JP6853511B2 - Game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a game machine such as a slot machine.

As a game machine that stops after rotating a plurality of reels, for example, there is a slot machine. In the slot machine, a plurality of symbols are given to the outer peripheral portion of each reel, and a part of the symbols given to each reel can be visually recognized through the display window. Then, when the player inserts a medal, an effective line is set, and then, when the player operates the start lever, a lottery for a bonus role, a small role, a replay, etc. is performed inside the slot machine. At the same time, each reel starts to rotate, and by operating the stop switch after each reel starts to rotate, each reel stops in sequence and one game ends. Then, when all the reels stop rotating, if the combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol on the effective line stops, the prize will be established, and the privilege of paying out medals and the privilege of shifting the game state will be given to the player. Granted (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Game machines such as the slot machines illustrated above are required to have novel and interesting playability.

The above problem is not limited to the slot machine as illustrated above, but a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns and a cyclic display of the corresponding cyclic display means based on the operation of the stop operation means. This is a problem that also applies to other gaming machines equipped with a display control means for displaying and controlling each cyclic display means so as to stop.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2007-21113

The present invention has been made in view of the above-exemplified circumstances and the like, and an object of the present invention is to provide a game machine having a novel and interesting game playability.

The invention according to claim 1 is based on a plurality of cyclic display means for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns, a start determination means capable of determining to start cyclic display of the patterns, and a determination result of the start determination means. An operation for individually stopping the lottery means for performing the lottery, the winning information storage means for storing the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination, and the circulation display of the plurality of circulation display means when the lottery is won. The cyclic display of the plurality of stop operation means and the plurality of cyclic display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the corresponding cyclic display means is cyclically displayed based on the operation of the stop operation means. When the display control means for displaying and controlling the plurality of cyclic display means and the winning information stored in the winning information storage means have a stop result, the prize is won. In a gaming machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege to a player as a result of establishment, a lottery information storage means for storing lottery information used for the lottery when the gaming state is the most disadvantageous gaming state for the player. In preparation for the above lottery information, there are a specific role in which a privilege that enables the next game is played when a prize is established, and a privilege in which a game medium that is less than the number of game media required for one game is given when a prize is established. At least a lottery is performed for the second specific combination to be given, the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of winning the lottery, and the probability of winning the specific combination is excluded from the lottery. The probability of winning the second specific combination is higher than the probability of winning the second specific combination, and the display control means is used when the lottery is performed using the lottery information. , The probability that the specific combination will be won is higher than the probability that the prize will not be established, and the probability that the second specific combination will be won is higher than the probability that the prize will not be established. to be higher than the probability of a winning game, and displaying controlling the plurality of circulating display hand stage.

It is possible to have a novel and interesting playability.

The front view of the slot machine in one Embodiment. A perspective view of a slot machine showing a state in which the front door is closed. A perspective view of a slot machine showing the front door open. Rear view of the front door. Front view of the housing. The figure which shows the symbol arrangement of each reel. Explanatory drawing which shows the relationship between the design which can be seen from a display window, and a combination line. An explanatory diagram showing the relationship between the winning mode and the privilege to be given. Block diagram of a slot machine. A flowchart showing timer interrupt processing. A flowchart showing normal processing. A flowchart showing a lottery process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for a general game state. A flowchart showing a sliding table setting process. A flowchart showing a reel control process. A flowchart showing pre-stop processing. A flowchart showing bonus state processing. The flowchart which shows the RB state processing. (A) is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for a first specific gaming state, and (b) is a diagram showing an example of a lottery table for a second specific gaming state. A flowchart showing a state transition process. The figure which shows an example of the lottery table for the 3rd specific game state. A flowchart showing status command processing.

Hereinafter, an embodiment when applied to a rotating cylinder type gaming machine, which is a kind of gaming machine, specifically, a slot machine, will be described in detail with reference to the drawings. 1 is a front view of the slot machine 10, FIG. 2 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 closed, FIG. 3 is a perspective view of the slot machine 10 with the front door 12 open, and FIG. 4 is a front view. A rear view of the door 12 and FIG. 5 are front views of the housing 11.

As shown in FIGS. 1 to 5, the slot machine 10 includes a housing 11 that forms an outer shell thereof. The housing 11 is formed in a box shape with an open front surface as a whole, and is attached by hitting a nail against so-called island equipment at the time of installation in the game hall.

A front door 12 is attached to the front side of the housing 11 so as to be openable and closable. That is, the housing 11 is provided with a pair of upper and lower support shafts 13a and 13b on the left side when viewed from the front thereof, and the front door 12 is provided with bearing portions 14a at positions corresponding to the respective support shafts 13a and 13b. , 14b are provided. When the support shafts 13a and 13b are inserted into the bearing portions 14a and 14b, the front door 12 rotates around the opening / closing axis extending in the vertical direction connecting the support shafts 13a and 13b to the housing 11. It is movably supported, and the front opening side of the housing 11 can be opened or closed by rotating the front door 12. Further, the front door 12 is locked so as not to be opened by the locking device 20 provided on the back surface thereof. A key cylinder 21 integrated with the locking device 20 is provided on the upper right end side of the front door 12, and is configured so that the locked state is released by a predetermined key operation on the key cylinder 21.

A game panel 25 for notifying the player of the game state is provided near the center of the front door 12. Three vertically long display windows 26L, 26M, 26R are formed side by side on the game panel 25, and the inside of the slot machine 10 can be visually recognized through the respective display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. The display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R may be combined into one to form a common display window.

As shown in FIG. 3, the inside of the housing 11 is divided into upper and lower parts by a partition plate 30, and a reel unit 31 constituting a variable display means is attached to the upper part of the partition plate 30. The reel unit 31 includes a left reel 32L, a middle reel 32M, and a right reel 32R, which are formed in a cylindrical shape (annular shape), respectively. Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is rotatably supported so that its central axis is the rotation axis of the reel. The rotation axes of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are arranged on the same axis extending in the substantially horizontal direction, and the reels 32L, 32M, 32R correspond one-to-one with the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. .. Therefore, a part of the surface of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is visible through the corresponding display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, respectively. Further, when the reels 32L, 32M, 32R rotate in the forward direction, the surfaces of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are projected as if they are moving from top to bottom through the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R.

Here, the configuration of the reel unit 31 will be briefly described.

Each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is connected to a stepping motor, and each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be rotationally driven individually, that is, independently by driving each stepping motor. .. The stepping motor is set to rotate once by giving, for example, a drive signal of 504 pulses (hereinafter, also referred to as an excitation pulse), and the rotation position of the stepping motor, that is, the rotation position of the reel is set by this excitation pulse. Be controlled. Further, in the reel unit 31, reel index sensors for detecting that the reel has rotated once are installed in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. Then, when the reel index sensor detects that the reel has rotated once, a detection signal is output to the main control device 101, which will be described later, each time the detection is performed. Therefore, the main control device 101 shifts the angular positions of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R for each rotation based on the detection signal of the reel index sensor and the number of excitation pulses output until the detection signal is input. It can be confirmed and corrected.

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

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

FIG. 6 shows a symbol arrangement of the left reel 32L, the middle reel 32M, and the right reel 32R. As shown in the figure, 21 symbols are arranged in a row on each of the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R. In addition, numbers 0 to 20 are assigned to each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and these numbers are symbols that can be visually recognized by the main control device 101 from the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R. It is a number for recognizing, and is not actually attached to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R. However, in the following description, the number will be used for explanation.

The symbols include a "bell" symbol (for example, the 20th of the left reel 32L), a "BAR" symbol (for example, the 19th of the left reel 32L), a "replay" symbol (for example, the 17th of the left reel 32L), and " There are six types: a "7" symbol (for example, the 16th of the left reel 32L), a "cherry" symbol (for example, the 17th of the middle reel 32M), and a "watermelon" symbol (for example, the 8th of the middle reel 32M). Then, as shown in FIG. 6, the number and arrangement order of various symbols are completely different in each reel 32L, 32M, 32R.

Each display window 26L, 26M, 26R is formed so that three of the 21 symbols attached to the corresponding reels can be visually recognized as the entire symbol. Therefore, when all the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are stopped, 3 × 3 = 9 symbols can be visually recognized through the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R.

In the slot machine 10, three combination lines are set so as to connect the positions where the symbols are visible. More specifically, as shown in FIG. 7, the upper symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, the lower right line L1 connecting the lower symbols of the right reel 32R, and the middle symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. The middle line L2 connecting the two reels, the lower symbol of the left reel 32L, the middle symbol of the middle reel 32M, and the upward-sloping line L3 connecting the upper symbols of the right reel 32R are set. Then, when the symbols are stopped in a predetermined combination on the activated combination line, that is, the valid line, a privilege of paying out a predetermined number of medals as a game medium is given as a winning result, or the game state is changed. Benefits are given.

FIG. 8 shows a combination of symbols to be won and a privilege to be given when the prize is won.

The payout prizes for which medals are paid out include the first small role prize, the second small role prize, the third small role prize, the fourth small role prize, the normal small role prize, and the special small role prize. There are 6 types of small winning medals. If you stop alongside the "bell" symbol, "bell" symbol, and "bell" symbol on the effective line from left to right, you will win the first small prize, and the "bell" symbol, "watermelon" symbol, and "bell" will be awarded. If it stops alongside the symbol, it will be the second small winning combination, and if it stops alongside the "7" symbol, the "bell" symbol, and the "bell" symbol, it will be the third small winning combination, "7". If you stop alongside the symbol, "watermelon" symbol, and "bell" symbol, you will win the 4th small winning combination. If any of the 1st small winning combination to the 4th small winning combination is established, 13 medals will be paid out. In addition, if the "BAR" symbol, the "7" symbol, and the "replay" symbol are stopped side by side on the valid line in order from the left, a small winning combination is usually awarded and one medal is paid out. In addition, if the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M stops on the effective line, 13 medals will be paid out as a special small winning combination. That is, in the case of a special small winning combination, any symbol may be used to stop on the effective line for the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. In other words, if the combination of the "cherry" symbol on the middle reel 32M and any symbol on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R stops on the effective line, it can be said that a special small winning combination is established. Here, since each effective line L1 to L3 is set including the middle position of the middle reel 32M, when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops at the middle position, it is on all the effective lines. A special small role prize will be established. However, in this slot machine 10, since the maximum number of medals to be paid out in one game is set to 15, when a special small role prize is established, 15 medals are paid out instead of 39 (= 13 × 3). It is said.

The state transition prize in which the game state is changed includes a first BB prize, a second BB prize, a third BB prize, and a fourth BB prize. If you stop alongside the "7" symbol, "7" symbol, and "7" symbol on the effective line from the left, you will win the 1st BB, and the "BAR" symbol, "BAR" symbol, and "7" symbol will be displayed. If you stop side by side, you will get the 2nd BB prize, and if you stop side by side with the "7" symbol, "7" symbol, and "BAR" symbol, you will get the 3rd BB prize, and you will get the "BAR" symbol, "BAR" symbol. , If you stop alongside the "BAR" symbol, you will win the 4th BB prize. When the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the large bonus state, and when the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the small bonus state. In the following, the large bonus state and the small bonus state are collectively referred to as the bonus state.

Other prizes include a first re-game prize and a second re-game prize. If you stop alongside the "Replay" symbol, "Replay" symbol, and "Replay" symbol on the valid line from left to right, you will win the first replay, and the "Bell" symbol, "Replay" symbol, and "Replay" will be awarded. If it stops alongside the symbol, it will be the second re-game prize. If these re-game prizes are established, the re-game privilege that allows the next game to be played without inserting medals is given.

In the following, the combination of each winning symbol and the corresponding symbol will also be referred to as a combination of winning symbols. For example, the combination of normal small winning combination symbols is a combination of symbols that normally wins a small winning combination, that is, a combination of "BAR" symbol, "7" symbol, and "replay" symbol. Further, the symbols of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R corresponding to each winning symbol are also referred to as winning symbols. For example, the normal small winning combination symbol is a "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, a "7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and a "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R.

On the lower left side of the game panel 25, a start lever 41 operated to start the rotation of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is provided. The start lever 41 constitutes a start operation means or a start operation means that is operated to start rotating the reels 32L, 32M, 32R, that is, to start the variable display of the symbol. When the start lever 41 is operated with a predetermined number of medals inserted, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start to rotate.

On the right side of the start lever 41, button-shaped stop switches 42 to 44 that are operated to individually stop the rotating reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are provided. The stop switches 42 to 44 are arranged directly below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R corresponding to the reels 32L, 32M, 32R to be stopped. That is, when the left stop switch 42 is operated, the rotation of the left reel 32L is stopped, and when the middle stop switch 43 is operated, the rotation of the middle reel 32M is stopped and the right stop switch 44 is operated. In that case, the rotation of the right reel 32R is stopped. The stop switches 42 to 44 constitute a stop operation means operated to stop the variable display of the symbol based on the rotation of the reels 32L, 32M, 32R.

A medal insertion slot 45 for inserting medals is provided on the lower right side of the display windows 26L, 26M, and 26R. The medal slot 45 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium. Further, paying attention to the fact that the medal insertion slot 45 is accompanied by an operation of directly inserting medals by the player, it can be said that it constitutes a direct input means for directly inputting the game medium.

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

The hopper device 51 includes a storage tank 52 for storing medals and a payout device 53 for paying out medals to the player. The payout device 53 discharges medals to the opening 48a provided in the discharge passage 48 by rotating a rotating plate for medal payout (not shown), and pays out medals to the medal tray 50 through the discharge passage 48. It has become. Further, on the right side of the hopper device 51, a spare tank 54 is provided to prevent medals exceeding a predetermined amount from being stored in the storage tank 52. Inside the storage tank 52 of the hopper device 51, a guide plate 52a for discharging medals from the storage tank 52 to the spare tank 54 is provided. Therefore, when medals are stored above the height at which the guide plate 52a is provided, the medals are stored in the spare tank 54.

A button-shaped return switch 55 is provided below the medal slot 45. When the return switch 55 is operated in a situation where the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 45 are jammed in the selector 46, the selector 46 is mechanically interlocked and the medals packed in the selector 46 are medals. It is designed to be returned from the discharge port 49.

On the lower left side of the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R, a first credit insertion switch 56 for inserting three credited virtual medals as a game medium at a time is provided. Further, a second credit insertion switch 57 and a third credit insertion switch 58 are provided on the left side of the first credit insertion switch 56. The second credit insertion switch 57 is for inserting two virtual medals at a time, and the third credit insertion switch 58 is for inserting one virtual medal. Each of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 constitutes an input means for inputting a game medium together with the medal insertion slot 45. Also, note that while the medal insertion slot 45 involves the operation of directly inserting medals by the player, each credit insertion switch 56 to 58 only involves the operation of inserting a virtual medal based on the stored memory. For example, it can be said that it constitutes an indirect input means for indirectly inputting a game medium.

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

Below the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R of the game panel 25, there is a credit display unit 60 that displays the number of virtual medals that are credited, and the number of remaining medals that display the number of medals remaining to be paid out by the end of the bonus state. A display unit 61 and a payout number display unit 62 for displaying the number of medals paid out at the time of winning are provided. These display units 60 to 62 are composed of a 7-segment display, but it is naturally possible to replace them with a liquid crystal display or the like.

On the upper part of the front door 12, there is an upper lamp 63 that lights up or blinks as the game progresses, and a pair of left and right lamps that sound various sound effects as the game progresses and notify the player of the game state. The speaker 64 and an auxiliary display unit 65 for giving various information to the player are provided. The auxiliary display unit 65 is for executing various display effects as the game progresses, and the game by each reel 32L, 32M, 32R can be considered to be due to the main display unit. Therefore, in the present embodiment, the auxiliary display unit 65 is used. It is called an auxiliary display unit 65. On the back surface of the auxiliary display unit 65, an upper lamp 63, a speaker 64, and a display control device 81 for driving the auxiliary display unit 65 are provided. The display control device 81 is configured such that the display control board is housed in a board box made of a transparent synthetic resin material. The substrate box is sealed so that its traces remain when it cannot be opened or when it is opened. Specifically, as the sealing process, a caulking process and a sticking of a sealing sticker are performed.

A power supply box 70 is provided on the left side of the hopper device 51 inside the housing 11. The power supply box 70 houses the power supply device 91 inside, and also includes a power supply switch 71, a reset switch 72, a setting key insertion hole 73, and the like. The power switch 71 is a start switch for supplying power to each part including the main control device 101. The reset switch 72 is a switch for resetting the error state of the slot machine 10. Further, the setting key insertion hole 73 is for a hole manager or the like to adjust the output of medals. That is, the winning probability of the slot machine 10 can be set by the hall manager or the like inserting the setting key into the setting key insertion hole 73 and operating the ON operation. The reset switch 72 is operated not only when resetting the error state but also when changing the winning probability of the slot machine 10.

Above the reel unit 31, a main control device 101 that controls and manages the game is attached to the housing 11. The main control device 101 is configured by housing the main control board in a board box made of a transparent synthetic resin material. The board box is sealed so that its trace remains when it cannot be opened or when it is opened, and the main control device 101 cannot be removed from the housing 11 or when it is removed from the housing 11, the trace remains. It is sealed like this. Specifically, as the sealing process, a caulking process and a sticking of a sealing sticker are performed.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 10 will be described with reference to the block diagram of FIG.

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

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

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

The power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the power cutoff state and generates a power failure signal not only when the power is cut off but also when the power supply is cut off by the power switch 71. Therefore, the power failure monitoring circuit 91b monitors the stabilized drive voltage of DC 12 volt in this example output from the power supply unit 91a, and determines that the power supply is cut off when this drive voltage drops to less than, for example, 10 volt. It is configured to output a power failure signal. The power failure signal is supplied to each of the CPU 102 and the input / output port 104, and the CPU 102 recognizes the power failure signal to execute the power failure processing described later. Further, the power failure signal is also configured to be supplied to the display control device 81.

The power supply unit 91a is configured to output a regulated voltage of 5 volts, which is used as a drive voltage in a control system such as the main control device 101, even when the output voltage drops to less than 10 volts. As the time for outputting this regulated voltage, a sufficient time is secured for executing the power failure processing by the main control device 101.

On the output side of the main control device 101, a reel unit 31 (more specifically, a stepping motor for rotating each reel 32L, 32M, 32R), a medal passage switching solenoid 46a provided in the selector 46, a hopper device 51, and a credit An external centralized terminal board 121 or the like capable of transmitting information to a display unit 60, a remaining payout number display unit 61, a payout number display unit 62, a display control device 81, a hall management device (not shown), or the like is connected via an input / output port 104. There is.

