JP6788377B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention is provided with a variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each, and after the variable display unit is variablely displayed, the variable display of the variable display unit is stopped to derive a display result. , The present invention relates to a slot machine capable of generating a prize according to the display result.

A slot machine generally has a variable display unit having reels on which a plurality of types of symbols are drawn as identification information on the outer peripheral portion, and a start switch is operated in a state where a specified number of bets is set. When the reel starts to rotate and the stop switch is operated to stop the rotation of the reel, a predetermined symbol combination on the winning line (for example, 7-7-7, hereinafter, the symbol combination is displayed as a combination of display results, or A prize is generated by deriving a role).

The types of roles include small roles, special roles, and replay roles. Here, when the display result corresponding to the small winning combination is derived on the winning line, a fixed number of medals are paid out for each type of small winning combination. When the display result corresponding to the special role is derived on the winning line, the gaming state becomes a special state that is advantageous to the player, such as a regular bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as RB) or a big bonus (hereinafter, also referred to as BB). It can be migrated. When the display result corresponding to the replay combination is derived on the winning line, the next game can be played without consuming a new medal for setting the bet number.

Conventionally, BB (1) ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 60, BB (2) ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 90, and 300 medals are paid out. There was a slot machine that had a BB (3) that ended when the number of medals exceeded the above, and one GR was won in duplicate for any special role (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2010-240073

According to the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, it is possible to expect the player to win one of the special roles by winning one GR, but simply winning one GR. I could only suggest the winning of a special role, and I couldn't improve the interest of the game.

The present invention has been conceived in view of such circumstances, and an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine capable of improving the interest of a game in controlling a special state.

(1) A variable display unit capable of variablely displaying a plurality of types of identification information that can be identified by each is provided.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A means of giving value for games and
A state in which the game state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of states including a first special state in which the game value grant rate does not exceed 1 and a second special state in which the game value grant rate exceeds 1. Control means and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Equipped with a production means to execute the production,
The display results that are allowed to be derived by the prior determination means include a first special display result in which the gaming state is controlled by the first special state and a second special in which the gaming state is controlled by the second special state. The display result and the specific display result that can be derived in duplicate with both the first special display result and the second special display result are included.
In a game in which the derivation of the specific display result is allowed to overlap with the first special display result by the prior determination means, the specific display result is derived, but the first special display result is not derived. Occasionally, the allowance for deriving the first special display result is carried over to the next game or later.
In a game in which the derivation of the specific display result is allowed to overlap with the second special display result by the prior determination means, the specific display result is derived, but the second special display result is not derived. Occasionally, the allowance for deriving the second special display result is carried over to the next game or later.
The effect means overlaps with the first special display result when the predetermined display means allows the derivation of the specific display result, and overlaps with the second special display result by the prior determination means. In any case when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, in the game after the specific display result is derived, either the first special display result or the second special display result is obtained by the prior determination means. When any of the first special display result and the second special display result is derived, the first special state and the above are performed. An effect of notifying which game state of the second special state is controlled is executed.
The slot machine may be configured as follows.
Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine (for example, slot machine 1) in which a display result is derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after the variable display unit is variablely displayed and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
Granting means for granting game value (for example, medals) (for example, processing for paying out medals by the main control unit 41),
Of a plurality of types of states including a first special state (for example, BB1) in which the awarding rate of game value does not exceed 1, and a second special state (for example, BB2) in which the awarding rate of game value exceeds 1. A state control means for controlling the game state (for example, a process of transitioning the game state by the main control unit 41) to any of the above.
Predetermining means for determining the display result that allows derivation (for example, processing for executing an internal lottery by the main control unit 41),
It is provided with an effect means for executing the effect (for example, a process for executing the effect by the sub control unit 91).
The display results that are allowed to be derived by the prior determination means include a first special display result in which the gaming state is controlled in the first special state (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to BB1) and the second special state. The second special display result (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to BB2) whose game state is controlled, and the first special display result and the second special display result are both allowed to be derived in duplicate. Includes results (for example, symbol combinations corresponding to duplicate combinations (middle bells and normal replays))
When the predetermining means allows the derivation of the specific display result to overlap with the first special display result (for example, when the BB1 duplication a or the BB1 duplication b is won), and before In any case where the derivation of the specific display result is permitted by the article pre-determination means in duplicate with the second special display result (for example, when the BB2 duplication a or the BB2 duplication b is won), the prior determination is made. A suggestion effect (for example, the continuous battle effect shown in FIGS. 11 and 12) suggesting that the derivation of either the first special display result or the second special display result is permitted by the means is executed.

According to such a configuration, when the specific display result is derived and the suggestion effect is executed, the player suggests that either the first special display result or the second special display result is allowed to be derived. Can be suggested to. As a result, by drawing the player's attention to the suggestive effect, it is possible to improve the player's expectation regarding the control to the second special state in which the value added rate for the game exceeds 1, and improve the interest of the game. it can.

(2) In the slot machine of (1) above
The predetermining means can independently allow the derivation of the second special display result without overlapping with other display results (for example, BB2 can be elected independently).

According to such a configuration, the derivation of the second special display result may be allowed independently, so that the player's expectation for the control to the second special state in which the rate of adding the game value exceeds 1 is expected. It can be further improved.

(3) In the slot machine of (1) or (2) above,
There are a plurality of types of the first special state (for example, two types of BB1 are provided, BB1a and BB1b).
The plurality of types of the first special state are different from each other in the number of added game values that are the end conditions (for example, BB1 general at the time of BB1a winning ends with a payout of more than 360 sheets, and BB1 general at the time of BB1b winning. Ends with a payout of over 60 cards),
Of the plurality of types of the first special state, even the first special display result in which the gaming state is controlled in any of the first special states is allowed to be derived in duplicate with the specific display result (for example). , BB1a and BB1b will be won at the same time as the middle bell and normal replay) (see the [Bonus] column of the modified example).

According to such a configuration, since the end condition of the first special state in which the rate of giving the value for game does not exceed 1 differs depending on the type, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

(4) In any of the slot machines (1) to (3) above,
The state control means
When the derivation of the specific special display result is permitted by the prior determination means (for example, RB2 is won) in a specific state (for example, during non-carryover in BB1 general), it is specified when the specific special display result is derived. While controlling the gaming state to a special state (for example, during RB2), the carry-over state (for example, RB2 in BB1 general) carried over the derivation of the specific special display result when the specific special display result was not derived. Control the gaming state (for example, the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 5) to carry over).
In any of the specific state, the carry-over state, and the specific special state, the gaming state is controlled to a predetermined state (for example, in non-internal) by satisfying the end condition (for example, paying out more than 360 sheets). (For example, the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 5),
The predetermined state after the end condition is satisfied in the carry-over state (for example, advantageous RT in non-internal) and the predetermined state after the end condition is satisfied in either the specific state or the specific special state. (For example, the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal) has a different advantage for the player (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT have different replay winning probabilities).
The state control means controls the second special state (for example, BB2) in which the game value is increased while the game state is maintained in the predetermined state (for example, the penetration type BB2 by the main control unit 41). Processing to execute).

According to such a configuration, the predetermined state after the end condition is satisfied in the carry-over state and the predetermined state after the end condition is satisfied in either the specific state or the specific special state are advantageous to the player. The game state is further controlled to the second special state in which the game state is maintained in a predetermined state and the rate of adding the game value is increased. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction with the inability to maintain the predetermined state under control when the second special state is controlled. Further, since the advantage in the predetermined state differs depending on the state when the end condition is satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

(5) In the slot machine of (4) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Further provided with a derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) that controls the derivation of the display result according to the determination result of the predetermining means and the operation of the derivation operation means.
The specific special display result includes a first specific special display result (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to RB1) and a second specific special display result (for example, a symbol combination corresponding to RB2).
While the derivation control means derives the first specific special display result regardless of the operation of the derivation operation means when the derivation of the first specific special display result is permitted by the prior determination means (for example, the derivation control means). RB1 does not miss a prize), and when the derivation of the second specific special display result is permitted by the predetermining means, the second specific special display result is derived according to the operation of the derivation operation means. (For example, RB2 may miss a prize).

According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the first specific special display result is permitted in the specific state, the first specific special display result is derived regardless of the operation of the derivation operation means, and the gaming state becomes the specific special state. Although it is controlled, when the derivation of the second specific special display result is permitted in the specific state, the second specific special display result is derived according to the operation of the derivation operation means, so that the second specific special display result is derived. When not, the game state is controlled to the carry-over state. As a result, in order to control the game state to the carry-over state, it is possible to construct a game property in which the player waits for the derivation of the second specific special display result to be permitted, and to improve the interest of the game. Can be done.

(6) In the slot machine of (5) above,
The specific special state includes a first specific special state (for example, in RB1) and a second specific special state (for example, in RB2).
The state control means controls the gaming state to the first specific special state when the first specific special display result is derived, while the state control means controls the gaming state when the second specific special display result is derived. 2 Control the gaming state to a specific special state (for example, the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 5).
The predetermining means determines whether or not to allow the derivation of the second specific special display result in the first specific special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, RB2 is an internal lottery in RB1. Is the target).

According to such a configuration, the player waits for the derivation of the second specific special display result to be permitted even in the first specific special state which is controlled when the first specific special display result is derived. It is possible to build sex and improve the interest of the game.

(7) In any of the slot machines (4) to (6) above,
Derivation operation means (for example, stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R) operated by the player to derive the display result, and
Further provided with a derivation control means (for example, reel control by the main control unit 41) for performing derivation control for deriving the display result according to the determination result of the prior determination means and the operation of the derivation operation means.
The carry-over state has a higher rate of adding game value than both the specific state and the specific special state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, replay during RB2 carry-over is higher than during non-carry-over and RB2). High probability of winning and high payout rate),
The derivation control means is in the specific state when the derivation of the added display result accompanied by the addition of the game value is permitted by the predetermining means (for example, the push order bell of the small winning combination is won). By performing derivation control different from that in the carry-over state, the rate of giving the game value in the carry-over state is made higher than the rate of giving the game value in the specific state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10). , When the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the deputy role wins or the prize is missed, whereas when the push order bell is won during RB2 carryover, the protagonist always wins).

According to such a configuration, when the derivation of the specific special display result is permitted in the specific state, the derivation control different from the specific state is performed in the carry-over state when the specific special display result is not derived. As a result, the rate of giving the game value in the carry-over state is higher than the rate of giving the game value in the specific state. This allows the player to gain an advantage through events related to the player's technical intervention.

(8) In the slot machine of (7) above,
In the state control means, the derivation of the first special display result is permitted (for example, BB1 winning) by the predetermining means in a predetermined state (for example, non-internal), and the first special display result is derived. When (for example, when the BB1 is won), the gaming state is controlled to the specific state (for example, the transition of the gaming state shown in FIG. 5).
The specific state is a state in which the probability that the derivation of the given display result is permitted by the prior determination means can be increased more than the predetermined state (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, during non-carryover). By winning RB1 or RB2, the probability of winning a small role increases).

According to such a configuration, it is possible to control the gaming state from the specific state to the carry-over state, which can increase the probability that the derivation of the given display result is allowed more than the predetermined state.

(9) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
The grant display result includes a first grant display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a secondary role such as a single bell) and a second grant display having a greater game value than the first grant display result. The result (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to the leading role such as the middle bell) is included,
The derivation control means derives the first grant display result when the pre-determination means allows the derivation of the grant display result in the specific state, while the pre-determination means in the carry-over state. When the derivation of the grant display result is permitted, the second grant display result is derived (for example, when the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the deputy role wins or misses the prize. Therefore, when the push order bell is won during RB2 carry-over, the leading role always wins) (for example, see the [Reel control] column of the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the second grant display result having a larger game value than the first grant display result derived in the specific state is derived in the carry-over state. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(10) In the slot machine of (7) or (8) above,
The grant display result includes a first grant display result (for example, a combination of symbols corresponding to a secondary role such as a single bell) and a second grant display having a greater game value than the first grant display result. The result (for example, the symbol combination corresponding to the leading role such as the middle bell) is included,
The derivation control means
When the derivation of the grant display result is permitted by the prior determination means in the specific state, the second grant display result is derived when the derivation operation means is operated by the operation procedure corresponding to the grant display result. On the other hand, when the derivation operation means is not operated in the operation procedure corresponding to the grant display result, the first grant display result is derived (for example, when the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the correct answer is obtained. The protagonist wins when operated by the procedure, while the sub-role wins or misses the prize when operated by the incorrect answer procedure),
When the derivation of the grant display result is permitted by the predetermined means in the carry-over state, the second grant display result is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means (for example, push order during RB2 carry-over). If you win the bell, the protagonist will always win regardless of whether or not it was operated according to the correct answer procedure).

According to such a configuration, in the carry-over state, the second grant display result having a greater game value than the first grant display result that may be derived according to the operation procedure of the derivation operation means in a specific state It is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the derivation operation means. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

(11) In any of the slot machines (7) to (10) above,
In the carry-over state, the predetermining means allows the derivation of the re-game display result capable of performing the next game without using the game value, as compared with either the specific state or the specific special state. (For example, as shown in FIG. 10, the probability of winning a replay is higher during RB2 carry-over than during non-carry-over and RB2).

According to such a configuration, in the carry-over state, the probability that the re-game display result is allowed to be derived is higher than in either the specific state or the specific special state, so that the rate of adding the game value can be further increased. ..

(12) In any of the slot machines (7) to (11) above,
The predetermining means always allows the derivation of any display result in the carry-over state.
The derivation control means derives one of the above display results with priority over the specific special display result in the carry-over state (for example, during RB2 carry-over, there is no loss in the internal lottery and the winning is carried over. RB2 does not win) (For example, see the column of [Number of judgment values of lottery target combination] in the modified example).

According to such a configuration, the derivation of one of the display results is always allowed in the carry-over state, and the derivation of any of the display results is given priority over the specific special display result. Therefore, if the derivation of the specific special display result is avoided when the derivation of the specific special display result is permitted in the specific state, the specific special display result is not derived in the subsequent carry-over state. As a result, once the gaming state is controlled to the carry-over state, the gaming state does not transition to the specific special state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

(13) In any of the slot machines (7) to (12) above,
The predetermined state (for example, advantageous RT in the non-internal) after the end condition is satisfied in the carry-over state is the disadvantage in the predetermined state (for example, in the non-internal) after the end condition is satisfied in the specific state. It has a higher advantage for the player than RT) (for example, as shown in FIG. 10, the advantageous RT in the non-internal is the most advantageous gaming state).

According to such a configuration, when the end condition is satisfied in the carry-over state, the player can be made more advantageous than when the end condition is satisfied in the specific state, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

It is a front view of the slot machine of this embodiment. It is a perspective view which shows the internal structure of a slot machine. It is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the small combination and the re-game combination which concerns on 1st Embodiment, the symbol combination of a small combination and a re-game combination, and technical matters related to a small combination and a re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order bell which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state which concerns on 1st Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the production content of the expected production and the selection probability thereof. It is a figure for demonstrating the flow of the expected production. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of a small combination and a re-game combination which concerns on 2nd Embodiment, the symbol combination of a small combination and a re-game combination, and technical matters related to a small combination and a re-game combination. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the winning combination which is allowed to win by the lottery target combination which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order bell which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state which concerns on 2nd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the special role, the symbol combination of a special role, and the technical matter related to a special role which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the type of the small combination and the re-game combination, the symbol combination of the small combination and the re-game combination, and the technical matter related to the small combination and the re-game combination according to the third embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the combination which a prize is allowed by the lottery target combination which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning a push order bell which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the combination of the lottery target combination read out as the lottery target combination for each game state which concerns on 3rd Embodiment. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the game state which concerns on the modification 1. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state which concerns on modification 2. FIG.

An example of a mode for carrying out the slot machine according to the present invention will be described below based on the embodiment.

[Slot machine configuration]
As shown in FIG. 2, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is composed of a housing 1a having an open front surface and a front door 1b rotatably pivotally supported at a side end of the housing 1a. There is.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R (hereinafter, left reel, middle reel, right) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer circumference are inside the housing 1a of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. Reels) are arranged side by side in the horizontal direction, and as shown in FIG. 1, three consecutive symbols among the symbols arranged on the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are provided from the see-through window 3 provided on the front door 1b. It is arranged so that it can be seen.

As shown in FIG. 3, "red 7", "blue 7", "white 7", "BAR", "watermelon", "cherry a", and "cherry" are placed on the outer peripheral parts of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, respectively. Twenty-one each of a plurality of mutually distinguishable symbols such as "b", "bell", "replay", and "plum" are drawn in a predetermined order. The patterns drawn on the outer peripheral portions of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are displayed in the upper, middle, and lower three stages in the see-through window 3 provided at substantially the center of the reel panel of the front door 1b. In the following, "red 7", "blue 7", and "white 7" may be collectively referred to as "7", "cherry a", and "cherry b" may be collectively referred to as "cherry".

Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is rotated by the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4) provided corresponding to each, so that the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are continuous with the see-through window 3. While the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped rotating, three consecutive symbols are derived and displayed on the perspective window 3 as a display result.

Inside the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, there are reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R that detect the reference position for each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, and a reel LED 55 that irradiates the reels 2L, 2C, 2R from the back. Is provided. The reel LED 55 is composed of 12 LEDs corresponding to three consecutive symbols of reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and each symbol can be irradiated independently.

A horizontally long rectangular see-through window 3 that allows the reels 2L, 2C, 2R to be seen through from the front side is provided at a position corresponding to each reel 2L, 2C, 2R on the front door 1b, and the see-through window 3 is provided. Each reel 2L, 2C, 2R can be visually recognized from the player side through the reel.

As shown in FIG. 1, the front door 1b has a medal insertion unit 4 into which medals can be inserted, a medal payout exit 9 from which medals are paid out, and credits (the number of medals stored as a player-owned game value). The MAXBET switch 6, which is operated when setting the maximum number of medals (3 as the specified number in the present embodiment) among the specified number of medals determined according to the gaming state within the range. Settlement switch 10, which is operated when the medals stored as credits and the medals used for setting the number of bets are settled (the medals used for setting the credits and the number of bets are returned), when the game is started The start switch 7, the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, which are operated when the rotations of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are stopped, and the production switch 56, which is operated for production, can be operated by the player. It is provided.

In the present embodiment, of the three reels 2L, 2C, and 2R that have started rotation, the reel that stops first is referred to as the first stop reel, and the stop is referred to as the first stop. Similarly, the reel that stops second is called the second stop reel, the stop is called the second stop, the reel that stops third is called the third stop reel, and the stop is called the third stop or the final stop. Refer to. Of the three reels 2L, 2C, 2R, the first stop of the left reel 2L is the left first stop, the first stop of the middle reel 2C is the middle first stop, and the right reel 2R is the first stop. Is referred to as the first right stop.

In the present embodiment, the procedure for the player to operate the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R (also referred to as push order) is forward push, forward pinch push, middle left push, middle right push, reverse pinch push, and reverse. Includes push. The forward push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped after the left reel 2L is first stopped. The forward pinching push means a pushing order in which the left reel 2L is first stopped and then the right reel 2R is secondly stopped. The middle left push means a push order in which the middle reel 2C is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The middle right push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is secondly stopped after the middle reel 2C is first stopped. The reverse pinching push means a pushing order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the left reel 2L is secondly stopped. The reverse push means a push order in which the right reel 2R is first stopped and then the middle reel 2C is secondly stopped.

The front door 1b is provided with a game display unit 13. As shown in FIG. 1, the game display unit 13 shows a credit display 11 that displays the number of medals stored as credits, the number of medals paid out due to the occurrence of a prize, and the contents when an error occurs. Game auxiliary display 12 that displays an error code, etc., 1BETLED14 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 1, 2BETLED15 that notifies by lighting that the number of bets is set to 2, and 3 settings to the number of bets. 3BETLED16 that notifies by lighting that the game is being inserted, insertion request LED17 that notifies by lighting that a medal can be inserted, and start effective LED18 that notifies by lighting that the game start operation by operating the start switch 7 is effective. , Waiting LED19 to notify by lighting that the weight (a state of waiting for the start of rotation of the reel because a certain period has not passed since the previous game start) is in progress, and lighting to indicate that the replay game is in progress. An LED 20 is provided during replay to notify. A replay game is a game started after the number of bets is automatically set.

Inside the MAXBET switch 6, a BET switch effective LED 21 (see FIG. 4) is provided to notify by lighting that the operation of setting the bet number by the operation of the MAXBET switch 6 is effective. Inside the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R, the left, middle, and right stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R (Fig.) Notify by lighting that the reel stop operation by the corresponding stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is effective. 4) are provided respectively.

Inside the front door 1b, there is a reset switch 23 that detects a reset operation to release an error state and a stop state (a state in which the progress of the game is restricted until the reset operation is performed) by key operation, and a set value. The set value display 24 that displays the set value at that time while changing or checking the set value, the stop switch 36a for selecting the enable / disable of the stop function that controls the stop state, and stored as a medal. The automatic settlement switch 36b for selecting the enable / disable of the automatic settlement function that automatically adjusts (returns) the medals that have been inserted regardless of the player's operation, and the flow path of the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4. , The flow path switching solenoid 30 for selectively switching to either the hopper tank 34a (see FIG. 2) side or the medal payout outlet 9 side provided inside the housing 1a, and the medal insertion unit 4 is used to insert the hopper. A medal selector 29 having a inserted medal sensor 31 for detecting the medal that has flowed down to the tank 34a side, and a door open detection switch 25 (see FIG. 4) for detecting the open state of the front door 1b are provided.

The inserted medal sensor 31 is provided with a plurality of sensors (for example, three) capable of detecting medals, so that the inserted medals can be detected in a predetermined order (in order from the upstream sensor). It is configured in. The main control unit 41 finds that the detection results of these plurality of sensors are the detection results (also referred to as proper detection results) when the medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are detected in a predetermined order. It is determined that the inserted medal sensor 31 detects the inserted medal or the passage of the inserted medal.

Inside the housing 1a, as shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 2, an external output board 1000 for outputting an external output signal (see FIG. 4), and a hopper tank for storing medals inserted from the medal insertion unit 4 are stored. 34a, a hopper motor 34b for paying out medals stored in the hopper tank 34a from the medal payout outlet 9 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 34c for detecting medals paid out by driving the hopper motor 34b (see FIG. 4). ), A hopper unit 34, and a power supply box 100 are provided. The reel unit 2 includes reels 2L, 2C, 2R, reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R (see FIG. 4), and reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R (see FIG. 4), which can detect the reel reference positions of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R, respectively. (See FIG. 4) is provided.

An overflow tank 35 for storing medals overflowing from the hopper tank 34a is provided on the side of the hopper unit 34. Inside the overflow tank 35, a full tank sensor 35a (see FIG. 4) made of a pair of conductive members separated to the left and right provided at a height at which a predetermined amount of stored medals can be detected is provided. When the conductive member conducts by contacting through the medals stored in the overflow tank 35, the amount of medals stored inside exceeds a predetermined amount, that is, the overflow tank is full. Is detected.

As shown in FIG. 4, the front surface of the power supply box 100 functions as a setting key switch 37 for switching to a setting change state or a setting confirmation state, and a reset switch for canceling an error state or a stop state in normal times. However, in the setting change state, the reset / setting switch 38 that functions as a setting switch for changing the setting value of the winning probability (ball output rate) of the internal lottery, and the power switch 39 that is operated when the power is turned on / off. Is provided.

The stop switch 36a, the automatic settlement switch 36b, the setting key switch 37, the reset / setting switch 38, and the power switch 39 inside the housing 1a cannot be operated unless the front door 1b is opened by key operation. Therefore, those switches inside the housing 1a can be operated only by the clerk of the game hall, and cannot be operated by the player.

When playing a game on the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, first, medals are inserted from the medal insertion unit 4, or the number of bets is set using credits. To use the credit, operate the MAXBET switch 6. When the specified number of bets determined according to the game state is set, the winning line LN (see FIG. 1) becomes valid, and the operation of the start switch 7 is valid, that is, the game can be started. Become. In the present embodiment, three cards are set as the specified number of bets, and when the specified number of bets is set, the winning line LN becomes valid. If more than the maximum number of medals are inserted out of the specified number corresponding to the gaming state, that amount will be added to the credit.

The winning line is a line set to determine whether the combination of symbols displayed on the see-through window 3 of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R is a combination of symbols such as a small winning combination or a replay combination. In addition, in this embodiment, these combinations are also referred to as "winning combination" or "winning combination", and a winning combination occurs when the combination of symbols constituting any of the winning combination stops on the winning line. Also called to do. For example, when a symbol combination constituting the re-game combination is derived on the winning line, a replay game is activated in which the player can play the next game without setting the number of bets using medals. It is also said that a replay prize (replay prize) occurs when the symbol combination constituting the replay combination is derived on the winning line.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, only the winning line LN set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the middle stage of the reel 2L, the middle stage of the reel 2C, and the middle stage of the reel 2R, that is, the middle stage is the winning line. It is defined as. In the present embodiment, only one winning line is applied, but a plurality of winning lines may be applied.

In the present embodiment, invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are set separately from the winning line LN in order to make it easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting the winning. The invalid lines LM1 to LM4 are not determined to win by the combination of the symbols aligned with the invalid lines LM1 to LM4. When the winning line LN has a combination of symbols that make up a specific winning, if any of the invalid lines LM1 to LM4 has the winning line LN, the winning combination of symbols (for example, bell-bell-bell) ) Are aligned, so that it is easy to recognize that the winning line LN has a combination of symbols constituting a specific winning.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 1, the invalid lines LM1 and reel 2L set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the upper stage of the reel 2L, the upper stage of the reel 2C, and the upper stage of the reel 2R, that is, the upper stage, Lower, lower reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, invalid line LM2 set across the symbols arranged horizontally in the lower row, upper reel 2L, middle reel 2C, lower reel 2R, that is, downward to the right. There are four types of invalid lines: the invalid line LM3 set across the arranged symbols, the lower row of the reel 2L, the middle row of the reel 2C, and the upper row of the reel 2R, that is, the invalid line LM4 set across the symbols lined up to the right. It is defined as LM.

When the start switch 7 is operated while the game can be started, the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate, and the symbols of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R change continuously. When any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in this state, the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is stopped, and the display result is derived and displayed on the perspective window 3.

One game ends when all reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, and the combination of symbols (hereinafter, also referred to as a combination) predetermined on the winning line LN is the display result of each reel 2L, 2C, 2R. If it stops as, a prize will be generated. When a prize is awarded, a fixed number of credits will be added according to the prize. When the maximum number of credits (50 in this embodiment) is reached, medals are paid out from the medal payout exit 9 (see FIG. 2). When the combination of symbols accompanied by the transition of the gaming state is stopped on the winning line LN, the gaming state is shifted to the combination of the symbols.

Although the configuration using three reels is illustrated in the present embodiment, a configuration using only one reel, a configuration using two reels, and a configuration using four or more reels are also possible. Often, in a configuration using two or more reels, the winning configuration may be determined based on the combination of display results derived on all two or more reels. In the present embodiment, the variable display device is configured by a physical reel, but the variable display device may be configured by an image display device such as a liquid crystal display.

In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated after the game is started and the reels 2L, 2C, 2R rotate and the symbol changes start. At that time, the rotation of the reels corresponding to the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is stopped, and the symbol is stopped and displayed. The maximum stop delay time from the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R to the stop of the rotation of the corresponding reels 2L, 2C, 2R is 190 ms (milliseconds).

The reels 2L, 2C, and 2R rotate 80 times per minute and change the symbol of 80 x 21 (the number of symbol frames per reel) = 1680 frames, so that a maximum of 4 frames can be drawn in 190 ms. You will be able to do it. That is, the symbols that can be selected as the stop symbols are the symbols displayed when the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R are operated, and the symbols up to 4 frames ahead of the stops, for a total of 5 frames.

Therefore, for example, when any of the stop switches 8L, 8C, and 8R is operated, when the symbol displayed at the bottom of the reel corresponding to the stop switch is used as a reference, the symbol is up to 4 frames ahead. Since the symbol can be displayed in the lower row, it is displayed in the middle row of the reel corresponding to the stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R when any one of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is operated in each of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R. It is possible to display the symbols arranged within 5 frames including the symbols on the winning line.

In the following, reels 2L, 2C, and 2R may be simply referred to as reels when it is not necessary to distinguish them. The reel 2L may be referred to as a left reel, the reel 2C may be referred to as a middle reel, and the reel 2R may be referred to as a right reel. The operation of stopping the reels 2L, 2C, 2R by operating the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R may be referred to as a stop operation.

FIG. 4 is a block diagram showing the configuration of the slot machine 1. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a game control board 40, an effect control board 90, and a power supply board 101. The game control board 40 controls the game state, and the effect control board 90 controls the game state. The effect is controlled according to the above, and the drive power supply for the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated by the power supply board 101 and supplied to each part.

A power supply of AC100V is supplied to the power supply board 101 from the outside, and a DC voltage required for driving the electric components constituting the slot machine 1 is generated from the power supply of AC100V, and the game control board 40 and the game control board 40 are generated. It is supplied to the effect control board 90 connected via. The power supply line that supplies power to the effect control board is directly connected from the power supply board 101 to the effect control board 90 without going through the game control board 40, and the power supply board 101 directly supplies power to the effect control board 90. May be supplied.

A hopper motor 34b, a payout sensor 34c, a full tank sensor 35a, a setting key switch 37, a reset / setting switch 38, and a power switch 39 are connected to the power supply board 101.

The game control board 40 has one BET switch 5, MAXBET switch 6, start switch 7, stop switch 8L, 8C, 8R, settlement switch 10, reset switch 23, stop switch 36a, automatic settlement switch 36b, and input medal sensor. 31, the door open detection switch 25, the reel sensors 33L, 33C, 33R are connected, and the payout sensor 34c, the full tank sensor 35a, the setting key switch 37, and the reset / setting switch 38 are connected via the power supply board 101. The detection signals of these connected switches are input.

The game control board 40 includes a credit display 11, a game auxiliary display 12, 1-3 BETLEDs 14 to 16, input request LED 17, start effective LED 18, wait LED 19, replay LED 20, BET switch effective LED 21, left, middle, and right. The stop effective LEDs 22L, 22C, 22R, the set value display 24, the flow path switching solenoid 30, the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R are connected, and the hopper motor 34b is connected via the power supply board 101. The electrical components are driven under the control of the main control unit 41 mounted on the game control board 40.

The game control board 40 is equipped with a main control unit 41 that controls the game. The main control unit 41 includes a main CPU 41a, a ROM 41b, a RAM 41c, and a microcomputer provided with an I / O port 41d. The game control board 40 includes a random number circuit 42 that generates random numbers in a predetermined range (0 to 65535 in the present embodiment), a pulse oscillator 43 that supplies a clock signal of a constant frequency to the random number circuit 42, and a game control board 40. A switch detection circuit 44 that detects a detection signal input from switches connected directly to or via a power supply board 101, a motor drive circuit 45 that controls drive of reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R, and a flow path switching. The solenoid drive circuit 46 that controls the drive of the solenoid 30, the LED drive circuit 47 that controls the drive of various indicators and LEDs connected to the game control board 40, and the power supply voltage supplied to the slot machine 1 are monitored. When a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 48 that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the main control unit 41, and the main CPU 41a when the power is turned on or when an initialization command from the main CPU 41a is not input. A reset circuit 49 that gives a reset signal to the device and various other devices and circuits are mounted on the circuit.

The main CPU 41a is provided with an interrupt function (including an interrupt prohibit function) such as a timekeeping function and a timer interrupt, executes a program (described later) stored in the ROM 41b, performs processing related to the progress of the game, and also performs the game. Each part of the control circuit mounted on the control board 40 is directly or indirectly controlled. The ROM 41b stores fixed data such as a program executed by the main CPU 41a and various tables. The RAM 41c is used as a work area or the like when the main CPU 41a executes a program. The I / O port 41d inputs / outputs a control signal to / from each circuit connected via a signal input / output terminal included in the main control unit 41.

The backup power supply is supplied to the main control unit 41 even during a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 41c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

As a basic process, the main CPU 41a repeatedly loops the process according to the control state until the detection state of the various switches connected to the game control board 40 changes, and gradually loops the process according to the change in the detection state of the various switches. Execute the process of migrating to. The main CPU 41a is provided with an interrupt function so that the interrupt process can be executed by interrupting the basic process when the interrupt occurs, and responds to the input of the voltage drop signal output from the power failure detection circuit 48. The power interruption process (main) is executed, and the timer interrupt process (main) is executed at regular time intervals. The execution interval of the timer interrupt process (main) is set to be longer than the total time of the time in which the process repeated according to the control state in the basic process completes and the execution time of the timer interrupt process (main). This means that the process of repeating the timer interrupt process (main) between this time and the next time according to the control state always completes at least one cycle.

