JP7094009B2 - 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 the symbols 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, a BB combination with a transition to a state advantageous to the player and a plurality of types of CB combinations are provided, and in a predetermined gaming state (normal state) in which the BB combination is the target of the combination lottery. When the CB role is won, the CB role is awarded and the CB game state is terminated by winning the specific role such as the SP role and missing the specific role in the carry-over state in which the winning of the CB role is carried over. As a result, there was a case where the BB combination was again controlled to a predetermined gaming state to be the target of the combination lottery (see, for example, Patent Document 1).

Japanese Unexamined Patent Publication No. 2017-202

However, in the carry-over state of the CB role in the conventional gaming machine, the opportunity for winning the CB role is uniformly defined regardless of the game state when the CB role is won. For this reason, it is not possible to change the expectation that an opportunity to win a prize in the CB role will be established during the carry-over state, and as a result, there is a risk that the interest of the game during the carry-over state will be reduced. there were.

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 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 for controlling to stop the symbol, a predetermined state control means for controlling a predetermined state for determining whether or not each of the specific combination and the special combination among the plurality of combinations has been won, and the predetermined state in the predetermined state. The specific state control means that controls the specific state by winning the specific combination and stopping the specific display result for winning the specific combination, and from winning the specific combination until the specific display result is stopped. A carry-over state control means that carries over the winning of the specific combination and controls the carry-over state that does not determine whether or not the special combination has been won, and a special that wins the special combination in the predetermined state and wins the special combination. A special state control means for controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific state by stopping the display result, a first ratio period in which the result of the winning combination lottery becomes a specific result at a predetermined ratio, and the above. The predetermined state control means comprises a ratio period control means for controlling the result of the winning combination lottery to any one of a plurality of ratio periods including the second ratio period in which the specific result is obtained at a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio. After winning the specific combination, the stop control means includes a means for controlling the predetermined state by ending the specific state, and the stop control means is a game in which the result of the combination lottery in the carry-over state is the specific result. In the above, the stop control for stopping the display result for winning the specific result is performed regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means, and the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is a predetermined result other than the specific result. In the game, the stop control for stopping the specific display result is performed according to the operation mode to the stop operation means, and the ratio period control means is after the specific state is completed and before the control of the specific state. After the special state is completed, the second ratio period is controlled regardless of the ratio period before the control of the special 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 for controlling to stop the symbol, a predetermined state control means for controlling a predetermined state for determining whether or not each of the specific combination and the special combination among the plurality of combinations has been won, and the predetermined state in the predetermined state. The specific state control means that controls the specific state by winning the specific combination and stopping the specific display result for winning the specific combination, and from winning the specific combination until the specific display result is stopped. A carry-over state control means that carries over the winning of the specific combination and controls the carry-over state that does not determine whether or not the special combination has been won, and a special that wins the special combination in the predetermined state and wins the special combination. A special state control means for controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific state by stopping the display result, a first ratio period in which the result of the winning combination lottery becomes a specific result at a predetermined ratio, and the above. The predetermined state control means comprises a ratio period control means for controlling the result of the winning combination lottery to any one of a plurality of ratio periods including the second ratio period in which the specific result is obtained at a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio. After winning the specific combination, the stop control means includes a means for controlling the predetermined state by ending the specific state, and the stop control means is a game in which the result of the combination lottery in the carry-over state is the specific result. In the above, the stop control for stopping the display result for winning the specific result is performed regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means, and the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is a predetermined result other than the specific result. In the game, the stop control for stopping the specific display result is performed according to the operation mode to the stop operation means, and the ratio period control means is after the specific state is completed and before the control of the specific state. After the special state is completed, the second ratio period is controlled regardless of the ratio period before the control of the special state. Further, 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 plurality of roles are used. A winning combination lottery means for determining which of the winning combinations is won, and a stop for controlling to stop the symbol according to the result of the winning combination lottery and the operation mode for the stop operation means. A control means, a predetermined state control means for controlling a predetermined state for determining whether or not each of the specific combination and the special combination among the plurality of combinations has been won, and the specific combination in the predetermined state, and the specific combination is specified. The specific state control means that controls the specific state by stopping the specific display result for winning the winning combination, and the winning of the specific combination is carried over from the winning of the specific combination until the specific display result is stopped. , The carry-over state control means for controlling the carry-over state that does not determine whether or not the special role has been won, and the special display result of winning the special role in the predetermined state and winning the special role are stopped. , A special state control means for controlling a special state that is more advantageous to the player than the specific state, a first ratio period in which the result of the winning combination lottery becomes a specific result at a predetermined ratio, and the predetermined ratio of the result of the winning combination lottery. The predetermined state control means is provided with a ratio period control means for controlling any of a plurality of ratio periods including the second ratio period for which the specific result is obtained at a lower ratio, and the predetermined state control means is after winning the specific combination. Includes means for controlling the predetermined state when the specific state ends, and the stop control means transfers to the stop operation means in a game in which the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is the specific result. In a game in which the stop control for stopping the display result for winning the specific result is performed regardless of the operation mode of the above, and the result of the winning combination lottery in the carry-over state is a predetermined result other than the specific result, the stop operation means. The stop control for stopping the specific display result is performed according to the operation mode to, and the ratio period control means is out of the first ratio period and the second ratio period after the specific state is completed. The ratio period is controlled so as to be the ratio period controlled before the control of the specific state, and after the special state ends, the first ratio period and the above-mentioned are the same regardless of the ratio period before the control of the special state. It is controlled so that it becomes one predetermined ratio period of the second ratio period.

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 winning combination group and the combination composition. (A) is a diagram for explaining a combination for SPA1, (b) is a diagram for explaining a combination for SPA2, and (c) is a diagram for explaining SP group in CBBF. It is a figure for demonstrating the reel control at the time of winning one of the above, and (d) is a figure for demonstrating the rate of deviation in CBBF. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of the gaming state in a modification. (A) is a diagram for explaining the degree of expectation that the RBB combination will be won and controlled by the RBB when controlled by "RT1" and "NOM", and (b) is a diagram for explaining the degree of expectation of being controlled by "RT0". Moreover, it is a figure for demonstrating the degree of expectation that the RBB combination is won and controlled by the RBB when controlled by "NOM".

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 playing 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, a so-called middle row line composed of the middle row of the left variable display row 10L, the middle row of the middle variable display row 10M, and the middle row of the right variable display row 10R is set as the winning line to be the winning determination target of the winning combination. There is. 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”, “AP1”, “AP2”, “CH”, “W1”, “W2”, “BEL”, 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 an "apple" pattern as "AP1" and "AP2". A "cherry" pattern is arranged as "CH", a "watermelon" pattern is arranged as "W1" and "W2", a "bell" pattern is arranged as "BEL", and a "replay" pattern 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. "AP1" and "AP2" 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 "AP1" and "AP2" have similar symbols, they are also collectively referred to as "AP". Further, "W1" and "W2" are also composed of patterns having similar appearances at first glance, although the size, shape, color, design, etc. are partially different. Since "W1" and "W2" are similar symbols, they are also collectively referred to as "W".

"R7", "B7", "BAR", etc. correspond to so-called symbol symbols, and are composed of relatively larger symbols than other symbols. On the other hand, "AP1" and "AP2" correspond to so-called blank symbols, and are composed of symbols smaller than other symbols including symbol symbols and the like. For example, the width, height, and area of each of the "AP1" symbol and the "AP2" symbol are smaller than the width, height, and area of each of the symbol symbols "R7", "B7", and "BAR".

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 closing 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 detecting any operation (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. Executes 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 shifts 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. 6A, 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 "RBB1" to "RBB4" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RBB role"), "CBBA1" to "CBBA8", "CBBB1" to "CBBB12", "CBBC1" to "CBBC4". "CBBD1" to "CBBD8" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "CBB role") and "SHIFT" are provided. As the re-game role, the role names "NRPA1"-"NRPA3" "NRPB1"-"NRPB24" "NRPC1" "SRPA1"-"SRPA48" "SRBP1"-"SRBP20" "SRPC1"-"SRPC16" "GRP1"- "GRP4" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RP role") is provided.

