JP6994227B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

Current game machines such as spinning machines (hereinafter referred to as slot machines) can be played by inserting a specified number of game media (for example, medals), but as a result of games such as internal lottery, they are usually played. Some are equipped with a big bonus (a continuous operation device for a special character of the first kind, also referred to as RBB) that can give a player more medals than a state in a short time. Furthermore, the game related to the big bonus shifts to the normal state in RBB where the winning probability of the small role cannot be changed from the normal state, and the regular bonus (first-class special character, RB) wins (activates). There is one that is composed of an RB operating state in the RBB with a high probability of winning a small winning combination (see Patent Document 1).

Similarly, some gaming machines have an instruction function (assist function) for instructing the stop position and stop order of the spinning reel (hereinafter referred to as reel) for the purpose of assisting the acquisition of medals, and the assist function was demonstrated. By playing the game according to the instruction in the AT state, it is possible to award more medals (increase the number of payouts) to the player than in the normal state (see Patent Document 2). Further, the transition to the AT state may be determined by an AT lottery based on the winning of the trigger winning combination having a low winning probability among the preset winning combinations.

In recent years, this AT state has a function of increasing the payout rate (ratio of the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine to the number of payouts) as described above, and is therefore treated as a character like the above-mentioned big bonus and regular bonus. Therefore, it is socially desired to be subject to certain restrictions on its handling (management, control).

Specifically, in the processing related to the AT state such as the AT lottery, the winning probability differs depending on the set value that determines the ball ejection rate of the gaming machine (hereinafter, simply referred to as "there is a setting difference"). Since it is desired to avoid the influence of the bonus), for example, when a bonus with a setting difference is activated, for example, a special winning mode in which a plurality of roles including a special role (cherry role) are duplicated in an internal lottery. There is a restriction that the AT lottery etc. that can be executed based on the fact that it becomes is not performed at all.

In addition, in these gaming machines, a type test is conducted to test whether or not they conform to the technical standards related to the type of the gaming machine, and the payout rate and the bonus ratio (all payouts in any gaming section) are performed. It is determined whether or not the ratio of the number of payouts in the "functioning state of the accessory" to the specified value is exceeded.

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2012-235803 Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2003-220174

However, since the payout of medals in the normal state during RBB in the big bonus state is not treated as the payout of medals with the winning combination ratio in the type test, the winning combination with more payouts in the normal state during RBB is efficiently issued. If the number of medals can be increased, it becomes possible to provide a more advantageous gaming state to the player while lowering the bonus ratio.

Further, as described above, since the execution of the AT lottery is restricted in the state related to the bonus with a setting difference (for example, the normal state during RBB), even if the internal lottery is a special winning mode in the normal state during RBB. However, the AT lottery is not executed, and the merit (transition to the AT state) that can be received in the normal state or the like cannot be enjoyed. Therefore, by winning (displaying) a special role in the special winning mode as a result of the game, when the player recognizes it, it does not function as an opportunity to execute the AT lottery even though the winning probability is low. In some cases, it gives a sense of loss (so-called wasteful pulling feeling) that the special winning mode has been drawn (winning).

In the present invention, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate in a specific state, the winning combination with a large payout is not won or the winning combination related to the non-functional winning mode is not won. The purpose is to provide a game machine that can improve the interest.

The present invention is a reel control that controls the rotation of a plurality of reels having a plurality of regions partitioned for arranging symbols and the reels based on the rotation operation of the reels, and also stops and controls the reels based on the stop operation. A means, a reel rotation position detecting means capable of detecting the rotation position of the reel at the time of stopping operation of the reel in the area unit, and an internal lottery for determining the success or failure of a plurality of types of combinations including a small winning combination and a bonus winning combination are performed. It is provided with an internal lottery means, a winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the display mode of the symbol when the reel is stopped, and a game control means capable of managing a plurality of gaming states. In the gaming machine, a plurality of winning areas in which at least the first small winning combination and the second small winning combination are duplicated are set as targets of the internal lottery in a predetermined gaming state, and the reel control means is the plurality of reel control means. If the first winning area including the bonus combination is won as the target of the internal lottery, and the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the first small combination is won. When the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order and the rotation position of the reel at the time of the stop operation of the predetermined reel is in a predetermined region, the second small winning combination is performed. If a prize can be won, the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, and the rotation position of the reel is in a region other than the predetermined area, the stop control is made so that the bonus combination can be won. Then, when the second winning area that does not include the bonus combination is won as the target of the internal lottery, the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, or the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order. Regardless of whether it is played or not, the stop control is performed so that the first small winning combination can be won .

In the present invention, in a specific state (for example, a specific game state), when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a winning combination with a large payout (a combination with a high payout and a high payout performance) is won. Can be made to.

Specifically, when the game state is the normal state and the result of the internal lottery is that the special combination, the first combination and the second combination are won in duplicate, the first combination (for example, the payout is 1). The reels are controlled so that a special small winning combination may be won, but the gaming state is a small winning combination in a specific gaming state (for example, a big bonus (hereinafter also referred to as RBB)) in which the internal lottery of the special role is restricted. In the normal state during RBB where the winning probability of The reels are controlled so that the second winning combination (for example, a bell winning combination with a payout of 15), which has a higher payout (for example, higher payout performance) than the winning combination, wins.

As a result, it is possible to improve the payout performance in the specific game state while suppressing the payout rate in the normal state.

Here, it is necessary for such a gaming machine to clear a type test for inspecting whether or not it conforms to a technical standard relating to the type of the gaming machine. Specifically, in the type test, the payout rate (ratio of the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine to the number of payouts) and the bonus ratio (the number of payouts in the "feature operating state" to all the payouts in any game section). It is judged whether the ratio) etc. exceeds the specified value.

However, the payout of the gaming medium in the normal state of RBB, which is the specific gaming state, is not treated as the payout of the bonus ratio in the type test of the gaming machine. It is possible to provide a more advantageous gaming state to the player while lowering it, but the normal state during RBB, which is a specific gaming state in the conventional gaming machine, is different from the RB operating state during RBB, which is a special gaming state. , There is a restriction that the winning probability of the small winning combination cannot be increased (the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same as the normal state), and the payout rate cannot be easily increased.

In the present invention, as described above, in the normal state of RBB, which is a specific gaming state, when the first child actor and the second child actor are won in duplicate, for example, the second child actor with a high payout. (Bell role) can be awarded. As a result, even in the normal state during RBB where the winning probability of the small winning combination cannot be increased, the winning rate of the small winning combination with a high payout can be increased and the number of payouts can be increased, while lowering the winning combination ratio. It is possible to provide a big bonus (RBB) that is more advantageous to the player.

According to the present invention, in a specific state, when a plurality of winning combinations are won in duplicate, the winning combination with a large payout is not won or the winning combination related to the non-functional winning mode is not won. It is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a perspective view of the slot machine which concerns on 1st Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the symbol arrangement of the reel of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination, the payout, and the number of bets on the medal. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the winning mode of a small winning combination of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the structure of the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning batting order combination, the pressing order of a stop button, and a winning combination in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the game state of a slot machine and the transition moment of a game state. Similarly, it is a diagram for explaining the state of the slot machine during the big bonus. It is a block diagram which shows the relationship of each component of the slot machine which concerns on 2nd Embodiment of this invention. Similarly, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination, the payout, and the number of bets on the medal. Similarly, it is a diagram showing the relationship between the winning combination of the slot machine, the symbol combination, the payout, and the number of bets on the medal. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the winning mode of the role of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the structure of the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the structure of the internal lottery table of a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning batting order combination, the pressing order of a stop button, and a winning combination in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure which shows the relationship between the winning batting order combination, the pressing order of a stop button, and a winning combination in a slot machine. Similarly, it is a figure for demonstrating the game state and RT state of a slot machine, and their transition moments.

Hereinafter, the first embodiment and the second embodiment of the slot machine S, which is the gaming machine of the present invention, will be described in detail with reference to the attached drawings. It should be noted that these embodiments do not limit the present invention. In the following description, the reference direction of each part of the slot machine S will be described according to the viewpoint (front view) of the player facing the front of the slot machine S.

(First Embodiment)
The slot machine S of the first embodiment is equipped with only a bonus state described later as a game state (advantageous game state) advantageous to the player.

(External configuration of slot machine S)
The slot machine S of the present embodiment can insert or pay out a game medium (for example, a medal), and as shown in FIG. 1, can open and close the box-shaped housing 1 and the opening on the front side of the housing 1. It is equipped with a front door 2 and a left reel 3L, a middle reel 3C, and a right reel 3R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 3L to 3R) housed in a housing 1 and having a plurality of types of symbols. ..

On the front surface of the front door 2, there is a display window 4 that allows the reels 3L to 3R symbols (upper symbol, middle symbol, lower symbol) to be visually recognized from the front, and a credit medal that is below the display window 4 and will be described later. A game information display unit 8 consisting of a credit number display for displaying the number (limited to 50 at the maximum) and a 7-segment display having a payout display for displaying the number of medals to be paid out at the time of winning is provided. ing.

