JP6548247B2 - Gaming machine - Google Patents

Description

  The present invention relates to a gaming machine.

  BACKGROUND Conventionally, a gaming machine (rolling-type gaming machine, slot machine) provided with a plurality of reels whose symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface is known. This type of gaming machine gives a certain gaming value to gaming media such as medals and pachinko balls, and plays a game for acquiring such gaming media. In addition, this type of gaming machine performs internal lottery with the player's rotation start operation as a trigger and starts rotation of a plurality of reels, and a mode according to the result of the internal lottery as the player's stop operation as a trigger. Control to stop a plurality of reels. Then, the result of the game is judged by the symbol combination displayed on the winning judgment line in the state where the plurality of reels are stopped, and the payout of the medal or the like is performed according to the result of the game.

  In the gaming machine described above, it is determined whether the bonus is a combination that triggers a transition to the bonus game, and in a bonus game that transitions when the bonus is won, a small winning combination in which game media are paid at the time of winning rather than normal gaming. There is disclosed a technology for causing a player to acquire a game medium by raising a winning probability (e.g., Patent Document 1).

JP, 2010-233796, A

  However, in the invention described in Patent Document 1, there is a problem that it is difficult to enhance the game since the probability of winning a bonus in a normal game is constant and the game is likely to be monotonous.

  Therefore, it is an object of the present invention to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability of winning a bonus and improving the game characteristics.

The present invention is a plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface,
Internal lottery means for performing internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles including small part, replay and bonus;
A reel control unit configured to rotate a plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation, and to stop the reels being rotated triggered by the stop operation;
Prize determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line in a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped;
A payout control means for determining the number of payouts of the game medium based on the payout of the small winning combination, which has been achieved with the small winning combination;
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the replay having won,
Game state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and transitioning the gaming state to the bonus state based on the bonus winning state;
The bonus status is
A bonus general state in which a regular bonus can be won by internal lottery by the internal lottery means,
The regular bonus operating state, which shifts based on the winning of the regular bonus and ends when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied;
The internal lottery means is
In the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus general state, a plurality of specific small winning combinations in which the number of game medium payouts associated with the winning is greater than the number of game media inserted required to start the game Internal lottery is performed so that there are multiple types of first winning modes in which two or more small winning combinations are won without overlapping.
In the regular bonus operating state, there is a second winning mode in which the plurality of types of specific small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the probability of winning the second winning mode is the normal state, the bonus established state, and In the internal lottery in the bonus general state, it is lower than the probability of winning in any one of the plurality of types of first winning modes, and the winning probabilities for all the small winning combinations are the normal state, the bonus establishment state and the bonus general state. The internal lottery is performed so that the winning probability of each small winning combination is higher than that of each small winning combination, and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination is higher than the winning probability of the entire small winning combination in the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus general state. Do,
In the regular bonus operating state, the expected value of the acquisition rate of game media is set to less than 100%,
The reel control means
In the bonus establishment state, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay is given priority over the bonus, and when the bonus and the small winning combination are won, the bonus is prioritized. Stop the spinning reel so that the small part wins ,
In If you win either before Symbol plurality of types of first winning aspect, during rotation as the specific Small Win the stop position by determined Teisu Rukoto as payout of game media is the most is winning a first stop control reel Ru is stopped, and so that the other small winning combination by determining the stop position so that the number is most symbol combination indicating a displayable winning form on the pay line is a winning the rotating reel and a second stop control Ru is stopped, it is possible to execute,
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, an order of predetermined stop operations for executing the first stop control is set in advance for each of the plurality of types of first winning modes,
In the case where the gaming state is a second gaming state different from the first gaming state, the stop operation is executed in the order of the predetermined stop operation corresponding to each of the plurality of types of first winning modes. 2 preset to perform stop operation,
When the second winning mode is won, the reel being rotated is stopped so that any one of the plurality of specified small winning combinations wins regardless of the order and timing of the stop operation.

  According to the present invention, it is possible to provide a gaming machine capable of changing the probability of winning a bonus and improving the game property.

It is a perspective view showing the appearance composition of the gaming machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the functional block of the game machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table A-the internal lottery table D in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table E-the internal lottery table H in the gaming machine of embodiment of this invention. It is a figure explaining the internal lottery table I-the internal lottery table L in the game machine of embodiment of this invention. (A) shows the winning mode of the batting bell 1 to batting bell 12 in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, in particular, a diagram for explaining the relationship between the stop button pressing order and the winning combination, (B) shows JAC and cherry It is a figure explaining the winning aspect of. It is a figure explaining symbol arrangement of a reel in a game machine of an embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a figure explaining the relationship between the winning combination and the symbol combination in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. It is a state transition diagram of the gaming state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention. (A) is an internal state executed in a normal state, a BB1 satisfied state, a BB2 satisfied state, and a BB2 state during RB non-operation in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention when the prescribed insertion number is set to 3 sheets. A detailed setting example of the winning probability of the lottery, (B) is the internal state executed in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the BB non-operating state RB when the defined number of insertions is set to 2 sheets It is a figure which shows the detailed setting example of a lottery. (A) is a detailed setting example of the winning probability of the internal lottery executed in the RT state when the prescribed insertion number is set to 3 in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a prescription It is a figure which shows the detailed example of a setting of the internal lottery performed in RT state when the insertion number is set to two sheets. (A) is a detailed setting example of the winning probability of the internal lottery performed in the BB1 state in the gaming machine of the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a detail of the internal lottery performed in the BB2 state during RB operation It is a figure showing an example of setting. (A) is a detailed setting example of the winning probability of the internal lottery normally executed in the RB state in the gaming machine according to the embodiment of the present invention, (B) is a detailed illustration of the internal lottery executed in the high probability RB state It is a figure which shows the example of a setting.

  Hereinafter, the present embodiment will be described. Note that the embodiments described below do not unduly limit the contents of the present invention described in the claims. In addition, not all of the configurations described in the present embodiment are necessarily essential configuration requirements of the present invention.

1. Configuration FIG. 1 is a perspective view showing an exterior configuration of a slot machine 1 according to an embodiment of the present invention. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is a so-called roll-to-roll type game machine, and is a type of game machine that plays a game using medals as game media.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the reel unit including the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 as a plurality of reels is accommodated in a box-shaped case including the accommodation box BX, the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. It is done. Further, a hopper unit 320 (see FIG. 2) as a payout device for medals is housed under the reel unit in the housing. In addition, a CPU, a ROM (an example of an information storage medium), a RAM, and the like are mounted in a housing of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, and a control board for controlling the operation of the slot machine 1 is also stored.

  The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 shown in FIG. 1 are each divided into 21 regions (hereinafter, each region is described as "piece") at a constant interval on the outer peripheral surface, and a plurality of types are provided for each piece One of the symbols of is arranged. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are supported by a stepping motor (not shown) as a reel driving means, and are respectively rotationally driven about the axis of the stepping motor, and the number of driving pulses of the stepping motor And by controlling the pulse width and the like, it is possible to stop in frame units (a predetermined rotation angle unit, a predetermined rotation amount unit). That is, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the stepping motor rotationally drives the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 according to the drive pulse supplied from the control substrate, and the supply of the drive pulse is cut off from the control substrate. The first reel R <b> 1 to the third reel R <b> 3 stop with the stop of the rotation of the stepping motor.

  The front upper door UD and the front lower door DD are provided to be individually openable and closable. The front upper door UD is provided with a display window DW which enables observation of the rotational state and the stop state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. In the stopped state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, among the plural types of symbols arranged at regular intervals on the outer peripheral surface of each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, they are continuously arranged on the outer peripheral surface The three symbols (upper, middle, lower) are visible from the front of the slot machine 1 through the display window DW.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, upper, middle and lower stages are provided for each reel as display positions for observing symbols through the display window DW, and an effective line is obtained by a combination of display positions of each reel. It is set. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, an effective line L1 is formed by the middle stages of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the number of medals required for one game, the so-called defined insertion number, is three or the second insertion number as the first insertion number according to the gaming state at the start of the game. The active line L1 is configured to be activated when a medal set to two as the insertion number is inserted and a medal corresponding to the specified insertion number set according to each gaming state is inserted. The slot machine 1 is in the normal state (normal non-bonus state) and replay time state (RT state: high probability non-bonus state) in which the gaming state is non-bonus state, and the first big bonus established state (BB1 established state), In the case of either of the second big bonus established state (BB2 established state), two sheets and three sheets can be selected as the predetermined insertion number. In addition, the slot machine 1 has a gaming state of a first big bonus state (BB1 state) as a first bonus state, a normal regular bonus state (normal RB state: a normal third bonus state) as a third bonus state, and a high In the case of the regular bonus state (high probable RB state: high probable third bonus state), the predetermined number of insertions is set to two. In addition, when the gaming state is the second big bonus state (BB2 state) as the second bonus state, the slot machine 1 enters the defined state when the regular bonus is not activated (RB inactive BB2 state). The number is set to be selectable between two and three, and in the state in which the regular bonus is operating (BB in RB operating state), the prescribed number of inputs is set to two. Details of each gaming state will be described later.

  Then, the game result is determined by the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 in the display window DW, and if the symbol combination on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination corresponding to a predetermined combination, The medals are paid out from the hopper unit 320 as the winning combination is made.

  A game information display section DS is provided on the front upper door UD. The game information display section DS includes an LED, a lamp, a 7-segment display, etc., and the total number of medals awarded, the number of medals paid out or won in one game, the number of medals paid out in a bonus state Various game information such as the sum of and the like are displayed.

  The front upper door UD is provided with a display device 330 for performing a game effect. The display device 330 is configured of, for example, a liquid crystal display, and displays various images and images for assisting the game and for exciting the game. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, a plurality of speakers (not shown) for providing game effects are provided for the front upper door UD and the front lower door DD. From the speaker, various sounds for assisting the game or exciting the game are output.