As small roles, a plurality of types of roles shown in the role name column are provided. Specifically, from the upper part of the role name column, "BE_A1" to "BE_F2" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "BE role"), "CH1" to "CH12" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "CH role"). , "WMA1" to "WMB8" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "WM role"), "KYA1" to "KYD16" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "KY role"), "AT_1" to "AT_24" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "KY role") , Collectively referred to as "AT role"), "SPA_1" to "SPE_24" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SP role"), "RE1" to "RE15" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "RE role") , And "ZKY" 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. In addition, "/" in the symbol combination column means "or". For example, in the description of the symbol combination corresponding to "CBBD1" to "CBBD8", the left symbol of "CBBD1" to "CBBD4" is "B7", the middle symbol is "BEL", and the right symbol "CBBD1" is "R7". , "CBBD2" is "B7", "CBBD3" is "BAR", "CBBD4" is "CH", the left symbol of "CBBD5" to "CBBD8" is "BEL", and the middle symbol is "BEL". , "CBBD5" is "R7", "CBBD6" is "B7", "CBBD7" is "BAR", and "CBBD8" is "CH" as the right symbol. In addition, the description of the symbol combination corresponding to "SPB_1" to "SPB_1" is that the left symbol of "SPB_1" to "SPB_1" is "B7", the middle symbol is "AP1", and the right symbol is "SPB_1" is "R7". , "SPB_2" is "B7", "SPB_3" is "BAR", "SPB_4" is "CH", the left symbol of "SPB_5" to "SPB_8" is "BEL", and the middle symbol is "AP2". , "SPB_5" is "R7", "SPB_6" is "B7", "SPB_7" is "BAR", and "SPB_8" is "CH" as the right symbol. Further, "SPB_9" to "SPB_16" are different from the symbol combinations of "SPB_1" to "SPB_8" in that the left symbol is "BEL". 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, it is controlled to the RBBNOM state where the winning probability of the bonus role "SHIFT" is improved, and by winning the "SHIFT" in the RBBNOM state, the winning probability of the small winning combination accompanied by the medal payout is improved. Be controlled. 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" prize.

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 (CBPZ in FIG. 8) 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. 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. 6A. The winning combination group and combination composition in the present embodiment will be described with reference to FIGS. 7 and 8.

As the winning combination group including the bonus combination, "RBBA"-"RBBG" "CBB1"-"CBB3" "RB" are provided. "NRP1", "NRP2", "SRP1" to "SRP3" are provided as the winning combination group of the replaying combination. As the winning combination group of the small combination, "BEA1" to "WM" shown in FIG. 7 and "ALL1" to "ALL4" and "CBPZ" shown in FIG. 8 are provided.

The winning combination group is configured to include the combination shown in the combination column of FIGS. 7 and 8, respectively. For example, "RBBA" is a winning combination group composed of bonus combinations "RBB1" to "RBB4". Further, "RBBB" is a winning combination group composed of bonus combinations "RBB1" to "RBB4" and a combination included in the winning combination group "BEA2". As shown in FIG. 7, "BEA2" is a winning combination group composed of "BE_A1" and "BE_A2", a 1-card combination 1 for AT, and a 1-card combination 2 for AT. The one-card combination 1 for AT and the one-sheet combination 2 for AT are generic names that collectively represent a plurality of combinations in parentheses following the name. As described above, in the combination column of FIG. 7, a generic name that summarizes a plurality of roles included in the winning combination group is also described.

Further, "RBBD" is a winning combination group composed of bonus combinations "RBB1" to "RBB4" and a combination included in the winning combination group "AT1". As shown in FIG. 7, "AT1" is a winning combination group composed of 1 card combination for AT, 1 card combination 2 for AT, and 1 card combination for BNS attraction. Further, "CBB1" is a winning combination group composed of bonus combinations "CBBA1" to "CBBA8" and a combination included in the winning combination group "NRP_2". As shown in FIG. 7, "NRP_2" is a winning combination group composed of a basic lip and a technical intervention lip. 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" and "RT1" are provided as RT states in which the winning probabilities of the re-game combination are different. In addition, in the general game state, as the winning state according to the winning situation of the bonus role, "NOM" who has not won any bonus role and the winning combination group "CBB1" have won and CBBA1 to 8 have been won. "CBB1F" which is carried over, "CBBB2F" which is the state where the winnings of CBBB1-12 and CBBC1-4 are carried over by winning the winning combination group "CBB2", and winning the winning combination group "CBB3" Then, "CBB3F" is provided, which is a state in which the winnings of CBBD1 to 8 are carried over. "CBB1F" to "CBB3F" are collectively referred to as "CBBF" because the winning of the CBB role has been carried over.

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 "RBBG" is won in "NOM", RBB1 to 44 regardless of whether the RT state at the time of the winning is "RT0" or "RT1". It is controlled by "RBBF", which is a state in which the winning of is carried over.

Further, as the bonus state, "RBF" (see FIG. 7) in which the SHIFT winning is carried over in the RBB state, and "RB" controlled by winning the SHIFT in the RBF among the RBB states (see FIG. 8). ), "RBBNOM" which is neither RBF nor RB among RBB states (see FIG. 7), "CBB1" which is controlled by winning any of CBBA1 to 8 (see FIG. 8), CBBB1 to 12 and CBBC1 to 4. "CBB2" (see FIG. 8) controlled by winning a prize in any one, "CBB3" (see FIG. 8) controlled by winning a prize in any of CBBD1 to 8 and the like are provided.

In FIGS. 7 and 8, 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 corresponds to the winning combination group that is not the target of the combination lottery. "0" is shown in the column. For example, the determination value of "RBBA" is indicated by "8" corresponding to "NOM" of each of "RT0" and "RT1", and is indicated by "0" corresponding to other than "NOM". As a result, "RBBA" is subject to the role lottery when "RT0" and "RT1" are each "NOM", the winning probability is 8/65536, and the general gaming state other than "NOM" (winning of the bonus role). It is shown that the carry-over state (CBB1F to CBB3F, RBBF, etc.) and the bonus state (RBBNOM, RBF, RB, CBB, etc.) are not subject to the role lottery.

When the game status is "NOM", among the winning combination groups including bonus roles, "RBBA"-"RBBG" "CBB1"-"CBB3", the winning combination group including the re-game combination 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"-"RBBG" "CBB1"-"CBB3" are subject to the combination lottery only in "NOM" of each of "RT0" and "RT1". The determination values of the winning combination groups (particularly "RBBA" to "RBBG") 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, when the set value can be set from four stages of 1, 2, 5, and 6, "600" is set as the determination value of "RBBF" when the set value is 1, and the set value becomes high. A determination value that is increased by "5" is set for each, and "615" is set when the set value is 6. Of the bonus combinations, "CBB1" to "CBB3" may have a determination value set so as to win with a uniform probability regardless of the set value.

When the game state is any of "CBB1F" to "CBB3F", "RBBF", and "RBF" in which the bonus combination winning is carried over, the winning combination group including the re-game combination and the small role 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 "RB" including SHIFT is set to "13065".

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, KY1, CH, WM, etc.) exists. However, these winning combination groups are groups that can be simultaneously elected with RBB in any of "RBBB" to "RBBG" 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.

On the other hand, the winning probabilities of the replaying combination (for example, "NRP1", "SRP1", "CBB1" to "CBB3" including NRP2) are "RT0", "RT1", "RBBF", and "RBF". The judgment value is set so as to be different for each. Specifically, as the determination value of the winning combination group including the replaying combination, "10751" is defined when it is "RT0", "12057" is defined when it is "RT1", and "RBBF" is defined as "RBBF". 8978 "is defined, and when it is" RBF "," 13065 "is defined. Therefore, the probability of winning any of the winning combination groups including the replaying combination is higher in "RT1" than in "RT0", and in the RBB state, "RBF" is higher than "RBBF". Become.

Further, when it is "RT1", the winning probability of the replaying combination is higher than when it is "RT0", so that the total of the determination values of the winning combination groups subject to the combination lottery is "64528". Therefore, when it is "RT1", one of the winning combination groups is won with a probability of 64528/65536. As a result, when it is "RT1", 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, when the bonus state is "RBF", one of the winning combination groups is won in each game, and it is stipulated that there is no loss in the combination lottery. In addition, among the replaying roles, "SRP1" to "SRP3" are subject to the combination lottery only in RBBF.

When the game state is "RB", as shown in FIG. 8, "ALL1", "ALL2", "ALL3", and "ALL4" are subject to the winning combination lottery, and the winning probability corresponding to each is won. "ALL1" includes all small wins with 9 payouts, all small wins with 3 payouts, and all small wins with 1 payout. It should be noted that all the small wins with 9 payouts, all the small wins with 3 payouts, and all the small wins with 1 payout each indicate a plurality of small wins shown in the lower column of FIG. .. "ALL2" includes all small wins with three payouts and all small wins with one payout. "ALL3" includes all small wins with one payout. "ALL4" includes ZKY. When it is "RB", the judgment value of "ALL1" is set to "5600", the judgment value of "ALL2" is set to "4600", the judgment value of "ALL3" is set to "40718", and " The determination value of "ALL4" is set to "1", and one of the winning combination groups is won with a high probability.

