JP6174851B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention is a gaming machine that lends medals to be used for games in advance and plays a game using the lent medals, and has a high lending rate that is a lending price per sheet when lending medals. The present invention relates to a gaming machine capable of changing an upper limit number of times that a game in a probability state and a game in a special game state can be alternately executed continuously.

At game stores, medals used for games are usually lent out at a rental rate of “20 yen / piece”.
Also, the slot machine assumes that the game is played using medals lent out at a loan rate of “20 yen / one piece”, and the bonus game end condition (for example, the number of medals paid out in the bonus game is If “4. 480” is established, a setting is made such as shifting to a general game.
On the other hand, at the end of the game, if medals earned in the game remain in the player's hand, they are exchanged for prizes at a predetermined exchange rate.

Patent Document 1 below describes a gaming machine in which the bonus winning probability is changed in accordance with the selected lending rate.
Patent Document 2 below describes a gaming machine in which the number of games in the big bonus and the number of regular bonus games in the big bonus are determined by lottery.

JP 2003-010503 A JP 2002-233612 A

In recent years, there are an increasing number of amusement stores that lend medals at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” and “5 yen / 1 sheet”.
However, the slot machine still has a bonus as a special gaming state when a bonus role is won during a normal game, assuming that a game is played using medals lent at a rental rate of “20 yen / piece”. A game (for example, finishes when the number of medals paid out reaches “480”) is started, and when a bonus game is played “once”, a setting is made such as shifting to a normal game.
For this reason, even if the same number of bonus games have been played, if the token is exchanged for a premium at the predetermined exchange rate after the game ends, the medal will be rented out more than when the medal is rented at the “20 yen / 1 piece” lending rate. When a medal is lent at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “Yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, the prizes to be exchanged are inferior. It gives the player an unsatisfactory impression.

However, in the past, the winning probability of special roles was the same at any lending rate, so it was inevitable to give the player an unsatisfactory impression at low lending rates.
Therefore, the present invention provides a game in which the winning probability of a special role is a normal probability and a game with a high probability, so that a game in a high probability state and a game in a special game state can be executed alternately and continuously. The maximum number of times that can be executed continuously can be set according to the loan rate.
For example, when a medal is lent at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, a high probability game and a special game The maximum number of times that a game in the state can be executed alternately and continuously can be set to a number greater than “0 times” such as “1 time” or “3 times”, such as “20 yen / 1 sheet”. did. As a result, even if medals are lent out at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, a bonus game as a special gaming state When the transition is made, the game is shifted to a game with a high probability state after the bonus game is finished, and the bonus game is repeated, so that the number of medals that can be obtained increases. A gaming machine that can prevent the prizes being exchanged from being inferior compared with the case of being lent at a lending rate of “one”, and thus not giving the player the impression that it is unsatisfactory. The purpose is to provide.

(Claim 1)
According to the first aspect of the present invention, the change display means for starting the change, the role lottery means for drawing the winning combination, the change stop means for stopping the change, and whether or not the prize is won according to the mode at the time of the change stop. A winning determination unit for determining, and an advantageous state providing unit for determining that an advantageous state is to be given to the player when the winning determination unit determines that the stop is performed in a predetermined manner when the fluctuation is stopped. The game machine includes a general game state in which a general game is played, and a special game state in which a game advantageous to the player compared to the general game state is provided, and the game A plurality of special game states are provided as special game states that are advantageous to the user, and in the general game state, a normal probability state in which a game with a normal probability of winning a special role is performed, compared with the normal probability state. The Probability changing means for determining in which gaming state a game is executed including a high probability state in which a game with a high probability of winning the special role is performed, and the special game determined by the advantageous state giving means In the transition to the state and in the general game, the game state control means for shifting to the normal probability state or the high probability state determined by the probability variation means, and the winning determination means When it is determined that the special role has been won, the game state control means executes a game in the special game state, and the game in the high probability state is restricted on condition that the game in the special game state ends. An upper limit number of times that stores a numerical value that is formed to be executable up to the number of games and that can be executed each time the game in the special game state is completed and that can be executed in the high probability state. And the game state control means determine whether to execute the game in the high probability state or the game in the normal probability state based on the value of the upper limit counter or the limit game number. An initial value setting means for setting a predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter when a predetermined condition is satisfied; a numerical value subtracting means for subtracting a numerical value set in the upper limit number counter; Lending rate setting means for setting any one lending rate selected in advance from a plurality of predetermined game medium lending rates, wherein the initial value setting means comprises: An initial value is set so that the higher the rental price of the game media to be rented is, and the game in the high probability state and the special game are based on the numerical value of the upper limit number counter. The game in the state can be executed alternately and continuously, the game can be started by inserting the game medium, and the game medium can be paid out according to the mode at the time of fluctuation stop by the winning determination means, The gaming state control means executes the game in the high probability state and the game in the special gaming state alternately and continuously until the numerical value set in the upper limit number counter, or shifts to the special gaming state After performing the game in the high probability state up to the limited number of games without performing, the game in the normal probability state is executed , and the subtraction of the upper limit number counter by the transition to the special game state, a plurality of special game states It is characterized in that the degree of subtraction is changed depending on which of the gaming states is .

Here, the “variation display means” refers to means for starting fluctuation, and includes, for example, a reel unit in which 21 symbols are arranged in three rows.
The “role lottery means” refers to means for performing a lottery for the winning combination.
The “variation stop means” refers to means for stopping fluctuations.
Further, the “winning determination means” means means for determining whether or not a winning is made according to the mode at the time when the fluctuation is stopped.
Further, the “advantageous state providing means” means that when the winning determination means determines that the player is stopped in a predetermined manner when the change is stopped, it gives an advantageous state to the player compared to before the determination. Means for determining.

Note that the “advantageous state” refers to a state in which a game advantageous to the player can be performed as compared to a general game.
In addition, the “gaming state control means” is based on the premise that the game state control means includes a general game state in which a general game is performed and a special game state in which a game advantageous to the player compared to the general game state, It is normal to determine in which gaming state a general gaming state or a special gaming state to be transferred on condition of winning a special role, and to win the special role in the general gaming state. Assuming that there is a normal probability state for playing a game and a high probability state for playing a game with a higher probability of winning a special role than the normal probability state, any game in the normal probability state or the high probability state Means for determining whether to execute a game in a state.

The “special game state” refers to a game state in which a game advantageous to the player as compared with the general game state, such as a so-called big bonus game (BB game) or regular bonus game (RB game). .
The “special role” is a winning combination that triggers a transition to a special game state in which a game that is more advantageous to the player than in the general game state.
Furthermore, in the “general gaming state”, there are a normal probability state in which a game in which the probability of winning a special role is normal and a high probability state in which a game with a high probability of winning in a special role is compared to the normal probability state. .

Note that the “normal probability state” refers to a game state in which a game in which the probability of winning a special role is normal in the general game state.
In addition, the “high probability state” refers to a gaming state in which a game with a high probability of winning a special role is higher in the general gaming state than in the normal probability state.
The “upper limit counter” stores a numerical value that is the number of times the game can be executed in the high probability state that can be executed each time the game in the special game state is completed. The game state control means determines whether to execute a game in the high probability state or to execute a game in the normal probability state based on the numerical value of the upper limit number counter.

The “initial value setting means” means means for setting a predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter when a predetermined condition is satisfied.
The “predetermined condition” is an opportunity for determining to set the gaming state to either a normal probability state or a high probability state. Specifically, for example, when a special role is won When the special game is over, there is a case where a predetermined number of games have elapsed since the special game is over and the game in the normal probability state is started.
The “numerical value subtracting means” means means for subtracting the numerical value set in the upper limit number counter.

The “lending rate setting means” means means for setting any one lending rate selected in advance from a plurality of predetermined game medium lending rates. For example, the setting of the lending rate is performed by operating a lending rate setting switch, and the switch cannot be operated by the player, and only a limited number of persons such as a store clerk can operate in advance. It can be provided inside the housing.
The “game medium” refers to, for example, a medal or a ball.
Further, the initial value set by the initial value setting means is determined such that the higher the rental price of the game medium to be lent based on the lending rate set by the lending rate setting means becomes smaller. For example, it is possible to provide an upper limit number initial value table in which a correspondence relationship between a game medium lending rate and an initial value is predetermined.

  Specifically, for example, three rental rates of “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, “5 yen / 1 sheet” are determined in advance, and the lending rate “20 yen / 1”. The maximum number of times “0” according to the “sheet”, the maximum number “1” according to the lending rate “10 yen / sheet”, the maximum number “3” according to the lending rate “5 yen / sheet”, Each can be determined. When the predetermined condition is satisfied, the initial value of the upper limit number based on the lending rate is stored in the upper limit number counter. When the value of the upper limit number counter is “1” or more, a game in a high probability state can be executed. Then, “1” is subtracted from the numerical value of the upper limit number counter, and the gaming state is set to the high probability state. Furthermore, after ending the game in the special game state through the game in the high probability state, when determining whether the game state is set to the normal probability state or to be set to the high probability state again, the upper limit number counter When the numerical value stored in is equal to or greater than “1”, the game in the high probability state can be executed again.

Note that the upper limit number can be set to a numerical value other than “1” and “3” described above.
In this way, for example, if the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter is “1” or more, the game in the high probability state can be executed every time the game in the special game state ends. That is, until the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter becomes “0”, the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be executed alternately and continuously. When the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter is “0”, the game state is not set to the high probability state after the game in the special game state, and the game in the normal probability state is executed.

In other words, the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter means the remaining number of executable times in which a game in a high probability state and a game in a special game state can be executed alternately and continuously.
However, for games in a high probability state, the number of games is determined.
When the number of games is determined, the value of the upper limit number counter is cleared if the next special role is not won before reaching the determined number of games.
(Claim 2)
According to the second aspect of the present invention, the change display means for starting the change, the role lottery means for performing the lottery of the winning combination, the change stop means for stopping the change, and whether or not the prize is won according to the mode at the time of the change stop A winning determination unit for determining, and an advantageous state providing unit for determining that an advantageous state is to be given to the player when the winning determination unit determines that the stop is performed in a predetermined manner when the fluctuation is stopped. The game machine includes a general game state in which a general game is played, and a special game state in which a game advantageous to the player compared to the general game state is provided, and the game A plurality of special game states are provided as special game states that are advantageous to the user, and in the general game state, a normal probability state in which a game with a normal probability of winning a special role is performed, compared with the normal probability state. The Probability changing means for determining in which gaming state a game is executed including a high probability state in which a game with a high probability of winning the special role is performed, and the special game determined by the advantageous state giving means In the transition to the state and in the general game, the game state control means for shifting to the normal probability state or the high probability state determined by the probability variation means, and the winning determination means When it is determined that the special role has been won, the game state control means executes a game in the special game state, and the game in the high probability state is restricted on condition that the game in the special game state ends. An upper limit number of times that stores a numerical value that is formed to be executable up to the number of games and that can be executed each time the game in the special game state is completed and that can be executed in the high probability state. And the game state control means determine whether to execute the game in the high probability state or the game in the normal probability state based on the value of the upper limit counter or the limit game number. An initial value setting means for setting a predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter when a predetermined condition is satisfied; a numerical value subtracting means for subtracting a numerical value set in the upper limit number counter; A lending rate setting means for setting any one lending rate selected in advance from a plurality of predetermined game medium lending rates, and a gaming medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value. Lending rate determining means for determining whether or not the game medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value. If it is determined, the initial value is set so that the higher the rental price of the game medium lent out in the lending rate setting means to the upper limit number counter, and based on the numerical value of the upper limit number counter, When it is determined that the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be executed alternately and continuously, and the game medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is not a predetermined value, the initial An initial value is not set to the upper limit number counter by the value setting means, the game can be started by inserting the game medium, and the game medium is determined by the winning determination means according to the mode when the fluctuation is stopped. The game state control means can play the game in the high probability state and the special game up to a numerical value set in the upper limit number counter. The game in the normal probability state is executed after the game in the skill state is alternately executed continuously or after the game in the high probability state is performed up to the limited number of games without shifting to the special game state. In addition , the subtraction of the upper limit number counter by shifting to the special game state is characterized in that the degree of subtraction is changed depending on which of the plurality of special game states is the game state .

