the stop operation of the stop operation means;
A range of a predetermined maximum number of sliding frames using the identification information arranged on the variable display unit as a unit frame when the stop operation of the stop operation means is detected after starting the variation of the identification information on all the variable display units Inside (maximum number of frames that can be pulled in (4 frames excluding symbols at the reference position when detecting a stop operation, 5 frames including the symbols at the reference position), the corresponding reel 2L from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Display of the variable display unit is stopped by stopping the fluctuation of the identification information of the variable display unit corresponding to the stop operation with a maximum stop delay time (for example, 190 milliseconds) until the rotation of 2C and 2R is stopped. Derivation control means (main control unit 41) for performing control for deriving
The derivation control means includes
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit corresponding to the first stop operation after the start of one game is derived, the first stop variable among the winning types that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a winning. Corresponds to the first search for searching for a winning type that can be generated by the combination of the display result of the display unit and the display result of the non-stop variable display unit after the first stop, and the second stop operation following the first stop operation. When the display result of the second stop variable display unit is derived, the display result of the first stop variable display unit and the second stop variable display among the winning types that the pre-determining means allows the generation of winnings. Winning type prediction means (S51 to S59 in FIG. 9) for executing a second search for searching for a winning type that can be generated by a combination of the display result of the unit and the display result of the non-stop variable display unit after the second stop . ,
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit is derived, which variable display unit is the variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, the first stop variable display unit Based on the display result, specific table selection means for selecting a specific table for specifying the number of sliding frames of the identification information of the non-stop variable display portion after the first stop ,
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit is derived, it is specified by the specific table of the non-stop variable display unit after the first stop based on the result of the first search by the winning type prediction means When the first correction for correcting the data of the number of sliding frames and the display result of the second stop variable display unit are derived, the second search is still stopped based on the result of the second search by the winning type predicting means. No slip frame number data correction means (S11 and S16 in FIG. 6, FIG. 11) executes second correction for correcting the data of the number of slip frames specified by the specifying table of the non-stop variable display portion after the second stop . Second and third stop sliding frame number table correction processing),
When the second stop operation is detected after the first stop variable display section is stopped, the identification information based on the data of the number of sliding frames corrected by the first correction by the sliding frame number data correcting means is When the preset reference position of the second stop variable display unit is reached, the variation in the identification information of the second stop variable display unit is stopped, and after the second stop variable display unit is stopped, the second stop operation is performed. When a subsequent third stop operation is detected, the identification information based on the data of the number of sliding frames corrected by the second correction by the sliding frame number data correcting means is a third stop variable corresponding to the third stopping operation. Variable display unit stop control means (S13 and S18 in FIG. 6, FIG. 23 (A)) for stopping the fluctuation of the identification information of the third stop variable display unit when the preset reference position of the display unit is reached. Including.

According to such a configuration, the data on the number of sliding frames specified by the specific table selection unit is not used for the direct stop control, but the data on the number of sliding frames corrected based on the search result of the winning type prediction unit is used. Te for performing re Lumpur stop control, even while allowing reduce the data storage capacity required for the stop control of the reels stop control reel so as to approach to the expected display result on the expected final display results of target It becomes possible.

(2) The winning category prediction means is:
For each symbol arranged on the second stop reel, a winning type that may occur in relation to the display result of the symbol on the first stop reel when it is assumed that the variation of the symbol on the second stop reel has stopped. Search means to perform (S59 in FIG. 9);
Point setting means (S65, S67 in FIG. 9) for setting a point corresponding to a prize type for each symbol of the second stop reel searched by the search means;
The sliding frame number data correcting means is configured to select a symbol of the second stop reel to stop at the reference position from among the symbols in the range of the maximum sliding frame number based on the point size set by the point setting means. Based on the determination result, the slip frame number data corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum slip frame number is corrected (S94, S95 in FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, the symbol that should be given priority to stop according to the size of the point is identified and the sliding frame number data is corrected, so that it is possible to preferentially derive a specific prize type. . In addition, when it is assumed that the variation of the symbols on the second stop reel has stopped, a winning type that can occur in relation to the display result of the symbols on the first stop reel is searched for each symbol arranged on the second stop reel. Therefore, it is possible to identify the winning type that may be derived as the display result without omission.

  (3) The point setting means is a value obtained by adding points according to each winning type when a plurality of winning types are searched by the searching means for one symbol arranged on the second stop reel. Is set (S67 in FIG. 9, FIG. 26A).

  According to such a configuration, since the symbol is preferentially stopped at a position where a winning may be generated by a plurality of types of winning types, the opportunity to derive one of the plurality of types of winning types as a display result is given priority. As a result, the fun of the game can be improved.

(4) The winning category prediction means is:
For each symbol arranged on the second stop reel, a winning type that may occur in relation to the display result of the symbol on the first stop reel when it is assumed that the variation of the symbol on the second stop reel has stopped. Search means to perform (S59 in FIG. 9);
An illegal winning determination means (S60 in FIG. 9) for determining whether or not the winning type searched by the searching means is an illegal winning that does not correspond to the winning type allowed to be generated by the pre-determining means;
Stop prohibition data setting means (S61 in FIG. 9) for setting stop prohibition data corresponding to the symbol of the second stop reel determined to be illegal win by the illegal prize determination means,
The sliding frame number data correction means corrects the sliding frame number data in the sliding frame number table so that the symbol of the second stop reel, for which the stop prohibition data setting unit has set stop prohibition data, does not stop at the reference position. (S94, S95 in FIG. 11, FIG. 21, FIG. 23, FIG. 26, and FIG. 27).

  According to such a configuration, since it is controlled so that the symbol does not stop at the position where the illegal winning is made, it is possible to prevent the illegal winning from occurring.

(5) The winning category prediction means is:
For each symbol arranged on the second stop reel, a winning type that may occur in relation to the display result of the symbol on the first stop reel when it is assumed that the variation of the symbol on the second stop reel has stopped. Search means to perform (S59 in FIG. 9);
Point setting means (S65, S67 in FIG. 9) for setting a point corresponding to a prize type for each symbol of the second stop reel searched by the search means;
In the point setting means, the search means searches for a replay winning type (replays 1 and 2) to which a regame that can be played without using a valuable value (medal, credit) is given. Sometimes the maximum point is set (S65 in FIG. 9),
The sliding frame number data correcting means uses a symbol for stopping the symbol of the second stop reel at the reference position when there is a symbol having a maximum point in the range of the maximum sliding symbol number (FIG. 11). S94).

  According to such a configuration, when the occurrence of a prize according to the prize type of replay is permitted, the prize according to the prize type of replay can be generated in preference to the prize according to any other prize type. It becomes. Thereby, it is possible to prevent the amount of investment of the player per unit time moderately and to prevent the shooting performance from excessively increasing as much as possible.

(6) The winning category predicting means is:
For each symbol arranged on the second stop reel, a winning type that may occur in relation to the display result of the symbol on the first stop reel when it is assumed that the variation of the symbol on the second stop reel has stopped. Search means to perform (S59 in FIG. 9);
Point setting means (S65, S67 in FIG. 9) for setting a point corresponding to a prize type for each symbol of the second stop reel searched by the search means;
The sliding frame number correcting means includes a plurality of points having the same size as the symbol to be stopped at the reference position among the points set corresponding to each of the symbols in the range of the maximum sliding frame number. Sometimes, a symbol to be stopped at the reference position is determined based on a predetermined position search table (virtual position search data table in FIG. 21A) (S93, S97 to S99 in FIG. 11).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to determine which of the same number of symbols should be prioritized and stopped by using the position search table.

(7) The winning category prediction means is:
For each symbol arranged on the second stop reel, a winning type that may occur in relation to the display result of the symbol on the first stop reel when it is assumed that the variation of the symbol on the second stop reel has stopped. Search means to perform (S59 in FIG. 9);
Point setting means (S65, S67 in FIG. 9) for setting a point corresponding to a prize type for each symbol of the second stop reel searched by the search means;
With respect to a prize type in which a game value is paid out to a player due to the occurrence of a prize, a point having a size corresponding to the magnitude of the game value to be paid out is set (FIG. 20).

  According to such a configuration, which winning type should be given priority is determined according to the amount of game value to be paid out, so that the reels can be stopped and controlled by changing the priority order to the winning type having the most payouts. As a result, the player can generate a prize according to the prize type to which the maximum game value is given within the range of the determination result of the prior determination means. As a result, when the generation of a prize is permitted for both a prize type with a large game value and a prize type with a small game value, the player's disadvantage due to the fact that a prize with a prize type with a low game value is given priority. Profits can be prevented as much as possible.

  (8) The sliding frame number data correction means may be configured to detect the second stop reel based on the detection of the second stop operation in a game in which winning is allowed for a plurality of winning types by the predetermining means. When stopping the variation of symbols, the slip of the symbols of the second stop reel created by the stop reel sliding frame number table creating means so that more possibilities of winning among the plurality of winning types remain. The frame number table is corrected ((1) and (3) in FIG. 28 are set as (2) and (4)).

  According to such a configuration, even after the second stop, it is possible to leave more possibilities for winning. Therefore, there are no cases where the number of winning types for which a chance of winning a prize is obtained is limited to a small number in spite of the fact that the occurrence of winnings is allowed for a plurality of winning types, and the disadvantage of the player is reduced. It becomes possible to prevent.

It is a front view showing the whole structure of the slot machine. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence table | surface of the symbol attached | subjected to the reel. It is a figure for demonstrating the technical matter relevant to the kind of winning combination, the symbol combination of a winning combination, and a winning combination. It is a block diagram which shows the whole structure of the control circuit of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the correspondence of the 1st-3rd stop reel set virtually, and the left, middle, and right reel. It is a figure which shows the main flow regarding the stop control of a reel. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 1st stop sliding frame number table preparation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a 2nd 3rd stop time table selection process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating a priority point calculation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd 3rd stop sliding frame number table preparation process. It is a flowchart for demonstrating the 2nd 3rd stop sliding frame number table correction process. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a table number at the time of a 1st stop, a gaming state, a carry-over winning flag, and a winning condition. It is a figure which shows an example of a 1st stop time table. It is a figure which shows an example of the table for conversion. It is a figure which shows an example of a sliding frame number table (before 1st stop). It is a figure which shows an example of the table for a search. It is a figure which shows an example of a structure of the 2nd 3rd stop time table. It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd 3rd stop time table and the slip frame number table produced | generated (for the 2nd stop reel before a 2nd stop). It is a figure which shows an example of the 2nd 3rd stop time table and the sliding frame number table created (for 3rd stop reels before a 2nd stop). It is a figure which shows an example of a priority point table. It is a figure which shows the example of correction | amendment of a virtual position search data table and the number of sliding frames. It is a figure which shows the specific example 1 of reel stop control. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of sliding frames of the 2nd stop reel after a 1st stop (specific example 1). It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of sliding frames of the 3rd stop reel after a 2nd stop (specific example 1). It is a figure which shows the specific example 2 of reel stop control. It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of sliding frames of the 2nd stop reel after a 1st stop (specific example 2). It is a figure which shows the example of a setting of the number of sliding frames of the 3rd stop reel after a 2nd stop (specific example 2). FIG. 10 is a diagram for comparing and explaining the difference in display results before and after correction when the reel is controlled to stop using the second stop sliding frame number table (specific example 2).

  Embodiments of the present invention will be described below. FIG. 1 is a front view showing the overall structure of the slot machine 1 according to this embodiment. FIG. 2 is an arrangement table of symbols attached to the reels.

  Inside the slot machine 1, a plurality of types of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (hereinafter also referred to as a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer periphery are arranged in parallel in the horizontal direction. Thus, a variable display device that can change the display state is configured. As shown in FIG. 1, among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, three consecutive symbols are arranged so that they can be seen from the see-through window 3.

  As shown in FIG. 2, a plurality of types of symbols (identification information) that can identify each of the reels 2 </ b> L, 2 </ b> C, and 2 </ b> R are 21 in order of symbol number and with a predetermined symbol arrangement interval (symbol pitch). It is drawn one by one.

  The symbols drawn on the outer peripheries of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3, respectively. The see-through window 3 constitutes a variable display unit that can visually recognize the design. In particular, the regions of the see-through window 3 corresponding to the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R respectively include a left variable display unit, a middle variable display unit, This is referred to as a right variable display section.

  The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R (left reel 2L, middle reel 2C, and right reel 2R) are rotated by reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R (see FIG. 4) that are respectively provided correspondingly. As a result, the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are displayed in the see-through window 3 while continuously changing. For example, when the reel 2L is rotated, “grape” and “mandarin” corresponding to each symbol number in the order of symbol numbers 0, 1, 2, 3,. , “Replay (Lip)”, “Melon”... “Replay”, “Grape” are repeatedly variably displayed (variable display) on the right variable display section.

  When the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R are stopped, the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is stopped, and three continuous symbols are derived and displayed on the fluoroscopic window 3 as display results. For example, when the rotation of the reel 2C is stopped when the symbols of symbol numbers 13, 14, and 15 are positioned in the lower, middle, and upper stages of the middle variable display section, “Replay” is displayed in the lower section of the middle variable display section. “Grapes” and “strawberry” in the upper row are derived as display results.