When the game state is any of "CBB1" to "CBB3", the CBPZ is set to win in each game. CBPZ includes all the winning combination groups from "BEA1" to "WM" in the winning combination group column of FIG. 7. When the game state is "CBB", all the winning combination groups from "BEA1" to "WM" are won without drawing a combination for each game (winning flag of the combination included in the winning combination group). May be set to the set state).

In the internal lottery process, the judgment value (judgment value according to the set setting value) of the winning combination group that is the target of the combination lottery in the current game state is read and subtracted from the extraction value (the extraction value is updated). Performs a determination process to determine whether or not is smaller than a predetermined value (for example, 0), and if it is not a smaller value (for example, when it is 0 or more), performs a determination process 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 any of "RBBA" to "RBBF" is won, a winning type command that can identify that the player has won the RBB role is output, and when any of "CBB1" to "CBB3" is won, CBB is output. Outputs a winning type command that can identify that the winning combination has been won. In addition, as will be described later, the winning situation (for example, a predetermined winning combination group (BE role, SP role, etc.)) in which the RBB role or CBB role that has been won and carried over can be won is won, and any role can be used. When it is not won), a winning type command that can identify the winning status is output. 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.

Of the bonus combinations, "RBB1" to "RBB4" are composed of symbols before and after "R7", "B7", and "B7" as shown in FIG. Therefore, when any one of "RBB1" to "RBB4" wins a prize, the combination of "R7" or "B7", which is a symbol symbol, is either line (for example, middle line, upward-sloping line, downward-sloping right). It will be stopped on the line). However, only one symbol "R7" constituting the "RBB1" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Further, only one symbol (designs before and after "B7" and "B7") constituting each of "RBB2" to "RBB4" is arranged on the reels 11L to 11R. Therefore, even if "RBB" is won and "RBB1" to "RBB4" are won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, any of the symbols constituting "RBB1" to "RBB4" on the winning line. May not be able to be pulled in.

If the winning game cannot be won, the RBB combination is controlled by the RBBF to carry over the winning flag of the RBB combination until the winning. In "RBB1" to "RBB4", reel control is performed to draw the winning game into the winning line NL. In addition, in the game in which the winning of "RBB1" to "RBB4" is carried over, when another role (re-game role or small role) is won, the other role is preferentially drawn into the winning line NL. Reel control is performed. In the game in which the winning of "RBB1" to "RBB4" is carried over, "BEA1", "BEB1", "BEC1", "BED1", "BEE", "BEF" (hereinafter referred to as "BEF") including the one-card combination for BNS pull-in shown in FIG. , When you have won the BNS pull-in BE role), and when you miss the small role (RE role described later) or when you have not won any other role (when you lose) Reel control that draws "RBB1" to "RBB4" into the winning line NL becomes possible.

Of the bonus roles, the symbols constituting each of "CBBA1" to "CBBF6" are as shown in FIG. 6, and not only the symbol symbols such as "B7" and "BAR" but also "BEL", "CH" and "REP". In addition to the above, it is stipulated that "AP1" and "AP2" corresponding to blank symbols are also included in the symbols constituting the prize. As a result, the number (types) of CBB roles is set to a large number so that the number of CBB roles that can be won at the same time can be set to a large number so that the CBB combination is less likely to be missed in a situation where a prize can be won. ..

As shown in FIG. 3, the symbols constituting each of "CBBA1" to "CBBF6" among the bonus combinations have places that do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. For example, only one left symbol "B7" and right symbol "R7" constituting "CBBD1" are arranged in each of the reels 11L and the reels 11R. Further, also in the left symbol "BAR" and the right symbol "AP1" constituting "CBBB1", there are some parts in the reel symbol arrangement that do not exist within the retractable range. Therefore, even if "CBB1" to "CBB3" are won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to draw in any of the symbols constituting the CBB combination that has been won in the winning line. be. If the CBB combination cannot be won in the winning game, the CBB combination is controlled by the CBBF to carry over the winning flag of the CBB combination until the prize is won.

When "CBB1" to "CBB3" are won, as shown in FIG. 7, not only the CBB role but also the replaying role included in NRP2 is won. Therefore, in the games in which "CBB1" to "CBB3" are won, the reel control for drawing the re-game combination into the winning line NL is performed with priority given to the re-game combination, and the re-game combination is won. As a result, in the games in which "CBB1" to "CBB3" are won, the CBBF is controlled without winning the CBB role. 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. In the game during CBBF, when any one of "SPA1", "SPA2", "SPB1" to "SPB3" shown in FIG. It is possible to control the reel to draw the CBB combination into the winning line NL when the combination is not won or when the combination is not won (when the combination is lost). The CBB combination includes a symbol combination composed of blank symbols such as "AP1" and "AP2". 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.

In addition, as shown in FIG. 3, there are some bonus combinations that do not exist within the retractable range in the reel symbol arrangement. Therefore, even if the "RB" is won, depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R, it may not be possible to draw the symbols constituting the winning SHIFT on the winning line. If the SHIFT combination cannot be won in the winning game, the process of carrying over the winning flag of the SHIFT combination is performed until the winning is controlled by the RBF.

Some of the symbols constituting each of the roles related to the replaying combination included in "NRP1", "NRP2", "SRP1" to "SRP3" do not exist within the retractable range in the symbol arrangement of the reels. However, when each of "NRP1", "NRP2", "SRP1" to "SRP3" is won, all the roles related to the replaying role included in the winning combination group are won. As a result, when each of "NRP1", "NRP2", "SRP1" to "SRP3" is won, one of the replaying roles included in the winning winning combination group is always selected regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21L to 21R. You can win a prize. As described above, "SRP1" to "SRP3" are subject to the combination lottery only in RBBF, and any one of SRPA1 to SRPC16 wins a prize. As a result, it is possible to notify that one of SRPA1 to SRPC16 is in RBBF by winning a prize.

When one of the small roles "BEA1" to "BEF" (hereinafter collectively referred to as the BE group) is won, the role to be drawn into the winning line NL with priority according to the controlled gaming state is different. Reel control is performed. When "BEA1" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", the reel control for pulling in the AT 1-card combination 1 shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7 is performed to perform the gaming state. When is "RBBF", the reel control for pulling in the BNS pull-in single-card combination shown in the winning combination configuration column of FIG. 7 is performed, and when the gaming state is "RBBNOM" or "RBF", the reel control for pulling in BE_A1 or BE_A2 is performed. I do. As a result, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", one of the AT combinations wins at a rate of 1/2 according to the operation timing, and when the gaming state is "RBBF", the player wins. If any of the RE roles in the game wins or if the RE role cannot be won, any of the winning RBB roles can be won, and when the gaming state is "RBBNOM" or "RBF", BE_A1 Or BE_A2 wins.

Similarly, when any of "BEB1", "BEC1", "BED1", "BEE" and "BEF" is won, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", 1 / depending on the operation timing. If any of the AT roles wins at a rate of 2 and the game status is "RBBF", one of the winning RE roles wins or the RE role cannot be won. When any of the existing RBB roles can be won and the game state is "RBBNOM" or "RBF", the BE role with the payout of 9 cards wins the prize.

When "BEA2" is won and the gaming state is "CBBF", reel control is performed to pull in the AT single-card combination 1 and 2 shown in the combination composition column of FIG. 7, and the gaming state is "CBBF". When it is other than "CBBF" (for example, "NOM", "RBBF", "RBBNOM", "RBF", etc.), reel control for pulling in BE_A1 or BE_A2 is performed. As a result, when the gaming state is "CBBF", one of the AT combinations wins, and when the gaming state is other than "CBBF", BE_A1 or BE_A2 wins. Similarly, when the game state is "CBBF", one of the AT roles wins, and when the game state is other than "CBBF", the BE role wins even when "BEB2" is won.

When "BEA3" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", reel control for pulling in the AT combination is performed, and the gaming state is "RBBF" "RBBNOM" or "RBBF". At some point, reel control is performed to pull in BE_A1 or BE_A2. As a result, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", one of the AT combinations wins, and when the gaming state is "RBBF", "RBBNOM" or "RBBF", the BE combination wins. Similarly, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF" even when "BEB3" is won, one of the AT roles wins and the gaming state is "RBBF" "RBBNOM" or "RBBF". When it is, the BE role wins a prize.