A medal with a built-in medal detection switch 10a (see FIG. 3) that allows medal to be inserted and switches to the on state when the inserted medal passes on the upper surface of the operation unit OP that protrudes forward from the front of the front door 2. Based on the insertion port 10 and the built-in bet switch 11a (see FIG. 3) being switched to the ON state by a pressing operation, the number of medals for performing one game from the credit medals described later (hereinafter, specified insertion). It is possible to call an arbitrary function by a predetermined operation from the bet button 11 that is in the game start preparation state by setting (referred to as number) (hereinafter referred to as bet) and the menu screen displayed on the effect display device 5 described later. There is a jog dial JD that can be used.

Here, the credit medal is a credit medal storage means of the main memory 200 (see FIG. 3), which will be described later, based on the fact that a medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot 10 when the medal credit is permitted. This is medal information (1 credit for each medal) stored in (not shown).

Further, as shown in FIG. 1, the front surface of the operation unit OP is provided so as to project forward, and the built-in start switch 15a (see FIG. 3) is switched to the ON state by a pressing operation in the game start preparation state. Based on this, the start lever 15 that can start the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R and the built-in stop switch 16a (see FIG. 3) corresponding to each of the reels 3L to 3R are switched to the on state by pressing operation. Based on this, a left stop button 16L, a middle stop button 16C, and a right stop button 16R (hereinafter collectively referred to as stop buttons 16L to 16R) that can stop the rotation of the reels 3L to 3R are provided. Further, below the operation unit OP, a medal tray 19 for storing medals paid out from the medal payout outlet 18 is provided.

Above the display window 4 in the front door 2, an effect display device 5 capable of displaying a plurality of types of moving images or still images constituting the effect device 600 (see FIG. 3), and a plurality of types of sound effects and music are output. The speaker 6 and the effect lamp 7 having a plurality of types of blinking patterns are provided, and it is possible to notify information related to the game and execute the effect.

In the display window 4, one winning determination line L is set in the left-right direction. The winning determination line L becomes effective when a specified number of medals (for example, 1 or 3) are inserted. When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination is stopped and displayed on the winning determination line L, it is determined that the winning combination is won, and the process corresponding to the winning of the winning combination is executed as described later.

(Internal configuration of slot machine S)
Inside the housing 1, a reel unit 31 (see FIG. 3) including a drive source for rotating the reels 3L to 3R and the reels 3L to 3R (for example, a stepping motor (not shown)) and a inserted medal are placed. A medal storage tank for storage (not shown), a hopper unit 32 (see FIG. 3) capable of paying out stored medals one by one, and a power supply device capable of supplying power to the slot machine S from the outside. (Not shown), a main substrate 100 described later, and a sub substrate 500 (both see FIG. 3) are provided. The main board 100 and the sub board 500 are connected by unidirectional communication in which signals from only the main board 100 can be transmitted.

As shown in FIG. 2, the reels 3L to 3R in the reel unit 31 are divided into 20 regions (the region is referred to as a "top") on the outer peripheral surface in the rotation direction, and a plurality of types of symbols are defined in the divided regions. (For example, 2 types of replay symbols (RP1, RP2), bell symbol (BL), cherry symbol (CH), red 7 symbol (R7), white 7 symbol (W7), black 7 symbol (B7), 2 types of BAR The symbols (BR1, BR2) and dummy symbols (DM)) are arranged in a predetermined order.

(Main board 100)
Next, the function and control of the slot machine S will be described with reference to FIG.
The main board 100 is a control board that comprehensively controls the game, and receives an on signal (a signal when the game is switched to the on state) from the medal detection switch 10a, the bet switch 11a, the start switch 15a, or the stop switch 16a. By doing so, various arithmetic processes for advancing the game are performed, and the output operations of the reel unit 31, the hopper unit 32, and the like are controlled based on the results of the arithmetic processes.
The function of the main board 100 is realized by the CPU executing software including a program stored in a predetermined memory.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the main board 100 includes a setting changing means 105, a game control means 110, and a main memory 200.
Here, the main memory 200 stores a ROM in which the system program in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various data such as flags and calculated values used in the system program generated in the main board 100. It is also composed of a RAM used as a work area. Specifically, in the main memory 200, for example, the internal lottery table storage means 201, the main flag storage means 202, and the like are set as storage areas for the game control means 110 and the like to store and refer to the information required for processing. ing.

(Setting changing means 105)
The setting changing means 105 uses the setting values (for example, “1” to “6”) stored in the setting value storing means (not shown) set in the main memory 200 as the power supply device (not shown) of the slot machine S. ) Is controlled so that it can be changed by a predetermined operation on the switch.
By changing the set value, the winning probability of the small winning combination in the normal state, which will be described later, is changed, and by changing the winning probability of the bonus, etc., the payout rate of the slot machine S (the number of medals inserted into the gaming machine). The ratio of the number of payouts to) can be changed.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, when the power switch (not shown) of the power supply device is turned on and the power is turned on, a predetermined power-on processing is performed. In this power-on processing, various initial processing such as the above-mentioned RAM read / write check processing is performed. When the power-on processing is completed, the slot machine S is in a playable state (medals are inserted or bets are valid).

(Game control means 110)
The game control means 110 operates the start lever 15 based on the fact that a specified number of medals (for example, three) have been inserted into the medal slot 9 or a credit medal has been bet after the power-on processing. And the medal acceptance process for validating the winning determination line L is performed, and the slot machine S is put into the game preparation state. Subsequently, the game is started by the pressing operation (start operation) of the start lever 15, the rotation control of the reels 3L to 3R is performed, the internal lottery described later is executed, and the rotation speed of the reels 3L to 3R is predetermined. On condition that the speed has increased to the speed, a process for enabling the operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is performed. Subsequently, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed (stop operation), the stop control table (stop control table) stored in the main memory 200 so that the reels 3L to 3R stop at the stop position according to the result of the internal lottery. Stop control is performed by referring to (not shown). Then, whether or not a combination of symbols (hereinafter, simply referred to as a symbol combination) indicating the winning form of the winning combination is displayed on the winning determination line L with reference to the winning determination table (not shown) stored in the main memory 200. If it is determined that the winning combination has won a prize based on the display of the winning combination, the medal is paid out from the medal payout exit 18 to the medal tray 19 and the game is played. Is finished.

The game control means 110 transmits information and the like related to the result of the above processing related to the internal lottery, the game state, and the like to the sub-board 500 as a command signal.

In this specification, the reels 3L to 3R are rotated by pressing the start lever 15, and then the reels 3L to 3R are stopped by pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R. As a result, the reels 3L to 3R are displayed on the winning determination line L. The process until the processing based on the symbol combination is completed will be described as a unit game, that is, one game (one game, hereinafter the unit is referred to as "G").

Hereinafter, the main processes and controls performed by the game control means 110 will be described in detail.
(Medal reception process)
In the medal acceptance process, the operation to the start lever 15 and the winning determination line are based on the fact that a specified number of medals (for example, 1 or 3) have been inserted into the medal slot 9 or a credit medal has been bet. The process of enabling L is performed, and the slot machine S is set to the game ready state.

If more than three medals are inserted when no medals have been inserted, the first three medals are bet, and for subsequent medals, medal information (credit medals) is stored in the credit medal storage means of the main memory 200. ). Further, if the bet button 11 is pressed while the medal information is stored for the specified number of medals (for example, 3) or more, the game control means 110 bets the specified number of medals (for example, 3) and credits. A process is performed to delete the medal information for three medals from the medal storage means.

(Internal lottery)
The game control means 110 acquires a random number value (0 to 65535: including “0” as a value) generated by a random number generation means (not shown) set on the main board 100, and stores the internal lottery table storage means 201. From the plurality of stored internal lottery tables 1 to 5 (see FIG. 6), refer to the internal lottery table 1 according to the game state described later, and the winning combination (small winning combination, replay, bonus, and these) according to the acquired random number value. An internal lottery will be held to determine which of the following (unwinning) will not be won.

Here, as shown in FIG. 4, the small winning combination (the winning combination that has a dividend and the payout process described later is performed) is displayed on the winning determination line L in the order of the left reel 3L, the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. The symbols to be played are "Bell role 1 (second role, normal role)" consisting of a combination of "BL / BL / BL" symbols (same below) and "BAR symbol (BR1 or 2) / BL / BR1" symbols. "Bell role 2 (second role, normal role)" consisting of a combination, red 7 symbol (R7), white 7 symbol (W7), black 7 symbol (B7) or dummy symbol (DM) on the left reel 3L Is displayed, and the bell symbol (BL) is displayed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, respectively. "Cherry role 1" is displayed, and the cherry symbol (CH) is displayed on the left reel 3L. In the reel 3C and the right reel 3R, any of the symbols excluding the red 7 symbol (R7), the white 7 symbol (W7), and the black 7 symbol (B7) (the middle reel 3C further excludes the dummy symbol (DM)). "Cherry role 2" (hereinafter, cherry role 1 and 2 are also simply referred to as cherry role) consisting of the displayed symbol combinations is set. In the case of a 3-card bet, the payout is set to 8 for the bell role 1 and 2 and the cherry role 1 and 2, but in the case of a 1-card bet, the payout is set to 1 card.

Further, the BAR symbol (BR1 or BR2) is displayed on the left reel 3L, and any one of the BAR symbol (BR1), the replay symbol (RP), and the dummy symbol (DM) is displayed on the middle reel 3C, and the right reel 3R. In, a plurality of "special small wins" of one payout (at the time of one or three bets) consisting of a combination of symbols displaying any of white 7 symbols (W7), replay symbols (RP), and dummy symbols (DM). (1st role) 1 to 8 (hereinafter, also simply referred to as a special small role) ”is set.