Here, “lending rate determining means” means means for determining whether or not the gaming medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value.
The initial value setting means sets the lending rate setting means in the upper limit number counter when it is determined that the gaming medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value when the predetermined condition is satisfied. A corresponding value is set as an initial value, and when it is determined that the game medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is not a predetermined value, the initial value is not set in the upper limit number counter by the initial value setting means. The initial value is determined based on the rental rate of the game media so that the higher the rental price of the game media to be rented, the smaller the value.

Specifically, for example, three game media rental rates of “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, and “5 yen / 1 sheet” can be determined. The lending rate determination means can determine whether the lending rate is “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”.
For example, when the lending rate is “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, the lending rate determination unit determines that the value is a predetermined value. Then, when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an initial value based on the lending rate is stored in the upper limit number counter by the initial value setting means. The initial value setting means can determine the upper limit number “1” according to the lending rate “10 yen / sheet” and the upper limit number “3” according to the lending rate “5 yen / sheet”. Further, the numerical value of the upper limit number counter is decremented by “1”, and the gaming state is set to a high probability state. Then, after ending the game in the special game state through the game in the high probability state, when determining whether the game state is set to the normal probability state or to be set to the high probability state again, an upper limit number counter When the numerical value stored in is equal to or greater than “1”, the game in the high probability state can be executed again.

Note that the upper limit number can be set to a numerical value other than “1” and “3” described above.
In this way, for example, if the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter is “1” or more, the game in the high probability state can be executed every time the game in the special game state ends. That is, until the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter becomes “0”, the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be executed alternately and continuously. When the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter is “0”, the game state is not set to the high probability state after the game in the special game state, and the game in the normal probability state is executed.

In other words, the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter means the remaining number of executable times in which a game in a high probability state and a game in a special game state can be executed alternately and continuously.
However, for games in a high probability state, the number of games can be unlimited and can be continued until the next special role is won, or the number of games can be determined.
When the number of games is determined, the value of the upper limit number counter can be cleared if the next special role is not won before reaching the determined number of games.
On the other hand, for example, if the lending rate is “20 yen / 1 sheet”, it is determined by the lending rate determining means that it is not a predetermined value, and the initial value is not set in the upper limit number counter by the initial value setting means. When the game in the special game state is completed, the game state is set to the normal probability state.

That is, when the lending rate determining means determines that the lending rate is not a predetermined value, it is not possible to play a game in a high probability state.
(Claim 3)
The invention described in claim 3 limits the gaming machine described in claim 1 or 2, wherein the predetermined condition is winning of the special combination in the normal probability state.
Specifically, for example, an initial value based on the lending rate is stored in the upper limit number counter on condition that the special role is won in the normal probability state.

  According to the first and second aspects of the present invention, the upper limit number of times that the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be alternately executed continuously is determined according to the rental rate of the game medium (medal). Can be changed. Thus, for example, when a medal is lent at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet” such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, the upper limit number is set to “1 time”. ”,“ 3 times ”, etc.“ 20 yen / 1 sheet ”can be set more times than“ 0 times ”, so“ 10 yen / 1 sheet ”,“ 5 yen / 1 sheet ”, etc. Even if medals are loaned at a loan rate lower than "Yen / one", the number of medals that can be obtained is large, and when exchanging medals for prizes after the game is over, the prizes exchanged will not be inferior. As a result, it is possible not to give an impression that the player is unsatisfactory.

  In addition, according to the third aspect of the present invention, the predetermined condition that triggers the setting of the predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter is the winning of the special role in the normal probability state. Thereby, for example, it can be notified by the effect during the game in the special game state whether the game can be executed in the high probability state or the normal probability state after the game in the special game state ends. As a result, the interest of the player can be enhanced.

Front view of gaming machine according to the first embodiment The figure which shows the symbol display window of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment Block diagram of gaming machine according to the first embodiment Table showing initial values corresponding to the rental rate of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment The flowchart which shows operation | movement of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the rental rate setting process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment The flowchart which shows the probability change setting process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment. The flowchart which shows the state transfer process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment Table showing a modification of the initial value corresponding to the rental rate of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment Table showing a modification of the initial value corresponding to the rental rate of the gaming machine according to the first embodiment The flowchart which shows the modification of the rental rate setting process of the gaming machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment Block diagram of gaming machine according to the second embodiment The flowchart which shows the probability change setting process of the game machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment.

(First embodiment)
A gaming machine according to the first embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.
(Game machine / slot machine 10)
The gaming machine according to the present embodiment is a slot machine 10 in which medals are used as gaming media.
As shown in FIG. 1, the slot machine 10 includes a box-shaped housing 20 having an opening on the front surface. A front door 21 that closes the opening is provided on the front surface of the housing 20. In addition, an upper panel 22 for displaying a combination of winning symbols, the number of medals to be paid out when winning each winning combination (payout), and the like is provided on the front upper portion of the front door 21. Further, an intermediate panel 23 is provided at the front center of the front door 21. In addition, a symbol display window 26 for displaying three of the twenty-one symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of each rotary reel 40 is provided at substantially the center of the middle panel 23. Further, a lower panel 24 for displaying a logo of the model name of the slot machine 10, an image character, and the like is provided at the lower front portion of the front door 21. In addition, an operation unit 25 that protrudes forward is provided between the middle panel 23 and the lower panel 24 on the front surface of the front door 21. Also, an insertion slot 85 for inserting medals is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 25, and a bet switch 70 for inserting credited medals is provided on the upper left side of the operation unit 25. In addition, a cancel switch 73 for returning a credited medal is provided on the front right side of the operation unit 25, and on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 25, rotation of the rotary reel 40 is started. A start switch 50 is provided, and three stop switches 60 for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 25. In addition, a liquid crystal display 83 is provided between the upper panel 22 and the middle panel 23 on the front surface of the front door 21, and an effect lamp 81 used for effects is provided above the front door 21. ing. In addition, a payout opening 86 for paying out medals is provided at the lower center of the front door 21, and a medal paid out from the payout opening 86 is received and stored below the payout opening 86. A saucer 87 is provided. In addition, speakers 82 for sounding sound effects and the like are provided on both the left and right sides of the payout opening 86, respectively. In addition, a reel unit 30 is provided behind the symbol display window inside the housing 20. The reel unit 30 is provided with three rotating reels 40 side by side and three rows. Although not shown, a medal processing unit for processing medals inserted into the insertion slot 85 is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the insertion slot 85 on the back surface of the front door 21. Although not shown, the housing 20 controls the hopper unit 84 for paying out medals, a power supply unit for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10, and the slot machine 10. For example, a control device 100 is provided.
(Reel unit 30)
Since the reel unit 30 is the same as the reel unit 30 that is normally used, the detailed illustration is omitted, but the three reels 40 arranged side by side and the respective reels 40 are provided correspondingly. Three stepping motors and a frame for supporting them. Of the three rotary reels 40, the left reel 41 is located on the left side, the middle reel 42 is located in the center, and the right reel 43 is located on the right side. In the present embodiment, six types of “red 7”, “BAR”, “bell”, “orange”, “cherry”, and “replay” are defined as symbols attached to the outer peripheral surface of each rotary reel 40. A total of 21 of these six kinds of symbols are arranged in a predetermined arrangement on the outer peripheral surface of each rotary reel 40.
(Symbol display window 26)
The symbol display windows 26 are provided in front of the rotary reels 40. When all three rotary reels 40 stop rotating, they are arranged in three columns and three rows as shown in FIG. A total of nine symbols can be displayed.

Specifically, although illustration is omitted, a total of 21 symbols are attached around the left reel 41, but when the rotation of the left reel 41 stops, 3 of the 21 symbols are displayed. Are displayed in the symbol display window 26. That is, when the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped, three symbols are displayed vertically in the left portion of the symbol display window 26. The same applies to the middle reel 42 and the right reel 43.
Thus, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, the symbol display window 26 displays a total of nine symbols arranged in three rows and three rows.
Further, in the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 2, when the rotation of the left reel 41 stops, the three symbols displayed on the symbol display window 26 are sequentially displayed from the top to the “left reel upper symbol 291”, “ The left reel middle symbol 292 and the left reel lower symbol 293 are displayed. When the rotation of the middle reel 42 stops, the three symbols displayed on the symbol display window 26 are sequentially displayed from the top to the middle reel upper symbol 294. ”“ Middle reel middle symbol 295 ”and“ Middle reel lower symbol 296 ”, and when the rotation of the right reel 43 stops, the three symbols displayed on the symbol display window 26 are sequentially displayed from the top to the“ right reel upper symbol ”. Symbol 297, “right reel middle symbol 298”, and right reel lower symbol 299.

  Also, five pay lines 300 from the first to the fifth are provided. A horizontal straight line passing through the left reel middle symbol 292, the middle reel middle symbol 295, and the right reel middle symbol 298 is the "first winning line 301", and the left reel upper symbol 291 and the middle reel upper symbol 294 and the right The horizontal straight line passing through the reel upper symbol 297 is the “second winning line 302”, and the horizontal straight line passing through the lower reel lower symbol 293, the middle reel lower symbol 296, and the right reel lower symbol 299 is “ “3rd winning line 303”, and the diagonally upward line passing through the left reel lower symbol 293, middle reel middle symbol 295, and right reel upper symbol 297 is the “fourth winning line 304”. A diagonally lower right line passing through the reel upper symbol 291, the middle reel middle symbol 295, and the right reel lower symbol 299 is the “fifth winning line 305”.

However, the winning line may be provided not only in a straight line but also in a broken line. Furthermore, the number of winning lines is not limited to five, and may be six or more or four or less.
(Start switch 50)
The start switch 50 is for starting the rotation of the rotary reel 40, and is provided on the left side of the front surface of the operation unit 25 as shown in FIG. Further, a lever type switch is used as the start switch 50, and when the tip of the lever is pushed down, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 starts.
(Stop switch 60)
The stop switch 60 is for stopping the rotation of the rotary reel 40, and is provided at the center of the front surface of the operation unit 25 as shown in FIG. Three stop switches 60 are provided, and each stop switch 60 corresponds to each rotary reel 40. Further, the three stop switches 60 are provided side by side in the center of the front surface of the operation unit 25. The left stop switch 60 corresponds to the left reel 41, the center stop switch 60 corresponds to the middle reel 42, and the right stop switch 60 corresponds to the right reel 43. Each stop switch 60 is configured by using a push button type switch. When the button provided on the stop switch 60 for the left reel 41 is pressed, the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped, and the middle reel When the button provided on the stop switch 60 for 42 is pressed, the rotation of the middle reel 42 is stopped, and when the button provided on the stop switch 60 for the right reel 43 is pressed, the rotation of the right reel 43 is stopped.

