JP6283835B2 - Slot machine - Google Patents

Description

  As one of the bonuses permitted in the slot machine, there is an accessory continuous operation device (hereinafter referred to as a second type BB) related to a second type special accessory.

  After winning the second type BB winning combination (second type BB combination), the second type special combination (hereinafter referred to as CB combination) operates continuously, paying out more than a predetermined number, or , The single bonus (hereinafter referred to as SB role) and the regular bonus (hereinafter referred to as RB role) are won.

  During the second type BB game, the CB game may be started even if the combination of symbols corresponding to the CB role is not prepared. When the CB game is started, each small role set in the slot machine is set. The reel unit is controlled so that at least one of a plurality of reels provided in the slot machine stops within 75 msec.

  In Patent Document 1 below, for example, in paragraphs 0247 to 0251, in a special gaming state (equivalent to the above-mentioned CB game), a non-payout role (specifically, re-playing roles 1, 2, 1 & 2) was internally won. In some cases, among the multiple types of small roles (specifically, small roles 1 to 5) with different payouts that are forcibly activated during the special gaming state, the small role (specifically, small size) that can obtain the maximum payout. It is described that the stop mode in the special gaming state can be diversified by setting the operation order of the stop button for obtaining the winning combination 1) in accordance with the type of the non-payout winning combination.

JP 2011-110066 A

By the way, in a slot machine, in a game in which a plurality of types of small roles with different payouts are permitted, a maximum payout is determined as a method for determining which winning combination is to be stopped on the active line. There are known payout priority pull-in control that pulls in the winning symbol related to the obtained small combination and stops the reel, and combination priority pull-in control that pulls in the symbol that maximizes the number of small combinations that are likely to win and stops the reel. It has been.
Also in the slot machine described in Patent Document 1, the combination priority pull-in control described above is applied when pulling a small combination 2 or a small combination 3 on the active line instead of the small combination 1 that provides the maximum payout. .

For example, when the left reel of Patent Document 1 (see FIGS. 4 and 5) is first stopped, when both the “blank 2” symbol and the “bell” symbol can be drawn on the active line, the payout priority pull-in control is performed. The “bell” symbol related to the small combination 1 having the maximum payout and the “blank 2” symbol in the combination priority pull-in control are respectively drawn on the active line. The payout priority pull-in control is simple and will not be described.
On the other hand, in the combination priority pull-in control, when the “Blank 2” symbol is drawn on the active line, there is still a possibility of winning three types of small roles of small role 3, small role 4 and small role 5, “When a symbol is drawn on the active line, there is only the possibility of winning two types of small roles, small role 1 and small role 2. Therefore, there are many“ blank 2 ”symbols that have a large number of small roles that are likely to win. Will be drawn on the active line.

As described above, in a game in which winning of a plurality of types of small combinations with different payouts is permitted, it is necessary to apply the combination priority pull-in control described above when drawing a portion other than the small combination with the maximum payout on the active line. Therefore, in Patent Document 1, it is necessary to use a large number of small combinations, that is, five types of small combinations 1 to 5 as the types of combinations and eight types of winning symbol combinations.
Further, in order to realize the combination priority pull-in control, like the small role 4 and the small role 5 described as one control role in Patent Document 1, a control role that is not actually established on the active line. There is a problem that complicates the role composition.

  Accordingly, an object of the present invention is to provide a slot machine that can increase the valuation of reel stop control in the second type BB game without using the control role as described above.

  The present invention will be described below. In order to facilitate understanding of the invention, reference numerals and the like in the accompanying drawings are appended in parentheses, but the present invention is not limited to the display form.

The slot machine (1) of the present invention is
A determination means for determining whether or not winning is permitted for each of the plurality of types of roles in accordance with the game start operation;
Reel starting means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R) each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on the outer peripheral surface after the determination by the determining means;
After starting the rotation of the plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R) by the reel starting means, in response to a reel stop instruction operation for each reel (4L, 4C, 4R), a reel ( 4L, 4C, 4R) reel control means for controlling to stop within a predetermined maximum pull-in range;
As a result of all the reels (4L, 4C, 4R) being stopped by the reel control means, it is determined in advance for each of the plurality of types of combinations on the effective line (L2) straddling all the reels (4L, 4C, 4R). And a privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the type of the role corresponding to the displayed winning symbol combination based on any one of the displayed winning symbol combinations being displayed.

Also, the slot machine (1) of the present invention has a first gaming state (each gaming state except CB game) in which the maximum pull-in range is set to the first range (4 frames) for all reels, and a specific reel ( 4R) is set to a second range (one frame) that is narrower than the first range (four frames), and the reels (4L, 4C) other than the specific reel (4R) A second drawing state (CB game) in which the maximum pull-in range is set to the first range (four frames);
In the plurality of types of determination results determined by the determining means during the second gaming state (CB game), a plurality of types of small combination and re-game combination are permitted, and a plurality of types of determination are permitted. A combination of different types of different roles, including a combination of different types of different roles in which one or more types of re-playing combinations that are allowed to win are different,
The multiple types of small roles that are common among the multiple types of different types of overlapping results are as follows:
A first small combination (BLA01 and BLA02) set to N with the maximum payout among the multiple types of small combinations;
A second small role (BLA05 to BLA08) in which the dividend is set to M (M <N);
A third small role (BLA03 and BLA04) in which the payout is set to L (L <M), and
N> (M + L) is set.

Furthermore, the slot machine (1) of the present invention includes the plurality of reels,
The winning symbols relating to the second small role (BLA05 to BLA08) and the third small role (BLA03 and BLA04) are set to one common symbol (watermelon A / watermelon B) and the first small role (BLA01). And BLA02) are set to one symbol (replay) different from the winning symbols (watermelon A / watermelon B) related to the second small role (BLA05 to BLA08) and the third small role (BLA03 and BLA04). The first reel (4L),
The winning symbol related to the second small role (BLA05 to BLA08) is set to an ANY symbol indicating that any symbol arranged on the reel may be used, and related to the first small role (BLA01 and BLA02) A second reel (4C) in which the winning symbols relating to the winning symbol and the third small part (BLA03 and BLA04) are set to one symbol (Bell A), respectively;
The winning symbol related to the third small role (BLA03 and BLA04) is set to the ANY symbol, and the winning symbol and the second small role (BLA05 to BLA08) related to the first small role (BLA01 and BLA02) are set. Including a third reel in which each winning symbol is set to one symbol (Replay / Watermelon A),
The second small combination (BLA05 to BLA08) and the third small combination (BLA03 and BLA04) have a plurality of symbol combinations as the winning symbol combinations, and a plurality of combinations related to the second small combination (BLA05 to BLA08). The winning symbol combinations and the plurality of winning symbol combinations relating to the third small role (BLA03 and BLA04) include common winning symbol combinations (common winning symbol combinations A to D) common to each other,
In the game in which the determination result by the determination unit in the second gaming state (CB game) is any one of a plurality of types of different types of overlapping results, the reel control unit includes:
The common winning symbol combination (common winning symbol combinations A to D) is established on the effective line (L2) in accordance with the order of the stop instruction operation for the plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R). First pull-in control for overlapping winning of a small combination (BLA05 to BLA08) and a third small combination (BLA03 and BLA04), and a winning symbol combination related to the first small combination (BLA01 and BLA02) on the effective line (L2) And executing any one of the pull-in controls among the second pull-in controls for winning the first small part (BLA01 and BLA02),
In the game, the order of stop instruction operations for the plurality of reels on which the first pull-in control is to be executed is determined in advance according to the type of the result of different types of roles determined by the determining means.

In the slot machine (1) of the present invention, among the first, second and third small roles having different payouts, the payout priority pull-in control is applied to the first small combination having the largest payout. Thus, priority pull-in is possible regardless of the order of stop instruction operations for a plurality of reels.
In addition, by applying combination priority pull-in control to the second small role and the third small role with a smaller payout than the first small role, priority pull-in is possible regardless of the order of stop instruction operations for a plurality of reels. It has a simple structure.
Hereinafter, it will be specifically described that the second priority combination and the third small combination can be pulled in by applying the combination priority pull-in control regardless of the order of the stop instruction operations on the plurality of reels.

