JP6349564B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  One bonus that is permitted to be installed in the slot machine is an accessory continuous operation device (hereinafter referred to as a second type BB) related to a second type special accessory.

  After winning the second type BB winning combination (second type BB combination), the second type special combination (hereinafter referred to as CB combination) operates continuously, paying out more than a predetermined number, or , The single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB role) and the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB role) are won.

  During the second type BB game, the CB game may be started even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the CB role is not prepared. When the CB game is started, each small role set in the slot machine is set. In this case, a reel stop control is employed in which at least one of a plurality of reels included in the slot machine is stopped within 75 milliseconds from the time when the stop button is operated. Note that, except during the CB game, reel stop control is adopted in which all reels are stopped within 190 milliseconds after the stop button is operated.

  In Patent Document 1 below, for example, in paragraphs 0247 to 0251, in a special gaming state (equivalent to the above-mentioned CB game), a non-payout role (specifically, re-playing roles 1, 2, 1 & 2) was internally won. In some cases, among the multiple types of small roles (specifically, small roles 1 to 5) with different payouts that are forcibly activated during the special gaming state, the small role (specifically, small size) that can obtain the maximum payout. It is described that the stop mode in the special gaming state can be diversified by setting the operation order of the stop button for obtaining the winning combination 1) in accordance with the type of the non-payout winning combination.

JP 2011-110066 A

By the way, during the CB game, as described above, winnings of all the small roles are allowed, and for at least one reel, the time from the stop button operation to the reel stop is shorter than in the case other than during the CB game. Therefore, the CB game is a period that should be used as a highly technical intervention game period in which a small role winning is obtained by demonstrating the pressing skill.
In addition, the slot machine described in Patent Document 1 is one in which a small combination with different payouts wins depending on the type of the non-payout combination won internally during the CB game and the order of operation of the stop buttons. There is no game characteristic inherent in the CB game, such that a difference in the winning rate of the small role winning is caused by the demonstration of the pressing skill.

  On the other hand, for example, when the specifications that cause the player's earnable profits to be large or small depending on the amount of workmanship, the threshold is high for a player with low workmanship (hereinafter referred to as a beginner). Beginners tend to avoid games in slot machines with such specifications, which may result in poor hall operation.

  Therefore, the object of the present invention is to install a certain CB game regardless of the skill of the aim, although the difference in the winning rate of the small role winning occurs depending on the skill of the aim, the magnitude of the profit that the player can obtain Is to provide a slot machine.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.

The slot machine (1) of the present invention is
A determination means for determining whether or not winning is permitted for each of the plurality of types of roles in accordance with the game start operation;
Reel starting means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface after the determination by the determining means;
After starting the rotation of the plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R) by the reel starting means, in response to a stop instruction operation for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R), a reel corresponding to the stop instruction operation is set in a predetermined manner. Reel control means for controlling to stop within the maximum pull-in range;
As a result of all reels (4L, 4C, 4R) being stopped by the reel control means, on the effective lines (L1 to L5) straddling all the reels (4L, 4C, 4R), for each of the plurality of types of roles A privilege granting means for granting a privilege corresponding to the type of the role corresponding to the displayed winning symbol combination based on the display of any of the predetermined winning symbol combinations;
In the normal gaming state in which the maximum pull-in range is set to the first range (four frames) for all reels and a bonus combination (RB combination) is included among a plurality of types of combinations for which winning is permitted by the determination means. In addition, based on the fact that the winning symbol combination (“Red 7”, “Red 7”, “Black BAR”) relating to the bonus combination (RB combination) is displayed, the privilege granting means starts the bonus game state ( CB game)
During the bonus game state (CB game), the maximum pull-in range relating to the specific reel (4L) is set to a second range (one frame) narrower than the first range (4 frames), and the specific The maximum pull-in range of the other reels (4C, 4R) excluding the reel (4L) is set to the first range (4 frames), and the bonus game state is given by the privilege giving means during the bonus game state. The game ends when the number of medals exceeds the threshold.

The slot machine (1) of the present invention is
During the bonus game state, the determination means wins all the small roles (small role 1 to small role 4) set as the determination target in the normal game state, and a plurality of predetermined replays. Always allow the winning of the role (Replay 1 to Replay 2),
During the bonus game state, the reel control means performs the stop instruction operation timing for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R) regardless of the order of the stop instruction operation for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R). In response, the first control for winning one of a plurality of types of small roles (small portion 1 to 4) for which a winning is permitted by the determining means, and a plurality of types of replaying roles (replay 1 to replay 2). One of the second controls for winning one of the above is executed.

According to the slot machine of the present invention described above, in all games in the bonus game state, the winning means of all the small roles set as determination targets in the normal game state is allowed as in the conventional case by the determining means. In addition, winning of a plurality of types of re-game players determined in advance (Replay 1 to Replay 2) is also permitted.
Also, in all games in the bonus game state, regardless of the order of stop instruction operation for each reel, depending on the stop instruction operation timing for each reel, the small role winning is eliminated and the re-game player wins a prize. It is set to be there.
Here, since the re-playing role is a role that allows the next game to be executed without requiring medal betting instead of the medal payout for the winning, the medal in the bonus gaming state, which is the end condition of the bonus gaming state The number of payouts will not be affected. For this reason, the number of medals that increase through the bonus game state can be made constant regardless of the number of games in which the small game player wins and the re-gamer wins during the bonus game state.
Therefore, as the number of games in which a small player win is eliminated and the re-gamer wins during the bonus game state, the more time is required for digesting the bonus game state as the number of games in the bonus game state increases. The number of medals that can be obtained by the player through the bonus game state can be kept constant only by becoming longer.

  In a specific configuration, the stop operation for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R) in which the first control is executed regardless of the order of the stop instruction operation for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R). It is preferable to set the combination of timings to be larger than the combination of stop operation timings for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R) for which the second control is to be executed.

  As described above, the larger the number of games for which a re-gamer has won after winning a small role in the bonus game state, the greater the number of games in the bonus game state, the more necessary to digest the bonus game state. Since the time becomes longer, it is desirable that the number of combinations of stop operation timings for the respective reels for which the second control for winning the re-gamer is executed is as small as possible.

