JP7079973B2 - Pachinko machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention relates to a gaming machine that includes a display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display, and can give a privilege according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.

As an example of a gaming machine, a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged are provided, and a winning combination lottery is performed by operating a start switch, and rotation of the reels is started. There is a slot machine that can stop the rotation of reels based on the push order, operation timing, etc., and give benefits according to the combination of symbols on the winning line when all reels stop. In addition, as an advantageous state for the player, a bonus that improves the winning probability of a predetermined role (for example, a small role or a replay), RT (Replay Time), and the result of the role lottery result in winning a plurality of roles. There is also a slot machine provided with an AT (Assist Time) that notifies the player of operation information that is advantageous to the player in order to win a winning combination with a larger privilege.

In such a gaming machine, in a predetermined state (normal state) in which a combination lottery is performed for a plurality of combinations including a CB combination and a BB combination with a transition to a state more advantageous to the player than the CB combination, the CB combination By controlling the carry-over state in which the role lottery is not performed for the BB role when the player wins the prize but does not win the prize, and makes it difficult to win the carry-over CB role in the carry-over state, the BB role can be escaped from the carry-over state. There was something that raised awareness of being controlled again to the predetermined state in which the winning combination lottery is performed (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-202

However, the carry-over state in the conventional gaming machine is controlled by winning the CB combination in the combination lottery during the predetermined state. In addition, during the carry-over state, the degree to which it is difficult to win the CB role is uniformly determined. Therefore, the player has no choice but to hope that the CB combination is not won and is not controlled to the carry-over state in the predetermined state, and the player cannot digest the game in the predetermined state with a sense of security. For this reason, there is a risk that the interest of the game may be reduced during the predetermined state and the carry-over state.

The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to provide a gaming machine capable of improving the interest of gaming in a predetermined state and a carry-over state.

A gaming machine according to a certain aspect of the present invention is provided with a display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display, and a privilege can be given according to a display result when the variable display is stopped. Depending on the winning combination lottery means for determining which of the plurality of winning combinations is won, the result of the winning combination lottery, and the operation mode for the stopping operation means. A stop control means that controls to stop the symbol, and a predetermined state (for example, NOM) that determines whether or not each of the specific combination (for example, CBB combination) and the special combination (for example, RBB combination) among the plurality of combinations is won. And a specific state control means for controlling to a specific state (for example, CBB) by stopping the display result of the specific combination that wins the specific combination in the predetermined state and wins the specific combination. , The carry-over state control means that carries over the winning of the specific combination from the winning of the specific combination until the display result of the specific combination is stopped, and controls the carry-over state (for example, CBBF) in which the winning of the special combination is not determined. And, by winning the special combination in the predetermined state and stopping the special combination display result for winning the special combination, a special state (for example, RBB) that is more advantageous to the player than the specific state is controlled. The state control means, the first ratio period (for example, RT1) in which the result of the winning combination lottery becomes a predetermined result at a predetermined ratio, and the second ratio in which the result of the winning combination lottery becomes the predetermined result at a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio. A ratio period control means for controlling any of a plurality of ratio periods (for example, RT0 to RT5) including a period (for example, RT0) is provided, and the predetermined result indicates winning of a replaying combination, and the stoppage. The control means is a display result in which the predetermined result is won regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means in the game in which the result of the combination lottery in the carry-over state is the predetermined result (for example, the winning of the re-game combination). In a game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is a predetermined result (for example, a miss) other than the predetermined result, the stopping control for stopping the specific winning combination display result is performed. It is possible that the special state control means wins a special combination (for example, a SHIFT combination) among the plurality of combinations in the special state, and the special combination display result for winning the special combination is stopped. To the special period control means for controlling the special period (for example, RB) in the special state and the first special combination among the special combinations. The first special carry-over period (for example,) in which the winning of the first special combination is carried over in the special state from the time when the first special combination is won until the result of displaying the first special combination for winning the first special combination (for example, SHIFT combination 1) is stopped. The first special carry-over period control means controlled by (inside RB1) and the second special combination display in which the second special combination (for example, SHIFT combination 2) is won after winning the second special combination among the special combinations. Until the result is stopped, the second special carry-over period control means that controls the winning of the second special combination in the special state during the second special carry-over period (for example, inside RB2), and the predetermined end in the special state. The ratio period control means includes the special state termination means for terminating the special state when the condition is satisfied, and the ratio period control means is based on the termination of the special state during the first special carry-over period. On the other hand, it is possible to control the special state in the second ratio period based on the termination during the second special carry-over period, and after controlling in the second ratio period, at least the special role. Until the winner, the control to the second ratio period is continued even when the specific combination is won and the carry-over state is controlled.

According to this configuration, a plurality of ratio periods including a first ratio period in which the ratio of the result of the combination lottery to a predetermined ratio in which a specific combination cannot be won is a predetermined ratio and a second ratio period in which the ratio is lower than the predetermined ratio. It is controlled by either. As a result, the ratios that result in results other than the predetermined results differ depending on whether the period is the first ratio period or the second ratio period, and the average time required for winning a specific combination and controlling it to the predetermined state again is average. The period can be different. As a result, even when a specific combination is won and controlled to be carried over, the player can be focused on whether it is the first ratio period or the second ratio period, and the second ratio period can be used. It is possible to give the player a feeling of expectation to be controlled. In addition, the control to the second ratio period is started based on the fact that the special state ends during the second special carry-over period in which the winning of the second special role is carried over, and at least until the special role is won, the specific role is won. Even when it is controlled to carry over, it will continue. As a result, the player can feel reassured by maintaining the control to the second ratio period until the special role is won. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the predetermined state and the carry-over state. In addition, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the second special role during the special state. Further, for example, in a special state, it is possible to execute an effect regarding which special role is won, and the effect can be diversified.

Preferably, the plurality of ratio periods include a third ratio period (for example, RT5) in which the ratio of the result of the winning combination lottery to the predetermined result is higher than the second ratio period, and the ratio period control means is described. The means relating to the third ratio period include means for controlling the third ratio period based on the establishment of a predetermined start condition, and means for ending the third ratio period when the predetermined period elapses. The ratio period control means controls the second ratio period based on the elapse of the predetermined period in the third ratio period and the end of the third ratio period.

According to this configuration, even if the control is performed in the third ratio period based on the satisfaction of the predetermined start condition, the process ends when the predetermined period elapses and is controlled in the second ratio period. As a result, the player is rescued, and the operation in the carry-over state can be promoted.

Preferably, the specific combination display result is composed of a symbol capable of stop display regardless of the timing at which the stop operation means is operated.

According to this configuration, in the carry-over state, the specific combination display result is stopped in the game in which the result of the combination lottery is a predetermined result. This makes it possible to prevent a difference in the period controlled by the player's playing skill from the carry-over state. Further, at the start of the game, for example, it is possible to execute an effect regarding whether or not the specific combination display result is stopped based on the result of the combination lottery, and the effect can be diversified.

Preferably, in the game in which the specific combination and the priority combination among the plurality of combinations (for example, the DRP combination) are won, the stop control means wins the priority combination rather than the specific combination display result. Control is performed to prioritize and stop the priority combination display result, and the specific combination is elected at the same time as the priority combination in the combination lottery in the predetermined state.

According to this configuration, in the game in which the specific combination is won, the priority combination display result is preferentially stopped. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to guess that he / she has won the specific role, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in the predetermined state and the carry-over state.

Preferably, the effect to be executed in the special state is determined from a plurality of types of effects, and the effect executing means for executing the effect is provided, and the effect executing means is provided in the special state during the second special carry-over period. When is, the effect to be executed is determined according to a ratio different from that during the first special carry-over period.

According to this configuration, it can be suggested that the effect performed during the special state may be during the second special carry-over period. As a result, it is possible to make different expectations for being in the second special carry-over period in the special state, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

It is a front view of a slot machine. It is a perspective view of the slot machine with the front door open. It is a development view of a reel. It is a block diagram which shows the electric structure of a slot machine. It is a figure for demonstrating game control processing. It is a figure for demonstrating a role name, a symbol combination, and the like. It is a figure for demonstrating the winning combination group and the combination composition. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state of the liquid crystal display when the control to RT0 is started. It is a figure for demonstrating the display state of the liquid crystal display in RBB.

Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described with reference to the drawings. As a specific example of the gaming machine according to the present invention, a slot machine capable of playing a game using a medal as a gaming medium will be described. However, the gaming machine is not limited to such a slot machine, and does not use a gaming machine capable of executing a game using a gaming ball as a gaming medium or a gaming medium (value of a tangible object such as a medal) internally. It may be another gaming machine such as a gaming machine capable of playing a game using the given score (value of an intangible object such as information recorded by an electromagnetic method).

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The overall configuration of the slot machine will be described with reference to FIGS. 1 and 2. FIG. 1 is a front view of the slot machine. FIG. 2 is a perspective view showing a state in which the front door of the slot machine is opened.

The slot machine 1 is composed of a member including a box-shaped housing 3 having an opening on the front surface and a front door 5 which is openably and closably attached to one side of the housing 3. The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by closing the front door 5 with respect to the housing 3. The front door 5 can be locked / unlocked with respect to the housing 3 by the door key managed by the manager of the game hall. Whether or not the front door 5 is closed with respect to the housing 3 is detected by the door sensor 20.

As shown in FIG. 1, a display window 7 is provided in the central portion of the front door 5. From the display window 7, the reels 11L, 11M, 11R (hereinafter collectively referred to as reels 11L to 11R) in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged can be visually recognized. When the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a state in which the symbols arranged on the reels 11L to 11R are variably displayed can be visually recognized from the display window 7. In this way, the display window 7 and the reels 11L to 11R form a variable display unit 13 that variably displays a plurality of symbols.

The variable display unit 13 includes a plurality of variable display columns 10. Specifically, the variable display unit 13 is a left variable display row 10L composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11L and the reel 11L, and a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11M. It has a medium variable display row 10M composed of a reel 11M and a right variable display row 10R composed of a portion of the display window 7 corresponding to the front of the reel 11R and the reel 11R. When the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the left variable display row 10L, the middle variable display row 10M, and the right variable display row 10R can each stop and display the symbols in the upper, middle, and lower rows. Therefore, nine symbols can be visually recognized from the display window 7.

In the present embodiment, the winning lines to be determined for winning the winning combination are the winning line NL1 composed of the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the lower row of the right variable display row 10R, and the left variable. A winning line NL2 composed of a lower row of the display row 10L, a middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and a middle row of the right variable display row 10R is set. The winning line NL1 is a line to be determined for winning when the number of bets is set to 3 (other than "in CBB" described later). The winning line NL2 is a line to be determined for winning when the number of bets is set to 2 (“in CBB” described later). In the following, the winning lines NL1 and NL2 are collectively referred to as the winning line NL or simply the winning line. A winning line NL is drawn on the display window 7.

A liquid crystal display 27 is provided above the display window 7 of the front door 5. The liquid crystal display 27 executes the effect by displaying a predetermined image according to the progress of the game. Further, above the liquid crystal display 27 of the front door 5, an explanation panel 29 on which a predetermined combination of symbols and the number of payouts are printed is provided, and further above and to the left and right of the explanation panel 29. , Lamp portions 33L, 33M, 33R are provided. The lamp units 33L, 33M, and 33R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

On the left side of the display window 7 of the front door 5, a credit display 45, a payout display 46, and a notification display 60 are arranged. The credit display 45 displays the number of medals stored (stored) in the slot machine 1 among the medals owned by the player. The maximum number of credits is set to 50.