In the power interruption process, the execution of other interrupt processes is prohibited at the start of the process. Then, a process of saving all the registers that may be used in the RAM 41c is performed. This makes it possible to return to the original processing when the power failure is restored. Next, after initializing all the output ports, the RAM parity is calculated based on all the data stored in the RAM 41c and set in a predetermined parity storage area to prohibit RAM access. Then, it enters a loop process that does not perform any process. That is, if the voltage drops as it is, the operation is stopped internally. Therefore, the operation of the main control unit 41 is surely stopped when the power is cut off. In this way, in the power interruption process, the RAM parity at that time is calculated and stored in the parity storage area, and by comparing with the RAM parity calculated at the next startup, whether the data stored in the RAM 41c is normal or not. Can be confirmed.

The reset circuit 49 outputs a reset signal to the main control unit 41 when the voltage rises to a level at which the main control unit 41 can be started when the power is turned on, and activates the main control unit 41. The reset circuit 49 is main when the value of the reset counter is not cleared and counts up based on the signal periodically output from the main control unit 41, that is, when the main control unit 41 does not operate for a certain period of time. This is a circuit that outputs a reset signal to the control unit 41 and restarts the main control unit 41.

The main CPU 41a transmits various commands to the effect control board 90 via the I / O port 41d. Here, from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90, for example, using a unidirectional circuit such as a diode or a transistor, only one direction (direction from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90) is available. It is configured so that the signal cannot pass through. Therefore, the command transmitted from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is transmitted in only one direction, and the command is not transmitted from the effect control board 90 to the game control board 40. The command transmission from the game control board 40 to the effect control board 90 is performed by serial communication. The game control board 40 and the effect control board 90 are not limited to being directly connected, and may be configured to be connected via, for example, a relay board.

An effect switch 56 is connected to the effect control board 90, and a detection signal of the effect switch 56 is input.

The effect control board 90 is connected to an effect device such as a liquid crystal display 51 (see FIG. 2), an effect LED 52, speakers 53, 54, and a reel LED 55 arranged on the front door 1b of the slot machine 1. The effect device is driven based on the control by the sub control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90.

In the present embodiment, the sub-control unit 91 mounted on the effect control board 90 controls the output of the effect devices such as the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55. , An output control unit that directly controls the output of the effect device is mounted on the effect control board 90 or another board separately from the sub control unit 91, and the sub control unit 91 produces the effect based on a command from the main control unit 41. The output pattern of the device may be determined, and the output control unit may perform output control of the effect device based on the output pattern determined by the sub control unit 91. In such a configuration, the sub control unit 91 and the output control unit may be used. The output control of the effect device will be performed by both of the above.

In the present embodiment, the liquid crystal display 51, the effect LED 52, the speakers 53, 54, and the reel LED 55 are exemplified as the effect device, but the effect device is not limited to these, and the effect device is, for example, a mechanically driven display device. Or a mechanically driven role object may be applied as a directing device.

The effect control board 90 controls the drive of the sub control unit 91 that controls the effect, the display control circuit 92 that controls the display of the liquid crystal display 51 connected to the effect control board 90, the effect LED 52, and the reel LED 55. The LED drive circuit 93, the audio output circuit 94 that controls the audio output from the speakers 53, 54, the reset circuit 95 that gives a reset signal to the sub CPU 91a when the power is turned on or when the initialization command from the sub CPU 91a is not input for a certain period of time, A switch detection circuit 96 that detects a detection signal input from an effect switch 56 connected to an effect control board 90, a clock device 97 that outputs time information including date information and time information, and a power supply supplied to the slot machine 1. When the voltage is monitored and a voltage drop is detected, a power failure detection circuit 98 or the like that outputs a voltage drop signal to that effect to the sub CPU 91a is installed. The sub control unit 91 is composed of a microcomputer provided with a sub CPU 91a, a ROM 91b, a RAM 91c, and an I / O port 91d. The sub CPU 91a receives a command transmitted from the game control board 40 to perform various controls for performing the effect, and directly or indirectly controls each part of the control circuit mounted on the effect control board 90. ..

Like the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 has an interrupt function, generates an interrupt when receiving a command from the main control unit 41, and acquires a command transmitted from the main control unit 41. , Executes command reception interrupt processing to be stored in the buffer. The sub control unit 91 executes a timer interrupt process (sub) by generating an interrupt every time the number of input of the system clock reaches a certain number, that is, at regular intervals.

Unlike the main control unit 41, the sub control unit 91 interrupts the command when an interrupt occurs based on the reception of the command, even if the timer interrupt process (sub) is being executed. The reception interrupt process is executed, and even if the interrupt that triggers the timer interrupt process (sub) occurs at the same time, the command reception interrupt process is executed with the highest priority.

The backup power supply is also supplied to the sub control unit 91 at the time of a power failure, and the data stored in the RAM 91c is held while the backup power supply is supplied.

[Set value]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the medal payout rate (ratio of the total number of medals used for setting the number of bets to the total number of medals paid out by winning) changes according to the set value. Specifically, the medal payout rate changes by using the winning probability according to the set value in the internal lottery or the like. The set value is composed of 6 stages from 1 to 6, with 6 having the highest payout rate, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 the lower the payout rate. That is, when 6 is set as the set value, the advantage is highest for the player, and the smaller the value in the order of 5, 4, 3, 2, 1 is, the lower the advantage is.

[Power disconnection processing]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 determines whether or not a voltage drop signal from the power failure detection circuit 48 is detected each time the timer interrupt process (main) is executed. When the power failure determination process is performed and it is determined that a voltage drop signal has been detected in the power failure determination process, the power failure process (main) that sets the data for determining whether the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the next recovery. To execute.

The main control unit 41 returns the processing state of the main control unit 41 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 41c, provided that the data in the RAM 41c is normal at the time of its activation. If the RAM data is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, the RAM error error code is set in the register to control the RAM error error state, and the progress of the game is disabled.

The sub control unit 91 also determines whether or not the voltage drop signal from the power interruption detection circuit 98 is detected in the timer interrupt process (sub), and if it is determined that the voltage drop signal is detected, the sub control unit 91 returns to the next time. Occasionally, a power cut process (sub) for setting data for determining whether or not the data in the RAM 91c is normal is executed.

The sub-control unit 91 returns the processing state of the sub-control unit 91 to the state before the power failure based on the data stored in the RAM 91c, provided that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation. If the data in the RAM 91c is not normal, it is determined that the RAM is abnormal, and the RAM 91c is initialized. In this case, unlike the main control unit 41, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

Even if it is determined that the data in the RAM 91c is normal at the time of its activation, the sub-control unit 91 receives a setting command indicating that the setting has been changed from the main control unit 41 for a certain period of time after the activation. The RAM 91c is initialized even when neither the return command nor the setting command indicating that the control state of the main control unit 41 has been restored is received even after the elapse has passed. In this case as well, only the RAM 91c is initialized, and the execution of the effect is not disabled.

[Initialize]
Next, the initialization of the RAM 41c of the main control unit 41 will be described. The storage area of the RAM 41c is divided into an important work, a special work, a non-preserved work, a general work, an unused area, and a stack area.

In the present embodiment, the main control unit 41 starts with the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 both ON when a RAM abnormality error occurs, the setting key switch 37 is ON, and the reset / setting switch 38 is ON. When the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed when the setting key switch 37 is started when the setting key switch 37 is OFF, or when the initialization condition consisting of five at the end of one game is satisfied. Five types of initialization with different regions to be initialized are performed according to each initialization condition.

Initialization 0 is initialization performed at startup when both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are ON when a RAM abnormality error occurs. In initialization 0, all areas of RAM 41c are initialized. To. Initialization 1 is the initialization performed before the setting key switch 37 is ON and the reset / setting switch 38 is OFF at the time of startup, and the state shifts to the setting change state. In the initialization 1, the RAM 41c Areas other than important work and special work are initialized in the storage area of. In initialization 2, the general work, the unused area, and the unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized. The initialization 3 is an initialization performed when the setting key switch 37 is in the OFF state at the time of startup and the data in the RAM 41c is not destroyed. In the initialization 3, the unsaved work, the unused area, and the unused area are not destroyed. The used stack area is initialized. The initialization 4 is an initialization performed at the end of one game, and in the initialization 4, an unused area and an unused stack area in the storage area of the RAM 41c are initialized.

In the present embodiment, initialization 1 is performed before the transition of the setting change state, but it is performed at the end of the setting change state, or at both the time before the transition of the setting change state and the end of the setting change state. You may.

The special work includes a game state storage work in which the game state flag indicating the game state is stored and an internal winning flag storage work in which the internal winning flag is stored, and the special work is initialized even when the setting is changed. Even if the setting is changed, the game state and the internal winning flag (especially the winning flag of the special role being carried over) before the setting change are maintained. On the other hand, when the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are both ON, the initialization 0 initializes all the areas of the RAM 41c including the special work. Therefore, in this case, the game state. And the internal winning flag will also be initialized. Hereinafter, an operation in which both the setting key switch 37 and the reset / setting switch 38 are activated is also referred to as a RAM clear operation.

[Internal lottery]
In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when all the reels 2L, 2C, 2R are stopped, the activated winning line (in the case of the present embodiment, all the winning lines are always activated, so that all the winning lines are always activated. In the following, the activated winning line is simply referred to as the winning line), and a winning combination is obtained when a combination of symbols called a role is aligned. The combination may be a combination of the same symbols or a combination including different symbols. The types of winning roles are roughly divided into small roles that involve the payout of medals and replaying roles in which the number of bets that allow the player to play the next game without using medals is set. is there. In the following, small roles and replay roles are collectively referred to as general roles. In order for each winning combination determined according to the game state to be won, it is necessary to win the internal lottery and set the winning flag of the winning combination in the RAM 41c.

The winning flags for the small winning combination and the replaying combination are valid only in the game in which the flag is set, and are invalid in the next game. The winning flags for special roles such as BB (Big Bonus), RB (Regular Bonus), and CB (Challenge Bonus), which will be described later, are valid until the combinations of the roles allowed by the flags are complete, and the allowed roles are used. It becomes invalid in the game where the combination is complete. That is, once the winning flag of the special role is won, even if the combination of the winning combination permitted by the flag cannot be aligned, the winning flag is not invalidated and is carried over to the next game. Become.

In the internal lottery, whether or not to allow the winning of each of the above-mentioned winning combinations is determined before the display results of all reels 2L, 2C, and 2R are derived and displayed (actually, when the start switch 7 is detected). Is what you do. In the internal lottery, first, a random number value (an integer of 0 to 65535) for the internal lottery is acquired when the start switch 7 is detected. A determination value table is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The range of determination values (number of determination values) corresponding to each combination defined within the range of determination values from 0 to 65535 can be specified by the determination value table. The main control unit 41 determines whether or not to allow a prize according to the acquired random number value and the range of the determination values of each combination specified by the determination value table.

Specifically, in the internal lottery, the number of judgment values determined according to the winning combination, the current game state, and the set value to be the target of the internal lottery is sequentially added to the random number value for the internal lottery, and the addition is performed. When the result overflows, it is determined that the winning combination has been won. Therefore, the winning combination is won with a probability (number of determination values / 65536) according to the magnitude of the number of determination values.

When the winning of any of the winning combinations is determined, the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination is set in the internal winning flag storage work assigned to the RAM 41c.

[Reel stop control]
Next, the stop control of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R will be described. The main control unit 41 refers to the table index and the table creation data stored in the ROM 41b when the reel starts to rotate and when the reel stops and the reel that is still rotating remains. , Create a stop control table for each spinning reel. Then, when any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected, the stop control table of the corresponding reel is referred to, and the referenced stop control table is slipped. Based on the number of frames, control is performed to stop the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R corresponding to the operated stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R.

The stop control table is data that can specify the number of slip frames for each timing when the stop operation is performed. In the present embodiment, a stepping motor that makes one revolution in a cycle of 336 steps (0 to 335) is used for the reel motors 32L, 32C, and 32R. That is, by driving the reel motors 32L, 32C, 32R in 336 steps, the reels 2L, 2C, 2R make one revolution. Then, 21 regions (frames) divided into 16 steps (the number of steps in which one symbol moves) are defined for one round of the reel, and these regions are regions 0 to 20 from the reel reference position. Numbers are assigned. On the other hand, the number of symbols arranged on one reel is also 21, and symbol numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to the symbols of each reel from the reel reference position, so that the symbols 0 to 20 are assigned. , 0 to 20 area numbers are assigned in order. Then, the number of sliding frames for each area number is compressed and stored in the stop control table according to a predetermined rule, and the number of sliding frames for each area number can be obtained by expanding the stop control table.

Next, regarding the control when the main control unit 41 effectively detects any operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R corresponding to the rotating reel, and causes the corresponding reel to derive the display result. Explaining, when the operation corresponding to the rotating reel is effectively detected among the stop switches 8L, 8C and 8R, the stop operation position is based on the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected. The area number of the specified stop operation is specified, the stop control table of the reel in which the stop operation is detected is referred to, and the number of sliding frames corresponding to the area number of the specified stop operation position is acquired. Then, control is performed to rotate and stop the reel by the number of acquired sliding frames. Specifically, from the number of steps from the reel reference position at the time when the stop operation is detected, the number of steps from the acquired number of sliding frames to pulling in and stopping is calculated, and the reel is rotated and stopped by the calculated number of steps. Take control. As a result, the area corresponding to the area number corresponding to the stop position several minutes ahead of the area number of the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected is the stop reference position (in the present embodiment, the perspective window 3). It will stop at the lower symbol area).

In the table index of the present embodiment, only one address is stored as index data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state, and further, one reel is stored in one table creation data. Only one address is stored as the address of the storage area of the stop control table corresponding to the stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel). That is, the table creation data corresponding to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the stop control table corresponding to the reel stop status (and the stop position of the stopped reel) are uniquely defined. The stop control table created with reference to is also unique to one internal winning state in one gaming state and the reel stop status (and the stopped position of the stopped reel). Therefore, when the gaming state, the internal winning state, and the reel stop state (and the stop position of the stopped reel) all have the same conditions, the reels are based on the same stop control table, that is, the same control pattern. Stop control will be performed.

In the present embodiment, a value of 0 to 4 is set as the number of sliding frames, and it is possible to pull in a maximum of 4 frames after detecting the stop operation to stop the reel. That is, the stop position of the symbol can be specified from a range of up to 5 frames including the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. Since it is necessary to move one frame to move the reel for one symbol, it is possible to pull in up to four symbols to stop the reel after detecting the stop operation, and the stop operation position where the stop operation is detected. It is possible to specify the stop position of a symbol from a range of a maximum of 5 symbols including.

In the present embodiment, if any of the winning combinations is won, the winning winning combination is drawn to the winning line as much as possible within a range of 4 frames, and the winning winning combination is drawn so as not to be aligned on the winning line. A stop control table with a fixed number of sliding frames is created to control the reels to stop, but if none of the winning combinations are won, the number of sliding frames is not defined. Create a table and control the reel stop. As a result, when the stop operation is performed, if the winning combinations can be aligned and stopped on the winning line within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames, the control is performed to align and stop the winning combination. The winning combination is controlled to be stopped without being aligned within the pull-in range of a maximum of 4 frames.

If a special role is provided, the following reel control is performed. For example, if a special role and a small role are won at the same time, such as when a small role is won while the special role has been carried over from before the previous game, the small role is aligned on the winning line rather than the special role. It is possible to win a special role only when the control is prioritized and the small role cannot be drawn. If a special role and a small role can be drawn in at the same time, only the small role is drawn in, and the small role is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the special role.

If the special role and the re-game role are won at the same time, such as when the special role is carried over from before the previous game and the re-game role is won, when the stop operation is performed, it will be on the winning line. It controls to align and stop the symbols of the re-game combination within the pull-in range of up to 4 frames. In this case, the symbols constituting the re-game combination or the symbols constituting the re-game combination to be elected at the same time are arranged within 5 symbols, that is, within 4 frames for all of the reels 2L, 2C, and 2R, and 4 Since it can always be stopped at any position within the pull-in range of the frame, if the special combination and the re-game combination are won at the same time, regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R by the player. , The replay roles will always be all together to win the prize. That is, in such a case, the control of aligning the re-game combination on the winning line is prioritized over the special combination, and the re-game combination is sure to win the prize. If the special role and the re-game role can be drawn in at the same time, only the re-game role is drawn in, and the special role is not aligned on the winning line at the same time as the re-game role.

After the rotation of the reels 2L, 2C, 2R starts, the main control unit 41 continues the rotation of the reel for which the stop operation has not been detected until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, and stops. On condition that the operation of the switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result. Even if the reel rotation is temporarily stopped due to the occurrence of a reel rotation error, the stop operation is still detected after the reel rotation is restarted until the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected. The rotation of the reels that are not used is continued, and on the condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, the corresponding reel is controlled to stop the display result.