Further, in a specific configuration, among the determination target roles of the determining means in the normal gaming state, if a winning is allowed by the determining means during the normal gaming state, the reel control means causes each reel to Regardless of the order and timing of the stop instruction operation for (4L, 4C, 4R), the first small part (small part 3) that wins and the winning symbol related to the specific reel (4L) are the first small part (small part) 3) The winning symbol related to the reels (4C, 4R) other than the specific reel (4L) is set as the symbol (“Cherry” symbol) different from the winning symbol related to (3) Including a second small part (small part 4) set to an ANY symbol indicating that any symbol arranged on another reel may be included,
Among the plurality of types of re-game players whose winning is allowed by the determining means during the bonus game state (CB game), a winning corresponding to each reel (4C, 4R) other than the specific reel (4L) is made. The symbol is set to a symbol (“grape” symbol) common to the winning symbol related to the first small role (small role 3), and the winning symbol related to the specific reel (4L) is set to the first small role and the first symbol. Includes a special re-playing role (Replay 2) set to a different symbol (“Red 7” symbol) from the winning symbol (“Grape” symbol and “Cherry” symbol) related to the two small roles,
The winning symbol related to the specific reel (4L) of the first small role (small role 3) is assigned to the specific reel (4L) of the first small symbol (“grape” symbol) and the second small role (small role 4). When the winning symbol is the second symbol ("Cherry" symbol) and the special symbol (replay 2) of the special reel (4L) is the third symbol ("Red 7" symbol) The specific reel (4L) has the second symbol (“Grape” symbol), the second symbol (“Cherry” symbol) or the third symbol (“Red 7” symbol) adjacent to each other. The number of arrangements of the third symbol (“red 7” symbol) is not limited to the number of symbols exceeding the range (one frame), and the first symbol (“grape” symbol) and the second symbol (“ "Cherry" design) has a smaller number of symbol arrangement than the total number of arrangement,
When the stop instruction operation for the other reels (4C, 4R) other than the specific reel (4L) is first performed during the bonus game state (CB game), the reel control means performs the first stop instruction. At the time of stop instruction operation for the other reels (4C, 4R) after the operation, the winning symbol common to the first small combination (small combination 3) and the special replay combination (replay 2) regardless of the timing. ("Grape" symbol) is stopped on the effective line (L1-L5), and the stop instruction operation timing for the specific reel (4L) is the first symbol ("Grape" symbol) or the second symbol (" When it is time to stop the “cherry” symbol) on the active line (L1 to L5), the first control is executed, while only the third symbol (“red 7” symbol) is valid. Executing the second control when it is the timing can not be stopped in (L1 to L5) on, may be.

  According to the specific configuration, when the stop instruction operation for the other reels excluding the specific reel is first performed during the bonus game state, the second control in which the re-game player wins is executed. Only when the stop instruction operation for the specific reel is performed at a timing when only the third symbol relating to the winning of the special re-gamer can be stopped on the active line.

Further, in a specific configuration, among the determination target roles of the determining means in the normal gaming state, when a winning is permitted by the determining means during the normal gaming state, depending on the timing of the stop instruction operation for each reel Includes the third small part (small part 2) that wins a prize,
When the second control is executed when the stop instruction operation for the specific reel (4L) is first performed during the bonus game state (CB game), the reel control means is rotating. In the state where one reel is left, each reel is subjected to a process in which the third small role (small role 2) winning tempe and the replay skill (replay 1) winning temper are simultaneously displayed. You may make it perform control to stop.

According to this specific configuration, when a stop instruction operation is performed on a specific reel for the first time during the bonus game state, when the remaining spinning reel is one, the third small role winning template and the replay Since the process of displaying the winning combination tempe is simultaneously displayed, the remaining one reel is displayed at the timing at which the winning symbol related to the third small part can be stopped on the third small part winning temper line. If a stop instruction operation is performed, the third small combination wins, and the re-game combination wins at other timings.
Therefore, when the stop instruction operation for a specific reel is performed first during the bonus game state, the winning of the re-gamer is not finalized until the stop instruction operation for the remaining one reel is performed. You can leave a chance to win a small role.

  According to the slot machine of the present invention, there is a difference in the winning ratio of the small prize winning depending on the skill of the main line, but the amount of profit that the player can acquire is a fixed CB game regardless of the skill of the main line I can do it.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol currently drawn on each peripheral surface (reel strip) of a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol stop position and an effective line. In the slot machine 1, it is the table which shows the winning combination of the symbol which becomes the object of the internal lottery, the presence / absence of use for each gaming state, the payout and the like. 10 is a table showing lottery values corresponding to winning ranges of each combination for each gaming state in setting value 1 of the slot machine 1 In the CB game of the slot machine 1, (a) shows a state in which the stop button is operated in the order of the left middle and the double temper of the small role 2 and the replay 1 is established, and (b) shows the state of (a). (C) is a figure which shows the state where the replay 1 won from the state of (a). In the CB game of the slot machine 1, (a) is a diagram showing a state in which the double temper of the small role 2 and the replay 1 is established by operating the stop button in the left and right order, and (b) is the state of (a). (C) is a figure which shows the state where the replay 1 won from the state of (a). In the CB game of the slot machine 1, the number of combinations of operation timings of each reel that the replay 1 or 2 will win and the number of combinations of operation timings of each reel that the small roles 2 to 4 will win. It is the table | surface shown for every operation order of the stop button.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 whose front surface is opened, and a front door 3 provided so that the front surface of the main body 2 can be opened and closed.

  In the main body 2, a left reel 4 </ b> L, a middle reel 4 </ b> C, and a right reel 4 </ b> R are arranged side by side at a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction. The left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R have a configuration in which a reel band is wound around the peripheral surface of a drum-shaped reel frame and can be rotated around an axis extending in the left-right direction at the center of the reel frame. Is provided. On the reel band, 21 symbols are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction.

  A display panel unit 5 is disposed on the front door 3 at a position facing the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.

  The display panel unit 5 is formed with a reel window 6 for making a part of the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R visible. While the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are rotating, the symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R appear one after another in the reel window 6 (design variation display). When the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, three symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are displayed in the reel window 6 (a total of nine symbols). Stop display).

  The display panel unit 5 is provided with various displays for displaying basic information about the game. This indicator includes, for example, a credit amount indicator 7, a payout amount indicator 8, three bet number indication LEDs 9, a replay indication LED 10, a start availability indication LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability indication LED 12. The credit amount indicator 7 and the payout amount indicator 8 are arranged side by side on the lower side of the reel window 6. Each of the credit number display unit 7 and the payout number display unit 8 is configured to display a two-digit number. The three bet number display LEDs 9 are arranged side by side on the left side of the credit number display 7. The replay display LED 10, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11, and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the payout amount display 8.

  The front door 3 is provided with an operation unit 13 below the display panel unit 5. The operation unit 13 projects to the front side with respect to the front surface of the display panel unit 5, and has a flat upper surface 14 and a front surface 15 that is gently convexly curved on the front side.