  In the present embodiment, stepping motors that make one revolution with a cycle of 168 steps (0 to 167) are used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R has 21 areas divided for each number of steps (8 steps) in which one symbol moves. One of these 21 areas is referred to as “one frame”, and the number of movements (variation number) of the symbols accompanying the rotation of the reel is referred to as “number of frames”. Each of these 21 areas is assigned a symbol number of 0 to 20 (see FIG. 2) from the predetermined “reel origin position” to the reel, and each of the types of symbols shown in FIG. Has been.

  A display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 4) is arranged at a position on the front side (player side) of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. The liquid crystal display 51 has a normally white liquid crystal panel having transparency in a state where no voltage is applied to the liquid crystal element, and a transmissive region 51b corresponding to the see-through window 3 of the display region 51a. The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the see-through window 3.

  In the slot machine 1, a medal is inserted using a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout opening 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a game value owned by the player). One bet switch 5 operated when setting the number of bets for a minute, and using a credit, a specified number of bets determined in accordance with the gaming state within the range (the general game described later in this embodiment) And the MAXBET switch 6 that is operated when setting “3” in the regular bonus, and the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the wagers are settled (used for setting the credits and wagers). Payout switch 10 operated when the medal is returned), start switch 7 operated when starting the game, reels 2L, 2 Display of stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R operated when stopping the rotation of 2R, a credit indicator 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, a gaming status such as a big bonus, an error code, and the like A game auxiliary indicator 12, a payout indicator 13 that displays the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, a 1 BETLED 14 that notifies that the bet number is set to 1 by lighting, and a bet number is set to 2 2BETLED 15 for informing that it has been turned on, 3BETLED 16 for informing that the number of bets is set to 3 by lighting, insertion request LED 17 for informing that a medal can be inserted by lighting, and operation of start switch 7 A start valid LED 18 for notifying that the game start operation is valid, Waiting LED 19 that lights up to indicate that it is in a wait state (a state in which a reel rotation has not started since a certain period of time has elapsed since the start of the previous game), and that a replay game to be described later is on A replaying LED 20 for notification is provided.

  FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing a configuration of the slot machine 1. The slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The gaming state is controlled by the gaming control board 40, the presentation according to the gaming state is controlled by the presentation control board 90, and the power supply board 101 generates the driving power for the electrical components constituting the slot machine 1 and supplies them to each part. .

  The game control board 40 has a single BET switch 5, a MAXBET switch 6, a start switch 7, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, a checkout switch 10, and a reset operation for releasing a stop state by a predetermined key operation. Reel sensors 33L, 33C, and 33R for detecting the reel origin positions provided on the reset switch 23, the inserted medal sensor 31, and the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively, are connected.

  In addition, the game control board 40 includes a credit indicator 11, a game auxiliary indicator 12, a payout indicator 13, 1-3 BET LEDs 14-16, an insertion request LED 17, a start valid LED 18, a waiting LED 19, a replaying LED 20, and a BET switch valid. LED 21, left, middle, right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, either a hopper tank side or a medal payout exit 9 side, which will be described later, provided in the housing 1a with a flow path of medals inserted from the medal insertion part 4 A flow path switching solenoid 30 and reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R for selectively switching to one side are connected, and these electrical components are based on the control of a main control unit 41 (described later) mounted on the game control board 40. Driven.

  The game control board 40 includes a microcomputer having a main CPU 41a, ROM 41b, RAM 41c, and I / O port 41d. The main control unit 41 controls the game, and a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment). Random number generation circuit 42 for generating a random number, sampling circuit 43 for acquiring a random number from the random number generation circuit, and switch detection for detecting a detection signal input from switches connected directly to the game control board 40 or via the power supply board 101 Circuit 44, motor drive circuit 45 that controls the drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of flow path switching solenoid 30, and various displays and LEDs connected to game control board 40 LED drive circuit 47 for controlling, when the power is turned on or the main CPU 4 Reset circuit 48 to provide a reset signal to the main CPU41a is mounted when the initialization command from a is not input. The ROM 41b stores a game control program and various table data used for reel stop control.

  The random number generation circuit 42 is configured by a counter that counts up and updates the value every time a predetermined number of pulses are generated, as will be described later, and the sampling circuit 43 acquires the numerical value counted by the random number generation circuit 42. . The random number generation circuit 42 defines a range of numerical values to be counted for each type of random number, and in the present embodiment, 0 to 65535 is defined as the range. The main CPU 41a sends an instruction to the sampling circuit 43 according to the processing to acquire the numerical value indicated by the random number generation circuit 42 as a random number (this function is hereinafter referred to as a hardware random number function). Random numbers for internal lottery, which will be described later, are processed by software instead of using the random numbers extracted by the hardware random number function as they are.

  The random number for internal lottery may be generated only by a hardware circuit (random number generation circuit 42), or a game control program executed by the main control unit 41 without using the hardware circuit (random number generation circuit 42). It may be generated in software.

  The main CPU 41a also has a function of updating a numerical value of a specific register by a timer interrupt process (main) and acquiring the updated numerical value as a random number (hereinafter, this function is referred to as a software random number function).

  The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. A command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is sent to the effect control board 90 in only one direction via the effect relay board 80, and the command is sent from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. It will never be done.

  The production control board 90 is connected to electrical components such as the liquid crystal display 51, speakers 52 and 53, and the reel LED 54, and these electrical components are based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the production control board 90. Driven.

  When a game is played in the slot machine 1, firstly, a medal is inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 or a bet number is set using a credit (point). In order to use credits, the single BET switch 5 or the MAX BET switch 6 may be operated. When a predetermined number of bets determined according to the gaming state are set, the winning line determined according to the gaming state among the winning lines L1 to L5 (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the start switch 7 is operated. Is in a valid state, that is, a state where the game can be started. When medals are inserted beyond the prescribed number corresponding to the gaming state, the amount is added to the credit.

  The winning line is a line that is set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the perspective windows 3 of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is a winning symbol combination. In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, a winning line L1 (middle line) set across the symbols arranged in the middle stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, and the upper stage of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. A winning line L2 (upper line) set across the arranged symbols, a winning line L3 (lower line) set across the lower symbols of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, the lower row of reels 2L, reel 2C middle stage, reel 2R upper stage, that is, a winning line L4 (upwardly right line) set across the symbols lined up to the right, reel 2L upper stage, reel 2C middle stage, reel 2R lower stage, that is, lower right Five types of pay lines L5 (downwardly descending lines) set across the arranged symbols are defined as the pay lines, and all of the pay lines L1 to L5 are set when a predetermined number of bets are set. That becomes effective.

  When the start switch 7 is operated in a state where the game can be started, the main control unit 41 detects the start operation. Based on the detection of the start operation, the main control unit 41 starts rotating the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R all at once. As a result, the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R continuously vary. When any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result of the symbols of the stopped reels is led to the fluoroscopic window 3. Hereinafter, any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is referred to as “stop operation”.

  The rotation of all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped and the display result of the symbols on each reel is derived, so that one game is finished. In the present embodiment, when the symbol display result of each reel is derived, the corresponding reel is completely stopped. However, instead of this, even when the rotation of the reel is stopped and a symbol display result is derived, the reel may be moved so as to vibrate in the vertical direction. In that case, when the rotation of all reels stops and the display result of the symbols of all reels is derived, the vibration operation of each reel may be stopped, or the vibration operation of each reel may be continued.

  When the display results of the symbols for all reels are derived, the combination of symbols predetermined on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5 is stopped as the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. In some cases, a winning will occur. When a winning occurs, a game value of a size determined according to the winning is given to the player (a predetermined number of medals are paid out or a credit corresponding to this is added).

  If a combination of symbols with payout of medals is arranged on a plurality of activated pay lines, the total number of payouts determined for each combination of symbols arranged on the activated pay line is totaled. The total number of medals is awarded to the player.

  However, an upper limit (15 in the present embodiment) is set for the number of medals or credits awarded in one game, and when the total number exceeds the upper limit, the upper limit number of credits or medals is It is given to the player. In addition, on any of the activated pay lines L1 to L5, if a combination of symbols (big bonus) accompanied by a transition of the gaming state stops as a display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R, a combination of symbols Transition to the gaming state according to.

  In the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment, a winning is achieved when a predetermined combination of symbols is arranged on any winning line of the variable display device 2.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram for explaining the types of winning combinations, symbol combinations of winning combinations, and technical matters related to winning combinations. As for the winning combination, the type of winning combination is determined according to the game status, but the special combination that shifts to the special game (big bonus) by the occurrence of the winning, and the medal payout without the transition to the special game A small role is roughly divided into a replay player who can re-game without requiring a new investment. The small combination and the replay combination are also referred to as a general combination.

  In some cases, the big bonus is denoted as BB, and the regular bonus provided during the big bonus is denoted as RB. In some cases, a big bonus or a regular bonus is simply referred to as a bonus. Furthermore, the big bonus is also called a special game state. In any case, in order to win each winning combination determined according to the gaming state, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set a winning flag corresponding to the winning winning combination in the RAM 41c.

  The special combination includes a big bonus 1 (also referred to as BB1), a big bonus (also referred to as BB2), and a big bonus 3 (also referred to as BB3). Small roles include strawberries, grapes, melons, and special 1-6. The re-games include re-games 1 and 2. The internal lottery is performed for each winning combination, and a winning flag is set for each winning combination.

  The combination of the winning line symbols corresponding to the big bonus 1 is “red 7-red 7-red 7”. The combination of the winning line symbols corresponding to the big bonus 2 is “white 7-white 7-white 7”. The winning line symbol combination corresponding to the big bonus 3 is “BAR-BAR-BAR”. When winning one of the big bonuses 1 to 3, the game state shifts to a big bonus which is a game state (special game state) advantageous to the player.

  When controlled to a big bonus, it is repeatedly controlled to a regular bonus (also referred to as RB) until the big bonus ends. During the regular bonus, for example, a predetermined combination (for example, all the small combinations of “strawberry”, “grape”, “melon”, “special 1 to 6”, or any one or more of these combinations may be used. The probability of winning is better than in other gaming states. The regular bonus ends when a predetermined RB end condition (for example, 12 games have been consumed or 8 wins are won).

  While the gaming state is the big bonus, a big bonus medium flag corresponding to the types of the big bonuses 1 to 3 won is set in the RAM 41c. Further, during the regular bonus, the regular bonus medium flag is set in the RAM 41c. That is, while the big bonus medium flag is set to the ON state, the regular bonus medium flag is repeatedly set to the ON state when the regular bonus medium flag is not set to the ON state when the game is started. The

  The big bonuses 1 to 3 are set when a predetermined BB end condition (for example, the number of medals paid out to the player has reached a specified number, or the passage of a predetermined period, etc.) may be satisfied. finish.

  Note that the end conditions of the big bonuses 1 to 3 may be common, or different end conditions may be set for each. In the present embodiment, the big bonus to be transferred is the same regardless of which of the big bonuses 1 to 3 is won, but the game content of the big bonus may vary depending on the type of the big bonus 1 to 3. Good. For example, depending on the types of big bonuses 1 to 3, it is conceivable to vary the number of bets or vary the maximum payout number.

  Next, a small role will be described. The small combination is classified into one combination, two combination, five combination, and 15 combination according to the number of medals paid out at the time of winning a prize.

  The single role is “strawberry” and “special 4-6”. The winning line symbol combination corresponding to “strawberry” is “red 7-any-any”. Here, “any” means that any symbol may be used. In other words, “Red 7-any-any” means that if “Red 7” stops at one of the upper middle stage and lower stage of the left reel, the winning of “strawberry” will occur regardless of the type of stop symbol of the middle reel and right reel. It means to occur. The combinations of the winning line symbols corresponding to each of the special 4 to 6 are “red 7-strawberry-strawberry”, “white 7-strawberry-strawberry”, and “BAR-strawberry-strawberry”, respectively.

  The two-piece role is “Grape”. The combination of symbols of the winning line corresponding to the grape is “Grape (denoted as“ Budo ”in FIG. 3) -Grape-any”. “Grape-Grape-any” means that if “Grape” stops on either the left or middle reel winning line, the “Grape” winning will occur regardless of the type of stop symbol on the right reel. means.

  The five-piece role is “melon”. The combination of the winning line symbols corresponding to the melon is “melon-melon-melon”.

  The 15-card combination is “Special 1 to 3”. The combinations of the winning line symbols corresponding to each of the special 1 to 3 are “red 7-grape-grape”, “white 7-grape-grape”, and “BAR-grape-grape”, respectively.

  Next, the re-game player will be described. There are two types of re-games: re-game 1 and re-game 2. When winning one of the re-players 1 and 2, the medals will not be paid out, but the next game can be started without setting the wager amount again. This is practically the same as the number of medals being paid out.

  The combinations of the winning line symbols corresponding to each of the replays 1 and 2 are “replay (represented as“ lip ”in FIG. 3) -replay-replay” and “special 7-replay-replay”, respectively.

  Next, reel stop control will be described. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds), for example. Since the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute, 80 × 21 (the number of symbols per reel) = 1680 frames changes during this time.

  Therefore, at the maximum stop delay time (190 ms), it is possible to slide up to 4 symbols. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols for a total of five frames, that is, the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated and the symbols that are four frames ahead.