  First, for the first reel, the winning symbol related to the second small role and the third small role is set to one common symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol A), while the winning symbol related to the first small role is One symbol (hereinafter referred to as symbol B) different from the symbol A is set. Therefore, when the symbol A is drawn in, the winning possibility of the second small role and the third small role remains, whereas when the symbol B is drawn, only the winning possibility of the first small role remains. For this reason, the symbol B which concerns on the winning symbol of the 2nd small role and the 3rd small role can be drawn in by combination priority drawing-in control.

  Next, with respect to the second reel, the winning symbols relating to the first small role and the third small role are each set as one symbol, and the winning symbol relating to the second small role is set as the ANY symbol. For this reason, when the winning symbol related to the first small role is drawn, the possibility of winning the first small role and the second small role remains, whereas when the winning symbol related to the third small role is drawn, the second winning combination is retained. The possibility of winning the small role and the third small role will remain. Since the number of combinations remaining in the possibility of winning is the same, the winning symbols relating to the winning symbols of the second and third small roles can be drawn.

  In addition, with respect to the third reel, the winning symbols relating to the first small role and the second small role are each set as one symbol, and the winning symbols relating to the third small role are set as the ANY symbol. For this reason, when the winning symbol related to the first small role is drawn in, the possibility of winning the first small role and the third small role remains, while when the winning symbol related to the second small role is drawn, the second The possibility of winning the small role and the third small role will remain. Since the number of combinations remaining in the possibility of winning is the same, the winning symbols relating to the winning symbols of the second and third small roles can be drawn.

As described above, when combination priority attraction control is applied, as a result, a common winning symbol combination common to a plurality of winning symbol combinations relating to the second small role and a plurality of winning symbol combinations relating to the third minor role. Will be established, and the second small role and the third small role will be awarded in duplicate.
In addition, based on the result of different role combination, the operation order of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R to which the combination priority control should be applied is determined according to the winning situation related to the other role that is allowed to win, that is, the re-game player. By setting in advance, it is possible to increase the valuation of reel stop control during the second gaming state without using a control combination that is not actually established on the active line.

In a specific configuration, the second game state (CB game) ends when the total value of the payouts awarded by the privilege granting unit exceeds the threshold during the second game state (CB game). And the threshold value is greater than the second game when the first pull-in control is executed by the reel control means during the second game state (CB game) compared to when the first pull-in control is not executed. You may set so that the number of games controlled to a state (CB game) may increase.
According to this specific configuration, depending on whether or not the first pull-in control is executed by the reel control means during the second gaming state, the number of game executions during the second gaming state, that is, the privilege giving means during the second gaming state. Thus, it is possible to realize a game property in which the total value of the payouts awarded is changed.

Further, in a specific configuration, when a specific condition is satisfied, in a game in which the determination result by the determination means in the second gaming state (CB game) is one of a plurality of different types of duplicated role results, In accordance with the type of the result of different types of roles overlapping, there may be provided an informing means for informing information on the order of the stop instruction operation for the plurality of reels (4L, 4C, 4R) on which the first pull-in control is executed.
According to this specific configuration, when a specific condition is satisfied, if the stop instruction operation is performed in accordance with the operation order notified by the notification means, the number of game executions in the second gaming state, that is, in the second gaming state It is possible to reliably increase the total value of the dividends awarded by the privilege granting means.

  According to the slot machine of the present invention, it is possible to increase the valuation of the reel stop control during the second type BB game without using a control role that is not actually established on the active line.

1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1. FIG. It is a figure which shows the arrangement | sequence of the symbol currently drawn on each peripheral surface (reel strip) of a left reel, a middle reel, and a right reel. It is a figure for demonstrating a symbol stop position and an effective line. 10 is a table showing winning symbol combinations, payouts, and the like of the roles that are the targets of internal lottery in the slot machine 1. FIG. 3 is a diagram showing transition of gaming state and its conditions in the slot machine 1. In the slot machine 1, it is the table which shows the combination constitution of the lottery group which becomes the object of internal lottery. In the slot machine 1, it is the table | surface which showed the lottery group used as the object of internal lottery, and its lottery value for every gaming state. In the slot machine 1, it is the table | surface which showed the internal lottery result in the CB game, and its lottery value for every transfer route to CB game. In the slot machine 1, it is the table which shows the payout according to the internal lottery result in the CB game and the order of operation of the stop button.

  Hereinafter, embodiments of the present invention will be described in detail with reference to the accompanying drawings.

  FIG. 1 is a perspective view of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention.

  The slot machine 1 includes a box-shaped main body 2 whose front surface is opened, and a front door 3 provided so that the front surface of the main body 2 can be opened and closed.

  In the main body 2, a left reel 4 </ b> L, a middle reel 4 </ b> C, and a right reel 4 </ b> R are arranged side by side at a position slightly above the center in the vertical direction. The left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R have a configuration in which a reel band is wound around the peripheral surface of a drum-shaped reel frame and can be rotated around an axis extending in the left-right direction at the center of the reel frame. Is provided. On the reel band, 21 symbols are arranged side by side in the circumferential direction.

  A display panel unit 5 is disposed on the front door 3 at a position facing the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.

  The display panel unit 5 is formed with a reel window 6 for making a part of the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R visible. While the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are rotating, the symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R appear one after another in the reel window 6 (design variation display). When the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, three symbols of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are displayed in the reel window 6 (a total of nine symbols). Stop display).

  The display panel unit 5 is provided with various displays for displaying basic information about the game. This indicator includes, for example, a credit amount indicator 7, a payout amount indicator 8, three bet number indication LEDs 9, a replay indication LED 10, a start availability indication LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability indication LED 12. The credit amount indicator 7 and the payout amount indicator 8 are arranged side by side on the lower side of the reel window 6. Each of the credit number display unit 7 and the payout number display unit 8 is configured to display a two-digit number. The three bet number display LEDs 9 are arranged side by side on the left side of the credit number display 7. The replay display LED 10, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11, and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are arranged side by side on the right side of the payout amount display 8.

  The front door 3 is provided with an operation unit 13 below the display panel unit 5. The operation unit 13 projects to the front side with respect to the front surface of the display panel unit 5, and has a flat upper surface 14 and a front surface 15 that is gently convexly curved on the front side.

  A medal slot 16 is provided at the right end of the upper surface 14. A MAX bet button 17 and a single bet button 18 are provided at the left end of the upper surface 14. The single bet button 18 is arranged on the left side of the MAX bet button 17.

  On the front surface 15, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, and a settlement button 21 are provided. The left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, and the right stop button 20R are arranged in this order from the left in the center of the front surface 15 in the left-right direction. The start lever 19 is disposed on the left side of the left stop button 20L. The checkout button 21 is arranged further to the left of the start lever 19.

  When the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is lit, if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is accepted. While the medal acceptance / prohibition display LED 12 is turned off, even if a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the insertion is not accepted, and a medal is placed on the medal tray 23 from the medal discharge opening 22 provided at the bottom of the front door 3. Discharged.

  When a medal to be used for the game is not betted and a medal insertion is accepted, the medal is bet on the game, and one bet number display LED 9 is turned on. Subsequently, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a second medal is additionally bet on the game, and the two bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. Further, when a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, the third medal is additionally bet on the game, and the three bet number display LEDs 9 are lit. In the slot machine 1, when a prescribed number of medals are bet for one game (one game), one game can be started, the start possibility display LED 11 is lit, and the reel window 6 is set. A predetermined winning line is activated. When medals are inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 in a state where a prescribed number of medals are bet on the game, the inserted medals are credited to the slot machine 1 up to 50. The number of medals that have been credited is displayed on the credit number display 7. When a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16 with 50 medals being credited, the inserted medal is discharged from the medal discharge slot 22 to the medal tray 23.

  When a predetermined number or more of medals are credited to the slot machine 1 and no medals are bet on the game, when the MAX bet button 17 is operated, a predetermined number of medals are added to the game from the credited medals. A bet is placed, the three bet number display LEDs 9 and the start possibility display LED 11 are turned on, and a predetermined pay line set in the reel window 6 is activated. In addition, the number of credits is reduced by the specified number, and the display on the credit number display 7 is updated. When the single bet button 18 is operated, one medal from the credited medals is bet on the game, one bet number display LED 9 is lit, the credit number is decreased by 1, and the credit is decreased. The display on the number display 7 is updated.

