JP7166618B2 - game machine - Google Patents

Description

The present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns, and stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display rows, and when all the variable display rows stop. The present invention relates to a gaming machine that gives a privilege to a player according to the combination of symbols.

2. Description of the Related Art Some slot machines, which are one type of gaming machines, are provided with a normal game state and an advantageous bonus game state as game states. In the normal game state, the staying period is generally the longest, and medals decrease (payout rate <100%), but in the bonus game state, medals increase (payout rate >100%) until the game ends. In such a gaming machine, the amusement is improved by shifting the game state between the normal game state and the bonus game state. In addition, a so-called AT (assist time) is provided, in which a pushing order with different payouts depending on the pushing order is provided, and when a predetermined condition is satisfied, an advantageous pushing order is notified when the pushing order is won. By combining , there is something that further improves interest.

For example, in the slot machine disclosed in Patent Document 1, the game states include a normal game state, a bonus internal medium state in which transition to the bonus game state is carried over, and a bonus game state, and the normal game state and the bonus game state. In the internal medium state, an AT state and a non-AT state are set. The normal game state and the internal bonus state are both states in which medals decrease (payout rate <100%) in the non-AT state, and medals increase (payout rate >100%) in the AT state. However, in a general slot machine, the bonus game state is provided as a state in which medals are increased. It is provided as a state where the payout rate is high, but the medals are reduced. As a result, new game features are realized and interest is improved.

Japanese Patent Application Laid-Open No. 2014-195628 (see paragraphs 0212 to 0222, FIGS. 6 to 8, etc.)

However, in Patent Literature 1, the AT state does not occur in the bonus game state, and the relevance to the AT is weak, so it lacks interest.

SUMMARY OF THE INVENTION The present invention has been made in view of the above problems, and an object of the present invention is to further improve the interest of a game by enhancing the relationship between the bonus game state and the AT state.

In order to achieve the above object, the gaming machine according to the present invention comprises display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols, and stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display rows. a small combination including a specific combination with different advantages depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, a role lottery means for performing a role lottery for determining which of a plurality of roles including a replay role and a bonus role has been won; a bonus game state; and a transition after the bonus game state is completed. a game state setting means for setting one game state out of a plurality of game states including a predetermined game state to be played; and a special game control means for executing a special game for identifiably announcing an advantageous operation mode of the stop operation means when the special combination is won. wherein, among the plurality of roles, there is a special role that can be won in the bonus game state, and the bonus game state includes a bonus general state to which a transition is first made when transitioning from another game state; A bonus specific state that transitions when the special role is won in the bonus general state, and a transition when the special role is won in the bonus general state but does not win in the game, and continues until the special role is won. The special winning carry-over state and the predetermined gaming state have the same winning probability of the small winning combination, but the winning probability of the re-playing combination is the same in the predetermined gaming state. is high, and the special game may be executed in both the special role winning carry-over state and the predetermined game state, and the special role winning carry-over state and the predetermined game state are the games in which the special game is executed In the section, since the winning probability of the replay combination is higher in the predetermined game state, the predetermined game state is more advantageous, and in the game section in which the special game is not executed, the payout rate is less than 1 However, since the stop control by the stop control means when the specific role is won is more advantageous in the special role winning carryover state, the winning probability of the replay role is lower than the predetermined game state. In spite of this, the feature is that the special role winning carry-over state is more advantageous.

According to this configuration, the special game may be executed even in the special winning carry-over state which is a part of the bonus game state, and the relationship between the bonus game state and the special game is increased, so that the interest of the player is improved. do. In addition, when comparing the predetermined game state in which special games may be executed and the special role winning carryover state, in the game section in which the special game is not performed, the special role winning carryover which is a part of the bonus game state Although the state is more advantageous, the predetermined game state that is not the bonus game state is more advantageous in the game section where the special game is executed. In other words, in the section where the special game is executed and the section where it is not executed, the advantage/disadvantage between the bonus game state (special winning carry-over state) and the predetermined game state is reversed, so the predetermined game state is more favorable than the bonus game state. is not always a disadvantage. Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's desire to play from declining due to the transition from the bonus game state to the predetermined game state.

Further, the specific combination is a multiple simultaneous winning combination composed of a plurality of types of combinations, and there are a plurality of types of the specific combination, and at least a portion of the plurality of types of specific combination has been won in the predetermined game state. In some cases, depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means, none of the component hands may be won. You may make sure to win a prize.

According to this configuration, in the bonus game state, even though the specific role is won, none of the constituent roles are won, so-called failure to win does not occur, so that the player can feel more fun in the transition of the game state. can be done.

Further, there are a plurality of types of the specific combination, and for at least some of the plurality of types of the specific combination, the ratio of the advantageous operation mode to all the operation modes of the stop operation means is 1 in the predetermined game state. /n, the ratio may be 1/m (m<n) in the special winning carryover state.

According to this configuration, the rate at which an advantageous operation mode is obtained when the specific combination is won differs depending on the game state, so that the player can feel more interesting.

In addition, a notifying means for notifying the operating mode of the stop operating means in a identifiable manner is provided, and the notifying mode of the advantageous operating mode by the notifying means in the special game is the same in any of the plurality of types of game states. There may be.

According to this configuration, even if the ratio of the advantageous operation mode varies depending on the game state, the player can operate in the advantageous operation mode according to the notification mode of the notification means without discomfort when winning the specific combination.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine as an example of a game machine according to one embodiment of the present invention; FIG. It is a figure which shows the pattern arrangement|sequence of a reel. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine of FIG. 1; FIG. 3 is a functional block diagram showing functions of a main control board and a sub-control board in FIG. 2; FIG. It is a figure for demonstrating the transition of a game state. It is a figure for demonstrating game nature. It is a figure which shows the relationship between a winning combination and winning symbol combination, and the payout (the number of payouts) when winning. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers and constituent combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers and constituent combinations. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between winning combination groups and combination numbers and constituent combinations. It is a figure which shows the relationship between the push order AT combination and the push order of a correct answer. FIG. 10 is a diagram showing the relationship between the game state of the AT combination of the pressing order and the winning mode according to the pressing order; FIG. 10 is a diagram for explaining the notification of the correct push order in the pullback zone;

An embodiment of the present invention will be described with reference to FIGS. 1-13.

(Constitution)
A slot machine 1, which is an example of a gaming machine according to the present embodiment, inserts a specified number (for example, three) of game media such as medals in one of a plurality of preset game states. , one game is started under the condition that a start switch 19, which will be described later, is operated, and is constructed as shown in FIG.

The front surface of the housing 3 is closed by a front door 5 so as to be freely opened and closed. A front plate 9 is arranged above the operation plate 7 . A horizontally long rectangular display window 11 is provided on the front plate 9 . Inside the display window 11, first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q are arranged to variably display a plurality of types of symbols in a predetermined order. As shown in FIG. 2, the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q have a plurality of patterns (in this embodiment, "R7 (red 7)", "W7 (white 7)", "RP1 ( Replay 1)”, “RP2 (Replay 2)”, “BE1 (Bell 1)”, “BE2 (Bell 2)”, “O1 (Orange 1)”, “O2 (Orange 2)”, “O3 (Orange 3)”, “BL (Blank)” )”) are provided in total in a predetermined arrangement.

In addition, frame numbers from 0 to 19 are sequentially attached to each pattern. In this case, for example, reel tapes on which patterns of frame numbers 0 to 19 are printed are attached to the peripheral surfaces of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q. When the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are rotated, a plurality of symbols are variably displayed on the display window 11 in predetermined order of frame numbers 19, 18, . . . , 0, 19, . be. From the display window 11, when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q stop rotating, three symbols in total, one in each of the upper, middle, and lower rows, can be seen. That is, when all the four reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are stopped, a total of 12 symbols arranged in 4 columns and 3 rows are stopped and displayed on the display window 11. FIG. In this embodiment, a so-called middle line formed by the middle of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q is set as the winning line in the display window 11 used for winning determination.

Reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R, and 14Q (reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R, and 14Q ( 3) are connected. Display means of the slot machine 1 is constituted by a reel unit (not shown) composed of reels 13L, 13M, 13R and reel motors 14L, 14M, 14R, 14Q.

Further, the operation panel 7 has a bet switch 15 for instructing insertion of medals one by one from the credit medals stored inside, and a maximum number of insertion of credit medals per game (here, 3). ), a maximum bet switch 17 for instructing the insertion of medals, a production button 42, and a lever-shaped start switch 19 for rotating each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q to start variable display of each symbol. , first to fourth stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q (stop operation means) for stopping the rotation of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q to stop the variable display of each symbol, credit A settlement switch 23 for paying out medals and a medal slot 25 are provided. In this embodiment, the number of inserted medals (specified number) required for one game is set to one type of three. A plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of symbols are formed by the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q. , 13Q.

In addition, in the upper center of the front plate 9, a motion picture or the like is displayed to notify the player of winning or winning a prize, or to notify the operation mode of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q. A liquid crystal display 27 (corresponding to the "informing means" of the present invention) is provided for performing the operation. Immediately above the liquid crystal display 27, an explanation panel 29 displaying various winning designs is provided, and on the left and right of the liquid crystal display 27 and the explanation panel 29 are speakers 31L for effecting music, voice, etc. , 31R are provided respectively. A central lamp portion 33M is arranged on the upper side of the explanation panel 29 and the speakers 31L and 31R, and left and right lamp portions 33L and 33R are arranged on the left and right sides thereof, respectively. A light source such as a light emitting diode is provided in each of the lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R. These lamp portions 33M, 33L, and 33R are integrally formed to constitute an upper lamp portion 33 for effecting, for example, notifying the player of winning or winning a prize.

A lower panel 35 on which a decorative image or the like is displayed is provided below the operation panel 7. On the left and right sides of the lower panel 35, a plurality of light sources are arranged in, for example, two rows. 37L and 37R are provided. A medal payout port 39 for medals and a medal receiver 41 for receiving the medals paid out from the medal payout port 39 are provided below the lower panel 35 . A winning line is drawn on the front plate 9, and a credit display indicating the number of accumulated credit medals is displayed at the lower left corner of the front plate 9 under display control by the CPU 61 mounted on the main control board 63 of FIG. A device 45 and a payout display 46 for displaying the number of payout medals are provided. The credit indicator 45 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit stored number (up to 50). Also, the payout display 46 is composed of, for example, two 7-segment displays, and is capable of displaying a two-digit number of payouts. In addition, the 7-segment display has a total of 8 segments, which are formed in a bar shape and are a combination of 7 segments arranged in the shape of the letter "8" and a small round segment (DP) that serves as a decimal point. and each segment is composed of a light emitting diode. The payout indicator 46 is also used to display an error code corresponding to an error that has occurred.

Also, above the payout indicator 46, an advantageous zone lamp 47 is arranged. The advantageous sections are the winning hand group "ATA1" (lower hand number $05) to "ATA24" (lower hand number $1C: see Fig. 9), and the winning hand group "ATB1" (lower hand number $1D) to "ATB24". (lower combination number $34: see FIG. 10) is a section in which it is allowed to notify the pushing order (correct pushing order) in which an advantageous payout can be obtained at the time of winning. is reported. In this embodiment, the advantageous section lamp 47 is not necessarily lit during the advantageous section, but is illuminated when a predetermined lighting condition is satisfied after transitioning to the advantageous section. However, once the advantageous section lamp 47 is turned on, the lighting is maintained until the advantageous section ends and the transition to the non-advantageous section is started. Note that the advantageous section lamp 47 may be replaced by the segment DP which is the decimal point of the payout indicator 46 .