  Further, the front lower door DD is provided with various operation means. As an operation means, a single bet button BT for inserting one medal and a max bet button MB for inserting a predetermined number of medals as an insertion operation means for performing an operation of inserting a credited (stored) medal, A first lever rotationally driven by a stepping motor as a start lever SL as a game start operation means for causing a player to execute a start operation that causes a player to start a game by rotating the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. A stop button B1 to a stop button B3 as stop operation means for causing a player to execute a stop operation that triggers each of the reels R1 to R3 to be stopped, and a settlement button BS for settling credited medals Is also provided.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the player inserts a medal into the medal insertion slot MI, or presses the single bet button BT the same number of times as the defined insertion number if the medal is credited to the specified insertion number or more. Alternatively, by performing an operation of pressing the max bet button MB, it is set in a ready state in which rotation control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 can be started. Then, when the player presses the start lever SL, that is, when the player executes the start operation to the start lever SL, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are started to rotate on the control board by driving the stepping motor. An internal lottery using random number values is performed, and the pressing operation of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is performed on condition that the rotational speeds of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 increase to a predetermined speed and become steady rotation. Is permitted, that is, the stop operation by the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is activated.

  Thereafter, when the player presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 at an arbitrary timing (hereinafter referred to as "pressing timing"), the stop signal output built in each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 The stop switch 240 as a means performs the on operation, and changes the reel stop signal output to the control board from the off state to the on state. Here, the stop switch includes, for example, a photo sensor, a conduction sensor, a pressure sensor, and the like.

  In addition, when the player releases the stop button B1 to stop button B3 in the pressed state at an arbitrary timing, the stop switch corresponding to each of the stop button B1 to stop button B3 performs an off operation and stops the reel to output to the control board Change the signal from on to off.

  The control board responds to the result of the internal lottery based on the change from the off state to the on state of the reel stop signal in which the signal state changes according to the press timing and release timing of the stop button B1 to stop button B3. The first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped at the stop position.

  In addition, the medal payout port MO and the medal receiver MP are provided at the lower part of the front lower door DD, and the number of medals according to the game result is paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal receiver MP. ing. Also, for example, when the settlement button BS is pressed in a state where the medals credited in the gaming machine are stored, the number of credits from the hopper unit 320 (the number of credited medals) along with the depression of the settlement button BS. The settlement process is performed to pay out the medals corresponding to the number of medals, and the medals are paid out from the medal payout port MO to the medal receiver MP.

  FIG. 2 is a functional block diagram of the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment. The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment is controlled by the game control means 100 as a control board. The game control means 100 receives various input signals from the input means such as the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc., and performs various calculations to execute the game. It controls the operation of output means such as the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, the display device 330, and the acoustic device 340. The functions of the game control means 100 are stored in advance in various processors (CPU, DSP, etc.), ASIC (gate array, etc.), ROM (an example of information storage medium), hardware such as RAM, ROM, etc. Realized by software consisting of And, the game control means 100, the insertion reception means 105, the random number generation means 110, the internal lottery means 120, the reel control means 130, the winning determination means 140, the payout control means 150, the replay processing means 160, the game state transition control means 170, The effect control means 180, the storage means 190, and the reel effect determination means 200 are included.

  The insertion accepting means 105 accepts the insertion of medals for each game, sets the inserted medals in the inserted state, and sets the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number (2 or 3) in the inserted state. Then, the game start operation to the start lever SL is activated. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first pressing operation of the start lever SL activated based on setting the medals corresponding to the prescribed insertion number to the insertion state is the game start operation by the player. While being accepted, it has become the opportunity to start the rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3, and the internal lottery means 120 described later is the occasion to execute the internal lottery. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the medal is inserted into the medal insertion slot MI, the insertion acceptance means 105 is inserted with the specified number of insertions as the limit in conjunction with the operation of the medal insertion switch 210. Set the medals to the inserted state. Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the single bet button BT or the max bet button MB is pressed in a state where the medals are credited to the slot machine 1, the bet switch 220 is activated. The accepting means 105 sets the credited medals in the inserted state with the prescribed number of insertions as the limit.

  The random number generation means 110 is a means for generating a random number value for lottery. The random value can be generated, for example, based on the count value of an increment counter (a counter that counts numerical values so as to circulate a predetermined count range). In the present embodiment, the “random number value” is not only a value randomly generated in a mathematical sense, but even if the generation itself is regular, the acquisition timing etc. is irregular because it is irregular. Contains values that can function as random numbers.

  The internal lottery means 120 is an internal lottery in which the player performs a start operation on the start lever SL and the start switch 230 detects the start operation to determine whether the winning combination is successful or not based on the start signal output. It is a means to perform, and performs lottery table selection processing, random number determination processing, lottery flag setting processing, and the like.

  In the lottery table selection process, any of the plurality of internal lottery tables A to L (see FIGS. 3 to 5) stored in the internal lottery table storage means 191 of the storage means 190 (refer to FIGS. 3 to 5) is used. Choose whether to perform an internal lottery based on the current gaming state. In each internal lottery table, various roles such as replay, small winning combination, bonus, etc. are associated with a plurality of random number values (for example, 65536 random numbers from 0 to 65535). ing. Here, if the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the activated line L1 is a symbol combination indicating the establishment of the replay, it is determined that the replay is won by the prize determination means 140, and the replay is set in the game in which the replay is won It is a role that the medal of the specified number of inputs which has been done is automatically set in the inserted state. Further, the small winning combination is a combination in which a medal corresponding to the payout set for each small winning combination is paid out when the symbol combination stopped and displayed on the effective line L1 is a symbol combination indicating a small winning combination. In the following description, it is described that it is determined that the replay is won by the prize determination unit 140, that the replay is established.

  As shown in FIG. 3, the internal lottery table A, which is selected when the gaming state is the normal state, is selected when the gaming state is the RT state in a state where the prescribed insertion number is set to 3 sheets. Internal lottery table B, internal lottery table C selected when the gaming state is BB1 established state or BB2 established state, and internal lottery selected when the gaming state is BB2 state and RB is not in operation In the table D, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same, and as the small winning combination, random numbers are associated with the batting bell 1 to the batting bell 12 and the cherry, respectively.

  In the internal lottery table A, random numbers are set in BB1 (described later) and RB (described later). The internal lottery table B is different from the internal lottery table A in the winning probability of replay, and by associating a part of the random number values associated with the loss in the internal lottery table A with the replay, the internal lottery table B is more than the internal lottery table A. The probability of winning the replay is set to be high. The internal lottery table C is an internal lottery table selected when the start lever SL is operated to start and the start switch 230 detects the start operation in a state where BB1 or BB2 is won and the winning bonus is not won. In place of BB1 (described later) and RB (described later) in the internal lottery table A, a random number value is set to the loss. The internal lottery table D is set such that the probability of winning the RB (described later) is higher than that of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table C, so that RB can be operated promptly in the game in the BB2 state. Is configured.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 4, in the state where the prescribed insertion number is set to two, the internal lottery table E selected when the gaming state is the normal state, and selected when the gaming state is the RT state Internal lottery table F to be played, internal lottery table G to be selected when the gaming state is BB1 established state or BB2 established state, selected when the gaming state is BB2 state and RB is not in operation In the internal lottery table H, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same, and as the small winning combination, random number values are associated with the batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 12 and cherry, respectively.

  In the internal lottery table E, random numbers are set in BB2 (described later). The internal lottery table F is different from the internal lottery table E in winning probability of replay, and is associated with the replay with a part of the random number values associated with the loss in the internal lottery table E, thereby making the internal lottery table F more than the internal lottery table E. The probability of winning the replay is set to be high. The internal lottery table G is an internal lottery table which is selected when the start lever SL is operated to start and the start switch 230 detects the start operation in a state in which BB1 or BB2 is won and a win is not won. In place of BB2 (described later) in the internal lottery table E, a random number value is set to the loss. The internal lottery table H has a configuration in which a random number value is not associated with the RB in order to prevent the RB (described later) from being won in a state where the prescribed insertion number is set to 2 in the BB2 state.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, as a bonus, a first big bonus (BB1: first bonus) and a second big bonus (BB2: second bonus) as a feature continuous operation device according to a first type special feature And a regular bonus (RB: third bonus) as a first-class special feature. As shown in FIG. 3, BB1 is set as a lottery target in internal lottery tables A and B which are selected when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state and the number of inserted sheets is set to three. There is. Further, as shown in FIG. 4, BB2 is set as a lottery target in internal lottery tables E and F selected when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state and the number of inserted sheets is set to two. It is done. Also, as shown in FIG. 3 and FIG. 4, the internal lottery tables A and B are selected when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state and the number of inserted sheets is set to three as the defined insertion number, as shown in FIGS. The state is a BB2 state, and is set to 3 as the specified insertion number, and is set as a lottery target in the internal lottery table D which is selected when RB is not in operation.

  As shown in FIG. 5, in the internal lottery table I selected when the gaming state is the BB1 state, random numbers are associated with JAC as a small winning combination. Also, the internal lottery table J selected when the gaming state is the BB2 state and the RB is in operation, the internal lottery table K selected when the gaming state is the normal RB state, and the gaming state is high In the internal lottery table L selected in the case of the definite RB state, the winning probability of the small winning combination is set to be the same, and random numbers are respectively associated with JAC and Cherry as the small winning combination.

  As shown in FIGS. 6 (A) and 6 (B), in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, bells A, bell B and special small jacks A1 are listed as small winnings that can be won (hereinafter referred to as "winning hand") , Special small combination A2, Special small combination A3, Special small combination A4, Special small combination A5, Special small combination A6, Special small combination B1 and Special small combination B2 are prepared, and multiple kinds of winning combinations are duplicated. As a winning mode of the winning combination, a batting bell 1 to batting order 12 as the first winning form, a JAC, and a cherry as the second winning form are set.