  For example, if the middle position of the reel corresponding to the stop switch when the operation of any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected as the reference position, from the symbol displayed at the reference position to 4 frames ahead Can be pulled into the middle of the reel (sliding) and stopped.

  In the present embodiment, the middle position of the variable display device (the position of the middle winning line) is set as the “reference position”. The number of symbols sent to the symbol stop including the symbol at the reference position when the stop operation is detected is referred to as the “slip frame number”, and the symbol at the reference position when the stop operation is detected. The number of sliding frames when stopped at is “0”. Furthermore, the maximum number of frames that can be pulled in (for example, 4 frames if the symbols at the reference position are removed when detecting a stop operation, and 5 frames including the symbols at the reference position) is referred to as the “maximum number of sliding frames”.

  Here, as shown in FIG. 2, the symbol “replay” is always arranged within 5 symbols in each reel 2L, 2C, 2R (for the left reel 2L, the symbol number 19 indicates “ Special 7 ”is an array). As a result, it is always possible to generate a winning by the winning combination of “re-games 1 and 2” regardless of the stop operation at any timing. As a result, “re-games 1 and 2” are internally won. By preventing the symbol corresponding to the combination from being missed, the player's investment amount per unit time can be moderately suppressed and the shooting performance can be prevented from becoming excessively high.

  Note that the reference position is not limited to the middle position of the variable display device, and may be the upper position or the lower position of the variable display device. Alternatively, the position is not limited to any one of the upper, middle, and lower three positions of the variable display device, as long as the position can be specified with respect to the variable display portion of each symbol arranged on the reel of the variable display device. These locations may be used as the reference position.

  When a stop operation corresponding to the rotating reel is detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the reference position (of the variable display device) is determined based on the number of steps from the reel origin position at the time when the stop operation is detected. The symbol number of the symbol located in the middle stage is specified.

  Next, the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the specified symbol number is acquired from the number of sliding symbols table. For example, as shown in FIG. 15, the sliding frame number table is data defining the number of sliding frames for each symbol number corresponding to each reel. The main control unit 41 acquires the number of sliding symbols corresponding to the symbol number of the symbol located at the reference position of the reel to be stopped by referring to the sliding frame number table.

  Subsequently, the main control unit 41 performs control for sliding the symbol at the reference position when the stop operation is detected by sliding it by the number of sliding frames (by rotating the reel by the number of sliding frames). Thereby, when the stop operation is detected, the symbol corresponding to the symbol number moved by the number of sliding symbols according to the number of sliding symbols from the symbol positioned at the reference position stops at the reference position (middle stage of the variable display device).

  FIG. 5 shows the first to third stop reels, left, middle and right virtually set by the main control unit 41 (see FIG. 4) from the start of rotation of all reels to the stop of rotation of all reels. It is a figure which shows the correspondence with a reel (reel 2L, 2C, 2R).

  Referring to FIG. 5, the left, middle, and right reels (reels 2L, 2C, and 2R) that have started rotating by the start of one game are based on stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R being operated in any order. And stop.

  In the following, after the start of one game, a stop operation for stopping the first reel of the three reels is referred to as “first stop operation”, and a stop operation for stopping the second reel is referred to as “second stop”. The operation for stopping the third reel is referred to as a “third stop operation”.

  Also, the reel that stops by the first stop operation is called “first stop reel”, the reel that stops by the second stop operation is “second stop reel”, and the reel that stops by the third stop operation is called “third stop reel”. Called.

  The main control unit 41 virtually starts the first game and before the first stop operation is detected. The first control reel is virtually the left reel 2L, the second stop reel is the middle reel 2C, and the third stop reel. Is set to the right reel 2R. In addition, the main control unit 41 prepares a sliding frame number table corresponding to the first to third stop reels by a procedure described later.

  The slot machine 1 stores in advance a plurality of types of sliding frame number tables for each reel corresponding to the first stop operation, and selects the sliding frame number table before the first stopping operation and uses it for stop control. However, the sliding frame number table of each reel corresponding to the second stop operation or the third stop operation is not stored, and further according to the stop result of the first stop reel stopped by the detection of the first stop operation. Creates a sliding frame number table each time according to the stop result of the second stop reel stopped by the detection of the second stop operation.

  After the first to third stop reels are virtually set in preparation for the first stop operation, when a first stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the set first stop reel is detected, the detected first stop The reel stop control is performed using the sliding frame number table prepared for the type of reel corresponding to the operation as it is.

  For example, when the first stop operation corresponds to the right reel 2R virtually set as the third stop reel, the sliding frame number table prepared for the right reel 2R (third stop reel) is used as it is. The right reel 2R is stopped. In such a case, the combination of the first to third stop reels virtually set before the first stop is changed.

  Therefore, the second and third stop reels are reset after the detection of the first stop operation and before the detection of the second stop operation. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the settings of the second and third stop reels differ depending on whether the first stop reel is the left reel, the middle reel, or the right reel.

  As shown in FIG. 5, when the first stop reel is on the left, the second stop reel is set to the middle and the third stop reel is set to the right. When the first stop reel is on, the second stop reel is set to the right. The left and third stop reels are set to the right, and when the first stop reel is right, the second stop reel is set to the left and the third stop reel is set to the inside. However, since it is before the detection of the second stop operation, both are virtual settings.

  After virtually setting the second and third stop reels, the main control unit 41 creates a sliding frame number table corresponding to the second and third stop reels by a procedure described later.

  Thereafter, when a second stop operation corresponding to a reel different from the virtually set second stop reel is detected, the detected second stop operation is handled in the same manner as when the first stop operation is detected. Reel stop control is performed using the sliding frame number table prepared for each type of reel as it is. In such a case, the combination of the second and third stop reels virtually set before the second stop is changed.

  Therefore, the third stop reel is reset after the second stop operation is detected and before the third stop operation is detected. In this case, as shown in FIG. 5, the setting of the third stop reel differs depending on the types of the first stop reel and the second stop reel. In this case, since there is only one remaining non-stop reel, the setting of the third stop reel is a definitive setting.

  After setting the third stop reel, the main control unit 41 re-creates a sliding frame number table corresponding to the third stop reel by a procedure described later, and re-creates the number of sliding frames re-created according to the third stop operation. The third stop reel is stopped based on the table.

  Thus, since the slot machine 1 according to the present embodiment temporarily determines the first to third stop reels before detecting the first stop operation, the stop control for the stop operation is made as simple as possible. Can do.

FIG. 6 is a main flow relating to reel stop control. 7 to 11 are flowcharts showing a subroutine of the main flow. 12 to 21 are diagrams for explaining various data used for reel stop control. Hereinafter, the reel stop control will be described in detail with reference to these drawings. The processing shown in FIGS. 6 to 11 is executed by the main control unit 41 shown in FIG.
[S1-S5 of main flow]
The reel stop control will be described according to the main flow of FIG. 6 with reference to FIGS. 7 to 21 as necessary. First, a start operation is detected based on the operation of the start switch 7 (S1). Next, an internal lottery process is executed (S2). Further, the fluctuation (rotation) of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is started based on the detection of the start operation.

  The internal lottery process in S2 will be described in detail. In the internal lottery, whether or not winning is permitted (derivation of the winning display result) is determined before the display result of the variable display device 2 is derived and displayed (actually, when the operation of the start switch 7 is detected). Is to decide.

  In the internal lottery, first, a random number for internal lottery (an integer from 0 to 65535) is acquired from the random number generation circuit 42. Next, for the combination of lottery targets determined according to the gaming state, the acquired random number for internal lottery, and the winning value of each combination of combinations and roles determined according to the gaming state, the number of bets and the set value Is determined. If the result of the determination is that there is a winning combination, a winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set. The winning flag is deleted every time one game is finished. However, the big bonus winning flag is carried over to the next game until a big bonus winning is generated. The RAM 41c constitutes a winning flag storage unit that stores a winning flag.

  In the present embodiment, there is a winning combination in which some or all of the winning values are set redundantly. For this reason, a plurality of types of winning combinations may be won simultaneously in one game.

  For example, in a general game, a part of the winning value of “strawberry” and a part of the winning value of “special 4” overlap, and a part of the winning value of “special 5” is overlapped in the overlapping part. Duplicate. For this reason, when the lottery value extracted from the random number generation circuit 42 matches the winning value of the overlapping portion, these three roles are won simultaneously.

  In the general game, the winning values of both “re-games 1 and 2” are common, and similarly, the winning values of both “special 1 and 2” are common. Therefore, “replays 1 and 2” and “special 1 and 2” are won simultaneously.

  Furthermore, in the general game, when a part of the winning value of “Grape” and a part of the winning value of “Special 6” overlap, and the lottery value matches the winning value of the overlapping part, “Grape” And “Special 6” are won simultaneously.

  On the other hand, in the special game of the big bonus, all the winning values of “strawberry”, “grape”, and “special 1-6” are common, and the winning value is different only for “melon”, so “strawberry”, “grape” , And “special 1 to 6” are all won at the same time, only the melon is won, or are in a state of losing. During special games, replays and big bonuses are not drawn.

  As described above, the winning flag (combination) set as a result of the internal lottery during the special game is any one of [strawberry, grape, special 1-6] or [melon] as shown in FIG. It becomes.

  In addition, the winning flag (combination) set as a result of the internal lottery during the general game takes into account the carry-over of the big bonus winning flag, as shown in FIG. , [Strawberry], [grape], [strawberry, special 4, special 5], [grape, special 6], [special 3], [special 1, special 2], [melon], [special 6], [special 5], [Special 4], and a combination of them with [BB1], [BB2], and [BB3].

  After the internal lottery process of S2, the game state (whether special game or general game), presence / absence of carryover flag, and winning status by S2 are determined (S3). Then, based on the determination result of S3, the first stop time table for creating the sliding frame number table before the first stop is selected (S4).

  Specifically, based on the first stop table number search data as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), the gaming state (whether special game or general game is in progress) and the presence of a carryover flag The first stop table number corresponding to the winning situation is retrieved, and the first stop table corresponding to the corresponding number is selected.

  For example, when the gaming state is a special game and the winning situation (S2) is out, the first stop table number “0” shown in FIG. 12A is retrieved, and the first stop table 0 of the corresponding number is searched. Is selected. When the game state is a general game and the winning situation (S2) is out, if there is no carry-over winning flag, the first stop table number “3” shown in FIG. 12B is searched and the corresponding number is searched. The first stop time table 3 is selected.

  FIG. 13 shows an example of the first stop table. In the main control unit 41, a total of 51 first stop time tables from number 0 to number 50 are stored in advance. In the first stop table, the data of the number of sliding frames corresponding to the symbol numbers of symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are listed in the order of left and right reels and symbol numbers 0-20. A part of the data is compressed.

Therefore, in S5, a “first stop sliding frame number table creation process” for creating a sliding frame number table for each of the first to third stop reels based on the selected first stop table is executed. Here, the “first stop sliding frame number table creation process” will be described with reference to FIG. 7.
[First stop sliding frame number table creation process]
FIG. 7 is a flowchart for explaining the first stop sliding frame number table creation process. The first stop sliding frame number table creation process is a subroutine executed in S5 of the main flow of FIG.

  The first stop sliding frame number table creation process reads data for unit data in order from the top of the data of the selected first stop table, and reads the read data for each symbol of the first to third stop reels. This is a process of setting the number of sliding frames in order.

  The setting order is the first stop reel (reel 2L), second stop reel (reel 2C), and third stop reel (reel 2R) set virtually. In addition, as the area for storing the number of sliding frames, first to third stop areas are prepared for the first to third stop reels. Each of the first to third stop areas is provided with 21 storage areas corresponding to the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the reel, and the unit data of the first stop table is sequentially provided from the top of each storage area. By storing data, a sliding frame number table is created in the first to third stop areas.

  The first stop sliding frame number table creation process will be described below based on the flowchart. First, the unit data number to be read is initialized to 0 (S21). Next, the data of the unit data n is read from the first stop table (S22). For example, in the case of the first stop time table 0 shown in FIG. 13, the data of the unit data 0 is the leading “2”, the data of the unit data 1 is the subsequent “A”, and the data of the unit data 2 is Furthermore, the subsequent “C”.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the read data is “5” or less (S23). If YES, the read data is stored as it is as the sliding frame number data. In this case, in order to search an area for storing this data, it is first determined whether or not the first stop area has been stored (S24).

  If the data has already been stored in all the storage areas 0 to 21 of the first stop area, the process proceeds to S28, and similarly, it is determined whether or not the second stop area has been stored, and the second stop If the data has already been stored in all the storage areas 0 to 21 of the use area, the process proceeds to S30, and similarly, it is determined whether or not the third stop area has been stored. If the data has already been stored in all the storage areas 0 to 21 of the third stop area, the data is stored because the sliding frame number table for the first to third stop reels has been completed. Finish the process.

  For example, if it is determined in S24 that the data has not been stored in the first stop area, the data is stored in the storage area with the lowest number among the storage areas not storing the data in the first stop area. When it is determined in S24 that it has been stored in the first stop area and it is determined in S28 that it has not been stored in the second stop area, or in S28 it is determined that it has been stored in the second stop area, and in S30, the third stop area is stored. Similarly, when it is determined that it has not been stored in the stop area, data is stored in the storage area with the lowest number among the unstored storage areas.