One type of replay 1 is set for the replay (a role in which the replay process is performed instead of the payout process described later without payout), and as shown in FIG. 4, "BL / replay symbol (RP1 or 2)" is set. It is set to consist of a combination of "BL" symbols, and the replay symbols are aligned in the display window 4 as it rises to the right.

There are three types of bonuses (features in which there is no dividend and a game in which the winning probability of a small winning combination is increased for a predetermined period is executed), and as shown in FIG. 4, "R7, R7, R7" are set. The big bonus (RBB) consisting of the symbol combination of "", the regular bonus (RB) consisting of the symbol combination of "BL / BL / replay symbol (RP1 or 2)", and the BAR symbol (BR1) on the left reel 3L are displayed. A symbol combination in which either the replay symbol (RP1 or 2) or the bell symbol (BL) is displayed on the middle reel 3C and the right reel 3R, and the bell symbol (BL) are displayed on the left reel 3L, and the middle reel 3C , In the right reel 3R, a single bonus (SB, special combination) consisting of a symbol combination in which a replay symbol (RP1 or 2) is displayed is set. The regular bonus (RB) in the present embodiment serves to be established (winning, winning) only in the normal state of the RBB in the gaming state, which will be described later.
No payouts are set for bonuses and replays, and the lottery for bonuses and replays is performed only when three cards are bet.

As shown in FIG. 5, as the winning mode of the small winning combination, the single bonus (SB) and the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 with SB and the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 without SB are common. Bells and cherries are set.

Specifically, the batting order small roles 1 to 6 with SB, which are the winning modes of small roles, are a single bonus (SB) and multiple types (for example, 4 types) of special small roles and bell roles (for example, 4 types) in one internal lottery. For example, one type) is duplicated so that each combination is different, and the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 without SB draws a single bonus (SB) from the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 with SB. It is excluded from the target.
Further, the common bell has a mode in which the bell roles 1 and 2 are won in duplicate, and the cherry has a mode in which the cherry roles 1 and 2 are won in duplicate.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the winning small winning combination differs depending on the type of winning batting order small winning combination with SB according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R (either the bell role or the special small winning combination wins). If you can't win the prize, you can win the single bonus (SB)).

The game control means 110 sets the winning flag corresponding to the winning combination in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200 for the winning combination determined by the internal lottery. Here, the winning flag includes a maintenance flag that keeps winning until winning, and a temporary flag that disappears at the end of the game in which the winning combination is won regardless of whether or not there is a winning. Bonuses other than the single bonus (SB) include A maintenance flag is used, and a temporary flag is used for small wins, replays, and single bonuses (SB).

As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 stored in the internal lottery table storage means 201, table values (0 to 65535) corresponding to the above-mentioned random number values are set, and the table values are set. On the other hand, it is set to correspond to any of the small winning combination, the replay, the bonus, and the non-winning (unwinning) of these winning combinations, which are the targets of the internal lottery.

The internal lottery tables 1 to 5 are provided for each set value (1 to 6), and the internal lottery table referred to at the time of the internal lottery is controlled to be different depending on the set value. The higher the set value, the higher the payout rate. For example, the table value is set for the combination so that a predetermined combination can be easily won.

Further, the internal lottery tables 1 to 5 are provided according to the game states described later, so that the internal lottery tables referred to at the time of the internal lottery differ depending on the game state being set (during stay). It is controlled.

As shown in FIG. 6, in the internal lottery tables 1 to 5, common bells , cherries, and batting order small combinations (excluding the internal lottery table 5) correspond to the table values as the winning mode of the small winning combination. It is set. Further, as the batting order small winning combination, the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 with SB is set in the internal lottery tables 1 and 2, and the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 without SB are set in the internal lottery tables 3 and 4.

The winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery tables 1 to 4, and the common bell is always won in the internal lottery table 5, which is set higher than the internal lottery tables 1 to 4.
Further, the winning probability of the replay is the same in the internal lottery tables 1, 2 and 4, and the internal lottery table 3 is set to be higher than those, but in the internal lottery table 5, the replay is from the target of the internal lottery. Excluded.

Further, although the big bonus (RBB) is set in the internal lottery tables 1 and 2, respectively, it is not set in any of the internal lottery tables 3 to 5.

(Reel control processing)
The game control means 110 performs a reel control process for controlling the rotation and stop of the reels 3L to 3R.
In the reel control process, mainly in the game preparation state, reel rotation control for constantly rotating the reels 3L to 3R at a predetermined rotation speed (for example, about 80 rpm) based on the pressing operation of the start lever 15, and stop buttons 16L to By performing reel stop control to stop the reels 3L to 3R during steady rotation in a mode according to the result of the internal lottery based on the pressing operation of 16R, the symbols attached to the reels 3L to 3R are changed and stopped. I'm letting you. In the reel stop control, the stop positions of the rotating reels 3L to 3R are determined in the range of 0 to 4 frames (5 frames) from the time when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed until the reels stop. .. Therefore, for the symbols arranged within 5 frames (within the pull-in range) on the outer peripheral surface of each reel 3L to 3R shown in FIG. 2, the stop button is pressed at any timing on the winning determination line L. It can be displayed. Therefore, in the bell roles 1 and 2 and the replay 1, the symbols that make up each role are arranged within the pull-in range, so each symbol that makes up each role is a reel so that if you win, you can always win a prize. They are arranged in 3L to 3R.

Further, the game control means 110 detects pressing of the reels 3L to 3R at the time when the stop switch 16a is activated and the pressing operation of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is detected according to the priority data determined for each combination. The logic calculation process that obtains the priority of the stop position candidates within the range of 5 frames from the position and determines the candidate with the highest priority as the stop position, and the stop position with the highest priority as a result of the logic calculation processing. When there are a plurality of candidates, the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means (not shown) of the main memory 200 is referred to, and table reference processing for determining the stop position of the rotating reel is performed. ..

In the logic calculation process, when multiple types of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery, the priority of the stop position candidate is obtained according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the winning determination line L (number priority processing). ) And the case where the priority is obtained according to the number of medals to be paid out based on the dividend of the small winning combination (payout priority processing).

In the case of the number priority process, the priority of the stop position candidate is obtained so that the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the winning determination line L increases, the higher the priority.

Further, in the case of payout priority processing, each stop position has a higher priority as the number of medals paid out based on the dividend of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the winning judgment line L increases. Find the priority for the stop position candidates.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the game control means 110 performs logic calculation processing (number priority) according to the game state and the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R when any one of the batting order small winning combinations 1 to 6 with SB is won. Processing and payout priority processing) are switched to obtain the priority, the stop position is determined, and the reel stop control is performed so that the winning combination is different.

For example, when any of the batting order small winning combinations 1 to 6 with SB is won in the normal state described later in the game state, logic calculation processing (number priority processing, payout priority processing) is performed according to the pressing order of the stop buttons 16L to 16R. ) Is switched to obtain the priority, and the reel stop control is performed. As a premise, when the small role and the bonus are won at the same time, the small role priority is adopted to win the small role.

As shown in FIG. 7A, when the game state described later is a normal state or an RBB internal state, the correct answer push order and the incorrect answer push order are set in advance for the SB batting order small winning combinations 1 to 6, respectively. In the internal lottery, one of the batting order small wins 1 to 6 with SB is won, that is, single bonus (SB) (3 types of symbol combinations, no payout), special small wins (4 types of symbol combinations, 1 payout) and If the bell combination (combination of 2 types of symbols, 15 payouts) is won at the same time, if the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct batting order, the payout priority process is performed and the stop button is pressed. Regardless of the pressing timing of 16L to 16R, the priority is obtained so that the symbol combination related to the batting order correct answering combination 1 or bell winning combination 2 with a higher payout is displayed, and the stop position of the reels 3L to 3R is determined. Then, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the bell combination 1 or the bell combination 2 wins.

On the other hand, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the order of incorrect pressing, the number priority processing is performed, and the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the winning determination line L is the largest, in other words, the largest number. Priority is asked so that the symbol combination related to the special small winning combination that has the symbol combination that constitutes the winning form and the payout is low is displayed, the stop position of the reels 3L to 3R is determined, and the special small winning combination wins. The reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled.

In addition, if the special small winning combination cannot be won according to the pressing timing, the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the winning determination line L is the single bonus (SB), which is the second largest after the special small winning combination. The priority is obtained so that the symbol combination is displayed, the stop positions of the reels 3L to 3R are determined, and the reel stop control is performed so that the single bonus (SB) is won.
Therefore, when the game state is the normal state or the RBB internal state, and the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the wrong batting order when any of the SB batting order small winning combinations 1 to 6 is won, it is always special. Either a small batting order or a single bonus (SB) will win.

Here, in the RBB internal state or the RBB medium normal state, which will be described later, the single bonus (SB) is not drawn, so instead of the SB batting order small winning combination 1 to 6, the SB batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 is single. The batting order small wins 1 to 6 without SB, whose bonus (SB) is excluded from the lottery, are to be won.