When "BEC2" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", reel control for pulling in the AT combination is performed, and the gaming state is "RBBF" "RBBNOM" or "RBBF". At a certain time, reel control for pulling in BE_C1 to 4 is performed. As a result, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", one of the AT combinations wins at a rate of 1/2 depending on the operation timing, and the gaming state is "RBBF" "RBBNOM" or "RBBF". When it is, the BE role wins a prize. Similarly, when the game state is "NOM" or "CBBF" even when "BED2" is won, one of the AT combinations wins at a rate of 1/2 depending on the operation timing, and the game state. When is "RBBF", "RBBNOM" or "RBF", the BE role wins a prize.

As described above, when the BE group is elected, reel control is performed in which the small winning combination determined according to the gaming state is preferentially drawn. When you win any of "BEA1", "BEB1", "BEC" to "BEF" in the BE group in "NOM" or "CBBF", one of the AT roles at a rate of 1/2 depending on the operation timing. However, the AT role is missed at a rate of 1/2. When the AT combination is missed at a rate of 1/2, reel control is performed to stop the specific symbol combination among the missing symbol combinations on the winning line NL. The specific symbol combination includes a plurality of types of combinations shown in the symbol combination column of FIG. 6 (b). The specific symbol combination is an out-of-symbol combination, but it is stopped only in the game in which any of "BEA1", "BEB1", "BEC" to "BEF" in the BE group is won in "NOM" or "CBBF".

The specific symbol combination is a combination that triggers a transition from "RT0" to "RT1". When the specific symbol combination is stopped on the winning line NL when the RT state is "RT0" and the winning state is "NOM", the RT state is controlled to "RT1". Even if the RT state is "RT0" or the winning state is "CBBF" and the specific symbol combination is stopped on the winning line NL, the RT state is not controlled to "RT1". Therefore, when the CBB combination is won and controlled by "CBBF" in "RT0", "RT0" is maintained even if the specific symbol combination is stopped in the "CBBF".

When one of the small roles "AT1" and "AT2" (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 gaming state is different. Reel control is performed. When the gaming state is "RBBF", the reel control for pulling in the BNS pull-in single card combination is performed, and when the gaming state is other than "RBBF", the reel control for pulling in the AT combination is performed. As a result, when the gaming state is "RBBF", one of the winning RE roles will win, or if the RE role cannot be won, any of the winning RBB roles will be able to win. , When the game state is other than "RBBF", one of the AT roles wins a prize.

Next, the reel control when one of the small winning combinations "KY1" to "KY3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "KY group") is won will be described. When "KY1" is won, reel control is performed to draw any of KYA1 to 12 into the winning line NL regardless of the controlled gaming state. As a result, when "KY1" is won, any one of KYA1 to 12 wins regardless of the gaming state.

When "KY2" is won, when the gaming state is "RBBF", reel control is performed to pull in any of the winning combinations included in the confirmed 1-card combination shown in FIG. 7, and the gaming state is other than "RBBF". At one point, reel control is performed to pull in the AT combination. As a result, when the gaming state is "RBBF", one of the winning confirmed 1-card winning combinations wins, and when the gaming status is other than "RBBF", any of the AT winning combinations wins. By winning one of the confirmed one-card winning combinations, it is possible to notify that the RBBF is in progress.

When "KY3" is won, reel control is performed so that the winning combination to be drawn into the winning line NL is given priority according to the controlled gaming state. When "KY3" is won and the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", reel control for pulling in the AT combination is performed, and the gaming state is "RBBF" "RBBNOM" or "RBBF". At some point, reel control is performed to pull in any of BE_E1, 2, and BE_F1, 2. As a result, when the gaming state is "NOM" or "CBBF", one of the AT combinations wins, and when the gaming state is "RBBF", "RBBNOM" or "RBBF", the BE combination wins.

Next, the reel control when one of the small winning combinations "SPA1" to "SPB3" (hereinafter collectively referred to as "SP group") is won will be described. First, "SPA1" and "SPA2" will be described. "SPA1" is a winning combination group composed of SPA1, AT 1-card combination 1, and AT 1-card combination 2. On the other hand, "SPA2" is a winning combination group composed of SPA2, AT 1-card combination 1, and AT-use 1-card combination 2. That is, "SPA1" and "SPA2" are common in that they include one card combination 1 for AT and one card combination 2 for AT, and are different in that "SPA1" includes SPA1 and "SPA2" includes SPA2. ..

Here, the combination for SPA1 and the combination for SPA2 are each composed of the combination described in parentheses in the combination column of FIG. 7. FIG. 9A is a diagram for explaining a combination for SPA1, and FIG. 9B is a diagram for explaining a combination for SPA2. For SPA1, the SP combination of the symbol combination shown in FIG. 9A is included. Further, for SPA2, the SP combination of the symbol combination shown in FIG. 9B is included. For both SPA1 and SPA2, only one of the left symbol, the middle symbol, and the right symbol among the symbol combinations of "CBBD1" to "CBBD8" included in "CBB3" is different. It includes an SP combination composed of a combination (hereinafter, also referred to as a tempai symbol combination). For SPA1 and SPA2, for example, the left symbol and the middle symbol are "B7 / BEL-BEL", the right symbol is the SP role (SPA_1-4) different from the CBB role, and the middle symbol and the right symbol are "BEL-R7 / B7". "/ BAR / CH" and the left symbol is different from the CBB role (SPD_1-12), the left symbol is "B7 / BEL" and the right symbol is "R7 / B7 / BAR / CH" and the middle symbol is different from the CBB role. Includes SP combination (SPB_1-16).

Further, among the SP roles included for SPA1 and SPA2, the SP roles (SPA_1 to 4) whose right symbol is different from the CBB combination are the SP combination (SPA_1, 3) whose right symbol is composed of "W1". The symbol on the right includes an SP combination (SPA_2, 4) composed of "W2". As illustrated in FIG. 3, the symbol "W1" on the right is a symbol that can be pulled in by being stopped when the symbols 0 to 10 and 16 to 19 are located on the winning line NL. On the other hand, the symbol "W2" on the right is a symbol that can be pulled in by being stopped when the symbols of symbol numbers 11 to 15 are located on the winning line NL. For this reason, the symbols "W1" and "W2" on the right are symbols that do not have a timing at which they can be pulled in, and can be pulled in with a probability of 1/2, and cannot be pulled in with a probability of 1/2. It will be possible. Among the SP roles (SPA_1 to 4) whose right symbol is different from the CBB combination, the SP combination whose right symbol is "W1" for SPA1 is included, and the SP whose right symbol is "W2" for SPA2. It is configured to include a role.

Further, among the SP roles included for SPA1 and SPA2, the SP roles (SPB_1 to 16) whose middle symbol is different from the CBB role are SP roles (SPB_1 to 4, 9 to) in which the middle symbol is composed of "AP1". 12) and SP combinations (SPB_5 to 8, 13 to 16) in which the middle symbol is composed of "AP2" are included. As illustrated in FIG. 3, the middle symbol "AP1" is a symbol that can be pulled in by being stopped when the symbols 0 to 9 and 15 to 19 are located on the winning line NL. On the other hand, the middle symbol "AP2" is a symbol that can be pulled in by being stopped when the symbols of symbol numbers 10 to 14 are located on the winning line NL. For this reason, the middle symbols "AP1" and "AP2" are symbols that do not have a timing at which they can be pulled in, and can be pulled in with a probability of 1/2 and cannot be pulled in with a probability of 1/2. It will be possible. Among the SP roles (SPB_1 to 16) in which the middle symbol is different from the CBB combination, the SP combination in which the middle symbol is "AP1" for SPA1 is included, and the SP in which the middle symbol is "AP2" for SPA2. It is configured to include a role.

Further, among the SP combinations included for SPA1 and SPA2, the SP combinations (SPD_1 to 12) whose left symbol is different from the CBB combination are SP combinations (SPD_1 to SPD_1) whose left symbol is composed of "BAR" or "AP2". 4, 9-12) and the SP combination (SPD_5-8) whose left symbol is composed of "AP1". As illustrated in FIG. 3, the left symbol "BAR" or "AP2" is a symbol that can be retracted by being stopped when the symbols of symbol numbers 4 to 13 are located on the winning line NL. On the other hand, the symbol "AP1" on the left is a symbol that can be pulled in by being stopped when the symbols 0 to 3 and 14 to 19 are located on the winning line NL. Therefore, the left symbols "BAR" or "AP2" and "AP1" are symbols that do not have a timing at which they can be retracted, and can be retracted with a probability of 1/2, and 1/2. It becomes impossible to pull in with the probability of. Among the SP roles (SPD_1 to 12) whose left symbol is different from the CBB combination, the SP combination whose left symbol is "BAR" or "AP2" for SPA1 is included, and the left symbol is "AP1" for SPA2. It is configured to include the SP role that becomes.