  Here, the "striking order" means the order in which the pressing operation is performed on the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, and is composed of six types of batting orders of the batting order 1 to the batting order 6. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, pressing the stop button B1 corresponds to an operation for stopping the first reel R1, and pressing the stop button B2 is an operation for stopping the second reel R2. Correspondingly, pressing the stop button B3 corresponds to an operation for stopping the third reel R3. Therefore, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the pressing order of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 changes, the stopping order of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 changes.

  The batting order 1 is a batting order called so-called forward pressing in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B1 → the stop button B2 → the stop button B3. The batting order 2 is a batting order called so-called "scissor hit" in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B1 → the stop button B3 → the stop button B2. The batting order 3 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B2 → the stop button B1 → the stop button B3. The batting order 4 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B2 → the stop button B3 → the stop button B1. The batting order 5 is a batting order in which the stop operation is executed in the order of the stop button B3 → the stop button B1 → the stop button B2. The batting order 6 is a batting order called so-called reverse pressing in which the stop operation is performed in the order of the stop button B3 → the stop button B2 → the stop button B1.

  A batting bell 1 to a batting bell 6 are won with a bell A, one of a special small role A1 to a special small role A6, and a special small role B1 in an overlapping manner. In the batting bell 7 to the batting bell 12, one of the bell B, one of the special small winning combination A1 to the special small winning combination A6, and the special small winning combination B2 are won. The batting bell 1 to batting bell 12 are respectively winning a combination of any one of the bell A or the bell B and the two special small winning combinations, and a combination of winning combinations in which both are won in duplicate. Are configured differently. In the following description, batting order bell 1 to batting order bell 6 are collectively referred to as batting order bell group 1, and batting order bell 7 to batting order bell 12 are collectively referred to as batting order bell group 2. In the JAC, as shown in FIG. 6B, the bell A, the bell B, the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 are won in duplicate. Also, in the cherries, the special small combination A1 to the special small combination A6, the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 are won in duplicate.

  As shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, in the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table H, the bell A and the bell B are elected without overlapping each other by the batting bell group 1 and the batting bell group 2. There is. Also, with the internal lottery table J to L, the bell A and the bell B are to be won by JAC in an overlapping manner.

  In the random number determination process, based on the start signal output from the start switch 230, a random number value (random number for lottery) is acquired from the random number generation unit 110 for each game, and the acquired random number is selected in the lottery table selection process In comparison with the lottery table, it is determined whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the comparison result.

  In the lottery flag setting process, the lottery flag corresponding to the combination determined to be won based on the result of the random number determination process is switched from the non-winning state (first flag state, off state) to the winning state (second flag state) , On). In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when two or more types of winning combinations are won in duplicate, a lottery flag corresponding to each of the two or more types of winning combinations won in duplicate is set in the winning state. The setting information of the lottery flag is stored in the lottery flag storage unit 192 of the storage unit 190.

  Here, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, the lottery flag (carry over possible flag) capable of carrying over the winning state to the next and subsequent games until the winning and the winning state are carried over to the next and subsequent games regardless of the winning. A lottery flag (a carry-over impossible flag) which is reset to a non-winning state without being prepared is prepared. As the role to which the former carry-over possible flag is associated, there are BB1, BB2, and RB, and the small role and the replay are corresponded to the latter carry-over impossible flag. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, when BB1 is won in the internal lottery, the selected state of the lottery flag of BB1 is carried over until BB1 wins, and when BB2 is won in the internal lottery, the lottery state of BB2 is won Is carried over until BB2 wins, and when an RB is won by internal lottery, a process of carrying over the winning state of the lottery flag of RB is carried out until RB wins. At this time, the internal lottery unit 120 performs an internal lottery to determine whether or not the small winning combination and the replay have been made, even in a game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of BB1, BB2 or RB is carried over. That is, in the lottery flag setting process, in the game in which the winning state of the lottery flag of BB1, BB2 or RB is carried over, if the small winning combination or the replay is won, the lottery of BB1, BB2 or RB already elected A lottery flag corresponding to two or more types of winnings consisting of a flag and a small winning combination won in the internal lottery and a lottery flag for replay is set in the winning state.

  The reel control means 130 controls the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 by the stepping motor based on the start signal being output from the start switch 230 operated by the player performing the start operation to the start lever SL. Start rotating drive. Further, the reel control means 130 is configured to stop the stop button B1 corresponding to each reel when the rotation state of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is in a steady rotation state at a predetermined speed (for example, about 80 rpm). The control for activating the stop operation detected by the stop switch 240 is executed by pressing the stop button B3. Then, the reel control unit 130 stops the supply of the drive pulse (motor drive signal) to the stepping motor of the reel unit 310 when the reel stop signal is output from the stop switch 240 based on the detection of the stop operation. Control to stop each of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 is performed. At this time, the reel control unit 130 performs control to stop the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 rotationally driven by the stepping motor in the setting state of the lottery flag, that is, the mode according to the result of the internal lottery. That is, the reel control unit 130 determines the stop position of the reel corresponding to the pressed stop button among the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 each time the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is pressed. Then, control is performed to stop the reel at the determined stop position.

  Further, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are being rotated corresponding to the stop button pressed within 190 ms after the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed. It is designed to stop the reels. Here, when stopping the reels being rotated within 190 ms from the pressing point of the stop button, the stop position of each rotating reel is stopped from the pressing point of the stop button from the diameter and the rotational speed of each reel It is configured to be able to rotate up to 4 frames by the maximum. The reel control means 130, on the outer peripheral surface of the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button for which the pressing operation has been performed among the stop button B1 to stop button B3, the symbol corresponding to the combination won in the internal lottery is the stop button The symbol corresponding to the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the winning state is valid when the display position on the effective line L1 is positioned within the range of 0 to 4 frames when the pressing operation on the is performed. Control is performed to stop the rotating reel corresponding to the stop button on which the pressing operation has been performed so as to display the display position on the line L1.

  In the present embodiment, as shown in FIG. 7, on the outer peripheral surface of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 constituting the reel unit 310, red 7 symbol "red 7", BAR symbol "BAR", special replay "SPR ", Replay symbol A" RPA ", Replay symbol B" RPB ", Bell symbol" BL ", Cherry symbol" CH ", Watermelon symbol A" WMA ", Watermelon symbol B" WMB "and Blank symbol" BLK "are arranged ing. The reel control means 130 arranges the symbols arranged at intervals of 4 frames or less on the outer peripheral surface of each reel, for example, the first reel R1 when drawing symbols existing within 4 frames from the pressing detection position on the effective line L1. The arranged replay symbols A and the like can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position, that is, the pressing timing of the stop button.

  The reel control means 130 performs logic operation processing for obtaining the stop position of the rotating reel by logic operation, and refers to the stop control table stored in the stop control table storage means 193 of the storage means 190. It performs table reference processing to determine the stop position.

  First, in the logic operation process, 0 to 4 frames from the pressing detection position, which is the position of the reel at the time of actuation of the stop switch 240, that is, the time of pressing the stop button, according to the priority data defined for each combination. The priority is determined for the candidates for the stop positions for five frames present in the range. Here, the reel control unit 130 is a reel index, which is information indicating that the reels output when the photosensor provided in the reel unit 310 detects the reel position detection unit provided in each reel. And the rotation state of the reel at the time of receiving the reel stop signal from the stop switch using the rotation angle from the reference position of the reel where the reel index is detected (calculated from the number of times of supply of the drive pulse supplied to the stepping motor). get. And the candidate of the stop position with the highest priority among the priority of the candidate of each stop position is determined as an actual stop position. However, in the logic operation process, the same priority may be obtained for a plurality of stop position candidates depending on the result of the internal lottery, the press detection position, and the like. When there are a plurality of stop position candidates having the highest priority, the actual stop position is determined by table reference processing.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the priority is determined in the order of “replay> small part> bonus”. In the logic operation process, when the lottery flag for two or more types of winning combinations is set to the internal winning state, the stop including the symbols forming the winning form of the high-priority winning combination according to the priority ranking associated with each winning combination. The priority of the position candidate is determined such that the priority is higher than the candidate of the stop position including the symbols constituting the winning form of the combination with low priority.

  In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, the method of determining the priority of the candidate for the stop position when a plurality of small winning combinations are won in the internal lottery depends on the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the activated line L1. There is a method of determining the priority and a method of determining the priority according to the number of medals paid out based on the payout predetermined for the small winning combination. When determining the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1, the symbol combination (hereinafter referred to as "winning symbol combination") that indicates a winning form that can be displayed on the effective line L1 The priority of the candidate of each stop position is calculated | required so that a priority may become high, so that the stop position where the number of (it is written) becomes large. In addition, when the priority of the candidate for the stop position is determined according to the number of medals paid out, the number of medals paid out based on the payout of the small winning combination corresponding to the symbol displayed at the display position on the activated line L1 is large. The priority of the candidate for each stop position is determined such that the higher the priority the higher the stop position, ie, the stop position where a small winning combination with a large payout can be won. However, in the case of determining the priority of the candidate for the stop position according to the number of medals paid out, when the small part with the same payout is won in duplicate, the stop position where each small part can be won The priorities of the candidates are treated as the same.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when the batting order bell 1 to the batting order bell 12 are won, the logic operation according to the pressing order of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is performed. Specifically, as shown in FIG. 6A, for each batting order bell 1 to batting bell 12, a correct batting order which is a batting order capable of winning bell A and bell B is set, A batting order different from the correct batting order is treated as an incorrect answering order. Then, when one of the batting bells is won, if the type of stop button pressed first corresponds to the correct batting order, the number of medals paid out is the largest for the reel that stops first, and The priority is determined so that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed on the effective line L1 is the largest is the highest, and for the second and subsequent reels, the priority is on the effective line L1. The priority is determined such that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the number of symbol combinations that can be displayed is the largest is the highest.