In the present embodiment, the display result is stopped on the corresponding reel on condition that the operation of the stop switches 8L, 8C, 8R is detected, but it is determined in advance after the reel rotation starts. Even if the reel stop operation is not performed when the automatic stop time has elapsed, automatic stop control may be performed to automatically stop each reel on the assumption that the stop operation has been performed. In this case, since the reels are stopped without the operation of the player, it is preferable to derive a display result that does not constitute any of the winning combinations even if any of the winning combinations is won.

After the start of the game, the main control unit 41 measures the game time, which is the time elapsed from the time when the rotation of the reel is started, that is, the time when the rotation of the reel is started, and one game. After the end of, when the specified number of bets is set by inserting medals, etc., and the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the time is counted from the reel rotation start time of the previous game. If the started game time is equal to or longer than the predetermined regulation time (4.1 seconds in the present embodiment), that is, if the predetermined regulation time has elapsed from the start of reel rotation of the previous game, the relevant time is reached. Start the rotation of the reel in the game.

On the other hand, after the end of one game, a specified number of bets are set by inserting medals, etc., and when the game start operation is performed with the game start operation enabled, the reel rotation of the previous game starts. If the game time at which timing is started from a time point is less than the predetermined regulation time, that is, if the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the start time of reel rotation of the previous game, the reel rotation is not started at that time. The game waits until the game time at which the timing is started from the start of reel rotation of the previous game reaches a predetermined regulation time, and when the predetermined regulation time is reached, the rotation of the reel in the game is started.

That is, when the predetermined regulation time has not elapsed from the start of rotation of the reel in the previous game, the main control unit 41 regulates the progress of the game until the predetermined regulation time elapses, so that one game The progress of the game is regulated so that the shortest time exceeds the predetermined regulation time.

[Slot machine according to the first embodiment]
The slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 to 12. The basic configuration included in the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the first embodiment.

[Winning role according to the first embodiment]
FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the first embodiment. 6 and 7 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations according to the first embodiment.

A special role among the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. As special roles according to the first embodiment, big bonuses BB1 and BB2 and regular bonuses RB1 and RB2 are provided.

BB1 will be awarded when the combination of "bell-replay-bell" is aligned on the winning line LN in the non-internal. The "bell" on the left reel, the "replay" on the middle reel, and the "bell" on the right reel that make up the BB1 are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when BB1 is won in the internal lottery, BB1 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation unless another combination is prioritized. In the present embodiment, a small winning combination (middle bell described later) or a replaying combination (normal replay described later) may be won at the same time as the BB1. In this case, the small winning combination or the replaying combination is more than the BB1. Priority will be given to winning. When BB1 wins a prize, a character image of "7-7-lip" (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-replay) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. That is, when the BB1 wins a prize, information reminding the player that the 7 sets have been removed is notified.

When BB1 wins in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to BB1 in general. The BB1 general is terminated when the total number of medals paid out in the BB1 general exceeds 360.

BB2 wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-replay-replay" in the non-internal. The "bell" on the left reel, the "replay" on the middle reel, and the "replay" on the right reel that make up the BB2 are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when BB2 is won in the internal lottery, BB2 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation unless another combination is prioritized. In the present embodiment, a small role (middle bell described later) and a replaying combination (normal replay described later) may be won at the same time as BB2. In this case, the small winning combination and the replaying combination are more than BB2. Priority will be given to winning. When the BB2 wins a prize, a character image of "7-7-7" (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. That is, when the BB2 wins a prize, information reminding the player that the seven sets have been completed is notified.

BB2 is a so-called penetrating bonus, and when BB2 wins in the non-internal, the game in the BB2 is performed while maintaining the gaming state (which can be said to be the RT state) in the non-internal. Here, the penetration type bonus in the present embodiment is a bonus in which the game progresses while maintaining the replay winning probability in the game state currently being controlled, although the winning probability of the small role or the special role changes. Means. During BB2, the total number of medals paid out in BB2 exceeds 32, and then the process returns to the original non-internal RT state.

RB1 will be awarded when the combination of "replay-replay-bell" is aligned with the winning line LN during non-carry-over during BB1 general. The "replay" of the left reel, the "replay" of the middle reel, and the "bell" of the right reel constituting the RB1 are arranged within 5 frames in each reel. Therefore, when RB1 is won in the internal lottery, RB1 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation unless another combination is prioritized.

RB2 is awarded when the combination of "Red 7-Replay-Replay" is aligned on the winning line LN during non-carry-over during BB1 general or during RB2 carry-over. The "red 7" on the left reel constituting the RB2 is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel. Therefore, when the RB2 is won in the internal lottery, the winning of the RB2 may be missed according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L.

In particular, in the case of the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 3, the black BAR is arranged in the vicinity of the cherry on the left reel 2L. Therefore, the player operates the stop switch 8L at the timing when the black BAR is displayed on the see-through window 3 on the left reel 2L so as not to miss the prize of the cherry (the middle cherry or the lower cherry described later). Tends to push). As a result, the red 7 arranged at least 5 frames away from the black BAR on the left reel 2L is not stopped on the winning line LN. As a result, the player who operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR on the left reel 2L usually misses the prize of RB2 when he wins RB2. Since a watermelon is also arranged in the vicinity of the black BAR of the left reel 2L, the player will operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR even more when the role of the watermelon is provided.

RB1 and RB2 can be won only during BB1 in general. When RB1 is won during BB1 in general, RB1 wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation, so the game state always shifts to RB1. In this case, the game in RB1 is performed in BB1 in general. When two games are digested in RB1, the game state shifts again during non-carryover in BB1 general. When RB2 is won during BB1 general, RB2 wins according to the timing of the stop operation. When RB2 wins a prize, the game state shifts to RB2. In this case, the game in RB2 is performed in BB1 in general. When two games are digested in RB2, the game state shifts again during non-carryover in BB1 general. On the other hand, if the RB2 is won and the RB2 win is missed, the game state shifts to the RB2 carry-over. In this case, the game while carrying over RB2 is performed in BB1 in general. If RB2 wins while carrying over RB2, the game state shifts to RB2. It should be noted that RB1 and RB2 are not limited to those that can be won only during BB1 in general, and may be won in other gaming states. Further, in this case, in BB1 in general, the winning probability of RB1 and RB2 may be higher than in other gaming states.

Next, with reference to FIG. 7, a small winning combination and a replaying combination will be described. For small roles, 1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, Includes 1-bell 7B, 1-bell 8, 1-bell 9, 1-sheet 1, 1-sheet 2, middle-tier bell, right-up bell, lower-tier bell, middle-tier cherry, and lower-tier cherry. In addition, the replay role usually includes a replay.

1 bell 1A, 1 bell 1B, 1 bell 2, 1 bell 3, 1 bell 4A, 1 bell 4B, 1 bell 5, 1 bell 6, 1 bell 7A, 1 bell 7B, 1-bell 8, and 1-bell 9 are also referred to as 1-bell, and 1-sheet 1 and 1-sheet 2 are also referred to as 1-sheet combination.

Each one bell will not win the winning one bell unless the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped at the right time, but depending on the type of winning combination at the same time. , Either role wins. For example, the "replay" of the left reel that composes one bell 1A is arranged within 5 frames, but the middle reel "cherry a" and the right reel "white 7" that compose one bell 1A are. There are places that are not placed within 5 frames. Therefore, even if one bell 1A is won in the internal lottery, the winning one bell 1A will not be won unless the middle reel and the right reel are stopped at an appropriate timing. However, when all of the one bells (hereinafter, also referred to as all one bells) are won at the same time, the left reel "replay", the middle reel "cherry a" / "cherry b" / "plum", and the right reel "White 7" / "Cherry a" / "BAR" / "Plum" are arranged within 5 frames each. Therefore, when all one bell is won in the internal lottery, any combination can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each of the one bells wins, the combination of "bell-bell-bells" is aligned with the upper row, that is, the invalid line LM1, and one medal is paid out.

Each one-card combination wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the left reel "blue 7" / "watermelon", the middle reel "bell", and the right reel "red 7" / "replay" that make up one bell 1 are arranged within 5 frames each. There is. Therefore, when one bell 1 is won in the internal lottery, one bell 1 can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When each of the one-card roles wins, one medal is paid out.

The middle bell wins a prize regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the "bell" on the left reel, the "bell" on the middle reel, and the "bell" on the right reel, which form the middle bell, are arranged within 5 frames each. Therefore, when the middle bell is won in the internal lottery, the middle bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle bell wins, eight medals will be paid out.

The right-up bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the left reel "blue 7" / "watermelon", the middle reel "bell", and the right reel "white 7" / "cherry a" / "BAR" / "plum" that make up the rising bell are Each is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, when the right-up bell is won in the internal lottery, the right-up bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the right-up bell wins, the "bell-bell-bell" combination goes up to the right, that is, aligns with the invalid line LM4. When the rising bell wins, eight medals will be paid out.

The lower bell wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the left reel "blue 7" / "watermelon", the middle reel "white 7" / "BAR" / "replay", and the right reel "red 7" / "replay" that make up the lower bell are each. It is arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, when the lower bell is won in the internal lottery, the lower bell can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the lower bell wins, the combination of "bell-bell-bell" is aligned with the lower, that is, the invalid line LM2. When the lower bell wins, eight medals will be paid out.

The middle cherry will not win unless the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped at the right time. For example, the left reel "cherry a" constituting the middle cherry is not arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the middle-tier cherry is won in the internal lottery, the winning middle-tier cherry cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the middle cherry wins, one medal will be paid out.

The lower cherry will not win unless the left reel, middle reel, and right reel are stopped at the right time. For example, the left reel "BAR" that constitutes the lower cherry may not be arranged within 5 frames. Therefore, even if the lower cherry is won in the internal lottery, the winning lower cherry cannot be won unless the left reel is stopped at an appropriate timing. When the lower cherry wins, the "cherry" symbol is derived to the lower part of the left reel. When the lower cherry wins, one medal will be paid out.

Normal replay wins regardless of the timing of the stop operation. For example, the left reel "replay", the middle reel "replay", and the right reel "replay" constituting the middle replay are arranged within 5 frames each. Therefore, when the middle stage replay is won in the internal lottery, the middle stage replay can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation. When the middle replay wins, the replay game is given.

[Lottery target role according to the first embodiment]
FIG. 8 is a diagram for explaining a combination of winning combinations that are allowed to be won by the lottery target winning combination according to the first embodiment. In addition, "+" of the winning combination means that it is read out as a lottery target combination at the same time in the internal lottery.

The target roles of the internal lottery are push order bell A1, push order bell A2, push order bell A3, push order bell B1, push order bell B2, push order bell B3, push order bell C1, push order bell C2, push order. Bell C3, Push Order Bell D1, Push Order Bell D2, Push Order Bell D3, Weak Cherry, Strong Cherry, 1-card role, Bonus Medium Push Order Bell, Normal Replay, BB1 Duplicate a, BB1 Duplicate b, BB2 Duplicate a, BB2 Duplicate b, BB2 alone, RB1 and RB2 are included.

As shown in FIG. 8, in each lottery target combination, only a predetermined combination is drawn independently, or a plurality of combinations are drawn at the same time. For example, the push order bell A1 is a combination of a middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B + 1 bell 1. The bonus middle push order bell is a combination of a middle bell + a rising bell + a lower bell. In addition, BB1 wins only at the same time as the middle bell or normal replay. Specifically, only BB1 duplication a and BB1 duplication b are provided as the lottery target combination of BB1, BB1 duplication a is a combination of BB1 + middle bell, and BB1 duplication b is a combination of BB1 + normal replay. Is. On the other hand, BB2 may be won at the same time as the middle bell or the normal replay, or may be won alone. Specifically, BB2 duplication a, BB2 duplication b, and BB2 alone are provided as the lottery target combination of BB2, BB2 duplication a is a combination of BB2 + middle bell, and BB2 duplication b is BB2 + normal. It is a combination of replays, and BB2 alone is a single win of BB2.

Here, in both BB1 and BB2, the middle bell and the normal replay may be won at the same time. Further, as described above, in both BB1 and BB2, when the middle bell and the normal replay are won at the same time, the middle bell and the normal replay are given priority (in the present embodiment, the middle bell and the normal replay are won). (Replay always wins), BB1 and BB2 wins are carried over to the next game. Therefore, it is possible to suggest to the player that either BB1 or BB2 has been won by winning the middle bell or the normal replay.

The middle bell and the normal replay that may be won at the same time as BB1 and BB2 are also referred to as duplicate roles.

FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order bell according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 9, for each push order bell, when the stop switch is operated according to the corresponding correct answer procedure, the middle bell, the right-up bell, or the lower bell, which has the most payouts among the winning combinations, wins a prize. Then, when the stop switch is operated by an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure, the reel control is performed so that one bell or one winning combination wins or misses the prize. When the push order bell is won, the small winning combination that is derived when the reel is stopped in the correct answer procedure is the "leading role", and the small winning combination that can be derived when the reel is stopped in the incorrect answer procedure is the "secondary role". Also called.

In this way, when one of the push order bells is won, one of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell when the reel is stopped in the operation mode (correct answer procedure) according to the type of winning combination. Can always win a prize and win 8 medals, but when the reels are stopped except for the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination, one medal can be won or no medal can be won. .. Therefore, when the push order bell is won, the expected value of the number of medals to be paid out changes depending on whether or not the reel is stopped by the correct answer procedure according to the type of winning combination.

Even if you win one of the push order bells, you cannot intentionally select the correct answer procedure unless you know the type, and if you can stop the reel with the correct answer procedure, you will definitely win 8 medals. However, if the reel cannot be stopped by the correct answer procedure, even if a medal can be obtained, only one medal can be obtained, and even one medal may not be obtained.

However, as will be described in detail later, in the present embodiment, the reel control is such that when the push order bell is won, the leading role is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch, depending on the winning situation. Is also done. For example, when the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the leading role cannot be won unless the operation procedure of the stop switch is the correct procedure, but when the push order bell is won during RB2 carryover, the stop switch operation Reel control is performed so that the leading role is always won regardless of the procedure.

It should be noted that the operation procedure of the stop switch for winning the leading role may be controlled by AT (assist time) to be notified.

In addition, since only the protagonist wins the bonus middle push order bell at the same time, one of the protagonists always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch.

[Number of determination values for internal lottery according to the first embodiment]
FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each game state according to the first embodiment. As shown in FIG. 10, the number of determination values is set for each of the winning combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery. In addition, in FIG. 10, the lottery target combination is shown in the vertical column, and the number of determination values is shown in the horizontal column. ○ mark means that it will be a lottery target role. Further, the numerical value shown below the ◯ mark is the number of determination values of the predetermined set value. The number of determination values may be changed according to the set value.

In the slot machine 1 in the present embodiment, an internal lottery is performed using the number of determined values. The denominator of the number of determination values is set to "65536" in correspondence with a random number (integer of 0 to 65535) for internal lottery. Therefore, for example, the winning probability of the lottery target combination in which "2000" is set as the number of determination values is 2000/65536.

In the first embodiment, the gaming state transitions between the non-internal inside and the BB1 general inside. The non-internal includes a disadvantageous RT and an advantageous RT. In addition, BB1 in general includes non-carry-over, RB2 carry-over, RB1 and RB2. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by the determination value table stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. In the RAM 41c, a judgment value table for disadvantageous RT in non-internal, a judgment value table for advantageous RT in non-internal, a judgment value table for non-carry-over in BB1 general, and RB2 carry-over in BB1 general Judgment value table for medium use, judgment value table for RB1 in general in BB1, judgment value table for middle use in RB2 in general in BB1, judgment value table for disadvantageous RT in BB2, and advantage in BB2 The judgment value table for RT is stored. The main control unit 41 specifies a range of determination values using a determination value table according to the type of gaming state under control, and executes an internal lottery.

In the non-internal, the winning probability of the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7 in both the disadvantageous RT and the advantageous RT. On the other hand, in the disadvantageous RT, the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3 and it may be lost, whereas in the advantageous RT, the winning probability of the replay is about 1/3. And there is no loss.

In addition, in the non-internal, of the probability of winning either BB1 or BB2, the probability that BB2 wins alone is about 75%, whereas either BB1 or BB2 wins at the same time as the duplicate combination. The probability of doing so is about 25%. Specifically, assuming that the sum of the winning probabilities of BB1 duplication a, BB1 duplication b, BB2 duplication a, BB2 duplication b, and BB2 alone is 100%, among them, BB1 duplication a and BB1 duplication b , BB2 duplication a and BB2 duplication b have a winning probability of about 75%, and BB2 alone has a winning probability of about 25%. That is, among the games that win either BB1 or BB2, BB2 wins in most of the games, but the duplicate winning combination wins in the game about once every four times. Then, when the duplicate winning combination is won, the player cannot recognize the winning of BB1 or BB2 based on the winning result.