As a result, when either SPA1 or SPA2 is won and the reel control for pulling in for SPA1 or SPA2 is performed with priority, the operation of the third stop while stopping the tempai symbol combination of the CBB role. When it is possible to draw in the symbols that make up the winning SP combination according to the timing, the symbols that make up the SP combination are drawn in and won a prize, and if the symbols that make up the SP combination cannot be drawn in, the symbols that make up the SP combination are Will not be able to pull in and will miss the SP role.

On the other hand, the combination constituting the AT 1-card combination 1 and the combination constituting the AT 1-card combination 2 can always pull in any AT combination regardless of the stop operation timing. Therefore, when either SPA1 or SPA2 is won and the reel control for preferentially pulling in the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 is performed, the AT combination is always drawn in and won a prize.

Next, when "SPB1" is won, the SP combination whose left symbol is composed of "BAR" (for example, SPC_1, SPD_1-4, SPE_1-8) and the SP whose left symbol is composed of "AP1". It means that the winning combination (for example, SPC_2, SPD_5-8, SPE_9-16) has been won. Only one left symbol "BAR" is arranged on the reel 11L, and only two left symbols "AP1" are arranged on the reel 11L. Therefore, when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when either the left symbol "BAR" or the left symbol "AP1" can be drawn into the winning line even when the "SPB1" is won, the "SPB1" is displayed. When the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when neither the left symbol "BAR" nor the left symbol "AP1" can be drawn into the winning line, while any of the roles included in the winning combination can be drawn in and won a prize, the winning line None of the symbols constituting the winning combination included in "SPB1" can be drawn into.

When "SPB2" is won, the left symbol is an SP combination composed of "AP1" (for example, SPC_2, SPD_5-8, SPE_9-16) and the left symbol is composed of "AP2" (for example). SPC_3, SPD_9-12, SPE_17-24) have been won. Only two left symbols "AP1" are arranged on the reel 11L, and only one left symbol "AP2" is arranged on the reel 11L. Therefore, when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when either the left symbol "AP1" or the left symbol "AP2" can be drawn into the winning line when the "SPB2" is won, the "SPB2" is displayed. When the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when neither the left symbol "BAR" nor the left symbol "AP1" can be drawn into the winning line, while any of the roles included in the winning combination can be drawn in and won a prize, the winning line None of the symbols constituting the winning combination included in "SPB2" can be drawn into.

When "SPB3" is won, the left symbol is an SP combination composed of "BAR" (for example, SPC_1, SPD_1-4, SPE_1-8) and the left symbol is composed of "AP2" (for example). SPC_3, SPD_9-12, SPE_17-24) have been won. Only one left symbol "BAR" and one left symbol "AP2" are arranged on the reel 11L, respectively. Therefore, when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when either the left symbol "BAR" or the left symbol "AP2" can be drawn into the winning line when the "SPB3" is won, the "SPB3" is displayed. When the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when neither the left symbol "BAR" nor the left symbol "AP2" can be drawn into the winning line, while any of the roles included in the winning combination can be drawn in and won a prize, the winning line None of the symbols constituting the winning combination included in "SPB3" can be drawn into. When any of "SPB1" to "SPB3" is won, when it is possible to pull in the symbols constituting the winning SP combination according to the operation timing of the stop switch 21L while stopping the tempai symbol combination of the CBB role. The left symbol constituting the SP combination is drawn in to win a prize, and when the left symbol constituting the SP combination cannot be drawn in, the left symbol constituting the SP combination cannot be drawn in and the SP combination is dropped.

The player cannot specify which type of SP group has been won. More specifically, it is not possible to specify whether the SPA1 has been won or the SPA2 has been won, and it is not possible to specify which of the SPBs 1 to 3 has been won. Therefore, when "SPA1" or "SPA2" is won, regardless of the player's playing skill, if either the one for SPA1 or the one for SPA2 is preferentially drawn in, the winning SP combination is drawn in. The SP role will be won at a rate of 1/2, and the SP role will be missed at a rate of 1/2. In addition, when one of "SPB1" to "SPB3" is won, the SP role is won at a rate of 2/3, which is the rate of drawing in the left symbol of the winning SP role, regardless of the player's playing skill. And the SP role will be missed at a rate of 1/3.

In the CBBF where the CBB role is won, the game is won when it is a game that has been won in one of the SP groups and none of the symbols that make up the winning SP role can be drawn in. The symbols constituting the CBB role can be drawn into the winning line, and the CBB role can be won. FIG. 9C is a diagram for explaining reel control when one of the SP groups is won in the CBBF in which the winning of the CBB combination is carried over.

First, when it is controlled by CBB1F or CBB2F by winning "CBB1" or "CBB2", and when SPA1 or SPA2 is won, one reel combination 1 and AT for AT rather than for SPA1 or SPA2. Reel control is performed to pull in the 1-card combination 2 with priority over the winning line NL. When the reel control for pulling in the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 is performed, the AT combination is always won. As a result, in the game in which SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F, the ratio of winning the CBB combination is 0%.

On the other hand, when it is controlled by CBB1F or CBB2F and any of SPB1 to SPB3 is won, reel control is performed in which the SP combination is preferentially drawn to the winning line NL rather than the CBB combination. Therefore, when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when the left symbol of the winning SP combination can be drawn into the winning line, any of the winning SP combinations can be drawn in and won the prize. On the other hand, when the stop switch 21L is operated at a timing when the left symbol of the winning SP role cannot be drawn into the winning line, any of the symbols constituting the winning combination included in "SPB3" may be drawn into the winning line. In this case, the winning CBB combination symbol is drawn into the winning line and the reel control is performed to win the CBB combination. In addition, the stop operation timing at which the left symbol of the winning SP role cannot be drawn into the winning line is different for each SPB1 to SPB3. As a result, the ratio of winning the CBB combination in the game in which any of SPB1 to SPB3 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F is 1/3.

Further, when the CBB3F is controlled by winning the "CBB3" and any of SPB1 to SPB3 is won, the reel control is performed in the same manner as in the CBB1F or the CBB2F. As a result, the ratio of winning the CBB role in the game in which any of SPB1 to SPB3 is won in CBB3F is 1/3.

On the other hand, when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB3F, reel control different from that in CBB1F and CBB2F is performed. When the SPA1 or SPA2 is won in the CBB3F, as shown in FIG. 9C, the reel control for pulling in the SPA1 or SPA2 with priority over the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 is performed. Will be. When the reel control for pulling in the SPA1 or SPA2 is performed, as described above, the tempai symbol combination of the CBB role is stopped, and the winning SPA1 or SPA2 is used according to the operation timing of the third stop. When it is possible to draw in the symbols that make up the SP combination included in, the symbols that make up the SP combination are drawn in and won a prize. On the other hand, when it is not possible to draw in the symbols that make up the SP combination, the symbols that make up the SP combination cannot be drawn in. In this case, the winning CBB role symbol is drawn into the winning line and the CBB combination is won. Perform reel control to make it. In addition, the stop operation timing at which the symbols constituting the winning SP combination cannot be drawn into the winning line is different for each of SPA1 and SPA2. As a result, in the game in which SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB3F, the ratio of winning the CBB role is halved.

As described above, in CBB1F or CBB2F, even when SPA1 or SPA2 is won, the reel control for pulling in the CBB combination is not performed, whereas in CBB3F, when SPA1 or SPA2 is won, CBB is not performed. Reel control that draws in the role is performed. As a result, it is possible to increase the rate of winning the CBB combination when in CBB3F than when in CBB1F or CBB2F. As a result, depending on which CBBF is controlled, the expectation of being controlled by "NOM", which wins the CBB role and draws a role for the RBB role, can be different, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Next, when the "FK1" is won, any SP combination included for SPA1 and SPA2 can be won regardless of the stop operation timing, the type of CBB combination carried over, and the like. That is, even when "FK1" is won, the same symbol combination as when "SPA1" or "SPA2" is won and the SP combination is won is stopped. Further, when any of "FK2" to "FK4" is won, a reel that stops the same symbol combination as the SP combination that can be won at the time of winning "SPB1" to "SPB3" according to the stop operation timing and the like. Take control. As a result, even when one of the SP combinations included for SPA1 and SPA2 or the SP combination that can be won at the time of winning "SPB1" to "SPB3" is won, the CBB3F is selected from the type of the SP combination and the like. It is possible to prevent the player from identifying the type of the winning CBB role, such as whether it is inside or in a CBBF other than CBB3F.