The payout display 46 is a display that displays the number of medals (game media) to be paid out when a winning combination is generated (winning occurs), and is also used for displaying various information such as error information and setting suggestion information. be. The setting suggestion information is information that makes it possible to specify at least one of the set values 1 to 6, and is information that suggests the set set value. The notification display 60 is a display for notifying predetermined information for specifying an operation mode (for example, operation timing, push order, etc., hereinafter also referred to as an advantageous operation mode) that is advantageous to the player, a combination lottery result, and the like. It is a vessel.

The credit display 45, the payout display 46, and the notification display 60 are each composed of, for example, a 7-segment LED, and notify information according to the lighting mode of each segment.

Various operation units are provided below the display window 7 of the front door 5. The operation unit includes a bet switch 15, a maximum bet switch 17, an effect operation unit 81, a start switch 19, a settlement switch 23, a stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R (hereinafter collectively referred to as a stop switch 21L-21R), and A medal slot 25 is provided.

The bet switch 15 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of bets for one medal using credits. The maximum bet switch 17 is a switch that detects an operation for setting the number of medals for the maximum number of bets using credits. The maximum number of bets is the maximum number of bets that can be set for one game (hereinafter, also referred to as one game) (in this embodiment, "3" is used except for "in CBB" and "in CBB" is "in CBB". 2 ”is set.)

The effect operation unit 81 is a switch for detecting an operation related to the effect. Operations related to the production include operations for executing and developing the production, operations for selecting the production mode and characters, and a player menu for displaying the game history, etc. An administrator menu for displaying the status, setting history, etc. Includes operations for transitioning to the state.

The start switch 19 is a switch for detecting an operation for starting the variable display of the symbol by rotating each of the reels 11L to 11R. The settlement switch 23 is a switch that detects an operation for paying out medals corresponding to the number of credits or set bets. The stop switches 21L to 21R are switches for detecting an operation for stopping the rotation of the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R to stop the variable display of the symbol. The medal insertion slot 25 is an opening for a player to insert a medal.

Various switches including the effect operation unit 81 detect an operation on the operation unit (button unit) corresponding to each switch. The operation unit corresponding to various switches is composed of a transmissive member that transmits light. In addition, a light source such as an LED is mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to various switches, and it is produced by emitting light at a timing that can be operated according to the progress of the game (timing at which the operation is effectively accepted). To execute.

Below the various operation units on the front door 5, a lower panel 35 on which a character or the like is printed is provided. Further, lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided on the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, respectively. The lower lamp portions 37L and 37R are provided with a light source such as an LED, and emit light according to the progress of the game to execute the effect.

Further, below the lower panel 35, a medal payout exit 39 for paying out medals in response to the occurrence of winning a prize and the like, and a medal receiver 41 for receiving medals paid out from the medal payout exit 39 are provided. Speakers 31L and 31R are provided on the left and right sides of the medal payout exit 39, respectively, for producing effects by outputting sound effects, voices, and the like according to the progress of the game.

Next, the internal configuration of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1 will be described. As shown in FIG. 2, a reel unit 9 for accommodating reels 11L to 11R side by side is provided in the center of the housing 3 of the slot machine 1. The reel unit 9 is fixed to the rear wall in the housing 3. The reel unit 9 includes reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as reel motors 14L to 14R) and position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R (see FIG. 4, hereinafter also referred to as position sensors 55L to 55R). It has).

The reel motors 14L to 14R are fixed side by side with respect to the frame of the reel unit 9, respectively, and the corresponding reels of the reels 11L to 11R are fixed to the rotation shaft thereof. As a result, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop. The reel motors 14L to 14R are configured by, for example, a stepping motor.

The position sensors 55L to 55R are sensors for detecting that the protrusions provided on the reels 11L to 11R have passed a predetermined position as the reels rotate. The position sensors 55L to 55R are configured by, for example, a photo interrupter. When the position sensors 55L to 55R detect the protrusions of the corresponding reels, the symbol at a predetermined position on the reel (for example, the symbol of symbol number 19 in FIG. 3) is located in the middle of the display window 7. It is configured in.

Above the reel unit 9, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are installed in a state of being housed in a board case. The board case cannot come into contact with the control board unless, for example, some members are destroyed so that the traces can be easily discriminated if the control board or the like housed in the board case is fraudulent. It has a structure. Further, the main control board 63 and the sub control board 73 are electrically connected by a signal line connecting the boards.

A hopper unit 43 is provided below the reel unit 9. The hopper unit 43 includes a hopper container 42, a full tank sensor 58 (see FIG. 4), a hopper motor 57 (see FIG. 4), and a payout sensor 54 (see FIG. 4).

The hopper container 42 is a container for storing medals received from the medal slot 25. The full tank sensor 58 is a sensor provided at a predetermined position of the hopper container 42 and detects that the medals stored in the hopper container 42 are in a full tank state when the predetermined amount is reached.

The hopper motor 57 is a motor that is driven when a predetermined payout condition is satisfied and is driven to discharge a predetermined number of medals stored in the hopper container 42. The hopper motor 57 is composed of, for example, a DC motor (Direct Current Motor). The payout sensor 54 is a sensor that detects medals discharged from the hopper container 42 one by one by the hopper motor 57. The medals detected by the payout sensor 54 are paid out from the medal payout outlet 39 via the medal chute 47 provided below the back side of the front door 5.

On the left side of the hopper unit 43, a power supply unit 49 for supplying electric power to various devices included in the slot machine 1 is arranged. The power supply unit 49 is provided with a power supply switch 50, a reset switch 52, and a change processing start switch 56.

The power switch 50 is a switch for switching whether or not power is supplied to the slot machine 1. The reset switch 52 is a switch for detecting a setting value switching operation during the setting change processing in which the setting value can be changed. The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when an error occurs. The change processing start switch 56 includes a key cylinder for setting change processing, and is a switch for detecting an operation for shifting to the setting change processing. The switch provided inside the housing 3 including the change processing start switch 56 is a switch that can be operated when the front door 5 is open. Therefore, basically, only the manager of the amusement park can operate it.

The set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player. Specifically, the set value is a value for specifying the winning probability of winning a predetermined combination in the combination lottery. In the winning combination lottery, the winning probability of winning a winning combination can be made different by using the winning probability according to the set value. That is, when the set value is different, the winning probability of winning in the winning combination lottery may be different even if the winning combination is the same. As a result, the number of medals to be paid out during the predetermined number of times of the game is different according to the set value, and as a result, the payout rate can be different. Therefore, it can be said that the set value is a value for specifying the degree of advantage for the player and a value for specifying the payout rate. As the set value, for example, 1 to 6 having different winning probabilities (in this embodiment, four stages of set values 1, 2, 5, and 6) are provided, and the set value 1 is the lowest payout rate. , The set value 6 is the highest payout rate. The set value may be set in 6 stages of 1 to 6. The setting value can be changed by shifting to the setting change processing by turning on the power with the change processing start switch 56 turned on by the setting change key managed by the game hall administrator.

The set value can be sequentially switched (for example, ... 5 → 6 → 1 → 2 → 5 ...) by operating the reset switch 52 during the setting change process. During the setting change process, the set value is displayed on the payout display 46. In the setting change process, after the operation to the start switch 19 is detected, the change process start switch 56 is turned off to store the set value displayed at that time. As a result, the change of the set value is completed, and in the subsequent games, a combination lottery or the like, which will be described later, is performed based on the stored set value. When the setting change process is performed, the RAM 65 of the slot machine 1 is initialized.

On the back surface side of the front door 5, a medal selector 48 is arranged at a position corresponding to the back side of the medal insertion slot 25. The medal selector 48 physically selects whether or not the medals inserted in the medal insertion slot 25 are legitimate, and the legitimate medals are stored on the first flow path 40 side for being stored in the hopper container 42. On the other hand, for non-regular medals, it has a structure for guiding to the second flow path 44 side for discharging to the outside.

Further, the medal selector 48 includes a switching solenoid 51 (see FIG. 4) and a charging sensor 53 (see FIG. 4). The switching solenoid 51 is a solenoid for forcibly switching the inserted medals to the second flow path 44 side according to the game situation (for example, during reel rotation, when the credit upper limit is reached, etc.). The insertion sensor 53 is a sensor that detects one medal guided to the first flow path 40 side among the medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 25. The medals detected by the charging sensor 53 are stored in the hopper container 42 in a state where the front door 5 is closed. On the other hand, the medal guided to the second flow path 44 side is discharged from the medal payout outlet 39 via the medal chute 47.

Next, with reference to FIG. 3, the configuration of the symbol arrangement of each of the reels 11L to 11R will be described. As shown in FIG. 3, a plurality of types of symbols are arranged in a predetermined order on the reels 11L to 11R, respectively. In FIG. 3, for convenience of explanation, a plurality of types of symbols are indicated by character strings such as “R7”, “B7”, “BAR”, “BEL1”, “BEL2”, “WM1”, “WM2”, “CH”, “BL”, and “REP”. However, in reality, the patterns corresponding to these character strings are arranged. For example, a red "7" pattern as "R7", a blue "7" pattern as "B7", a "BAR" pattern as "BAR", and a "bell" pattern as "BEL1" and "BEL2". "Watermelon" is arranged as "WM1" and "WM2", "cherry" is arranged as "CH", "star" is arranged as "BL", and "replay" is arranged as "REP". The plurality of types of symbols are not limited to the symbols as long as they can be distinguished from other symbols, and may be any pattern, symbols, numbers, or the like. "BEL1" and "BEL2" will describe an example in which the appearance is similar at first glance, although the size, shape, color, design, and the like are partially different. As described above, since "BEL1" and "BEL2" have similar symbols, they are also collectively referred to as "BEL". Further, "WM1" and "WM2" are also composed of pictures having similar appearances at first glance, although the size, shape, color, design, etc. are partially different. Since "WM1" and "WM2" have similar symbols, they are also collectively referred to as "WM".

In FIG. 3, symbol numbers 0 to 19 are shown at the left end thereof, corresponding to a symbol arrangement area in which symbols are arranged on each of the reels 11L to 11R. The symbol numbers 0 to 19 are numbers for specifying which symbol arrangement region is the symbol in each of the reels 11L to 11R of the present embodiment.

In the case of the present embodiment, for example, a reel tape on which the symbols of the symbol numbers 0 to 19 are printed is attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, when the reels 11L to 11R rotate, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 7 in a predetermined order such as symbol number ... 19 → 18 → 17 → ... 2 → 1 → 0 → 19 → 18 ... Can be made to.

In the slot machine 1 having the above configuration, first, a medal is inserted into the medal slot 25 or a bet switch 15 or the like is operated to set a specified number of medals required for starting one game. The rotation can be started, and the start switch 19 is operated to rotate the reels 11L to 11R to variably display the symbols and start one game. In the present embodiment, "3" is set as the specified number of gaming states other than "during CBB", and "2" is set as the specified number of "during CBB". The specified number is not limited to this, and may be another value, or the same value may be set regardless of the gaming state.

After one game is started, the rotation of the corresponding reel is stopped by operating the stop switches 21L to 21R while the reels are rotating, and the rotation of all the reels 11L to 11R is stopped to end one game. do. The slot machine 1 newly grants a predetermined privilege to the player according to a symbol combination or the like (display result) when all the reels 11L to 11R have stopped rotating. Prescribed benefits include, for example, transition of the game state, automatic setting of the number of bets for the next game without using new medals, and withdrawal of a predetermined number of medals (or credit addition) for granting the game value. However, it is not limited to these.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be described with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the slot machine 1 is provided with a main control board 63, a sub control board 73, a power supply unit 49, an external output board 90, and the like.