  A medal slot 16 is provided at the right end of the upper surface 14. A MAX bet button 17 and a single bet button 18 are provided at the left end of the upper surface 14. The single bet button 18 is arranged on the left side of the MAX bet button 17.

  On the front surface 15, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, and a settlement button 21 are provided. The left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, and the right stop button 20R are arranged in this order from the left in the center of the front surface 15 in the left-right direction. The start lever 19 is disposed on the left side of the left stop button 20L. The checkout button 21 is arranged further to the left of the start lever 19.

  When the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is lit, if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is accepted. While the medal acceptance / prohibition display LED 12 is turned off, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is not accepted, and a medal is placed on the medal tray 23 from the medal discharge opening 22 provided at the bottom of the front door 3. Discharged.

  When a medal to be used for the game is not betted and a medal insertion is accepted, the medal is bet on the game, and one bet number display LED 9 is turned on. Subsequently, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a second medal is additionally bet on the game, and the two bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. Further, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the third medal is additionally bet on the game, and the three bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. In the slot machine 1, when a prescribed number of medals are bet for one game (one game), one game can be started, the start possibility display LED 11 is lit, and the reel window 6 is set. A predetermined winning line is activated. When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 in a state where a prescribed number of medals are bet on the game, the inserted medals are credited to the slot machine 1 up to 50. The number of medals that have been credited is displayed on the credit number display 7. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 with 50 medals being credited, the inserted medal is discharged from the medal discharge slot 22 to the medal tray 23.

  When a predetermined number or more of medals are credited to the slot machine 1 and no medals are bet on the game, when the MAX bet button 17 is operated, a predetermined number of medals are added to the game from the credited medals. A bet is placed, the three bet number display LEDs 9 and the start possibility display LED 11 are turned on, and a predetermined pay line set in the reel window 6 is activated. In addition, the number of credits is reduced by the specified number, and the display on the credit number display 7 is updated. When the single bet button 18 is operated, one medal from the credited medals is bet on the game, one bet number display LED 9 is lit, the credit number is decreased by 1, and the credit is decreased. The display on the number display 7 is updated.

  The bet medals are consumed at the start of the game. When the start lever 19 is operated, one game is started, and the forward rotation of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. Further, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11 and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are turned off. The left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are provided corresponding to the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R, respectively. When the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C and the right stop button 20R are operated after the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R start to rotate, the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R rotate. Is stopped.

  When all of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), Processing according to the combination is performed. Thus, one game is completed, all the bet number display LEDs 9 are turned off, and the medal acceptance / non-permission display LED 12 is turned on.

  For example, when a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is arranged on the active line, a medal having a predetermined payout number is awarded as a payout, and the payout number is displayed on the payout number display 8. The payout is credited to the slot machine 1 with an upper limit of 50 sheets, and the amount exceeding 50 sheets is discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. When the payout is credited, the number of credits is increased by the number of payouts, and the display on the credit number display 7 is updated.

  When the combination of symbols relating to the replay combination is arranged on the active line, the execution of the next one game is permitted without betting medals, and the replay display LED 10 is turned on. In this case, while the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is turned off, the lit bet number display LED 9 is once turned off and then turned on again, and the start possibility display LED 11 is turned on.

  When the settlement button 21 is operated in a state where the medal acceptance / rejection indication LED 12 is turned on and one or more medals are credited, all credited medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. The display on the credit amount display 7 is updated to “0”.

  The slot machine 1 is also equipped with a liquid crystal display device 24, a pair of speakers 25L, 25R, and a pair of speakers 26L, 26R. The liquid crystal display device 24 is disposed above the display panel unit 5. The speakers 25 </ b> L and 25 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the liquid crystal display device 24. The speakers 26 </ b> L and 26 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the medal discharge port 22. As the game (game) progresses, effect images and various information are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 24, and sound effects and the like are output from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a main board 31 that executes central control of the game, a sub board 32 that executes control for effects accompanying the game, and a liquid crystal board 33 that controls the liquid crystal display device 24. Yes.

  The main board 31 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an input / output port 44, and a data transmission circuit 45. The CPU 41, the ROM 42, the RAM 43, the input / output port 44, and the data transmission circuit 45 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. In addition, the main board 31 is provided with a clock generation circuit 46 that supplies clock pulses to the CPU 41 and a random number generation circuit 47 that generates random numbers.

  The CPU 41 executes a program stored in the ROM 42 and controls each control target connected to the input / output port 44 based on a signal input from the input / output port 44.

  The RAM 43 is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes a program.

  An input / output port (input port) 44 includes a MAX bet button 17, a single bet button 18, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, a settlement button 21, and a left reel position detection sensor. 51L, a middle reel position detection sensor 51C, a right reel position detection sensor 51R, a medal insertion sensor 52, and a medal payout sensor 53 are connected.

  The input / output port (output port) 44 is connected with a credit number display 7, a payout number display 8, a bet number display LED 9, a replay display LED 10, a start availability display LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability display LED 12 as control targets. . The input / output port (output port) 44 includes a left reel drive motor 61L that rotates the left reel 4L, a middle reel drive motor 61C that rotates the middle reel 4C, and a right reel drive motor that rotates the right reel 4R. 61R, a medal block solenoid 62 for switching acceptance / rejection of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, and a medal payout drive motor for paying out medals from a medal storage section (not shown) provided in the main body 2 63 is connected as a control target.

  When the MAX bet button 17, the single bet button 18, the start lever 19, the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, the right stop button 20R, and the checkout button 21 are operated, the switches or sensors provided individually for them are operated. A signal is output, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R make one rotation, signals are output from the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, respectively. The data is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a detection signal is output from the medal insertion sensor 52, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the medal payout drive motor 63 is driven and a medal is paid out from the medal storage unit, a signal is output from the medal payout sensor 53, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44.

  Stepping motors are employed as the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R. When the start lever 19 is operated after a specified number of medals are bet on the game, the CPU 41 inputs drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R, and the left The rotation of the reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. The CPU 41 outputs output signals of the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, and drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R. Based on the number of outputs, the rotational positions of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R are always grasped.

  Further, when the start lever 19 is operated, the CPU 41 executes an internal lottery. Specifically, the CPU 41 acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit 47 at the timing when the start lever 19 is operated. Then, the CPU 41 refers to the lottery table stored in the ROM 42. In the lottery table, a range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generation circuit 47 is divided into a plurality of lottery sections, and one or more roles are associated with each lottery section. The CPU 41 determines the winning combination corresponding to the lottery classification to which the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 belongs as the winning combination. Further, when the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 does not belong to any lottery category, the CPU 41 determines that the result of the internal lottery is unreasonable (losing).