  In addition, in the stop control table to be referred to when JAC is won in the internal lottery, regardless of the pressing order and pressing timing of the stop button B1 to stop button B3, either bell A or bell B is pressed so as to win a prize. The number of sliding symbols for the detection position is set. Further, in the stop control table to be referred to when cherry is won in the internal lottery, the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, special small combination B1 regardless of the pressing order and the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to stop button B3. The number of sliding symbols with respect to the pressing detection position is set such that one of the special small winning combination B2 wins.

  In this embodiment, the bell A and the bell B are assigned a common symbol (bell symbol "BL") for the second reel R2, and the batting order bells included in the batting order bell group 1 and the batting order bell group 2 When the second reel R2 is first stopped at the time of winning, the candidate for the stop position where the number of medals paid out is the largest, and the stop position where the most winning symbol combinations can be displayed on the effective line L1. The candidates are the same. Further, when any batting bell is won, if the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the candidate for the stop position which can display the symbol combination constituting the most winning forms Priority is required so that the highest priority is given.

  Then, in the present embodiment, when one of the batting bells is won, if the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the correct batting order, the candidate of the stop position which can win the bell A or the bell B The logic operation is performed so that the priority is the highest, and when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the incorrect answering order, the special small combination A1 to the special small combination A6, the special small combination B1, the special small combination B2 The logic operation is performed such that the priority of the candidate for the stop position where the player can win a prize is the highest.

  Here, the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6 is a prize when the stop button B1 is first operated to stop (hereinafter referred to as "first stop operation") among the cases where the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer order. It is a winning combination that can be made, and there is a case where a dropout (loss) in which no winning combination is made will occur depending on the pressing timing of the stop button B1. Further, the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 are winning combinations that can be won when the stop button B2 or the stop button B3 is subjected to the first stop operation among the cases where the stop operation is performed in the incorrect answer order. It is configured to win a prize regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button.

  Further, in the logic operation processing, so-called pull-in processing and kicking-off processing are performed as processing for obtaining a candidate for the stop position of the reel. Here, the pull-in process is a process of obtaining a candidate for the stop position of the reel so that the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the winning state can be made as much as possible. On the other hand, the kicking process is a process of obtaining a candidate for the stop position of the reel so that the combination with the lottery flag set to the non-winning state can not be won. In this manner, the reel control means 130 can stop the symbol of the combination in which the lottery flag is set to the winning state in the form of winning, while the symbol of the winning combination in which the lottery flag is set to the non-winning state can be stopped. In order to prevent the stop at the above, a logic operation process is performed to obtain a candidate for the stop position of the reel.

  The reel control means 130 receives the start signal output when the start switch 230 detects the start operation, and starts rotation of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 to start one game. In some cases, it is configured to set a waiting time (about 4.1 seconds) generally referred to as a weight (or wait time). Then, the reel control means 130 receives the start signal from the start switch 230 within the period from the setting of the waiting time to the elapse of the waiting time, the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 after the waiting time has elapsed. Is configured to start rotation. With this configuration, the reel control means 130 can start the game after the minimum game time (about 4.1 seconds) elapses as a certain time from the start of one game to the start of the next game. .

The winning determination means 140 performs a winning determination process of determining whether or not the winning combination has been won based on the stop modes of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3. Specifically, referring to the prize determination table stored in the prize determination table storage means 194 of the storage means 190, display is made on the effective line L1 when all of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3 are stopped. It is determined whether or not the symbol combination being made is in the form of a predetermined winning combination. And, by the symbol combination displayed on the effective line L1 in the state where each reel is stopped, BB1, BB2
, RB, Replay, Bell A, Bell B, special small combination A1 ~ special small combination A6, special small combination B1 and special small combination B2 to determine the presence or absence of winning (hereinafter referred to as "winning determination") A judgment table is prepared.

  As shown in FIG. 8, “red 7-red 7-red 7” is assigned to the winning symbol combination of BB1. As shown in FIG. 7, red 7 symbols "red 7" arranged in the first reel R1, red 7 symbols "red 7" arranged in the second reel R2, and third reel R3 Red 7 symbol "Red 7" is the stop operation of each stop button when the pressing timing of stop button B1 to stop button B3 is appropriate, that is, each symbol is positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. The reels are arranged on each reel so as to be displayed on the valid line L1. With this configuration, BB1 plays the role of being dropped by the pressing timing in each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  In addition, a winning symbol combination of BB2 is assigned "BAR-BAR-BAR". As shown in FIG. 7, the BAR symbol "BAR" arranged in the first reel R1, the BAR symbol "BAR" arranged in the second reel R2, and the BAR symbol arranged in the third reel R3 "BAR" is an effective line when the stop timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, that is, when each stop button is operated with the symbols positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. It is arranged on each reel so as to be displayed on L1. With this configuration, BB2 plays the role of being dropped by the pressing timing at each of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  Moreover, "BL-BL-RPA" is allocated to the winning combination of symbols of RB. As shown in FIG. 7, the bell symbol "BL" arranged in the first reel R1, the bell symbol "BL" arranged in the second reel R2, and the replay symbol arranged in the third reel R3. A “RPA” is arranged in a positional relationship such that any one of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. With this configuration, the RB can play a prize by displaying any one of the symbols on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  In addition, “RPA-RPA (RPB) -RPA” is allocated to the replay symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbol A "RPA" arranged in the first reel R1, and the replay symbol A "RPA" or the replay symbol B "RPB" arranged in the second reel R2, and the third Replay symbols A “RPA” arranged on the reel R3 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. With this configuration, the replay can be realized by displaying one of the symbols on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  In addition, “BL-BL-BL” is assigned to the winning symbol combination of Bell A. As shown in FIG. 7, the bell symbol "BL" arranged in the first reel R1, the bell symbol "BL" arranged in the second reel R2, and the bell symbol arranged in the third reel R3. "BL" is arranged in a positional relationship in which any one of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. With this configuration, the bell A can play a prize by displaying any symbol on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  In addition, “WMA (WMB) -BL-RPA” is assigned to the winning symbol combination of Bell B. As shown in FIG. 7, a watermelon symbol A “WMA” or a watermelon symbol B “WMB” arranged in the first reel R1, a bell symbol “BL” arranged in the second reel R2, and a third reel Replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in R3 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. With this configuration, the bell B can play a prize by displaying any symbol on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  As shown in FIG. 9, “RPA-SPR (RPA) -BAR” is assigned to the special symbol combination A1 as a winning symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. The special replay symbol "SPR" or replay symbol A "RPA" arranged on the second reel R2 and the BAR symbol "BAR" arranged on the third reel R3 are the stop button B2 and the stop button B3. The second time is displayed on the effective line L1 when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are stopped when the pressing timing of is appropriate, that is, each symbol is positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. The reels R2 and R3 are arranged. With this configuration, the special small winning combination A1 is a role that may be missed depending on the pressing timing of the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  In addition, “RPA-SPR (RPA) -WMB” is assigned to the special symbol combination A2 as a winning symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. The special replay symbol "SPR" or replay symbol A "RPA" arranged on the second reel R2 and the watermelon symbol B "WMB" arranged on the third reel R3 are the stop button B2, the stop button When the pressing timing of B3 is appropriate, that is, when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are operated to stop while the respective symbols are positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols, it is displayed on the effective line L1 The two reels R2 and the third reel R3 are arranged. With this configuration, the special small role A2 is a role that may be missed by pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  In addition, “RPA-SPR (RPA) -WMA” is assigned to the special symbol combination A3 as a winning symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. The special replay symbol "SPR" or the replay symbol A "RPA" arranged on the second reel R2 and the watermelon symbol A "WMA" arranged on the third reel R3 are the stop button B2, the stop button When the pressing timing of B3 is appropriate, that is, when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are stopped in a state where each symbol is positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols, it is displayed on the effective line L1 The two reels R2 and the third reel R3 are arranged. With this configuration, the special small winning combination A3 is a role that may be missed by pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  Moreover, "RPA-RPB (BLK) -BAR" is allocated to the winning combination of special small winning combination A4. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. In addition, the replay symbol B “RPB” or the blank symbol “BLK” arranged in the second reel R2 and the BAR symbol “BAR” arranged in the third reel R3 are the stop button B2 and the stop button B3. The second reel is displayed on the effective line L1 when the pressing timing is appropriate, that is, when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are stopped while the respective symbols are positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. R2 is arranged in the third reel R3. With this configuration, the special small winning combination A4 is a role that may be missed by pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  Moreover, "RPA-RPB (BLK) -WMB" is allocated to the winning combination of special small winning combination A5. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. In addition, the replay symbol B “RPB” or the blank symbol “BLK” arranged in the second reel R2 and the watermelon symbol B “WMB” arranged in the third reel R3 are the stop button B2 and the stop button B3. The second time is displayed on the effective line L1 when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are stopped when the pressing timing of is appropriate, that is, each symbol is positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. The reels R2 and R3 are arranged. With this configuration, the special small role A5 is a role that may be missed by pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  Moreover, "RPA-RPB (BLK) -WMA" is allocated to the winning combination of special small winning combination A6. As shown in FIG. 7, the replay symbols A “RPA” arranged in the first reel R1 are arranged in such a positional relationship that any symbol can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. Therefore, any of the symbols can be displayed on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1. In addition, the replay symbol B “RPB” or the blank symbol “BLK” arranged in the second reel R2 and the watermelon symbol A “WMA” arranged in the third reel R3 are the stop button B2 and the stop button B3. The second is displayed on the effective line L1 when the stop button B2 and the stop button B3 are stopped when the pressing timing of is appropriate, that is, each symbol is positioned within the range of the number of sliding symbols. The reels R2 and R3 are arranged. With this configuration, the special small role A6 is a role that may be missed by pressing the stop button B2 and the stop button B3.