The main control board 63 is a board on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted. The sub control board 73 is a board on which a sub CPU 71 that controls an effect according to the progress of a game is mounted. The power supply unit 49 uses electric power supplied from the outside to generate a power source for driving various electric components mounted on the slot machine 1. The external output board 90 is a board that outputs a signal according to the progress of the game to the outside of the slot machine 1 (for example, a hall computer, a data display for each machine, etc.).

The main CPU 61 includes a ROM 67 that stores a game control program for controlling the progress of the game, and a RAM 65 that temporarily stores data related to the game, and is realized by executing the game control program stored in the ROM 67. It has various functions to be performed and various functions realized by controlling the hardware.

The main CPU 61 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes a game control program stored in the ROM 67, and is transmitted from a switch (operation means) or a sensor (detection means) connected to the main control board 63. Processes related to the progress of the game based on the signal. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1. The errors include, for example, a selector error detected by the charging sensor 53 for a predetermined time or longer, a full tank error in which the hopper container 42 is detected by the full tank sensor 58 to be full, and a hopper motor 57 being driven. Nevertheless, it includes a medal out error that has not been detected by the payout sensor 54 for a predetermined time or longer.

The switches and sensors connected to the main control board 63 include the input sensor 53, the bet switch 15, the maximum bet switch 17, the start switch 19, the door sensor 20, the stop switches 21L to 21R, and the settlement switch 23, as shown in FIG. , Reset switch 52, change processing start switch 56, position sensors 55L to 55R, payout sensor 54, full tank sensor 58, and the like.

Further, the main CPU 61 performs processing related to the progress of the game to drive and control the devices connected to the main control board 63. The devices connected to the main control board 63 include the switching solenoid 51, the credit display 45, the payout display 46, the notification display 60, the reel motors 14L to 14R, the hopper motor 57, and the devices shown in FIG. , Various LEDs and the like are included. Further, a display composed of 7-segment LEDs is mounted on the main control board 63. The main control board 63 is equipped with a display that displays the ratio of the number of payouts as a bonus to the total number of payouts. The accessory ratio is not limited to the one displayed on the display mounted on the main control board 63, but may be displayed on a separately provided display (for example, payout display 46, etc.). good. In this case, the main CPU 61 may display the accessory ratio on the display when, for example, the reset switch 52 is operated.

The main control board 63 transmits various commands to the sub control board 73 according to the progress of the game. The sub control board 73 controls the effect based on the command from the main control board 63. On the other hand, a command cannot be sent from the sub control board 73 to the main control board 63. The command is transmitted from the main control board 63 to the sub control board 73 in only one direction.

The sub CPU 71 mounted on the sub control board 73 includes a ROM 77 for storing an effect control program for controlling the effect and a RAM 75 for temporarily storing data related to the effect, and the effect control stored in the ROM 77. It has various functions realized by executing a program and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

The sub CPU 71 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, executes an effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on a command from the main control board 63, and determines the effect content according to the progress of the game. Etc., and based on the result, the devices connected to the sub control board 73 are driven and controlled to produce an effect. The devices connected to the sub-control board 73 include speakers 31L and 31R, a liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, an effect operation unit 81, and the like, which are shown in FIG. The liquid crystal display 27 includes a display control unit that executes display processing for displaying an image in a display area. The display control unit executes a display process based on a command for display control from the sub control board 73, and displays a predetermined image in the display area of the liquid crystal display 27. Further, the display control unit can also send a command to the sub control board 73 according to the display content. The sub-control board 73 transmits commands corresponding to the speakers 31L, 31R, various lamps, LEDs, and the like based on commands from the display control unit, thereby producing a sound or light effect corresponding to the image displayed in the display area. To execute. The various lamps / LEDs controlled by the sub CPU 71 include LEDs mounted inside the operation unit corresponding to the various switches. The sub CPU 71 can illuminate the operation unit by controlling the LED or the like so that the power consumption corresponds to the controlled mode, depending on whether or not the eco mode is used.

The staging operation unit 81 includes a determination switch 81a for determination, a left selection switch 81b for selection, a right selection switch 81c, an upper selection switch 81d, and a lower selection switch 81e (collectively referred to as up / down / left / right switches). Is provided. The sub CPU 71 executes a promotion effect that prompts an operation to the determination switch 81a when executing or developing a predetermined effect, and executes or develops a predetermined effect by operating the determination switch 81a. Control to make it. Further, the sub CPU 71 is in a state where the effect mode can be selected (during the effect mode selection screen display) in which one of a plurality of types of effect modes having different types of effects (characters and backgrounds) to be executed by the liquid crystal display 27 or the like can be set. In, one of the effect modes is selected by operating the up / down / left / right switches, and the selected effect mode is set by operating the determination switch 81a.

Further, the sub CPU 71 shifts to the administrator menu state by operating the determination switch 81a when the change processing start switch 56 is operated to shift to the setting change processing, and displays the administrator menu screen on the liquid crystal display. It can be displayed on the vessel 27. On the administrator menu screen, "date and time setting", "setting change history" can be displayed, "mobile phone interlocking service ON / OFF setting", "eco mode setting" and the like can be performed. The eco-mode is a mode in which the power consumed by the performance execution by the devices connected to the sub-control board 73 is saved more than usual. When the eco mode is set, for example, the control to lower the brightness of the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps / LEDs, the control to shorten the driving time or the lighting time, and the speaker 31L, 31R output from the normal time. Control to lower the volume is performed.

Further, the sub CPU 71 does not rotate any of the reels 11L to 11R, and prompts a specific effect (for example, continuous effect continuously over a plurality of games, operation to a specific button) generated according to the progress of the game. The decision switch 81a is in a state where a predetermined time has elapsed without any operation being detected (hereinafter, also referred to as a standby state or a game waiting state) even when the chance button effect) is not executed. Is operated to shift to the player menu state, and the player menu screen can be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27. In the standby state, a guidance effect (included in the promotion effect) for prompting an operation to the determination switch 81a to guide the player to the player menu state is executed. By operating the determination switch 81a during the guidance effect, the player menu screen is displayed by shifting to the player menu state.

Further, on the player menu screen, a mobile interlocking service for confirming a role history such as the number of times a prize is generated and the probability of occurrence of a prize and accumulating a player's game history according to an operation to the effect operation unit 81, for example. (Hereafter, it is also referred to as mobile interlocking), the volume setting output from the speakers 31L and 31R, the brightness adjustment of the liquid crystal display 27, and the like can be performed. The eco-mode setting will be described with reference to an example in which the eco-mode can be set in the administrator menu state, but the present invention is not limited to this, and the eco-mode setting may be set in the player menu state.

The sub CPU 71 selects an item or a target to be displayed by operating the up / down / left / right switches in the administrator menu state and the player menu state, and responds to the selected item or target by operating the determination switch 81a. Execute the processing. The sub CPU 71 may shift to the player menu state by operating the determination switch 81a even when a specific effect is being executed. In this case, the sub CPU 71 draws an image of a specific effect on a specific layer, and by operating the determination switch 81a, the player menu screen in the player menu state in the layer having a higher priority than the specific layer. By drawing the image of, the player menu screen may be displayed with priority. While the player menu screen is being displayed, the specific effect on the specific layer may be continuously executed, or the specific effect on the specific layer may be temporarily terminated.

Further, when a specific effect is continuously executed on a specific layer while the player menu screen is displayed and the effect is a continuous effect without a chance button effect for prompting an operation to a specific button, the effect is continuous. The player menu screen can be displayed by operating the decision switch 81a, while the player menu screen is displayed even if the decision switch 81a is operated when the effect is a chance button effect that prompts an operation to a specific button. You may not do it. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the chance button effect from being unintentionally developed to the next stage by operating the determination switch 81a while the player menu screen is being displayed. Further, the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect may be the same switch or may be physically different switches. Even if the switch for displaying the player menu screen and the switch for developing the chance button effect are different, the switch for developing the chance button effect is operated while the player menu screen is displayed. It is possible to prevent the production from being unintentionally developed.

<Game control processing>
The main CPU 61 performs a game control process for controlling the progress of the game based on the game control program stored in the ROM 67. FIG. 5 is a diagram for explaining an example of the game control process.

(Bet number setting process)
In the bet number setting process of S100, the bet number is set according to the detection signal from the input sensor 53, the operation signal from the bet switch 15 or the maximum bet switch 17, the replay flag set at the time of winning the replay combination, and the like. Processing for setting is performed. In the bet number setting process, the bet number setting command is output when the bet number is set. When the set number of bets has reached the specified number, the rotation startable state (validation) that effectively accepts the operation to the start switch 19 is set.

Further, in the bet number setting process, a drive signal for driving the hopper motor 57 is output based on the operation signal from the settlement switch 23, and the number of medals corresponding to the credit amount or the set bet number is paid out. The settlement process is performed. The bet number setting process ends when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received in a state where the rotation can be started, and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process of S200. In the bet number setting process, when the operation signal from the start switch 19 is received and the process proceeds to the internal lottery process, a bet command that can specify the actually set bet number (medal number) is output. As a result, it is possible to specify the number of medals for which the bet number is set for one game even on the sub control board 73 side.

(Internal lottery process)
In the internal lottery process of S200, a random number value for winning combination lottery is extracted from a random number circuit that updates the random number value in a predetermined range (for example, 0 to 65535), and is predetermined based on the extracted value (hereinafter referred to as an extracted value). A winning combination lottery is held to determine whether or not to win any of the multiple types of winning combination. With reference to FIG. 6, the types of combinations and combination names set in the slot machine 1 will be described.

As the types of roles, a bonus role, a replaying role, and a small role are provided. The bonus role is a transition role that accompanies the transition to a bonus state in which the probability of winning a small role is high. The replay combination (hereinafter, also referred to as replay) is a combination that sets the above-mentioned replay flag when a prize is won. In the bet number setting process, when the re-game flag is set, the specified number of games (this time games) to be started next (from now) is set without using new medals (or credits) owned by the player. It is a role to automatically set the corresponding bet number as the bet number of the next game. A small role is a role that involves paying out a predetermined number of medals (or adding credits).

The bonus roles include the role names "RBB role", "SHIFT role 1" and "SHIFT role 2" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SHIFT role"), and "CBB role 1" to "CBB role 3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SHIFT role"). Hereinafter, they are collectively referred to as "CBB role"). As the re-gaming role, the role names "NRP role", "DRP role", "CRP role", "URP role" and "EXRP role" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RP role") are provided.

As small roles, a plurality of types of roles shown in the role name column are provided. Specifically, from the top of the role name column, "BEL role 1" to "BEL role 6" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "BEL role"), "AT role 1" to "AT role 4" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "summary"). (Also referred to as "AT role"), "CH role", "WM role", and "ZK role" are provided.

For each combination defined as a bonus combination, a replay combination, and a small combination, the symbol combination described in the symbol combination column corresponding to each is defined. When the symbol combination described in the symbol combination column stops on the winning line NL, the winning combination corresponding to the symbol combination wins a prize. In addition, "/" in the symbol combination column means "or". For example, the description of the symbol combination corresponding to "CBB role 1" includes two combinations in which the left symbol is "R7", the middle symbol is "CH", the right symbol is "WM1" or "WM2", and the left symbol is. "BAR", the middle symbol is "CH", the right symbol is "WM1" or "WM2", and the left symbol is "BL", the middle symbol is "CH", and the right symbol is "WM1" or "WM2". It is shown that two combinations that become "WM2", that is, all six types of combinations are included. Further, the description of the symbol combination corresponding to the "DRP combination" indicates that the description includes two combinations in which the left symbol is "REP", the middle symbol is "BEL1", and the right symbol is "WM1" or "WM2". There is. The same applies to the descriptions in the other symbol combination columns.