The display control device 81 is a control device for driving the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65, and includes a substrate in which a CPU, ROM, RAM, and the like for driving these are integrated. Then, after receiving the signal from the main control device 101, the display control device 81 independently drives and controls the upper lamp 63, the speaker 64, and the auxiliary display unit 65. Therefore, the display control device 81 is a sub-base that executes auxiliary control in relation to the main control device 101, which is the main base that controls and manages the game. The various display units 60 to 62 may also be configured to be driven and controlled by the display control device 81.

The CPU 102 described above has a ROM 105 that stores various control programs and fixed value data executed by the CPU 102, and a work area that temporarily stores various data when executing the control program stored in the ROM 105. In addition to the RAM 106 for securing the data, various processing circuits required in the slot machine 10 such as an interrupt circuit, a timer circuit, and a data transmission / reception circuit, as well as a credit counter for counting the number of credits, etc. Various counters are built-in. A main memory as a storage means is configured by the ROM 105 and the RAM 106, and a program for executing various processes shown in the flowcharts shown in FIGS. 10 and 10 is stored in the ROM 105 described above as a part of the control program.

The RAM 106 has a configuration in which a backup voltage is supplied from the power supply device 91 to hold (back up) data even after the power supply of the slot machine 10 is cut off. The RAM 106 includes a memory for temporarily storing various data, a winning flag storage area 106a for storing the lottery result of the winning combination, and a sliding table used for stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R. In addition to the slide table storage area 106b for storing the above, the state information storage area 106c for storing the game state such as the bonus state, and the like, a backup area is provided.

The backup area is an area for storing the value of the stack pointer when the power is cut off due to a power failure or the like (including power cutoff by operating the power switch 71. The same applies hereinafter). Yes, when the power failure is resolved (including turning on the power by operating the power switch 71, the same applies hereinafter), the state of the slot machine 10 can be restored to the state before the power was cut off based on the information in the backup area. .. Writing to the backup area is executed when the power is cut off by a power failure process (see FIG. 10), and restoration of each value written in the backup area is executed in the main process when the power is turned on.

Further, the NMI terminal (non-maskable interrupt terminal) of the CPU 102 is configured so that a power failure signal from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b is input when the power is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like. Then, when the power is cut off, the NMI interrupt process as the power failure flag generation process is immediately executed.

Subsequently, each control process executed by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101 will be described. The processing of the CPU 102 is roughly divided into a main processing that is started when the power is turned on, a timer interrupt processing that is started periodically (at a cycle of 1.49 msec in this embodiment), and a power failure signal to the NMI terminal. There is an NMI interrupt process that is activated in response to the input of. In the following, among these processes, the processes related to the progress of the game, that is, the timer interrupt process and the normal process performed in the main process will be described with reference to the flowcharts of FIGS. 10 to 20.

FIG. 10 is a flowchart of timer interrupt processing that is periodically executed by the main control device 101, and a timer interrupt is generated by the CPU 102 of the main control device 101, for example, every 1.49 msec.

First, in the register save process shown in step S101, the values of all the registers in the CPU 102 used in the normal process described later are saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. In step S102, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure flag is set, and if the power failure flag is set, the process proceeds to step S103 to execute the power failure processing.

Here, the outline of the power failure processing will be described.

When the power supply is cut off due to the occurrence of a power failure or the like, a power failure signal is output from the power failure monitoring circuit 91b of the power supply device 91, and the power failure signal is input to the main control device 101 via the NMI terminal. When a power failure signal is input, the main control device 101 immediately executes NMI interrupt processing and sets the power failure flag in the power failure flag storage area provided in the RAM 106.

In the power failure processing, it is first determined whether or not the command transmission is completed, and if the transmission is not completed, this processing is terminated and the timer interrupt processing is restored to end the command transmission. When the command transmission is completed, the value of the stack pointer of the CPU 102 is saved in the backup area of the RAM 106. After that, the output state of the output port in the input / output port 104 is cleared, and all actuators (not shown) are turned off. Then, when the power failure is resolved, the RAM determination value for determining whether the data in the RAM 106 is normal is calculated and stored in the backup area, thereby prohibiting subsequent RAM access. After performing the above processing, an infinite loop is entered in case the power supply is completely cut off and the processing cannot be executed. In consideration of the case where the power failure flag is erroneously set due to noise or the like, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output until the infinite loop is entered. If the power failure signal is not output, the power failure state has been restored. Therefore, writing to the RAM 106 is permitted, the power failure flag is reset, and the timer interrupt processing is restored. If the power failure signal is continuously output, it goes into an infinite loop as it is. By the way, it is confirmed whether or not the power failure signal is output even under the infinite loop, and if the power failure signal is no longer output, the process shifts to the main process.

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

That is, in step S104, the watchdog timer clearing process for initializing the value of the watchdog timer for monitoring the occurrence of malfunction is performed. In step S105, an interrupt end declaration process is performed so that the next timer interrupt can be set for the CPU 102 itself. In step S106, in order to rotate each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stepping motor control process for driving a stepping motor, which is a rotating cylinder drive motor, is performed. In step S107, the states of various sensors (see FIG. 9) such as the stop detection sensors 42a to 44a, the insertion medal detection sensor 45a, and the payout detection sensor 51a connected to the input / output port 104 are read, and whether the reading result is normal or not. Performs sensor monitoring processing to monitor the number. In step S108, a timer calculation process for subtracting the values of each counter and timer is performed. In step S109, counter processing is performed to output the result of counting the number of bets on medals and the number of payouts to the external centralized terminal board 121.

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

Next, a normal process for performing main control related to the game will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

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

In the start waiting process, it is determined whether or not the first re-game prize or the second re-game prize has been established in the previous game. If any of the re-game winnings is established, the automatic insertion process of automatically inserting the same number of virtual medals as the previous bet number is performed, and the start waiting process is ended. In the automatic insertion process, virtual medals are inserted without reducing the number of virtual medals displayed on the credit display unit 60. That is, if any of the re-game prizes is established in the previous game, the player can play the current game without reducing the number of medals possessed and without inserting medals. If none of the re-game winnings is established, a sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed to confirm whether or not an error has occurred in the sensor reading result performed in the sensor monitoring process step S107 of the timer interrupt process. When an abnormality has occurred, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state, and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of the error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. If the reading result of the sensor is normal, it is determined whether or not the settlement switch 59 has been operated, and if the settlement switch 59 is operated, a medal return process that pays out the same number of medals as the credited virtual medal. I do. Whether or not the medal insertion or credit insertion switches 56 to 58 have been operated between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process after the medal return process is completed or when the settlement switch 59 is not operated. If any of these is performed, the medal insertion process is performed and the start waiting process is terminated. If neither the medal insertion nor the operation of the credit insertion switches 56 to 58 is performed between the previous start waiting process and the current start waiting process, the start waiting process is terminated as it is.

After the start waiting process is completed, in step S205, it is determined whether or not the number of medals bets has reached the specified number (3 in the present embodiment), and if the number of bets has not reached the specified number, step S204. The process returns to the process of waiting for the start of, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed. When the number of bets has reached the specified number, it is determined in step S206 whether or not the start lever 41 has been operated. If the start lever 41 is not operated, the process returns to the start waiting process in step S204, and the process after the sensor abnormality confirmation process is performed.

On the other hand, when the start lever 41 is operated, the game can be started when the start lever 41 is operated in a situation where a specified number of medals are bet, so the game is started in order to start the game. It means that a command has occurred. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S207, and the medal passage switching solenoid 46a is switched to the non-excited state to prohibit bet acceptance. In the following step S208, the valid line setting process for setting the valid line is performed. In the effective line setting process, all the combination lines of the right-down line L1, the middle line L2, and the right-down line L3 are set as effective lines. After that, the lottery process of step S209, the reel control process of step S210, the medal payout process of step S211, the state transition process of step S212, and the bonus state process of step S213 are executed in this order, and the process returns to step S203.

Next, the lottery process in step S209 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

After acquiring the random numbers, in step S302, a lottery table for determining the winning or failing of the winning combination is selected. Specifically, the current gaming state of the slot machine 10 is determined, and a lottery table corresponding to the gaming state is selected. Although the details will be described later, the slot machine 10 has five types of gaming states, which are roughly classified into a general gaming state, a bonus state, a first specific gaming state, a second specific gaming state, and a third specific gaming state. Select the lottery table corresponding to each game state. Here, in this slot machine 10, six stages of winning probabilities from "setting 1" to "setting 6" are prepared in advance, and a setting key is inserted into the setting key insertion hole 73 to perform an ON operation and a predetermined operation. By performing the above, it is possible to set which winning probability the internal processing is to be executed based on. In step S302, the lottery table having the lowest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 1", and the lottery table having the highest expected medal payout value is selected when the setting state is "setting 6".

The lottery table will be briefly described. FIG. 13 is a general game state lottery table selected in the general game state of “setting 1”. An index value IV is set in the lottery table, and a winning combination is uniquely associated with each index value IV, and a point value PV is set. Further, the index value IV includes one in which one winning combination is associated and one in which a plurality of winning combinations are associated with each other. For example, in the general game state lottery table, IV = 1 is associated with only a normal small winning combination as a winning combination, while IV = 2 is associated with a first small winning combination and a second winning combination. Four roles, a small winning combination, a third small winning combination, and a fourth small winning combination, are associated with each other. As described above, in the slot machine 10, there are cases where only one combination is won in one game and cases where a plurality of combinations are won.

After selecting the lottery table, the index value IV is set to 1 in step S303, and the determination value DV used when determining the validity of the winning combination is set in the subsequent step S304. In this determination value setting process, a new determination value DV is set by adding the current index value IV and the corresponding point value PV to the current determination value DV. In the initial judgment value setting process, the random value acquired in step S301 is set as the current judgment value DV, and the current index value IV, 1 and the corresponding point value PV are added to the new judgment value. The judgment value is DV.

After that, in step S305, it is determined whether or not the winning combination corresponds to the index value IV. In the winning / failing determination of the winning combination, it is determined whether or not the determination value DV exceeds 65535. If it exceeds 65535, the process proceeds to step S306, and the winning flag of the winning combination corresponding to the index value IV at that time is set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106. For example, when the determination value DV exceeds 65535 when IV = 2, in step S306, the first small winning combination winning flag, the second small winning combination winning flag, the third small winning combination winning flag, and the fourth small winning combination The winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a.

By the way, the set winning flags are the normal small winning combination winning flag, the first small winning combination winning flag, the second small winning combination winning flag, the third small winning combination winning flag, the fourth small winning combination winning flag, the special small winning combination winning flag, and the first. If it is either the re-game winning flag or the second re-game winning flag, this winning flag is reset after the game in which the corresponding winning flag is set ends (see S203 in the normal process). On the other hand, if the winning flag is any of the 1st BB winning flag, the 2nd BB winning flag, the 3rd BB winning flag, and the 4th BB winning flag, this BB winning flag is one of the conditions that one of the BB winnings is established. Will be reset as. That is, the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag may be valid over a plurality of games. In step S306 in the state where any of the BB winning flags are carried over, if the current index value IV is 1 to 5, the winning flag corresponding to the index value IV is set, and the current index value IV is 6,7. If, the BB winning flag is not set, and if the current index value IV is 8 to 11, the corresponding winning flag other than BB (that is, the normal small winning combination winning flag or the first re-game winning flag) is set. That is, in a game in which one of the BB winning flags is carried over, the corresponding winning flag is set when a role other than BB is won, while the corresponding BB winning flag is set when any of the BBs is won. Do not set.

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

Incidentally, when the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is performed using the lottery table for the general gaming state shown in FIG. 13, the winning probability is as follows. The probability of winning only a normal small win (IV = 1 winning probability) is about 1/173, and the probability of winning the 1st to 4th small wins (IV = 2 winning probability) is about 1. 1 / 25.7, the probability of winning only a special small role (IV = 3 winning probability) is about 1/65500, the probability of winning only the first replay (IV = 4 winning probability) is Approximately 1/5.53, the probability of winning only in the second replay (IV = 5 winning probability) is 0, and the probability of winning the 1st BB and 2nd BB (IV = 6 winning probability) is approximately 405. 1 /, the probability of winning the 3rd BB and the 4th BB (IV = 7 winning probability) is about 1/3640, the probability of winning the normal small role, 1st BB, 2nd BB (IV = 8 winning probability) ) Is about 1 / 6.62, the probability of winning the normal small role, the 3rd BB, and the 4th BB (the winning probability of IV = 9) is about 1 / 59.6, the 1st replay, the 1st BB, and the 1st. The probability of winning 2BB (probability of winning IV = 10) is about 1 / 36.4, and the probability of winning 1st replay, 3rd BB, 4BB (probability of winning IV = 11) is about 328 minutes. It is one of. The probability of losing any of the roles is about 1 in 10900.

In this way, in the general game state, some role such as a normal small role is won, and it is almost not out of place. Further, in the general game state, the second re-game is not won. In the present embodiment, by setting the point value PV corresponding to the second re-game to 0, it is possible to determine whether or not the winning combination is related to the second re-game, but the second re-game is not won. However, the second re-game may not be won by not setting the index value IV to be won in the second re-game and not determining whether or not the winning combination is related to the second re-game.

After setting the winning flag in step S306, or when it is determined in step S308 that there is no determination target to be determined, it means that the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is completed. In such a case, the lottery result command is set in step S309. Here, the lottery result command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the result of the winning / failing determination of the winning combination. By receiving the lottery result command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65, for example, to suggest a winning combination. However, in the normal processing, various commands such as the lottery result command are only set in the ring buffer, and the command is not transmitted to the display control device 81. The command transmission to the display control device 81 is performed by the command output process S110 of the timer interrupt process described above.

Then, in step S310, a slide table setting process for setting a slide table (stop table) for reel stop control is performed, and the lottery process is completed. Here, the sliding table is a table in which how much the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R are slid (rotated) and then stopped from the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. That is, the sliding table is a arrival symbol (arrival symbol number) that has reached the base point position (lower stage in the present embodiment) when the stop switches 42 to 44 are pressed, and actually stops at the base point position. It is a stop data group from which the relationship with the stop symbol (stop symbol number) can be derived.

In this slot machine 10, as a stop mode for stopping each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, a stop mode for stopping the arrival symbol reaching the base point position as it is when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated corresponds to the stop mode. A stop mode in which the reel to be stopped is stopped after sliding one symbol, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding two symbols, a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding three symbols, and a stop mode in which the reel is stopped after sliding four symbols. Five patterns of stopping modes are prepared, as well as stopping modes. Then, a plurality of sliding tables in which any of the above five patterns of stopping modes is set for each symbol number of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R are prepared for each combination.

In this way, by setting the sliding table so that each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops between the timing when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated and the time when the specified time (190 msec) elapses, the display window 26L, It is possible to give the player the impression that the symbol arrangement (hereinafter referred to as a stop roll) that stops within a visible range from the 26M and 26R is determined by the operation of the player. In addition, by making it possible to slide up to 4 symbols, it is possible to stop the combination of the winning combination of the lottery and the corresponding symbol on the effective line as much as possible within the specified time. At the same time, it is possible to prevent the combination of the winning combination of the winning combination and the corresponding symbol from stopping on the effective line.

By the way, in the slide table setting process, the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is confirmed, and the sliding table uniquely corresponding to the set winning flag is set in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106. set. Specifically, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 14, it is first determined in step S351 whether or not the first re-game winning flag or the second re-game winning flag is set. If any of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S352, the re-game winning sliding table for establishing the re-game winning corresponding to the set winning flag is set, and the main process is completed. To do. If the re-game winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S353, and one of the normal small winning combination winning flag, the first small winning combination winning flag to the fourth small winning combination winning flag, and the special small winning combination winning flag is set. Judge whether or not. If any of the winning flags is set, it is further determined in step S354 whether or not the special small winning combination winning flag is set. If the special small winning combination winning flag is set, it is determined in step S355 whether or not the first BB winning flag is set. If the first BB winning flag is set, the first sliding table for special small winning combination winning is set in step S356, and this process ends. Here, with the first sliding table for special small winning combination, if it is possible to establish the special small winning combination, the special small winning combination cannot be established with priority given to the special small winning combination. In the case, it is a sliding table for establishing the first BB prize. Specifically, in the special small winning combination winning first sliding table, the number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol stops in the middle stage for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. Further, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the "cherry" symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number capable of stopping the "cherry" symbol in the middle stage with any number of slips of 0 to 4. The number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol stops in the middle of the other symbol numbers. If it is determined in step S355 that the first BB winning flag is not set, the second sliding table for special small winning combination winning is set in step S357, and this process ends. Here, with the second sliding table for special small winning combination, if it is possible to establish the special small winning combination, the special small winning combination cannot be established with priority given to the special small winning combination. In the case, it is a sliding table for establishing the 4th BB prize. Specifically, in the special small winning combination winning second sliding table, the number of slips is set so that the "BAR" symbol stops in the middle stage for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. Further, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the "cherry" symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number capable of stopping the "cherry" symbol in the middle stage by any number of slips of 0 to 4. The number of slips is set so that the "BAR" symbol stops in the middle with respect to other symbol numbers. If it is determined in step S354 that the special small winning combination winning flag is not set, the small winning combination winning sliding table for establishing the small winning combination winning flag corresponding to the winning flag is set in step S358, and this process is performed. To finish.

If it is determined in step S353 that the small winning combination winning flag is not set, the process proceeds to step S359, and it is determined whether or not any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set. If any of the winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S360, the BB winning sliding table for establishing the BB winning corresponding to the set winning flag is set, and this process is completed. If the BB winning flag is not set, it means that no winning combination has been won. In such a case, the process proceeds to step S361, a sliding table for stopping the specific eye is set, and this process is completed. The specific roll means a stop roll in which the "7" symbol, the "replay" symbol, and the "BAR" symbol stop on the effective line in order from the left.

In this way, the slot machine 10 determines whether or not a player has won in the order of replay → small win → BB regardless of the game state, and sets the corresponding sliding table. Therefore, when either of the re-game winning flag and the BB winning flag are set together, the re-game winning that corresponds to the winning flag should be prioritized and established instead of the BB winning that corresponds to the winning flag. The sliding table will be set. Similarly, when either of the small winning combination winning flags and the BB winning flag are set, the winning flag and the corresponding small winning combination are prioritized and established instead of the winning flag and the corresponding BB winning. The sliding table will be set.