  As shown in FIG. 10, "Red 7 (BAR, BLK, SPR) -BL-SPR (RPA)" is assigned to the special symbol combination B1. As shown in FIG. 7, arranged in the second reel R2 with the red 7 symbol "red 7", the BAR symbol "BAR", the blank symbol "BLK" or the special replay symbol "SPR" arranged in the first reel R1. The bell symbol "BL" being played and the special replay symbol "SPR" or the replay symbol A "RPA" arranged on the third reel R3 can be used as an effective line L1 regardless of the pressed detection position. It is arranged in the positional relationship which can be displayed on the top. With this configuration, the special small role B1 can play a prize by displaying any symbol on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  In addition, "red 7 (BAR, BLK, SPR)-RPA (RPB)-RPA" is assigned to the special small winning combination B2 winning symbol combination. As shown in FIG. 7, arranged in the second reel R2 with the red 7 symbol "red 7", the BAR symbol "BAR", the blank symbol "BLK" or the special replay symbol "SPR" arranged in the first reel R1. Replay symbol A "RPA" or Replay symbol B "RPB" and Replay symbol A "RPA" arranged on the third reel R3 are effective lines for any symbol regardless of the pressing detection position. It is arranged in the positional relationship which can be displayed on L1. With this configuration, the special small role B2 can play a prize by displaying any symbol on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3.

  Then, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, each process is executed based on the determination result of the prize determination means 140 in the prize determination process. As each process executed based on the determination result of the winning combination, for example, when the small winning combination is achieved, a process of determining the number of medals to be paid out by the payout control means 150 is performed, and the replay is established. Makes the replay processing means 160 execute the next game without consuming medals, and when each bonus is won, the game state transition control means 170 causes the gaming state corresponding to the bonus to be shifted Is done. The transition of the gaming state will be described in more detail later.

  The payout control unit 150 performs payout processing on the payout of medals according to the game result. Specifically, when the small winning combination is won, the payout number of medals in the game is determined based on the payout predetermined for each winning combination, and the medal corresponding to the determined payout number is used as a payout device. Control is performed to cause the hopper unit 320 to pay out. In the present embodiment, the payouts of Bell A and Bell B are all set to eight, even when the specified number of inputs is set to either two or three. In addition, the payouts for special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, special small combination B1 and special small combination B2 are all set to one even when the prescribed number of insertions is set to either two or three. It is done.

  The hopper unit 320 performs an operation of paying out the medals of the number of payouts instructed by the payout control means 150. The hopper unit 320 is provided with a paid-out medal detection switch 325 that operates every time one medal is paid out. The payout control means 150 is configured to be able to manage the number of medals actually paid out from the hopper unit 320 based on the input signal from the payout medal detection switch 325. When the medal credit is permitted, instead of actually paying out the medal by the hopper unit 320, the number of credits (credited) stored in the credit storage area (not shown) of the storage means 190 A credit addition process of adding the number of payouts to the number of medals) is performed to virtually pay out the medals.

  The replay processing means 160 determines that the symbol combination indicating the establishment of the replay is stopped and displayed on the pay line L1 by the prize determination means 140, and when the replay is established, the medals owned by the player for the next game are inserted. Perform Replay processing (replay processing) in which the same number of medals as the previous game are set to the inserted state without requiring the key. In the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, there is an automatic insertion process for automatically inserting the same number of medals as the previous game without using the medals (including credit medals) of the player's hand when replay is established. In the state where the same activated line L1 as the previous game is set, the start operation for the next start lever SL is waited. In addition, the replay processing means 160 of the present embodiment controls so that the medal can not be further added when the automatic insertion process is performed. For this reason, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, for example, when the prescribed insertion number is set to 2 in the previous game and the replay is established, the prescribed insertion number is determined by the automatic insertion processing by the replay processing means 160. Set effective line L1 with 2 sheets set, and wait for the start operation to start lever SL this time, and add a new medal and control so that the standard insertion number can not be set to 3 sheets .

  As shown in FIG. 11, the gaming state transition control means 170 transitions the gaming state between the normal state, the RT state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, the BB1 state, the BB2 state, the normal RB state and the high probability RB state as shown in FIG. The game state transition control processing is performed. Here, one condition may be defined as the transition condition of the gaming state, and a plurality of conditions may be defined. When a plurality of conditions are determined, the game is performed based on the satisfaction of any one of the plurality of predetermined conditions or the satisfaction of all the plurality of predetermined conditions. The state can be shifted to another gaming state.

  The normal state is a game state corresponding to the initial state among a plurality of types of game states, and from the normal state it is possible to shift to the RT state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state and the normal RB state. Specifically, when any of Bell A, Bell B, special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, special small combination B1 or special small combination B2 wins in the normal state, it shifts to the RT state, and BB1 When the player wins, it shifts to the BB1 established state, and when the BB2 wins, it shifts to the BB2 established state, and when the RB wins, it shifts to the normal RB state. Further, in the normal state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table L shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, BB1 and RB are set as lottery objects, and BB2 is excluded from the lottery objects. Is set as a lottery target, and an internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table E in which BB1 and RB are excluded from the lottery targets. Further, in the internal lottery tables A and E selected in the normal state, the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 7.3.

  The RT state is a gaming state in which transition is made when any of Bell A, Bell B, special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, special small combination B1 or special small combination B2 wins in the game in the normal state. From the RT state, it is possible to shift to the BB1 satisfied state, the BB2 satisfied state, and the highly probable RB state. Specifically, in the RT state, when BB1 wins, it shifts to BB1 establishment state, when BB2 wins, shifts to BB2 establishment state, and when RB wins, it shifts to high probability RB state Do. In addition, when the RB wins in the RT state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts from the RT state to a high probability RB state to be described later, and in the high probability RB state, a predetermined number of games (eight times in this embodiment) When the game is executed, it is configured to shift from the high certainty RB state to the RT state.

  Further, in the RT state, among the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table L shown in FIG. 3 to FIG. 5, BB1 and RB are set as lottery objects, and BB2 is excluded from lottery objects. Is set as the lottery target, and the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table F in which BB1 and RB are excluded from the lottery targets is performed. In the internal lottery tables B and F selected in the RT state, the winning probability of replay is set to, for example, about 1 / 3.0, which is higher than that of the internal lottery tables A and E. That is, the RT state is an infinite replay time (infinite RT) which has a higher probability of winning of replay than the normal state and continues until BB1 or BB2 is won.

  The BB1 establishment state is a game state which is transitioned when the BB1 is won in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state. In the BB1 established state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C or the internal lottery table G among the internal lottery tables A to L shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is performed. In internal lottery tables C and G, as described above, since BB1 is the winning combination associated with the carry over flag, BB1, BB2 and RB set as lottery objects in internal lottery tables A and E are selected. We are excluded from lottery object.

  Further, in the BB1 established state, as described above, the lottery flag corresponding to BB1 is maintained in the winning state until BB1 wins. The gaming state transition control means 170 causes the gaming state to transition from the BB1 established state to the BB1 state when the winning symbol combination “red 7-red 7-red 7” of BB1 is displayed on the activated line L1.

  The BB2 established state is a gaming state which is transitioned when the BB2 is won in the internal lottery when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state. In the BB2 established state, an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table C or the internal lottery table G among the internal lottery tables A to L shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 is performed. In internal lottery tables C and G, as described above, since BB2 is the winning combination associated with the carry over flag, BB1, BB2 and RB set as lottery objects in internal lottery tables A and E are selected. We are excluded from lottery object.

  Further, in the BB2 established state, as described above, the lottery flag corresponding to the BB2 is maintained in the winning state until the BB2 wins. The gaming state transition control means 170 causes the gaming state to transition from the BB2 established state to the BB2 state when the pay pattern combination "BAR-BAR-BAR" of BB2 is displayed on the effective line L1.

  The BB1 state is a gaming state in which a transition is made in response to the display of the winning symbol combination "red 7-red 7-red 7" on BB1 on the valid line L1. In the BB1 state, with the transition to the BB1 state, the RB is always in operation, and of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table L shown in FIGS. The internal lottery table A to internal lottery table C, the internal lottery table E to the internal lottery table G and BB2 selected and the internal lottery table D selected during the non-operation of RB, and the internal lottery table H An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table I having a configuration in which the winning probability is different.

  Further, in the BB1 state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the BB1 state. When the medals exceeding the predetermined first payout number (for example, 400) are paid out, the gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to return the gaming state to the normal state by ending the BB1 state. That is, the BB1 state in the present embodiment is configured to continue until medals exceeding the first payout number are paid out.

  The BB2 state is a gaming state in which the transition is triggered by the display of the pay pattern combination "BAR-BAR-BAR" of BB2 on the pay line L1. In the BB2 state, when RB is won, the RB is configured to operate until a predetermined number of games (eight in this embodiment) are played. Therefore, in the BB2 state, an internal lottery is performed with reference to different internal lottery tables in the RB non-operating state and the RB operating state. In the BB2 state during RB non-operation, of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table L shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, the internal lottery table D in which the winning probability of RB is configured with high probability, or the internal lottery table E to An internal lottery is performed with reference to the internal lottery table H in which the internal lottery table G and the winning probability of the small winning combination are identical. Then, in the BB2 state during RB operation, the internal lottery table A to internal lottery table C selected among the internal lottery tables A to L shown in FIGS. 3 to 5 during the non-operation of BB1 or RB. Internal lottery table E to internal lottery table G and BB2 Internal lottery table D which is selected during the operation and RB non-operation, internal lottery table H refers to the internal lottery table J having a configuration different in the winning probability of the small winning combination An internal lottery will be held.