  The bet medals are consumed at the start of the game. When the start lever 19 is operated, one game is started, and the forward rotation of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. Further, the start permission / inhibition display LED 11 and the medal acceptance permission / inhibition display LED 12 are turned off. The left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are provided corresponding to the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R, respectively. When the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C and the right stop button 20R are operated after the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R start to rotate, the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R rotate. Is stopped.

  When all of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R are stopped, when a predetermined symbol combination is arranged on the activated pay line (hereinafter referred to as “effective line”), Processing according to the combination is performed. Thus, one game is completed, all the bet number display LEDs 9 are turned off, and the medal acceptance / non-permission display LED 12 is turned on.

  For example, when a combination of symbols relating to a small combination is arranged on the active line, a medal having a predetermined payout number is awarded as a payout, and the payout number is displayed on the payout number display 8. The payout is credited to the slot machine 1 with an upper limit of 50 sheets, and the amount exceeding 50 sheets is discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. When the payout is credited, the number of credits is increased by the number of payouts, and the display on the credit number display 7 is updated.

  When the combination of symbols relating to the replay combination is arranged on the active line, the execution of the next one game is permitted without betting medals, and the replay display LED 10 is turned on. In this case, while the medal acceptance / impossibility display LED 12 is turned off, the lit bet number display LED 9 is once turned off and then turned on again, and the start possibility display LED 11 is turned on.

  When the settlement button 21 is operated in a state where the medal acceptance / rejection indication LED 12 is turned on and one or more medals are credited, all credited medals are discharged from the medal discharge port 22 to the medal tray 23. The display on the credit amount display 7 is updated to “0”.

  The slot machine 1 is also equipped with a liquid crystal display device 24, a pair of speakers 25L, 25R, and a pair of speakers 26L, 26R. The liquid crystal display device 24 is disposed above the display panel unit 5. The speakers 25 </ b> L and 25 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the liquid crystal display device 24. The speakers 26 </ b> L and 26 </ b> R are separately arranged on the left side and the right side of the medal discharge port 22. As the game (game) progresses, effect images and various information are displayed on the liquid crystal display device 24, and sound effects and the like are output from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R.

  In the slot machine 1, the prescribed number is always set to three.

  FIG. 2 is a block diagram showing an electrical configuration of the slot machine 1.

  The slot machine 1 includes a main board 31 that executes central control of the game, a sub board 32 that executes control for effects accompanying the game, and a liquid crystal board 33 that controls the liquid crystal display device 24. Yes.

  The main board 31 includes a CPU 41, a ROM 42, a RAM 43, an input / output port 44, and a data transmission circuit 45. The CPU 41, the ROM 42, the RAM 43, the input / output port 44, and the data transmission circuit 45 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. In addition, the main board 31 is provided with a clock generation circuit 46 that supplies clock pulses to the CPU 41 and a random number generation circuit 47 that generates random numbers.

  The CPU 41 executes a program stored in the ROM 42 and controls each control target connected to the input / output port 44 based on a signal input from the input / output port 44.

  The RAM 43 is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes a program.

  An input / output port (input port) 44 includes a MAX bet button 17, a single bet button 18, a start lever 19, a left stop button 20L, a middle stop button 20C, a right stop button 20R, a settlement button 21, and a left reel position detection sensor. 51L, a middle reel position detection sensor 51C, a right reel position detection sensor 51R, a medal insertion sensor 52, and a medal payout sensor 53 are connected.

  The input / output port (output port) 44 is connected with a credit number display 7, a payout number display 8, a bet number display LED 9, a replay display LED 10, a start availability display LED 11, and a medal acceptance availability display LED 12 as control targets. . The input / output port (output port) 44 includes a left reel drive motor 61L that rotates the left reel 4L, a middle reel drive motor 61C that rotates the middle reel 4C, and a right reel drive motor that rotates the right reel 4R. 61R, a medal block solenoid 62 for switching acceptance / rejection of medals inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, and a medal payout drive motor for paying out medals from a medal storage section (not shown) provided in the main body 2 63 is connected as a control target.

  When the MAX bet button 17, the single bet button 18, the start lever 19, the left stop button 20L, the middle stop button 20C, the right stop button 20R, and the checkout button 21 are operated, the switches or sensors provided individually for them are operated. A signal is output, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R make one rotation, signals are output from the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, respectively. The data is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time a medal is inserted from the medal insertion slot 16, a detection signal is output from the medal insertion sensor 52, and the detection signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44. Each time the medal payout drive motor 63 is driven and a medal is paid out from the medal storage unit, a signal is output from the medal payout sensor 53, and the signal is input to the CPU 41 via the input / output port 44.

  Stepping motors are employed as the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R. When the start lever 19 is operated after a specified number of medals are bet on the game, the CPU 41 inputs drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, the middle reel drive motor 61C, and the right reel drive motor 61R, and the left The rotation of the reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R is started. The CPU 41 outputs output signals of the left reel position detection sensor 51L, middle reel position detection sensor 51C and right reel position detection sensor 51R, and drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R. Based on the number of outputs, the rotational positions of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C, and right reel 4R are always grasped.

  Further, when the start lever 19 is operated, the CPU 41 executes an internal lottery. Specifically, the CPU 41 acquires a random number from the random number generation circuit 47 at the timing when the start lever 19 is operated. Then, the CPU 41 refers to the lottery table stored in the ROM 42. In the lottery table, a range of random numbers (for example, 0 to 65535) generated by the random number generation circuit 47 is divided into a plurality of lottery sections, and one or more roles are associated with each lottery section. The CPU 41 determines the winning combination corresponding to the lottery classification to which the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 belongs as the winning combination. Further, when the random number acquired from the random number generation circuit 47 does not belong to any lottery category, the CPU 41 determines that the result of the internal lottery is unreasonable (losing).

  Thereafter, when the rotation speeds of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R become constant, the CPU 41 activates the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C and right stop button 20R. When the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, the CPU 41 determines the timing at which the left stop button 20L, middle stop button 20C, and right stop button 20R are operated, and the result of the internal lottery. Based on the above, output of drive pulse signals to the left reel drive motor 61L, middle reel drive motor 61C and right reel drive motor 61R is stopped, and the stop of the left reel 4L, middle reel 4C and right reel 4R is controlled. At this time, the rotation of the left reel 4L is stopped within the pull-in range in which the symbols corresponding to the predetermined number of frames move with reference to the rotation position of the left reel 4L at the timing when the left stop button 20L is pressed (retraction control). ). The same applies to the middle reel 4C and the right reel 4R.

  Then, the CPU 41 determines whether a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line. If there is a combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination on the active line, the CPU 41 determines that the winning combination is a winning combination, and executes processing according to the winning combination.

  In addition, the CPU 41 sends various data to the sub board 32 via the data sending circuit 45. The various data includes a bet signal indicating that the game start condition is satisfied, a lever on signal indicating that the start lever 19 has been operated, a left stop signal indicating that the left stop button 20L has been operated, and a middle stop button 20C. A middle stop signal indicating that the right stop button 20R has been operated, a right stop signal indicating that the right stop button 20R has been operated, and winning combination data that is information relating to the winning combination of the internal lottery.

  The sub board 32 is provided with a data input circuit 71. The data input circuit 71 is connected to the data transmission circuit 45 of the main board 31 so as to communicate data. Between the data transmission circuit 45 and the data input circuit 71, communication is performed in one direction from the data transmission circuit 45 to the data input circuit 71, and communication from the data input circuit 71 to the data transmission circuit 45 is not performed.

  The sub board 32 includes a CPU 72, ROM 73, RAM 74, sound processor 75, input / output port 76, and data input / output circuit 77. The data input circuit 71, the CPU 72, the ROM 73, the RAM 74, the sound processor 75, the input / output port 76, and the data input / output circuit 77 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the sub-board 32 is provided with a clock generation circuit 78 that applies a clock pulse to the CPU 72.

  The CPU 72 executes a program stored in the ROM 73, transmits data (command) to the sound processor 75 based on signals input from the data input circuit 71 and the data input / output circuit 77, and outputs to the input / output port 76. Control each connected control target. Control targets include an LED 79 and a backlight 80 for illumination of each part of the slot machine 1. Further, the CPU 72 sends data necessary for controlling the liquid crystal display device 24 to the liquid crystal substrate 33 via the data input / output circuit 77.