When a prize is won, each is controlled to the corresponding bonus state. When a prize is won in the RBB role, it is controlled to the RBB state. In the RBB state, first, the RB is controlled to the RBBNOM state in which the winning probability of the bonus role "SHIFT role" is improved, and by winning the "SHIFT role" in the RBBNOM state, the winning probability of the small winning combination accompanied by medal payout is improved. Controlled by the state. The RBB state is more advantageous to the player than the CBB state, and ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds 166. The RB state ends when the small winning combination wins 8 times or digests the game 12 times. Until the end of the RB state, the RB state can be repeatedly controlled by winning the "SHIFT combination".

When the CBB role among the bonus combinations is won, it is controlled to the CBB state. In the CBB state, the small winning combination is always won. The CBB state ends when the number of medals paid out exceeds three. The specified number of bets in the CBB is two, and if a small winning combination is won, two medals are paid out, and the payout display 46 displays the two payouts. Therefore, the CBB state ends when the game of inserting and paying out two cards is performed twice. When a player wins a re-game combination, the number of bets corresponding to the specified number of games to be started next is automatically set as the number of bets for the next game without using a new medal (or credit) owned by the player. In addition, among the re-game roles, the DRP role (hereinafter, also referred to as a fall roll), the URP role (hereinafter, also referred to as a promotion roll), the CRP role (hereinafter, also referred to as a challenge roll), and the EXRP role (hereinafter, special). When a prize is won, the RT state described in the remarks column corresponding to each of these replaying combinations is controlled. When a small winning combination is won, the number of medals corresponding to the specified number will be paid out (or credits will be added) as described in the remarks column corresponding to each small winning combination.

In the internal lottery process, a combination lottery is performed for each of a plurality of types of winning combination groups composed of predetermined combinations among the combinations shown in FIG. The winning combination group and combination composition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIG. 7.

As the winning combination group including the bonus combination, "RBBA"-"RBBC" "CBBA"-"CBBC" "RB1" "RB2" are provided. "NRP", "URP", "DRP", "CRP", and "EXRP" are provided as the winning combination group of the replaying role. Further, as the winning combination group of the small combination, "ATA_1" to "ALL3" are provided.

Each of the winning combination groups "RBBB" to "CBBC" is configured to include the combination shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7. For example, "RBBB" is a winning combination group composed of a bonus role "RBB role" and a "CH role". Further, "CBBA" is a winning combination group composed of a bonus combination "CBB role 1" and a "DRP role". Similarly, the other winning combination groups are composed of the combinations shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7.

Of these multiple types of winning combination groups, the winning combination group to be the target of the combination lottery is determined for each of the plurality of types of gaming states. Further, the determination value related to the winning probability in the winning combination lottery is determined according to the winning combination group, the controlled gaming state, and the set value.

As the game states that can be controlled in the slot machine 1, a bonus state controlled by winning an RBB combination or a CBB combination and a general gaming state other than the bonus state are provided. As the general game state, "RT0" to "RT5" are provided as RT states in which the winning probabilities of the re-game combinations are different. Of "RT0" to "RT5", "RT1" is also called the first ratio period, "RT0" is also called the second ratio period, "RT5" is also called the third ratio period, and "RT2" is the fourth ratio. Also called a period, "RT3" is also called a fifth percentage period. In addition, in the general game state, as a winning state according to the winning situation of the bonus role, one of "NOM", which has not won any bonus role, and the winning combination groups "CBBA" to "CBBC" is won. There is a "CBBF" in which the winning of the CBB role has been carried over. "NOM" is also referred to as a predetermined state, and "CBBF" is also referred to as a carry-over state.

When the CBB combination is won in "NOM", it is controlled by "CBBF" while the RT state at the time of the winning is maintained. On the other hand, when any of "RBBA" to "RBBC" is won in "NOM", the winning of the RBB role is carried over regardless of the RT state at the time of the winning. Is controlled by.

In addition, as bonus states, "inside RB1" in which 1 winning SHIFT combination is carried over in the RBB state, "inside RB2" in which 2 winning SHIFT combinations are carried over in the RBB state, and RBB. "RB" controlled by winning the winning SHIFT combination in RB1 or RB2 (hereinafter collectively referred to as RB) in the state, "RB" which is neither RB nor RB in the RB state. "RBBNOM", "CBB" which is controlled by winning one of the CBB roles, and the like are provided. "RBB" is also referred to as a special state, and "CBB" is also referred to as a specific state. Further, "inside RB" is also referred to as a special carry-over period, and "RB" is also referred to as a special period. Further, among "inside RB", "inside RB1" is also referred to as a first special carry-over period, and "inside RB2" is also referred to as a second special carry-over period.

In FIG. 7, a numerical value (judgment value) of 1 or more is shown in the column corresponding to the winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery for each game state, and the column corresponding to the winning combination group that is not the target of the combination lottery is shown. "0" is shown. For example, the determination value of "RBBA" is indicated by "4" corresponding to "NOM" of each of "RT0" to "RT5", and "0" is indicated corresponding to other than "NOM". As a result, "RBBA" is subject to the role lottery when each of "RT0" to "RT5" is "NOM", the winning probability is 4/65536, and the general gaming state other than "NOM" (winning of the bonus role). It is shown that the carry-over state (inside CBBF, RBB, etc.) and the bonus state (inside RBBNOM, RB, RB, CBB, etc.) are not subject to the combination lottery.

When the game status is "NOM", among the winning combination groups including bonus roles, "RBBA"-"RBBC" "CBBA"-"CBBC", the winning combination group including the re-gaming role and the small role are subject to the role lottery. Win with the corresponding winning probability. Among the winning combination groups including the bonus combination, "RBBA"-"RBBC" "CBBA"-"CBBC" are subject to the combination lottery only in each "NOM" of "RT0"-"RT5". The determination values of the winning combination groups (particularly "RBBA" to "RBBC") including the bonus combination are set to different determination values according to the set value, and the winning probability increases as the set value increases. For example, as the judgment value of "RBBB", "1200" is set when the set value is 1, a judgment value which is increased by "5" is set each time the set value is increased, and when the set value is 6, "1200" is set. 1215 "is defined. Of the bonus combinations, "CBBA" to "CBBC" may have a determination value set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

When the game state is one of "CBBF", "inside RBB", and "inside RB", which is the state in which the bonus combination winning is carried over, the winning combination group including the re-game combination and the small combination is selected by the combination lottery. And win with the corresponding winning probability. When the game state is "RBBNOM", the winning combination group including the RB and the small combination is the target of the combination lottery and is won with the corresponding winning probability. When it is "RBBNOM", the determination value of "RB1" including the SHIFT combination 1 is set to "8978", while the determination value of "RB2" including the SHIFT combination 2 is set to "100". There is. Therefore, in "RBBNOM", "RB1" is won with a higher probability than "RB2", and it is controlled inside RB1.

Here, the winning probabilities of the small winning combination and the re-gaming combination in each of the gaming states shown in FIG. 7 will be described. First, the winning probability of the small winning combination has a common determination value regardless of the gaming state shown in FIG. 7. In FIG. 7, when the determination values corresponding to each winning combination group are compared, the determination value corresponding to “NOM” and the determination value corresponding to the gaming state other than “NOM” are different from each other in the winning combination group (for example, CH, WM) exists. However, these winning combination groups are groups that can be simultaneously elected with RBB in either "RBBB" or "RBBC" in "NOM", and "NOM" by adding the determination value of being simultaneously elected with the RBB. It becomes the same as the judgment value corresponding to the game state other than.

Of the re-game combinations, "DRP" is also different between the determination value corresponding to "NOM" and the determination value corresponding to the gaming state other than "NOM". However, similarly, "DRP" is a group that can be simultaneously elected with the CBB combination in any of "CBBA" to "CBBC" in "NOM", and by adding the determination value of being simultaneously elected with the CBB combination. It is the same as the determination value corresponding to the gaming state other than "NOM".

In addition, the winning probabilities of the replay roles "NRP", "URP", "DRP", "CRP", and "EXRP" are different for each of "RT0" to "RT5", "inside RBB", and "inside RB". The judgment value is set as follows. Specifically, the determination value of the winning combination group including the replaying combination is "8978" when it is "RT0", "RT3", "RT4" (total of CBBA to CBBC, NRP, URP, DRP, CRP, EXRP, etc.). Is defined, and when it is "RT1" and "RT2", "32901" (total of CBBA to CBBC, NRP, URP, DRP, CRP, EXRP, etc.) is defined, and when it is "RT5", "33020" (CBBA to (Total of CBBC, NRP, DRP, etc.) is defined, "8978" is defined when "inside RBB", and "32901" is defined when "inside RB1" and "inside RB2". Therefore, the probability of winning any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is higher in "RT1" and "RT2" than in "RT0", "RT3" and "RT4", and more than in "RT1" and "RT2". Also, "RT5" is higher. Therefore, in the following, "RT0", "RT3", and "RT4" are collectively referred to as a replay low probability RT, and "RT1", "RT2", and "RT5" are collectively referred to as a replay high probability RT. In addition, the probability of winning any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is higher in the "RB inside" than in the "RBB inside" in the RBB state.

In addition, when the re-game high probability RT is used, the winning probability of the re-game combination is higher than when the re-game low probability RT is used, so that the total of the determination values of the winning combination groups subject to the combination lottery is "65305". Or "65424". Therefore, when the re-game high probability RT is used, one of the winning combination groups is won with an extremely high probability (65305/65536 or 65424/65536). As a result, when the re-game high probability RT is set, it is determined that one of the winning combination groups is won in almost every game and the probability of being out of the game is extremely low. Further, even when the bonus state is "inside the RB", it is stipulated that the probability of winning one of the winning combination groups in almost every game and being out of the game is extremely low.

When the game state is "RB", as shown in FIG. 7, "ZK", "ALL1", and "ALL2" are subject to the winning combination lottery, and the winning probability corresponding to each is won. As shown in FIG. 6, the ZK combination included in "ZK" is a small combination with a payout of 15 cards. As shown in FIG. 6, the ALL combination 1 included in the "ALL 1" is a small combination with a payout of nine cards. As shown in FIG. 6, the ALL combination 2 included in the "ALL 2" is a small combination with a single payout. When it is "RB", the judgment value of "ZK" is set to "1", the judgment value of "ALL1" is set to "5001", and the judgment value of "ALL2" is set to "30020". , Win one of the winning groups with high probability.

When the game state is any of "CBB", it is stipulated to win "ALL 3" including all small wins in each game. When the game state is "CBB", all the small wins are won (the winning flag of the winning combination included in the winning combination group is set) without performing the winning combination lottery for each game. You may do so.

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value according to the set set value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery in the current game state is read, and the value subtracted from the extraction value (update the extraction value). Judgment processing is performed to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a small value (for example, when it is 0 or more), determination processing is performed for the next winning combination group. Repeat the cycle.

When it is determined in the determination process for any of the winning combination groups that the value is smaller than the predetermined value, it is determined that the winning combination group has been won, and the winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group is determined. Is set in a predetermined area of the RAM 65, and the winning combination lottery is completed. Therefore, the probability of winning the winning combination group is "determined value of the winning combination group / 65536". It can be said that the winning combination group has a high winning probability because the larger the determination value read out in the winning combination lottery, the easier it is for the value to be smaller than the predetermined value. On the other hand, when it is determined that the value is not smaller than the predetermined value even though the judgment process is performed for all the winning combination groups that are the targets of the winning combination lottery, no winning combination group has been won. Is determined to be.