  Thereafter, when the rotation speeds of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R become constant, the CPU 41 activates the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C and right stop button 20R. When the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, the CPU 41 determines the timing at which the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, and the result of the internal lottery. Based on the above, output of drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R is stopped, and the stop of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R is controlled. At this time, the rotation of the left reel 4L is stopped within the pull-in range in which the symbols corresponding to the predetermined number of frames move with reference to the rotation position of the left reel 4L at the timing when the left stop button 20L is pressed (retraction control). ). The same applies to the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R.

  Then, the CPU 41 determines whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line. If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the active line, the CPU 41 determines that the winning combination is a winning combination, and executes processing according to the winning combination.

  In addition, the CPU 41 sends various data to the sub board 32 via the data sending circuit 45. The various data includes a bet signal indicating that the game start condition is satisfied, a lever on signal indicating that the start lever 19 has been operated, a left stop signal indicating that the left stop button 20L has been operated, and a middle stop button 20C. A middle stop signal indicating that the right stop button 20R has been operated, a right stop signal indicating that the right stop button 20R has been operated, and winning combination data that is information relating to the winning combination of the internal lottery.

  The sub board 32 is provided with a data input circuit 71. The data input circuit 71 is connected to the data transmission circuit 45 of the main board 31 so as to communicate data. Between the data transmission circuit 45 and the data input circuit 71, communication is performed in one direction from the data transmission circuit 45 to the data input circuit 71, and communication from the data input circuit 71 to the data transmission circuit 45 is not performed.

  The sub board 32 includes a CPU 72, ROM 73, RAM 74, sound processor 75, input / output port 76, and data input / output circuit 77. The data input circuit 71, the CPU 72, the ROM 73, the RAM 74, the sound processor 75, the input / output port 76, and the data input / output circuit 77 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the sub-board 32 is provided with a clock generation circuit 78 that applies a clock pulse to the CPU 72.

  The CPU 72 executes a program stored in the ROM 73, transmits data (command) to the sound processor 75 based on signals input from the data input circuit 71 and the data input / output circuit 77, and outputs to the input / output port 76. Control each connected control target. Control targets include an LED 79 and a backlight 80 for illumination of each part of the slot machine 1. Further, the CPU 72 sends data necessary for controlling the liquid crystal display device 24 to the liquid crystal substrate 33 via the data input / output circuit 77.

  The RAM 74 is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes a program.

  The sound processor 75 controls the output of sound effects and sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R based on the data given from the CPU 72.

  The liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a data input / output circuit 81. The data input / output circuit 81 is connected to the data input / output circuit 77 of the sub-board 32 so as to communicate data. Bidirectional communication is performed between the data input / output circuit 77 and the data input / output circuit 81.

  Further, the liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, and a drive circuit 85. The data input / output circuit 81, the CPU 82, the ROM 83, the RAM 84, and the drive circuit 85 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a clock generation circuit 86 that supplies a clock pulse to the CPU 82.

  The CPU 82 executes a program stored in the ROM 83 and controls the liquid crystal display device 24 via the drive circuit 85 based on a signal input from the data input / output circuit 81. Further, the CPU 82 sends data necessary for output control of sound effects and sounds from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R to the sub-board 32 via the data input / output circuit 81.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with a lending machine relay board 91. The main board 31 and a control board of a medal lending machine (not shown) provided adjacent to the slot machine 1 are communicably connected via a lending machine relay board 91.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on each peripheral surface (reel band) of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.

  On the circumference of the left reel 4L, there are “Grape”, “Replay”, “Grape”, “Black BAR”, “Cherry”, “Grape”, “Replay”, “Grape”, “Clown”, “Red 7” , “Grape”, “Replay”, “Grape”, “Cherry”, “Black BAR”, “Grape”, “Replay”, “Grape”, “Replay”, “Red 7” and “Bell” The symbols are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the left reel 4L rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the middle reel 4C, "cherry", "grape", "bell", "replay", "cherry", "grape", "black BAR", "replay", "cherry", "grape", 21 symbols "Bell", "Replay", "Cherry", "Grape", "Black BAR", "Replay", "Clown", "Cherry", "Grape", "Red 7" and "Replay" Are arranged in this order in the reel window 6 when the middle reel 4C rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the right reel 4R, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Clown”, “Grape”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “Clown”, “Grape”, “Replay”, “Bell”, “ There are 21 designs: clown, grape, replay, bell, clown, grape, replay, bell, black BAR, red 7 and grape. They are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the right reel 4R rotates.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2, PL3, PC1, PC2, PC3, PR1, PR2, PR3 and the effective line L1.

  When the left reel 4L stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2 and PL3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the middle reel 4C stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PC1, PC2 and PC3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the right reel 4R stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PR1, PR2, and PR3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  The slot machine 1 has three symbol stop positions PL1, PC2, and PR2 that are aligned in the horizontal row in the upper stage L1 that passes the three symbol stop positions PL1, PC1, and PR1 that are aligned in the horizontal row in the upper stage in the reel window 6. Passes through a middle stage line L2 passing through, a lower stage line L3 passing through three symbol stop positions PL3, PC3, PR3 aligned in a horizontal row at the lower stage, and three symbol stop positions PL1, PC2, PR3 aligned over a diagonal line descending to the right. A five-line machine is a so-called five-line machine in which five lines, the right-up line L4 and the right-up line L5 passing through the three symbol stop positions PL3, PC2, and PR1 aligned on the right-up diagonal line, are effective lines.

  When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active lines L1 to L5, the winning combination is won. The lottery target for the internal lottery includes a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The bonus combination is a so-called carryover combination in which the winning state is maintained until winning, when winning. On the other hand, the small combination and the replay combination are combinations in which the winning state disappears when all three reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped and one game is completed. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when winning a prize, and the replay role is a role that allows the next game to be executed without paying medals according to winning.

Returning to FIG. 3, on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R, the “replay” symbol has more than four other symbols between two adjacent “replay” symbols. Arranged so as not to be pinched. Similarly, the “grape” symbols are arranged such that no more than four other symbols are sandwiched between two “grape” symbols adjacent to each other.
Since the maximum pull-in range of the slot machine 1 is set to 4 frames in a gaming state other than during the CB game described later, in the gaming state, the “replay” symbol and the “grape” symbol are the stop buttons 20L, 20C. , 20R is a complete drawing symbol that can be drawn on the effective lines L1 to L5 regardless of the operation timing of 20R.