Note that the stop switch 60 can be operated when the rotation of all three rotary reels becomes a steady rotation after the rotation of all three rotary reels is started.
In addition, freeze production is a well-known technique. This freeze effect is an effect that prevents the operation of the stop switch 60 from being effective even if the start switch is operated because the reel does not rotate or does not rotate normally.
Such effects can also be performed.
(Bet switch 70)
The bet switch 70 is for inserting a credited medal.

In the present embodiment, as the bet switch 70, a single bet switch 71 and a max bet switch 72 are provided. As shown in FIG. 1, the single bet switch 71 and the max bet switch 72 are provided side by side on the left side of the upper surface of the operation unit 25. The single bet switch 71 is located on the left side, and the max bet switch 72 is located on the right side.
In addition, a push button type switch is used as the single bet switch 71. When the button is pressed once, one credited medal is inserted.
Further, the max bet switch 72 is also configured by using a push button type switch, like the single bet switch 71. However, when the max bet switch 72 is pressed once, three credited medals are inserted.
(Cancel switch 73)
The cancel switch 73 is for returning medals that have been credited and medals that have already been inserted but have not yet been used in the game, and are provided on the right front side of the operation unit 25 as shown in FIG. It has been. In addition, a push button type switch is used for the cancel switch 73, and when the button is pressed, medals that have been credited and medals that have already been inserted but are not yet used in the game are returned from the payout opening 86. .
(Direction lamp 81)
The effect lamp 81 is for informing the player of winning or winning, etc., and is provided at the upper part of the front door 21 as shown in FIG.
(Speaker 82)
The speakers 82 are for producing sound effects and the like, and are respectively provided on the left and right sides of the payout opening 86 as shown in FIG.
(LCD display 83)
The liquid crystal display 83 is used to display an image related to the effect, and is provided between the upper panel 22 and the middle panel 23 on the front surface of the front door 21, as shown in FIG.
(Input 85)
The insertion slot 85 is for inserting medals, and is provided on the upper right side of the operation unit 25 as shown in FIG.
(Payout 86)
The payout opening 86 is for paying out medals, and is provided at the lower center of the front door 21 as shown in FIG.
(Tray 87)
The tray 87 is for receiving and storing medals paid out from the payout opening 86, and is provided below the payout opening 86 as shown in FIG.
(Hopper unit 84)
Although not shown, the hopper unit 84 is for paying out medals, and is provided inside the housing 20. The hopper unit 84 includes a medal tank for storing medals and a sending mechanism for sending out medals stored in the medal tank. Then, the medal sent out by the sending mechanism is paid out from the payout opening 86.
(Medal processing unit)
Although not shown, the medal processing unit is for processing a medal inserted from the insertion slot 85, and is provided at a position corresponding to the back side of the insertion slot 85 on the back surface of the front door 21. The medal processing unit includes a medal passage for guiding a medal inserted into the insertion slot 85 in a certain direction, a medal return passage branching from the middle of the medal passage, and a branching portion where the medal return passage branches from the medal passage. And a medal selector. The medal passage communicates with the medal tank of the hopper unit 84, and the medal return passage communicates with the payout port 86. An insertion detection sensor for detecting a medal inserted through the insertion slot 85 is provided in the middle of the medal path and downstream of the medal selector. The medal is inserted from the insertion slot 85 based on detection by the insertion detection sensor.
(Power supply unit)
The power supply unit is for supplying power to each device included in the slot machine 10, specifically, for example, the control device 100, the reel unit 30, the hopper unit 84, and the like.
(Lending rate setting switch 231)
The lending rate setting switch 231 is provided for performing an operation for setting any lending rate from a plurality of predetermined medal lending rates. It is provided in the inside of the housing 20 so that a player cannot operate it, and only a limited person such as a shop clerk can operate it.
(Lending rate display means 232)
Although not specifically illustrated, the lending rate display means 232 is for displaying the lending rate set by the lending rate setting means 230. It is composed of three LED lamps, and each LED lamp corresponds to a rental rate.

Specifically, when the lending rate “20 yen / sheet” is set by operating the lending rate setting switch 231, the lending rate display means 232 lights the LED lamp corresponding to “20”, and lending When the rate “10 yen / sheet” is set, the lending rate display means 232 lights the LED lamp corresponding to “10”, and when the loan rate “5 yen / sheet” is set, the loan The rate display means 232 turns on the LED lamp corresponding to “5”.
In the present embodiment, the LED lamp as the rental rate display means 232 is provided on the back side of the front door 21, but the lighting / extinguishing state of each LED lamp can be visually recognized from the front through the middle panel 23. It has become. Then, the player can select a gaming machine while viewing the display.

However, it can also be made invisible.
(Control device 100)
The control device 100 is for controlling the slot machine 10.
In the present embodiment, the control device 100 includes a main control device 101 for mainly controlling a game, and a sub control device 102 for mainly receiving a signal from the main control device 101 and controlling an effect. I have.
The main control device 101 is also called a main board or the like, and is configured using a microcomputer provided with a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like.

The sub control device 102 is also called a sub board, and is configured using a microcomputer including a CPU, a RAM, a ROM, an I / O, and the like, like the main control device 101.
As input means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 3, a start switch 50, a stop switch 60, a single bet switch 71, a max bet switch 72, a cancel switch 73, a lending rate setting switch 231 and the like are connected. However, other input means may be provided.
As the output means of the control device 100, as shown in FIG. 3, a reel unit 30, an effect lamp 81, a speaker 82, a liquid crystal display 83, a hopper unit 84, a rental rate display means 232, and the like are connected. However, other output means can be provided.

Further, in the present embodiment, the main control device 101 plays a game in a general game state, which is a general game, and a game in a special game state, which is a game advantageous to the player over a game in the general game state ( So-called big bonus game or regular bonus game). In addition, the main control device 101, in the general gaming state, the game in the normal probability state where the probability of winning the special role, which is a trigger for the transition to the special gaming state, is the normal probability, and the winning of the special role The game is formed so as to be able to execute a game in a high-probability state having a higher probability than the normal probability state.
As shown in FIG. 3, the main control device 101 includes a gaming state control means 110, a winning lottery means 120, a fluctuation stopping means 140, a winning determination means 150, a payout control means 160, and an advantageous state giving means. 170, an upper limit number counter 180, a numerical value checking means 190, a probability changing means 200, an initial value setting means 210, a numerical value subtracting means 220, and a lending rate setting means 230.

When the CPU executes a predetermined program stored in the ROM, the microcomputer that constitutes the main control device 101 causes the gaming state control means 110, the role lottery means 120, the fluctuation stop means 140, the winning determination means 150, and the payout control. Means 160, advantageous state giving means 170, numerical value checking means 190, probability changing means 200, initial value setting means 210, numerical value subtracting means 220, lending rate setting means 230, etc.
The stop table 130 and the upper limit count initial value table 215 are stored in the ROM together with programs and the like.
Hereinafter, each unit included in the main control device 101 will be described in detail.
(Game state control means 110)
The gaming state control means 110 shifts to the special gaming state when the advantageous state giving means 170 decides to shift from the general gaming state to the special gaming state, and is determined by the probability changing means 200 during the general gaming. Transition to either the normal probability state or the high probability state.
(General gaming state)
The general game state is a game state in which a general game is performed.

Hereinafter, the game in the general gaming state in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, one game can be performed on condition that 1 to 3 medals are inserted by the player. Here, the insertion of a medal means betting (betting) a medal in order to play a game. In addition, the insertion of medals includes the insertion of actual medals from the insertion slot 85 and the insertion of credited medals by operating the bet switch 70 (single bet switch 71 or max bet switch 72). When a credited medal is inserted, a numerical value corresponding to the inserted number is subtracted from the credit number.
Then, when medals are inserted, the number of winning lines 300 corresponding to the number of medals inserted becomes valid. Specifically, when the number of inserted medals is 1, only the first winning line 301 is valid, and when the number of inserted medals is 2, three winning lines from the first to the third are selected. When 301 to 303 are valid, and when the number of inserted medals is 3, all five pay lines 301 to 305 from 1 to 5 are valid.

When the start switch 50 is operated after the medal is inserted, the winning lottery means 120 performs a lottery (role lottery) of winning or losing a winning combination. In addition, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 starts almost simultaneously with the role lottery. Thereafter, when one of the three stop switches 60 is operated, the rotation of the rotary reel 40 corresponding to the stop switch 60 is stopped. When all the three stop switches 60 have been operated, the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped.
Here, as a result of the lottery by the lottery means 120, if any of the winning combinations is won, a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning winning combination can be arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300, and 3 When all the spinning reels 40 stop rotating, if there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on any of the effective winning lines 300, the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination will be made and the winning mode will be changed. The corresponding number of medals is paid out.

Specifically, for example, when the result of the lottery by the part lottery means 120 is the first small part winning, the symbol “Bell-Bell-Bell” corresponding to the first small part is placed on one of the effective winning lines 300. And when all of the three reels 40 stop rotating, when a combination of “Bell-Bell-Bell” symbols are arranged on any of the effective pay lines 300, As a result of winning the first small role, a predetermined number (10) of medals corresponding to the first small role is paid out. The same applies to the other roles.
Also, the payout of medals means that medals are acquired through a game. In other words, the paid-out medal means a medal acquired by the game. The medal payout includes a medal payout by credit and an actual medal payout from the payout port 86 by driving the hopper unit 84. In addition, when the paid-out medal is credited, a value corresponding to the credited number is added to the number of credits. In the present embodiment, the paid-out medals are credited until the number of credits reaches the upper limit “50”. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit “50”, the hopper unit 84 is driven. The actual medal is paid out from the payout exit 86.

In addition, instead of paying out medals or along with paying out medals, a predetermined profit may be given to the player. For example, transition to a special gaming state.
In addition, if the result of the lottery by the combination lottery means 120 is lost, it becomes impossible to prepare a combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on any effective winning line 300.
Regardless of the result of the lottery performed by the winning lottery means 120, if there is no combination of symbols corresponding to any winning combination on any effective winning line 300, there is no winning.
(Special game state)
In this embodiment, the special game refers to a game that is more advantageous to the player than a game in the general game state, and the special game state is a game state when the special game is executed.

Further, this special game state is determined by the advantageous state giving means to shift from the general game, and the game state control means shifts.
Hereinafter, the game in the special game state in the present embodiment will be described.
In the present embodiment, a big bonus game (BB game) and a regular bonus game (RB game) are provided as special games.
If the lottery result by the role lottery means 120 becomes a big bonus winning (BB winning) during a game in the general gaming state, a big bonus flag (BB flag) is set and a big bonus internal winning state (BB internal winning state) ) So that the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to the big bonus (BB) can be arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300, that is, Then, stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed so that a big bonus prize (BB prize) can be won.