As shown in FIG. 7B, when the gaming state is the RBB internal state or the RBB medium normal state, any of the SB-less batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 in which the single bonus (SB) is excluded from the lottery target as described above. If is won, the logic calculation process is switched to the payout priority process, and the stop position is determined so that the symbol combination of the bell role with the largest number of medals paid out is displayed regardless of the order in which the reels 3L to 3R are pushed. , The reel stop control is performed so that the bell combination 1 or 2 wins.

Therefore, when the game state is normal, if a small batting order with SB is won, one-third of them can win a bell role with a high payout in the correct batting order, but two-thirds are illegally pushed. Since a special small winning combination with a low payout in order or an SB with a low payout performance as a bonus will be won, the bell role can always be won when the batting order small winning combination without SB is won. The payout rate can be set lower than that.

(Winning judgment processing)
The game control means 110 performs a winning determination process of determining whether or not a winning combination has been won, based on a combination of symbols displayed on the winning determination line L when the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled. In the winning judgment process, referring to the winning judgment table (not shown) stored in the main memory 200, the big bonus (RBB), the regular bonus (RB), the special small role, the bell role, the cherry role, and the replay winning are won. The presence or absence is determined by whether or not it is a symbol combination showing the winning combination shown in FIG.
In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the winning process is performed based on the result of the determination of the winning determination process. As the winning process, a replay process, a medal payout process, and a game state transition process, which will be described later, are performed.

(Replay process)
Based on the winning of the replay, the game control means 110 does not insert medals (including credit medals) possessed by the player, but inserts the same number of medals as the number of inserted medals or the number of bets in the previous game. Performs a replay process that automatically puts it in the input state.

(Payout processing)
When a small winning combination is won, the game control means 110 determines the number of medals to be paid out based on the winning small winning combination payout (see FIG. 4), and the number of medals to be paid out is transferred to the hopper unit 32. Payout control is performed.
If medal credits are permitted, instead of the payout process, credit addition is added to the number of credits (medal information) stored in the credit medal storage means of the main memory 200. Performs processing and virtually pays out medals.

(Game state transition process)
The game control means 110 has a normal state, an SB operating state, an RBB internal state, a normal state during RBB (normal, specific gaming state), and an RB operating state during RBB (shift) based on the condition that a predetermined transition condition is satisfied. The game state transition process for shifting (starting and ending) the gaming state between the RBB states (advantageous gaming states) including the middle and special gaming states) is performed.

As shown in FIG. 8, the game state transition control shifts to the RBB internal state when the big bonus (RBB) is won (RBB winning) in the normal state which is the initial state, and further, the big bonus in the RBB internal state. (RBB) winning (RBB winning) triggers the transition to the RBB medium RB operating state in the RBB state, and based on the fact that the predetermined conditions are satisfied in the RBB medium RB operating state, the RBB in the RBB state RBB state (RBB medium normal state and RBB medium RB operation) by shifting to the medium normal state and shifting to the RBB medium RB operating state based on winning and winning a regular bonus (RB) in the RBB medium normal state. In the state), when the total number of medals paid out exceeds a predetermined number of medals, the RBB state is terminated and the control is performed to shift to the normal state.

In addition, the game state transition control controls the transition to the SB operating state when a single bonus (SB) is won or won. The internal lottery for the single bonus (SB) is performed only when the gaming state is the normal state or the SB operating state (see FIG. 6).

Specifically, in the normal state, the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 1 (see FIG. 6) in which the big bonus (RBB) and the single bonus (SB) are the targets of the internal lottery. By winning the big bonus (RBB) in the normal state, the gaming state shifts to the RBB internal state, and by winning the single bonus (SB), the gaming state shifts to the SB operating state.

In the SB operating state, the winning probability of the common bell among the small wins is slightly higher than in the normal state (SB is not operating), and the bonus including the single bonus (SB) is the target of the internal lottery. An internal lottery is conducted based on Table 2 (see FIG. 6). The SB operation state ends in one game, and the game state shifts to the game state before the SB operation state. Further, as described above, the single bonus (SB) is not paid out (at the time of operation) when the prize is won (no dividend is set). In this way, the single bonus (SB) does not significantly increase the winning probability of the small winning combination compared to when the SB is not operating and the SB is not operating (the winning probability of the small winning combination is almost the same as the normal state). Is a low bonus.
Therefore, if the batting order small role is won, more medals can be won by winning the bell role than by the single bonus (SB).

In the RBB internal state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same as in the normal state, the winning probability of the replay is higher than in the normal state, and the big bonus (RBB) and the single bonus (SB) are excluded from the internal lottery. An internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 3 (see FIG. 6). With the winning of the big bonus (RBB) in the internal state of the RBB, the gaming state shifts to the RB operating state during the RBB.

In the RB operating state (during shift, special game state) during RBB, an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 5 (see FIG. 6) in which roles other than the common bell are excluded from the targets of the internal lottery. Therefore, the RB operating state during RBB is a gaming state that is advantageous to the player in that the small winning combination is won more frequently than the other gaming states.

The RB operating state during RBB is a gaming state that shifts to the opportunity of winning a big bonus (RBB) or a regular bonus (RB), and in the RB operating state during RBB, a predetermined end condition, for example, winning twice. The game state shifts to the normal state during RBB when the game is played or the game is played four times.

In the normal state during RBB (normal, specific game state), the regular bonus (RB) is included in the target of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the small role and the replay is the same as the normal state, and the big bonus (RBB), single. The internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 4 (see FIG. 6) in which the bonus (SB) and the unwinning prize are excluded from the target of the internal lottery.

The normal state during RBB is a gaming state that shifts when the end condition is satisfied in the RB operating state during RBB, and the gaming state is RBB when the regular bonus (RB) is won in the normal state during RBB. It shifts to the medium RB operating state.
Therefore, as shown in FIG. 9, the normal state (during normal) during RBB and the RB operating state during RBB (during shift) are alternately and repeatedly shifted until the above-mentioned predetermined number (for example, 465) of medals is paid out.

The game control means 110 controls to shift (set) each game state by setting or clearing a flag corresponding to the game state in the main flag storage means 202 set in the main memory 200. , The internal lottery tables 1 to 5 referred to at the time of the internal lottery performed in each game state are determined based on the flag.

(Sub-board 500)
Based on the input of the command signal from the main board 100, the sub-board 500 performs various arithmetic processes for executing the effect according to the progress of the game, and the effect device 600 performs various arithmetic processes based on the result of the arithmetic processes. An effect display device 5, a speaker 6, an effect lamp 7 and the like (see FIGS. 1 and 3) control an output operation such as an effect.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 3, the sub-board 500 includes an effect control means 510 and a sub-memory 590.

Here, the sub-memory 590 is a ROM in which a program related to the effect in the slot machine S of the present embodiment is stored, and various data such as flags and calculated values used in the program related to the effect generated by the sub-board 500. Is stored and is composed of a RAM used as a work area. Specifically, the sub-memory 590 is set with a table or the like for storing information required for each process by each means provided on the sub-board 500, information related to the result of the process, and the like.

(Direction control means 510)
The effect control means 510 controls to set (shift) an effect state according to the game state from a plurality of types of effect states at a predetermined opportunity in order to execute the effect according to the progress of the game.

The effect states include a normal effect state corresponding to the normal state, an RBB internal effect state corresponding to the RBB internal state, an RBB normal effect state corresponding to the normal state during RBB, and an RBB operation corresponding to the RB operation state during RBB. The production state and the like are set respectively.

For example, when the effect state is the normal effect state, the effect control means 510 uses the character of the slot machine S of the present embodiment to suggest winning, winning, etc., or confirms the big bonus (RBB) winning. Controls to execute the final effect to be displayed.

Further, when the effect state is the RBB internal effect state, the effect control means 510 gives priority to the notification of winning of a small winning combination or the like until the big bonus (RBB) is won in a special effect mode different from the normal effect state. When the winning of the big bonus (RBB) is continuously notified and the production state is the RBB normal production state, the winning of the small winning combination is notified until the regular bonus (RB) is won, and when the production state is the RBB operation production state. , A medal obtained by a big bonus (RBB) in the RBB normal production state and the RBB operation production state by notifying the winning of a small winning combination in a special production mode different from the normal production state and notifying the information related to the end condition. Controls to execute an effect of notifying the number of payouts.

The effect control means 510 sets or clears a flag corresponding to the effect state in the sub flag storage means (not shown) set in the sub memory 590 based on the command signal related to the game state or the like from the main board 100. Controls the transition (setting) to the effect state corresponding to the command signal.

The effect control means 510 is an effect data storage area (illustrated) of the sub memory 790 in which the effect data is stored based on the command signal related to the winning or winning of the winning combination from the main board 100 and the set effect state. (Omitted), specific effect control related to the display effect performed via the effect display device 5, the acoustic effect performed via the speaker 6, or the lighting effect performed via the effect lamp 7 or the like is performed.

(About the effect of the slot machine S of the first embodiment)
The effect of the slot machine S of the present embodiment will be described in comparison with a gaming machine (hereinafter referred to as a gaming machine A) given as an example below.
The game machine A has the same behavior in the normal state and the mode of the internal lottery as the slot machine S of the present embodiment. , It is a specification that you can win the bell role with the most payouts on condition that you operate the stop button in the correct answer pressing order.