Information related to the control of the main control board 63, such as the order in which the first to fourth stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q are operated and the result of the winning lottery, is displayed below the display window 11 of the front plate 9. A notification indicator 60 (corresponding to the "notification means" of the present invention) for (displaying) is provided. The notification indicator 60 has, for example, two 7-segment displays. Therefore, by changing the lighting mode of each segment of both 7-segment displays, for example, operation mode such as operation order and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, winning hand (winning hand group) It is configured to be able to notify the type of

A support frame that supports the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q is fixed to the rear wall of the housing 3. As shown in FIG. A hopper unit 43 (see FIG. 3) for ejecting medals to the medal payout port 39 is arranged below the support frame in the housing 3 . A medal selector 48 (see FIG. 3) is provided on the back side near the medal insertion slot 25. ) are provided.

Next, the electrical configuration of the slot machine 1 will be explained with reference to FIG.

As shown in FIG. 3, the insertion sensor 53 is provided near the medal insertion slot 25 inside the housing 3 and in the medal selector 48 portion, and detects the medals inserted into the medal insertion slot 25 one by one. A payout sensor 54 is provided at the exit of the hopper unit 43 and detects medals paid out to the medal payout opening 39 one by one. Further, an operation box 49 (see FIG. 3) is fixed to the left wall inside the housing 3 on the left side of the hopper unit 43 when viewed from the front of the slot machine 1 . The operation box 49 is provided with a power switch 50 (see FIG. 3) for switching ON and OFF of the power supply, a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3) consisting of a key cylinder for setting change processing, and a change processing start switch 56 (see FIG. 3). A reset switch 52 (see FIG. 3) is provided for switching the set values of the . The reset switch 52 is also used as a switch for canceling an error when it occurs.

The first to fourth position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R and 55Q detect the rotational positions of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q, respectively. It consists of a photo interrupter that detects the projections provided on each of the reels 13R and 13Q. When the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q rotate, the projections are detected for each rotation and the detection signal is controlled by the main controller. Output to substrate 63 . In this embodiment, for example, when the first to fourth position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R, and 55Q detect the protrusions, the pattern of frame number 19 is positioned in the middle of the display window 11. ing.

The hopper motor 57 is arranged in the hopper unit 43 and is driven to pay out medals toward the medal payout opening 39 .

The slot machine 1 also includes a main control board 63 on which a main CPU 61 that controls the progress of the game is mounted, and a sub-controller that controls effects in accordance with the progress of the game based on information transmitted from the main control board 63. A sub-control board 73 on which a CPU 71 is mounted is separately provided, and various data are transmitted unidirectionally from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 . The main control board 63 is tightly sealed inside the board case so that it cannot be illegally accessed from the outside. In addition, various measures have been taken for the board case so that it is possible to visually confirm that the board case has been illegally released.

As shown in FIG. 3, the RAM 65 of the main control board 63 is a memory capacity inside the main CPU 61, and temporarily stores game-related data such as the game state of the slot machine 1. 651, flag storage area 652, advantageous section game number counter 653, increased medal number counter A 654a, increased medal number counter B 654b, withdrawal right number counter 655, pseudo BNS difference number counter 656, consecutive failure number counter 657, a storage area that constitutes an AT state game number counter 658 is formed. Also, as shown in FIG. 3, the ROM 67 of the main control board 63 is a storage capacity inside the main CPU 61, and is a slot machine including a combination lottery table 671, a stop table 672, etc., which are preset data shown in FIG. Stores the program for 1 (game machine program). Note that the flag storage area 652 stores, for example, various flags such as an advantageous section flag, a pseudo BNS (BB) medium flag, and a pseudo BNS (RB) medium flag, which will be described later.

The main CPU 61 of the main control board 63 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and executes a game machine program stored in the ROM 67 to perform processing relating to progress of the game. The main CPU 61 stores data relating to the result of the winning combination lottery process in the winning lottery process by the winning combination lottery means 103, which will be described later, and data relating to the operation of operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q and the start switch 19 operated by the player. Various data such as data are transmitted to the sub-control board 73 (sub-CPU 71) in a predetermined command format.

The memory 75 of the sub-control board 73 includes a RAM section for temporarily storing various data and a ROM section for storing various programs for effects. The sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 has an interrupt function such as a timer interrupt, and the sub CPU 71 receives various data related to the slot machine 1 transmitted from the main CPU 61. The program stored in the memory 75 is executed based on the result of the winning lottery in the processing, data regarding whether the operating devices such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q and the start switch 19 are operated, etc. It determines the content of the performance related to the game. In addition, the sub CPU 71 of the sub control board 73 controls performance devices such as the liquid crystal display 27 and the speakers 31L and 31R through the I/O ports of the sub control board 73 based on the content of the determined performance. I do.

(main control board)
Next, the main control board 63 will be described in detail with reference to FIG. As shown in FIG. 4, the main control board 63 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the ROM 67 and various functions realized by controlling hardware. .

(1) Game control means 100
The game control means 100 of FIG. 4 controls the game of the slot machine 1 in one of a plurality of preset game states. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, the game control means 100 controls a general game which is a general game in a general game state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), inside bonus (RBBF)). is executed, and a bonus game state (RBB (NOM), RBB (SFTF), RBB (SFT)) based on a bonus combination more advantageous to the player than a normal game state, a single bonus game state (RT1 (SB), RT0 ( SB)) executes a bonus game (special game).

In addition, as a game advantageous to the player, which is different from the bonus game which is the game in the bonus game state (RBB (NOM), RBB (SFTF), RBB (SFT)), the combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 described later is , Winning a special combination (winning combination groups ``ATA1 to ATA24'' and ``ATB1 to ATB24'': see FIGS. 9 and 10) with different degrees of advantage given to the player by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R. There is an AT game (special game) for identifiably informing the operation procedure (the order of pushing the correct answer) of the advantageous stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R corresponding to the specific combination when a particular combination is won.

And, as shown in FIG. 4, the game control means 100 comprises an operation mode determination means 100a and a game state setting means 100b.

(1-1) Operation mode determination means 100a
The operation manner determining means 100a determines the manner of operation of the slot machine 1 by the player. Specifically, the manner in which the player operates various switches provided in the slot machine 1, such as the bet switches 15 and 17, the start switch 19, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, and the operation of the medal slot 25. The mode of various operations performed by the player on the slot machine 1, such as the mode of the player's operation of inserting medals, is determined.

(1-2) Game state setting means 100b
The game state setting means 100b sets a plurality of preset game states based on the result of the winning combination lottery process performed by the winning combination lottery means 103 and the determination result of the combination of symbols on the active line (middle line) determined by the symbol determining means 112. The game state of the slot machine 1 is set to any one of them.

Specifically, as shown in FIG. 5, there are a normal game state (initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus inside (RBBF)) and a bonus game state that is more advantageous to the player than the normal game state. (RBB (NOM), RBB (SFTF), RBB (SFT)), and a single bonus game state (RT1 (SB), RT0 (SB)). Also, the initial RT (RT0) is a game state that shifts when the setting is changed or when the RAM 65 is cleared, which will be described later, and the normal RT (RT1) is a bonus game state (RBB (NOM), RBB (SFTF), RBB (SFT)) is a game state that shifts after the end. Here, the normal RT (RT1) corresponds to the "predetermined gaming state" of the present invention.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, when the bonus combination (RBB1: see FIGS. 7 and 8) is won in the initial RT (RT0), the symbols when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are stopped. If the combination is not a symbol combination for bonus winning (no winning), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to inside bonus (RBBF), and the game state shifts to inside bonus (RBBF).

Further, when the bonus combination "RBB1" is won at the initial RT (RT0) and the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the relevant game, or when the bonus combination "RBB1" is won during the bonus internal (RBBF), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)), and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)).

In the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)), if the winning hand group "RB" (see FIG. 8: corresponding to the "special hand" of the present invention) is won, but no prize is won in the game, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB (SFTF)) (corresponding to the "special winning carryover state" of the present invention), and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB (SFTF)). In addition, in the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)), if the winning hand group "RB" (see FIG. 8) is won and the prize is won in the game, and the bonus game state (RBB (SFTF)) is carried over. When the bonus hand "RB" is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB (SFT)) (corresponding to the "bonus specific state" of the present invention), and the game state is set to the bonus game state. Transition to state (RBB(SFT)).

When a predetermined termination condition is satisfied in the bonus game state (RBB (SFT)), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)), and the game state changes to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM )). In this embodiment, the end condition of the bonus game state (RBB (SFT)) is set to whether the accumulation of small wins is 8 times or 12 games are completed. Incidentally, the end condition of the bonus game state (RBB (SFT)) can be changed as appropriate.

In the following, the bonus game state (RBB(NOM)) will be referred to as the bonus general state (RBB(NOM)), the bonus game state (RBB(SFTF)) will be referred to as the shift carryover state (RBB(SFTF)), and the bonus The game state (RBB(SFT)) is called a bonus special state (RBB(SFT)), and a combination of these game states is sometimes called a bonus game state (RBB).

Also, in this embodiment, the end condition of the bonus game state (RBB) is "payout of more than 82 medals". When the condition is satisfied, the game state setting means 100b determines that the game state at that time is a bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), a shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), or a bonus special state (RBB (SFT)). In either case, the game state is set to normal RT (RT1), and the game state shifts to normal RT (RT1). It should be noted that the termination condition of the bonus special state (RBB) can be changed as appropriate.

Further, if any of the winning combination groups "SB1" to "SB54" is won at the initial RT (RT0) and the game is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the single bonus state (RT0 (SB)). , and the game state shifts to the single bonus state (RT0 (SB)). In addition, unlike the winning hand group "RBB1", the winning hand groups "SB1" to "SB54" do not carry over the bonus hand, and if the winning hand does not win a prize, the gaming state is the single bonus state (RT0 (SB) ).

The single bonus state (RT0 (SB)) ends after one game. Therefore, when one game is completed in the single bonus state (RT0 (SB)), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the initial RT (RT0), and the game state shifts to the initial RT (RT0).

Also, in the normal RT (RT1), when the bonus combination (RBB1: see FIGS. 7 and 8) is won, the combination of symbols when all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q are stopped is the symbol for the bonus prize. If it is not a combination (non-win), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to inside bonus (RBBF), and the game state shifts to inside bonus (RBBF).

In addition, if the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the normal RT (RT1) and the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the relevant game, or the bonus combination "RBB1" is won in the bonus inside (RBBF), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)), and the game state shifts to the bonus game state (RBB (NOM)).

It should be noted that when the normal RT (RT1) shifts to the bonus game state (RBB) via the inside of the bonus (RBBF), and when the normal RT (RT1) shifts directly to the bonus game state (RBB), Since the game state transition mode during the bonus game state (RBB) is the same as the bonus game state (RBB) shifted from the initial RT (RT0), the description is omitted.

In addition, if any of the winning combination groups "SB1" to "SB54" is won in the normal RT (RT1) and the game is won, the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to the single bonus state (RT1 (SB)). , and the game state shifts to the single bonus state (RT1 (SB)). Note that, unlike the winning hand group "RBB1", the winning hand groups "SB1" to "SB54" do not carry over the bonus hand, and if the winning hand does not win a prize, the gaming state is the single bonus state (RT1 (SB) ).

The single bonus state (RT1 (SB)) ends after one game. Therefore, when one game is completed in the single bonus state (RT1 (SB)), the game state setting means 100b sets the game state to normal RT (RT1), and the game state shifts to normal RT (RT1).

In addition, in this embodiment, when winning an AT winning combination (a group of winning combinations “ATA1” to “ATA24”, “ATB1” to “ATB24”) in an advantageous section, the maximum number of medals can be paid out. It is configured to be able to execute an AT game in which the pressing order is notified by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 .

Advantageous intervals in which AT games are allowed and non-advantageous intervals in which A games are not allowed can be set for each game state shown in FIG.