Specifically, during the game in the general gaming state, when the lottery result by the combination lottery means 120 is BB winning, the variable stop means 140 selects the stop table 130 corresponding to BB, and this selected stop table Based on 130, stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed. At this time, a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB can be arranged on any of the effective pay lines 300, and a combination of symbols corresponding to a role other than BB is also available. Will not be aligned on any of the valid pay lines 300.
Then, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, a combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB is arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300, BB A win is awarded, the BB game flag is set, and the BB game is entered.

When a BB winning is awarded, the BB flag is cleared and the BB internal winning state is terminated.
On the other hand, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, the combination of “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB is not prepared on any of the effective pay lines 300. Although there is no winning, the BB flag is not cleared and the BB internal winning state continues. The BB flag remains set (carryed over) without being cleared until a BB winning is awarded. That is, the BB internal winning state continues until a BB winning is awarded.
Further, in the general gaming state, when the result of the lottery by the role lottery means 120 is the regular bonus winning (RB winning), the regular bonus flag (RB flag) is set, and the regular bonus internal winning state (RB internal winning state) is set. At the same time, the fluctuation stopping means 140 can make a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to the regular bonus (RB) on any of the effective pay lines 300, that is, a regular bonus win ( The stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed so that (RB winning) can be won.

Specifically, when the lottery result by the combination lottery means 120 is RB winning during the general gaming state, the fluctuation stopping means 140 selects the stop table 130 corresponding to the RB, and based on the selected stop table 130 Thus, stop control of each rotary reel 40 is performed. At this time, a combination of symbols of “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to RB can be arranged on any of the effective pay lines 300, and for combinations of symbols corresponding to roles other than RB, Will no longer be on the active winning line 300.
And when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, if a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to RB is arranged on any of the effective pay lines 300, an RB win is obtained. The RB game flag is set, and the RB game is entered.

Further, when an RB winning is awarded, the RB flag is cleared and the RB internal winning state is ended.
On the other hand, when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped, if there is no combination of symbols of “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to RB on any of the effective pay lines 300, there is no prize. However, the RB flag is not cleared and the RB internal winning state continues. The RB flag remains set (carried over) without being cleared until an RB winning is awarded. That is, the RB internal winning state continues until an RB winning is awarded.
Big bonus games (BB games) and regular bonus games (RB games) are collectively referred to as “bonus games”, and big bonus winning (BB winning) and regular bonus winning (RB winning) are collectively referred to as “bonus games”. "Bonus winning", the big bonus flag (BB flag) and the regular bonus flag (RB flag) are collectively referred to as "bonus flag", and the big bonus prize (BB prize) and regular bonus prize (RB prize) ) Are collectively referred to as “bonus winnings”, and the big bonus game flag (BB game flag) and the regular bonus game flag (RB game flag) are collectively referred to as “bonus game flag”.

Further, in this embodiment, during the bonus game, the number of medals that can be inserted is one per game. When one medal is inserted, only the first pay line 301 becomes valid.
In the present embodiment, during the bonus game, as in the game in the general gaming state, when the start switch 50 is operated on condition that the medal is inserted, the role lottery means 120 performs the lottery. When the rotation of all the rotating reels 40 is started and then the stop switch 60 is operated, the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 is stopped, and the rotation of all the three rotating reels 40 is stopped. When a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is arranged on one winning line 301, a game corresponding to the winning combination is made and a game in which the number of medals according to the winning mode is paid out is performed.

In the present embodiment, during the bonus game, the following control is performed to make the bonus game more advantageous to the player than the game in the general gaming state.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the winning probabilities of the first small combination, the second small combination, and the third small combination are higher in the bonus game than in the game in the general gaming state.
In the present embodiment, even if “bell-bell-replay” is arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300 in the general gaming state, the winning determining means 150 does not determine that the fourth small role is winning. When “Bell-Bell-Replay” is arranged on any of the valid winning lines 300 during the bonus game, the winning determining means 150 determines that the fourth small role is won, and a predetermined number corresponding to the fourth small role is determined. (15) medals are paid out.

Thus, in the present embodiment, the bonus game is a game that is more advantageous to the player than the game in the general gaming state. When the bonus game ends, the game returns to the general gaming state.
(Normal probability state)
The normal probability state is a game state in which a normal game state has a normal probability of winning a special role.
In the present embodiment, it is one gaming state in the general gaming state in which a general game is performed.
(High probability state)
The high probability state is a game state in which a game with a high probability of winning a special role is higher in the general game state than in the normal probability state.

In the present embodiment, it is one gaming state in the general gaming state in which a general game is performed.
In the present embodiment, if the gaming state shifts to a high probability state after the special game ends, the next special game can be executed with a small number of games after the special game ends.
In the normal probability state and the high probability state, it is determined in which state the game is executed by the probability changing means, and the transition to the determined state is performed by the game state control means.
(Role lottery means 120)
The role lottery means 120 is for performing a lottery of a role.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, “Big Bonus / BB”, “Regular Bonus / RB”, “First Minor”, “Second Minor”, “Third Minor”, “Fourth Minor” are used as “Position”. “Combination” and “Replay / Replay” are provided, and when the start switch 50 is operated, one of a plurality of combinations is won or lost. Here, “winning” means winning by the lottery means 120.

The role lottery means 120 includes a role lottery random number generation means, a role lottery random number extraction means, a role lottery table, a table selection means, and a role lottery determination means.
The lottery random number generating means is for generating a random number for winning lottery within a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535 in decimal number).
In addition, the role lottery random number generating means can be constituted by, for example, an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts a clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit (so-called hard random number).
Further, the random number generating means for winning lottery can be constituted by, for example, means for generating a random number by the average taking method, or means for generating a random number by adding prime numbers. Also, these means can be configured by causing a CPU to execute a predetermined program (so-called soft random number), for example.

The lottery random number extracting means is for extracting the random number generated by the role lottery random number generating means at a predetermined opportunity (for example, operation of the start switch 50).
The role lottery random number generating means is constituted by a counter circuit or the like, and the numerical value generated by the role lottery random number generating means is not strictly a random number. However, since the timing at which the start switch 50 is operated is considered to be random, the numerical value extracted by the random number extracting means for winning lottery can be handled substantially as a random number.
In addition, the combination lottery table is a table in which for each random number within the range generated by the combination lottery random number generating means, whether a combination is won or lost is determined in advance.

In the present embodiment, the combination lottery table includes a general game combination lottery table used in the general game state and a special game combination lottery table used in the special game state.
In addition, in the general game combination lottery table, the BB selection, the RB selection, the first small combination selection, the second small combination selection, the third small combination selection, the replay selection, and the losing area are displayed. Within a range of random numbers to be generated, each is determined at a predetermined ratio. In the general game combination lottery table, the fourth small combination winning area is not defined. For this reason, in the general gaming state, the fourth small combination is not won by the lottery by the combination lottery means 120.
The general game combination lottery table includes a normal probability combination lottery table used in a normal probability state and a high probability combination lottery table used in a high probability state. In the normal probability combination lottery table and the high probability combination lottery table, as already described in the general game combination lottery table, the BB winning, the RB winning, the first small role winning, the second small role winning, the third small role The areas for winning, replay winning and losing are determined at predetermined ratios within the range of random numbers generated by the random number generating means for winning lottery. However, in the high probability combination lottery table, both or one of the BB winning region and the RB winning region is set larger than the normal probability combination lottery table, and the loss region is set small. That is, in the high probability state, both or one of the winning probabilities of the BB winning and the RB winning is set higher than in the normal probability state.

  Further, the special game combination lottery table includes the first small role winning, the second small winning combination, the third small winning combination, the fourth small winning combination, the replay winning, and the losing area. Within a range of random numbers to be generated, each is determined at a predetermined ratio. Therefore, in the special gaming state, the fourth small role can be won by the lottery by the lottery means 120. In the special game combination lottery table, the BB winning area and the RB winning area are not defined. For this reason, in the special game state, BB and RB are not won by lottery by the role lottery means 120. In addition, for the first small role winning, the second small role winning, and the third small role winning, the special game combination lottery table has a larger area ratio than the general game combination lottery table. For this reason, the winning probability of the first small role winning, the second small role winning, and the third small role winning is higher in the special gaming state than in the general gaming state.

The table selection means is for selecting one combination lottery table from a plurality of combination lottery tables.
The table selection means selects the general game combination lottery table in the general game state, and selects the special game combination lottery table in the special game state. Further, among the general game combination lottery tables, the normal probability combination lottery table is selected in the normal probability state, and the high probability combination lottery table is selected in the high probability state.
The role lottery determination means is for comparing the random number extracted by the random number extraction means for role lottery with the role lottery table selected by the table selection means to determine whether the winning combination is a win or a loss. is there.

In the present embodiment, the role lottery determining means collates the random number extracted by the random number extracting means for role lottery with the role lottery table selected by the table selecting means, RB winning, 1st small role winning, 2nd small role winning, 3rd small role winning, replay winning or losing judgment, and if it is a special game state, 1st small role It is determined whether the winning, the second small winning combination, the third small winning combination, the fourth small winning combination, the replay winning, or the loss.
In the present embodiment, the role lottery means 120 is used for the general game even when the big bonus flag or the regular bonus flag is carried over, that is, during the big bonus internal winning state or the regular bonus internal winning state. A role lottery is performed using a role lottery table.
(Stop table 130)
The stop table 130 is used to determine the stop position of each rotary reel 40. The rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 when each stop switch 60 is operated, the determination result of the winning determination means, and the current time The number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined in advance according to the gaming state.

The “sliding frame number” is the number of symbols corresponding to the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40 from the operation of the stop switch 60 until the rotation of the corresponding rotating reel 40 is stopped. .
Specifically, the number of sliding frames “0” means that the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40 from the operation of the stop switch 60 to the rotation stop of the corresponding rotating reel 40 corresponds to the symbol “0 frame”. The number of sliding symbols “1” means that the rotation angle of the rotating reel 40 from the operation of the stop switch 60 to the rotation stop of the corresponding rotating reel 40 is equivalent to the symbol “one frame”. Means that. The same applies to the number of sliding frames “2” or more.

In the present embodiment, a plurality of types of stop tables 130 are provided corresponding to a plurality of roles.
Further, in the present embodiment, each stop table 130 determines the number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 within a range of “0” to “4”.
In addition, the stop table 130 corresponding to any of the combinations has a symbol combination corresponding to the combination other than that combination so that the combination of the symbols corresponding to the combination can be aligned on any effective winning line 300. As for the combinations, the number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so as not to be aligned on any of the effective winning lines 300.

For example, the stop table 130 corresponding to BB is arranged so that the combination of symbols “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB can be aligned on any of the effective pay lines 300 and other than BB. The number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that the combination of symbols corresponding to the combination is not aligned on any of the effective winning lines 300.
Thereby, when the stop table 130 corresponding to BB is used for stop control, the combination of symbols of “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB is aligned on any of the effective pay lines 300. In some cases, combinations of symbols corresponding to roles other than BB are not aligned on any of the effective pay lines 300.