For example, in the game machine A, when a type test is conducted in which the maximum number of medals is to be obtained, when the batting order small winning combination is won, the bell role of 15 payouts is always played instead of the special small winning combination of 1 payout. In order to win a prize, the number of payouts under normal conditions will increase. Therefore, in the gaming machine A, the payout ratio is low because the payouts other than the bonuses are large.

On the other hand, in the general game of the game machine A (hereinafter, simply referred to as a general game) performed by the player in the game hall or the like, when the batting order small winning combination is won in the normal state, the stop button is operated in the order of pressing the correct answer each time. In many cases, it is difficult to win the role of Bell. Therefore, in the normal state of the gaming machine A, the payout rate is lower in the general game than in the type test, but for example, the winning probability of the bonus is set high, and the payout rate in the type test is designed to be high ( For example, the set value of the gaming machine is 1 for 106%). As a result, the payout rate of general games is set within an appropriate range (for example, 96% at setting 1).

As a result, in the gaming machine A, it becomes possible to design a gaming machine having a low base and a high bonus probability in general games .

Further, since the gaming machine A is expected to be paid out even in the normal state during RBB, the ratio of the accessory in the type test is lowered.

However, in this case, there is a difference in the base of the normal state during the RBB between the type test and the general game , and as a result, the net increase in the total number of RBBs is different, such that the net increase in the general game is smaller.

On the other hand, in the slot machine S of the present embodiment, when the batting order small winning combination is won in the normal state during RBB as described above, the control of the reel is changed from the normal state and the bell winning combination is always won. By making the base of the normal state in the RBB the same as that of the type test, the ratio of the accessory of the type test is further reduced, and the difference of the net increase of the RBB and the difference of the net increase of the RBB are used for the general game and the type test. It is possible to prevent a difference in the payout rate.

(Second embodiment)
Next, a second embodiment according to the slot machine S of the present invention will be described.
The slot machine S of the present embodiment has the same appearance configuration as that of the first embodiment, but has an assist function described later and an accompanying assist function exhibited in an advantageous section described later in addition to the bonus as a gaming state advantageous to the player. It is equipped with a function (chance zone).

Hereinafter, if the constituent elements having the same name as the constituent elements of the first embodiment (the reference numerals may be different) have the same functions, the description thereof will be omitted, and the points differ mainly from the first embodiment. Will be explained.

As shown in FIG. 10, in addition to the setting changing means 305, the game control means 310, and the main memory 400 provided in the first embodiment, the main board 300 newly includes the RT control means 345 and the CZ management means. 350, AT management means 355, and advantageous section management means 360 are provided. In the main memory 400, in addition to the internal lottery table storage means 401 and the main flag storage means 402 also provided in the first embodiment, a chance zone counter 403, an AT end determination counter 404, and an advantageous section counter 405 are newly added. It is provided.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, small winning combinations and bonuses having different winning probabilities are provided according to the set value determined by the setting changing means 305.
Further, when the set value is changed by the setting changing means 305, the game state, the effect state, various counters (including the one that counts the number of games) and the like are initialized.

(Internal lottery)
As shown in FIGS. 11 and 12, in the present embodiment, the first big bonus (RBB1, specific game), the second big bonus (RBB2, specific game), and the second big bonus (RBB2, specific game) are the winning combinations that are the targets of the internal lottery by the game control means 310. Regular bonus (RB), single bonus (SB), replay 1-5, bell role (normal role) 1,2, cherry role 1,2, special small role 1-8 are set respectively, and some roles The number of types and the combination of symbols are different from those of the first embodiment. Specifically, two types of big bonuses (RBB), five types of replays, and one type of single bonus (SB) are set. If the special small winning combination cannot be won, the RT fluctuation blank is displayed.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 11, the big bonus is the first big bonus (RBB1), which consists of a combination of symbols of "R7, R7, R7" and whose winning probability does not change according to the set value of the slot machine S. It is composed of a combination of symbols of "W7, W7, W7" and a second big bonus (RBB2) in which the winning probability changes according to the set value of the slot machine S. The second big bonus (RBB2) is set so that the higher the setting value of the slot machine S, the higher the winning probability.

The single bonus (SB, special role) consists of a combination of "R7, BR1, CH" symbols.

In the replay, the bell symbol (BL) or the replay symbol (RP1) is displayed on the left reel 3L, and either the replay symbol (RP1 or RP2) or the bell symbol (BL) is displayed on the middle reel 3C or the right reel 3R. Is composed of replays 1 to 5 consisting of symbol combinations (excluding "BL / BL / replay symbols (RP1 or RP2)" which are RB symbol combinations).

The RT variable blank is composed of a symbol combination of "replay symbol (RP1), replay symbol (RP1 or RP2), BAR symbol (BR2)". Since the RT fluctuation blank is not a role, no dividend is set.

The cherry configured including the cherry combination (special combination) 1 and 2 shown in FIG. 12 is a winning mode in which the winning probability does not change according to the set value of the slot machine S.

As shown in FIG. 13, the "batting order small winning combination", which is the winning mode of the small winning combination, is a single internal lottery in which a plurality of types (for example, 4 types) of special small winning combination and a bell role (for example, 1 type) are each. It is a mode in which the winning combinations are duplicated so that the combinations of the above are different. In addition, "cherry" is a mode in which cherry roles (special roles) 1 and 2 are won in duplicate, and "special role with SB" is a cherry and bell role 1 (normal role) and a single bonus (SB, special). The role) and the winning combination are duplicated, and the "special role without SB" is a mode in which the cherry and the bell role 1 are won in duplicate.

Further, as a winning mode of a replay composed of a combination of replays 1 to 5, normal replays 1 and 2 and batting order replays 1 to 6 are set.

As shown in FIG. 13, the normal replay 1 is a mode in which the combination of the replay 1 and the replay 4 is won, the normal replay 2 is a combination of the replay 1 and the replay 5, and the batting order replays 1 to 3 are the replays 1 and 3. A plurality of replays including 2 and batting order replays 4 to 6 are in a mode in which a plurality of replays including replays 1 and 3 are duplicated so that their combinations are different.

Internal lottery tables 6 to 13 are set in the internal lottery table storage means 401.
As shown in FIGS. 14 and 15, a common bell is set in the internal lottery tables 6 to 13 as a winning mode of the small winning combination, and the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 and the special winning combination with SB are the internal lottery tables 6 to 11 and 13. Is set to. The winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the internal lottery tables 6 to 11, the internal lottery table 13 is set slightly higher than the internal lottery tables 6 to 11, and the internal lottery table 12 is the highest (the common bell is). It is set (to ensure that you win).

The winning probability of the replay is set to be the same in the internal lottery tables 6, 7, 11 and 13, and the internal lottery tables 8 to 10 are set more than the internal lottery tables 6, 7, 11 and 13 (internal lottery table 10 <internal). The lottery table 8 <in the order of the internal lottery table 9) is set to be higher, but the internal lottery table 12 excludes the replay from the target of the internal lottery.

The first big bonus (RBB1), the second big bonus (RBB2), and the single bonus (SB) are set in the internal lottery tables 6 to 9 and 13, respectively, but in any of the internal lottery tables 10 to 12. Is not set either.

(Reel stop control)
The game control means 310 obtains priority for the candidate of the stop position of the reels 3L to 3R based on the payout priority processing or the number priority processing according to the winning mode of the winning combination, and the reels 3L to 3R based on the priority. Performs reel stop control for.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the batting order small winning combination is won in the internal lottery, if the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct pressing order, the payout priority processing is performed and the stop buttons 16L to 16L are performed. Reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the bell role 1 or the bell role 2 that has a larger payout (number of payouts) than the other winning combinations that are won in duplicate regardless of the pressing timing of 16R wins, and stops in the order of incorrect release. When the buttons 16L to 16R are pressed, the number priority process is performed, and a special small winning combination with a larger number of symbol combinations than other winning combinations duplicated according to the pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R is performed. When a prize is won or a special small winning combination cannot be won, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the RT fluctuation blank is displayed.

As described above, since the bell role has a larger payout than the special small role, the player presses the stop buttons 16L to 16R in the correct pressing order when the batting order small role is won, so that the player answers incorrectly. You can get more medals than if you operate in batting order. On the other hand, when the RT fluctuation blank is displayed, the RT state described later falls from a relatively good state to a bad state.

In addition, when the special role with SB is won in the internal lottery, the reels 3L ~ so that the cherry role 1, 2 or the bell role 1 etc. will be won according to the game state, the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L-16R. 3R is stopped and controlled.

This includes the RBB internal state and the RBB normal state (specific game state) in the first big bonus (RBB1) or the second big bonus (RBB2) excluding the single bonus (SB) from the target of the internal lottery, and the single bonus (specific game state). In the normal state where the SB) is the target of the internal lottery and the SB operating state, the reel stop control when the special combination with SB is won is performed in different modes so that the winning combinations are different from each other. be.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game state is the normal state or the SB operating state and the special combination with SB is won by the internal lottery, the symbol related to the cherry combination is within the pull-in range of the reels 3L to 3R. At some point, when the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed on the left 1st (pushing order 1 or pushing order 2), the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the cherry winning combination is won, and the cherry winning combination is used. If the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed while the symbol is outside the pull-in range of the reels 3L to 3R, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the bell combination 2 wins, and the middle 1st (pushing order). When the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in 3 or 4) or the right 1st (pushing order 5 or 6), the symbols other than the symbols related to the bell role are preferentially stopped, and the single bonus (SB) is involved. When the symbol is within the pull-in range, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the single bonus (SB) is given priority.
By making the cherry combination win in this way, it is possible to give the player the impression that the cherry combination is an execution trigger for the processing (AT lottery, etc.) related to the AT state, which will be described later.