  The RAM 74 is used as a work area when the CPU 41 executes a program.

  The sound processor 75 controls the output of sound effects and sound from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R based on the data given from the CPU 72.

  The liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a data input / output circuit 81. The data input / output circuit 81 is connected to the data input / output circuit 77 of the sub-board 32 so as to communicate data. Bidirectional communication is performed between the data input / output circuit 77 and the data input / output circuit 81.

  Further, the liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a CPU 82, a ROM 83, a RAM 84, and a drive circuit 85. The data input / output circuit 81, the CPU 82, the ROM 83, the RAM 84, and the drive circuit 85 are connected by a bus so as to communicate data. Further, the liquid crystal substrate 33 is provided with a clock generation circuit 86 that supplies a clock pulse to the CPU 82.

  The CPU 82 executes a program stored in the ROM 83 and controls the liquid crystal display device 24 via the drive circuit 85 based on a signal input from the data input / output circuit 81. Further, the CPU 82 sends data necessary for output control of sound effects and sounds from the speakers 25L, 25R, 26L, and 26R to the sub-board 32 via the data input / output circuit 81.

  Further, the slot machine 1 is provided with a lending machine relay board 91. The main board 31 and a control board of a medal lending machine (not shown) provided adjacent to the slot machine 1 are communicably connected via a lending machine relay board 91.

  FIG. 3 is a diagram showing an arrangement of symbols drawn on each peripheral surface (reel band) of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R.

  On the peripheral surface of the left reel 4L, "Cherry A", "Bar", "Replay", "Bell A", "Watermelon B", "Blank", "Blank", "Replay", "Bell A", " "Watermelon A", "Replay", "Bell A", "Watermelon A", "Replay", "Bell A", "Watermelon A", "Red 7", "Red 7", "Replay", "Bell A" And 21 symbols of “watermelon B” are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the left reel 4L rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the middle reel 4C, "Replay", "Bar", "Cherry A", "Watermelon A", "Bell A", "Replay", "Cherry A", "Cherry A", "Cherry B" , "Bell A", "Replay", "Cherry B", "Bell A", "Replay", "Cherry B", "Bell A", "Replay", "Red 7", "Cherry A", "Watermelon The 21 symbols “A” and “Bell A” are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the middle reel 4C rotates.

  On the peripheral surface of the right reel 4R, "Watermelon A", "Bell A", "Replay", "Bar", "Watermelon A", "Bell A", "Replay", "Bar", "Watermelon A" "Bell A", "Replay", "Cherry A", "Watermelon A", "Bell A", "Replay", "Red 7", "Bell B", "Red 7", "Bell A", "Replay ”And“ Cherry A ”are arranged so that they appear in this order in the reel window 6 when the right reel 4R rotates.

  FIG. 4 is a diagram for explaining the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2, PL3, PC1, PC2, PC3, PR1, PR2, PR3 and the effective line L1.

  When the left reel 4L stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PL1, PL2 and PL3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the middle reel 4C stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PC1, PC2 and PC3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  When the right reel 4R stops, one symbol stops at each of the symbol stop positions PR1, PR2, and PR3 arranged vertically in the reel window 6.

  The slot machine 1 is a so-called middle one-line machine, and only a line L2 passing through three symbol stop positions PL2, PC2, PR2 aligned in a horizontal row in the middle stage in the reel window 6 is an effective line.

  When the combination of symbols corresponding to the winning combination in the internal lottery is arranged on the active line L2, the winning combination is won. The lottery target for the internal lottery includes a bonus combination, a small combination, and a replay combination. The bonus combination is a so-called carryover combination in which the winning state is maintained until winning, when winning. On the other hand, the small combination and the replay combination are combinations in which the winning state disappears when all three reels 4L, 4C, 4R are stopped and one game is completed. The small role is a role in which medals are paid out when winning a prize, and the replay role is a role that allows the next game to be executed without paying medals according to winning.

Returning to FIG. 3, on the peripheral surfaces of the left reel 4L, the middle reel 4C, and the right reel 4R, the “replay” symbol has more than four other symbols between two adjacent “replay” symbols. Arranged so as not to be pinched.
Since the maximum pull-in range of the slot machine 1 is set to 4 frames in a gaming state other than during a CB game, which will be described later, in this gaming state, the “replay” symbol indicates the operation timing of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R. Regardless of whether or not it is a complete drawing symbol that can be drawn on the active line L2.

FIG. 5 is a diagram showing the types of lottery targets in the internal lottery of the slot machine 1, the combinations of symbols associated with the individual roles, and the number of payouts (medal payout number).
As shown in FIG. 5, in the slot machine 1, there are 3 types of bonus combinations, BB, CB1, and CB2, 22 types of small combinations BLA01 to BLA22, and 5 types of replay combinations RLA01 to RLA05, totaling 30 types of combinations. It is set as a lottery target in the lottery.
Of the three types of bonus combinations BB, CB1 and CB2, BB is an accessory continuous operation device (hereinafter referred to as "1 type BB") related to the first type special character in the game-related rules, and CB1 and CB2 are the second type. It is an accessory continuous operation apparatus (hereinafter referred to as “type 2 BB”) related to a special accessory.

  The winning symbol combination of the BB combination is set to a symbol combination in which “red 7” symbols are arranged on the effective line L2. When the BB combination wins, there is no payout for the winning, but a big bonus game (hereinafter referred to as BB game) is started from the next game. The BB game ends when the number of medals paid out during the BB game exceeds 300.

The winning symbol combination of the CB1 role is set to a symbol combination in which “Replay”, “Replay”, and “Bell A” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line L2.
The CB2 winning symbol combination is set to a symbol combination in which “Replay”, “Replay”, and “Bell B” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line L2.
When the CB1 role or CB2 role wins, there is no payout for the win, but a chance bonus game (hereinafter referred to as CB game) is started from the next game. During the CB game, winnings of all the small roles BLA01 to BLA22 are allowed, and the maximum drawing range of the right reel 4R is one frame. The CB game ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out during the CB game exceeds 11.

The winning symbol combination of BLA01 combination is set to a symbol combination in which “Replay”, “Bell A”, and “Replay” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the effective line L2.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA02 role is set to a symbol combination in which “Replay”, “Bell A” and “Watermelon A” symbols are arranged in order from the left on the active line L2.
When the BLA01 combination or BLA02 combination wins, 12 medals are paid out as a payout.

The winning symbol combination of the BLA03 role is “ANY” indicating that any symbol placed on the reel may be “watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “bell A” for the center reel 4C, and the reel 4R for the right reel 4R. "It is set to a symbol combination consisting of symbols.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA04 role is set to a symbol combination including “watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “bell A” for the middle reel 4C, and “ANY” symbol for the right reel 4R.
When the BLA03 combination or BLA04 combination wins, one medal is paid out as a payout.

The winning symbol combination for the BLA05 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “ANY” symbol for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA06 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “ANY” symbol for the middle reel 4C, and “watermelon A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA07 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “ANY” symbol for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA08 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “ANY” symbol for the middle reel 4C, and “watermelon A” for the right reel 4R.
When the BLA05 combination, BLA06 combination, BLA07 combination or BLA08 combination wins, 10 medals are paid out as a payout.

The winning symbol combination for the BLA09 role is set to “replay” for the left reel 4L, “watermelon A” for the middle reel 4C, and “watermelon A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA10 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Replay” for the left reel 4L, “Watermelon A” for the middle reel 4C, and “Red 7” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA11 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Replay” for the left reel 4L, “Cherry B” for the middle reel 4C, and “Watermelon A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA12 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Replay” for the left reel 4L, “Cherry B” for the middle reel 4C, and “Red 7” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA13 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “bell A” for the left reel 4L, “bell A” for the middle reel 4C, and “bell A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination for the BLA 14 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Bell B” for the left reel 4L, “Bell A” for the middle reel 4C, and “Bell A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA15 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “bell A” for the left reel 4L, “replay” for the middle reel 4C, and “bell A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA 16 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Bell B” for the left reel 4L, “Replay” for the middle reel 4C, and “Bell A” for the right reel 4R.
When the BLA09, BLA10, BLA11, BLA12, BLA13, BLA13, BLA14, BLA15 or BLA16 combination wins, nine medals are paid out as a payout.