  When data is stored in any one of S25, S29, and S31, n is incremented by 1 (S26), the process returns to S22 again, and the next unit data in the first stop table is read. If the data read in S22 is 5 or more, that is, since the data is compressed, the data conversion process is executed using the conversion table (S27).

  FIG. 14 shows an example of the conversion table. In FIG. 14, “conversion object data” is data read from the first stop table. Further, “post-conversion data” is data obtained by converting the data read from the first stop table.

  For example, when the data read from the first stop table is “5”, it is converted into the sliding frame number data “3, 2, 1, 0, 3, 2, 1, 0” by S27. . For example, if data is not stored in all the storage areas of the first stop area, it is determined NO in S24, and in S25, “4” in order from the top of the storage area where data is not stored. , “2”, “1”... Are stored. In the meantime, if data storage in the last storage area is completed while each piece of converted data is being stored in the storage area, it is determined that data storage in the first stop area has been completed. Then, the process proceeds to data storage processing (S29) in the second stop area, and the latter half of the converted data is sequentially stored in the second stop area.

  Similarly, when data storage in the last storage area is completed while each piece of converted data is being stored in the second stop area, the data storage process (S30) in the third stop area is also performed. The second half of the converted data is sequentially stored in the third stop area.

  In addition, when data storage in the last storage area is completed in the middle of storing each piece of converted data in the third stop area, this process ends at that stage.

  By executing the above first stop slip frame number table creation process, the slip frame number data stored in the first stop time table is developed in the first to third stop areas. Thereby, a sliding frame number table corresponding to before the first stop as illustrated in FIGS. 15A and 15B is created for each reel.

  As described above, since the slide frame number table for each reel can be created based on the enumeration data of the first stop table, the generation process of the slide frame table for the first stop can be simplified.

  The sliding frame number table corresponding to before the first stop is created by the first stopping sliding frame number table creation process, but the first stop table itself substantially corresponds to before the first stop. It is a sliding frame number table. Although the first stop table includes compressed data, it is basically data in which the predetermined number of sliding frames is listed, and the first stop sliding frame number table creation process is performed at the first stop time. This is because it is merely a process of expanding the sliding frame number data for each reel included in the table together with the compressed data.

Therefore, instead of storing the first stop time table, the first stop sliding frame number table creation process is stored, and this is selected in S4 of FIG. May be. However, storing the first stop table as in the present embodiment has the effect of reducing the required storage capacity due to the data compression.
[Main flow S6-S8]
When the first stop sliding frame number table creation process ends, the process returns to the main flow of FIG. When the first stop operation is detected after the first stop slip frame number table is created in S5 (S6), it corresponds to the actually detected first stop operation among the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R. A process of stopping the reel based on the sliding frame number table created in S5 is executed using the reel as the first stop reel (S7).

  For example, the virtually set first stop reel is the left reel, but when the operation of the stop switch 8R is detected as the first stop operation and the actual first stop reel is the right reel, the third stop reel is detected. The right reel is controlled to stop based on the sliding frame number table of the right reel created for the reel.

  Next, in preparation for the second stop operation, a process for selecting the second and third stop table (second and third stop table selection) to create a sliding frame number table for the second and third stop reels Process) is executed (S8).

At this time, when a reel different from the first stop reel (left) set virtually before the first stop operation is stopped as the first stop reel, the main control unit 41, as described with reference to FIG. After re-imaging the second and third stop reels , the second and third stop time tables are selected, and the sliding frame number table for the second and third stop reels is created.

  The second third stop table shows the actual first stop reel type (left, middle, right) in addition to the game state (special game or general game), presence of carryover flag, and winning status by S2. ) And the symbol number of the symbol stopped at the reference position (the middle position of the variable display device) of the first stop reel.

Here, the “second third stop table selection process” will be described with reference to FIG.
[Second and third stop table selection processing]
FIG. 8 is a flowchart for explaining the second and third stop-time table selection processing. The second and third stop table selection process is a subroutine executed in S8 of the main flow of FIG.

  The second third stop table selection process is used to newly create a sliding frame number table corresponding to each of the virtually set second stop reel and third stop reel after the first stop. This is a process for selecting the “third stop table”.

  As illustrated in FIG. 17, the second and third stop time tables are classified and stored for the second stop reel and the third stop reel. As the table for the second stop reel, 22 types of tables identified by the table number [1X (X = 01 to 21)] having the first digit “1” are prepared. On the other hand, as the table for the third stop reel, 22 types of tables identified by the table number [2X (X = 01 to 21)] with the leading digit “2” are prepared.

  Each second third stop table is composed of 8 bits × 21 data corresponding to each of symbol numbers 0-20. In other words, each second third stop time table is composed of a data string Y (Y = 0 to 7) composed of 21 bit data corresponding to each of symbol numbers 0 to 20, as shown in FIG. The

  Here, for the sake of explanation, as shown in FIG. 17, out of 8 bits × 21 data, 21 data located in the first bit (0th bit) are located in the 0th column data and the 1st bit. The 21 data items are referred to as the first column data, and the 21 data items located in the last bit are referred to as the seventh column data.

  The bit data included in the second and third stop table is data indicating whether or not to stop the symbol corresponding to each symbol number at the reference position. “1” indicates stop permission, “ “0” means stop prohibition.

  In the second and third stop table selection processing shown in FIG. 8, first, a search table used for selecting the second and third stop table is searched, and then the second and third stop tables are selected based on the search table. The stop table is selected.

  Hereinafter, based on the flowchart of FIG. 8, the second and third stop table selection processing will be described. First, the number of the search table to be used is specified based on the gaming state (whether special gaming or general gaming), the presence / absence of a carryover flag, and the winning situation (S41).

  FIG. 16 shows an example of a search table. As the search table, as in the first stop table described above with reference to FIG. 12, the table 0 corresponding to the gaming state (special game or general game), the presence of a carryover flag, and the winning situation ~ 50 are prepared. Therefore, in S41, as a result, the same number as the table number of the first stop table selected earlier is specified as the number of the search table.

  The search table n (n = 0 to 50) includes three tables, search tables n_L, C, and R, respectively. The search table n_L is selected when the first stop reel is the left reel. The search table n_C is selected when the first stop reel is the middle reel. The search table n_R is selected when the first stop reel is the right reel.

  As shown in FIG. 16, each search table is composed of data of “[X * 8 + Y] (X = 01-21, Y = 0-7)”. [X] is data indicating the last two digits of the three-digit table number of the second third stop table to be searched (see FIG. 17). [Y] is data indicating the position of the data string used to create the sliding frame number table among the data of the selected second and third stop time tables (see FIG. 17).

  In particular, the search table n_L includes a plurality of types of data corresponding to the numbers of symbols stopped at the reference position of the already stopped first stop reel. Which of these plural types of data is used is determined according to the symbol number of the symbol at the reference position of the first stop reel that has already stopped.

  For example, the search table 1_L includes three types of data as shown in FIG. 16, and the symbol number of the symbol stopped at the reference position of the first stop reel is any one of (19, 12, 5). [2 * 8 + 6] is determined to be used at the same time, and [2 * 8 + 2] is determined to be used when the symbol number is (11). Similarly, when the symbol number is other than those It is decided to use [2 * 8 + 3].

  In S41, after the number of the search table to be used is specified, it is determined which of the left, middle and right reels the stopped first stop reel is, and based on the determination result, it is specified in S41. Which one of the search tables n_L, C, and R corresponding to the number n is used is selected (S42). At this time, when it is determined that the first stop reel is the left reel, as described above, the search table to be used based on the symbol number of the symbol stopped at the reference position of the first stop reel. It is determined which of the multiple types of n_L data is to be used.

  When the search table is selected, based on the symbol number of the symbol stopped at the reference position of the first stop reel, the number X of the second third stop table to be used and the second third stop table Among the plurality of data strings of X, the data string Y used to create the sliding frame number table is specified (S43).

  Next, based on the table number X identified in S43, the second third stop table 1X is selected as the second third stop table for the second stop reel (S44), and the third stop reel table 1X is selected. The second third stop time table 2X is selected as the second third stop time table (S45), and the process ends.

In this way, when selecting the second and third stop table from a plurality of types, the game state (whether special game or general game), the presence / absence of a carry-over flag, the winning situation, and even the first stop reel Since the corresponding selection table is used, the selection process of the second and third stop table is simplified compared to the case of performing a process of searching for an appropriate second and third stop table one by one without using the selection table. Can be
[S9 of the main flow]
When the second and third stop time table selection processing is completed, the process returns to the main flow of FIG. After the second and third stop time table is selected in S8, the priority point calculation process is executed before the sliding frame number table for the second and third stop reels is created (S9).

Here, the “priority point calculation process” will be described with reference to FIG.
[Priority point calculation processing]
FIG. 9 is a flowchart for explaining the priority point calculation processing. The priority point calculation process is a subroutine executed in S9 of the main flow of FIG.

  The priority point calculation process is a process for determining a symbol to be preferentially stopped as the display result of the second and third stop reels in consideration of the display result of the stopped first stop reel. In the priority point processing, the display results of the first stop reel and the winning situation that have already been determined are taken into consideration, and all the display results of the second and third stop reels are simulated, and then the second and third stop reels are simulated. The priority for stopping the symbols arranged in the reference position is calculated for each of the second and third reels and for each symbol. Then, the calculation result is reflected in the creation process of the sliding frame number table for the second and third stop reels. For this reason, a desirable display result can be derived with high accuracy.

  Hereinafter, priority point calculation processing will be described based on the flowchart of FIG. First, a process of initializing the symbol number n of the symbol to be simulated to 0 is executed (S51).

  Next, the symbol number n is virtually arranged at the reference position of the virtually set second stop reel (S52). As described with reference to FIG. 5, the virtually set second stop reel is center when the first stop reel is left, and left when it is middle or right.

  Next, a winning combination A1 that can generate a middle winning line is checked by a symbol virtually arranged at the reference position of the second stop reel (S53). At this stage, the display result of the first stop reel has already been confirmed, but here, the display result of the first stop reel is not taken into consideration, and as a result of virtually arranging the symbols at the reference position of the second stop reel, Check only for combinations of symbols in the middle and lower rows. This also applies to S54 to S57 where the winning lines to be checked are different.

  For example, when the second stop reel is the middle reel 2C and the “grape” with the symbol number 0 is virtually arranged at the reference position (middle stage of the variable display device), the “replay” and “grape” "," Mandarin orange "will be lined up. When attention is paid to the middle stage winning line in this state, since “Replay” is virtually arranged at the middle stage position, “replay 1”, “replay 2”, and “strawberry” are extracted as the winning combination A1. .

  Next, a winning combination A2 that can generate a lower winning line is checked by a symbol virtually arranged at the reference position of the second stop reel (S53). For example, in the previous example in which the second stop reel is the middle reel 2C, since “mandarin orange” is virtually arranged at the lower position, only “strawberry” is extracted as the winning combination A2 (“strawberry-mandarin orange— any ").

  In the same manner, winning combinations A3 to A5 that can be awarded by checking different winning lines to be checked are checked (S55 to S57). When all the winning lines have been checked, the winning combination B (B1 to B5) that can be generated by the symbols already stopped on the first stop reel (three symbols at the upper, middle and lower positions) is checked for each winning line. (S58). Here, the display result of the other reels is not considered, and the check is performed only with the combination of symbols arranged in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the already stopped first stop reel.

  Next, the winning combination C common to the checked winning combinations A1 to A5 and the winning combination B (B1 to B5) is specified (S59). Next, whether or not the winning combination C has a winning combination different from the winning combination for which the winning flag is set (whether or not there is a winning combination that does not match the winning status), that is, there is a combination that becomes an illegal winning combination. Is determined (S60).

  For example, when the winning combination C includes “replays 1 and 2” and “grape”, but the winning flag of “grape” is not set, it is determined that there is an illegal prize.

  If it is determined in S60 that there is no winning combination that becomes an illegal winning, it is determined whether or not the re-games 1 and 2 are included in the winning combination C (S64).

  If the winning combination C does not include the replays 1 and 2, the priority point corresponding to the type of the winning combination C is the priority point corresponding to the symbol number n that is the simulation target of the second stop reel. It is set (S67).

  When there are a plurality of winning combinations C, a value obtained by accumulatively adding the priority points corresponding to each winning combination is set. If it is determined in S67 that there is no winning combination C, 0 is set as the point value. When setting priority points, a priority point table indicating the relationship between the types of winning combinations and priority points is referred to. The priority point table is stored in the main control unit 41.

  FIG. 20 is a diagram for explaining the priority point table in relation to the number of payouts. The size of the priority point represents a priority level in which the symbol with the symbol number corresponding thereto is prioritized over the other symbols within the range of the maximum number of sliding frames and stopped at the reference position. The priority point data is composed of 8-bit data.

  As shown in FIG. 20, regarding the priority points, “BB1 to 3” is 64, “Replays 1 and 2” is 254, “Special 1 to 3” is 15, “Special 4 to 6” is 1, “Melon” "" Is set to 5 and "Grape" is set to 2, and "Strawberry" is set to 2 when stopping on two pay lines and 1 when stopping on one pay line.

  The priority points are set to “Replays 1 and 2” having the largest value, and “BB1 to 3” being set to a larger value than each small role. As a result, among the winning combinations, control for aligning “replays 1 and 2” with the highest priority is executed, and then control for aligning “BB1 to 3” with priority is executed.