Here, since the single bonus (SB) is not drawn in the RBB internal state or the normal state during RBB, the single bonus (SB) is excluded from the lottery target from the special role with SB instead of the special role with SB. The special role without SB is to be won.

On the other hand, as shown in FIG. 16, when the game state is the RBB internal state or the RBB medium normal state (specific game state), the SB-less special role in which the single bonus (SB) is excluded from the lottery target is won as described above. In the case of (the winning mode is such that the cherry winning combination 1 and 2 (cherry) and the bell winning combination 1 are won in duplicate), the reels 3L to 3R are stopped when the special winning combination with SB is won in the normal state or the SB operating state. By changing the control, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the bell combination 1 (normal combination) always wins regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R.
Since the payouts for the bell and cherry roles are the same, there is no change in the number of payouts due to changing the winning combination according to the playing state (in the case of irregular push order (middle 1st, right 1st)). except).

Further, as shown in FIG. 17, when any of the batting order replays 1 to 3 is won in the internal lottery and the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct answer pressing order, the replay 2 (promotion replay) is performed. When the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so as to win a prize and the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the wrong pressing order, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay 1 (maintenance replay) is won. Will be done.

In addition, when any of the batting order replays 4 to 6 is won in the internal lottery, if the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the correct answer pressing order, the reel 3L so that the replay 3 (promotional replay) wins. When the stops 3R are controlled to stop and the stop buttons 16L to 16R are pressed in the order of incorrect pressing, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay 1 (maintenance replay) is won.

When either of the normal replays 1 and 2 is won, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped and controlled so that the replay 1 wins regardless of the pressing order.

(Game state)
When the game state is the normal state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to one of the internal lottery tables 6 to 9 according to the replay time state described later.

In the RBB internal state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is the same as in the normal state, the winning probability of the replay is higher than in the normal state, and the big bonus (RBB) and the single bonus (SB) are excluded from the internal lottery. An internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 10 (see FIG. 15).

In the normal state during RBB (normal, specific game state) among the RBB states, the regular bonus (RB) is included in the target of the internal lottery, the winning probability of the small role and the replay is the same as the normal state, and the big bonus. (RBB), single bonus (SB) and internal lottery based on the internal lottery table 11 (see FIG. 15) where unwinning is excluded from the internal lottery.

In the RB operating state during RBB (during shift, special game state) among the RBB states, an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 12 (see FIG. 15) in which roles other than the common bell are excluded from the targets of the internal lottery. Will be.

In the SB operating state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is slightly increased from the normal state, and the internal lottery based on the internal lottery table 13 (see FIG. 15) in which the bonus including the single bonus (SB) is the target of the internal lottery. Is done.

Next, a new component (means) provided on the main board 300 will be described.
(RT control means 345)
The RT control means 345 has a replay time state (hereinafter referred to as RT state) among the non-RT state, the RT1 state, the RT2 state, and the RT3 state in the normal state of the game based on the establishment of the predetermined transition condition. RT migration control is performed to migrate (start and end). In each RT state, it is set so that the winning probabilities of replays may be different from each other, or the types of replays subject to the internal lottery may be different.

As shown in FIG. 18, in the RT transition control, the non-RT state is set as the initial state, the RT1 state is shifted to the RT1 state when the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the non-RT state, and the replay 2 is won in the RT1 state. Is used as an opportunity to shift to the RT2 state, and when the player wins the replay 3 in the RT2 state, the control is performed to shift to the RT3 state having the highest probability of winning the replay.

Further, in the RT transition control, the RT1 state is shifted to the RT1 state when the RT fluctuation blank is displayed in the RT2 state and the RT3 state, and the special small winning combination is won in the RT1 state, the RT2 state and the RT3 state. Controls the transition to the non-RT state. In addition, control is performed to shift to the non-RT state even after the end of the RB operating state during RBB.

Specifically, in the non-RT state, the normal replays 1 and 2 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the internal lottery table 6 (see FIG. 14) in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3 is set. A lottery will be held.

In the RT1 state, batting order replays 1 to 3 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 7 (see FIG. 14) in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 7.3.

In the RT2 state, the batting order replays 4 to 6 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and the internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 8 (see FIG. 14) in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 2.5.

In the RT3 state, normal replays 1 and 2 are set as the winning mode of the replay, and an internal lottery is performed based on the internal lottery table 9 (see FIG. 14) in which the winning probability of the replay is set to about 1 / 2.0.

(Chance zone management means 350)
The chance zone management means (hereinafter, also referred to as CZ management means) 350 manages a chance zone state (hereinafter, referred to as CZ state) in which the winning probability of the AT lottery that can be executed in the advantageous section described later increases.

In the CZ state, the winning probability of the AT lottery based on the winning of the special role with SB, which is the winning mode of the internal lottery, which is a lottery condition, increases to N times (for example, twice), and other roles (for example, bell role and replay). ) Is also set so that the AT lottery can be performed, and it is an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to the player who is more likely to shift to the AT state described later than the normal state (non-CZ state).

The CZ management means 350 is a chance zone for determining whether or not to shift to the CZ state (winning) or not (non-winning) when the special role with SB is won in the normal state (non-CZ state) of the game state. The lottery (hereinafter referred to as CZ lottery) is performed with reference to the CZ lottery table (not shown) stored in the main memory 400. The CZ lottery is not executed when the special combination with SB is won in the internal state of the RBB or the normal state during the RBB.

Based on the winning of the CZ lottery, the CZ management means 350 shifts (sets) the gaming state to the CZ state with or during the transition to the advantageous section, and sets, for example, "20" in the chance zone counter 403. , The game related to the CZ state (CZ game) is started, and the count value of the chance zone counter 403 is decremented every time the CZ game is played. As an end condition, the CZ management means 350 controls to end the CZ game and return it to the game state before the transition to the CZ state when the count value of the chance zone counter 403 becomes "0".

The CZ management means 350 switches between the CZ state and the non-CZ state (start and end of the CZ state) by setting and clearing the CZ flag for the main flag storage means 402 of the main memory 400.

(AT management means 355)
The AT management means 355 manages the AT preparation state and the AT state (assist time state, advantageous game state, special game state).

Here, the AT preparation state and the AT state in which the assist function is exerted are determined by executing the first special effect or the second special effect in the game in which the batting order small role or the batting order replay is won, and notifying the correct answer pressing order. It is easy to win the bell role, which has a higher payout than the special small role that has been won more than once, and the probability of winning the replay is increased and maintained at a high probability, so it is difficult to consume medals and the medals can be won. It is in an advantageous gaming state that is advantageous to players who are easy to acquire.

Here, since the assist function of the present embodiment can change the ball ejection rate by executing a special effect as described later, it is treated as a character, and in the game rules, it is a slot. In the state related to the bonus in which the winning probability fluctuates according to the set value of the machine S, the processing related to AT (AT lottery, etc. described later) is restricted.
Therefore, since the above-mentioned second big bonus (RBB2) is a bonus whose winning probability fluctuates according to the set value of the slot machine S, the assist function is performed from the winning to the end of the bonus (in the state related to RBB2). Processing related to is restricted.

The AT management means 355 is a special role with SB including a cherry, which is a winning mode of the internal lottery, which is a lottery condition, in a non-AT state and a non-bonus state (for example, a normal state) excluding the state related to the second big bonus (RBB2). Taking the opportunity of winning, an AT lottery (processing related to the special gaming state) is performed to determine whether or not to shift from the non-AT state to the AT preparation state (winning) or not (non-winning). The AT lottery is not executed when the special combination without SB is won in the internal state of the RBB or the normal state during the RBB.

Here, the AT preparation state is the game state immediately before the AT state for shifting the game state to the AT state, and in the game in which the batting order replay is won, the correct answer push order is notified as the second special effect. As a result, it is easy to shift the above-mentioned RT state to the RT3 state by assisting the winning of the promotion replay (replay 2 or 3).

Further, in the AT preparation state, as in the AT state, the first special effect is performed so that the bell role can be easily won in the game in which the batting order small role is won, but the non-RT state in the AT preparation state. In order to induce the RT3 state, it is necessary to first display the RT fluctuation blank in order to shift to the RT1 state. Therefore, in the non-RT state, the reels 3L to 3R are stopped in the incorrect push order, and the first special effect is not performed (the correct push order is not notified) so that the RT fluctuation blank is displayed. The production is limited to. It should be noted that the same processing is performed even when the non-RT state is reached due to an operation in the incorrect push order due to a push order error or the like in the AT state.

Specifically, the AT management means 355 can win the replay 2 (promotional replay) when the batting order replays 1 to 3 are won when the RT state is the RT1 state in the AT preparation state. Also, in the RT2 state, a command to notify the correct push order (execute the second special effect) so that the batting order replays 4 to 6 can be won in the replay 3 (promotion replay). The signal is transmitted to the effect control means 710 of the sub-board 700, which will be described later. As a result, the RT state is induced to the RT3 state.