In addition, the stop table 130 corresponding to the fourth small role is arranged so that the combination of symbols of “bell-bell-replay” corresponding to the fourth small role can be aligned on any of the effective winning lines 300, and The number of sliding symbols of each rotary reel 40 is determined so that combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations other than the fourth small combination are not aligned on any effective winning line 300.
As a result, when the stop table 130 corresponding to the fourth small role is used for stop control, the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” symbols corresponding to the fourth small role is placed on any of the effective pay lines 300. The combination of symbols corresponding to a combination other than the fourth small combination is not aligned on any of the effective winning lines 300.

As described above, the stop table 130 corresponding to the BB is configured so that a BB prize can be allocated, and a prize other than the BB prize cannot be allocated, and the stop table 130 corresponding to the fourth small part is In addition to being able to win the 4th small role winning, it is not possible to win any winnings other than the 4th small winning combination. The same applies to each stop table 130 corresponding to other combinations.
In addition, the stop table 130 corresponding to “no win” determines the number of sliding frames of each rotary reel 40 so that there is no combination of symbols corresponding to any combination on any valid winning line 300. Yes.
(Fluctuation stopping means 140)
The fluctuation stopping means 140 is for performing stop control of each rotary reel 40.

Further, the fluctuation stop means 140 performs stop control of each rotary reel 40 based on the acquired stop table 130 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotary reel 40 when each stop switch 60 is operated.
Hereinafter, stop control of each rotary reel 40 will be described.
First, the fluctuation stop means 140 selects one stop table 130 from among a plurality of stop tables 130 based on the lottery result of the combination lottery means 120.
Specifically, for example, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 120 is BB winning, the fluctuation stopping means 140 selects the stop table 130 corresponding to BB from the plurality of stop tables 130. Thereby, when the lottery result of the winning lottery means 120 is BB winning, the combination of symbols of “red 7-red 7-red 7” corresponding to BB can be aligned on any of the effective winning lines 300. At the same time, combinations of symbols corresponding to roles other than BB are not aligned on any of the effective pay lines 300.

Further, for example, when the lottery result of the part lottery means 120 is the fourth small part winning, the variation stop means 140 selects the stop table 130 corresponding to the fourth small part from the plurality of stop tables 130. . As a result, when the lottery result of the combination lottery means 120 is the fourth small combination winning, the combination of “Bell-Bell-Replay” symbols corresponding to the fourth small combination is placed on any effective winning line 300. As a result, the combinations of symbols corresponding to the combinations other than the fourth small combination are not aligned on any of the effective pay lines 300.
Next, the fluctuation stopping means 140 stops the number of sliding symbols of the rotating reel 40 based on the selected stopping table 130 and the rotation position of the corresponding rotating reel 40 when the stop switch 60 is operated. Obtain from table 130.

Then, the fluctuation stopping means 140 rotates the corresponding rotating reel 40 from the operation of the stop switch 60 to the rotation angle corresponding to the determined number of sliding symbols, and stops the rotation of the rotating reel 40 there.
Specifically, for example, it is assumed that the left stop switch 60 is operated when the symbol of the symbol number “10” of the left reel 41 is positioned on the first pay line 301.
Here, when the number of sliding symbols is “0”, the fluctuation stopping means 140 stops the rotation of the left reel 41 immediately after the operation of the left stop switch 60. As a result, the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped while the symbol of symbol number “10” is positioned on the first pay line 301.

When the number of sliding frames is “1”, the fluctuation stopping means 140 rotates the left reel 41 by an angle corresponding to the symbol “one frame” from the operation of the left stop switch 60, and there, the left reel 41 Stop rotating. At this time, after the operation of the left stop switch 60, the symbol of symbol number “10” appears to move so as to slide one symbol in the rotation direction of the left reel 41. As a result, the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped while the symbol of the symbol number “11” is positioned on the first pay line 301.
When the number of sliding frames is “2”, the fluctuation stopping means 140 rotates the left reel 41 by an angle corresponding to the symbol “2 frames” from the operation of the left stop switch 60. Stop rotating. At this time, after the operation of the left stop switch 60, the symbol of symbol number “10” appears to move so as to slide by two symbols in the rotation direction of the left reel 41. As a result, the rotation of the left reel 41 is stopped while the symbol of symbol number “12” is positioned on the first pay line 301.

Note that the stop control of the rotary reel 40 as described above is a control using the stop table 130, and is therefore called “table control” or the like.
(Winning determination means 150)
The winning determination means 150 is for determining whether or not a winning combination is won based on a combination of symbols displayed when the rotating reel 40 is stopped.
In this embodiment, “winning” means that a combination of predetermined symbols is arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300 and a winning combination is established. Also, as “winning”, “big bonus winning / BB winning” corresponding to the big bonus, “regular bonus winning / RB winning” corresponding to the regular bonus, “first small winning winning” corresponding to the first small role, Corresponding to "Second small part winning" corresponding to the second small part, "Third small part winning" corresponding to the third small part, "Fourth small part winning" corresponding to the fourth small part, and replay “Re-play prize / replay prize” is established.

In the present embodiment, “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” corresponding to the big bonus, “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to the regular bonus, and the first small role as the “combination of symbols”. "Bell-Bell-Bell", "Orange-Orange-Orange" corresponding to the 2nd small role, "Cherry-ANY-ANY" corresponding to the 3rd small role, "Bell-Bell" corresponding to the 4th small role -"Replay" and "Replay-Replay-Replay" corresponding to replay are provided. “ANY” means that any symbol may be used.
Also, in the game in the general gaming state, even if “bell-bell-replay” is arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300, the winning determining means 150 does not determine the fourth small role winning, but the special gaming state In the game, when “bell-bell-replay” is arranged on any of the effective winning lines 300, the winning determining means 150 determines that the fourth small role is won, and the number (15) corresponding to the fourth small role is determined. Medals). In addition, the symbol combination “bell-bell-replay” is a so-called “losing eye” in the general gaming state.

Specifically, in this embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped during the game in the general gaming state. When the combination of the symbols “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” is prepared, it is determined that the BB winning is achieved.
Further, in the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is configured to display “BAR” on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped during the game in the general gaming state. When the combination of symbols of “-BAR-BAR” is prepared, it is determined that the RB winning is achieved.
Further, in the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped in both the general gaming state and the special gaming state. When the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Bell” is prepared, it is determined that the first small role winning is achieved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped in both the general gaming state and the special gaming state. When the combination of symbols of “orange-orange-orange” is prepared, it is determined that the second small winning combination is won.
Further, in the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped in both the general gaming state and the special gaming state. When the combination of the symbols “Cherry-ANY-ANY” is prepared, it is determined that the third small part prize is won. “ANY” means that any symbol may be used.

Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols “Bell-Bell-Replay” is a so-called “losing eye” in the general gaming state, but during the bonus game, This is a so-called “winning design” corresponding to.
In the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150, in the general gaming state, displays “Bell-Bell-Replay” on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped. Even if there is a combination of symbols "", it will not be judged as a fourth small prize winning, but when all three rotating reels 40 stop rotating in the special gaming state, When the combination of symbols “Bell-Bell-Replay” is completed, it is determined that the fourth small role winning is achieved.

Further, in the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any of the effective winning lines 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped in both the general gaming state and the special gaming state. When the combination of symbols “Replay-Replay-Replay” is complete, it is determined that the game is replayed (replay).
In the present embodiment, the winning determination means 150 is placed on any valid winning line 300 when the rotation of all three rotary reels 40 is stopped in both the general gaming state and the special gaming state. If there is no combination of symbols corresponding to any combination, it is determined that there is no winning.
(Payout control means 160)
The payout control means 160 is for paying out the number of game media corresponding to the winning combination when the winning determination means 150 determines that the winning combination is won.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the payout control means 160 is determined to be the first small role winning by the winning determination means 150 in both the game in the general gaming state and the bonus game, 10 Pay out medals.
Further, in the present embodiment, the payout control means 160 has 10 medals when the winning determination means 150 determines that the second small role winning is in both the game in the general gaming state and the bonus game. Pay out.
Further, in the present embodiment, the payout control means 160 has four medals when the winning determination means 150 determines that the third small role winning is in both the game in the general gaming state and the bonus game. Pay out.

Further, in the present embodiment, the payout control means 160 pays out 15 medals when the winning determination means 150 determines the fourth small role winning during the bonus game.
Further, as described above, in the present embodiment, the payout of medals includes the payout of medals by credit and the payout of actual medals from the payout opening 86 by driving the hopper unit 84. In addition, when the paid-out medal is credited, a value corresponding to the credited number is added to the number of credits. In the present embodiment, the paid-out medals are credited until the number of credits reaches the upper limit “50”. When the number of credits reaches the upper limit “50”, the amount exceeding the upper limit is exceeded. , The actual medal is paid out from the payout opening 86 by driving the hopper unit 84.

In the present embodiment, during the game in the general gaming state, when the BB winning is determined by the winning determination means 150, the payout control means 160 does not pay out medals, but instead of the medal payout. , The benefit of shifting to the BB game is given to the player.
Further, in this embodiment, when the RB winning is determined by the winning determination means 150 during the game in the general gaming state, the payout control means 160 does not pay out medals, but instead of the medal payout. The player is given the benefit of shifting to the RB game.

In the present embodiment, the medal payout by the payout control means 160 is determined when the winning determination means 150 determines that the game has been replayed in both the game in the general gaming state and the bonus game. Although not performed, instead of paying out medals, the player is given a benefit that the game can be played again under the condition that the same number of medals as the previous game are inserted.
(Advantageous state imparting means 170)
Advantageous state granting means 170 determines that the game in the special gaming state is to be executed when it is determined by winning determination means 150 that the special combination has won. Then, the gaming state control means 110 shifts the gaming state to the special gaming state.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the big bonus or the regular bonus is won and the rotation of all three rotating reels 40 is stopped, it corresponds to the big bonus on any of the effective pay lines 300. When a combination of symbols “Red 7-Red 7-Red 7” or a combination of symbols “BAR-BAR-BAR” corresponding to the regular bonus is prepared, a big bonus or a regular bonus is awarded. Then, it is determined that the big bonus game or the regular bonus game is executed on the condition that it is determined that the big bonus or the regular bonus is won.
(Upper limit counter 180)
The upper limit counter 180 continuously executes the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state after the transition from the normal probability state to the special game state until the next transition to the normal probability state. The number of times that can be executed, that is, the number of times that a game in a high probability state and a bonus game set (hereinafter referred to as probability variation set game) can be executed continuously is expressed as a positive number greater than or equal to “0” and stored. Is.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”, after the special gaming state ends, the game in the high probability state is not executed and the normal probability state However, when the numerical value stored in the upper limit number counter 180 is “1” or more, the probability variation set game can be continuously executed by the number corresponding to the numerical value.
However, for games in a high probability state, the number of games can be unlimited and can be continued until the next special role is won, or the number of games can be determined.
When the number of games is determined, the value of the upper limit number counter can be cleared if the next special role is not won before reaching the determined number of games.

The numerical value is written into the upper limit number counter 180 by the initial value setting means 210 when a bonus is won and the general game state before the bonus is won is a normal probability state. The subtraction of the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is performed by the numerical value subtracting means 220 when the bonus is won and the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is 1 or more.
(Numerical confirmation means 190)
The numerical value checking means 190 is for determining whether or not the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 at the time of winning the bonus is a predetermined number or more. If it is determined that the numerical value is greater than or equal to the predetermined number, the gaming state control means 110 can set the gaming state to a high probability state after the bonus is over. If it is determined that the numerical value is not equal to or greater than the predetermined number, that is, “0”, the gaming state control means 110 sets the gaming state to the normal probability state after the bonus is over.