  Further, in the BB2 state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the total number of medals paid out in the BB2 state. The gaming state transition control means 170 performs control to return the gaming state to the normal state by terminating the BB2 state when medals exceeding the predetermined second payout number (for example, 465 sheets) are paid out. That is, the BB2 state in the present embodiment is configured to continue until medals exceeding the second payout number are paid out.

  The normal RB state is a gaming state in which the game state is transitioned when the game state is the normal state and the winning symbol combination “BL-BL-RPA” of RB is displayed on the effective line L1. In the normal RB state, among the internal lottery tables A to L shown in FIGS. 3 to 5, reference is made to the internal lottery table K having the same internal lottery table A and the internal lottery table E and the probability of winning the replay. Internal lottery is held.

  Further, in the normal RB state, it is determined whether or not the end condition is satisfied based on the number of games executed in the normal RB state. The game state transition control means 170 causes the normal RB state to be ended and the game state to be returned to the normal state when a predetermined number of times of game play (eight times in this embodiment) is executed. Do. That is, the normal RB state in the present embodiment is configured to continue until a predetermined number of games are executed.

  The high certainty RB state is a gaming state in which the gaming state is the RT state, and the gaming state transitions as triggered by the display of the winning symbol combination “BL-BL-RPA” of the RB on the valid line L1. In the high probability RB state, of the internal lottery table A to the internal lottery table L shown in FIGS. An internal lottery with reference is made.

  Further, in the high certainty RB state, it is determined whether the termination condition is satisfied based on the number of games executed in the high certainty RB state. The game state transition control means 170 controls the termination of the high probability RB state and the game state to return to the RT state when the game of the predetermined number of times of game play (eight times in this embodiment) is executed. I do. That is, the high certainty RB state in the present embodiment is configured to continue until a predetermined number of games are played. Further, the gaming state transition control means 170 transitions the gaming state to the RT state when ending the high probability RB state, and thus the RT state in which the replay is won with a higher probability than the normal state even if the RB wins. It is configured not to finish.

  Based on the reception of various commands transmitted from the respective units constituting the game control unit 100, the effect control unit 180, for example, displays the display device 330 based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 195. The effects relating to the game, such as display effects performed using the sound effects and sound effects performed using the sound device 340, are controlled. Specifically, at the time of operation of each configuration of the slot machine 1 by the player for operations such as the insertion of medals, the single bet button BT, the max bet button MB, the start lever SL, the stop button B1 to the stop button B3, At the time of occurrence of game event such as fluctuation of state, lamp or LED lights up or blinks, change of the display contents of display 330, output of sound from the speaker, etc. to stimulate the game or assist the game Perform execution control of the production for the purpose. Further, the effect control means 180 is configured to change the content of the effect according to the transition of the gaming state. For example, when the gaming state is the normal state, the effect control means 180 suggests that BB1 may be won and the player is in an advantageous state when the predetermined insertion number is set to three. If the effect is executed and the prescribed insertion number is set to two, it is possible that the BB2 may be won and the player is not in an advantageous state as compared to the case where the prescribed insertion number is set to three. Perform the suggested effect.

  The functional block configuration of the present embodiment can also be applied to computer systems (including game systems). In these systems, the function is realized by downloading a program that causes a computer to function as the game control means 100 of the present embodiment from an information storage medium such as a CD or a DVD or a web server on the Internet via a network. be able to. In the above-described computer system, the medal insertion switch 210, the bet switch 220, the start switch 230, the stop switch 240, etc. virtually perform their functions with respect to operation means such as a keyboard, pointing device (mouse etc.) or controller. It can be realized by assigning to Further, in the computer system, the reel unit 310, the hopper unit 320, and the like are not essential components. These device units can virtually implement their functions by control of an image displayed and output on the display (display device 330).

2. Transition of gaming state and game characteristics The slot machine 1 of the present embodiment shifts the gaming state to the BB1 state by winning of BB1 and executes the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table I shown in FIG. In the game, the player is given the opportunity to win the bell A and the bell B in which the number of payouts is set larger than the specified number of insertions, and the player is made to win medals. Further, in the present embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the BB2 state by the BB2 winning and the RB is won in the BB2 state, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table J shown in FIG. 5 is executed, It is comprised so that the opportunity to acquire a medal | token can be increased rather than, when BB1, BB2 or RB is in the state which is not working. In the following, the change of the game nature accompanied by the transition of the game state in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment will be described in more detail.

  First, in the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment, when the gaming state is the normal state, two or three cards can be selected as the specified insertion number. As shown in FIG. 11, when three cards are selected as the defined insertion number, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table A shown in FIG. As described above, in the internal lottery table A, BB1 and RB are lottery targets, and BB2 is excluded from the lottery targets. In addition, when two cards are selected as the defined insertion number, the slot machine 1 executes the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table E shown in FIG. As described above, in the internal lottery table E, BB2 is the lottery target, and BB1 and RB are excluded from the lottery targets.

  When three cards are selected as the defined insertion number in the normal state and the BB1 is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB1 established state. When the slot machine 1 wins the BB1, the slot machine 1 is configured to maintain the win flag of the BB1 until the BB1 wins, so the BB1 establishment state continues until the BB1 wins. Here, when the gaming state is the normal state or the BB1 established state, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the expected value for medal acquisition is either 2 or 3 as the defined insertion number Even in the case, it is set as low as 14.28%.

  Then, when winning in BB1, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB1 state. When the gaming state shifts to the BB1 state, the slot machine 1 executes the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table I shown in FIG. 5, whereby the bell A or the bell B is won in each game. The expected value for medal acquisition when the gaming state is the BB1 state is set as high as 400%, as shown in FIG. 14 (A). When the medals of the first payout number (400 in this embodiment) are paid out in the BB1 state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the normal state.

  On the other hand, in the normal state, when 2 sheets are set as the defined insertion number and BB2 is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB2 established state. When the slot machine 1 wins the BB2, the slot machine 1 is configured to maintain the win flag of the BB2 until the BB2 wins, so the BB2 established state continues until the BB2 wins. Here, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 12B, the expected value for medal acquisition in the case where the gaming state is BB2 established is also in the case where the prescribed insertion number is either 2 or 3 as shown in FIGS. , 14.28% as in the normal state and the BB1 established state.

  When winning in BB2, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB2 state. When the gaming state shifts to the BB2 state, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table D shown in FIG. 3 when the RB is not in operation and three cards are selected as the defined insertion number. If the RB is not in operation and two cards are selected as the specified number of inputs, the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table H shown in FIG. 4 is executed. When the gaming state is the BB2 state and the RB is not operating, the expected value for medal acquisition is as shown in FIGS. 12 (A) and 12 (B), when the prescribed insertion number is either 2 or 3 In the same manner, the low state is set to 14.28% as in the normal state, the BB1 satisfied state, and the BB2 satisfied state.

  When the RB is won in the BB2 state and the RB is activated, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table J shown in FIG. The expected value in this case is set to 55.23%, which is higher than the normal state, the BB1 established state, and the BB2 established state, and lower than the BB1 state, as shown in FIG. 14B. When the RB is activated in the BB2 state, the game is performed a predetermined number of times (eight times in the present embodiment), the RB is ended, and the BB2 state in which the RB is not activated is attained. When the second payout number (465 in this embodiment) medals is paid out in the BB2 state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the normal state.

  That is, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the highest expectation value of the medal acquisition rate when the player wins in the game in the normal state in which three cards have been selected as the specified insertion number. BB1 state more advantageous for the player If you win in the game in the normal state where it is configured to be able to win in BB1 transitioning to and 2 cards are selected as the defined insertion number, the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate is higher than that in the normal state It is configured to be able to win BB2 that shifts to the BB2 state set low.

  12 to 14 for the small winning combination probability and expected value in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state and the RT state, and the small winning combination probability and expected value in the BB2 state during RB operation. And explain in more detail.

  In the normal state, the BB1 satisfied state, the BB2 satisfied state, and the RT state, when the set number of insertions is set to three, as shown in FIGS. 12A and 13A, the winning probability of the bell A is 6144 Since it is / 65536 (about 1 / 1.7) and the probability of winning Bell B is 6144/65536 (about 1 / 1.7), the probability that at least one of Bell A or Bell B will be elected is 12288 / When the number is 65,536 (approximately 1 / 5.3) and is set to 2 as the predetermined number of insertions, the probability of winning Bell A is 4092/65536 (see FIGS. 12B and 13B). Since it is approximately 1 / 16.0) and the probability of winning Bell B is 4092/65536 (approximately 1 / 16.0), the probability that at least one of Bell A or Bell B will be elected is 8184/65536 (approximately In 1 / 8.0) That. On the other hand, in this embodiment, in the BB2 state during RB operation, as shown in FIG. 14B, the probability that at least one of the bell A and the bell B will be elected is 6145/65536 (about 1 / 10.7). Become.

  That is, in this embodiment, the probability that the winning mode including the small winning combination (bell A, bell B) in which the medals more than the specified number of inserted sheets are paid out in the BB2 state during RB operation is obtained is the normal state, BB1 established state In the BB2 established state and the RT state, it is configured to be lower than the probability that the winning manner including the specific small combination is obtained. As described above, the internal lottery is performed by providing an aspect in which the small winning combinations in which medals larger than the predetermined number of inserted plural types are paid out in the normal state, the BB1 establishment state, the BB2 establishment state, and the RT state are not overlapped. The RB is in operation by providing an aspect in which a small winning combination in which medals larger than the prescribed number of plural inputs are paid out in the BB2 state in RB operation is redundantly won The probability that the winning mode including the specific small combination is obtained in the BB2 state is lower than the probability that the winning mode including the specific small combination is obtained in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the RT state. It can prevent the expectation value of medal acquisition in BB2 state of becoming high.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 14B, the probability that one of the small winning combinations is obtained in the BB2 state during RB operation is 19457/65536 (about 1 / 3.4), and the normal state, In the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the RT state, the probability that the winning combination of any of the small winning combinations is obtained when the set number of injections is set to 3 is 13312/65536 (about 1 / 4.9) (about 1/4. 9) When the number of winning combinations of any of the small winning combinations is obtained when the number of inserted sheets is set to two as the predetermined number of insertions as shown in FIG. 12 (A) and FIG. 13 (A), 8866/65536 (approximately 1 / 7.4 The internal lottery is performed so as to be higher than (see FIGS. 12 (B) and 13 (B)).