In the internal lottery process, if it is determined that one of the winning combination groups has been won, or if it is determined that no winning combination group has been won and it is "missing", the combination lottery is terminated. , S300 shifts to the reel control process.

In the internal lottery process, a process for outputting a winning type command capable of specifying the type of the winning combination group won in the winning combination lottery to the sub control board 73 is performed. For example, when one of "RBBA" to "RBBC" is won, a winning type command that can identify that the RBB role is won is output, and when the SHIFT role is won in RBBNOM, the SHIFT role is won. A winning type command that can specify that is output, and a winning type command that can specify that the CBB combination has been won when any of "CBBA" to "CBBC" is won is output. In addition, as will be described later, when the winning situation is such that the RBB role or CBB role that has been won and carried over can be won (for example, when none of the winning roles are won), the winning situation is concerned. Outputs a winning type command that can identify that. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type (including the time of loss) of the winning combination group.

(Reel control processing)
In the reel control process of S400, the reel motors 14L to 14R are driven and controlled to rotate and stop the reels 11L to 11R. In the reel control process, it is determined whether or not the wait time has elapsed. The wait time is set to, for example, 4.1 seconds, and the measurement is started after the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R is started in the reel control process of the previous game.

In the reel control process, when it is determined that the wait time has elapsed, the reel rotation process for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R is performed. As a result, the timing for starting the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R in the current game can be delayed until at least 4.1 seconds have elapsed since the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R was started in the previous game. In the reel rotation process, when the rotation of the reels 11L to 11R starts, the reel rotation start command is output.

In the reel control process, after starting the rotation of each of the reels 11L to 11R and reaching a constant speed (for example, after the excitation pattern of the reel motors 14L to 14R becomes an excitation pattern having a constant speed), the reels 11L to 11R When each reference position is detected by each of the position sensors 55L to 55R, the stop operation is possible, and the operation to the stop switches 21L to 21R is effectively accepted (validation).

Further, in the reel control process, when the stop switch is operated in a state where the stop operation is possible, for example, the reels are arranged within a draw-in possible range predetermined from the symbols located on the winning line NL of the reel corresponding to the stop switch. A reel stop process is performed in which one of the symbols is drawn into the winning line NL to stop the reel. The retractable range is the range up to 4 symbols, and when the stop switch is operated, the symbols arranged from the symbols on the winning line NL to the 4 symbols can be stopped on the winning line NL. Become.

If any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, when the symbols that make up the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line within the drawable range, the relevant symbols are drawn onto the winning line. Stop it. On the other hand, if no winning combination is won, a symbol that is a combination of out-of-order symbols that does not win any winning combination is drawn onto the winning line and stopped. Therefore, when the stop switch is operated, if the symbol constituting the winning combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL within the drawable range, the symbol is pulled into the winning line NL. While it can be stopped, the symbol combination of the winning combination will not be stopped on the winning line NL.

In addition, as described above, in this embodiment, "when any of the winning roles is won in the winning combination lottery, the symbols constituting the winning winning combination can be drawn into the winning line within the drawable range. It is a thing. Here, since the role lottery is performed for each "winning combination group", the "winning combination" corresponds to any of the roles constituting the winning "winning combination group" in detail. It will be a thing.

In the reel stop process, the symbols within the retractable range can be stopped on the winning line NL, but the symbols outside the retractable range cannot be stopped on the winning line NL. For this reason, in the symbol arrangement of the reels 11L to 11R, for a winning combination in which there is a place where the symbols constituting the winning combination do not exist within the drawable range, even if the winning combination is won in the winning combination lottery, if the operation timing does not match, the winning line There may be a case (non-winning) in which the symbol constituting the winning combination cannot be drawn on the NL and the winning combination is missed.

Among the bonus combinations, the "RBB combination" is composed of "R7" and the symbols arranged under "R7" in the reel arrangement, as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the "RBB combination" is won, the combination of the "R7" matching symbols is stopped on the middle line or the downward-sloping line. However, only one symbol "R7" or the like constituting the "RBB combination" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if the "RBB combination" is won, it may not be possible to draw any of the symbols constituting the "RBB combination" into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R.

If the winning game cannot be won, the RBB combination is controlled inside the RBB to carry over the winning flag of the RBB combination until the winning is won. In games that have won the "RBB role" (including games that have been carried over), when other roles (re-game role or small role) are won, the other role is given priority and won a prize. Reel control is performed to pull in the line NL. In the game in which the "RBB role" is won, reel control is possible in which the "RBB role" is drawn into the winning line NL when no other role is won (at the time of loss). It should be noted that, in the game in which the "RBB role" is won, not only when no other role is won (at the time of loss), but also when, for example, a predetermined role is won. It may be possible to control the reel to draw the "RBB role" into the winning line NL even when the role is missed.

Of the bonus combinations, the symbols constituting each of "CBB combination 1" to "CBB combination 3" are as shown in FIG. 6, and not only symbol symbols such as "B7" and "BAR" but also "BEL1" and "CH". "WM1", "WM2", "REP", etc. are defined to be included in the symbols constituting the prize. As a result, in order to prevent the CBB combination from being missed as much as possible in the situation where the CBB combination can be won, a large number (types) of CBB combinations can be provided and a large number of CBB combinations that can be won at the same time can be set. ..

Among the bonus combinations, the symbols constituting each of "CBB combination 1" to "CBB combination 3" are symbols existing within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels, as shown in FIG. Therefore, when one of "CBB combination 1" to "CBB combination 3" is won and none of the other combinations are won, the winning line is won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L-21R. Reel control is performed to pull in the symbols constituting the CBB combination that has been won.

When "CBB role 1" to "CBB role 3" are won, as shown in FIG. 7, not only the CBB role but also the replay role "DRP" is won. For this reason, in the games in which "CBB role 1" to "CBB role 3" are won, reel control is performed in which the re-game role is prioritized over the CBB role and is drawn into the winning line NL, and the re-game role is won. .. As a result, in the games in which "CBB combination 1" to "CBB combination 3" are won, the CBBF is controlled without winning the CBB combination. In the game during CBBF, basically, when another combination (re-game combination or small combination) is won, the reel control is performed to give priority to the other combination and draw it into the winning line NL. The winning flag of the CBB role is carried over until the CBB role is won. In the game during CBBF, reel control is possible to draw the CBB combination into the winning line NL when none of the other combinations have been won (at the time of loss). The CBB combination includes not only symbol symbols such as "B7" and "BAR", but also symbol combinations composed of symbols such as "BEL1", "CH", "WM1", "WM2", and "REP". Therefore, even when the CBB role is won, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to notice the winning of the CBB role. It should be noted that, in the game in which the "CBB role" is won, not only when no other role is won (at the time of loss), but also when, for example, a specific role is won. It may be possible to control the reel to draw the "CBB combination" into the winning line NL even when the combination is missed.

Further, as shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of the "SHIFT combination 1" and the "SHIFT combination 2" among the bonus combinations do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement (for example, the reel 11R). Symbol numbers 7 to 19 etc.) exist. Therefore, even if "RB1" or "RB2" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to draw in the symbols constituting the SHIFT combination that has been won in the winning line. Depending on the timing, it is possible to intentionally avoid winning the SHIFT role. If the winning game cannot be won, the SHIFT combination is controlled in the corresponding RB, and the winning flag of the winning SHIFT combination is carried over until the winning is won.

Next, the symbols constituting each of the roles related to the replaying combination such as "NRP", "DRP", "URP", "CRP", and "EXRP" are symbols existing in the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. Therefore, when each of "NRP", "DRP", "URP", "CRP", and "EXRP" is won, the replaying role included in the winning combination group is always won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L-21R. Can be made to. Of the symbols constituting "NRP", "REP" is defined for the left symbol and the middle symbol, and "WM1" and "WM2" are defined for the right symbol. The symbols "WM1" and "WM2" on the right are symbols arranged under "REP" as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the "NRP combination" wins, the combination of "REP" matches is stopped on the middle line. Further, among the symbols constituting the "DRP role", "REP" is defined for the left symbol, "BEL1" is defined for the middle symbol, and "WM1" and "WM2" are defined for the right symbol. Further, the middle symbol "BEL1" is a symbol arranged on the "REP" as shown in FIG. Therefore, when the "DRP role" wins, the "REP" is stopped at the middle stage, the lower stage, and the middle stage (small V). Similarly, when the "URP role" wins, "REP" will be stopped in the middle left and middle, and when the "CRP role" wins, "REP" will be stopped in the middle left and right. Therefore, when the "EXRP role" wins, "REP" will be stopped at the lower left and upper right.

In the games that have won "DRP", "URP", "CRP", and "EXRP", reel control is performed to draw different symbol combinations into the winning line depending on whether or not the game is in CBBF. In the game in which the "DRP" is won, when the state is other than CBBF, the DRP role (falling out) is drawn into the winning line, while when the CBBF is in progress, the reel control that draws the NRP role into the winning line is performed. Will be. In the game in which "URP" is won, when the state is other than CBBF, the URP role (promotion) is drawn into the winning line, while when the CBBF is in progress, the reel control that draws the NRP role into the winning line is performed. Will be. In the game in which "CRP" is won, when the state is other than CBBF, the CRP role (challenge result) is drawn into the winning line, while when the CBBF is in progress, the reel control that draws the NRP role into the winning line is performed. Will be. In the game in which "EXRP" is won, when the state is other than CBBF, the EXRP role (special roll) is drawn into the winning line, while when the CBBF is in progress, the reel control that draws the NRP role into the winning line is performed. Will be. As a result, it is possible to notify, for example, that the DRP combination, the URP combination, the CRP combination, and the EXRP combination are in the NOM by winning a prize. On the other hand, since the NRP role wins a prize even when the "NRP" is won regardless of whether or not it is in the CBBF, it is possible to prevent the player from being identified as being in the CBBF.

When one of the small roles "ATA_1" to "ATF" (hereinafter collectively referred to as AT group) is won, the role to be drawn into the winning line NL with priority according to the controlled game state is different. Reel control is performed. When "ATA_1" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", reel control is performed to pull in the AT combination shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7, and the gaming state is "NOM". And, when it is other than "CBBF", the reel control for pulling in the BEL combination shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7 is performed. When "BEL role 1" wins, "BEL" is stopped at the middle line. When "BEL role 2" wins, "BEL" is stopped at the lower line. When "BEL role 3" wins, "BEL" is stopped on the upward-sloping line. When "BEL role 4" wins a prize, "BEL" is stopped at the lower, middle, and lower stages (Koyama). When "BEL role 5" wins, "BEL" is stopped on the upper line. When "BEL role 6" wins, "BEL" is stopped at the downward-sloping line.

The combination of AT combinations included in "ATA_1", "ATB_1", "ATC_1", and "ATD_1" in the AT group can be drawn into the winning line at a rate of 1/2 at the operation timing for each of the stop switches 21M and 21R, for example. However, it is a combination in which omission occurs at a rate of 1/2. On the other hand, in the combination of AT combinations included in the AT group other than "ATA_1", "ATB_1", "ATC_1", and "ATD_1", any AT combination can always be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing. .. Further, each of the symbol combinations of "BEL combination 1" to "BEL combination 6" included in the AT group is a combination that can be drawn into the winning line regardless of the operation timing.