The AT management means 355 switches between the AT state and the AT ready state and the non-AT state by setting and clearing the AT flag for the main flag storage means 402 of the main memory 400, in other words, starts the AT ready state and ends the AT state. Control to make it.

The AT management means 355 sets the AT flag to set the gaming state to the AT ready state, and shifts the gaming state from the AT ready state to the AT state based on the shift of the RT state to the RT3 state (starts the AT game). ).

The AT management means 355 is an initial number table (illustrated) stored in the main memory 400 in order to determine the initial number of games of the AT game at a predetermined opportunity (for example, the AT game start game) after the transition to the AT preparation state. When the initial number of games is drawn with reference to (omitted) and the AT game is started, the AT end determination in which the value (for example, "50") corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the initial number of games is stored in the main memory 400 is stored in the main memory 400. Set to the count value of the counter 404.

The AT management means 355 performs a process of decrementing the count value of the AT end determination counter 404 every time the AT game is played from the AT game start game. Then, the AT management means 355 clears the AT flag, ends the AT state, and ends the AT game based on the fact that the count value of the AT end determination counter 404 reaches "0".
In this way, one set of AT games is from the start of the AT game to the end of the initial number of games determined by the initial number lottery (including the game that has been added if the additional lottery described later is won). It is managed as.

The AT management means 355 temporarily terminates (interrupts) the AT state when the first big bonus (RBB1) or the second big bonus (RBB2) is won in the AT state. In this case, the value of the AT end determination counter 404 before the end of the AT state is carried over, and after the end of the first big bonus (RBB1) or the second big bonus (RBB2), the AT game is started again through the AT preparation state. It is possible to play the number of games for the remaining count value. However, if the advantageous section described later ends during the first big bonus (RBB1) or the second big bonus (RBB2), the AT flag is cleared as the initialization process described later, so that the first big bonus (RBB1) Alternatively, after the end of the second big bonus (RBB2), the AT game ends without being performed again.

The AT management means 355 takes the opportunity of winning a special role with SB including cherry and the first big bonus (RBB1) in order to increase the number of AT games in the AT preparation state or the AT state in the advantageous section described later. An additional lottery is performed with reference to an additional lottery table (not shown) set in the memory 400, and an additional process is performed in which the value won in the additional lottery is added to the count value of the AT end determination counter 404.

Further, the AT management means 355 takes the opportunity of winning the special role with SB including the cherry and the first big bonus (RBB1) in order to add the number of sets in the AT preparation state or the AT state in the advantageous section described later. A set number lottery for increasing AT games was performed in set units with reference to the set number lottery table (not shown) set in the main memory 400, and the set value won in the set number lottery was set in the main memory 400. Performs the set number addition process to be added to the set number storage means (not shown).
In addition, the additional lottery and the set number lottery are executed even when the special combination with SB is won in the SB operation state.

When the count value of the AT end determination counter 404 reaches "0", the AT management means 355 determines whether or not there is a set value stored in the set number storage means, and determines that the set value is "1" or more. In this case, the set value is decremented from the set number storage means, the initial number of times lottery is performed, and the value corresponding to the initial number of games determined by the initial number of times lottery (for example, "50") is the count value of the AT end determination counter 404. Set to.

The AT management means 355 timely transmits a command signal necessary for the effect control means 710, which will be described later, to perform an effect related to the AT state to the sub-board 700.

(Advantageous section control means 360)
The advantageous section control means 360 manages an advantageous section that is a condition for transition to the AT state or the CZ state, and makes it possible to set an advantageous section, a normal section (non-advantageous section) that is not an advantageous section, and an internal intermediate standby section. There is. The advantageous section control means 360 sets the advantageous section by setting the advantageous flag in the main flag storage means 402 set in the main memory 400, and clears the advantageous flag to set the normal section or the inside depending on the situation. It is set in the middle waiting section.

The advantageous section control means 360 sets the advantageous flag in the next game in which the above-mentioned AT lottery or CZ lottery is won in the normal section in which the advantageous flag is not set, and the advantageous section is set. Controls to start. In this normal section, the non-AT state is maintained because the game state is restricted from shifting to the AT state (AT preparation state).

Further, when the advantageous section control means 360 wins the AT lottery or the CZ lottery triggered by the winning of the first big bonus (RBB1), the normal flag is maintained, and the advantageous section is set as a non-advantageous section and waits inside for convenience. Set (start) the section. This internal middle standby section is a section in which the transition (setting) to the advantageous section set in parallel with the RBB internal state is restricted, and even if the game is played in the section, the count of the advantageous section counter 405 described later is performed. Increments to values are now stopped controlled (not started).

The advantageous section control means 360 sets the advantageous flag in the main flag storage means 402 based on winning the first big bonus (RBB1) in the RBB internal state which is the internal middle standby section, and sets the advantageous section (start). Set. This advantageous section is a section that can shift to the AT state or the CZ state, and specifically, a prize of an advantageous role such as a first special effect or a second special effect (for example, a role with many medals paid out) is won. It is a period during which it is possible to perform an easy instruction effect, and to perform an additional lottery or a set number lottery.

In the slot machine S of the present embodiment, the game state, the effect state, and various counters (number of games) are set as in the case where the set value of the slot machine S is changed when the advantage flag is cleared and the advantage section ends. Initialization processing is performed to initialize (including those to be counted) and the like. Specifically, the game state is set to the normal state, the normal section, the effect state is set to the normal effect state, and the count values of various counters are set to "0". Therefore, even if there is a remaining number of games in the AT state or the CZ state, the AT state or the CZ state is forcibly terminated.

Specifically, when the advantageous section control means 160 clears the advantageous flag, the AT flag and the count value of the AT end determination counter 204 are cleared (initialized) in the AT state, and the CZ flag and chance in the CZ state. The count value of the zone counter 203 is cleared (initialized), and the effect state shifts to the normal effect state.

The advantageous section control means 360 manages to clear the advantageous flag and end the advantageous section when the following end conditions are satisfied.

Two end conditions for the advantageous section are set. As the first end condition, the number of games in the advantageous section is counted, and when the predetermined number of games (for example, 1500 G) is reached, the advantageous flag is cleared and the advantageous section is cleared. Cancel (end) and set (start) the normal section. Specifically, the advantageous section control means 360 performs a process of incrementing the count value of the advantageous section counter 405 (initial value = 0) set in the main memory 400 every time one game is played in the advantageous section. Then, based on reaching a predetermined threshold value (for example, 1500), the advantageous section control means 360 clears the advantageous flag, cancels (ends) the advantageous section, and sets (starts) the normal section.

In addition, in order to end the advantageous section other than the achievement of the above-mentioned predetermined number of games, as the second end condition, when any of the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 is won, the small winning combination is won in duplicate. Of these, the first special production needs to be performed at least once so that the bell role, which is the role related to the maximum payout, is won. However, if a big bonus (RBB) or a regular bonus (RB) is won in the advantageous section, the second end condition is satisfied and the advantageous section can be ended without performing the first special effect.

Therefore, when the batting order small winning combination is won in the non-AT state (for example, CZ state) in the advantageous section, the advantageous section control means 360 transmits the command information related to the winning batting order small winning combination to the sub-board 700 at least once. Then, the instruction control for causing the effect device 600 to perform the first special effect is performed.

The advantageous section control means 360 satisfies the end condition in the main flag storage means 402 when the instruction control is executed or a big bonus (RBB) or a regular bonus (RB) is won (hereinafter referred to as instruction control or the like). Set the instruction control flag to indicate.

When the CZ state ends in the advantageous section when the instruction control flag is set, the advantageous section control means 360 clears the advantageous flag, cancels (ends) the advantageous section, and sets (starts) the normal section. do. In the CZ state, if the end condition of the CZ state is satisfied while the instruction control flag is not set, the CZ state is maintained and the instruction control flag is set, and then the advantageous flag is cleared and the advantageous section is cleared. Is released (finished), the CZ state is finished, and the normal section is set (started).

When the AT state ends in the advantageous section in which the instruction control flag is set, the advantageous section control means 360 clears the advantageous flag, cancels (ends) the advantageous section, and sets (starts) the normal section.

Next, the sub-board 700 shown in FIG. 10 will be described.
When the effect state is the normal effect state, the effect control means 710 further performs a precursor effect suggesting that the above-mentioned CZ lottery, AT lottery, etc. have been won, in addition to the effect of suggesting a winning combination, a prize, or the like. ..

Specifically, the effect control means 710 processes the cherry in the AT state (AT) when the special combination with SB is won in the SB operation state due to the SB winning in the normal state or the advantageous section in the game state. In order to give the impression that it is the execution trigger of (lottery, etc.), the effect control is performed to suggest that the cherry role 1 or the cherry role 2 has been won, and the special role without SB is performed when the game state is the RBB internal state or the normal state during RBB. If the player is elected, the effect control suggesting that the bell role 1 is elected is performed. As a result, when the special role with SB is won, even if the cherry cannot be won due to the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop buttons 16L to 16R, the player can tell that the cherry has been won. Can be recognized.

In addition to the normal state and the effect state corresponding to the bonus, the effect state managed by the effect control means 710 includes a CZ effect state corresponding to the CZ state, an AT preparation effect state corresponding to the AT preparation state, and an AT state. Corresponding AT production states and the like are set respectively.