As shown in FIG. 6, when a non-advantageous section shifts to an advantageous section, the section shifts to an advantageous section (normal) or an advantageous section (high probability). Which direction to shift to is determined by a lottery when, for example, the section shift control means 106, which will be described later, determines to shift to an advantageous section. The advantageous section (high probability) is more likely to be given a pseudo BNS than the advantageous section (normal). In addition, the advantageous section (normal) and the advantageous section (high accuracy) can win the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") even in the advantageous section. This is also a section in which the order of pressing the correct answer is not notified.

In the advantageous section (normal) and the advantageous section (high probability), a lottery (pseudo BNS grant lottery) is performed by the pseudo BNS lottery means 107 as to whether or not to give the pseudo BNS, and when the lottery is won, the pseudo BNS is given. be. In addition, in this embodiment, an upper limit (so-called ceiling number of games) is set for the number of continuous games in which the pseudo BNS provision lottery is not won, and when the upper limit is reached, the pseudo BNS is forcibly provided. .

The ceiling game number is determined by lottery (ceiling game number determination lottery), for example, in the game shifted to the advantageous section (the first game in the advantageous section). For example, there are three types of ceiling games: 128 games (heaven mode), 500 games (normal B mode), and 800 games (normal A mode). It is done using a table. Also, in this embodiment, different ceiling determination tables are used when transitioning to the advantageous section at the initial RT (RT0) and when transitioning to the advantageous section at the normal RT (RT1). In this embodiment, the heaven mode and the normal B mode are selected from the ceiling determination table when shifting to the advantageous section at the initial RT (RT0) than the ceiling determination table when shifting to the advantageous section at the normal RT (RT1). A high percentage of Therefore, at the start of the hall business (so-called first thing in the morning), the pseudo BNS tends to have a shallow ceiling, which is advantageous.

In the pseudo BNS, the correct pushing order is notified without omission until a predetermined end condition is satisfied when the pushing order AT combination (winning combination group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won. In this embodiment, there are two types of pseudo BNS, pseudo BNS (BB) and pseudo BNS (RB). Pseudo BNS (BB) ends when the number of increased medals exceeds 200, and pseudo BNS (RB) increases medals. When the number of sheets exceeds 70, the process ends (predetermined termination condition). It should be noted that the pseudo BNS end condition and its type can be changed as appropriate.

After the pseudo BNS is completed, the withdrawal zone is entered. The pullback zone is a section in which a lottery is performed to determine whether or not to give a pseudo BNS again before moving to a non-advantageous section. , again given a pseudo BNS.

Also, in the withdrawal zone, if a predetermined condition is met, the game moves to the ending. There are two types of predetermined conditions: (i) the number of continuous games in the advantageous section exceeds 1400 games, and (ii) the count value of the increased medal number counter B654b exceeds 2000. In the ending, the correct pushing order is always reported when winning the pushing order AT combination (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24"). Also, the ending continues until the conditions for ending the advantageous interval (increase medal number counter A654a > 2400 or the count value of the advantageous interval game number counter 653 > 1500) are met.

When the pseudo BNS pullback fails in the pullback zone, or the ending ends, the advantageous section ends and shifts to the nonadvantageous section.

(1-3) Outline of Game Next, an outline of the game executed in the slot machine 1 will be described.

The slot machine 1 is configured so that one game (game) is performed by inserting three medals, and three (or two) medals are inserted by the insertion sensor 53, the bet switch 15, or the maximum bet switch 17. When the insertion into the slot machine 1 is detected, the winning line (middle line) of the display window 11 becomes effective. When the start switch 19 is operated here, one of the preset combination lottery results is selected by the lottery processing by the combination lottery means 103 by lottery processing using random numbers. Further, when all the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q start to rotate, the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q displayed on the display window 11 are determined. It is started based on the rotation angles of 13R and 13Q.

After that, the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q are accelerated, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q becomes valid, and the operation of all the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q. becomes effective, the first reel 13L is stopped when the operation of the first stop switch 21L is detected, and the second reel 13M is stopped when the operation of the second stop switch 21M is detected, and the third stop When the operation of the switch 21R is detected, the third reel 13R is stopped. Thus, by operating the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q, the rotation of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q corresponding to the respective stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q is stopped. .

When all of the first to fourth stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and 21Q are operated, rotation of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q is stopped. At this time, when it stops at a predetermined position on the pay line (middle line) of the display window 11 where the predetermined symbols are activated, that is, the symbols on the respective reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are related to winning a winning combination. When the combination of symbols is displayed on the display window 11, a prize is won, and the number of medals corresponding to the winning mode is credited or paid out from the medal payout port 39. - 特許庁A predetermined benefit (privilege) may be given to the player instead of paying out the medals or in addition to the paying out of the medals. As the predetermined profit, for example, a transition to a bonus game state (RBB) due to winning of a bonus combination described later, or the same number of bets as in the winning game without inserting new medals due to winning of a replay combination described later. The number of bets automatically set for the next game is exemplified.

As shown in FIG. 7, as the types of wins, bonus wins and general wins (replay wins, small wins) are set in advance. The bonus combination is a combination that transitions to the bonus game state. A replay combination (hereinafter also referred to as replay) is a combination that, when winning, allows the player to play the next game with the same number of bets as in the winning game without inserting new medals. A small winning combination is a winning combination in which a predetermined payout (payout amount) is obtained.

·Bonus combination A plurality of bonus combinations of "RBB1", "RB", and "SB1" to "SB54" are set. Here, when the symbol combination (O1-O1-O1-O1) related to "RBB1" stops on the winning line, a prize is won, and the game state shifts to the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)). In this embodiment, no payout is given even if each bonus combination "RBB1" is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

In addition, when the symbol combination (O2-O2-R7-R7) related to "RB" stops on the winning line in the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) or the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), it becomes a prize, and the game is played. The state transitions to a bonus special state (RBB(SFT)). In this embodiment, no payout is given even if the bonus combination "RB" is won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

In addition, when the symbol combination (see FIG. 7) corresponding to any one of "SB1" to "SB54" in the initial RT (RT0) or normal RT (RT1) stops on the winning line, a prize is won, and the game state becomes a single bonus state. Move to (RT0(SB), RT1(SB)). In this embodiment, no payout is given even if the bonus combinations "SB1" to "SB54" are won, but a predetermined number of payouts may be awarded.

Re-play combination A plurality of types of re-play combinations are set, including 'RP1' to 'RP16', 'CRP1' to 'CRP88', and 'SRP1' to 'SRP18'. When these winning symbol combinations stop on the winning line, the next game can be played under the same conditions (number of bets) as the winning game without inserting medals.

・Minor Win A plurality of types of "PZ1" to "PZ391" are set for the small win. Here, "PZ1" to "PZ98" are common roles to be won when the pushing order is correct when winning the pushing order AT role (winning hand group "ATA1 to ATA24", "ATB1 to ATB24": see FIG. 9). It is set as a winning combination when Bell (winning combination group "CBE") is won, and a winning combination when all small combinations (winning combination group "ALL1") are won. If the combination of symbols related to the winning of these hands stops on the winning line, a payout of 12 coins (bet 3 coins) is obtained.

"PZ99" to "PZ391" are wins that can be won when the pushing order is incorrect when winning the pushing order AT role (winning hand group "ATA1 to ATA24" "ATB1 to ATB24": see FIG. 9), and It is set as a winning combination when winning all 1-card combinations (winning combination group "ALL2"). When the symbol combination associated with the winning of these hands stops on the winning line, a payout of 1 coin (3 bets) is obtained.

(2) Setting control means 101
The setting control means 101 in FIG. 4 sets one set value from a plurality of set values (setting 1 to setting 6) having different ball payout rates (payout rates). This set value is for selecting the combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selection means 102, which will be described later. attached. The setting control means 101 determines the ON/OFF state of the change process start switch 56 when the power is turned on, and when the power is turned on with the change process start switch 56 in the ON state, a predetermined setting change process is started. . The payout rate can be calculated by (total number of coins paid out/total number of coins inserted)×100[%].

Here, the winning probability in the lottery in the general game is set in a plurality of stages distinguished by a plurality of types of set values (here, 6 types). A table 671 (general game lottery table) is associated. Then, when the setting change process is started, the administrator of the pachinko hall where the slot machine 1 is installed can change the setting value.

(3) Table selection means 102
The table selection means 102 in FIG. 4 includes the types of games (RT0, RT1, RBB, etc.) controlled by the game control means 100 in the main control board 63, the setting values set by the setting control means 101 (setting 1 to setting 6 ), one lottery table is selected from a plurality of combination lottery tables 671 shown in FIG. That is, for example, in the general game, the table selection means 102 selects the combination lottery table 671 (general game lottery table) as the combination lottery table according to the set value of the winning probability (setting 1 to setting 6).

(4) Role lottery means 103
The winning combination lottery means 103 in FIG. 4 selects a plurality of winning combinations (winning combination group: 8 to 10), a lottery is performed to determine which of the winning combinations is won by a lottery value generated based on the start of the game. The winning lottery means 103 includes lottery value generation means 103a and lottery value determination determination means 103b.

(4-1) Lottery value generating means 103a
The lottery value generation means 103a has a random number generation means composed of an oscillation circuit and a counter circuit that counts the clock signal generated by the oscillation circuit. By extracting the generated random number for the lottery at the timing when the start switch 19 is operated, the lottery value used for the role lottery or the like is generated. Since the random number generating means is composed of a counter circuit or the like, strictly speaking, the numerical values generated by the random number generating means are not random numbers. However, since the timing at which the start switch 19 is operated is considered to be random, the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a can be substantially treated as a random number. The lottery value generating means 103a may generate a lottery value from a random number generated by a random number generator, or may generate a lottery value from a software random number. Also, the lottery value generation means 103a may generate a lottery value by performing a predetermined calculation on the extracted random number value or the generated random number value.

(4-2) Lottery Value Judgment Determination Means 103b
The lottery value determination determining means 103b determines whether or not any of a plurality of winning combinations (winning combination groups) has been won by determining the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a.

Specifically, in the combination lottery table 671, for each lottery value within the range generated by the random number generation means, which of the plurality of winning combination groups shown in FIGS. A correspondence relationship between a lottery value for determining whether or not and a winning combination group is set in advance. The lottery value judgment determining means 103b refers to the winning combination lottery table 671 selected by the table selecting means 102, and determines which winning combination group the lottery value generated by the lottery value generating means 103a is set for winning or losing. , it is determined which one of a plurality of winning combination groups has been won.

In addition, in the combination lottery table 671, some lottery values are set so that a plurality of combinations can be won in duplicate. , that is, as the winning combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, winning combination groups shown in FIGS. 8 to 10 are formed. Among the winning hand groups shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, for those composed of a plurality of hands, if the winning hand is internally won, the symbol combinations for all the hands that make up the winning hand group will be aligned on the winning line. is allowed.

In addition, the lottery value determination determining means 103b stores, as the role lottery result, information that can specify whether or not the bonus combination is won in the first data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651, and the general combination is won. Information that can specify whether or not the winning combination is stored in the second data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 .

For example, as shown in FIGS. 8 to 10, each bonus combination is assigned a unique hexadecimal superior combination number, and each general combination (replay combination, minor combination) is assigned a unique hexadecimal lower combination number. A role number is assigned. Then, the lottery value judgment determining means 103b stores the winning combination numbers assigned to the winning combinations (including the case of losing) constituting the winning combination group, which is the combination lottery result, in the corresponding data area of the winning combination result storage area 651. Remember.

That is, when the winning combination lottery result of the winning combination lottery means 103 is one of the winning combination groups including the bonus combination shown in FIG. Any one of “$01” to “$38” is stored in the 1-byte first data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 . When the bonus combination is lost (not won), the lottery value determination means 103b stores the high-ranking combination number "$00" assigned to the loss in the data area. In addition, when winning the winning hand groups "RBB1" and "RB", after storing "$01" to "$02" as the upper hand number, this value is maintained until the bonus hand is won. It is configured to carry over the bonus role.