As a result, when any of "ATA_1", "ATB_1", "ATC_1", and "ATD_1" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", the operation timing to the stop switch (50%). When the game state is other than "NOM" and "CBBF", the reel control is performed to draw the symbol combination of the winning AT role to the winning line according to the correct answer), and the operation timing to the stop switch is set. Regardless of this, reel control is always performed to draw the symbol combination of the BEL role into the winning line. On the other hand, when any of "ATA_2", "ATB_2", "ATC_2", "ATD_2", "ATE", and "ATF" is won, the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF" regardless of the operation timing to the stop switch. When the game state is other than "NOM" and "CBBF", the reel control that draws the AT combination symbol combination into the winning line is always performed, and when the game state is other than "NOM" and "CBBF", the reel control that draws the BEL combination symbol combination into the winning line is performed. Will be done.

When the "CH" is won among the small roles, it means that the CH role is won. The symbols constituting the CH combination are symbols existing within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. Therefore, when the "CH" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the CH combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the CH combination can be won.

When you have won the "WM", you have won the role of WM. The symbols constituting the WM combination are symbols existing within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. Therefore, when the "WM" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the WM combination can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the WM combination can be won.

Further, in the general gaming state, the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order according to the number of determination values shown in the outlier (HZ) column of FIG. During the CBBF, when the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order, the reel control for pulling in the winning CBB winning combination is always performed and the CBB winning combination wins. The rate of deviation in CBBF differs depending on which RT state is controlled. When it is in CBBF and the re-game low probability RT, the ratio of 36% (≈24158/65536) is a deviation. On the other hand, when the replay high probability RT is "RT1" or "RT2", the ratio is 0.35% (≈235/65536), and the replay high probability RT is "RT5". Occasionally, there is a deviation at a rate of 0.17% (≈116/65536). Therefore, during the CBBF, the reel control for drawing in the CBB combination is performed at a higher rate in the case of the replay low probability RT than in the case of the replay high probability RT. As a result, the period controlled by the CBBF can be shortened at a higher rate in the case of the replay low probability RT than in the case of the replay high probability RT. That is, the average period controlled by the CBBF is shorter when the replay low probability RT is used than when the replay high probability RT is used. As a result, depending on which RT is controlled, the expectation of being controlled by "NOM" who wins the CBB role and draws the role for the RBB role can be different, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Further, during the CBBF, as described above, the RBB combination is not subject to the combination lottery, so the winner is not won. Therefore, depending on the type of RT state that is controlled, the period controlled by the CBBF becomes long, and the period that is disadvantageous to the player without winning the RBB combination becomes long. Unlike the winning combination group including the RBB combination, the winning combination group including the CBB combination that triggers the control of the CBBF is determined so that the higher the set value, the lower the probability of winning in the combination lottery. The value may be fixed. As a result, the higher the set value, the more difficult it is to win the CBB combination and the more difficult it is to be controlled by the CBBF, and the lower the probability of being controlled during a period that is disadvantageous to the player without winning the RBB combination. As a result, the higher the set value, the more advantageous the situation for the player can be generated.

Next, the reel control in the bonus state will be described. When "ZK" is won, the symbol combination constituting the small winning combination with 15-card payout (for example, ZK winning combination) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with 15-card payout can be won. can. When "ALL 1" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination with 9-card payout (for example, ALL winning combination 1) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with 9-card payout can be won. Can be done. When "ALL 2" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination with one payout (for example, ALL winning combination 2) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with one payout can be won. Can be done.

In the reel stop processing, every time any of the reels 11L to 11R stops, a reel stop command that can specify the stopped reel and the stop position (for example, the symbol number of the symbol stopped in the middle stage) is issued. Output. As a result, the sub-control board 73 can specify the stopped reel and the stop position, and can execute the corresponding effect. When all the reels 11L to 11R are stopped, the process shifts to the result determination process of S400.

(Die judgment process)
In the roll determination process of S400, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL which is effectively set according to the number of bets. For example, when a small winning combination is won, the medal described in the remarks column of FIG. 6 is paid out, or a payout process for adding credit is executed. In the payout process, a payout command that can specify the number of medals (including 0) given to the player by paying out medals or adding credits is output. As a result, the number of medals given to the player as a result of one game can be specified even on the sub control board 73 side. In addition, when the re-game combination wins a prize, a process for setting the re-game flag is executed. In the roll determination process, a game result command that can specify the symbol combination on the winning line NL, the presence or absence of winning, the type of winning combination, etc. is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute an effect according to the symbol combination on the winning line NL. Further, in the roll determination process, the bonus ratio is updated and stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65 according to the result of the game. When the roll determination process is completed, the process proceeds to the game state setting process of S500.

(Game state setting process)
In the game state setting process of S500, a game state flag that can specify the game state from the next time onward is set based on the winning combination lottery or the result of the game. The game state flag is stored in a predetermined area of the RAM 65. The main CPU 61 identifies the currently controlled gaming state based on the gaming state flag. FIG. 8 shows the transition of the gaming state.

In explaining the transition of the gaming state, the state controlled by "RT4" among "RT0" to "RT5" will be described below. When the URP combination wins in "RT4", it is controlled to "RT3" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT3" as the RT state. When the CRP combination wins in "RT3", it is controlled to "RT4" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT4" as the RT state.

Further, when the EXRP combination wins in "RT2" or "RT3", it is controlled to "RT0" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT0" as the RT state. "RT0" is not controlled by another RT state due to the winning of the CBB combination or the like, and is maintained at least until the winning of the RBB combination. Therefore, "RT0" is a state more advantageous to the player than other RT states.

When the DRP combination wins in "RT4", it is controlled to "RT5" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT5" as the RT state. "RT5" is maintained regardless of the stopped symbol combination such as URP combination and CRP combination, and is set as the RT state when the game is digested by a predetermined number of ceiling times (999) after the start of the "RT5". It is controlled to "RT0" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT0".

“RT1” and “RT2” are RT states that can be controlled after the end of RBB, as will be described later. In "RT1", among the combinations that shift the RT state, the URP combination, the CRP combination, and the EXRP combination can win a prize. In "RT1", when the URP combination wins, it is controlled to "RT3", when the CRP combination wins, it is controlled to "RT4", and when the EXRP combination wins, it is controlled to "RT0".

In "RT2", only the EXRP combination can win the prize among the combinations that shift the RT state. In "RT2", when the EXRP combination wins, it is controlled to "RT0". Therefore, when it is controlled by "RT2", it is always controlled by "RT0".

When the winning state is "NOM", as shown in FIG. 7, a relatively high rate of winning any of "RBBA" to "RBBC" and "CBBA" to "CBBC" regardless of the RT state. ..

When a prize is not won in a game that wins the RBB role in "NOM", it is controlled to "inside RBB" by setting a game state flag that can specify "inside RBB" regardless of the type of RT state. do. In addition, the game state setting process can identify "RBBNOM" in the RBB state when the RBB role is won in a game that has won the "RBB" or a game in which the winning has been carried over and is out of the game. By setting a game status flag, it is controlled to "RBBNOM". In "inside the RBB", as shown in FIG. 7, the result of the winning combination lottery is different at a relatively high ratio (24158/65536). Therefore, even if the "RBB" is won in the "NOM" and the "RBB" is missed, the RBB role carried over at a relatively early timing can be won and controlled to the RBB state.

The game state setting process sets a game state flag capable of specifying "inside RB1" in the RBB state when no prize is won in the game in which "SHIFT combination 1" is won in "RBBNOM". In addition, a game state flag that can specify "inside RB2" among the RBB states is set when no prize is won in the game in which "SHIFT combination 2" is won in "RBBNOM". In "RBBNOM", "inside RB1" and "inside RB2", reel control is performed to pull in a BEL combination accompanied by paying out 9 cards regardless of the operation timing or the like when the AT group is won. On the other hand, in the "RB" controlled by winning the "SHIFT combination 1" or "SHIFT combination 2", although there is a high probability of winning any of "ZK", "ALL1" and "ALL2", 15 cards are paid out. The probability of winning "ZK" with 9 cards or "ALL 1" with 9 cards is low. That is, the payout rate is higher in "RBBNOM", "inside RB1" and "inside RB2" than in "RB". Further, in "inside the RB", there is a low probability that the player will be out of the game by winning the replaying combination with an extremely high probability (235/65536). Therefore, in the game in which the winning "SHIFT role 1" or "SHIFT role 2" is won in "RBBNOM", the winning "SHIFT role" is not won and is set to "inside RB1" or "inside RB2". It is more advantageous for the player to control it. As a result, most of the games in the RBB state will be performed in "inside RB1" or "inside RB2".

It should be noted that a game state flag that can identify "RB" in the RBB state is set when a prize is won in "SHIFT combination 1" or "SHIFT combination 2". The game state setting process counts the number of times the small winning combination is won and the number of times the game is executed in the "RB", and the small winning combination wins 8 times or digests the game 12 times to select "RBBNOM" in the RBB state. By setting a identifiable game state flag, it is controlled to "RBBNOM". Further, the game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the RBB state, ends the RBB state when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (166), and controls the RT state according to the state at the end.

When the RBB ends in "inside RB1", it is controlled to "RT1" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT1" as the RT state. When the RBB ends in "inside RB2", it is controlled to "RT2" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag that can specify "RT2" as the RT state. When the RBB ends in a state other than "inside RB1" and other than "inside RB2" (for example, "RBBNOM" and "RB"), set a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" as the RT state. Controls to "RT0" and "NOM".

As shown in FIG. 7, the winning probability of "EXRP", which is a control trigger for "RT0", which is advantageous for the player, is higher in "RT2" than in "RT1". Further, in "RT2", only the EXRP combination among the combinations for shifting the RT state can win a prize. Therefore, the degree of advantage for the player is higher when controlled by "RT2" than when controlled by "RT1" after the end of RBB. As a result, during the RBB, the player can be expected to win the "SHIFT combination 2" that triggers the control of the "RT2" and be controlled by the "inside the RB2".

Further, it is also controlled to "RT0" when the RBB ends in a state other than "inside RB1" and other than "inside RB2". For this reason, during the RBB, while considering the progress of the game, the expectation that the winning "SHIFT role" will not be won and that the medal will be efficiently won and controlled to "RT0" will be maintained. It is possible to provide the fun of selecting the progress method of the game, such as whether to proceed with the game so as to let the player proceed, or to advance the game so as to win the winning "SHIF role" and control it to "RT0".

Next, the transition when the CBB role is won in "NOM" will be described. In the game in which the CBB role is won in "NOM", since "DRP" is also won as shown in FIG. 7, the re-game role wins. As a result, in the game in which "CBB" is won in "NOM", "CBBF" is controlled to "CBBF" by setting a game state flag that can identify "CBBF" without winning a prize in "CBB". The RT state is maintained even after being controlled by "CBBF". That is, after winning "CBB" in "RT0" and being controlled by "CBBF", the "RT0" is maintained, and after winning "CBB" in "RT1" and being controlled by "CBBF". In, the "RT1" is maintained. Similarly, the original RT state is maintained even after the "CBB" is won in any of "RT2" to "RT5" and controlled by "CBBF". In addition, when it is "RT5", even after being controlled by "CBBF", the number of games digested after the start of the "RT5" is continuously counted.

In this way, the RT state is maintained even after being controlled by "CBBF". However, when it is controlled by "CBBF" during "RT5" and the "RT5" is maintained, the game is played a predetermined number of ceilings (999) after the "RT5" is started. When digested (including the number of games digested before being controlled by the "CBBF"), a game state flag that can specify "RT0" as the RT state is set. As a result, the number of games is controlled to "RT0" and "CBBF" even during CBBF.