Further, when any of "FK2" to "FK4" is won, the reel control as described below is performed. When any of "FK2" to "FK4" is won and the reel 11L of the reels 11L to 11R is stopped for the first time (when pushed forward), the winning "FK2" is selected. -Regardless of the type of "FK4", reel control is performed to stop the symbol combination that causes any one of "CBBB1" to "CBBB12" to be tempered. On the other hand, when the reel 11M or the reel 11R is stopped for the first time among the reels 11L to 11R (at the time of irregular pressing), one of "CBBA1" to "CBBA8" is tempted when "FK2" is won. Stop the combination and stop the symbol combination that tempts any of "CBBC1" to "CBBC4" when "FK3" is won, and tempai any of "CBBD1" to "CBBD8" when "FK4" is won. Reel control to stop is performed. As a result, the outcomes are diverse and the interest of the game can be improved.

When "CH" is won, it means that CH1 to CH12, which are CH roles, are won. The symbols constituting each of CH1 to CH12 have some parts in the reel symbol arrangement that do not exist within the retractable range, but the symbols constituting any of the CH combinations exist within the retractable range. Therefore, when the "CH" is won, the symbol combination constituting any of the CH combinations can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the CH combination can be won.

When "WM" is won, it means that WMA1, 2 and WMB1-8, which are the roles of WM, are won. The symbols constituting each of WMA1, 2 and WMB1 to 8 have some parts in the reel symbol arrangement that do not exist within the retractable range, but any of the symbols constituting the WM combination exists within the retractable range. Therefore, when the "WM" is won, the symbol combination constituting any of the WM combinations can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the WM combination can be won.

Further, in the general game state, the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order according to the number of determination values shown in the outlier 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 whether it is in RT0 or RT1. FIG. 9D is a diagram for explaining the rate of deviation during CBBF. When it is RT0, there is a deviation at a rate of 3.5% (≈2306/6536). On the other hand, when it is RT1, there is a deviation at a ratio of 1.5% (≈1000/65536). Therefore, the reel control for pulling in the CBB combination is performed at a higher rate when it is RT0 than when it is RT1. As a result, the rate of winning the CBB combination can be increased when the RT0 is higher than when the RT1 is set. 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.

Next, the reel control in the bonus state will be described. When "ALL1" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination with 9-card payout (for example, BE role) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with 9-card payout can be won. can. When "ALL2" is won, the symbol combination constituting the small winning combination with 3 payouts (for example, CH1 or WMA1) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with 3 payouts is won. be able to. When "ALL3" is won, the symbol combinations constituting the small winning combination with one payout (for example, CH7, etc.) can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the small winning combination with one payout can be won. can. When the "ALL 4" is won, the symbol combination constituting the ZKY with the payout of 15 cards can be drawn onto the winning line NL, and the ZKY can be won.

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 result determination process of S400, the process corresponding to the symbol combination is executed based on the symbol combination on the winning line NL. 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. Further, 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. 10 shows the transition of the gaming state.

The game state setting process is performed by setting a game state flag that can identify that the RT state is "RT0" and the winning state is "NOM" among the general game states when the game state setting process is initialized by changing the setting or the like. Control to "RT0" and "NOM". When the specific symbol combination is stopped in "RT0", it is controlled to "RT1" and "NOM" by setting a game state flag capable of specifying "RT1" as the RT state. Further, when it is "RT1", by setting a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" as the RT state when the game is digested a predetermined number of times (1500) after the "RT1" is started, "RT1" is set. Control to "RT0" and "NOM".

When the winning state is "NOM", as shown in FIG. 7, a relatively high rate of "RBBA" to "RBBG" and "CBB1" regardless of whether it is "RT0" or "RT1". -Win one of "CBB3".

When a prize is not won in the game in which the RBB combination is won in "NOM", the "RBBF" is controlled to "RBBF" by setting a game state flag that can identify "RBBF" regardless of the type of RT state. In addition, the game state setting process is performed 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 has been won in the BNS pull-in BE role or the AT group. By setting a game state flag that can identify "RBBNOM" in the RBB state, it is controlled to "RBBNOM". As shown in FIG. 7, the BNS pull-in BE combination and the AT group are elected at a relatively high rate (30418/65536). Further, in "RBBF", the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order at a higher rate than in "CBBF". 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 "RBF" in the RBB state when no prize is won in the game in which "SHIFT" is won in "RBBNOM". In "RBBNOM" and "RBF", when the BE group is won, reel control is performed to pull in the BE combination accompanied by paying out 9 cards regardless of the operation timing or the like. On the other hand, in the "RB" controlled by winning the "SHIFT", although there is a high probability of winning any of ALL1 to ALL4, the probability of winning ALL1 or ALL4 with a payout of 9 or 15 cards is low. That is, the payout rate is higher in "RBBNOM" and "RBF" than in "RB". Therefore, in the game in which "SHIFT" is won in "RBBNOM", it is more advantageous for the player to control "RBF" without winning "SHIFT". As a result, most of the games in the RBB state will be performed in the "RBF".

It should be noted that, when a prize is won in "SHIFT", a game state flag that can specify "RB" in the RBB state is set. 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, and sets a game state flag capable of specifying "RT0" and "NOM" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (166). , "RT0" and "NOM" are controlled.

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 NRP2 is also won as shown in FIG. 7, the re-game role wins. As a result, in the game in which the "CBB" is won in the "NOM", one of "CBB1F" to "CBB3F" can be specified according to the type of the winning "CBB" without winning the "CBB". By setting the game status flag, it is controlled to one of "CBB1F" to "CBB3F". The RT state is maintained even after being controlled by any of "CBB1F" to "CBB3F". 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. Further, when it is "RT1", the number of games digested after the start of the "RT1" is counted even after being controlled by the "CBBF".

In this way, the RT state is maintained even after being controlled by "CBBF". However, when it is controlled by "CBBF" during "RT1" and the "RT1" is maintained, when the game is digested a predetermined number of times (1500) after the "RT1" is started (1500). A game state flag that can specify "RT0" as the RT state is set in the game (including the number of games that have been digested before being controlled by the "CBBF"). As a result, it is controlled to "RT0" and "CBBF".

On the other hand, when it is controlled by "CBBF" during "RT0" and the "RT0" is maintained, even when the above-mentioned specific symbol combination is stopped, the RT state is "RT1". The "RT0" is maintained without being controlled by "". That is, "RT0" and "CBBF" are maintained.

During "CBBF", it is possible to win a CBB role in a game or the like that has been won in the SP group. Among the SP groups, "SPB1" to "SPB3" are won only at a relatively low ratio ((111 × 3) / 65536) as shown in FIG. Also, even when "SPB1" to "SPB3" are won, the player cannot specify which SP role was won, so only 1/3 of the SP role is missed and the CBB role is won. I can't let you. Therefore, for example, when "CBB1" or "CBB2" is won in "RT1" and controlled by "CBB1F" or "CBB2F", it is difficult to win the winning CBB role, and the game Most of the above will be digested in the "CBB1F" or "CBB2F".

On the other hand, as described in FIG. 9C, in "CBB3F", not only when "SPB1" to "SPB3" are won, but also "SPA1" and "SPA2" in the SP group are won. At that time, the SP role can be missed at a rate of 1/2 and the CBB role can be won. Therefore, for example, even during "RT1", when "CBB3" is won and controlled by "CBB3F", it is won more than when it is controlled by "CBB1F" or "CBB2F". The percentage of winning the CBB role increases. As a result, depending on which CBBF is controlled, the expectation of being controlled by "NOM", which wins the CBB role and draws a role for the RBB role, can be different, and the game can be played. You can improve your interest.