Here, the symbol arrangement of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R will be briefly described.

The "replay" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the distance between the symbol that reaches the lower row first and the symbol that arrives next is 4 or less. For example, the 5th "replay" symbol and the 9th "replay" symbol on the left reel 32L are arranged so that the intervals are 3 symbols, and the 15th "replay" symbol and 20 on the middle reel 32M. The number "replay" symbols are arranged so that the intervals are 4 symbols. As described above, the "replay" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. As described above, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R can be stopped after sliding the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R by a maximum of four symbols from the operated timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, by adopting such a symbol arrangement, the "replay" symbol can be stopped at an arbitrary position when the first replay prize is established, regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Can be done. For example, if the left stop switch 42 is operated when the 17th "replay" symbol of the left reel 32L reaches the lower stage, if the left reel 32L is stopped as it is, this "replay" symbol can be stopped at the lower stage. Yes, if you slide the left reel 32L by 3 symbols and then stop it, you can stop the 1st "replay" symbol in the upper row, and if you slide the left reel 32L by 4 symbols and then stop it, you can stop it. "Replay" symbol can be stopped in the middle.

In this slot machine 10, in addition to the "replay" symbol, the "7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol are also arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the distance between the same type symbols is 4 or less. There is. Further, the "bell" symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. Therefore, when any of the normal small role, the first re-game, the second re-game, the first BB, the second BB, the third BB, and the fourth BB is won, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at any timing. Even if it is done, it is possible to establish the corresponding prize. Further, in the case of a loss that has not won any of the winning combinations, the specific eyes can be stopped regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated.

On the other hand, only one "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M forming the special small winning combination is arranged at the 17th position, and the intervals between the same type symbols are arranged so as to be 4 symbols or less. Not. Therefore, for example, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the third "replay" symbol of the middle reel 32M has reached the lower stage, even if the middle reel 32M is slid by four symbols, the "cherry" symbol Cannot be stopped on the effective line. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the middle stop switch 43 is operated, a special small winning combination is won and a sliding table set so that the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M stops on the effective line is set. However, there are cases where the "cherry" symbol does not stop on the valid line and the special small winning combination is not established. Since the special small role winning flag is reset after the game is over, the middle stop switch 43 is set at the timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M cannot be stopped on the effective line in the situation where the special small role is won. If it is operated, a so-called omission will occur in which the winning combination and the corresponding winning combination are not established.

In addition to the "cherry" symbol, the middle reel 32M has a "bell" symbol that forms the first small winning combination and the third small winning combination, and a "watermelon" that forms the second small winning combination and the fourth small winning combination. The symbols are also arranged so that sections separated by 5 symbols or more are formed. Specifically, since the "bell" symbol is not arranged in the section from the 4th "bell" symbol to the 12th "bell" symbol, the distance between the "bell" symbols is 7 symbols. .. Further, since only one "watermelon" symbol is arranged at the 8th position, the "watermelon" symbols are not arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. Therefore, depending on the timing at which the middle stop switch 43 is operated, it may not be possible to establish the first small winning combination, for example, in the situation where the first small winning combination is won. However, in the middle reel 32M, the distance between the 4th "bell" symbol and the 8th "watermelon" symbol is 3 symbols, and the interval between the 8th "watermelon" symbol and the 12th "bell" symbol is also There are 3 symbols. Further, in the lottery table, all of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination are set as winning combinations for one index value IV. Therefore, when the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination are won, the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination are won regardless of the timing at which the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated. Any of the above can be established.

Next, the reel control process in step S210 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

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

In the rotation start process, it is confirmed whether or not a predetermined weight time (for example, 4.1 seconds) has elapsed from the time when the reel started rotating in the previous game, and if not, the weight time has elapsed. Wait until you do. When the weight time has elapsed, the weight time for the next game is reset, and the motor control initialization process for setting the rotation start information in the motor control storage area provided in the RAM 106 is performed. By performing this process, the stepping motor control process S106 of the timer interrupt process starts the stepping motor acceleration process, and the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R start rotating. Therefore, even if the player bets a specified number of medals and operates the start lever 41, the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R may not start rotating immediately. After that, it waits until each reel 32L, 32M, 32R rotates at a constant speed at a predetermined rotation speed, and ends the rotation start process. Further, when the rotation speed of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R becomes a constant speed, the CPU 102 can generate a stop command by lighting and displaying a lamp (not shown) of each of the stop switches 42 to 44. Is notified to the players and the like.

Following the rotation start process, step S402 performs a pre-stop process.

In the pre-stop processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 16, first, in step S501, it is determined whether or not any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated. If none of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated, it waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. If it is determined that any of the stop switches 42 to 44 has been operated, the process proceeds to step S502, and it is determined whether or not the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel has been operated, that is, whether or not a stop command has been generated. To do. If the stop command has not been generated, the process returns to step S501 and waits until any of the stop switches 42 to 44 is operated. When the stop command is generated, the process proceeds to step S503, and it is determined whether or not the stop command this time is the third stop command, that is, whether or not the stop switch is operated when only one reel is rotating. .. If the stop command this time is the third stop command, an affirmative determination is made in step S503, and the pre-stop process is terminated as it is. On the other hand, in the case of the first stop command generated when all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are rotating, or the second stop command generated when the two reels are rotating, the case is denied in step S503. Along with making a determination, the slide table first change process is performed in step S504, and the pre-stop process is completed. Here, the slide table first change process is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 before stopping the reel corresponding to the stop command. In the slide table first change process, for example, when the stop switches 43 and 44 other than the left stop switch 42 are operated and the first stop command is generated, the slide table is changed. When the sliding table for stopping a specific eye is stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106, the sliding table first change processing is terminated as it is without changing the sliding table.

Returning to the description of the reel control process, when the pre-stop process is completed in step S402, it means that the stop switch corresponding to the rotating reel is operated to advance the game, and the stop command is generated. In such a case, the stop control process shown in steps S403 to S409 is performed in order to stop the rotating reel.

That is, in step S403, the symbol number of the arrival symbol that has reached the lower stage at the timing when the stop switch is operated is confirmed. Specifically, the symbol number of the arrival symbol reaching the lower stage is confirmed by the number of excitation pulses output from the time when the detection signal of the reel index sensor is input. In the following step S404, the number of reels to be stopped this time is calculated from the data of the symbol number corresponding to the reached symbol in the slide table set in the slide table storage area 106b. After that, in step S405, the calculated number of slips is added to the symbol number of the reached symbol, and the symbol number of the stop symbol to be actually stopped is determined in the lower row. In step S406, it is determined whether or not the symbol number of the reel arrival symbol to be stopped this time and the symbol number of the stop symbol are equal, and if they are equal, the reel stop process for stopping the rotation of the reel is performed in step S407. Do. After that, in step S408, it is determined whether or not all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R have stopped. If all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are not stopped, the slide table second change process is performed in step S409, and the process returns to the pre-stop process in step S402. Here, the slide table second change process is a process of changing the slide table stored in the slide table storage area 106b of the RAM 106 after the reels are stopped. In the second slide table change process, the slide table is changed based on the set winning flag and the stop result of the stopped reel. For example, in a situation where only the special small winning combination winning flag is set, if the "BAR" symbol of the left reel 32L and the middle reel 32M is stopped in the middle stage, the sliding table is changed to avoid the establishment of the 4th BB prize. To do. When the sliding table for stopping a specific eye is stored in the sliding table storage area 106b of the RAM 106, the sliding table second change processing is terminated as it is without changing the sliding table.

On the other hand, when it is determined in step S408 that all reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped, the payout determination process is performed in step S410, and this process is terminated. The payout determination process is a process of setting the number of medals to be paid out on the condition that the combination of winning symbols is lined up on the valid line.

In the payout determination process, a combination of symbols formed on each effective line is derived from the symbol number of the stopped symbol stopped at the lower stage of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, and whether or not a prize is established on the effective line. To judge. If the winning is established, it is further determined whether or not the winning winning combination matches the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a. When the winning winning combination and the winning flag match, the winning winning combination and the number of payouts corresponding to the winning winning combination are set in the payout information storage area provided in the RAM 106. On the other hand, if the winning combination and the winning flag do not match, the slot machine 10 is put into an error state and an abnormality occurrence process for notifying the occurrence of an error is performed. Such an error state is maintained until the reset switch 72 is operated. When the payout determination is completed for all valid lines, the payout determination process is terminated.

Next, the medal payout process in step S211 will be outlined.

In the medal payout process, it is determined whether or not the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is 0. When the number of payouts is 0, it means that it is determined in the previous payout determination process that the winning prize to be paid out of the medal has not been established. In such a case, it is determined whether or not the first re-game prize or the second re-game prize has been established based on the winning combination set in the payout determination process. If none of the re-game prizes have been established, the medal payout process is terminated as it is, and if any of the re-game prizes has been established, the re-game setting process for changing the game state to the re-game state is performed. , End the medal payout process. In the start waiting process S204 described above, when it is determined that the current game state is the re-game state, the automatic input process is performed.

On the other hand, if the number of payouts set in the payout information storage area is not 0, the same number of medals as the number of payouts is paid out, and the medal payout process is completed. Regarding the payout of medals Specifically, if the count value of the credit counter has not reached the upper limit (the number of stored medals is 50), the number of payouts is added to the count value of the credit counter and the value after addition is added. It is displayed on the credit display unit 60. If the count value of the credit counter has reached the upper limit, or if the count value reaches the upper limit during the addition of the number of payouts, the rotating plate for medal payout is driven to eject medals from the hopper device 51. Pay out to the medal tray 50 via the exit 49. In the medal payout process, the number of payouts displayed on the payout number display unit 62 is also changed according to the payout of medals. When the current game state is a bonus state, the number of payouts is subtracted from the value of the remaining payout counter, which will be described later, and the number of remaining payouts displayed on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is subtracted. ..

The state transition process in step S212 will be described later, and the bonus state process in step S213 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

Prior to the explanation of the bonus state processing, the bonus state will be described. The bonus state is composed of a plurality of RB states. The RB state consists of 12 JAC games. The JAC game is a game in which the probability that any of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established is very high as compared with other gaming states such as the general gaming state. Then, if the winning is established 8 times during the JAC game, the RB state ends even before the JAC game is played 12 times. In addition, the bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number. Specifically, the large bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 200, and the small bonus state ends when the number of medals paid out reaches 100. In addition, when the number of medals paid out reaches a predetermined number in the middle of the RB state, not only the bonus state but also the RB state ends. This is a device for suppressing the player's gambling spirit and ensuring the soundness of the game by setting an upper limit on the number of medals paid out in the bonus state. Further, in the present embodiment, the combination of the symbols that shift to the RB state is not set, and the RB state is shifted immediately after the transition to the bonus state and immediately after the end of the RB state. Therefore, it can be said that the bonus state is a game in which the game continuously shifts to the RB state until a predetermined number of medals are paid out. By the way, the player can expect that the number of medals he owns will increase by about 157 when the game state shifts to the large bonus state, and when the game state shifts to the small bonus state, the medals he owns will increase. It can be expected that the number will increase by about 77.

By the way, in the bonus state processing, first, in step S601, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a large bonus state or a small bonus state. If it is not in the bonus state, the BB determination process shown in steps S602 to S608 is performed.

In the BB determination process, it is determined in step S602 whether or not any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set. If any of the BB winning flags is set, the process proceeds to step S603, and whether or not the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established is determined based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination process. judge. When the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established, the large bonus start process is executed in step S604 in order to shift the game state to the large bonus state. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared. After that, the large bonus setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the game state is set to the large bonus state. Further, a process of setting 200 in the remaining payout number counter for counting the number of remaining medals that can be paid out during the bonus state provided in the state information storage area 106c and displaying 200 on the remaining payout number display unit 61. I do. In the following step S605, the RB start process is performed. In the RB start process, the RB setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106, and the game state is set to the RB state. Further, 8 is set in the remaining payout winning counter for counting the number of winnings established under the RB state, and 12 is set in the remaining JAC game counter for counting the number of remaining games of the JAC game. The remaining payout winning counter and the remaining JAC winning counter are provided in the state information storage area 106c. Further, the determination of the current gaming state in step S601 or the like is executed based on whether or not the setting flag corresponding to the state information storage area 106c is set.

If it is determined in step S603 that neither the first BB prize nor the second BB prize has been established, the process proceeds to step S606, and the third BB prize or the third BB prize or the winning combination set in the previous payout determination process is used. It is determined whether or not the 4th BB prize has been established. When the third BB prize or the fourth BB prize is established, the small bonus start process is executed in step S607 in order to shift the game state to the small bonus state. Specifically, the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared. After that, the small bonus setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c, and the game state is set to the small bonus state. Further, 100 is set in the remaining payout number counter provided in the state information storage area 106c, and a process of displaying 100 on the remaining payout number display unit 61 is performed. Then, in step S605, the above-mentioned RB start process is performed.

When it is determined in step S602 that none of the BB winning flags are set, when the RB start process is performed in step S605, and in step S606, both the 3rd BB winning and the 4th BB winning are established. If it is determined that there is no status command, a status command is set in step S608, and this process ends. Here, the state command is a command transmitted to the display control device 81 in order to grasp the current gaming state. By receiving the state command, the display control device 81 executes drive control of the upper lamp 63 and the auxiliary display unit 65 in order to execute the auxiliary effect corresponding to each gaming state. More specifically, the process of step S608 will be described. In step S608, the state information storage area 106c is referred to, and the state command is set based on the setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c. That is, when a negative determination is made in step S602 or step S606, the state information storage area 106c is referred to, and a state command indicating the current gaming state is set. When the RB start process is performed in step S605, a state command indicating that the transferred bonus state and the current game is a game that has shifted to the bonus state is set.

If it is determined in step S601 that the current gaming state is a bonus state, RB state processing is performed in step S609.

In the RB state processing, as shown in the flowchart of FIG. 18, in step S701, it is determined whether or not the winning is established based on the winning winning combination set in the previous payout determination processing. If a prize is established, the value of the remaining payout prize counter is subtracted by 1 in step S702. After that, or when it is determined in step S701 that the winning is not established, one JAC game has been exhausted, so the value of the remaining JAC game counter is subtracted by 1 in step S703. Subsequently, in step S704, it is determined whether or not either the remaining payout winning counter or the remaining JAC game counter becomes 0. When any of them is 0, that is, when the prize is established 8 times or the JAC game is digested 12 times, it means that the end condition of the RB state is satisfied. And RB end processing that clears the value of the remaining JAC game counter is performed. In the following step S706, it is confirmed whether or not the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the bonus state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition of the bonus state is not satisfied. Therefore, the RB start process described above in step S707 is performed. At the same time, in step S708, a state command indicating the current gaming state is set, and this process ends.

When neither the value of the remaining payout winning counter and the remaining JAC game counter is 0 in step S704, that is, when the winning has not been established 8 times and the JAC game has not been digested 12 times, the process proceeds to step S709. , Check if the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0. If it is not 0, it means that the number of medals paid out during the bonus state has not reached the predetermined number and the end condition of the bonus state is not satisfied. Therefore, in step S708, the current gaming state is set. After setting the indicated status command, this process ends. On the other hand, when the count value of the remaining payout counter is 0, it means that the end condition of the bonus state is satisfied, so the bonus state end process shown in steps S710 to S715 is performed.

In the bonus state end process, first, in step S710, the above-mentioned RB end process is performed. After that, in step S711, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is a large bonus state. If it is in the large bonus state, the process proceeds to step S712, and the large bonus end process for appropriately clearing the large bonus setting flag and the values of various counters stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is performed. In step S713, the first transition process is performed in order to shift the gaming state to the first specific gaming state. Specifically, the process of setting the first setting flag in the state information storage area 106c is performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S708, a state command indicating that the player has transitioned to the first specific game state and that the bonus state has ended is set, and this process ends. If it is determined in step S711 that it is not in the large bonus state, it means that the current gaming state is in the small bonus state. Therefore, in step S714, a small bonus end process for appropriately clearing the small bonus setting flag and the values of various counters stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is performed. In step S715, a second transition process is performed in order to shift the gaming state to the second specific gaming state. Specifically, the process of setting the second setting flag in the state information storage area 106c is performed. After that, the process proceeds to step S708, a state command indicating that the state has shifted to the second specific game state and that the bonus state has ended is set, and this process ends.

As described above, in the present embodiment, when the large bonus state ends, the gaming state shifts to the first specific gaming state, and when the small bonus state ends, the gaming state changes to the second specific gaming state. It is designed to move to.

Here, the first specific gaming state will be described. In the first specific game state, the lottery table for the first specific game state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is executed using the lottery table. FIG. 19A is a lottery table for the first specific gaming state selected in the first specific gaming state of “setting 1”. The first specific game state lottery table is the same as the general game state lottery table except that the point value PV set to IV = 4 is different. That is, the probability of winning only the first re-game differs between the first specific game state and the general game state. In the general game state, the probability of winning only the first re-game is about 1/5.53 and the probability of losing is about 1/10900, whereas in the first specific game state, the first re-game The odds of winning only are about 1 / 9.39 (more specifically about 1 / 9.391), and the odds of losing are about 1 / 13.4 (more specifically about 1 / 13.43). Will be.

Next, the second specific gaming state will be described. In the second specific game state, the lottery table for the second specific game state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is executed using the lottery table. FIG. 19B is a lottery table for the second specific gaming state selected in the second specific gaming state of “setting 1”. The second specific game state lottery table is the same as the general game state lottery table except that the point value PV set to IV = 4 and IV = 5 is different. That is, the probability of winning only the first re-game and the probability of winning only the second re-game are different between the second specific game state and the general game state. In the general game state, the probability of winning only the first re-game is about 1/5.53, the probability of winning only the second re-game is 0, and the probability of losing is about 1/10900. On the other hand, in the second specific game state, the probability of winning only the first re-game is 0, and the probability of winning only the second re-game is about 1/9.39 (more specifically, about 9.391 minutes). 1) The probability of deviation is about 1 / 13.4 (more specifically, about 1 / 13.43).

In this way, in the slot machine 10, the winning probability of the winning combination is changed and the gaming state is changed by changing the lottery table used when determining the winning or not of the winning combination. In addition, the slot machine 10 performs a unique process in the first specific gaming state. Therefore, in the following, the state transition process in step S212 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG.