On the other hand, when controlled by "CBBF" during "RT0" to "RT4", "NRP role" wins even when "URP", "DRP", "CRP", and "EXRP" are won. The original RT state is maintained without being controlled by the RT state of. In the "CBBF", even if the state transition rolls such as the URP combination and the DRP combination are stopped, the transition control to the RT state according to the state transition rolls is not performed. In view of this, as described above, during "CBBF", when the "URP", "DRP", "CRP", and "EXRP" that can stop the state transition roll are won, the state is other than "CBBF". Differently, reel control is performed to win the "NRP role". Therefore, it is possible to prevent a feeling of strangeness from being caused by not being controlled to shift to the corresponding RT state even though the state transition roll is stopped during "CBBF".

In "CBBF", the CBB role is won in the game in which the result of the role lottery is out of order. When the CBB role is won and controlled by "CBBF" during the re-game low probability RT such as "RT0", "RT3", and "RT4", as explained in FIG. A higher replay low probability RT than when the replay high probability RT such as "RT2" and "RT5" is maintained is maintained. Therefore, when the CBB role is won and controlled by "CBBF" during the replay low probability RT, the CBB role is won and controlled by "CBBF" during the replay high probability RT. The percentage of winning the CBB role is high. As a result, depending on which RT is controlled, the expectation of being controlled by "NOM" who wins the CBB role and draws the role for the RBB role can be different, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Further, in "RT1" and "RT2" among the high-probability replay RTs, as shown in FIG. 7, the "CRP" and "EXRP" are won with an extremely high probability. Therefore, in "RT1" and "RT2" among the high-probability replay RTs, there is an extremely high probability that the CBB combination will be won and controlled to another RT state before being controlled by "CBBF". .. In addition, even if the CBB role is won in "RT5" and controlled by "CBBF" among the high-probability replay RTs, the game is digested by the number of ceilings (999) after the "RT5" is started. As a result, it is controlled to "RT0". Therefore, even during "RT5" and "CBBF", the player can be rescued by controlling to "RT0", which increases the rate of winning the CBB combination by digesting the game. As a result, the operation in "RT5" and "CBBF" can be promoted.

The game state setting process controls the game state to "CBB" by setting a game state flag that can specify the "CBB state" when the "CBB" is won in the "CBBF". The RT state is maintained even after being controlled by "CBB". The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the CBB state, and sets the RT state maintained when the number of payouts exceeds the predetermined number (3) and the game state flag capable of specifying "NOM". Controls to a maintained RT state and "NOM".

Further, in the game state setting process, the game state is set according to the game result, and a state command that can specify which game state the next and subsequent games are in is output. As a result, on the sub-control board 73 side, it is possible to execute the effect according to the state from the next time onward. When the game state setting process is completed, the process proceeds to the bet number setting process of S100 to prepare for the next game. The slot machine 1 repeatedly executes the processes of S100 to S500 for each game. Further, the main CPU 61 determines whether or not an error has occurred in the slot machine 1, and when it is determined that an error has occurred, outputs an error command that can specify the type of the error.

<Production control processing>
The sub CPU 71 executes the effect control program stored in the ROM 77 based on the command from the main control board 63, and performs an effect lottery to determine the presence / absence and type of the effect execution according to the progress of the game by a random number lottery. Based on the lottery result, the staging control process for driving and controlling the staging means such as the liquid crystal display 27, the speakers 31L, 31R, and various lamps / LEDs connected to the sub control board 73 is performed. An example of the effect executed by the effect control process will be described below.

In the effect control process, when a winning type command is received, it is possible to execute an effect according to the type of the winning combination group. Further, in the effect control process, when the game result command is received, the effect according to the type of the winning combination can be executed. Further, in the effect control process, it is possible to execute the background effect according to the state command. In various effects, a predetermined image is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, various lamps are controlled in a mode corresponding to the display, and predetermined sound effects and BGM are output from the speakers 31L and 31R.

In the effect control process, an effect (for example, a background image on the liquid crystal display 27) is executed according to the type of the controlled RT state. In the effect control process, for example, one of RT3 and RT4, which executes a normal effect (normal background image) during RT1 and RT5 in the RT state, has a higher rate of deviation than RT1 and RT5. When controlled to, a specific effect (for example, a background image in which a message such as "chance zone" is displayed) is executed.

In addition, in the effect control process, during "CBBF", a suggestion effect suggesting the possibility that the CBB role can be won when the result of the role lottery is out of order or when the AT group is won is provided. Run. As a suggestion effect, for example, when the result of the role lottery is out of order, or when the AT group is won, a message such as "maybe a chance" is displayed, or only when the result of the role lottery is out of order. It may display a message such as "confirmed!".

Further, in the staging control process, when the staging is controlled by RT4, the DRP role is won and controlled by RT5, or the URP role is won and controlled by RT3, or the EXRP role is won. Performs an effect that encourages control by RT0. For example, in a game that wins DRP or URP during RT4, a message such as "It's a game!" Is displayed, and in a game that wins URP or EXRP during RT4, a message such as "Maybe a chance!" Is displayed. You may do it.

Further, in the effect control process, a special effect is executed during RT0 and RT2. FIG. 9 is a diagram for explaining a display state of the liquid crystal display 27 when control to RT0 is started as an example of a special effect. As shown in FIG. 9, when the control to RT0 is started, a message such as "EXTRA ZONE rush" is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27, and a message "EXTRA ZONE" is scrolled below the message. Will be done. In addition, RT0 continues until the RBB role is won. Therefore, a message such as "Continue until the next bonus !?" is scrolled above the liquid crystal display 27. As a result, the player is notified that the out-of-order high probability state is maintained until the RBB combination is won.

Further, during RT0, a special effect is executed according to the progress of the game. As a special effect according to the progress of the game, an effect of notifying that the game is "EXTRA ZONE" and, for example, an effect of inciting the winning of the "RBB role" are executed. This makes it possible to improve the feeling of expectation during RT0.

In addition, in the effect control process, when the winning situation (such as when the player loses the RBB) is reached in the "inside the RBB", a fanning effect (for example, displaying a message such as "RBB chance") is executed. .. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the game can win the RBB. As a result, it is possible to aim at the symbols constituting the RBB role, and it is possible to perform the stop operation while having a feeling of expectation for winning the RBB, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

Further, in the effect control process, a predetermined effect is executed during the RBB. FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining a display state of the liquid crystal display 27 in the RBB. In the RBB, the background image corresponding to the RBB is displayed. In addition, when the "SHIFT role" is won in "RBBNOM", an effect for notifying that fact is executed. FIG. 10A shows an example in which the band image is displayed in the lower region of the liquid crystal display 27 as an effect of winning the “SHIFT combination” in the m game from the start of the RBB and notifying the fact. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the "SHIFT combination" and can be controlled by the "RB" by winning a prize. As a result, the player is allowed to select whether to stop the RB at the timing of avoiding the "SHIFT combination" winning and control the inside of the RB, or to stop the RB at the timing of winning the "SHIFT combination". It is possible to improve the interest of the game. In the RBB, as shown in FIG. 10A, information that can specify the number of medals paid out (number of medals paid out / number of finished RBBs) is displayed in the upper left region of the liquid crystal display 27.

FIG. 10B shows the display state of the liquid crystal display 27 in the m + 1 game after the start of RBB. In the m + 1 game, the player cannot specify whether it is "inside RB1" or "inside RB2" except when the "SHIFT combination" is won and controlled by the RB. Therefore, in the m + 1 game, the effect of scrolling a message such as "CHANGE" in the band image displayed below the liquid crystal display 27 is started. This can fuel the expectation that it is "inside RB2".

FIG. 10C shows the display state of the liquid crystal display 27 in the Nth game, which is the final game (a game in which the number of payouts exceeds 166) in the RBB. In the N game, a judgment effect of displaying a button image together with a message such as "PUSH" is executed. As a result, the player can be urged to operate the determination switch 81a.

10 (d1) to 10 (d3) are diagrams showing the results of the judgment effect. When the RBB ends during the "RB" and is controlled to "RT0", as shown in FIG. 10 (d1), the total number of medals paid out during the RBB at the upper left of the liquid crystal display 27. Is displayed, and a message such as "EXTRA" is displayed in the center of the liquid crystal display 27. When the RBB ends in "inside RB2" and is controlled to "RT2", as shown in FIG. 10 (d2), the total number of medals is displayed on the upper left of the liquid crystal display 27 and the liquid crystal display is displayed. A message such as "EXTRA chance zone" is displayed in the center of the display 27. When the RBB ends in "inside RB1" and is controlled to "RT1", as shown in FIG. 10 (d3), only the total number of medals paid out in the RBB is displayed. Thereby, the player can be notified of the degree of advantage regarding the state controlled after the end of the RBB.

In the effect control process, an effect to be executed is determined from among a plurality of types of effects (for example, characters to be made to appear, sound effects, lamp lighting modes, etc.) in the RBB. In the effect control process, the effect to be executed is determined from among a plurality of types of effects at different ratios depending on which of "RB1 inside", "RB2 inside", "RB", and "RBBNOM" is in the RBB. .. For example, the ratio determined for the effect of making the character A appear or the effect of outputting the sound effect A is determined so as to have a relationship of "RBBNOM" <"RB1 inside" <"RB" <"RB2 inside". ing. Further, the plurality of types of effects may include effects that are determined only when a predetermined state (for example, "inside RB2").

<Example of the effect produced by the slot machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, in the game in which the re-game combination is won, the symbols constituting the re-game combination are always drawn onto the winning line NL, and the re-game combination is won. Therefore, in the game in which the re-game combination is won during the CBBF, it is impossible to win the CBB combination. Further, during the CBBF, the winning probability of the replaying combination is controlled to one of the different RT states. As a result, even during the same CBBF, whether the RT state is a replay low probability RT such as "RT0", "RT3", "RT4" or a replay high probability RT such as "RT1""RT2""RT5". Depending on the existence, the ratio of the result of the role lottery to the result other than the re-game combination winning (for example, the result of losing) is different, the CBB role is won, and the lottery is performed for the RBB role again. The average period (number of games) required to do so can be different. As a result, even during CBBF, the player can be focused on whether the RT state is the replay low probability RT or the replay high probability RT, and the interest of the game during the CBBF can be improved. .. In addition, even if it is a CBBF, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it is a replay low probability RT with a high rate of loss, so that it is possible to promote the operation during the CBBF. Further, the control to "RT0" in the re-game low probability RT is started based on the end of RBB in "inside RB2" where the winning of "SHIFT role 2" is carried over, and at least the RBB role. Until you win, even if you win the CBB role and are controlled by the CBBF, it will continue. As a result, when controlled to "RT0" or controlled to "RT2" which is likely to be controlled to "RT0", control to "RT0" is maintained until the RBB combination is won. This gives the player a sense of security. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game in "NOM" and "CBBF". In addition, it is possible to have a sense of expectation for winning the "SHIFT role 2" during the RBB. Further, as shown in FIG. 10 and the like, it is possible to execute an effect relating to which "SHIFT combination" is won in the RBB, and the effect can be diversified.

Further, it is controlled to RT0 by digesting the game 999 times in RT5 among the re-game high probability RTs. As a result, it is possible to prevent the player from being controlled by the RT5 indefinitely, and the player himself / herself can be rescued by himself / herself, so that the operation during the CBBF can be promoted.