The winning symbol combination for the BLA 17 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “bar” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA 18 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “red 7” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA19 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Watermelon A” for the left reel 4L, “Cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “Cherry A” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination for the BLA 20 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “bar” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination for the BLA21 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “Cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “Red 7” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the BLA 22 role is set to a symbol combination including “watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, “cherry A” for the middle reel 4C, and “cherry A” for the right reel 4R.
When the BLA 17 role, BLA 18 role, BLA 19 role, BLA 20 role, BLA 21 role, or BLA 22 role wins, one medal is paid out as a payout.

The winning symbol combination of the RLA01 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “bell A” for the left reel 4L, “bell A” for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the RLA02 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “Bell B” for the left reel 4L, “Bell A” for the middle reel 4C, and “Replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the RLA03 role is set to a symbol combination of “bar” for the left reel 4L, “replay” for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of the RLA04 role is set to a symbol combination consisting of “red 7” for the left reel 4L, “replay” for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
The winning symbol combination of RLA05 is set to a symbol combination consisting of “replay” for the left reel 4L, “replay” for the middle reel 4C, and “replay” for the right reel 4R.
When the RLA01 role, the RLA02 role, the RLA03 role, the RLA04 role, or the RLA05 role wins, the next game can be executed without requiring betting of medals.

FIG. 6 shows a game state transition diagram in the slot machine 1.
The gaming state at the time of initialization of the slot machine 1 is the first gaming state RT0. As a result of the game in the first gaming state RT0, “Replay” — “Replay” — “Watermelon A”, “Replay” — “Replay” — “Red 7”, “Replay” — “Bell A” on the active line L2 "-" Bell A ", and" Replay "-" Bell A "-" Bell B "of four types of symbol combinations (hereinafter referred to as Special Figure 1), when any special Figure 1 is displayed Shifts to the second gaming state RT1. The four types of special figure 1 are the zeros displayed when the small combination is eliminated in the game in which the push order small combination group is won. The push order small group will be described later.

As a result of the game in the second gaming state RT1, two kinds of symbol combinations of “Bell A”-“Bell A”-“Replay” and “Bell A”-“Bell B”-“Replay” are displayed on the active line L2. When any one of the special figures 2 is displayed (hereinafter referred to as the special figure 2), the process proceeds to the third gaming state RT2.
Two types of special figure 2 are displayed when the above-mentioned RLA01 combination or RLA02 combination wins in the game won in the push order replay group. The push order replay group will be described later.
Further, as a result of the game in the third gaming state RT2, when any one of the four types of special figure 1 is displayed on the active line L2, the process proceeds to the second gaming state RT1. .

Further, when the CB1 combination or the CB2 combination wins during each gaming state of the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2, the game state is returned to after each CB game ends.
On the other hand, if the BB combination wins during each gaming state of the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2, after the BB game is over, the game proceeds to the first gaming state RT0.

  The first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2 described above have the same internal lottery logic related to the bonus combination and the small combination, although the internal lottery logic related to the replay combination is different.

FIG. 7 shows the configuration of the lottery group that is the subject of the internal lottery in the slot machine 1.
The lottery group GRP1 is a group in which the BB combination is elected alone.
The lottery group GRP2 is a group in which the CB1 role and the CB2 role are won simultaneously.
The winning symbol combination of the CB1 role and the CB2 role is common to the "replay" for the left reel 4L and the middle reel 4C, and for the right reel 4R, "Bell A" / "Bell B" are different from each other. , “Replay” is a fully retracted symbol, and the right reel 4R has four “Bell A” and “Bell B” symbols between two “Bell A” or “Bell B” symbols adjacent to each other. Because it is arranged so as not to pinch other symbols that exceed the range, the “Bell A” or “Bell B” symbol is drawn onto the effective line L2 regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 20R. Can do.
Therefore, in the game won in the lottery group GRP2, regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R, either the CB1 role or the CB2 role wins, and the CB game is started from the next game. .

In each of the six lottery groups GRP3 to GRP8, when each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R is operated in a predetermined order, nine small prizes are awarded and an order other than the predetermined order In the push order small combination group, the small figure is removed and the above-mentioned special figure 1 is displayed when operated by.
The lottery group GRP3 is a lottery group in which five types of small roles BLA09 to BLA13 with nine payouts are duplicated, and the lottery group GRP4 is a lottery in which five types of small roles BLA09 to BLA12 and BLA14 with multiple payouts are won. It is a group. When the left stop button 20L is operated for the first time in a game won in the lottery group GRP4 or GRP5, any one of the five types of small winning combinations won and won, and nine payouts are obtained. On the other hand, when the middle stop button 20C or the right stop button 20R is operated first, one of the four types of special figure 1 is displayed.

  The lottery group GRP5 is a lottery group in which four types of small roles BLA09, BLA10, BLA13, and BLA14 with nine payouts are duplicated, and the lottery group GRP6 is overlapped with four types of small roles BLA11 to BLA14 with nine payouts It is a lottery group to win. When the middle stop button 20C is operated for the first time in a game won in the lottery group GRP5 or GRP6, any one of the four types of small winning combinations won a prize and nine payouts are obtained. On the other hand, when the left stop button 20L or the right stop button 20R is operated first, one of the four types of special figure 1 is displayed.

  The lottery group GRP7 is a lottery group in which five types of small roles BLA09, BLA10, BLA13, BLA15, and BLA16 with nine payouts are won, and the lottery group GRP8 is five types of small roles BLA11, BLA12, BLA14, BLA15, and BLA16 are lottery groups that are won in duplicate. When the right stop button 20R is operated for the first time in a game won in the lottery group GRP7 or GRP8, any one of the five types of small winning combinations won and won, and nine payouts are obtained. On the other hand, when the left stop button 20L or the middle stop button 20C is operated first, one of the four types of special figure 1 is displayed.

  The lottery group GRP9 is composed of two types of small roles BLA01 to BLA02 with 12 payouts, two types of small roles BLA03 to BLA04 with one payout, and four types of small roles BLA05 to BLA08 with 10 payouts. It is a lottery group in which eight types of small roles are won. In the game won in the lottery group GRP9, regardless of the operation timing of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R, one of the two types of small roles BLA01 and BLA02 wins and 12 dividends are obtained.

  The lottery group GRP10 is a lottery group in which the replay role RLA05 wins alone.

In each of the three lottery groups GRP11 to GRP12, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in a predetermined order, a replay combination having a winning symbol combination corresponding to the special figure 2 wins, This is a push order replay group in which a replay combination having a winning symbol combination not corresponding to the special figure 2 wins when operated in an order other than the above order.
The lottery group GRP11 is a lottery group in which three types of replay roles RLA01, RLA02, and RLA05 are won in duplicate. In the game won in the lottery group GRP11, when the left stop button 20L is operated for the first time, one of the two types of replay roles RLA01 and RLA02 in which the special figure 2 is displayed is displayed. When the middle stop button 20C or the right stop button 20R is operated for the first time, the replay role RLA05 wins.

  The lottery group GRP12 is a lottery group in which four types of replay roles RLA01, RLA02, RLA03, and RLA05 are won in duplicate. In the game won in the lottery group GRP12, when the middle stop button 20C is operated for the first time, one of the two types of replay roles RLA01 and RLA02 in which the special figure 2 is displayed is displayed. When the left stop button 20L or the right stop button 20R is operated first, the replay combination RLA05 wins.

  The lottery group GRP13 is a lottery group in which four types of replay roles RLA01, RLA02, RLA04, and RLA05 are elected in duplicate. In the game won in the lottery group GRP13, when the right stop button 20R is operated first, the special replay role RLA01 and RLA02 of which one of the two types of replay roles RLA01 and RLA02 will be displayed will be displayed. When the left stop button 20L or the middle stop button 20C is operated first, the replay role RLA05 wins.