Further, when the winning combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103 is any of the winning combination groups including the general combination (replay combination, small combination) shown in FIGS. , one of the subordinate combination numbers “$01” to “$37” assigned to the winning general combination is stored in the 1-byte second data area of the combination lottery result storage area 651 . When the general combination is lost (not won), the lottery value determination means 103b stores the low-order combination number "$00" assigned to the loss in the data area.

(5) Reel detection means 104
The reel detection means 104 shown in FIG. 4 receives detection signals from the first to fourth position sensors 55L, 55M, 55R, and 55Q and reel motors 14L, 14M for driving the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q. , 14R and 14Q, the rotational positions of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are detected. In this case, the reel detection means 104 is positioned at a predetermined reference position (for example, the middle of the display window 11 in this embodiment) while the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q are rotating and when the rotation is stopped. Each frame number corresponding to the pattern is detected.

(6) Stop control means 105
The stop control means 105 controls the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q using the stop table 672 based on the mode of operation of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and 21Q by the player and the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103. stop control. The stop control means 105 basically controls all of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q in order to win a winning combination belonging to the winning combination group determined by the winning combination lottery means 103 ( (see FIG. 7) is stopped at the winning line. It should be noted that each reel 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q has a permissible number of sliding frames (range of drawable frames: usually, maximum 4 frames), so if the operation timing does not match, the winning combination will be on the winning line. In some cases, such symbols cannot be arranged, and in such a case, a dropout (non-winning) occurs. In the following, the structure of the winning combination group and the stop control of each of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q at the time of winning will be described.

(Bonus role)
When any one of the winning hand groups "RBB1", "RB", "SB1" to "SB54" is won, the stop control means 105 causes the symbol combination for each winning to stop on the winning line (middle line). , the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are controlled to stop. However, in these winning combination groups, the winning symbols are arranged at positions that cannot be pulled into the winning line depending on the operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. In spite of this, there is a chance that the player will not be able to win the prize.

(Replay role)
The winning combination group “RPA” is composed of “RP1” to “RP16”. In this case, any one of "RP1" to "RP16" can be won regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q (no loss occurs). Therefore, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so as to win a winnable combination according to the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. In the following, "RP1" to "RP16" may be collectively referred to as "normal replies".

The winning hand group "RPB" is composed of "normal reply" and "CRP1". In this case, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so that the "normal RP" wins preferentially. As described above, since "Normal Rep" never fails, one of "RP1" to "RP16" always wins according to the pressing order and operation timing of each stop switch 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q. Note that "CRP1" is provided as a combination that does not win a prize, although it is a constituent combination of the winning combination group.

The winning combination group “CRP” is composed of “CRP1” to “CRP88”. In this case, any one of "CRP1" to "CRP88" can be won regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q (no failure occurs). Therefore, the stop control means 105 performs reel control so as to win a winnable combination according to the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. In the following, "CRP1" to "CRP88" may be collectively referred to as "chanlip".

The winning combination group “SRP” is composed of “normal RP” and “SRP1” to “SRP18”. In this case, the stop control means 105, in the case of reverse pressing (fourth reel 13Q→third reel 13R→second reel 13M→first reel 13L), preferentially wins "SRP1" to "SRP18". In the case of other pressing orders, reel control is performed so that "normal RP" wins preferentially. "SRP1" to "SRP18" are arranged with winning symbols at positions where any one of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q can be operated at any operation timing. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the button is reversely pressed, one of "SRP1" to "SRP18" is always won according to the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. The winning symbol of "SRP9" is a symbol combination in which the symbol "R7" is aligned on the lower line (lower line of each of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q). Also, the winning symbol of "SRP2" is a symbol combination in which the symbol "W7" is aligned on the lower line (lower line of each of the first to fourth reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q). Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, if the symbol "R7" is pressed in reverse and the symbol "R7" is pressed, the symbol "R7" is aligned on the lower line, and if the symbol "W7" is pressed, the symbol "W7" is displayed in the lower row. line up. In addition, as described above, since the "normal RP" will not be missed, if the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q are operated in a pressing order other than reverse pressing when the winning combination group is won, the operation timing You will always win one of “RP1” to “RP16” depending on the

(Push order AT role: "ATA1" to "ATA24")
The winning hand group "ATA1" consists of "PZ1", "PZ99" to "PZ102" (1-card hand for PLC), and "PZ176" to "PZ193" (1st stop incorrect 1-card hand 1A). . In this case, the stop control means 105 performs different reel control according to the game state.

For example, when the gaming state is initial RT (RT0) or normal RT (RT1), winning group "ATA1" is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, and the third stop. In the case where the reel is the third reel 13R and the fourth reel 13Q is the fourth reel 13Q, the stop control means 105 selects "PZ1" (which is the combination with the highest payout (large number of payouts) among the component combinations). The number of payouts: 12 (see FIG. 7)) is preferentially won, the reels are controlled to stop. In "PZ1", the winning symbols are arranged in a range that can be drawn into the winning line regardless of the timing when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q are operated. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, the third stop reel is the third reel 13R, and the fourth stop reel is the fourth reel. If the pushing order is 13Q, "PZ1" will always win.

On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the first reel 13L and the second stop reel is other than the second reel 13M, the stop control means 105 gives priority to the next winning of the "PLC 1-card combination". As a role, stop control of the reel is performed. "PLC 1-card combination" is capable of attracting any of the winning symbols of the combination to which the stop switches 21M, 21R, and 21Q belong regardless of the operation timing of the stop switches 21M, 21R, and 21Q on the second stop reel to the fourth stop reel. It's becoming Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, but the second stop reel is other than the second reel 13M. Depending on the operation timing, one of the combinations belonging to the "PLC 1-card combination" is guaranteed to win (always wins a 1-card combination).

In addition, when the pressing order is such that the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels with the "first stop incorrect 1-card combination 1A" as the priority winning combination. In this case, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, one of the winning combinations belonging to the ``first stop incorrect answer 1-card role 1A'' or the ``first stop incorrect answer 1-card role'' 1A” and other constituent roles of the winning combination group “ATA1” may not be won (dropout occurs). At this time, the probability of winning one of the winning combinations belonging to the "1st stop incorrect answer 1-card combination 1A" and the probability of failing are both 1/2.

In other words, in the winning hand group "ATA1", the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, and the third stop reel is set when the gaming state is the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1). is the 3rd reel 13R and the 4th stop reel is the 4th reel 13Q. is pressed in order. There are 24 possible pressing orders for the first to fourth stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, one of which is the correct pressing order (24 options). Also, if the first stop reel is the correct answer (the first stop reel is the first reel 13L), but the second and subsequent stops are incorrect, the payout number is one. ” will definitely win. In addition, when the first stop reel is in the incorrect pushing order, there are cases where the payout number is 1 coin, ie, "first stop incorrect answer 1-card combination 1A", and there are cases where the coin is lost.

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATA1". That is, when the gaming state is the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1) and one of the winning hand groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is won, if the correct answer is given in the order of pressing the 24 options, the maximum medal payout is made. (12 cards) will be awarded. Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is correct, but the pressing order of the second and subsequent reels is incorrect, the winning combination with the number of payouts of 1 is always won. Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is incorrect, there is a probability of 1/2 that the number of payouts will be 1, and there will be a failure with a probability of 1/2. Here, as shown in FIG. 11, the winning hand groups "ATA1" to "ATA24" are set in advance in the order of pressing the correct answers, and the above-described order of pressing the correct answers is set for each type of winning hand group. It means the pressing order of the correct answer given. In FIG. 11, L corresponds to the first reel 13L, C to the second reel 13M, R to the third reel 13R, and Q to the fourth reel 13Q. Therefore, for example, the pushing order LCRQ means that the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, the third stop reel is the third reel 13R, and the fourth stop reel is the fourth reel 13Q. The order of pressing will be different.

In addition, when the game state is inside the bonus (RBBF), the winning hand group "ATA1" is won, and the first stop reel is the first reel 13L (the first stop reel is the correct answer), the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "PZ1" as the priority winning combination. As described above, since "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout, the winning combination group "ATA1" is won during the bonus (RBBF), and the first stop reel is the first reel 13L. If the stop reel is the correct answer), the winning combination "PZ1" that provides the maximum payout is sure to win. If the pressing order of the first stop reel is correct, the maximum payout can be obtained regardless of the subsequent pressing order. 4 choices).

On the other hand, when the first stop reel is an incorrect answer (when the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels with the "PLC 1-card combination" as the priority winning combination. . As described above, since the "PLC 1-card hand" does not fail, the winning hand group "ATA1" is won when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF), and the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L. (the first stop reel is an incorrect answer), one of the combinations belonging to the "PLC one-piece combination" will always be won according to the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. none).

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATA1". That is, when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF) and one of the winning hand groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is won, if the correct answer is given in the pressing order of the 4 options, the maximum medal payout (12) will be awarded. Winning the composition role that can be obtained. On the other hand, if the pushing order of the first stop reel is incorrect, the winning combination with the number of payouts of 1 is guaranteed. At this time, the first stop reel, which is the pressing order of the correct answer for each of the winning combination groups "ATA1" to "ATA24", is the same as the first stop reel shown in FIG. , the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the first reel 13L is the correct pressing order.

When the gaming state is the bonus normal state (RBB (NOM)) or the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), the winning combination group "ATA1" is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, and the second stop reel is the second. In the case of the pressing order (correct pressing order) in which the reel 13M, the third stop reel is the third reel 13R, and the fourth stop reel is the fourth reel 13Q, the stop control means 105 determines that the payout is the highest ( The reels are stopped and controlled so that the winning combination "PZ1" (the number of payouts: 12 (see FIG. 7)), which is a combination with a large number of payouts, is preferentially won. As described above, since "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout, if the game state is the normal bonus state (RBB (NOM)) or the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), the winning hand group "ATA1" is won. , "PZ1" always wins in the case of the pressing order of the correct answer. In this case, the order of pressing the correct answer is 24 choices.

On the other hand, when the 24-choice pressing order is incorrect, the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with the "PLC 1-card combination" as the priority winning combination. As described above, since the "PLC one-card hand" does not fail to win, the winning hand group "ATA1" is won when the game state is the bonus normal state (RBB (NOM)) or the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)). However, in the case of a pressing order in which the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L (the first stop reel is an incorrect answer), "1 piece role for PLC Always win a prize in one of the roles belonging to ” (no dropouts).

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATA1". That is, when the gaming state is the normal bonus state (RBB (NOM)) or the shift carry-over state (RBB (SFTF)) and one of the winning hand groups "ATA2" to "ATA24" is won, the correct answer is pressed in the 24 options. In the case of the order, the winning combination will be awarded to the player who can get the maximum medal payout (12 medals). On the other hand, if the pressing order is incorrect in the 24-choice selection, the prize will always be awarded to the combination with the number of payouts of 1. The pressing order of the correct answers for the winning combination groups "ATA1" to "ATA24" at this time is the same as the pressing order shown in FIG.

(Push order AT role: "ATB1" to "ATB24")
The winning hand group "ATB1" is composed of "PZ1", "PZ99" to "PZ102" (1-card hand for PLC), and "PZ194" to "PZ211" (1st stop incorrect 1-card hand 1B). . In this case, the stop control means 105 performs different reel control according to the game state.