Further, in the non-internal, the probability of winning BB1 and the probability of winning BB2 at the same time as the duplicate combination is about 30%, while the probability of winning BB2 is about 70%. Specifically, assuming that the sum of the winning probabilities of BB1 duplication a, BB1 duplication b, BB2 duplication a, and BB2 duplication b is 100%, among them, the winning probabilities of BB1 duplication a and BB1 duplication b The total is about 30%, and the total of the winning probabilities of the BB2 duplication a and the BB2 duplication b is about 70%. In other words, when he wins a duplicate role, he sometimes wins BB1, but most of the time he wins BB2. Therefore, when the duplicate winning combination is won, the player can be expected to win the BB2 rather than the BB1.

Regarding BB1 in general, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7 in both non-carry-over and RB2 carry-over. On the other hand, during non-carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3, while during RB2 carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 1/3. In the non-carry-over period, the winning probability of RB1 is about 1/16 and the winning probability of RB2 is about 1/400. However, during the carry-over of RB2, the winning probability of RB2 is carried over, so that RB1 and RB2 Neither RB2 will win.

During RB1, the probability of winning a small role is higher than during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over. Specifically, in RB1, the winning probability of the 1-card combination and the 1-card bell with 1 payout is about 1 / 1.8, and the winning probability of the bonus middle-push order bell with 8 payouts is about 1 /. It is 8, and the probability of winning a small role is high. Moreover, in RB1, the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3. Further, since it is in RB1, RB1 is not won, but RB2 may be won with a winning probability of about 1/400.

During RB2, the probability of winning a small role is higher than during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over. Specifically, in RB2, the winning probability of the 1-card combination and the 1-card bell with 1 payout is about 1 / 1.8, and the winning probability of the bonus middle push order bell with 8 payouts is about 1 /. It is 8, and the probability of winning a small role is high. Moreover, in RB2, the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3. Further, in RB2, not only RB2 but also RB1 is not won.

Since BB2 is a penetrating bonus, it inherits the disadvantageous RT or the advantageous RT in the non-internal inside the BB2. In addition, the probability of winning a small role increases during BB2. Specifically, in BB2, the winning probability of the bonus middle push order bell with 8 payouts is about 1 / 1.5 in both the disadvantaged RT and the advantageous RT, and the winning probability of the small winning combination is high. ing. On the other hand, in the disadvantageous RT, the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3 and it may be lost, whereas in the advantageous RT, the winning probability of the replay is about 1/3. And there is no loss.

[Transition of gaming state according to the first embodiment]
The transition of the gaming state according to the first embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 5 and 10.

First, when RB1 is won with a relatively high probability of about 1/16 during non-carry-over in BB1 in general, RB1 always wins and the game state shifts to RB1. In RB1, the 1-card combination and 1-card bell with 1 payout have a higher probability of winning than the bonus middle-push order bell with 8 payouts, and the replay winning probability is not high (about 1). /7.3)) The net increase in the number of cards during the two games is reduced. Therefore, the payout rate is less than 1 in RB1. When the game in RB1 is completed, the game state shifts to non-carry-over, and the game state shifts between non-carry-over and RB1 when RB1 wins again with a relatively high probability. As a result, the net increase in the number of sheets will continue to decrease.

On the other hand, if RB2 is luckily won with a low probability of about 1/400 during non-carryover during BB1 general, as long as the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the prize of RB2 will be missed and RB2 is being carried over. The game state shifts to. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB2 wins and the game state shifts to the inside of the RB2. In RB2, the 1-card combination and 1-card bell with 1 payout have a higher probability of winning than the bonus middle-push order bell with 8 payouts, and the replay winning probability is not high (about 1). /7.3)) The net increase in the number of cards during the two games is reduced. Therefore, the payout rate is less than 1 in RB2. When the game in RB2 is completed, the game state shifts to non-carry-over, and the game state shifts between non-carry-over and RB1 when RB1 wins again with a relatively high probability. As a result, the net increase in the number of sheets will continue to decrease.

In this way, in most BB1 games, one medal is paid out, so the overall medal payout rate does not exceed one.

In RB1 and RB2, the number of medals may be changed to two medals, and two medals may be paid out in two games. That is, in RB1 and RB2, the net increase number may be 0.

During RB2 carry-over, reel control is performed differently from non-carry-over. Specifically, when the push order bell is won during the carry-over of RB2, the RB2 is won at the same time, unlike the case where the push order bell is won during the non-carryover. That is, the internal winning flag is different when the push order bell is won during non-carryover and when the push order bell is won during RB2 carryover. Taking advantage of this, the reel control is made different between when the push order bell is won during non-carryover and when the push order bell is won during RB2 carryover.

When the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, while the secondary role is won or won when the stop switch is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Reel control is performed so as to miss. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB2 carry-over, reel control is performed so that the leading role is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch.

Further, during non-carry-over, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3, while during RB2 carry-over, the replay winning probability is about 1/3. As a result, during RB2 carry-over, the number of medals owned can be increased as compared with non-carry-over, and the net increase can be increased by winning the leading role. In fact, during non-carry-over, the net increase is less than 1, whereas during RB2 carry-over, the net increase is 1 or more.

In addition, during RB2 carry-over, there is a probability of losing about 1 / 3.7, and in the case of loss, RB2 is in a state of being independently elected. As a result, RB2 may be won. However, as long as the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB2 prize will be missed, so that the game state is generally maintained during the RB2 carry-over. It should be noted that the number of determination values may be set so as not to be lost in the internal lottery during the carry-over of RB2. By doing so, once the gaming state is controlled during the RB2 carry-over, the gaming state can be maintained during the RB2 carry-over.

If more than 360 medals are paid out during BB1 general (non-carrying, RB2 carrying, RB1, RB2), the gaming state shifts to non-internal. Here, there are route 1 and route 2 as a route in which the game state transitions to the non-internal inside after the end of the general BB1. Route 1 is a route when BB1 general is terminated when the game state is controlled during RB2 carryover, and route 2 is a route when the game state is controlled to a game state other than RB2 carryover. This is the route when BB1 general is completed. When the general BB1 is completed on the route of the route 1, the game state shifts to the advantageous RT in the non-internal. On the other hand, when the general middle of BB1 ends on the route of route 2, the game state shifts to the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal.

The advantageous RT in the non-internal has a replay winning probability of 1/3 as in the case of carrying over the RB2 in the general BB1. That is, in the route of route 1, the game state changes while the replay winning probability is maintained. Further, as for the advantageous RT in the non-internal, the reel control is performed so that when the push order bell is won, the leading role is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch, as in the case of carrying over the RB2 in the general BB1.

The disadvantageous RT in the non-internal has a replay winning probability of 1 / 7.3 as in the non-carry-over in the BB1 general. That is, in the route of route 2, the game state changes while the replay winning probability is maintained as in the route of route 1. In addition, the disadvantageous RT in non-internal is disadvantageous, as in the case of non-carry-over in BB1 general, when the push order bell is won, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure. Reel control is performed so that a secondary role is won or the prize is missed when the correct answer procedure is operated.

When BB2, which is a penetrating bonus, wins both the advantage RT and the disadvantage RT in the non-internal, the game in BB2 is performed while the replay winning probability is maintained. In both advantageous RT and disadvantageous RT, during BB2, the bonus middle push order bell with 8 payouts will be won with a high probability of about 1 / 1.5, and the payout will be 1 piece and 1 piece bell. Will not win. Therefore, in BB2, the number of medals to be paid out is always eight. Therefore, when the medals are paid out five times, BB2 ends (that is, the payout exceeds 32 medals).

In this way, during BB2, eight medals are paid out in most games, so the overall medal payout rate is 1 or more or more than 1.

On the other hand, when BB1 wins both the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to the general BB1 again. Here, for both the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal, the winning probability of BB2 (BB2 overlapping a, BB2 overlapping b, and BB alone) is higher than the winning probability of BB1 (the total probability of BB1 overlapping a and BB1 overlapping b). The total probability) is higher. Therefore, for both the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal, BB2 is won with a higher probability than BB1, and 32 or more medals can be obtained each time. Therefore, the payout rate is 1 or more for both the advantageous RT and the disadvantageous RT in the non-internal.

Further, since BB2 is a penetrating bonus, BB2 performed in the advantageous RT has a higher probability of winning the replay than BB2 performed in the disadvantageous RT. In fact, the BB2 performed at the disadvantageous RT has a replay winning probability of about 1 / 7.3, which may result in a loss, whereas the BB2 performed at the advantageous RT has a replay winning probability. Is about 1/3, and there is no loss. Therefore, the advantageous RT has a larger net increase than the disadvantageous RT, and is in the most advantageous state.

As described above, in the first embodiment, the player first continues to operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR during non-carryover. The net increase number continues to decrease due to the transition of the gaming state between non-carrying and RB1, but if RB2 is lucky enough to win, the gaming state can be shifted to RB2 carrying over. During RB2 carry-over, reel control different from that during non-carry-over is performed, so that the net increase in the number of reels can be increased and the payout rate can be maintained at 1 or more when the push order bell is won.

When the end condition in BB1 general is satisfied during RB2 carry-over, the game state shifts to the advantageous RT in non-internal. Further, when the end condition in BB1 general is satisfied except during RB2 carry-over, the game state shifts to the disadvantageous RT in non-internal.

In the non-internal, there is a higher probability of winning the penetrating BB2 than the BB1. Therefore, in the non-internal, the game state changes between the non-internal and the BB2 until the BB1 is won, the net increase in the number of sheets continues to increase, and the payout rate exceeds 1. When the BB1 is won, the gaming state shifts to the general BB1 again, returns to the so-called normal state, and the payout rate becomes less than 1 again.

In this way, in the non-internal, if the BB1 is won, the game state shifts to the general BB1 in which the payout rate does not exceed 1, while if the BB2 is won, the payout rate exceeds 1. The game state can be continued. Therefore, the player expects that BB2 is won rather than BB1 when the duplicate winning combination is won in the non-internal.

[Expected production]
The expected effect will be described with reference to FIGS. 11 and 12. FIG. 11 is a diagram for explaining the effect content of the expected effect and the selection probability thereof, and FIG. 12 is a diagram for explaining the flow of the expected effect.

In the present embodiment, when any one of BB1 duplication a, BB1 duplication b, BB2 duplication a, BB2 duplication b, and BB2 alone is won, the sub control unit 91 is expected based on the command from the main control unit 41. Perform the production. The expected production includes a BB1 overlapping production, a BB2 overlapping production, and a BB2 independent production.

Specifically, as shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, when either BB1 duplication a or BB1 duplication b is won by an internal lottery inside the non-internal, the BB1 duplication effect is executed with a 100% probability. To. When the BB1 duplicate effect is executed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight each other by first entering the continuous battle effect after winning the duplicate combination. Then, when the BB1 is won in the subsequent game during the continuous battle production, the character image of "7-7-lip" (or the symbol image corresponding to the 7-7-replay) is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51, and the liquid crystal display 51 is displayed. The effect image in which the ally character is defeated by the enemy character and the character image of "continuation failure" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, the game state shifts to BB1 general.

If either BB2 duplication a or BB2 duplication b is won by an internal lottery in the non-internal, the BB2 duplication effect is executed with a 100% probability. When the BB2 overlapping effect is executed, the liquid crystal display 51 displays an effect image in which the ally character and the enemy character fight each other by first entering the continuous battle effect after winning the overlapping combination, as in the BB1 overlapping effect. Then, when the BB2 is won in the subsequent game during the continuous battle production, the character image of "7-7-7" (or the design image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the liquid crystal display unlike the BB1 overlapping production. In addition to being displayed on the 51, the effect image in which the ally character wins over the enemy character and the character image of "continuation success" are displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, it rushes into BB2 while the game state continues in the non-internal state.

If BB2 alone is won by an internal lottery in the non-internal, there is a 100% probability that the BB2 independent production will be executed. When the BB2 independent effect is executed, the effect is executed aiming at 7 in the game in which the BB2 alone is won, and the character image of "Aim at 7 by reverse pressing" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. Then, when the player wins BB2 by aiming at 7 and stopping the reel in the game, the character image of "7-7-7" (or the symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Along with being displayed on the device 51, a character image of "continuation confirmation" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, it rushes into BB2 while the game state continues in the non-internal state.

In this way, when the duplicated combination is won in the non-internal, the duplicated combination is given priority over BB1 and BB2, so at this point, the player recognizes which of BB1 and BB2 is won. Can not do it. Further, regardless of whether BB1 or BB2 is won, when the duplicate winning combination is won, the continuous battle production is started. In the continuous battle production, the ally character can maintain the non-internal inside that is advantageous to the player by defeating the enemy character, so that the player can pay attention to the result of the continuous battle production. In addition, when winning a duplicate role, the probability of winning BB2 is higher than that of BB1, so once the player enters the continuous battle production, the player can be expected to win BB2 rather than BB1. .. Specifically, when entering the continuous battle production, the ally character wins the enemy character with a winning percentage of 70%, and the continuation in the non-internal is confirmed. On the other hand, although it is a low probability of about 30%, there is a possibility that BB1 has been won, so once the player enters the continuous battle production, the player hopes that he will not win the BB1 and the result of the continuous battle production. It will be possible to improve the interest of the game.

In addition, when the effect is executed aiming at 7, the player can be definitively notified that the BB2 has been won independently, so that the player's expectation can be improved.

The main effects in the first embodiment are as follows. When the duplicate winning combination is won and the continuous battle effect is executed, it is possible to suggest to the player by the continuous battle effect that either BB1 or BB2 has been won. As a result, by paying attention to the player for the continuous battle production, the player's expectation for controlling the BB2 in which the medal payout rate exceeds 1 can be improved, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Since the BB2 may be elected independently, it is possible to further improve the player's expectation regarding the control of the BB2 in which the medal payout rate exceeds 1.

When the winning flag of RB2 is carried over during non-carry-over during BB1 general, the game state shifts to during RB2 carry-over. During RB2 carry-over, the reel control is performed differently from that during non-carry-over, so that the payout rate during RB2 carry-over is higher than the payout rate during non-carry-over. This allows the player to gain an advantage through events related to the player's technical intervention.

When the BB1 is won in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to the non-carry-over, and in the non-carry-over, the winning probability of the small winning combination can be increased as compared with the non-internal. In fact, during non-carry-over, winning RB1 or RB2 increases the probability of winning a small role. In this way, it is possible to control the game state from the non-carry-over period, which can increase the winning probability of the small winning combination, to the RB2 carry-over period, as compared with the non-internal state.

When the push order bell is won during non-carry-over during BB1 general, the leading role wins when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, whereas the secondary role wins when it is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Or miss the prize. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB2 carryover during BB1 general, the leading role always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch. In this way, the protagonist with a larger number of medals than the sub-feature that may be derived according to the operation procedure of the stop switch during non-carry-over is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch during RB2 carry-over. .. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

During RB2 carry-over, the replay winning probability is higher than any of non-carry-over, RB1 and RB2, so the payout rate can be further increased.

When more than 360 medals are paid out during RB2 carry-over and the end condition is satisfied, the player is given an advantage over when more than 360 medals are paid out and the end condition is satisfied during non-carry-over. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Disadvantageous RT in non-internal after the termination condition is satisfied after more than 360 medals are paid out during RB2 carry-over, and more than 360 medals are paid in any of non-carry-over, RB1 and RB2. The advantage RT in the non-internal after being issued and the end condition is satisfied has a different advantage for the player due to the difference in the replay winning probability, and further, the game state is maintained (specifically, The game in BB2 in which the payout rate increases while the winning probability of the replay is maintained) is executed. As a result, it is possible to eliminate the player's dissatisfaction with the inability to maintain the game state under control when the game in BB2 is executed. Further, since the advantage in the non-internal is different depending on the state when the end condition in the general BB1 is satisfied, the interest of the game can be improved.

When RB1 is won during non-carryover, RB1 is always won and the game state is controlled to RB1 regardless of the operation of the stop switch, but when RB2 is won during non-carryover, according to the operation of the stop switch. Since the RB2 is won, the game state is controlled to carry over to the RB2 when the RB2 is not won. As a result, in order to control the game state to carry over to RB2, it is possible to construct a game property in which the player waits for winning RB2 instead of RB1, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Even when the gaming state is controlled during RB1, RB2 is the target of the internal lottery during RB1. For this reason, it is possible to build a playability in which the player waits for the RB2 to be won even during the RB1, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

During BB1 general, it ends when more than 360 sheets are paid out. In other words, since the BB1 general game, which is more disadvantageous to the player than the non-internal game, ends when the game reaches the ceiling game (a game in which the number of payouts exceeds 360), the player can be allowed to play in a disadvantageous state forever. It is possible to give the player hope. In addition, in the non-internal game state after reaching the ceiling game, the BB2 is won with a high probability, and the net increase in the number of sheets increases in the BB2. Therefore, in the non-internal, the net increase number can be increased until the BB1 is won, and the player can be pleased. On the other hand, in the non-internal, if the BB1 is won, the BB1 is won and the game state returns to the general BB1 again. Therefore, the player wishes not to win the BB1 and plays the game. You can improve your interest.