Further, when the CBB combination is won during "RT0" and controlled by "CBBF", as described in FIG. 9D, the rate of loss is higher than that when "RT1" is "RT0". Is maintained. Therefore, when the CBB role is won during "RT0" and controlled by "CBBF", the winning CBB is higher than when the CBB role is won and controlled by "CBBF" during "RT1". The percentage of winning a role increases. 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, even when the player wins, for example, "CBB1" or "CBB2" in "RT1" and is controlled by "CBB1F" or "CBB2F", the game is digested a predetermined number of times after the "RT1" is started. As a result, it is controlled to "RT0". Therefore, even during "RT1" 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, operation in "RT1" and "CBBF" (particularly "CBB1F" or "CBB2F") 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". Specifically, a game state flag that can specify "CBB1" can be set when a CBB role included in "CBB1" is won, and "CBB2" can be specified when a CBB role included in "CBB2" is won. A game status flag is set, and a game status flag that can identify "CBB3" is set when a CBB combination included in "CBB3" is won. The game state setting process counts the number of payouts in the CBB state, and sets a game state flag that can specify "RT0" and "NOM" when the number of payouts exceeds a predetermined number (3). Control to "RT0" 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, for example, by winning one of the SP groups in "CBBF", a fanning effect of displaying a message such as "CBB chance!" On the liquid crystal display 27 is executed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player of the possibility that the player has won the SP group and can win the CBB. As a result, it is possible to perform the stop operation while having a feeling of expectation for winning the CBB, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game. In addition, the fanning effect is not limited to when the SP group is won, for example, it may be executed when the result of the winning combination lottery is out of order, and the AT1 or AT2 which is the AT winning combination is won. Occasionally, even when FK1 to FK4, which are SP winning prizes, are won, the execution may be performed at a predetermined ratio.

In addition, in the staging control process, when the winning situation (when the BNS pull-in BE role is won, when the AT group is won, when the player is out of the game, etc.) is reached during the "RBBF", the staging effect (for example, "RBB") is reached. Display a message such as "Chance"). 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, when the "SHIFT" is won in the "RBBNOM", a specific effect for avoiding the "SHIFT" prize is executed. As a result, it is possible to notify the player that the player has won the "SHIFT" and is controlled by the "RB" by winning the prize. As a result, the stop operation can be performed at the timing of avoiding the "SHIFT" prize, and the interest of the game can be improved.

<Example of the effect produced by the slot machine 1>
In the slot machine 1 in the above embodiment, as shown in FIG. 9C, in the CBB3F controlled by the CBB3 winning, the CBB winning combination can be won even when the SPA1 or SPA2 is won in the winning combination lottery. On the other hand, in CBB1F and CBB2F other than CBB3F, even if SPA1 or SPA2 is won in the role lottery, it is impossible to win the CBB role. As a result, the CBB combination is awarded according to whether it is in the CBB3F, in the CBB1F other than the CBB3F, or in the CBB2F, and the average required to control the RBB combination again to "NOM" where the lottery is performed. The period (number of games) can be different. As a result, even during CBBF, the player can be focused on whether it is in CBB3F, CBB1F, or CBB2F, and the interest of the game in CBBF can be improved. Moreover, even if it is a CBBF, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that it is a CBB3F, so that it is possible to promote the operation during the CBBF.

Further, as shown in FIG. 7, the SPA1 and the SPA2 are operated with the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 which can draw the corresponding symbols onto the winning line NL regardless of the operation timing and win the prize, respectively. Depending on the timing, the corresponding symbol may be included for SPA1 or SPA2, which cannot be drawn onto the winning line NL. In addition, when the SPA1 or SPA2 is won in the CBB3F, the reel control for pulling the winning SPA1 or SPA2 onto the winning line NL is given priority over the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2. By doing this, it is possible to win the CBB role when the SP role is missed. On the other hand, when the SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F, the reel that draws the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 onto the winning line NL rather than the winning SPA1 or SPA2. By controlling, the AT role is always won, and the CBB role cannot be won. In this way, the CBB combination can be won and the CBB combination cannot be won according to the type of CBBF without increasing the processing load by giving priority to different roles depending on the type of CBBF. And can be provided.

As shown in FIG. 7, the SP combination included in the SPA1 or the SPA2 that can be won when the SPA1 or SPA2 is won in the CBB3F is not limited to the CBB3F, but is also won when the FK1 is won, for example. .. Further, the AT combination included in the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2 that can be won when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F is not limited to CBB1F or CBB2F, for example, AT1. You will also win a prize when you win AT2. As a result, from the winning of the SP role included for SPA1 or SPA2 and the winning of the AT role included in the AT 1-card combination 1 and the AT 1-card combination 2, it is in CBB3F, in CBB1F or in CBB2F. It is possible to prevent the player from being identified as being.

When any of SPB1 to SPB3 is won in the role lottery, as shown in FIG. 9C, the CBB role wins when the SP role included in each of SPB1 to SPB3 is missed regardless of the type of CBBF. It will be possible. As a result, it is possible to prevent the CBB combination from becoming too difficult to win in CBB1F or CBB2F as compared to in CBB3F.

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 regardless of the operation timing or the like. As shown in FIG. 10 and the like, in CBBF, the winning probability of the replaying combination is controlled to either RT0 or RT1 which is different. As a result, even during the same CBBF, the ratio of the result of the combination lottery to the result other than the re-game combination winning (for example, the loss result) is different depending on whether the RT state is RT0 or RT1. It is possible to make the average period (number of games) different until the CBB combination is won and the RBB combination is controlled again to "NOM" where the lottery is performed. As a result, even during CBBF, the player can pay attention to whether the RT state is in RT0 or RT1, and the interest of the game in CBBF can be improved. In addition, even if it is CBBF, it is possible to have a feeling of expectation that RT0 has a high rate of deviation, so that it is possible to promote operation during CBBF.

Further, even in RT1 where the rate of loss is lower than in RT0, as described with reference to FIG. 10 and the like, the game is controlled to RT0 by digesting the game a predetermined number of times. As a result, the player can rescue himself / herself by himself / herself, so that the operation in the CBBF can be promoted. Further, even during RT0, as described with reference to FIG. 10 and the like, the RT1 can be controlled by stopping the specific symbol combination. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player from being specified as "NOM" or "CBBF" from the winning frequency of the re-game combination.

As shown in FIG. 7, the ratio of the result of the loss in the combination lottery is higher in the case of RT0 than in the case of RT1, while the ratio of winning any of SPB1 to SPB3 in the combination lottery is RT0. It is the same when it is RT1 and when it is RT1. As a result, after the game is controlled to RT0 by digesting the game a predetermined number of times in RT1, the rate of the loss result increases, so that the CBB combination is won and the average time required to control to "NOM" again is average. While trying to shorten the period, I have a feeling of tension as to whether it is possible to stop the game at the timing when the SP role is missed and the CBB role is won in the game that won any of SPB1 to SPB3 in the role lottery as in RT1. It can provide fun while letting it go. As a result, it is possible to improve the interest of the game during CBBF.

<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, as shown in FIG. 10, regardless of the RT state immediately before being controlled by RBB or CBB, after the end of RBB or CBB, the winning probability of the replaying combination is lower than that during RT1. , An example of controlling to RT0, which has a high probability of being out of alignment, has been described. However, the RT state controlled after the end of RBB or CBB is not limited to this, and may be controlled to, for example, RT1. Further, it may be controlled to a different RT state according to the type of RBB or CBB. For example, RT1 may be controlled after any one of CBB1 and CBB2 of the CBB is finished, and RT0 may be controlled after CBB3 is finished.

Further, the RT state controlled after the end of RBB or CBB may be controlled to the RT state immediately before being controlled by RBB or CBB. For example, when it is controlled by RBB during RT0, it may be controlled by RT0 after the end of RBB, and when it is controlled by RBB during RT1, it may be controlled by RT1 after the end of RBB.

Further, after either CBB1 or CBB2 of the CBB ends, the control is performed to a predetermined RT state (for example, RT1) regardless of the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB, and after the CBB3 ends. May be controlled to the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB3. Further, the RT state controlled after the end of the RBB is controlled to a predetermined RT state regardless of the RT state immediately before being controlled by the RBB, whereas the RT state controlled after the end of the CBB is controlled by the CBB. It may be controlled to the RT state immediately before the operation. Such an example will be described with reference to FIG. In the following, the same technical matters as those in the above embodiment will be omitted, and technical matters different from those in the above embodiment will be described.

FIG. 11 is for explaining an example of controlling to RT0 after the end of RBB regardless of the RT state immediately before being controlled by the RBB, and controlling to the RT state immediately before being controlled by the CBB after the end of CBB. It is a figure of. After the end of RBB, it is always controlled to RT0, which has a lower probability of winning the replaying combination and a higher probability of losing the game than during RT1. As a result, after the end of RBB, it becomes "RT0" and "NOM". Further, even after the CBB combination won and the controlled CBB ends during RT0, the RT state is set before the CBB control, so that the status is "RT0" and "NOM". On the other hand, after the CBB combination is won and the controlled CBB is completed during RT1, the RT state is set before the CBB control, so that the status is "RT1" and "NOM". Here, the degree of expectation that the RBB role will be won and controlled by the RBB when controlled by "RT1" and "NOM", and the RBB role won when controlled by "RT0" and "NOM". The outline of the degree of expectation for being controlled by the RBB will be described with reference to FIG.