FIG. 5 shows the names and types of condition devices (hereinafter also referred to as roles) mounted in the slot machine 1, combinations of symbols associated with individual roles, presence / absence of use for each gaming state, and the number of payouts for winnings. It is a figure which shows (medal payout number) or a privilege.
As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 1, there are two types of bonus combinations: BB combination and RB combination, small combinations of four small combinations 1 to 4 and replay combinations of two types of replay 1 and replay 2 combinations. A total of 8 roles are set.
Of the two types of bonus roles BB and RB, the BB role is a continuous actuating device (hereinafter referred to as 1 type BB) related to the 1st type special character in the game-related rules, and the RB role is a 2nd type special It is an accessory continuous action apparatus (henceforth 2 types BB) concerning an accessory.

  The winning symbol combination of the BB combination is set to a symbol combination in which “red 7” symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5. When the BB combination wins, there is no payout for the winning, but a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as BB game) is started from the next game. During the BB game, the specified number is changed from three in the normal gaming state to two, and the BB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 345.

The winning symbol combination of the RB role is set to a symbol combination in which “red 7,” “red 7,” and “black BAR” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective lines L1 to L5.
When the RB combination wins, there is no payout for the win, but a chance bonus game (hereinafter referred to as CB game) is started from the next game. During the CB game, the specified number is changed from 3 in the normal gaming state to 2 and the winning of all the small roles of the small roles 1 to 4 is allowed and the maximum drawing range of the left reel 4R Is one frame. The CB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the CB game exceeds 105.

  Note that the two bonus combinations of the BB combination and the RB combination are excluded from the internal lottery during the BB game and during the CB game, so that the winning may be permitted only in the normal gaming state.

  The winning symbol combination of the small role 1 is set to a symbol combination in which “bell” symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5. When the small combination 1 wins, 15 medals are paid out as a payout regardless of the gaming state (specified number).

  The winning symbol combination of the small role 2 is set to a symbol combination in which “clown” symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5. When small role 2 wins, the payout is 10 in the normal gaming state (when the specified number is 3), 15 in the BB game and CB game (when the specified number is 2). Each medal is paid out.

  The winning symbol combination of the small role 3 is set to a symbol combination in which “grape” symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5. When small role 3 wins, the payout is 7 in the normal gaming state (when the specified number is 3), 15 in the BB game and CB game (when the specified number is 2). Each medal is paid out.

  The winning symbol combination of the small role 4 is set to an ANY symbol indicating that the symbol of “cherry” for the left reel 4L and the symbol arranged on each reel for the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R may be used. Accordingly, if the “cherry” symbol stops at any one of the three symbol stop positions PL1, PL2, PL3 (see FIG. 4) aligned in a vertical row corresponding to the left reel 4L, the winning combination 4 is won. When the small role 4 wins, the payout is 1 in the normal gaming state (when the specified number is 3), 15 in the BB game and during the CB game (when the specified number is 2). Each medal is paid out.

  However, if the “cherry” symbol stops at the symbol stop position PL1 during the normal gaming state, a winning will be established on the two active lines of the upper stage line L1 and the lower right line L4. Will be paid out. Similarly, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the symbol stop position PL3 during the normal gaming state, a winning will be established on the two active lines of the lower line L3 and the right-up line L5. Medals are paid out. On the other hand, when the “cherry” symbol stops at the symbol stop position PL2 during the normal gaming state, the winning line is one of the middle stage lines L2, so that one medal is paid out. .

  As shown in FIG. 5, the four types of small combinations are combinations in which a winning may be allowed in all gaming states during the normal gaming state, during the BB game, and during the CB game.

The winning symbol combination of Replay 1 is set to a symbol combination in which “Replay” symbols are arranged on the effective lines L1 to L5. The winning symbol combination of Replay 2 is set to a symbol combination in which “red 7”, “grape” and “grape” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective lines L1 to L5.
Replay 1 may be allowed to win during the normal gaming state and during the CB game, while Replay 2 is allowed only during the CB game. As described above, when Replay 1 or Replay 2 wins, the next game can be executed without a bet.

FIG. 6 shows a lottery value corresponding to the winning range of each combination for each gaming state in the setting value 1 of the slot machine 1. Since the range of random values in the internal lottery process is 0 to 65535, the winning probability of each lottery group can be calculated by lottery value / 65536.
In the normal gaming state, the lottery value of the BB combination is set to 228, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 287.4.
In the normal gaming state, the lottery value of the RB combination is set to 152, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 431.2.
Accordingly, the combined winning probability of the BB combination and the RB combination in the normal gaming state, that is, the bonus winning probability is set to about 1/1725.

With regard to the small role 1 and the small role 2, the lottery value in the normal gaming state is set to 64, the winning probability thereof is set to 1/1024, respectively, and the lottery values during the BB game and the CB game are set to 65536, respectively.
Regarding the small role 3, the lottery value in the normal gaming state is set to 10320, the winning probability thereof is set to 1 / 6.35, and the lottery value in the BB game and the CB game is set to 65536, respectively.
Regarding the small role 4, the lottery value in the normal gaming state is set to 1819, the winning probability thereof is set to 1 / 36.0, and the lottery values during the BB game and the CB game are set to 65536, respectively.
Accordingly, during the BB game and during the CB game, winnings of small games 1 to 4 are permitted every game.

Regarding Replay 1, the lottery value in the normal gaming state is 8978, the winning probability is 1 / 7.3, no winning is allowed during the BB game, and the lottery value during the CB game is set to 65536. Yes.
Regarding Replay 2, winning is not permitted during the normal gaming state and during the BB game, and the lottery value during the CB game is set to 65536.
Accordingly, during the CB game, winning of each game, Replay 1 and Replay 2 is allowed.

  As can be seen from the above description, the slot machine 1 is a so-called A type slot machine that increases medals by the bonus game of the BB game and the CB game. Further, during the normal gaming state and during the BB game, since it is equivalent to the conventional A type slot machine, the description thereof will be omitted, and a description will be given below regarding the CB game that is different from the conventional A type slot machine. .

In the slot machine 1, during the CB game, there is a case where the small part 1 to the small part 4 are lost depending on the operation timing regardless of the operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R. In addition, when the small combination 1 to the small combination 4 are eliminated, the replay 1 or 2 is set to win.
As described above, according to the gaming machine-related rules, all small roles (small roles 1 to 4) can be won regardless of the internal lottery result, but the replay role is determined based on the internal lottery result. Need to be tolerated. Therefore, as shown in FIG. 6, during the CB game, the lottery value related to Replay 1 and Replay 2 is set to 65536, and as a result of the internal lottery, the winnings of Replay 1 and Replay 2 are allowed every game. It is set.
As a result, during the CB game, winnings of six types of small roles 1 to 4 and replays 1 to 2 are permitted.