  As described above, in this embodiment, when the three types of winning combinations of the re-gamer, the big bonus, and the small role are compared, the drawing priority order of the symbols is “re-gamer> big bonus> small role”. A sliding frame number table is created in order.

  Therefore, when both the big bonus winning flag and the replay winning flag are set, the replay is generated with priority over the big bonus, and the big bonus winning flag is set. Big bonuses are carried over after the next game.

  A big bonus is a game state for giving a player a large profit in the first place, so once a big bonus is generated, a large profit is collectively given to the player and temporarily affects the shooting characteristics. Of course, it is possible to increase the number of games that are consumed before the big bonus occurs by generating replays prior to the big bonus, so the player's profit per unit time Can be suppressed.

  Therefore, by giving priority to the occurrence of re-games, not only the player's investment amount per unit time (so-called IN) can be suppressed from the viewpoint of the number of bets, but also a big bonus win flag and a re-game win flag By giving priority to the occurrence of re-games in both set states, it is possible to delay the timing of the occurrence of a large profit (so-called OUT) given to the player due to the occurrence of a big bonus, from the viewpoint of the number of bets It is possible to suppress not only a relatively small amount of IN but also a relatively large amount of OUT from the viewpoint of big bonus profits, and it is possible to moderately reduce shooting characteristics from both IN and OUT.

  In addition, when the small bonus winning flag is set in addition to the big bonus winning flag in the next game that has progressed without erasing the big bonus winning flag, the control for displaying the stop result of the big bonus is stopped. Since it is prioritized over the control for displaying the result, it is possible to prioritize and generate big bonuses that are of great value among big bonuses and small roles, and meet the player's expectations for big bonuses. be able to.

  In this embodiment, paying attention to the value of the big bonus and the small role, the drawing priority order of the symbols is as described above. However, instead of this, the drawing priority order of the symbols is “ The sliding frame number table may be created so that “re-game role> small role> big bonus”.

  In this embodiment, the priority point is set to a larger value for a small role with a larger number of payouts. Thereby, control which arranges the winning combination with many payouts among the small combinations is preferentially performed. For this reason, when there are a plurality of small combinations for which the winning flag is set, the player can preferentially derive the winning combination having the maximum payout.

  The priority points shown in FIG. 20 are merely examples, and the priority points for each winning combination may be set to any value as long as the magnitude relationship of the priority points between the winning combinations does not change. For example, in the priority point table shown in FIG. 20, the number of payouts and the priority points are the same, but the number of payouts and the priority points are not necessarily the same. “10”, “6” corresponding to “melon”, “4” corresponding to “grape”, “2” corresponding to “special 4-6”, “2” corresponding to “strawberry” Also good.

  However, as described above, when there are a plurality of types of winning combinations C, the total value of priority points for each winning combination is set. In order to do so, even if the priority points are totaled based on the presence of a plurality of types of winning combinations C, it is necessary that the value does not exceed the priority points corresponding to “replays 1 and 2”. .

  The point value set in S67 is incremented by 1 when the sliding frame number table is corrected using the priority points.

  Returning to FIG. 9 again, the priority point calculation process will be described. If it is determined in S64 that the replays 1 and 2 are included in the winning combination C, the priority point corresponding to the symbol number n that is the current simulation target of the second stop reel is the maximum priority point value. A certain value 254 is set (S61). Note that the point value (254) set corresponding to the replays 1 and 2 is incremented by 1 when correcting the sliding frame number table using the priority points, and is the maximum value of 8-bit data 255. Updated to

  Alternatively, when it is determined in S60 that there is a winning combination that becomes an illegal winning among the winning combinations C, stop prohibition is given as a priority point corresponding to the symbol number n that is the current simulation target of the second stop reel. Is set (S61). As a result, since the design is controlled so that the symbol does not stop at the position where the illegal winning is made, it is possible to prevent the illegal winning from occurring. The point value (255) indicating prohibition of stop is updated to 0 by being incremented by 1 when correcting the sliding frame number table using the priority points. As a result, the point value indicating stop prohibition is 0.

  After setting the point values in S61, S65, or S67, it is determined whether all symbol numbers (0 to 20) have been checked (S62). If not checked, symbol number n is updated (+1). (S66), the processing after S52 is repeated again.

  If it is determined in S62 that all symbol numbers have been checked, the reel to be checked is changed from the second stop reel to the third stop reel, and the same priority points as in S51 to S62 and S64 to S66 Calculation processing is executed (S63). Thereby, a priority point is set with respect to each of the symbol numbers 0 to 20 of the third stop reel, and then the process ends.

In the priority point calculation process described above, as shown in S52 to S59, it occurs in relation to the display result of the first stop reel symbol when it is assumed that the variation of the second stop reel symbol has stopped. Since the possible winning types are searched for every symbol arranged on the second stop reel, the winning types that may be derived can be specified without omission.
[Main flow S10]
When the priority point calculation process ends, the process returns to the main flow of FIG. After the priority points are set corresponding to the symbol numbers of the second stop reel and the third stop reel in S9, a process of creating a second third stop sliding frame number table is executed (S10).

Here, the “second third stop sliding frame number table creation process” will be described with reference to FIG.
[Second and third stop sliding frame number table creation process]
FIG. 10 is a flowchart for explaining the second and third stop sliding frame number table creation processing. The second third stop sliding frame number table creation process is a subroutine executed in S10 of the main flow of FIG.

  In the second and third stop sliding frame number table creation processing, a sliding frame number table for the second stop reel is first created (S71), and then a sliding frame number table for the third stop reel is created. (S72).

  Specifically, the second and third stop time table 1X for the second stop reel selected in S44 of FIG. 8 and the second and third stop time table for the second stop reel selected in S45 of FIG. The sliding frame number table is created with reference to 2X and the data string Y specified in S43 of FIG.

  For example, when the table 101 shown in FIG. 17 is already selected as the second third stop table 1X for the second stop reel and 0 is specified as the data string Y, the table shown in FIG. As shown in the thick frame, the data of “01000... 1000” corresponding to the data string 0 is used, and the number of sliding frames composed of the sliding frame number data as shown in the thick frame in FIG. A table is created. Note that data other than the data string 0 in FIG. 18A-1 and data on the right reel in FIG. 18A-2 are not shown.

  The procedure for creating the sliding frame number table is as follows. Since the bit data of the data string Y corresponding to the symbol number is data indicating that “0” is prohibited to stop and “1” is permitted to stop, among the data in the thick frame in FIG. The symbol positions of symbol numbers 1, 5, 8, 13, and 17 in which “1” is stored are the permitted stop positions at which the stop at the reference position is permitted.

  Therefore, the number of sliding symbols with the stop permission position as a target is set to each of the symbol positions where the stop permission position exists within 4 frames ahead considering the maximum number of sliding symbols by searching in order from symbol number 0. . As a result, as shown in FIGS. 18A-1 and 18A-2, “0” is set as the number of sliding frames for symbol number 1, and the reference position is reached one frame earlier than that. The number of sliding frames for symbol number 0 is set to “1”. As a result, when the symbol number 0 is located at the reference position when the stop operation is detected, the symbol number 1 that is allowed to stop at the reference position is stopped by sliding one frame. By calculating the data of the number of sliding frames in the same procedure, a sliding frame number table as shown in FIG. 18 (A-2) is created corresponding to FIG. 18 (A-1).

  FIG. 10B shows a flowchart of the sliding frame number setting process for setting the sliding frame number in the creation of the sliding frame number table described above. Referring to FIG. 10B, first, symbol number n to be created for sliding frame number data and data a designating the number of sliding frames are initialized (0), respectively (S81).

  Next, it is determined whether or not the nth bit data in the usage data string Y of the target second and third stop table is stop permission data (S82). For example, in the example of FIG. 18A-1, since the 0th bit data is 0, it is determined not to be stop permission data.

  In this case, n and a are updated (+1) (S87), and it is determined whether the number of sliding symbols has been set up to symbol number 20 (S88). In the case of NO, the process proceeds to S82 again, and it is determined whether or not the updated n-th data is stop permission data. For example, in the example of FIG. 18A-1, since the first bit data is 1, it is determined as stop permission data.

  In this case, the number of sliding symbols of the symbol number n is set to “0” (S83), and then it is determined whether a is a value exceeding 0 (S84). If a is not greater than 0, the process proceeds to S87, but if it is greater than 0, the slip corresponds to the symbol numbers [na], [n- (a + 1)], ... [n-1]. [A], [a-1],... [1] are set as the number of frames (S85). Thereby, for example, in the example of FIG. 18A-1, the number of sliding symbols of symbol number 1 is set to “1”.

  Thereafter, a is initialized (S86), and the process proceeds to S87. By repeatedly executing such processing, a sliding frame number table as shown in FIG. 18A-2 is created corresponding to FIG. 18A-1. Then, when the number of sliding frames is set up to the symbol number 20, the process ends.

  The sliding frame number setting process described above is executed in S71 and S72 of FIG. 10A, and thereby the sliding frame number table for the second stop reel and the third stop reel is created.

  As described above, whether or not to permit the fluctuation of the reel to be stopped in a state where the symbol is located at a preset reference position for each symbol arranged on the reel is determined in the second and third stop table. Since bit data that can identify these is stored, the process of creating the sliding frame number table can be simplified.

Further, the slot machine 1 does not store a number of sliding frame number tables prepared in advance for the second stop reel or the third stop reel, but considers the display result of the symbols of the first stop reel. Since the sliding frame number table for the second and third stop reels is created each time, the data storage capacity necessary for the reel stop control can be reduced.
[Main flow S11]
When the second third stop sliding frame number table creation process is completed, the process returns to the main flow of FIG. After the second and third stop sliding frame number table is created in S10, the second and third stopping sliding frame number table correction processing is executed (S11). This correction process is a process of correcting the sliding frame number data in the second and third stopping sliding frame number table based on the priority points calculated in S9.
[Second and third stop sliding frame number table correction processing]
Here, the “second third stop sliding frame number table correction process” will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 21. FIG. 11 is a flowchart for explaining the second third stop sliding frame number table correction process. FIG. 21A is a diagram showing a configuration of a virtual position search data table used for correcting the number of sliding frames, and FIG. 21B is a diagram for explaining an example of correcting the number of sliding frames.

  In the second third stop sliding frame number table correction process, the second stop sliding frame number table and the third stopping sliding frame number table created in S10 of FIG. The priority point is referred to as the correction target, the position of the symbol number where the maximum priority point is set among the correction targets is corrected to the number of sliding frames 0, and the number of sliding frames among the remaining four frames to be corrected This is a process of correcting the number of sliding symbols so that the symbol with a symbol number younger than the symbol number corrected to 0 slides toward the symbol position with the number of sliding symbols corrected to 0.

  Referring to FIG. 11, first, a process of initializing (= 0) for selecting a symbol number to be corrected is executed (S90). Next, four symbols of symbol numbers n to n + 4 are set as correction targets. In the example of FIG. 21B, symbol numbers 0 to 4 are initially set as correction targets.

  Next, the symbol number M in which the highest priority point is set among the symbol numbers to be corrected is searched (S92). Next, it is determined whether or not there are a plurality of symbol numbers M for which the highest priority point is set (S93). If there is no symbol number M, the number of sliding symbols of symbol number M is corrected to 0 (S94). . Next, among the symbol numbers to be corrected, symbol numbers that can be slid toward symbol number M are corrected to the number of sliding symbols based on symbol number M (S95).

  For example, in the example of FIG. 21B, when the symbol numbers 0 to 4 are first corrected, the symbol number having the highest priority point is 3, so the number of sliding symbols of symbol number 3 is 0. It has been corrected. With this correction, the number of sliding symbols of symbol numbers 0 to 2 is corrected to 3, 2, and 1. Thus, when a stop operation is detected when any of the symbols to be corrected reaches the reference position, the symbol slides to symbol number 3 and the reel stops.

  Next, it is determined whether or not the number of sliding symbols up to symbol number 20 has been corrected (S96). If NO, n is updated to M + 1 (S100), and the updated n has not reached 16. The process returns to S91 again under the condition (NO in S101).

  For example, referring to FIG. 21B, when the number of sliding symbols of symbol number 3 (M = 3) is corrected to 0 as a result of symbol numbers 0 to 4 being corrected, the next correction object is Symbol numbers 4 to 8 (n to n + 4 (n = 4)) surrounded by a thick frame are set.

  If n has reached 16 (YES in S101), since “n + 4” exceeds 20, which is the maximum value of the symbol number, symbol numbers n to 20 and the number of objects to be corrected are five. If not, correction objects are further selected in order from symbol number 0 until the number of correction objects reaches five (S102). Thereafter, the process proceeds again to S92.

  By the way, in the case of the correction target in the thick frame in FIG. 21B, the maximum priority point 15 is set for both symbol number 4 and symbol number 5. In such a case, it is determined in S93 that there are a plurality of symbol numbers M to which the highest priority point is set.

  In this case, by using the virtual position search data table shown in FIG. 21A, it is determined which symbol number of the sliding frame number to be corrected to 0 by the following procedure.

  First, among the symbol numbers to be corrected, the number of sliding symbols currently set for the top symbol number is specified (S97).