When the effect state is the CZ effect state, the effect control means 710 executes a special effect suggesting that the winning probability of the AT lottery is high, and also controls to execute an effect suggesting the number of remaining games of the CZ game.

Further, when the effect state is the AT preparation effect state, the effect control means 710 is based on the command signal related to the winning of the batting order replay from the main board 300 so as to induce the RT state to the RT3 state as described above. The second special that notifies the effect display device 5, the speaker 6, and the effect lamp 7 of the effect device 600 of the correct batting order related to the winning batting order replay (the order of pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win the promotion replay). Perform the production.

Further, when the effect state is the AT preparation effect state and the RT state is not the non-RT state, the effect control means 710 is based on the command signal related to the winning of the batting order small winning combination from the main board 300. The first method of notifying the effect display device 5, the speaker 6, and the effect lamp 7 of the effect device 600 of the correct press order (the order of pressing the stop buttons 16L to 16R that can win the bell combination) related to the winning batting order small combination. Perform a special production.

On the other hand, the effect control means 710 has a batting order small combination in order to promote the RT state even if the batting order small combination is won in the non-RT state even when the effect state is the AT preparation effect state. In order to display the RT fluctuation blank, which is an out-of-order display (displayed at the time of incorrect batting order), the first special effect of notifying the correct batting order is not performed.

When the effect state is the AT effect state, the effect control means 710 performs the first special effect related to the winning batting order small winning combination based on the command signal from the main board 300, as in the AT preparation effect state, but the RT state is Since the internal lottery table 4 which is in the RT3 state and corresponds to the RT3 state is set to the normal replays 1 and 2 which do not depend on the batting order as the replay, the second special effect is not performed.
Further, the effect control means 710 controls to execute a replay, an effect suggesting the winning of a small winning combination or a big bonus, the number of remaining games of the AT game, and the like, in addition to the special effect, as in the normal effect state.

Further, in the AT effect state, the effect control means 710 controls the effect display device 5 to indicate that the initial number of games, the additional lottery, the set number lottery, and the like determined by the initial number of times lottery have been won.

(Regarding a series of processes at the time of winning a special combination with SB in the slot machine S of the second embodiment)
When the special combination with SB is won in the internal lottery in the SB operation state due to the SB winning in the normal state or the advantageous section, the game control means 310 impresses the cherry as an opportunity, so that the cherry role is used. The reel stop control is performed so as to win 1 or the cherry combination 2, and the effect control means 710 performs an effect control suggesting that the cherry combination 1 or 2 which is the trigger has been won.

Further, when the game state is the RBB internal state or the RBB medium normal state and the special combination with SB is won in the internal lottery, the game control means 310 performs reel stop control so as to win the bell combination 1 and produces an effect. The control means 710 performs effect control suggesting that the bell combination 1 has been won.

As a result, if the special role with SB is won in the normal state where the processing related to AT (AT lottery, etc.) is not restricted or in the SB operation state due to the SB winning in the advantageous section, the winning probability is low. In order to impress the role as an opportunity for the AT lottery, etc., the cherry role is notified that the cherry role has been won, and the cherry role is won (displayed), but the processing related to AT (AT lottery, etc. described later) is restricted. In the state related to the second big bonus (RBB2) (RBB internal state or RBB medium normal state), the fact that the bell role was won without winning (displaying) the cherry role that is the trigger for the AT lottery etc. By notifying and winning the bell role, the cherry role that impressed as an opportunity for AT lottery etc. was won even though the winning probability is low in the state related to the second big bonus (RBB2). The feeling of loss (so-called wasteful feeling) can be suppressed.

Although the embodiments of the present invention have been described above, the following modifications and changes can be made to these embodiments without departing from the gist of the present invention. Further, it is possible to appropriately combine the above-described embodiment of the present invention and the respective constituent members, treatments, conditions and the like in the following modified examples.

(Modification 1)
In the above-described embodiment, the game control means 110, 310 perform medal acceptance processing, internal lottery, reel control processing, winning determination processing, replay processing, payout processing, game state transition processing, and the like, but are not limited thereto. , The means may be provided so as to correspond to each process. For example, the medal acceptance process is performed by the input acceptance means, the internal lottery is performed by the internal lottery means, the reel control process is performed by the reel control means, the prize determination process is performed by the prize determination means, and the replay process is performed by the replay processing means. The payout process is performed by the payout control means, and the game state transition process is performed by the game state control means.

(Modification 2)
In the above-described embodiment, the common bell is set to be always won in the RB operating state (special game state) during the RBB, but the common bell is not limited to this, and the batting order small combination with SB and the special combination with SB are internally included. Even if the winning combination (for example, a bell role) is different from the winning combination (for example, a special small winning combination or SB) in the RB operating state during the RBB, for example, when the winning combination is won in the normal state. good.

(Modification 3)
In the above-described embodiment, the main boards 100, 300 and the sub boards 500, 700 are separately controlled to control the slot machine S, but the functions of the main boards 100, 300 and the sub boards 500, 700 are combined into one. It may be controlled by a single control board.

(Modification example 4)
In the first embodiment, when any of the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 with SB is won in the normal state of the game, the reel stop control is performed so that either the special small winning combination with low payout performance or the SB wins. In addition, if any of the batting order small winning combination 1 to 6 with SB is won in the normal state during RBB, the reel stop control is performed so that the bell winning combination with high payout performance wins. Not limited to this, even if the reel stop control is performed so that the winning combination with high payout performance wins in the normal state and the winning combination with low payout performance in the RBB state such as the normal state during RBB. good.

(Modification 5)
In the second embodiment, the end of the AT game is managed by the number of games, but the term is not limited thereto, and may be managed by, for example, the number of medals paid out. In that case, instead of the lottery related to the number of games, the lottery related to the number of payouts is performed, and when the effect state is the AT effect state, the effect of notifying the remaining possible payout number is performed.

(Modification 6)
In the second embodiment, the AT management means 355 receives an additional lottery or the number of sets when the special role with SB including the cherry or the first big bonus (RBB1) is won in the AT preparation state or the AT state in the advantageous section. The lottery is held, but it is not limited to that.
For example, the first big bonus (RBB1) is a winning mode in which a single winning is performed without overlapping with other winning combinations, and the winning probability is the same for all set values. Therefore, the processing related to the AT state is performed. It is possible. Therefore, even in the AT preparation state or AT state in the advantageous section and in the normal state during RBB in the game state of the first big bonus (RBB1), an additional lottery or a set number lottery is performed with the winning of the special role without SB as an opportunity. You may do so.

(Modification 7)
In the second embodiment, since the second big bonus (RBB2) is a bonus whose winning probability fluctuates according to the set value, the assist function is used from the winning to the end of the bonus (in the state related to RBB2). Such processing (for example, AT lottery, additional lottery, etc.) is restricted, and the first big bonus (RBB1) is set so as not to impose such restriction, but is limited to it. is not it.
For example, the first big bonus (RBB1) is set as a new winning mode in which the winning mode is duplicated with other winning combinations, and the winning mode is changed according to the set value of the slot machine S. When the winning mode includes the first big bonus (RBB1), the processing related to the assist function may be restricted from the winning to the end of the first big bonus (RBB1).

1 housing, 3L, 3C, 3R reel, 5 effect display device, 6 speaker, 7 effect lamp, 9 advantageous section display unit, 15 start lever, 16L, 16C, 16R stop button,
100 main board, 105 setting change means, 110 game control means, 200 main memory, 201 internal lottery table, 202 main flag storage means,
300 main board, 305 setting changing means, 310 game control means, 345 RT control means, 350 CZ management means, 355 AT management means, 360 advantageous section control means,
400 main memory, 401 internal lottery table, 402 main flag storage means, 403 chance zone counter, 404 AT end judgment counter, 405 advantageous section counter,
500 sub-board, 510 effect control means, 590 sub-memory, 600 effect device 700 sub-board, 710 effect control means, 790 sub-memory JD jog dial, S slot machine

Claims (1)

Multiple reels with multiple areas partitioned for arranging symbols,
A reel control means that controls the rotation of the reel based on the rotation operation of the reel and also controls the stop based on the stop operation.
A reel rotation position detecting means capable of detecting the rotation position of the reel at the time of the reel stop operation in the area unit, and a reel rotation position detecting means.
An internal lottery method for performing an internal lottery to determine the success or failure of multiple types of roles, including small wins and bonus wins,
A winning determination means for determining whether or not a winning combination has been won based on the display mode of the symbol when the reel is stopped.
In a gaming machine provided with a gaming control means capable of managing a plurality of gaming states,
A plurality of winning areas in which at least the first small winning combination and the second small winning combination are duplicated are set as targets of the internal lottery in a predetermined gaming state.
The reel control means
Of the multiple winning areas
In the case of winning the first winning area including the bonus combination as the target of the internal lottery
When the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order, the first small winning combination can be won, the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, and the stop operation of the predetermined reel is performed. When the rotation position of the reel is in a predetermined area, the second small winning combination can be won , the stop operation is performed in an order other than the predetermined order, and the rotation position of the reel is predetermined . If it is in an area other than the specified area , stop control is performed so that the bonus combination can be won.
In the case of winning the second winning area that does not include the bonus combination as the target of the internal lottery
Stop control so that the first small winning combination can be won regardless of whether the stop operation is performed in a predetermined order or the stop operation is performed in a non-predetermined order. A gaming machine featuring.

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