For example, when the gaming state is initial RT (RT0) or normal RT (RT1), winning group "ATB1" is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, and the third stop. When the reel is the third reel 13R and the fourth stop reel is the fourth reel 13Q (the correct pressing order: see FIG. 11), the stop control means 105 gives the highest payout among the constituent hands (the payout number The reel stop control is performed so that the winning combination "PZ1" (the number of payouts: 12 (see FIG. 7)) is preferentially won. As described above, since "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout, if the game state is the initial RT (RT0) or normal RT (RT1) and the winning combination group "ATB1" is won, and the correct order is pressed, , you must win "PZ1".

On the other hand, when the first stop reel is the first reel 13L and the second stop reel is a push order other than the second reel 13M (incorrect push order), the stop control means 105 determines the "PLC The stop control of the reels is performed with the "1-piece combination" as the next priority winning combination. As described above, the "PLC 1-card combination" is a combination that does not cause a loss, so when the winning combination group is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, but the second stop reel is the second reel. In the case of a pressing order other than 13M, one of the combinations belonging to the "PLC 1-card combination" is always won according to the operation timing of the remaining stop switches 21M, 21R, and 21Q (always wins 1-card combination). .

In addition, in the case of the pressing order in which the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels with the "first stop incorrect answer 1 combination 1B" as the priority winning combination. In this case, depending on the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, one of the winning combinations belonging to the "1st stop incorrect answer 1-card role 1B" or the "1st stop incorrect-answer 1-card bonus" 1B” and other constituent roles of the winning combination group “ATB1” may not be won (dropout occurs). At this time, the probability of winning one of the winning combinations belonging to the "first stop incorrect one winning combination 1B" and the probability of failing are 1/2.

In other words, the winning hand group "ATB1" has the largest number of payouts among the constituent hands only when the pressing order is correct in the 24-choice when the game state is the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1). ("PZ1") will win a prize. Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is correct (the first stop reel is the first reel 13L), but the pressing order after the second stop is incorrect, the payout number is 1. I will definitely win a prize for one role. In addition, when the first stop reel is in the incorrect pushing order, there are cases where the payout number is 1 coin, ie, "first stop incorrect answer 1-card combination 1A", and there are cases where the coin is lost.

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATB1". That is, when the gaming state is the initial RT (RT0) or normal RT (RT1) and one of the winning hand groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is won, if the pressing order is correct in the 24 options, the maximum medal is awarded. A prize is awarded to a player who can obtain a payout (12 coins). Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is correct, but the pressing order of the second and subsequent reels is incorrect, the winning combination with the number of payouts of 1 is always won. Also, if the pressing order of the first stop reel is incorrect, there is a probability of 1/2 that the number of payouts will be 1, and there will be a failure with a probability of 1/2. Here, FIG. 11 shows the pressing order of correct answers set for "ATB1" to "ATB24" respectively.

In addition, when the game state is inside the bonus (RBBF), the winning hand group "ATB1" is won, and the first stop reel is the first reel 13L (the first stop reel is the correct answer), the stop control means 105 performs reel stop control with "PZ1" as the priority winning combination. As described above, "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout, so the winning combination group "ATB1" is won during the bonus (RBBF), and the first stop reel is the first reel 13L. If the stop reel is the correct answer), the winning combination "PZ1" that provides the maximum payout is sure to win. If the pressing order of the first stop reel is correct, the maximum payout can be obtained regardless of the subsequent pressing order, so there are four correct pressing orders.

On the other hand, when the first stop reel is an incorrect answer (when the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L), the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels with the "PLC 1-card combination" as the priority winning combination. . As described above, since the "PLC 1-card hand" does not fail, the winning hand group "ATB1" is won when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF), and the first stop reel is other than the first reel 13L. (the first stop reel is an incorrect answer), one of the combinations belonging to the "PLC one-piece combination" will always be won according to the operation timing of each of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. none).

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATB1". That is, when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF) and one of the winning hand groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is won, if the correct answer is given in the pressing order of the 4 options, the maximum medal payout (12) will be awarded. Winning the composition role that can be obtained. On the other hand, if the pushing order of the first stop reel is incorrect, the winning combination with the number of payouts of 1 is guaranteed. At this time, the first stop reel, which is the pressing order of the correct answer for each of the winning combination groups "ATB1" to "ATB24", is the same as the first stop reel shown in FIG. , the pressing order in which the first stop reel is the first reel 13L is the correct pressing order.

In addition, when the game state is the normal bonus state (RBB (NOM)) and the winning combination group "ATB1" is won, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L and the second stop reel is the second reel 13M in the pressing order. , the stop control means 105 stops the reels so that "PZ1" (the number of payouts: 12 (see FIG. 7)), which is the combination with the highest payout (large number of payouts) among the constituent hands, wins preferentially. control. As described above, since "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout, if the game state is the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) and the winning combination group "ATB1" is won, and the correct order is pressed, the Win a prize in "PZ1". In this case, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, and the third and fourth stop reels are irrelevant.

On the other hand, if the first stop reel is incorrect (if the first stop reel is not the first reel 13L), or if the first stop reel is correct but the second stop reel is incorrect (the first stop reel is In the case where the first reel 13L and the second stop reel is other than the second reel 13M), the stop control means 105 controls the stop of the reels with the "PLC single hand" as the priority winning hand. As described above, since the "PLC 1-card role" does not cause a dropout, if the game state is inside the bonus (RBBF) and the winning group "ATB1" is won, and the pressing order is incorrect, each stop switch One of the combinations belonging to the "PLC one-card combination" is always won according to the operation timings of 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q.

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATB1". That is, when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF) and one of the winning hand groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is won, if the correct answer is given in the pressing order of the 12 options, the maximum medal payout (12) will be awarded. Winning the composition role that can be obtained. On the other hand, if the pressing order is incorrect, the winning combination with the number of payouts of 1 is guaranteed. At this time, the first stop reel and the second stop reel, which are the pressing order of the correct answer for each of the winning combination groups "ATB1" to "ATB24", are the same as the first stop reel and the second stop reel shown in FIG. For example, in the case of "ATA2", the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, the second stop reel is the second reel 13M, and the third and fourth stop reels are irrelevant. in order.

Further, when the game state is the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) and the winning combination group "ATB1" is won, the stop control means 105 sets the maximum medal regardless of the pressing order of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and 21Q. The stop control of the reels is performed with "PZ1", which is a component combination that can be paid out, as a priority winning combination. As described above, "PZ1" is a combination that does not cause a dropout. Therefore, when the game state is the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) and the winning combination group "ATB1" is won, the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, "PZ1" always wins regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of 21Q.

It should be noted that the reel stop control of the winning combination groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is the same as that of the winning combination group "ATB1". That is, when the game state is the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) and one of the winning combination groups "ATB2" to "ATB24" is won, the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and 21Q Irrespective of the number of players, the player with the maximum payout of medals (12) will always win.

(Other roles)
The winning hand group “CBE” is composed of “PZ17” to “PZ82”. In this case, regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, it is possible to win any of the constituent roles. Therefore, when the winning combination group is won, one of "PZ17" to "PZ82" is always won according to the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q (no loss).

The winning combination group “ALL1” is composed of all small winning combinations (“PZ1” to “PZ391”). In this case, regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, it is possible to win any of the constituent roles. In this case, the stop control means 105 performs stop control of the reels with "PZ1" to "PZ98", which can be paid out 12 medals, as priority winning combinations. "PZ1" to "PZ98" will not be missed, so if you win the winning combination group, you will be able to select "PZ1" to "PZ98" according to the order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. Be sure to win one (no dropouts). Note that the winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the single bonus state (RT1 (SB), RT0 (SB)) and bonus special state (RBB (SFT)).

The winning hand group “ALL2” is composed of all single handed hands (“PZ99” to “PZ391”). In this case, regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, it is possible to win any of the constituent roles. "PZ99" to "PZ391" will not be missed, so if you win the winning combination group, you will be able to select "PZ99" to "PZ391" according to the order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q. Be sure to win one (no dropouts). Note that the winning combination group is subject to the combination lottery only in the single bonus state (RT1 (SB), RT0 (SB)) and bonus special state (RBB (SFT)).

(7) Section transition control means 106
Section transition control means 106, when winning the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1 ($05)" to "ATA24 ($1C)", "ATB1 ($1D)" to "ATB24 ($34)") It controls transition between a non-advantageous interval in which notification of the pressing order of the correct answer is not allowed and an advantageous interval in which notification of the pressing order of the correct answer is allowed. and an increased number counting means 106b. Advantageous intervals and non-advantageous intervals are set for each gaming state (RT0, RT1, RBBF, RT0 (SB), RT1 (SB), RBB).

Specifically, in this embodiment, the section transition control means 106 is a non-advantageous section, and in a game state other than the inside of the bonus (RBBF) and the bonus special state (RBB (SFT)), "RPB", " When winning a winning group other than "ALL1" and "ALL2", the game is always shifted to an advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section flag set in the flag storage area 652 to ON. In addition, even if the player is in another game state or wins the winning combination groups "RPB", "ALL1", and "ALL2", the section transition control means 106 does not transition to the advantageous section.

The transition condition from the non-advantageous section to the advantageous section can be changed as appropriate. For example, in this embodiment, if a winning hand group other than "RPB", "ALL1", and "ALL2" is won in a gaming state other than bonus internal (RBBF) and bonus special state (RBB (SFT)), Although it is arranged to move to the advantageous section without omission, it is also possible to perform a lottery for transition when these combinations (winning combination group) are won, and to move to the advantageous section only when the lottery is won. Also, the type of the winning hand group to be shifted to the advantageous section may be changed. Also, the type of game state that is the condition for shifting to the advantageous section may be changed.

In addition, the section transition control means 106 (i) when the withdrawal of the pseudo BNS fails in the withdrawal zone described later (ii) when the duration of the advantageous section exceeds the upper limit (for example, 1500 games), (iii) advantageous In cases (i) to (iii), when the number of increased medals in a section exceeds a specified value (for example, 2400), the advantageous section is shifted to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the section transition control means 106 sets the advantageous section lamp 47 to OFF.

a) Advantageous section continuous game count means 106a
The advantageous interval continuous game number counting means 106a counts the number of continuous games in the advantageous interval, and counts the number of games from when the advantageous interval flag is set to ON until the flag is set to OFF. Specifically, the advantageous interval continuous game count means 106a adds +1 to the count value of the advantageous interval game number counter 653 set in the RAM 65 each time one game is played after the advantageous interval flag is set to ON. . The advantageous interval continuous game number counting means 106a clears the count value of the advantageous interval game number counter 653 to 0 when the advantageous interval flag is set from ON to OFF.

b) Increased number counting means 106b
The increased number counting means 106b counts the increased number of medals possessed by the player, and manages two counters (increased medal number counter A654a and increased medal number counter B654b) with different counting conditions. The increased number counting means 106b is a game (non-AT game) in which the correct pushing order is not notified when the pushing order AT combination (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won, or If a combination other than the AT combination of pushing order is won and medals are paid out, the number of actually paid out medals is added to the increased medal number counter A654a set in the RAM65. At this time, the increased medal count means 106b also adds the same number of medals added to the increased medal counter A654a to the increased medal counter B654b set in the RAM65.

In addition, in a game (AT game) in which the correct pushing order is notified when the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won, the increased number counting means 106b , The number of medals actually paid out is added to the increased medal number counter A654a. If 21R and 21Q were operated in the correct pressing order, the number of coins that would have been paid out is added. Therefore, for example, in a game in which the AT role is won and the correct push order is notified, if the user erroneously operates in the wrong push order and fails to win, the increased medal number counter will be displayed in the game. "0" is added to A654a, but "12" is added to the increased medal number counter B654b.

Further, when medals are inserted, the increased medal count means 106b subtracts the counted values of the increased medal number counter A654a and the increased medal number counter B654b by the number of medals inserted. The subtraction of the count value is performed in each game regardless of the type of AT game/non-AT game and winning combination group. If the result is negative, the count value of 0 is maintained.