First, in step S801, it is determined whether or not the current gaming state is in the bonus state, and if the current gaming state is in the bonus state, this process is terminated as it is. If the current gaming state is not the bonus state, step S802 determines whether or not the current gaming state is the first specific gaming state. Then, when the current gaming state is the first specific gaming state, the processing is terminated after performing the first specific gaming state processing shown in steps S803 to S808.

In the first specific game state processing, it is determined in step S803 whether or not any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is set. If none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is set, the process proceeds to step S804, and it is determined whether or not the first re-game winning is established. When the first re-game winning is established, the general transition process is performed in step S805 to shift the game state to the general game state, and this process is terminated. Specifically, the first setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the general setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state as the general gaming state. Further, 1200 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games provided in the state information storage area 106c.

If it is determined in step S804 that the first replay winning is not established, the process proceeds to step S806 to determine whether or not the special small winning combination is established. If the special small winning combination winning is not established, it is further determined in step S807 whether or not some winning flag such as the normal small winning combination winning flag is set. If the special small winning combination is established, or if none of the winning flags are set, the first setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared in step S808, and step S809 is performed. The second migration process described above is performed in the above section, and this process is completed. As a result, if the special small winning combination is established, or if neither combination is won, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. By the way, if any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, a negative judgment is made in step S803. Therefore, if no winning combination is won, the 1st BB winning flag to the 1st BB winning flag are not won. This is the case when none of the 4BB winning flags have been carried over to the lottery for the role.

If it is determined in step S803 that any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is set, or if it is determined in step S807 that some winning flag is set, this process is performed as it is. finish.

In this way, when the game state is the first specific game state, the game state shifts to the general game state and the BB is won when the first re-game prize is established in the situation where the BB is not won. If the special small winning combination is established in a situation where the special small winning combination is not established, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state, and if neither combination is won, the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state.

If it is determined in step S802 that the current gaming state is not the first specific gaming state, the process proceeds to step S810 to determine whether or not the current gaming state is the general gaming state. If the current gaming state is not the general gaming state, this process is terminated as it is. When the current gaming state is the general gaming state, the value of the remaining game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S811, and it is determined in step S812 whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, this process is terminated as it is, and if the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the game state is shifted to the third specific game state in step S813. The third migration process is performed, and this process is terminated. Specifically, as the third transition process, the general setting flag stored in the state information storage area 106c of the RAM 106 is cleared, and the third setting flag is set in the state information storage area 106c to set the gaming state to the third. Set to a specific game state.

In this way, when the game is played 1200 times under the general gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the third specific gaming state. In the third specific game state, the lottery table for the third specific game state is selected in step S302 (see FIG. 12) of the lottery process, and the winning / failing determination of the winning combination is executed using the lottery table. FIG. 21 is a lottery table for the third specific gaming state selected in the third specific gaming state of “setting 1”. The third specific game state lottery table is the same as the general game state lottery table except that the point value PV set to IV = 4 is different. That is, the probability of winning only the first re-game differs between the third specific game state and the general game state. In the general game state, the probability of winning only the first re-game is about 1/5.53 and the probability of losing is about 1/10900, whereas in the third specific game state, the first re-game The odds of winning only are about 1 / 9.39 (more specifically about 1 / 9.389), and the odds of losing are about 1 / 13.4 (more specifically about 1 / 13.44). Will be.

Here, the relationship between the lottery result of the winning combination in one game and the winning mode to be established will be described.

First, a case where none of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over will be described.

If a winner is won when IV = 1, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which only the normal small winning combination winning flag is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for winning a small winning combination is usually set to establish a small winning combination. In such a case, the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. ing. Therefore, the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

If the winning flag is won when IV = 2, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small winning combination winning flag, the second small winning combination winning flag, the third small winning combination winning flag, and the fourth small winning combination winning flag. , Is stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for winning a small winning combination for establishing the first small winning combination winning to the fourth small winning combination winning is set. In such a case, the "bell" symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and the distance between the middle reels 32M is 4 or less. Since the "bell" symbol and the "watermelon" symbol are arranged, any one of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

If a winner is won when IV = 3, only the special small winning combination winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a special small winning combination winning sliding table for establishing the special small winning combination winning is set. However, on the middle reel 32M, the "cherry" symbol, which is a special small role symbol, is arranged only at the 17th position. Therefore, depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43, the special small winning combination may or may not be established. Specifically, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the 13th "7" symbol to the 17th "cherry" symbol reaches the middle stage, a special small winning combination prize is established and another symbol is established. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the symbol of the number reaches the middle stage, the special small winning combination prize is not established.

If a winner is won when IV = 4, only the first re-game winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for replay winning is set for establishing the first replay winning. In such a case, since the "replay" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, the first is irrespective of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Re-game prize is established.

If a winner is won when IV = 5, only the second re-game winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for replay winning is set to establish the second replay winning. In such a case, the "bell" symbols are arranged on the left reel 32L so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and the "replay" symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M and the right reel 32R so that the symbols of the same type are of the same type. Since the intervals are arranged so as to be 4 symbols or less, the second re-game winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

If a winner is won when IV = 6, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for BB winning for establishing the first BB winning or the second BB winning is set. In such a case, since the "7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set. Regardless of this, the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established.

If a winner is won when IV = 7, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the third BB winning flag and the fourth BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for BB winning for establishing the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is set. In such a case, since the "7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, 32R so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 is set. Regardless of this, the 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize is established.

If a winner is won when IV = 8, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the normal small winning combination winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for winning a small winning combination is usually set to establish a small winning combination. Usually, the small winning combination can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, by setting the sliding table for the small winning combination, the small winning combination is usually established with priority over the first BB winning and the second BB winning.

The case of winning when IV = 9 is the same as the case of winning when IV = 8, except that the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is different. That is, the normal small winning combination prize is established with priority over the third BB prize and the fourth BB prize.

If a winner is won when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for replay winning is set for establishing the first replay winning. The first re-game prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, by setting the slide table for the re-game prize, the first re-game prize is established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

The case of winning when IV = 11 is the same as the case of winning when IV = 10, except that the BB winning flag stored in the winning flag storage area 106a is different. That is, the first re-game prize is established with priority over the third BB prize and the fourth BB prize.

If no winning is achieved in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, if the lottery result of the winning combination is not obtained, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a situation where none of the winning flags are stored. Then, in the slide table setting process, a slide table for stopping a specific eye is set. Here, the "7" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "replay" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "BAR" symbol on the right reel 32R are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. ing. Therefore, although the winning is not established, the specific eye stops on the effective line regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44.

As described above, if the winner is won when IV = 8 to 11, the winning BB prize is not established and the BB winning flag is carried over. Therefore, in the following, the case where any one of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over will be described as an example of the case where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are carried over.

If a winner is won when IV = 1, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the normal small winning combination winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 8. For this reason, the small winning combination prize is usually established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If the winning flag is won when IV = 2, the winning flag storage area 106a includes the first small winning combination winning flag, the second small winning combination winning flag, the third small winning combination winning flag, and the fourth small winning combination winning flag. , The first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for winning a small winning combination for establishing the first small winning combination winning to the fourth small winning combination winning is set. As a result, any one of the 1st small winning combination to the 4th small winning combination is established with priority over the 1st BB winning and the 2nd BB winning.

If a winner is won when IV = 3, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the special small winning combination winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, the first sliding table for special small winning combination winning is set for establishing the special small winning combination winning. Here, in the special small winning combination winning first sliding table, the number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol stops in the middle stage for each symbol number of the left reel 32L and the right reel 32R. Further, for the middle reel 32M, the number of slips is such that the "cherry" symbol stops in the middle stage with respect to the symbol number capable of stopping the "cherry" symbol in the middle stage with any number of slips of 0 to 4. The number of slips is set so that the "7" symbol stops in the middle of the other symbol numbers. Therefore, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing when the special small winning combination cannot be established, the "7" symbol of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R stops in the middle stage, and on the middle line L2. The first BB prize is established. That is, when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the special small winning combination can be established, the special small winning combination is established with priority over the first BB winning and the second BB winning, and the special small winning combination is awarded. If the middle stop switch 43 is operated at a timing that cannot be established, the first BB prize is established.

If a winner is won when IV = 4, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 10. Therefore, the first re-game prize is established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If a winner is won when IV = 5, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the second re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. Then, in the sliding table setting process, a sliding table for replay winning is set to establish the second replay winning. As a result, the second re-game prize is established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If a winner is won when IV = 6, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 6. Therefore, the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established.

When the winning flag is won when IV = 7, the winning flag storage area 106a is not the situation where the 3rd BB winning flag and the 4th BB winning flag are stored, but the situation where the 1st BB winning flag and the 2nd BB winning flag are stored. Will be. This is because the BB winning flag is not newly set when the BB winning flag is carried over. Therefore, the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established.

If a winner is won when IV = 8, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the normal small winning combination winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 8. For this reason, the small winning combination prize is usually established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If the winning flag is won when IV = 9, the winning flag storage area 106a is not in a situation where the normal small winning combination winning flag, the 3rd BB winning flag, and the 4th BB winning flag are stored, but the normal small winning combination winning. The flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 8. For this reason, the small winning combination prize is usually established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If a winner is won when IV = 10, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a state in which the first re-game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 10. Therefore, the first re-game prize is established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If a winner is won when IV = 11, the winning flag storage area 106a is not in a situation where the first re-game winning flag, the third BB winning flag, and the fourth BB winning flag are stored, but the first re-game. The game winning flag, the first BB winning flag, and the second BB winning flag are stored. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 10. Therefore, the first re-game prize is established with priority over the first BB prize and the second BB prize.

If no winning is achieved in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, if the lottery result of the winning combination is not obtained, the winning flag storage area 106a is in a situation where the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are stored. .. This is the same as the case where the BB winning flag is not carried over and the winning is achieved when IV = 6. Therefore, the first BB prize or the second BB prize is established. That is, if the winning combination is not won in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the same event as when the BB is won in the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over occurs.

Next, the gaming state in the slot machine 10 will be described.

In the first specific game state, the winning combination is drawn using the lottery table for the first specific game state (see FIG. 19A).

The winning probability and winning probability of each role are as follows. Since the normal small role is won when IV = 1, 8 and 9, the winning probability of the normal small role is about 1 / 1.34. Further, when the normal small winning combination is won, the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, the probability of winning the normal small winning combination is about the same as the winning probability of the normal small winning combination. It will be 1/34. Since the 1st to 4th small wins are won when IV = 2, the winning probability of the 1st to 4th small wins is about 1 / 25.7. .. In addition, when the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination are won, any of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, so that the first small winning combination is established. The probability that any of the winning combination to the 4th small winning combination will be established is about 1 / 25.7, which is the same as the winning probability of the 1st small winning combination to the 4th small winning combination. Since the first re-game is won when IV = 4, 10 and 11, the winning probability of the first re-game is about 1 / 7.30. Further, when the first re-game is won, the first re-game prize is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, so the probability that the first re-game prize is established is the winning of the first re-game. It is about 1 / 7.30, which is the same as the probability. Since the special small role is won when IV = 3, the winning probability of the special small role is about 1/65500. When the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination is established only when the middle stop switch 43 is operated at the timing when the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage. The "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M can be stopped in the middle stage when the middle stop switch 43 is operated while the symbols 13 to 17 of the middle reel 32M have reached the middle stage. Since 21 symbols are arranged on the middle reel 32M, if the middle stop switch 43 is operated at random timing, the probability that the "cherry" symbol of the middle reel 32M will stop in the middle stage is 4.2 minutes. It becomes 1. Therefore, the probability of winning the special small winning combination is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the winning probability of the special small winning combination by the probability that the medium stop switch 43 is operated at the above timing, which is about 275,000 minutes different from the winning probability of the special small winning combination. It becomes 1 of.

Since the first BB and the second BB are won when IV = 6, 8 and 10, the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB is about 1/552. In the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the first BB winning or the second BB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 only when the winning is achieved when IV = 6. Therefore, the probability that the first BB prize or the second BB prize will be established is about 1/405, which is different from the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB. In the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, when IV = 3 and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the special small winning combination cannot be established, and when IV = 6 and 7. The first BB prize or the second BB prize is established depending on whether the player wins the prize or loses the prize. Therefore, the probability that the first BB prize or the second BB prize will be established is about 1 / 13.0, which is different from the winning probability of the first BB and the second BB.

Since the 3rd BB and the 4th BB are won when IV = 7, 9 and 11, the winning probability of the 3rd BB and the 4th BB is about 1 / 49.7. In the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the third BB winning or the fourth BB winning is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 only when the winning is achieved when IV = 7. Therefore, the probability that the 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize will be established is about 1/3640, which is different from the winning probability of the 3rd BB and the 4th BB. In the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, when IV = 3 and the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the special small winning combination cannot be established, and when IV = 6 and 7. The 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, depending on whether the player wins the prize or loses the prize. Therefore, the probability that the 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize will be established is about 1 / 13.0, which is different from the winning probability of the 3rd BB and the 4th BB.

In addition, the probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning in any role is about 1 in 1.08, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 13.4. is there. If the BB winning flag is not carried over, there will be no omissions except when winning a special small role, so the probability that some prize will be established is about 1 in 1.08, and the probability that the prize will not be established is about 13. It becomes a quarter. If the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning will be established if the flag is missed, and the special small winning combination or BB winning will be established if the special small winning combination is won. It will be.

As described above, in the first specific game state, the probability of winning some role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability of winning any prize is higher than the probability of not winning any prize. Therefore, the player can play the game under the first specific game state while receiving some privilege.

When neither the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the correspondence between the lottery result of the winning combination and the transition of the gaming state is as follows. If the player wins when IV = 3 and operates the stop switches 42 to 44 at a timing when the special small winning combination can be established, the special small winning combination is established and the gaming state is the second specific gaming state. Move to. If the player wins when IV = 4, the first re-game prize is established and the game state shifts to the general game state. If the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7, the BB prize is established and the game state shifts to the bonus state. If the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order, the specific eye stops on the valid line and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state. If the player wins when IV = 8 or IV = 9, the normal small role prize is established instead of the BB prize, and the BB winning flag is carried over without shifting to the bonus state. If the player wins when IV = 10 or IV = 11, the first re-game prize is established instead of the BB prize, and the BB winning flag is carried over without shifting to the bonus state.

Here, the probability of winning when IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the probability of winning when IV = 4 is about 1/9.39, and IV = 6 or IV = 7 In this case, the probability of winning is about 1 in 364, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 13.4. Therefore, if none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364, and the probability of about 13.4 is about 1. The gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state, and the game state shifts to the general gaming state with a probability of about 1/9.39. If the player wins when IV = 10 or IV = 11, the first re-game winning prize is established, but the game state does not shift to the general game state. This is because when the BB winning flag is stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, a negative determination is made in step S803 of the state transition processing, and the general transition processing is not performed (see FIG. 20).

When any of the first BB winning flag to the fourth BB winning flag is carried over, in the state transition process, a negative determination is made in step S803, and the state transition process ends as it is. Therefore, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state does not shift to the general gaming state or the second specific gaming state, and the gaming state is established when the BB prize is established. Shifts to the bonus state. Here, if any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 will be won at the time of IV = 3 and the special small winning combination cannot be established. The BB prize is established when the operation is performed, when the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7, and when the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order. The winning probability of IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the winning probability of IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability of IV = 7 is about 1/3640, and the probability of losing is about 13.4 minutes. It is 1. Therefore, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning is established with a probability of about 1 / 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

In the second specific game state, the winning combination is drawn using the second specific game state lottery table (see FIG. 19B).

In the second specific game state lottery table, the point value PV of IV = 4 and the point value PV of IV = 5 of the lottery table for the first specific game state are exchanged. Therefore, as in the first specific gaming state, the probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning in any role is about 1/1.08, and the probability of losing is , About 13.4. If the BB winning flag is not carried over, there will be no omissions except when winning a special small role, so the probability that some prize will be established is about 1 in 1.08, and the probability that the prize will not be established is about 13. It becomes a quarter. If the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning will be established if it is missed, and if the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination or BB winning will be established. Become.

As described above, in the second specific game state, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability of winning some prize is higher than the probability of not winning any prize. Therefore, the player can play the game under the second specific game state while receiving some privilege.

In the second specific gaming state, the gaming state shifts only when the BB prize is established. Specifically, when the BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state.

If none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, a BB prize will be established if the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. Therefore, if none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

When any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the player wins at IV = 3 and the special small winning combination cannot be established. The BB prize is established depending on the case, the case where the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7, and the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order. The winning probability of IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the winning probability of IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability of IV = 7 is about 1/3640, and the probability of losing is about 13.4. Is. Therefore, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning is established with a probability of about 1 / 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

In the third specific game state, the winning combination is drawn using the third specific game state lottery table (see FIG. 21).

The lottery table for the third specific game state differs from the lottery table for the first specific game state only in the point value PV of IV = 4. The probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning in any role is about 1 in 1.08, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 13.4. If the BB winning flag is not carried over, there will be no omissions except when winning a special small role, so the probability that some prize will be established is about 1 in 1.08, and the probability that the prize will not be established is about 13. It becomes a quarter. If the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning will be established if it is missed, and if the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination or BB winning will be established. Become.

As described above, in the third specific game state, the probability of winning some role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability of winning any prize is higher than the probability of not winning any prize. Therefore, the player can play the game under the third specific game state while receiving some privilege.

In the third specific gaming state, the gaming state shifts only when the BB prize is established. Specifically, when the BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state.

If none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, a BB prize will be established if the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. Therefore, if none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

When any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the player wins at IV = 3 and the special small winning combination cannot be established. The BB prize is established depending on the case, the case where the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7, and the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order. The winning probability of IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the winning probability of IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability of IV = 7 is about 1/3640, and the probability of losing is about 13.4. Is. Therefore, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning is established with a probability of about 1 / 13.0, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

In the general game state, the winning combination is drawn using the general game state lottery table (see FIG. 13).

The lottery table for the general gaming state differs from the lottery table for the first specific gaming state only in the point value PV of IV = 4. The probability of winning in any of IV = 1 to 11, that is, the probability of winning in any role is about 1/1.00, and the probability of losing is about 1 in 10900. If the BB winning flag is not carried over, there will be no omissions except when winning a special small role, so the probability that some prize will be established is about 1/1.00, and the probability that the prize will not be established is about 10900. It will be one-third. If the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning will be established if it is missed, and if the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination or BB winning will be established. Become.