Next, details of reel stop control during the CB game will be described.
As described above, during the CB game, the maximum pull-in range of the left reel 4L is one frame. For this reason, the small role 3 and the replay 1 that can always be drawn during the game state in which the maximum draw-in range is 4 frames other than during the CB game are also displayed in the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R during the CB game. Depending on the operation timing, there may be a case of zeroing.
Hereinafter, the rotational positions of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R when the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated and the stop positions of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R will be described. The rotational positions and the stop positions are the corresponding reels. This is indicated by the symbol number of the symbol located on the middle line L2 of 4L, 4C, 4R.

1) When a stop operation (left stop button 20L) is first operated on the left reel 4L 1-1) Stop control on the left reel 4L As shown in FIG. 3, two adjacent “grape” symbols are displayed on the left reel 4L. The most other symbols are arranged between the three symbols between symbol number 18 and symbol number 1. For example, the rotational position of the left reel 4L when the left stop button 20L is operated is Even in the case of No. 20, if the frame is slid by one frame, the “grape” symbol can be stopped at the upper stage. Therefore, the left reel 4L can be used even in the CB game where the maximum pull-in range is one frame. One of the middle / lower stages has a symbol arrangement that can stop the “grape” symbol.
For this reason, when the stop operation (left stop button 20L) for the left reel 4L is operated first, the small role 3 is won regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R even during the CB game. It has a symbol arrangement that can be made.

However, in the present slot machine 1, in accordance with the subsequent stop operation timing for each of the reels 4C and 4R, control is performed to win the replay combination while zeroing out the small combination 3 as persuasive by the player. There is a need. In this control, the “clown” symbol which is a winning symbol relating to the small role 2 plays an important role.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the left reel 4 </ b> L, only one “clown” symbol is placed in symbol number 9. For this reason, during the CB game, the “clown” symbol can be stopped at any one of the upper, middle, and lower levels because the rotational position of the left reel 4L when the left stop button 20L is operated depends on the symbol numbers 7-10. Only in the case of. Further, according to the subsequent stop operation timing for each of the reels 4C and 4R, any one of the small combination 2, the small combination 3 and the replay 1 is won. At the same time as the symbol, it is necessary to stop the “grape” symbol that is the winning symbol relating to the small role 3 and the “replay” symbol that is the winning symbol relating to the replay 1 in either the upper / middle / lower level.
The position where the “clown” symbol, the “grape” symbol, and the “replay” symbol are simultaneously stopped at any one of the upper / middle / lower levels is only when the stop position is symbol number 8. During the CB game, the left reel 4L can be stopped with the symbol number 8 only when the rotation position of the left reel 4L when the left stop button 20L is operated is the symbol numbers 7-8.
For this reason, when the rotation position of the left reel 4L when the left stop button 20L is operated is the symbol numbers 7 to 8, the left reel 4L is stopped at the symbol number 8.

1-2) Stop control for the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R when the stop position of the left reel 4L is other than symbol number 8 In this case, at the time of the second stop, the “grape” symbol on the left reel 4L is stopped. The “Grape” symbol is stopped on the effective lines L1 to L5, and at the time of the third stop, two “Grape” symbols are arranged, that is, the “Grape” symbol on the effective lines L1 to L5 where the small role 3 is tempered. Stop. As a result, the small role 3 wins.

1-3) Stop control when the left reel 4L is stopped in the order of the center reel 4C and the right reel 4R after stopping at the symbol number 8 In this case, at the second stop, the “clown” symbol is displayed on the left reel 4L. The “clown” symbol can be stopped on any of the active lines L1 to L5 that are stopped, and the “replay” symbol is stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 of the left reel 4L. When the “replay” symbol can be stopped, that is, when a double tempered shape of the small part 2 and the replay 1 can be formed, it is stopped as such. On the other hand, when the double balance between the small part 2 and the replay 1 cannot be formed, the “grape” symbol is stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 where the “grape” symbol is stopped in the left reel 4L. Let

FIG. 7A shows the middle stop button 20C at the timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is at symbol numbers 15 to 17 in order to stop the middle reel 4C next after the left reel 4L stops at symbol number 8. Shows the case where is operated.
As shown in FIG. 3, in the middle reel 4 </ b> C, only one “clown” symbol is arranged in symbol number 17, and “replay” is assigned to symbol number 16 adjacent to symbol number 17 “clown” symbol. The pattern is arranged. For this reason, in order to form the double balance of the small combination 2 and the replay 1, it is necessary to stop the middle reel 4C at the symbol number 17. The middle reel 4C can be stopped at the symbol number 17 only when the middle stop button 20C is operated at a timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is at the symbol numbers 13-17.
When the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is the symbol numbers 13 to 14, the “grape” symbol of the symbol number 14 can be stopped in the middle stage. In this case, the symbol “14” of the symbol number 14 The “Grapes” design is supposed to be stopped in the middle.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 7 (a), the double temper shape of the small part 2 and the replay 1 is formed at the timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is at symbol numbers 15 to 17 at the middle stop button 20C. Only when is operated. When the middle stop button 20C is operated at a timing other than this, that is, when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is at symbol numbers 1 to 14 and 18 to 21, the “grape” symbol is stopped in the middle stage. It is said.

FIG. 7B and FIG. 7C show the stop operation for the right reel 4R as the final third stop after the double balance of the small part 2 and the replay 1 shown in FIG. 7A. FIG. 7B shows the case where the small role 2 wins, and FIG. 7C shows the case where the replay 1 wins.
As described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped on the lower effective line L3 that is the template line of the replay 1 regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 20R.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, “Clown” symbols are arranged at four locations of symbol numbers 3, 7, 11 and 15 on the right reel 4R. Since the number is larger than the maximum pull-in range of 4 frames, depending on the operation timing of the right stop button 20R, the “clown” symbol may not be stopped at the lower stage on the lower right effective line L4. . Specifically, the “clown” symbol cannot be stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 4R when the right stop button 20R is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the right reel 4R is at symbol numbers 17 to 20. is there.
Therefore, when the right stop button 20R is operated at a timing when the rotation position of the right reel 4R is at symbol numbers 17 to 20, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 4R, while at other timings, When the right stop button 20R is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the right reel 4R is at symbol numbers 1 to 16 and 21, the “clown” symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the right reel 4R.