Regarding the condition (iii) regarding whether or not to shift from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section by the section transition control means 106, it is determined based on the count value of the increased medal number counter A654a. Further, when the count value of the increased medal number counter A654a reaches the upper limit value (2400) and the advantageous section flag is set from ON to OFF, the increased medal number counter A654a and the increased medal count means 106b The count value of each number counter B 654b is cleared to zero.

(8) Pseudo BNS lottery means 107
In this embodiment, a pseudo bonus (pseudo BNS) is set as an advantageous state for the player. During the pseudo BNS, when winning the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the correct push order is the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27. The notified AT game is executed. Therefore, when winning the push order AT combination during the pseudo BNS, by operating the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R and 21Q according to the notification of the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27, the maximum payout of medals can be achieved. It is possible to win prizes for the obtained constituent roles. The AT game based on the pseudo BNS is executed in the game state initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), and shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)). That is, in this embodiment, the pseudo BNS may be performed even when the gaming state is in the bonus gaming state (RBB). A pseudo BNS lottery means 107 decides by lottery whether or not to provide a game period (pseudo BNS) in which the correct pushing order is notified when the pushing order AT combination is won until a predetermined end condition is satisfied. .

Here, the probability of winning a small combination or a replay combination in each game state will be described with reference to FIG. In this embodiment, the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), internal bonus (RBBF), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), and shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are controlled by the setting control means 101. If the setting values set by the above are the same, the lottery values of the winning hand groups (“ATA1” to “ATA24”, “ATB1” to “ATB24”, “CBE”) composed of small hands are almost the same. is set. That is, in these gaming states, the winning probability of winning combination groups (“ATA1” to “ATA24”, “ATB1” to “ATB24”, and “CBE”) composed of small winnings is substantially the same.

Further, as shown in FIG. 5, the sum of the winning probability of winning hand groups (“RPA”, “RPB”, “CRP”, and “SRP”) composed of replaying hands (total replay probability) is the initial RT (RT0 ) and inside the bonus (RBBF) are set high (replay probability: high). On the other hand, the total replay probability of the bonus normal state (RBB (NOM)) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), which are part of the bonus gaming state (RBB), is the initial RT (RT0) or It is set lower than the inside bonus (RBBF) (replay probability: low). Furthermore, the total replay probability of the normal RT (RT1) is the initial RT (RT0) (or inside the bonus (RBBF)), the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) (or the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF) )) is set between (replay probability: normal).

However, in this embodiment, when the AT game is not performed (non-AT state), not only the initial RT (RT0), the normal RT (RT1), and the inside of the bonus (RBBF), which are the general game state, but also the bonus game Even in the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) which are part of the state (RBB), each lottery value of a small combination and a replay combination so that the payout rate is less than 100% is set. Here, the payout rate is calculated by (total payout number/total input number)×100[%]. In other words, initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), inside bonus (RBBF), bonus normal state (RBB (NOM)), shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are all owned medals in non-AT state is designed to reduce

On the other hand, when an AT game is played (AT state), the maximum payout of medals can be obtained when the winning order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won. , the expected value of the payout rate is 100 for all of the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus internal (RBBF), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) It is designed to exceed %. In other words, the initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), inside the bonus (RBBF), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are all in the AT state. Designed as an increasing condition.

Also, when comparing the normal RT (RT1) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), if we look only at the probability of winning a small combination or a replay combination, in the non-AT state, the total replay probability is high. , normal RT (RT1) has a higher payout rate. However, in this embodiment, as shown in FIG. 12, the number of pushing order selections at the time of winning the pushing order AT combination (winning combination group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is different from the game state. Varies by type. According to FIG. 12, in the case of normal RT (RT1), in a non-AT state where the correct pushing order is not notified, the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") The probability of obtaining the highest payout of medals when winning is 1/24. On the other hand, in the case of the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), when winning the push-order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24") in the non-AT state, the probability of obtaining the highest medal payout is normal. As in the case of RT (RT1), each is 1/24, but when winning the winning AT combination (winning group "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the highest medal payout is guaranteed. As a result, in this embodiment, in the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), the payout rate in the non-AT state is lower than the normal RT (RT1), although the total replay probability is lower than the normal RT (RT1). is also higher. That is, in the non-AT state, the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) is more advantageous than the normal RT (RT1).

In addition, in the AT state in which the correct pushing order is notified when winning the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") such as during pseudo BNS, normal RT When (RT1) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are compared, the payout rate of the normal RT (RT1) is higher than that of the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) due to the higher total replay probability. is high and advantageous. This is because, even if the number of pressing order selections at the time of winning differs depending on the type of game state, the payout of the most medals can always be obtained by following the notification of the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27 in the AT state. .

On the other hand, the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) indicates that the number of pushing order selections when winning the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24") is normal RT (RT1) and shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), but the number of pushing order choices when winning the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATB1" to "ATB24") is more advantageous than normal RT (RT1) and shift carryover state Since the 12 options are more disadvantageous than (RBB (SFTF)), the payout rate in the non-AT state is higher than normal RT (RT1) and lower than the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)). Also, the payout rate in the AT state is lower than the normal RT (RT1) because the total replay probability is lower than the normal RT (RT1), and is equivalent to the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)).

In addition, in the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), for the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24"), the maximum medal payout is always obtained, or the number of push order selections is changed. Even if the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) of the payout rate in the non-AT state is further advantageous by making the number of push order choices more advantageous than the normal RT (RT1), such as 12 choices or 4 choices. good.

The pseudo-BNS lottery means 107 performs a lottery (pseudo-BNS grant lottery) to determine whether or not to award the pseudo-BNS based on the winning combination in the advantageous section (normal) or the advantageous section (high probability). A lottery table used for the lottery is provided for each winning combination (winning combination group). Furthermore, the lottery table used in the advantageous section (high probability) is more likely to be given a pseudo BNS than the lottery table used in the advantageous section (normal).

In addition, the pseudo BNS lottery means 107 also determines the type of pseudo BNS to be given (pseudo BNS (BB), pseudo BNS (RB)) when it is determined that the pseudo BNS provision lottery is won.

In addition, when the pseudo BNS provision lottery is won, the pseudo BNS may be transferred in the next game, or a certain preparatory period may be provided before the transfer.

(9) Withdrawal right grant lottery means 108
The pullback right granting lottery means 108 decides by lottery (pullback right granting lottery) whether or not to grant the pullback right to be consumed in the pullback zone, and the number of rights (the number of rights of the pullback right) when granted. is. In this embodiment, the pull-back right grant lottery means 108 performs a pull-back right grant lottery in the game shifted to the pseudo BNS (the first game of the pseudo BNS). Here, when it is decided to grant the withdrawal right, the number of the right is added to the withdrawal right number counter 655 . In addition, the withdrawal right grant lottery means 108 may perform the lottery when the pseudo BNS grant lottery is won.

In addition, the pullback right giving lottery means 108 performs a pullback right giving lottery using a lottery table provided for each type of winning combination (winning combination group) even during the pseudo BNS. Here, when it is decided to grant the withdrawal right, the number of the right is added to the withdrawal right number counter 655 .

(10) Pseudo BNS management means 109
The pseudo BNS management means 109 manages games on the pseudo BNS. The pseudo BNS management means 109 sets the flag during pseudo BNS (BB) to ON in the game started by the pseudo BNS (BB). When the pseudo BNS (BB) middle flag is set to ON, if you win the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the correct push order is be notified.

In addition, the pseudo BNS management means 109 adds the number of medals to the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 when medals are paid out while the flag during pseudo BNS (BB) is set to ON. Also, when medals are inserted, the count value of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 is subtracted by the number of inserted medals. Then, when the count value of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 exceeds 200 sheets, the flag during pseudo BNS (BB) is set to OFF (end of pseudo BNS (BB)). At this time, the pseudo BNS management means 109 clears the count value of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 to zero. However, the pseudo BNS is interrupted when the gaming state is the single bonus state (RT0 (SB), RT1 (SB)), the bonus inside (RBBF), or the bonus special state (RBB (SFT)). Therefore, in these gaming states, the AT game is not performed, and addition or subtraction of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 by the pseudo BNS management means 109 is not performed.

In addition, the pseudo BNS management means 109 sets the flag during pseudo BNS (RB) to ON in the game started by the pseudo BNS (RB). When the pseudo BNS (RB) middle flag is set to ON, if you win the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the correct push order is be notified.

In addition, the pseudo BNS management means 109 adds the number of medals to the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 when medals are paid out while the pseudo BNS (RB) in-progress flag is set to ON. Also, when medals are inserted, the count value of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 is subtracted by the number of inserted medals. Then, when the count value of the pseudo BNS difference sheet counter 656 exceeds 70 sheets, the flag during pseudo BNS (RB) is set to OFF (end of pseudo BNS (RB)). At this time, the pseudo BNS management means 109 clears the count value of the pseudo BNS difference number counter 656 to zero.

(11) pullback lottery means 110
When the pseudo BNS ends, the game moves to a pullback zone where a lottery (pullback lottery) is conducted to determine whether or not to give the pseudo BNS again. The pullback lottery means 110 performs a pullback lottery in each game of the pullback zone.

The pullback lottery means 110 performs a pullback lottery when the count value of the pullback right number counter 655 is not equal to 0 when the pseudo BNS ends. The lottery is performed using a pullback lottery table individually set for each winning combination. In addition, the pullback lottery means 110 subtracts -1 from the count value of the pullback right number counter 655 each time a pullback lottery is performed, and counts the consecutive failure number counter 657 when it is determined not to give the pseudo BNS in the pullback lottery. Add +1 to the value.

In addition, when the pull-back lottery means 110 decides to give the pseudo BNS in the pull-back lottery, it also decides the type of the pseudo BNS to give. Also, if the pullback lottery is won, the pullback zone is shifted to the pseudo BNS in the next game, for example. At this time, the count value of the pullback right number counter 655 is not cleared, and is taken over to the lottery in the pullback zone that shifts after the end of the pseudo BNS given again. Further, the pullback lottery means 110 clears the count value of the consecutive failure number counter 657 to 0 when it is determined to give the pseudo BNS in the pullback lottery.

Further, when the count value of the consecutive failure number counter 657 reaches a constant value (for example, 19), the pullback lottery means 110 forcibly provides pseudo BNS in the next pullback lottery. Therefore, the maximum number of continuous games in the withdrawal zone is 20 games, and after 20 games, the withdrawal of the pseudo BNS is confirmed.

When the withdrawal right number counter 655 reaches 0 (pullback failure) in the withdrawal zone, the section transition control means 106 shifts from the advantageous section to the non-advantageous section. At this time, the pullback lottery means 110 clears the count value of the consecutive failure number counter 657 to zero.

(12) Notification Mode Determining Means 111
The notification mode determination means 111 determines the notification mode of the pressing order to be notified by the notification indicator 60 . In this embodiment, 24 types, which are the maximum that can be taken by the first to fourth stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, are provided as the notification modes determined by the notification mode determination means 111. FIG.

The notification display 60 is composed of two 7-segment displays arranged side by side. Both 7-segment displays (SEG1, SEG2) are formed in a bar shape, and are combined with 7 segments A to G arranged in the shape of the figure "8" and a small round segment DP that serves as a decimal point. Each segment has a total of eight segments, each segment being composed of a light-emitting diode.

In this embodiment, the left 7-segment display SEG1 (hereinafter also referred to as Seg 1) mainly displays the types of stop switches 21L, 21M and 21R to be pressed, and the right 7-segment display SEG2 (hereinafter referred to as Seg 2) displays the type of notification mode. In the left segment 1, for example, segment A corresponds to the first stop switch 21L, segment B to the second stop switch 21M, segment C to the third stop switch 21R, and segment D to the fourth stop switch 21Q. . In Seg 1, the lighting position of the segment may change between the first stop to the fourth stop, whereas in Seg 2 there is no change between the first stop to the fourth stop.