As described above, in the general game state, the probability of winning some role is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability of winning any prize is higher than the probability of not winning any prize. Therefore, the player can play the game under the general gaming state while receiving some privilege.

In the general game state, the game state shifts between the case where the BB prize is established and the case where the game is played 1200 times under the general game state. Specifically, when the BB prize is established, the game state shifts to the bonus state, and when the game is played 1200 times under the general game state, the game state shifts to the third specific game state.

If none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, a BB prize will be established if the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7. The probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364. Therefore, if none of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the gaming state shifts to the bonus state with a probability of about 1/364.

When any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated at the timing when the player wins at IV = 3 and the special small winning combination cannot be established. The BB prize is established depending on the case, the case where the player wins when IV = 6 or IV = 7, and the case where the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order. The winning probability of IV = 3 is about 1/65500, the winning probability of IV = 6 is about 1/405, the winning probability of IV = 7 is about 1/3640, and the probability of losing is about 1/10900. .. Therefore, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning is established with a probability of about 1/350, and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state.

Here, the probability of winning when IV = 6 or IV = 7 is about 1/364 regardless of the gaming state, and the probability of winning when IV = 8 to 11 is regardless of the gaming state. It is about 1 / 5.04. Therefore, in the slot machine 10, when any one of the first BB to the fourth BB is won, the BB winning flag is carried over more often than the BB winning is established in the winning game. When the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB prize is established with a probability of about 1 / 13.0 in the first specific game state to the third specific game state, and about 1/350 in the general game state. BB prize is established with probability. That is, in the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state, it can be expected that the BB prize will be established with a higher probability than in the general gaming state.

Next, the degree of advantage of the player in the general gaming state, the first specific gaming state, the second specific gaming state, and the third specific gaming state, and more specifically, the expected value of medal payout in each gaming state will be described. If the first re-game prize or the second re-game prize is established, the game of the next game can be performed without inserting a medal, so that the first re-game prize or the second re-game prize is won. It is considered that three medals will be paid out when the above is established.

First, the degree of advantage of the player in the general gaming state will be described.

The probability of winning in any of IV = 1, 8 and 9 is about 1 / 1.34, and in such a case, a small winning combination is usually established and one medal is paid out. The probability of winning at IV = 2 is about 1 in 25.7, and in such a case, one of the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination is established and 13 medals are paid out. The probability of winning at IV = 3 is about 1/65500, and if a special small role prize is established, 15 medals will be paid out. The probability of winning in any of IV = 4, 10 and 11 is about 1 / 4.73, and in such a case, the first re-game prize is established and three medals are paid out. The probability of winning in any of IV = 6 and 7 is about 1/364, and in such a case, one of the 1st BB prize to the 4th BB prize is established and the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. The medal payout is 0. The expected value of medal payout per game under the general gaming state is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the number of medal payouts corresponding to each of the above winning probabilities and adding these multiplication results, and becomes about 1.89. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 62.9% in the general game state, and every time the player owns one game. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.11.

The first specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning is different at IV = 4. The expected value of medal payout per game under the first specific gaming state is about 1.66 when the above calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 55.4% in the first specific game state, and one game is owned by the player. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.34 each time.

The second specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning is different between IV = 4 and IV = 5. The probability of winning at IV = 5 is about 1 / 9.39, and in such a case, the second re-game prize is established and three medals are paid out. The expected value of medal payout per game under the second specific game state is about 1.66 when the above calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 55.4% in the second specific game state, and one game is owned by the player. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.34 each time.

The third specific gaming state is the same as the general gaming state except that the probability of winning is different at IV = 4. The expected value of medal payout per game under the third specific game state is about 1.66 when the above calculation is performed. Since three medals are required to play one game, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is about 55.4% in the third specific game state, and one game is owned by the player. It is expected that the number of medals will decrease by about 1.34 each time.

In this way, if the establishment of the BB prize is not taken into consideration, the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets is less than 100% in any game state, and the number of medals owned by the player decreases with each game played. Expected to do. Further, in each specific game state, a decrease of about 1.34 medals is expected for each game played, while in a general game state, a decrease of about 1.11 medals is expected for each game played. That is, the reduction of medals is smaller in the general game state than in each specific game state. This means that the probability of winning any prize other than the BB prize in each specific game state (that is, the probability of winning at IV = 1 to 5, 8 to 11) is about 1 / 1.08 (more specifically, 1. This is because the probability in the general gaming state is as high as about 1/1.00 (more specifically, 1/1.002), while it is 1/083).

Next, the expected value of medal payout considering the medal payout accompanying the transition to the bonus state will be described. As described above, in the slot machine 10, when any one of the first BB to the fourth BB is won, the BB winning flag is often carried over rather than the BB winning being established in the winning game. Then, in the general gaming state, some prize other than the BB prize is established at about 1/1.00, and in each specific game state, some prize other than the BB prize is established at about 1/1.08. Therefore, in the general game state and each specific game state, the game is played in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, rather than the game is played in the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over. ..

If the 1st BB prize or the 2nd BB prize is established, the number of medals owned by the player will increase by about 157 under the large bonus state, so 160 medals will be established when the 1st BB prize or the 2nd BB prize is established. It is considered that medals are paid out (that is, the value obtained by adding the number of bets 3 of the BB winning game to the increased number of medals 157). Similarly, if the 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize is established, the number of medals owned by the player increases by about 77 under the small bonus state. Therefore, when the 3rd BB prize or the 4th BB prize is established, 80 It is considered that the number of medals (that is, the value obtained by adding the number of bets 3 of the BB winning game to the number of medals increased to 77) is paid out.

First, the number of medals to be paid out in a game in which a BB prize is established will be explained. The probability of winning the 1st BB and the 2nd BB (probability of winning at IV = 6, 8 and 10), which shifts to the large bonus state when the prize is established, is about 1/552 regardless of the gaming state. , The probability of winning the 3rd BB and the 4th BB (probability of winning at IV = 7, 9 and 11), which shifts to the small bonus state when the prize is established, is about 1 / 49.7 regardless of the gaming state. is there. Further, when the 1st BB winning flag and the 2nd BB winning flag are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, the 3rd BB winning flag and the 4th BB winning flag are not set, and the 3rd BB winning flag and the 4th BB winning flag are won. When the flag is stored in the flag storage area 106a, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are not set. As described above, when the BB winning flag is set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the ratio of the BB winning flag being the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag is 90%, and the BB winning flag is the third BB winning. The ratio of the flag and the 4th BB winning flag is 10%. Therefore, the number of medals to be paid out in a game in which a BB prize is established is 152 (= 160 × 0.9 + 80 × 0.1).

By the way, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB prize is established with a probability of about 1 / 13.0 in the first specific game state to the third specific game state, and about 1/350 in the general game state. BB prize is established with probability. Since the expected value of the medal payout associated with the establishment of the BB prize per game is equal to the value obtained by multiplying the above probability by 152, the expected value under the general gaming state is about 0.434, and under each specific gaming state. The expected value is about 11.3 sheets. Therefore, the expected value of the medal payout in consideration of the medal payout accompanying the transition to the bonus state is about 2.32 in the general gaming state, and about 13.0 in each specific gaming state. Therefore, when the general gaming state and each specific gaming state are compared, the degree of advantage of the player is greater in each specific gaming state.

Next, the state command processing performed by the display control device 81 will be described with reference to the flowchart of FIG. The state command process is a process performed when a state command is received from the main control unit 101.

In the state command processing, it is determined in step S901 whether or not a state command indicating that the bonus state has ended has been received. When the state command indicating that the bonus state has ended is received, the process proceeds to step S902, and it is determined whether or not the finished bonus state is the large bonus state. In the case of a large bonus state, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the first specific gaming state. In such a case, the present process is terminated after the challenge effect start process is performed in step S903. In the challenge effect start process, the challenge effect flag for performing the challenge effect is set in the RAM of the display control device 81, and 50 is set in the remaining game number counter for counting the number of games provided in the RAM. By performing such processing, the challenge effect is started on the auxiliary display unit 65. On the other hand, if it is not in the large bonus state, it means that the gaming state has shifted to the second specific gaming state. In such a case, this process ends after the continuous effect start process is performed in step S904. In the continuous effect start process, the continuous effect flag for performing the continuous effect is set in the RAM of the display control device 81. By performing such processing, the continuous effect is started on the auxiliary display unit 65. By the way, when the challenge production is started, the characters "Continuous challenge in progress" and the number of BB prizes established during the series of challenge production and the continuous production are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, and the continuous production is displayed. When started, the characters "Next BB is being confirmed" and the number of BB prizes established during the series of challenge productions and continuous productions are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65.

If the state command indicating that the bonus state has ended has not been received in step S901, that is, if a state command indicating other than the end of the bonus state has been received, the process proceeds to step S905, and the display control device 81 It is determined whether or not the challenge effect flag is set in the RAM. When the challenge effect flag is set, the value of the remaining game number counter is subtracted by 1 in step S906, and it is determined in step S907 whether or not the value of the remaining game number counter is 0. If the value of the remaining game number counter is 0, the challenge effect flag is cleared and this process ends. If the value of the remaining game number counter is not 0, the process proceeds to step S909, and it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the bonus state has been started has been received. When a state command other than the state command is received, this process is terminated as it is, and when the state command is received, the value of the remaining game number counter is set to 0 in step S910, and step S908 is performed. Clear the challenge production flag and end this process.

If it is determined in step S905 that the challenge effect flag is not set, it is determined in step S911 whether or not the continuation effect flag is set. If the continuation effect flag is set, the process proceeds to step S912, and it is determined whether or not a state command indicating that the bonus state has been started has been received. When the state command is received, the continuation effect flag is cleared in step S913, and this process ends. On the other hand, if the continuation effect flag is not set, or if a state command indicating other than the start of the bonus state is received, this process is terminated as it is.

By performing such state command processing, when the large bonus state ends and the game state shifts to the first specific game state, a challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played or the game state shifts to the bonus state. It will be done. Further, when the small bonus state ends and the gaming state shifts to the second specific gaming state, the continuous effect is performed until the gaming state shifts to the bonus state. Here, since the challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played or the state shifts to the bonus state, if the game state shifts to the general game state or the second specific game state before the 50 games are played. Even so, the challenge production will be continued without suggesting the transition of these gaming states.

By the way, for example, in the 13th game after the end of the large bonus state, the 3rd BB prize is established and the game state shifts to the small bonus state, and in the 7th game after the end of the small bonus state, the 1st BB prize is established and the large bonus. When the state is changed and the BB prize is not established between the end of the large bonus state and 50 games, the auxiliary display unit 65 performs the following auxiliary effect. First, from the end of the large bonus state to the 13th game, the characters "Continuously challenging" and "BB Renso 1 time" are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. Then, from the end of the small bonus state to the seventh game, the characters "Next time BB is being confirmed" and the characters "BB Renso 2 times" are displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65. After that, from the end of the big bonus state to the 50th game, the characters "Continuous challenge" and "BB Renso 3 times" are displayed on the auxiliary display 65 to start the 51st game. The display ends when a medal is bet.

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

If either of the re-game winning flags and the BB winning flag are set, the sliding table is set so that the winning flag and the corresponding re-game winning are prioritized instead of the winning flag and the corresponding BB winning. If either of the small winning combination winning flags and the BB winning flag are set together, the winning flag and the corresponding small winning combination will be prioritized and established instead of the winning flag and the corresponding BB winning. The structure is such that a sliding table is set. With such a configuration, even if a small role prize or a re-game prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning any of the first BB to the fourth BB, and the player can win the BB. It is possible to have expectations.

In conventional slot machines, the odds of winning a winning combination are generally higher than the odds of winning, and as a result, the chances of not being awarded are higher than the chances of being granted. It is common that there are many. For this reason, in order to prevent the game from becoming monotonous when the privilege is not given, a slot machine has been proposed in which the stop rolls that can be visually recognized from the display window when the privilege is not given are diversified.
However, in such a configuration, the amount of stop control data used when stopping each reel becomes large, and there is a concern that the storage capacity may increase.
Therefore, in the slot machine 10, in each game state, the probability of winning a certain combination is higher than the probability of losing the lottery result of the combination. With such a configuration, it is possible to carry over the BB winning flag while controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to establish a winning other than the BB winning.

In each game state, the probability of winning a BB prize changes by changing the probability of losing. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the timing of establishment of the BB prize from becoming monotonous.

Here, in the slot machine 10, as the result of the lottery of the winning combination, there are a result that both the BB and the normal small winning combination are won, and a result that both the BB and the first replay are won. The normal small role is the role with the highest winning probability among the roles other than the BB, and the first replay is the role with the highest winning probability next to the normal small role. Further, the normal small winning combination winning and the first re-game winning are established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44 when the corresponding winning flags are set. In other words, if the game is played repeatedly, the normal small winning combination prize and the first re-game winning will be established with a high probability, and even if any of these winnings is established, the BB is won. there is a possibility. Therefore, it is possible to have the expectation that the BB has been won in each game, and it is possible to suppress the monotonousness of the repeated games. Furthermore, if a small winning combination is established, one medal is paid out, and if the first re-gaming prize is established, the privilege of re-gaming is given. With such a configuration, it is possible to raise expectations for BB winning while giving some benefits in repeated games, and it is possible to drive the player's willingness to play.

Normally, when a small winning combination is established, one medal is paid out. With such a configuration, for example, even when the winning probability of each winning combination is set so that the expected value of medal payout in the general gaming state is less than 100%, the winning probability of the normal small winning combination is made as high as possible. It becomes possible to set. As a result, it is possible to generate many opportunities for the normal small winning combination to be established, and it is possible to maintain the expectation for winning the BB.

Here, in a configuration provided with a lottery table in which both BB and other roles have a chance to win, the BB winning probability is equal to that of the lottery table, and when the BB is won, the other role is not won. Compared to the configuration provided with a lottery table, the expectation for BB winning when the prize is not established will be diminished. Then, as a method of resolving such a concern, in order to diversify the stop result when the winning is not established, for example, prepare a plurality of slide tables to be used in the case of a loss, and stop the reel that stopped earlier. A method of appropriately changing the sliding table by lottery or the like can be considered. However, in such a configuration, there is a concern about a new problem that the amount of data related to reel stop control increases. On the other hand, in this slot machine 10, even if the stop result when the prize is not established is not diversified, the normal small role prize and the first re-game prize, which may be won by the BB, are established with a high probability, so that the BB is established. You can maintain your expectations for winning. Therefore, it is possible to suppress an increase in the amount of data related to stop control.

As the situation where one of the BB winning flags is set, in addition to the situation where only the BB winning flag is set, the situation where the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, the BB winning flag and the first replay There is a situation where the winning flag is set and there is a configuration. That is, there is a possibility that the BB winning flag is set in the game in both the case where the normal small winning combination winning is established and the case where the first re-game winning is established. With such a configuration, it is possible to diversify the stop rolls in the game in which one of the BBs is won.

On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, the "7" symbol and the "BAR" symbol forming each BB prize were arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type was 4 or less. With such a configuration, when any of the 1st BB winning flag to the 4th BB winning flag is set, by setting the BB winning sliding table, it corresponds regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It is possible to establish a BB prize. Therefore, if the lottery of the winning combination is missed in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be surely established in the game.

On the left reel 32L, a "BAR" symbol that normally forms a small winning combination is arranged so that the distance between symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and on the middle reel 32M, a normal small winning combination is formed. "7" symbols are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and the "replay" symbol that normally forms a small winning combination is placed on the right reel 32R, and the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. It was arranged so as to be. With such a configuration, when the normal small winning combination winning flag is set, the normal small winning combination winning is established by setting the normal small winning combination winning slide table regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes possible. Further, when both the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, the normal small winning combination winning can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, as a result of controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to prioritize the normal small winning combination prize over the BB winning, the BB winning and the normal small winning combination winning Neither is established, and it is possible to avoid the player suffering a disadvantage.

On each reel 32L, 32M, 32R, "replay" symbols forming the first re-game winning prize are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. Further, on the left reel 32L, "bell" symbols forming the second re-game winning prize are arranged so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less. With such a configuration, when the first re-game winning flag or the second re-game winning flag is set, the re-game winning sliding table can be set regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It becomes possible to establish the corresponding re-game prize. Further, when both the BB winning flag and the re-game winning flag are set, the re-game winning can be established with priority over the BB winning. Therefore, in the situation where the BB winning flag is carried over, both the BB winning and the re-gaming winning are as a result of controlling the stop of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R in order to give priority to the re-gaming winning over the BB winning. It is possible to avoid the player suffering a disadvantage because it is not established.

On the middle reel 32M, "cherry" symbols forming a special small winning combination prize were arranged so as to form a section separated by 5 symbols or more. With such a configuration, it is possible for the player to actively participate in the game. That is, in order to establish the special small winning combination prize, it is necessary to operate the middle stop switch 43 at the timing when the "cherry" symbol can reach the middle stage. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be established by not operating the middle stop switch 43 at the above timing. Therefore, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the BB winning flag has been carried over, and then select whether to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish either the special small role winning or the BB winning. , It becomes possible to make the player actively participate in the game.

When a special small winning combination is established under the first specific gaming state, in addition to paying out 15 medals, a privilege of shifting the gaming state to the second specific gaming state is given. With such a configuration, it is possible to carefully select whether to operate the stop switches 42 to 44 in order to establish either the special small winning combination winning or the BB winning. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in order to establish the special small winning combination prize, only 15 medals are paid out if the BB winning flag is set. Then, it becomes necessary to wait for the opportunity to establish the BB prize, that is, the opportunity to lose the lottery of the winning combination or the opportunity to win the special small winning combination again. On the other hand, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated in order to establish the BB winning, none of the winnings is established unless the BB winning flag is set. Further, since the game state does not shift to the second specific game state, if the first re-game prize is established before the BB winning flag is set, it is difficult for the game state to establish the BB prize. It will shift to the state. That is, when the stop switches 42 to 44 are operated to establish the special small winning combination, it is necessary to wait again for the opportunity to establish the BB winning, and the stop switches 42 to 42 to establish the BB winning. This is because when the 44 is operated, it may be difficult to establish the BB prize if the BB prize is not established.