  The probability of winning any of the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, special small combination B1 or special small combination B2 in the BB2 state during RB operation is 19457/65536 (about 1 / 3.4). In the normal state, the BB1 satisfied state, the BB2 satisfied state, and the RT state, the probability of winning any of the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6 when set to three as the specified number of insertions is 3072/65536 ( 7168/65536 (about 1 / 9.1) which is the probability of winning any of the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 (see FIG. 12 (A) and FIG. 13 (A)). 1246/65536 (the probability of winning any of the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6 when it is set to 2 sheets as FIG. 12 (A), FIG. 13 (A)) and the prescribed insertion number Approximately 1 / 32.0) (Figure 1 (B), see FIG. 13 (B), the probability that one of the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 is elected 4774/65536 (about 1 / 13.7) (FIG. 12 (B), FIG. 13) The internal lottery is conducted so as to be higher than any of (B).

  By configuring in this way, in the BB2 state during RB operation, the winning probability of each of the special small combination A1 to special small combination A6, the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 is the normal state, the BB1 formation state, the BB2 formation Although it is higher than the state and the RT state, and the winning probability of the entire small combination is higher than the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state and the RT state, as described above, the bell having a higher payout than the specified number The probability that a winning mode including A and Bell B can be obtained (6145/65536 (approximately 1 / 10.7)) is at least one of Bell A or Bell B in the normal state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, and the RT state. It is lower than the probability (12288/65536 (about 1 / 5.3) or 8184/65536 (about 1 / 8.0)) that the winning mode is obtained.

  With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment sets the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate in the BB2 state during RB operation to less than 100% (55.23% in this embodiment), and the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate Can be configured to have different degrees of advantage for the player between the BB1 state and the BB2 state, and the BB1 won in the internal lottery executed in the game when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state The player can be interested in the fluctuation of the probability and the BB2 winning probability. In addition, the slot machine 1 can be designed such that the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate in the BB1 state is higher by suppressing the increase in the expectation value of the medal acquisition rate in the BB2 state, and the degree of freedom in design Can be improved.

  In addition, in the internal lottery table A which is referred to when the gaming state is the normal state and three cards are selected as the defined insertion number, as described above, the RB is the lottery target. When RB is won in the internal lottery, as shown in FIG. 6 and FIG. 7, the bell symbols "BL" arranged on the first reel R1 constituting the winning symbol combination "BL-BL-RPA" of the RB, The bell symbol "BL" arranged in the second reel R2 and the replay symbol A "RPA" arranged in the third reel R3 have any symbol on the effective line L1 regardless of the pressing detection position. It is arranged in the positional relationship which can be displayed on. That is, in the game in which the RB is won, the RB is configured to win regardless of the pressing timing.

  When winning in RB in the normal state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the normal RB state. When the gaming state shifts to the normal RB state, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table K shown in FIG. Also, the slot machine 1 is configured to set the prescribed number of insertions to two in the normal RB state. As shown in FIG. 15A, the expected value in the normal RB state is set to 55.23%, which is higher than the normal state, the BB1 established state, and the BB2 established state, and lower than the BB1 state. Then, when a predetermined number of games (eight in this embodiment) are played in the normal RB state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the normal state.

  Here, as described above, when the replay is established, the replay processing unit 160 according to the present embodiment does not use the medals of the same number as the previous game without using the medals (including the credit medals) held by the player. It is configured to execute an automatic insertion process of automatically inputting.

  Therefore, in the final game in the normal RB state (eighth game in this embodiment), when the replay is won and the replay is established, the slot machine 1 performs eight games and the termination condition of the normal RB state The game state is shifted to the normal state based on the fact that the game is established, and the prescribed number of insertions of the next game of the game for which the replay has been established is set to two. That is, when the replay is established in the final game in the normal RB state, in the internal lottery in the next game of the game in which the replay is established, the internal lottery is referred to when the prescribed insertion number is set to 2 in the normal state. An internal lottery table E, which is a table, is referred to, and an internal lottery in which BB1 can not be won and BB2 can be won is executed. With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can change the winning probability of BB1 and BB2 different in the degree of advantage to the player according to the progress of the game, and can improve the gameplay.

  When the gaming state is normal and any of the bell A, the bell B, the special small combination A1 to the special small combination A6, the special small combination B1 and the special small combination B2 wins, the gaming state transition control means 170 Transition the state to the RT state. When the gaming state shifts to the RT state, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to select two or three as the specified insertion number. As shown in FIG. 11, when three cards are selected as the defined insertion number, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table B shown in FIG. As described above, in the internal lottery table B, BB1 and RB are lottery targets, and BB2 is excluded from the lottery targets, and the winning probability of replay is 21845/65536 (about 1 / 3.0). The probability is set to be higher than 8978/65536 (about 1 / 7.3) which is the winning probability of replay in the case where the internal lottery table A is referred to. In addition, when two cards are selected as the defined insertion number, the slot machine 1 executes the internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table F shown in FIG. As described above, in the internal lottery table F, BB2 is a lottery target, and BB1 and RB are excluded from the lottery targets, and the winning probability of replay is 21845/65536 (about 1 / 3.0). The probability is set higher than 8978/65536 (about 1 / 7.3), which is the winning probability of replay in the case where the internal lottery table E is referred to.

  When three cards are selected as the defined insertion number in the RT state and the BB1 is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB1 established state. On the other hand, in the RT state, when 2 sheets are set as the defined insertion number and BB2 is won, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the BB2 established state.

  Further, in the internal lottery table B which is referred to when the gaming state is the RT state and three cards are selected as the predetermined insertion number, as described above, the RB is the lottery target. When an RB is won in the RT state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the high probability RB state. When the gaming state is shifted to the high-accuracy RB state, the slot machine 1 executes an internal lottery with reference to the internal lottery table L shown in FIG. Further, the slot machine 1 is configured to set the predetermined number of insertions to two in the high-accuracy RB state. As shown in FIG. 15B, the expected value in the high probability RB state is set to 71.49%, which is higher than the normal state, the BB1 established state, and the BB2 established state, and lower than the BB1 state. Then, when a predetermined number of games (eight in the present embodiment) are played in the high probability RB state, the gaming state transition control means 170 shifts the gaming state to the RT state.

  Here, as shown in FIGS. 15 (A) and 15 (B), the winning probability of replay in the case where the gaming state is the high probability RB state is 21845/65536 (about 1 / 3.0), and the gaming state Is set to a probability higher than 8978/65536 (about 1 / 7.3), which is the winning probability of replay in the case where R is normally in the RB state. That is, in the slot machine 1 of this embodiment, when the gaming state is shifted to the high probability RB state, the probability that the replay is established in the game in which the high probability RB state ends is the normal in the game in which the RB state ends. By becoming higher than the probability to do, the probability that the game in the RT state will be executed becomes high with the defined number of insertions set to two. Here, in the last game in the high probability RB state (the eighth game in this embodiment), when the replay is won and the replay is established, the slot machine 1 is executed eight games and the high probability RB state The game state is shifted to the RT state based on the satisfaction of the termination condition of, and the prescribed insertion number of the next game of the game for which the replay has been established is set to two. That is, when the replay is established in the final game in the high certainty RB state, the internal lottery referred to in the internal lottery in the next game of the game in which the replay is established is referred to when the prescribed insertion number is set to 2 in the RT state. An internal lottery table F which is a lottery table is referred to, and an internal lottery which can not win on BB1 and can win on BB2 is executed. The slot machine 1 is configured such that the probability that the replay is established in the last game in the high probability RB state is higher than the probability that the replay is established in the last game in the normal RB state. With this configuration, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can change the winning probability of BB1 and BB2 different in the degree of advantage to the player according to the progress of the game, and can improve the gameplay.

  Further, since the slot machine 1 of this embodiment wins replay with a higher probability than in the normal state in the RT state, the medals corresponding to two are set in the inserted state by the automatic insertion processing by the replay processing means 160. In the game started in the normal state, the replay is won and established, and there is a possibility that the next game will be started in the state where the medals corresponding to two pieces are set to the inserted state by the automatic insertion processing by the replay processing means 160 As a result, the probability of winning BB2 can be increased, and the game can be improved.

  Further, as shown in FIG. 6, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment presses the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in the batting order 3 to the batting order 6 when the batting bell group 1 and the batting bell group 2 are won. In this case, the bell A, the bell B, the special small winning combination B1 or the special small combination B2 which wins regardless of the pressing timing is configured to win. That is, when the gaming machine is in the normal state, pressing the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in the batting order 3 to the batting order 6 when the gaming state is the normal state increases the probability of playing the replay, but as a result the probability of winning the BB2 It is configured to shift to the RT state which is higher than the normal state. Therefore, the slot machine 1 can give the player a motive to execute the game by pressing the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 in the batting order 1 and the batting order 2.

  As described above, in the gaming machine in which the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment starts at the time of winning when the medals corresponding to three sheets are set in the inserted state. It is configured to be able to win in BB1 that shifts to a more advantageous BB1 state for the player, and it is configured to be able to win in BB2 when it starts in a state where two medals are inserted. Then, when the replay is established in the game in which the normal RB state or the high probability RB state ends, in which the predetermined insertion number is set to two, the next game of the game in which the replay is established is set to the two predetermined insertion numbers. Since the game is played in the normal state or the RT state, the winning probability of BB1 and BB2 having different degrees of advantage for the player can be varied according to the progress of the game, and the game can be improved.