For example, in the case of pressing order LCRQ (first stop: first reel 13L, second stop: second reel 13M, third stop: third reel 13R, fourth stop: fourth reel 13Q (see FIG. 11)), During the period from when the start switch 19 is operated and all the reels 13L, 13M, 13R, and 13Q start to rotate until the first stop, the segment A corresponding to the first reel 13L in the segment 1 lights up. After the first stop and before the second stop, the segment B corresponding to the second reel 13M lights up. Further, the segment C corresponding to the third reel 13R is illuminated after the second stop and before the third stop. Further, the segment D corresponding to the fourth reel 13Q is illuminated from after the third stop to before the fourth stop. During this time, in segment 2, lighting of a segment (for example, segment A) indicating that the pressing order to be notified corresponds to the pressing order LCRQ is maintained.

(during pseudo BNS and ending: AT state)
In the case of winning the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") during the pseudo BNS and the ending, the notification mode determination means 111 uses the correct answer push order for notification. The notification mode to be notified by the display 60 is determined. For example, in the case of the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24"), the game state is initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), shift carryover state ( In RBB (SFTF)), since there are 24 choices for the pressing order of the correct answer (see FIG. 12), the notification mode in which the pressing order of the correct answer shown in FIG. Therefore, for example, when the winning hand group "ATA1" is won during the pseudo BNS and ending, the notification mode determining means 111 determines that the gaming state is initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus general state (RBB ( NOM))) and the shift carryover state (RBB(SFTF)), the notification mode is determined to notify the push order LCRQ by the notification indicator 60. FIG. Also, since the pseudo BNS is interrupted when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF), in this case, the notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode that the notification display 60 does not notify anything.

In addition, in the case of the pressing order AT role (winning role group "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the correct pressing order is 24 options when the game state is the initial RT (RT0) or the normal RT (RT1) (see FIG. 12). ). Therefore, when winning the push order AT combination (winning combination group "ATB1" to "ATB24") during the pseudo BNS and the ending, the notification mode determination means 111 displays the correct push order shown in FIG. At 60, the notification mode to be notified is determined. Also, since the pseudo BNS is interrupted when the gaming state is inside the bonus (RBBF), in this case, the notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode that the notification display 60 does not notify anything. In addition, when the game state is the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), the pressing order of the correct answer is 12 options (see FIG. 12). In this case, if the pressing order is correct for the first and second stop reels, the pressing order for the third and fourth stop reels is irrelevant. Therefore, for example, in the case of the winning hand group "ATB1", the pressing order of the correct answer is two kinds of pressing order LCRQ and LCQR. In this case, the notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode to notify the pressing order of the correct answer when there are 24 options. Further, when the game state is the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), the pressing order is irrelevant, and any pressing order is the correct pressing order. In this case as well, the notification mode determining means 111 determines the notification mode to notify the pressing order of the correct answer when there are 24 choices. Therefore, for example, when the winning hand group "ATB1" is won during the pseudo BNS and the ending, the notification mode determining means 111 determines that the gaming state is initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus general state (RBB ( NOM))) and the shift carryover state (RBB(SFTF)), the notification mode is determined to notify the push order LCRQ by the notification indicator 60. FIG.

(in retraction zone)
In the pullback zone, when winning the push-order AT combination (winning combination group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24"), the notification mode determining means 111 determines the count value of the increased medal number counter B654b, A lottery based on the count value of the AT state game number counter 658 determines the notification mode to be notified by the notification display 60 . Here, the AT state game number counter 658 starts counting after shifting to the pseudo BNS once, and is incremented by +1 every game until the shift to the non-advantageous section, and indicates the number of continuous games in the AT state. It is.

As shown in FIG. 13, if (i) the count value of the increased medal number counter B 654b×10≧the count value of the AT state game number counter 658×27, (ii) the AT state game number counter 658 count value x 27 > count value of increased medal number counter B 654b x 10 > count value of AT state game number counter 658 x 24 (iii) count value of AT state game number counter 658 x 24 > count value of increased medal number counter B 654b Count value x 10 ≥ Count value of AT state game number counter 658 x 22 (iv) Count value of AT state game number counter 658 x 22> Count value of increased medal number counter B 654b x 10, (i) to (iv) In each case, a different lottery table is used to determine whether or not to report the order of pressing the correct answer. Here, in the lottery table in the case of (i), the probability that the correct push order is reported is 0%, and in the lottery table in the case of (ii), the probability that the correct push order is reported is 50%. In the case of (iii), the lottery table has an 80% probability of determining that the correct pressing order will be reported, and in the lottery table of (iv), the probability of determining that the correct pressing order will be reported is 100%. (See FIG. 13).

Note that case (i) is when the number of medals increased per game in the AT state (so-called net increase number) exceeds 2.7. The case of (ii) is a case where the number of medals increased per game in the AT state is 2.4 or more and less than 2.7. The case of (iii) is a case where the number of medals increased per game in the AT state is 2.2 or more and less than 2.4. The case of (iv) is a case where the number of medals increased per game in the AT state is less than 2.2. However, the number of increased medals counter B654b is not the number of medals actually paid out in the AT game, but the number of medals that would have been paid out if operated in the correct order of pressing is added, so in this case indicates the ideal net increase number when operated in the order of pushing as notified in all AT games.

It should be noted that the timing for determining whether or not to notify the correct push order is the game, so for example, at the beginning of the transition to the pullback zone, the net increase in the number of cards exceeds 2.7, and the push order AT role ( When the winning hand group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is not notified of the order of pressing the correct answer, the net increase in the number of cards after that is 2.6 (case (ii) ), the correct pushing order will be notified with a probability of 50% when the AT combination is won.

When it is determined by the lottery shown in FIG. 13 that the correct pressing order is to be notified, the notification mode determining means 111 changes the notification mode to notify the correct pressing order shown in FIG. decide.

According to this configuration, the higher the net increase number in the AT state (ideal net increase number), the lower the probability of being notified of the correct pressing order. By doing so, it is possible to prevent the player from having an excessive increase in the number of net additions in the AT state and arousing the gambling spirit of the player.

In this embodiment, the number of continuous games after shifting to the pseudo BNS in the advantageous interval (AT state game number counter 658) and the number of increased medals in the advantageous interval (increase medal number counter B654b). The lottery table for determining whether or not to notify the order is selected, but the number of continuous games after moving to the advantageous interval (advantage interval game number counter 653) and the number of increased games in the advantageous interval (increase It is also possible to select a lottery table for determining whether or not to report the order of pressing the correct answer based on the number of medals counter B654b).

Here, when the pushing order AT combination (winning combination group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won in the pseudo BNS or in the pullback zone, the notification mode determination means 111 displays the notification display. The function of notifying the pressing order of the correct answer is determined as the reporting mode of the device 60, and the function of notifying the information that can specify the pressing order of the correct answer by the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 is the "special function" of the present invention. It corresponds to "game control means".

(13) Symbol Judging Means 112
The symbol determination means 112 of FIG. 4 displays the symbols of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q which are stopped by the stop control means 105 based on the rotational positions of the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q. determines whether or not it is in a predetermined display mode, and determines whether or not the symbol display result when the reels 13L, 13M, 13R and 13Q are stopped is in a predetermined winning mode.

(14) Payout control means 113
The payout control means 113 of FIG. 4 provides a predetermined privilege (profit) to the player based on the determination result of the symbol determination means 112. When it is determined that a prize has been won, if the prize is a prize with medal payout, after the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit (for example, 50 in this embodiment), the hopper unit 43 is operated and the prize is won. A profit is given to the player by paying out medals in the number corresponding to the winning combination. In addition, until the number of stored credit medals reaches the upper limit, the payout control means 113 increases the number of credit medals by the number of payouts instead of the operation of the hopper unit 43 as medal payout.

Further, the payout control means 113 validates the winning line of the next game assuming that a prescribed number (three) of medals has been inserted when the symbol determination means 112 determines that the player has won a replay role.

(15) medal control means 114
The medal control means 114 shown in FIG. 4 controls the operation of the medal selector 48 to switch between enabling and disabling reception of medals.

(16) Command creation means 115
The command generating means 115 in FIG. 4 includes information on the result of the winning combination lottery by the winning lottery means 103, information on the operation of operating devices operated by the player such as the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q and the start switch 19; Information on whether or not the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q were operated in the order of pressing the correct answer when winning the regular AT roles (winning role groups ``ATA1'' to ``ATA24'', ``ATB1'' to ``ATB24''), various Information capable of specifying the state of the flag, information capable of specifying the game state (RT0, RT1, RBBF, RBB, RT0 (SB), RT1 (SB)), specifying the type of notification mode determined by the notification mode determination means 111 It generates a command for transmitting various information such as available information (push order information parameters) to the sub-control board 73 (sub-CPU 71). The command generated by the command generating means 115 is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 by the command transmitting means 116, which will be described later. The sub-control board 73 selects an effect to be executed based on the command sent from the main control board 63 .

For example, information (push order information parameter) that can specify the type of notification mode determined by the notification mode determination means 111 is created together with information on the combination lottery result, and this information is transmitted to the sub-control board 73 . Therefore, in the sub CPU 71, based on the information (winning combination command) regarding the combination lottery result and the information (command of the pushing order information parameter) capable of specifying the type of notification mode, the liquid crystal display when the pressing order AT combination is won is displayed. It controls notification of the pressing order by the device 27 .

(17) Command transmission means 116
The command transmitting means 116 in FIG. 4 transmits commands including various information created by the command creating means 115 from the main control board 63 to the sub-control board 73 in one way. In this case, a game state such as a normal game state (RT0, RT1, RBBF) and a bonus game state (RBB, RT0 (SB), RT1 (SB)), a combination lottery result of the combination lottery means 103, and a symbol determined by the symbol determination means 112 Sub-control of commands including information representing the state of the slot machine 1, such as the determination result, the determination result of the notification mode determination means 111, the rotation/stop state of the reels 13L, 13M, and 13R, and the payout state of medals by the payout control means 113. Transmit to board 73 .

The command transmission means 116 also transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data representing the detection state of inserted medals by the insertion sensor 53 , the operation state of the bet switch 15 and the maximum bet switch 17 , and the like. Also, the command transmitting means 116 transmits to the sub-control board 73 a command including data indicating that various switches such as the start switch 19 and the stop switches 21L, 21M, and 21R have been operated by the player.

Regarding transmission of a command related to the determination result of the notification mode determining means 111, in this embodiment, even if the determination result is "$00 (no notification)", "$00" can always be specified. However, if the determination result is "$00 (not notify anything)", the command related to the determination result may not be transmitted.

(18) AT state continuation game count means 117
The AT state continuation game number counting means 117 in FIG. 4 counts the number of games (the number of continuation games in the AT state) from the transition to the pseudo BNS to the transition to the non-advantageous section. The AT state continuation game number counting means 117 counts the AT state in each game (every game except during the bonus (RBBF) and the special bonus state (SFT)) from the first game of the pseudo BNS to the transition to the non-advantageous section. The count value of the number-of-games counter 658 is incremented by +1. Further, the AT state continuation game number counting means 117 clears the count value of the AT state game number counter 658 to 0 when shifting to the non-advantageous section.

(Sub control board)
Next, the sub-control board 73 will be described in detail. The sub-control board 73 in FIG. 4 receives commands transmitted from the main control board 63 and performs effects according to the operation and state of the main control board 63 . The sub-control board 73 has various functions realized by executing programs stored in the memory 75 (see FIG. 3) and various functions realized by controlling hardware.