In each specific gaming state and general gaming state, the probability of winning any of the first BB to the fourth BB is higher than the probability of losing. With such a configuration, it is possible to provide many opportunities for the BB winning flag to be carried over in the event of a loss.

The lottery table for the general game state and the lottery table for the first specific game state differ only in the point value PV of IV = 4, that is, the probability of winning only in the first re-game. In this configuration in which the establishment time of the BB prize is different depending on the probability of being out of order, it is possible to make the establishment time of the BB prize different only by changing the point value of one role.

When the bonus state ends, the configuration is such that the state shifts to the first specific game state or the second specific game state. Since each specific gaming state has a higher probability of being out of alignment than the general gaming state, the probability of establishing a BB prize is high. Therefore, it is possible to hold the expectation of a so-called consecutive villa where the BB prize is repeatedly established with a relatively small number of game times, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

In the first specific game state, if the first re-game winning is established in a situation where the BB winning flag is not set, the game state shifts to the general game state. With such a configuration, it is expected that the BB prize will be established before the first re-game prize is established, and that one of the BB winning flags will be set before the first re-game prize is established. It is possible to play the game while letting it play, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment under the first specific game state. In addition, since the lottery table for the first specific game state is configured so that there is an opportunity to win both the first re-game and the first BB to the fourth BB, the first re-game prize may be established at any time. However, it is possible to leave room for the gaming state not to shift from the first specific gaming state, and it is possible to improve the gaming interest. Even if the first re-game prize is established in the game round immediately after the transition to the first specific game state, one of the first BB to the fourth BB is won in the game round, and the winning flag storage area 106a is won the BB. This is because the flag may be set.

When any of the winning flags is not set in the first specific game state, the game state shifts to the second specific game state. A situation in which none of the winning flags is set is a situation in which no winning combination has been won. By configuring the player to be given the privilege even in such a situation, it is possible to have an expectation that the privilege will be given in any situation, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. ..

In the situation where none of the winning roles have been won, whether or not the privilege is granted is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is the first specific gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent the privilege from being illegally given while suppressing the increase in the control data related to the stop control.

Certainly, as in the case of determining whether or not a prize has been established, it is determined whether or not the combination of predetermined symbols has stopped on the valid line, and the privilege is given when the combination of the predetermined symbols has stopped. It is also possible to do. However, in such a configuration, at least a sliding table for stopping the combination of the predetermined symbols on the effective line and a sliding table for not stopping the combination of the predetermined symbols on the effective line are provided. It is necessary to prepare it, and there is a concern that the amount of data will increase. Further, it is conceivable that the reels 32L, 32M, 32R may be forcibly stopped by an illegal act such as pushing the display windows 26L, 26M, 26R strongly in order to stop the combination of the predetermined symbols. When granting a privilege corresponding to the winning combination, the above-mentioned fraudulent act is not performed by checking the combination of the winning flag set in the winning flag storage area 106a and the symbol stopped on the valid line. Can be judged. On the other hand, in the situation where none of the winning combinations are won, the above judgment cannot be made because none of the winning flags are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, and the privilege is not given. There is a possibility of giving benefits. However, in the configuration in which whether or not the privilege is granted is determined depending on whether or not the gaming state is the first specific gaming state, at least one of the sliding tables is unnecessary, and even if the above fraudulent act is performed, the privilege is granted. Can be avoided.

When the winning flag is not set in the winning flag storage area 106a, the sliding table for stopping a specific eye is set regardless of the game state. With such a configuration, it is possible to stop a specific eye each time in each game in which the winning flag is not set in the winning flag storage area 106a. As a result, it is possible to give the player the expectation that the privilege will be given until all the reels 32L, 32M, 32R are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to improve the game entertainment without increasing the control data related to the stop control. Furthermore, in this slot machine 10, the game state at that time is specified, except for the game times from the end of the small bonus state to the next establishment of the BB prize and the game times immediately after the end of the large bonus state. Is difficult. For example, when the first re-game winning is established in the first game after the end of the large bonus state, the game state shifts to the general game state, the game state remains in the first specific game state, and so on. Because there is. Therefore, it is possible to preferably improve the game interest by setting the specific eye to stop regardless of the game state.

When a specific eye is stopped in the first specific game state, the winning combination is then drawn using the second specific game state lottery table. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the probability of being out of the game as compared with the general gaming state, and it is possible to increase the chances that the BB prize can be established. Therefore, it is possible to preferably suppress that the time when the BB prize is established becomes monotonous.

When any of the winning flags is not set in the first specific game state, the main control device 101 is configured to give a privilege to shift to the second specific game state. With such a configuration, it is possible to prevent unauthorized granting of benefits.

Certainly, when any of the winning flags is not set in the first specific gaming state, for example, the display control device 81 is in a gaming state with a high probability of suggesting a winning combination until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. It is also possible to give a privilege to transfer. However, since the main control device 101 is sealed not only with the board box itself but also with the housing 11, that is, a plurality of sealing processes having different functions are performed, the fraud prevention effect is high, while the display control device 81 has a display control device 81. Since only the board box is sealed, there is a high possibility that the ROM of the display control board will be replaced with the fraudulent ROM, as compared with the main control device 101.

Further, when the display control device 81 is configured to give a privilege, the main control device 101 is controlled to indicate the situation when any of the winning flags is not set in the first specific game state. It is necessary to have a configuration in which a signal is output, and a configuration in which the display control device 81 determines whether or not to give a privilege based on the control signal. Then, in such a configuration, there is a concern that an illegal control signal indicating a situation in which none of the winning flags is set may be input to the display control device 81. Certainly, there is an illegal signal that the start lever 41 is operated aiming at the timing when the lottery result of the winning combination is out of order by using a sensor or the like, or an illegal signal that causes the main control device 101 to mistakenly recognize that a start command has been generated at the above timing. It is also conceivable that an illegal signal may be input to the main control device 101, such as an illegal attachment of an output-capable illegal board. However, it is possible to take countermeasures against these injustices to the main control device 101 by processing or delaying the input signal from the start lever 41 or the like. Further, in such a configuration, the fairness to the lottery of the winning combination can be maintained by constantly processing or delaying the input signal from the start lever 41 or the like. On the other hand, in consideration of the fact that an invalid control signal is input to the display control device 81, if the display control device 81 is configured to process the control signal input from the main control device 101, the main control There is a possibility that the lottery result of the winning combination performed by the device 101 and the lottery result of the winning combination grasped by the display control device 81 will be different. Since this may be a configuration in which the display control device 81 side cannot properly determine whether or not to give the privilege, it is difficult for the display control device 81 side to process the control signal input from the main control device 101. is there. That is, even if an illegal control signal is input, the display control device 81 has no choice but to determine whether or not to give the privilege according to the illegal control signal, and is illegal as compared with the main control device 101. Probability is high.

As described above, by configuring the main control device 101 to grant the privilege, it is possible to complete a series of processes from the lottery of the winning combination to the granting of the privilege within one control device, and the privilege is illegally granted. It is possible to prevent this from happening. Further, the display control device 81 needs to execute the process according to the control signal indicating the lottery result of the winning combination input from the main control device 101, and the control signal cannot be changed into the control signal indicating different information. On the other hand, since the signal input to the main control device 101 is not the information itself indicating the lottery result of the winning combination, the main control device 101 can change the signal to a different signal. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the privilege from being given illegally.

The challenge production is configured to be performed until 50 games are played or the state shifts to the bonus state. With such a configuration, for example, when the first re-game winning is established, it is possible to make the player guess that the game has shifted to the general game state. As a result, it becomes possible to immerse the player in the game.

The content is not limited to the description of the above-described embodiment, and may be implemented as follows, for example.

(1) In the above-described embodiment, a configuration having four types of 1st BB to 4th BB as a role to be given a privilege to shift to a bonus state when a prize is established has been described, but a configuration having only one type is provided. Needless to say, it is good.

(2) In the above embodiment, when winning is achieved when IV = 6, the first BB winning flag and the second BB winning flag are set, but the configuration is not limited to this, and the first BB is not limited to this. It may be configured to set only the winning flag. Even in such a configuration, the "7" symbols are arranged on the reels 32L, 32M, and 32R so that the intervals between the "7" symbols are 4 symbols or less. Can produce the same action and effect as. The same applies to the case where the winner is won when IV = 7.

(3) In the above embodiment, the lottery table for the general gaming state and the lottery table for the first specific gaming state have a configuration in which the probability of loss is changed by making only the point value of IV = 4 different. However, the point values of multiple index values may be different. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is clear that the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained if the probability of deviation is different.

(4) In the above embodiment, the lottery table is configured to have an opportunity to win both the BB and the normal small role and an opportunity to win both the BB and the first re-game. In addition, there may be an opportunity to win both the BB and the special small role, and an opportunity to win both the BB and the second replay.

(5) In the above embodiment, the configuration includes three specific gaming states of the first specific gaming state to the third specific gaming state as a gaming state advantageous to the player, but the configuration is not limited to such a configuration. , A configuration having only one specific gaming state or a configuration having four or more specific gaming states may be used.

(6) The probability of winning each winning combination in the above embodiment is an example, and is not limited to the above winning probability. However, for the general game state lottery table, it is desirable to set the winning probability of each winning combination so that at least the probability of losing is lower than the probability of winning any winning combination.

(7) In the above embodiment, when the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination is established or not established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43, but the operation of the stop switches 42 to 44 is established. A special small winning combination may be established regardless of the timing. Specifically, the "cherry" symbols may be arranged on the middle reel 32M so that the distance between the symbols of the same type is 4 or less.

(8) In the above embodiment, when the normal small winning combination is won, the normal small winning combination is established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44, but the normal small winning combination is usually established depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. It may be configured such that the small winning combination is established or not established. Specifically, on at least one reel, the symbols are usually arranged so that a section in which the small winning combinations symbols are separated from each other by 5 symbols or more is formed. However, at this time, the normal small winning combination symbols are arranged so that a section in which the distance between the normal small winning combination symbols is 4 or less is formed, and the BB symbol is arranged in the section. With such a configuration, the BB winning flag and the normal small winning combination flag are set, and when the stop switch is operated at the timing when the BB symbol can reach a predetermined position, the normal small winning combination It is possible to stop the symbol at the predetermined position. Therefore, the reel stop control can be performed so that the normal small winning combination winning is prioritized over the BB winning. The same applies not only to the case of a normal small role but also to the first replay.

(9) In the above embodiment, if the winner is won when IV = 2, the first small winning combination to the fourth small winning combination are won, but such a configuration is changed. A "bell" symbol is placed on the middle reel 32M so that the distance between symbols of the same type is 4 or less, and if a winner is won when IV = 2, only the first small winning combination will be won. To do. Even in such a configuration, if a winner is won when IV = 2, the first small winning combination can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 42 to 44. Therefore, it can be expected to have the same effect as that of the above embodiment.

(10) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration including the two types of bonus states has been described, but it goes without saying that the configuration may include only one type of bonus states. That is, the configuration is such that the system shifts to the large bonus state regardless of which of the first BB prize to the fourth BB prize is established. Even in the case of such a configuration, it is clear that the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment are obtained.

(11) In the above embodiment, when a small winning combination is normally won, one medal is paid out, but two medals may be paid out. However, in such a configuration, the probability of winning a normal small winning combination will decrease due to an increase in the payout of medals, and the probability of losing a winning combination will increase accordingly.

(12) In the above embodiment, when the first re-game winning is established in the situation where the BB winning flag is not set in the first specific game state, the first specific game state ends and the game shifts to the general game state. However, instead of or in addition to this, a configuration may be provided which includes other transition conditions for transitioning from the first specific gaming state to the general gaming state.

For example, when a predetermined number of games are played after shifting to the first specific gaming state, the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state.

(13) In the above embodiment, when the large bonus state ends, it shifts to the first specific gaming state, and when the small bonus state ends, it shifts to the second specific gaming state. change.

For example, when the large bonus state ends, the game shifts to the general game state, and when the small bonus state ends, the game shifts to the first specific game state.

For example, after the end of the bonus state, it is configured to shift to the general gaming state, and when the first BB winning flag is carried over, it shifts to the first specific gaming state, and when the third BB winning flag is carried over, it shifts to the general gaming state. It is configured.

For example, after the end of the bonus state, the state is changed to the general game state, and when the lottery result of the winning combination is not carried over in the situation where the BB winning flag is not carried over, the state is changed to the first specific game state.

A state transition combination is set, and when the state transition combination is won under the general gaming state, or when the state transition prize is established, the state transition combination is set to the first specific gaming state.

(14) In the above embodiment, a challenge effect is performed when the large bonus state ends, and a continuous effect is performed when the small bonus state ends. However, when any of the bonus states ends. Even if there is, it may be configured to perform a challenge production.

(15) In the above embodiment, when the large bonus state ends, the challenge effect is performed until 50 games are played, but such a configuration is changed.

For example, when the state shifts from the first specific gaming state to the general gaming state, the challenge effect ends.

For example, when the transition from the first specific gaming state to the second specific gaming state is made, the configuration is such that the challenge effect is changed to the continuous effect.

For example, up to 50 games, a challenge effect is always performed, and after that, a lottery for whether or not to end the challenge effect is performed for each game, and when the lottery is won, the challenge effect ends.

(16) In the above-described embodiment, in the challenge effect and the continuous effect, the number of BB prizes established during the series of challenge effect and the continuous effect is displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, but such a configuration is changed.

For example, the number of BB prizes established from the end of the bonus state to the predetermined number of times (for example, 30 times) of the game is displayed.

For example, when the gaming state shifts to the general gaming state, the addition display of the number of times is terminated.

At this time, the display effect displayed on the auxiliary display unit 65, the BGM, or the like may be changed each time the number of times of display increases.

(17) The display control device 81 may be configured to perform the auxiliary effect as shown below.

For example, when the BB winning flag is carried over, an auxiliary effect suggesting which BB winning flag is carried over is provided.

If the 1st BB winning flag and the 2nd BB winning flag are carried over, it will shift to a large bonus state when the BB winning is established, so that it can be expected that the number of medals will increase by about 157. However, when the large bonus state ends, the game shifts to the first specific game state, so that the first re-game prize is established and the BB prize is established before any of the first BB to the fourth BB is won. May shift to a general gaming state, which is more difficult than each specific gaming state. On the other hand, when the 3rd BB winning flag and the 4th BB winning flag are carried over, a small bonus state is entered when the BB winning is established, so that only about 77 medals can be expected to increase. However, when the small bonus state ends, it shifts to the second specific gaming state and does not shift to another gaming state until the BB winning is established, so that the BB winning is established again and about 157 or about 77 medals are established. You can expect an increase in medals. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game by performing an auxiliary effect that suggests which BB winning flag is carried over.

For example, when a special small role is won, an auxiliary effect that suggests the result is performed.

When the special small winning combination is won, the special small winning combination may or may not be established depending on the operation timing of the middle stop switch 43. Further, when the BB winning flag is carried over, the BB winning can be established instead of the special small winning combination by operating the middle stop switch 43 at the timing when the special small winning combination is not established. Therefore, by performing such an auxiliary effect, it is possible to make the player guess whether or not the BB winning flag is carried over, and then operate the middle stop switch 43, so that the player can actively participate in the game. ..

For example, when a plurality of medals are paid out when the first small winning combination is established, a notification sound is output according to the medals being paid out, while when one medal is paid out when the normal small winning combination is established. , The notification sound is not output.

Since a small winning combination is usually established with a high probability, the superiority complex when multiple medals are paid out is suitably enhanced by configuring the configuration so that the notification sound is not output when the privilege based on the winning is granted. It becomes possible.

For example, when it is determined that the game does not shift to the general game state under the first specific game state, a specific effect is performed in the game. Alternatively, a specific effect is performed in the game after it is confirmed that the game does not shift to the general game state.

Generally, it is considered that a player plays a game in the first specific gaming state with the expectation that a BB prize will be established before the transition to the general gaming state. Therefore, by performing a specific effect in a game that is determined not to shift to the general game state or a subsequent game, it is possible to allow the player to play the game with peace of mind until the BB prize is established. The game in which it is confirmed that the game does not shift to the general game state under the first specific game state is a game that is won when IV = 8 to 11. To explain by giving an example, the cases where the first re-game winning is established are the case where the winning is achieved at IV = 4, the case where the winning is achieved at IV = 10, and the case where the winning is achieved at IV = 11. And there is. Therefore, when the winner is IV = 4, the upper lamp 63 is lit in blue, and when the winner is IV = 10, the upper lamp 63 is lit in red, and the winner is IV = 11. When this happens, the upper lamp 63 is lit in yellow.

(18) In the above embodiment, the lottery table is set so that there is an opportunity to win both the normal small role and the BB and an opportunity to win both the first replay and the BB, but at least the normal small Any configuration may be used as long as both the role and the BB have an opportunity to win.

(19) In the above-described embodiment, when the player is out of the first specific game state, the game state always shifts to the second specific game state, but when the player is out of the first specific game state, the game state is always changed to the second specific game state. It may be configured to shift to the second specific gaming state with a predetermined probability. Further, instead of or in addition to the case where the player is out of the first specific game state, the game state may be changed to the second specific game state when the player is out of the general game state.

(20) In the above embodiment, the game states other than the bonus state include a general game state, a first specific game state, a second specific game state, and a third specific game state. It may be configured to have only the gaming state. Even in such a configuration, if the privilege is given when none of the winning flags are stored in the winning flag storage area 106a, it is possible to suppress the monotonization of the game. Further, if the probability that the winning is established is higher than the probability that the winning is not established, it is possible to suppress the monotonousness of the game and the increase of the control data related to the stop control.

(21) In the above-described embodiment, the configuration is such that the omission may occur only when the special small winning combination is won, but the omission may occur when the normal small winning combination is won. However, in such a configuration, it is desirable that the probability of winning a prize is higher than the probability of winning a prize even if a small winning combination is usually missed.

(22) In the above embodiment, the probability of winning a certain role is higher than the probability of being out of the game, and the probability of winning a prize is higher than the probability of not winning a prize. The probability of winning may be lower or equal to the probability of being out of the game, and the probability of winning may be lower or equal to the probability of not winning. Even in the case of such a configuration, by configuring the configuration in which a privilege is given when the reels are out of alignment as in the above embodiment, the reels 32L, 32M, 32R can be used in repeated games. It is possible to expect the player to be granted the privilege regardless of the stop result, and it is possible to improve the game interest.