1-4) Stop control when the left reel 4L stops at the symbol number 8 and then stops in the order of the right reel 4R and the middle reel 4C At the second stop, in the left reel 4L as in 1-3) Any effective line in which the “clown” symbol can be stopped on any of the effective lines L1 to L5 where the “clown” symbol is stopped and the “replay” symbol is stopped on the left reel 4L When the “replay” symbol can be stopped on L1 to L5, that is, when a double template shape of the small part 2 and the replay 1 can be formed, it is stopped as such. On the other hand, when the double balance between the small part 2 and the replay 1 cannot be formed, the “grape” symbol is stopped on the middle stage effective line L2 where the “grape” symbol is stopped in the left reel 4L.

FIG. 8A shows that after the left reel 4L stops at the symbol number 8, the right reel 4R is stopped at the timing when the rotational position of the right reel 4R is at the symbol numbers 1 to 16 or 21 to stop the right reel 4R. The case where the button 20R is operated is shown.
As described above, on the right reel 4R, “Clown” symbols are arranged at four locations of symbol numbers 3, 7, 11 and 15, and two frames below each “Clown” symbol are “Replay” symbols. Since one of these four “clown” symbols is stopped at the upper stage of the right reel 4R, a double temper shape of the small part 2 and the replay 1 can be formed. Any of the “clown” symbols of symbol numbers 3, 7, 11 and 15 can be stopped at the upper stage of the right reel 4R at the timing when the rotational position of the right reel 4R is at symbol numbers 1 to 16 or 21. This is the case when the right stop button 20R is operated. On the other hand, when the right stop button 20R is operated at other timing, that is, when the rotational position of the right reel 4R is in the symbol numbers 17 to 20, the “grape” symbol is stopped at the middle stage of the right reel 4R. .

8 (b) and 8 (c), after passing through the double balance of the small part 2 and the replay 1 shown in FIG. 8 (a), the stop operation for the middle reel 4C is performed as the final third stop. FIG. 8B shows the case where the small combination 2 wins, and FIG. 8C shows the case where the replay 1 wins.
As described above, the “replay” symbol can be stopped on the lower effective line L3 that is the template line of the replay 1 regardless of the operation timing of the middle stop button 20C.
On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 3, in the middle reel 4C, only one “clown” symbol is arranged at symbol number 17, so that the “clown” symbol is placed on the upper effective line L1, which is the tempering line of the small role 2. Can be stopped only when the middle stop button 20C is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is at the symbol numbers 12-16.
Therefore, when the middle stop button 20C is operated at a timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is in the symbol numbers 12 to 16, the "clown" symbol is stopped on the upper stage of the middle reel 4C, while other timings, When the middle stop button 20C is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is in the symbol numbers 1 to 11 and 17 to 21, the “replay” symbol is stopped at the lower stage of the middle reel 4C.

2) When the stop operation (the middle stop button 20C or the right stop button 20R) is first operated on the middle reel 4C or the right reel 4R. In this case, for the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R, a “grape” symbol is displayed on the upper stage. Pull-in stop control is performed. Description of this is omitted. On the other hand, for the left reel 4L, when the “grape” symbol can be pulled into the upper stage, or when the “cherry” symbol can be pulled into any one of the upper, middle, and lower stages, this is pulled in, but neither can be pulled in. Then, stop control for drawing the “red 7” symbol in the upper stage is executed. That is, according to the stop operation timing for the left reel 4L, the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R are stopped so that the small combination 3 and / or the small combination 4 may win and the replay 2 may win. .

  As shown in FIG. 3, the left reel 4L includes a “grape” symbol related to the winning symbol of the small role 3 that can be awarded regardless of the operation timing of each stop button in the normal gaming state, and the left reel 4L. For the other reels 4C and 4R, the “Cherry” symbol related to the winning symbol of the small role 4 and the “Red 7” related to the winning symbol of the Replay 2 regardless of the symbol that stops on the active lines L1 to L5. In the CB gaming state where the maximum drawing range is one frame, any of the symbols has a symbol arrangement that can be drawn into any one of the upper, middle, and lower tiers. The left reel 4L has 7 “Grape” symbols, 2 “Cherry” symbols, and 2 “Red 7” symbols, respectively. There are more than the winning symbols related to Replay 2 role.

Specifically, in the left reel 4L, the “red 7” symbol is two locations of symbol numbers 10 and 20, and the “grape” symbol is seven locations of symbol numbers 1, 3, 6, 8, 11, 13, 16, and 18. “Cherry” symbols are arranged at two locations of symbol numbers 5 and 14, respectively.
Therefore, during the CB game in which the maximum pull-in range of the left reel 4L is one frame, the “grape” symbol cannot be pulled up and the “cherry symbol” can be pulled into any of the upper / middle / lower rows. The only thing that cannot be done is when the left stop button 20L is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the left reel 4L is at symbol numbers 8, 18 and 19.
On the other hand, if the left stop button 20L is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the left reel 4L is at symbol numbers 8, 18 and 19, it is possible to draw the “red 7” symbol relating to the winning symbol of Replay 2 to the upper stage. So stop it like that.

  When the stop operation for the middle reel 4C or the right reel 4R is first performed by the stop control, the left stop button 20L is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the left reel 4L is at the symbol numbers 8, 18 and 19. In this case, when the replay 2 wins, and the left stop button 20L is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the left reel 4L is in the symbol numbers 1 to 7, 9 to 17, and 20 to 21, the small role 3 and / or Or small role 4 will win.

FIG. 9 shows each stop button 20L for each of the cases where the replay 1 or 2 wins and the small roles 2 to 4 win in the CB game for each operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C and 20R. , 20C, 20R is a table showing the number of combinations of operation timings.
When the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of middle left and right, the replay 1 wins as described above at the timing when the rotational position of the left reel 4L is at symbol numbers 7-8. The timing when the stop button 20L is operated, the middle stop button 20C is operated at the timing when the rotation position of the middle reel 4C is in the symbol numbers 15 to 17, and the rotation position of the right reel 4R is at the symbol numbers 17-20. Since the right stop button 20R is operated, there are 24 combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R. Since there are 9261 combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R as a whole, 21 × 21 × 21, when the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of left middle right 2 to 2 4 will be awarded 9261 ways-24 ways = 9237 ways.

  When the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of left and right, the replay 1 is won at the timing when the rotational position of the left reel 4L is at symbol numbers 7 to 8 as described above. The right stop button 20R is operated at the timing when the stop button 20L is operated and the rotational position of the right reel 4R is in the symbol numbers 1 to 16 or 21, and the rotational position of the middle reel 4C is symbol numbers 1 to 11 or Since the middle stop button 20C is operated at timings 17 to 21, there are 544 combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R. Therefore, when the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of left and right, the small combinations 2 to 4 are 9261 ways−544 ways = 8717 ways.