Further, the symbol combination constituting the CBB combination is composed of symbols arranged at positions on the reel arrangement that can be drawn onto the winning line NL regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. Therefore, during the CBBF, the CBB combination can be won regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R in the game in which the result of the combination lottery is out of order. As a result, even though it was a game in which it was possible to win a CBB role depending on the game skill of the player, the operation timing did not match and the CBB role could not be won, and during the period controlled by the CBBF. It is possible to prevent making a difference. Further, at the start of the game in which the role lottery is performed, it is possible to execute an effect (for example, a suggestion effect) regarding whether or not the CBB combination wins a prize based on the result of the combination lottery, and the effect can be diversified.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the CBB role is won at the same time as the DRP role as a role drawn into the winning line NL in preference to the CBB role, and in the game in which the CBB role is won, the DRP role is won. Therefore, it will always be controlled by CBBF. In addition, the DRP combination can win a prize because it is subject to the combination lottery in RT4, RT5, RBB internal middle, and the like. Therefore, it is possible to make it difficult for the player to guess that he has won the CBB role, and as a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during "NOM" and "CBBF".

Further, in the RBB, the effect to be executed is determined from among a plurality of types of effects at different ratios depending on which of "inside RB1", "inside RB2", "RB", and "RBBNOM". .. This can suggest, for example, that the effect being performed may be "inside the RB2". As a result, the expectation of being "inside the RB2" can be different in the RBB, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Modification example>
It should be considered that the above embodiments are exemplary in all respects and are not restrictive. The scope of the present invention is indicated by the scope of claims and is intended to include all modifications within the meaning and scope equivalent to the scope of claims. The changes to the embodiment are illustrated below.

In the above embodiment, the inside of the RB is provided inside the RB1 where the winning probability of the replaying combination is the same as that of the RT1, and inside the RB2 where the winning probability of the replaying combination is the same as that of the RT2. Is controlled to RT1 which is the same as (takes over) the winning probability of the replaying combination inside the RB1 when is finished, and when the RBB ends inside the RB2, it is the same as the winning probability of the replaying combination inside the RB2 (takes over). An example controlled by RT2 has been described. However, the inside of the RB is not limited to this, and the inside of the RB having the same winning probability of the replay combination as RT0 (hereinafter referred to as the inside of the RB3 controlled by winning the SHIFT combination 3) is provided inside the RB3. When the RBB ends, it may be controlled to RT0, which is the same as (takes over) the winning probability of the replaying combination in the RB3. That is, when the RBB ends in the inside of the RB3, it may be controlled by the RT0 itself instead of the RT2 which is in the state before the RT0.

In addition, when the RBB ends in a state other than "inside RB1" and other than "inside RB2", when the RT state controlled when ending in "inside RB1" ends in "inside RB2". An example of being controlled to an RT state different from the RT state controlled by is described. However, when the RBB ends in a state other than "inside RB1" and other than "inside RB2", when it ends in the RT state controlled when it ends in "inside RB1" or when it ends in "inside RB2". It may be controlled to the same RT state as the RT state controlled by. For example, when the RBB ends in a state other than "inside RB1" and other than "inside RB2", it may be controlled to the same RT1 as the RT state controlled when it ends in "inside RB1". good.

Further, a plurality of types of RBB combinations may be provided, and the RBBNOM may be controlled to have a different winning probability of the SHIFT combination 2 depending on the type of the winning RBB combination. For example, in an RBBNOM in which an RBB combination 1 and an RBB combination 2 are provided among the RBB combinations and the RBB combination 1 is won and controlled, the probability shown in FIG. 7 is that the RBB combination 1 and the SHIFT combination 2 are used. Even if the RBBNOM that is controlled by winning the RBB combination 2 is won, the probability of winning the "SHIFT combination 2" is higher than that of the RBBNOM that is controlled by winning the RBB combination 1. good. Thereby, the probability of being controlled by "inside RB2" and being controlled from "RT2" to "RT0" can be different depending on the type of the winning RBB combination. As a result, the player can pay attention to which RBB role is won, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the above embodiment, an example of controlling the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB after the end of the CBB without changing the RT state depending on the CBB winning or winning has been described. However, after the end of CBB, it may be controlled to a predetermined RT state among the RT states. For example, after the end of CBB, it may be controlled to RT1 and controlled to RT4. It may be a thing. Further, it may be controlled to a different RT state depending on the type of the winning CBB combination. For example, among the CBB combinations, after the CBB combination 1 is won and the controlled CBB is finished, it is controlled to RT1, and after the CBB combination 2 is won and the controlled CBB is finished, it is controlled to RT4 and the CBB combination is finished. After winning 3 and the controlled CBB is completed, it may be controlled to RT0.

Further, after the CBB corresponding to the CBB winning combination 1 and the CBB winning combination 2 among the CBB winning combinations is completed, the RT state (for example, RT1) is set to a predetermined RT state regardless of the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB. It may be controlled, and after the CBB corresponding to the CBB combination 3 winning is completed, it may be controlled to the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB.

An example has been described in which the symbol combination constituting each of the CBB combination 1 to the CBB combination 3 in the above embodiment is composed of only the symbols arranged at positions that can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. However, the symbol combination constituting each of the CBB combination 1 to the CBB combination 3 may be a combination including symbols arranged at positions that cannot be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. That is, even when one of the CBB combination 1 to the CBB combination 3 is won and the other combination is not won, the winning CBB combination is configured depending on the stop operation timing. In some cases, it may not be possible to draw the symbol combination onto the winning line. In this case, a message such as "CBB chance!" Is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 when the CBB role can be won, such as when the result of the role lottery is missed during "CBBF". You may want to do it. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the possibility that the game can win the CBB. As a result, the stop operation can be performed with the expectation of winning the CBB role, and the interest of the game can be improved. It should be noted that the fanning effect may be executed at a predetermined ratio not only when the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order, but also when, for example, the AT group is won. Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the example in which the CBB combination is won only at the same time as the combination (DRP combination) that is drawn onto the winning line NL in preference to the CBB combination in reel control has been described. Not limited to this, it may be possible to win the prize independently rather than at the same time as other roles.

An example has been described in which the winning probability (and by extension, the probability of losing) of a replaying combination in a replaying low probability RT such as RT0, RT3, and RT4 in the above embodiment is set to be the same probability. However, the winning probability of the replay low probability RT may be set to be different in each of RT0, RT3, and RT4. For example, the winning probability of the re-game combination is set so that RT0 is the lowest, then RT3 is the lowest, and RT4 is the highest among RT0, RT3, and RT4. It may be set so that RT0 is the highest, then RT3 is the highest, and RT4 is the lowest. As a result, the player can pay attention to which of RT0, RT3, and RT4 is controlled, and the interest of the game can be improved.

In the game state setting process in the above embodiment, even if the setting is changed, the RT state and the winning state before the setting change are maintained (retained). That is, the game state flag for specifying the RT state and the winning state is not initialized by changing the setting. As a result, it is possible to prevent the presence or absence of the setting change from being specified from the RT state or the winning state. Not limited to this, in the game state setting process, the RT state and the winning state are initialized by changing the setting, and after the setting change, the RT state and the winning state are controlled to be predetermined. You may do so. For example, after the setting is changed, regardless of the RT state and the winning state before the setting change, it is possible to specify that the RT state is "RT0" and the winning state is "NOM" among the general game states. A status flag may be set so that it is controlled by "RT0" and "NOM". As a result, after the setting is changed, the game can be uniformly started from the same state.

As the winning combination group to be the target of the combination lottery, the degree of advantage for the player (number of payouts, game state to be transferred, etc.) differs depending on the operation mode (for example, push order) of the stop switches 21L to 21R. A winning combination group (so-called push order bell, push order replay, hereinafter also referred to as push order combination) may be provided to stop the combination. Even if such a push order combination is provided, an advantageous operation mode for stopping a symbol combination having a high degree of advantage for the player when the push order combination is won is notified (so-called navigation effect). good. Further, as an advantageous state, the notification of the advantageous operation mode at the time of winning the push order may be controlled to the notification period (so-called AT) in which the notification of the advantageous operation mode is executed over a predetermined period. Further, in the above embodiment, as an advantageous state that can be controlled by stopping the specific symbol combination, RBB and "NOM" that improves the winning probability of the bonus combination are exemplified. It may be the above-mentioned notification period, or it may be a high-probability mode in which the ratio controlled during the notification period is higher than that in the normal mode. The notification period or the high probability mode may be controlled by winning a CBB combination, winning an RBB combination, or the like.

In the above embodiment, an example in which the variable display unit 13 includes three left variable display columns 10L to right variable display columns 10R will be described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and even a gaming machine provided with one variable display column may be used. It may be a gaming machine having four or more variable display columns. Further, although the variable display unit 13 is configured by the reels 11L to 11R, the present invention is not limited to this, and the variable display unit 13 may be configured by a display device such as a liquid crystal display or a 7-segment LED. Further, an example in which two winning lines are set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, but the number of winning lines is not limited to this, and only one may be set, and the number of winning lines may be set. It may be set to 3 or more.

1 slot machine, 11L, 11M, 11R reel, 14L, 14M, 14R reel motor, 21L, 21M, 21R stop switch, 27 liquid crystal display, 63 main control board, 73 sub control board.

Claims (1)

In a gaming machine provided with a display means for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols and a stop operation means for stopping the variable display, and a privilege can be given according to a display result when the variable display is stopped.
A role lottery means for performing a role lottery to determine which of the multiple roles has been won, and
A stop control means for controlling the symbol to be stopped according to the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode for the stop operation means.
A predetermined state control means for controlling a predetermined state for determining whether or not a specific combination and a special combination among the plurality of combinations have been won, and
A specific state control means for controlling to a specific state by winning the specific combination in the predetermined state and stopping the display result of the specific combination for winning the specific combination.
A carry-over state control means that carries over the winning of the specific combination from the winning of the specific combination until the display result of the specific combination is stopped, and controls the carry-over state in which the winning of the special combination is not determined.
A special state control means for controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific state by stopping the special combination display result of winning the special combination in the predetermined state and winning the special combination.
A plurality of ratio periods including a first ratio period in which the result of the combination lottery is a predetermined result at a predetermined ratio, and a second ratio period in which the result of the combination lottery is a predetermined ratio lower than the predetermined ratio. Equipped with a ratio period control means to control either
The predetermined result indicates the winning of the replaying combination.
The stop control means is
In a game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is the predetermined result, stop control is performed to stop the display result for winning the predetermined result regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means.
In a game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is a predetermined result other than the predetermined result, it is possible to perform stop control to stop the specific winning combination display result.
The special state control means is
A special period control means for controlling a special combination in the special state by winning a special combination among the plurality of combinations in the special state and stopping the display result of the special combination for winning the special combination.
The first special role is carried over in the special state from the time when the first special role is won to the time when the result of displaying the first special role for winning the first special role is stopped. The first special carry-over period control means that controls during the special carry-over period,
The second special role is carried over in the special state from the time when the second special role is won to the time when the result of displaying the second special role for winning the second special role is stopped. The second special carry-over period control means that controls during the special carry-over period,
Including the special state termination means for terminating the special state when a predetermined termination condition is satisfied in the special state.
The ratio period control means controls the special state during the first special carry-over period based on the termination of the special state during the first special carry-over period, while the special state ends during the second special carry-over period. It is possible to control during the second ratio period based on the above, and after controlling during the second ratio period, at least until the special combination is won, when the specific combination is won and the carry-over state is controlled. A gaming machine that continues to control the second percentage period even if it exists.

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