Also, in this embodiment, in order to reduce the burden in the probability variation setting process described later, numerical value subtraction by the numerical value subtracting means 220 described later is performed as a part of the numerical value confirming means 190.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the bonus is won, the numerical value confirmation means 190 determines whether the value of the upper limit counter 180 is “0” or “1” or more, that is, “in the normal probability state” “Bonus winning in game” is the result of the subtraction of “1” by the numerical subtraction means 220 performed when the initial value of the upper limit counter 180, which will be described later, is set to “0” and at the time of the previous bonus winning. The value of the upper limit counter 180 is “0” as in the case where the remaining number of sets of probability variation set games by the numerical confirmation means 190 performed at the time of winning the bonus is “0”, or “the number of remaining sets of probability variation set games” Is confirmed to be equal to or greater than 1 ".

Such confirmation is performed by the probability changing means 200 to determine whether the general gaming state after the bonus is ended is set to a high probability state or a normal probability state.
When the value of the upper limit counter 180 is “0”, the general gaming state after the special gaming state is ended is set to the normal probability state, but when the value of the upper limit counter 180 is “1” or more, The general gaming state after the special gaming state ends is set to a high probability state.
(Probability variation means 200)
After the special game state is terminated, the probability changing means 200 receives the fact that the numerical confirmation means 190 determines whether or not the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 at the time of winning the bonus by the numerical confirmation means 190 is a predetermined number or more. This is to determine whether the general gaming state is the high probability state or the normal probability state.

Specifically, in the present embodiment, when the numerical value confirming unit 190 determines that the value of the upper limit counter 180 is “0”, the general gaming state after the special gaming state is ended is the normal probability state. To be decided. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “1” or more, it is determined that the general gaming state after finishing the special gaming state is set to the high probability state.
That is, the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0” by the numerical value checking means 190, that is, when the initial value of the upper limit number is set to “0” and “the remaining set number of probability variation set game is 0”. If it is determined that the game in the normal probability state is executed as the game after the game in the special game state corresponding to the bonus winning is completed. In addition, when it is determined that the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “1” or more, that is, “the number of remaining sets of the probability variation set game is 1” or more, the game in the special game state corresponding to the bonus winning is It is determined that the game in the high probability state is executed as the game after the end.

Along with the determination of the numerical confirmation means 190, the game after the game in the special game state is finished is executed in the state determined by the probability changing means 200 between the high probability state and the normal probability state. The Rukoto.
(Initial value setting means 210)
The initial value setting means 210 is for setting a predetermined initial value in the upper limit number counter 180 when a special combination is won in the normal probability state.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the initial value setting means 210 sets an initial value in the upper limit number counter 180 on the condition that it is determined that “bonus winning in the normal probability state”.

Here, when the numerical value checking means 190 determines that the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “1” or more, in other words, when a bonus is won in a game in a high probability state, the upper limit number counter 180 is renewed. An initial value is never set for. That is, the initial value setting means 210 sets the initial value of the upper limit number only in the case of bonus winning in a game in the normal probability state.
When the bonus is won with the upper limit number counter 180 being “1”, the value is subtracted by the numerical value subtracting means 220, the numerical value becomes “0”, and the general game state after the special game is high by the probability varying means 200. Probability state is determined. If the bonus is won in this high probability state, the value of the upper limit counter 180 is “0”, but the initial value is not set by the initial value setting means 210 because the bonus was won in the high probability state.

Further, in this embodiment, the initial value set by the initial value setting means 210 is determined in advance based on an upper limit count initial value table 215 described later.
(Upper limit initial value table 215)
The upper limit count initial value table 215 predetermines the correspondence between the medal lending rate and the initial value of the upper limit count at which the probability variation set game can be continuously executed. The initial value of the upper limit count is determined such that the higher the rental price of medals to be rented, the smaller.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, the initial value of the upper limit number of times that the probability variation set game can be continuously executed is set to “0” corresponding to the lending rate “20 yen / 1 piece”, and the lending rate Corresponding to “10 yen per piece”, the initial value of the upper limit number of times that the probability variation set game can be executed continuously is set to “1”, and the probability change corresponding to the lending rate “5 yen per piece” The initial value of the upper limit number of times that the set game can be continuously executed is defined as “3”.

Of course, the numerical value of the correspondence can be changed as appropriate.
(Numerical subtraction means 220)
The numerical subtraction means 220 subtracts “1” from the upper limit number counter 180 on condition that the upper limit number counter 180 is “1” or more and a bonus is won.
In the present embodiment, the numerical value subtracting means 220 performs numerical subtraction as part of the numerical value confirming means 190 in order to reduce the burden in the probability variation setting process described later.
Specifically, in the game in the normal probability state, the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”. At this time, when a bonus is won, the initial value setting means 210 sets a predetermined initial value, but the numerical value subtracting means 220 subtracts “1” from the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 and the probability changing means 200 It is determined that a game with a high probability state is performed as a game after the end of the special game.

When the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”, the subtraction process by the numerical value subtracting means 220 is not performed.
(Lending rate setting means 230)
The lending rate setting means 230 sets any lending rate by a lending rate setting switch 231 from a plurality of predetermined medal lending rates.
Here, in the present embodiment, a correspondence relationship between the medal lending rate and the upper limit number of times that the probability variation set game can be continuously executed is determined in advance in the upper limit number initial value table 215 described above.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, three loan rates of “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, and “5 yen / 1 sheet” are determined as the loan rate of medals. As 231, a three-stage selector switch is used. For example, the first level of the switch is the lending rate “20 yen / sheet”, the second level of the switch is the lending rate “10 yen / sheet”, and the third level of the switch is the lending rate “5 yen / sheet”. ”Respectively.

Of course, the numerical value of the correspondence can be changed as appropriate.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
Hereinafter, an outline of the operation of the slot machine 10 according to the present embodiment will be described based on a flowchart.
First, game processing will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
When the power of the gaming machine is turned on, the process proceeds to step 101.
In step 101, a loan rate setting process described later is performed. Then, the process proceeds to Step 102.

In step 102, it is determined whether or not a preliminary operation for changing the setting of the payout rate (winning probability of each winning combination) has been performed. Here, the change in the setting of the payout rate is different from the above-described change between the normal probability state and the high probability state in the general gaming state, and the whole is divided into six stages, and the setting 6 and the winning combination that makes it easy to win the winning combination This is an operation to be performed by appropriately selecting a setting stage with respect to setting 1 which is difficult to win. Preliminary operation is an operation that uses a key before turning on the power, and whether or not to change the setting after turning on the power is determined by whether or not this operation has been performed. The
If it is determined that a setting change preliminary operation has been performed, the process proceeds to step 103. On the other hand, if it is determined that the setting change preliminary operation has not been performed, the routine proceeds to step 104. Note that the processing up to this point is processing performed only by a limited number of people such as salesclerks at an amusement store.

In step 103, if the setting of the payout rate is changed, the process proceeds to step 104.
In step 104, it is determined whether or not a predetermined number of game media necessary for one game have been inserted. Here, if it is determined that the predetermined number has been inserted, the routine proceeds to step 105. On the other hand, if it is determined that the predetermined number has not been inserted, the processing of step 104 is repeated again.
In step 105, the control device 100 determines whether or not the start switch 50 has been operated. Here, if it is determined that the start switch 50 has been operated, the routine proceeds to step 106. On the other hand, if it is determined that the start switch 50 has not been operated, the process of step 105 is repeated again.

In step 106, a lottery for a combination is performed by the combination lottery means 120, and the process proceeds to step 107.
In step 107, a probability variation setting process described later is performed, and the process proceeds to step 108.
In step 108, the reel unit 30 is driven by the control device 100 to start the rotation of each rotary reel 40, and the process proceeds to step 109.
In step 109, the control device 100 determines whether or not the stop switch 60 has been operated. If it is determined that the stop switch 60 has been operated, the process proceeds to step 110. On the other hand, if it is determined that the stop switch 60 has not been operated, the processing of step 109 is repeated again.

In step 110, stop control of the rotary reel 40 is performed by the fluctuation stopping means 140, and the process proceeds to step 111.
In step 111, it is determined whether or not all the rotating reels 40 are stopped. Here, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 40 have stopped, the routine proceeds to step 112. On the other hand, if it is determined that all the rotating reels 40 are not stopped, the process returns to step 109.
In step 112, the winning determination means 150 determines whether any winning combination has been won, and the process proceeds to step 113.
In step 113, the payout control means 160 pays out the number of medals corresponding to the winning combination, and proceeds to step 114.

In step 114, the gaming state control means 110 sets the gaming state to any one of the special gaming state, the normal probability state, and the high probability state, and one game ends and the processing returns to step 104.
Next, the lending rate setting process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 201, it is determined whether or not to change the medal lending rate by the lending rate setting switch 231. Here, if it is determined to be changed, the process proceeds to step 202. On the other hand, if it is determined not to change, the lending rate setting process is terminated. It should be noted that at the time of factory shipment, etc., the medal lending rate is set to any one of three: “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, “5 yen / 1 sheet”.

In step 202, the lending rate setting means 230 sets the selected lending rate, and the lending rate setting process ends.
Then, the probability variation setting process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 301, it is determined whether or not a bonus has been won. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the routine proceeds to step 302. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been won, the probability variation setting process is terminated in principle.
In step 302, it is determined whether or not the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”. A value of “0” means that a bonus is won in a game in a normal probability state, or the remaining number of executions of a probability variable set game is “0”, and a value that is not “0” is a probability change. This means that the remaining number of executions of the set game is “1 or more”. If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 306. If “0”, the process proceeds to step 303. Here, it may be determined whether the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is greater than “0”, that is, the same determination as in step 305. In this case, “YES” and “NO” in step 302 are reversed.

In step 303, it is determined whether or not there was a high probability state before winning the bonus. The high probability state before the bonus winning means that the remaining number of executions of the probability variation set game is “0”, and the non-high probability state means that the bonus winning in the game in the normal probability state is won. . If it is determined that the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 308, where the probability changing means 200 sets the normal probability state as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended, and the probability variation setting process ends. If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 304.
Here, it is described that the normal probability state is set in the general gaming state after the bonus ends when it is determined that the high probability state has been achieved. However, in this embodiment, the upper limit number of times in the high probability gaming state is described. This is because the value of the counter 180 is not increased.

In step 304, the initial value setting means 210 sets the upper limit number initial value, and the process proceeds to step 305.
In step 305, it is determined whether or not the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is greater than “0”. If it is determined that it is not large, that is, “0”, the process proceeds to step 308 described above, and the probability changing means 200 sets the normal probability state in the general gaming state after the bonus ends, and the probability variation setting process ends. To do. If it is determined that the value is greater than “0”, that is, “1 or more”, the process proceeds to step 306. Here, it may be determined whether or not the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”, that is, the same determination as in step 302. In this case, “YES” and “NO” in step 305 are reversed.