(23) In the above embodiment, it is determined whether or not the start command is generated after three medals have been bet, but the start command is issued even after one bet or two bets. Needless to say, it may be configured to determine whether or not it has occurred. However, in the case of such a configuration, it is necessary to store the lottery table and the sliding table according to the betting situation in advance. Further, in the case where the game can be played with one bet, one medal, which is the same number as the number of bets, is paid out when the small winning combination is normally won. In such a case, in order to reduce the ratio of the number of medals paid out to the number of bets to less than 100%, it is necessary to store in advance a lottery table in which the winning probability of a normal small winning combination is set lower than that of a 3-bet game. There is. As a result, when the game is played with a single bet, the chances of losing the game will increase, and the chances of winning the BB prize will increase. This can lead to an excessive increase in the chances of winning a BB prize. Therefore, when a game is played with a single bet, stop control of each reel 32L, 32M, 32R is performed so that the BB prize is not established. There is a need.

(24) In the above-described embodiment, as the privilege to be granted, in addition to the privilege of shifting the game state and the privilege of re-gaming, the privilege of paying out medals is provided, but the configuration is limited to such a configuration. Rather, the configuration may be such that some privilege is given to the player. For example, a prize other than the medal may be paid out instead of the privilege of paying out the medal. Further, in a slot machine that does not have an actual medal insertion or medal payout function and manages medals owned by a player by credit, an increase in credited medals corresponds to granting a privilege.

(25) In the above embodiment, a slot machine in which three reels are provided in parallel and three lines are provided as effective lines has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this configuration, and for example, five reels are arranged in parallel. It may be a slot machine provided or a slot machine having 5 effective lines.

(26) In the above embodiment, the so-called A type slot machine has been described, but it includes a B type, a C type, an A type and a C type composite type, a B type and a C type composite type, and a CT game. It is clear that the present invention may be applied to any slot machine such as the above-mentioned type, and in any case, the same action and effect as those of the above-described embodiment can be obtained. Examples of the bonus winning in each of these types include BB winning, RB winning, SB winning, and CT winning.

(27) In the above embodiment, a specific example of the slot machine 10 is shown, but it may be applied to a gaming machine in which a slot machine and a pachinko machine are fused. That is, among the slot machines, instead of the medal insertion and medal payout functions, a gaming machine having ball throwing and ball payout functions such as a pachinko machine may be used. If such a game machine is used instead of a slot machine, only the ball can be treated as a game value in the game hall, which is a game value seen in the current game hall where pachinko machines and slot machines are mixed. Problems such as the burden on equipment due to the separate handling of medals and balls and restrictions on the locations where game machines are installed can be solved.

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

Game machine 1. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) that sets the bet number based on the detection of acceptance of the game medium (medal), and
A start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) and
When the lottery is won, the winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing the winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each of the circulation display means, and
The cyclic display of each of the cyclic display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the cyclic display of the corresponding cyclic display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
The first game state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the first game state (general game state), and
A second game state transition means (first shift processing function S713 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the second game state (first specific game state), and
A first lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the first lottery information (lottery table for general game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the first game state.
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the second lottery information (lottery table for the first specific game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the second game state. Prepare,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are at least drawn for the first role (first BB and second BB), the second role (normal small role), and the third role (first replay). As a configuration to be done
When the first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, the first privilege granting means (main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the large bonus state) Large bonus start processing function S604) and
When the second prize corresponding to the second combination (normal small combination prize) is established, a game medium (1) smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means is given as the second privilege. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) and
When the third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third combination is established, the third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function of the main control device 101) for granting the third privilege (re-game) is used. Prepare,
When the first winning combination winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means, the first privilege granting means receives the first privilege. The structure is such that the first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is given.
The display control means
When the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information (normal small winning combination winning flag) indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is awarded. If it is possible to establish the first prize, the first display control means (for the small winning combination of the main control device 101) that controls the display of each circulation display means so that the second prize is prioritized over the first prize. Sliding table setting processing function S358) and
When the first winning combination winning information and the third winning combination winning information (first re-game winning flag) indicating that the third winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the third winning combination is stored. If it is possible to establish the above, the second display control means (first re-use of the main control device 101) that controls the display of each circulation display means so that the third prize is prioritized over the first prize. Game winning slide table setting processing function S352) and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (missing) and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each of the cyclic displays so that the first winning can be established. It is provided with a specific display control means (BB prize sliding table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
In at least one of the cyclic display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. The second winning combination symbols (“BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, “7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and “replay” symbol on the right reel 32R) that form the second prize are arranged so that the display can be controlled.
In at least one of the cyclic display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning combination winning information and the third winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. A third role pattern (“replay” pattern) that forms the third prize is arranged so that the display can be controlled.
further,
The first lottery information is multiplied by the winning probability of the lottery target (index value IV), the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the lottery target, and the number of game media given at the time of winning. Each lottery target is derived, the multiplication value of the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is added, and the ratio when the added value is divided by the bet number is less than 100%. A gaming machine characterized in that the second lottery information is configured such that the opportunity for the specific result is greater than the opportunity for the specific result when the first lottery information is used.

According to this game machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is displayed and controlled. Then, in the second gaming state, there are more opportunities to obtain a specific result than in the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the opportunity for the first prize to be established depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the first prize from being established from being monotonous.

In addition, when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning. The display of each cyclic display means is controlled so as to be established. When the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third winning, the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. As described above, each cyclic display means is displayed and controlled. With such a configuration, even if the second prize or the third prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role, and the role winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning a prize.

In addition, by setting the second prize and the third prize to be established with priority over the first prize, it is possible to diversify the stop result of the circulation display means in the situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored. It will be possible.

Further, by providing a game medium smaller than the maximum number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the first lottery information is the winning probability of the lottery target and the lottery target. The multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning the corresponding prize and the number of game media given at the time of winning is derived for each lottery target, and the multiplication value of the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is added. However, even if the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second winning combination. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning prize is established instead of the first winning prize.

Game machine 2. In the game machine 1, the first lottery information and the second lottery information are obtained, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means wins both the first combination and the second combination, and the lottery result of the lottery means. A gaming machine characterized in that the first combination and the third combination both have an opportunity to be elected, and the configuration is such that.

According to the game machine, the lottery result of the lottery means includes an opportunity to win both the first and second roles and an opportunity to win both the first and third roles. With such a configuration, even if the second prize or the third prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role.

Game machine 3. In the game machine 1 or the game machine 2, at least one of the circulation display means is made to reach a predetermined position with the first winning combination symbol (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) forming the first prize. A gaming machine characterized in that the second combination pattern is arranged so that the second combination pattern can be stopped at the predetermined position when the stop operation means is operated at a possible timing.

According to the present game machine, at least one of the circulation display means is predetermined when the stop operation means is operated at a timing capable of reaching a predetermined position of the first winning combination pattern forming the first prize. The second role pattern is arranged so that the second role pattern can be stopped at the position. With such a configuration, when the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, the cyclic display means can be displayed and controlled so as to give priority to the second winning. It will be possible.

Game machine 4. In any of the game machines 1 to 3, at least one of the circulation display means has a first winning combination symbol (“7” symbol, “BAR” symbol) forming the first prize at a predetermined position. When the stop operation means is operated at a timing capable of reaching the third character, the third character is arranged so that the third character can be stopped at the predetermined position. Machine.

According to the present game machine, at least one of the circulation display means is predetermined when the stop operation means is operated at a timing capable of reaching a predetermined position of the first winning combination pattern forming the first prize. The third role pattern is arranged so that the third role pattern can be stopped at the position. With such a configuration, when the first winning combination winning information and the third winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, the cyclic display means can be displayed and controlled so as to give priority to the third prize. It will be possible.

Game machine 5. In any of the game machines 1 to 4, the second role pattern is arranged on each of the circulation display means so that the second role pattern can be stopped at an arbitrary position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the present game machine, each circulation display means is provided with a second role pattern so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, when the second winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the second prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. Further, when the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage to the player by giving the second privilege. ..

Game machine 6. In any of the game machines 1 to 5, the third role pattern is arranged on each of the circulation display means so that the third role pattern can be stopped at an arbitrary position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. A game machine characterized by that.

According to the present game machine, each circulation display means is provided with a third role pattern so that it can be stopped at an arbitrary position regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. With such a configuration, when the third winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the third prize can be established regardless of the operation timing of the stop operation means. Further, when the first winning combination winning information and the third winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to reduce the disadvantage to the player by giving the third privilege. ..

Game machine 7. In any of the game machines 1 to 6, the specific result is a game machine that is out of the lottery of the lottery means.

According to this game machine, it is possible to establish the first prize when the lottery of the lottery means is not selected.

Game machine 8. In any of the game machines 1 to 7, the specific result is the specific operation of the stop operation means (the symbols 13 to 17 of the middle reel 32M reach the middle stage of the middle stop switch 43). A gaming machine characterized in that it has won the fourth role (special small role) in which a prize is established only when it is operated at the time.

According to this game machine, when the fourth winning combination is won, it is necessary to specify the stop operation means in order to establish the corresponding prize. Therefore, it is possible to establish the first prize by not specifying the stop operation means. Further, in such a configuration, it is possible for the player to select which winning operation means to operate the stop operation means, and it is possible for the player to actively participate in the game.

Game machine 9. In any of the game machines 1 to 8, the chance that the first lottery information and the second lottery information are stored in the first winning combination information is greater than the chance that the specific result is obtained. A game machine characterized by having a configuration.

According to the present gaming machine, in the first gaming state and the second gaming state, there are more opportunities for the first winning combination winning information to be stored than for the specific result. With such a configuration, it is possible to increase the chances that the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means when a specific result is obtained.

Game machine 10. In any of the game machines 1 to 9, the specific result includes the fact that the lottery means is not selected, and the first lottery information and the second lottery information are one of the winning combinations. A game machine characterized in that the chances of winning are different only for the role of (1st re-game, IV = 4).

According to this game machine, since the specific result includes the fact that the specific result is not included in the lottery of the lottery means, the specific result is obtained by differentiating the chances of winning only one role in the first lottery information and the second lottery information. It is possible to have different opportunities.

Game machine 11. In any of the game machines 1 to 10, the first privilege granting means grants, as the first privilege, a privilege of shifting the gaming state to a special gaming state (large bonus state) advantageous to the player. A game machine characterized by that.

According to this game machine, it is possible to prevent the so-called bonus winning period from becoming monotonous.

Game machine 12. In any of the game machines 1 to 11, the third privilege-giving means is a game machine that grants a re-game privilege as the third privilege.

According to this game machine, when the privilege of re-game is given, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role.

Game machine 13. In any of the game machines 1 to 12, the first privilege giving means is given as the first privilege a privilege to shift the gaming state to a special gaming state (large bonus state) advantageous to the player. The gaming machine is characterized in that the second gaming state transition means is configured to shift the gaming state to the second gaming state when the special gaming state ends.

According to this game machine, when the special gaming state ends, the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state. Therefore, it is expected that the first prize will be established in a relatively early game round after the special gaming state ends. Is possible.

Game machine 14. In any of the game machines 1 to 13, the first winning combination winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means when the gaming state is the second gaming state in the first gaming state transition means. When a specific condition (first re-game winning) is satisfied in the situation, the game state is shifted to the first game state, the game state is the second game state, and the first winning combination is won by the winning information storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that the gaming state is not shifted to the first gaming state when a specific condition is satisfied in a situation where information is stored.

According to this game machine, when a specific condition is satisfied in the second gaming state, there is a possibility that the chance that the gaming state shifts to the first gaming state and the first prize can be established is reduced. Occurs. At this time, when the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to prevent the gaming state from shifting to the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to play the game while expecting that the first prize will be established before the specific conditions are satisfied and that the first role will be won before the specific conditions are satisfied. This makes it possible to improve the game entertainment in the second game state.

Game machine 15. In the game machine 14, the second lottery information is configured so that the lottery result of the lottery means has an opportunity to win both the first combination and the third combination, and the establishment of the specific condition means the third combination. A game machine characterized in that a prize is established.

According to this game machine, since the third prize is established when the specific condition is satisfied, there is room for the game state not to shift from the second game state regardless of the timing when the third prize is established. It is possible to improve the game entertainment. Since the second lottery information has a structure in which both the first and third roles have an opportunity to win, even if the third prize is established in the game round immediately after the transition to the second game state, the relevant This is because there is a possibility that the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means in the game times.

Game machine 16. In any of the game machines 1 to 15, the player is given a specific privilege (transition to the second specific game state) based on the fact that the winning information storage means does not store the winning information. A gaming machine characterized in that it is provided with a specific privilege granting means (second transition processing function S809 of the main control device 101).

According to this game machine, a privilege may be given even when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means. With such a configuration, it is possible to have the expectation that the privilege will be given even if the prize is not established, and it is possible to improve the game entertainment.

Game machine 17. The game machine 16 includes a game state confirmation means (game state confirmation function S802 of the main control device 101) for confirming the game state, and the specific privilege granting means stores the winning information in the winning information storage means. A gaming machine characterized in that the specific privilege is given when the confirmation result of the game state confirmation means is a specific confirmation result (result of the first specific game state).

According to the game machine, the specific privilege is given when the winning information storage means does not store the winning information and the confirmation result of the game state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result. By confirming the game status and deciding whether or not to grant the specific privilege, it is possible to prevent the specific privilege from being illegally given in the situation where the winning information storage means does not store the winning information. It becomes possible to do.

Game machine 18. In the game machine 17, the display control means is irrespective of whether or not the confirmation result of the game state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result when the winning information storage means does not store the winning information. A gaming machine characterized by performing the same display control.

According to the game machine, when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means, the same display control is performed regardless of whether or not the confirmation result of the game state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result. With such a configuration, when the stop operation means is operated at the same timing each time in each game in which the winning information storage means does not store the winning information, the stop result of the circulation display means is the same every time. Can be. As a result, it is possible to make the player expect that the specific privilege will be given until all the cyclic display means are stopped. Therefore, it is possible to improve the interest of the game without increasing the control data related to the display control of the cyclic display means.

Game machine 19. In the game machine 17 or the game machine 18, at least the specific lottery information (the lottery table for the second specific game state) in which the opportunity to obtain the specific result is larger than the opportunity to obtain the specific result when the first lottery information is used. The specific lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing the specific privilege is provided, and the specific privilege granting means uses the specific lottery information until the game times when a predetermined end condition is satisfied as the specific privilege. A game machine characterized by giving a privilege to perform a lottery of means.

According to this game machine, when the winning information is not stored in the winning information storage means and the confirmation result of the game state confirmation means is the specific confirmation result, the first game is performed until the predetermined end condition is satisfied. There are more opportunities to win the first prize than in the game state. With such a configuration, it is possible to preferably suppress that the time when the first prize is established becomes monotonous.

Game machine 20. In any of the game machines 1 to 19, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out of the first lottery information is less than the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means wins some role. A game machine characterized by having the above configuration.

According to the game machine, in the first game state, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is lost is less than the chance that the lottery is won for some role. With such a configuration, in a gaming machine having an opportunity for the lottery result of the lottery means to win both the first combination and the other combination, the control data related to the display control of the circulation display means is not increased. It is possible to expect the player to win the first role.

Game machine 21. The game machine 20 is characterized in that the first lottery information has a configuration in which the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is missed is less than the chance that the second winning combination information is stored. A game machine to be.

According to the game machine, in the first game state, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is missed is less than the chance that the second winning combination winning information is stored. Since the opportunity for the second role winning information to be stored includes the opportunity for both the second role and the first role to be won, it is the case that the second privilege is given by such a configuration. However, it is possible to expect that the first role has been won.

Game machine 22. In the game machine 20 or the game machine 21, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out of the first lottery information is less than the chance that the third combination winning information is stored. A game machine characterized by the fact that it was done.

According to the game machine, in the first game state, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is missed is less than the chance that the third winning combination winning information is stored. Since the opportunity for the third role winning information to be stored includes the opportunity for both the third role and the first role to be won, it is the case that the third privilege is given by such a configuration. However, it is possible to expect that the first role has been won.

Game machine 23. In any of the game machine 20 to the game machine 22, the first lottery information is given an opportunity for the lottery result of the lottery means to be won only for the first combination, and the lottery result of the lottery means is the first combination. A game machine characterized by having a structure that reduces the chances of winning both roles and other roles.

According to this game machine, in the first game state, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is won only for the first role is more than the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is won for both the first role and other roles. There are few. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the first winning combination is won in the game times in which some prize is established, rather than in the game times in which the prize is not established. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player has won the first role in the repeated game.

In the configuration of the game machine 20 to the game machine 23, the first lottery information may be read as the second lottery information, and in such a case, it can be expected that the above-mentioned action and effect will be obtained in the second game state.

Game machine 24. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) that sets the bet number based on the detection of acceptance of the game medium (medal), and
A start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) and
When the lottery is won, the winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing the winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each of the circulation display means, and
The cyclic display of each of the cyclic display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the cyclic display of the corresponding cyclic display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
The first game state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the first game state (general game state), and
A second game state transition means (first shift processing function S713 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the second game state (first specific game state), and
A first lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the first lottery information (lottery table for general game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the first game state.
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the second lottery information (lottery table for the first specific game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the second game state. Prepare,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are configured such that at least a lottery is performed for the first combination (first BB and second BB) and the second combination (normal small combination).
When the first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, the first privilege granting means (main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the large bonus state) Large bonus start processing function S604) and
When the second prize corresponding to the second combination (normal small combination prize) is established, a game medium (1) smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means is given as the second privilege. The second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) is provided.
When the first winning combination winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means, the first privilege granting means receives the first privilege. The structure is such that the first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is given.
The display control means
When the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information (normal small winning combination winning flag) indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is awarded. If it is possible to establish the first prize, the first display control means (for the small winning combination of the main control device 101) that controls the display of each circulation display means so that the second prize is prioritized over the first prize. Sliding table setting processing function S358) and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (missing) and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each of the cyclic displays so that the first winning can be established. It is provided with a specific display control means (BB prize sliding table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
In at least one of the cyclic display means, the display control means does not establish the first prize when the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. The second winning combination symbols (“BAR” symbol on the left reel 32L, “7” symbol on the middle reel 32M, and “replay” symbol on the right reel 32R) that form the second prize are arranged so that the display can be controlled.
further,
The first lottery information is multiplied by the winning probability of the lottery target (index value IV), the probability of winning a prize corresponding to the lottery target, and the number of game media given at the time of winning. Each lottery target is derived, the multiplication value of the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is added, and the ratio when the added value is divided by the bet number is less than 100%. A gaming machine characterized in that the second lottery information is configured such that the opportunity for the specific result is greater than the opportunity for the specific result when the first lottery information is used.