  When the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of middle right left, middle left and right, right left middle, or right middle left, as described above, the replay 2 wins the rotation position of the left reel 4L. Is the case where the left stop button 20L is operated at the timing of symbol numbers 8, 18 and 19, so there are 1323 combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C and 20R. When the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of middle right left, middle left and right, right left middle, or right middle left, the small roles 2 to 4 are awarded 9261 ways-1323 ways = 7938. It becomes street.

  As can be seen from FIG. 9, regardless of the order of operation of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R, the number of combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R that the replay 1 or 2 will win is the small role 2. The number of combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R that are to be won by 4 is set to be overwhelmingly smaller. In addition, when the so-called forward push is performed in which the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are operated in the order of left middle right among the six operation orders, the replay 1 or 2 is compared with the other operation orders. The number of combinations of operation timings of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R to be awarded is set to be small.

As a result, even if a beginner with a low level of skill during the CB game performs the most natural and popular forward pressing, even if each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated at any timing, It is almost impossible to zero out the small roles 2 to 4, and even if the small roles 2 to 4 are cleared, the replay 1 or 2 wins.
Since the replay role is a role that allows the next game to be executed without requiring medal betting instead of no medal payout for winning, it affects the number of medals paid out during the CB game, which is the CB game end condition. Not give. For this reason, the number of medals that increase through the CB game can be constant regardless of the number of games in which the replay 1 or 2 wins after taking out the small roles 2 to 4 during the CB game.
Accordingly, as the number of games in which the replay 1 or 2 is won by taking out the small roles 2 to 4 during the CB game is larger, the time required for digesting the CB game becomes longer as the number of games in the CB game increases. As a result, the amount of profit that the player can obtain through the CB game can be kept constant.

  As described above, according to the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, although there is a difference in the winning rate and the digestion time for the small role winning depending on the skill of the aim, the amount of profit that the player can obtain is expected. A certain CB game can be realized regardless of the skill of the game.

Further, in addition to the above-described configuration, for example, when the left stop button 20L is first operated at the timing when the rotation position of the left reel 4L is in the symbol numbers 7 to 8, each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is When operated at a timing that may constitute a combination of operation timings of the respective stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R in which replay 1 or 2 will win, as shown in FIG. 9, a warning is issued. It may be configured.
As a result, advanced players with a high level of skill can obtain small role prizes by pushing forward so that replay prizes can be avoided when the reels are stopped thereafter. It is possible to increase the willingness to improve so that there is no warning. In addition, it is possible to determine whether or not he / she was able to correctly press his / her eyes according to the presence / absence of a warning. It is also an ideal place for improvement.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of matters described in the claims.

1 Slot machine 4L Left reel 4C Middle reel 4R Right reel 19 Start lever 20L Left stop button 20C Middle stop button 20R Right stop button 41 CPU
42 ROM
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Claims (2)

A determination means for determining whether or not winning is permitted for each of the plurality of types of roles in accordance with the game start operation;
Reel starting means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on each outer peripheral surface after the determination by the determining means;
A reel control means for performing control to stop the reel corresponding to the stop instruction operation within a predetermined maximum pull-in range in accordance with a stop instruction operation for each reel after the reel start means starts rotation of the plurality of reels; ,
As a result of all the reels being stopped by the reel control means, based on the fact that any of the winning symbol combinations determined in advance for each of the plurality of types of combinations is displayed on the effective line straddling all the reels, A privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the type of the role corresponding to the displayed winning symbol combination,
The maximum pull-in range is set to the first range for all reels, and a winning associated with the bonus combination is made during a normal gaming state including a bonus combination among a plurality of types of combinations for which winning is permitted by the determining means. Based on the display of the symbol combination, the privilege granting means shifts from the next game to the bonus game state,
During the bonus game state, the maximum pull-in range related to the specific reel is set to a second range narrower than the first range, and the maximum pull-in range of other reels excluding the specific reel is set to the first range. Set in a range, and the bonus gaming state is a slot machine that ends in a game in which the number of medals awarded by the privilege granting unit exceeds a threshold during the bonus gaming state,
Among the objects to be determined by the determining means in the normal gaming state, when a winning is allowed by the determining means during the normal gaming state, the reel control means performs an order of stop instruction operations for each reel and The first small combination that wins regardless of the timing and the winning symbol related to the specific reel are set to be different from the winning symbol related to the first small role, and the winning is related to other reels other than the specific reel. A second small part set to an ANY symbol indicating that the symbol may be any symbol arranged on the other reel,
During the bonus game state, the determining means always allows winning of all small roles set as the determination target in the normal gaming state and a plurality of predetermined types of re-game winnings,
Among the plurality of types of re-game players that are allowed to win by the determining means during the bonus game state, the winning symbol corresponding to each reel other than the specific reel is the winning symbol associated with the first small role. A special symbol that is set to a common symbol and the winning symbol related to the specific reel is set to a symbol different from the winning symbol related to the first small role and the second small role,
The winning symbol relating to the specific reel of the first small role is the first symbol, the winning symbol relating to the specific reel of the second small role is the second symbol, and the winning symbol relating to the specific reel of the special replaying role is When the 3rd symbol is used, the specific reel has no other symbol exceeding the second range between two adjacent 1st symbol, 2nd symbol, or 3rd symbol, and The arrangement number of the third symbol has a symbol arrangement smaller than the total arrangement number of the first symbol and the second symbol,
During the bonus game state, the reel control means
A first control for winning one of a plurality of types of small roles permitted to win by the determining means in accordance with the stop instruction operation timing for each reel, regardless of the order of the stop instruction operation for each reel; And any one of the second controls for winning any of the plurality of types of re-game players,
When the stop instruction operation for the other reels excluding the specific reel is performed first, the first small instruction is performed at the time of the stop instruction operation for the other reels including the first stop instruction operation regardless of the timing. The winning symbol common to the combination and the special replaying combination is stopped on the active line, and the stop instruction operation timing for the specific reel is a timing at which the first symbol or the second symbol can be stopped on the effective line. In some cases, the first control is executed, while the second control is executed at a timing when only the third symbol can be stopped on the active line. Among the objects to be determined by the determining means in the normal gaming state, when a winning is allowed by the determining means during the normal gaming state, the winning combination is reduced depending on the timing of the stop instruction operation for each reel. Including 3 small roles,
When the reel control means executes the second control when the stop instruction operation for the specific reel is first performed during the bonus game state, the number of reels being rotated is one. 2. The slot machine according to claim 1, wherein, in the state, the reel machine is controlled to stop so that the third small role winning tempering and the re-game winning tempering are displayed simultaneously.