As shown in FIG. 10, during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over, the range of judgment values of push order bell A1 (for example, 1 to 2000) and the range of judgment values of push order bell A2 (for example, 2001-4000). , The range of judgment values of push order bell A3 (for example, 4001 to 6000), the range of judgment values of push order bell B1 (for example, 6001 to 8000), and the range of judgment values of push order bell B2 (for example, 8001 to 10000). ), The range of judgment values of push order bell B3 (for example, 10001 to 12000), the range of judgment values of push order bell C1 (for example, 121-14000), and the range of judgment values of push order bell C2 (for example, 14001 to 14000). 16000), the range of judgment values of push order bell C3 (for example, 1600-18000), the range of judgment values of push order bell D1 (for example, 1801-20000), and the range of judgment values of push order bell D2 (for example, 200001). ~ 22000), and the range of determination values of the push order bell D3 (for example, 22001 to 24000) do not overlap.

Therefore, during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over, the range of judgment values of the push order bell A1, the push order bell B1, the push order bell C1, and the push order bell D1 that the middle bell wins is the upward-sloping bell. The relationship does not overlap with the range of the determination values of the winning push order bell A2, push order bell B2, push order bell C2, and push order bell D2. The range of judgment values for each of the push order bell A1, the push order bell B1, the push order bell C1, and the push order bell D1 that the middle bell wins is the push order bell A3, the push order bell B3, and the push order bell that the lower bell wins. The relationship does not overlap with the range of the determination values of the forward bell C3 and the push order bell D3. The range of judgment values of the push order bell A2, the push order bell B2, the push order bell C2, and the push order bell D2 that the right-up bell wins is the push order bell A3, the push order bell B3, that the lower bell wins. The relationship does not overlap with the range of the determination values of the push order bell C3 and the push order bell D3. That is, during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over, the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell are not won in duplicate.

On the other hand, in RB1 and RB2, instead of winning the push order bell, the bonus middle push order bell is won, so the ranges of the judgment values of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell overlap each other. There is a relationship (eg 1-8000). That is, in RB1 and RB2, each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is won in duplicate.

Here, the number of judgment values corresponding to the middle bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over is the number of judgment values of the push order bell A1, the number of judgment values of the push order bell B1, and the number of judgment values of the push order bell C1. , The number of judgment values of the push order bell D1 is added to 8000, which is the same as the number of judgment values of the bonus middle push order bell. That is, there is a relationship of "the range of the judgment value corresponding to the middle bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over" = "the range of the judgment value corresponding to the bonus middle push order bell (which can also be said to be the middle bell) during RB". The number of judgment values corresponding to the upward-sloping bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over is the number of judgment values of push order bell A2, the number of judgment values of push order bell B2, the number of judgment values of push order bell C2, and push. It is 8000, which is the sum of the number of judgment values of the forward bell D2, which is the same as the number of judgment values of the bonus middle push order bell. That is, there is a relationship of "range of judgment value corresponding to right-up bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over" = "range of judgment value corresponding to bonus middle-push order bell (which can also be said to be right-up bell) in RB". The number of judgment values corresponding to the lower bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over is the number of judgment values of the push order bell A3, the number of judgment values of the push order bell B3, the number of judgment values of the push order bell C3, and the push order. It is 8000, which is the sum of the number of judgment values of the bell D3, which is the same as the number of judgment values of the bonus middle push order bell. That is, there is a relationship of "the range of judgment values corresponding to the lower bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over" = "the range of judgment values corresponding to the bonus middle push order bell (which can also be said to be the lower bell) during RB".

Therefore, even during RB, internal lottery for each of the middle bell, the right-up bell, and the lower bell is performed using the same number of determination values as during non-carry-over and RB2 carry-over. That is, the winning probabilities of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell in the RB are the same as the winning probabilities of the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell during non-carry-over or RB2 carry-over.

Further, the number of determined values of the bonus middle push order bell (8000) is smaller than the total number of determined values of all the push order bells (24000). That is, the range of the judgment value of the bonus middle push order bell is narrower than the range of the total judgment value of all the push order bells, and "the range of the judgment value corresponding to the bonus middle push order bell" <"middle stage". The relationship is "a range that combines the range of judgment values corresponding to all of the bell, the rising bell, and the lower bell".

As a result, in RB, the range (the number of judgment values is 16000) excluding the range of the judgment values of the bonus middle push order bells from the range of the judgment values of all the push order bells is vacant. In the present embodiment, a winning range of all one bell or loss is assigned to this vacant range. By doing so, the winning probability of the one-card combination in the RB is increased and the one-card payout is increased, so that the payout rate in the RB is set to less than one. As a result, it is possible to prevent the payout rate of the entire game from being maintained high (also referred to as raising the base). Then, the payout rate in other gaming states can be maintained high, and a sharp playability can be established.

In this way, in the RB, the middle bell, the right rising bell, and the lower bell are duplicated based on the acquired random number value and the number of determined values of the bonus middle push order bell. Further, the range of the determination values of the bonus middle push order bells is narrower than the combined range of the judgment values of all the push order bells during non-carryover and RB2 carryover. Therefore, during RB, the range excluding the range of the judgment values of the bonus middle push order bells from the range of the total judgment values of all the push order bells is vacant. For example, the payout rate of the entire game is suppressed. Therefore, it is possible to improve the degree of freedom in designing the winning range and the like during the RB.

[Slot machine according to the second embodiment]
The slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 to 18. The basic configuration included in the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the second embodiment.

[Winning role, etc. according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 13 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the second embodiment. 14 and 15 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations according to the second embodiment.

A special role among the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. As special roles according to the second embodiment, a big bonus BB, a regular bonus RB, and a challenge bonus CB are provided.

The BB wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-replay-bell" in the non-internal. The "bell" on the left reel, the "replay" on the middle reel, and the "bell" on the right reel that make up the BB are arranged within 5 frames of each reel. Therefore, when the BB is won in the internal lottery, the BB can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation unless another combination is prioritized. When the BB wins a prize, a character image of "7-7-7" (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. That is, when the BB wins a prize, information reminding the player that the seven sets have been completed is notified. When BB wins in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to BB in general. During the BB general, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB general exceeds 360. The BB is not limited to the "bell-replay-bell" combination, and may be any other combination. For example, BB may be a combination of 7 symbols such as "7-7-7".

The RB will be awarded when the combination of "Red 7-Replay-Replay" is aligned with the winning line LN during non-carry-over during BB general. The left reel "Red 7" constituting the RB is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Therefore, when the RB is won in the internal lottery, the RB prize may be missed according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. However, since the player tends to operate the stop switch 8L at the timing when the black BAR is displayed on the see-through window 3 on the left reel 2L, in most cases, when the RB is won, the RB prize should be missed. It has become.

RB can be won only during BB in general. When the RB is won during the general BB, the RB wins according to the timing of the stop operation. When the RB wins, the game state shifts into the RB. In the RB, when any of the roles is won 8 times or 12 games are exhausted, the game state shifts to the non-carry-over state in the general BB again. On the other hand, if the RB prize is missed, the game state shifts to the RB carry-over. In this case, the game during RB carry-over is performed during BB in general. It should be noted that the RB is not limited to the one that can be won only during the general BB, and may be won in other gaming states. Further, in this case, in the general BB, the winning probability of the RB may be higher than in other gaming states.

The CB wins when the combination of "white 7-replay-replay" is aligned on the winning line LN in the non-internal. The left reel "white 7" constituting the CB is not arranged within 5 frames on the left reel 2L. Therefore, when the CB is won in the internal lottery, the CB prize may be missed depending on the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. Since the "white 7" on the left reel 2L that constitutes the CB is located within 5 frames from the black BAR, if the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the CB will be awarded. Can be done. However, in fact, since the CB is won at the same time as the normal replay and the normal replay is given priority, the CB prize is always missed in the game in which the CB is won for the first time. If the CB prize is missed, the game state shifts to the inside of the CB. Inside the CB, if the internal lottery is lost, the CB will be in a state of being independently elected, and it will be possible to win the CB. If you win the CB, the game state shifts to the inside of the CB. The CB is not limited to the combination of "white 7-replay-replay", and may be any other combination. For example, the CB may be such that the constituent symbols are arranged within 5 frames on each reel, such as "bell-replay-replay". Even in this case, when the CB wins at the same time as the normal replay, the normal replay wins the prize preferentially, so that the CB prize is missed. Further, for example, the CB may be a symbol combination in which the white BARs are aligned, such as "white BAR-white BAR-white BAR". Further, when the CB wins a prize, a specific symbol may be aligned and derived on any of the lines. For example, when the CB wins, the white BARs may be aligned upward to the right.

The combination of the small winning combination and the replaying combination shown in FIG. 15, the combination of the winning combination allowed to win by the lottery target combination shown in FIG. 16, and the reel control at the time of winning the push order bell shown in FIG. 17 have been described in the first embodiment. Since the contents are basically the same as those shown in FIGS. 7, 8 and 9, the description thereof will be omitted. It should be noted that the lottery target combination shown in FIG. 16 is different from the lottery target combination shown in FIG. 8 in that a bonus for simultaneously winning the duplicate combination is not provided.

[Number of determination values for internal lottery according to the second embodiment]
FIG. 18 is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read as lottery target combinations for each gaming state according to the second embodiment. As shown in FIG. 18, the number of determination values is set for each of the winning combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery.

In the second embodiment, it is roughly divided into non-internal inside, BB1 general inside, CB inside and CB inside. BB1 in general includes non-carry-over, RB carry-over, and RB. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by the determination value table stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c includes a judgment value table for non-internal use, a judgment value table for non-carryover in BB general, a judgment value table for RB carry-over in BB general, and a judgment value table for RB in BB general. The determination value table, the determination value table for CB internal use, and the determination value table for CB internal use are stored. The main control unit 41 specifies a range of determination values using a determination value table according to the type of gaming state under control, and executes an internal lottery.

In the non-internal, the winning probability of the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7, the winning probability of BB is about 1/10, the winning probability of replay is about 1 / 7.3, and the winning probability of CB is about 1/20. Is. The CB is usually won at the same time as the replay, but it may be won independently. For example, a CB1 consisting of a combination of "white 7-replay-replay" and a CB2 consisting of a combination of "blue 7-bell-bell" are provided, and these CBs may be individually elected inside and outside. Good. In this way, since it is not known which of CB1 and CB2 has been won, the player will miss the winning CB1 or CB2. Further, the CB may be simultaneously elected with another CB (referred to as another CB). For example, in the non-internal, CB + other CB may be elected, and the other CB may be preferentially won in the non-internal (for example, the constituent symbols of the other CB may be drawn onto the winning line LN on the right reel. When other CBs win, neither CB nor other CBs win when they cannot withdraw). Then, in the game in which the CB + the other CB is won in the non-internal, when the other CB wins, the gaming state shifts to the CB, so that the transition of the gaming state into the CB can be avoided. On the other hand, in a game in which CB + other CB is won in the non-internal, when the other CB does not win (that is, when neither the CB nor the other CB wins), the game state shifts to the inside of the CB. Then, in the inside of the CB, the winning of the CB + other CB is carried over, but in the game in which the predetermined combination (for example, one card combination) is won in the inside of the CB, this time among the CB and the other CB May give priority to CB. Then, in the game in which the CB + other CB + 1 card combination is won in the non-internal, the game state shifts to the CB when the CB wins, and the game in the CB can be terminated.

Regarding BB in general, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7 in both non-carry-over and RB carry-over. On the other hand, during non-carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3, while during RB carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 2/3. In the non-carry-over period, the probability of winning the RB is about 1 / 2.1, but during the RB carry-over, the RB winning state is carried over, so the RB is not won.

During RB, the winning probability of one winning combination and one bell with one payout is about 1 / 1.8, while the winning probability of the bonus middle push order bell with eight payouts is about 1. / 8. The probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3. Furthermore, since he is in the RB, he will not win the RB.

Inside the CB, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7, and the probability of winning the replay is about 2/3. In addition, in the inside of the CB, there is a probability of losing about 1/300.

In CB, all the small wins are won at the same time, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3.

[Transition of gaming state according to the second embodiment]
The transition of the gaming state according to the second embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 13 and 18.

First, when the CB and the normal replay are simultaneously won with a probability of about 1/20 in the non-internal, the normal replay always wins and the game state shifts to the inside of the CB.

Inside the CB, the push order bell is won with a probability of about 1 / 2.7, but the player who does not know the correct answer procedure generally misses the winning of the leading role. Therefore, the net increase in the number of sheets continues to decrease inside the CB. That is, the payout rate is less than 1 inside the CB.

If there is a low probability of losing about 1/300 inside the CB, the CB will finally be elected alone. When the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the CB wins a prize when the CB wins independently, and the game state shifts to the inside of the CB.

In CB, one game is started by betting two medals, and the number of medals to be paid out is always two, so the net increase is 0. Then, when this one game is completed, the game state shifts to the non-internal state again.

Next, in the non-internal, the BB is won with a higher probability (about 1/10) than the winning probability of the CB (about 1/20). When BB wins, BB always wins and the game state shifts to BB in general. In this way, once the gaming state is controlled inside the CB, the gaming state shifts to the general BB with a higher probability than the transition to the inside of the CB. However, if the CB is unluckily won in the non-internal, the game state will stay in the CB forever and the net increase will continue to decrease unless the loss is won with a low probability of about 1/300. ..

If the RB is won during non-carry-over during BB general, as long as the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB prize will be missed and the game state will shift to RB carry-over. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB wins a prize and the game state shifts into the RB.

During RB, the 1-card combination and 1-card bell with 1 payout have a higher probability of winning than the bonus middle-push order bell with 8 payouts, and the replay winning probability is not high (about 1). /7.3), the net increase will continue to decrease. When the game during RB is completed, the game state shifts to non-carry-over, and the RB can be won again.

During RB carry-over, reel control is performed differently from non-carry-over. Specifically, when the push order bell is won during the RB carryover, the RB is won at the same time, unlike when the push order bell is won during the non-carryover. That is, the internal winning flag is different depending on whether the push order bell is won during non-carryover or when the push order bell is won during RB carryover. Taking advantage of this, the reel control is made different between when the push order bell is won during non-carry-over and when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over.

When the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, while the secondary role is won or won when the stop switch is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Reel control is performed so as to miss. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over, reel control is performed so that the leading role is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch.

Further, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3 during non-carry-over, while the replay winning probability is about 2/3 during RB carry-over. As a result, during RB carry-over, the number of medals owned can be increased as compared with non-carry-over, and the net increase can be increased by winning the leading role. In fact, during non-carry-over, the net increase is less than 1, whereas during RB carry-over, the net increase is 1 or more.

During the RB carry-over, the number of judgment values is set so as not to be lost in the internal lottery. Therefore, once the game state is controlled during the carry-over of the RB, the RB does not win alone, and the other winning combinations are given priority to win the prize. Therefore, the gaming state can be maintained during the RB carry-over.

If more than 360 medals are paid out during BB general (non-carry-over, RB carry-over, RB), the game state shifts to non-internal.

As described above, in the second embodiment, the player first continues to operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR inside the CB. The net increase in the number of sheets continues to decrease inside the CB, but if you are lucky enough to lose, the CB will be in a single winning state, and by winning the CB, you can shift the game state to the CB. In CB, the game state shifts to non-internal by digesting one game.

In the non-internal, the probability of winning the BB becomes high, and the game state shifts to the general BB by winning the BB. If you continue to operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR during non-carryover during BB general, you will miss the RB prize when you win the RB, and you can shift the game state to during RB carryover. .. During RB carry-over, reel control different from that during non-carry-over is performed, so that the net increase number can be increased and the payout rate can be maintained at 1 or more when the push order bell is won.

When the end condition is satisfied in the general BB, the game state shifts to the non-internal, and the player aims to win the BB again.

The main effects in the second embodiment are as follows. When the winning flag of RB is carried over during non-carry-over during BB general, the game state shifts to during RB carry-over. During RB carry-over, the reel control is performed differently from that during non-carry-over, so that the payout rate during RB carry-over is higher than the payout rate during non-carry-over. This allows the player to gain an advantage through events related to the player's technical intervention.