The lottery group GRP14 is a lottery group in which two types of replay roles RLA01 and RLA05 are duplicated, the lottery group GRP15 is a lottery group in which two types of replay roles RLA02 and RLA05 are doubled, and the lottery group GRP16 is two types of replay roles RLA03 and RLA05. The lottery group that wins twice, the lottery group GRP17 is a lottery group in which two types of replay roles RLA04 and RLA05 are doubled, and the lottery group GRP18 is a lottery group in which three types of replay roles RPA01, RLA04 and RLA05 are doubled, lottery group GRP19 Is a lottery group in which three types of replay roles RPA01, RLA03 and RLA05 are won in duplicate.
In a game won in any of the lottery groups GRP14 to GRP19, the replay role RLA05 wins regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R.

  In the following, the lottery group GRP1 is BB, the lottery group GRP2 is CB, the lottery group GRP3 is pressed and the small group 1 is pressed. The lottery group GRP4 is pressed and the small group 2 is pressed. The lottery group GRP5 is pressed and the small group 3 is pressed. Small role 4, press lottery group GRP7, press small group 5, press lottery group GRP8, press small role 6, LR9 LR9, lottery group GRP10 normal replay 1, lottery group GRP11, press replay 1, lottery Group GRP12 is pushed forward replay 2, lottery group GRP13 is pushed forward replay 3, lottery group GRP14 is normal replay 2, lottery group GRP15 is normal replay 3, lottery group GRP16 is normal replay 4, lottery group GRP17 is normal replay 5, lottery Group GRP18 Example 6, the lottery group GRP19 also referred to as a normal replay 7.

FIG. 8 shows the lottery target group in the internal lottery process of the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT3, and the lottery value of the setting value 1 corresponding to the winning range. Since the range of random values in the internal lottery process is 0 to 65535, the winning probability of each lottery group can be calculated by lottery value / 65536.
As shown in FIG. 8, the lottery values of the lottery groups GRP1 and GRP2 related to the bonus combination and the lottery groups GRP3 to GRP9 related to the small combination are common to the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT3. Is set to the value of
Specifically, the lottery value of the lottery group GRP1 is 200, the winning probability is about 1 / 327.7, the lottery value of the lottery group GRP2 is 2000, the winning probability is about 1 / 32.77, the lottery groups GRP3 to GRP8 (push order) The lottery value for small roles 1 to 6) is set to 2500, the winning probability is set to about 1 / 26.2, the lottery value for the lottery group GRP9 (rare small role) is set to 200, and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 13.1. ing.

On the other hand, whether or not the lottery groups GRP11 to 19 related to the replay role are to be a lottery target group in the internal lottery process in each gaming state of the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT3, And their winning probabilities are different.
Specifically, the lottery group GRP10 (normal replay 1) is a group that is a lottery target in the internal lottery process only during the first gaming state RT0, and its lottery value is 8978, and the winning probability is about 1 / 7.3. It is set.

The lottery groups GRP11 to GRP13 (push order replays 1 to 3) are groups that are subject to lottery in the internal lottery process only in the second gaming state RT1, each having a lottery value of 3000 and a winning probability of about 1 / 21.8. Is set.
The lottery groups GRP14 to GRP19 (ordinary replays 2 to 7) are groups that are subject to lottery in the internal lottery process only in the third gaming state RT2, and the lottery values are 7222 for the lottery groups GRP14 to GRP18 and lottery group GRP19, respectively. Is set to 7226 and the winning probability is set to about 1 / 9.1.

In addition, the combined winning probabilities of the replay roles in the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2 are about 1 / 7.3, about 1 / 7.3, and about 1 / 1.51, respectively. Thus, during the third gaming state RT2, the winning probability of the replay role is greatly improved as compared to the first gaming state RT0 and the second gaming state RT1.
Accordingly, the lottery values that are lost in any lottery group during the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2 are 34358, 34336, and 0, respectively.

As mentioned above, when winning the lottery group GRP2, the CB1 role or CB2 role will win in the winning game, so the status won for the CB01 role and the CB02 role will not carry over after the next game. When the lottery group GRP1 is won, the state of winning the BB combination is carried over until the BB combination wins. In this carry-over state, the internal lottery is performed by excluding the lottery groups GRP1 and GRP2 related to the bonus combination from the lottery target group of the internal lottery process corresponding to the gaming state at the time of winning the lottery group GRP1.
Further, the details of the internal lottery process during the BB game after winning the BB winning combination will be omitted.

Next, stop control of each reel 4L, 4C, 4R according to the internal lottery process and the internal lottery result during the CB game after winning the CB1 role or CB2 role will be described.
As described above, during the CB game, regardless of the internal lottery result, winnings of all the small roles to be selected in the first gaming state RT0, the second gaming state RT1, and the third gaming state RT2 are allowed. For the right reel 4R, the maximum pull-in range is one frame.

FIG. 9 shows the result of the internal lottery process during the CB game and its winning probability.
In the internal lottery process during the CB game, for the lottery groups GRP10 to GRP19 related to the replay role, the lottery value in the gaming state in the winning game won by the lottery group GRP2 is taken over.
Therefore, when the lottery group GRP2 is won during the first gaming state RT0 and the game moves to the CB game, the lottery group GRP10, which is the lottery target group related to the replay role in the first gaming state RT0, is in the CB game. In addition, a lottery is performed with the same lottery value, that is, 8978.
Similarly, when the lottery group GRP2 is won during the second gaming state RT1 and the game moves to the CB game, the lottery groups GRP11 to GRP13, which are lottery target groups related to the replay role in the second gaming state RT1, During the CB game, a lottery is performed with the same lottery value, that is, 3000 for each.
In addition, when the lottery group GRP2 is won during the third gaming state RT2 and the game is shifted to the CB game, the lottery groups GRP14 to GRP19 which are lottery target groups related to the replay role in the third gaming state RT2 are CB During the game, the lottery is performed with the same lottery value, that is, 7222 or 7226.

  Therefore, as a result of the internal lottery process in the CB game, when a lottery group related to a replay role is won, winning of a replay role included in the selected lottery group is allowed in addition to winning of all small roles. In some cases, the lottery group related to the replay combination is not won, and as a result, only winnings of all small combinations are allowed. The lottery value that results in only the winning of the small role is 56558 when the game state transitions from the first game state RT0 to the CB game, 56536 when the game state transitions from the second game state RT1 to the CB game, and the third game state. In the case of shifting from RT2 to the CB game, 22200 is obtained.

In addition, during the CB game, eight kinds of small roles BLA01 to 08 included in the lottery group GRP9 (rare small role) among all the small roles are set to be drawn on the active line L2, and the CB game described above. By changing the stop control of the reels 4L, 4C, and 4R according to the lottery result in the middle and the operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R, as a result, when 12 dividends are paid out, 11 payouts are set to be paid out.
Here, the eight types of small roles BLA01 to 08 are assumed during the CB game in which the maximum pull-in range of the right reel 4R is one frame, regardless of the operation order and operation timing of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R. Since the winning symbol combinations are set so that 11 or 12 payouts can be obtained, these are used as the winning combinations in the CB game.
On the other hand, if the nine small roles BLA09 to BLA16 and the replay role are to be drawn in, the payout is smaller than the case where the eight small roles BLA01 to 08 are drawn, and each stop button Depending on the order of operation and the operation timing of 20L, 20C, and 20R, there is a case where no winning combination can be won.
Hereinafter, based on the winning symbol combinations of the eight types of small roles BLA01 to 08, the operation sequence and operation of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R are assumed while assuming a CB game in which the maximum pull-in range of the right reel 4R is one frame. The reason why 11 or 12 dividends can be obtained regardless of the timing will be described.