  In addition, when the gaming state is shifted to the high probability RB state, the slot machine 1 of the present embodiment has the probability that the replay is established in the game in which the high probability RB state ends, the replay in the game in which the normal RB state ends. By becoming higher than the probability, the probability that the game in the RT state is executed with the prescribed insertion number set to two is high. In addition, in the RT state, since the player wins the replay with a higher probability than the normal state, in the game started in the state where the medals corresponding to two sheets are set to the inserted state, the replay won the next game The possibility of being started in a state where the medals corresponding to two cards are set to the inserted state can be increased, and in turn the probability of winning BB2 can be increased, and the game characteristic can be improved.

  Further, the slot machine 1 of this embodiment can be configured to have different degrees of advantage for the player in the BB1 state and the BB2 state, and is executed in the game when the gaming state is the normal state or the RT state. The game characteristics can be improved by changing the BB1 winning probability and the BB2 winning probability in the internal lottery performed.

3. Modifications In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 adopts the RB of the first kind special role as the third bonus state, but the present invention is not limited thereto. For example, the single bonus (SB) of the common role is May be adopted. In this case, the third bonus state needs to be configured to end when one game is executed. Further, it is necessary to configure the third bonus SB to be a lottery flag (carry over impossible flag) which is reset to the non-winning state without carrying over the winning state to the next game regardless of the winning.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured such that the expected value of the medal acquisition rate falls below 100% in the normal RB state and the high probability RB state, but the invention is not limited thereto. The expected value of may be 100% or more.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 adopts BB of the bonus continuous operating device according to the first special role as the first bonus mode and the second bonus mode, but the present invention is not limited to this. A challenge bonus (CB) of the continuous product operating device according to the second type special product may be adopted. In this case, it is necessary to configure the expectation value of medal acquisition in the CB state to be 100% or more.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 is configured to execute the control process of the effect based on the reception of the command from each unit constituting the game control unit 100, but the present invention is not limited thereto. The game control means 100 may be configured to execute the effect control process in the game control process executed by each means. When configured in this manner, the effect control unit 180 is configured to be included in the same CPU as each unit constituting the game control unit 100, that is, a so-called main CPU. In addition, when configured in this way, the effect control means 180 is configured to acquire any of the 65536 random number values from 0 to 65535 generated by the random number generation means 110 at the time of execution of the various lottery processes. .

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 has a batting order bell 1 to a batting order bell 12 and a cherry as a winning mode, but it is determined by pressing timing of at least one stop button among the stop button B1 to stop button B3. It may have a winning feature in which a winning combination having a possibility of spilling is won.

  In the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is in the normal state, the RT state, the BB1 established state, the BB2 established state, or the BB inactivated state of RB in the gaming state, and the winning order bell 1 to the batting order bell 12 are won. When the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are pressed in the batting order 1 or the batting order 2, the bell A and the bell B are not prized, but the batting order 1 or the batting order 2 is the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. The bell A and the bell B may be configured to have a batting bell role that can be won when the player presses the key. In addition, depending on the game state at the time of winning the batting bell group 1 and batting bell group 2, when the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 are operated in batting order 1 or batting order 2, bell A and bell B can be won. As described above, the reel control unit 130 may be configured to execute stop control of the first reel R1 to the third reel R3.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the effect control unit 180 performs, for example, a display effect performed using the display device 330 or an acoustic effect performed using the sound device 340 based on the effect data stored in the effect data storage unit 195. Although it is configured to control the effects relating to the game, etc., it may be configured to have an effect state so as to change the content of the effects according to the progress of the game. When configured in this way, for example, when the gaming state is BB1 established state or RT state, and the winning order bell 1 to batting order bell 12 is won, the effect control means 180 indicates the correct hitting order as the producing state and assist time state (AT state) may be configured to have.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the gaming state transition control means 170 is in the normal state, and any of the bell A, the bell B, the special small combination A1 to the special small combination A6, the special small combination B1, and the special small combination B2 It is configured to shift to the RT state when winning a prize winning combination, but is not limited to this, for example, it has won a predetermined winning combination set in advance, such as when winning in Bell A or Bell B etc. In some cases, it may be configured to transition to the RT state.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 sets “RB-BL-RPA” in which the winning combination of symbols in RB is won regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. It may be a winning symbol combination that is won when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate. In this case, the gaming state transition control means 170 may be configured to transition the gaming state along with the winning of the RB, for example, when the RB is won in the normal state, the transition to the normal RB establishment state is made. When an RB is won in a state, it may be configured to shift to a high probability RB establishment state. Further, the slot machine 1 is configured of a winning symbol combination of RB in the normal state and the RT state by a winning symbol combination which is won when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate, and in the BB2 state, The winning symbol combination of RB may be configured by a winning symbol combination in which winning is achieved regardless of the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3. In this case, the slot machine 1 is configured to operate the RB also when winning in the RB configured by the winning symbol combination that is won when the pressing timing of the stop button B1 to the stop button B3 is appropriate in the BB2 state. Be done.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 ends the BB1 state when 400 medals are paid out as the first payout number, and 465 medals are paid out as the second payout number. It is configured to terminate the BB2 state, but is not limited thereto. The first number of payouts and the second number of payouts may be the preset number of payouts, and may be the same number of payouts.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the internal lottery unit 120 is configured not to win the BB2 when it is set to three sheets as the defined insertion number in the normal state or the RT state, but the present invention is not limited to this. You may be comprised so that it may be elected by probability (for example, 1/65536). When configured in this manner, the slot machine 1 is configured to be able to stop and display the winning combination of symbols BB2 even in the game set to three as the defined insertion number.

  Further, in the present embodiment, the slot machine 1 is configured to end when the normal RB state and the high probability RB state are executed eight times, but the present invention is not limited to this. The normal RB state and the high certainty RB state are the preset number of times within which the number of winning in a winning combination is 8 or less (the number of winnings) or the preset number of times within 12 and above the number of winnings The game may be configured to end when the game of the RB game frequency is executed. When configured in this way, in the normal RB state and the high probability RB state, when the number of times winning a winning combination is the number of winnings in the normal RB state and the high probability RB state, the last time the normal RB state and the high probability RB state ends. Since replay is not established in the game, in the game following the game in which the normal RB state and the high probability RB state are finished, the game is executed with 3 sheets set as the specified insertion number, that is, the winning probability of BB1 is The game can be executed in a state higher than the BB2 winning probability.

L1 ... Effective line: R1 ... First reel: R2 ... Second reel: R3 ... Third reel: 105 ... Entry acceptance means: 120 ... Internal lottery means: 130 ... Reel control means: 140 ... Prize determination means: 150 ... Payout Control means: 160 ... Replay processing means: 170 ... gaming state transition control means

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A plurality of reels in which a plurality of types of symbols are arranged on the outer peripheral surface;
Internal lottery means for performing internal lottery to determine the success or failure of a plurality of types of roles including small part, replay and bonus;
A reel control unit configured to rotate a plurality of reels based on the detection of the start operation, and to stop the reels being rotated triggered by the stop operation;
Prize determination means for determining that a winning combination has been won based on the fact that a symbol combination indicating a winning pattern predetermined for each winning combination is displayed on the activated line in a state in which the plurality of reels are stopped;
A payout control means for determining the number of payouts of the game medium based on the payout of the small winning combination, which has been achieved with the small winning combination;
Replay processing means for performing the next game without requiring a game medium owned by the player based on the replay having won,
Game state transition control means for transitioning the gaming state to the bonus establishment state based on winning the bonus in the normal state, and transitioning the gaming state to the bonus state based on the bonus winning state;
The bonus status is
A bonus general state in which a regular bonus can be won by internal lottery by the internal lottery means,
The regular bonus operating state, which shifts based on the winning of the regular bonus and ends when a predetermined ending condition is satisfied;
The internal lottery means is
In the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus general state, a plurality of specific small winning combinations in which the number of game medium payouts associated with the winning is greater than the number of game media inserted required to start the game Internal lottery is performed so that there are multiple types of first winning modes in which two or more small winning combinations are won without overlapping.
In the regular bonus operating state, there is a second winning mode in which the plurality of types of specific small winning combinations are won in duplicate, and the probability of winning the second winning mode is the normal state, the bonus established state, and In the internal lottery in the bonus general state, it is lower than the probability of winning in any one of the plurality of types of first winning modes, and the winning probabilities for all the small winning combinations are the normal state, the bonus establishment state and the bonus general state. The internal lottery is performed so that the winning probability of each small winning combination is higher than that of each small winning combination, and the winning probability of the entire small winning combination is higher than the winning probability of the entire small winning combination in the normal state, the bonus establishment state, and the bonus general state. Do,
In the regular bonus operating state, the expected value of the acquisition rate of game media is set to less than 100%,
The reel control means
In the bonus establishment state, when the bonus and the replay are both won, the replay is given priority over the bonus, and when the bonus and the small winning combination are won, the bonus is prioritized. Stop the spinning reel so that the small part wins,
When one of the plurality of types of first winning modes is won, the reels in rotation are stopped so that the specific small winning combination is won by determining the stop position such that the number of game media paid out is the largest. The reels are rotating so that the other small winning combination wins by determining the stop position so that the number of symbol combinations showing the first stop control to be displayed and the winning pattern that can be displayed on the activated line is the largest. It is possible to execute a second stop control to stop the
When the gaming state is the first gaming state, an order of predetermined stop operations for executing the first stop control is set in advance for each of the plurality of types of first winning modes,
In the case where the gaming state is a second gaming state different from the first gaming state, the stop operation is executed in the order of the predetermined stop operation corresponding to each of the plurality of types of first winning modes. 2 preset to execute stop control ,
When the second winning mode is won, the rotating reel is stopped so that one of the plurality of specified small winning combinations wins regardless of the order and timing of the stop operation.
A game machine characterized by

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