In step 306, the numerical value subtracting means 220 subtracts “1” from the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 and proceeds to step 307.
In step 307, the probability changing means 200 sets the high probability state as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended, and the probability variation setting process is ended.
In step 308, which shifts to YES when it is determined YES in step 303 or NO in step 305, the probability changing means 200 sets the normal probability state as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended. The probability variation setting process ends.
In FIG. 7, when it is determined NO in step 301, “in principle, the probability variation setting process ends” has been described.

An exception is step 309. In this step 309, if the specific condition is satisfied, the process proceeds to step 304 where the initial value setting means 210 sets the upper limit number initial value.
Here, specific conditions include, for example, that a combination of specific symbols is displayed on a predetermined line, that a bonus has not been won over a predetermined number of games, and medals paid out from the number of inserted medals. It is conceivable that the value obtained by subtracting the number has reached a predetermined number, that a lottery other than winning determination means 150 has been won.
Regarding the fact that a combination of specific symbols is displayed on a predetermined line and winning a lottery other than the winning determination means 150, it can be considered to advance to step 304 as a prize.

In addition, it is a step from the meaning of player relief that the bonus has not been won over the predetermined number of games, and the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out from the number of inserted medals has reached a predetermined number. It is possible to proceed to 304.
The state transition process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.
In step 401, the winning determination means 150 determines whether or not the bonus has been won. If it is determined that the bonus has been won, the process proceeds to step 402. On the other hand, if it is determined that the bonus has not been won, the process proceeds to step 403.
In step 402, the gaming state control means 110 sets the gaming state to the special gaming state, and in principle, the state transition process ends.

In step 403, it is determined whether or not the bonus game has ended. Here, if it is determined that the processing has ended, the process proceeds to step 404. On the other hand, if it is determined that the process has not been completed, the state transition process is completed in principle.
In step 404, the probability changing means 200 determines whether or not the gaming state is set to shift to the high probability state. Here, if it is determined that it is set to shift to the high probability state, the process proceeds to step 405. On the other hand, if it is determined that the high probability state is not set, that is, it is determined that the normal probability state is set, the process proceeds to step 406.
In step 405, the gaming state is set to a high probability state by the gaming state control means 110, and the state transition process ends.

In step 406, the gaming state control means 110 sets the gaming state to the normal probability state, and the state transition process ends.
As an exception, after step 402 and when NO is determined in step 403, it is determined whether or not there is a setting of a high probability state due to the fact that the specific condition in step 407 is satisfied. This is a process corresponding to the case where a numerical value is written in the upper limit number counter 180 because the specific condition is satisfied in step 309 in FIG.
If YES is determined in this step 407, the process proceeds to step 405 described above, the gaming state control means 110 sets the gaming state to a high probability state, and the state transition process ends. If NO is determined, the state transition process ends as it is.
(Action / Effect)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation set game can be continuously executed can be changed according to the medal lending rate. Therefore, for example, when a medal is lent at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet” such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, the next time after the transition to the bonus game. Set the number of probabilistic set games that occur before the transition to the normal probability state to “1”, “3”, etc., more than “0” when “20 yen / piece” Therefore, even if medals are lent out at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, a bonus game as a special gaming state After the bonus game is over, the game shifts to a game with a high probability state, and the bonus game is repeated, so that the number of medals that can be obtained increases. / 1 "loan rate As compared with the case where the issued can prize to be exchanged to prevent pale, it is possible to avoid giving the impression that thus unsatisfactory to the player.
In addition to this, in the present embodiment, except for the case where the specific condition is satisfied, the predetermined condition that triggers the setting of the predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter 180 is determined to win the special role in the normal probability state. As a result, for example, it can be notified by the effect during the game in the special game state whether the game can be executed in the high probability state or the normal probability state after the game in the special game state ends. As a result, the interest of the player can be enhanced.
(Modification)
There are several variations in the above embodiment. Hereinafter, these modified examples will be briefly described.

  In the above embodiment, the initial value is set to “0” corresponding to the lending rate “20 yen / sheet” as the predetermined initial value, and the initial value corresponding to the lending rate “10 yen / sheet”. The upper limit count initial value table 215 in which the value is set to “1” and the initial value is set to “3” corresponding to the lending rate “5 yen / sheet” is used. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the initial value is set to “1” corresponding to the lending rate “20 yen / 1 sheet” and the lending rate “10 yen” as shown in the upper limit count initial value table 215 shown in FIG. The initial value is “2” corresponding to “1 / sheet” and the initial value is “4” corresponding to the loan rate “5 yen / sheet”. Further, as shown in the upper limit number initial value table 215 shown in FIG. 10, the initial value is determined to be within the range of “1-2” corresponding to the lending rate “20 yen / 1 sheet”, and the lending rate “10 yen / 1”. The initial value is determined to be within the range of “2-4” corresponding to “sheets”, the initial value is determined to be within the range of “4-8” corresponding to the loan rate “5 yen / sheet”, and the initial value is set. A lottery may be performed every time the initial value is set by the means 210.

In the above embodiment, the upper limit count initial value setting table 215 is used to set the initial value. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and correspondence data that predetermines the correspondence between the lending rate and the initial value is used. Can also be set. A specific example will be described with reference to the flowchart of the lending rate setting process in FIG. In step 501, the lending rate setting switch 231 sets a predetermined medal lending rate to one of the following three: “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, “5 yen / 1 sheet”. A determination is made whether or not is executed. If it is determined that the process has been executed, the process proceeds to step 502. On the other hand, if it is determined that it has not been executed, the lending rate setting process is terminated. In step 502, it is determined whether or not the set lending rate is “20 yen / 1 sheet”. If it is determined that “20 yen / sheet”, the process proceeds to step 503. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “20 yen / 1 sheet”, the process proceeds to step 504. In step 503, the initial value is set to “0”, and the lending rate setting process is terminated. In step 504, it is determined whether or not the set lending rate is “10 yen / 1 sheet”. Here, if it is determined that “10 yen / sheet”, the process proceeds to step 505. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “10 yen / 1 sheet”, the process proceeds to step 506. In step 505, the initial value is set to “1”, and the lending rate setting process is terminated. In step 506, the initial value is set to “3”, and the lending rate setting process ends.
(Second Embodiment)
A gaming machine according to the second embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS.

The second embodiment includes a lending rate determination unit 240 in addition to the first embodiment, and sets an upper limit number initial value in the upper limit number counter 180 based on the determination result of the lending rate determination unit 240. Whether or not is decided. In other respects, the second embodiment is the same as the first embodiment.
Hereinafter, the gaming machine according to the second embodiment will be described with a focus on differences from the first embodiment.
(Lending rate judgment means 240)
The lending rate determining means 240 is for determining whether or not the medal lending rate value set by the lending rate setting means 230 is a predetermined lending rate value among all the set lending rates. It is.

When it is determined that the determination result of the loan rate determination unit 240 is a predetermined loan rate value, an initial value based on the loan rate is set in the upper limit number counter 180. On the other hand, when it is determined that the determination result of the lending rate determination unit 240 is not a predetermined lending rate value, the initial value is not set in the upper limit number counter 180.
Specifically, in the present embodiment, three lending rates of “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, and “5 yen / 1 sheet” can be set. Then, a limited person such as a store clerk at the game store sets one of the above three loan rates by the loan rate setting switch 231. Then, on the condition that the game is started and the bonus is won, the lending rate determining means 240 determines whether or not the lending rate value is a predetermined lending rate value.

Here, in the present embodiment, for example, “10 yen / 1 sheet” and “5 yen / 1 sheet” are defined as the predetermined loan rate value. Then, when “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet” is set as the lending rate, the lending rate determining means 240 determines that the value is a predetermined lending rate, based on the lending rate. An initial value is set in the upper limit number counter 180. Thus, the probability variation set game can be continuously executed by the number of times set in the upper limit number counter 180. On the other hand, when “20 yen / sheet” is set as the lending rate, the lending rate determining unit 240 determines that the value is not a predetermined lending rate value, and the initial value is not set. That is, the probability variation set game cannot be executed.
(Operation of slot machine 10)
The probability variation setting process will be described based on the flowchart shown in FIG.

In step 601, the winning determination means 150 determines whether or not a big bonus or a regular bonus has been won. Here, if it is determined that the player has won, the process proceeds to step 602. On the other hand, if it is determined that the winning combination has not been won, the probability variation setting process is terminated in principle.
In step 602, the lending rate determination unit 240 determines whether the set lending rate is “5 yen / 1 sheet” or “10 yen / 1 sheet”. If it is determined that the price is “5 yen / 1 sheet” or “10 yen / 1 sheet”, the process proceeds to step 603. On the other hand, if it is determined that it is not “5 yen / 1 sheet” or “10 yen / 1 sheet”, the process proceeds to step 608. If it is not “5 yen / 1 sheet” or “10 yen / 1 sheet”, that is, “20 yen / 1 sheet”, it means that the high probability state is not set.

In step 603, it is determined whether or not the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is “0”. If it is not “0”, the process proceeds to step 606. If “0”, the process proceeds to step 604. Here, it may be determined whether the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is greater than “0”, that is, the same determination as in step 305. In this case, “YES” and “NO” in step 603 are reversed.
In step 604, it is determined whether or not there was a high probability state before winning the bonus. If it is determined that the state is a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 608, where the probability changing means 200 sets the normal probability state as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended, and the probability variation setting process ends. If it is determined that the state is not a high probability state, the process proceeds to step 605.

Here, it has been described that the normal probability state is set as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended when it is determined that the high probability state has been reached, but in this embodiment, in the high probability gaming state, This is because the value of the upper limit number counter 180 is not increased.
In step 605, the initial value setting means 210 sets the upper limit number initial value, and the process proceeds to step 606.
In step 606, the numerical value subtracting means 220 subtracts “1” from the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 and proceeds to step 607.
In step 607, the probability changing means 200 sets the high probability state as the general gaming state after the bonus is ended, and the probability lottery process is ended.

In step 608 which shifts to NO when it is determined NO in step 602 or when YES is determined in step 604, the normal probability state is set by the probability changing means 200, and the probability variation setting process ends.
In FIG. 13, when it is determined NO in step 601, it has been described as “in principle, the probability variation setting process ends”.
An exception is step 609. This step 609 proceeds to step 605 where the initial value setting means 210 sets the upper limit number initial value when the specific condition is satisfied.

Here, specific conditions include, for example, that a combination of specific symbols is displayed on a predetermined line, that a bonus has not been won over a predetermined number of games, and medals paid out from the number of inserted medals. It is conceivable that the value obtained by subtracting the number has reached a predetermined number, that a lottery other than winning determination means 150 has been won.
As for the fact that a combination of specific symbols is displayed on a predetermined line and that a lottery other than winning determination means 150 has been won, it is possible to proceed to step 605 as a prize.
In addition, it is a step from the meaning of player relief that the bonus has not been won over the predetermined number of games, and the value obtained by subtracting the number of medals paid out from the number of inserted medals has reached a predetermined number. It is possible to proceed to 304.
(Action / Effect)
As described above, according to the present embodiment, similarly to the first embodiment, the upper limit number of times that the probability variation set game can be executed continuously can be changed according to the medal lending rate. Therefore, for example, when a medal is lent at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet” such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, the next time after the transition to the bonus game. Set the number of probabilistic set games that occur before the transition to the normal probability state to “1”, “3”, etc., more than “0” when “20 yen / piece” Therefore, even if medals are lent out at a loan rate lower than “20 yen / 1 sheet”, such as “10 yen / 1 sheet” or “5 yen / 1 sheet”, a bonus game as a special gaming state After the bonus game is over, the game shifts to a game with a high probability state, and the bonus game is repeated, so that the number of medals that can be obtained increases. / 1 "loan rate As compared with the case where the issued can prize to be exchanged to prevent pale, it is possible to avoid giving the impression that thus unsatisfactory to the player.
(Modification)
There are several variations in the above embodiment. Hereinafter, these modified examples will be briefly described.