(1) Command receiving means 200
The command receiving means 200 in FIG. 4 receives commands including various information transmitted by the command transmitting means 116 of the main control board 63 . Upon receiving a command transmitted from the main control board 63, the command receiving means 200 notifies each function of the sub-control board 73 according to the type of the command.

(2) Production content determination means 201
The effect content determining means 201 in FIG. 4 is for determining the content of the effect according to the command received by the command receiving means 200 . Specifically, the moving images to be displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 are determined based on the performance pattern set in advance corresponding to the progress of the game, the result of the winning combination lottery of the winning combination lottery means 103, etc. The music or voice to be played is determined, or the effects such as blinking the light sources of the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portions 37L and 37R all at once or individually are decided.

In addition, the effect content determining means 201 determines the pressing order determined by the notification mode determining means 111 (press Based on the order parameter), the effect content is determined to inform the liquid crystal display 27 of information that can specify the order of pressing the correct answer. For example, in the case of the winning hand group "ATB1", since the correct pressing order is the pressing order LCRQ, in this case "1234" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27, the first stop reel is the first reel 13L, and the first stop reel is the first reel 13L. It is notified that the correct pressing order is to set the second stop reel to the second reel 13M, the third stop reel to the third reel 13R, and the fourth stop reel to the fourth reel 13Q. In addition, even if "ATB1" is won in the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)) where the correct answer is 12 choices, the pushing order parameters to be transmitted are the same as those for 24 choices. Since it is a forward LCRQ, the liquid crystal display 27 displays "1234".

Then, the effect content determination means 201 transmits a signal including data regarding the determined effect content to the display control means 202 and the sound control means 203 .

(3) Display control means 202
The display control means 202 in FIG. 4 displays moving images (images) on the liquid crystal display 27 based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determining means 201, and displays the upper lamp portion 33 and the lower lamp portion 37L. , 37R, etc., all at once or individually.

(4) Voice control means 203
The sound control means 203 in FIG. 4 performs control such as playing music or outputting sound from the speakers 31L and 31R based on the data included in the signal transmitted from the effect content determination means 201. .

Therefore, according to the above-described embodiment, the AT game may be performed even in the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) or the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), which is a part of the bonus game state (RBB). Since the relationship between the bonus game state (RBB) and the AT game is enhanced, the interest of the player is enhanced. In addition, when normal RT (RT1) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are compared, in the AT state, normal RT (RT1) is higher because the total replay probability is higher for normal RT (RT1). It is advantageous for increase and decrease of medals. On the other hand, in the non-AT state, the number of correct pushing order selections for the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATB1" to "ATB24") is smaller in the shift carryover state than in the normal RT (RT1), and the stop switch is properly controlled. When operating 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, there is a high possibility that the pressing order of the correct answer will be obtained, so the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) is more advantageous in increasing or decreasing the number of medals. In other words, the normal RT (RT1) and the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)) are reversed in advantage/disadvantage between the AT state and the non-AT state, so the normal RT (RT1) which is the normal game state is the bonus game state. It is not always worse than the shift carryover condition (RBB(SFTF)) which is part of (RBB). Therefore, it is possible to prevent the player's desire to play from declining due to the shift from the bonus game state (RBB) to the normal RT (RT1).

In addition, in the pressing order AT role (winning combination group "ATB1" to "ATB24"), depending on the pressing order and operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, none of the constituent roles may be won, or a failure may occur. sometimes. On the other hand, in the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), regardless of the pressing order or operation timing of the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q, the player always wins the component role that pays out the most medals. By doing so, the player can feel more interest in the transition of the game state.

In addition, among the pushing order AT roles (winning role groups “ATA1” to “ATA24”, “ATB1” to “ATB24”), the pushing order AT roles (winning role groups “ATA1” to “ATA24”) are the initial RT ( RT0), normal RT (RT1), bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), and shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), the correct answer is obtained when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q are appropriately operated at the time of winning. The probability of being in the pressing order is 1/24 (24 options: see FIG. 12). On the other hand, in the inside of the bonus (RBBF), when the stop switches 21L, 21M, 21R, and 21Q are appropriately operated at the time of winning, the probability of the correct pushing order is 1/4 (four options: see FIG. 12). In addition, for the push order AT role (winning role group "ATB1" to "ATB24"), 24 options for initial RT (RT0), normal RT (RT1), 4 options for inside bonus (RBBF), In the case of the bonus general state (RBB (NOM)), 12 choices, and in the case of the shift carryover state (RBB (SFTF)), all the pushing orders are correct pushing orders. In this way, since the probability of the correct pushing order when winning the pushing order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") changes depending on the type of game state, the game The interest of the person is further improved.

In addition, the push order AT role (winning role group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") has different number of correct push order choices depending on the type of game state, but in AT games, always 24 Since the order of pressing the correct answer in the case of selection (for example, in the case of "ATB1", "1234" is displayed on the liquid crystal display 27 regardless of whether it is 24 or 12) is notified by the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27, When the player wins the push order AT roles (winning role groups ``ATA1'' to ``ATA24'', ``ATB1'' to ``ATB24''), the player follows the notifications of the notification display 60 and the liquid crystal display 27 without discomfort in the correct push order. can be manipulated. Further, it is possible to prevent the type of game state in which the player is staying from being perceived by the change of the notification mode of the notification display 60 or the liquid crystal display 27 .

In addition, after the end of the pseudo BNS, it can be expected to move to the withdrawal zone and move to the pseudo BNS again, so even during the advantageous section, it is possible to enjoy a game with a sharp change due to the transition of the game state. can be improved. In addition, during the pseudo BNS, the correct push order is always notified when the push order AT combination is won, but in the withdrawal zone, the cumulative payout number (increase medal number counter B654b) in the advantageous section so far and the advantageous Since it is determined whether or not to report the correct pressing order based on the number of continuous games in the advantageous section after shifting to the pseudo BNS in the section (AT state game number counter 658), the correct pressing order in the withdrawal zone It is possible to play the game while paying attention to the presence or absence of notification of the order, which further improves the amusement.

In addition, when the net increase number is large in the advantageous section, compared to the case where the net increase number is small, the pushing order AT role (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") in the pullback zone Since the ratio of notifying the order of pressing the correct answer at the time of winning is reduced, it is possible to prevent the number of medals from increasing in a short period of time and to arouse the player's gambling spirit excessively. Furthermore, since the game state in which the ratio of the correct pushing order to be reported changes depending on the net increase in the number of sheets is a pullback zone in which the second pseudo BNS can be expected, the dissatisfaction that the correct pushing order is reported to be less. can be reduced.

Also, in this embodiment, since the pseudo BNS ends when the medal increase exceeds 200 (BB) or 70 (RB), it is possible to extend the pseudo BNS intentionally. By doing so, it is possible to reduce the net increase in the number of balls, and it is possible to increase the rate at which the correct pushing order is notified in the withdrawal zone. However, in this embodiment, in determining whether or not to notify the correct pushing order in the withdrawal zone, the pushing order is correct in the AT game, not the actual number of increased medals (increase medal number counter A654a). Since the increased number of medals (increased medal number counter B654b) is used when assuming that, it is possible to prevent fraudulent acts that intentionally extend the pseudo BNS to gain an advantage in the pullback zone.

Further, in this embodiment, if the pullback lottery is unsuccessful (not won) 19 times in a row in the pullback zone, the 20th lottery always succeeds (wins), so the maximum duration of the pullback zone is 20 games. In this way, the player can play the game while also paying attention to the number of consecutive games in the pullback zone, which further enhances the interest of the player.

The present invention is not limited to the above-described embodiments, and various modifications other than those described above can be made without departing from the spirit of the present invention. For example, in this embodiment, a lottery was performed in the pullback zone as to whether or not to move to the pseudo BNS again. may be That is, after the pseudo BNS, it is sufficient that there is a certain period of time during which the pullback of the next pseudo BNS can be expected, and the pullback lottery does not necessarily have to be performed in the pullback zone.

In addition, in this embodiment, the more the net increase number (ideal net increase number), the more the winning combination of the push-order AT combination (winning group "ATA1" to "ATA24", "ATB1" to "ATB24") is won in the withdrawal zone. Although the rate at which the correct pressing order is notified is reduced, it can be changed as appropriate, for example, the rate at which the correct pressing order is notified increases as the net increase in the number of sheets increases.

Also, in this embodiment, the case where one type of bonus game state (RBB) is provided has been described, but a plurality of types may be provided.

Further, in this embodiment, the determination result of the notification mode determination means 111 is displayed on the notification indicator 60, but the payout indicator 46 may be used for the display.

Display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns, and stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display rows, wherein the patterns are displayed when all the variable display rows are stopped. The present invention can be widely applied to a game machine that gives a privilege to a player according to the combination.

1... slot machine (gaming machine), 13L, 13M, 13R, 13Q... reels (variable display rows, display means), 14L, 14M, 14R, 14Q... reel motors (display means), 21L, 21M, 21R, 21Q... Stop switch (stop operation means) 27 Liquid crystal display (notification means) 60 Notification display (notification means) 100b Game state setting means 103 Winning lottery means 105 Stop control means 111 Notification mode determination means (special game control means)

Claims (4)

Display means having a plurality of variable display rows for variably displaying a plurality of types of patterns, and stop operation means for stopping the variable display of each of the variable display rows, and the combination of patterns when all the variable display rows are stopped is provided. In a gaming machine that grants benefits to players according to
A combination lottery for determining which of a plurality of combinations including a small combination including a specific combination having different degrees of advantage depending on the operating mode of the stop operation means, a replay combination, and a bonus combination is won. A role lottery means for performing
game state setting means for setting one game state out of a plurality of game states including a bonus game state and a predetermined game state to be transitioned to after the bonus game state is completed;
stop control means for stopping the symbols variably displayed on the display means based on the determination result of the combination lottery means and the operation mode of the stop operation means;
A special game control means for executing a special game for identifiably informing an advantageous operation mode of the stop operation means when the specific role is won;
with
Among the plurality of roles, there is a special role that can be won in the bonus game state,
The bonus game state includes a bonus general state that is first shifted when transitioning from another game state, a bonus specific state that is shifted when the special role is won in the bonus general state, and the special role in the bonus general state. However, there is a special role winning carryover state that shifts when you do not win in the game and continues until you win the special role,
The winning probability of the small winning combination is the same in the special winning carry-over state and the predetermined gaming state, but the winning probability of the replaying combination is higher in the predetermined gaming state,
The special game may be executed in both the special winning carry-over state and the predetermined game state,
The special role winning carry-over state and the predetermined gaming state are
In the game section in which the special game is executed, the predetermined game state is more advantageous because the winning probability of the replay combination is higher in the predetermined game state,
In the game section in which the special game is not executed, the payout rate is less than 1 in both cases, but the stop control by the stop control means when the specific role is won is more advantageous in the special role winning carryover state. Therefore, although the winning probability of the replay combination is lower than that of the predetermined game state, the special combination winning carryover state is more advantageous. The specific role is a multiple simultaneous winning combination consisting of a plurality of types of roles,
There are multiple types of the specific role,
At least some of the plurality of types of specific combinations may not win any component combination depending on the operation mode of the stop operation means when winning in the predetermined game state, but the bonus game state 2. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein when winning with , the player always wins one of the constituent hands regardless of the operation mode of the stop operation means. There are multiple types of the specific role,
With respect to at least some of the plurality of types of specific combinations, the ratio of the advantageous operation mode to all the operation modes of the stop operation means is 1/n in the predetermined game state, while the special combination is won. 3. The gaming machine according to claim 1, wherein the ratio is 1/m (m<n) in the carryover state. provided with a notification means for identifiable notification of the operation mode of the stop operation means;
4. The game according to any one of claims 1 to 3, characterized in that the notification mode of the advantageous operation mode by the notification means in the special game is the same in any of the plurality of types of game states. machine.

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