First, in the winning combination of two types of small roles BLA01 and BLA02 with 12 payouts, the left reel 4L is set to “replay” and the middle reel 4C is set to “bell A”. As shown in FIG. 3, “replay” symbols are arranged on the left reel 4L so that no more than four other symbols are sandwiched between two “replay” symbols adjacent to each other. Further, in the middle reel 4C, the “bell A” symbol is arranged so that no more than four other symbols are sandwiched between two “bell A” symbols adjacent to each other. For the left reel 4L and the middle reel 4C, the maximum pull-in range is 4 frames even during the CB game, so the “replay” of the left reel 4L and the “bell A” symbol of the middle reel 4C are the left stop button 20L and the middle stop. Regardless of the operation timing of the button 20C, it can be drawn onto the effective line L2.
In addition, with respect to the right reel 4R, the winning symbol “Replay” of the small role BLA01 and the winning symbol “Watermelon A” of the small role BLA02 are one between two “Replay” or “Watermelon A” symbols adjacent to each other. It arrange | positions so that the other design which exceeds may not be pinched | interposed. Accordingly, even during a CB game in which the maximum pull-in range of the right reel 4R is one frame, regardless of the operation timing of the right stop button 20R, either the “Replay” or “Watermelon A” symbol is pulled onto the active line L2. I can do it.
Therefore, even during the CB game, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R, one of the two types of small roles BLA01 and BLA02 with 12 payouts is placed on the active line L2. Can be drawn into.

Next, the winning symbol combination of the two types of small roles BLA03 and BLA04 with a single payout is an “ANY” symbol for the right reel 4R, and the description thereof will be omitted. The middle reel 4C also has the “Bell A” symbol, and since this is the same as described in the two types of small roles BLA01 and BLA02 with 12 payouts, the description is omitted.
Regarding the left reel 4L, the winning symbol “Watermelon A” of the small role BLA02 and the winning symbol “Watermelon B” of the small role BLA04 are 4 pieces between two “Watermelon A” or “Watermelon B” symbols adjacent to each other. It arrange | positions so that the other design which exceeds may not be pinched | interposed. Since the maximum pull-in range of the left reel 4L is 4 frames even during the CB game, regardless of the operation timing of the left stop button 20L, either the “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” symbol is pulled onto the active line L2. I can do it.
Accordingly, even during the CB game, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R, one of the two types of small roles BLA03 and BLA04 with a single payout is placed on the active line L2. Can be drawn into.

Next, the winning symbol combination of four types of small roles BLA05 to BLA08 with a payout of 10 is “Watermelon A” or “Watermelon B” for the left reel 4L, and two types of small roles BLA03 with a single payout. And BLA04, the middle reel 4C has the “ANY” symbol, the right reel 4R has “watermelon A” or “replay”, and the two types of small roles BLA01 with a payout of 12 pieces. And BLA02, the description is omitted.
Accordingly, even during the CB game, regardless of the operation timing of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R, any winning symbol combination among the four types of small roles BLA05 to BLA08 with 10 payouts is placed on the active line L2. Can be drawn into.

Further, among the eight types of small roles BLA01 to BLA08 to be drawn in, for the small roles BLA03 to 08 having a relatively low payout, the combination priority pull-in control is performed regardless of the operation timing of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R. It is configured to be retractable.
First, when the left stop button 20L is first operated and the operation timing is a timing that can be pulled in either “Replay” and “Watermelon A”, or “Replay” and “Watermelon B”, the combination priority is given. Then, “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is drawn. When “Replay” is drawn in, there is only the possibility of winning the two small roles, BLA01 and BLA02, but when “Watermelon A” is drawn, there are three small roles, BLA03, BLA05, and BLA06. This is because, when “watermelon B” is drawn in, there is still a possibility of winning three small roles of BLA04, BLA07 and BLA08.

Thereafter, when the middle stop button 20C is operated, the “Bell A” symbol, which is a common winning symbol among the three small roles that remain in the winning possibility, is drawn, and when the right stop button 20R is operated, “Replay” and “Watermelon A” are drawn. The symbols that can be pulled in are drawn.
As a result, "watermelon A"-"bell A"-"replay" (hereinafter referred to as a common winning symbol combination A), "watermelon A"-"bell A"-"watermelon A" (hereinafter referred to as "watermelon A"-"bell A"-"replay"). Common winning symbol combination B), “Watermelon B”-“Bell A”-“Replay” (hereinafter referred to as common winning symbol combination C) and “Watermelon B”-“Bell A”-“Watermelon A” (hereinafter, “ One winning symbol combination (common winning symbol combination D) is established.

Here, since the common winning symbol combination A corresponds to any winning symbol combination of the small role BLA03 with one payout and the small character BLA05 with a payout of 10, the small character BLA01 and the small character BLA05 overlap. A winning is established, and as a result, 11 payouts are obtained.
The common winning symbol combination B corresponds to any winning symbol combination of a small role BLA03 with a payout of 1 and a small role BLA06 with a payout of 10 so that a double winning of the small character BLA01 and the small character BLA06 is established. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained.
Since the common winning symbol combination C corresponds to any winning symbol combination of a small role BLA04 with a payout of 10 and a small role BLA07 with a payout of 10, the double winning of the small role BLA04 and the small role BLA07 is established. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained.
Since the common winning symbol combination D corresponds to any winning symbol combination of a small role BLA04 with a payout of 10 and a small role BLA08 with a payout of 10, the double winning of the small character BLA04 and the small role BLA08 is established. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained.

Next, when the middle stop button 20C is first operated, the “bell A” symbol is drawn regardless of the operation timing.
When the left stop button 20L is operated for the second time, a drawable symbol is drawn out of the “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” symbol by the combination priority control described above. When the last right stop button 20R is operated, a redrawable symbol of “Replay” and “Watermelon A” is drawn. As a result, any winning symbol combination among the common winning symbol combinations A to D is established on the active line L2, and 11 payouts are obtained.
When the right stop button 20R is operated for the second time, among the “Replay” and “Watermelon A” symbols, a drawable symbol is drawn. When the last left stop button 20L is operated, “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” is pulled in by combination priority control. As a result, any winning symbol combination among the common winning symbol combinations A to D is established on the active line L2, and 11 payouts are obtained.

Next, when the right stop button 20R is operated for the first time, among the “Replay” and “Watermelon A” symbols, the symbols that can be drawn are drawn.
When the left stop button 20L is operated for the second time, a drawable symbol is drawn out of the “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” symbol by the combination priority control described above. When the last middle stop button 20C is operated, the “bell A” symbol is drawn. As a result, any winning symbol combination among the common winning symbol combinations A to D is established on the active line L2, and 11 payouts are obtained.
When the second middle stop button 20C is operated, the “bell A” symbol is drawn. When the final left stop button 20L is operated, the “watermelon A” or “watermelon B” symbols that can be pulled in are pulled in by the above-described combination priority control. As a result, any winning symbol combination among the common winning symbol combinations A to D is established on the active line L2, and 11 payouts are obtained.

  As described above, by setting the eight types of small roles BLA01 to BLA08 as the pull-in targets in the CB game, the first operation sequence in which the left stop button 20L is operated first, each stop in the order of middle → left → right Second operation order for operating the buttons 20L, 20C, 20R, third operation order for operating each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R in the order of middle → right → left, and each stop button 20L in the order of right → left → middle , 20C, 20R, and the fourth operation order and the fifth operation order of operating each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R in the order of right → middle → left. Any of the winning symbol combinations A to D can be established on the active line L2.

However, during the CB game, as described above, winnings of all small roles are allowed. Therefore, combination priority control is performed according to the winning state of the lottery group related to other winnings, that is, replaying roles. The operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R to be applied is set in advance.
FIG. 10 shows the payout according to the winning state of the lottery group related to the replay role in the CB game and the operation order of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R.
In the game that did not win the lottery group related to the replay role during the CB game (shown as all the small roles in the lottery result column in FIG. 10), the game that won the lottery groups GRP10 to GRP13 and GRP19, each stop button 20L, Regardless of the operation order and operation timing of 20C and 20R, the payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, one of the two types of small roles BLA01 and BLA02 with a payout of 12 wins and 12 payouts are obtained.