According to this game machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is displayed and controlled. Then, in the second gaming state, there are more opportunities to obtain a specific result than in the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the opportunity for the first prize to be established depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the first prize from being established from being monotonous.

In addition, when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning. The display of each cyclic display means is controlled so as to be established. With such a configuration, even if the second prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first prize, and the prize is won even though the winning information is stored. It is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without being established.

Further, by providing a game medium smaller than the maximum number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the first lottery information is the winning probability of the lottery target and the lottery target. The multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability of winning the corresponding prize and the number of game media given at the time of winning is derived for each lottery target, and the multiplication value of the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is added. However, even if the ratio when the added value is divided by the number of bets is less than 100%, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second winning combination. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning prize is established instead of the first winning prize.

Game machine 25. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
A bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) that sets the bet number based on the detection of acceptance of the game medium (medal), and
A start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) and
When the lottery is won, the winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing the winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each of the circulation display means, and
The cyclic display of each of the cyclic display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the cyclic display of the corresponding cyclic display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. In a gaming machine provided with display control means (slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
The first game state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the first game state (general game state), and
A second game state transition means (first shift processing function S713 of the main control device 101) that shifts the game state to the second game state (first specific game state), and
A first lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the first lottery information (lottery table for general game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the first game state.
A second lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) that stores the second lottery information (lottery table for the first specific game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the second game state. Prepare,
The first lottery information and the second lottery information are at least drawn for the first role (first BB and second BB), the second role (normal small role), and the third role (first replay). At the same time, an opportunity for the lottery result of the lottery means to win both the first and second roles and an opportunity for the lottery result of the lottery means to win both the first and third roles. And, in the configuration that occurs
When the first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, the first privilege granting means (main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the large bonus state) Large bonus start processing function S604) and
When the second prize corresponding to the second combination (normal small combination prize) is established, a game medium (1) smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means is given as the second privilege. Second privilege granting means (medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101) and
When the third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third combination is established, the third privilege granting means (automatic input processing function of the main control device 101) for granting the third privilege (re-game) is used. Prepare,
When the first winning combination winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means, the first privilege granting means receives the first privilege. The structure is such that the first winning combination information can be continuously stored until it is given.
The display control means
When the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information (normal small winning combination winning flag) indicating that the second winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the second winning combination is awarded. If it is possible to establish the first prize, the first display control means (for the small winning combination of the main control device 101) that controls the display of each circulation display means so that the second prize is prioritized over the first prize. Sliding table setting processing function S358) and
When the first winning combination winning information and the third winning combination winning information (first re-game winning flag) indicating that the third winning combination has been won are stored in the winning information storage means, the third winning combination is stored. If it is possible to establish the above, the second display control means (first re-use of the main control device 101) that controls the display of each circulation display means so that the third prize is prioritized over the first prize. Game winning slide table setting processing function S352) and
When the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result (missing) and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each of the cyclic displays so that the first winning can be established. It is provided with a specific display control means (BB prize sliding table setting processing function S360 of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means.
The second prize is not established in at least one of the circulation display means so that the first prize is not established when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. Place the second role pattern (the "BAR" symbol on the left reel 32L, the "7" symbol on the middle reel 32M, and the "replay" symbol on the right reel 32R) to form a prize.
The third prize is not established in at least one of the cyclic display means so that the first prize is not established when the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means. Place the third role pattern ("replay" pattern) that forms the prize,
further,
When the first lottery information is configured such that the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the bet number is less than 100%, and the second lottery information is used as the opportunity to obtain the specific result. A gaming machine characterized in that the configuration is such that there are more opportunities than the above-mentioned specific result.

According to this game machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is displayed and controlled. Then, in the second gaming state, there are more opportunities to obtain a specific result than in the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the opportunity for the first prize to be established depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the first prize from being established from being monotonous.

In addition, the lottery result of the lottery means includes an opportunity to win both the first and second roles and an opportunity to win both the first and third roles. When the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning. As described above, each cyclic display means is displayed and controlled. When the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third winning, the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. As described above, each cyclic display means is displayed and controlled. With such a configuration, even if the second prize or the third prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role, and the role winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning a prize.

In addition, by setting the second prize and the third prize to be established with priority over the first prize, it is possible to diversify the stop result of the circulation display means in the situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored. It will be possible.

Further, by providing a game medium smaller than the maximum number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the expected value of the number of payouts with respect to the number of bets is 100 for the first lottery information. Even if the configuration is less than a percentage, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second winning combination. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning prize is established instead of the first winning prize.

The configuration of the game machine 24 or the game machine 25 may be appropriately combined with the configuration of any of the game machines 2 to 23, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

Game machine 26. A plurality of cyclic display means (reels 32L, 32M, 32R) for cyclically displaying a plurality of types of patterns (designs), and
A start determination means (start command determination processing function S206 of the main control device 101) capable of determining to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the determination result of the start determination means (lottery processing function S209 of the main control device 101) and
When the lottery is won, the winning information storage means (winning flag storage area 106a) for storing the winning combination information (winning flag) corresponding to the winning combination, and
A plurality of stop operation means (stop switches 42 to 44) operated to individually stop the circulation display of each of the circulation display means, and
The cyclic display of each of the cyclic display means is started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the cyclic display of the corresponding cyclic display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. Display control means (slip table setting processing function and reel control processing function of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling the means, and
When the circulation display means has a stop result corresponding to the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means, the privilege granting means (medal payout processing of the main control device 101) grants the privilege to the player as the winning is established. In a game machine equipped with a function S211 and a bonus state processing function S213, etc.)
A predetermined lottery information storage means (ROM 105 of the main control device 101) for storing predetermined lottery information (lottery table for general game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the most disadvantageous game state for the player is provided.
The predetermined lottery information has a configuration in which the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing the lottery, and the display control means is used when the lottery is performed using the predetermined lottery information. A gaming machine characterized in that the circulation display control means is display-controlled so that the probability of winning a prize is higher than the probability of winning a prize.

According to this game machine, in the game state most disadvantageous to the player, the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing, and the probability of winning is higher than the probability of not winning. With such a configuration, it is possible to generate many opportunities for the player to be given the privilege, and it is possible to suppress the game from becoming monotonous through the granting of the privilege. As a result, while suppressing the game from becoming monotonous, it is possible to suppress an increase in control data for the display control means to display and control each cyclic display means when the lottery is missed. In addition, by generating many opportunities for giving benefits, it is possible to maintain the motivation to play the game repeatedly.

Game machine 27. In the game machine 26, at least a lottery is performed for the predetermined lottery information for the first combination (first BB and second BB), the second combination (normal small combination), and the third combination (first re-game). When the first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first combination is established, the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the large bonus state) is given as the first privilege granting means (main). When the large bonus start processing function S604) of the control device 101 and the second prize corresponding to the second combination (normal small combination prize) are established, the second privilege granting means (2nd privilege granting means) for granting the game medium as the second privilege. When the medal payout processing function S211 of the main control device 101 and the third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third combination are established, the third privilege granting means (main control) that grants the re-game privilege. When the first winning combination winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means with the automatic input processing function of the device 101). The first combination winning information is continuously stored until the first privilege granting means grants the first privilege, and the display control means wins the first combination winning information and the second combination. When the second winning combination winning information (normal small winning combination winning flag) indicating that is stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning combination, the first winning combination is more than the first winning combination. The first display control means (small winning combination winning sliding table setting processing function S358 of the main control device 101) and the first winning combination winning information are displayed and controlled so that the two winnings are prioritized and established. And the third winning combination winning information (first re-game winning flag) indicating that the third winning combination has been won is stored in the winning information storage means, the third winning combination can be established. If so, the second display control means (setting of the slide table for the first re-game prize of the main control device 101) for displaying and controlling each of the circulation display means so that the third prize is prioritized over the first prize. A gaming machine characterized by having a processing function S352).

According to this game machine, when the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning combination, the second winning combination is followed by the second winning combination. The display of each cyclic display means is controlled so that the winning is prioritized and established. When the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third winning, the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. As described above, each cyclic display means is displayed and controlled. With such a configuration, even if the second prize or the third prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role, and it is possible to maintain the motivation to play the game repeatedly. It is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning one role.

Game machine 28. The game machine 27 is characterized in that the predetermined lottery information is configured so that both the first combination and the second combination have an opportunity to win.

According to this game machine, there is an opportunity to win both the first and second roles in the lottery result of the lottery means. With such a configuration, even if the second prize is continuously established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first prize.

Game machine 29. The game machine 28 is characterized in that the predetermined lottery information is configured such that the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out of order is less than the chance that the second winning combination winning information is stored. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, in the game state most disadvantageous to the player, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is missed is less than the chance that the second winning combination winning information is stored. Since the opportunity for the second role winning information to be stored includes the opportunity for both the second role and the first role to be won, it is the case that the second privilege is given by such a configuration. However, it is possible to expect that the first role has been won.

Game machine 30. A game machine characterized in that, in any of the game machines 27 to 29, the predetermined lottery information is configured to give an opportunity to win both the first combination and the third combination.

According to this game machine, there is an opportunity to win both the first and third roles in the lottery result of the lottery means. With such a configuration, even if the third prize is continuously established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role.

Game machine 31. The game machine 30 is characterized in that the predetermined lottery information is configured such that the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is out of order is less than the chance that the third winning combination winning information is stored. A game machine to play.

According to this game machine, in the game state most disadvantageous to the player, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means is missed is less than the chance that the third winning combination winning information is stored. Since the opportunity for the third role winning information to be stored includes the opportunity for both the third role and the first role to be won, it is the case that the third privilege is given by such a configuration. However, it is possible to expect that the first role has been won.

Game machine 32. In any of the game machine 28 to the game machine 31, the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means wins only the first combination of the predetermined lottery information is the chance that the lottery result of the lottery means wins the first combination. A game machine characterized by having a structure that reduces the chances of winning both other roles.

According to this game machine, in the most unfavorable game state for the player, the lottery result of the lottery means is won only for the first role, and the lottery result of the lottery means is won for both the first role and other roles. Less than the opportunity to become. With such a configuration, it is possible to expect that the first winning combination is won in the game times in which some prize is established, rather than in the game times in which the prize is not established. Therefore, it is possible to maintain the expectation that the player has won the first role in the repeated game.

Game machine 33. The game machine 28 to the game machine 32 is provided with a bet number setting means (medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting the bet number based on the detection of acceptance of the game medium (medal). The second medal granting means is a gaming machine characterized in that a game medium (1) is given as a second medal, which is smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means.

According to the game machine, when the second prize is established, a smaller number of game media than the maximum number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means is given. With such a configuration, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second role and to make the probability of winning the lottery higher than the probability of losing the lottery.

Game machine 34. In any of the game machines 26 to 33, a bet number setting means (a medal insertion processing function of the main control device 101) for setting a bet number based on the detection of acceptance of a game medium (medal), and a game. The first game state transition means (general transition processing function S805 of the main control device 101) that shifts the state to the first gaming state (general gaming state), and the gaming state shifts to the second gaming state (first specific gaming state). The second game state transition means (first transition processing function S713 of the main control device 101) and the first lottery information (lottery table for general game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the first game state. ), And the second lottery information (lottery table for the first specific game state) used for the lottery when the game state is the second game state. ) Is provided, and the first lottery information and the second lottery information are stored in the first combination (first BB and second BB) and the second combination. When at least a lottery is performed for the (normal small role) and the third role (first replay), and the first prize (first BB prize, second BB prize) corresponding to the first role is established. , The first privilege granting means (the large bonus start processing function S604 of the main control device 101) for granting the first privilege (the privilege to shift to the large bonus state), and the second prize (normal small combination) corresponding to the second combination. When the winning) is established, the second privilege granting means (medicine payout of the main control device 101) grants a game medium (1) smaller than the maximum bet number (3) that can be set by the bet number setting means as the second privilege. When the processing function S211) and the third prize (first re-game prize) corresponding to the third combination are established, the third privilege-giving means (automatic of the main control device 101) for granting the third privilege (re-game). When the winning information storage means stores the first winning combination winning information (first BB winning flag, second BB winning flag) indicating that the first winning combination has been won, the first privilege is provided. The first winning combination winning information can be continuously stored until the granting means grants the first privilege, and the display control means indicates that the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination have been won. When the two winning combination winning information (normal small winning combination winning flag) is stored in the winning information storage means, if the second winning can be established, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning. The first display that controls the display of each of the circulation display means so as to be established. Control means (small winning combination winning slide table setting processing function S358 of the main control device 101), the first winning combination winning information, and the third winning combination winning information (first re-game winning) indicating that the third winning combination has been won. When the flag) and are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third prize, the third prize is prioritized over the first prize. The second display control means (the first re-game winning sliding table setting processing function S352 of the main control device 101) that controls the display of the circulation display means, and the lottery result of the lottery means are specific results (disappearances) and are described above. When the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, the specific display control means (BB winning of the main control device 101) that displays and controls each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. When the first winning combination winning information and the second winning combination winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, at least one of the circulating display means is provided with the sliding table setting processing function S360). The second winning combination symbol (“BAR” symbol of the left reel 32L, “7” symbol of the middle reel 32M, right reel) that forms the second prize so that the display control means can control the display so as not to establish the first prize. 32R "replay" symbol) is arranged, and when at least one of the circulation display means stores the first winning information and the third winning information in the winning information storage means, the said A third role pattern (“replay” symbol) forming the third prize is arranged so that the display control means can control the display so as not to establish the first prize, and further, the first lottery information is subject to the lottery (the first lottery information). A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the winning probability of the index value IV), the probability of winning the corresponding prize when the lottery target is won, and the number of game media granted at the time of winning the prize is derived for each lottery target. , The multiplication value of the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is added, and the value when the added value is divided by the bet number is less than 1, and the second lottery information is used. A gaming machine characterized in that the chances of the specific result are greater than the chances of the specific result when the first lottery information is used.

According to this game machine, when the lottery result of the lottery means is a specific result and the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, each circulation display means so that the first winning can be established. Is displayed and controlled. Then, in the second gaming state, there are more opportunities to obtain a specific result than in the first gaming state. With such a configuration, it is possible to change the opportunity for the first prize to be established depending on the gaming state, and it is possible to prevent the first prize from being established from being monotonous.

In addition, when the first winning information and the second winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the second winning, the second winning is prioritized over the first winning. The display of each cyclic display means is controlled so as to be established. When the first winning information and the third winning information are stored in the winning information storage means, if it is possible to establish the third winning, the third winning is prioritized over the first winning. As described above, each cyclic display means is displayed and controlled. With such a configuration, even if the second prize or the third prize is established, it is possible to leave room for winning the first role, and the role winning information is stored. Regardless, it is possible to reduce the chance that the player suffers a disadvantage without winning a prize.

In addition, by setting the second prize and the third prize to be established with priority over the first prize, it is possible to diversify the stop result of the circulation display means in the situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored. It will be possible.

Further, by providing a game medium smaller than the maximum number of bets that can be set by the bet number setting means when the second prize is established, the first lottery information is the winning probability of the lottery target and the lottery. A multiplication value obtained by multiplying the probability that the corresponding prize will be established when the target is won and the number of game media granted at the time of winning is derived for each lottery target, and the lottery target for which a prize other than the first prize is established is established. Even when the value obtained by adding the multiplication values of and dividing the added value by the number of bets is less than 1, it is possible to set a high probability of winning the second winning combination. As a result, in a situation where the first winning combination winning information is stored in the winning information storage means, it is possible to increase the chance that the second winning prize is established instead of the first winning prize.

The game machine 34 may be appropriately combined with any of the configurations of the game machine 2 to the game machine 15, and in such a case, a synergistic effect can be expected.

10 ... Slot machine as a game machine, 32 ... Reel as a circular body while forming a circulation display means, 41 ... Start operation means or start lever as a start operation means, 42 to 44 ... Stop switch as a stop operation means, 56 ... 1st credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 57 ... 2nd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means, 58 ... 3rd credit insertion switch as start operation means or input operation means , 63 ... Upper lamp constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the auxiliary effect means, 64 ... Speaker constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the auxiliary effect means, 65 ... Auxiliary display unit constituting the auxiliary effect unit or the auxiliary effect means, 81 ... Sub control Display control device as a board, 101 ... Main control device as a main control board, 102 ... CPU constituting various control means such as lottery means and main control means, 105 ... First lottery information storage means and second lottery information storage ROM constituting the means, 106 ... RAM constituting the winning information storage means, 106a ... Winning flag storage area as the winning information storage means.

Claims (1)

Multiple cyclic display means for cyclically displaying multiple types of patterns,
A start determining means capable of deciding to start the cyclic display of the pattern, and
A lottery means for performing a lottery based on the determination result of the start decision means, and
When the lottery is won, the winning information storage means for storing the winning combination corresponding to the winning combination and the winning information storage means.
A plurality of stop operation means operated to individually stop the circular display of the plurality of cyclic display means,
The plurality of circulation display means are started based on the determination result of the start determination means, and the circulation display of the corresponding circulation display means is stopped based on the operation of the stop operation means. Display control means for displaying and controlling the cyclic display means,
In a gaming machine provided with a privilege giving means for giving a privilege to a player as a winning result when the circulation display means results in a stop result corresponding to the winning combination information stored in the winning information storage means.
A lottery information storage means for storing lottery information used for the lottery when the game state is the most unfavorable game state for the player is provided.
The lottery information is given a specific role that allows the next game to be played when the winning is established, and a privilege that grants less game media than the number of game media required for one game when the winning is established. At least a lottery is performed for the second specific combination, the probability of winning the lottery is higher than the probability of losing the lottery, and the probability of winning the specific combination is excluded from the lottery. The configuration is higher than the probability, and the probability of winning the second specific combination is higher than the probability of losing the lottery.
In the display control means, when a lottery is performed using the lottery information, the probability that the winning of the specific combination is established is higher than the probability that the winning is not established, and the second specific combination probability of winning game is higher than the probability that do not winning game, to be higher than the probability of winning game of the specific role, gaming machine and displaying controlling the plurality of circulating display hand stage.

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