When the BB is won in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to the non-carry-over, and in the non-carry-over, the winning probability of the small winning combination can be increased as compared with the non-internal. In fact, during non-carry-over, winning the RB increases the probability of winning one bell, one role, and push order bell. In this way, it is possible to control the game state from non-carry-over to RB carry-over, which can increase the winning probability of a small winning combination as compared to non-internal.

When the push order bell is won during non-carry-over during BB general, the leading role wins when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, whereas the secondary role wins when it is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Or miss the prize. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over during BB general, the leading role always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch. In this way, the protagonist with a larger number of medals than the sub-role, which may be derived according to the operation procedure of the stop switch during non-carryover, is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch during RB carry-over. .. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Since the probability of winning the replay is higher during RB carry-over than during both non-carry-over and RB, the payout rate can be further increased.

During the RB carry-over, one of the winning roles will always be won, and one of the winning roles will be given priority over the RB. Therefore, if the RB is won during non-carry-over and avoids winning the RB, the RB will not win during the subsequent RB carry-over. As a result, once the game state is controlled during the RB carry-over, the game state does not transition to the RB, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

In the non-internal, the BB is won with a high probability of 1/10, and the net increase in the number of sheets increases in the BB, so that the player can be pleased. On the other hand, in the non-internal, if the CB is won, the winning of the CB is missed and the game state shifts to the inside of the CB. For this reason, the player wishes not to win the CB and plays the game, which can improve the interest of the game.

[Slot machine according to the third embodiment]
The slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 to 24. The basic configuration included in the slot machine 1 described with reference to FIGS. 1 to 4 is also provided in the slot machine 1 according to the third embodiment.

[Winning role, etc. according to the third embodiment]
FIG. 19 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the third embodiment. 20 and 21 are diagrams for explaining the types of combinations, symbol combinations, and technical matters related to the combinations according to the third embodiment.

A special role among the winning combinations will be described with reference to FIG. As special roles according to the third embodiment, a big bonus BB and a regular bonus RB are provided.

The BB wins when the winning line LN has a combination of "bell-replay-bell" in the non-internal. The "bell" on the left reel, the "replay" on the middle reel, and the "bell" on the right reel that make up the BB are arranged within 5 frames of each reel. Therefore, when the BB is won in the internal lottery, the BB can be won regardless of the timing of the stop operation unless another combination is prioritized. When the BB wins a prize, a character image of "7-7-7" (or a symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) is displayed on the screen of the liquid crystal display 51. That is, when the BB wins a prize, information reminding the player that the seven sets have been completed is notified. When BB wins in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to BB in general. During the BB general, the process ends when the total number of medals paid out in the BB general exceeds 360. The BB is not limited to the "bell-replay-bell" combination, and may be any other combination. For example, BB may be a combination of 7 symbols such as "7-7-7".

The RB will be awarded when the combination of "Red 7-Replay-Replay" is aligned with the winning line LN during non-carry-over during BB general. The "red 7" of the left reel 2L constituting the RB is not arranged within 5 frames in the left reel 2L. Therefore, when the RB is won in the internal lottery, the RB prize may be missed according to the operation timing of the stop switch 8L. However, since the player tends to operate the stop switch 8L at the timing when the black BAR is displayed on the see-through window 3 on the left reel 2L, in most cases, when the RB is won, the RB prize should be missed. It has become.

RB can be won only during BB in general. When the RB is won during the general BB, the RB wins according to the timing of the stop operation. When the RB wins, the game state shifts into the RB. In the RB, when any of the roles is won 8 times or 12 games are exhausted, the game state shifts to the non-carry-over state in the general BB again. On the other hand, if the RB prize is missed, the game state shifts to the RB carry-over. In this case, the game during RB carry-over is performed during BB in general.

Since the small winning combination and the replaying combination shown in FIG. 21 are basically the same as the contents shown in FIG. 7 described in the first embodiment, the description thereof will be omitted.

FIG. 22 is a diagram for explaining a combination of combinations in which winning is permitted by the lottery target combination according to the third embodiment.

The target roles of the internal lottery include push order bell A, push order bell B, push order bell C, weak cherry, strong cherry, one-card role, bonus middle push order bell, normal replay, and RB.

As shown in FIG. 22, in each lottery target combination, only a predetermined combination is drawn independently, or a plurality of combinations are drawn at the same time. For example, the push order bell A is a combination of a middle bell + 1 bell 1A + 1 bell 1B + 1 bell 4A + 1 bell 4B. The push order bell B is a combination of a rising bell + 1 bell 2 + 1 bell 3 + 1 bell 5. The push order bell C is a combination of a lower bell + 1 bell 5 + 1 bell 6 + 1 bell 8.

FIG. 23 is a diagram for explaining reel control at the time of winning the push order bell according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 23, when the stop switch is operated according to the corresponding correct answer procedure, each push order bell is the protagonist with the most payout among the winning combinations (middle bell, right depending on the winning push order bell). While the rising bell or the lower bell) wins, when the stop switch is operated by an incorrect answer procedure other than the correct answer procedure, the secondary role (one bell) wins or misses the prize. Reel control is performed so as to do so.

Further, in the third embodiment, the operation procedures corresponding to each push order are evenly assigned so that the probability of winning the leading role is the same regardless of which operation procedure is used to operate the stop switch. Has been done. For example, when the push order bell A is won, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated at the left first stop, while the secondary role is given when the stop switch is operated at a time other than the left first stop. Reel control is performed so that a prize is won or a prize is missed. When the push order bell B is won, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated at the middle first stop, while the sub-winning is won when the stop switch is operated other than the middle first stop. Or, reel control is performed so as to miss a prize. When the push order bell C is won, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated at the first right stop, while the secondary role is won when the stop switch is operated at a time other than the first right stop. Or, reel control is performed so as to miss a prize.

Further, the push order bells A to C have the same winning probability. Therefore, regardless of which operation procedure is used to switch the stop, the probability that the protagonist, which is advantageous to the player, will win is the same. Not only in the third embodiment, but also in the first embodiment and the second embodiment, the probability that the protagonist wins the prize is the same regardless of which operation procedure is used to operate the stop switch. The operation procedure corresponding to each push order may be evenly assigned.

[Number of determination values for internal lottery according to the third embodiment]
FIG. 24 is a diagram for explaining a combination of lottery target combinations read out as lottery target combinations for each game state according to the third embodiment. As shown in FIG. 24, the number of determination values is set for each of the winning combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery.

In the third embodiment, there are roughly two types: non-internal inside and BB1 general inside. BB1 in general includes non-carry-over, RB carry-over, and RB. The range of determination values corresponding to each combination can be specified by the determination value table stored in the predetermined area of the RAM 41c. The RAM 41c includes a judgment value table for non-internal use, a judgment value table for non-carry-over in BB general, a judgment value table for RB carry-over in BB general, and a judgment value table for RB in BB general. The judgment value table is stored. The main control unit 41 specifies a range of determination values using a determination value table according to the type of gaming state under control, and executes an internal lottery.

In the non-internal, the winning probability of the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7, the winning probability of the BB is about 1/100, and the winning probability of the replay is about 1 / 7.3.

Regarding BB in general, the probability of winning the push order bell is about 1 / 2.7 in both non-carry-over and RB carry-over. On the other hand, during non-carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3, while during RB carryover, the probability of winning the replay is about 2/3. In the non-carry-over period, the probability of winning the RB is about 1 / 2.1, but during the RB carry-over, the RB winning state is carried over, so the RB is not won.

During RB, the winning probability of one winning combination and one bell with one payout is about 1 / 1.8, while the winning probability of the bonus middle push order bell with eight payouts is about 1. / 8. The probability of winning the replay is about 1 / 7.3. Furthermore, since he is in the RB, he will not win the RB.

[Transition of gaming state according to the third embodiment]
The transition of the gaming state according to the third embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 19 and 24.

First, in the non-internal, the push order bell is won with a probability of about 1 / 2.7, but the player who does not know the correct answer procedure generally misses the winning of the leading role. For this reason, the net increase in the number of sheets will continue to decrease in the non-internal.

When the BB is won with a low probability of about 1/100 in the non-internal, the BB always wins and the game state shifts to the general BB.

If the RB is won during non-carry-over during BB general, as long as the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB prize will be missed and the game state will shift to RB carry-over. On the other hand, if the player does not operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the RB wins a prize and the game state shifts into the RB.

During RB, the 1-card combination and 1-card bell with 1 payout have a higher probability of winning than the bonus middle-push order bell with 8 payouts, and the replay winning probability is not high (about 1). /7.3), the net increase will continue to decrease. When the game during RB is completed, the game state shifts to non-carry-over, and the RB can be won again.

During RB carry-over, reel control is performed differently from non-carry-over. Specifically, when the push order bell is won during the RB carryover, the RB is won at the same time, unlike when the push order bell is won during the non-carryover. That is, the internal winning flag is different depending on whether the push order bell is won during non-carryover or when the push order bell is won during RB carryover. Taking advantage of this, the reel control is made different between when the push order bell is won during non-carry-over and when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over.

When the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the leading role is won when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, while the secondary role is won or won when the stop switch is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Reel control is performed so as to miss. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over, reel control is performed so that the leading role is always won regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch.

Further, the replay winning probability is about 1 / 7.3 during non-carry-over, while the replay winning probability is about 2/3 during RB carry-over. As a result, during RB carry-over, the number of medals owned can be increased as compared with non-carry-over, and the net increase can be increased by winning the leading role. In fact, the payout rate is less than 1 during non-carryover, whereas the payout rate is 1 or more during RB carryover.

During the RB carry-over, the number of judgment values is set so as not to be lost in the internal lottery. Therefore, once the game state is controlled during the carry-over of the RB, the RB does not win alone, and the other winning combinations are given priority to win the prize. Therefore, the gaming state can be maintained during the RB carry-over.

If more than 360 medals are paid out during BB general (non-carry-over, RB carry-over, RB), the game state shifts to non-internal.

As described above, in the third embodiment, the player first aims to win the BB in the non-internal. The net increase in the number of sheets continues to decrease in the non-internal, but if you are lucky and the BB wins, you can shift the game state to the general BB by winning the BB.

If you continue to operate the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR during non-carryover during BB general, you can miss the RB prize when you win the RB, and you can shift the game state to during RB carryover. .. During RB carry-over, reel control different from that during non-carry-over is performed, so that the net increase number can be increased and the payout rate can be maintained at 1 or more when the push order bell is won.

When the end condition is satisfied in the general BB, the game state shifts to the non-internal, and the player aims to win the BB again.

The main effects in the third embodiment are as follows. When the winning flag of RB is carried over during non-carry-over during BB general, the game state shifts to during RB carry-over. During RB carry-over, the reel control is performed differently from that during non-carry-over, so that the payout rate during RB carry-over is higher than the payout rate during non-carry-over. This allows the player to gain an advantage through events related to the player's technical intervention.

When the BB is won in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to the non-carry-over, and in the non-carry-over, the winning probability of the small winning combination can be increased as compared with the non-internal. In fact, during non-carry-over, winning the RB increases the probability of winning one bell, one role, and push order bell. In this way, it is possible to control the game state from non-carry-over to RB carry-over, which can increase the winning probability of a small winning combination as compared to non-internal.

When the push order bell is won during non-carry-over during BB general, the leading role wins when the stop switch is operated by the correct answer procedure, whereas the secondary role wins when it is operated by the incorrect answer procedure. Or miss the prize. On the other hand, when the push order bell is won during RB carry-over during BB general, the leading role always wins regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch. In this way, the protagonist with a larger number of medals than the sub-role, which may be derived according to the operation procedure of the stop switch during non-carryover, is derived regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch during RB carry-over. .. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Since the probability of winning the replay is higher during RB carry-over than during both non-carry-over and RB, the payout rate can be further increased.

During the RB carry-over, one of the winning roles will always be won, and one of the winning roles will be given priority over the RB. Therefore, if the RB is won during non-carry-over and avoids winning the RB, the RB will not win during the subsequent RB carry-over. As a result, once the game state is controlled during the RB carry-over, the game state does not transition to the RB, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[Modification example]
Although the main embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the present invention is not limited to the above embodiments, and various modifications and applications are possible. Hereinafter, modifications of the above-described embodiment applicable to the present invention will be described.

[About bonus]
In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 5, there is only one type of bonus in which the payout rate does not exceed 1, but the bonus is not limited to BB1. For example, as BB1 whose payout rate does not exceed 1, two types, BB1a and BB1b, may be provided. Further, BB1a and BB1b may have different numbers of medals to be paid out, which is a termination condition in BB1 in general. For example, BB1a may end with a payout of more than 360 sheets, and BB1b may end with a payout of more than 60 sheets. In this case, BB1a has a longer control period than BB1b, which is a more disadvantageous bonus for the player. Further, in either case of BB1a or BB1b, the middle-stage bell or the normal replay, which is an overlapping combination, may be won at the same time, and when the overlapping combination is won, the continuous battle effect shown in FIG. 12 may be executed. In this way, by executing the continuous battle production, the player is made to pay attention to whether he / she has won the BB2 which is advantageous to the player or the BB1 which is disadvantageous to the player. Of the BB1, either the BB1a whose end timing is late (that is, the period controlled by BB1 is long) is won, or the BB1b whose end timing is early (that is, the period controlled by BB1 is short) is won. You can draw the player's attention to what they are doing.

As described above, since the end condition in BB1 general in which the medal payout rate does not exceed 1 differs depending on which of BB1a and BB1b, it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

The BB whose payout rate does not exceed 1 is not limited to two types, and three or more types may be provided. Further, not limited to BB, continuous battle production may be executed for other bonus winnings such as RB and CB.

In the present embodiment, BB1 is a combination of "bell-replay-bell", but the combination is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used. For example, BB1 may be a symbol combination as if the 7 sets were out of alignment, such as "7-7-replay". In this case, in the BB1 overlapping production, when the BB1 is won during the continuous battle production, the symbol combination of "7-7-replay" is derived, and the character image (or 7-) of "7-7-lip" is derived. 7-The symbol image corresponding to the replay) may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the continuous battle effect, the character image of "7-7-lip" (or the symbol image corresponding to 7-7-replay) may not be displayed.

Further, BB2 is a combination of "bell-replay-replay", but the combination is not limited to this, and other combinations may be used. For example, BB2 may be a combination of 7 symbols such as "7-7-7". In this case, in the BB2 overlapping production, the symbol combination of "7-7-7" is derived when the BB2 is won during the continuous battle production, and the character image (or 7-) of "7-7-7" is derived. The symbol image) corresponding to 7-7 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. In the continuous battle effect, the character image of "7-7-7" (or the symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) may not be displayed. Further, in the BB2 independent production, when the BB2 is won during the production aiming at 7, the symbol combination of "7-7-7" is derived, and the character image of "7-7-7" (or 7-) is derived. The symbol image) corresponding to 7-7 may be displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. It should be noted that the character image of "7-7-7" (or the symbol image corresponding to 7-7-7) may not be displayed in the effect aiming at 7.

[About duplicate roles]
In the present embodiment, the middle bell and the normal replay are adopted as the duplicate winning combination with BB1 and BB2, but the overlapping combination may be another combination. For example, the duplicate combination may be a bell other than the middle bell or a replay other than the normal replay. In addition, the duplicate role may be a rare role such as cherry or watermelon whose winning probability is lower than the overall average. In any case, it is preferable that the duplicate winning combination is a winning combination that is given priority by reel control rather than BB1 or BB2. In addition, when the duplicate winning combination is won, the AT lottery described later may be executed. In this case, in addition to suggesting which of BB1 and BB2 is won by the continuous battle production, the AT is won. You may also suggest whether or not it is.

[About expected production]
In the present embodiment, the expected effects shown in FIGS. 11 and 12 are executed, but the expected effects are not limited to this, and other effects may be performed. For example, in the BB1 overlapping production and the BB2 overlapping production, a continuous battle production in which a ally character and an enemy character fight is executed, but if it is a production that makes the player pay attention to which of BB1 and BB2 is won. Any production may be used. Further, in the BB2 independent production, the production was executed aiming at 7, but any production may be used as long as it is a production that deterministically notifies the player that the BB2 has been won.

In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 11, when either BB1 duplication a or BB1 duplication b is won, the BB1 duplication effect is executed with a probability of 100%, but with a predetermined probability of less than 100%. The BB1 overlapping effect may be executed. That is, when either BB1 duplication a or BB1 duplication b is won, the BB1 duplication effect may not always be executed. When either BB1 duplication a or BB1 duplication b is won, the BB2 duplication effect may be executed as the effect of the ghost.