  In the case of the thick frame in FIG. 21B, since the symbol number 4 is the top, the number of sliding symbols “1” is referred to.

  Next, priority order data corresponding to the referenced number of sliding frames is read from the virtual position search data table (S98). In the case of the thick frame in FIG. 21B, the number of sliding frames of the symbol number 4 is “1”, and therefore, “1, 0, 3, 2, 4” is given as priority order data corresponding thereto. Read out.

  Next, the symbol number M to be given the highest priority is determined based on the priority order data in the read virtual position search data table (S99). Specifically, first, the priority order read from the virtual position search data table is associated in order from the top of the symbol number to be corrected. As a result, as shown in FIG. 21 (B), the data of the symbol numbers 4 to 8 in the thick frame are respectively “0th”, “1st”, “2nd”, “3rd”, “4th”. , The priority order is associated with “second place”, “first place”, “fourth place”, “third place”, and “fifth place”, respectively.

  In the case of FIG. 21B, symbol number 5 has a higher priority than symbol number 4, and therefore symbol number M having the highest priority is determined to be symbol number 5. In this case, the number of sliding symbols is corrected to 0 for symbol number 5, and the number of sliding symbols is corrected to 1 for symbol number 4 immediately before symbol number 5 (S95). Thereafter, five symbol numbers 6, 7, 8, 9, and 10 are selected as the next correction target.

  Thus, even when there are a plurality of symbol numbers M for which the highest priority point is set, the position search table is used to determine which symbol number corresponding to which symbol number should be zero. It becomes possible.

  The processing ends when the above processing is repeatedly executed and the number of sliding frames up to symbol number 20 is corrected. As a result, for example, as shown in FIG. 21B, the previously created sliding frame number table is corrected based on the priority points.

  The second and third stop sliding frame number table correction process is performed on both the second stopping reel sliding frame number table and the third stopping reel sliding frame number table, whereby the second and Two types of sliding frame number tables for the third stop reel are corrected.

  As described above, according to the second third stop sliding frame number table correction process, a symbol that should be given priority to stop according to the priority point is specified and the sliding frame number data is corrected. The type can be derived with priority on purpose.

  In addition, as shown in S67 of FIG. 9, the priority points are set to a plurality of types because a total value of values corresponding to each winning combination is set corresponding to a pattern in which a plurality of winning combinations may be arranged. The priority that the symbol stops at a position where there is a possibility of winning according to the winning type is increased. As a result, an opportunity to derive one of a plurality of types of prizes is given to the player preferentially, and as a result, the fun of the game can be improved.

FIG. 21B shows an example in which the sliding frame number table changes before and after the correction. As a result, the sliding frame number table may not change before and after the correction.
[S12 to S18 of the main flow]
When the second third stop sliding frame number table correction process is completed, the process returns to the main flow of FIG. When the second stop operation is detected after correcting the sliding frame number tables for the second and third stop reels in S11 (S12), the second actually detected of the two reels in rotation is detected. A process for stopping the reel corresponding to the stop operation as the second stop reel based on the sliding frame number table corrected in S11 is executed (S13).

  For example, when the virtually set second stop reel and third stop reel are the middle reel and the right reel, respectively, but the actual second stop reel is the right reel, The right reel is controlled to stop based on the sliding frame number table of the right reel created for the stop reel.

  As described above, the slot machine 1 does not directly use the sliding frame number table created in S10 of FIG. 6 for the stop control of the second stop reel, but uses the sliding frame number table corrected based on the priority points. The second stop reel is used for stop control (the same applies to the third stop reel stop control described later). For this reason, it is possible to guide the reel output so as to approach the final display result of the target by correction based on the priority point while considering the timing of the player's reel stop operation.

  Next, processing for calculating priority points for the third stop reel is executed in preparation for the third stop operation (S14). This process is the same as the priority point calculation process described with reference to FIG. 9 except for some steps. Specifically, referring to FIG. 9, the priority point calculation process is executed by replacing S52 with S52A indicated by a broken line, replacing S58 with S58A indicated by a broken line, and omitting the process of S63.

  That is, after a symbol number n is virtually arranged at the reference position of the third stop reel (which is determined to be the left middle right reel at this time) (S52A), a winning combination in which a winning can occur is awarded. A is checked for all winning lines with only the third stop reel (S53 to S57), and then the winning combination B that can be generated by the combination of symbols stopped on the first stop reel and the second stop reel is checked for all winning lines. A check is made (S58A), and a winning combination C common to winning combination A and winning combination B is specified (S59).

  Other processes are the same as those already described with reference to FIG. 9 except that the SB 63 is deleted, and thus further description thereof is omitted here.

  Thereby, the priority point is reset for each of the symbol numbers of the third stop reel after the second stop and before the third stop.

  After the process of S14, the third stop reel sliding frame number table creation process for creating the third stop reel sliding frame number table is executed (S15). In this process, substantially, out of the second stop reel sliding frame number table and the third stop reel sliding frame number table created by the second third stop sliding frame number table creation process of S10, The table that is not used when the second stop is detected is newly replaced with the third stop reel sliding frame number table.

  Therefore, for example, when the reel corresponding to the second stop operation matches the virtually set second stop reel, the third stop sliding frame number table created in S10 is used as it is. . On the other hand, when a reel different from the virtually set second stop reel before the second stop operation is stopped as the second stop reel, the main control unit 41, as described with reference to FIG. After the three stop reels are set again, the table that is not used when the second stop is detected is newly set as a third stop reel sliding frame number table.

  In this way, even when a reel different from the virtually set second stop reel is stopped as a stop reel, the setting of the stop reel is changed to create the sliding frame number table, so that a flexible response according to the actual stop operation can be made. Stop control is possible.

  Next, the third stop sliding frame number table is corrected (S16). The processing here is processing for correcting the sliding frame number data in the third stopping sliding frame number table created in S15 based on the priority points calculated in S14. Since this process is the same as the second third stop sliding frame number table correction process described with reference to FIG. 11, further detailed description thereof is omitted here.

  Next, when the third stop operation is detected (S17), a process of stopping the third stop reel corresponding to the third stop operation based on the sliding frame number table corrected in S16 is executed (S18). This completes the reel stop control. As a result, the variable display device is in a state in which the display results of the left, middle, and right reels guided by the sliding frame number table are derived.

Next, two specific examples of reel stop control will be described.
[Specific Example 1]
Specific example 1 is shown in FIG. In the first specific example, it is assumed that the game state is a general game, the winning situation in the current game is only the re-games 1 and 2, and there is no winning flag being carried over.

The first to third stop reels based on the actual stop operation are the same as the first to third stop reels virtually set (first is left, second is middle, third is right ), And the symbols at the reference positions when the first to third stop operations are detected are “replay (symbol number 20)”, “BAR (symbol number 10)”, and “melon (symbol number 16)”, respectively.
[Selection of first stop table number (specific example 1)]
Referring to FIG. 12, “4” is selected as the first stop table number from the gaming state, the winning situation, and the state of the winning flag being carried over.
[First stop table reference (specific example 1)]
As the first stop time table 4, data of “21, DC, B2, A3... 70” shown in FIG.
[Creating the first stop sliding frame number table (specific example 1)]
Of the data in the first stop table 4, data exceeding 5 is converted by the conversion table of FIG. As a result, the data of the first stop time table 4 becomes “21, 10 (D) 00 (C), 432 (B) 2, 210 (A) 3... 43210 (7) 0” (in parentheses) Compressed data before conversion).

If this is developed as the sliding frame number data in the order of the first (left), second (middle), and third (right) stop reels and in the order of the symbol numbers, the sliding frame number data shown in FIG.
[First stop (specific example 1)]
When the first stop operation for the left reel is detected at the timing when the left reel replay (symbol number 20) is positioned at the reference position, as shown in FIG. 15A, the replay (symbol number 20) is performed. ) The number of sliding frames for) is set to 1, so that the symbol slides by one frame. As a result, the grape of symbol number 0 stops at the reference position, and mandarin oranges, grapes, and replays are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel.
[Creation of the number of sliding frames before the second stop (Example 1)]
(1) Selection of search table The search table number for searching the second third stop table is selected from the gaming state, the winning status, and the status of the winning flag being carried over. Since the number corresponds to the first stop table number, in the first specific example, “4” is selected. The search table 4 is shown in FIG.

  Since the first stop reel is “left”, the search table 4_L among the search tables 4_L, C, and R is selected. Furthermore, since the number of the symbol stopped at the reference position of the first stop reel is “0”, “1 * 8 + 0” is selected from the four types specified as the data in the search table 4_L.

(2) Selection of second third stop table Since the data in the search table is “X * 8 + Y” = “1 * 8 + 0”, a plurality of types of second and third stops identified by a three-digit table number From the hour table, the second and third stop time tables having the table number whose lower two digits are “01 (X)” are selected. In the first digit of the table number, “1” is for the second stop reel and “2” is for the third stop reel. As a result, here, the table 101 and the table 201 are selected as the second and third stop time tables for the second stop and the third stop, respectively (see FIG. 17).

(3) Priority Point Setting The priority point calculation process described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed for each of the second stop reel and the third stop reel, and a priority point is set for each symbol number. In the “priority point” column of FIG. 23, priority points by symbol number are shown.

  When the priority points are calculated and the total number of points is calculated for each symbol of the second stop reel, the result is as shown in FIG. Further, when priority points are calculated for each symbol of the third stop reel and the total number of points is calculated, the result is as shown in FIG. In FIG. 23B, the description content in the priority point column is omitted.

  For example, as shown in FIG. 23A, the value obtained after +1 processing is performed on the total number of points is set as a point to be corrected. As a result, for example, in a place where an illegal winning has occurred and the number of points is set to 255, the final point is updated to 0 by the +1 process (for example, symbol number 0). In addition, in a place where it is determined that there is no possibility of winning and the priority point is set to 0, the final point is updated to 1 by +1 processing (for example, symbol number 3).

(4) Creation of sliding piece data based on second and third stop table Since the data in the search table is “X * 8 + Y” = “1 * 8 + 0”, the selected second stop and third stop In the second and third stop time tables, the bit data of the data string 0 (Y) is used to create the slip frame number data.

  Bit data of the table 101 used for creating the second stop sliding frame number data is shown in a thick frame in FIG. Further, the bit data of the table 201 used for creating the third stop sliding frame number data is shown in the thick frame in FIG.

  Creation of the sliding frame number table for the second stop reel will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 (A-1) and 18 (A-2). Of the bit data of the data string 0 of the second third stop time table 101, the bit positions indicating stop permission are symbol numbers 1, 5, 8, 13, and 17, and therefore the second stop reels ( The number of sliding frames in the middle is set to zero. Also, with reference to the symbol position where the number of sliding symbols is set to 0, the number of sliding symbols for each symbol number is set as shown in FIG. 18 (A-2).

The creation of the sliding frame number table for the third stop reel will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 (C-1) and 19 (C-2). Of the bit data of the data string 0 of the second third stop time table 201, the bit positions indicating stop permission are symbol numbers 3, 6, 10, 14, and 19, and therefore the third stop reels ( The number of sliding frames on the right) is set to zero. Also, with reference to the symbol position where the number of sliding symbols is set to 0, the number of sliding symbols for each symbol number is set as shown in FIG. 19 (C-2).
[Correction of the sliding frame number table before the second stop (specific example 1)]
The number of sliding symbols is corrected based on the total number of points after +1 processing shown in FIG. 23, and the number of sliding symbols after correction is calculated as shown in FIGS. It should be noted that, between symbol number 0 to symbol number 5 in FIG. 23A, the priority point is the maximum value for both symbol numbers 1 and 2, but in such a case, as already described, virtual points With reference to the position search data table (FIG. 21A), it is determined which one has the highest priority. In the first specific example, the number of sliding frames for the second and third stop reels does not change before and after the correction.
[Second stop (Example 1)]
When the second stop operation for the middle reel is detected at the timing when the middle reel BAR (symbol number 10) is located at the reference position, as shown in FIG. Because the number of sliding frames for) is set to 3, the symbol slides 3 frames. As a result, the replay of symbol number 13 stops at the reference position, and grapes, replays, and BARs are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the middle reel.
[Creation of the number of sliding frames before the third stop (Example 1)]
(1) Setting of priority points The priority point calculation process described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed for the third stop reel, and priority points are set for each symbol number. Here, further detailed description is omitted.

(2) Creation of sliding piece data based on the second and third stop table The second piece of the sliding piece number table for the second stop reel and the sliding piece number table for the third stop reel created before the second stop The table that is not used when the stop is detected is newly replaced with the third stop reel sliding frame number table. In the case of the specific example 1, the table shown in FIG. 19C-2 is the third stop reel sliding frame number table before the third stop.
[Correction of the sliding frame number table before the third stop (specific example 1)]
The number of sliding symbols for the third stop reel is corrected based on the total number of priority points calculated earlier, and the corrected number of sliding symbols is calculated as shown in FIG.
[Third stop (Example 1)]
When the third stop operation for the right reel is detected at the timing when the melon (symbol 16) on the right reel is positioned at the reference position, as shown in FIG. 24, the slip on the melon (symbol 16) is detected. Since the number of frames is set to 3, the design slides 3 frames. As a result, the replay of symbol number 13 stops at the reference position, and the replay, orange, and red 7 are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel.