In the above embodiment, the bonus winning in the game in the normal probability state has been described as the predetermined condition. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and various situations such as the end of the bonus game can be set as the predetermined condition.
In the above embodiment, the probability variation setting process is configured such that the high-probability state is reliably set until the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 becomes “0”. When the numerical value of “1” is “1” or more, probability variation end lottery means may be provided to draw a lottery to determine whether the gaming state is set to the high probability state or the normal probability state. Specifically, for example, whether the game in the high probability state or the game in the normal probability state is executed by the probability variation end lottery means after the initial value setting means 210 sets the upper limit initial value. The lottery is performed. Then, when it is determined to execute the game in the high probability state, the high probability state is set. On the other hand, when it is determined to execute the game in the normal probability state, the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is reset to “0”, and the normal probability state is set.

  Further, in the above embodiment, a game in a high probability state and a game in a special game state executed thereafter are set as one set of games (probability set game), and the high probability state shifts to the next special game state. However, not limited to this, there is a limit on the number of games in the high probability state, and if the special role is not won within the limited number of games, the game in the high probability state will be terminated. It may be. Specifically, for example, if the limited number of games in the high probability state is 100 games and the game in the high probability state is started, if the special role is won within 100 games, the game state is set to the special game state. If the value of the upper limit counter 180 is equal to or greater than “1”, the game in the high probability state with 100 games limited again after the game in the special game state is started. On the other hand, if the special combination is not won within 100 games, the numerical value of the upper limit number counter 180 is reset to “0”, and the normal probability state is set.

  In the above-described embodiment, the special bonus game has been described by taking the big bonus game (BB game) and the regular bonus game (RB game) as examples. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the player is more than the game in the general gaming state. Other games that are advantageous to the player may be used. For example, a so-called assist time game (AT game) that assists in establishing a winning combination by notifying the stop operation order of the stop switch 60, winning symbols, etc., or a game in which the probability of replay winning is a general gaming state It may be a so-called replay time game (RT game) set higher than the above, or a so-called assist replay time game (ART game) in which an AT game and an RT game are combined.

In the above embodiment, the bonus game number that can be executed continuously has been described without distinguishing between the big bonus game and the regular bonus game. However, the present invention is not limited to this. Good. That is, for example, “1” may be subtracted from the upper limit number counter 180 only when a big bonus is won. In addition, the regular bonus may be won by subtracting “1” after winning twice.
Further, in the above embodiment, the explanation has been given using three of “20 yen / 1 sheet”, “10 yen / 1 sheet”, and “5 yen / 1 sheet” as the lending rate. Various loan rates such as “2 yen / sheet” may be determined.

In the above embodiment, the loan rate setting switch 231 is used as the loan rate setting means 230. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and a numeric keypad capable of inputting numerical values from 0 to 9 may be used. For example, when the lending rate is “20 yen / 1 sheet”, the lending rate can be set by inputting “2”, “0”, and “Enter”.
In the above embodiment, the numerical value of the upper limit counter 180, that is, the remaining number of executions at which the probability variation set game can be continuously executed is not displayed, but the present invention is not limited to this, so that the player can visually recognize the remaining number of executions. May be displayed on the front of the gaming machine. Further, the game state being executed may be displayed on the front of the gaming machine so that the player can visually recognize in which game state the game is being played.

Further, in the above embodiment, the winning probability of each small role in the game in the high probability state is not defined different from the normal probability state, but not limited to this, the winning probability of each small role is the normal probability state. You may change compared to. For example, the high probability state may be a replay time game (RT game). Further, the high probability state may be another gaming state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal probability state such as an assist time game (AT game) or an assist replay time game (ART game). However, in this case, the special gaming state is more advantageous for the player than the high probability state.
In the above embodiment, the high probability state is configured to continue until the next bonus is won. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and when a specific condition is satisfied, for example, a so-called punk role is won or You may make it transfer to a normal probability state by winning.

Furthermore, in the above embodiment, the value of the upper limit number counter 180 at the time of the game in the high probability state is not increased. However, when the bonus winning is a high probability game, the upper limit number is determined by lottery. It can also be made possible to obtain.
Further, the subtraction from the upper limit number counter 180 can be performed at other timing such as when shifting to the high probability state.
In the above embodiment, a slot machine has been described as an example of a gaming machine. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the present invention may be appropriately set according to the specifications of a pachinko machine.

10 slot machine 20 chassis
21 Front door 22 Upper panel
23 Middle panel 24 Lower panel
25 Control unit 26 Symbol display window
30 reel unit 40 rotation reel
41 Left reel 42 Middle reel
43 Right reel 50 Start switch
60 Stop switch 70 Bet switch
71 Single bed switch 72 Max bed switch
73 Cancel switch 81 Production lamp
82 Speaker 83 LCD
84 Hopper unit 85 slot
86 Outlet 87
100 Controller 101 Main controller
102 Sub-control device 110 Game state control means
120 role lottery means 130 stop table
140 Fluctuation stop means 150 Prize determination means
160 Dispensing control means 170 Advantageous state giving means
180 Upper limit counter 190 Numerical value check
200 Probability change means 210 Initial value setting means
215 Upper limit count initial value table 220 Numeric subtraction method
230 Lending rate setting means 231 Lending rate setting switch
232 Lending rate display means 240 Lending rate judgment means
291 Left reel upper design 292 Left reel middle design
293 Lower reel design 294 Middle reel design
295 Medium reel middle symbol 296 Medium reel lower symbol
297 Right reel upper symbol 298 Right reel middle symbol
299 Right reel bottom pattern 300 winning line
301 1st prize line 302 2nd prize line
303 3rd winning line 304 4th winning line
305 5th winning line

Claims (3)

A fluctuation display means for starting fluctuation;
Role lottery means for drawing the winning role,
A fluctuation stopping means for stopping fluctuation;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not to win according to the mode at the time of suspension of fluctuation,
A gaming machine provided with advantageous state providing means for determining that an advantageous state is to be given to a player when the winning determination means determines that the player has stopped in a predetermined manner at the time of a variable stop. And
As a gaming state,
A general game state in which a general game is played, and a special game state in which a game advantageous to the player is performed compared to the general game state,
Furthermore, a plurality of special game states are provided as special game states that are advantageous for the player,
In the general game state, any one of a normal probability state in which a game with a normal probability of winning a special role is performed and a high probability state in which a game with a higher probability of winning the special role than the normal probability state is performed. Probability variation means for determining whether to execute a game in the gaming state of
To shift to the special gaming state determined by the advantageous state giving means and to shift to the normal probability state or the high probability state determined by the probability changing means during the general game Gaming state control means,
When it is determined by the winning determination means that the special combination has won, a game in the special gaming state is executed by the gaming state control means, and the high probability state on condition that the game is ended in the special gaming state The games in can be executed up to the limited number of games,
An upper limit counter that stores a numerical value that is the number of times that the game can be executed in the high probability state that can be executed each time the game in the special game state ends;
The gaming state control means determines whether to execute the game in the high probability state or the game in the normal probability state based on the value of the upper limit number counter or the limited number of games. And
An initial value setting means for setting a predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Numerical value subtracting means for subtracting a numerical value set in the upper limit number counter;
A lending rate setting means for setting any one lending rate selected in advance from a plurality of predetermined gaming medium lending rates;
The initial value setting means sets an initial value so that the higher the rental price of the game medium to be lent out in the lending rate setting means is smaller,
Based on the numerical value of the upper limit number counter, the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be executed alternately and continuously,
The game can be started by inserting the game medium, and the game medium can be paid out according to the mode when the change is stopped by the winning determination means.
The gaming state control means executes the game in the high probability state and the game in the special gaming state alternately and continuously until the numerical value set in the upper limit number counter, or shifts to the special gaming state After performing the game in the high probability state up to the limited number of games without performing the game in the normal probability state ,
A gaming machine configured to change the degree of subtraction depending on which of the plurality of special gaming states is in the subtraction of the upper limit number counter by shifting to the special gaming state . A fluctuation display means for starting fluctuation;
Role lottery means for drawing the winning role,
A fluctuation stopping means for stopping fluctuation;
Winning determination means for determining whether or not to win according to the mode at the time of suspension of fluctuation,
A gaming machine provided with advantageous state providing means for determining that an advantageous state is to be given to a player when the winning determination means determines that the player has stopped in a predetermined manner at the time of a variable stop. And
As a gaming state,
A general game state in which a general game is played, and a special game state in which a game advantageous to the player is performed compared to the general game state,
Furthermore, a plurality of special game states are provided as special game states that are advantageous for the player,
In the general game state, any one of a normal probability state in which a game with a normal probability of winning a special role is performed and a high probability state in which a game with a higher probability of winning the special role than the normal probability state is performed. Probability variation means for determining whether to execute a game in the gaming state of
To shift to the special gaming state determined by the advantageous state giving means and to shift to the normal probability state or the high probability state determined by the probability changing means during the general game Gaming state control means,
When it is determined by the winning determination means that the special combination has won, a game in the special gaming state is executed by the gaming state control means, and the high probability state on condition that the game is ended in the special gaming state The games in can be executed up to the limited number of games,
An upper limit counter that stores a numerical value that is the number of times that the game can be executed in the high probability state that can be executed each time the game in the special game state ends;
The gaming state control means determines whether to execute the game in the high probability state or the game in the normal probability state based on the value of the upper limit number counter or the limited number of games. And
An initial value setting means for setting a predetermined numerical value in the upper limit number counter when a predetermined condition is satisfied;
Numerical value subtracting means for subtracting a numerical value set in the upper limit number counter;
A lending rate setting means for setting any one lending rate selected in advance from a plurality of predetermined game medium lending rates;
Lending rate determining means for determining whether or not the gaming medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value,
When it is determined that the gaming medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is a predetermined value, the initial value setting means has a high lending price for the gaming medium lent by the lending rate setting means to the upper limit number counter. Set the initial value to be smaller,
Based on the value of the upper limit number counter, the game in the high probability state and the game in the special game state can be executed alternately and continuously, and the game medium lending rate set by the lending rate setting means is If it is determined that the value is not a predetermined value, the initial value is not set to the upper limit counter by the initial value setting means.
The game can be started by inserting the game medium, and the game medium can be paid out according to the mode when the change is stopped by the winning determination means.
The gaming state control means executes the game in the high probability state and the game in the special gaming state alternately and continuously until the numerical value set in the upper limit number counter, or shifts to the special gaming state After performing the game in the high probability state up to the limited number of games without performing the game in the normal probability state ,
A gaming machine configured to change the degree of subtraction depending on which of the plurality of special gaming states is in the subtraction of the upper limit number counter by shifting to the special gaming state .   The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the predetermined condition is winning of the special combination in the normal probability state.