On the other hand, in a game in which the lottery group GRP14 related to the replay role is won during the CB game, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in the first operation order, the combination priority pull-in control is applied. When operation is performed in an operation order other than one operation order, payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained when operated in the first operation order, and 12 payouts are obtained when operated in an operation order other than the first operation order.
In a game in which a lottery group GRP15 related to a replay role is won during the CB game, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in the second operation order, the combination priority pull-in control is applied, while the second operation If the operation is performed in an operation order other than the order, the payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained when operated in the second operation order, and 12 payouts are obtained when operated in an operation order other than the second operation order.
In a game in which the lottery group GRP16 related to the replay role is won during the CB game, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in the third operation order, the combination priority pull-in control is applied, while the third operation If the operation is performed in an operation order other than the order, the payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained when operated in the third operation order, and 12 payouts are obtained when operated in an operation order other than the third operation order.
In a game won in the lottery group GRP17 related to the replay role during the CB game, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in the fourth operation order, the combination priority pull-in control is applied, while the fourth operation If the operation is performed in an operation order other than the order, the payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained when operated in the fourth operation order, and 12 payouts are obtained when operated in an operation order other than the fourth operation order.
In a game in which a lottery group GRP18 related to a replay role is won during the CB game, when each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in the fifth operation order, the combination priority pull-in control is applied, while the fifth operation If the operation is performed in an operation order other than the order, the payout priority pull-in control is applied. As a result, 11 payouts are obtained when operated in the fifth operation order, and 12 payouts are obtained when operated in an operation order other than the fifth operation order.

As described above, the CB game ends with a game in which the number of medals paid out during the CB game exceeds 11, so if there are 12 payouts in the first game in the CB game, On the other hand, if 11 payouts are made, the CB game can be performed in the next game.
Therefore, when the lottery group GRP14 to GRP18 related to the replay role is won in the first game in the CB game, the player is notified of the operation order in which the payout becomes 11 pieces, thereby ending the CB game in the game. By avoiding this, the CB game can be surely made into two games. This makes it possible to increase the number of medals acquired during the CB game.

Next, AT (assist time) will be described.
In the slot machine 1, while the AT is not operating and the AT is not operating, the AT lottery is executed in association with the internal lottery result to determine whether or not to start the AT state. For example, the winning probability in the AT lottery has a relatively high probability in the winning games of the lottery groups GRP01 and GRP02 and the lottery group GRP09 (rare small role) related to the bonus combination as compared with other games that have resulted in the lottery. It is set.
When the AT lottery is won, the initial value of the AT continuing game number is determined together.

Basically, while the AT is not in operation, the player stays in the first game state RT0 or the second game state RT1, so if the AT game is held in the first game state RT0 when winning the AT lottery, Wait for transition to state RT1.
During the second gaming state RT1, in the winning game of the lottery groups GRP11 to 13 (push order replays 1 to 3), the operation order of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R that will be displayed special figure 2 is notified. To do. If each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, 20R is operated in accordance with the notified operation order, the special figure 2 is displayed, the state shifts to the third gaming state RT2, and the AT state is started.

During the AT state, in the winning game of the lottery groups GRP 3 to 8 (push order small roles 1 to 6), the operation order of each of the stop buttons 20L, 20C, and 20R that can win a small role with nine payouts is determined. In addition to notifying, in the first game in the CB game, when the lottery groups GRP14 to GRP18 related to the replay combination are won, the player is notified of the operation order in which the payout becomes 11 pieces.
Further, during the AT state, the number of AT continuing games is decremented by 1 for each game and linked with the internal lottery result to determine whether or not to add the number of AT continuing lottery games. Add lottery to determine the number. The expected value of the number of extra games in the extra lottery is relatively large in the winning games of the lottery groups GRP01 and GRP02 and the lottery group GRP09 (rare small role) related to the bonus combination as compared to the games that resulted in other results. It is set to be.
Then, the AT state is ended with the game in which the number of AT continuing games becomes zero. Along with this, in the winning game of the lottery groups GRP 3 to 8 (push order small combinations 1 to 6), the operation order of each stop button 20L, 20C, 20R that can win a small combination with nine payouts is notified. As a result, the special figure 1 is displayed when the payout is reduced to nine small combinations, and the third gaming state RT2 is ended and the game state RT1 is shifted to the second gaming state RT1.

  As described above, there is a possibility that the payout may be 11 during the CB game only in the lottery groups GRP14 to GRP18 related to the replay role, and the lottery group GRP14 related to the replay role during the CB game. -GRP18 is won only when the game state transitions from the third gaming state RT2 to the CB game. Basically, since the transition to the third gaming state RT2 is not made unless the AT state is started, by adopting the configuration as described above, in the CB game in which the AT is not operated, the exit in the CB game While the number is limited to 12, during the AT, if the lottery group GRP14 to GRP18 related to the replay role is won in the first game of the CB game, the number of balls in the CB game is increased to 11 + 12 33 I can do it.

  As described above, according to the above-described configuration, it is possible to increase the valuation of the reel stop control during the CB game without using a control role that is not actually displayed as in the conventional slot machine. I can do it.

  Although one embodiment of the present invention has been described above, the present invention can be modified in various ways within the scope of matters described in the claims.

1 Slot machine 4L Left reel 4C Middle reel 4R Right reel 19 Start lever 20L Left stop button 20C Middle stop button 20R Right stop button 41 CPU
42 ROM
43 RAM

Claims (3)

A determination means for determining whether or not winning is permitted for each of the plurality of types of roles in accordance with the game start operation;
Reel starting means for starting rotation of a plurality of reels each having a plurality of types of symbols arranged on each outer peripheral surface after the determination by the determining means;
Reel control for performing control to stop the reel corresponding to the reel stop instruction operation within a predetermined maximum pull-in range in accordance with the reel stop instruction operation for each reel after the reel start means starts rotation of the plurality of reels. Means,
As a result of all the reels being stopped by the reel control means, based on the fact that any of the winning symbol combinations determined in advance for each of the plurality of types of combinations is displayed on the effective line straddling all the reels, In a slot machine provided with a privilege granting means for granting a privilege according to the type of the role corresponding to the displayed winning symbol combination,
The first gaming state in which the maximum pull-in range is set to the first range for all reels, the maximum pull-in range related to the specific reel is set to a second range that is narrower than the first range, and the specific reel is A second gaming state in which the maximum pull-in range of other reels except the second gaming state is set to the first range;
In the plurality of types of determination results determined by the determining means during the second gaming state, a plurality of types of small combinations and a plurality of types of small combinations that are allowed to receive a prize are allowed. A combination of one or more types of replaying combinations that are allowed to win, and a combination of different types of different types of roles that are different from each other,
The multiple types of small roles that are common among the multiple types of different types of overlapping results are as follows:
A first small role in which the dividend is set to the maximum N among the multiple types of small roles;
A second small role in which the dividend is set to M (M <N);
And a third small role in which the dividend is set to L (L <M),
N> (M + L),
In the plurality of reels,
The winning symbol related to the second small role and the third small role is set to one common symbol, and the winning symbol related to the first small role is the winning symbol related to the second and third small roles. A first reel set to one design different from
The winning symbol related to the second small role is set to an ANY symbol indicating that any symbol arranged on the reel may be used, and the winning symbol related to the first small role and the winning symbol related to the third small role A second reel with each design set to 1 design,
The third reel in which the winning symbol related to the third small role is set as the ANY symbol, and the winning symbol related to the first small role and the winning symbol related to the second small role are each set as one symbol. And including
The second small role and the third small role have a plurality of symbol combinations as the winning symbol combination, and a plurality of winning symbol combinations related to the second small role and a plurality of different combinations related to the third small role. The winning symbol combinations include common winning symbol combinations that are common to each other,
In the game in which the determination result by the determination unit in the second gaming state is any one of a plurality of different types of duplicated combination results, the reel control unit includes:
In accordance with the order of the stop instruction operation for the plurality of reels, a first pull-in control for establishing the common winning symbol combination on the active line and repeatedly winning the second small combination and the third small combination, and the effective While performing a pull-in control among the second pull-in control to establish the winning symbol combination related to the first small role on the line and win the first small role,
A slot machine characterized in that the order of stop instruction operations for the plurality of reels on which the first pull-in control is to be executed is determined in advance according to the type of the different role overlapping result determined by the determining means in the game. .   The second gaming state ends when the total value of dividends awarded by the privilege granting unit exceeds the threshold during the second gaming state, and the threshold is the second gaming state. When the first pull-in control is executed by the reel control means, the number of games controlled in the second gaming state is set to be larger than when the first pull-in control is not executed. The slot machine according to claim 1.   When a specific condition is satisfied, in the game in which the determination result by the determining means in the second gaming state is any one of a plurality of different types of overlapping role overlapping results, 3. The slot machine according to claim 1, further comprising a notification unit configured to notify information related to a stop instruction operation order for the plurality of reels on which the first pull-in control is performed.