As a result, as shown in FIG. 24, the replay-replay-replay combination is derived on the winning line rising to the right, and a winning result corresponding to “replay 1” in the winning situation is obtained. [Specific Example 2]
Specific example 2 is shown in FIG. In specific example 2, it is assumed that the gaming state is special gaming (RB), the winning status in this game is special 1-6, grape and strawberry winning, and there is no winning flag for carryover. .

Also, the first to third stop reels based on the actual stop operation are different from the first to third stop reels that are virtually set (first is middle, second is right, third is left), In addition, it is assumed that the symbols at the reference position when the first to third stop operations are detected are “grape (symbol number 14)”, “grape (symbol number 5)”, and “strawberry (symbol number 7)”.
[Selection of first stop table number (specific example 2)]
Referring to FIG. 12, “1” is selected as the first stop table number from the gaming state, the winning situation and the state of the winning flag being carried over.
[First stop table reference (specific example 2)]
As the first stop time table 1, the data “8C, B2, A6... 5F” shown in FIG.
[Creation of first stop sliding frame number table (specific example 2)]
Of the data in the first stop table 1, data exceeding 5 is converted by the conversion table of FIG. As a result, the data in the first stop time table 1 is “3210 (8) 00 (C), 432 (B) 2, 210 (A) 43221010 (6)... 42103210 (5) 43 (F)”. (The data in parentheses is the compressed data before conversion).

If this is developed as sliding frame number data in the order of virtually set first (left), second (middle), and third (right) stop reels and in the order of symbol numbers, the sliding frames shown in FIG. Numeric data is created. The first to third stop reels based on the actual stop operation are different from those virtually set at this stage, but at this stage, the first to third stop reels are based on the virtually set first to third stop reels. Sliding frame number data is created.
[First stop (specific example 2)]
When the first stop operation for the middle reel is detected at the timing when the middle reel grape (symbol number 14) is located at the reference position, the grape (symbol number 14) is detected as shown in FIG. ) Is set to 0, the symbol does not slide, and the grape of symbol number 14 stops at the reference position, and the strawberries, grapes, and replays are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower rows of the middle reel. .
[Creation of the number of sliding frames before the second stop (specific example 2)]
(1) Selection of search table The search table number for searching the second third stop table is selected from the gaming state, the winning status, and the status of the winning flag being carried over. Since the number corresponds to the table number at the time of the first stop, “1” is selected in the specific example 2. The search table 1 is shown in FIG.

  Since the first stop reel is “medium”, the search table 1_C is selected from the search tables 1_L, C, and R, and “18 * 8 + 5” is extracted.

(2) Selection of second third stop table Since the data in the search table is “X * 8 + Y” = “18 * 8 + 5”, a plurality of types of second and third stops identified by a three-digit table number From the hour table, the second and third stop time table having the table number whose lower two digits are “18 (X)” is selected. In the first digit of the table number, “1” is for the second stop reel and “2” is for the third stop reel. As a result, here, the table 118 and the table 218 are selected as the second and third stop time tables for the second stop and the third stop (see FIGS. 18 and 19).

(3) Priority Point Setting The priority point calculation process described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed for each of the second stop reel and the third stop reel, and a priority point is set for each symbol number. In the “priority point” column of FIG. 26, priority points by symbol number are shown.

  For each symbol of the second stop reel, when priority points are calculated and the total number of points is calculated and incremented by one, the result is as shown in FIG. In addition, for each symbol of the third stop reel, when the priority point is calculated and the total number of points is calculated and incremented by 1, the result is as shown in FIG.

(4) Creation of sliding piece data based on the second and third stop table Since the data in the search table is “X * 8 + Y” = “18 * 8 + 5”, the selected second stop and third stop Among the second and third stop time tables, the bit data of the data string 5 (Y) is used to create the slip frame number data.

  Bit data of the table 118 used for creating the second stop sliding frame number data is shown in a thick frame in FIG. In addition, bit data of the table 218 used for generating the third stop sliding frame number data is shown in a thick frame in FIG. 19 (D-1).

  The creation of the sliding frame number table for the second stop reel will be described with reference to FIGS. 18 (B-1) and 18 (B-2). Of the bit data of the data string 5 of the second third stop time table 118, the bit positions indicating the stop permission are the symbol numbers 2, 5, 9, 12, 16, and 19, and therefore the second stop corresponding to them. The number of sliding frames on the reel (left) is set to zero. Further, with reference to the symbol position where the number of sliding symbols is set to 0, the number of sliding symbols for each symbol number is set as shown in FIG. 18 (B-2).

The creation of the sliding frame number table for the third stop reel will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 (D-1) and 19 (D-2). Of the bit data in the data string 5 of the second third stop time table 218, the bit positions indicating stop permission are symbol numbers 1, 5, 9, 13, and 17, and therefore the third stop reels ( The number of sliding frames on the right) is set to zero. Further, with reference to the symbol position where the number of sliding symbols is set to 0, the number of sliding symbols for each symbol number is set as shown in FIG. 19 (D-2).
[Correction of sliding frame number table before second stop (specific example 2)]
The number of sliding symbols is corrected based on the total number of points after +1 processing shown in FIG. 26, and the number of sliding symbols after correction is calculated as shown in FIGS. In the second specific example, the number of sliding frames for the second and third stop reels changes before and after the correction. For example, the number of sliding frames of symbol numbers 0 to 4 in FIG. 26 (A) is 2, 1, 0, 2, 1, but after correction, this is 3, 2, 1, 0, 1 It has changed.
[Second stop (specific example 2)]
When the second stop operation for the right reel is detected at the timing when the right reel grape (symbol number 5) is positioned at the reference position, the grape (symbol number 5) is detected as shown in FIG. Since the number of sliding frames for) is set to 4, the design slides 4 frames. As a result, the grape of symbol number 9 stops at the reference position, and the strawberries, grapes, and BAR are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel.

  As in this example, even if the type of the symbol that stops at the reference position is the same as the type of the symbol that is positioned at the reference position when the stop operation is detected, the stop operation is detected by sliding the symbol. In some cases, the stop control is performed at a symbol position different from the symbol position at the time of occurrence. This is because a plurality of types of winning combinations that have been won are placed in a reach state (tempered state).

  This point will be described with reference to FIG. FIG. 28 shows a case where the right reel is controlled to stop with the second stop sliding frame number table before the correction and a case where the right reel is controlled to stop with the corrected second sliding slip number table after the correction regarding the specific example 2. It is a figure for demonstrating the difference of both display results.

  In specific example 2, as shown in FIG. 28 (6), it is assumed that the winning combination of special 1 to 6, strawberries and grapes is won. For this reason, in order to improve the fun of the game, it is desirable to make as many winning winning combinations as possible as much as possible in relation to the display result of the already stopped left reel.

  In the second stop sliding frame number table before correction, the number of sliding frames corresponding to symbol number 5 is “0” (see “Sliding frame number” in FIG. 26B). Therefore, as assumed in the second specific example, when the second stop operation for the right reel is detected at the timing when the grape of the right reel (symbol number 5) is located at the reference position, the first uncorrected first time is detected. When the two-stop sliding frame number table is used, the grape (symbol number 5) stops at the reference position without sliding. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (1), white 7, grapes, and melon are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel.

  At this time, as shown in FIG. 28 (3), the winning combinations that are tempered in relation to the already stopped middle reel are special 1 to 3 (middle line), grape (middle line, lower right line, (Upward right line), strawberry (all lines). For this reason, special 4-6 will not be tempered even though they are elected.

  In this regard, in the second stop sliding frame number table before correction, the number of sliding frames corresponding to symbol number 5 is “4” (see “Sliding frame number after correction” in FIG. 26B). For this reason, as already explained, when the corrected second stop sliding frame number table is used, the grape (symbol number 9) stops at the reference position. As a result, as shown in FIG. 28 (2), strawberries, grapes, and BARs are arranged in the upper, middle, and lower stages of the right reel.

  FIG. 28 (5) shows how the symbol stop position changes before and after correction of the sliding frame number table. As shown in FIG. 28 (4), when the stop control is performed using the corrected sliding frame number table, the special 4- 6 (upper line) will be further tempered. As a result, all winning prizes won will be tempered.

  As described above, when a plurality of types of winning combinations are won, control is performed to make as many winning winning combinations as possible. For this reason, the player is given an opportunity to draw any winning prize combination until the end. As a result, despite the fact that the winning flags for multiple types of winning combinations are set, the number of winning types for which a winning chance can be obtained is not limited to a small number, and the player is not Profit can be prevented.

  In particular, the amount of value given to players (depending on the number of payouts and whether or not a big bonus has been transferred) varies depending on the type of winning combination, so there are a wide variety of different values by tempering as many as possible. It is possible to improve the interest by giving the player an opportunity to derive the display result.

In the example of FIG. 28, an example is shown in which a tempering is performed for all of the plurality of types of winning combinations won. However, it is not always necessary to temper all of the multiple types of winning prizes, and it is only necessary to create a sliding frame number table that can be tempered for as many of the winning types as possible. .
[Creation of the number of sliding frames before the third stop (Example 2)]
(1) Setting of priority points The priority point calculation process described with reference to FIG. 9 is executed for the third stop reel, and priority points are set for each symbol number. Here, further detailed description is omitted.

(2) Creation of sliding piece data based on the second and third stop table The second piece of the sliding piece number table for the second stop reel and the sliding piece number table for the third stop reel created before the second stop The table that is not used when the stop is detected is newly replaced with the third stop reel sliding frame number table. In the case of the specific example 2, the table for the left reel shown in FIG. 18B-2 is replaced with the third stop reel sliding frame number table before the third stop.
[Correction of sliding frame number table before third stop (specific example 2)]
The number of sliding symbols for the third stop reel is corrected based on the total number of priority points calculated previously, and the corrected number of sliding symbols is calculated as shown in FIG. In FIG. 27, description of the priority points for each winning combination and the total number of priority points before +1 processing is omitted.
[Third stop (specific example 2)]
When the third stop operation for the left reel is detected at the timing when the strawberry (symbol number 7) on the left reel is positioned at the reference position, as shown in FIG. 27, the slip on the strawberry (symbol number 7) is detected. Since the number of frames is set to 4, the design slides 4 frames. As a result, the BAR of symbol number 11 stops at the reference position, and the replay, BAR, and melon are arranged in the order of the upper, middle, and lower stages of the left reel.

  As a result, as shown in FIG. 27, the BAR-grape-grape combination is derived on the middle pay line, and a winning result corresponding to “special 3” of the winning situation is obtained.

Next, modifications and feature points of the embodiment described above are listed.
(1) Various data used to create the sliding frame number table is stored in the ROM 41b of the main control unit 41, for example. The various tables shown in the drawings are conceptual diagrams, and need not be stored in the ROM 41b in the table format shown in the drawings. For example, the data included in each table may be discretely arranged in an area specified by an address in the control program. That is, the concept of the table according to the present embodiment includes a case where the table data is discretely arranged in the control program.

  (2) In the slot machine according to the present embodiment, the display area 51a of the liquid crystal display 51 is arranged at a position on the front side of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. However, such a display area 51a is not an essential configuration.

  (3) A command may be transmitted from the main control unit 41 to the sub-control unit 91 such as game state information (general game, special game) and information indicating the setting status of the winning flag necessary for reel stop control. . In this case, it is possible to configure the sub-control unit 91 to execute the reel stop control.

  (4) Timings for setting the first to third stop reels are, for example, when a start operation is detected (first to third stop reels are set), and when a first stop operation is detected (second to third stop reels are set) ), When the second stop operation is detected (the third stop reel is set). Alternatively, when a start operation is detected (first to third stop reels are set), a reel is stopped based on the first stop operation (second to third stop reels are set), and a reel is stopped based on the second stop operation (first Three stop reels may be set).

  (5) By configuring the variable display device including the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R with the image display device, the symbols may be variably displayed by the virtual image reels 2L, 2C, and 2R.

  (6) In this embodiment, as shown in S98 of FIG. 22, when there are a plurality of symbol numbers to which the highest priority point is set, the virtual position search data table shown in FIG. Thus, it is determined which symbol number of the sliding frame number to be corrected to zero. As a result, the symbol positions for correcting the number of sliding frames to zero can be varied, and the display results can be varied.

  Here, when there are a plurality of symbol numbers for which the highest priority point is set, instead of using the virtual position search data table, a plurality of symbol numbers for extracting a predetermined random number and correcting the number of sliding symbols to zero are used. Either of the above may be determined at random.

  Alternatively, when there are a plurality of symbol numbers for which the highest priority point is set, a plurality of symbol numbers for correcting the number of sliding symbols to 0 based on a predetermined selection criterion are used instead of using the virtual position search data table. You may decide which one of these. As a selection criterion, for example, the youngest symbol number can be considered.

  (7) In the reel stop control described in the present embodiment, it is possible not only to simply draw the winning combination according to the winning result, but also to display a unique outcome called “reach eyes”. Then, a reel sliding frame number table is created. “Reach eyes” refers to a display mode that can be derived when a special role such as a big bonus is won.

  For example, in a game in which both a big bonus winning flag and an optional small role winning flag are set, and the big bonus is won as a game result in which neither the won big bonus nor the small role is available By forming a unique outcome, the player is notified of the big bonus.