FIG. 12A shows a case where the control is controlled by “RT1” and “NOM” after the end of CBB, and the RBB combination among the RBB combination and the CBB combination is won in the “RT1” and “NOM”. It is a figure for demonstrating the degree of expectation to be controlled by RBB. In "NOM", the ratio of the winning bonus combinations being "RBBA" to "RBBG" and the ratio of "CBB1" to "CBB3" are about 50% each from the judgment values shown in FIG. .. Therefore, when controlled by "RT1" and "NOM", the expectation that the RBB combination is won among the RBB combination and the CBB combination and controlled by the RBB is 50%.

Even after winning the CBB role in "NOM", there is an expectation that the CBB will be won and the RBB role will be won again in "NOM" after the end of the CBB and controlled by RBB. In "NOM", the degree of expectation for RBB after winning the CBB role shall not be considered.

FIG. 12B shows the time when the control is performed to "RT0" and "NOM" after the end of RBB or the end of CBB, and the combination of the specific symbols is stopped during the "RT0" and "NOM". It is a figure for demonstrating the degree of expectation that the RBB combination is won and controlled by the RBB among the RBB combination and the CBB combination in the controlled "RT1" and "NOM".

First, the ratio of winning any of "RBBA" to "RBBG" among the bonus combinations in the "RT0" from being controlled by "RT0" and "NOM" until the specific symbol combination is stopped is RBB. From the winning probability of the winning combination (about 11.4%) and the probability that the specific symbol combination is stopped (about 19.2%), it is about 46.65%.

Further, even when the specific symbol combination is stopped and controlled to "RT1" without winning the RBB combination in "RT0" and "NOM", the "RT1" and "NOM" are described above. Among the bonus combinations, the expectation that the RBB combination will be won and controlled by the RBB will be 50%. Therefore, the degree of expectation that the RBB combination will be won and controlled to the RBB among the bonus combinations during "RT1" after being controlled to "RT0" is about 26.67% (≈ (1-46.). 65%) x 50%).

From the total of the degree of expectation described above, "RT1" is controlled by "RT0" and "NOM", and is controlled by stopping the "RT0" and "NOM" and the specific symbol combination. And the expectation that the RBB combination will be won and controlled by the RBB among the bonus combinations in "NOM" is about 73.3%.

Further, when it is RT0, even when the CBB combination is won, the average number of games required to win the CBB combination and control it to RT0 again is shorter than when the CBB combination is in RT1. Such RT0 is controlled after the controlled CBB ends during RT0 and after the RBB ends regardless of the RT state before control. As a result, it is possible to increase the frequency at which NOM is started at RT0 and improve the degree of expectation that the RBB combination will be won and controlled by the RBB. Further, even when the CBB role is won in RT0, the expectation that the CBB role will be controlled relatively early and the RT0 and NOM will be controlled again to win the RBB role and be controlled by the RBB will be improved. be able to. Further, even after being controlled from RT0 to RT1, it is possible to improve the expectation that the RBB combination will be won again and controlled by the RBB. As a result, by being controlled by RT0, it is possible to improve the degree of expectation that the RBB will be controlled in the game over a predetermined period (for example, 1000 times, 2000 times, etc.).

In the above embodiment, in FIG. 9C, even when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F, the reel control for pulling in the CBB combination is not performed (0%) regardless of the operation mode. On the other hand, in the CBB3F, an example in which reel control for pulling in the CBB combination is performed by dropping the SP combination according to the operation mode when the SPA1 or SPA2 is won (1/2 ratio) has been described. However, this is not limited to the case where the ratio of winning the CBB role is higher when in CBB3F than when in CBB1F or CBB2F. For example, in any of CBB1F to CBB3F, when SPA1 or SPA2 is won, the reel control for pulling in the CBB combination can be executed by dropping the SP combination according to the operation mode (operation timing), and the winning status can be checked. The SP combination is won when the player is in the CBB3F, rather than the ratio of the operation mode of the stop operation performed by the player who cannot be known to be the operation mode in which the SP combination is won when the player is in the CBB1F or the CBB2F. It may be set so that the ratio of the operation mode to be operated is lower. Specifically, the SP1 combination that may be missed depending on the operation mode and the SP2 combination in which the operation mode of the stop operation performed by the player is a winning operation mode are lower than the SP1 combination in the SPA1 or SPA2. Including, when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F, reel control is performed to draw in the SP1 combination with priority over SP2 combination, and when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB3F, SP2 combination is performed rather than SP1 combination. May be given priority to perform reel control. As a result, when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB3F, the rate of missing the SP role and drawing in the CBB role is higher than when SPA1 or SPA2 is won in CBB1F or CBB2F. This makes it possible to make the average period required for winning the CBB combination and controlling it to "NOM" again depending on whether it is in CBB3F, CBB1F, or CBB2F.

In the above embodiment, in a game in which one of the SP groups is won during CBBF, an example in which the CBB combination is always won when the SP combination is missed has been described. However, in a game in which one of the SP groups is won during CBBF, even when the SP combination is missed, only when the stop operation is performed in the operation mode (timing, etc.) according to the winning CBB combination. When the CBB combination is won and the stop operation is performed in a governor mode different from the operation mode corresponding to the winning CBB combination, the reel control may be performed so as to stop the out-of-design symbol combination.

The example in which the symbol combination constituting the RBB combination in the above embodiment includes symbols arranged at positions that cannot be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range has been described. However, the symbol combination constituting the RBB combination may be a combination composed of only the symbols arranged at positions that can be drawn on the winning line within the drawable range. That is, when the RBB combination is won and no other combination is won, the symbol combination constituting the RBB combination is drawn onto the winning line regardless of the stop operation timing, and the RBB combination is won. You may do so.

The example in which the symbol combination constituting each of CBB1 to CBB3 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 has been described. However, the symbol combination constituting each of CBB1 to CBB3 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 CBB1 to CBB3 is won and the other winning combination is not won, the symbol combination constituting the winning CBB winning combination is won depending on the stop operation timing. It may be possible to make it impossible to pull on the line.

When you win any of "BEA1", "BEB1", "BEC" to "BEF" that triggers to stop the specific symbol combination in "RT0" and "NOM", the winning AT role is selected according to the winning situation. Specifiable information (operation timing for winning the AT combination, etc.) may be notified. Further, such information may be notified only when a specific condition is satisfied according to the result of the game or the like. The specific condition is, for example, a condition that is satisfied after the end of the RBB, a condition that is satisfied after the end of any of the RBB and the CBB, and after being continuously controlled by the RBB a predetermined number of times or more. It may be a condition that is satisfied by this. As a result, when the specific condition is satisfied, it is possible to perform the stop operation in an operation mode in which the winning AT combination is not missed based on the notified information. As a result, it becomes possible to maintain "RT0" and "NOM" when a specific condition is satisfied, and it is possible to improve the interest of the game.

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, the example in which only one winning line is set for the variable display unit 13 has been described, but the present invention is not limited to this, and a plurality of winning lines may be set.

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 that has 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 the 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 the specific state by winning the specific combination in the predetermined state and stopping the specific display result for winning the specific combination.
A carry-over state control means that carries over the winning of the specific combination from winning the specific combination until the specific display result is stopped, and controls the carry-over state in which it is not determined whether or not the special combination has been won.
A special state control means for controlling the special state to be more advantageous to the player than the specific state by stopping the special 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 specific result at a predetermined ratio, and a second ratio period in which the result of the combination lottery is a specific result at a ratio lower than the predetermined ratio. Equipped with a ratio period control means to control either
The predetermined state control means includes means for controlling the predetermined state by ending the specific state after winning the specific 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 specific result, stop control is performed to stop the display result for winning the specific 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 specific result, the stop control for stopping the specific display result is performed according to the operation mode to the stop operation means.
In a game in which the result of the combination lottery in the carry-over state is a loss result in which none of the plurality of combinations is won, the stop is stopped regardless of the operation mode to the stop operation means. Take control and
The ratio period control means is
After the specific state is completed, the ratio period is controlled so as to be the ratio period controlled before the control of the specific state among the first ratio period and the second ratio period.
After the special state ends, it is controlled to be a predetermined ratio period of the first ratio period and the second ratio period regardless of the ratio period before the control of the special state. death,
The ratio of the result of the winning combination lottery to the result of the deviation is higher in the second ratio period than in the first ratio period, while the result of the winning combination lottery is the predetermined result. The ratio is the same regardless of whether the first ratio period or the second ratio period is used.

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