Further, when either BB2 duplication a or BB2 duplication b is won, the BB2 duplication effect is executed with a 100% probability, but the BB2 duplication effect may be executed with a predetermined probability of less than 100%. That is, when either BB2 duplication a or BB2 duplication b is won, the BB2 duplication effect may not always be executed. When either BB2 duplication a or BB2 duplication b is won, the BB1 duplication effect may be executed as the effect of the ghost.

Further, when the BB2 alone is won, the BB2 single effect is executed with a 100% probability, but the BB2 independent effect may be executed with a predetermined probability of less than 100%. That is, when the BB2 alone is won, the BB2 single effect may not always be executed.

In the present embodiment, only BB2 is elected independently, but the present invention is not limited to this, and BB1 may also be elected independently. That is, in this case, both BB1 and BB2 may be elected individually or may be elected in duplicate. Further, when the BB1 is won independently, the BB1 independent effect may be executed. Specifically, when the BB1 independent effect is executed, the effect is executed aiming at 7 in the game in which the BB1 is independently won, and the character image of "Aim at 7 by reverse pressing" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. .. Then, when the player wins BB1 by aiming at 7 and stopping the reel in the game, the character image of "7-7-lip" (or the symbol image corresponding to 7-7-replay) is displayed on the liquid crystal display. Along with being displayed on the device 51, a character image of "continuation failure" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 51. After that, the game state shifts to BB1 general.

In this way, both BB1 and BB2 are won independently, and even if either of them is won, the effect is executed aiming at 7, and when the player stops the reel aiming at 7, a set of 7 images is displayed. It is possible to draw attention to the player as to whether (or 7 sets of symbol combinations are derived). If the probability of winning BB2 alone is lower than that of winning BB1 alone (for example, the probability of winning BB2 alone is about 1/10 of the probability of winning BB1 alone), the effect is executed aiming at 7. , The probability of winning the advantageous BB2 increases. In this case, when the effect is executed aiming at 7, the player can be expected to win the BB2.

[About the number of judgment values of the lottery target combination]
As shown in FIG. 10, in the first embodiment, since the RB2 may be lost during the carry-over, the RB2 is in a state of being independently elected. However, the present invention is not limited to this, and the loss may be prevented during the carry-over of RB2. Further, when any of the winning combinations is won during the carry-over of RB2, the winning combination may be given priority over the RB. In this way, if the RB2 is won during non-carry-over and avoids winning the RB2, the RB2 will not win during the subsequent RB2 carry-over. As a result, once the game state is controlled during the carry-over of RB2, the game state does not shift into RB2, so that the interest of the game can be improved.

[About reel control]
In all of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the reel control at the time of winning the push order bell was different between the non-carry-over and the RB carry-over. For example, if the push order bell is won during non-carry-over, the protagonist wins when the stop switch is operated in the correct procedure, while the sub-feature wins when the stop switch is operated in the incorrect procedure. On the other hand, if the push order bell was won during the RB carry-over, the protagonist would always win the prize regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch. However, reel control other than such reel control may be used.

For example, during non-carry-over, one medal may be paid out and one bell may be won, whereas eight medals may be paid out and the middle bell may not be won. On the other hand, during the RB carry-over, the middle bell may be won, whereas the one-card combination or the one-card bell may not be won. In this way, only one medal is always paid out during non-carry-over, so the payout rate is less than 1, whereas eight medals are always paid out during RB carry-over. The rate becomes 1 or more.

For example, when the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the deputy role always wins or misses the prize regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch, whereas during RB carryover, the push order bell is When winning, the protagonist may always win the prize regardless of the operation procedure of the stop switch. In this way, since one or more medals are not always paid out during non-carry-over, the payout rate is less than 1, whereas eight medals are always paid out during RB carry-over. The payout rate is 1 or more. In this way, the protagonist who receives more medals than the sub-role that wins during non-carry-over wins the prize during RB carry-over. As a result, the player can be given an advantage by an event related to the technical intervention of the player, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In addition, during non-carry-over, the navigation effect that notifies the correct answer procedure is not executed even if the push order bell is won, whereas during RB carry-over, the navigation effect that notifies the correct answer procedure when the push order bell is won is not executed. May be executed.

In all of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, as long as the player operates the stop switch 8L aiming at the black BAR, the winning of RB2 is missed. As long as the stop switch is operated in the order of pressing, the winning of RB2 may be missed. For example, reverse push is recommended during non-carryover, and as long as the stop switch is operated by reverse push, the RB2 prize may be missed. Further, the RB2 may be elected at the same time as the small winning combination or the re-gaming combination, and information for winning the small winning combination or the re-gaming combination (for example, operation timing or operation procedure) may be notified.

In the second embodiment, when the CB prize is missed, a specific symbol combination may be derived. When such a symbol combination is derived, it is suggested that the gaming state is controlled inside the CB, which is disadvantageous to the player, which discourages the player, but on the contrary, a specific symbol combination Can give the player a sense of security when is not derived.

[About transition of game state]
The transition of the gaming state different from that of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment may be performed.

FIG. 25 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the first modification. The gaming state according to the first modification is different from the gaming state according to the first embodiment, and includes a re-game high probability state and a re-game low probability state during non-carry-over during BB1 general. For example, in the replay high probability state, the replay winning probability is 1/3 (the same replay winning probability as during RB2 carryover), and in the replay low probability state, the replay winning probability is 1 / 7.3.

In the gaming state according to the first modification, it is possible to win the RB3 during non-carry-over, and when the RB3 is won, the gaming state always transitions into the RB3. Then, when either the game in RB1 or RB2 is completed, the game state shifts to the re-game low probability state in non-carry-over, whereas when the game in RB3 is completed, non-carry-over is in progress. The game state shifts to the re-game high probability state in. Further, when the BB1 wins in the non-internal, the gaming state shifts to the non-carrying re-gaming high probability state. In the non-carry-over high probability state of re-game, when the end condition in BB1 general is satisfied, the RT state is maintained as it is and the game state shifts to the advantageous RT in non-internal.

As a result, in the first embodiment, the game could not be played with a high probability of winning the replay unless the winning of RB2 is carried over during non-carrying, whereas in the modified example 1, the winning is not carried over. Even when the RB3 is won, the game can be played in a replay high probability state where the replay winning probability is high. Further, in the first embodiment, when the BB1 wins in the non-internal, the game is played with a low probability of winning the replay, whereas in the modified example 1, the BB1 wins in the non-internal. Sometimes it is possible to play a game in a replay high probability state where the probability of winning a replay is high. As described above, in the modified example 1, the player can play the game in the replay high probability state where the replay winning probability is high without carrying over the winning of RB2 during non-carrying, so that the player can be more advantageous. It can improve the interest of the game.

The winning probability of RB3 can be set arbitrarily, but for example, if the winning probability is higher than that of RB1, the player can frequently play the game in the high probability state of replay, so that the medals he owns can be as much as possible. It is possible to let the player play until the RB2 is won without consuming it. On the contrary, if the winning probability is lower than that of RB1, the joy when RB3 is won can be further strengthened, and the interest of the game can be improved.

Further, in the first modification, the penetrating type CB is won in the non-internal part. The penetration type CB ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 27. Then, during CB, one game is a bet of two cards, and when the player wins the push order bell, if the player operates the stop switch by pushing forward, 14 medals are paid out, and the player does not push forward. If the stop switch is operated by (for example, reverse pressing), 13 medals may be paid out. In this way, during CB, if the player operates the stop switch other than the forward push in at least one of the first game and the second game, the player can enter the third game, and a maximum of 31 medals can be entered. You can get (13 + 14 + 14) medals. It should be noted that the player may know in advance that the stop switch is operated in the first game or the second game other than the forward pressing, or may be notified by a navigation effect. In addition, such CB may be replaced with BB2 in the first embodiment. Further, also in BB2 in the first embodiment, if the player operates the stop switch in the first game or the second game other than the specific push order (for example, forward push) as in the above CB, the player enters the third game. You may be able to do it.

FIG. 26 is a diagram for explaining the transition of the gaming state according to the second modification. The difference between the gaming state according to the modified example 2 and the gaming state according to the modified example 1 is that only one route is provided when the BB1 general middle ends and the game state shifts to the non-internal inside. Is. Specifically, in the first modification, only the advantageous RT is provided in the non-internal part. Therefore, not only when the BB1 general is terminated during the RB2 carryover, but also when the BB1 general is terminated when the game is controlled to a game state other than the RB2 carryover, the control is performed during the non-internal. When it happens, it becomes an advantageous RT. That is, in the first embodiment and the first modification, the gaming state is maintained in the non-internal state while maintaining the RT state when the end condition is satisfied in the general BB1 (that is, while maintaining the replay winning probability). On the other hand, in the modified example 2, the RT state when the end condition is satisfied in the general BB1 is not necessarily maintained, and the RT is advantageous in the non-internal.

In the first embodiment, it is possible to win a prize in BB3 in a non-internal manner, and when a prize is won in BB3, the gaming state may be shifted to BB3 in general. In addition, during BB3 general, the transition of the gaming state is the same as during BB1 general, but it does not end when the number of payouts exceeds 360, but is less than that, for example, when it exceeds 100. The end condition may be set so as to end. Further, when the BB3 is won in the non-internal, the gaming state may be shifted to the re-gaming high probability state during non-carry-over, as in the modified example 1 and the modified example 2.

In this way, even if the non-internal inside, which is an advantageous state in which BB2 is repeatedly performed, ends with the winning of BB3, the game state is returned to the non-internal inside again when the number of payouts exceeds 100. At the same time, the game can be advanced with a high probability of winning the replay. As a result, even if the non-internal inside is finished, it is possible to prevent the player from being greatly discouraged as much as possible. In addition, if a combination of 7 out-of-match symbols is derived and the non-internal inside ends, the player may stop the game at that point, but the player will be in a high probability state of replay during non-carryover. By shifting the game state to, it is possible to prevent the player from stopping the game immediately. For example, a player is likely to continue the game until at least RB1 or RB2 wins and the re-game high probability state ends, so that the player should avoid stopping the game during that period. It is also possible to approach the number of medals, which is the end condition, to some extent depending on the game that was digested during the period.

In the transition of the gaming state in the first embodiment shown in FIG. 5 and the transition of the gaming state in the modified example 1 shown in FIG. 25, it is advantageous when the gaming state shifts from the general BB1 to the non-internal route along the route 1. Instead of RT, it may shift to disadvantageous RT once. For example, a disadvantageous RT1 and a disadvantaged RT2 may be provided as disadvantageous RTs, and while the disadvantaged RT1 can win the special replay, the disadvantaged RT2 may not win the special replay. Then, when the gaming state shifts from BB1 general to non-internal on the route 1 route, it shifts to disadvantageous RT1, while when the gaming state shifts from BB1 general to non-internal on the route 2, it shifts to disadvantageous RT2. You may move to. Then, in the disadvantageous RT1 shifted by the route of the route 1, the gaming state may shift to the advantageous RT by winning a special replay. In this way, when the gaming state shifts to non-internal on the route of Route 1, the advantage for the player can be higher than when the game state shifts to non-internal on the route of Route 2. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

[About AT]
In the present embodiment, the AT (assist time) in which the navigation effect for notifying the operation procedure for winning a specific combination is executed is not controlled, but it may be controlled by the AT. For example, as the control related to the AT executed by the main control unit 41, the execution of the AT lottery can be mentioned. The AT lottery may include a determination of winning or non-winning of the AT lottery, a determination of whether or not to stock the number of AT games, a determination of the number of AT games, a lottery for adding the number of AT games, and the like. Further, as a control related to AT, control of a high probability state of AT lottery can be mentioned. To control the high probability state of the AT lottery, control that the winning probability of the AT lottery becomes high, control that shortens the period until the AT is controlled according to the result of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the additional lottery, and the game. Includes controls that give preferential treatment to numbers. Further, as the control related to the AT, it is possible to control the AT when the specified number of games have been digested. The time when the specified number of games is exhausted includes the time when the number of ceiling games is reached and the time when the number of games determined by lottery is reached. Further, as the control related to AT, there is a control for setting a precursory period. The control for setting the precursor period includes, for example, a control for executing the production of 0 to 32 games in the precursor period before the start of the AT. Further, as a control related to AT, there is a control for giving a penalty. Controls that grant penalties include determining the content of the penalty, determining or setting the penalty period. Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamp or the LED indicating that the AT is in progress.

Further, as the control related to the AT, the main control unit 41 may control the lighting of the lamps and LEDs for executing the navigation effect. Further, the sub control unit 91 may execute the navigation effect in conjunction with the main control unit 41 executing the navigation effect.

When the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT, it is preferable that the processing of the main control unit 41 is subordinate to the main control unit 41 and executed by a control unit subordinate to the main control unit 41. .. For example, the reel stop control may be executed by a control unit provided on a board other than the game control board, and the main control unit 41 transfers the operation signal of the stop switch to the control unit. In this way, by causing the lower control unit to control the main control unit 41, it is possible to prevent the capacity shortage of the ROM 41b and the RAM 41c and the processing capacity shortage of the main CPU 41a when performing the control related to the AT.

Further, in the above-described embodiment, the main control unit 41 executes the control related to the AT described above, but the sub-control unit 91 may execute the control. The sub control unit 91 performs, for example, an AT lottery process or an additional lottery process based on an internal winning command from the main control unit 41, and executes a process for controlling the AT or a navigation effect according to the result. Processing or the like may be performed.

For example, when the navigation stock or the number of AT games is given in the AT lottery, it is controlled by the AT, and when the push order bell is won, the correct answer procedure for winning the leading role by executing the navigation effect is notified. You may. Further, in any of the first embodiment, the second embodiment, and the third embodiment, the AT may not be controlled during non-carryover, whereas the AT may be controllable during RB carryover. In this way, when the push order bell is won during non-carryover, the correct answer procedure is not notified and the leading role is missed, whereas when the push order bell is won during RB carryover, the correct answer procedure is By being notified, the leading role can be won. Further, the AT lottery is not executed during non-carry-over, or the number of navigation stocks and AT games is not given even if the AT lottery is executed, whereas the AT lottery may be executed during RB carry-over. ..

[About other variants of slot machines]
As the above embodiment, the slot machine that pays out the game medium to the player's hand when a prize is generated has been described, but the game medium is enclosed and the game medium is paid out to the player's hand when the prize is generated. An enclosed slot machine that adds game points (scores) may be adopted without any problem. The base and the drum can be distributed, and the housing is common, and only the base or the base and the drum are called a game machine. In addition, it is a slot machine that has a game area in which game balls can be fired to play a game, and the number of bets can be set according to the game balls passing through a predetermined area provided in the game area. You may.

It should be considered that the embodiments disclosed this time are exemplary in all respects and not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is shown by the scope of claims rather than the above description, and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims.

1 slot machine, 2L, 2C, 2R reel, 8L, 8C, 8R stop switch, 40 game control board, 41 main control unit, 51 liquid crystal display, 56 production switch, 90 production control board, 91 sub control unit, 91a Sub CPU, 91b ROM, 91c RAM.

Claims (1)

Equipped with a variable display unit that can variablely display multiple types of identification information that can be identified by each.
In a slot machine in which a display result can be derived by stopping the variable display of the variable display unit after variable display of the variable display unit and a prize can be generated according to the display result.
A means of giving value for games and
A state in which the game state is controlled to one of a plurality of types of states including a first special state in which the game value grant rate does not exceed 1 and a second special state in which the game value grant rate exceeds 1. Control means and
Predetermining means to determine the display result that allows derivation,
Includes a performance means for performing an effect, the,
The display results that are allowed to be derived by the prior determination means include a first special display result in which the gaming state is controlled by the first special state and a second special in which the gaming state is controlled by the second special state. The display result and the specific display result that can be derived in duplicate with both the first special display result and the second special display result are included.
In a game in which the derivation of the specific display result is allowed to overlap with the first special display result by the prior determination means, the specific display result is derived, but the first special display result is not derived. Occasionally, the allowance for deriving the first special display result is carried over to the next game or later.
In a game in which the derivation of the specific display result is allowed to overlap with the second special display result by the prior determination means, the specific display result is derived, but the second special display result is not derived. Occasionally, the allowance for deriving the second special display result is carried over to the next game or later.
The effect means overlaps with the first special display result when the predetermined display means allows the derivation of the specific display result, and overlaps with the second special display result by the prior determination means. In any case when the derivation of the specific display result is permitted, in the game after the specific display result is derived , either the first special display result or the second special display result is obtained by the prior determination means. perform Starring unloading you suggest the possibility that Kano derivation is permitted, then, when one of the first special display result and the second special display result is derived, the first special status A slot machine that executes an effect of notifying which gaming state of the second special state is controlled .

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