  In the process of creating the sliding frame number table in accordance with the first to third stops, the sliding frame number table is created in consideration of the reach according to whether or not the big bonus is won. Thereby, when the big bonus cannot be aligned when the big bonus is won and the stop operation is detected at the timing when the display result is lost, the reach is derived.

  When deviating display results are derived when none of the bonuses (BB1 to BB3) is won, a combination of symbols other than reach eyes is derived.

  (8) In the present embodiment, the first stop reel is virtually set to the left reel before the first stop operation is detected, and the stop control of the reel is executed based on this stop operation order in principle. Further, if there is a stop operation order different from this principle, reel stop control is performed by restricting a winning line where a winning is generated so that an illegal winning or the like does not occur. In principle, the first stop reel is not limited to “left”, and may be a specific reel. In this embodiment, when a reel stop operation is performed in an irregular stop order different from the principle stop order (the middle stop is the first stop or the right is the first stop), a winning according to the winning combination is made. Line is limited.

  For example, when reel stop operations are performed in an irregular stop order different from the principle stop order when the re-gamer is elected, a winning is generated only in the middle line as follows.

  In the above-described specific example 1 (replay 1 and 2 winning), when the first stop operation is performed on the middle reel instead of the left reel, the stop operation is performed when the symbol of symbol number 20 exists at the reference position. If there is, the symbol slides by two frames and “replay” of symbol number 1 stops on the middle line. Alternatively, when the first stop operation is performed on the right reel, if there is a stop operation when the symbol of symbol number 0 exists at the reference position, the symbol slides three frames and the symbol of symbol number 3 “ "Replay" stops. In this way, when the reels are stopped in an irregular stop order when the re-gamer is elected, in the case of the re-gamer, the winning symbols are controlled so that only the middle line is aligned. The

  (9) In the example of FIG. 28, an example is shown in which a temper is given for all of the multiple types of winning combinations that have been won, but the following control may be performed. For example, there are a plurality of types of winning combinations that can preempt the winning combination with the highest draw-in priority (high priority points) out of the multiple types of winning winning combinations, and further allow the tempering. In such a case, it is selected as a combination that has a higher pull-in priority order. A reel sliding frame number table is created so that such control is performed.

  Also, if it is impossible to make the winning combination with the highest draw-in priority (high priority points) among the multiple types of winning prizes selected (if the winning symbol is not stopped on the first stop reel) Or, if the winning symbol is stopped on the first stop reel, but the winning symbol cannot be pulled into the winning line during the second stop operation), Select a role that makes a temper from the one with the highest priority for pulling in. A reel sliding frame number table is created so that such control is performed.

  As an example of a slot machine having a plurality of reels, a slot machine having three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, that is, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R is illustrated. However, the number of reels is not limited to three. There may be four or more reels. In this case as well, control is performed so that the winning symbols are arranged from the winning winning combination that can generate a winning, from the one with the higher drawing priority.

  For example, when “multiple reels” are composed of “four reels”, the final display result is derived when the first to fourth stop reels stop, but multiple types of winning combinations are won. If the first stop reel stops and then the second stop reel stops, the winning symbol with the highest draw-in priority will be given priority among the winning winning combinations that can be aligned with the winning symbol. Control is performed. In addition, when the second stop reel is stopped and subsequently the third stop reel is stopped, among the winning winning combinations that can be matched with winning symbols, the winning symbol with the highest drawing priority is selected. Control for preferential alignment is performed. In the case of a 4-reel configuration, at this stage, the winning winning combination will be tempered depending on the situation.

  The same control is performed when the reel is composed of five or more reels, so that when there are a plurality of types of winning winning combinations, the reel corresponding to the stop operation based on the detection of the stop operation before the final stop operation is performed. When the change in the number is stopped, there is a possibility that a lot of winning combinations among the plurality of types of winning winning combinations will be won.

(10) The present embodiment includes the following inventions. A variable display device for varying a plurality of types of symbols arranged on each of a plurality of reels is provided, and a game can be started by setting a predetermined number of bets for one game. A slot machine (slot machine 1) in which one game is completed when fluctuation is stopped and a symbol display result is derived, and a winning can be generated according to a combination of the derived symbol display results. ,
Pre-determining means (S2 in FIG. 6) for determining for each prize type whether or not to allow the occurrence of a prize;
Stop operation means (stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) provided corresponding to each of the plurality of reels for performing a stop operation for stopping fluctuations in the design of the reels;
Stop operation detection means (S6, S12, S17 in FIG. 6) for detecting the stop operation of the stop operation means;
Within a range of a predetermined maximum number of sliding frames with the symbols arranged on the reel as a unit frame when the stop operation of the stop operation means is detected after the symbols start to fluctuate on all reels (maximum that can be pulled in) The number of frames (4 frames excluding symbols at the reference position when detecting a stop operation, 5 frames including the symbols at the reference position), rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R Derivation control means for performing control for deriving the display result of the symbol of the reel by stopping the variation of the symbol of the reel corresponding to the stop operation with a maximum stop delay time (for example, 190 milliseconds) until the symbol is stopped (Main control unit 41),
The derivation control means includes
A first stop for storing a plurality of types of sliding frame number tables (first stopping table in FIG. 13) for specifying the number of sliding frames on the symbol of the first stop reel corresponding to the first stop operation after the start of one game. Sliding frame number table storage means (ROM 41b);
From the plurality of types of sliding frame number tables stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage unit, the pre-determining unit selects a sliding frame number table corresponding to a winning type that is allowed to generate a winning. Sliding frame number table selection means (S4, S5 in FIG. 6);
First stop reel stop control means (S7 in FIG. 6, FIG. 15) for stopping the fluctuation of the design of the first stop reel based on the slide piece number table selected by the slide piece number table selecting means;
Based on the display result of the symbol of the first stop reel and predetermined creation data (search table in FIG. 16, second and third stop table in FIG. 17, priority point table in FIG. 20), the first stop Sliding frame number table for the second stop reel to be stopped in response to the second stop operation following the operation (FIG. 18 (A-2) (B-2), FIG. 19 (C-2) (D-2) , FIG. 23, FIG. 26), the stop reel sliding frame number table creating means (S10, S11, FIG. 10, FIG. 11 in FIG. 6),
Based on the sliding frame number table created by the stop reel sliding frame number table creating means, the second stop reel stop control means (S13 in FIG. 6, FIG. 23A) stops the change in the design of the second stop reel. ) And FIG. 26 (B)).

  According to such a configuration, rather than preparing and storing a large number of sliding frame number tables for the second stop reel in advance, the display result of the symbols of the first stop reel and the predetermined creation data are used. Based on this, the slip frame number table for the second stop reel is created each time, so that the data storage capacity required for the reel stop control can be reduced.

(11) The derivation control unit temporarily determines the first stop reel and the second stop reel before detecting the first stop operation, and a reel different from the temporarily determined first stop reel is the first stop reel. When stopped as a stop reel, the provisional decision result of the second stop reel can be changed (FIG. 5),
The stop reel sliding frame number table creating means creates the sliding frame number table for the changed second stop reel (S42 in FIGS. 5 and 8 (the first stop reel actually stopped). Based processing)).

  According to such a configuration, since the first stop reel and the second stop reel are provisionally determined before the first stop operation is detected, the stop control provided for the first stop operation can be simplified as much as possible. Furthermore, even if a reel different from the temporarily determined first stop reel is stopped as the first stop reel, the provisional determination result of the second stop reel is changed and a sliding frame number table is created. Flexible stop control.

(12) The creation data includes a plurality of types of second stop time tables for creating the sliding stop number table for the second stop reel (the second stop table among the second and third stop time tables in FIG. 17). And a selection table (search table in FIG. 16) for selecting a second stop table to be used from among the plurality of types of second stop tables.
The derivation control means selects a selection table according to the winning type and the first stop reel that the predetermining means allowed the occurrence of winning (S41, S42 in FIG. 8), and the selected selection table and A second stop table to be used is selected based on the display result of the first stop reel (S43 in FIG. 8).

  According to such a configuration, when the second stop table for creating the sliding frame number table for the second stop reel is selected from a plurality of types, the winning types permitted to generate winnings and the already-accepted winning types are already set. Since the selection table corresponding to the stopped first stop reel is used, the second stop table is compared with the case of performing the process of searching for the appropriate second stop table one by one without using the selection table. The selection process can be simplified.

(13) In the second stop time table, for each symbol arranged on the reel, it is possible to specify whether or not to permit the variation of the reel to be stopped in a state where the symbol is located at a preset reference position. (FIG. 17 to FIG. 19; data “1” is a stop permission position, data “0” is a stop prohibition position),
The stop reel sliding frame number table creation means sets the number of sliding frames corresponding to each symbol within the range of the maximum sliding frame number on the basis of the symbol corresponding to the stop permission of the second stop table ( 18 and 19).

  According to such a configuration, whether or not the second stop table is allowed to stop the fluctuation of the reel in a state where the symbol is located at a preset reference position for each symbol arranged on the reel. Since the data that can be specified is stored, the process of creating the sliding frame number table by the stop reel sliding frame number table creating means can be simplified.

(14) In the sliding frame number table stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage means, the number of sliding frames corresponding to the symbols arranged on each reel is arranged in a predetermined reel order and symbol arrangement order. Cage (Fig. 13),
The derivation control unit executes a process of generating a sliding frame number table for each reel based on the list data of the sliding frame number table stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage unit (FIG. 7). First stop sliding frame number table creation process).

  According to such a configuration, it is possible to generate the sliding frame number table for each reel based on the enumeration data of the sliding frame number table stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage means. The generation process of the sliding frame number table can be simplified.

(15) The sliding frame number table stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage means includes compressed data obtained by compressing the data of the sliding frame number (of 5 or more of the data shown in FIG. 13). data from),
The derivation control means expands the compressed data into data of the number of sliding frames using conversion data (conversion table in FIG. 14) for converting the compressed data (S27 in FIG. 7).

  According to such a configuration, since the sliding frame number table stored in the first stopping sliding frame number table storage unit includes the compressed data obtained by compressing the sliding frame number data, the first stopping sliding frame table is stored. The storage capacity required for the number table storage means can be reduced.

  (16) It should be considered that the embodiment disclosed this time is illustrative and not restrictive in all respects. The scope of the present invention is defined by the terms of the claims, rather than the description above, and is intended to include any modifications within the scope and meaning equivalent to the terms of the claims.

  1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 41a main CPU, 41b ROM, 41c RAM.

Claims (1)

Provided with a plurality of variable display units capable of variably displaying a plurality of types of identification information each identifiable,
In a slot machine capable of deriving a display result by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variably displayed, and winning can be generated according to a combination of display results of a plurality of variable display units ,
Pre-determining means for deciding whether or not to allow a winning to occur before the display result is derived;
A stop operation means provided corresponding to each of the plurality of variable display portions, for performing a stop operation for stopping fluctuations in the identification information of the variable display portions;
A stop operation detecting means for detecting a stop operation of the stop operation means;
A range of a predetermined maximum number of sliding frames using the identification information arranged on the variable display unit as a unit frame when the stop operation of the stop operation means is detected after starting the variation of the identification information on all the variable display units Deriving control means for performing control for deriving the display result of the variable display unit by stopping the fluctuation of the identification information of the variable display unit corresponding to the stop operation in
The derivation control means includes
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit corresponding to the first stop operation after the start of one game is derived, the first stop variable among the winning types that the pre-determining means allows the generation of a winning. Corresponds to the first search for searching for a winning type that can be generated by the combination of the display result of the display unit and the display result of the non-stop variable display unit after the first stop, and the second stop operation following the first stop operation. When the display result of the second stop variable display unit is derived, the display result of the first stop variable display unit and the second stop variable display among the winning types that the pre-determining means allows the generation of winnings. A winning type prediction means for executing a second search for searching for a winning type that can be generated by a combination of the display result of the unit and the display result of the non-stop variable display unit after the second stop ,
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit is derived, which variable display unit is the variable display unit among the plurality of variable display units, the first stop variable display unit Based on the display result, specific table selection means for selecting a specific table for specifying the number of sliding frames of the identification information of the non-stop variable display portion after the first stop ,
When the display result of the first stop variable display unit is derived, it is specified by the specific table of the non-stop variable display unit after the first stop based on the result of the first search by the winning type prediction means When the first correction for correcting the data of the number of sliding frames and the display result of the second stop variable display unit are derived, the second search is still stopped based on the result of the second search by the winning type predicting means. A sliding frame number data correcting means for performing a second correction for correcting the data of the sliding frame number specified by the specific table of the non-stop variable display part after the second stop ,
When the second stop operation is detected after the first stop variable display section is stopped, the identification information based on the data of the number of sliding frames corrected by the first correction by the sliding frame number data correcting means is When the preset reference position of the second stop variable display unit is reached, the variation in the identification information of the second stop variable display unit is stopped, and after the second stop variable display unit is stopped, the second stop operation is performed. When a subsequent third stop operation is detected, the identification information based on the data of the number of sliding frames corrected by the second correction by the sliding frame number data correcting means is a third stop variable corresponding to the third stopping operation. A slot machine comprising: variable display unit stop control means for stopping fluctuations in the identification information of the third stop variable display unit when a predetermined reference position of the display unit is reached.

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